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Hey, Will. It's Raina. Are you busy?

[ Let's talk about what a dumbass Chilton is if you're not, bro. ]

[Never too busy for the extended family! Raina might note that Will sounds like he's out. Literally outside somewhere, probably a forest from the sounds of birds and the lack of cars, people, society.]

Not right now. What's up?

[He is like 10 years too old to say that.

And it shows.]

[ Living it up like the hobo he is, she assumes. ]

It's Frederick.

[ What else would this call be about? ]

He's on the verge of being in a very dangerous situation, and I need to prevent this from happening, if at all possible.

[ A pause. ]

Do you believe in the Lucifer of this world? Do you believe he's dangerous?

[Oh God. ...somewhat inappropriate. But Will goes silent enough that Raina may assume this was not what he expected and also isn't something he quite approves of.]

I believe he is who he says he is, at least where he comes from. I also believe he's only as dangerous as any other imPort with a certain mindset. [Still, he has an underlying tone that makes it sound like he's one polite thread being snipped away from "are you fucking kidding me right now?"] What's Frederick done?

[ She lets out a sigh of complete and utter frustration. ]

Frederick is considering signing a contract with him. And although I've personally expressed what a very bad idea this is -- he seems to believe he can outsmart the devil. I don't know what I can do to dissuade him, but it isn't a mistake I'm willing to sit by and allow him to make.

[That former silence stretches so long Raina might believe Will is no longer there...except for the noise of birds, something like rustled branches. Still, it's telling that she doesn't at least get frustrated sighs or grunts or even obnoxious breathing from him. No, he's quiet as he digests, still, and finally lets out a short bark of laughter that is disbelieving and unamused. Laughing without anything to laugh at.]

I feel like I should be more surprised. [He says dryly, without any hint of surprise. Well, well. Chilton thinks that Crane has his claws in Will and his response is to attempt cutting him off, he sends him after a problem patient like that horrifying threat of loss never happened, and all the while Chilton is suckling Lucifer without ever letting Will in on that detail? He can't even bother to feel insulted or tricked, much less surprised. But Will has looked "the devil" in the face and interrupted him, has told him to knock off the lying, has gotten close...and paid the price. Perhaps it's time, then? Perhaps it's time, after this manhunt is over, for he and Chilton to have a very thorough heart to heart. One that involves Will being more exposed than usual, at least for here. He didn't carry the same scars whenever he had showers at BSHCI, after all.] This must be very difficult for you, Raina. He can be a. [The cringe on Will's end as he tries to find the right word is audible.] Stubborn man. Did you just want to talk to somebody about this or do you think I might be able to help you dissuade him once I get back?

[Welcome to the family, Raina, doge is always ready to help if he can. Granted, his help might not be the best there is, but he tries, okay? He tries so very hard.]

Edited 2015-07-15 04:38 (UTC)

[ Good boy, Will. Raina isn't sure how she feels about being adopted into this family, buuut if it gives her another voice of reason in this fight for Chilton, all the better. Except it's a little too late now, isn't it?

Raina falls silent for a moment, listening to those snaps and pops of Will's campfire. ]

I don't wish to put you in danger, Will. Somehow Lucifer knew of my attempts to talk Frederick out of signing, and...

[ Another stretch of silence. And when she speaks, it's mournful -- mourning her own upcoming loss of freedom. ]

I will do anything to protect him. I know you don't know me very well, but please never question my devotion to him. I...

[ And she couldn't keep it together any longer. Her voice breaks, words practically sobbed. One of these days she'll call Will and NOT be upset about something.... maybe. ]

I'm being blackmailed. Either I sign the contract in Frederick's place or he destroys us both.

[The easiest way to make it obvious he doesn't mind being put in danger is to ignore that, he figures, just as the easiest way to show he has no questions about her devotion is to ignore that she mentioned it as well. That might speak to him having nothing to say on the matter or worse, disbelief, but in the face of the last part...feels wrong to focus on anything else. Hopefully she can take his silence on both matters as a good thing instead of simply swimming along with the topic he believes is the most important at the moment.]

