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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[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.

[drfeelbad]

"Mmm. Yes, well I would imagine he finds your interest in me surprising," House said.

[sweet_alwyn]

"Perhaps, though I get the feeling he's concerned for you. I'm not sure Wyn trusts me with humans. ...Especially the ones he favours," Alwyn replied with a shrug.

[drfeelbad]

House arched an eyebrow. "What does he think you're going to do to me?"

[sweet_alwyn]

"Hurt you, I assume. You know, use you up then discard you," Alwyn laughed. "If I did though, would you truly mind?" he asked with a purr.

[drfeelbad]

"I am under no delusions that this is anymore than it is," House said, and then shrugged. "I expect you will discard me any second."

[sweet_alwyn]

"It's possible," Alwyn admitted, not about to lie about such things. He knew how fickle he could be. "It's fun for now though, yes?"

[drfeelbad]

"It's certainly very fun for me," said House. "And I'm very glad to hear it's fun for you." Honestly House was a little surprised every time.

[sweet_alwyn]

"I think you're interesting," Alwyn replied. "I like interesting. Interesting is fun."

[drfeelbad]

"That's a lot of pressure," House said with a quirked smile. "Well are you bored right now?"

[sweet_alwyn]

"I'm always looking to be entertained," Alwyn assured him.

[drfeelbad]

"Well, do you... want to come back to my place?" asked House. "I could try to entertain you."