misery

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:01:33 GMT
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There's a flicker of amusement for the disapproval in Theo's eyes.

"Liquor is a horrible choice for hydration."

He tilts his head as the pack is slid over to him, takes a cigarette between long fingers and pulls his own lighter from a pocket.

"Used to having my own, but I quit."

He takes a long drag, savoring, before downing the rest of his water. Ice rattles as he sets the glass down, and Gavin signals for a refill.
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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:04:14 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]"that's not my point."

the barkeep is familiar enough with theo to know his drink order by now. he returns with it, then disappears without much of a look.

he raises it, sips, but it does little to quench his thirst.

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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:05:58 GMT
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This time, when Gavin exhales, there is no trace of miasma in the gray-white of cigarette smoke. It curls lazily from his lips, and he watches Theo through the haze.

"What is, then?"
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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:10:26 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]he's too tired to answer — it shows in the way his shoulders lower when he exhales. he switches the drink for a cigarette, inhales smoke, and loses himself in the way his lungs burn.

"you've calmed down."

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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:13:17 GMT
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"You're very good at dodging questions."

But unlike before, there's no heat behind the words. His lip quirks.

There are things he could say to drag the conversation back in a direction Beckett clearly doesn't want it to go; this time, Gavin is merciful. He takes a sip of the water when it's replaced, traces his finger around the rim.

"I have."
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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:16:43 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]"good."

though he won't admit it, it bothered him to see merlino in the state he was in earlier. the lack of miasma is a good sign and it's something he can appreciate.

a moment passes before he asks:

"do you regret it?"

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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:20:53 GMT
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Gavin's glass is halfway to his lips when Theo asks the question. He sets it down.

He gestures to the scotch, then looks back.

"No."
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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:25:17 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]he maintains his gaze elsewhere — this time it's on the marbletop. he sees the blurry movements of the barkeep but doesn't bother to focus. he exhales, switches, then sips.

"okay."

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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:28:22 GMT
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Scotch is placed down next to a glass of water that's half-drained, but Gavin takes only a single sip. It's pleasant, now, when he's drinking for the taste.

Theo isn't looking at him, but Gavin doesn't avert his gaze.

"Were you worried I would?"
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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:35:57 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]the bottom of the glass clunks against the counter. he pauses for a moment as if to consider an answer he already knows. he gestures for a refill, then answers:

"yes."

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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 14:39:23 GMT
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"Then you can understand, I think, that I'd worry the same."

It's not pointed nor accusatory; with initial vulnerabilities surpassed, Gavin speaks matter-of-fact. He tilts his head to exhale smoke away from Beckett's face.
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POSTED ON May 23, 2021 17:00:08 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]he nods, but is it enough?

he takes one final drag before extinguishing it against the counter. he exhales smoke and basks in the way it clouds them.

"i don't regret it."

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POSTED ON May 24, 2021 2:39:50 GMT
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Tightness in his chest abates at the admission; it's suddenly easier to breathe.

He inhales the smoke that saturates the air between them. Gavin takes another puff of his cigarette and contributes with a long exhale.

His amber gaze shifts to ensure the barkeep is out of earshot before he drops his voice to barely above a whisper, leaning in.

"Is it something you want kept secret?"
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POSTED ON May 24, 2021 6:06:54 GMT
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[attr="class","beck"]his voice also drops.

"what is this?"

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POSTED ON May 24, 2021 6:16:01 GMT
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Gavin considers the question for a long moment. It occurs to him that he's not quite sure. So, as Beckett often did for him, he turns it around.

"What did you want it to be?"
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