[Varker takes in a deep breath, heaves a put upon sigh and rests his chin against Lester's shoulder.]
If I didn't like you as much as I do the answer would be no. [He straightens up, knows he isnt exactly sober either but can sure as fuck walk better than Dr. Drink here.]
You say that, but then you would If you ruined my shoes. [He shoulders the door open and holds it for Lester.]
And I suppose if you wouldn't, Norton can at least recognize a crime when he sees one and would get me another pair before I even had to ask if my dear friend Lester wouldn't.
He's never said as much to me. Have you, you know, asked him if he hates you?
[Varker stops, arm still around him.]
How did that go? I can imagine strangely. I don't know if you realized but the concepts of sexuality, gender and sex have a very wide and varying history across the years and over the world. I doubt he and I would agree exactly what it means to be gay and he was alive only a decade before I was born.
I told him he was born in the 19th century and he didn't correct me once. [Because they were yelling at each other but that could also mean Folgate is over 55.]
I dont doubt he hates the concept of your profession, but he did listen to you.
[He snorts, taking out his key once they get to the door. He doesn't know if Arthur's in, so he stands up, letting out a breath and threading his fingers through his hair to push it back from his face. Yes. He is distinguished and not at all drunk.
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Date: 2026-02-17 02:21 am (UTC)[His eyes close.]
Fuck.
Can you walk me home?
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Date: 2026-02-17 02:33 am (UTC)[Varker takes in a deep breath, heaves a put upon sigh and rests his chin against Lester's shoulder.]
If I didn't like you as much as I do the answer would be no. [He straightens up, knows he isnt exactly sober either but can sure as fuck walk better than Dr. Drink here.]
You sure you don't need the toilet before we go?
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Date: 2026-02-17 02:39 am (UTC)I'm not sick. I'm just - I need to go to bed.
Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-17 03:06 am (UTC)[That's the price of friendship, Sheehan. He will steady him and start to walk him out towards the entrance, to the deck.]
Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-17 03:31 am (UTC)There are some in the wardrobe. I think.
What did you call them?
Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-17 04:00 am (UTC)[Oh, honey. No.]
No, but it's cute you think so.
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Date: 2026-02-18 02:19 am (UTC)Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-18 02:45 am (UTC)And I suppose if you wouldn't, Norton can at least recognize a crime when he sees one and would get me another pair before I even had to ask if my dear friend Lester wouldn't.
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Date: 2026-02-19 02:44 am (UTC)I think he hates me, you know.
We were engaged in a breach.
[He pauses, one hand on the wall to keep himself steady.] Before I even know I was - me. And I asked him for advice later, with Arthur.
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Date: 2026-02-19 03:07 am (UTC)[Varker stops, arm still around him.]
How did that go? I can imagine strangely. I don't know if you realized but the concepts of sexuality, gender and sex have a very wide and varying history across the years and over the world. I doubt he and I would agree exactly what it means to be gay and he was alive only a decade before I was born.
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Date: 2026-02-19 03:13 am (UTC)And it went - fine.
But I'm a psychiatrist. From my time. I know what we mean to him.
Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-19 03:20 am (UTC)I dont doubt he hates the concept of your profession, but he did listen to you.
He read those books you gave him.
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Date: 2026-02-19 09:49 pm (UTC)He did?
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Date: 2026-02-19 09:54 pm (UTC)Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-20 02:24 am (UTC)It was - on sex positions.
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Date: 2026-02-20 02:44 am (UTC)Not necessarily at sheehan, but the gift is very Norton.]
Oh my god... Lester? [he leans in, playful.]
Was it helpful?
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Date: 2026-02-20 02:49 am (UTC)[He leans against the wall until the elevator doors open and then he stumbles inside.]
We weren't even dating at the time.
Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-20 02:52 am (UTC)You know, it probably wasnt even a joke.
I would bet money he was trying to help. Do you want me to ask him?
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Date: 2026-02-21 02:37 pm (UTC)You will do no such thing!
[The doors to the elevator open and Sheehan steps out.]
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Date: 2026-02-21 03:23 pm (UTC)Elbows to yourself, doctor.
[Spicy little thing when he was drunk. Varker eyes him as if daring him to do it again before resuming helping him down the hall.]
At least now I feel we are closer friends because of your sex book. How precious is that?
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Date: 2026-02-21 06:40 pm (UTC)He opens the door.]
Thank you, Doctor. [Said a little stiffly.]
Re: Audio
Date: 2026-02-21 06:55 pm (UTC)No, thank you for letting me walk you home, doctor.
And not vomiting on my shoes.
[Shit eating grin and all.]
good night, Lester. Go sleep it off.
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Date: 2026-02-21 11:28 pm (UTC)