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Of Wolf and Man; Who let the dogs out, who, who, who?
Topic Started: Mar 12 2016, 06:14 PM (14,158 Views)
Gene Hunt
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*Being a werewolf isn't easy. And neither is being under the thumb of a werewolf hunter. Someone who knows your secret and is only just barely holding back from tracking you down and putting a silver bullet between your eyes for the one reason that you're more valuable to him alive than dead. At the moment, anyway. And it's not like the relationship isn't mutually beneficial in some way. Even though Gene despises taking the money, he has no choice. It's live and live well with all the information he needs or die and end up someone's throw rug.

It's been this way for years, between Warren and Gene. It's routine. And so far Gene's fairly sure Warren's the only one who knows. His colleagues don't. They only know that he's unavailable for evening drinks once a month because of "wife commitments", though none of them have been brave enough to point out that they haven't seen his missus in years. Sam definitely doesn't know. It'd blow his little mind,considering how he's already a little peculiar.

But of course, like he always does, here's Sam bloody Tyler - his best mate, his right hand, his deputy dog - putting all of this at risk. He doesn't know the specific nature of the danger he's putting them both in, how could he. And Warren would never DO anything about it, he knows that Warren needs Gene too much. Having a DCI at your beck and call is nothing to throw away just because of some uppity little twerp rocking the boat. Right?? *
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Gene Hunt
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*....

Gene knows Sam's right... But how does he swallow his pride and say it? He feels as though his cheeks are starting to light up even as he considers opening his mouth.

Feeling a bit like a child being forced to apologise for breaking a neighbour's fence, Gene shifts a bit where he stands.*

Yeah, I, uh...

*God this is painful!*

... Didn't get the chance to say thank you, before... For y'know... Stopping Warren...

*he takes a breath, shrugging honestly. What he's saying is the truth.*

I'd be a doormat otherwise.
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*Joni looks just about as uncomfortable as Gene does - she's never exchanged many words with him, and her opinion of the DCI still isn't the highest, to put it mildly. And somehow, the fact that he's making such an effort now makes this even more awkward.

But... he seems honest. Even though Joni can feel her cheeks reddening slightly from having to watch a grown man force those words out, she does sense that they're coming from a genuine place.

Still, Joni can't bring herself to completely acknowledge Gene's thanks. She didn't do what she did for him. She was trying to help Sam - and herself. It was one moment during which she finally dared to take her life back into her own hands... and it worked.

So she nods, but can't help but add*

I just... I just wanted him gone. Warren. And if Sam hadn't...

*She trails off, looking over at Sam a little insecurely - she still doesn't quite understand how close Sam and Gene are, and she has no idea how much Sam told him...

Sam, slightly taken aback by that awkward exchange, needs a moment to react - but when he does, he tries his best to not let the mood drop further.*

Well - you saved both of us. And whatever I said to you... Bringing Warren down was all you. Not anyone else's doing. That took an awful lot of courage.

*He gives her an encouraging smile.*
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*She gives a half-smile back, still clearly feeling awkward.

"Yeah, well. At least nobody died in the end. And as long as the bastard stays behind bars, nobody will."

Gene nods - keeping Warren inside is top priority now. It won't just be Joni who'll be in the firing line if he somehow gets out.*
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*Sam grows serious there - this clearly is an issue for the both of them... and no wonder. So Sam speaks with conviction*

He will. We'll push for life.

*he pauses for a moment*

... I know you've not had much cause to trust the police... but trust us on this. Warren won't be a free man again for as long as he lives.

*And, without quite thinking or realising what he's doing, Sam reaches out to put his hand to the small of Gene's back.*
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*Joni wants to believe Sam - that Warren won't be out again in his lifetime. But she knows how this goes. They have witnesses of course, but no evidence of him killing anyone. No multiple murders he's been convicted of. Unless Sam and Gene can work a miracle, it'll only be a few years until he's out. And when that happens, she's going to be far away from here.

She's about to reply when she notices Sam's movement. His hand reaching over to touch low on Gene's back.

