Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}
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				Title: <strong>Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>12-11-2010, 02:09:08</strong>
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				(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/willsie/l359cd6810001_1_19504.jpg)<br><br><br>Will was heading home for the night after finally closing a tough case. The murderer had been harder to track down than usual, and the case had wore on him deeply. He had been afraid that other lives would be lost for weeks, as the killer had been leaving threats to kill more if he sensed the cops too close on his trail. It had been an ill fated attempt to scare away the detective, which had ultimately failed. In fact the killer had been tracked down and caught in the end, because of his letters.<br><br>The case had taken nearly two months to close, and now that it was finished, he just wanted to relax in his favorite bar &amp; grill for an evening of drinks before heading home and sleeping off his anxiety. <br><br>The bar in question was a favorite local hangout for him and a few of his friends from the precinct. It was oddly ironic to him that all of his friends were from work now. He had lost touch with most of his closest friends from highschool. The field he had chosen to go into, wasn't the best field in the world to be close to people in. Seeing as how, crooks who felt they were cornered, would often go for the family or friends of the one tracking them. He felt fortunate that all of his friends were cops and he had no family. It made him harder to scare off a case. It was that tenacity that he prized so highly, that kept him going when another detective would have quit. He was a last resort, and ended up with a lot of cases that others had given up on.<br><br>He rubbed his forehead to ease his tension as he walked into the bar, taking his favorite seat by the window, and waiting for the waitress. He hoped to see a friend or two here tonight. It always helped to have someone to talk with to pass the time after a particularly stressful case. 
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>12-11-2010, 15:19:33</strong>
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				(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8410/brycethompsonbyrickday0.jpg)<br><br>What a long day! It had started rather slow as Ryan and his partner - Jack O'Neil, drove in their car around the city, but just an hour later they already had to deal with a stolen car report, then some lost kid in the park that they had to take to the precinct where her mother was waiting for her, then some more small and boring calls. Yeah, being a patrolling cop wasn't the most exciting position in the police, but he didn't have much choice as he couldn't pass the damn detective exam... <br><br>Not that they didn't have interesting or dangerous calls. They did. Like the one that today's domestic violence call that had become the reason to get yet another lecture from their captain about going in and handling the abusive husband with his bare hands. It just always seemed that all the interesting calls ended up with Ryan in the captain's office, being yelled at about risking his stupid head and not following procedures. It was also the reason why none of Ryan's partners stuck to him for more than a month or two. He was just too... wild. And being yelled by the captain on a daily basis wasn't fun on his partners. Today O'Neil had asked the captain to get another partner and the captain had agreed, telling Ryan that he was going to be desk-ed for a while. <br><br>Needless to say that Ryan's head was now hurting like hell and he was quite pissed. He had just been doing his damn job! And he had stopped that guy from hitting his wife with a broken beer bottle. <br><br>He groaned as he walked in the bar, looking around and spotting Will - pretty much his only true friend. He walked next to his seat and dropped in the chair next to his. "I'm getting forced to sit on a desk for an unknown period of time!" He frowned, his usually good mood completely gone as he grumbled, waving at the waitress and lifting two fingers for two beers. Ryan had a bandaid over his cheek that made him look rather boyish at the moment. He took his cigarettes out and lit one, taking a long drag and swallowing the smoke with a groan. "Hope your day was better." He glanced at Will, thinking that his buddy looked quite tired.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>12-11-2010, 23:12:54</strong>
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				Will smiled and leaned forward, clasping his hands together on the table. Seeing Ryan always seemed to cheer him up after a long day, he wasn't sure why. He knew he was gay, but he hadn't really realized that he had a crush on his fellow cop. Even if he had realized it, he would have hesitated to act. Relationships at work could be tough to deal with, and a gay relationship would be even worse. They would be ridiculed by the whole precinct and would have to sign contracts stating their relationship would not interfere with their work, and who knows what else.<br><br>Will didn't think about these things right now though, he was relieved to finally have his long case over with and he wanted to share the good news with Ryan. The other had been following all of his tales of this particular case with some interest. He knew Ryan wanted to become a detective, so he shared all of his stories whenever he could.<br><br>"Finally caught that son of a bitch today Ry. Two months... two months and three victims... and we finally caught up to him. It was the letters that did him in. We caught a partial finger print off of the last one he sent. He finally made the mistake I'd been waiting for, and we got him. His name is Paul Shintar. His only priors were a B and E ten years ago. He wasn't what we had expected for our killer, but we got him. He confessed. I can <strong>finally</strong> get some rest now." He ran a hand through his short hair and leaned back, taking a deep breath and letting it out in a dramatic sigh. He was so glad to have this case done with.
