Hunter (Lavi: Crow) (acrowlikerabbit) wrote,
@ 2011-08-20 19:56:00

[Chase stared at the parallel bars set up in front of him, his wheelchair pointed toward one of the open ends of it. He was supposed to be waiting for a nurse or some kind of spotter before doing this but the Crow couldn't stand being in the damn wheelchair a moment longer. He hated being helpless like this and having to rely on others for so much of what he used to be able to do on his own.

A glance at the door and he put the locks on the wheels, grabbing both bars as his feet set on the ground. It felt odd, the floor under his bare feet again and Chase looked down at them only to give a rueful laugh. They looked pale and weak, but he hadn't lost much muscle mass in his legs which was something he was thankful for. His arms he needed to tone again what with not being able to lift weights because of his ribs. At least he could do that now in his wheelchair, the doctors said his ribs were as good as new again but to lay off doing any squats with them for a few more months.

But he dallied long enough, hoisting himself up onto his feet and pushed up with them as well. Immediately they started to give, knees buckling and hurting. Chase bit back a curse and pulled himself up again, arms shaking with the effort but he managed to support his weight long enough to lock his knees. Even if he was panting with the effort.]

Ha... This'll be longer than I thought...

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contravene
2011-08-20 10:05 pm UTC (link)

...You know. [The voice is soft and even, coming from the doorway that Chase had checked barely a few moments beforehand. Trying not to startle him into losing his grip.] You'll probably get yelled at for doing that on your own....

[And if he glances over, he'll see Allen there, leaning his good shoulder against the doorway and watching Chase carefully and quietly. His hood is up today.]

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acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-20 10:13 pm UTC (link)

[He pauses just as he's lifting a foot to attempt to walk and glances over at the doorway where he hears Allen's voice. Then laughs weakly, looking back down at his feet.]

'm jus' tired o' no' bein able ta do anythin. [Doesn't dare ask for the vampire's help, not when he knows Allen is still withdrawn even with a month having gone by. It's enough to have his company because Chase never wants to show Allen his bad sides now. He shifts the foot forward and puts it down.] Besides, they said all tha nerves were fine, jus' tha bone tha' needed healin.

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for some reason gmail always give me these notifs really late...

contravene
2011-08-20 10:25 pm UTC (link)

You could still hurt it again like that though, couldn't you? [there's worry in his tone, and Allen steps over quietly to stand by the bars that Chase is holding on to. Chase might not ask, but he at least looks like he'd help if Chase needed it. You know he wouldn't want you hiding the bad sides, either..

...still, a small smile tugs at his lips as Chase takes a step forward despite his worry. At least he was managing so far...]

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lol At least it's not the spam folder?

acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-20 11:52 pm UTC (link)

Then it'll jus' keep me from helpin Kanda longer. [Chase's tone conveys just the slightest "that's what you'd want, right?" in a way that isn't mean, just knowing. Over the past few weeks they've also talked about his helping the swordsman with his Fourteenth, how dangerous it was.

He doesn't want them seen. >: What's already been seen is bad enough. Glancing at him.] Wha'?

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This is true... but not entirely helpful when it say you posted that comment at 8:52 est 8|a

contravene
2011-08-21 12:24 am UTC (link)

...That's true.. [A slightly conceding way; he knows that Chase knows he doesn't like it, doesn't approve. But that he'll still let him do it, because... there's nothing else he can really do. He can't just say that Chase can't do it, after all...

They've seen each other's bad sides for the most part though, haven't they? Chase can't just start hiding it now, that's not fair.] ...It's nice seeing you out of bed.

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xD I just ignore timestamps and go with the notif.

acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-21 02:23 am UTC (link)

[He's the only one that panolethros trusts aside from his own Lavi and Chase has seen the guy, he's messed up in the head. Think like Eloi but the trigger is Allen/Fourteenth, not everyone from the Order. But Chase also wants to keep them safe so he's going to teach Lavi [Bike] how to use the ofuda and keep them inside so Fourteenth doesn't hunt them down while he and Kanda hunt him down.

They have, but if he's going to...attempt to woo (and using that term loosely considering it's Chase) Allen, he doesn't want that to be seen. A strained grin.]

They took tha casts off two days ago. Therapist is supposed ta be here soon but tha' was three hours ago.

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probably for the best, ffff 8(

contravene
2011-08-21 02:55 am UTC (link)

[Poor guy. Still, regardless of whether or not Chase is the only one he trusts, he doesn't think Chase should need to do that, especially not after just recovering from a condition like this. kfjdhakjh Lavi gets to learn the Ofuda when he doesn't?!

.......wow. wooing. Uh. ....lmfao gkjhgda that should be interesting!!] Then your therapist is fucking late. [Bit of a growl as he says so, before he ducks under the bar to stand in front of Chase.] ...You just need to try walking, right? ...I can help with that much.

