left my baby and it feels so bad--guess my race is run

[driftsintobuffetline]

[Photo: Selfie of Newt and Hermann. The exterior fences, watchtowers, and walls of the prison are in the far background, and immediately behind them is the sign for the federal prison. Newt's pulled Hermann in close, and the hold is tight, clinging, vaguely possessive or desperate...and the kiss Hermann's indulged him in is much the same. It's part victory celebration, part passionate reunion--

Newt, thinking himself a rebel and lacking any sense of decency or tact, is clearly flipping off the sign.

Screw you, government. Hermann's out of prison, finally.]


[[ooc: /tries to catch up with the game again.]]

Comments

voice/action?

[mathemagier]

So that's what you were up to.

In the car

[driftsintobuffetline]

[Looks over, notices what Hermann has pulled up on the network, grins smugly.]

It's a sincere expression of my feelings on the matter.

[mathemagier]

[Gestures Newton's attention back toward the empty road. He looks back at the screen]

..It came out well at least. Likely not a wonderful impression for my probation officer, however.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Fuck that noise. What're they going to do? Arrest me for being offensive? I'm covered here under freedom of speech. I'll burn all the flags and flip off all the institutions I want.

YOU didn't do it. I did. Remember that if they give you a hard time.

[mathemagier]

Yes.. Suppose I could just say I wasn't aware of it at the time.

[A thin defense, and a bit concerning after a month spent under threat of near-immediate retribution for relatively minor infractions. But so long as he wasn't doing anything illegal and adhered to his curfew and such, everything should be fine. In theory.]

Can't say as I blame you of course.

[driftsintobuffetline]

I'm not trying to get you in trouble. I just--They're screwing with us. ALL of us. And I'm pissed and I have you back and I'd just like to say we're not taking it anymore.

[His brief tirade ends and he huffs, navigating the freeway. When he looks back at Hermann, his expression softens and he reaches into the backseat a bit, while still driving--shut up, Hermann, I'm an awesome driver--and hooks the handle of a lunchbag, which he then hauls up towards the front and into Hermann's lap.]

Now, eat something because you look like you need it and I don't want you wilting on me before I get you home.

[mathemagier]

[Hermann favors him with a Look, but the prospect of eating Real Food again sounds more appealing than bickering with Newton about nonexistent traffic. Peering into the lunch bag, Hermann unwraps one of several pinwheel sandwiches packed with generous amounts of meat and veggies.

Suddenly he's very hungry]

Another thing I missed in prison: my husband's culinary capabilities.

[driftsintobuffetline]

[He loves those Looks. He catalogues and classifies them]

Flattery will get you everywhere. Though I'm beginning to think they starved you if you're THIS flattering of my cooking skills...especially for a sandwich. Save it for something really tough or I'm going to get an ego.

[mathemagier]

[He takes a bite and savors the fresh, crisp taste of lettuce]

They didn't starve us, but the portions weren't generous, barely nutritious, and some of it of course was nearly inedible. I'd have welcomed a fresh sandwich any day.

text.

[am_i_a_monster]

Cool.

text;

[mathemagier]

He got a bit carried away.

But I want to thank you for the books you sent along as well as taking time out to visit me and check in on him. If there's anything you need, do let us know.

Re: text;

[driftsintobuffetline]

[regarding getting carried away]

Did not.

text;

[am_i_a_monster]

He's celebrating.

It must be a relief to be out of there. I'm happy for you.

text;

[mathemagier]

Yes, I'm beyond relieved to be able to go home. I'm taking a blessedly private shower immediately.

text;

[am_i_a_monster]

Enjoy it.

Text.

[driftsintobuffetline]

[Newt, taking this as sarcastic commentary on the kiss]

A guy can kiss his husband, ok?! Okay.

Geez.

Text.

[am_i_a_monster]

What does that have to do with it being cool that's he out?

Did you mean to send that to me?

[4thdimensional]

Thank goodness. I'm happy for the two of you.