Returning home:

[thewolfinside]

Wanting to go home yet wanting to go away again, he makes the trip back last as long as possible, making Gabe stop for some absolutely stupid (and some not so stupid) reasons.

It's almost dark by the time they reach the house and Jason has the oddest feeling taht he shouldn't walk in the house, that it would be better to drag Gabe to the garage and curl up in Scud's bed.

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[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Coughing into his hand, Ray titled his head up at Gabe. "She was Lil's ex and she was in jail."

He hid another laugh. "Now I'm pretty sure she's neither."

He snuggles back but keeps an eye on Sin.

[thewolf-inside.livejournal.com]

Groans and buries his face in Gabe's hair.

"We're running out of room."

[lion-passant.livejournal.com]

"So we have an ex convict lover of Lil's living here now? Fuck, we need to move just to have more space. And we just had this place built.' But he laugh at that, slipping away from the pair and moving to where Sin is.

Curling down next to her, he kisses her brow. "Baby? We still love you, okay? You're pard. If you'll have us."

[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Looking earnest, Ray purrs a little louder. "She can have my room. And I could... share with Sin. If that's okay with her."

[southern-sin.livejournal.com]

She looks at Ray and smiles, shaking her head.

"Ray? Your room is Gabe and Jason's room. I don't think they're going to give it up."

She looks to Gabe and nods, leaning against him. "Don't want to go, it's safe here."

[lion-passant.livejournal.com]

"We're getting bigger. I promise. For now... Oh fuck, we'll figure it out. Bunk the new girl with Lil somewhere. You two can share. If need be? You two take ours and we'll hit the garage. Just means you get night feedings with Ella.'

Rising, holding out a hand to Sin. "So you stay, witchbaby."

[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Nightfeed? What the hell is nightfeeding?

Ray blinks, paling. Taking care of Ella at night? In the dark? Where he could bump things and drop her?

He manages a nervous laugh. "Y-yeah. I can do that. Nightfeeding -- no problem."

Really.

[southern-sin.livejournal.com]

She takes Gabe's hand and stands, laughing at Ray.

"Lil and Carrie have been crashing on the couch upstairs, when they're not out partying or borrowing your r... nevermind on that."

She hugs Gabe, glancing at Jason.

"So, it's okay for me to be here, even though I'm not a shifter?"

[thewolf-inside.livejournal.com]

Nods, watching.

"Don't know if it's the same in pard terms, but wolf packs used to have a witch for a vargamor, or wise person. Neutral party in the pack, human, for disputes and that. And to help draw the protective circle during the moons."

[lion-passant.livejournal.com]

"She isn't hard. She just sometimes wants a biscuit late at night. She's a good kid. She really is.'

Smiling then, all tenderness and light over his daughter. Still holding Sin's hand, slipping them both back over to the others.

"Course it is. Em's not either. Nor Leela or Ella. We like you for you, kiddo, not shifting."

[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Ray beams and settles on the floor, legs all akimble. "So everything is okay now, right? Nobodies angry or leaving?"

He scratches at his stomach and laughs suddenly. "Or hungry? Because, you know, I don't think we can use the kitchen for a little while."

[thewolf-inside.livejournal.com]

Sighs and shakes his head.

"Yes, we can. Damage was minimal, we just need to keep Ella out of there until we can get the burnt sections out. Otherwise, everything else is okay to use."

He smirks at Ray.

"Or was that a clue for us to order pizza?"

[lion-passant.livejournal.com]

"Not like it's not on speeddial. Or they have a standing order and an account for us.'

Pausing, a slow smile on his lips.

"Does this mean we have Lil cooking for us again?"

[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Ray grins and falls back, arms flopping off to the sides. "A clue for pizza? Oh, no. I would never do that."

He licks his lips slightly. "But now that you mention it, it sounds wonderful. Can we get twisty bread too? Huh, Jason? huh? And dipping sauces? All those evil fabricated cheese dips?"

[thewolf-inside.livejournal.com]

Jason pouts at Gabe, trying not to laugh.

"And here I thought I was doing a good job cooking. And yes, we can order that for you, Ray."

Turns and goes back into the kitchen to call the pizza place.

[lion-passant.livejournal.com]

"Oh, stop it. Snorting to follow and slap Jason on the ass. "Your cooking has been good. Lil is amazing. And means less time I have to share you with a hot stove."

[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Ray grins and stretches then curls up, right on the floor and naps in the lamplight, purring.

[southern-sin.livejournal.com]

Sin prods Ray with her foot.

"Yell for me when the pizza gets here, I need to go finish up some homework."

She drops a pillow on his head and goes upstairs.

[rayharper.livejournal.com]

Rumbling something that's probably a yes and 'haha, homework', Ray tugs the pillow close and hugs it, falling into his usual half-sleep state.