twelve ✚ solitude

[affectioning]

[ Scott has spent much of the last month alone. Two people he'd cared for and his mother of all people had vanished from the City. And then, just like that, for a night he'd been human again. And hurt. Coupling that with his being an alpha (Derek being an alpha) and the fact that his heart had darkened thanks to the Nematon, he'd spent a month away. Part of him was working out what it meant to be an alpha. What it meant for him to be. Part of him was also getting over - or trying to - his losses.

He feels more guilty and any of his friends could ever know and it's taken this long to peek his head out. The straw that broke the camel's back was realizing he'd missed Thanksgiving.

He'd done what he could in the clinic. But, he'd stayed on the outskirts. Not in his apartment.

How do you apologize for that?

When Scott addresses the network, he's back inside his clinic. He doesn't know what to say and he's not good with words. ]

Sorry to anyone that's worried. And for messages I haven't gotten back to. I'm around again. And the Clinic's on its way. I know I contacted some of you about it. But, we're closer than ever. Finally.

[ Another beat as he gives a sincerely apologetic look into the camera. Before he can say anything else he shuts it off... ]

stiles l

Hey, man. I'm around again. And I'm sorry for not being around.

derek l

Thanks for the heads up about Remus. I'm - I'm back.

peter rumanczek l

Sorry for missing your birthday. We should hang soon.

lydia martin l

I know I suck at being an alpha. Sorry I haven't been around. I'm back now. Sorry about Allison.

clint barton l

... Hey.

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[studmuffin]

[ Stiles is at once relieved and kind of angry. It's not that he probably wouldn't understand, of course he would. It's just that he'd gone every day to check the hall because Scott wasn't home and he just ... wasn't sure if they were finally done being friends.

But just like that, the world is okay again. ]

I have a turkey sandwich with your name on it, managed to stop Hawkeye and Bucky Barnes eating it all. If you want some?

[affectioning]

[ They'll never be done being friends. Ever. ]

Yeah, Stiles. I'd really like some. Who made it? [ ...Did he? ]

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[lefthandedgenius]

[Lydia stares at him intently.]

You don't suck. You're just kind of new at this. Everybody needs off time now and again. And...yeah. I am too.

[trenchknives]

You, uh... you been okay?

Private;

[lupusalpha]

He's gone.

[velveteenwolf]

We should. I'm around if you want to hang out or something. Not really my place to ask, but.. you doing alright?

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[affectioning]

Yeah, but - [ No, it's not enough. He'll be apologizing for weeks. ] I really am sorry.

[affectioning]

[ No. ]

I've been okay. [ He's been trying to be. ]

Private;

[affectioning]

It's going around. Are you still living in the cabin?

[affectioning]

Yeah. [ He thinks he is. He's really trying to be alright. ] How was the party?

[lefthandedgenius]

[She wants to tell him 'don't be sorry, be our alpha', but.]

Is there anything I can do to help you?

[trenchknives]

Okay.

[He doesn't sound too convinced.]

Y'know, if you ever want to talk, or anythin'...

Private;

[lupusalpha]

Where else?

Private;

[affectioning]

Anywhere else? A loft?

[affectioning]

Thanks, Jimmy. Last time we talked was at that bar. How've you been since? Are you okay?

[affectioning]

If I think of something, I'll ask?

[trenchknives]

Yeah, y'know, I'm okay. It was a better month, that's for sure. I still got a lot to think about, but things're lookin' up.

[lefthandedgenius]

Sure. Just let me know.

[She'll leave it at that.]

[affectioning]

Good. Things do that. [ Look up. ] Still -- is it the casino? Isn't that where you work?

[affectioning]

I will.

[trenchknives]

Nah, I'm workin' over at the magic shop. Y'know, with real magic. Who'd've thought, right?

[A shrug.]

'n you're gonna open up the clinic, yeah?

[affectioning]

Yeah. I will. I uh - what's the word. Hiatused. But, it's going to open soon. This month.

[trenchknives]

You ever need any help with that, you let me know, okay? I still think it's a great idea.

[affectioning]

I will. I have some. But, I would appreciate any and all help. Seriously. It'd be awesome.

[trenchknives]

Yeah, absolutely. 'n I mean, if all else fails, I'm pretty okay at liftin' heavy stuff, if you need that kinda help.

[affectioning]

Most of that's done, actually.

[trenchknives]

Okay, hey, well, I'm pretty sure you can find some other use for me. I'm willin' to do whatever.

[affectioning]

Awesome. Plenty of "whatever" needs to be done.

[trenchknives]

Great. You just let me know, 'n I'll get right on that "whatever."

'n you take care of yourself, too, okay? Don't work too hard.

[affectioning]

I will, Jimmy.

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[lupusalpha]

I haven't gotten a loft.

Private;

[affectioning]

I mean this only in the regular way but - how is Stiles? It's the longest we've gone without talking. I feel bad.

Private;

[lupusalpha]

He misses you.

Private;

[affectioning]

Not that I know but -- he probably misses you too.

[studmuffin]

Whoever cooks for anonymous. They had this like, whole big thing. A Thanksgiving feast. A lot of people brought food from their home worlds but some of it looks so suspect that I didn't try it.

[ A small grin. ] But I got some good stuff, if you're hungry.

[affectioning]

But, the turkey didn't. How's it taste?

[ A small smile. ] It's me. I'm always hungry. Still living with Lydia?

[studmuffin]

Amazing. [ It's a little dry, actually. But he's totally okay with overselling the turkey to lure Scott in from the cold. ]

Yup. Not moving any time soon. You coming over?

[affectioning]

I was planning on it.

Private;

[lupusalpha]

He comes to visit.

[studmuffin]

Then I'll start making the sandwiches.

[ He offers a grin. ] Hurry up before I eat them both.

[velveteenwolf]

It was nice. Lydia and Roman put it together so it was, you know, bigger than I wanted it to be, but, it was good. Everyone got me really nice things.

[He laughs, shakes his head.]

I don't really like parties, but it was actually... good.

[affectioning]

Will do.

[affectioning]

Yeah, that happens. But, did you have clowns?

Good's great.

Private;

[affectioning]

He does? That's good. I'm glad.

[studmuffin]

[ He grins, ends the feed and wanders off to make sandwiches and wait for his bro. ]

[velveteenwolf]

Are you kidding? No one likes clowns.

[He's half teasing.]

Nah, no clowns. But yeah, it really was. We should get everyone together. Around the holidays or something.