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##Golden
an explicit Deacon/Reader fiction](align:"<==")+(box:"=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX=")[The Sole Survivor has saved the Commonwealth with the help of the Minutemen and the Railroad, but with life starting to resemble something normal, is the Sole Survivor ready to move on?
Without the Institute as boogeymen, Deacon also finds himself without a grand purpose for the first time in a long while.
Without constant, dangerous distractions, these two best friends begin to realize maybe they mean more to each other than they initially thought.
Sole Survivor follows the general Nora pre-war story. Only fem body at the moment.](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<span class="white">[[Female Body->Explanation]]]</span>▪ What is your character's subject pronoun?
(dropdown: 2bind $She,"She","He","They")
▪ What is your character's first name?
<input type="text" data-varname="firstname" placeholder="your preferred case"/>
▪ What is your character's hair color?
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="haircolor"> [<input type="text" data-varname="haircolor" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "bald" for this attribute, select "bald" below
‼ if you type your own color, do not click the radio button</span>
▪ What is your character's hair length? (short, chin-length, long, etc.)
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="hairlength"> [<input type="text" data-varname="hairlength" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="shaved"> [shaved]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "shaved" for this attribute, enter a hair color above
‼ if you type your own length, do not click the radio button</span>
▪ What color are your character's eyes?
<input type="text" data-varname="eyecolor" placeholder="lowercase">
▪ Describe your character's skin color.
<input type="text" data-varname="skincolor" placeholder="lowercase">
<span class="small">‼ 1 to 3 words is good. If you're not sure, check <a href="http://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96830966357/words-for-skin-tone-how-to-describe-skin-color" target="_blank">here</a> for ideas.</span>
<span class="small">‼ alternatively, another adjective will work fine (ex., supple, leathery, etc.)</span>
▪ Is your character shorter than, taller than, or the same height as Deacon?
(dropdown: 2bind $Height,"Shorter","Taller","Same Height")
<span class='white'>(link-goto: "Done", "aPlayer")</span>
<script>processInputElements();</script>{
(if: $firstname is 0)[(set: $firstname to "Nora")]
(if: $hairlength is 0)[(set: $hairlength to "soft")]
(if: $haircolor is 0)[(set: $haircolor to "vibrant")]
(if: $eyecolor is 0)[(set: $eyecolor to "brilliant")]
(if: $skincolor is 0)[(set: $skincolor to "supple")]
(if: $bald is "on")[(set: $haircolor to "")]
(if: $bald is "on")[(set: $hairlength to "bald")]
(if: $shaved is "on")[(set: $hairlength to "shaved")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $she to "they")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $she to "he")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $she to "she")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Them")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Him")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Herposs to "Their")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Herposs to "His")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Herposs to "Her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Hers to "Theirs")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Hers to "His")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Hers to "Hers")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $hernotposs to "them")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $hernotposs to "him")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $hernotposs to "her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $herposs to "their")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $herposs to "his")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $herposs to "her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $hers to "theirs")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $hers to "his")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $hers to "hers")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $was to "were")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$she is "they")[(set: $was to "were")]
(if:$she is "he")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$she is "she")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $wasnt to "weren't")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$she is "they")[(set: $wasnt to "weren't")]
(if:$she is "he")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$she is "she")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $hernotposs to "you")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $herposs to "your")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $hers to "yours")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $she to "you")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCshine to "shine")](else:)[(set: $MCshine to "shined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTshine to "shines")](else:)[(set: $OTshine to "shined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Hernotposs to "You")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Herposs to "Your")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Hers to "Yours")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $She to "You")]}
''This is what you entered:''
Pronouns (Uppercase): $She, $Hernotposs, $Herposs, $Hers
Pronouns (lowercse): $she, $hernotposs, $herposs, $hers
First name: $firstname
Hair color: (if:$bald is "on")[-intentionally blank-](else:)[$haircolor] (if:$haircolor is "on")[(text-colour:red)[--Please go back and unselect the radio button (keep your text in the text box)]]
Hair length: $hairlength (if:$hairlength is "on")[(text-colour:red)[--Please go back and unselect the radio button (keep your text in the text box)]]
Eye color: $eyecolor
Skin color: $skincolor
Height: $Height
(if:$She is "You")[You](else:)[$firstname] (if:$She is "You")[run](else:)[ran] $herposs hand (if:$hairlength is "bald")[over](else-if:$hairlength is "shaved")[across](else:)[through] $herposs(if:$hairlength is "bald")[ bald](else:)[ $hairlength](if:$bald is "on")[ ](else:)[ $haircolor] (if:$hairlength is "bald")[head](else:)[hair], $herposs $eyecolor eyes staring across the Commonwealth. The midday sun $OTshine on $herposs $skincolor skin, warming it.
If that looks correct, please <span class='white2'>[[>>->Page One]]</span>
If ''not'', please click the curved back arrow above in the upper left hand corner to re-enter the information.
''A few notes:''
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(if: $firstname is 0)[(set: $firstname to "Nora")]
(if: $hairlength is 0)[(set: $hairlength to "soft")]
(if: $haircolor is 0)[(set: $haircolor to "vibrant")]
(if: $eyecolor is 0)[(set: $eyecolor to "brilliant")]
(if: $skincolor is 0)[(set: $skincolor to "supple")]
(if: $bald is "on")[(set: $haircolor to "")]
(if: $bald is "on")[(set: $hairlength to "bald")]
(if: $shaved is "on")[(set: $hairlength to "shaved")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $she to "they")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $she to "he")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $she to "she")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Them")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Him")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Herposs to "Their")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Herposs to "His")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Herposs to "Her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Hers to "Theirs")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Hers to "His")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Hers to "Hers")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $hernotposs to "them")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $hernotposs to "him")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $hernotposs to "her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $herposs to "their")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $herposs to "his")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $herposs to "her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $hers to "theirs")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $hers to "his")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $hers to "hers")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $was to "are")](else-if:$She is "They")[(set: $was to "were")](else:)[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Was to "Are")](else-if:$She is "They")[(set: $Was to "Were")](else:)[(set: $Was to "Was")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $wasnt to "aren't")](else-if:$She is "They")[(set: $wasnt to "weren't")](else:)[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Wasnt to "Aren't")](else-if:$She is "They")[(set: $Wasnt to "Weren't")](else:)[(set: $Wasnt to "Wasn't")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $self to "yourself")](else-if:$She is "They")[(set: $self to "themself")](else-if:$She is "He")[(set: $self to "himself")](else-if:$She is "She")[(set: $self to "herself")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $hernotposs to "you")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $hers to "yours")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $she to "you")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Hernotposs to "You")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Herposs to "Your")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Hers to "Yours")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $She to "You")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTis to "is")](else:)[(set: $OTis to "was")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcan to "can")](else:)[(set: $MCcan to "could")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $have to "have")](else:)[(set: $have to "had")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OThas to "has")](else:)[(set: $OThas to "had")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $dont to "don't")](else:)[(set: $dont to "didn't")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsay to "say")](else:)[(set: $MCsay to "said")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsay to "says")](else:)[(set: $OTsay to "said")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCask to "ask")](else:)[(set: $MCask to "asked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTask to "asks")](else:)[(set: $OTask to "asked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgroan to "groan")](else:)[(set: $MCgroan to "groaned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgroan to "groans")](else:)[(set: $OTgroan to "groaned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCskim to "skim")](else:)[(set: $MCskim to "skimmed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTskim to "skims")](else:)[(set: $OTskim to "skimmed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcup to "cup")](else:)[(set: $MCcup to "cupped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcup to "cups")](else:)[(set: $OTcup to "cupped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCswallow to "swallow")](else:)[(set: $MCswallow to "swallowed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTswallow to "swallows")](else:)[(set: $OTswallow to "swallowed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCmoan to "moan")](else:)[(set: $MCmoan to "moaned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTmoan to "moans")](else:)[(set: $OTmoan to "moaned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpush to "push")](else:)[(set: $MCpush to "pushed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpush to "pushes")](else:)[(set: $OTpush to "pushed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpull to "pull")](else:)[(set: $MCpull to "pulled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpull to "pulls")](else:)[(set: $OTpull to "pulled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcontinue to "continue")](else:)[(set: $MCcontinue to "continued")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcontinue to "continues")](else:)[(set: $OTcontinue to "continued")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpound to "pound")](else:)[(set: $MCpound to "pounded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpound to "pounds")](else:)[(set: $OTpound to "pounded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCnudge to "nudge")](else:)[(set: $MCnudge to "nudged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTnudge to "nudges")](else:)[(set: $OTnudge to "nudged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslide to "slide")](else:)[(set: $MCslide to "slid")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslide to "slides")](else:)[(set: $OTslide to "slid")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslip to "slip")](else:)[(set: $MCslip to "slipped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslip to "slips")](else:)[(set: $OTslip to "slipped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrail to "rail")](else:)[(set: $MCrail to "railed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrail to "rails")](else:)[(set: $OTrail to "railed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MChammer to "hammer")](else:)[(set: $MChammer to "hammered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OThammer to "hammers")](else:)[(set: $OThammer to "hammered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwhine to "whine")](else:)[(set: $MCwhine to "whined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwhine to "whines")](else:)[(set: $OTwhine to "whined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwhimper to "whimper")](else:)[(set: $MCwhimper to "whimpered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwhimper to "whimpers")](else:)[(set: $OTwhimper to "whimpered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClook to "look")](else:)[(set: $MClook to "looked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlook to "looks")](else:)[(set: $OTlook to "looked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrub to "rub")](else:)[(set: $MCrub to "rubbed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrub to "rubs")](else:)[(set: $OTrub to "rubbed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstroke to "stroke")](else:)[(set: $MCstroke to "stroked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstroke to "strokes")](else:)[(set: $OTstroke to "stroked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcaress to "caress")](else:)[(set: $MCcaress to "caressed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcaress to "caresses")](else:)[(set: $OTcaress to "caressed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtug to "tug")](else:)[(set: $MCtug to "tugged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtug to "tugs")](else:)[(set: $OTtug to "tugged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsqueeze to "squeeze")](else:)[(set: $MCsqueeze to "squeezed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsqueeze to "squeezes")](else:)[(set: $OTsqueeze to "squeezed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgo to "go")](else:)[(set: $MCgo to "went")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgo to "goes")](else:)[(set: $OTgo to "went")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCdo to "do")](else:)[(set: $MCdo to "did")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTdo to "does")](else:)[(set: $OTdo to "did")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCget to "get")](else:)[(set: $MCget to "got")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTget to "gets")](else:)[(set: $OTget to "got")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCmake to "make")](else:)[(set: $MCmake to "made")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTmake to "makes")](else:)[(set: $OTmake to "made")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCknow to "know")](else:)[(set: $MCknow to "knew")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTknow to "knows")](else:)[(set: $OTknow to "knew")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCthink to "think")](else:)[(set: $MCthink to "thought")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTthink to "thinks")](else:)[(set: $OTthink to "thought")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsee to "see")](else:)[(set: $MCsee to "saw")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsee to "sees")](else:)[(set: $OTsee to "saw")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcome to "come")](else:)[(set: $MCcome to "came")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcome to "comes")](else:)[(set: $OTcome to "came")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwant to "want")](else:)[(set: $MCwant to "wanted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwant to "wants")](else:)[(set: $OTwant to "wanted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCuse to "use")](else:)[(set: $MCuse to "used")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTuse to "uses")](else:)[(set: $OTuse to "used")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfind to "find")](else:)[(set: $MCfind to "found")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfind to "finds")](else:)[(set: $OTfind to "found")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgive to "give")](else:)[(set: $MCgive to "gave")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgive to "gives")](else:)[(set: $OTgive to "gave")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtell to "tell")](else:)[(set: $MCtell to "told")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtell to "tells")](else:)[(set: $OTtell to "told")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrest to "rest")](else:)[(set: $MCrest to "rested")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrest to "rests")](else:)[(set: $OTrest to "rested")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrefuse to "refuse")](else:)[(set: $MCrefuse to "refused")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrefuse to "refuses")](else:)[(set: $OTrefuse to "refused")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCshake