Wyn & Alwyn

[drfeelbad]

Honestly the data analysis that went into trying to gain insights about Wyn was one of the best intellectual challenges House had had in some time. The data from Alwyn was also enormously helpful, since he could use it as a control. Also the process of getting some of it was... a bonus.

Finally he thought he had a pretty reasonable theory. He didn't really want to wait until he ran into him again, so one day right after class he went to Wyn's room and knocked on the door.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

Wyn glanced between the pair before offering his wrist.

"You've spent some time together?" he asked.

[drfeelbad]

"He was very helpful with my data collection," House said. He didn't necessarily care if Wyn knew about him and Alwyn but he didn't know if Alwyn did. House didn't want to embarrass him.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"...I bet," Wyn said, looking jus ta little surprised by the implication of it all.

Alwyn, for his part, seemed unbothered. "I'm always happy to help."

[drfeelbad]

House really wanted to know if Alwyn was still... interested, now that the data collection was over. But he didn't ask, not now.

He also noted that Wyn looked surprised. Well, he had said that he didn't think Alwyn had been flirting with House.

"So you weren't making Hex sick," said House to Wyn. "But you were making yourself sick."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"John suspected as much," Wyn admitted. "He's been saying so, but had no proof."

[drfeelbad]

"Well I have data," said House. He looked over at Alwyn. "You know, the only missing piece is if you would fall in love, I could compare."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Alwyn pulled a face at that, almost looking offended by the idea of romance.

"I don't think that's data you're likely to get," Wyn said awkwardly.

[drfeelbad]

House just chuckled and couldn't help but glance at Alwyn, his expression fond. "Noted."

He turned his attention back to Wyn. "Look, whatever it is that you need, it's showing up in your white blood cell count. And what I can tell you is that it regenerates at a slower rate when you're with Hex than when you're with other people."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Alwyn couldn't help but smile at that look from Greg, though it shifted slightly as they spoke.

"I thought you were only seeing Hex," he said, giving his brother a confused look

"I am," Wyn insisted. "I'm not sleeping with anyone else, but I do spend time with someone... It's a different kind of Intimacy, and Hex is well aware of it."

Alwyn looked confused a beat longer, then repulsed as he put the pieces together. "Idiot," he scolded simply.

Wyn ignored him, deciding to focus on Greg. "So, when I'm with someone else, even without sex, it's enough?" he asked, sounding hopeful. "If I just did that a bit more often, you think I'd be alright?"

[drfeelbad]

"Well you're looking like shit today," House pointed out. "But the fact that me touching you for 30 seconds seemed to improve that would suggeest that is the case, yes."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"...Thanks," Wyn replied. "But, that means I can just find a few more people to spend time with. That's brilliant."

[drfeelbad]

"Well, maybe not just spending time," House said. "I have a feeling that the benefits of me holding your hand for five minutes are negligible."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I'll figure it out," Wyn insisted, looking determined. "I know I can make this work. ...I need to make it work."

Alwyn rolled his eyes a little, but said nothing.

[drfeelbad]

House hesitated and then said, "Why don't you keep collecting data for a while? Take notes about who you're with and what you do. I might be able to find some patterns and figure out uh, the minimum you should do."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Yes, alright- If you're sure you don't mind," Wyn smiled.

Alwyn perked up a bit at that, flashing a little smirk. "What about my data? Still need that?"

[drfeelbad]

"I can always use more data," House said neutrally, even as he wondered if Alwyn might consider leaving with him.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Fun," Alwyn purred.

This time it was Wyn's turn to roll his eyes, giving Alwyn a look. He didn't like the idea of his brother toying with Greg. He was sure the other nymph would only hurt the other man.

[drfeelbad]

House couldn't help but remember how Wyn had assumed Alwyn wouldn't be interested in him. The meaning behind the eye roll was lost on him.

He cleared his throat. "Well, keep gathering data, but also, in the short term uh... get someone to hold your hand."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Noted," Wyn smiled, catching Greg's hand and squeezing lightly. "Thank you, Greg. I'm not sure I can properly express how touched I am that you'd do all this for me."

[drfeelbad]

"You're welcome," said House, and looked perhaps a bit embarrassed.

Why was he doing it? Because he... liked him.

He pulled his hand away. "I should probably go."

[sweet_alwyn]

"I'll walk out with you," Alwyn offered. "Hex will be back soon, and I don't want to watch him play nurse with my brother."

[drfeelbad]

House nodded at Alwyn, and then to Wyn, "Let me know if you start feeling worse than you do right now."

[sweet_alwyn]

"I will," Wyn promised, watching Alwyn as his brother pulled on his coat and made his way over to Greg.

"Shall we?" Alwyn asked with a grin, nodding at the door.

[drfeelbad]

House glanced again at Wyn and then followed Alwyn at the door.

"Well he clearly worked out what's going on between us," he said with a snort once they were on the other side of the door.

[sweet_alwyn]

"Mmm," Alwyn agreed, nodding slightly. "He disapproves," he added, able to sense that much from his brother.