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.]
halfnhalf: art from kaciart.tumblr.com, colored by me ([teddy] feels like falling)

[July 11th | Action]

[personal profile] halfnhalf 2013-07-18 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Always.

[Teddy shifts his elbow from under him to settle on his side completely just as Billy leans in close, arm around his neck and face to his shoulder. No good hug is complete without reciprocation, so Teddy winds his own arm around Billy's back, hand resting just below his feathers, and turns his head to nuzzle his cheek against Billy's hair. They both could use this, what with Billy's situation and retelling the event that Teddy went through. And Teddy's more than happy to lay here as long as Billy needs him here - for he himself needs all the time he can get with him, too.]
not_a_troll: (the youtube)

[action]

[personal profile] not_a_troll 2013-07-18 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Please put some trust in me. And my sandwiches.

[Loki nods before walking towards the counter to start making said sandwiches.]

Now tell me why you are this sad, Billy of New York.
halfnhalf: ([teddy] you've made my life complete)

[July 11th | Action]

[personal profile] halfnhalf 2013-07-18 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[At those words, Teddy feels a smile come up - different from the one when he first changed the subject, for this one's real and genuine. His free hand, trapped as it was between them, moves up to find Billy's, where he does his best to lace their fingers together.]

I know. I know... I forget sometimes. I think about the whole... everything, and it's hard to remember when I do.

[He tightens his own grip, meaningful on its own.]

I've got you. And you're the best family I could ask for.

[Yes, he does miss his mother, and her death had left a hole in his heart that could never truly be filled. And yes, he does wish his father could have stayed, even if only for a day more.

But he's never truly alone, even if he does forget in the times when he misses his unattainable family. Because he's got one right here in his arms.]
wildbluevagner: (broseph stalin)

[Action]

[personal profile] wildbluevagner 2013-07-18 01:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kurt gives a playful bump to his shoulder.]

Hey man. Don't sweat it! We all have our off days. We're used to it - we're a team, after all. [A brief, thoughtful pause.] But are things okay for you, man?
complicatedliar: (Default)

[personal profile] complicatedliar 2013-07-18 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Loki has been passing the time by reading a book. He tucks it away in space and moves to join Billy.]

Whatever is the matter? You seem very distracted.
alloys: (Default)

action; friday

[personal profile] alloys 2013-07-18 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Then what are you scared of?

[ It's not the sort of question he likes to ask, but he's been answering it so much himself lately. ]
handing: (but you said don't push it)

Re: [action]

[personal profile] handing 2013-07-18 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
But you can’t be her son. [Which has to be a heavy weight for him. She’d seen all the ways Howard’s presence got to him, before and after he’d found out the truth. It isn’t exactly the same; Billy’s relationship with his mother is much better than Tony’s with Howard. But maybe that makes it harder in some ways.]

I think it’s important to remember what you do have. Get to know her. That may help you figure out what to do too.
touchofrogue: (This Clearly Bodes Well)

[ action ]

[personal profile] touchofrogue 2013-07-19 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Rogue listens, and though she definitely has an opinion on what Billy should or should not do, first she listens.

And there was something there more important than her opinion. That should be enough, right?]


Who says?
fashionably_strong: (doe eyes - is it time to go shopping yet)

[Action, July 12th]

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-07-19 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Bulla steps inside and waits near the front door, glancing around at the decor. Their place is a little tidier than she'd expect of two teenage boys, but they do seem like very organized guys.

She waits while Billy writes his note.
]

Ready for a little retail therapy?

[It does seem like something is up, even if she's clueless as to what it is. If he doesn't want to talk to her about it, then she'll just be the friend who provides a needed distraction.]
tryit: ([others] friends forever)

[ July 11th | action ]

[personal profile] tryit 2013-07-19 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Got it in one, Billy.

But since there's no real Hallmark card for "Hey, so, I noticed that some teenaged version of the mother-who-magicked-your-soul-into-a-previous-existence arrived," she'll just nod. And place a reassuring arm around his shoulder.]


Yeah. Kind of hard to miss. She looks like you.
snikting: (Walk away)

[personal profile] snikting 2013-07-20 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
Suit yerself. Be ready to start level four tomorrow. [Which should be hard, since he was still training Billy on level two before and level three today.]
frost_jewel: (defining duty)

[action]

[personal profile] frost_jewel 2013-07-20 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
You really aren't hurt, are you?

[Fixing it would be the least she could do, if he was.]
halfnhalf: ([&billy] yup.)

[July 11th | Action]

[personal profile] halfnhalf 2013-07-21 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Definitely a good answer. One he knows that, a year ago or so, he might not have said so confidently. And even now, he still yearns for someone bonded to him by blood or, in his mother's case, by knowing them all his life.

But Billy is his now and forever, a presence that's by his side and supporting him through all the good and bad times. One who loves him, one who fights for him and protects him, holds him when he needs it and when he doesn't, learns from him and helps him learn as well.

How can that not be family?

With a contented sigh, Teddy presses a prolonged kiss to Billy's shoulder and tangles their legs together, then shuts his eyes and just drinks in his boyfriend's presence. He'll probably doze off like that, cozy and completely relaxed in his boyfriend's arms, but after all that happened today? This is definitely a time to stay at home with each other.]
fashionably_strong: (content)

[Action, July 12th]

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2013-07-21 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Let's stop by the clothing shop. We can grab a snack afterward.

[Not to mention just walk around and talk. Or they could even go flying, if that's a better stress reliever. It would involve more private conversation, if only because there are much fewer Luceti residents capable of flight. She's a little concerned, but doesn't want to pry. Billy will volunteer whatever information he wants to volunteer.]

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