Destroys you both. [He knew there had to be something different about Raina, some sort of damage...even if that was the desire to cause damage. So blackmail, he's not shocked. He's never going to be shocked to learn that someone dragged to this world has secrets that can be used to twist their arm or completely broken. He has his own, and so does Chilton.] Destroys your reputations or...physically, too? Seems like a stretch to think he could do both, but. I don't know what skills he has here. I do know the Lucifer before him was caged, though.

[He can be beaten. Will doesn't believe this world's walking devil is unstoppable, same as the biblical devil can be conquered. He knows the power of influence, though. Suggestion. Manipulation, mindgames...how that can be used to make others believe someone is much more powerful than they are. And from where Will sits right now, surrounded by nature and a sad little campfire, a scraggly mess, that's exactly what this sounds like. He wonders how that feels, for the manipulators to be the manipulated. He wonders if that's part of the horror here, that someone on top could still be susceptible. To be on the same level as sheep, even if it's only in their heads.

No wonder she's torn up. The mighty fall hard.]

Destroys our relationship. The only thing that matters.

[ It's comforting to know that Lucifer could be caged. He had expressed his distaste for whatever cage there was back home, and to confine him in this world would solve all of their problems. But...maybe there is an easier fix. Chilton had expressed that as long as Will Graham existed in this world, the devils would always be more interested in him. What will set this man into action? What will be the catalyst that causes the good dog to protect and perhaps even sacrifice? ]

If I don't sign this, Will, Lucifer has threatened to not only make my relationship with Frederick torture -- but also to kill him and take him from me for good. Careers and reputations -- they can be repaired. But if Lucifer can't have what he wants by having one of us, he will bring hell into our lives.

[ Sadly: ]

The price of love seems to be a steep one.

It is, but Lucifer is stuck in the same situation as the rest of us. Only thing that draws people to him or makes him stand out more than anyone else is his name.

[Stop giving him all this power. The words could be taken as harsh, but Will is careful with his tone. Keeps any disapproval directly shot in Lucifer's way, not hers or Chilton's.]

And as long as I'm around, no one is going to touch a hair on his head and get away with it if he doesn't want them to. I'm not out here doing this because I want him to feel indebted to me or to mend our bridge. [He's devoted. He's careful with that, too. He's not sure if this conversation will get back to Chilton, and it's easy for her to give him bits and pieces instead of the full thing, but he'll take his chances. He's not saying anything he wouldn't be comfortable with Chilton finding out anyway. And it's not like Chilton doesn't know, can't feel how Will turns and follows whenever he tugs his leash just right. He's already been sent into action. He's already been prodded and had a fire lit up under ass. There's no stopping him once he puts his mind to something, not without reason. Chilton telling him enough can work...in certain situations, at least.] Pit one of us against another, and the fight might not be fair. Depends what the Porter's handed out. Pit several us against one, and that changes things. It's happened before, it can happen again. If that's what it comes to, fine. But I'll talk to him when I get back to see if I can help you prevent that.

[Team Chilton 2015, he's got her back in this. Except while Team Chilton might be the Team That Does What He Wants, to Chilton's thinking, Will doesn't mind sliding over to the Team That Tries To Start An Intervention Because You Need To Not Doctor Dumbass, featuring Lady R and Dumbass #1.

Because that's what friends do, Goddamnit.

They help and forgive each other.]

Edited 2015-07-17 22:38 (UTC)

You really are a vital part of my life, Will. Of our lives.

[ The words are heartfelt, although that doesn't mean she won't throw Will to the proverbial wolves if it meant her and Chilton getting ahead. That is the type of sweetheart she is.

Still his fierce loyalty and devotion to Chilton are important to her. They will be that extra bit of protection necessary to keep Chilton safe should she fail to do so herself. ]

I am a little confused, though. Where are you? And what is it that he sent you to do?