to "shake")](else:)[(set: $MCshake to "shook")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTshake to "shakes")](else:)[(set: $OTshake to "shook")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsend to "send")](else:)[(set: $MCsend to "sent")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsend to "sends")](else:)[(set: $OTsend to "sent")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MChappen to "happen")](else:)[(set: $MChappen to "happened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OThappen to "happens")](else:)[(set: $OThappen to "happened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MChuff to "huff")](else:)[(set: $MChuff to "huffed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OThuff to "huffs")](else:)[(set: $OThuff to "huffed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCthrow to "throw")](else:)[(set: $MCthrow to "threw")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTthrow to "throws")](else:)[(set: $OTthrow to "threw")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgreet to "greet")](else:)[(set: $MCgreet to "greeted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgreet to "greets")](else:)[(set: $OTgreet to "greeted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwander to "wander")](else:)[(set: $MCwander to "wandered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwander to "wanders")](else:)[(set: $OTwander to "wandered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstep to "step")](else:)[(set: $MCstep to "stepped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstep to "steps")](else:)[(set: $OTstep to "stepped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClead to "lead")](else:)[(set: $MClead to "led")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlead to "leads")](else:)[(set: $OTlead to "led")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpour to "pours")](else:)[(set: $OTpour to "poured")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsmell to "smell")](else:)[(set: $MCsmell to "smelled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsmell to "smells")](else:)[(set: $OTsmell to "smelled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClinger to "linger")](else:)[(set: $MClinger to "lingered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlinger to "lingers")](else:)[(set: $OTlinger to "lingered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgleam to "gleam")](else:)[(set: $MCgleam to "gleamed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgleam to "gleams")](else:)[(set: $OTgleam to "gleamed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCbreak to "break")](else:)[(set: $MCbreak to "broke")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTbreak to "breaks")](else:)[(set: $OTbreak to "broke")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcourse to "course")](else:)[(set: $MCcourse to "coursed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcourse to "courses")](else:)[(set: $OTcourse to "coursed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCopen to "open")](else:)[(set: $MCopen to "opened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTopen to "opens")](else:)[(set: $OTopen to "opened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsnort to "snort")](else:)[(set: $MCsnort to "snorted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsnort to "snorts")](else:)[(set: $OTsnort to "snorted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstuff to "stuff")](else:)[(set: $MCstuff to "stuffed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstuff to "stuffs")](else:)[(set: $OTstuff to "stuffed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtwinkle to "twinkle")](else:)[(set: $MCtwinkle to "twinkled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtwinkle to "twinkles")](else:)[(set: $OTtwinkle to "twinkled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwink to "wink")](else:)[(set: $MCwink to "winked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwink to "winks")](else:)[(set: $OTwink to "winked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpurse to "purse")](else:)[(set: $MCpurse to "pursed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpurse to "purses")](else:)[(set: $OTpurse to "pursed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCconcoct to "concoct")](else:)[(set: $MCconcoct to "concocted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTconcoct to "concocts")](else:)[(set: $OTconcoct to "concocted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsputter to "sputter")](else:)[(set: $MCsputter to "sputtered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsputter to "sputters")](else:)[(set: $OTsputter to "sputtered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwipe to "wipe")](else:)[(set: $MCwipe to "wiped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwipe to "wipes")](else:)[(set: $OTwipe to "wiped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCattempt to "attempt")](else:)[(set: $MCattempt to "attempted")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlie to "lies")](else:)[(set: $OTlie to "lay")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClay to "lay")](else:)[(set: $MClay to "laid")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlay to "lays")](else:)[(set: $OTlay to "laid")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClying to "lie")](else:)[(set: $MClying to "lied")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlying to "lies")](else:)[(set: $OTlying to "lied")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCjostle to "jostle")](else:)[(set: $MCjostle to "jostled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTjostle to "jostles")](else:)[(set: $OTjostle to "jostled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpick to "pick")](else:)[(set: $MCpick to "picked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpick to "picks")](else:)[(set: $OTpick to "picked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfall to "fall")](else:)[(set: $MCfall to "fell")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfall to "falls")](else:)[(set: $OTfall to "fell")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtake to "take")](else:)[(set: $MCtake to "took")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtake to "takes")](else:)[(set: $OTtake to "took")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcomb to "comb")](else:)[(set: $MCcomb to "combed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcomb to "combs")](else:)[(set: $OTcomb to "combed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwrap to "wrap")](else:)[(set: $MCwrap to "wrapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwrap to "wraps")](else:)[(set: $OTwrap to "wrapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgraze to "graze")](else:)[(set: $MCgraze to "grazed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgraze to "grazes")](else:)[(set: $OTgraze to "grazed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpress to "press")](else:)[(set: $MCpress to "pressed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpress to "presses")](else:)[(set: $OTpress to "pressed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCflick to "flick")](else:)[(set: $MCflick to "flicked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTflick to "flicks")](else:)[(set: $OTflick to "flicked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCflirt to "flirt")](else:)[(set: $MCflirt to "flirted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTflirt to "flirts")](else:)[(set: $OTflirt to "flirted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfeather to "feather")](else:)[(set: $MCfeather to "feathered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfeather to "feathers")](else:)[(set: $OTfeather to "feathered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCshift to "shift")](else:)[(set: $MCshift to "shifted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTshift to "shifts")](else:)[(set: $OTshift to "shifted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClean to "lean")](else:)[(set: $MClean to "leaned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlean to "leans")](else:)[(set: $OTlean to "leaned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcircle to "circle")](else:)[(set: $MCcircle to "circled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcircle to "circles")](else:)[(set: $OTcircle to "circled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCflash to "flash")](else:)[(set: $MCflash to "flashed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTflash to "flashes")](else:)[(set: $OTflash to "flashed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgrab to "grab")](else:)[(set: $MCgrab to "grabbed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgrab to "grabs")](else:)[(set: $OTgrab to "grabbed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCclutch to "clutch")](else:)[(set: $MCclutch to "clutched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTclutch to "clutches")](else:)[(set: $OTclutch to "clutched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCspin to "spin")](else:)[(set: $MCspin to "spun")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTspin to "spins")](else:)[(set: $OTspin to "spun")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCreach to "reach")](else:)[(set: $MCreach to "reached")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTreach to "reaches")](else:)[(set: $OTreach to "reached")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCmutter to "mutter")](else:)[(set: $MCmutter to "muttered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTmutter to "mutters")](else:)[(set: $OTmutter to "muttered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcoo to "coo")](else:)[(set: $MCcoo to "cooed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcoo to "coos")](else:)[(set: $OTcoo to "cooed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwail to "wail")](else:)[(set: $MCwail to "wailed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwail to "wails")](else:)[(set: $OTwail to "wailed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcry to "cry")](else:)[(set: $MCcry to "cried")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcry to "cries")](else:)[(set: $OTcry to "cried")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCbellow to "bellow")](else:)[(set: $MCbellow to "bellowed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTbellow to "bellows")](else:)[(set: $OTbellow to "bellowed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgrunt to "grunt")](else:)[(set: $MCgrunt to "grunted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgrunt to "grunts")](else:)[(set: $OTgrunt to "grunted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCbend to "bend")](else:)[(set: $MCbend to "bent")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrealize to "realize")](else:)[(set: $MCrealize to "realized")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrealize to "realizes")](else:)[(set: $OTrealize to "realized")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwithdraw to "withdraw")](else:)[(set: $MCwithdraw to "withdrew")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwithdraw to "withdraws")](else:)[(set: $OTwithdraw to "withdrew")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCreach to "reach")](else:)[(set: $MCreach to "reached")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTreach to "reaches")](else:)[(set: $OTreach to "reached")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwrap to "wrap")](else:)[(set: $MCwrap to "wrapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwrap to "wraps")](else:)[(set: $OTwrap to "wrapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCglide to "glide")](else:)[(set: $MCglide to "glided")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTglide to "glides")](else:)[(set: $OTglide to "glided")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCadmire to "admire")](else:)[(set: $MCadmire to "admired")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTadmire to "admires")](else:)[(set: $OTadmire to "admired")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCplunge to "plunge")](else:)[(set: $MCplunge to "plunged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTplunge to "plunges")](else:)[(set: $OTplunge to "plunged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCexpect to "expect")](else:)[(set: $MCexpect to "expected")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTexpect to "expects")](else:)[(set: $OTexpect to "expected")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCenjoy to "enjoy")](else:)[(set: $MCenjoy to "enjoyed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTenjoy to "enjoys")](else:)[(set: $OTenjoy to "enjoyed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstimulate to "stimulate")](else:)[(set: $MCstimulate to "stimulated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstimulate to "stimulates")](else:)[(set: $OTstimulate to "stimulated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslow to "slow")](else:)[(set: $MCslow to "slowed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslow to "slows")](else:)[(set: $OTslow to "slowed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstop to "stop")](else:)[(set: $MCstop to "stopped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstop to "stops")](else:)[(set: $OTstop to "stopped")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlevel to "levels")](else:)[(set: $OTlevel to "leveled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfocus to "focus")](else:)[(set: $MCfocus to "focused")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfocus to "focuses")](else:)[(set: $OTfocus to "focused")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCclasp to "clasp")](else:)[(set: $MCclasp to "clasped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTclasp to "clasps")](else:)[(set: $OTclasp to "clasped")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfail to "fails")](else:)[(set: $OTfail to "failed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCjog to "jog")](else:)[(set: $MCjog to "jogged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTjog to "jogs")](else:)[(set: $OTjog to "jogged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCyell to "yell")](else:)[(set: $MCyell to "yelled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTyell to "yells")](else:)[(set: $OTyell to "yelled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCholler to "holler")](else:)[(set: $MCholler to "hollered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTholler to "hollers")](else:)[(set: $OTholler to "hollered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtrail to "trail")](else:)[(set: $MCtrail to "trailed")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCresume to "resume")](else:)[(set: $MCresume to "resumed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTresume to "resumes")](else:)[(set: $OTresume to "resumed")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCshare to "share")](else:)[(set: $MCshare to "shared")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTshare to "shares")](else:)[(set: $OTshare to "shared")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcover to "cover")](else:)[(set: $MCcover to "covered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcover to "covers")](else:)[(set: $OTcover to "covered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslam to "slam")](else:)[(set: $MCslam to "slammed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslam to "slams")](else:)[(set: $OTslam to "slammed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCurge to "urge")](else:)[(set: $MCurge to "urged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTurge to "urges")](else:)[(set: $OTurge to "urged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCleap to "leap")](else:)[(set: $MCleap to "leapt")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTleap to "leaps")](else:)[(set: $OTleap to "leapt")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcascade to "cascade")](else:)[(set: $MCcascade to "cascaded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcascade to "cascades")](else:)[(set: $OTcascade to "cascaded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfloat to "float")](else:)[(set: $MCfloat to "floated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfloat to "floatS")](else:)[(set: $OTfloat to "floated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClift to "lift")](else:)[(set: $MClift to "lifted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlift to "lifts")](else:)[(set: $OTlift to "lifted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCjam to "jam")](else:)[(set: $MCjam to "jammed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTjam to "jams")](else:)[(set: $OTjam to "jammed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslump to "slump")](else:)[(set: $MCslump to "slumped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslump to "slumps")](else:)[(set: $OTslump to "slumped")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsink to "sinks")](else:)[(set: $OTsink to "sank")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslink to "slink")](else:)[(set: $MCslink to "slunk")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslink to "slinks")](else:)[(set: $OTslink to "slunk")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCunlock to "unlock")](else:)[(set: $MCunlock to "unlocked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTunlock to "unlocks")](else:)[(set: $OTunlock to "unlocked")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCkiss to "kiss")](else:)[(set: $MCkiss to "kissed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTkiss to "kisses")](else:)[(set: $OTkiss to "kissed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsort to "sort")](else:)[(set: $MCsort to "sorted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsort to "sorts")](else:)[(set: $OTsort to "sorted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCbaffle to "baffle")](else:)[(set: $MCbaffle to "baffled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTbaffle to "baffles")](else:)[(set: $OTbaffle to "baffled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwarn to "warn")](else:)[(set: $MCwarn to "warned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwarn to "warns")](else:)[(set: $OTwarn to "warned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCbetray to "betray")](else:)[(set: $MCbetray to "betrayed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTbetary to "betrays")](else:)[(set: $OTbetary to "betrayed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCnotice to "notice")](else:)[(set: $MCnotice to "noticed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTnotice to "notices")](else:)[(set: $OTnotice to "noticed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgrumble to "grumble")](else:)[(set: $MCgrumble to "grumbled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgrumble to "grumbles")](else:)[(set: $OTgrumble to "grumbled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCglisten to "glisten")](else:)[(set: $MCglisten to "glistened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTglisten to "glistens")](else:)[(set: $OTglisten to "glistened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCprod to "prod")](else:)[(set: $MCprod to "prodded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTprod to "prods")](else:)[(set: $OTprod to "prodded")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTignore to "ignores")](else:)[(set: $OTignore to "ignored")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCquiver to "quiver")](else:)[(set: $MCquiver to "quivered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTquiver to "quivers")](else:)[(set: $OTquiver to "quivered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCbury to "bury")](else:)[(set: $MCbury to "buried")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTbury to "buries")](else:)[(set: $OTbury to "buried")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCdrop to "drop")](else:)[(set: $MCdrop to "dropped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTdrop to "drops")](else:)[(set: $OTdrop to "dropped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCyank to "yank")](else:)[(set: $MCyank to "yanked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTyank to "yanks")](else:)[(set: $OTyank to "yanked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCthrust to "thrust")](else:)[(set: $MCthrust to "thrusted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTthrust to "thrusts")](else:)[(set: $OTthrust to "thrusted")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgrowl to "growl")](else:)[(set: $MCgrowl to "growled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgrowl to "growls")](else:)[(set: $OTgrowl to "growled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtoy to "toy")](else:)[(set: $MCtoy to "toyed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtoy to "toys")](else:)[(set: $OTtoy to "toyed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtease to "tease")](else:)[(set: $MCtease to "teased")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtease to "teases")](else:)[(set: $OTtease to "teased")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstare to "stare")](else:)[(set: $MCstare to "stared")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstare to "stares")](else:)[(set: $OTstare to "stared")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCslap to "slap")](else:)[(set: $MCslap to "slapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTslap to "slaps")](else:)[(set: $OTslap to "slapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClaunch to "launch")](else:)[(set: $MClaunch to "launched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlaunch to "launches")](else:)[(set: $OTlaunch to "launched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClock to "lock")](else:)[(set: $MClock to "locked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlock to "locks")](else:)[(set: $OTlock to "locked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwrestle to "wrestle")](else:)[(set: $MCwrestle to "wrestled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwrestle to "wrestles")](else:)[(set: $OTwrestle to "wrestled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfetch to "fetch")](else:)[(set: $MCfetch to "fetched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfetch to "fetches")](else:)[(set: $OTfetch to "fetched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcrack to "crack")](else:)[(set: $MCcrack to "cracked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcrack to "cracks")](else:)[(set: $OTcrack to "cracked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCroll to "roll")](else:)[(set: $MCroll to "rolled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTroll to "rolls")](else:)[(set: $OTroll to "rolled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpaw to "paw")](else:)[(set: $MCpaw to "pawed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpaw to "paws")](else:)[(set: $OTpaw to "pawed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgasp to "gasp")](else:)[(set: $MCgasp to "gasped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgasp to "gasps")](else:)[(set: $OTgasp to "gasped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCblink to "blink")](else:)[(set: $MCblink to "blinked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTblink to "blinks")](else:)[(set: $OTblink to "blinked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgaze to "gaze")](else:)[(set: $MCgaze to "gazed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgaze to "gazes")](else:)[(set: $OTgaze to "gazed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCreturn to "return")](else:)[(set: $MCreturn to "returned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTreturn to "returns")](else:)[(set: $OTreturn to "returned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcollapse to "collapse")](else:)[(set: $MCcollapse to "collapsed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcollapse to "collapses")](else:)[(set: $OTcollapse to "collapsed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCdrift to "drift")](else:)[(set: $MCdrift to "drifted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTdrift to "drifts")](else:)[(set: $OTdrift to "drifted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtwirl to "twirl")](else:)[(set: $MCtwirl to "twirled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtwirl to "twirls")](else:)[(set: $OTtwirl to "twirled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsearch to "search")](else:)[(set: $MCsearch to "searched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsearch to "searches")](else:)[(set: $OTsearch to "searched")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsnap to "snap")](else:)[(set: $MCsnap to "snapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsnap to "snaps")](else:)[(set: $OTsnap to "snapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCswing to "swing")](else:)[(set: $MCswing to "swung")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTswing to "swings")](else:)[(set: $OTswing to "swung")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCflip to "flip")](else:)[(set: $MCflip to "flipped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTflip to "flips")](else:)[(set: $OTflip to "flipped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsigh to "sigh")](else:)[(set: $MCsigh to "sighed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsigh to "sighs")](else:)[(set: $OTsigh to "sighed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcrawl to "crawl")](else:)[(set: $MCcrawl to "crawled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcrawl to "crawls")](else:)[(set: $OTcrawl to "crawled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCassume to "assume")](else:)[(set: $MCassume to "assumed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTassume to "assumes")](else:)[(set: $OTassume to "assumed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCchuckle to "chuckle")](else:)[(set: $MCchuckle to "chuckled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTchuckle to "chuckles")](else:)[(set: $OTchuckle to "chuckled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtweak to "tweak")](else:)[(set: $MCtweak to "tweaked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtweak to "tweaks")](else:)[(set: $OTtweak to "tweaked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstay to "stay")](else:)[(set: $MCstay to "stayed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstay to "stays")](else:)[(set: $OTstay to "stayed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCtighten to "tighten")](else:)[(set: $MCtighten to "tightened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTtighten to "tightens")](else:)[(set: $OTtighten to "tightened")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCteeter to "teeter")](else:)[(set: $MCteeter to "teetered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTteeter to "teeters")](else:)[(set: $OTteeter to "teetered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstraddle to "straddle")](else:)[(set: $MCstraddle to "straddled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstraddle to "straddles")](else:)[(set: $OTstraddle to "straddled")]
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(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTmotion to "motions")](else:)[(set: $OTmotion to "motioned")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCspread to "spread")](else:)[(set: $MCspread to "spread")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTspread to "spreads")](else:)[(set: $OTspread to "spread")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MChand to "hand")](else:)[(set: $MChand to "handed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OThand to "hands")](else:)[(set: $OThand to "handed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCdig to "dig")](else:)[(set: $MCdig to "dug")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTdig to "digs")](else:)[(set: $OTdig to "dug")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCglance to "glance")](else:)[(set: $MCglance to "glanced")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTglance to "glances")](else:)[(set: $OTglance to "glanced")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsquat to "squat")](else:)[(set: $MCsquat to "squatted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsquat to "squats")](else:)[(set: $OTsquat to "squatted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MChum to "hum")](else:)[(set: $MChum to "hummed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OThum to "hums")](else:)[(set: $OThum to "hummed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCadjust to "adjust")](else:)[(set: $MCadjust to "adjusted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTadjust to "adjusts")](else:)[(set: $OTadjust to "adjusted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCnuzzle to "nuzzle")](else:)[(set: $MCnuzzle to "nuzzled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTnuzzle to "nuzzles")](else:)[(set: $OTnuzzle to "nuzzled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCnod to "nod")](else:)[(set: $MCnod to "nodded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTnod to "nod")](else:)[(set: $OTnod to "nodded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCreceive to "receive")](else:)[(set: $MCreceive to "received")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTreceive to "receives")](else:)[(set: $OTreceive to "received")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpat to "pat")](else:)[(set: $MCpat to "patted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpat to "pats")](else:)[(set: $OTpat to "patted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCoffer to "offer")](else:)[(set: $MCoffer to "offered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OToffer to "offers")](else:)[(set: $OToffer to "offered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpoint to "point")](else:)[(set: $MCpoint to "pointed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpoint to "points")](else:)[(set: $OTpoint to "pointed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCoblige to "oblige")](else:)[(set: $MCoblige to "obliged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OToblige to "obliges")](else:)[(set: $OToblige to "obliged")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCexcuse to "excuse")](else:)[(set: $MCexcuse to "excused")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTexcuse to "excuses")](else:)[(set: $OTexcuse to "excused")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrespond to "respond")](else:)[(set: $MCrespond to "responded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrespond to "responds")](else:)[(set: $OTrespond to "responded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCstrip to "strip")](else:)[(set: $MCstrip to "stripped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTstrip to "strips")](else:)[(set: $OTstrip to "stripped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCkick to "kick")](else:)[(set: $MCkick to "kicked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTkick to "kicks")](else:)[(set: $OTkick to "kicked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCreel to "reel")](else:)[(set: $MCreel to "reeled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTreel to "reels")](else:)[(set: $OTreel to "reeled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCswap to "swap")](else:)[(set: $MCswap to "swapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTswap to "swaps")](else:)[(set: $OTswap to "swapped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgrip to "grip")](else:)[(set: $MCgrip to "gripped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgrip to "grips")](else:)[(set: $OTgrip to "gripped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpant to "pant")](else:)[(set: $MCpant to "panted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpant to "pants")](else:)[(set: $OTpant to "panted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrepeat to "repeat")](else:)[(set: $MCrepeat to "repeated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrepeat to "repeats")](else:)[(set: $OTrepeat to "repeated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCobserve to "observe")](else:)[(set: $MCobserve to "observed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTobserve to "observes")](else:)[(set: $OTobserve to "observed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpepper to "pepper")](else:)[(set: $MCpepper to "peppered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpepper to "peppers")](else:)[(set: $OTpepper to "peppered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrock to "rock")](else:)[(set: $MCrock to "rocked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrock to "rocks")](else:)[(set: $OTrock to "rocked")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpet to "pet")](else:)[(set: $MCpet to "petted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpet to "pets")](else:)[(set: $OTpet to "petted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCplead to "plead")](else:)[(set: $MCplead to "pleaded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTplead to "pleads")](else:)[(set: $OTplead to "pleaded")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCwaver to "waver")](else:)[(set: $MCwaver to "wavered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTwaver to "wavers")](else:)[(set: $OTwaver to "wavered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCgrasp to "grasp")](else:)[(set: $MCgrasp to "grasped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTgrasp to "grasps")](else:)[(set: $OTgrasp to "grasped")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCmewl to "mewl")](else:)[(set: $MCmewl to "mewled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTmewl to "mewls")](else:)[(set: $OTmewl to "mewled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCkneel to "kneel")](else:)[(set: $MCkneel to "kneeled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTkneel to "kneels")](else:)[(set: $OTkneel to "kneeled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcrush to "crush")](else:)[(set: $MCcrush to "crushed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcrush to "crushes")](else:)[(set: $OTcrush to "crushed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCsavor to "savor")](else:)[(set: $MCsavor to "savored")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTsavor to "savors")](else:)[(set: $OTsavor to "savored")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCrush to "rush")](else:)[(set: $MCrush to "rushed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTrush to "rushes")](else:)[(set: $OTrush to "rushed")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCfalter to "falter")](else:)[(set: $MCfalter to "faltered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTfalter to "falters")](else:)[(set: $OTfalter to "faltered")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MClose to "lose")](else:)[(set: $MClose to "lost")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTlose to "loses")](else:)[(set: $OTlose to "lost")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCcurl to "curl")](else:)[(set: $MCcurl to "curled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTcurl to "curls")](else:)[(set: $OTcurl to "curled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCpaint to "paint")](else:)[(set: $MCpaint to "painted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTpaint to "paints")](else:)[(set: $OTpaint to "painted")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCnestle to "nestle")](else:)[(set: $MCnestle to "nestled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTnestle to "nestles")](else:)[(set: $OTnestle to "nestled")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCalternate to "alternate")](else:)[(set: $MCalternate to "alternated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTalternate to "alternates")](else:)[(set: $OTalternate to "alternated")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCshine to "shine")](else:)[(set: $MCshine to "shined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTshine to "shines")](else:)[(set: $OTshine to "shined")]}\
$She $have been away for a whole season. Spring $OThas already come and gone, and $she spent it all on Far Harbor, drenched from head to toe, freezing $herposs ass off with Valentine. When $she $MCstep foot back on the shore of Boston proper, $she $was ready for summer, whatever the hell that (if:$She is "You")[means](else:)[meant] in a post-nuclear apocalypse.
