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[callmeles]

Mm, the answer will always be yes, love. Besides, I know how much you care about me.

[It wasn't like she was exactly the easiest person all the time and he was enough on his own but he'd stuck it out.]

Well, okay, when I mean the two of you, I definitely mean eating us. For the rest of them, we both know they mean to try and kill us. Smartass.

[inframundo]

I do at that. Even when you're being smart.

[Okay, maybe he won't let her off the hook that easily, even if he's enjoying their play. Watching her intently just so he can make sure that she is as well. ]

Me? I'm the smartass? Really? [He winks at her.] Or do you want me to go back to eating you?

[callmeles]

I'd say especially when I'm being smart.

[Piper teases him, sending him a grin. She always enjoyed their play.]

There is nothing in the handbook that says it can't be both.

[She gives him a wink.]

[inframundo]

So you like to believe. I've yet to see the proof of this.

[And yet it's true, and they both know it. He loves her sass and her sharp tongue.]

Wait, there's a handbook? Have you been writing that yourself?

[callmeles]

Well, you are still here. I'd say that's some solid proof. We both know if you didn't, you wouldn't still be here.

[Grins. She had stopped doubting it a bit ago but she also knew her sharp tongue got her in trouble often enough in other situations.]

Of course I am. No one gave Jordan and I an 'Enchanted: How To' handbook. The chapter on being in love with vampires is especially thin, all considered.

[inframundo]

You know logic is not going to win for you today. I'm just saying. That's in my rule book.

[ Because two can play at this game. ]

What about the care and satiation of vampires? Most of the book?

[callmeles]

Oh, and what else is in your special rule book?

[ She tilts her head and considers it. ]

I mean, it is a good portion of the book, yes. There are other things that are sort of important, I guess but I may be a bit biased.

[inframundo]

There's quite a few rules. You'll pick them up as we go. I'll try and be clear about them. The first time, at least.

[ Which means he'll make them up as it suits him and will amuse him definitely. ]

Oh? What's more important?

[callmeles]

[ Piper laughed and sent him an amused smirk. ]

Oh, I have no doubt at all that there are quite a few in your official / unofficial rule book. You know this just means that once I learn them, I look forward to breaking them, right? At least until you change them and come up with more.

[ She hummed as she considered it then sent him a teasing look. ]

How to teach your vampire how to use technology is a rather large chapter. But, yes - we have to prove that being with a vampire isn't all doom and brood like our ancestors would like for us to think. There are some positives to dating and sleeping with a vampire, after all.

[inframundo]

[ The smile that curves his lips is sly and taunting and the cant of his head only makes it even more wicked as he gives her a slow look. ]

Would I ever set rules if my entire goal wasn't just for you to break them? Why else would I even make them?

[ Which may well be true. What's the fun in it if he's not taunting her to break them?

But then he laughs at that, the smile that comes with it much more genuine. ]

But none of those positives are their knowledge of technology, huh?

[callmeles]

You make a very valid and solid point. I suppose.

[ She grinned. It was reactions like this that reminded her of the many reasons she enjoyed being with him. ]

Well, even you must admit that some... many vampires aren't very savvy with technology.

[ Her grin widened when she spotted that more genuine smile and the laugh. ]

[inframundo]

I'm always here to help you break rules.

[ He says it entirely deadpan, staring at her while trying not to smirk. ]

So making them seems much easier than letting you find your own.

[ His expression darkens, even if his eyes sparkle with that amusement he's trying so hard to hide. ]

You wouldn't be insinuating that I'm lacking in technological savvy, would you?

[callmeles]

And I must say, you do a fantastic job of it too.

[ Piper smirked in amusement. ]

Well... maybe a little bit?

[ She held two fingers up with just a little space in between them and sent him a teasing wink. ]

[inframundo]

Of keeping you on your toes? Someone has to and it seems so many others have failed in that, haven't they?

[ Maybe it isn't the fault of others that she is smarter and quicker than they are, but he knows he'll always work to be her equal. Because, in the end, he knows she is his. ]

Mmmhmm. Do remember that I can learn technology, and that I have forgotten more in my lifetime than this civilization and its society remembers, thank you.

[callmeles]

Keeping me on my toes... helping me break the rules... you do a fantastic job at all of it. I would prefer no one else to keep on doing so than you. That said, this little group of ours, does much better than others. There's no doubt about that.

[She didn't have a single doubt in her mind that he was her equal. Even if she was only minorly put out that he still kicked her ass more times while they sparred than she had his.

She laughed at the response.]

Mm, you raise a valid point and I don't doubt that you can learn technology. I have every faith in you. Especially since I don't foresee it going away anytime soon.

[inframundo]

What's the point of making the rules if you don't learn the best ways to break them? It's part of the fun in the world, isn't it?

I'm so glad to hear we meet your standards. Would be kind of a shame at this point if we didn't.

[ There are so few people that David thinks is on his level. He isn't often open about it, but it's true. Piper though, she has never made him doubt that. Not in the least. In so many ways, but most of all because she does in fact keep him on his toes. Much as he may grump about it, it's a delight. ]

Probably not, though might help society if some of it did.

[ He pauses after he says that and then smirks. ]

And yes, that is very much the old man speaking.

[callmeles]

Well, personally, I cannot agree more. However, I have known plenty of people... our ancestors, who seemed to thrive on following rules. Or, at least, their rules.

[Her tone took on a teasing edge as she sent him an amused smirk.]

It really would be. I would just have to go find myself a new group. Which would be a shame.

[She snorted.]

Alright, old man. Perhaps I'll have to start sending you letters instead of text messages some time.

[And while she was teasing about it, she did think there was something to be said about writing letters/love notes to him regardless if they lived together.]

[inframundo]

Oh you're going there now, are you? Calling out the ancestors on me. Hmmm.

[ He gives her a look but there's a playfulness there despite the hint of gloom in his tones. ]

What's next? That's how it's always been done?

[ Even if sometimes that is the best answer, and he's adhered to that enough when it was needed. ]

Oh good. Make sure they're on linen and sealed with wax and put some lavender petals in it. We'll need to get you a signet ring to use, of course.

[callmeles]

Don't worry, I'll save you from them. Always.

[Piper grinned and hummed thoughtfully.]

I always did want my own signet ring and melting wax. One day, you will get a fancy letter from me.

[inframundo]

So you'll sic them on me and save me from them as well. So it really is just a threat, huh?

[ He can't help but smile though, even if it's a small one, not at all worried. Okay maybe a little at the ancestors but not a lot. The risk is worth it for all the teasing and playing between them in that moment. ]

I look forward to it. Though I'll make sure you have the ring.

[callmeles]

[Piper snorted.]

We both know I'd really be the last person to sic them on anyone, let alone you.

[She grinned, watching him.]

I'm looking forward to it. Come on, I'm hungry. Want to go grab a bite?

[inframundo]

I know. Trust me. I wouldn't make jokes about if I thought it was true.

[ There's a pause, just watching her fondly before he nods. ]

I'd like that. Besides, I have to take care of you, don't I?

[callmeles]

[She nods very seriously before grabbing his hand.]

Exactly. Especially if I'm to live to an obnoxiously old age.

[inframundo]

[ The look he gives her is dark and serious. ]

Oh you had better. One way or another. I'm not giving you up.

[callmeles]

Good because I have no plans on giving up anytime soon.

I especially have no plans of giving you up either.

[She'd always liked the way he looked at her - even those serious and dark looks.]