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>12-11-2010, 23:39:01</strong>
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				The waitress brought them their beers as Ryan listened to Will. It seemed that the other had had a much better day than he did. And he really couldn't help but cheer up a little as he listened to Will. He knew just how hard his friend had worked on this case and now that he had got that bastard... Well, this was the reason why he wanted to become a detective - work on cases, catch bad guys, be a real hero! Like Will! How could one compare catching a murderer with handling some family fight?&nbsp; He felt... just pathetic...<br><br>But of course he didn't let any of this show on his face. He smiled and lifted his bottle for a cheer before he took a long sip. "Great job, Will, I'm happy for you." He nodded as he looked at the other man with a small smile. He was honestly happy for Will... and so&nbsp; damn envious. And pissed! He was going to be forced to sit on a desk and do paper work because he did his job? But he guessed that right now it wasn't the time to spoil Will's happiness, so he was just going to shut up about it. He was just not good with sharing...<br><br>"You should get some nice night's sleep `cause you have horrible shadows under your eyes." He laughed, grinning teasingly as he took another sip from his bottle, than took a drag from his cigarette and exhaled, looking around the bar. There were tons of cops in here - it was near the department and all the cops usually came here after their long shifts. But somehow Ryan always ended up hanging out with Will. He hadn't made any friends among the other cops and none of his partners as none of them stuck around for long. But Will... Will was special in a way Ryan had never felt towards anyone&nbsp; else...
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>13-11-2010, 04:38:13</strong>
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				Will leaned back and took a deep drink of his beer, before sitting it down on the table and motioning to the waitress. <br><br>When she came over he ordered a couple of burgers and fries for them both. He didn't know if Ryan was hungry or not, but if he was, he didn't want to eat in front of him. If he wasn't, well, he'd just eat both burgers. He smiled slightly at the thought of food, as the waitress headed back to get his order.<br><br>He appeared to just notice Ryan's words about shadows under his eyes, and glanced at his reflection in the window. He was right, they were there. With a sigh, he ran his thumb underneath one of his eyes as if he could smooth out the skin there and take away the dark circle, even though he knew he couldn't. <br><br>"I guess you're right. I haven't had any good sleep since I started this case, and that was two months ago! I have never been more glad to get one over with I'll tell you that." He took another deep drink of his beer, glancing out the window, then looked back at Ryan. "Oh hey! You said you got stuck on desk duty again? What for? You didn't shoot anybody did you?" He raised an eyebrow as he spoke, clearly making reference to some in joke between them. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>13-11-2010, 16:20:39</strong>
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				Ryan couldn't help but grin&nbsp; when the other tried to smooth away the dark shadows under his eyes. It was actually quite cute. He was never going to admit it, but he had a crush on the slightly older man. Ever since he first met him at high-school until now he had had feelings for Will. Will was just sweet, caring, smart, so devoted to his job and extremely handsome... It was hard not to have a crush on him... But Ryan had never spoken up about his sexuality - just this type of conversations never occurred between them - women, sex, etc. They always spoke about work or movies or anything that had nothing to do with sex... So he had never got the guts to speak up to his only friend.<br><br>"Ehh..." He groaned when the other asked him about the reason why he was going to be stuck on a desk. His head dropped for a moment as he sucked on his cigarette, his foot tapping nervously on the floor. Ryan smoked that quickly only when he was extremely nervous and pissed, like he was right now. "Stupid O'Neil asked for a replacement. And the captain said that as there is no one who wants to be my partner I have no choice but to sit on my ass and do paper work." He grimaced as he put the cigarette down in the ashtray, leaning back in his chair.<br><br>"I was just doing my job... There was this domestic violence call and we went there to find some drunk moron, threatening his wife and kids with a broken bottle. And because I didn't follow the stupid procedure to try and talk him out, but tackle him for the broken bottle - now I'm being the bad guy, because the drunk twisted his wrist in the fight. But he cut me!" He pointed at the bandaid on his left cheek. "It's totally not fair..." He grimaced as he took a mouthful from his bottle.
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>14-11-2010, 07:48:00</strong>
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				Will couldn't help but smirk slightly as Ryan told him about yet another catastrophe he was involved in. He found his recklessness somehow endearing, even if it was dangerous for a cop to be that way. He often worried that Ryan would one day get himself killed by being stupid and rushing into something, all the same though, that fire was one of the things he loved about him.<br><br>He leaned back in his seat and shook his head slightly, a small sigh escaping from between his lips. "That really is a bummer Ry. You gotta learn to do things by the book though buddy. It's dangerous if you don't, the rules are there to save lives you know? If you run into a bad situation without considering the rules, someone could get killed. I know you want to become a detective, but we gotta do things by the book too sometimes."<br><br>He offered Ryan a quick smile, not wanting to make him feel like he was coming down on him, after the day the other man had just finished, he really didn't need a scolding. Will was honestly just worried about something bad happening to his friend. "Detectives spend any time that we don't have a case on desk duty you know? Although, most of the time, in this city... I have a case. I could really use a partner.... I'm one of only two actual detectives at the precinct... and the other one... well, let's just say she's a loner. She works better alone, and already refused my offer to be partners. I don't hold it against her though, you know?" His expression made it clear that he really did not hold a grudge.
