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Date: 2025-03-20 01:52 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (the happy phantom has no right to bitch)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[It's not until the last couple of days before Imogene's supposed to arrive that Isaac's nerves begin to really kick in. He's not so worried about cleaning or cooking or making things nice, but he's abruptly extremely aware of his every movement and everything he says. He gets a little quieter, even just at home, like he's trying to stop himself from saying things that make him sound confused or strange, anything there might be to make someone question if he's okay.

He's no less happy, he's just... nervous.

That's probably the only thing keeping him from climbing on chairs and columns to get a better look through the crowd at the airport once the plane is late. Instead he just rocks back and forth on the balls of his feet while they wait at baggage claim, impatient, until he hears his name being called and goes still. Imogene is about a head shorter, but she hits him with enough force that Isaac goes back a step even as his arms wrap around her, both of them wearing similar expressions of relief at the sight of each other whole and healthy.

She's a little more gentle when she finally lets go of her brother, but she still turns to Dagny without a hesitation, reaching to draw him into a hug as well as she explains:]
Sorry, they had us waiting by the runway for so long for some reason -- my phone died, or I would've let you guys know.

Date: 2025-03-20 03:07 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (this is the grand experiment)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
"Oh, yeah. Nice and calm--"

[Isaac already looks a little calmer now that she's actually there, even if there's still a little bit of uncertainty in the way he holds himself, hands shoved in his pockets as he interrupts.] You were asleep the whole time, how do you even know?

"Not the whole time. Come on, you can get the bags, I need to get a jump on interrogating your husband." [She pushes him gently towards the baggage carousel as he groans.]

Date: 2025-03-20 03:46 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (and i break it just because i can)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
No, she always sleeps on trips. [He can't help the way his expression softens at Dagny's enthusiasm, fondly amused. Even if it does leave him without backup. Not that he minds that much; there's the slightest bit of nervousness about leaving the two of them alone for the first time, but Isaac really does think they'll get along fine. And he wants them to like each other, which sort of requires letting them talk.

Imogene's almost as eager to see how the two of them interact even if she does her best to keep it a little more hidden, watching that shift in her brother's expression thoughtfully. She's not exactly here to make sure things are okay, but -- well, she is also aware it's a lot easier to hide red flags over phone calls and texts.]


"That's a good start." [She grins, turning to Dagny as Isaac disappears into the crowd to grab bags.] "Cause I'm pretty sure I'll have real questions eventually. How have things been?"

[She's been a little more out of touch than usual over the last week or so, checking in slightly less often, taking care of things and getting ready to be gone for a little while.]

Date: 2025-03-20 04:05 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (Default)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
"I'm not surprised." [Her smile twists a little, glancing over, voice lowering slightly.] "I think every time I come back, I have to convince him all over again I'm not expecting things to be the same."

Date: 2025-03-20 06:08 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (Default)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
I get it. I've had a lot of practice in figuring out the right questions. [And it's kind of nice to hear, in a slightly selfish way. The distance can feel impossibly big sometimes, exhausting to be that far away from each other, especially now that Isaac has someone else that close. It's nice to remember that she hasn't been completely displaced, not yet.]

Date: 2025-03-20 06:24 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (Default)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[A wry little smile curls up the corner of her mouth, an expression that looks strikingly similar to Isaac.] I think they need a new name for whatever phase the two of you are in, honestly. But it sounds like it's been working out.

Date: 2025-03-20 07:20 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (I'm divided; undecided)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
"Good to hear it. I'll see if I can think of anything else."

[She straightens up abruptly when Isaac breaks through the crowd again, stepping closer to hold out a hand, and then rolling her eyes when he adjusts the two bags more comfortably instead, leaving her with just the laptop bag she's holding.]

How much did you pack? Feels like a lot for eight days. [Instead of teasing it's just pleased; it's pretty clear that if she suddenly announced she was staying longer, Isaac would be the last one to complain. He moves closer to Dagny once he has the bags settled in place, shooting him a questioning glance, trying to figure out if they need to do anything else before heading out to the car.]

"I brought some work with me. And some other stuff."

Date: 2025-03-20 08:01 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (fall in love in a single touch)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[He leans into the touch immediately, something Imogene clearly is filing away as she watches them. Isaac doesn't seem entirely aware of that, leaning in to press a kiss against Dagny's cheek in return, letting him pull one of the bags away, settling into step next to him.]