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/hugs tight and keeps

acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-21 03:03 am UTC (link)

[First off it's just going to be observing, I think. So he'll still have a little leeway before they go off to fight. Chase taught Allen how to use the ones on his door! (At some point, probably) But Lavi gets to know because he knows Allen will still go after him and leave Lavi and Seren behind. :|

He got bored. Nurses asked questions about Allen and him sleeping with Chase on some days, though their questions were when he wasn't there.] Or busy with other patients, yeah? 'm no' tha only one, Allen.

[Still, he relaxes when Allen comes closer, having shuffled his other foot with the one that went forward first.] Ta tha end o'tha bar 'nd back.

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heeee :'> /snugs

contravene
2011-08-21 06:11 am UTC (link)

[At least there's that much. akgjdhkaj gdit Chase, that isn't fair! Teaching that sort of thing to him knowing Allen wouldn't try to escape because it might hurt Lavi... Not fair at all!

Such nosey nurses. Sigh.] Maybe you should be. [Huffs, just the slightest bit. Like hell the other patients are as important.

He's not sure what he can do to help, but he figures... being there in case Chase falls would be good, wouldn't it? How much more could the therapist do for him, anyway? His ears would be able to tell him when Chase was pushing himself too far.] You'll stop if I say you're doing too much?

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:3 /pets

acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-21 05:41 pm UTC (link)

[He knows you better than you think, huh? Not bad for just barely over a year or so of knowing. And really Allen is the only one of his kind aside from Whitey (who is messed up to begin with) that Chase has gotten to know.]

Don't even think 'bout takin'em out, Allen. [A tease, really, he knows that Allen wouldn't. Or he hopes.

Yeah, that works best right now. Though with Allen's own body faults in mind it makes Chase try harder not to fall. Because he doesn't want to hurt Allen.] So long as 's tha truth 'nd no' ye bein protective. [He takes another small step, putting more of his weight on that leg.]

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contravene
2011-08-21 07:47 pm UTC (link)

[He... he really does. And if it were earlier on in their relationship, that'd make him incredibly uncomfortable. But... for now - it isn't so bad. Almost nice, even, save for when it's used against him like this.]

...I wouldn't do that. [Chuckles. Haha, funny. No, no, he isn't that bad, though. ~~Mostly.~~

You think he's more fragile than he is, man! But he puts a foot behind him, ready to move back as Chase moves forward. It's kind of how parents get babies to walk juuust a little farther when they first learn.] I'd only need to be protective if it sounded like you needed to stop. [So he figures it's... probably fine even if he is being protective.]

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acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-21 08:05 pm UTC (link)

[It's being used against him for his own safety.

He doesn't! Chase...just hates seeing Allen in pain. And he knows that his shoulder still hurts, his scars might do the same. It is sort of! Chase puts more weight on it, not locking the knee this time to see if he can walk more normally and less stiff legged, taking his other foot and moving it forward.] A'least ya dinna step over when I stood up tha first time.

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contravene
2011-08-21 11:32 pm UTC (link)

[Only because Chase thinks he'd get hurt. He's more capable than that, even deprived of food. Intent on protecting those he cares for.

That's the same as thinking he's fragile, isn't it? That the slightest bump will aggravate his own wounds. But he takes another step back as Chase moves forward, arms a few inches away from his sides, slightly held away from his body. Being careful, just in case he slips.] That's because I knew you wouldn't fall.

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	acrowlikerabbit 2011-08-21 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	[You know how protective Chase is, he'll do his best to make sure Allen is safe. Goes for this walking thing and Kanda's favor. His leg holds his weight and he gradually starts shifting the other one forward.] 'nd if'n I had? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	contravene 2011-08-21 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	[That doesn't mean he can use Lavi against Allen in an attempt to "protect" him. Hums.] I would've tried to catch you. [And gradually moving back again.] (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	acrowlikerabbit 2011-08-22 12:09 am UTC (link)
	[It's a valid tactic, you just don't like it because it means you won't be sneaking out to help. You'd probably do the same if you could against him. Gives him a strained smile.] A'least 've got tha' much. [He's barely a sixth of the way down the bars but he's determined to go the whole way even if it's slow going.] Lavi's still tryin ta set us back up, yanno. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	contravene 2011-08-22 12:19 am UTC (link)
	[What? Use Seren against him as a shield, say either cause her pain and come help, or stay still and don't hurt her? Hell no he wouldn't. Smiling slightly back.] Of course you do. [He doesn't mind slow going. Vampire, after all. All the time he could want.] ...Yeah. I know. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-22 12:32 am UTC (link)

[Perhaps it's a good thing he only has Allen and Seren that close in his life. >>;; Good for his heart anyway.

