londoncallingrpg | GP - Wild Magic 2: Chaotic Evil Boogaloo

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GP - Wild Magic 2: Chaotic Evil Boogaloo

London was a magic epicenter of sorts. Between doors to The Otherside, dormant and active portals, and an active wizarding community, it was a hub of energy, more so now than it had been for quite some time. The city was experiencing a magical renaissance of sorts- Which sounded lovely and made it a prime place to be for those exploring and studying magical energies, but wasn't so wonderful for London's more 'normal' sorts.

Magic didn't care if you were a dark lord or a banker, if it liked you, it liked you- And it was impossible to guess who it would like.

Today magic energy was at an all time high. Another blip in the usually somewhat steady stream of power that flowed through the streets. As a result, odd things were afoot- From mischievous inconveniences, to darker disruptions. Unlike the portals, these bothers were a touch more subtle, creeping up unseen on the unsuspecting.

Last time around the magic had seemed lighthearted and playful- And some of it still was, but... There was an intensity to some of it this time, harking back to the troubles that seemed to roll around every Halloween now. Something wicked was caught in the current, and while it wasn't out to harm everyone, it did seem keen to target a few.

(OTA. Just like the last time, the magic can affect your pup however you see fit. Unlike last time, however, some of the magic has taken a darker turn. It doesn't have to do something wicked to your pup, of course, but the option is there now. This post will be open from 7/18-7/28 or longer if needed. Tag in, tag others, and check back often.)

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House had obviously been understating. But he saw Fin's obvious disappointment and said, "I'm remarkably good at moving on when someone leaves me. Excellent defense mechanism. Besides, I imagine you were too distracted by Will to think about me."

"I didn't leave you, I left London. ...And no, I wasn't thinking about Will, I was thinking about me," Fin replied, frowning, then falling silent.

"I... know," House said, and sighed. "It's fine, Fin. And yes, I did miss you."

Fin softened slightly at that and reached out to cover Greg's hand with his.

"Sorry, I'm a bit... Well, I'm a bit down, I suppose. It's made me a tad more touchy than usual."

"You don't have to apologize. I ah - " But he didn't finish the statement. What he was thinking of was letting a practical stranger sleep in his bed with him recently.

Fin raised a brow, waiting for Greg to continue. When he didn't, the fae took it as a chance to say something more himself.

"Let me stay with you tonight, hmm? I really don't want to be alone, and it would be nice to catch up," he requested softly. "Unless you've got plans," he added quickly, realizing he was being a bit presumptuous. "I'd understand if you did."

"No, I don't have plans," House said with a little snort. When did he ever have plans.

"Sure, come home with me." He was almost surprised that he was the one Fin wanted because he was lonely.

Fin smiled, appearing to perk up.

"Lovely," he replied.

"Let's go, I have whiskey and beer at home," House said, and pulled out his wallet.

Fin had thought they might linger a while longer, but he didn't object. If House wanted to get home, Fin wouldn't make him stay out.

"Sure, yeah- I'll pay though," he offered.

House wanted to go in part because his leg was starting to ache again... and he'd rather just get home where Fin could easily work his magic. And also...

"Whatever was going on out there," he said, jerking his thumb to the door and then hesitating before putting his wallet away again, "I'd rather not risk running into it again."

Nodding in understanding, Fin paused long enough to pay the bill before following Greg out onto the street.

It wasn't far to House's place, and Fin footed the bill for the Uber as well- Mostly because he was still feeling guilty. Guilty about leaving town, guilty about the magic in the air. ...Not that he really believed he was to blame for that, but, well, common sense meant very little when he was on one of his down swings. Guilt and misery ruled all.

Once they were at his place, House opened the door and let them in.

In standard fashion, there was both a bottle of jack daniels and an empty Chinese takeout container on the coffee table. Though slightly unusual, there were two glasses, and one had a lipstick mark on the rim.

House shrugged off his jacket and tossed it on the back of the couch. "You hungry?" he asked. "We could order something."

Fin didn't bat a lash at the lipstick stained glass, even going as far as to pick both up and take them into the kitchen to wash them out so they could be reused.

"I'm not really hungry, but don't let me stop you from eating," he smiled. He hadn't been eating much at all lately and was back to being slightly underweight.

"You've lost weight," House observed in response to that. "And I'm saying that as a doctor, not as someone who finds you any less attractive."

Fin shrugged a little, drying the glasses and setting them out.

"It's for a part," he lied. "I've got a bunch of auditions coming up," he added, and that part, at least, was true.

Pouring them each a glass, he glanced over at House and smiled. "You know how actors are, we commit fully to the role, even when it half near kills us."

"Bullshit," said House, but then held up a hand. "Which is fine. I was only observing, not nagging." He picked up one of the glasses and took a drink.

Frowning, Fin picked up the other glass and moved to sit down.

"Alright, it's not for a part, but it could help me land one," he shrugged, getting comfortable and changing the topic. "How's your leg doing?"

"It's... back to normal," House said, which was to say it was hurting again. "Do you think you could...?"

Fin nodded, gesturing for House to come closer- Then pausing.

"I... This isn't the reason you agreed to let me stay, is it?" he asked. "I mean, I don't mind doing it- I'd make it permanent if I could, but- You like me as more than just a painkiller, right? ...I only ask that now so I don't wind up looking like an utter fool later."

Fin had been through the wringer over the last few years, and as calluses began to finally form on his soul, at last the young fae seemed to be on guard, with his walls up high around everyone.

House opened his mouth, then closed it again. Paused. "You're more than just a painkiller," he said, his voice surprisingly gentle. "I think you know that. But - but there's a reason I don't ask often. I don't want to be addicted to you. At least not for that."

"Good, because I don't think I could handle anyone else being 'addicted' to me, Greg. Though at least this would be a new and interesting way," Fin replied, pausing a beat longer, then reaching to rest his hands on House's thigh.

"I've at least got that lust shit under control now. I don't know if I told you, I can't recall, but- Someone marked me. I've got this tattoo on my back now, and I'd be pissed about it, but- It's stopped all that lust from coming off me. That magic that was making people mental around me. It's sorted now- Only happens when I want it to. ...And I really don't want it to ever again," he assured House, before falling silent and focusing on healing.

House honestly wasn't sure what to say to that last part. He was glad, he supposed, but he also couldn't help but wonder if there were times when he'd been under Fin's influence in the past.

He nodded, and then said, "I won't pretend it's not complicated. But I'm not... using you."

"Good," Fin replied, letting his magic flow, then letting go once he was certain he'd drawn away the ache Greg was forced to live with me. "I'm kinda over being used."

He'd come back from New York thin and fragile, depressed as ever, but with a new outlook on how he deserved to be treated.

House let out a soft sigh of relief. He felt normal for the first time in months.

"Thank you," he said, a bit breathless.

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