everyonelives | someone is on your side

( He's slept enough. He's on edge after the last few days so as the bed sags down, he stirs, popping his head up. )

Hey. How'd the -- burning go?

It went. Monroe won't be coming back to bother us as a murderous spirit, which is better for everyone.

[he kicks out of his jeans, before shifting to lay down next to him.]

So it's really over now.

That's - something I should get used to hearing.

( Burning the remains. Cooper explained it pretty quickly, but William took it at face value.

William rolls over, drapes an arm over him. A welcome kiss is in order. )

[He will give him said welcome kiss, lingering in it for a moment, before pulling back with a sigh.]

I'm sorry.

Hey, if I'm going to be a hunter's husband - one day - I'll need to know the ins and outs. Squeamish burning of the bodies and all.

( It's fine. )

[He smirks.]

You get rid of a vengeful spirit by salting and burning the bodies. Spirits are created by trauma. So hunters try and get ahead of becoming one themselves by burning the bodies in advance.

[It's a preemptive measure, more than any kind of honor.]

That - part. So. You don't need to apologize.

( But, was that why he was apologizing? )

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I'm apologizing for Bela's whole plan. Faking my death and all that.

It wasn't your plan. And it's not like you woke up today or yesterday and knew you were doing it. You had no time and you had a call to make. ( He shrugs. ) It paid off. But thank you for apologizing. You didn't have to.

( He lays on his back again, arm reaching under his pillow as he yawns. )

Have you given any thought to what happens next?

[He shrugs, because no, he has't really.]

Don't know. My dad hasn't indicated that he has any plans so I'm open to suggestions.

I was going to ask if your dad said anything. I don't - really know where you're from, or if you guys -- lived anywhere when you weren't on the road.

( Like, what's next. )

Before your dad joined up with Monroe's ranks. The what happens now.

We didn't? We had a couple regular haunts but ... home wasn't really a thing unless we were staying somewhere longer than a few weeks.

[But that isn't really the point.]

This job is done, but we haven't picked the next one yet, so if you have a better option than a very long car ride with my dad ...

Mia and I are returning to Star City. And I guess what I am dragging my feet in asking you is, would you want to come with me? Just until we figure out what comes next. Or, you. Or, hunting. Mia has some unfinished business and I haven't been home in almost a year. And I've met your dad...

( So suddenly. He's not sure about the impression he made, really. )

So this is my turn to meet yours?

[Not to say that he isn't intrigued by the idea of meeting Oliver Queen, in the flesh, but at the same time .. it's Oliver Queen, in the flesh, and William might not be ready for that particular adventure.]

I can keep my superhero fanboying under wraps. The Flash was always my favorite anyway.

( He was teasing, really. But, it would probably happen if his dad insists a prolonged stay at the Queen estate. )

My Uncle Barry lives in Central City so I think your inner fanboy should be fine. Also, meeting my dad isn't something that has to happen, it's just a possibility because, Star City. You don't have to do anything, but I know I'd love it if you -- came with me. At least, at first. Give yourself a break you deserve. With the added perk that I'll be there.

It is a very important perk.

[He props himself up on his elbow a bit.]

And it might be nice, for use to spend actual time together that doesn't have life and death stakes happening all around us.

[A beat.]

Can't promise my dad or Mickey might not follow though. Or my mom.

[Another beat.]

If we're staying at fancy Queen digs, almost definitely my mom.

( he hasn't heard anything about his mom, he realizes. his dad was embroiled in all of this, but his mom. she's alive. he's happy for him in that moment, even smiles as he turns his head. )

Mickey's your friend and he helped at the compound. I wouldn't say no to either of your parents, and I have loft if any of us overstays our welcome.

( He has a penthouse. But, he downplays it to a loft. )

The real world. Our families. Us. I don't know how you could resist my offer.

It's a pretty fantastic offer.

[He smirks, before leaning in to kiss him softly.]

I'm in.

And I didn't even give you the hard sell.

( Yeah, no more talk of mothers or fathers etc today/tonight. )

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