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>14-11-2010, 15:16:23</strong>
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				Ryan rolled his eyes as the other 'lectured' him briefly. He had already listened to this speech from their captain. The man had made it quite clear that if Ryan didn't straighten his behavior even if he passed that exam he still might have not got the detective's badge. Not that he had any chances of passing the exam. Studying had never been his forte. Back at school he had always been on the verge of failing the classes. He just couldn't concentrate while studying or during tests, so even if he knew everything there was a great chance of everything going out of his mind the moment he sat down. And if he had to be honest he was a bit worried about the desk duty - he doubted that he would manage to get anything done with that concentration of his...<br><br>"Eh?" He blinked when Will spoke about how he could use a partner. "You know I can't be your partner on any cases... not until I get promoted, which might be never, or until the captain gives me the permission to work with a detective - which will be never for sure... and if you're asking for my help on your paper work..." He laughed, looking at Will with a wide grin. "I'm sure you'll finish with everything much faster than with my help." He looked up as the waitress brought them their orders - burgers with fries on the side. He waited for her to leave before he took a fry and nibbled on it, looking away from Will. Even if he was laughing about those matters, those things were his weak spots - not being able to concentrate on written stuff and not being able to get the detective's badge.<br><br>"I guess I'll just remain a street cop until I get fired or killed..." He murmured more to himself than to Will. There was absolutely nothing wrong with being a street cop, but Ryan wanted to be more than this. He sighed as he picked up his burger and started eating quietly, not looking up at Will. He could never tell him how jealous he was that Will was a detective. He knew that it was childish, but he just couldn't help it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>14-11-2010, 23:17:08</strong>
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				Will looked across at the other man, pouring some catsup onto his plate and dipping a fry in it. Once he had eaten his fry, he appeared to be lost in thought for a moment.<br><br>"You know... I could tutor you Ry... help you pass that exam. There is nothing about being a detective that I don't know, and ya know what else? The captain really likes me, and he is pretty desperate to get you a partner. If I volunteer, offer to take responsibility for your actions in a way... tell him I'm willing to work with you, and that I like you... it's entirely possible that he'll agree to it. I can't promise you anything, but I'd be happy to try. You would probably still have to pass that exam first."<br><br>He offered a reassuring smile, hoping that Ryan wouldn't think he was being a jerk, or putting him down. He really would like to have a partner to help him with his cases, and he could think of no one he'd rather work with than his friend.
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>15-11-2010, 17:09:12</strong>
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				Ryan had been nibbling on another fry as Will spoke, offering him not only to tutor him and help him pass the exam, but also to be his partner?! He blinked, definitely not believing his ears. He knew that they were close friends and that good friends did such things, but he had never even thought to ask Will for help. One, he had his pride and he really hated admitting his studying problems; and Two - he really hadn't thought that a great detective like Will would want to work with him who was known to cause nothing but trouble... Wasn't Will afraid that Ryan would be a bother standing in the way of solving cases?<br><br>"Er..." He put down the fry, taking a napkin to wipe his hands to just earn some more time as he thought about it. Then again if this happened he was going to get to learn from the best in their department, and he would get to spend more time with Will, which was always a great thing. It was simply impossible to say "no" to an offer like this one...<br><br>Finally he nodded, passing with fingers through his messy hair. "Alright... Thank you... If you're sure about it, I'll gladly take the offer. But to be honest I doubt that the captain will be so enthusiastic about letting his best guy work with his worst one." He laughed dryly, though he managed to wink at Will, trying to turn it into a joke. "I bet he'll be afraid that I'll corrupt ya or something." 
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 04:37:34</strong>
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				Will smiled and shook his head. He knew full well that the captain would be reluctant, but the man was previously a bit of a jock. He knew him fairly well, he was close enough to the captain to call him friend, and knew a lot of the man's philosophies. If he went about this right, he could convince him to allow it, if Ryan could just pass the detective exam.<br><br>"You see, that's where you're wrong Ry. In sports, you always pair your best man on the team with the one that is struggling the most during training. It inspires the one who is having trouble to try harder. The captain is big on sports, and it's one of his own philosophies. He told me about it. If he thinks of you as his worst man, and me as his best, then that's our ticket to making you my partner." He nodded confidently and quickly ate another fry, taking a bite of his burger too before placing it back on the plate.<br><br>"I don't think you're the worst man on the team Ry. I think you're the one with the most raw unmastered potential. I think I can help you, and I really want to do this. You're my friend, and I want to see you become what your potential tells me you can be."
