No, because then you'll never fucking do it. [ he blows a smoke ring, grinning lazily. ] I'm sharing the shit I like with you. Common interests. Friendship.
And in exchange you can haul my ass to the gym once in a blue moon.
[He's lighter with the proposition of a project, bouncing on his feet as he steps away from the sink and crosses back over to the couch. He grabs Eddie's hand, grins wide - ] Pain is gain, baby, [and it's hard to say if that's a promise or a threat, but whatever. He will give this boy MUSCLE. STAMINA.
It's a bit of emotional whiplash, obviously. One extreme to this. Still, it's better than crying on Eddie's shoulder. ]
[He sits back, goes back to his comfortable sprawl, all thigh and head tilted back. Maybe he feels better. Maybe. ] I should be saying that you. How's your squat game with that prosthetic?
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[Eddie ?? No?? ]
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And in exchange you can haul my ass to the gym once in a blue moon.
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[HOWEVER, however -] You serious?
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[ he shrugs, flicking ash. ]
If we're going to be fighting monsters I should probably start leveling up my physical stats.
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[ :) :)]
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I am gonna regret thiiiiis.
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It's a bit of emotional whiplash, obviously. One extreme to this. Still, it's better than crying on Eddie's shoulder. ]
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[ but they shake, firm. ]
And don't go trying to cheat. I'll know if you tried to watch the movie instead.
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[It's a competitive thing, Eddie. Use it to your advantage. ]
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[ he smiles, big and broad. ]
I'll put you through your paces.
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[He sits back, goes back to his comfortable sprawl, all thigh and head tilted back. Maybe he feels better. Maybe. ] I should be saying that you. How's your squat game with that prosthetic?
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Can't say I've been testing it.
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[He's thinking. He knows sweet fuck all about amputation or recovery, but he figures some movements will hurt. Much to consider. ]
Does it hurt?
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[ he takes another drag of his cigarette. ]
Moshing on it was not the smartest choice.
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[He makes a little grabby hand for the cigarette. A little bratty, maybe. ]
When I first started working out I nearly killed myself with a barbell. Harrington'll kill me if I nearly kill you too.
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[ handing it on over. ]
But he is in overprotective mode.
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[get high. remove stick from butt. doesn't matter how bad he has it, it's a real sad sight to see.
he takes a draw, passes it back. ]
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[ its adorable. in a tragic kind of way. ]
Once we get some answers he'll get settled.
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[He's half-joking. ]
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Let's fucking hope not.
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[He doesn't. Maybe. Steve still has that very appealing quality of being cute when he's on a tangent -]
Is this gonna be weird for us.
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[ he takes a drag, shutting his eyes a moment. ]
Not unless you try to hurt him. [ he blows the smoke out the side of his mouth. ] But I don't think that's your game anymore.
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[The verbal fights are like his limit right now. ] And, you know.
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[ his smile forms. ]
Just don't drop back to any highschool bully shit and you and me are gonna get on like a wildfire.
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But nah. We're good, me and you. I've got your back if you need it.
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