[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.]
[It's hard not to catch the way that Imogene's eyes seem to follow Dagny's hands whenever he reaches for Isaac. She hasn't said anything about it though and honestly he's not sure he would be able to stop even if he tried, so he figures it is easier to just keep doing what feels natural, it would be more awkward for him to hold back.
What is more difficult for him to adjust to is the way that the siblings interact. It's like they have a language of their own that he doesn't know. Judging by the way Isaac's face falls after she mentions staying home, it's clear they he missed something that is going unsaid. He squeezes Isaac's leg gently, not wanting to bring any vocal attention to it.]
You packed movies? Are we that out of touch? [To be fair, he's pretty sure he hasn't watched a movie since him and Isaac got married. They've just been busy.]
[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.]
[It's all Dagny can do to try and keep up, still mostly focused on driving, although his face shows the amusement he feels, excited about this new side of Isaac that he hasn't witnessed before, as well as entertained by the content of their conversation. He stays quiet for the most part, just listening to them interact.
He is curious why Isaac hasn't introduced him to any of his ghost friends, especially since he supposedly talks about Dagny all the time. But it's not an insecurity to share right now, not while everyone is having fun.]
[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.]
[Despite the fact that conversation flows without him, he doesn't really feel left out at all. Both the siblings are good at making sure Dagny feels included and Dagny is fine to just let them catch up. He knows there is plenty of people and places that only they are aware of, and he knows he'll be included when it matters, he doesn't have to be involved in everything they do.
After they park, Dagny grabs the rest of Imogene's bags, walking with Isaac through the apartment apartment lobby and showing her the way up to their place. Judging by how Imogene keeps looking around, he has a feeling she's going to love the windows in the living room, the view really being the best part of their space.
He opens the door when the get there, holding it for both Isaac and Imogene to enter before him.]
This is our place. Feel free to make yourself at home. Kitchen, living room, hallway through there, guest room, bathroom, our room...[He does a quick walk into the center of the room, pointing in the direction of things as he goes. A quasi tour they can actually give her a tour. Gesturing to the floor to ceiling windows last.] Our view of the beautiful city.
[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.]
I actually saved someone to get the place, the only person who died for it was me. But I agree, it was worth it. [He's not sure if they are all at a place where he can joke about this, but he assumes it's good company to at least try.
He walks over to the open kitchen area, gesturing to the fridge, offering to get her anything she might need while still talking to her.] Do you think you'll move back when you graduate?
[It gets a huff of a laugh out of her, anyway, and no negative reactions. It's been long enough to adjust to the idea of it, at least without having to see it in action.]
"Definitely. Hopefully before that if I'm lucky. Transfers are almost impossible but I'm working on it." [She drifts towards the kitchen, glancing at the fridge.] "Water?"
[He nods, reaching into the fridge to pull out a water bottle for her before walking a bit closer to hand it over, staying near her after he does.]
Well, if you need any help from us, or a place to stay while you work on things...you're always welcome.
[He leans over from where he's standing so that he can call out to Isaac, definitely going for an embarrassing pet name since his sister is there.] Hey, Love Muffin, do you need water or anything?
"I'll let you know. And if you need me out of your hair for a while, that's okay too." [It's mostly joking, but not entirely. She's a little bit surprised by how open Dagny is about all this, she'd rather not overstay her welcome.
She snorts quietly to herself when he calls out, uncapping the bottle and taking a long drink. Isaac's reply comes from the bathroom instead of the guest room, calling back:] I'm okay. [He doesn't take much longer to reemerge, nudging Imogene lightly as he joins the two of them.] There's towels if you want to take a shower.
I doubt that will happen. I actually love being around people. My social battery actually fills up the more people are around. [Basically making him the exact opposite of Isaac. Maybe that's why they get along so well, they compliment each other.
He smiles as Isaac returns, resisting the urge to move himself to be closer to his husband, turning to grab a water bottle for himself instead, and taking a drink while the siblings chat again.]
