GP - Wild Magic 2: Chaotic Evil Boogaloo

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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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[prince_of_nymphs]

"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.

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[drfeelbad]

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."

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"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.

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[drfeelbad]

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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[prince_of_nymphs]

"You're welcome," he said softly. "I'm glad I can help."

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[drfeelbad]

House got to his feet, enjoying the feeling of... standing.

"I hope that whatever it is you think you get from me in return is just as good," he said cheerfully, and did a couple of knee lifts before picking up the whiskey bottle and taking a swig.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"What I get, Greg, is the pleasure of your company," Fin assured him, watching the other man as he leaned back in his seat.

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[drfeelbad]

House grinned down at him. "And that makes you pretty remarkable."

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"Really? I'd have thought the whole fae prince thing might have been the most remarkable thing about me," Fin snorted.

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[drfeelbad]

"You underestimate how much people typically dislike me," House said.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"You say that a lot, but I'm yet to see proof," Fin pointed out.

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[drfeelbad]

"When do you ever see me with other people?" House asked with an arched eyebrow. Then he bent and refilled Fin's glass.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"Fair enough," Fin agreed, smiling at the top up. "Still, I feel like I'm lacking proof. Maybe this is all a ruse, you just want me to think you're usually a bastard so I'll... I don't know, feel extra special?"

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[drfeelbad]

"Or maybe you just like bastards," House pointed out. "But if you'd like I can call my ex for a reference, I'm sure she'd be happy to detail how I drove her away."

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[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin's smile faltered slightly, and he forced an uncomfortable laugh.

"Pass," he said softly.

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[drfeelbad]

"I think that's a very good decision," said House. He took another swig from the bottle. When he wasn't popping Vicodin he let himself drink more.

"You sure you're not hungry? I think I have some cheetos..."

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"I don't want Cheetos," Fin assured him, laughing softly as his smile grew warmer again. "You're so energetic tonight, should we dance? Burn off a bit of that energy?"

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[drfeelbad]

Being pain free for the first time in months was better than cocaine, House thought.

"Sure thing, how about some music?" House said, and walked over to the record player, flipping through albums.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"Certainly be less mad than dancing in silence," Fin chuckled, getting to his feet and moving to stand beside Greg. "Something slow, maybe?" he suggested.

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[drfeelbad]

House pulled out a record with old jazz standards, and put it on. A moment later, there Ella Fitzgerald was crooning and House walked back over and held a hand out to Fin.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin didn't hesitate to take the doctor's hand, moving closer until he had an arm draped around him and their bodies were pressed tightly together.

"Do you ever wish you could start over?" Fin asked softly, starting to sway as he spoke. "Just go back to the start and try again?"

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[drfeelbad]

"With what?" House asked as they danced. "Everything?"

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"Maybe not everything- Maybe just a few major choices?" Fin shrugged, resting against Greg and closing his eyes as he continued to move with the music.

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[drfeelbad]

"There... are things I would do differently, yes," House admitted. "Though honestly, not many. What are you thinking of?"

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[prince_of_nymphs]

"I'm thinking if I could go back just far enough, back to before I knew I was fae, there are a lot of things I'd do differently. I've been thinking about giving myself a fresh start. I'm going to redo the flat the way I want it, go back to my acting roots, to who I was before fae deals or fae blood. ...At least as much as I'm able."