who: tj hammond and various what: belated event and date stuff when: backdated to the event where: convention, his room, etc. warnings: drug use, sex talk, flirting, being a mess in general
[He had made certain that his own children had been musically inclined when they were young, and his one daughter had taken to the piano. They no longer played, of course, but he always had an appreciation to the classics. If he had to get his hands on a piano through the portal to hear TJ play, one could be certain that he would do that.]
I'm curious to know who you plan on being now that the pressures of the political front are no longer on your back with gross expectations. Of course, the media is also decidedly missing, so your options are wide and easy.
[His expression remained open and compassionate, and he also made no move to keep the hand in his grasp if TJ wanted it back. He left his own still out there on the table, waiting to see if the younger man would return if that carrot was left available for the taking.]
Before my wife passed, I was married for over fifty years. Does that make me sound like someone who leaves easily? [He looked fondly at his dinner partner.] Having not previously found the right person for you doesn't make you bad for other people. I've been through war, the American political system and I've raised two teenage girls, and if that hasn't turned me off of being part of family, I don't know what you can do to escalate that.
[Oh. He's an idiot. Thinking about it, he wouldn't mind playing the piano for Alex. The man would appreciate the music, TJs talent for it. He might even compliment him and TJ was a sucker for sweet, genuine praise.]
I don't know. Haven't really thought about it.
[Who was TJ Hammond? He couldn't answer that. It meant looking deep inside himself and that usually ended with him halfway through a bottle of tequila. After a few seconds, he puts his hand back out to lay it over Alex's. Then.. because he can't help it, he's tactile, he links their fingers together.]
Fifty years is a long time. Did you - ever cheat on her?
[It's personal. Sort of a test. TJ doesn't know if Alex will answer. If he'll get pissed or if he'll tell TJ a truth he won't want to hear. He's slept around but he's sentimental. He'd want his partner to be faithful to him.]
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[He had made certain that his own children had been musically inclined when they were young, and his one daughter had taken to the piano. They no longer played, of course, but he always had an appreciation to the classics. If he had to get his hands on a piano through the portal to hear TJ play, one could be certain that he would do that.]
I'm curious to know who you plan on being now that the pressures of the political front are no longer on your back with gross expectations. Of course, the media is also decidedly missing, so your options are wide and easy.
[His expression remained open and compassionate, and he also made no move to keep the hand in his grasp if TJ wanted it back. He left his own still out there on the table, waiting to see if the younger man would return if that carrot was left available for the taking.]
Before my wife passed, I was married for over fifty years. Does that make me sound like someone who leaves easily? [He looked fondly at his dinner partner.] Having not previously found the right person for you doesn't make you bad for other people. I've been through war, the American political system and I've raised two teenage girls, and if that hasn't turned me off of being part of family, I don't know what you can do to escalate that.
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I don't know. Haven't really thought about it.
[Who was TJ Hammond? He couldn't answer that. It meant looking deep inside himself and that usually ended with him halfway through a bottle of tequila. After a few seconds, he puts his hand back out to lay it over Alex's. Then.. because he can't help it, he's tactile, he links their fingers together.]
Fifty years is a long time. Did you - ever cheat on her?
[It's personal. Sort of a test. TJ doesn't know if Alex will answer. If he'll get pissed or if he'll tell TJ a truth he won't want to hear. He's slept around but he's sentimental. He'd want his partner to be faithful to him.]