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ax_mainThe morning after Takedown = the morning after the breakup. Despite everything that's been going on, Yana needs someone to talk to. Or at least text.
On her seldom used bed in her nearly as seldom used room, Illyana leaned against the wall and closed her eyes. Over. It was over.
She couldn't quite wrap her head around that. Pyro - okay, they fought sometimes. And yeah, she might have been ignoring it, but she'd realized he hadn't been thrilled about the amount of time she'd been spending in Limbo the past few months. She'd just figured he'd see the dragons and forgive her, considering that some of it had been because she'd been making him a surprise.
Showed what she knew.
She made a face, debating whether or not she wanted to wake Nico up, but much though she liked her newbie, he probably wasn't the one to go to for relationship advice, and she wasn't about to bug Pietro about it, even if he'd been there to bug, which he wasn't. Instead, she picked up her phone and started pecking out a text.
Hey, she sent to Billy. How's Tommy? Because she'd wanted to check on him anyway, and if he wasn't doing well, she didn't want to bug Billy with her problems, anyway.
So, sleeping in the infirmary kinda sucked. No, correction. It majorly sucked. His back ached from the plastic chair and his eyes felt like there was burning sand in them or something, but he really couldn’t care as he looked at Tommy actually sleeping. Tommy sleeping safely.
He rubbed at one of his eyes when he felt his phone buzz softly in his pocket, reaching in and wondering what Teddy was promising now to get him to at least lay down vertically. He was surprised when it was Yana’s name on his screen and not his boyfriend's, quickly unlocking it so he could answer. Doing better? I don’t know. He’s got a couple broken bones and they really got him with a fucking cattle prod. Fuckers. He’s sleeping right now though, so that’s good.
Illyana winced. Broken bones and a cattle prod weren't good - better than it could've been, but still. When he wakes up, tell him to let me know if he wants help with the broken bones? It'll mean a trip to Limbo, and it'll hurt like hell, but once they're fixed they're fixed.
Billy smiled a bit as he read her reply and nodded even though she wouldn’t be able to see it as he started typing back. For sure. He might take you up on it since I know being forced into bed is driving him crazy. How are you doing, by the way? Everyone over there Okay?
Wanda's still upset, she replied. Lance is still cranky, Pietro wants all the attention ever because he was Abducted, and Eileen's threatening people's intestines if they don't shut up. So pretty much normal. She paused, then added, And Pyro and I broke up.
“What?” Billy whispered quietly, glancing at Tommy to make sure he hadn’t disturbed the other before sitting up straighter to write back. You broke up? What happened? Are you alright?
Yeah. Illyana made a face at the phone. Mostly. Big fight. I spend too much time in Limbo. And with people who aren't Him. Obvs I want to break up. She tilted her head back against the wall and stared at the ceiling, then looked back at her phone. Told him if that was what he wanted, fine. So.
Wait wait wait. So, he was mad you were spending time with people in Limbo that wasn’t him, or Limbo combined with just spending time with other people? Not that it matters, both are kind of weak reasons to get to the conclusion you want to break up with him. Billy frowned at his phone before his hands start flying over the phone again. Are you okay? Do you want me to port over? I can get Teddy to watch Tommy.
He trusted Teddy.
Tommy doesn't like Teddy, Illyana pointed out. Besides, I'm ok. Just confused. And hurt, and honestly, it was really, really tempting to just teleport there, where she could get hugged and have a shoulder to bawl on. Sadly, she'd made her choice on that, and she wasn't running back to the school just because she'd broken up with Pyro. The Brotherhood meant more to her than that.
They’re getting better. Billy typed, not really even believing it much himself, but he could hope. You sure? What even happened? I mean, you said you’re breaking up and he was just okay with that?
No. He insisted I was going to break up with him. Said I should just get it overwith. It wasn't my idea. Illyana sighed and closed her eyes for a moment before reopening them and adding, He said everything's all about me. I don't understand why people keep saying that, when it feels like it never is.
Billy pursed his lips a little as he read her text, tapping his pointer finger against the side of his phone before responding. Have you been like super busy with Limbo or something? I’m trying to see where he got the impression you wanted to break up with him. He said you were spending too much time with other people, but usually one doesn’t automatically assume break up. Maybe get kinda pissed for feeling left out, but not break up.
