Just don't get too serious, man. They're a drag to hang out with.
[The (non-existent) grin's back when he makes Alex laugh, and this time he looks vaguely pleased.]
It'll give me something to do while I'm stuck here. Better myself as a person.
[He smirks. The comment sounds just as bullshit-y as it actually is. Though in truth, Derek does know when to be as polite as he can. He's been on his best behavior here.
Might be a little sad that his interactions so far are actually his best behavior, but, still.]
Who wants things easy? Easy's just boring.
No, it's not. This is practically a vacation in comparison, really.
[Except that Chloe and Simon and his dad aren't here. But he's doing okay with that, since he has himself convinced that just meant they were back home, with each other and safe.]
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Just don't get too serious, man. They're a drag to hang out with.
[The (non-existent) grin's back when he makes Alex laugh, and this time he looks vaguely pleased.]
It'll give me something to do while I'm stuck here. Better myself as a person.
[He smirks. The comment sounds just as bullshit-y as it actually is. Though in truth, Derek does know when to be as polite as he can. He's been on his best behavior here.
Might be a little sad that his interactions so far are actually his best behavior, but, still.]
Who wants things easy? Easy's just boring.
No, it's not. This is practically a vacation in comparison, really.
[Except that Chloe and Simon and his dad aren't here. But he's doing okay with that, since he has himself convinced that just meant they were back home, with each other and safe.]