driftfleet | (no subject)

What happened? You don't seem like a fight starter.

It was nothing, it was a bad part of a not so great asteroid, and everyone was drunk. Thing is, though, I actually do need to go back there.

That is not an answer. Why do you need to go back?

...because I need to buy ammo cuz Peggy is teaching me how to shoot, cuz it's ridiculous I'm an agent who goes in the field and I have no way to defend myself.

[ that covers it, right? ]

[He nods slowly because he makes a good point. He can't really use the "but I or Kara or Kitty will be there" argument when his face is looking like that.] Then I guess we should get you some of those lead bullets. [That he's not incredibly fond of for reasons.]

I'm working on an alternative, you know - non-lethal, non-lead - but until I get that going, I have to practice with something.

[He pats him on the shoulder.] Of course you are. I can't think of a more Winn thing for you to do. Let's go.

Thanks.

[ it's so nice, that he doesn't even have to ask, that mon-el doesn't hesitate. ]

When we're done with this, drink's on me.

[He's just glad Winn isn't fighting him on it. Then again, he probably wouldn't be here if he wanted to go in alone.] You bet it is. [He smiles.] So, is this going to be a less than legitimate purchase? With the bullets, not the drinks.

[ absolutely not fighting him on it. he's done fighting. fighting hurts. ]

It's - [ he clears his throat ] it's a little questionable.

Is it with the same people you were beating up? [Let's just assume Winn won. Sure.]

[ hey, he didn't lose! he just...ran away. ]

No, they didn't show up, the whole place beating itself up kinda ruined it.

And what started the fighting? [You know, since you never answered that part and all.]

This guy I know with a bad temper was fighting with one of the drunks, and it just sort of...spread like fire.

[ he doesn't want to sell out robb, but man. it was scary ]

You had his back. Good man.

Of course, couldn't leave him.

[ he mostly tried to get them to the door, but it did involve landing some punches! ]

Well, I'd hate to see the other guys. I hope the one who got you into the fight bought you a drink.

Wasn't really in a drinking mood after it - more in a getting home and trying to figure out how to explain this to my girlfriend - mood.

Yeah, how did she take that?

Way better than I thought she would.

That's good. It's bad enough having the bruising without yelling too.

She doesn't usually yell at me. Which...just makes it worse when it does happen.

[ he shakes his head. he really hates it when kitty yells. they fight so rarely, making every fight feel so...major. ]

[He smiles.] What's that like? [Kara doesn't mind yelling. But in all seriousness...] What kinds of things has it happened over before?

Misunderstandings...or when she's worried about me. [ he catches that, though. and while he tries to stay out of their relationship as a general rule, he can't not try for some reassurance. ]

Both of us are really scared about losing each other, we're not from the same world and we've had a lot of heartbreaks, so sometimes it means we sit on our feelings and don't fight when maybe we should.

[ nothing is perfect. the best you can hope for is a balance. ]

I mean if you're going to fight over something being worried or just being confused isn't a bad way to go.

[He realizes Winn means for that to be a comfort for him and he can't help but smile a little even if the actual words make him want to give Winn a hug. He won't since Winn is flying a shuttle and all, but he would.]

Maybe you should let it out a little more then. I think you're both tight enough that it wouldn't break you apart.