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[justice_is_blond]

I hear the not affording part. Not that we were starved in the Circles, but I find the choice between a bit of bread and a fist not much of a choice at all.

[He gives Cyril a flash of a smile that's less happy and more a slight offering of understanding.]

And yes. They'll steal all sorts of things. Anything that's shiny, or makes an interesting noise, or you might not want them to have. They're very creative. And very determined.

[samahl]

I can see why you like them. They seem resourceful, and not interested in listening to any one else's rules.

[justice_is_blond]

And yet they know when someone could use something more. They're far better companions than most give them credit for. And they don't drool.

[He sets Cyril's plate back down in front of him and finishes plating his own before taking a seat.]

I greatly approve of things that don't drool.

[samahl]

Hm, note to self: drool less.

[It's a joke, of course. He's really not one to do something so unbecoming.]

[justice_is_blond]

[Anders grins for a moment before shaking his head.]

It can't really matter that much to me anymore whether you do or don't. I've somehow found someone who is interested in me and me alone. Being exclusive is... new.

[samahl]

[Cyril's expression softens a bit from flirtation to genuine happiness for his friend.]

New but good, I hope?

[justice_is_blond]

New but good.

[He echoes it with a warm smile.]

And little challenging. Flirting's not just been fun, it's also been a way of... more than just getting someone to bed.

[Protection, deflection, at times.]

Knowing that most flirtation from this point on will simply be a show and no meaning behind it will take some adjusting.

[samahl]

There can still be meaning behind it. I for one, love flirting with my friends for example. Friendship means something.

[justice_is_blond]

Mm. Point. I worded it poorly. Intent, perhaps. I flirt, but I won't be following it up with sex for almost everyone.

[He nods in Cyril's direction.]

I'd still flirt with you, for instance, but as lovely and delightful as you are...

[They both know how that sentence ends.]

[samahl]

Oh good, I'd hate to miss out on the flirting.

As for the rest, I would never assume something you weren't comfortable with. We had fun, and now we can be friends and you can be all lovey dovey with your fellow Warden.

[justice_is_blond]

[He smiles back.]

I'd miss the flirting as well. I'd accept the loss if Nate needed me to, but I'm glad he doesn't.

[He takes a first bite of his food before shrugging a little.]

I get to be lovey dovey and still flirty. It's an appealing combination.