[ The sarcastic quip earns a chuckle from Bobby as he shakes his head, finally finding some gauze and disinfectant from the kit. He places the kit to the side and looks at John. He lets the other mutant rest for a bit with the ice pack, trying to assess the cuts he has. Nothing deep or major. It does look like he's going to need some ice packs for some of the other bruises, which he can provide, of course. ]
Got that right. [ About him being the easiest way to cool down. He relaxes into the couch for a bit. ]
[ that is to say, he went out and started some shit. very john allerdyce of him, yeah.
eyeing the other there with his one eye not covered at the moment, he swallows before he sighs. leans back a little more comfortably there in his seat. ]
[ For you are the next words that died in Bobby's throat, but he knows John understands what he meant. He holds his friend's gaze for a while before he looks down at the pieces of gauze and disinfectant in his hand.
It takes another second before he glances back at John, sighing. ]
[ a glance over to bobby there with his one eye, he looks back ahead then — takes a second to look around ororo's place. if she knew he was here... he'd been dodging her out for a meeting in person since she first arrived. sometimes he doesn't even know why. ]
[ He shakes his head at John's answer. Typical John looking for trouble. Some things never do change. One thing that probably changed this time, though, is Bobby saves whatever lecture he has for the other mutant. No, he's not going to do it. Not when this place can really rile someone up most days. He's going to respect John's decision to go looking for trouble, even if it got him in a state like this. He worries, but Bobby knows his friend can take care of himself. He'll just have to be here for him whenever he needs it.
So, instead, he chooses to address his question. ]
Yeah, sure. So I can see your injuries. [ Hopefully not a lot. ]
[ it's said to tease, icepack dropped there beside him as he slowly shifts to make all of this easier for him. he knows it'll be worse after, the way his body aches. for now though, movement is still a bit of an option for him and so he takes advantage of that with slowly going through the process of pulling his shirt up and over his head, revealing the string of angry red marks across his ribs that are likely going to bruise. ]
[ The tease elicits a soft chuckle from Bobby as he shakes his head. ]
No promises here.
[ Teases back while he watches John take off his shirt. It's almost funny that the last time he saw the other without a shirt on was during That Time but now, the skin he once mapped with his fingers is marred by red marks. Those are indeed going to bruise, but maybe he can somehow prevent them. At least the bruising won't be too bad.
Putting the pieces of gauze and the disinfectant away for now, Bobby grabs one of the cloth gloves in the kit and wears it on his right hand. Then he turns it into solid ice, effectively transforming his gloved hand into a makeshift ice pack, too.
Leaning in, making sure to lock his gaze with John's, he presses his hand across his ribs. ]
This feels good? [ It's a gentle press as he adjusts the temperature of his hand so it's not too cold for John. ]
[ unable to help himself, a hiss leaves him the moment that icy hand touches his marred skin, goosebumps running across at the cooler temperature. cold is cold and john's never really been a fan of the cold, but. it's better than putting any heat to his injuries; they're not really the sort to need heat.
letting out a breath, he licks over his lips. sits there. lets his gaze settle there on the other mutant for a moment before he's looking around again, icepack still there beside him, freeing up both his eyes. ]
Well I'm not turned on, if that's what you're asking.
[ said with a puff, he shifts a bit — winces a little in doing so. reaching for the icepack, he presses it to his busted lip. ]
[ He adjusts the temperature of his icy hand so it won't be too much for John, knowing he doesn't like the cold that much. He settles for something that he knows won't be too uncomfortable, but also would help his injuries heal a little.
As he watches John reach for the icepack and place it on his busted lip, Bobby almost chokes at his question. He doesn't move and slowly gives John's skin a soft caress to also help ease the pain. ]
What do you - [ Stops then sighs, as he figures out what he means. ] - Is this about the threesome again?