Illyana considered the question. Yes? But considering I made sure I was back right after I'd left, I don't see why he should have his nose out of joint about that. The only one it affected is me.
Billy frowned at that, wondering what could be making the fire-starter so upset is Yana was making sure to be back before she’d really even left. Yeah. I’m not really seeing anything to be upset about time wise...does he still have problems with Limbo after the...ya know? Maybe he feels nervous about you going there?
I don't Think so? Illyana replied after some thought. I mean, he doesn't like sleeping there? But we've been there. He burned down the old castle for me, and made a fire moat for the tower. It's pretty awesome.
Well, duck. He frowned at the auto correct as well as Pyro’s weirdness and shook his head. I’m not sure then what his issue is...have you guys talked since the break up? Is he being weird?
It was just last night, so no. I'm holed up in my workroom. She made a face at it and shifted so she was laying across the bed with her head to one side and her feet on the wall. Which I guess is my room, now. I'm going to have to reorganize. Good thing I got lazy and never moved the bed out.
Billy felt his heart hurt for her, wanting to be there with her now so he could give her a huge hug or something. Yana I’m so sorry. That’s really crappy and I know you- He paused, not sure if he should type the L word. really cared about him and everything. You sure you don’t want me to come over?
Illyana debated her answer. She was actually sure she did want him to come over. Even more, she really wanted to cry all over Kitty. But the latter wasn't an option, and the former... Nah, she typed. You stay with Tommy. Give him a hug for me and tell him to let me know when he's ready to let me practice evil spells on him, and keep me posted in case he doesn't? Because at the end of the day, an injured twin definitely should take precedence over her needing a hug, and Billy was likely to beat himself up over not being able to do both. <>I'll go see if Nico's up and if he wants to watch cartoons. It's all good.
His fingers flew across the screen and typed out a message before he’d even thought of it. Who’s Nico?
Illyana frowned. Had she never introduced them? No - she'd meant to, but Nico hadn't been around the last time Billy'd been over, and there really hadn't been time the day before. My newbie, she explained. Aka Hades. He's a necromancer. He's pretty cool, you'd like him. Or...well, maybe not? Now that she thought of it, they really didn't have a whole lot in common other than a wicked sense of humor. But Billy liked pretty much everyone and she'd already hit send, so it really didn't matter.
Billy raised an eyebrow at the words My newbie and fought down the stupid, irrational flare of jealously. Last he checked, he was the apprentice. Did moving out change that or did he graduate without knowing? Stop it. She’s allowed to have other friends. He rapped at the side of his phone as he thought of what to say before typing.
Necromancer huh? You seem to be good at finding other magic users. You’re like some kind of magic dowsing rod. XD
What’s he like?
How to describe Nico? Illyana stared at the ceiling for a moment, then smiled. Like you'd expect from someone who spends most of their time with dead people, she typed back. I don't think he actually does it by magic, though. Bummer, right?
Billy’s mouth twisted slightly. Dead people, huh? He sounds delightful. How does he do it if not with magic?
Well, maybe it's magic, Illyana replied. Otherwise it's a mutant thing, I guess. I don't know. He just does it. It's pretty cool. She smiled. Also? He likes my demons.
Billy rolls his eyes a little at that, small smile tugging at the corner of his lips though. Is that all it takes for you to like someone?
Dunno. Maybe? Illyana grinned. It's not like no one else ever said my demons were cool. Except Pyro. Damn, not thinking about that. It wasn't the same, anyway.
Alright, alright, easy peasy. Only a second after sending it did Billy have a moment of panic that she would take his easy comment seriously. JK. He sent quickly after and sighed. So Nico guy can raise the dead with maybe magic. Anything else about this new student I should know about?
Illyana considered that. Not really? Other than that Pyro says I spend too much time with him. She sighed and flopped back on her pillows. Anyway, I should probably get up and moving. Just in case there's fallout from yesterday.
Billy rolled his eyes. Mmmm, Pyro sounds a wee bit jealous. Pot calling the kettle, etc, but whatever. I’ll let you go if you want, but seriously. Let me know if you want me to come over. I will.
I will, but I'm okay for now, Illyana assured him. Just keep me posted on Tommy, ok? I'll see you soon.