[Isaac doesn't seem to have the same need to resist; as soon as Dagny's done with his drink he shifts to move over to him, an arm winding around his waist. He's gotten used to sticking close, especially when they're home. It isn't even something he thinks twice about at this point.
Imogene's still watching the two of them at that little bit of contact, thoughtful. Things fall quiet for a minute, but it's a comfortable enough silence at least, not really searching for anything to stay, before she moves to set the half-full bottle down on the counter.]
"Guest room's that way?" [With a little point, and she goes on after Isaac nods:] "I think I am gonna grab a shower. I'll be fast."
[Isaac leans a little more into Dagny, watching her go before he fully switches his attention to his husband, giving him a small smile as he checks, slightly belatedly:] Do you need anything?
Take your time. [He calls after Imogene when she moves to the bathroom. Watching Isaac instead of her, smiling a little wider when Isaac turns around, essentially catching him staring. He pulls his husband a little closer, shaking his head.]
No, I'm great. This is great. She's fun, I already like her.
[He presses a kiss to Isaac's forehead, holding him quietly for a moment before speaking again.] Is it weird having her in the same room with me? Like two different worlds blending?
[He's perfectly happy to be pulled close; the kiss gets a little smile out of him, nuzzling into Dagny, his other arm wrapping around him as well. He takes a moment before he answers, considering, but it doesn't sound anything but pleased when he does answer.]
A little? But it's a good weird, I think. [Like everything that matters is in one place, finally. The fact that they seem to like each other helps too, but as long as they weren't at each other's throats, honestly, Isaac was going to be happy about it.]
I'll take good weird. [He lifts his hands up into Isaac's hair when his husband nuzzles into him, pressing more kisses to his temple and cheek, pressing his nose to Isaac's head.]
Let me know if you two want any time to catch up on your own. I don't mind finding something else to do for a little while.
I will? [He's honestly not sure if he's likely to feel the need to do that, though. It's not like there's anything he minds saying in front of Dagny, really. Even the things he doesn't bring up, he usually doesn't mind mentioning, he just forgets to.] But probably not tonight. [He turns to steal a kiss, quick and gentle.]
Whenever. I'm just putting the offer out there.[Even if he's pretty sure Isaac won't take him up on it regardless. Maybe he'll just find a way to give them some one on one time without Isaac being aware of it. Staying in bed later than everyone else, or making up an excuse to leave them alone for part of the day.
He clenches his fist in Isaac's hair, holding him there as he kisses him back harder, still hoping to let Isaac know how much he loves him just as he is, feeling a little extra affectionate at the moment.]
[He's not entirely sure where the burst of affection comes from, but it's also not exactly the kind of thing he's inclined to question. It's not like it's unusual. And it's clearly welcome; there's a little, pleased noise as he leans into it, hands sliding up Dagny's back lightly, content to kiss him as much as he wants.]
[He kisses him back for a few more minutes, trying not to deepen it too much, they might make out in their kitchen pretty regularly but he is aware they have a guest currently, so he keeps it light, happily taking advantage of some of the alone time they do have.]
I love you. [Said against Isaac's lips when he pulls back slightly. Moving his hand down so he can wrap both arms around Isaac and give him a squeeze.] I love you, I love you, I love you. [He says, rocking them both side to side, being a little bit ridiculous in that Dagny way, the affection overflowing into excited energy.]
[It makes him laugh quietly, more joy than amusement, easily letting himself be moved.] I love you, too. [His voice is warm, soft and almost grateful, just glad to be there with him. He leans in to kiss Dagny again, lingering a little longer; he won't try to push it into anything more intense, just glad to stay there with him, stealing occasional kisses and mostly just enjoying the closeness.
He does actually hear the footsteps crossing the living room while he's kissing him eventually, he just doesn't seem to mind, not bothering to pull away even once Imogene's close enough to actually address them.]
"I should've brought a spray bottle, just in case." [She just sounds amused at having walked in on them, though, not actually bothered by it.]