$She $have many people to check on, and (if:$She is "You")[it's](else:)[it was] only a matter of time before word (if:$She is "You")[gets](else:)[got] around that $she (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] back on mainland. But $she (if:$She is "You")[aren't](else-if:$She is "They")[weren't](else:)[wasn't] about to leave Nicky on the beach, so (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[they] $MCmake (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] way to Diamond City together, chatting easily while Dogmeat (if:$She is "You")[swirls](else:)[swirled] around (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] ankles, barking happily.
Home plate (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] dark and dusty, but (if:$She is "You")[it's](else:)[it was] otherwise how $she left it. After washing up and changing clothes, $she $MCwander down to the Dugout to bullshit with the Bobrovs and get something to eat. $She $MCknow (if:$She is "You")[they'll](else:)[they'd] keep $hernotposs all evening, but $she (if:$She is "You")[won't](else:)[didn't] mind—the moonshine and laughter always $MCmake the hours flow by seamlessly.
There (if:$She is "You")[are](else:)[were] times $she $MCforget entirely about life before the bombs, as if $she had always lived in the Wasteland.
This (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] one of them.
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />]The late May night (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] just warm enough when $she $MCleave the bar, or maybe it was the booze. It (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] matter. $She (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[didn't] have far to go and (if:$She is "You")[you're](else-if:$She is "They")[they were](else:)[$she was] in a good mood.
$Herposs mood (if:$She is "You")[skyrockets](else:)[skyrocketed] when $she (if:$She is "You")[spot](else:)[spotted] a figure leaning against $herposs front door with his arms crossed over his chest, trying to look cool and generally pulling it off.
(if:$She is "You")[It's](else:)[It was] the sunglasses in the middle of the night that $OTmake him look a bit ridiculous.
"Deacon," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "You heard I was back, huh?"
"I'm wounded," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, pushing the tips of his fingers into his chest. "You got back into town and didn't even call your best friend."
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] immediately $OTsmile and $OTslap $herposs arm.
"Just kidding. I brought some beer, but you look like you're doing alright."
"Bobrovs, man," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTtake $herposs keys from $hernotposs and $OTunlock the front door, swinging it open. Once inside, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MClaunch $self face-first into $herposs bed while (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTlock up behind (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] and $OTwrestle with Dogmeat for a few moments. He then $OTfetch a can of water, $OTcrack it open, and $OTbring it to $hernotposs, sitting on the edge of the bed. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCroll over onto $herposs side and $MClook at him.
"What's this look called? Fifties fishmonger?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask, hooking $herposs finger into his grey, woolen knit cap.
"It's a work in progress," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "Hey, watch it."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCpaw at his cap, having caught a glimpse of something curious, and $MCsit up. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] make any real attempts to fight $hernotposs off, laughing as $she (if:$She is "You")[grope](else:)[groped] at him. When the cap (if:$She is "You")[comes](else:)[came] off in $herposs hands, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCgasp so audibly that it (if:$She is "You")[seems](else:)[seemed] staged.
"Okay, let's not be dramatic," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
"Is this real?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask, running $herposs fingers through (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] orange, shaggy hair.
"Yeah, it's real," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
"No shit."
"I'm not lying. I promise," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "Look."
He $OTpull his sunglasses off and $OTblink heavily a few times, then $OTgaze straight into $herposs $eyecolor eyes as he $OThold his hand up, palm out.
"Scout's honor," he $OTsay.
"I don't even recognize you," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCwhisper. "I mean, the chin and the nose are all the same, but geez, Deacon. You're actually a pretty good-looking guy."
"Whatever happened to 'bald is beautiful'?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask, handing $hernotposs the water.
"Just when I think you can't surprise me anymore," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, stopping to drain the can in several large gulps.
$She (if:$She is "You")[chuck](else:)[chucked] the can across the room and $MCpull him into a hug, wrapping $herposs arms around his torso tightly. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTreturn $herposs hug and (if:$She is "You")[lets](else:)[let] out a long sigh of relief, resting his chin on $herposs shoulder(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[. When (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] left for Far Harbor and didn't take him along, a small part of him panicked. First, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] worried (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] would get $self killed and that'd be it—his first real friend in god knows how long would be gone. Then he panicked that $she left him behind because $she actually wanted to get rid of him, that $she (if:$She is "You")[were](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] disgusted by him and he imagined their friendship to begin with. Then he just panicked.]
"It's good to see you," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay as $she $MCrun $herposs hand through his hair again. "Even if I'm not sure it's you."
"Yeah. I didn't miss you or anything, you know. Just happy to see you're in one piece."
"Mmm, that's a lie," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, sitting back to give him a look that $OTtell him he (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] full of shit. "Look at these beautiful baby blues. Do me a favor and stop wearing those goddamn sunglasses so much."
"You don't //seem// that drunk," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
"Deacon, don't act like you weren't expecting a reaction," $she $MCsay.
"What, nah. To this? I just let myself go."
"You even shaved," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, patting his smooth jaw. "And you smell pretty good."
"You say the nicest things."
(if:$She is "You")[He's](else:)[He was] trying to play it off, yet he (if:$She is "You")[can't](else:)[couldn't] help but smile at $herposs attention. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCsqueeze his arm and $MCcollapse back into $herposs bed. Dogmeat $OTcrawl up with $hernotposs and (if:$She is "You")[sets](else:)[set] his head on $herposs hip, staring at Deacon.
"Gosh, you two are just adorable," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "Alright. I'll let you sleep. See you in the morning."
"Where are you going?"
"Dugout?"
"Nah," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, snagging the cuff of his sleeve. "This bed is big enough for two BFFs and a dog."
"You sure?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask. "I've seen the way you sleep. It's intense."
"Shut up and get in bed," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, tugging on him.
"You //are// drunk," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
But he (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] argue. (if:$She is "You")[The two of you](else:)[The two of them] (if:$She is "You")[curl](else:)[curled] up in $herposs bed with Dogmeat between (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] and (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask a few questions about Far Harbor. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[couldn't] make it far into $herposs tale before being distracted by either his hair or exhaustion. Eventually, $she $MCdrift off mid-sentence.
"Don't leave me behind for so long again, huh?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[, watching $herposs face relax as $she slept.
It took him this long to trust anyone, to get close to anyone, to have someone he could lose again. But the way he felt about $hernotposs was completely different than Barbara. He had loved Barbara more than anything in the whole fucking world. It had been the type of love that hit him over the head like a bag of bricks. It was the type of love that made someone go blind with rage and kill an entire gang.
With $firstname, he couldn't define it as easily. He trusted $hernotposs. With everything. He had to remind himself of that every damn night $she (if:$She is "You")[were](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] away and to have the fucking confidence he hadn't misplaced that trust. Looking at $hernotposs at that moment, it was easy to write off all of that anxiety. He wouldn't ever have those doubts again.
Plus, $she (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] pretty cute. Totally not his type, but still pretty cute.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] rolled onto his back and yawned. As his eyes fluttered shut, he felt (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] hand slip onto his chest. He clasped his own hand over it, running his thumb across $herposs knuckles. His body sunk into (if:$She is "He")[the](else:)[$herposs] bed, ready for the first night of decent sleep in a long time.]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />]"I can't get over it," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, glancing (if:$Height is "Taller")[down at](else-if:$Height is "Shorter")[up at](else-if:$Height is "Same Height")[over at] him as (if:$She is "You")[you leave](else:)[they left] Cambridge for the rural parts of outer Boston.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTpush his sunglasses onto the top of his head and $OTgrin, sliding a sideways look at $hernotposs. He (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] eating up $herposs attention and $she $MCknow it. $She'd been gone for months, and hell, the guy (if:$She is "You")[needs](else:)[needed] some compliments.
"No point in hiding anymore, you know?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "So what pre-war movie star do I look like most?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCsnort sharply.
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves here," $she $MCsay.
"You've been looking at me all morning. You've got a thing for redheads. That's it, isn't it?"
"You look ten years younger. You have this..." (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCtwirl $herposs hands in the air as $she $MCsearch for words. "Boyish charm to you now."
"So, what was his name? Tommy? Jimmy? Oh, I know!" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay as he $OTsnap his fingers. "Mikey."
"What the hell are you going on about?"
"The cute neighbor boy you had a crush on. You know, the one I remind you of," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "You went to the winter ball together. That's the shit you did back before the war, right? Go to high school dances?"
He $OTswing his arm over (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] shoulders, walking with $hernotposs (if:$Height is "Taller")[side-by-side](else-if:$Height is "Shorter")[side-by-side](else-if:$Height is "Same Height")[hip-to-hip].
"You are //very// charming, Deacon," $she $MCsay. "Everyone in Far Harbor is so fucking serious, everything is so goddamn dire. I really did miss you."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCwrap $herposs hand around his waist.
"I missed you, too, $firstname," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, his voice soft. "Someone has to fret over you, right? You should have called, though."
"I'll send holotapes next time," $she $MCsay.
"Or... just bring me along."
"Deal."
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTshoot $hernotposs a grin that (if:$She is "You")[stretches](else:)[stretched] from ear to ear, one that (if:$She is "You")[means](else:)[meant] he (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] going to hold $hernotposs to $herposs word. Now that $she $MClook at him, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCtry to figure out why $she ever left him behind in the first place. It $OTseem like a massive oversight on $herposs part.
$She (if:$She is "You")[aren't](else-if:$She is "They")[weren't](else:)[wasn't] going to admit that to him, though.
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />](if:$She is "You")[You arrive](else:)[They arrived] at Sanctuary Hills just before dinnertime and Sturges $OTmake the biggest fuss the moment he (if:$She is "You")[lays](else:)[laid] eyes on $hernotposs walking up the road. He promptly $OTfind food and $OTkeep putting it out for (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] until (if:$She is "You")[you've](else:)[they] had (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] fill. Once he (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] satisfied (if:$She is "You")[you can](else:)[they could] eat no more, he (if:$She is "You")[puts](else:)[put] several cold beers in (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] packs and (if:$She is "You")[hands](else:)[handed] $hernotposs the key for Red Rocket, which (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] immaculate—the Quincy mechanic had been keeping the place in order while $she (if:$She is "You")[were](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] gone, and he went above and beyond his duty. It helped he loved working on power armor away from the settlement, in the quiet calm of the old station.
"Home sweet home," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay as $she $MCflip the lights on.
"It's been a while," Deacon $OTsay as he $OTsit heavily on $herposs old sofa. "Beer?"
"Ugh. No, after last night?" $she $MCask.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCsit down next to him and $MCsigh with $herposs entire body.
"Still feeling it, huh?"
"That vodka is extremely impure," $she $MCsay.
The walk from Diamond City to Sanctuary normally (if:$She is "You")[takes](else:)[took] about six hours. $She got out of bed late and took an extra hour, then added a short stop at Starlight. $She may have laughed the entire way, but $she (if:$She is "You")[weren't](else-if:$She is "They")[weren't](else:)[wasn't] in peak condition. Thankfully, the Minutemen kept the roads safe while $she (if:$She is "You")[were](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] gone, even if anyone had been foolish enough to fuck with $hernotposs.
With a groan, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] (if:$She is "You")[lie](else:)[lay] down, resting $herposs head on his thighs. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[readjusts](else:)[readjusted] his lap to make it more comfortable, not showing any sign of moving away. His fingers (if:$bald is "on")[$MCstroke (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] bare head](else-if:$shaved is "on")[$MCrun across (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] shaved $haircolor hair](else:)[$MCfind (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] $hairlength $haircolor hair, combing through it carefully] as he $OTlook down at $hernotposs.
"Can I ask you a serious question?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask.
"Sure."
"There's one thousand guys out here trying to shack up with you and at least four of them are decent. Why haven't you gotten together with any of them?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCsigh again and $MCstare at the wall across from $hernotposs for a good thirty seconds before $she $MCroll onto $herposs back and $MClook up at (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[him]. It (if:$She is "You")[isn't](else:)[wasn't] just the hair that (if:$She is "You")[makes](else:)[made] him look different. His face (if:$She is "You")[has](else:)[had] changed—not his features, but something deeper. After he'd been straight with $hernotposs, after he stopped lying and started figuring out how to be himself again, it started to change. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCassume it (if:$She is "You")[has](else:)[had] something to do with all of the tension he had been carrying for years.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCtouch his cheek, tracing its line back to his ear.
