Vincent (to Mouse): Ur welcome. I am pretty amazing ;-} Thank you urself 4 the boots! They are pure sex. I LOVE them.
Mouse (to Vincent): When are you heading back? I miss you.
Vincent (to Mouse): Awww, I miss U 2. We're headed back 2day, I believe. Poppy has 2 get back 2 work. NYE party this wk, U know.
Mouse (to Vincent): And, Eep even liked the present you left for him. Though, he was a little apprehensive about opening it. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): He should have been. I was sorely tempted 2 get him a pair of tiny shorts like the pair of mine he tried on... Of course, that wld have been more a gift 4 U.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, there's always my birthday. ;-)
Vincent (to Mouse): I'll keep that in mind. Did you see the prezzie Eep made me? It's exquisite.
Mouse (to Vincent): No, I didn't get to see it... he was keeping his present making a bit of surprise. Did he give you a painting?
Vincent (to Mouse): He did. OF ME. It's *wonderful*.
Mouse (to Vincent): Awww... I'll tell him you liked it or would you rather make him uncomfortable yourself?
Vincent (to Mouse): I wld actually like 2 thank him myself 4 reals. No perviness, I promise. I'm quite touched. What did he get U?
Mouse (to Vincent): He gave me a painting & empanadas, both were fantastic.
Vincent (to Mouse): Ur good 4 that man, U know. A few yrs ago he wld never even SHOW me 1 of his paintings, let alone make a gift of 1.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh no, I doubt it's just because of me... I think he considers you a friend, even though you torment him constantly.
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course, sweetness. I love the big lug & for more than just his faboo bod. But honestly, sweetness, he's had Robert, Wanda & I as friends 4 yrs now. He's never opened up w/ us like he has w/ U.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, I honestly don't think I've done anything special... and you know, I'm not good with compliments or praise.
Vincent (to Mouse): Well of course ur not doing anything special & don't think that's 2 much of a compliment. Ur BOTH nuts. Ur just a kind of nuts that works 4 ea other. Between the 2 of U, U make 1 almost fully functioning person. ;-p
Mouse (to Vincent): Yeah, we actually joke about that all of the time. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh good. U can share meds. How romantic.
Mouse (to Vincent): Awww, you're just jealous. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): I have nothing 2 B jealous of. I've got my own little slice of fun 2 share my bed. At least 4 a little while longer. ;-}
Mouse (to Vincent): A little while longer? Are you planning on getting rid of her already? Or are you referring simply to today?
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh no. I'm not THAT fickle. I'm just pouting b/c after this wk, she's back off 2 NYC.
Mouse (to Vincent): She mentioned to me that she might be moving back... could you handle having a girlfriend in the same town? :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Well considering the benefits, I'm certainly willing 2 try. It will all depend on what Poppy wants.
Mouse (to Vincent): Wow, I think you may actually be having a full on adult relationship... I'm so proud. :-)
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh good gracious! When U put it like that, it sounds DREADFUL.
Mouse (to Vincent): Aww, it was bound to happen, sooner or later.
Vincent (to Mouse): Now, now. We've just agreed to try 2 date. LOW PRESSURE date, I shld add. Save ur misty eyes until my wedding day.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm just teasing you, silly boy. But, when the great day happens, do I get to give the groom away? :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Only if U promise not 2 upstage me, darling. All eyes shld be on ME. Oh. & the bride as well, I suppose. Whoever s/he may B.
Mouse (to Vincent): I would never upstage you, especially on such a momentous occasion.
Vincent (to Mouse): I know U wouldn't darling. I'm just making jokes b/c ur making me nervous w/ all this talk of serious relationships.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm sorry, sweetie, I'll stop. I've just never seen you interested enough in anyone to actually date them, so I can't help but tease you.
Vincent (to Mouse): Breathe a word of this 2 any1, & I'll deny the hell out of it... But U don't think I'm making a mistake, do U?
Mouse (to Vincent): What do you mean? About dating Poppy? Or keeping it casual?
Vincent (to Mouse): Me. Dating anyone. I mean, it's not like I've had the best examples of healthy relationships & I tend 2 exhibit TERRIBLE judgment when I get all twitterpated & hope some1 might like me.
Mouse (to Vincent): The only way to learn how to have a relationship is simply by having one. You're never going to know unless you try. You do get a little overwhelmed... but I think that's normal. Despite my personal feelings about Poppy, I'm glad it was her. Some of the other people you've shown interest in worried me. At least, Poppy is just as inexperienced as you are.
