selfhelp: ([billy] oh god. oh thank god.)
William "Billy" Kaplan (Wiccan) ([personal profile] selfhelp) wrote2013-07-12 09:13 pm

[Action, July 11th-13th]

[To say that Billy is a bit of a basket case right now would be a severe understatement. His mom is here. His admittedly teenage and therefore doesn't-know-who-he-is-and-kind-of-alternate-universe mom, yes, but that doesn't seem to make the intensity of his feelings about the matter any different. One small comfort is that they're getting along (so far), and their shared powers gives them common ground, but there's still that lingering... risk that he can't stop thinking about. That he won't be able to keep his secrets, that eventually everything will come crumbling down. He's terrified of that.

The first day, he does little else but fret and mull over it, after separating from Wanda; Teddy's kind enough to cancel any of his daily doings, since he's in no state to be pretending like everything's normal. It had been hard enough with Wanda the first time. Today, though, he feels much better. His head is more clear, he's found his center of calm, and he spent at least half the day and night before meditating so he figures he has a firm grasp on his sanity again.

There are certain things that he knows he needs to do, especially since he ditched all his usual priorities the day before, so he's made himself a list, and today he's going through it all. It is as follows: He swing by the art gallery and removes some of his work, namely anything that features the Scarlet Witch (only a couple of pieces, mind you, and they're his, but art theft is still art theft). He attends training with Logan and begs for forgiveness about skipping the day before (beg may be an overstatement of what actually happens because he isn't really sorry at all). He'll attend X-Men Training and try to perform decently despite feeling ridiculously scatterbrained. And finally, he'll probably talk to some Very Important People in the process of completing the rest of his list.

In the end, well... he's decided to track down Wanda again, maybe not now, but some time in the near future. Because despite his fears and misgivings, despite everything he's likely to say to everyone else - that it's a bad idea, that he'll mess things up, that he'll accidentally reveal himself - the temptation of sharing his powers with hers, teaching her, helping her, is too strong to resist. This is about more than a lost family, now. This is about magic.]
snikting: (What's that?)

[personal profile] snikting 2013-08-10 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
It's yer choice, kid. I ain't gonna go spill the beans for ya. Just know it ain't gonna end well.
not_a_troll: (jerk of the week)

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[personal profile] not_a_troll 2013-08-10 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well that has been a stupid advice and Loki is tempted to shake his head. Yet he refrains from that, it is a decision Billy has to make for himself.]

Well, my advice stands as it is.

You need to stop fretting that much. Have you ever heard of the Midgardian disease called a 'burn out'? Apparently it is caused when one stresses about a variety of things for a long time.

[There is a hint of concern shining through in his voice.]
frost_jewel: (giggle)

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[personal profile] frost_jewel 2013-08-12 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure it will, too. [Whether she is or not doesn't matter; Billy believes it and he can handle the things that come at him. Even Mercury Adept-shaped things.]
complicatedliar: (eye roll)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-08-12 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Have an ironic little bow.]

So glad you approve.
snikting: (Chuck)

[personal profile] snikting 2013-08-13 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. [...] Could always have someone else break the news to her.
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-08-13 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[He raises an eyebrow at that.] Do you feel that secure in your own control?

You're welcome to bring her along or send her my way as well, you know.
not_a_troll: (a pimp in a dwelling)

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[personal profile] not_a_troll 2013-08-14 11:27 am (UTC)(link)
Isn't it a disease?

[Loki pulls his knees up now while he keeps on fidgeting with his sandwich.]

I thought it was.

You have been leading a very tough life, yes? Perhaps some bullying because of your preference for men, right? Misunderstandings? Parental problems?

Try not to connect your current life and situations to the problems you have faced in the past. It will make the problems bigger and your life even tougher.

It is what I do. It helps. A problem is there to be solved, if they remain unsolved then one shall has to deal with it.
snikting: (Morning face)

[personal profile] snikting 2013-08-15 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well. That's that, huh? Logan slaps Billy on the shoulder. A nice solid pat, yes.]

Alright, well, I can sympathize, kid. Yer off the hook. Tomorrow we'll do level three again.

[Which isn't level four, at least. But it's not the normal level two.]
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-08-15 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[He does understand, somewhat. He has worked with other mages before.]

Well, I can hardly tell you what to do, even if I am concerned. [Well, he could, but he can tell this is an issue where drawing lines would be foolish if he wants to keep Billy as a friend. Besides, if everything goes haywire, death isn't permanent and a bit if chaos would do this boring place some good.]

You could also invite me along, you know.
fashionably_strong: (side profile)

[Action, July 12th]

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-08-15 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh. I wonder if they already guessed before. Were you seeing Teddy back then?

[She could see someone not being entirely convinced that those two were just friends. Especially attentive parents.]

How did they take it when you told them about your powers?
complicatedliar: (i find you wanting)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-08-16 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmm. [It isn't as if he can stop Billy, but he finds himself feeling distinctly uncomfortable.

He'll just have to befriend the lady on his own. That could be fun.]

Not my business, I suppose. [They have no formal agreement, after all. But it feels oddly disrespectful. He didn't like it.]

Do be careful.
complicatedliar: (so very unimpressed)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-08-17 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki looks profoundly unconvinced.]

I'm sure it will be.

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