Conversations with dead people

[imthepilot]

The bar is too busy tonight. There's too much going on. Too much noise, too many people messing about. And those doll things - Bodhi shudders.

Instead he takes Galen's hand draws him towards the outside door. It's a clear night and cool without being cold. A light jacket and Galen's hand in his is enough to keep him warm.

"I never knew moonlight on water could be so... beautiful."

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[imthepilot]

Bodhi feels a sob catch in his throat and swallows it. He was afraid he's have to fight for Galen. Or worse, he'd let go, for Galen's sake. But Lyra seems to have chosen for them.

"Lyra-"

She shakes her head tightly, silencing him.

[galen_erso]

Galen's hand shivers in Bodhi's. He feels torn in two.

He opens his mouth to speak, but falls silent at her gesture as well.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi turns and hugs Galen, shaking. "Talk with her." he whispers into Galen's ear. "I'll wait inside. As long as I need to, I'll wait for you."

He lets go and turns to walk away, the moonlight catching tears in his eyes.

[galen_erso]

Galen catches his hand, then turns to face Lyra again.

But she is already gone.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi turns too, seeing only air where Lyra had been. There's nothing he can do but wrap his arms around Galen and hold him, letting the tears fall.

[galen_erso]

And Galen clings to him, sobbing as well.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi guides them to the rock, never letting go of Galen. He can't let go. Not yet. Not now. Not after that.

[galen_erso]

Galen sits close beside him and holds on, shivering.

[imthepilot]

"I love you, Galen. So much." His voice is rough and thick with emotion.

[galen_erso]

"Bodhi," Galen manages, clinging. "Bodhi. Yes. I thank the Force that you exist."

[imthepilot]

Bodhi pulls back just far enough to kiss Galen, desperately. He wants to apologise for keeping Galen from Lyra but- but he isn't sorry. Doesn't regret keeping hold of Galen's hand. Doesn't regret that Galen chose him.

[galen_erso]

Galen holds him and kisses him and stops trembling, only to start shivering.

It's getting cold out there.

[imthepilot]

"Lets go in." He's cold too and they need to be away from here. "Let's go get a drink."

[galen_erso]

"One that is both hot and contains alcohol," Galen says, getting up and holding out his hand for Bodhi.

He doesn't want to let go, right now.

[imthepilot]

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