notapancake | Folkmore IC contact

Could we talk about what happened in the lab? We're all living together again, and I want to clear the air so we're good.

[He could reply in text but he feels like that won't convey the fact that he is still very much annoyed with Leo.

He's been good because of Casey, and Bucky too.]

There's nothing to talk about.

It feels like there is plenty to talk about, Donnie. [Given there has been time between that argument and now, Leonardo has his composure back.] I'm not trying to fight you here, I just want to talk.

I was pretty clear back in Thoth, actually. [He just doesn't want to go over things again with Leo.]

Not really? You were pissed I brought someone for help with me. I'm trying to understand why besides you assuming I'm in a relationship with him.

We're both calmer, now, so... I think we can figure things out?

There's no assumption here, it's pretty obvious. So there's nothing to figure out on my end.

There is plenty to figure out for me, since I don't get it.

Donnie, I'm not dating Cad. [Leo says this very bluntly. Trying to gauge if that is the issue. He loves Caduceus, but he's not in a place to even... broach the topic, much less try. He doesn't want to ruin their friendship somehow.

He would rather have a friend than lose the connection they had built.] Why would I lie about that? I don't understand why the implication made it so bringing him was a bad thing?

You say that, yet you're always running to him. [He's trying to not sound angry. He's failing.]

And you're good at lying, why wouldn't you lie?

He's my friend, and I trust him to heal us or protect those kids.

Why would I lie to you about dating anyone? Flings I'd hem and haw about, but I still told you. You gave me a hard time, but I always tell you.

And I told you not to bring him, but you still did that. You seem to trust a guy you barely know over your own twin.

Yeah and this is another Usagi, I know what it looks like and you're going to get hurt.

You were injured, he can heal injuries. He can literally cleanse undead possessions. You handled the Belos goop just fine, Donnie.

I trust you, Donnie. I also know we need to be sure that shit is gone, and you're okay. This was me double tapping the issue.

This isn't another Usagi, Donnie. [He's managed to keep himself even keeled, but clearly isn't thrilled Usagi is being used like this in a conversation.]

And I told you I was fine, although with how much you put your trust in a total stranger? Maybe it would have been better if I just bled out.

[He's not saying anything else, because he knows he's right on this being the same situation again.]

C'mon, Dee, you know it isn't like that. [Frustration is leaking into his voice, but Leo is really trying here.] I had listened to the fight for a while, Donnie. I was scared I'd lose you too. I called in backup I knew we could count on.

We? There was no we in your decision at all Leo and you know it.

Anyway this isn't going to be a problem anymore, once Casey has his memory back you can go play with your new family alone. It's probably best that I find a place where Bucky can have his own space.

[That takes Leo by surprise. He expected to just argue in circles before they found some kind of resolution to this. Not... Donnie just leaving.] What-?

My new family!? Donnie, what the fuck are you talking about? You don't have to just- move out! I'm trying to resolve this with you!

[He lets out a short bark of a laugh, that's actually pretty bitter sounding.

Donnie knows his place, he always knew it. That once he wasn't useful he's replaceable and that's what Leo is doing. Leo doesn't trust him, doesn't actually care unless it somehow makes Leo feel good.]

I already told you to leave me alone. So I'm making it easier because you've made it clear that there's no resolution to this anyway, no matter how much bullshit you say.

[The bitter laugh just makes Leonardo grimace on his side of the call. Where is this even coming from? What happened?]

How would this have no resolution!? I'm trying to fix this. I want to live with you again, you're my brother for fucks sake. I just want to make things right here.

Yeah right, you made everything crystal clear in Thoth! You're not that stupid so stop acting like it in some... some fucked up game to make yourself feel better for what you're doing!

There's nothing to "make right" because what you think is right is messed up.

I genuinely don't know what you're talking about! What did I make crystal clear? I came to help you and dared to bring someone to help? That's what you're stuck on? [Now he's actively and openly frustrated.]

Donnie, you're so in your own head about this you're not telling me what is going on!

Oh my god, I knew you were dense when you got focused on a guy but this is ridiculous!

[And he's hanging up and if Leo is in the apartment? He'll get to hear Donnie angrily leaving.]

Says the guy whose trying to date himself via Bucky- [is as much as Leo gets out, if any of that, before Donnie hangs up. Leonardo does not get the last word.

Even if he'd love to chase after his brother to yell at him, he resists the urge. He's not getting Casey involved in their squabbles. He is just going to angrily toss his relic aside to stew for a while.]

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