[ Easy for him to since John did suggest the threesome. He gives him an apologetic smile before it fades when he tries to answer his question again, this time knowing what he really means by it. Bobby's silent for a moment, gaze falling at his gloved hand on John's skin, before he speaks. ]
I don't know, to be honest. Everything's kinda complicated with him.
[ Trust John Allerdyce to be on top of his business. He mulls over the other's words. It sounds so simple and yet he knows it's also more complicated than that. Taking a deep breath and letting it out in a sigh, Bobby nods, his gaze still fixated on his gloved hand. ]
Yeah.
[ It's soft and small but he follows that up with - ] To be fair, he also kinda has feelings for me, but he's also sorta married to the Professor, so. I don't know. [ Sighs again, now glancing up at John with a tired expression. ] Like I said, complicated.
[ as he figured. that's usually what it is whenever things are complicated between people in this place. granted, he also knows bobby, so. there's that, too.
he should stay out of it. doesn't care and all that, but. there he is. shifting his way some there where he sits to straighten up some and pull the icepack away from his busted lip. hopefully it won't become too fat of a lip with the ice having been on it.
looking to bobby then, he sighs. ]
Let me give you some advice here.
[ genuinely, that is. ]
This won't be the first or last time things are complicated with someone you fuck here. It just happens. To everyone. [ even him, yeah. ] Very rarely do I find people able to go being here without catching some sort of feelings for someone at some point. It's gonna happen and probably to multiple people. Being exclusive in a place like this just doesn't work out. Someone catches feelings, someone gets jealous, someone gets upset, some prefer to be involved with more than one person. It always happens.
[ looking down to the icepack there, he mulls over his words. ]
Just... don't overthink it. Don't compare yourself or whatever you have to what they have with someone else. I know it's easier said than done. Trust me. But you'll be bitter and miserable otherwise and I know it's hard not to think you're not enough or number one to someone or whatever. But like I said, that kind of thinking will only fuck things up worse for you here.
[ glancing over to bobby, he stares to him for a long moment. ]
I'd say don't get attached to others but I know that's not something easy for you and I don't think it works for you anyways.
[ He doesn't know what to expect when John tells him he's going to give him advice, so when he tells him genuinely good advice, Bobby's stunned speechless for a good few seconds. He just listens, takes in every word John just uttered to heart, gives them their due time to truly sink into him.
Lifting his icy gloved hand so it's not pressed against John's skin for too long, Bobby opens his mouth to speak but closes it again, as he tries to find the right words, tries to find the right reply to everything he just heard. Four years in this place has truly gave John needed wisdom about this sort of stuff, and Bobby's grateful for it.
With his lips slowly tugging up, he offers John a smile in appreciation. ]
Thanks. I... really need to hear all that.
[ Truly. Genuinely. He looks to the side, gaze falling to the floor. ] I don't wanna be his number one, anyway, because I know I'll never be. I just don't wanna lose what we have.
[ Erik's also not the only one he has feelings for, so there's that. To even think he'll be someone's number one in this place feels ridiculous when he knows he wouldn't ever be. Not that he's in the business of comparing, but sometimes he can't help it. Can't help but be slightly jealous, too. He's only human, after all, and someone who feels things intensely. Catches feelings fast. Snorting a bit in amusement, he looks back at John. ]
All this from experience, I take it? [ It's a light tease, but also to prod a little. He doesn't know a lot about John's own relationships and he just shared his. ]
I get jealous, don’t really like to share, can be an absolute asshole when I’m in the right mood. [ huff on his lips, he slowly shakes his head as he lets his thoughts drift a little. drift to all the times he’s been an asshole and pushed others away. ] I’m gasoline. Eventually I burn the people around me because I’m always lighting matches.
[ Is Bobby's swift reply, blue eyes adamant, brows furrowed just a little. Well okay, maybe just a little, but Bobby doesn't want to hear this, doesn't want John to think of himself like this.
