In Len, Barry, and Cisco's home there is one piece of furniture that is arguably the most important (apart from the giant bed): a large, vintage wingback chair, dark blue with a velvety texture. It sits in the corner of their bedroom, in a small nook with a short, dark wood bookcase and tall brass floor lamp to keep it company. The chair was always Len's, having been 'acquired' midway through his career. The detail in the wood carvings and the lush upholstery were too devine for Len to pass up, never mind that he knew he looked damn cool in the chair as he threatened and bribed in leisure. Now a days, Len uses it to wind down. Take his mind off of heists, bad metas, and time quakes. He'll choose a good mystery novel and tuck in, stretching out his legs and allowing his normally rigid form to slump into the cushions, letting out a deep sigh of relief. Occasionally, Len will indulge in a guilty pleasure, dime-store romance novels. He'd call in Barry or Cisco, whoever was closest, and rattle off some ridiculous lines of dialogue, then with a quirked brow he'd ask "did that do anything for you?" A large grin brightening his face. Barry would often make use of the chair. Coming home from his forensic lab and finding that Len and Cisco were still busy doing who-knows-what, he'd refuse to sleep in their bed. The expansive mattress made him feel small and lonely without his two loves to bookend him. Instead, he'd grab a pillow and throw blanket and pass out in the chair. More often than not Len and/or Cisco would find Barry draped over the arms of the chair, still in his flash suit, snoring deeply. At which time Len and Cisco carefully lift him to the bed and tuck him in. Cisco used the chair the least of the three, preferring the large bed or the long sofa to stretch out on. Len and Barry would only find Cisco there if he was upset, anxious, or emotionally strung out. Usually after spending time with his family, coping with a particularly bad vibe/dream, or overwhelmed by projects. The soft velvety texture and cozy dark color was calming and comforting to him. Len usually brings him a too-sweet cup of tea and Barry brings him a warm blanket, leaving him be to collect his thoughts and find his center again. Len never thought that the cool, expensive chair he managed to steal instead of the giant diamond he had planned on, would be such an integral part to his home and his life. And he's happy for its unexpected purpose.