[ Raina wasn't clued in on that part. ]

[Well, that hits hard. Those who make Will a vital part of their lives or who Will considers a vital part of is have the tendency to run out of vital signs. But it's different here, isn't it? They've been granted additional help in regards to keeping themselves in one piece, and the particular shadow that roamed Will's side and did the most damage is no longer present. If that's how she truly feels...where's the harm?]

I'm... [A mumbled start, a quick stop. He intends to digest her sweetheart words by ignoring them (or, at least, not bringing them up), but that doesn't mean she hasn't taken him off guard. A moment to collect himself while Raina can hear that little fire crackling around something—miracle he didn't drop whatever he's outdoor grilling straight into the damn thing.] Oklahoma. Or Texas. Been a while since I've seen a road sign, but I'm. Making my way to Albuquerque. One of Frederick's patients has...lashed out and run off. He's asked me to find him and bring him back.

[Particular phrasing. He's asked not I'm going to. Good ol' Frederick tugged the leash, snapped his fingers, waved the scent, and let Will run all over the board.

He does his own thing once he gets out of sight, that part of him is completely predictable.]

[ Raina furrows her brows. Chilton mentioned this. ]

The patient. The problem patient.

[ And then anger surges inside of her. ]

He has you running out after him?

[ There's a moment where she debates keeping this to herself. Maybe Will doesn't need to know. But screw it. Will does need to know what a fucking jackass Frederick Chilton is! ]

This whole deal with the devil? That hinges around his "problem patient." So while you are out there doing the leg work, he's here enlisting some other power to do the same. At least that's what I'm guessing. He only mentioned the patient was a part of the deal, but he never said exactly what he wanted.

[ A pissed off huff. ]

Unbelievable.

[He should, probably, be a little pissy about this. He will be later, on some level, but now he can't help being almost amused by it. Frederick not telling him pieces of information that Will would consider important? He's totally used to it—and he'll do the same in return if he feels he should, or has to, or if he fucking wants to, really. He might owe Chilton in his own weird way but he doesn't owe him everything. His debt isn't one that means he'll lick his boots and grovel. He's capable of being borderline rude and keeping his own secrets and being petty and if Chilton doesn't want to dwi then he can stop being the same to Will!!!]

I first thought Jesus Christ, but that feels over the line, context considered. [Ha ha ha, except Will says this in the way that implies he doesn't particularly care since he isn't religious, assumes Raina isn't, either. But they can be cultured individuals who respect the names of the holy and sacred, right? Super cultured, very elite, much learned—] I could always set a bag of flaming dog shit on his porch when I get back to give him a hard time about this, only...I assume you might not want that on your porch, too. If there's anything I can do aside from talk to him, let me know, okay?

[he can provide so many bags of flaming dog poo tho like just say the word girl tell him if his assumption is wrong dog poo on fire EVERYWHERE they can add salt and sulfur and stuff and make him think it's lucifer and break them up that way

this is their design]

[ That does break her anger a little. It earns a laugh if only because it's about the most absurdly unexpected form of punishment. Effective but unexpected to hear. ]

I will keep that in mind. Thank you, Will.

[ Raina certainly appreciates what he's offering to do. ]

We'll be in touch. And....let me know, if you can? If you convince him not to sign.

[Ever a fan of this for that, her laughter sparks the same from him, too. Genuine laughter, good in nature...nothing that sounds like he's cracking.]

I will definitely give you a full report after, if there's anything to give. [By which he means, of course, if there's anything to give that he imagines Chilton might not be eager to share. As long as that won't piss off Chilton in Will's direction, naturally. So...there may be either nothing to report or she'll get something super boring. Sorry, hot lips, bros from Baltimore before literally everyone else.] Have a good night, Raina.

[Give Chilton a kiss with a ~~fish~~ fist for him, please and thanks, xoxo.]

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