[Dagny is, as always, pretty oblivious to anything aside from Isaac so he doesn't notice when Imogene returns. Thankfully he doesn't startle too hard, just a small flinch as his cheeks flush, not pulling away but turning so he can face Imogene again.]
We can always grab one later if you want. [If he's being honest, this isn't likely to be the last time she walks in on them.]
"It's okay, I'll try to make more noise next time." [She grins at him, reaching for her abandoned water bottle, damp hair braided back loosely.] "Or keep being stealthy and leave you alone, one or the other."
You're not that stealthy, I heard you. [Isaac does finally move when he replies, pressing one last kiss against Dagny's jaw before he lets go of him, though he doesn't step back far, just enough that he can turn towards his sister.] Any idea what you want to do tonight? [She shakes her head, and he glances at Dagny, like he's checking to see if he has any plans in mind.]
More noise would be appreciated. You don't have to leave us alone. We do this all the time. [And then he turns a bit more red.] A normal amount of the time...just, you don't have to go out of your way to let us..continue. [He finishes his sentence a little awkwardly. The kiss to his jaw only furthering his blush, making his ears turn red.
He clears his throat slightly, giving himself a moment while Isaac talks to Imogene, more composed when they look his way again.] Uh, pizza? I figured you'd be tired from the trip so I didn't plan too much for today.
"I'll do my best." [Imogene is very clearly trying to hide her laughter behind the bottle at the embarrassment. There will probably be a lot more teasing the more often she catches them, but for now she just flashes a thumbs up.]
"Pizza sounds good." [And keeping things easy while everyone adjusts sounds like a pretty good idea. She raises an eyebrow as she glances at Isaac, though, her tone deadpan but the expression clearly teasing.] "I didn't realize you were pushing off so much of the planning."
He's better at it. [Isaac shrugs, completely unashamed by the teasing, reaching for Dagny's hand and squeezing it gently.] I can put in an order.
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Date: 2025-03-20 09:39 am (UTC)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.]
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:00 am (UTC)What is more difficult for him to adjust to is the way that the siblings interact. It's like they have a language of their own that he doesn't know. Judging by the way Isaac's face falls after she mentions staying home, it's clear they he missed something that is going unsaid. He squeezes Isaac's leg gently, not wanting to bring any vocal attention to it.]
You packed movies? Are we that out of touch? [To be fair, he's pretty sure he hasn't watched a movie since him and Isaac got married. They've just been busy.]
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:26 am (UTC)"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.]
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:30 am (UTC)He is curious why Isaac hasn't introduced him to any of his ghost friends, especially since he supposedly talks about Dagny all the time. But it's not an insecurity to share right now, not while everyone is having fun.]
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:58 am (UTC)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.]
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Date: 2025-03-20 11:14 am (UTC)After they park, Dagny grabs the rest of Imogene's bags, walking with Isaac through the apartment apartment lobby and showing her the way up to their place. Judging by how Imogene keeps looking around, he has a feeling she's going to love the windows in the living room, the view really being the best part of their space.
He opens the door when the get there, holding it for both Isaac and Imogene to enter before him.]
This is our place. Feel free to make yourself at home. Kitchen, living room, hallway through there, guest room, bathroom, our room...[He does a quick walk into the center of the room, pointing in the direction of things as he goes. A quasi tour they can actually give her a tour. Gesturing to the floor to ceiling windows last.] Our view of the beautiful city.
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Date: 2025-03-20 11:20 am (UTC)"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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Date: 2025-03-20 11:27 am (UTC)He walks over to the open kitchen area, gesturing to the fridge, offering to get her anything she might need while still talking to her.] Do you think you'll move back when you graduate?
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Date: 2025-03-20 11:35 am (UTC)"Definitely. Hopefully before that if I'm lucky. Transfers are almost impossible but I'm working on it." [She drifts towards the kitchen, glancing at the fridge.] "Water?"
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Date: 2025-03-20 09:52 pm (UTC)Well, if you need any help from us, or a place to stay while you work on things...you're always welcome.