"It was decades ago, but to me, it felt like eight months ago... I helplessly watched a group of men murder my husband. And even though I got my revenge, I still don't have Nate. And I was robbed of my life with Shaun."
"It was a stupid question. I, of all people, should have known better than to ask," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCgive him a smile that (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] tinged with sadness.
"If you had (if:$She is "She")[a woman](else:)[someone] who was interested in you, would it be the same for you?" $she $MCask.
"It's been a lot longer than eight months for me, but I don't know that I'll ever get over it," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay with a certain gravity (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] rarely (if:$She is "You")[hear](else:)[heard] from him.
"How old are you?" $she $MCask.
"I'm not gonna tell," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, quickly changing back to his comfortable smirk. "Why? You interested in ol' Deacon?"
"What conversation are we having here?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask.
"One about how we're both emotionally traumatized," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, patting $herposs head gently. "Not trying to be a smart ass here, for once. I know you don't like to talk about what happened to your husband, but if you need to..."
"And here I was, worried I'd lose him in the war," $she $MCsay softly. "Like every other soldier's wife. They show up at your door with a flag and a letter. They try to let you down easy. I prepared myself for that. Not for being cryogenically frozen for over two hundred years and then watching a hitman from an underground CIT murder him in the process of kidnapping my infant son."
The first sound that (if:$She is "You")[comes](else:)[came] out of (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs] (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] a laugh. It quickly (if:$She is "You")[morphs](else:)[morphed] into a wail, $herposs face contorting into a pained mask. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTpull $hernotposs up into his arms, not missing a beat(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[. He recognized what $she (if:$She is "You")[were](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] feeling right away. Their stories were different, but the tragedy was the same. He felt $herposs tears stream against his neck as (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] buried $herposs face against him, $herposs chest racked with heavy sobs that were more gasps than crying.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] felt his stomach drop out from under him and squeezed his eyes tight. Months went by without all of the loss and sorrow bubbling up inside of him. Often, he could simply acknowledge what happened to Barbara like it had been someone else's life. Then there were times it hit him like it happened just yesterday. Like right now. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$Herposs] raw pain caught him in the gut like someone had just kicked him.
He held onto $hernotposs even tighter.]
(if:$She is "You")[You aren't](else-if:$She is "They")[They weren't](else:)[(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] wasn't] sure how long (if:$She is "You")[you](else-if:$She is "They")[they](else:)[$she] sat in his arms, but $she (if:$She is "You")[have](else:)[had] a terrible headache by the time $she let him go. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCwipe $herposs eyes on $herposs arm, then $MCstand and $MCdisappear into $herposs bedroom. $She $MCreturn with an old towel, and after wiping $herposs eyes with one end, $she set to work on (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] face, wiping his dry as well.
"Oh Deacon," $she $MCsay, $herposs voice exhausted.
"Don't mind me," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, taking the towel from $hernotposs.
"You can't stop me," $she $MCsay, kissing his cheek. "Thank you."
"No problem," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
He idly (if:$She is "You")[flaps](else:)[flapped] the towel against his leg and $OTlook at the floor. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[didn't] press him; it (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] enough that (if:$She is "You")[he's](else:)[he'd] been there for $hernotposs. $She $MCrun $herposs hand through (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] hair once, then (if:$She is "You")[muss](else:)[mussed] it as $she $MCstand back up. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTflick $hernotposs lightly with the towel and $OTsit against the sofa as (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCdisappear into $herposs room once again.
"Fuck," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTmutter(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[, his thoughts disorganized as his body $OTpull him in several different directions.
He wrung the piece of cloth by its opposite ends as he started in on his familiar rationalizations, but they were starting to break down. He was too aware to truly fool himself, but he told himself all the same old things about how he felt about (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs].
For old time's sake.]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />](if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] ready to sleep sooner rather than later and $MCcrawl into the old bed $she hauled from the vault a lifetime ago. Once under $herposs blankets, $she $MCcall (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] name, summoning him to the doorway of what once had been the office of the old Red Rocket. When $she $MCask if he'd like to share $herposs bed, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTanswer by crawling in with $hernotposs(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[.
As (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] lay with his arm draped over $herposs waist, spooned against $herposs back, he spent more time wondering what type of friendship they actually had. After all, he had an abysmal understanding of what real friendship was. It wasn't what he had with the UP Deathclaws, and he did his best to keep folks in the Railroad at arm's length. They all did.
It always came back to Barbara. He hated comparing the two of them, but in the end, he had no other point of reference. Still, they were nothing alike. Barbara had taken his breath away, made him dizzy. (if:$She is "She")[This woman](else:)[$firstname] had the opposite effect—$she made him feel completely safe and soothed his frazzled nerves.
Maybe there was no point in defining it.
Maybe he was better off just not trying to figure it out so damn hard.
Maybe he should just stop trying to rationalize for one fucking second.]
"Deacon(if:$She is "You")[," you ask after a long, quiet while.](else:)[."]
"Are you still awake?" he $OTask.
"You're thinking so hard, you're filling the whole damn room," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"Shit, that bad, huh? Hey, in how many of those buddy cop films do they cuddle at night? Like, eighty percent? Ninety?"
"Would you like to sleep on the sofa?"
"No way," he $OTsay, pulling $hernotposs in tighter against him. "Just looking for an easy way to classify our relationship."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] silent for a few moments, $herposs hand finding (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] draped over $herposs side.
"I'm fine with 'best friends,' " $she $MCsay. "Whatever that means for us."
"Okay, so, those buddy cop films."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCchuckle, rolling onto $herposs back. $She (if:$She is "You")[can't](else-if:$She is "They")[couldn't](else:)[couldn't] see him, the room (if:$She is "You")[is](else-if:$She is "They")[was](else:)[was] so dark, but $she (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] tell exactly where he (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was]. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTshift his weight, propping himself up on his elbow next to $hernotposs.
"What about them?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask.
"What percentage of them did the buddy cops kiss?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCstop to actually think whether there (if:$She is "You")[are](else:)[were] any, in an effort to ruin his joke, but before $she (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] come up with anything, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] lips (if:$She is "You")[are](else:)[were] on $hers. His kiss (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] light, as if he (if:$She is "You")[isn't](else:)[wasn't] quite sure (if:$She is "You")[it's](else:)[it was] a good idea, but $she $MCreturn it almost instantly. With $herposs favorable response, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTlean in a bit more, just barely. After a minute or so, he $OTbreak away, but $OTgive $hernotposs a few pecks along $herposs cheek and temple as he $OTsit up.
"I can't think of any," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "But we're not cops. We're spies. And they kiss all of the time in spy movies. Even when they hate each other. Hey, Deacon."
"Yup."
"I don't know what this is either. I just know I feel safe with you," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "Even back when you tried to feed me all that bullshit."
"What if some of it wasn't bullshit? Ever think about that?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCgrab a piece of his flesh at his waist and $MCtweak it. There (if:$She is "You")[isn't](else:)[wasn't] much to pinch since he (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] quite fit.
"Ow, hey," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTlaugh, snatching $herposs wrist. "But seriously. It didn't take long hanging out with you to realize I was going to like you, too. You always had a way of making me feel like I was in the right place. Annnnd it's not often I meet someone who sees right through my BS."
"Mmm, I like your voice," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "Have I ever told you that?"
"You have not."
"You have this very laid-back cadence. It makes you sound pretty cool."
"Come on, I //am// pretty cool. You want proof? Of all the guys in the Commonwealth, it's me that's lying in bed with you. If you chose me, I've gotta be cool," he $OTsay. "And we're not even naked. Man, they'd all really hate me right now if they knew we're not even naked."
"I like being with you," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, $herposs voice nearly a murmur.
"Ditto," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, leaning in to kiss $hernotposs again.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCcup his face with $herposs hands, holding him there, as if he (if:$She is "You")[needs](else:)[needed] encouragement to stay. This kiss (if:$She is "You")[lingers](else:)[lingered] much longer than the first, and neither of (if:$She is "You")[you are](else:)[them were] ready for it to end. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTfall back onto his side and $OTroll $hernotposs onto $herposs hip to face him so (if:$She is "You")[you can](else:)[they could] continue. (if:$She is "You")[You go](else:)[They went] on like this for longer than either of (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] (if:$She is "You")[realize](else:)[realized], (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] kisses punctuated by his banter and (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] laughter, until (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[they] finally (if:$She is "You")[fall](else:)[fell] asleep, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] head tucked under his chin.
(if:$She is "You")[You](else:)[They] (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] figure out the rest tomorrow, or maybe the day after that.
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />](if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCstare at $herposs Pip-Boy, which (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] off $herposs wrist and sitting on the table in front of $hernotposs. From it (if:$She is "You")[comes](else:)[came] the soft sound of Radio Freedom, its patriotic music humming quietly. Every now and then, $she $MCtake a sip from $herposs Nuka-Cola, but other than that, $she $MCstay still, watching the green and black screen. (if:$She is "You")[You've](else:)[They'd] been back at Red Rocket for days now and (if:$She is "You")[you've](else:)[$she'd] been restless.
Deacon $OTpull up a chair next to $hernotposs and $OTlook back and forth from the Pip-Boy to $hernotposs a few times before leaning directly into $herposs line of sight.
"Don't know what to do with yourself, huh?" he $OTask.
"They're completely self-sufficient," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"I'm sure you'll have to whip them into shape at some point. They're bound to get way too big for their britches. All militaries do."
"What am I supposed to do, then?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask, shifting $herposs gaze to him.
"What you always do," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, bumping his fists together as he $OTmake a knocking noise with his tongue.
"I'm not all brute force," $she $MCsay. "I have some charm, you know."
"Yeah, you do. I've never seen anyone sweet-talk Des the way you did."
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[slings](else:)[slung] his arm around $herposs shoulder.
"I did a number on you, too," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"Whoa whoa, I think if you look back, it was me that charmed you," he $OTsay.
"I don't think so," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, giving him an unimpressed look.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTtighten his arm around $herposs shoulder, pulling $hernotposs into him. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCteeter off $herposs chair with a cry of protest, then $MClaugh as $she $MCwrap $herposs arms around his chest. Meeting $hernotposs halfway, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTmove his chair a few inches closer and $OTpush his face against the side of $herposs head, kissing $herposs temple.
"How's it feel?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask.
"How's what feel?
"Going days without murdering anything," he $OTsay.
"I don't like all the wanton destruction, you know."
"You just happen to be really amazing at it."
"Problems don't solve themselves," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"What are you going to do now that you've run out of problems?" he $OTask.
"I've still got you to deal with," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, shoving him away with a grin.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[His] grip on $hernotposs (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] too tight, and $she (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] unable to break free. He $OTwrestle with (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs] until $she (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] off $herposs chair and on his lap. With a huff, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCstraddle his legs so $she (if:$She is "You")[face](else-if:$She is "They")[face](else:)[faced] him and $she put $herposs hands on his shoulders at the base of his neck, looking down into his baby-blue eyes.
"Don't worry, the sky will start falling soon enough. When it does, you can swoop in to the rescue," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, squeezing the tops of $herposs thighs.
"What do we do until then?" $she $MCask.
"Have you ever tried relaxing?"
"No," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "Not since before law school."
"Well, here's what we do. I know you love renovating this old place. Why don't we take some time and make it home? Since you're stuck here with us in the future," he $OTsay.
"Can't go back."
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] quiet for a bit, his fingers drifting under the hem of (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] shirt. They (if:$She is "You")[find](else:)[found] $herposs waist and his thumbs (if:$She is "You")[run](else:)[ran] along $herposs $skincolor skin. His hands (if:$She is "You")[are](else:)[were] calloused from years of work with the Railroad and a lifetime in the Wasteland.
"I'm going to hate the answer to this question, but... would you go back?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask.
