012 | dictated | back dated to the 7th

[solar_absorber]

[Usually when Apollo doesn't see his husband for a few days it's because he's lurking around the town knocking out the teeth of anyone who dared to engage in criminal activity. So when a week went by without word, it didn't bother him. But as time went on he got increasingly more worried, until one day he decided to check for sure.

He really should have expected it. He's seen the way this place drags people in, only to eventually discard them. In time it was eventually going to be either the Midnighter or him. Selfishly, he just wished it would be him. A few hours later, after giving the news time to sink in-he wasn't brooding, he doesn't do that-he opens the journal to make the announcement.]

For those of you that knew him, the Midnighter has been sent back home. [There, short and sweet and right to the point. He didn't have the energy for anything more.]

[Filtered to Jenny Sparks]

I could use a drink. You in?

[/filter]

Comments

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

As much as I would like to join you in that, I think we shouldn't. It's not a good idea to scare people- trust me, I know. I was not very good at controlling my Gifts when they first appeared.

_{[They burned, they had burned so much, producing an ache in him he thought he would never be rid of. ]}

But, I am glad you are handling it well as can be expected. She is too.

Action

[solar_absorber]

Who said anything about scaring people? Wouldn't burn it down while people were inside. [He gives Van a sort of indignant look. What kind of hero do you take him for?]

It's not that big a deal. People leave all the time. [Or at least that's what he keeps telling himself.]

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

But not husbands.

_{[He sipped his drink again.]}

Sorry, I don't mean to harp on it, when you want to change the subject. As I said, I'm just... concerned, is all.

I went swimming in the pool for the first time a few days ago.

Action

[solar_absorber]

[He waved him off.] I'm fine okay? I just didn't expect it, and I should have.

[He was relieved for the immediate switch in topics.]

Yeah? How was that?

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

I do not see how people swim in them. The water burns!

Action

[solar_absorber]

Because of the chlorine? Yeah, I guess you wouldn't be used to that.

Re: Action

[peacockherald]

Chlorine? Is that what it is called? Why would you put that in water?

_{[Quite offended at this idea, mind.]}

Action

[solar_absorber]

It's used to keep the pool clean or something. Usually pools are used by a lot of different people and...accidents happen.

Why do you tease with icons like those? :P

[peacockherald]

Accidents?

_{[Not getting your meaning, Apollo.]}

Because I can. xD

[solar_absorber]

Well, you know. Stuff happens. People can stub their toe and start bleeding. Or kids could pee in the pool. The chlorine helps disinfect the space.

[Has he mentioned how bad he is at explaining stuff lately?]

Poor Van, going to bed with that in his head...

[peacockherald]

_{[He makes a face, the fact that says he will never be swimming in that pool again.]}

I think I shall stick to the lake then...

He deserves nice things once in awhile

[solar_absorber]

[Apollo notices his expression and laughs.]

You wanted to know.

This is true, this is true. Wish I had a shirtless Van for you, Apollo

[peacockherald]

And there are certain things you don't tell a person!

_{[He shoves him lightly with his shoulder.]}

That's what imagination is for. ;)

[solar_absorber]

Would you rather I'd lied?

[He raises a brow.]

Pshah

[peacockherald]

In this case? Yes.

_{[He shakes his head and takes as wig of the cola with a sigh, smacking his full lips.]}

What is this drink?

[solar_absorber]

I'll remember that next time you ask me something.

[He glances over at Vanyel.]

It's a soda. You've been in the castle for this long and you've never had a soda?

[peacockherald]

No, I suppose not. No one has ever offered me one, so I have merely asked for what I know - juices, wine, water...

[solar_absorber]

Oh, well, do you like it?

[peacockherald]

It is not bad. It is a bit strange though. I have never tasted anything quite like it.

[solar_absorber]

Considering it's made mostly of sugar and caffeine, that doesn't surprise me. Somehow I doubt it was a popular mix where you're from. [Or maybe the right word is from 'when'.]

[peacockherald]

Ah, no, I suppose not. Some people can make their tea this sweet, I know, but not this... bubbly? I suppose that's the word for it.

_{[He shakes the can and a hissing comes out of it.]}

Or make such noises.

[solar_absorber]

[He grins.]

That would be the carbonation.

[peacockherald]

Do I want to know? Or should I just be satisfied with terminology?

[solar_absorber]

It's a chemical that's in the soda that makes it bubble. I can't even tell you what it is or does besides that.

[peacockherald]

_{[He chuckled.]}

Fair enough.

What other treats do you have lying about that are new and exciting?