"Not a lot I have to do, but there's a lot I could do. There's always something I could do." [There's a laugh in her voice though, the complaint light.] "I'm sure I can find a spot, though, don't worry about moving furniture around."

Date: 2025-03-20 08:31 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (until we go and split the atom)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[She'll still probably try to talk him out of it when they actually get there, but weaving through the crowd doesn't seem like the best time to argue. It's easier to just focus on getting outside, Isaac falling behind a couple of steps once they reach the door, fumbling his sunglasses out of his pocket one-handed. He lingers back by the trunk to make sure Dagny doesn't need a hand, leaning in to kiss him quickly before climbing back into the car.

He's in the front seat when Dagny slides in; Imogene is fully spread across the back seat to stretch, groaning softly as she leverages herself back up to sitting, sliding into one seat to buckle in.]


"Good pizza." [Is the immediate answer, and then a hum as she considers.] "I haven't really planned on much, besides meeting up with a couple of people on Monday. I figured I'd see what came up."

Date: 2025-03-20 09:39 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (it begins with a flash)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[It's hard for her to stop watching the two of them; the casual touching is a little strange to see, the way Isaac leans into it immediately, but only in good ways. It's a little bit of a load off of her mind already to see how comfortable things seem to be, the bit of worry that's hung around since Isaac broke the news starting to fade quickly now that she sees the two of them together. She's doing her best not to be too obvious about it, but it's probably not quite enough to not get caught.

There's clear surprise on her face when Dagny says he's made plans, but she smiles, not bothered by it. She's still a little worried about being an intrusion, so it's kind of nice to know he's at least thought that much about it.]
"That sounds good."

[She's apparently happy for him to keep the plan to himself for now, okay with being surprised. Isaac covers Dagny's hand with his own, holding him there as he shifts a little in his seat, twisting slightly to look into the back.] We can take a look and see if there's anything interesting going on, too. Museums and stuff?

"Yeah. But we can also stay home and watch movies. Don't make me pack them for no reason." [She nudges at the back of Isaac's seat, and he resettles trying not to look a little guilty, aware it's at least partly an out in case he's not in the mood to deal with people.]

Date: 2025-03-20 10:26 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (i am a rock on top of the sand)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[His fingers skim up Dagny's arm gently, an affectionate touch, offering him a little sideways smile. Trying to offer reassurance. Things are fine, really; he's just a little too worried about proving that he's doing okay, sometimes.]

"I like movies. We didn't get through the ones I brought last time."

[Isaac snorts quietly at that, trying to put it behind him.] Yeah, and whose fault was that?

"You brought out the board games."

You thought you could beat a hundred year old ghost at Trivial Pursuit.

"I still think he was cheating." [They're overlapping each other slightly, already apparently aware of what the other is going to say.]

Date: 2025-03-20 10:58 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (but I learned what's worth hunting)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[It's easy for the two of them to fall into rhythm, letting the conversation drift from idle bickering into questions and catch-up. Imogene's classes, what's going on with the attempts to transfer, second-hand information about how the few people she still keeps up with are doing, whether she's planning on checking in with the professor while she's visiting; if Isaac's found a replacement for the campus gym now that he's farther away, if he's picked up anything new while she's been distracted this month. Neither of them forget about Dagny being there at any point, and Isaac stays in contact the entire time, but it's hard not to fall into old habits. Some things go half-explained unless prompted, sometimes things get dropped with what's clearly a conclusion for both of them and doesn't sound like much from the outside.

There's enough to fill the ride back for the most part, occasional little bursts of silence between questions until they're parked and climbing out of the car. Imogene ducks into the trunk before either of the others get a chance to so that she can at least grab one of the bags, pulling it over her shoulder and gesturing for them to lead the way, falling a step behind so she can look around the area.

Isaac reaches for Dagny's hand almost automatically, but he keeps glancing behind him until they actually reach their door, like he's half-expecting to find that she's not there the next time he looks.]

Date: 2025-03-20 11:20 am (UTC)
canyousaveme: (when the dark comes in tonight)
From: [personal profile] canyousaveme
[Isaac leaves him to take care of the explanation, grabbing the bags so he can set them down in the guest room, the siblings making faces at each other when he tugs Imogene's off of her shoulder. The windows do seem to catch her attention more than anything else, moving closer to get a better look.]

"Whoever you killed to get this, it was worth it." [She lingers for a few more moments before turning away, shaking her head.] "God, I miss this place." [There's a little bit of wistfulness in her voice, but she offers a grin easily enough, turning to take in the rest of the apartment.]

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