"No," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay instantly.
"You're fucking with me."
"I promise I'm not," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay as $she (if:$She is "You")[run](else:)[ran] a hand back through his red hair. "I lost a lot getting here, but my life has more meaning now than it did back then. I've spent a lot of nights thinking about this question, Deacon. You have no idea."
"I think I do, actually," he $OTsay.
"Even if I could go back, the bombs are out of my control. I have to live with it," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "There's no fantasizing about changing my past. In a really fucked up way, I got lucky."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCgraze $herposs lips across his. With a sigh, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTkiss $hernotposs back, letting himself be distracted(if:$She is "You")[. As the moments pass, he pulls you down onto his groin.](else:)[. As the moments passed, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] realized he'd been pulling $hernotposs down toward his groin. $Herposs weight on top of him felt amazing, so he wasn't inclined to stop, even though it may not have been a great idea.] (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MClean into $herposs kiss, and (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] grasp on $herposs waist (if:$She is "You")[tighten](else:)[tightened].
Until that moment, all of (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] kisses (if:$She is "You")[have](else:)[had] been warm and affectionate(if:$She is "You")[. You've been idly imagining what he looks like with his clothes off or what he's like in bed, but up to this point, he seemed happy to not push any boundaries.
This kiss, however, is testing those limits with every second that passes.](else:)[. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon would have been](else:)[He would have been] a liar if he $OTsay he hadn't imagined what sex with $hernotposs was like, but he hadn't felt any desire to push those boundaries. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] seemed happy to do the same. But this kiss rapidly started to test those limits with each new second, and the demands his body issued shut out whatever protests his mind tried to get through.]
Garvey's voice (if:$She is "You")[snaps you to](else:)[snapped them to], and (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCglare at the Pip-Boy.
//General, we've had word that you're back on the mainland. If that's true, I'd appreciate it if you'd come down to the Castle. I'd like to catch up.//
Deacon $OTwithdraw his hands from $herposs shirt and $OTmotion to the Pip-Boy.
"There you go. You didn't have to wait long," he $OTsay.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCgrumble and $MCstand from his lap, strapping the device to $herposs wrist. It $OTfeel heavier than usual.
"Almost didn't recognize you without that thing on," he (if:$She is "You")[adds](else:)[added].
"What happened to relaxing?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask.
"We could head out tomorrow, spend the rest of the day around here."
"I got it," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay with a snap of $herposs fingers. "There's a wonderful spot up on the hill just west of here that's perfect for watching the sunset. Provided it's not covered in raiders or ferals, let's pack some food and go up there this evening."
"Sure," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "How many cans of Cram you want?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCsnort and $MCslap his shoulder as $she $MCmake $herposs way past him toward $herposs food storage(if:$She is "You")[. The call put you in a better mood, but it'd been hard tearing yourself away from him just now. You could tell, though, part of him had been struggling. Both of you are a mess, but you're content in the knowledge that you're a mess together.](else:)[.
The call from Garvey put (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs] in a better mood immediately, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] could see that. He was also a bit thankful for the interruption—he wasn't sure he would have stopped himself. Scratch that. He knew he wouldn't have stopped himself. And he worried he might have regretted it down the line.]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />](if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCspread the blanket out over the green grass and then $MCset $herposs pack down, stretching $herposs arms and back. The walk (if:$She is "You")[didn't take](else:)[hadn't taken] long and the hill hadn't tested either of (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] physiques, but the evening air (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] pleasant and nothing bothered (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] along the way. It (if:$She is "You")[feels](else:)[felt] good just to move around because $she (if:$She is "You")[want](else:)[wanted] to, not because anything (if:$She is "You")[requires](else:)[required] it.
"I don't remember the last time I had a picnic," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay as he $OTsit, digging a cola out of $herposs pack. "That's some real 2070s shit."
"I'm a real 2070s (if:$She is "She")[girl](else:)[type]," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, sitting next to him.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OThand $hernotposs the first cola, then $OTdig another one out for himself.
"We got up here just in time," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, pointing west toward the sun as it (if:$She is "You")[slides](else:)[slid] down the horizon, painting the sky bands of vibrant colors. "Some things don't change."(if:$She is "You")[](else:)[
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] twisted the top off his bottle and watched, falling quiet. Sitting on the top of a hill and drinking a soda just to watch a sunset wasn't usually part of his routine, but he had to admit it was nice. Maybe twenty years ago, he would do more things like this, back when he was a farmer. Back when he was trying to change his life for the better. Things were a lot simpler back then.]
With $herposs arms draped over the tops of $herposs knees, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCwatch alongside him, enjoying the silence. After a bit, $she $MCglance over at (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[him], admiring his features. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[didn't] know exactly how old he was, somewhere around forty, but he (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] look it anywhere other than around the eyes. Maybe he had some work done on his face after all, or maybe he (if:$She is "You")[has](else:)[had] good skin. Regardless, he'd still be plenty handsome even if he showed his true age.
"She would have loved this," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay quietly, gazing over the valley below them.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCblink a few times and then $MCfeel $herposs heart drop from $herposs chest. $Herposs mouth $OTopen and $OTclose, but $she (if:$She is "You")[have](else:)[had] nothing to say, so $she $MCturn to look at Sanctuary behind (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them]. $Herposs eyes $MCfocus on the mound, now covered in grass, that (if:$She is "You")[marks](else:)[marked] Nate's grave. Tears (if:$She is "You")[spring](else:)[sprung] to the corners of $herposs eyes and no amount of trying to talk $self out of it (if:$She is "You")[seems](else:)[seemed] to work. $Herposs good mood (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] ruined and $she (if:$She is "You")[have](else-if:$She is "They")[had](else:)[had] to get out of there.
Without facing him, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCstand.
"What's up?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask.
"I'm not... feeling well," $she $MCsay. "Finish watching. I'll go start a fire. Bring my pack, will you?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[didn't] wait for him to answer before $she (if:$She is "You")[start](else:)[started] back down the hill.
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />](if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTfind $hernotposs tending a fire $she(if:$She is "You")['ve made](else:)['d made] in front of the Red Rocket garage doors, squatting and poking the logs with a stick, $herposs chin resting in $herposs hand. $Herposs eyes (if:$She is "You")[are](else:)[were] red and $herposs face (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] puffy. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon had](else:)[He'd] spent a lot of time looking at $herposs face, so he $OTknow when $she (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] upset. He $OTknow $she(if:$She is "You")['ve](else:)['d] been crying.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTsquat next to $hernotposs.
"Something happened. You wanna tell me about it?" he asked.
"I feel petty," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay with a groan. "It's just that... we're close. Earlier today, we were quite... close. And then I packed us a picnic and took you to a nice spot to watch a sunset. And I'm sitting there, looking at your handsome face and you... mention your dead wife. And I try not to get upset, so I turn away and what's the first thing I hone in on? My own damn dead husband's grave."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCgive the fire a firm poke, causing the logs to shift. Sparks $MCfly into the air before melting away into the darkness.
"Ah," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "I bet it felt like I was up there with the wrong person."
"It was immature of me," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "Why would I be upset over your dead wife?"
"Because I hold a lot of room for $hernotposs in my life," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. (if:$bald is "on")[He $OTrest his hand on top of $herposs bare head.](else-if:$shaved is "on")[He $OTrest his hand on top of $herposs head, his fingers on $herposs $haircolor hair.](else:)[He $OTrest his hand on top of $herposs head, his fingers in $herposs $haircolor hair.]
"I am not used to this," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTcontinue. "For a long time, it's just been me and memories of Barb. You being in my space is a new thing. And for the record, I like it. I'm just not going to be very good at it. Hell, I'm basically a born-again virgin."
He $OTget the laugh he (if:$She is "You")[wants](else:)[wanted] from (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs]. With that, he $OTwrap his arm around $hernotposs and (if:$She is "You")[sits you](else:)[sat them] both down in front of the fire. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MClean $herposs head against him and $MClet out a long, tired sigh.
"Thank you for bringing me up there," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "And thank you for being frank with me."
"I'm trying to figure out when I started having feelings for you, Deacon," $she $MCsay.
"Was it before or after you saw the red hair?"
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MChum in thought. "Before."
"Before or after The Big Talk?" he $OTask.
"After."
"Damn, I thought I had you earlier than that," he $OTsay. "So, sometime between my confessions and us saving the Commonwealth."
"You were so excited and cute with all that best-friend talk," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, taking his hand into $hers. "I think it did a number on me."
"And then I showed up with red hair."
"And then you showed up with red hair," $she $MCsay. "You know what I like about you?"
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTadjust how he (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] sitting, getting more comfortable.
"I'm excited for this exhaustive list," he $OTsay.
"I've met a lot of people in the Commonwealth. I've made a lot of friends. Hell, I have more friends now than I did in 2077. You know what sets you apart from most of these folks? You have your shit together. You always have. Set aside the chronic lying, which I called bullshit on immediately anyway, I never had to save your ass and I never had to fix your problems," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"That's //completely// untrue," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "If I hadn't met you, I'd still be a complete fraud."
"I didn't fix that, Deacon. You did," $she $MCsay. "I didn't know anything about your past. One day, you just up and told me all that and changed how you acted."
"Yeah sure, okay, but I've never trusted anyone the way I've trusted you. And without that trust, I wouldn't have changed," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
"Everyone in the Commonwealth trusts me. MacCready trusts me. Look how much of his life I helped sort out. Cait's drug problem. Danse's self-loathing. I literally saved Garvey from raiders. Valentine from Skinny Malone. I can go on," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "But you? I didn't have to do anything. We hung out a bunch and then you decided you were going to change."
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTslide his arms around $herposs waist and $OTtug $hernotposs closer(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[ as he considered what $she $MCsay.] After a minute or so, he $OTlower his face to (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] neck. He $OTnuzzle $hernotposs at first, then $OTgive $hernotposs several exaggerated kisses along $herposs jawline that (if:$She is "You")[make](else:)[made] $hernotposs break out into laughter.
"This is why people trust you," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, tipping $hernotposs back in his arms. "You make them feel amazing. You don't think you helped solve my problems, but I'm going to give you credit. Hell, you're still doing it right now."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCgive him a warm smile.
"You've always been reliable, Deacon. You've always made me happy. And I've never had to shoulder your personal burdens."
"Hey, even our traumas align," he $OTsay. "My moon is widower, yours is in widow."
"You're an ass," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
He $OTflash $hernotposs his charming grin. It(if:$She is "You")['s](else:)[ was] the type of smile that could have won him awards. He could have been in movies opposite Natalie Wood.
"You wanna roast some molerat over the fire, then go to bed?" he $OTask. "We gotta hike down to the Castle tomorrow, after all."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCnod and (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] (if:$She is "You")[lays](else:)[laid] several more kisses on $hernotposs to get some cheap giggles. $She (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[didn't] mind. He (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] have as many as he (if:$She is "You")[wants](else:)[wanted].
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="http://vatnalilja.neocities.org/Golden/4hWVl37.png" width="50" alt="" />](if:$She is "You")[You take](else:)[They took] all day, enjoying the walk from Concord to the Castle, since there (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] no point in hurrying. When (if:$She is "You")[you arrive](else:)[they arrived], (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCreceive the same warm welcome from Preston $she did from Sturges. Preston $OThug $hernotposs tightly and $OTask a thousand questions about what $she(if:$She is "You")['ve](else:)['d] been doing and the last meal $she ate.
"You'll have to introduce me to your friend," Preston $OTsay, turning to Deacon.
"Ah, come on, Garvey," Deacon $OTsay as he $OTproduce his sunglasses from his pocket and $OTput them on. "It's me."
"Deacon? Is that really you? I didn't recognize you," Preston $OTsay.
"I still got it," Deacon $OTsay.
"That's his real hair," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay in a stage whisper.
"Get out," Preston $OTchuckle. "I didn't know he had hair. Well, let's put some food in you, General, and then we can pour some drinks and catch up on what you've missed while you've been away."
"Sounds great," $she $MCsay as $she $MCpat his arm.
"You guys don't need me, do you?" Deacon $OTask. "For all that boring Minutemen stuff?"
