Backdated to Thursday

[az_shrimp_horny]

[When the mirror turns on, Eleanor sighs, looking off to the side towards the window. She hates this but people should know.]

Mrs. Brisby went home. She's with her kids, though, instead of risking her tail in this place. So, uh, that's good, at least. I, uh, just wanted to let everyone know.

[She sets the mirror down, thinking she turned it off. It catches another sigh and her sadly muttering.]

Another roommate gone... figures...

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[creepyoldguy]

[It isn't exactly a big deal if someone left this place, at least, not as long as they weren't Important to Beetlejuice.

He didn't really know Mrs. Brisby, aside from seeing her briefly on the Network, and hearing her name from Lydia. So, he was fully prepared to go about his day as usual, when he caught that last comment.

And...shit. Empathy. Of all the blasted feelings to stick around from less than sixty seconds of humanity....]

Used to the whole people bailing thing, huh?

Sucks.

[There. Empathy conveyed.]

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[az_shrimp_horny]

Shit!

[There was a pause before the mirror was picked up again.]

I thought I turned this off... But yeah you could say that.

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[creepyoldguy]

They’re as faulty as the one that brought us here.

[Not that his early hours concert had been an accident. No, his broadcasts were fully intentional, as was the irritation they inspired.]

Anyway. Sorry your roommate ran off. But, uh, apparently some moms like their kids? So, uh, probably wasn’t you.

[That was reassuring, right? God, he hoped they hadn’t been lying to him about the mom thing.]

[az_shrimp_horny]

Yeah... I wouldn't know what that's like...

[Thanks for bringing up her mother issues, dude... not that he knew they existed.]

But you're right. I know it wasn't me. I'm just gonna miss having her around.

[creepyoldguy]

Aw, shit, I knew most moms sucked!

[Maybe it was a 50/50 split...]

I get that.

[az_shrimp_horny]

Yours, too?

[That... Didn't make her feel better. She sighed.]

Sometimes I wonder if I'd have turned out differently if I had a mom who cared.

[creepyoldguy]

She’s an alcoholic demon, and didn’t want kids/didn’t know she could have kids.

[Shrug. It’s cool. Right? Not that far from the norm, surely?]

Surprise!

[Jazz hands]

Eh, what-ifs will drive you frickin nuts. Embrace that emotional trauma!

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[serpentinthegarden]

I've burned through a few roommates too.

[ He felt a good deal less charitable about them however. ]

I don't miss them. What you could do is see this as an opportunity. You have all that space... you could do anything you want with it.

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[az_shrimp_horny]

Son of a... Stupid piece of shit mirror...

[The thing is picked up again and Eleanor looks unimpressed.]

Yeah... Til the next round of newbies shows up and I come home to another stranger in my place.

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[serpentinthegarden]

Or...

[ Crowley stated the word temptingly for there was always another option. ]

You could fill the roommate spot up on your own. Ask some one to move in with you...

[ He bobbed his head for this was only a suggestion and entirely up to her. ]

If you could think of some one you would like to room with.

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[az_shrimp_horny]

[Eleanor stared at him. She knew when she was being tempted... Sometimes. The problem was, she had no idea what the fuck he was talking about.]

The fuck are you talking about, Crowley?

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[serpentinthegarden]

Well, if you don't know!

[ He flounced, just to lounge back like he wasn't shipping. ]

Maybe you aren't as far along as I thought.

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[az_shrimp_horny]

[She leaned forward, desperately trying to figure out what the fuck was going on. ]

Waitwaitwaitholdon far along? Who the hell are you talking about? It's not like......

[Except it was like. It was very like. The realization dawned on her and she gasped clapping a hand over her mouth. She hadn't thought about it because he'd been staying there many nights, anyway. But she could...]

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[serpentinthegarden]

[ He raised an eyebrow as Eleanor fell silent. Had the light bulb come on? ]

It couldn't hurt to bring it up with him anyway...

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[originaldragoon]

[Rose is all too familiar with that feeling when it comes to seeing people come and go.]

I am sorry to hear that. How are you holding up?

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[az_shrimp_horny]

[Ugh. Everyone heard her shame. Oh well... She sighs and picks up the mirror.]

I'm alright, I guess. I'm glad she's back with her kids.

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[originaldragoon]

At least there is that. That she is alive back in her home world.

Perhaps a day will come when we can see her again.

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[az_shrimp_horny]

I couldn't have said it better myself. Her kids are lucky to have a mom as great as her.

[takeitsleazy]

Oh, no. Eleanor.

[Michael knew how much she had loved the little mouse, even though he had only spoken to her at length a few times. she'd had some good advice on how to do this whole human romance thing, and he'd appreciated that. right now, though, he figured it was not time to take her particular favorite piece of advice and go on a date. right now it was time for the tried and true]

Give me a few minutes to run downtown and I'll be right over.

[it was time for wine and chocolate and whatever reality show reruns the Emporium had on DVD. and something else. he felt like it was missing something else. he'd find it, though.]

[az_shrimp_horny]

Sure... Okay, I'll see you when you get here.

[Eleanor sounds... Surprisingly okay. But if he's running errands it gives her time to do something.

When he gets there, she'll be finishing up emptying out one of the dressers in the bedroom. One side of the closet looks empty, too. Honestly, it was less a matter of getting rid of stuff and more one of putting it away better so it actually fit.]

[takeitsleazy]

[he comes in with two big bags from the Emporium looped over one arm, the other prepped for hugging as he moves through the strangely empty living room to come and find her]

Hey ...

[the look of sympathy on his face shifts to one of slight confusion]

Spring ... wardrobe change? ... That was usually much more Tahani's thing...

[az_shrimp_horny]

[Ignoring the bags, she moves to give him a hug.]

Nope. Uh. You're moving in.

[Wait... That wasn't how she wanted to do this. Shit!

She pulls back, a little flustered as she tries again.]

I mean... I want you to move in. If you want, that is.

[takeitsleazy]

[for the second time that week, only with hugs this time:]

Wait, what?

[az_shrimp_horny]

[Shit. She's fucking this up already. Part of her is screaming to slam on the brakes and laugh it off as her just teasing him.

"damn the consequences."

Crowley's advice carries over that screaming voice, nudging her onward. She takes a breath, stepping back, but keeping one hand in his.]

Think about it. I'm down a roommate, you sleep here half the time anyway... I... I want you to stay.

I am my icon right now I will have you know

[takeitsleazy]

Really? Like ....

[he trails off, staring over her shoulder into the distance as he realizes what he was about to say. 'like soulmates'. 'like you and Chidi'. 'like Jason and Janet'. 'like Crowley and Aziraphale', even. his eyes fill with tears and he swallows hard. for once that strange feeling below his ribs doesn't hurt or distress him ... it just fills him up until he can't stand it. even more than the first time she said she loved him, too. his next words come out warbled and watery]

Oh, Eleanor, really? For good?!