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>17-11-2010, 17:57:46</strong>
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				Ryan kept his eyes on Will's face as he spoke, laughing and shaking his head lightly when the other explained to him about the team sports philosophy that the captain loved so much. "You know I've always been a one man team." He shook his head, shrugging lightly. He had been on the track team, but running had always been done on his own. There were no teams there, so he really didn't know how to follow this kind of philosophy, but he guessed that Will knew better.<br><br>Though he shushed down as the other spoke about his potential and that he thought that Ryan could actually become a good detective. Or at least that was what Ryan thought that Will was saying. Whatever it meant, it made the younger man's cheeks blush lightly and he obviously looked touched by the other's words. Of course he quickly tried to cover it by laughing and waving his hand. "Alright then..." He shook his head, looking away and waving at the waitress to bring them a couple of beers.<br><br>He finished his first beer and quickly took the second when the woman brought it, taking a mouthful before he continued eating on his burger. He remained quiet for a couple of minutes, only munching on the food and looking around. He kind of felt it rather hard to look at Will right now without blushing. He was just... touched. No one had ever believed in him. All his teachers had been always saying that he was no good. Even at the Academy and now in the department, everyone kept saying that he was just a big failure. Only Will believed in him... that&nbsp; was one of the reasons why he loved Will so much...<br><br>"Okay... talk with the captain... but make sure to let him know it's your idea. I really don't need him to lecture me about me bothering you to help me." He laughed dryly, knowing that the captain was most definitely going to think that Ryan had been the one to suggest this whole partnership. 
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>18-11-2010, 09:12:18</strong>
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				Will grinned and shook his head. "Don't worry about that Ry, the captain knows me too well. I'm not impressionable. People don't suggest things to me often, usually I do the suggesting. It's just my way, you know? I've always been more of a leader than a follower. The captain respects that."<br><br>He took a long swig of beer, setting it down to eat more of his burgers and fries. He seemed a bit more interested in the food than in the beer, but he did enjoy both simply pleasures. He noticed that Ryan seemed to be blushing a bit more than was usual, but he chose to ignore it. He suspected the other was just truly flattered.&nbsp; "So are you doing anything tonight Ry? We could go ahead and start going over some things at my place. I probably have a good hour or two left in me before I finally pass out."
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>18-11-2010, 14:36:28</strong>
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				Ryan looked at the other for a moment as he reassured him not to worry and that this idea wasn't going to get him in trouble. He wanted to believe his friend, but he also knew that their captain wasn't a big fan of his. Odd though as Ryan was one of the cops who brought the most criminals off the streets, but unfortunately he usually did it in his reckless way that kept his captain lecture him about safety and so on.<br><br>He finished his burger with a few big bites, chewing with his mouth closed and looking around the bar. He took a big gulp from his beer to help him swallow the food and groaned as he patted his stomach, definitely feeling a bit better now that he had some food and alcohol in it. "Mm... studying now?" He asked, grimacing lightly and shaking his head. "Nah... we should celebrate, Will! You finished the big case!" He exclaimed, reaching out to punch his friend's shoulder. "Say wanna go to some nicer place? Or get some nice bottle of whiskey and go drink at your place?" He asked, pointing at himself. "My treat."
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 05:40:30</strong>
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				Will thought about it for a moment and shrugged. "Yeah... give me a few to finish my beer and burger. I haven't been eating well while I was on this case. Cases like this, they keep you on edge you know? It's hard to focus on anything else when every waking moment is taken up by trying to catch a killer before he strikes again. It makes you not want to eat or sleep, because any time you spend not working on the case is time lost that could cost another person their life."<br><br>He sighed, taking a deep breath, and quickly ate a fry and a few more bites of his burger. "I could go for the nice bottle of whiskey at my place. I don't really want to go hang out anywhere that's too nice you know? I'm not looking my best. As you pointed out I have zombie circles under my eyes."
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 14:25:03</strong>
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				"Yeah, pal. Take your time eating." Ryan smiled as he relaxed in his chair, taking a few sips from his second beer as he listened to Will telling him how it was when you were on a big case like this one. No sleep, no food, constant work... It definitely sounded like something that Ryan would be really good at. Despite his problems with concentration, he was the type that once he was into something he would work until he had finished his job. Once in motion nothing could stop him. That was why he was so damn good at chasing criminals down the streets...<br><br>"Yeah... I wouldn't want to hang out with you looking like this." He teased, pointing at Will and snickering. "You're way under my class." He winked as he took another sip from his bottle, leaning in a little bit to pull his wallet out of his back pocket. He opened it and looked and looked at its content. Just about enough to pay the dinner and buy a bottle of whiskey. Which wasn't all that great because there was another week until he got his payment. "Hm... that should be enough." He murmured as he took out a few bills and left them on the table, smiling at Will. 
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 17:57:15</strong>
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				Will gave him a skeptical look and shook his head. "You know I can't let you pay for my food Ry. You live on a beat cop's wages. Detectives make a lot more money too. Funny isn't it? Our job isn't as dangerous, but we get paid more." He shrugged and pulled out his wallet, poking through it. It was stuffed with hundreds. All counted, he probably had about a thousand in cash, and that wasn't counting what he had in the bank. His tendency to do nothing but work when he was on a case, saved him a lot of money in food and entertainment. That, plus the fact that he just didn't have expensive tastes, meant that he lived quite comfortably and always had cash to spare.<br><br>"I'll pay for it Ry. Really, it's no stretch for me." He pulled out a hundred and sat it on the table. "I'll have to get change though. I spent all of my small bills on the vending machines at work." He sighed slightly and leaned back, taking another deep swig of beer. He knew Ryan had a tendency to spend well beyond his means. "I won't have you going without food for a week just so we can celebrate my case. I could support three people on what I make, ya know?"<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 19:55:22</strong>
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				Ryan only stared at Will and his wallet for a moment, feeling how the back of his neck started heating up, the dark blush going all the way up to the tips of his ears like always when he felt embarrassed and... well... humiliated... He was a guy with too big pride for his own good. He hated asking for help, he hated getting help, he just... didn't like it. But Will was right - if he paid now he would have to leave on donuts' leftovers for a whole week (if he was lucky to find any donuts left in the department). He grimaced lightly as he reached out and gathered his bills, putting them back in his wallet.<br><br>He lifted his bottle and took a big swing, looking away from Will. "Well... your future wife will be very lucky." He commented dryly, still looking a bit gloomy about the whole thing. He rolled a shoulder as he sat up a little, taking another mouthful and swallowing with a low groan. "Well, whatever. If you've got the cash you'll be buying." He nodded, waving at the waitress to come fix their bill. 