Vincent (to Mouse): Awww. Ur warming up 2 Poppy. I knew U wld. ;-}
Mouse (to Vincent): Don't get me wrong, she irritates the hell out of me. But, you seem to genuinely like her, so I'm willing to try.
Vincent (to Mouse): Hee hee. Don't wrry. I won't tell her U secretly tolerate her.
Mouse (to Vincent): I hate to say it, but if you two are willing to figure out what you both want while dating... I think that may constitute an actual relationship.
Vincent (to Mouse): Ooooo. Why wld U sully it, by calling it that? Can't we call it a sexual liaison?
Mouse (to Vincent): Because, I think there's a part of you that actually wants one.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh, ur being silly. Y would U say that?
Mouse (to Vincent): Because, I know you...
Vincent (to Mouse): I don't know what 2 say 2 U, darling. I don't rlly know what 2 think of this myself.
Mouse (to Vincent): You don't have to say anything, sweetie. Stop trying to figure it out & just see where it goes.
Two hours later:
Mouse (to Eep): How's your post-holiday brunch with Wanda & Robert going? I have to admit that I already miss you being here.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh God. TERRIBLE. Three of his brothers showed up and wanted to know if I was his new "trick." I'd much rather be with you.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh no, I'm so sorry... do you want me to come & rescue you?
Eep (to Mouse): No, I'm fine. They know I'm not one of his boy toys. They've met me before. They just like fucking with me. Plus, I think they've been drinking. I know they've been drinking.
Mouse (to Eep): Wow, they sound lovely.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeeeeeah. They're a bunch of Good Ol' Boys. You can imagine. They're alright though. I've done this routine enough to know that if they tease you, it means they like you.
Mouse (to Eep): Is Wanda, at least, behaving herself?
Eep (to Mouse): So far, Wanda's been good. She's actually been more subdued than usual, actually. I think she's embarrassed.
Mouse (to Eep): Well, It sounds like you've got it all under control. I'll let you get back to it. I was just thinking about you. :-)
Eep (to Mouse): Oh no! Don't think I'm not intensely grateful for the distraction. They're all talking about soccer now. In depth.
Mouse (to Eep): That's the one with the black & white ball you kick, right? :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Yes. Sweaty dudes run around a ridiculously huge field smacking a ball around with their feet. I mean, I know why Robert watches it. Everyone else is mystery.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm actually quite surprised I've never seen Vincent watching it.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. I think he prefers sweaty dudes in person.
Mouse (to Eep): So very, very true. Speaking of the little perv, he said that he really liked his gift.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Um, well, good. I mean, I figured he would. He's been trying to get me to paint him like a "French Girl" for years. I'm not even sure what the fuck that means.
Mouse (to Eep): Knowing him, probably something he saw on the internet.
Eep (to Mouse): Whatever it is, I am NOT going to Google it.
Mouse (to Eep): It's probably best that you don't. He said he was touched & that he wants to thank you properly with no perv.
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. REALLY. I'm glad he liked it. I, uh, I was a little nervous giving it to him, honestly. Oh God. I'd really rather he didn't. I'm, uh, I'm glad he liked it, but... Well, I'm just glad he liked it.
Mouse (to Eep): Why were you nervous? You're really good... and I'm not just saying that because I like you.
Eep (to Mouse): I'm OK. I mean, I'm not terrible, but plenty of people are better. I just always thought it was, um, I dunno, kinda pompous to give people paintings.
Mouse (to Eep): Remember, how you yelled at me for not taking a compliment?
Eep (to Mouse): Um, yeah. But that only applies to you, you know.
Mouse (to Eep): Umm... no. If I have to take a compliment, than so do you. And, I don't think anyone could ever describe you as pompous.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Well. There's always the chance I could turn into a huge pompous twat.
Mouse (to Eep): Not a chance! I think all of your friends can keep your ego pretty well in check. Besides, you're too easily embarrassed to be a pompous twat.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Well. Um... I've got a lot to be embarrassed about. :p
Mouse (to Eep): So, clearly you've got nothing to worry about.
Eep (to Mouse): Um, yeah. Sounds good. I'll be there soon.
Three hours later:
Mouse: Just woke up from a nap on the couch to discover a gift under the tree that wasn't there when I feel asleep... very odd.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oooo! Secret gift! Who is it frm?
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh god... it's from Greg. I'm a bit terrified to open it.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh. Oh DEAR. Have U opened it yet?
Mouse (to Vincent): No, I haven't... the card reads to Eep & Mouse.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh. That's... odd. Has he ever given U a gift B4?