"Make yourself at home," Preston $OTsay. "There's some fresh mirelurk if you want."
Deacon $OTgive (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] both finger guns and $OTexcuse himself(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[. Once he was far enough away, he turned and watched the two of them make their way to the General's quarters, laughing and walking arm in arm. He was honest when he $OTsay he had no interest in Minutemen business, but part of him was hesitant to leave $firstname with Garvey. He knew how sweet Garvey was on (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs]. He knew how kind and affectionate (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] could be around $herposs senior officer.
"Don't be stupid," he muttered to himself as he put his sunglasses away.
He found a beer and climbed up the walls, finding a good place to sit and watch the ocean.] The hours (if:$She is "You")[go](else:)[went] by and midnight (if:$She is "You")[nears](else:)[neared] before (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCfind him up on the battlements. $She $MCsit down next to him with a bottle of whiskey in hand, which $she $MCoffer. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OToblige and $OTtake a drink.
"I wondered where you were," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay. "You could have come by. We stopped talking about Minutemen stuff ages ago."
"I didn't want to risk it," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "So, I was thinking about last night, about how you straight out said you had feelings for me. And I didn't tell you anything back."
"I didn't expect you to," $she $MCsay, taking the bottle from him.
"Because you're wonderful. That's not my point. My point is that I do have feelings for you," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, looking at $hernotposs.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCbreak into a huge smile, $herposs entire face lighting up. $She $MClaugh once and then $MCpoint at $herposs delighted expression.
"I feel like a fucking teenager," $she $MCsay as $she $MCfeel $self blush. "Look at this."
Unable to help himself, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTpress his lips to $hers, but it (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] last long. He (if:$She is "You")[has](else:)[had] more to say. He $OTsit back and $OTtake a deep breath.
"I don't know what I was thinking when I started kissing you, that I could maintain any sense of boundaries. That I could just keep us best friends, like I'm some sort of 'friends with benefits' guy," he $OTsay. "I'm not. I'm a sucker. I give my heart to someone and I'm fucked. Look at what happened the last time I gave my heart to (if:$She is "She")[a girl](else:)[someone]."
"She's still got it," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"Yeah, but it's not her that's holding onto it. She didn't take it to the grave with her. I buried it with her," he $OTsay. "And I'm in the middle of unburying it. Like, right now, as we speak. So, you're going to see me panic a whole bunch while I'm trying to figure out what to do with this crusty heart that hasn't seen any sun for decades."
"This really cascaded in the last few days, huh?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask.
"It's been months in the making," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCtake a swig from the bottle.
"I'll agree with that."
"So, $firstname, question for you," he $OTsay.
"Lay it on me."
"Do you want to go downstairs and make out in your fancy General's quarters like two teens who've just admitted that they've got the hots for each other?" he $OTask.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCstand and $MCoffer $herposs hand, which he $OTuse to get to his feet. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[links](else:)[linked] his arm through $hers and (if:$She is "You")[you make](else:)[they made] (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] way down the wall and across the courtyard with laser-like focus. It (if:$She is "You")[takes](else:)[took] zero time for (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them] to lock $herposs quarters' doors behind (if:$She is "You")[you](else:)[them].
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTsnap $hernotposs up in his arms and $OTlock his lips to (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$hers], but this (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] different from his previous lazy, meandering kisses. This one (if:$She is "You")[broadcasts](else:)[broadcasted] all of his desire, making it clear what he $OTwant, startling (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs]. $She $MCclutch (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] sleeves at first, unsure how to react. Eventually, $she $MCrespond in kind, (if:$She is "He")[their tongues finding each other](else:)[$herposs tongue finding his].
(if:$She is "You")[You bump](else:)[They bumped] into the table as (if:$She is "You")[you move](else:)[they moved] across the room toward the bed, knocking several things over. By the time (if:$She is "You")[you get](else:)[they got] to the old queen bed, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] (if:$She is "You")[have](else:)[had] (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] shirt off. $She $MCpush him on the mattress, $herposs hands on his belt buckle as $she $MCadmire him beneath $hernotposs. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[has](else:)[had] a trim body and wasn't overly muscular. He (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] built for endurance rather than strength. In another life, he would (if:$She is "You")[make](else:)[have made] an amazing dancer.
"You know what you want," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay, not getting in $herposs way.
"I want this gorgeous redhead," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"I don't want to brag, but I'm pretty damn flexible," he $OTsay.
"Yeah?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask as $she $MCyank his jeans down, freeing his erection.
"Yeaohhh, oh-okay," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay as (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCwrap $herposs hand around his shaft, $herposs thumb running along the underside of his head.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCstrip $herposs own shirt over $herposs head and $MCresume toying with him, running $herposs fingers along his head's smooth skin, using the fluid that (if:$She is "You")[dots](else:)[dotted] his tip to lubricate the rest of his cock. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTmoan as $herposs hand (if:$She is "You")[closes](else:)[closed] around him and (if:$She is "You")[slides](else:)[slid] up and down his length. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCsqueeze the inside of his thigh with $herposs other hand and $MCwatch him, eating up his expression.
"Is there anything you like?" $she $MCask.
"I like it all," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay with a laugh. "Seriously. It's been so long, you could do anything to me and I'd love it. Ahhh... which brings me to another point. It really has been a long time. I might get... excited."
"That whole born-again virgin thing wasn't much of a joke, was it?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCtease with another kiss.
"The good news is," he $OTsay with each breath, "that I still remember where the clitoris is."
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTsit up and $OTtug off his boots, then $OTkick his jeans off along with them. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCtake the opportunity to finish undressing and by the time (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTturn back around, $she (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] leaning against the pillows, nude and waiting for him. His blue eyes $MCgleam at the sight.
"Who is the gorgeous one here?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask, crawling toward $hernotposs.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCreel him in and before he (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] object, $she $MCswap spots with him. $She (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] between his legs, $herposs lips on the base of his shaft. With one hand, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] gently $MCpush his cock up against his abdomen, then $MCrun $herposs tongue from the bottom of his length up to his head. $Herposs other hand $OTcup his balls, $herposs fingers gently tracing their shape.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTclutch $herposs shoulder and $OTmake a desperate noise.
"Remember what I said about it being a long time?" he $OTsay. "If you keep that up, I'm not going to last."
"After all this time, you're planning on having only one orgasm tonight?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask, locking eyes with him.
"Touché," he $OTsay, nodding a few times. "Continue."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCwrap $herposs lips around his head and $herposs tongue $OTrun along its skin(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[, making (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] entire body ache from a place he had long forgotten.] As $she $MCslide back down his cock, taking him completely into $herposs mouth, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] abdomen (if:$She is "You")[tightens](else:)[tightened]. He $OTlet out a ragged moan as (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCmove $herposs mouth up and down him, deep-throating him with each bob of $herposs head. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[aren't](else-if:$She is "They")[weren't](else:)[wasn't] toying with him—$she (if:$She is "You")[mean](else:)[meant] to make him come.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTmove his hand to the back of $herposs neck, gripping it as he $OTpant. The tightness in his abdomen (if:$She is "You")[gives](else:)[gave] way to a cascade of shudders when he (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] no longer hold back. In a hoarse voice, he $OTgroan (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] name. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[don't](else:)[didn't] stop until (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTcollapse against the headboard, his hands pawing at $herposs shoulders. Only then (if:$She is "You")[do](else:)[did] (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] sit back on $herposs heels and observe $herposs handiwork.
"You are an excellent best friend, you know that?" (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTask with a weary smile. "Give me a few minutes. Then I'll repay the favor."
"Take your time," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCfind some water and $MCbring it back to the bed, where $she $MCshare it with him. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] then $OTpull $hernotposs down with him and $OTpepper $herposs body with kisses, his affection not yet urgent. Instead, he $OTuse his hands and mouth to explore the body his eyes (if:$She is "You")[have](else:)[had] appreciated for so long on their own.(if:$She is "You")[](else:)[
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] cooed and rose to his touch, which encouraged him further. He had seemed confident, but part of him worried he might not actually be able to make $hernotposs come. He was severely out of practice. The more $she reacted, though, the more (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] wanted to do to $hernotposs. It didn't take long until his hand moved down between $herposs legs, his fingers caressing the folds of $herposs labia.]
"Deacon," $she $MCwhisper.(if:$She is "You")[](else:)[
Hearing (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs] say his name was a rush; he craved it. He wanted $hernotposs to say it more. It made him feel like the center of the universe. He'd do anything for $hernotposs. He'd follow $hernotposs to hell if $she asked.]
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTspread (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] legs wide and $OTplay his fingers along $herposs labia. He $OTrun his thumb along $herposs swollen clit, grazing it lightly, making $hernotposs whimper. He (if:$She is "You")[does](else:)[did] so again, just to hear $hernotposs make that sound. He $OTtease $herposs bud, not applying any pressure as he $OTskim his finger along it. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MCrock $herposs pelvis under his hands, trying to push $herposs clit into his fingers as he $OTtouch $hernotposs, but he (if:$She is "You")[won't](else:)[wouldn't] allow it.
"Deacon," $she $MCplead.
"This was your idea," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay.
"What?"
"You wanted me to have more than one orgasm tonight, right?" he $OTask. "Babe, I'm forty. So, I'm going to sit here and play with you until I'm ready again. Once I am, I'll make you come, and then we can both have our second orgasm together."
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] let out a frustrated noise and $MCcover $herposs face with a pillow.
"I did it to myself," $she $MCsay, $herposs voice muffled.
(if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTchuckle and $OTpress on $herposs clit slightly, slipping the fingers of his other hand inside of $hernotposs. His fingers (if:$She is "You")[are](else:)[were] immediately and unsurprisingly wet(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[. It still caught him off guard, though, by just how wet (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] (if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] already. How wet he had made $hernotposs.] He $OTbury his fingers into $hernotposs further and $OTflirt their tips along $herposs warmth until he $OTfind the spot. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$Herposs] knees $MCwaver slightly as he $OTpet $hernotposs from the inside, earning more whines from $hernotposs.
"Deacon," $she $MCmurmur from beneath the pillow.
His cock $OTrespond sooner than expected to the show (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] (if:$She is "You")[provide](else-if:$She is "They")[provide](else:)[provided]. He $OTpull his fingers out and $OTshift closer until his groin (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] flush with (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$hers]. He $OTpaint the head of his cock along $herposs lips, gliding it between them until it $OTglisten. Satisfied, he $OTnestle his two fingers against $herposs clit and $OTbegin rubbing it.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] $MClet out a low, shaky noise as he $OTcontinue, his fingers finding an angle and speed that (if:$She is "You")[gets](else:)[got] the right reaction from $hernotposs. $She $MClet the pillow fall from $herposs face and $she $MCgrasp at (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[him] as he $OTcontinue without breaking his rhythm.
"Oh my fucking god," $she $MCgroan, $herposs toes curling.
The next thing out of $hernotposs (if:$She is "You")[aren't](else:)[weren't] words—(if:$She is "You")[it's](else:)[it was] a loud cry as $she $MCpush $herposs body into the air, breaking contact with (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] hand. $Herposs cries (if:$She is "You")[become](else:)[became] nearly indistinguishable sounds as $she $MCmewl his name repeatedly(if:$She is "You")[.](else:)[. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] knew he was fully hard again without looking because he felt his cock jump as (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] fell back onto the bed and writhed in ecstasy.
$She (if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] the most beautiful thing (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] had ever seen in his entire life.]
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] still in a state, not (if:$She is "You")[focusing](else:)[focused] on him at all as $she (if:$She is "You")[recover](else:)[recovered]. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] (if:$She is "You")[leaves](else:)[left] $hernotposs no time, however, as he $OTcrush his mouth to $hers and $OTnudge the head of his cock inside $hernotposs. When (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsnake $herposs arms around him, he $OTdrive the rest of himself into $hernotposs and (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] (if:$She is "You")[quiver](else:)[quivered] around him, $herposs orgasm still coursing through $herposs body.
"Dammit, $firstname," (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsay. "You're going to make me come again."
"Isn't that the point?" $she $MCask, trying to catch $herposs breath.
