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[catchacold]

Ew.

How much and what for?

[trickedya]

Ew? You don't think I'm pretty? :(

I need around $200? They said I stole these drugs and I didn't but I can't prove I didn't and they'll hurt me pretty bad if I don't get them the money but I can't get that much that fast so I'm sorta stuck here. I got until tonight and so far, I got $54.50

[catchacold]

Not really. You look like a child.

Tell me who "they" are and I'll consider.

[trickedya]

I'm an adult, asshole. Pretty much. I mean like mostly now.

Client I had the other day. He says I robbed him and he told one of my bosses and now they're all pissed. I didn't do it. Why would I steal? That's just dumb. I suck at it.

[catchacold]

Right. Still not my type.

You do suck at it. I believe you, Axel. But if I'm giving you 200, I want the names of the people involved.

[trickedya]

I can't do that.

It's fine, I'll find the money.

[catchacold]

You can have the money, Axel.

But you know you can't keep this up forever.

You want to date Hartley?

[trickedya]

It's not impossible, you know?

You don't always have to change for people.

People just accept you and get over it.

[catchacold]

Right.

What would people like the ones whose names you don't want give me do to your boyfriend next time you're in trouble?

[trickedya]

They'll never know about me. I'll be careful.

No one expects a whore to get a boyfriend, Lenny. Come on.

[catchacold]

Just hope that I'll never get to say 'I told you so.'

I'll give you the money. I told Mick, he'll hand it over for now, I'll reimburse him.

Maybe try not to do that in front of your boyfriend.

[trickedya]

NO! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?

Seriously? You told Mick. God damn it, every time I go there he uses every fuck up against me and you just know he's going to use this.

He's going to tell Hartley.

[catchacold]

I don't really keep secrets from Mick and, Axel, Teddy is Mick's son. If you get jumped while you're out with Teddy, what then? You know I like you, but I care about Teddy too.

He won't tell Hartley. I told him not to.

[trickedya]

If I was in trouble, I'd avoid Teddy. I always do. That's why I left at the park! I'm not dumb, I won't get him hurt. He's like a tiny baby, I'd be careful.

You're just trying to make me feel guilty so I'll stop. Dick move.

[catchacold]

I'm looking out for my kid, simple as. You can take care of yourself, Teddy can't.

Speaking of, why doesn't Hartley work your job too? He could use the money, I'm sure.

[trickedya]

I wouldn't get Teddy hurt. Ever. I told you that when you let me hold him the first time.

Because he's not like me and he shouldn't ever do it. He'd get hurt. It's too dangerous. He's smart, talented and brilliant. He needs to study, not be a whore. Mick will take care of him.

[catchacold]

I know you wouldn't intend to. I got Lisa hurt. More than once. Things don't always go as planned.

Where's the danger if you look out for him? He could earn some on the side.

[trickedya]

Then what do you want me to do? Stop seeing Teddy? Cause if that's what this is about then fine, I won't go back to Mick's again.

I wouldn't drag him into it and you can only look after yourself. Leave it alone.

[catchacold]

I don't want you to stop seeing Teddy. You're good with Teddy and good for Teddy, I like you with him. I just want you to know why I told Mick.

And you think he'll be fine with you working like that?

[trickedya]

So Mick knows I'm a screw up and he can hold it over my head forever. That's why. That's all he ever does. He hates me.

If he's not then he'll just have to dump me. If we ever date.

[catchacold]

He doesn't hate you. He is concerned. He wanted the names too, for the record. He wants to look out for you.

What's your long-term plan, Axel?

[trickedya]

Then you'll both get your asses kicked. You were the one ranting about Teddy and you want to what? Start a feud. Let it go, Leonard. You're not getting names.

I don't have one. I'm forming one. Sorta. What's your long-term plan?

[catchacold]

I'm not starting a feud. You're underestimating me. Most people are.

I'll make enough money to get Mick, Lisa and Teddy a house, as soon as possible. Make sure the money looks legal enough. Space for you and Hartley too, I suppose.

I'll make sure the wrong people all know my name and not to cross me.

[trickedya]

It's just dangerous and there's no point in starting shit if it can be fixed that easy. He's just using this as an excuse to kick my ass because I wouldn't agree to get kinky with him so now I'm gonna get the money and beat him at his own game.

That'd be nice for you guys to like settle and stuff. Could get a place with a garden, I bet Teddy would like to play outside. He loves the park.

Like your dad. Everyone knows his name, no one likes to cross him.

[catchacold]

Just everyday job issues, gotcha. Tell me when you're in over your head, Axel. I mean it.

I'm looking for a place with a garden. It's a surprise for Mick, he thinks we'll get another apartment, but I know he'd rather have a house. Teddy would love it.

Yeah, only in his case it's because he's a murderous idiot. I'll be better than that.