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A QUESTION FOR A QUESTION


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Comments

[noreasonneeded]

I'm glad I can stick with questionable cupcakes to get by.

[There's a very long pause, as there often is when asked anything remotely personal.] I know I want to pull myself together enough for something like that. How to do it... I'm still trying to figure out.

[acaseofyou]

You're terrible. [ Said with the utmost fondness her voice can carry. ]

Figuring out the how is always hard, but it's easier when you know what it is that's got you pulled apart in the first place. And when you have people willing to help.

[noreasonneeded]

Why thank you. [These are the kind of compliments he appreciates most.]

A fair point. [Beat.] The phrase used was having armor I need to remove. I get it. The request to remove it first before having a relationship. I get that.

The question is whether I'll be as effective at what I do and what my city needs if I do. I won't know without trying, though. How one goes about shedding those instincts is another matter.

[acaseofyou]

[ There's a pause on her end, now, giving the moment (and Kaz) some space to breathe. ]

Sounds like vulnerability. That's what intimacy really is down deep, more than physicality or romance. Showing someone that soft part of yourself and letting them not hurt you with it.

The easiest way I can figure to go about it is a little at a time. And just because you're taking your armor off with one person doesn't mean it's off forever. There's also the chance that once you're not encumbered by it, you can do what you need more freely than before. Doesn't have to be one or the other.

[noreasonneeded]

Have you done that with someone?

That’s true enough. That it needn’t be all or nothing with the armor. And I’m counting this conversation as a step. You know I like to feel productive.

[acaseofyou]

Lots of someones, though it's... Hard. With the way things are, and the way I have to be, for it to go beyond certain points. Even with other Kindred, there are few I can trust with that. Doesn't make any of my time with the ones I can any less, though.

Of course, where would we all be without you plowing ahead? But a step is good, and the only pace you have to take the next one at is yours.

[noreasonneeded]

I'm glad you've had some that you can trust fully like that. I hope you still do.

I can have patience when it's a goal I'm set on achieving. I won't pretend it doesn't get frustrating, but I've waited years to accomplish things in the past. As long as there's movement. Stagnation is too close to sinking.

[acaseofyou]

I do. And for the record, you're getting pretty close to the top of that list.

Might not always feel like it, but you've got time. Time, and people that'll be patient with you.

[noreasonneeded]

Likewise. Which I didn't plan on happening, but apparently, not all things in life can be as much as I try and convince myself otherwise.

I do. Have people, I mean. There's different dynamics, and some of them depend on me being a certain way, but I don't doubt their loyalty. Time always feels like it's escaping, but that's a personal sentiment, not something anyone at home's pushed on me.

[acaseofyou]

Sometimes, the best things that happen are completely unplanned.

They are a very good group you've got. I can tell they care about you, beyond loyalty and a paycheck. And I understand that feeling. Even now.

[noreasonneeded]

Just because that's true doesn't mean I have to like it. Though I don't regret it.

It's not a bad thing. To feel that urgency. I'd rather have it than not. And to clarify, I do know that some of them aren't just out for a paycheck. When I said depend on me, it's more... having a plan and not falling apart when times get tough. Which, also, not a bad thing by any measure.

[acaseofyou]

Good. I'd hate for what we've got unplanned to be regrettable.

They care about you beyond that, too. You holding things together and having plans helps them, sure, but if you were ever in a spot I certain they'd pull out every stop to plan to help you right back.

[noreasonneeded]

You like surprises as a general rule, don't you?

They would. They are good people, without doubt. They shouldn't have to, though.

[acaseofyou]

Yes, but especially pleasant ones.

It's not about having to, Kaz. They want to. Sometimes it's nice, knowing you can help someone that's helped you.

[noreasonneeded]

I thought as much. Not that it's better or worse, but there are two types of people to varying degrees.

It goes both ways, you know. If you ever need anything. I enjoy being kept busy.

[acaseofyou]

Complementary types, or opposed?

I'll keep you appraised of any needs. If only to keep you from languishing in boredom.

[noreasonneeded]

Both, I suppose, but I was thinking opposed. Mostly because I don't like surprises. I know they happen, it's why having contingencies help. But I don't like them. It needn't be in excruciating detail, though. Like when you said a food item would be in my drawer, completely fine. More large scale 'surprise party' levels, I'd rather not.

... I can feel the look. Okay. I deflected. If the choice is death or asking for help, I'll ask for help. I promise. I like living. I can't give my enemies the satisfaction of dying. And I'm never bored when you're around.

[acaseofyou]

Well, I'll make sure to not pull any surprises on you like that, and give you warning for the smaller ones when I can.

Good, because I like you living, too. I'm glad I get to be one of the ones out here keeping you occupied.

[noreasonneeded]

And I'll leave any parties or such in your honor to Jesper and Nina, for the planning portion.

I knew you weren't one to endure boredom, either.

[acaseofyou]

Parties? When do I get parties?

I'm terrible with it, though I usually alleviate it in much different ways than you do.

[noreasonneeded]

My mind naturally goes to birthday parties, but not everyone celebrates theirs.

How do you enjoy alleviating it? Learning new music?

[acaseofyou]

Mine's in February, if you're inclined. Otherwise, I'm open to any excuse.

That one was far too obvious for you to pose it as question, Kaz. Really, I expect a lot more from you.

[noreasonneeded]

I'm inclined if you enjoy parties, which it sounds like you do. If you like big bashes I might not stay long, but they can be arranged come February. Also, it's not Birdie-specific, but there is an end of summer festival Ketterdam has that's coming up soon, too.

You know what, you're right. I like the high expectations. I should have phrased it as, what aside from music gets you to that spot.

[acaseofyou]

I do, in fact, but they don't have to be big. And the end of summer is one of my favorite kinds, because that means the nights are getting longer again and I won't have to miss so much.

Glad to see I'm keeping you on your toes. But I like reading some, but mostly I prefer going out and doing things. People, conversation. Seeing new places and perspectives. Which usually circles back to me making music about it.

[noreasonneeded]

I usually like the summer festival because it means most of the city is preoccupied with its pleasure.

Indeed. I'd hate to get lazy even when the night runs late. Or morning early. An endless circle, though not a pointless one, it sounds like. On your hobbies.