Kale looked frustrated as well, trying to keep himself in line as he put a little more distance between them.

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"Bipolar, wet kitten," James replied before kissing the top of her head tenderly.

--

Laurel slowly blinked her eyes open and yawned before grinning groggily at Nic.

--

Wolfe didn't seem to notice, his gaze was distanced. It was almost time to put in a new cigarette but he didn't notice that either.

Blaze didn't seem to like this, but after awhile longer she seemed to begin accepting it. Then she went and sat in one of the boat's corners pouting.

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"... Selfish jerk," she replied quietly.

--

Nic tried to finish prying Laurel off while she was a little dazed.

--

So after awhile, Raven slowly moved his hand to take the cigarette from Wolfe. It took a long time, periodically pausing, a little afraid Wolfe might karate chop his hand away.

Kale sighed but started to boat, heading back towards the resort.

--

"And you're not selfish?" James questioned, resting his chin on her head.

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Laurel seemed to have other plans as she leaned up and starting kissing him again.

--

Wolfe didn't react until the cigrette actually left his mouth. Then he blinked at Raven.

Blaze stayed in her corner.

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"Not like you," Yue replied quietly.

--

Nic fell for it for a little while, but then he seemed to regain focus and kept working on getting Laurel to bed.

--

Raven flinched a little, but when Wolfe didn't react angrily he tossed the bud in the water before it burned his fingers. Then he slowly leaned in to try once more.

When the arrived Kale looked at Blaze, seeing if she was going to walk off the boat by herself.

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James sighed, "You thrown me away then take me back only to throw me away again. You're just as selfish as me," he replied simply.

--

Laurel starting whining which was a pretty blatant indicator of how tired she was. But she still didn't want him to leave.

--

Wolfe let him but still didn't react much at all.

It didn't look like Blaze was going to move.

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"... You have everything," she whispered. "... And you insist on having my heart too."

--

After a while of not making much progress he started trying to talk her into bed.

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After it was clear Wolfe wasn't completely there, Raven pulled away. He was a little sad, but not so much so. He gave Wolfe a half smile before rummaging around in his own pockets for awhile before pulling out a cigarette and a lighter. He put it in his own mouth and got it going before taking it out and gently trying to put it in Wolfe's mouth.

Kale sighed and went over to her again.

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"I have everything?" James asked, clearly not agreeing with her.

--

That finally seemed to work but she still wouldn't let go of his hand.

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And almost instantly, Wolfe began to smoke. He seemed very stressed out.

"Yes," Yue replied.

--

Nic tried for a little while before finally just waiting for her to fall asleep again.

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Raven sighed again, not sure what else to do. After awhile he grabbed Wolfe's hand to try and lead him away from the dock so at least he wouldn't have to see the water.

"I suppose... I have everything money can buy," he agreed seriously.

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"Why... do you... wanna leave so bad?" Laurel complained, looking very unhappy.

Yue said nothing.

--

Nic was quiet for a very long time. Then suddenly he said something, but it was too quiet for Laurel to make out.

"But... I can't seem to buy... the things I really want," he whispered into Yue's ear.

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Laurel blinked, "Huh?" she demanded.

Yue pulled away a little. "You can charm whoever you want to get whatever you want," she spat a little.

--

Nic was silent for another long moment, face hidden by his hair. But... it wasn't like she was going to remember this... right...? "I..." he muttered, voice just barely audible. "can't... mess this up..."

James smiled a little, "I'm not Rosen," he reminded Yue.

--

Laurel blinked heavily before rubbing her cheek on his hand, "Wha... are you so... af-laid of?" she wanted to know. "I... love ya. Really, really love..." she seemed to lose her train of thought as she yawned.

That didn't seem to help his case as she took another jab at him.

--

Nic didn't say anything, waiting for her to fall asleep so he could get his hand back.

James sighed, "Most people only like my money," he replied after a moment, "I don't have the best personality."

--

Laurel mumbled something else but then tried to yank Nic down closer to her.

"... It's more than enough," she replied quietly.

--

Nic didn't let her.