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"You got Rogue. Keep it short and sweet."

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[helical]

uh, december.

[backwaterbelle]

Birthday?

[helical]

yeah. birthday.

[backwaterbelle]

You throwing him a surprise party? Because count me in if you need help.

[helical]

no.

vex is.

[backwaterbelle]

Ah.

That makes more sense, I think.

[helical]

yeah. that's how i got the idea. vex asked for a list of stuff magnus likes and i thought... maybe i could make some of it for him.

[backwaterbelle]

I might have to talk to him, since I obviously consider y'all both friends. You and Magnus. Don't know where I stand with Vex anymore.

But you should make some of it if you can. Magnus would appreciate and cherish that more.

[helical]

does anyone? i'm sorry, though. i thought you guys were close.

yeah. i know he would. i don't mind learning to make it for the party but i want to make him something special too, just for him.

[backwaterbelle]

Me too. The short of it was Magnus dressed me for a week. I loved the experiment. Vex hated it and didn’t interact with me for that week. As you can imagine, I didn’t take too kindly to that sort of behavior and we fought, during which I told him I cared about him and missed him. That went over just as well as you could imagine.

He’s groveling now, but my head’s still a mess about it. If that makes sense. Part of me wants to leave him be to fall for the sweetest kid I’ve met in years. He should be happy for once.

That’s beautiful and sweet. Literally. You know I’m there for this cavity inducing plan.

[helical]

???

because of your clothes?

[ he has such a hard time understanding why anyone would tolerate vex but. magnus does. so he'll keep his commentary to a minimum. ]

it makes sense yeah. i mean, you don't have to immediately forgive him or anything. you can take your time. you're still thinking about his happiness, too.

it's just... a thing i can do. i really appreciate your help, i'll make sure to tell him you get a lot of credit.

[backwaterbelle]

He mentioned they didn't flatter me.

[Rogue usually does too, but this had been insulting enough to stew her anger and hurt her over the course of the week. It certainly didn't help that they worked together.]

I know. He gave me two tickets for a spa weekend. I was thinking of taking Magnus, as friends of course. He's... Well he's been his usual self, and it's helped. I want to repay his kindness regardless of him thinking it unnecessary. Do I have your blessing?

Just say 'Thank You' Alec. No need to give me credit neither.

[helical]

that's not a reason to... anyway. i don't think i need to tell you why that's a really shitty thing to do. i'm sorry he pulled that.

[ the fact that she brought this up to him first he is extremely grateful for. it's not his decision, of course, and he would never tell her not to suggest it, but he appreciates that she thought of letting him know she might take magnus away for a couple of days. it's that thought that counts, the thought that alec is part of magnus' life. ]

yes, you do. you should definitely offer, he'll be happy you thought of him.

thank you, rogue.

[backwaterbelle]

I know. And what’s done is done. It ain’t your fault.

I know he will. He’s delightful as you well know. Just wanted to make sure you were okay with it.

You’re welcome sugar. <3

[helical]

you know if he ever treats you badly again i know how to scare him. but you probably do too.

i don't think a lot of people would bother, so thanks. i'll encourage him to go if he brings it up after you ask.

[backwaterbelle]

Ain't you as sweet as pumpkin pie. I appreciate it, but you're right as well. Suppose it's got something to do with you being part angel?

Shame on them. It's called being polite. Kids these days from different universes need some manners slammed into them.

[helical]

yeah. freaks him out.

oh. i don't know how old you are. i might actually be a kid to you? you don't look that much older.

[backwaterbelle]

He does consider himself 100% evil. I disagree. We're all works in progress.

Is that so? How old do I look?

[helical]

if he was 100% evil he wouldn't have people like you or magnus care about him.

i don't know... like early to mid twenties? my age.

[backwaterbelle]

That's true. The world just ain't black and white.

Bless your heart and thank you. For future reference, tread lightly when a woman asks that. It's dangerous territory.

[helical]

sometimes it takes a series of events to make you really see that.

noted. i'll be careful.

[backwaterbelle]

Sometimes it takes others like Magnus and Mark to show him it's possible. I promise he's done some good things here, despite what he may claim.

You're welcome. Wouldn't want you getting slapped for being too honest.

[helical]

i know. i believe that. if i don't like him it's not because i have this image of him where he's a horrible person. some of it is on my end and i know that.

so if i'd answered that wrong you would've slapped me?

[backwaterbelle]

I ain’t judging your reasons for not liking him. He seems to go out of your way to irritate you because you bristle right easy, which makes it more fun for him I’d imagine. Least that’s what it looks like whenever I see it around the club. Vex likes playing with fire even as it’s burning him.

No. I would have teased you then still pointed out where you should lay caution.

[helical]

i know he does. that makes it more annoying. he likes making me uncomfortable because he gets a laugh out of it, but that's not... how you should treat anyone. it's not funny. and i don't get why he does if he cares about magnus so much.

i wouldn't want to piss you off that badly, even accidentally. i mean badly enough for you to slap me.