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It's been nearly a week, and all Jason can say for the passage of time is that his hand isn't quite as swollen anymore.

It's still swollen enough, though, to prevent him doing just about everything he enjoys. He can't grapple gun his way through the trees, can't do most of what they practice in gymnastics (though he will, by god, and sooner than anyone thinks he should), he can't swim in Bucky's class, can't...enjoy the attentions of his girlfriend with quite the same enthusiasm. At least he can drive his fucking go-kart now that his knee's no longer the size of a bowling ball.

His life, while much improved from the endless minutes he'd spent underground, kind of sucks, a pale comparison to what he wants it to be, and when he reaches for the Compound door for the billionth time with the wrong hand, he very nearly breaks the other one punching it. With a huff, Jason settles down on the bottom step, face set in grim determination not to show how much that punch had fucking hurt.

Date: 2011-05-06 07:18 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madeofstories.livejournal.com
"Perhaps you could find something to cover it with," Grace suggests, "I'm sure you could find something in the clothes box. Just the other day, I found the loveliest pair of shoes there. I could look for you, if you'd like."

Breaking his hand may be an awful thing, but she's determined to help him make the best of it, if she can.

Date: 2011-05-06 11:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madeofstories.livejournal.com
The possibility isn't one that Grace wants to consider, even if she's heard about how awful the island can be. The worst it's done to her, after all, is present her with a bookshelf full of books that she doesn't want to read at all. It's a bit tame by comparison.

She nods only slightly in response, and is silent for a moment before speaking again.

"Do you remember what we spoke about before? At the rave?"
Edited Date: 2011-05-06 11:57 pm (UTC)

Date: 2011-05-09 03:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madeofstories.livejournal.com
The change in subject is completely on purpose of course, Grace preferring to steer the subject in a more positive direction. And maybe even one that will cheer him up a bit. He seems so very down at the moment.

"No, silly," she replies, her expression beginning to break into a smile, "More... parties in general and your apparent dislike of them."

Date: 2011-05-11 07:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madeofstories.livejournal.com
"What's so horrible about dressing up?" Grace asks him, "I think it's fun."

She quite likes that element of parties. Most times, she'll pretend to be someone else, if only in her head. Some grand duchess from an exotic country far away, someone with closets upon closets of beautiful, expensive dresses instead of just the few she owns.

Date: 2011-05-12 07:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madeofstories.livejournal.com
"I hope that was when you were much younger," Grace laughs, the idea of Jason unable to help but spill bits of tiny burger on himself impossibly funny to her for some reason.

Somehow, she can't imagine Jason as a small boy in a tiny suit. She hasn't known him very long yet, but it seems as though he's always been how he is now, as untrue as Grace knows that must be.

Date: 2011-05-13 06:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] madeofstories.livejournal.com
"Well, that just means that you'll know exactly what not to do when we hold an afternoon tea in your honor," Grace replies, expression brightening as a grin spreads across her face.

She doesn't know why she hadn't thought of it sooner. It's perfect, really. A party without so many drugs-- even while she herself had been on a pill, she'd noticed that he didn't seem particularly excited about the idea of it-- and with all of his friends. It'll be lovely.

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