[identity profile] ms-tique.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] elseworldexiles
They say you can never come home again.

A blue figure stands outside the door, shape uncertain under a baggy trenchcoat. Is he Ramon Darkholme, European Assassin, or is she Raven Howlett, mother and wife?

A hand reaches for the knocker, pauses, and falls away. A deep breath later, eyes closed, the hand closes over the knob instead.

Date: 2007-09-28 03:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] canadiansixpack.livejournal.com
That last, only time can answer. It will either fester or be released. He knows a great deal about the first.

Booted feet come back towards the shapeshifter now. And a large, callused hand meets the flawless skin of his former wife's face. A thumb brushes tears away.

Date: 2007-09-28 04:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] canadiansixpack.livejournal.com
He'll hold her as long as she wants to be held.

"We'll figure it out, darlin'," he rumbles softly, after what seems like hours. "If it's one thing we're good at, it's managin'."

Managing well is debatable, however, at least on his end. But at least now he doesn't have to manage alone.

Date: 2007-09-28 04:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] canadiansixpack.livejournal.com
That much he can agree on right at this moment. This whole city is going to be in an uproar before the first papers hit the pavement tomorrow. "Got somewhere in mind?"

Date: 2007-09-28 04:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] canadiansixpack.livejournal.com
It'll be the first time she's seen him crack a smile since they came face to face again after more than twenty years.

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