( He presents one fist, wrist up. What does it always come down to?
"We're blood. I'd be happy you haven't lost enough people for this to be as simple as it is." He clears his throat, looking at his brother, bringing his arm down, gesturing. "Don't touch us, you're in the clear. And we can't help you. But, I don't think either one of us wants to stay here, either. You both know we shouldn't be here. Don't you?")
Yeah, that's a given.
( Okay, so, he's done with whatever this all is, and he first goes through the nearest shelf of office supplies. (13) )
[She's opens the box, staring down at the elaborate key inside. It flickers, just for a moment, and she knows she has to let it go. She commits, curling her fingers around the key and pulling it out.]
I'm sorry we didn't get to actually meet, I guess.
["What ifs are always just that, Olivia. You know that."
Olivia grits her teeth as she tightens her fist around the key and staring down her father.]
Yeah, and just barreling towards the inevitable was fantastic for my mental health. Maybe it would have been bad and things would have been different. That doesn't mean I can't be sad about everyone that got pulled into the wake of this stupid curse.
[As a similar key tattles in one of the drawers Luke is pulling at, Liv sees a very obvious door appear on the other side of the room, with two locks glowing in the frame.]
( Luke's eyes go wide as he pulls his drawer all the way out in anticipation. It drops to the ground and the key clangs with it. With a sigh, he takes the key out of the drawer and brings it close to his eye. )
You don't think there are fake keys, do you? More distractions? No offense.
("None taken. Neither of us asked for this. But, it is good to see you two all grown up. And in relationships. It's more than what we'd want for you." Maybe more than their father wants. He's not sure Tyler would be his brother's choice. He doesn't speak of what Joshua thinks about his nephew's sexuality. )
[He might have liked Robin ... for his daughter. Robin is an upstanding young man with a good job and a useful talent. But Joshua is wise enough to keep his comments on the matter to himself.
Liv smiles at Josiah.]
I'm gonna tell Ty we have your blessing.
[Not that they need it being basically married in all but name. She then turns her attention back towards the door.]
( He makes a peace sign gesture before joining his sister and shuffling toward their dead relatives. As he passes, he does take one moment, looking down. )
[On three, they both twist their keys and the latch of the door flips open with a clack. The door opens in a matching bright wash of light, and they pass through quickly to the other side.]
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"We're blood. I'd be happy you haven't lost enough people for this to be as simple as it is." He clears his throat, looking at his brother, bringing his arm down, gesturing. "Don't touch us, you're in the clear. And we can't help you. But, I don't think either one of us wants to stay here, either. You both know we shouldn't be here. Don't you?" )
Yeah, that's a given.
( Okay, so, he's done with whatever this all is, and he first goes through the nearest shelf of office supplies. (13) )
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She still can't help herself from looking over at Josiah.]
Dad never talked about you much. But you were still there, weren't you? Like Kai is with Jo?
[Luke, on the other hand, has to search a little bit longer, and Joshua steps carefully out of his way to give his son room to work.]
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What's your point?
( He can look and ask his sister things. Not in that, that, or that. )
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[She's opens the box, staring down at the elaborate key inside. It flickers, just for a moment, and she knows she has to let it go. She commits, curling her fingers around the key and pulling it out.]
I'm sorry we didn't get to actually meet, I guess.
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( Statistically.
He crouches down, looking in one of the storage boxes, pulling at small desk drawers. They're small enough for a key, at least. )
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Olivia grits her teeth as she tightens her fist around the key and staring down her father.]
Yeah, and just barreling towards the inevitable was fantastic for my mental health. Maybe it would have been bad and things would have been different. That doesn't mean I can't be sad about everyone that got pulled into the wake of this stupid curse.
[As a similar key tattles in one of the drawers Luke is pulling at, Liv sees a very obvious door appear on the other side of the room, with two locks glowing in the frame.]
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You don't think there are fake keys, do you? More distractions? No offense.
( "None taken. Neither of us asked for this. But, it is good to see you two all grown up. And in relationships. It's more than what we'd want for you." Maybe more than their father wants. He's not sure Tyler would be his brother's choice. He doesn't speak of what Joshua thinks about his nephew's sexuality. )
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Liv smiles at Josiah.]
I'm gonna tell Ty we have your blessing.
[Not that they need it being basically married in all but name. She then turns her attention back towards the door.]
Only way to know is to try.
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( He makes a peace sign gesture before joining his sister and shuffling toward their dead relatives. As he passes, he does take one moment, looking down. )
I don't really know what else to say. Dad.
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Liv nods as she steps forward, sliding her key into one of the key holes. She glances back at Luke and nods.]
On three?
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( He slips his key into his matching own. )
See you on the flipside. That's - to my sister. I hope I won't see you both for many, many, many years.
( "Likewise, Luke." )
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[On three, they both twist their keys and the latch of the door flips open with a clack. The door opens in a matching bright wash of light, and they pass through quickly to the other side.]