[He leans over from where he's standing so that he can call out to Isaac, definitely going for an embarrassing pet name since his sister is there.] Hey, Love Muffin, do you need water or anything?
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:15 pm (UTC)She snorts quietly to herself when he calls out, uncapping the bottle and taking a long drink. Isaac's reply comes from the bathroom instead of the guest room, calling back:] I'm okay. [He doesn't take much longer to reemerge, nudging Imogene lightly as he joins the two of them.] There's towels if you want to take a shower.
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:21 pm (UTC)He smiles as Isaac returns, resisting the urge to move himself to be closer to his husband, turning to grab a water bottle for himself instead, and taking a drink while the siblings chat again.]
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:46 pm (UTC)Imogene's still watching the two of them at that little bit of contact, thoughtful. Things fall quiet for a minute, but it's a comfortable enough silence at least, not really searching for anything to stay, before she moves to set the half-full bottle down on the counter.]
"Guest room's that way?" [With a little point, and she goes on after Isaac nods:] "I think I am gonna grab a shower. I'll be fast."
[Isaac leans a little more into Dagny, watching her go before he fully switches his attention to his husband, giving him a small smile as he checks, slightly belatedly:] Do you need anything?
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Date: 2025-03-20 10:55 pm (UTC)No, I'm great. This is great. She's fun, I already like her.
[He presses a kiss to Isaac's forehead, holding him quietly for a moment before speaking again.] Is it weird having her in the same room with me? Like two different worlds blending?
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Date: 2025-03-20 11:06 pm (UTC)A little? But it's a good weird, I think. [Like everything that matters is in one place, finally. The fact that they seem to like each other helps too, but as long as they weren't at each other's throats, honestly, Isaac was going to be happy about it.]
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Date: 2025-03-21 01:19 am (UTC)Let me know if you two want any time to catch up on your own. I don't mind finding something else to do for a little while.
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Date: 2025-03-21 01:53 am (UTC)He clenches his fist in Isaac's hair, holding him there as he kisses him back harder, still hoping to let Isaac know how much he loves him just as he is, feeling a little extra affectionate at the moment.]
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Date: 2025-03-21 02:23 am (UTC)I love you. [Said against Isaac's lips when he pulls back slightly. Moving his hand down so he can wrap both arms around Isaac and give him a squeeze.] I love you, I love you, I love you. [He says, rocking them both side to side, being a little bit ridiculous in that Dagny way, the affection overflowing into excited energy.]
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Date: 2025-03-21 02:41 am (UTC)He does actually hear the footsteps crossing the living room while he's kissing him eventually, he just doesn't seem to mind, not bothering to pull away even once Imogene's close enough to actually address them.]
"I should've brought a spray bottle, just in case." [She just sounds amused at having walked in on them, though, not actually bothered by it.]
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Date: 2025-03-21 02:54 am (UTC)We can always grab one later if you want. [If he's being honest, this isn't likely to be the last time she walks in on them.]
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Date: 2025-03-21 03:07 am (UTC)You're not that stealthy, I heard you. [Isaac does finally move when he replies, pressing one last kiss against Dagny's jaw before he lets go of him, though he doesn't step back far, just enough that he can turn towards his sister.] Any idea what you want to do tonight? [She shakes her head, and he glances at Dagny, like he's checking to see if he has any plans in mind.]
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Date: 2025-03-21 03:16 am (UTC)He clears his throat slightly, giving himself a moment while Isaac talks to Imogene, more composed when they look his way again.] Uh, pizza? I figured you'd be tired from the trip so I didn't plan too much for today.
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Date: 2025-03-21 03:44 am (UTC)"Pizza sounds good." [And keeping things easy while everyone adjusts sounds like a pretty good idea. She raises an eyebrow as she glances at Isaac, though, her tone deadpan but the expression clearly teasing.] "I didn't realize you were pushing off so much of the planning."
He's better at it. [Isaac shrugs, completely unashamed by the teasing, reaching for Dagny's hand and squeezing it gently.] I can put in an order.
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