beathach: (214)
Hank "why this" McCoy ([personal profile] beathach) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2017-04-08 09:52 pm

003; video

Who: Charles and Hank + You Losers
Broadcast: Video
Action: SS Blameless
When: Right Now

[two old nerds appear on screen, unboxing a large colouring create with "Congratulations On Your One Year Anniversary!" written on the side in big, bold letters. Inside appears to be plushies of DNA, antibodies, and other related paraphernalia.

Of course, while doing this they're sharing the popular "rumors" about them out loud, for their own amusement. Or bemusement, either or]


Let’s see . . . 'Aliens stole Charles' hair.' I can’t say that’s wrong.

In a manner of speaking, sure.

What else . . . 'Hank is a beast in bed'. Hank, you sly devil.

No comment.

Hmm. 'Hank and Charles are the perfect couple'. I think our students got a hold of this one.

Huh. I just read one lamenting our divorce.

Hold on, what’s this?

[ Charles pulls out a business card ]

Well now . . . I guess I’ll be keeping this.

[Hank's response is to burst into laughter. What a helper]
exothermia: (Heading into the black)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-14 09:55 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't seen one with quite so many different components to it.
axiomed: (I couldn't give you all)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-14 12:09 pm (UTC)(link)
It's probably because it's a combination tailored not just for myself, but for Hank as well.
exothermia: (And upside down again)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-15 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose so.

[He had forgotten for a while that the two of them arrived together. His own anniversary already feels much more distant.]
axiomed: (But the sadness in your eyes)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-15 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
. . . Everything all right?
exothermia: (Guilty guilty)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-15 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Yes - I'm fine. [Just lost in thought for the moment.] What about you?
axiomed: (Lost for words repeating constantly)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-15 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ He eyes him briefly before shrugging, a faint smile playing on his lips. ]

I'm fine, Erik. Always am.
exothermia: (Shelter might change)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-15 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
[That's an exaggeration, but Erik hadn't truly been concerned over this. He smiles back.]

Will you keep any of the toys?
axiomed: (My heart and my head)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-15 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Probably. A few for my room at least.
exothermia: (Gotta keep on running)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-15 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure they'll look very fetching.
axiomed: (Now I'm ready for you)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-15 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Don't sound so jealous, Erik. I can spare a few.
exothermia: (Big game today)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-16 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[He raises his eyebrows.]

Should I come over and stake my claim on some then?
axiomed: (Remind me of how I used to feel)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-16 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
You might have to. They're very popular.
exothermia: (There will be rain)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-16 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
I'll be over in a minute, then.

[Give or take ten, Erik does arrive in a shuttle soon after.]
axiomed: (My heart and my head)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-16 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Charles smiles as Erik arrives. ]

You really didn't have to rush over.
exothermia: (Gotta keep on running)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-16 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, but I wanted to have the widest range of choices possible.

[He drops his hand to Charles's shoulder, giving it a brief squeeze. He glances over at the crate.]

This is the one?
axiomed: (For something lasting)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-16 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
That's it. It's quite full. I don't think Hank and I unpacked it all.
exothermia: (And upside down again)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-17 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
No need to, if people are going to come pick through it themselves.
axiomed: (That thought would never leave us)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-17 09:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Charles shrugs. ]

Like I said. I didn't expect demand to be so high. I think everyone glossed over the rumors because of them. Not that I mind.
exothermia: (You are who you were always meant to be)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-17 09:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Erik hums, and pulls a purple DNA plushie out of the box.]

That's a small mercy.
axiomed: (He better be devoted like you)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-17 09:21 am (UTC)(link)
I know. And those are hard to come by in the Fleet.

[ But his lips twitch at Erik's choice. ]
exothermia: (Without a dream you're lost)

[personal profile] exothermia 2017-04-17 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
At least it isn't a rumour about you and someone you don't even know.
axiomed: (No strings attached between you and me)

[personal profile] axiomed 2017-04-17 09:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Charles chuckles. He doubts anyone in the Fleet is that concerned about his love life. Even the rumors of Hank and himself felt like old news, scraps of a story already long forgotten. ]

That'd be flattering, not insulting.