Then, it slowly hits him, as he stares back at the red marks he just placed a gloved icy hand on. ]
Did... something happen that's why you came looking for trouble? [ With the way John is going on about this, he thinks it might be something about his relationships maybe? Because Bobby doesn't want to think this is about them after they just fucked, which they haven't actually addressed yet. ]
[ soft huff, he looks down. presses the icepack to his lip again. ]
I told you. I just get into certain moods sometimes. I tend to give people a lot of whiplash because of it.
[ to be fair, he’s gotten better at it over the time he’s spent here, but. still something that creeps up on him from time to time and he’s not always able to see it or care that it does.
sucking in a breath, he sits up again. drops the icepack away from his bottom lip. ]
If you’ve got feelings for Magneto, which I think is hilarious by the way, don’t overthink it. Just take it one day at a time. The man himself is complicated enough. No need to add more to the pot, you know?
[ Bobby lets out a breath and just nods. If John's sure nothing's amiss, then, he's going to leave it at that. He's not new to the other mutant's penchant for lashing out and finding trouble. Bobby supposes he just wants to make sure nothing's troubling him, too.
Placing the gloved icy hand over those red marks again to reduce its size and somehow also reduce the amount of blood that leaks out inside, Bobby snorts when he brings up Erik again.
Smiling, as he looks back at his friend. ] You're right. No need to really overthink it. He's complicated enough, that's for sure. [ Shakes his head. ] And I know you're gonna get a kick out of it. [ Chuckles. ] Whatever happened to I won't suck his dick if not drugged out of my mind, huh?
[ After chuckling some more - ] Thanks. Really. For the advice.
sitting there still with his shirt off and angry marks tended to with the icy glove, he looks over to bobby then. seems to be mulling over something before he looks back down to the icepack he’s been alternating in his eye and his lip. ]
Just as long as you’re good. [ he says, still looking down to that icepack before he finally looks over to bobby there. ] Happy or whatever.
[ The smile Bobby wields upon hearing those words from John can rival the fire he manipulates, warm and bright. His heart swells with an emotion he hasn't felt in so long particularly with John. He can't believe the olive branch he wanted to extend after everything, he'd be able to find here, of all places. Life's definitely full of surprises.
Blue eyes softening into a fond gaze as he looks at John, Bobby chuckles a little. ]
John. [ His icy thumb gently begins to caress that marred skin. ] I could kiss you right now. [ Says mostly in jest, but hey, they've already kissed before. ]
[ it’s not difficult for him to see the smile there that bobby wears and it has him feeling some kind of way himself upon seeing it. a way he’s not going to dissect or really get into too much, but. it’s there, nonetheless.
[ Half joking, half truth. He lifts his icy glove to let John's skin rest and breathe for a bit as slowly he leans in with a playful smile, dangerously close to the other mutant's face. ]
[ bobby leans in and john lets him. doesn’t pull or push him away. instead, he eyes him there. eyes his mouth and grins a little lazily as he looks his head to the side some. ]
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Got that right. [ About him being the easiest way to cool down. He relaxes into the couch for a bit. ]
How did you get in trouble this time?
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[ that is to say, he went out and started some shit. very john allerdyce of him, yeah.
eyeing the other there with his one eye not covered at the moment, he swallows before he sighs. leans back a little more comfortably there in his seat. ]
Thanks. For answering.
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[ For you are the next words that died in Bobby's throat, but he knows John understands what he meant. He holds his friend's gaze for a while before he looks down at the pieces of gauze and disinfectant in his hand.
It takes another second before he glances back at John, sighing. ]
Why did you go looking for it?
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Sometimes I'm in the mood for it.
[ a glance over to bobby there with his one eye, he looks back ahead then — takes a second to look around ororo's place. if she knew he was here... he'd been dodging her out for a meeting in person since she first arrived. sometimes he doesn't even know why. ]
You want me to take my shirt off for you?
