OOM: Another visit

[latino_menace]

Ramon's a bit nervous about this visit. Not only because of the conversation with Dworkin, but the 'little visitor' that had been promised in the last letter. Still, he gets to see Random again and that's worth anything.

So, here he his. Late at night, tired but happy with anticipation. He can't keep his mind off the Trump in his pocket.

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[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"To not know something like that. To not remember where you learned to speak French. No idea."

He lies to acquaintances. He lies to strangers. He lies to friends if he thinks it will do them well.

He never, never lies to Ramon, not if he can help it. He has yet to lie to Martin. There are some limits you don't push.

[latino_menace]

He can't comprehend that. No part of it. How would you forget where you learnt an entire new language? He just can't think in that span of time yet.

'Oh.'

Ramon doesn't know what to say but his blood runs a little cold. This worries him more than he cares to admit.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Hasn't changed anything, baby."

He looks up at him, again.

"You know that. I'm still your lover, I'm still a loving father. I still remember the look on your face when I choked on my scotch the first time we meet. I still remember the layout of your house in Columbia. I still remember being a child, most of it.

I still remember so much. One day, I need to show you through the other photos. The ones from before I knew you. I've had the richest life you could dream of, babe. Some things are just more important than others."

[latino_menace]

'Yeah.'

That helps actually. Because it's normal, right? Even humans tend to recall the highlights and forget the mundane.

He leans down and kisses him gently. 'I love you. I just worry about what'll happen to you after I'm gone. I know it's - hopefully - ages away but I can't stop myself. And I really don't want to get lost like Dworkin has.'

He can't stand that thought. Because that's just not Random. This is him, now, gorgeous and alive - not some wreck of a old man that can hardly complete a sentence.

'I'd like to see the photo's though. I'd like to see all the things you've done. You must have seen some interesting shadows.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"The best, the brightest, and I'll take you to all of them."

Random doesn't worry about it. Worrying about it would drive him there faster.

"You'll see. It'll be wonderful. We'll have sex in each and every one."

[latino_menace]

Ramon grins and finally relaxes a bit, kissing him again.

'I'm glad to hear it. Every new shadow should be christened.'

There's a glance over to the baby and the smile broadens.

'Think when he's older he'll roll his eyes at us for kissing in front of him?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"You know he will. And probably go 'eeeeew' at a certain point. Kids hate kissing."

Random looks, then glances back up at Ramon, looking proud.

"He'll get used to it."

[latino_menace]

'He won't have a choice will he?' he asks lightly, laying another gentle kiss on his head.

'I certainly hope you're not going to refuse to kiss me if he's around.'

Because that would be horrid.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Don't think it'd be physically possible."

He makes a face, showing just what he thinks of the idea.

"No. Don't worry about that. And don't worry about my grandfather, he's a manipulative shit. Or about anything, not tonight. Tonight, just the three of us, and that's all we need, for now."

[latino_menace]

He shifts down the bed, lying more flat for comfort's sake but trying to keep Random near at the same time.

'I'll try not to. Probably be alright if he doesn't come near me again.'

The three of them. Almost like a family. It's a bizarre thought. The baby is watched quietly from his position on the bed.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Let me get rid of my jeans. Otherwise I'm going to fall asleep like this."

This is one of those things that should be done, but Random can't quite bring himself to actually do.

"C'mon lover."

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'Mmm.'

He lies still for a moment, trying to muster the energy to move. Then he does, eventually, and drags himself up off the bed with a groan.

'Up then. You look tired again.'

Ramon strips and climbs in, to set a good example. There's a nod towards Martin. 'Is he down for the night now?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Set the alarm for midnight. He'll need to be fed, then, but other than that, we're okay."

Midnight feedings are important. Even if the baby sometimes needs to be woken up for them. Random sheds his clothing, then reaches for the clock himself.

"But yeah, he won't be up till then."

[latino_menace]

'You set that alarm?' Ramon is puzzled. 'Dont you just wait for him to cry?'

He can't understand why anyone would willingly wake themselves up to do this. Huh. Modern parenting.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"He sleeps too deeply. I can't rely on the hunger to wake him, but he does need it. To grow properly."

Says the short man.

"It's not so bad. I'm used to it."

[latino_menace]

Ramon entertains a few comments in his head about Random needing a few more midnight feedings when he was a baby then, but decides not to be mean and so kisses him instead.

'Well, I guess I'll just thank my lucky stars that he sleeps deeply then. Don't know what I'd do if he was yelling all night.'

He lies back against the pillows, keeping on his side of the bed. He's pretty that touching won't be allowed with a baby in the room. Well...that sort of touching anyway.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

Not that sort of touching, no. But that doesn't stop Random reaching for and pulling himself towards Ramon. This is one of those times where physical contact, sexual or not, is a must. Random's head sets on Ramon's chest, he twines their legs, and closes his eyes, still clinging tight.

"I missed you. You know that? I hate it when you're gone."

[latino_menace]

He's fine with it. Tired and perfectly happy to just hold him and not let go until he's forced to.

'I hate being away from you baby. This whole curse thing is startng to piss me off, I wish they'd fix it so I can come home.'

He smiles to himself when Random has finished twining himself round him, grateful for the contact. Makes him breath easier these days.

'Miss you too.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"If anyone can do it, Asandir and Arithon can."

Random has faith.

"And Avar's here too? I know him. A bit. From the wedding."

That makes him smile, of course. Because the night afterwards, and all.

[latino_menace]

Ramon smiles immediately because yeah, that night after had been something special.

'Yeah, he's here. Strange guy really - I suppose it makes sense that he's wary of me but it makes for some interesting conversations. I don't know if people are attacking him as well though. Should probably find out though he's not really my problem.'

He moves suddenly then, suddenly afraid that the paperclip isn't on the bedside table. He doesn't remember taking it out of his pocket...but it's there and he relaxes, melting back into the bed and Random.

'Just checking somthing, sorry.' A hand runs over his back. 'You have to go back early?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"No. Gorlim's home, Martin and I go where we like."

He smiles into his chest, because he knows what he was checking. It fills him with a sort of warmth.

"Free as a bird."

[latino_menace]

Ramon runs a hand through his hair once more, then reaches up to flick the light off.

'Good. Spend the morning with me? Just to sleep in a bit and talk. I'll get breakfast up from bar. As long as Arithon or Bianca aren't downstairs then I can stay up here.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Of course, lover."

He nods, yawning, and closing his eyes.

"I'll try not to wake you when I feed him."

[latino_menace]

'OK.'

Grateful for that, although he thinks he shouldn't be. Maybe he should be offering to do it instead? he's not sure but figures he'll think about it when the alarm goes off.

'Sleep then baby. Love you.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"And I you."

And then Random's eyes close.

For as long as they're allowed to.