Our Crazy Family, Together Again

[Darastrix]

~Not really,~ Schuldig said.  ~Hence part  of the 'not sure.'  She was a slave at the inn.  It was kind of an impulse grab, but I couldn't just leave her there.  I know what that shit's like.  It's gonna be hard, though,~ he added.  ~Not letting Filly push me.  Haven't seen her in weeks, just got back, and I have wished sometimes that I could be okay with another kid because I know how bad she wants one.~

He sighed and peeled back his shields a little more; they were still tighter than usual.  ~On the other hand, she reminded me of one particular sore spot, so maybe it'll be easier than I think.  I don't want to be shut out while I watch her raise some kid.  We Joined, right after I arrived.  She knew how tense and stressed I was, and a rubdown and a few hours sleep don't just make weeks of paranoia disappear.  And she comes to me face-to-face later to say we should get the 'obvious talk' out of the way.~

[Kender Bard]

~I stated why I think she did that~ Mikasi replied mildly as he rewarded the lowering of shields by expanding his touch. ~No need for me to repeat myself. Just talk to the child. Give it some serious thought. If Filly keeps pushing, point her in my direction. I'm sure she didn't mean to make you feel bad. And if you don't think you want to go forward with this, then don't. She's gotten over similar disappointments. And we don't always get what we want most, do we?~

[Darastrix]

~I know, I know.  I'm just....~  Schuldig gestured vaguely with one hand, letting the restless buzzing of his mind speak for itself.  ~Not even a day ago, I just...unmade a guy.~  He couldn't help the feeling of pride that rose at the thought.  Do not fuck with the telepath who can send a palace full of thoughts into your head, world.  ~And now suddenly I'm where it's safe, and then this happens and makes if feel less safe, and I know it's a different thing, but instinct takes longer to shift back.~  He needed to make sure Nagi and Brad had warned the others about surprising him from behind.

~I'm trying not to kneejerk after spending a long time in a tense situation, I really am.~ 

[Kender Bard]

~Maybe you should spend just a little more time apart then, until you've unwound.~ Mikasi suggested. ~You've been apart this long, and I know you miss each other, but a few more days or a week won't hurt if that's what it takes to settle your nerves and get your mind back into a more peaceful mindset.~

[Darastrix]

Schuldig winced at that suggestion.  He didn't want to stay apart longer (they hadn't even had sex--priorities, man), but on the other hand, togetherness that might culminate in a huge argument wasn't exactly what he wanted, either.  He'd been able to repress his more snappish impulses somewhat, because that was what he'd been doing for a while.  Their lives had depended on it.  But he needed to ease out of his 'on the job' headspace, and if he got going before he'd gotten some semblance of equilibrium back....  Yeah, that might be bad.

~Maybe.  I've missed out on this whole "live in the Sanctuary and be served by angels" thing; I could play catch up there.  Get to "know" some of them.~  All those wings and feathers....  Oh, yes.  He knew exactly what he wanted from them.  (And he could get his hair fixed, too.)

[Kender Bard]

~It's lovely here, and I think once you get used to having whatever you want at your beck and call, you'll probably find yourself relaxing even quicker.~ Mikasi remarked with a mental chuckle. ~I'll speak with Filly and put things to her as well. Then you can decide when you're feeling better.~