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				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 21:07:25</strong>
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				Will looked disappointed at Ryan's change in mood from cheerful to grumpy. Perhaps he should have just let the younger man have his pride and pay? He shook his head dismissively at the thought and quickly finished his burger and chased it down with the last of his beer. He would not have his friend starving for a week just to show him a good time, even if it did wound his pride not to starve himself. It was really quite silly of him.<br><br>The comment about Will's future wife made him flinch slightly. There seemed to be more venom behind that particular remark than any other. Did Ryan know he was gay?! He suddenly looked very tense and glanced around the bar, looking back to his friend with a serious face. "You shouldn't say things like that you know? Everyone knows I don't even have a girlfriend... and if you do know the truth, it's not polite to make fun of a guy about such things. This isn't the dark ages you know? Listen Ry, I really can't have this kind of rumor spreading around the department!" Though his voice was low and hushed, it was obviously filled with urgency. He really did think Ryan had found out that he was gay and was using that to make a jab at him.
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				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 21:17:02</strong>
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				Ryan could nothing else but stare blankly at the other's face as he spoke, explaining to him how he shouldn't spread rumors and talk about those things. He blinked a couple of times and finally tilted his head, looking completely lost, obviously having no idea what the other was talking about. "Eh?" He shifted in his chair nervously, lifting a hand to scratch the back of his head. There was a deep wrinkle going through his forehead as he tried to figure out what his friend was talking about. Why did he sound so... worried and hurt and protective over himself all of a sudden?!<br><br>"Er... I know it's okay for a woman to spend a lot... hell, I'm a guy and I spend a lot too..." He finally spoke, his voice sounding as if he was trying to guess what he had said wrong. Maybe Will didn't like Ryan talking bad about women and making this comment about a future wife that would spend a lot was... offensive to women?! He blinked, shaking his head lightly - his logic sounded so wrong, but he couldn't explain the other's reaction in any other way. Suddenly he felt scared of Will's tone and the way he spoke - what if Ryan had insulted him in some way that he couldn't understand and the other got mad at him and he stopped being his friend?! Panic took over his heart and he looked down with a rather pale face. "I'm sorry..." He said quietly, his voice a bit choked.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 21:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will stared at him for a moment, his tense features suddenly going slack in relief. The other clearly had no idea what he was talking about. He had made a fool of himself in front of his friend. He took a deep breath, letting it out in a sigh and briefly touching his fingertips to his forehead. "I'm sorry Ry... I thought you meant something you didn't mean..." He blushed, slowly getting to his feet. "We can talk about it more in private... I just have certain... secrets that I'd rather not share with the whole world you know?"<br><br>He waited for the change to come back from their bill, and left the waitress a generous tip as he got to his feet. "Still willing to come back to my place and drink in celebration of me closing this case? I'm sorry for getting so jumpy just now Ry. I think it's this case... it took a lot out of me." He flashed the other a hopeful glance, hoping he had not permanently ruined their friendship by assuming.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 21:47:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan looked up at his friend when the other spoke again, nodding faintly as the other explained that he had thought that Ryan had said something which he hadn't. But somehow that feeling of panic in his chest didn't disappear. Will had secrets from him? It somehow made him fear that maybe Will didn't really consider him a friend, which was completely selfish taking in mind that Ryan had a few secrets of his own and he did consider Will his best friend.<br><br>Finally he nodded as he stood up, grabbing his cigarettes and lighter from the table. "Yeah... don't worry about it... let's go." He spoke, lighting another cigarette on his way out of the bar. There were a few co-workers that they met on their way out, but they greeted only Will. No one really liked the too wild and impulsive cop, because they knew that he was not only putting himself in danger, but his partners as well - something no cop could tolerate. But Ryan just passed by them, not even looking at them. Once they were outside he took a long drag from the cigarette, letting the smoke out&nbsp; through his nostrils as he waited for Will to lead them towards his place.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 22:25:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will couldn't help but notice that his friend seemed a little unhappy even as they exited the bar. He wondered if perhaps asking him home with him tonight was a bad idea. If Ryan was angry at him now, it might start a fight later. He shrugged off the thought, even if Ryan did lash out at him, he would not defend himself, verbally or physically. It wasn't in his nature to fight with friends.<br><br>He watched the other cop as he took a long drag off his cigarette, wondering what he was thinking. "Listen Ry... I really am sorry... if you want me to, I'll tell you my secret, but not here. I'll have to tell you when we get to my place. There's a little liquor store on the corner between here and there. We can stop by and grab whatever you like on the way?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 22:31:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan was just carrying his cigarette to his mouth when the other spoke. He stopped for a moment, looking at Will before he took another drag. "I... listen if you don't wanna share with me I'm okay with it, Will. I mean..." He shrugged, passing with fingers through his hair as they started walking. "I'll understand. There are just some things that one doesn't want to share..." He had such things himself and he wasn't going to be acting all selfish and be mad at Will for not telling him his secrets, when Ryan was keeping his. And he was more than sure that he wasn't ready to tell Will his&nbsp; own secrets.