Taking a few more steps before he speaks again.] 've...told'im wha' I told ye tha' night... [About being unable to be second and Lavi will always be his first choice.] But since he's gotten annoyin over it... [No cutting himself off there, if he makes it sound like he's being forced Allen won't agree. Chase stops and straightens, locking his legs to look at Allen.]

's kinda made me reconsider a few things. 'nd I know yer prob'bly gonna say no fer other reasons [That being still getting over Sleeper and Vampvi being gone.] but 'd like ta try one o'those "date" things. [Bit red on his face is not from strain and exhaustion.] Tha two o'us, maybe Seren. Ta tha' park we talked 'bout.

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1/2

contravene
2011-08-22 12:44 am UTC (link)

[Sob. This is probably true.

...staring at Chase a little bit. Oh, god, he didn't...] You told him that..? [hkgjdahkj WHY WOULD YOU EVER.... HE'S TRYING NOT TO MAKE HIS UNREQUITED LOVE THAT DAMN NOTICEABLE e-even if he knows Lavi knows anyway... sob gkjhda though that bit about Lavi being annoying has him worrying a little...

At least, of course, until Chase... asks that. And Allen blinks, staring at Chase. His gaze flits to more noticeably look at Chase's cheeks - and he tilts his head, hearing the actual sincerity in the request.]

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	contravene 2011-08-22 12:44 am UTC (link)
	[......it takes a good few moments, but once it finally actually settles in that Chase just asked him on a date Allen's face goes as red as it can given his current diet. OH GOD, WHAT...] R-really? [Pardon the... lack of proper answer - he's still stunned. Has to make sure he didn't... hear wrong or something.] (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-22 01:01 am UTC (link)

[HE BROUGHT UP ALLEN FIRST, NOT CHASE. He couldn't say something other than the truth and lead Lavi on about their relationship. Chase has wanted it to remain friendship, has ever since (most of) the hurt stopped, because he knew it wouldn't work well as anything more. And Lavi just wants them to be boyfriends and date and whatever else he had in mind. Lavi's told him that he's not good for Allen either, told him he's taken anyway, and broken to boot.]

Had ta. [An annoyed huff as he looks away from Allen now, the blush slightly growing on his face.] I wouldn've asked if'n I wasn't serious, Allen. [A pause, then hurriedly] 's fine if'n ya say no. 's no' like 'm expectin ya ta say yes if'n yer heart's even tha slightest against it. 'nd donna even think o'sayin yes fer Seren's sake.

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contravene
2011-08-22 01:19 am UTC (link)

[Still, that's... ugh. Even if he can't move on, he doesn't want Lavi knowing it's that bad... how could he be happy if he knew it just made him more unhappy? gkdjha

But... Allen pauses yet again at that. "Had ta"... That was just talking about telling Lavi, right? Not... not asking him out.

After a very nervous moment of silence, Allen takes a step forward so that he can stand more properly in front of Chase.] I'd... I'd like to. [A pause, as he moves closer to nose at Chase's cheek.] ...Just.. not right now. I'm still not okay after Allen... [After his Allen was just suddenly there anymore...] ...I want to, though.

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acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-22 01:30 am UTC (link)

[If it's any consolation, Lavi didn't seem unhappy over it. More like he knew. And kept trying to push Allen on Chase. Or...well, Chase picking up the relationship again.

Yeah, that was on telling Lavi.

The noises of relief at Allen's closeness and first answer get cut off by the small stirrings of insecurity, but nothing of jealousy.] 's fine, if'n ya can't we donna have ta do anythin. We ken jus' forget 'bout it fer right now. [He grips the bars a bit tighter than he needs to.] 'sides, gettin me walkin again is more important than a date.

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contravene
2011-08-22 01:39 am UTC (link)

[Allen... knows he knows, but he doesn't want it being a reminder. Just one more thing wrong in Allen's life, because of him... he didn't want that for Lavi. Not at all.

--No jealousy-- thank god. That was... that was good. If Chase was jealous because of his loss, he wouldn't know what to do about it... So he soaks up the relief while he can, commits the sound to memory - because it's because of him that it's there at all - and Allen let's out a very soft sigh. Almost content. A small smile tugs at his lips, and he pulls back, but only enough to look Chase in the eye.] Then.. what if we-- went on a date to celebrate, when you can walk again? [Cheeks tinged pinged, nervous - but it's obvious from that much that he means the offer. Would even like it.]

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acrowlikerabbit
2011-08-22 01:49 am UTC (link)

[If there had been it would have been more based on the impact left on Allen because of Sleeper, how much love Allen must have felt for that other version of himself. Something that he wouldn't get, or so he believes.

Allen's words get Chase to look at him though he looks away once again and nods.] Promise I wonna rush things 'nd work harder than 'm supposed ta. [That way Allen will have more time to get over Sleeper, two weeks more at least, maybe more.]