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes, but only when he was trying to date me.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh dear. Oh. OH DEAR.
Mouse (to Vincent): Should I wait for Eep to come over or should I just open it now? There is a card.
Vincent (to Mouse): Well, U know I'm TERRIBLE @ waiting, but I know how much Greg freaks U, darling. I'd wait 4 ur beau 2 B there 2 open it.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, I'm sure this is Greg's weird way of trying to be nice... but I'd really wish he'd knock first. (to Eep) Hey... um, have you seen or spoken to Greg recently?
Eep (to Mouse): Nope. Not recently. Not since a few months ago, actually.
Mouse (to Eep): Well, he left a present for you & I under my tree.
Eep (to Mouse): What? That's... weird.
Mouse (to Eep): Has he ever given you a present before?
Eep (to Mouse): Uh, no. Not ever. This is, um, really odd.
Mouse (to Eep): Do you want me to open it or wait for you?
Eep (to Mouse): Um, wait for me, if you don't mind. I dunno. It seems weird. I feel like I should be there.
Mouse (to Eep): No, I don’t mind. I was hoping you would say that...
Two hours later:
Vincent (to Mouse): Just letting U know I'm home safe & sound, sweetie.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh good, thanks for letting me know.
Vincent (to Mouse): Did U open the gift frm ur skull-faced ex yet?
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes... We don't know what to make of it. Eep went to go out on the porch to smoke & think.
Vincent (to Mouse): What was it?
Mouse (to Vincent): There were two tickets to the play ‘Death & the Maiden’, an hourglass that had a card that said 'For Emergencies', Along with this card…
Vincent (to Mouse): That's... That's creepy.
Mouse (to Vincent): I mean, what the hell does that all mean!?! I mean, Eep & I haven't spoken to him in a couple months & then he does this...
Vincent (to Mouse): Is he normally this creepy?
Mouse (to Vincent): Not always, but he's a bit awkward with human interaction. So, he often thinks he's doing something correctly and it just comes off as a bit wrong. He might be trying to tell us something that he's not supposed to let us know... which just adds to the creep factor.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh. Dear. Let's just hope it's him being inadvertently creepy. Everything is OK, though, isn't it, sweetie?
Mouse (to Vincent): What do you mean? I don't think there's anything wrong...
Vincent (to Mouse): I don't know.That Xmas card sounds ominous. I'm just worried. I'm sure I'm just exhausted frm my trip.
Mouse (to Vincent): What I find odd about it, is the fact that he sent it to me & Eep. Like he wants both of us to be aware of it.
Vincent (to Mouse): Y can't U just date normal guys? ;-}
Mouse (to Vincent): Um, I'm not sure I'd even know what to do with one. I feel kinda crummy for putting Eep through this, he's had a pretty rough last few months. I mean, what if this means my time is up? I don't want Eep to have to deal with that...
Vincent (to Mouse): Just Eep? Gee. Thanks. Pls don't even joke abt that. Ur the only family I have, sweetie.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm sorry... I didn't mean it like that... You're the only family I have, too... I just meant that if that's the case, maybe it's not right that I keep dating Eep.
Vincent (to Mouse): I know U didn't mean it like that. I just... The idea of losing U scares the shit out of me. Well, I think we're both being a bit hysterical. Damn holidays.
Mouse (to Vincent): Aww, sweetie... I'm sorry. This was one of the reasons why I was always worried about getting attached to people. I just meant that if that's the case, maybe it's not right that I keep dating Eep.
Vincent (to Mouse): Well, I 4 one am glad U got attached 2 me. What would I have done w/o U?
Mouse (to Vincent): Led a wonderful, uncomplicated life? :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Or gotten myself into a whole lot more trouble, more likely.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, I'm glad you followed me home that day & I wouldn't change it for the world.
Vincent (to Mouse): Also, don't U DARE go breaking up w/ ur b/f just b/c you got a creepy Xmas card. Sweetie, do U rlly think breaking his heart is going 2 B easier on him? Somehow I doubt it.
Mouse (to Vincent): I certainly don't want to. I was just thinking it would be easier for him. You're probably right... it's probably just Greg being weird. Now, how do I get Mister Broody off my damn porch?
Vincent (to Mouse): Press ur tits up against the glass. I promise U he'll come inside 4 that. ;-} Also, it's WAY 2 late 2 get rid of me @ this point.
