everyonelives | because the lives of the wicked should be made brief

Just indirectly?

( He remembers he has bourbon and sips, still playful. )

I like her. I like you. Also, he likes me. And I like him. Hey, we all like each other.

Seems like we're all very likeable people.

[She tips her head to the side curiously as she looks to Luke.]

Why did you need to be here for this conversation, though?

[She can guess why, with the being lured in by renegade witches, but she doesn't want to assume.]

He wanted to loop you in. And, I'm a witch. I can answer any questions, related or not. I was raised as a witch, then went into hiding with my sister. Technically. But, yeah. If you - have any big questions. Yes, Santa is real, according to my nieces. And he's a badass.

( A random small little tidbit. )

That, Violet did not tell me.

[Violet was not aware. Violet did not go to the Salvatore School, she was too busy running through London finding herself.]

And she also did the heavy lifting in answering a lot of my general questions, but I appreciate you coming.

[She then looks to her brother.]

I like him. Still going to hold you to the rules though.

[Robin nods with a smirk. "I never thought you wouldn't."]

Someone will eventually let me in on the rules?

( Just saying. )

He was worried. He cares. It's cute. He's also a very good kisser. ( Does she need to know that? He grins. ) It sounds like I should get out of your hair, though, considering you both know things. But, he can pass along my number if you have any big questions that haven't been answered.

Rules are no dates in the apartment, to spare your sibling things they do not wish to see and or hear. The walls here are shockingly thin, even for a place this expensive.

[Maud pops up from the couch, gathering the glasses and heading towards the kitchen.]

I'll leave you two to say good night. Let me know if you decide to go out again.

[And she will disappear and Robin will sigh, before turning back to Luke. "Let me walk you out."

Maybe to see if he gets kissed again.]

Copy that.

( He won't be breaking the rules, then, getting up. )

It was real nice to meet you!

( And with that, he will definitely accept a walk-out to the front door. )

So, when she says dates, she means dates.

Well, we were both freshly single when we first moved here, so we weren't expecting much more than that.

[He pauses at the front door, shifting to lean casually against the frame.]

I think there was a renegotiation clause if we wound up with actual partners, but neither of us have had reason to yet.

I like the 'yet.' It has promise.

( He smirks. )

How does she feel about kisses goodbye?

I think she can handle it.

[He smiles, before leaning in to do just that. One last kiss before he lets him go.]

Are you going to be alright getting home?

[Given that there are evil witches who were looking to take him out.]

We do have a guest room if it would be better for you to stay.

[That fits within the rules.]

( He leans his head against the door frame, giving Robin a tempting smile. That smile falls as the reality hits. )

You wouldn't be put out?

Not at all. Honestly, I'd probably feel better about it than having you go back out onto the New York streets alone.

[It would be a shame if Robin had to get rid of one of his good suits for nothing.]

Okay. I'll take you up on your offer, as long as your sister knows I intend to follow the rules.

( Robin is worth rule-following. Most other people aren't. And his family is a bunch of rule-breakers. )

I'll make sure she's aware.

[And he will proceed to get Luke settled in their very comfortable guest room, lingering briefly in the door as he glances back to him.]

Good night.

[There'll be some kind of breakfast for them all in the morning.]

( He misses his nightly routine, but knows he can skip it this once under the circumstances. His enemy morning breath will be there when he wakes up, so he'll keep everything G-rated and for the family. He slips away to the bathroom to at least rub toothpaste against his teeth for the freshness and take a cap of mouthwash.

Robin gets a kiss goodbye in the doorway, again, just like the night before. The sun in the sky means he has a better chance of not being followed home.

He doesn't make it home. He gets a room for a few nights and then the troops are rallied.

He postpones their date. )

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