all those years outside looking in ;;

[soldiered]

[ Well, it's not exactly what he had in mind as far as an apple pie life might go, but it's something. She has her day job, he has his, but they meet in the middle and things work pretty well. It's not an ideal relationship by normal standards - but since when is he normal? So, he comes "home" - also known as Cedar Lake Motel - in the middle of the night, but he's got burgers! And drinks and stuff. Which is his idea of a sweet gesture. And here's hoping Tessa's there and willing to make herself visible to a guy who isn't dying. She doesn't usually have qualms. But here's hoping, anyway. ]

Pretty easy hunt, far as big damn monsters go. [ HERE'S HOPING HE DOESN'T JUST SAY THIS TO AN EMPTY ROOM. C: ]