plotted thread with @menaceonice
Scott was in a word, grateful that the awards ceremony was over, that now he could drink, text Kip, and just have a break from the firestorm of his own creation. He had no regrets coming out, far from it, he was finally living as his true self for the first time ever and there was no going back. But it didn't mean that the side eyes and whispers from those who used to support him didn't get under his skin from time to time.
For the most part, the team had been overwhelmingly supportive. And those who may not be so inclined, they had to deal with Carter giving them hell. But even though Scott had taken those first steps, the league as a whole had a long fucking way to go to really make their LGBTQIA members feel welcome.
Bellying up to the bar, Scott flagged down the waiter and asked "bourbon, neat please." The waiter gave a nod and went about making him the drink. Sliding it over, Scott put a tip in the man's jar and decided to get some air. Stepping out on the balcony, he breathed a sigh of relief as the air hit his face. Standing there for a moment, he saw movement out the corner of his eye that startled him. But then saw that it was Ilya Rozanov. "Rozanov, shit you scared the hell outta me." He chuckled, "how's your night going?"











