Future Stuff ::1:: Been Up All Night

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[This was not clicking for some reason. He has been staring at these reports for the past hour and half, nothing having been accomplished besides from papers being shuffled around in a semblance of productivity and knives thrown into the pillar behind him out of sheer frustration. His fingers tapping along the worn metal to keep himself from doing further property damage at this rate.

The bottom line was that stress was gnawing at him.

Not from the job though. If anything, reports should came as second nature after the past few months and coordinating had been relatively easy once the rough first week passed by. Being a vanguard should cause less stress than doing actually fieldwork yet here he was at a breaking point almost.

There was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Those stupid letters and photos and other bullshit weren't coming in anymore.

Something had to have happened and he's stuck here in this goddamn tower like a fresh rezzed moron.

His hands were effectively tied as well. No one could be sent out without the other two's approval and even then it'd be brought forward to discussion by the head vanguard. Which means that nothing could happen for days and he'll be sitting on his ass like he already was. All it did was make him all the more frustrated about having given up his freedom to leave as he so pleased because at least then someone would be out there trying to figure out what happened.

The hunter buries his face in his hands with an exhausted sigh leaving him. He probably looked like hell at this rate. Throwing himself into long hours had made his sleep schedule an abysmal handful of hours in the past few days. Half the time he didn't know how he wasn't passing out during meetings. Be easy to. Pull the hood further down, lean down on the table and maybe get an hour or two of on and off rest. Might be the best time to try it out to be quite honest since the hall was dead before attempting it when there'd be actual repercussions to getting caught.

He grunts after stretching out on the table some, pillowing his head with his arms for something close to comfortable. Shade is called out of transmat to keep a watch on things while an attempt at a nap was made. The ghost whirling softly in concern but does as told.

Things suck. Might as well try to ignore it for the time being.]

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[He gives a quick squeeze to the hunter's hand, lets himself linger for a few more moments, then retreats back, giving James the ability to properly eat again. Who would he be to to be so cruel as to deny him that anyways?]

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[A quick smile flashes across his face at the squeeze and he appreciates the hold even though it doesn't last as long as it possibly could. However it does mean that he can finish his food properly. Sure they fall into silence but it doesn't feel remotely awkward but rather peaceful.

He was always being bombarded with so much noise with his current job that he took much more enjoyment out of quiet. Though there was difference between being alone and with company. Much preferred the latter really.

As soon as he's finished does he carefully lean into Liam contently.]

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[There's something to be said for the peace that comes with just being in the hunter's presence. The chaos of the crucible and being off-world were exhilerating in their own way, but there was just as much, if not far more, enjoyment that he could take with just being about.

And when James leans in, he puts an arm around the man's shoulders and holds him close, pressing a soft kiss to his temple.]

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[There's a soft, pleased noise while he wraps an arm around Liam's waist, resting his chin on his shoulder.]

That was good. Glad I made that call.

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Me too.

[And he's certainly content to stay there for the time, curled around James and enjoying the quiet, But it is a public place, and eventually as the night wears on, leaving seems like a rather nice option. He's still got something to do, after all.]

You have anywhere else you wanted to go tonight?

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[He raises an eyebrow at that, turning in order to get a better look at Liam.]

No, not really. Are you already wanting to go?

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Nah. Want to spend time with you.

[There's a grin offered at that.]

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I know that but you sound like you want to do something else. Or you have something planned really. So what gives? Do you want to go or no?

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Hey, hey, easy. Just remarking that you planned tonight, wasn't sure if you had anything else planned.

[There's a slight frown, but he leans in and noses at James' temple.]

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Oh ok. Sorry. I just wanted to make sure.

[He buries his face into Liam's shoulder, annoyed with himself that he inquired so much about that. He didn't need to know every detail. This wasn't his job.]

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Don't be sorry.

[He drops a gentle kiss to the crown of the hunter's head.]

It's okay.

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[Another small noise and a subtle nod but otherwise he was sticking keeping his face buried away. Though at this rate it was because this was comfortable than out of embarrassment or anything else. He nuzzles some before settling back down, tracing nonsensical patterns into his side.]

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[It's a good feeling, the weight against his shoulder and the warmth under his arm. He offers a content noise, holding the hunter closer, just enjoying closeness and the gentle sensation of fingertips playing across his side.]

