Daniel Mars

You’re sweet, Dan. You really are. But I don’t feel really safe about all of this, to be honest. The laws regarding werewolves are crap and being registered also means to always be known as a dangerous magical creature first. Never River. Always the werewolf.

And you know… I have this attitude against the system and everything that control us as individuals, but I’m always a little terrified with this reality where everyone knows what I am. What if I can’t get a job? How my mom are going to survive? What if I get to be punished for something I didn’t do, just for being in the wrong place and being “inferior”. Can’t we find other ways for me to be safe?

You’ve got a point. I would never want you to be viewed as anything less than River Thompson, the man I have the privilege of knowing. To think anyone would hold this against you first and foremost just makes me furious, to be honest.

Hey, that won’t happen. You’re right about this.

Oh, I see. Look… I’m not registered, if that’s what you’re asking and I have a reason for that.

I don’t want people to know I’m a werewolf, Dan. Specially now that halfbloods and muggleborns are dying in mysterious ways. I know the ministry say that it’s for everybodys safety, but it isn’t okay? It’s about tracking and control us. I very much prefeer to be alone than locking myself up in the ministry’s cells with other werewolves and hope for the best every fucking month.

I actually get it, to be fair. I’ve always seen the Ministry as this untouchable and righteous entity, but the things I’ve been seeing in there, River... I can see why you wouldn’t want to put yourself through that.

Aw, look at you all cute and helpful. Also, problème poilu? You can call it by the name, Dan. Lycanthropy. But anyway, I don’t know if I really understood.

I’m always alone ‘cause it’s dangerous for me to be around people when the wolf comes. I’m reckless and a prick, but not enough to risk other people lifes just to feel less alone.

Of course you’re not, but legally speaking... I found out the ministry offers help during this time of the month. I mean, I know you do everything you can to be safe, but how does the ministry allow it?

It’s the full moon. It gives me powers. No, just kidding. I like to think that we know each other pretty well by now, you probably could do the same to me or Diana.

Argh, why do I feel that this is gonna be one of our never ending arguments? But thanks for thinking about a delicate way to approach it. Means a lot. In return, I’ll try to not judge you and be a dick about it.

Ha, and he’s also funny!

river-thompson​:

And wasn’t that bad, was it? You should spread the word to friends and family. Being fucked by the proletariat can be a great thing.

I’m not that great in talking about my needs and feelings, but I can at least try. Just promise me you won’t feel sorry for me if things get difficult somehow.

You’re right, we really weren’t, but after today I’m sure we will improve on that. And that will help us improve in other areas, I think.

I’ll say it could be better just so you’ll keep working of your… skills, but the same foes for you, Dan. But sure, Marx and Engels would be proud of you. 

You have my word, but sorry is the last thing I’d feel, you’re strong-willed and brave, and I really admire that. I always will.

Both of you have to fill me in on this Marx and Engels lads, haven’t really heard of them.

river-thompson​:

Yeah, I’ve never cared much for the ideal of success that is socially imposed on us, but whenever we’re together, I feel inadequate in some way. I’m not used to people taking care of me or being vulnerable, but thanks. It’s good to know I can count on you. 

I guess I’m lucky you two have some sort of attraction to tramps. I’m just kidding, sorry. Don’t want to ruin the moment.

Well, I guess maybe we are to blame for you feeling inadequate, at least a little. It’s something we can work on, I’m positive. I think it’s important that we talk about, well, about us, even when something big isn’t happening. It will make things easier for all of us, and then we can all help each other a bit.

Cursing in french, huh? I guess it’s not too early for this. Well, we’re also lucky you took ‘fuck the bourgeoisie’ way too literally, so there’s that. 

I agree, we should talk more about things that bother us. It’s important for us to see eye to eye and be there for each other in the simplest ways. I know sometimes it can be a lot, but I think if we just say what we feel or want out loud, things can get a little... easier. I guess our problem was we weren’t doing much talking.

river-thompson​:

Thanks for understanding, the two of you. I trust very little people with this information about my life and… Well, I guess you’ll stick around and it’s important for you to know what happen when I’m away.

