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everything in its place

and everything has its role

yes, I inspire fear

I was daydreaming earlier and stumbled upon the clip of Michael Moriarty on Charlie Rose saying "Darling" on my tumblr feed. I know MM composed many musical pieces, and my loganstone fangirl heart went - Okay, Ben definitely plays piano, so what if he composed something for Mike?

Maybe Ben's tinkering away on the piece throughout their relationship. Mike sees and hears this. It's impossible not to notice. From pianos in the bedroom, to getting a bigger baby grand in their home when they move into together, seeing Ben at the piano is a constant. Mike may not love classical music like Ben does, but just by being around Ben, hearing Ben talk about different pieces, helps Mike develop an appreciation for it.

Over the years, Ben continues to dabble at this composition. Mike'll joke that Ben keeps working on this magnus opus of his, and keeps asking when he'll hear the whole thing. Ben would just smile fondly at Mike, wave him off because it's not ready yet.

My brain, with these guys on a non canon loop:

Law & Order Pride Month 2023 presents:

A Lesson in the Subtle Art of Eye-Fucking When You’re Around Coworkers with your hosts, the not-so-subtle, Ben Stone and Mike Logan (How to Tell Your Boyfriend You’re Mesmerized by His Eyes in Zero Words or Less) featuring Paul “I’d Rather Gouge My Eyes Out with a Salad Fork” Robinette and Max “Oblivious is My Middle Name” Greevey*