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So, instead, he chooses to address his question. ]
Yeah, sure. So I can see your injuries. [ Hopefully not a lot. ]
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[ it's said to tease, icepack dropped there beside him as he slowly shifts to make all of this easier for him. he knows it'll be worse after, the way his body aches. for now though, movement is still a bit of an option for him and so he takes advantage of that with slowly going through the process of pulling his shirt up and over his head, revealing the string of angry red marks across his ribs that are likely going to bruise. ]
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No promises here.
[ Teases back while he watches John take off his shirt. It's almost funny that the last time he saw the other without a shirt on was during That Time but now, the skin he once mapped with his fingers is marred by red marks. Those are indeed going to bruise, but maybe he can somehow prevent them. At least the bruising won't be too bad.
Putting the pieces of gauze and the disinfectant away for now, Bobby grabs one of the cloth gloves in the kit and wears it on his right hand. Then he turns it into solid ice, effectively transforming his gloved hand into a makeshift ice pack, too.
Leaning in, making sure to lock his gaze with John's, he presses his hand across his ribs. ]
This feels good? [ It's a gentle press as he adjusts the temperature of his hand so it's not too cold for John. ]
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letting out a breath, he licks over his lips. sits there. lets his gaze settle there on the other mutant for a moment before he's looking around again, icepack still there beside him, freeing up both his eyes. ]
Well I'm not turned on, if that's what you're asking.
[ said with a puff, he shifts a bit — winces a little in doing so. reaching for the icepack, he presses it to his busted lip. ]
You figure your shit out with Magneto yet?
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As he watches John reach for the icepack and place it on his busted lip, Bobby almost chokes at his question. He doesn't move and slowly gives John's skin a soft caress to also help ease the pain. ]
What do you - [ Stops then sighs, as he figures out what he means. ] - Is this about the threesome again?
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[ he's almost offended in being asked that, bobby. ]
You seemed bothered about something regarding him. Remember?
[ you know, before they ended up fucking on the couch and all. ]
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[ Easy for him to since John did suggest the threesome. He gives him an apologetic smile before it fades when he tries to answer his question again, this time knowing what he really means by it. Bobby's silent for a moment, gaze falling at his gloved hand on John's skin, before he speaks. ]
I don't know, to be honest. Everything's kinda complicated with him.
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[ a loll of his head, he rests it back some, leg stretched out while he takes in a breath at that cool touch still brushing over his skin. ]
You caught feelings for him but it's complicated because of Xavier being here. Am I close?
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Yeah.
[ It's soft and small but he follows that up with - ] To be fair, he also kinda has feelings for me, but he's also sorta married to the Professor, so. I don't know. [ Sighs again, now glancing up at John with a tired expression. ] Like I said, complicated.
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he should stay out of it. doesn't care and all that, but. there he is. shifting his way some there where he sits to straighten up some and pull the icepack away from his busted lip. hopefully it won't become too fat of a lip with the ice having been on it.
looking to bobby then, he sighs. ]
Let me give you some advice here.
[ genuinely, that is. ]
This won't be the first or last time things are complicated with someone you fuck here. It just happens. To everyone. [ even him, yeah. ] Very rarely do I find people able to go being here without catching some sort of feelings for someone at some point. It's gonna happen and probably to multiple people. Being exclusive in a place like this just doesn't work out. Someone catches feelings, someone gets jealous, someone gets upset, some prefer to be involved with more than one person. It always happens.
[ looking down to the icepack there, he mulls over his words. ]
Just... don't overthink it. Don't compare yourself or whatever you have to what they have with someone else. I know it's easier said than done. Trust me. But you'll be bitter and miserable otherwise and I know it's hard not to think you're not enough or number one to someone or whatever. But like I said, that kind of thinking will only fuck things up worse for you here.
[ glancing over to bobby, he stares to him for a long moment. ]
I'd say don't get attached to others but I know that's not something easy for you and I don't think it works for you anyways.
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Lifting his icy gloved hand so it's not pressed against John's skin for too long, Bobby opens his mouth to speak but closes it again, as he tries to find the right words, tries to find the right reply to everything he just heard. Four years in this place has truly gave John needed wisdom about this sort of stuff, and Bobby's grateful for it.
