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[nowherewolf]

James Tucker

"Hey. Leave a message or just text me like a normal person. Later."

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SORRY THIS TOOK FOREVER FOR ME TO RESPOND

[imhisaunt]

[It does not help Delmar's nervousness that his new neighbor turns out to be a knock-out. In fact that seems like the world being unfair. Also kind. But also unfair. But also generous--

He nods first, his voice taking a moment to come back]

Oh yes, hello. I'm your neighbor. I thought, um, I thought I should introduce myself.

[Which he then forgets to do, not even mentioning his name.]

[nowherewolf]

[Aw, poor guy. Dude looks like he's about to faint. Tucker's not sure if it's because he's nervous or because he's old. He's not that old, though. Definitely not in the senile range. Must be anxiety, then.

In any case, he doesn't seem threatening or aggressive in the least, so Tucker sees no need to make it worse.]

Right, cool. I'm Tucker, nice to meet you.

[He offers a hand. He doesn't even mention the fact that Delmar forgot his name. Give him a chance to redeem himself.]

[imhisaunt]

[Delmar timidly reaches his hand out, the action seemingly reminding him that he has yet to actually introduce himself]

Very nice to meet you, Tucker. My name is Delmar.

[nowherewolf]

Delmar? Don't hear that name very often.

[He doesn't say it like it's a bad thing, though. When he shakes Delmar's hand, it's firm enough to seem not-weird, but gentle enough to seem not-aggressive. There's a nuance to these things.]

How long have you been stuck here, Delmar?

[imhisaunt]

It's a bit old-fashioned, I know.

[He looks bashful. Delmar had been a more common name in the 1900s and 1910s when his parents were knocking about but now not so much]

And I've been here a few months now. Yourself? You must be pretty new here.

[nowherewolf]

I've been here a little less than a month. Was bummin' it at one of my friends' places before now.

[To explain why he hasn't always had his own apartment.]

A few months though? Bet you've seen some crazy shit.

[imhisaunt]

Well yes, there were those mirrors and then there was that time Harlan made us disappear... that was amazing.

[A smile]

Oh! You have friends from home here? That's very good. They can look out for you.

[nowherewolf]

Harlan made you disappear? [He snorts.] Yeah that sounds like something he'd do. We're from the same place. Kyna, too.

To be honest with you, though? I'm the one who spends the most time looking out for them.

[imhisaunt]

Yes indeed he did [Delmar's eyes brighten a little bit just remembering it, smile going a bit mischievous] He's quite the rascal that one.

You must have your hands full.

[He means it jokingly, but there's a kernel of truth there. He can see how trying to look out for Harlan might be quite an endeavor.]

[nowherewolf]

['Rascal'. Tucker's totally using that on HH sometime.]

Sure do. Being the sole voice of reason isn't an easy job, but somebody's gotta do it.

[He gets you, Delmar.]

[imhisaunt]

Very right. [Its an extremely important job after all]

Well I am glad they have you then. But you need to be sure to look after yourself too.

[nowherewolf]

Oh, don't you worry about that. I take plenty good care of myself.

[Perhaps too good care of himself.]

[imhisaunt]

[Delmar looks genuinely relieved]

That is very good to hear. Sometimes I worry that young men don't realize they aren't immortal.

[nowherewolf]

[Oh. About that. Not that Tucker's actually immortal. Shapeshifters live a long-ass time, but still very killable.]

Yeah, I definitely know the type.

[His entire party, basically.]

It's not even limited to men.