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Nov 09, 2014 07:33PM
"What?" Gavin asked with a frown.
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"Lucas. I don't think..." She closes her eyes.
"Don't think what?" Gavin asked, looking down at the floor.
"That he wants me- would want me... In the Resistance."
"He wanted you safe. Tell me, what here is safe?" Gavin asked.
Tyler sits back down and closes her eyes, remembering the last time she had seen Lucas.
"What was Lucas like when he was young?" Gavin asked quietly. "What was he like before the Resistance hardened him?" H had to choke out the words.
Tyler winces a bit at the question. "He was... A child, honestly. Always playing games."
Gavin grimaced. "He was so much tougher than that when I knew him."
"He wasn't. He acted like it. He was... Weak."
"You'd be surprised at how strong he became," Gavin said quietly. "We were soldiers. You couldn't be soft and survive the things we saw. He was there when I lost my eye."
"I'm not saying he wasn't then. But before he left, before he..." Tyler swallows hard. "He only acted like it."
"He went through hell before the end, and I was unable to save him," Gavin said.
Tyler closes her eyes, holding back tears.
Gavin pulled Tyler into a hug.
Tyler hugs back, burying her face in his chest. Gavin was all she had left of Lucas.
Gavin stroked her back gently.
Tyler stayed there, hugging Gavin, for a few moments.
Gavin sighed heavily to himself.
"I'm sorry..." She mumbles, pulling away.
"It's fine," Gavin reassured her. "It's perfectly fine."
Gavin clapped her on the shoulder and stepped back. He gave her a watery smile.
Tylia smiles weakly, her mouth trembling.
Gavin sighed and frowned. Tyler reminded him so much of Lucas. It was like Lucas was there and out of reach. In so many ways, Lucas's death had broken him, and now faced with caring for Lucas's sister, he worried he would fail his dead lover.
Tyler stares at the floor, her mind racing through all the memories of Lucas.
Gavin smiled slightly. "Would you like lunch somewhere? I know a couple places. Perhaps we could get to know each other, not just our relations with Lucas?" he asked. His voice was well-nigh trembling as he spoke. He didn't want to upset Tyler or disappoint Lucas's memory.
"Yes. I would... Yes." Tyler stands, grabbing her coat.
Gavin nodded. "Alright. Where would you like to go? Coffee shop? Restaurant?" He didn't suggest a club as he thought Tyler likely wouldn't enjoy it.
"The Coffee Break or Joe's Cup?" Gavin asked. He smiled at her. He wanted to do what was best for Tyler.
"Helpful," Gavin muttered with a chuckle. He got up and held out a hand to help Tyler to her feet.
Tyler giggles halfheartedly, taking his hand and standing.
"The Coffee Break it is," Gavin decided. He smiled half-heartedly and sighed.
Tylia runs her fingers through her hair again, not even noticing.
Gavin had to look away from Tyler, unable to bear to be reminded of Lucas quite that much. He led Tyler towards the door.
Tyler ties her hair up into a bun, her red hair a complete mess, as Lucas's often was.
Gavin still didn't look at her as he asked, "You ready to go then?" He forced a smile onto his face.
Gavin smiled slightly and led her out the door. He sighed as he stepped out into the sun.
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((Also, City Council Meeting in the City Council Thread))
((Also, City Council Meeting in the City Council Thread))
((Okie. Should Misery be there?))Tyler follows, stifling a yawn.
Gavin blinked a couple times in order to adjust his eyes to the bright sunlight. "Right, let's go to the Coffee Break." He offered his arm to her as if he were some sort of official escort for her.
((Also, you post first in the Coffee Break?))
((Also, you post first in the Coffee Break?))