<br><br>"And sure, let's go to that liquor store." He nodded, finishing his cigarette and throwing the fag in a garbage-can that they passed by. "But just know that whatever secrets you have, they will be safe with me if you ever decide to let me know..." He sighed quietly, looking ahead of them. "Can we get some chips too? I'm still hungry." He laughed, trying to change the topic and loosen up the mood a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 22:39:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will nodded as his friend spoke, feeling relieved at his words. Ryan did not seem mad at all, though he might have appeared so earlier. He supposed after thinking about it his friend had simply gotten over it, deciding that their friendship was more important than petty secrets. <br><br>"You're right... some things are not really all that easy to share. The secret I have is one that might cost me my job, ya know? I... I think I'll share it with you. If you're going to be my partner, it's something you need to know. I wouldn't want you to find out later on and freak out."<br><br>They came to the liquor store and Will opened the door, heading inside. "I think we should get something strong. Anything you tend to prefer Ry?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>19-11-2010, 22:45:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan looked at Will half-curiously, half-worried. Something that could cost his job? "You... you're not a dirty cop, are you?" He asked, knowing that Will would be the last guy on earth to do anything like this, but he really couldn't imagine what else could cost the job of a perfect cop like him. "Because if that's it, I'd rather not know." He warned him, shaking his head. Even if Will was his one and only friend, Ryan was not going to break the wall by letting the other remain a dirty cop. He would arrest him himself if he had to. It was just his morale...<br><br>He walked in the liquor store, looking around, sighing. "Erm... tequila? And whiskey? Or vodka..." He shrugged lightly, having never been all that picky about alcohol. He grabbed a couple of bags with chips and one with peanuts, dropping them on the counter as he waited for Will to pick the alcohol and come pay. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>20-11-2010, 22:32:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will settled on a fifth of rum and a fifth of vodka, thinking that should be enough for the night. If they ran out too early they could always come back down here and grab a bit more. The liquor store was open all night and it was just around the corner from his place. He paid for their things and carried the brown paper bag that held the alcohol out the door, letting Ryan get the back of food.<br><br>He looked down at his feet as the walked, shrugging his shoulders, then shaking his head. "No... I'm not a dirty cop Ry. I spend all of my time focused on catching murderers, how would I have the time to be doing anything on the side? No... it's something more personal than that. I can't help it you know... it's just... I was born that way..."<br><br>They came to his building and he shoved open the door, heading up two flights of stairs to the landing his apartment was on, popping the key into the lock and quickly walking inside, holding the door open for Ryan. "Come on in, make yourself at home."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>21-11-2010, 16:32:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan grabbed the bag with the junk food, following Will closely as they headed out of the store and towards his friend's place. He sighed softly and nodded when the other reassured him that his secret wasn't that he was a dirty cop and that he wasn't one - he believed him, because... well... It was Will after all! <br><br>He walked in silence as they walked, trying to think of something that Will could be born with that could get him fired. Was he color-blind? But he doubted that it would get him fired - maybe take his driving license away... Or maybe he was sick of something that endangered him while at work? Though he had never seen the other take any medications, plus Will did look quite healthy. Ryan simply felt lost as he tried to think of some condition that one could be born with and that would get him fired.<br><br>He walked in the apartment, looking around briefly as he dropped on the couch, taking out his cigarettes once again. "Give me an ashtray." He murmured as he lit a cigarette and took a long drag, his eyes fixed on his friend. "So... what's your secret? You're not sick, are you?" He asked quietly, concern passing over his face.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>22-11-2010, 06:20:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will picked up an ashtray from a corner table and held it out to Ryan, beginning to pace as soon as he took it. He was afraid to tell the other man his secret. It was the kind of thing other men would sometimes run from you for telling them. Straight men were often homophobic, and telling them something like this could make them think you were flirting with them. Will did not know why, he just felt like he needed to tell someone. If Ryan was going to be his partner, he deserved to know.<br><br>"Ryan... I..." He trailed off, a pained look coming over his features. What if his friend left? What if he got freaked out and told everyone in the department his secret? He pushed these thoughts away, he needed to share this with someone. "Ry... I'm... I'm gay." He gulped as soon as he'd said it, covering his face in shame. What would Ryan think of him? Would he be disgusted? He sincerely hoped not. The last thing he wanted was to lose his only real friend. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>22-11-2010, 16:02:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thanks..." Ryan murmured as he took the ashtray, flicking his cigarette lightly. He watched Will as the other man started pacing up and down in front of him, obviously gathering his courage to speak up. Ryan was somewhere between nervous and curious himself, hoping that the secret wouldn't be something bad - like an illness or something. He took in a long drag from his cigarette... and then choked on the smoke at the other's confession. He coughed a couple of times, staring up at him with wide opened eyes, definitely not believing his ears.