Hey, good news for a change.

Subject: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:01 am

Mike landed on the front steps of the Mandible House, dropping William on his feet first. He folded his wings against his back and, holding William's hand, knocked at the door.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:04 am

William grinned. "We made it alive," he laughed, squeezing Mike's hand a little as they waited.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:08 am

Butcher stood and went to answer the door, pretty sure that Mikey wouldn't be knocking and wondering who was out there.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:11 am

"Hey!" Mike grinned. "Hi. Good to see you," Mike said nervously. Glad it was you who answered. "Can we come in?"

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:13 am

William smiled. "Hey Butcher!" He was a little nervous about how the drummer would react to their news, but as long as Mike was by his side, he'd be okay with explaining everything.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:39 am

Mikey touched down silently on one of the stone lions outside Mandible House, jazz shoe clinging to it. He stared at the intruders.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:40 am

Mike turned around. "Oh. Mikey." He smiled. "William and I came here to talk. Can you let us in?"

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:42 am

William turned to look at Mikey with a smile. He remained silent though, not sure what to say.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:43 am

Mikey silently looked them over, taking in Mike's new wings and William's stomach. "Your wing? What did you do to it?" He asked, jumping off the lion to the marble steps with a loud clatter. He pushed open the door and walked in.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:47 am

Mike frowned. "I guess it got stuck somehow," he explained. He didn't like to talk about it. He followed Mikey inside.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:49 am

William kept ahold of Mike's hand as he looked over at the wing, analyzing it. He felt that Mike was uncomfortable talking about it, so he looked away, following the two men into the house.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:50 am

Mikey nodded shortly, veering sharply to the left. He rarely went into this room, only when company was around. He looked at them again, just to remind himself they weren't human.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:54 am

Mike had kept following, holding William's hand. "Mikey, I...I know you don't like me at all, but you've been really good to William. We consider you a friend," he explained.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:56 am

William nodded, hoping to add reassurance to Mike's words. Mikey had really helped them. That book had explained a lot. Continuing to follow everyone, he squeezed Mike's hand a little.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:57 am

"Mmm?" Mikey raised an eyebrow, sitting down crosslegged in a chair. He ran a hand through his long hair, pulling out the tie.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:03 am

Mike didn't sit. He stood there, nervous. "William and I are getting married, and we'd like you to come to the wedding," he blurted out.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:06 am

William looked over at Mike and tried not to laugh. He's really nervous. He squeezed Mike's hand again, leaning up to kiss his cheek, trying to calm him down a little.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:07 am

"No." Mikey said calmly, rubbing his face with his hands. He accidentally hovered them palm down for a second without realising.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:11 am

Mike stared at Mikey in disbelief. "What do you mean, no?!" He sighed in frustration. "At least come up with some kind of excuse!"

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:16 am

"N-no, it's okay," William whispered to Mike, pulling on his hand. "Come on, let's go. Sorry for wasting your time, Mikey," he said calmly, turning to leave.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:17 am

Mikey turned his head as he heard a giggle. "Ooops." he muttered, seeing the little girl that raced around the room. He turned back. "I'm sorry, it sounded rude, but... I can't. Right now, I can't cope with it." Angel laughed again and he stared at his hands.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:19 am

Mike nodded. "It's alright. I understand. Just...tell Butcher about it, okay? If you don't mind."

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:21 am

William nodded. He turned back to look up at Mike, glad that the guitarist had calmed down. Looks like we might be doing this alone, Mike.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:22 am

Mikey nodded absentmindedly. "Angel, get down!" he ordered the memory of his daughter.

Subject: Re: Hey, good news for a change. Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:27 am

Mike blinked. "Who are you talking to? Angel...?" He bit his lip, remembering the child he had killed years earlier.

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