Gene is already grinding his teeth at the thought of Warren in prison when he feels it, and he stiffens immediately, his jaw twitching. But to push Sam away now would attract more attention than not. So he stands there rigid, caught like a rabbit in the headlights. Joni's right there!!

She looks them both up and down, deciding that it's time to leave. She doesn't want to get caught up in.... Whatever this is.

"I... Think I'd better leave you boys to it."*
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*At Joni's words, Sam's hand falls away from Gene's back - not because he's realised that Gene has basically turned into stone next to him, but because Joni seems eager to leave. Not that he can blame her...

He takes a step forward, half extending an arm towards Joni - with what she's done for them, he doesn't want to just let her go without at least hugging her once...*

Alright - good luck.

It's... it's a beautiful life, Joni. Make the most of it.
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*Joni's already half turned around ready to leave, but Sams there, arm out ready for a hug, and she can't not.

With an awkward look at Gene over Sam's shoulder, she gives him a quick hug.

"You too. Looks like you already are(!)"

And with that she's turned away, hefting her bag over her shoulder and heading off into the night.*
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*Sam returns that hug wholeheartedly - but then, Joni's words give him pause, and he blinks. However, before he's able to read her expression, let alone say something, she's gone... and Gene and he are left standing in the cool air of the night.

After a moment, Sam looks back at Gene, not quite knowing what to say.*
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Gene Hunt
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*Gene meets Sam's gaze with risen eyebrows and a slightly outraged look on his face. Sam doesn't even realise what he just did!

Gene takes a moment, then states simply.*

You touched me!!
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Sam Tyler
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*Sam blinks, taken aback by Gene's small outburst - although, he shouldn't be surprised really. And while part of him wants to push back, to tell Gene that things are beginning to change and gay couples won't be so frowned upon anymore, he does understand just how difficult this is for Gene.

Sam ducks his head a little as he returns to Gene's side, stepping back into the house.*

She knew anyway. She saw us during that night... we weren't exactly being ambiguous back then either.

*And in that moment, Sam wasn't able to help it... Speaking about Warren now evokes nothing but protectiveness within him. He had to let Gene know he's looking out for him...*
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Gene Hunt
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*Gene blinks, shocked. Joni knew back then already??*

Ambiguous? I was halfway towards being a fur coat! Could've pleaded bloodloss-induced insanity!

*Gene can't really be mad, though... He did notice the timing of Sam's touch, and he appreciates it.

But even so - they can't let this spread around!*
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And I was cuddling you like an oversized stuffed toy.

*Sam ushers Gene back inside, closing the door behind them. Bloody hell, he doesn't want to fight now of all times... Not after the evening they've had.

So he turns back to face Gene.*

She won't tell on us. And she's leaving Manchester either way.
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*Gene takes a breath, forcing himself to calm down. Sam's right. She's leaving. There's no reason for her to say anything, and if she was going to she'd have done it by now.*

Fine. Just as long as she doesn't decide to take up blackmail as a hobby while she's gone.
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*At this, Sam rolls his eyes and finally steps forward (with a slight limp to his step), pressing a kiss to Gene's lips.*

Stop fretting. Joni didn't save our lives just to ruin them with something as petty as this.
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*Gene closes his eyes, trying not to lean into the kiss and failing. And that does the trick. Suddenly he can't be bothered to fight about it. Sam's right, it wouldn't make sense for her to ruin things now.*

M'not fretting. Gene Hunt doesn't 'fret'.
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Sam Tyler
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*Oh good, Gene has come round. Sam smiles, giving him another little peck.*

'course.

How about we go finish off that pasta?
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Gene Hunt
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*Gene pokes his lips out to take the kiss, keeping himself unmoving otherwise. He's secretly pleased with this plan.*

Yeah alright, why not. Gotta keep the beast happy.

*feeling at ease again, Gene pulls the door shut properly and locks it. Joni is gone, and now it's up to them to make sure Warren never sets foot on those streets again.

But till that time comes, Gene's going to keep himself going with Sams company, the two of them facing this together and taking their city back one brick at a time.*
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