<br><br>The longest few moments followed. Ryan was staring up at Will, the cigarette forgotten between his fingers. Will was gay?! But... the other had never shown any signs... Though if Ryan had to be honest he had never seen him show any signs to prove he was a hetero... He shook his head lightly, frowning as he tried to process this new bit of information. Did this mean that maybe Will liked him? He shook his head again as he reminded himself that being gay didn't mean that the other was in love with him only because he was a guy... and only because Ryan was in love with Will... He shook his head again trying to chase this thought away.<br><br>"Hah... just... what are the odds..." He murmured, swallowing hard, feeling a blush crawling on his cheeks. "Erm... I'm... I'm gay too." If Will had decided to be honest with him, then he deserved Ryan to be honest with him as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 09:16:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will stared at him for several moments in disbelief. Was Ryan serious? It felt like an odd time for his friend to admit it, but truthfully he had noticed some of the signs in him. It was more likely that he was being truthful than just trying to tease him. It wasn't like Ryan to play cruel pranks, practical jokes sometimes sure, but his friend had always been kind hearted deep down.<br><br>"That's... wow... Ry... I didn't know. All this time I could have told you... It's such a relief to find that out. You won't tell anyone will you? I mean... I don't know how the guys at the department would react... especially if we told them before I asked for you to be my partner. The chief would not be pleased if he thought the only reason I wanted you for a partner was because we were a couple... I mean we're not... but he'd think that..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 13:40:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan stared back at Will as he waited for the other's reply, feeling how his heart was beating quickly against his chest. He knew that it was still quite impossible, but there was now some tiny chance that maybe one day Will would get to like him. For a moment he wondered whether he should admit his feelings to his friend, but he guessed that this was going to be already way too shocking and he really didn't want to risk his friend. He swallowed hard and looked down, grimacing as his cigarette was just about to start burning his fingers. He quickly put it down in the ashtray before he looked back up at the other.<br><br>"No... of course I won't tell... but you better don't out me either, okay?" He grimaced lightly, definitely not liking the idea of being out of the closet in the department. He was not liked now and he was quite sure that people were going to hate him even more if they found out he was gay. He looked down, swallowing hard when the other mentioned that the chief wasn't going to be happy to hear that the two were gays and they wanted to be partners. He knew that... Will was right... "But seriously, man... you can't get fired because you're gay." He suddenly laughed, shaking his head as he looked up at his friend, trying to loosen up the situation. "I mean... bullied - yes, but fired... not if they don't want to get in trouble." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 19:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will seemed to consider this for a moment, then nodded slowly, his eyes seeming a little bit unfocused. He was a tad overwhelmed with admitting his secret and finding out Ryan's at the same time. "True... they can't fire me. They wouldn't anyway, but a lot of people would definitely pick on me. The chief probably wouldn't like me much anymore either... He is a bit of a homophobe. You know how jocks are..." He trailed off, thinking that he was talking about himself. He had been somewhat of a jock in highschool and college.<br><br>He sighed and sat down on the couch beside Ryan, leaning forward and pressing his hands together between his knees. "I'm just glad you don't hate me for it. I didn't want you to be my partner without knowing you know? Straight guys are often <em>really</em> uncomfortable being partnered with a gay guy. They get picked on by other guys for it too. They even get accused of being gay with their partner, just because their partner is gay."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>23-11-2010, 20:17:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan had smirked when Will spoke about jocks - he did know that Will had been a jock himself. He sighed and nodded to show the other man that he understood him. He understood him very well... Hell... that was why he had kept quiet about his own sexuality. It wasn't like he couldn't protect himself from being picked on, but knowing his temper he would have soon got fired for beating the crap out of someone who had teased him. Fired for being gay was out of the question, but there was no policy accepting assaults...<br><br>He looked at Will and smiled when the other man sat next to him. "Yeah, man... I know." He chuckled softly. After all he didn't really need to be explained how straight guys felt towards gay guys or how gays got treated. He elbowed Will in a playful way as he reached out and grabbed one of the bottles from the bag. "Mm... rum... go get glasses and some ice." He smiled as he opened the bottle and sniffed the alcohol. "Well, our secret is safe between us, Will. So... let's now celebrate your big case being solved."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>25-11-2010, 20:46:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will appeared to relax at the simple idea of enjoying a tall glass of rum, and got back up off the couch so soon after he had sat down. He sighed and headed into the kitchen, getting two glasses and filling them each with ice. He shut the freezer door and came back into the living room, sitting back down on the couch and leaning back against the soft surface. He did not intend to get up again for a while if he could avoid it.