have it your way, have it your way

[havethings]

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[polydeukes]

["I don't think it will hurt anything. It's likely the most normal thing they could be doing."

And she knows there's no teeth to it. Elijah wouldn't want to injure the delicate balance he and Hope have built. He's just playing the role of the protective uncle for now.]

We are.

[Josie eyes him carefully.]

We have been for a while.

[moralitypolice]

( "Well, that's wonderful. I know your father, Josie. He's an honorable man."

Bonnie takes that for face value, nods, and checks her texts again. Hope crinkles her eyes because, Alaric? Honorable? Sure. Okay. He's... a sort of effective headmaster. But, she's not about to badmouth her girlfriend's father. )

[polydeukes]

I'm ... sure he'd be happy to hear you say that.

[Sure, that totally isn't a dodge at all. Let's change the topic away from Alaric Saltzman.]

How long are you two going to be in Prague? Are you living here?

[moralitypolice]

( "We haven't decided on our duration. At least the next few days. Bela is here on business. I couldn't pass up a chance to see my niece."

Bonnie also stays pretty silent. Alaric's... not anyone's favorite? It's fine. )

[polydeukes]

[Look, Aunt Bonnie, Ric's been doing some shady stuff. She's had to yell at her dad a lot.]

Well, I'm glad you could make the time. I'm sure Hope's glad you see you too.

[Right, Hope?]

[moralitypolice]

( Prison World punishment is up there. There might have been renegotiation regarding her blood after that.

"I am."

Real convincing. )

It's not often we're all in the same place.

[polydeukes]

[Baby steps. There's another encouraging nod, as she turns back to Bonnie.]

No, it's not. Better enjoy it while we have it, right?

[moralitypolice]

Yeah. I'll drink to that.

( BUT NOT TOO MUCH.

Fin. )