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Post by Carter on Oct 30, 2019 2:49:40 GMT
Teeth gritting at Riad's expression, Carter opens his mouth to speak before the words escape him as weight falls to his shoulder. Hand slipping from the shirt before him, his gaze wavers a moment then stills "Ri." he murmurs, barely audible as his hands slide around to his back in a hug "There's things we need to talk about. Things that I need to get out, as well."
Gaze finding the spot over hid head, he stiffens briefly at the sight before him, irises flashing bright blue "Not now. Get out." he growls lowly under his breath, sighing when nothing happens, jaw ticking as his patience thins "I said to leave." he hisses a bit louder, raising a hand
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Post by jambouree on Oct 30, 2019 13:57:59 GMT
Upstairs a body had been frozen for a spilt second as Angel came across a question she didn't fully understand. Her usually happy features flipped into a deep frown. They asked her to do her homework- and she would. But she had started to learn when grownups told her to do something it meant they had to talk. Anxiety hit her as she glanced between the door and the paper, eyes wavering. She also didn't want to get in trouble. Her gaze brightened suddenly-maybe she could just check on them. Climbing out of Her chair she tiptoed to the door-taking the boards that didn't squeak upon pressure. Inhaling she opened the door before peeking through the crack. Ensuring that she hadn't been heard she walked to the balcony, stiling at what she saw. They were just...standing there. Not even talking to each other-and for some reason that saddened her more than the fact they sent her away. Lost in her thought she almost didn't realize they were talking. Hearing Carter she flinched at his words, eyes widening as she followed his gaze. Seeing nothing there her eyes filled with recognizition. It was happening again, and he looked upset-they both did.
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Post by Riad on Nov 1, 2019 13:13:28 GMT
"Ri. There's things we need to talk about. Things that I need to get out, as well."
He didn't move. His body remained leaned over, eyes closed. Quietly, Riad responded, "I'm sorry...We do need to talk." Though he hated to admit it, he wasn't even sure what may be going on in Carter's mind. He had been too wrapped up in his own to know.
"Not now. Get out. I said to leave."
Riad stiffened and leaned back up, brows low over the lavender before they crease in confusion at Carter's expression. It wasn't him that Carter was talking to, and after that realization, he followed his gaze, frowning when there was nothing, and looked back at him with a slight tilt of his head.
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Post by Carter on Nov 2, 2019 3:10:04 GMT
"I'm sorry...We do need to talk."
"Yeah." Carter murmurs distractedly in response as his hand forms a fist with the pointer finger facing the door as he repeats himself once more "I said to leave." Catching the expression before him, he stills, jaw ticking as he exhales, forgetting the man over Riad's shoulder "Yeah.. That's one of the the things we need to talk about."
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Post by Riad on Nov 2, 2019 9:26:53 GMT
"I said to leave."
"Carter...?"
"Yeah.. That's one of the the things we need to talk about."
The frown didn't disappear as Riad gauged him carefully, forgetting about the misery in his mind as worry overtook him. His attention was all on the man in front of him, the world almost non-existing in that moment. "What is it?" he said after a moment, voice low with as it wavered.
It seemed that the troubled mind didn't quiet, and it was starting to show in his expression. Eyes attentive but clouded. Jaw tight. Stiff shoulders. However, he was all ears, prepared to discuss anything.
Well, almost anything.
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Post by Carter on Nov 2, 2019 13:43:55 GMT
"Carter...? What is it?"
Eyes closing as discomfort crosses his face, Carter exhales shakily before he looks to Riad and takes his hands in his "Why don't we go sit down, and then I'll explain? It's.. Not easy. And I don't want to scare you." he manages to get out lowly, jaw ticking as he shifts his gaze up and back, irises glowing blue "Angel, baby, come here. We know you're there."
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Post by jambouree on Nov 2, 2019 15:48:15 GMT
"Angel, baby, come here. We know you're there."
Angel froze, eyes widening as her name was said. Pouting she stood, using the railing to pull herself up. Keeping her eyes glued to the floor she moved down the staircase. She knew better than to eavesdrop...but she was worried. The past few days they both had talked less and less. Afraid she was in trouble she shuffled to a stop at Carter's feet. Frowning she grasped Carter's shirt, eyes shimmering.
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Post by Riad on Nov 3, 2019 13:44:58 GMT
"Why don't we go sit down, and then I'll explain? It's.. Not easy. And I don't want to scare you."
Riad eyed him carefully, feeling the worry weigh heavy in his stomach. What is it that he thinks would startle him? "You know I don't scare easily," he said quietly.
"Angel, baby, come here. We know you're there."