<br><br>"I should have told you a long time ago, I think. It's kind of nice having a friend that knows, ya know? A friend that won't judge you for it, at least." He took the bottle of rum and poured both glasses to the top, taking his and drawing in a long swallow. The alcohol was good, sweet, and yet it burned so well going down. Just one big gulp and he already felt a little lightheaded. The strong rum was much more potent than beer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>25-11-2010, 20:52:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan looked at Will when the other man spoke, nodding silently. Indeed... if any of them had spoken earlier they could have had so many opportunities to get closer. Like going to clubs together, being closer friends, talking about more intimate stuff like relationships, love and so on... Maybe even have their friendship develop into a relationship. But this was just an 'if-only'. There was no going back and all they could do now was move on and maybe try to get closer from now on.<br><br>"Well... now we have each other." He smiled as he lifted his glass and took a gulp from the rum, groaning softly and looking at the glass with appreciation. It had been so long since he had had some quality alcohol - he usually had a beer or two after work, but beer wasn't really the nicest of alcohols. "So... say... are you really up to working with me? Helping me pass the exam and then becoming partners?" He asked quietly, trying to hide the note of doubt and insecurity in his voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>29-11-2010, 07:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will smiled. "Of course I am Ry. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find a better partner than you. There is only one other detective in our department, and like I told you, she wants to work alone. Still there is too much of a workload for just us two, the precinct really needs a third detective, and I really need a partner. I want you to be that partner, Ryan. I'm willing to do what it takes to get you there."<br><br>He took a deep swig of alcohol and let out a long breath as the alcohol burned his throat so pleasantly. He was starting to feel a little light headed and his whole body was becoming wonderfully tingly. It was a nice feeling. He hadn't had a good buzz in a long time. "Don't worry about it Ry. I'm here to help you, from now on. We've been friends for a long time, maybe we can work on spending more time together now. It would be nice to have a close friend again. I haven't been close to anyone since I became a detective. I just don't have the time because of all the work."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>02-12-2010, 12:06:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan simply watched Will in silence as the other man spoke. He didn't know whether Will was just being his usual helpful self or there was something more, but he did feel how his heart skipped a beat or two when the other said that he wanted him as a partner. Will had always been the only person to actually care for Ryan. Ryan was a rather reckless guy and most people didn't like hi, all of his old friends simply left him, but not Will. Will had stayed and was actually putting an effort of making Ryan happy, because nothing was going to make him happier than becoming a detective... That was why Ryan had always loved Will...<br><br>"Well... I'm leaving myself in your hands then." He said softly as he finished his glass at once, groaning as the alcohol burnt his throat. He reached for the bottle and poured himself a second glass, realizing that he was already starting to get slightly drunk. "You know... you've always been the only person I consider a friend... whom I trust..." He glanced at Will, a small gentle smile on Ryan's face. He was being sincere and that smile... it was simply heart-melting. He had put his masks off for once and he was just being himself - a rather tender man, not some crazy, wild trouble-maker.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Altheras</strong> on <strong>06-12-2010, 09:43:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will smiled back at Ryan, feeling closer to him right now than he had felt to anyone in a while. Maybe it was just the alcohol talking, but he felt like he could really trust his friend now, maybe even they could become more than just friends. Was that a good idea? He wasn't sure. There was a time he would have completely crushed the idea of dating anyone that he worked with, but then he had never expected that he would be working with someone who might be interested in him, and he'd certainly never thought it would be Ryan.<br><br>"I try Ry. I mean, I'm not the best guy in the world you know? I do care about you though, and I try to help people that I care about. I never really thought it would be so easy to make you happy. I should have realized it sooner, but I think I was always too caught up in my work to really think about anything else." He sighed softly, pouring them both fresh glasses and taking a deep gulp, drawing in a quick breath through his nose at the wonderful burn of the alcohol. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Closet Detective {Izu and Altheras}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Izu</strong> on <strong>07-12-2010, 18:45:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ryan kept his gaze on Will's face as the other man spoke. He could feel how with every next word that came out of the other's mouth made his heart pound happily against his chest. He knew that Will most probably didn't know it, but those words were the sweetest and kindest that anyone had ever told him. Ryan was used to no one caring for him, so it wasn't a big surprise that hearing Will saying that he did care about him made him just so happy. <br><br>He sighed softly and looked down at the refilled glass of alcohol, taking a mouthful of it and groaning quietly. He felt so warm, but it wasn't just the alcohol's effect. He felt warm from the inside, as if someone had embraced his soul. He looked at Will once again and after a moment of hesitation he suddenly leaned in and pressed his lips to Will's, closing his eyes tightly. He knew that if the other didn't want this he was going to push him off and Ryan was simply going to blame the alcohol... but he couldn't stop himself. He had liked Will for so long and after hearing the other saying that he cared for him and wanted to make him happy... It was impossible to stop himself...
			</dd>
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