Hugging $herposs chest to his, (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTsavor $herposs lips as he $OTthrust slowly. When (if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$herposs] muscles (if:$She is "You")[quiet](else:)[quieted], he (if:$She is "You")[quickens](else:)[quickened] his pace, rocking his lower body against (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs]. He $OTalternate between long, full thrusts, working his entire length in and out of $hernotposs, and short, fast ones, rubbing the first several inches of his cock against the sensitive spot just inside.
After a while, (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCrun $herposs hand between (if:$She is "You")[your](else:)[their] bodies and $MCpress $herposs fingers into $herposs clit. (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[He] $OTsit up slightly, removing some of his weight from $hernotposs, but he (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] go far. He $OTrefuse to let $hernotposs go, making it hard for $hernotposs to rub $herposs clit, but the pressure $she (if:$She is "You")[apply](else:)[applied] (if:$She is "You")[goes](else:)[went] a long way as he $OTpound $hernotposs. (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] (if:$She is "You")[do](else:)[did] what $she (if:$She is "You")[can](else:)[could] with just $herposs fingers and (if:$She is "He")[Deacon's](else:)[his] body weight. To $herposs delight, tension (if:$She is "You")[wells](else:)[welled] behind $herposs fingers faster than $she $MCexpect.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname's](else:)[$Herposs] breath $OTcatch in $herposs throat as the orgasm $OTrush up on $hernotposs. It (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] less powerful than the first, but $she still (if:$She is "You")[tighten](else:)[tightened] around him. When (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] (if:$She is "You")[realizes](else:)[realized] what (if:$She is "You")[is](else:)[was] happening, he $OTfalter and $OTmoan, burying his face in $herposs neck. As the spasms (if:$She is "You")[ripple](else:)[rippled] through (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$hernotposs], (if:$She is "You")[you can tell by the sounds he makes that he won't be able to resist much longer.](else:)[he knew he wouldn't be able to resist much longer.]
"Where do you want me to finish?" he $OTask, his mouth on $herposs ear.
"Inside," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay, practically a demand.
"Are you sure?"
"//Yes//, Deacon."
He (if:$She is "You")[doesn't](else:)[didn't] need any further convincing. He $OTclutch onto $hernotposs and $OTslam himself into $hernotposs a few final times, growling as he $OTlose all control. With his final thrust, he $OTbury himself deep inside $hernotposs, his entire body clenching as he $OTcome. He then (if:$She is "You")[goes](else:)[went] limp with a loud groan, collapsing on top of $hernotposs as his back (if:$She is "You")[shudders](else:)[shuddered], his skin damp to the touch.
(if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$She] let him lie there for a bit, stroking his hair absent-mindedly. $She (if:$She is "You")[are](else-if:$She is "They")[were](else:)[was] still in a bit of a daze $self, $herposs body numb from everything. At a certain point, $she $MCpat his head and (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTcome to, rolling off of $hernotposs.
(if:$She is "You")[You are](else:)[They were] quiet for a while, but (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] eventually $MCshift onto $herposs side to look at him. He $OTstare back, wearing a very relaxed, gratified expression, then $OTcurl an arm under $hernotposs and (if:$She is "You")[draws](else:)[drew] $hernotposs into his side. (if:$She is "You")[You kiss](else:)[They kissed] for a moment and (if:$She is "He")[Deacon](else:)[he] $OTrest his other hand on $herposs stomach.
"When we get home, let's invest in togas. No more pants and boots," he $OTsay.
"Sure. Grape leaves and olive oil, too," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay.
"We're going to need //a lot// of olive oil," he $OTsay, squeezing $hernotposs tight. "Hey, $firstname."
"Yeah."
"Once we're home, and you know, alone... I'll... uh, tell you my real name."
"Holy shit, really?" (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCask.
"You can't tell anyone else, though," he $OTsay. "You gotta pinky swear."
"Of course not," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCsay as $she $MChold $herposs curled pinky out.
"It's been so long since I've told anyone, I barely remember it myself," he $OTsay, locking (if:$She is "He")[locking their pinkies](else:)[his pinky with $hers]. "But hey, it's been a long time since I've loved anyone."
"Deacon," (if:$She is "He")[$firstname](else:)[$she] $MCcoo as $she (if:$She is "You")[snuggle](else:)[snuggled] deeper into his frame.
In this bit of writing, the protagonist has a vulva, clitoris, vagina, etc. and breasts.
I am about to ask some questions about the protagonist on the next page (pronouns, appearance, etc.).
What you enter will show up in the rest of the piece, so make sure you capitalize correctly, etc.
These variables will stay the same for the rest of the piece.
''2nd Person vs. 3rd Person POV?'' 3rd has a little more of Deacon's persepctive. 2nd is more gender neutral (3rd does have a they/them option).
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Do you want to read in:
<span class='white'>(set:$She to "You")[[[2nd Person POV->Options2]]]</span>
You are referred as "You"
OR
<span class='white'>[[3rd Person POV->Options]]</span>
The protagonist is referred as "She" "He" or "They"
(choose on next page)]▪ What is your character's first name?
<input type="text" data-varname="firstname" placeholder="your preferred case"/>
▪ What is your character's hair color?
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="haircolor"> [<input type="text" data-varname="haircolor" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "bald" for this attribute, select "bald" below
‼ if you type your own color, do not click the radio button</span>
▪ What is your character's hair length? (short, chin-length, long, etc.)
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="hairlength"> [<input type="text" data-varname="hairlength" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="shaved"> [shaved]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "shaved" for this attribute, enter a hair color above
‼ if you type your own color, do not click the radio button</span>
▪ What color are your character's eyes?
<input type="text" data-varname="eyecolor" placeholder="lowercase">
▪ Describe your character's skin color.
<input type="text" data-varname="skincolor" placeholder="lowercase">
<span class="small">‼ 1 to 3 words is good. If you're not sure, check <a href="http://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96830966357/words-for-skin-tone-how-to-describe-skin-color" target="_blank">here</a> for ideas.</span>
<span class="small">‼ alternatively, another adjective will work fine (ex., supple, leathery, etc.)</span>
▪ Is your character shorter than, taller than, or the same height as Deacon?
(dropdown: 2bind $Height,"Shorter","Taller","Same Height")
<span class='white'>(link-goto: "Done", "aPlayer")</span>
<script>processInputElements();</script>This version of the story has a body with unsepcified sex characteristics or characteristics shared among many types of bodies.
The author has included a tool that allows the reader to select pronouns.
I am about to ask you some questions about the protagonist on the next page.
What you enter will show up in the rest of the piece, so make sure you capitalize correctly, etc.
These variables will stay the same for the rest of the piece.
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Do you want to read in:
<span class='white'>(set:$She to "You")[[[2nd Person POV->Options2N]]]</span>
You are referred as "You"
OR
<span class='white'>[[3rd Person POV->OptionsN]]</span>
The protagonist is referred as "She" "He" or "They"
(choose on next page)]▪ What is your character's first name?
<input type="text" data-varname="firstname" placeholder="your preferred case"/>
▪ What is your character's hair color?
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="haircolor"> [<input type="text" data-varname="haircolor" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "bald" for this attribute, select "bald" below</span>
▪ What is your character's hair length? (short, chin-length, long, etc.)
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="hairlength"> [<input type="text" data-varname="hairlength" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="shaved"> [shaved]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "shaved" for this attribute, enter a hair color above</span>
▪ What color are your character's eyes?
<input type="text" data-varname="eyecolor" placeholder="lowercase">
▪ Describe your character's skin color.
<input type="text" data-varname="skincolor" placeholder="lowercase">
<span class="small">‼ 1 to 3 words is good. If you're not sure, check <a href="http://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96830966357/words-for-skin-tone-how-to-describe-skin-color" target="_blank">here</a> for ideas.</span>
<span class="small">‼ alternatively, another adjective will work fine (ex., supple, leathery, etc.)</span>
▪ Is your character shorter than, taller than, or the same height as Deacon?
(dropdown: 2bind $Height,"Shorter","Taller","Same Height")
<span class='white'>(link-goto: "Done", "aPlayerN")</span>
<script>processInputElements();</script>▪ What is your character's subject pronoun?
(dropdown: 2bind $She,"She","He","They")
▪ What is your character's first name?
<input type="text" data-varname="firstname" placeholder="your preferred case"/>
▪ What is your character's hair color?
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="haircolor"> [<input type="text" data-varname="haircolor" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="color" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "bald" for this attribute, select "bald" below</span>
▪ What is your character's hair length? (short, chin-length, long, etc.)
<form>\
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="hairlength"> [<input type="text" data-varname="hairlength" placeholder="Let me enter it (lowercase)">]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="bald"> [bald]
<input type="radio" name="length" data-varname="shaved"> [shaved]
</form>\
<script>processInputElements();</script>\
<span class="small">‼ if you select "shaved" for this attribute, enter a hair color above</span>
▪ What color are your character's eyes?
<input type="text" data-varname="eyecolor" placeholder="lowercase">
▪ Describe your character's skin color.
<input type="text" data-varname="skincolor" placeholder="lowercase">
<span class="small">‼ 1 to 3 words is good. If you're not sure, check <a href="http://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96830966357/words-for-skin-tone-how-to-describe-skin-color" target="_blank">here</a> for ideas.</span>
<span class="small">‼ alternatively, another adjective will work fine (ex., supple, leathery, etc.)</span>
▪ Is your character shorter than, taller than, or the same height as Deacon?
(dropdown: 2bind $Height,"Shorter","Taller","Same Height")
<span class='white'>(link-goto: "Done", "aPlayerN")</span>
<script>processInputElements();</script>{
(if: $firstname is 0)[(set: $firstname to "Chief")]
(if: $hairlength is 0)[(set: $hairlength to "soft")]
(if: $haircolor is 0)[(set: $haircolor to "vibrant")]
(if: $eyecolor is 0)[(set: $eyecolor to "brilliant")]
(if: $skincolor is 0)[(set: $skincolor to "supple")]
(if: $bald is "on")[(set: $haircolor to "")]
(if: $bald is "on")[(set: $hairlength to "bald")]
(if: $shaved is "on")[(set: $hairlength to "shaved")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $she to "they")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $she to "he")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $she to "she")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Them")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Him")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Hernotposs to "Her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Herposs to "Their")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Herposs to "His")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Herposs to "Her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $Hers to "Theirs")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $Hers to "His")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $Hers to "Hers")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $hernotposs to "them")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $hernotposs to "him")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $hernotposs to "her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $herposs to "their")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $herposs to "his")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $herposs to "her")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $hers to "theirs")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $hers to "his")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $hers to "hers")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $was to "were")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$she is "they")[(set: $was to "were")]
(if:$she is "he")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$she is "she")[(set: $was to "was")]
(if:$She is "They")[(set: $wasnt to "weren't")]
(if:$She is "He")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$She is "She")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$she is "they")[(set: $wasnt to "weren't")]
(if:$she is "he")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$she is "she")[(set: $wasnt to "wasn't")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $hernotposs to "you")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $herposs to "your")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $hers to "yours")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $she to "you")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $MCshine to "shine")](else:)[(set: $MCshine to "shined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $OTshine to "shines")](else:)[(set: $OTshine to "shined")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Hernotposs to "You")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Herposs to "Your")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $Hers to "Yours")]
(if:$She is "You")[(set: $She to "You")]}
''This is what you entered:''
Pronouns (Uppercase): $She, $Hernotposs, $Herposs, $Hers
Pronouns (lowercse): $she, $hernotposs, $herposs, $hers
First name: $firstname
Hair color: (if:$bald is "on")[-intentionally blank-](else:)[$haircolor]
Hair length: $hairlength
Eye color: $eyecolor
Skin color: $skincolor
Height: $Height
(if:$She is "You")[You](else:)[$firstname] (if:$She is "You")[run](else:)[ran] $herposs hand (if:$hairlength is "bald")[over](else-if:$hairlength is "shaved")[across](else:)[through] $herposs(if:$hairlength is "bald")[ bald](else:)[ $hairlength](if:$bald is "on")[ ](else:)[ $haircolor] (if:$hairlength is "bald")[head](else:)[hair], $herposs $eyecolor eyes staring across the desert. The midday sun $OTshine on $herposs $skincolor skin, warming it.
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