Mouse (to Vincent): You're right! I wouldn't want you two to go away. I'd hate it... and myself. (to Eep) Hey... is this going out on the porch & smoking a whole pack of cigarettes going to be a habit for you? If so, I think I need to invest in a cigarette machine. :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Oh, um. Heh. Sorry. That card just... Uh, it scared the hell out of me. Sorry.
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, me too. I wish I had something good to say that would make you feel better...
Eep (to Mouse): It's alright. It's just... Um, sometimes, I feel like I'm on borrowed time. And that card, and the hourglass... JESUS.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh god... I'm so sorry. Here I was being completely absorbed in thinking it was meant for me and I didn't even think that you would think it was meant for you. I feel like such an ass.
Eep (to Mouse): Well, with two suicide attempts and a smoking habit... You're not an ass. I didn't think you would think he meant you either. Christ! We're a pair, aren't we?
Mouse (to Eep): Yes, we are... what do you think we should we do? And, what the hell does it mean by "For Emergencies"? I mean, it would have been nice if he gave a little bit of clarification... does something happen when the sand runs out? Is this literally borrowed time? I really want to kick him in his bony ass.
Eep (to Mouse): I have no idea… Fuck it. I think we should ignore it. I don't really wanna change anything, do you? You knew I was a self-destructive smoker when you started dating me, and I knew you used to "date" death. Fuck it.
Mouse (to Eep): No, I'm pretty damn happy for the first time, in a long time. Yeah, fuck it. I'm just going to put the card & the hourglass in its box & stick in a closet.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. Me too. God, I don't remember the last time I was this OK. I literally can't remember. Maybe it really is just for emergencies. Who knows. Shit happens. Maybe Greg is trying to be nice. I just wish he was better with fucking people. God in fucking heaven!
Mouse (to Eep): HAHA! I'm sorry I shouldn't laugh, but I don't think I ever expected to hear that from you. :-D
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. Yeah. Yeah. Fuck you too. Just look at it this way, if I'M saying he's not good with people, he's REALLY not good with people.
Mouse (to Eep): I know... I mean, it's true. Greg is terrible with actual living people, sometimes. Well, most of the time. But, he's usually not purposefully mean or spiteful, everything he does has a reason.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I know. That's what had me worried.
Mouse (to Eep): Well, we could either spend the rest of our lives worrying about it or just keep on doing what we're doing.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. That's kinda what I'm thinking. You'll notice it didn't even stop me from smoking.
Mouse (to Eep): Well, I just drank the biggest glass of booze I could make. :-) Oh shit, and I totally freaked out Vincent... I'm a jerk.
Eep (to Mouse): Wait. What did you do to Vincent?
Mouse (to Eep): I just told him about the present & the card while I was freaking out, since you were on the porch. He didn't take it very well.
Eep (to Mouse): Oh shit. Scared him, huh?
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, just a bit... god, I'm an asshole. I wasn't thinking.
Eep (to Mouse): I hate to say it, but there's a part of me that thinks he deserves it for scaring you with all that Asher bullshit. Is he OK?
Mouse (to Eep): I think so... but I still feel kind of bad about it. (to Vincent) Sweetie, I'm really sorry I scared you earlier. I feel terrible about it. I sometimes forget that you're my brother, not just my best friend.
Vincent (to Mouse): I know U didn't mean 2, but U scared the shit out of me. I mean, rlly scared me. I know U don't think of me as ur brother sometimes b/c we're so close, but... Good Lord. I'm FAR 2 drunk 2 know how 2 say this delicately.
Mouse (to Vincent): What are you trying to say?
Vincent (to Mouse): Sweetie, I'm grateful 2 have every day. I can't tell U how glad I am ur my sister. Pretend or otherwise. I know I haven't always been the easiest little brother 2 have. And I know U say ur glad 2 have me, but... Oh, I don't know.
Mouse (to Vincent): I am glad to have you. I wouldn't say it, if I didn't mean it.
Vincent (to Mouse): I know. U were the 1 who stayed up w/ me all nite when I was so upset. I know I'm being an idiot.
Mouse (to Vincent): I feel terrible that I didn't think about how all of that stuff would affect you. But, don't you dare think for one minute that means that I don't love you or consider you to be very important to me!
Vincent (to Mouse): I know, darling. I rlly do know. I just got my feelings hurt. I was pouting like a brat. And I'm going 2 continue 2 love the hell out of U, regardless of whether or not U like it. Good gracious. I DO need 2 lie down.
Mouse (to Vincent): Now, go to bed. I highly suggest you go get some sleep, as you have had a very busy weekend.