With his lips slowly tugging up, he offers John a smile in appreciation. ]
Thanks. I... really need to hear all that.
[ Truly. Genuinely. He looks to the side, gaze falling to the floor. ] I don't wanna be his number one, anyway, because I know I'll never be. I just don't wanna lose what we have.
[ Erik's also not the only one he has feelings for, so there's that. To even think he'll be someone's number one in this place feels ridiculous when he knows he wouldn't ever be. Not that he's in the business of comparing, but sometimes he can't help it. Can't help but be slightly jealous, too. He's only human, after all, and someone who feels things intensely. Catches feelings fast. Snorting a bit in amusement, he looks back at John. ]
All this from experience, I take it? [ It's a light tease, but also to prod a little. He doesn't know a lot about John's own relationships and he just shared his. ]
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[ i’m the worst one, he’d said once. ]
I get jealous, don’t really like to share, can be an absolute asshole when I’m in the right mood. [ huff on his lips, he slowly shakes his head as he lets his thoughts drift a little. drift to all the times he’s been an asshole and pushed others away. ] I’m gasoline. Eventually I burn the people around me because I’m always lighting matches.
[ in other words, it’s just who he is. ]
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[ Is Bobby's swift reply, blue eyes adamant, brows furrowed just a little. Well okay, maybe just a little, but Bobby doesn't want to hear this, doesn't want John to think of himself like this.
Then, it slowly hits him, as he stares back at the red marks he just placed a gloved icy hand on. ]
Did... something happen that's why you came looking for trouble? [ With the way John is going on about this, he thinks it might be something about his relationships maybe? Because Bobby doesn't want to think this is about them after they just fucked, which they haven't actually addressed yet. ]
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I told you. I just get into certain moods sometimes. I tend to give people a lot of whiplash because of it.
[ to be fair, he’s gotten better at it over the time he’s spent here, but. still something that creeps up on him from time to time and he’s not always able to see it or care that it does.
sucking in a breath, he sits up again. drops the icepack away from his bottom lip. ]
If you’ve got feelings for Magneto, which I think is hilarious by the way, don’t overthink it. Just take it one day at a time. The man himself is complicated enough. No need to add more to the pot, you know?
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Placing the gloved icy hand over those red marks again to reduce its size and somehow also reduce the amount of blood that leaks out inside, Bobby snorts when he brings up Erik again.
Smiling, as he looks back at his friend. ] You're right. No need to really overthink it. He's complicated enough, that's for sure. [ Shakes his head. ] And I know you're gonna get a kick out of it. [ Chuckles. ] Whatever happened to I won't suck his dick if not drugged out of my mind, huh?
[ After chuckling some more - ] Thanks. Really. For the advice.
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[ or some shit.
sitting there still with his shirt off and angry marks tended to with the icy glove, he looks over to bobby then. seems to be mulling over something before he looks back down to the icepack he’s been alternating in his eye and his lip. ]
Just as long as you’re good. [ he says, still looking down to that icepack before he finally looks over to bobby there. ] Happy or whatever.
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Blue eyes softening into a fond gaze as he looks at John, Bobby chuckles a little. ]
John. [ His icy thumb gently begins to caress that marred skin. ] I could kiss you right now. [ Says mostly in jest, but hey, they've already kissed before. ]
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licking over his lips, he gives a half shrug. ]
Cause I’m so hot, right?
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[ Half joking, half truth. He lifts his icy glove to let John's skin rest and breathe for a bit as slowly he leans in with a playful smile, dangerously close to the other mutant's face. ]
But also, I realized I just like kissing you.
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Magneto like when you kiss me?
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I don't think he's the jealous type.
[ But he is, no matter how much he downplays it, so it's good to hear John's advice earlier if he's being honest with himself. ]
He'd probably be surprised, but not jealous. He's one to talk when he has me and the Professor. [ Snorts at this, shaking his head again. ]
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