Family Matters

[divineviolinist]

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[knowsit]

Yeah, I don't fancy getting into the whole heaven and hell bollocks this late but it's a weird thought. Could be true, bit weird.

It's true, mate but yeah, whatever. I don't think I've ever really been in there since Rupert gave me the tour on my first day. He got really intense about his first editions and it was bloody odd. And yeah, I know, she hit me once and it winded me for three days.

[divineviolinist]

Might be true. I have never seen proof of heaven, not really. I've just fought demons from hell and smelled their burned flesh from the cross I wear.

He has great books. If you're into knowing what stuff wants to kill you, shpuldn't be underestimated. Saved your life already. Buffy is stronger than any human and many demons. I only win when I use magic.

[knowsit]

So what you're saying is that the fact I own a lot of cross based jewellery is finally working in my favour? About time.

Right, gotcha, Rupert likes books and has a lot of them. Nothing that new. And great, my future sister can kick my arse. Wonderful. Tell me the little bit isn't super strong too?

[divineviolinist]

Oh yeah. Your style works well against vampires. If you'd worn crosses, they might not even have taken you. But it's not a safe bet, some are better at withstanding the pain than others.

Dawn? Not that I know of. Just a little girl, from the looks of it. Only Buffy was born special. Your uncle's badass though, that might take you by surprise.

[knowsit]

I opted for nothing, just my bloody luck that. The one day I leave the necklaces. Well, I'll stick with it on purpose.

Good, don't need to beaten up by an eleven year old, I have some pride. And God, is this about the whole Ripper thing? Because someone so needs to tell me about that.

[divineviolinist]

Good idea. I sleep with it too. Not that I've invited any vampire into my place ever. Although honestly, they don't want to come in, nobody does, it's terrible.

Ripper? I don't know. But he's not a bad warlock.

[knowsit]

Eh, as long as you can sleep somewhere, who cares how it looks? My rooms a pit but who cares? I can move in there.

Huh. And yet he never told me any of this... though this explain why he checked under my bed for monsters whenever he came over until I was fourteen.

[divineviolinist]

You'll have to tidy up more when you live in the same house as Joyce. She keeps worryimg about me since she learned I live alone.

Yeah, it kinda leads to paranoia. That's what I am. Warlock. Still studying, but I am getting good.

[knowsit]

Yeah, that won't happen. I don't even intend to pack, fuck that shit. I'm not the one that wants to move and I don't fancy living in the Summers household.

Warlock just makes you sound like a character from a video game. And not the cool kind of video games.

[divineviolinist]

What are you going to do, stay there alone? Come on
Joyce is pretty nice.

Well. I am also a demon hunter. Less of them around. Usually not around that long either. Early and violent retirement rate.

[knowsit]

I just don't want to put the effort into moving. And she is, I don't mind her but why can't they move here? Rupert's place is bigger. And better. And I won't have to have a room with drapes.

Sounds like a hell of a job. What about slayers?

[divineviolinist]

Rupert's place is bigger? Huh. Why aren't they moving then? Also, what's your issue with drapes?

There is always just one slayer. Always a woman, girl. They... No, they usually don't live long either. Sorry.

[knowsit]

Apparently Dawn and Buffy didn't want to move and they have more stuff and a nicer garden or some bollocks. Rupert gave in, pisses me off. And drapes are annoying, get blinds for fuck sake.

Why apologise? I don't care. Feel bad for Joyce and the niblet though, that's going to be a bitch.

[divineviolinist]

Maybe you can switch it to blinds. Come on, worse things than having people that want to live with you.

Maybe Buffy will be better. She is good. Really good
And she wants to live. She's special. Almost makes me want to live. Just kidding, but yeah. It's not as bleak as all that.

[knowsit]

They don't want to live with me. Buffy has made that clear during numerous 'family dinners' where she storms off in a huff over it. And I'm not crazy on it either.

Sounds depressing and kind of like a bad film. The chosen one, fighting against their destiny, all that overdone bullshit. As long as she doesn't hit me again, I don't give a sod what she does.

[divineviolinist]

I feel like an asshole, but I don't know. Whenever you and Buffy talk about each other, I feel really old. Lonely sometimes. Anyway, Joyce and Dawn adore you.

[knowsit]

Want to trade? You can go live with them and I'll take the motel room. I could use the privacy. And yeah, whatever, I guess.

[divineviolinist]

Non. No going back for me, no going anywhere else either. Anyway, I need somewhere I can practice all night.

You and Buffy can just stay out of each other's way.

[knowsit]

Yeah, well, ditto. I'm not allowed to play guitar after ten because Dawn has to sleep. I'm going to have to crash at Oz's a lot.

Impossible. Trust me, we've tried, it doesn't happen. They keep forcing us together to 'bond'.

[divineviolinist]

Oz will be thrilled.

Ha. Man, family. Weird.

Really can't sleep, can you?

[knowsit]

My family was normal until I left England. I blame America. Somehow. It's usually America's fault.

Nope. I'm binge watching crap on TV. If you want me to stop texting you, I will.

[divineviolinist]

Down with blaming America. Of course I had to be sent here of all places.

I could just stop replying. But all I'm doing is practicing a spell and listening to music. Still waiting for when it really hits you.

[knowsit]

Yeah but you came from France. Is that really better?

Well, right now I'm very invested in this reality show about brides so maybe it'll hit me after the perfect fairytale wedding goes down without a hitch.

[divineviolinist]

Yes.

Doesn't stuff usually go wrong on these shows? Anyway, tell me if you need my expertise. Demons, yes, weddings, no.

[knowsit]

It does but I'm rooting for her. She already had some pre-wedding messes, she might have a magical day yet.

I'll ask when it hits me. If it doesn't then I'll just drink myself to sleep. I'm kind of restless.