Cheeky piece

[serpentinthegarden]

[ Its a video call of one Anthony J. Crowley stepping out of a posh building eating a vanilla and chocolate swirled cone. ]

When you think about it sixty-five million isn't really so much to ask for a place like this in the middle of New York. Especially with all those terraces. Parking space for two cars. Concierge. More bedroom space than I'll ever need. And... ha! This might be the best part!

[ He laughed and attached a quick image to the post. ]

They don't want to take that painting with them so it would come with the place! You're an art restorer, what do you think of it, Mr. Fell? Cheeky piece. It's a bit like that play we saw last week, the one where you got all annoyed with me for magically upgrading our seats. I didn't hear you complaining when we ended up with that private box though did I?

[ He paused for a thoughtful lick of chocolate before it ran down the cone. ]

I never even dreamed of owning a place like this one before so of course I signed. What is the point of magic if you can't indulge?

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[captainspain]

[Jack has always felt weirdly uncomfortable around Anthony for reasons he doesn't understand. So his discomfort might be showing on his face right now]

It's just...weird looking. I mean to each his own...but those people coming out of the painting they creep me out.

[serpentinthegarden]

That's why I like it. It's spooky.

[ Anthony looked to the painting and then to the guy doing the uncomfortable side-eyeing through the phone screen. ]

You are late for something? You look like you would rather be some where else.

[captainspain]

No it's just.

[Jack sighs. He's a people pleaser by nature and it's not like Anthony has done anything to him]

You and that other guy Alec...you make me...you...weird me out. I don't know why but you do.

[serpentinthegarden]

Oh that.

[ Anthony bobbed like he had heard this all the time. ]

Yea, it's a twin thing. We aren't really, we are cousins, but it seems to confuse a lot of people. I'm used to it.

[captainspain]

Cousins huh...nice. I'm sorry if I came across as weird back at the temple...but it's my issue it's nothing you did.

[serpentinthegarden]

[ Confused by that his head tilted ever so slightly to the right. ]

What's your issue exactly?

[captainspain]

[Jack frowns trying to put into words what he's been feeling around Alec and Anthony]

It's weird but....I feel like I know you but I know I don't and you make me nervous and I don't know why.

[serpentinthegarden]

I've had some one tell me that before.

[ Mr. Fell.. and although he doesn't say it hearing Jack mirroring what Fell said sent a chill right down his spine. ]

Old boyfriend maybe?

[captainspain]

[Jack thinks about it for a long moment. The phrase feels right in a weird way.]

Maybe.....it feels like the right solution and yet...not.

This whole situation is just too much sometimes.

[serpentinthegarden]

You have no idea... I was human before all this started then I find out I'm actually a demon with two potential past life boyfriends.

[ Or something like that. It was confusing enough to frown over. ]

I'd say maybe you were one of Alec's old flames only I've never seen him date anyone.

[captainspain]

[Jack chuckles]

That does sound like a lot......

I don't remember dating anyone who looks like you too...at least not yet,

[serpentinthegarden]

That's something. Maybe you won't get those memories back.

[ Or maybe... ]

I hope I don't owe you money.

[captainspain]

[Jack chuckles quietly]

I don't make it a habit to lend people money...things get too messy.