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[There's a soft noise of amusement at being pulled in closer, finally pulling away in order to look around at the approaching server but going back to the guardian. He gives a thanks to them at the very least though as well as request the bill. It did seem like they were done honestly.

He toys with his glass before finishing it off, watching the city around them in slight interest.]

Well this is all I had planned except for the ride home.

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's a good plan. Would rate is an eleven out of ten.

[Because there's no way he could be any happier at the moment. Well, maybe that's not entirely true-]

Head back then? Haven't gotten to spend a lot of time with you, wanna make the best of it.

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Glad you think so really.

[He nods some, making sure the bill and tip would be properly taken care of before handing everything over to the server. That also means that the transport should be notified that they were heading back. Shade took care of that much though.]

Might as well. You're going to spend time with me regardless but sure. That sounds good to me.

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Well yeah. Was away way too long, I'm gonna spend every minute I can around you now to make up for it.

[He makes sure to specifically put glimmer down for the wine, then steals a kiss when the server finally leaves.]

I'll bother the other vanguards and everything.

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Plus don't bother the others. They don't need to have you messing about and I think they'd appreciate if you would keep your attention solely on me. Understand?

[He slides out of his seat and fixes himself before glancing down at him, hands hidden away into his pockets.]

Though I think you'd grow rather bored quickly. Especially when I do reports or have to leave you in the office for a meeting.

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Well I mean, my attention is definitely on you more often than not.

[Time to head out? He surreptitiously pats his pockets before he stands, then reaches out to grab the hunter's hand again, because damn reputation and damn what anyone else thinks, he's missed the other.]

And see, I can think of a lot better things to do at your desk than file reports, yeah?

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As I've noticed. Shouldn't you also take care of other things though? Like the Host? Isn't there something to be overseen?

[The pocket pat down gains his attention for a brief moment but then there's his hand being taken up once more, lacing his fingers with Liam's happily. He doesn't care what people think of him or his relationship so long as they keep their mouths shut. However he flushes slightly at the last bit.]

Oh really? And what would that be?

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I do take care of the Host. All of them, they're mine and I'd go to hell and back to make sure they're safe and well. Waiting on orders from Zavala right now though. Haven't exactly filed my reports yet, been a little preoccupied with other, more important, things.

[And he grins wolfishly at that as they make their way out of the restaurant.]

I mean, might say that thinking about things helped keep me from going stir-crazy on Venus.

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Good to know that you do. You have a group to belong to even if they're not currently doing anything. Duty comes before everything though so you should put time into those reports. Ok? No need to have Zavala harping at you about late intel.

[To be honest, the hunter was slightly jealous of the titan and his host. After signing on as a vanguard, he lost his rights to be a fireteam leader and didn't really belong anywhere. Maybe the tower but even then he could be replaced.

However he keeps that to himself and focuses on getting them back to the landing zone. Last thing he needed to do was bring the mood down.]

Well I now know what those ideas might pertain to. Not too sure now if I should let you into my office let alone near my desk.

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Yeah yeah, I will. Like I said, I've got something a lot more important going on right now that beats out filing intel.

[He squeezes James' hand for a moment.]

And I belong to someone a lot more important first and foremost. Host is family, but there's someone else I'd rather spend the rest of my rezzed life with.

[That got a little heavier than he'd intended, though it's entirely the truth. Still, he puts on a smirk to lighten the mood, raising a brow and shrugging his shoulders as if in innocence.]

I mean, would you be so cruel as to ban me from your office, though?

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Well at the very least I beat out paperwork. And that's ugh good to know.

[It makes him think about what he could consider his family. The fireteam had been a great team but it wasn't exactly what he would call a family though, good friends maybe. His mentor and her team, at least the older half, might be the closest thing to it.

Still he keeps the dilemma to himself and rolls his eyes at the next bit of the conversation. It was something easier to talk about anyway.]

I don't know about ban but maybe have a few rules in place. So you don't try to distract me at every moment and I can get some work done.

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You beat out most things, just sayin. Like, of there's ever a day I choose reports over you, you know a Hive worm ate.my brain or something.

[Keep it light, he can feel the heaviness start to creep in again, and the last thing he wants to.do it cause the hunter any pain.]

Hey though, I have some self control. Only gonna bend you over the desk if you ask, so your work is safe, cross my heart.