You better. <3
On her seldom used bed in her nearly as seldom used room, Illyana leaned against the wall and closed her eyes. Over. It was over.
She couldn't quite wrap her head around that. Pyro - okay, they fought sometimes. And yeah, she might have been ignoring it, but she'd realized he hadn't been thrilled about the amount of time she'd been spending in Limbo the past few months. She'd just figured he'd see the dragons and forgive her, considering that some of it had been because she'd been making him a surprise.
Showed what she knew.
She made a face, debating whether or not she wanted to wake Nico up, but much though she liked her newbie, he probably wasn't the one to go to for relationship advice, and she wasn't about to bug Pietro about it, even if he'd been there to bug, which he wasn't. Instead, she picked up her phone and started pecking out a text.
Hey, she sent to Billy. How's Tommy? Because she'd wanted to check on him anyway, and if he wasn't doing well, she didn't want to bug Billy with her problems, anyway.
So, sleeping in the infirmary kinda sucked. No, correction. It majorly sucked. His back ached from the plastic chair and his eyes felt like there was burning sand in them or something, but he really couldn’t care as he looked at Tommy actually sleeping. Tommy sleeping safely.
He rubbed at one of his eyes when he felt his phone buzz softly in his pocket, reaching in and wondering what Teddy was promising now to get him to at least lay down vertically. He was surprised when it was Yana’s name on his screen and not his boyfriend's, quickly unlocking it so he could answer. Doing better? I don’t know. He’s got a couple broken bones and they really got him with a fucking cattle prod. Fuckers. He’s sleeping right now though, so that’s good.
Illyana winced. Broken bones and a cattle prod weren't good - better than it could've been, but still. When he wakes up, tell him to let me know if he wants help with the broken bones? It'll mean a trip to Limbo, and it'll hurt like hell, but once they're fixed they're fixed.
Billy smiled a bit as he read her reply and nodded even though she wouldn’t be able to see it as he started typing back. For sure. He might take you up on it since I know being forced into bed is driving him crazy. How are you doing, by the way? Everyone over there Okay?
Wanda's still upset, she replied. Lance is still cranky, Pietro wants all the attention ever because he was Abducted, and Eileen's threatening people's intestines if they don't shut up. So pretty much normal. She paused, then added, And Pyro and I broke up.
“What?” Billy whispered quietly, glancing at Tommy to make sure he hadn’t disturbed the other before sitting up straighter to write back. You broke up? What happened? Are you alright?
Yeah. Illyana made a face at the phone. Mostly. Big fight. I spend too much time in Limbo. And with people who aren't Him. Obvs I want to break up. She tilted her head back against the wall and stared at the ceiling, then looked back at her phone. Told him if that was what he wanted, fine. So.
Wait wait wait. So, he was mad you were spending time with people in Limbo that wasn’t him, or Limbo combined with just spending time with other people? Not that it matters, both are kind of weak reasons to get to the conclusion you want to break up with him. Billy frowned at his phone before his hands start flying over the phone again. Are you okay? Do you want me to port over? I can get Teddy to watch Tommy.
He trusted Teddy.
Tommy doesn't like Teddy, Illyana pointed out. Besides, I'm ok. Just confused. And hurt, and honestly, it was really, really tempting to just teleport there, where she could get hugged and have a shoulder to bawl on. Sadly, she'd made her choice on that, and she wasn't running back to the school just because she'd broken up with Pyro. The Brotherhood meant more to her than that.
They’re getting better. Billy typed, not really even believing it much himself, but he could hope. You sure? What even happened? I mean, you said you’re breaking up and he was just okay with that?
No. He insisted I was going to break up with him. Said I should just get it overwith. It wasn't my idea. Illyana sighed and closed her eyes for a moment before reopening them and adding, He said everything's all about me. I don't understand why people keep saying that, when it feels like it never is.
Billy pursed his lips a little as he read her text, tapping his pointer finger against the side of his phone before responding. Have you been like super busy with Limbo or something? I’m trying to see where he got the impression you wanted to break up with him. He said you were spending too much time with other people, but usually one doesn’t automatically assume break up. Maybe get kinda pissed for feeling left out, but not break up.