And since we’re being honest here, the reason why I’ve never invited you to visit my house, it’s because I barely have one. I don’t have much money, and most of my payments from the cafe are used to help my mom. She’s very sick and no one really knows what is wrong with her. She was the reason why I came back to London first of all. I’m not much, I know. Diana is a fucking ballet goddess, and you are french and fancy. I’m a poor jack of all trades with a furry problem. Now that you know everything, I want to give you the chance to choose to deal with my mess. You’re not obliged.

You don’t have to thank us for anything, River. Understanding and supporting is the bare minimum any of us could do for each other.

Your mother is lucky to have you as a son, I hope you know that by now. And as far as hoping goes, I hope we’ll be able to help you with taking care of things.

If you say that again I swear I’ll hex you, alright? You’re so much more resourceful than me or Daniel, seriously, comparing ourselves is pointless. We’re here, aren’t we, Dan? We’ve already chosen you, and each other, for all that matters.

Diana is right, this is the least we could do. And you’re really a great son, it’s visible how much effort you put into everything. Count on us for anything, alright?

river-thompson​:

Yeah, you were an idiot that night. And since we’re being honest here, I was really disapointed. I thought that you were different than other rich people from the ministry. I guess you’re trying to be at least, and for that I’m thankful.

Well, I’m not just a muggleborn, Daniel. I’m also a halfblood. You saved my ass the other night, so I think you earned the truth. I’m a werewolf. It’s been almost three years since the night I was almost killed by one of them. And the only way to survive it’s… Well, it is what it is. When I asked you for money was to buy ingredients for a wolfsbane potion.

I’m not usually one to give out point for effort, but Dan really does deserve it. I didn’t expect such a shift, and you have improved a lot already. We can’t change the past, but maybe the future will look better for us.

River… you didn’t have to. But I’m happy you did, and you already know I’m here for you.

I deserve that, I really was an idiot. I hope so, Diana.

river-thompson​:

If you ask me, that’s going to meu top five best ways to wake up after a busy night.

I was so tired that I didn’t even remember falling asleep. And yes… We should talk.

Well, you’re the only one who had a busy night, so I’ll give you that. It is quite nice, and the flowers were a sweet touch.

Like a baby, I really love your sheets. Shall we address the hippogriff in the room so early, then? I’m not quite sure what it is exactly, to be fair.

I’m glad you had a good night of sleep then.

I guess we should. Look, I know I said I wouldn’t talk about that night anymore, but let me just tell both of you again, together... I’m really sorry. I’ll do anything to make it up to you, no matter how long it takes. 

river-thompson​:

Coffee first, good morning later.

Thanks Dan, after working until late last night, I’m starving.

Not the best way to wake up, but a very good one indeed.

Jokes aside, this is lovely. Thank you, Dan.

Well, I thought it would be rude if we skipped the talking. 

Good morning, Di, River. 

Made some breakfast for us, hope you’re hungry... or craving some caffeine. 

Of course. Lead the way, Monsieur Mars.

You say that, but sometimes I’m not all that rational when it comes to us. Maybe more than just sometimes, even. It would, you’re right, but still… it’s not the intimacy part that makes me worried.

It does count… 

OK, I’ll go with you then. I hope the wedding helps the mood, because I really do think we can figure everything out. Just, hm, maybe we should go lighter on the drinking, hangover doesn’t fit well with serious conversations.

Merci, Di.

You’re right, I’ll switch to water then. 

To me it feels like you two have more things to unpack that don’t really involve me, or how things are between us three.

It isn’t too much, not at all. I want to be there, really, I just don’t want to be someone that would deviate from the main things we need to talk about.

I don’t think you would. You know what we have to talk about, and I don’t think you’d even let us deviate from topic. It would be nice if you’d hear what we have to say to each other... I know it’s an intimate moment, but what moments of ours weren’t? 

Oh, he did? That’s great, I think, but I do hope you two actually talk and…

Wait, you think I should go too? I didn’t… not that I wouldn’t like to, but I’m not sure if that would be for the best.

It feels like a conversation for the three of us to have, Di. It’s not just about me and him, you're a part of this too. It’s about us.