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Maybe.
[ Because it's easier than trying to describe it, Maine attaches a picture of the plants.
"Thriving" is one way to put it. "Attempting a hostile takeover" is another. At a minimum, the spider plant in particular absolutely needs to be repotted. ]
[ Because it's easier than trying to describe it, Maine attaches a picture of the plants.
"Thriving" is one way to put it. "Attempting a hostile takeover" is another. At a minimum, the spider plant in particular absolutely needs to be repotted. ]
[ Maine nods in agreement. He's loath to practice his own power, but Larry's seems safe. Seems useful. Seems like something Larry wants.
So Maine gives what he hopes is an encouraging smile — albeit a small one, as his smiles usually are. It's genuine, at least. ]
You'll get it.
[ It's not an empty platitude. If Larry wants this bad enough, Maine believes it'll happen. ]
So Maine gives what he hopes is an encouraging smile — albeit a small one, as his smiles usually are. It's genuine, at least. ]
You'll get it.
[ It's not an empty platitude. If Larry wants this bad enough, Maine believes it'll happen. ]
They wouldn't be thriving like that even in the weather if they didn't have what they need.
But I think they're going to need more space and soon.
[ and
well
in a moment of bravery, made easier by maine's earlier want you there: ] I could help you repot them. If you want.
But I think they're going to need more space and soon.
[ and
well
in a moment of bravery, made easier by maine's earlier want you there: ] I could help you repot them. If you want.
[ Repotting a plant doesn't sound that difficult to Maine. It's just taking the plant out of one pot and putting it in another, right? But he suspects there's more to it than that. Suspects that if he were to try it on his own, he'd probably end up causing damage.
Besides, he'd like Larry's company. He always does. ]
Would like that.
Besides, he'd like Larry's company. He always does. ]
Would like that.
[ it isn't difficult - unless you damage the roots of the plant and then it becomes ruinous. larry figures maine could manage it easily without him, but he would be lying if that would like that doesn't make something inside his chest catch. ]
Let me know when would be good for you.
Let me know when would be good for you.
Before dinner?
[ The one with the two of them and Gene, he means. ]
[ The one with the two of them and Gene, he means. ]
Are we having it at your place?
[ that's a yes. ]
[ that's a yes. ]
No.
[ Not because Maine objects to having Larry or Gene over, but because things are awkward with his roommates. ]
Don't know location.
[ He probably should've figured that out with Gene before contacting Larry. Whoops. ]
[ Not because Maine objects to having Larry or Gene over, but because things are awkward with his roommates. ]
Don't know location.
[ He probably should've figured that out with Gene before contacting Larry. Whoops. ]
Okay. I can still come over before, if you want.
[ yes?
and now his heart is beating too fast at the thought of seeing maine again, seeing gene again. at the same time. ]
[ yes?
and now his heart is beating too fast at the thought of seeing maine again, seeing gene again. at the same time. ]
Yeah. :)
[ Maybe it'll be awkward. Maybe it won't. Either way, Maine still wants to see Larry again. ]
[ Maybe it'll be awkward. Maybe it won't. Either way, Maine still wants to see Larry again. ]
Saturday, then.
[ larry's going to be awkward. he knows he will be, but — he still wants to see maine again, too. ]
[ larry's going to be awkward. he knows he will be, but — he still wants to see maine again, too. ]
[ it could be an empty platitude, but there's too much weight behind it. so larry swallows and nods. ]
Thank you.
[ a moment later, with a disbelieving, somewhat self-depreciating half-laugh: ] I don't even know where to start.
Thank you.
[ a moment later, with a disbelieving, somewhat self-depreciating half-laugh: ] I don't even know where to start.
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