mistletoe 2020;

[softlyfalling]

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[mind_blown]

I guess. He does like to keep the choir boy part hidden.

[he inclines his head]

Anyway, aren't we technically the rivals now?

[softlyfalling]

You know, when you put it that way, I suppose it's true, isn't it.

...It's kind of fun, really.

[mind_blown]

It's not what I'd usually call fun. Takes a lot to not overreact in this particular rivalry.

[softlyfalling]

Well, it's not as if it's never fraught. I know it's not been easy for you, and I'm sort of, er—well, it's not as if I've been great about it, either since I sort of... uhhhh started learning how to experience jealousy at a really inconvenient time.

But it's the sort of thing where—it makes me happy to see the people and things that make him happy. And—he's got enough heart for the both of us.

[mind_blown]

[well, he just looks a little neutral at that]

Well, must've been nice until now. Jealousy's a bitch.

[softlyfalling]

I think I mostly got by before by not really having expectations or opinions?

It's just everyone here told me that I should probably actually have those, and they were right, but, you know, work in progress.

[mind_blown]

Ah.

Kind of pesky. I recommend not having them, personally. Overblown.

[softlyfalling]

Though it gets kind of awkward when people ask me what I like or what I want and no one's willing to tell me like my mother would.

I don't know, though. I tend to think people who have them are a bit cool.

[mind_blown]

If they can pull them off. I just feel it in my gut that it's a bad feeling when they're not met.

[softlyfalling]

Maybe it's a talent, then.

[mind_blown]

Maybe it's a talent.

[softlyfalling]

Gotta get you one of those stickers.

[mind_blown]

The one saying "I don't even think you tried?"

[softlyfalling]

I was going to say for your many talents in opinion-having but I see you're modest, too.

[mind_blown]

[he half laughs, and steps back slightly]

Nah, I like my idea better.

[softlyfalling]

Well, whatever badge you want to wear with pride, I suppose.

[mind_blown]

That's the kinda badge it'd be.

Maybe even a scarlet letter, 'cause why not.

[softlyfalling]

[ she is envisioning such a different meaning to "scarlet letter." ]

Ah, another reference I'm going to have to look up, I see.

[mind_blown]

S'posed to be a badge of shame. But you could always just read the book.

[softlyfalling]

Well, I'll gladly take the reading recommendation.

[mind_blown]

It's a classic back home.

[softlyfalling]

Well, all the more reason, then. But I know I like your taste in books, anyway.

[mind_blown]

Thanks.

I always got more if you need 'em.

[not really caring if "likes romance literature" doesn't fit with his tough guy exterior.]

[softlyfalling]

See, I can't dislike someone that bookish.

[mind_blown]

Sure you could. You're just not turned off by my brand of asshole.

Which, a mystery, really.