Illyana considered the question. Yes? But considering I made sure I was back right after I'd left, I don't see why he should have his nose out of joint about that. The only one it affected is me.
Billy frowned at that, wondering what could be making the fire-starter so upset is Yana was making sure to be back before she’d really even left. Yeah. I’m not really seeing anything to be upset about time wise...does he still have problems with Limbo after the...ya know? Maybe he feels nervous about you going there?
I don't Think so? Illyana replied after some thought. I mean, he doesn't like sleeping there? But we've been there. He burned down the old castle for me, and made a fire moat for the tower. It's pretty awesome.
Well, duck. He frowned at the auto correct as well as Pyro’s weirdness and shook his head. I’m not sure then what his issue is...have you guys talked since the break up? Is he being weird?
It was just last night, so no. I'm holed up in my workroom. She made a face at it and shifted so she was laying across the bed with her head to one side and her feet on the wall. Which I guess is my room, now. I'm going to have to reorganize. Good thing I got lazy and never moved the bed out.
Billy felt his heart hurt for her, wanting to be there with her now so he could give her a huge hug or something. Yana I’m so sorry. That’s really crappy and I know you- He paused, not sure if he should type the L word. really cared about him and everything. You sure you don’t want me to come over?
Illyana debated her answer. She was actually sure she did want him to come over. Even more, she really wanted to cry all over Kitty. But the latter wasn't an option, and the former... Nah, she typed. You stay with Tommy. Give him a hug for me and tell him to let me know when he's ready to let me practice evil spells on him, and keep me posted in case he doesn't? Because at the end of the day, an injured twin definitely should take precedence over her needing a hug, and Billy was likely to beat himself up over not being able to do both. <>I'll go see if Nico's up and if he wants to watch cartoons. It's all good.
His fingers flew across the screen and typed out a message before he’d even thought of it. Who’s Nico?
Illyana frowned. Had she never introduced them? No - she'd meant to, but Nico hadn't been around the last time Billy'd been over, and there really hadn't been time the day before. My newbie, she explained. Aka Hades. He's a necromancer. He's pretty cool, you'd like him. Or...well, maybe not? Now that she thought of it, they really didn't have a whole lot in common other than a wicked sense of humor. But Billy liked pretty much everyone and she'd already hit send, so it really didn't matter.
Billy raised an eyebrow at the words My newbie and fought down the stupid, irrational flare of jealously. Last he checked, he was the apprentice. Did moving out change that or did he graduate without knowing? Stop it. She’s allowed to have other friends. He rapped at the side of his phone as he thought of what to say before typing.
Necromancer huh? You seem to be good at finding other magic users. You’re like some kind of magic dowsing rod. XD
What’s he like?
How to describe Nico? Illyana stared at the ceiling for a moment, then smiled. Like you'd expect from someone who spends most of their time with dead people, she typed back. I don't think he actually does it by magic, though. Bummer, right?
Billy’s mouth twisted slightly. Dead people, huh? He sounds delightful. How does he do it if not with magic?
Well, maybe it's magic, Illyana replied. Otherwise it's a mutant thing, I guess. I don't know. He just does it. It's pretty cool. She smiled. Also? He likes my demons.
Billy rolls his eyes a little at that, small smile tugging at the corner of his lips though. Is that all it takes for you to like someone?
Dunno. Maybe? Illyana grinned. It's not like no one else ever said my demons were cool. Except Pyro. Damn, not thinking about that. It wasn't the same, anyway.
Alright, alright, easy peasy. Only a second after sending it did Billy have a moment of panic that she would take his easy comment seriously. JK. He sent quickly after and sighed. So Nico guy can raise the dead with maybe magic. Anything else about this new student I should know about?
Illyana considered that. Not really? Other than that Pyro says I spend too much time with him. She sighed and flopped back on her pillows. Anyway, I should probably get up and moving. Just in case there's fallout from yesterday.
Billy rolled his eyes. Mmmm, Pyro sounds a wee bit jealous. Pot calling the kettle, etc, but whatever. I’ll let you go if you want, but seriously. Let me know if you want me to come over. I will.
I will, but I'm okay for now, Illyana assured him. Just keep me posted on Tommy, ok? I'll see you soon.
You better. <3