As she stepped over, his expression softened, though it looked guilty. Riad felt he had failed her without being able to get himself in line, to make things better. Maybe he ought to talk to Amiras so Angel could have a more stable life. Shaking his head, he stooped down and scooped the little girl up, lightly tapping her nose with a finger as he put on a small smile. "Don't look so worried, sweetheart. You're not in trouble."
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Post by Carter on Nov 4, 2019 4:09:05 GMT
"You know I don't scare easily,"
"Yeah, well, it scared the hell out of me the first time." Carter murmurs lowly, looking down at Angel when she grips his shirt.
"Don't look so worried, sweetheart. You're not in trouble."
Gaze softening as Riad lifts her, he reaches out and brushes his finger under her cheek lightly, blue eyes finding hers "Ready?" he asks, voice wavering before it levels out "I think it's time I come clean, right?"
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Post by jambouree on Nov 4, 2019 4:27:50 GMT
"Don't look so worried, sweetheart. You're not in trouble."
Angel instinctively reached out to hold onto his shoulder. Face solemn she giggled when her nose was poked-eyes a little less worried. "You didn't say boop." She pouted at him.
"Ready? I think it's time I come clean, right?"
Angel turned to Carter, eyes returning to the scared state they were before. Giving it a few moments of thought her gaze traveled to Riad. She didnt want want any more secrets. Nor did she want them to keep avoiding each other. Hugging Riads neck- her head dipped down to answer Carter's question. "Don't be mad."
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Post by Riad on Nov 4, 2019 21:46:23 GMT
"You didn't say boop."
A chuckle escaped from him as he turned and started towards the couch. "You're right, I forgot the most important part."
"Ready? I think it's time I come clean, right?"
"Don't be mad."
There wasn't a way to hide the falter in the small smile, and Riad turned his head towards Angel. He gathered based on how she reacted, she already knew, and somewhere inside his stomach he felt the turnover of something unfamiliar. Was it envy? Jealousy? Anger? He wasn't sure. It was such a small spark that is was drowned out by the bigger parts of him that were now well in control. If one didn't know that there were shards of another floating inside, they wouldn't see it.
He gently settled on the couch, looking at Carter as he still held on to Angel, though he carefully readjusted her so she was sitting on his leg and kept his arms around her. "What's going on?" Riad dared ask once they settled in.
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Post by Carter on Nov 5, 2019 5:48:48 GMT
"Don't be mad."
"I'm not mad at you honey." Carter responds swiftly, shaking his head as his eyes flick to Riad. Catching the slip in his smile, he swallows, stiffening when a he hears a voice faintly "Oh, look, you've made him mad. Or.. Is that disappointment?" shuddering at the faint sensation of lips brushing his ear, he jerks away, teeth gritting "Don't you think I know that?" he hisses, turning to his boyfriend with a sigh
"What's going on?"
"It might be easier to show you, then tell you." he starts, rubbing the back of his head as his irises turn bright blue, the form of a woman suddenly appearing before them, her hand on Angels shoulder
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Post by jambouree on Nov 5, 2019 16:29:20 GMT
"What's going on?"
Angel glanced up at him, once they were sitting. Spotting the hurt in his gaze her lip trembled, unsure what to do. Sniffling she reached forward before laying her hands on his arm. Though it may have been an attempt for comfort.
"It might be easier to show you, then tell you."
Angel's head swirled as she saw a flash of blue. Eyes landing on his, the shimmered with awe. She was always amazed when he did his little tricks. At the weight of a hand on her shoulder- she stilled a hopeful look in her eyes. Gaze drifting up, she couldn't hide the smile spreading her face. "Mommy!" Giggling she reached for the woman she had played with before.
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Post by Riad on Nov 7, 2019 3:08:45 GMT
"It might be easier to show you, then tell you."
Riad's brows came together, though immediately shot up when he noticed a figure standing right beside of him.
"Mommy!"
He stared. Carter was right to have him sit before he began explaining the truth-- he would've stumbled if he were standing. As Angel reached and moved towards the woman, Riad let her, loosening his grip so she could transition between the two of them. His gaze found Carter, questioning, but he still didn't say anything as he fought back against the whisper in the back of his mind.
If only you'd accept me, you'd have known a lot sooner, it sneered at him with a chuckle and a prick at the back of his neck.
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Post by Carter on Nov 7, 2019 3:32:07 GMT
"Mommy!"
"Angel, be careful, you know-" Carter starts, catching Riad's expression. Gaze wavering he turns and looks at the woman, silently asking. Inhaling in relief when she takes Angel and leaves he returns his attention back to Riad, hand finding the back of his head uneasily "So.. That's a thing."
Taking Angel, Moira shoots Carter a grateful look and Riad a small smile as she takes Angel, wrapping her in a hug as she heads upstairs-her form almost opaque "Baby, I missed you."
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