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[detectivetroll]

[It takes Nick a little while to figure out what's going on, because it didn't actually change much about him.

But once he does, it's not long before he's out of his room and going next door to Monroe's. If everyone here is human, then it's probably affecting Monroe, and Nick needs to be there.

He knocks on the door, not bothering to say who it is at first, because he's used to Monroe knowing. And then it occurs to him that Monroe might not be able to smell him.]

Open up, Monroe, it's me.

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[grimmopedia]

[Sorry man.

He ducks his head slightly at the raised eyebrow. Yeah he knows. He drums his fingers on his pants legs. Come on Monroe!]

Sorry dude.

[Yeah that would probably be the smart thing to do. And probably what Monroe would do in his position.

Also Monroe is just going to ignore that comment Nick.

Return of shocked face. It's clear from his facial expression that Nick hit the nail on the head. Shit! How does he do that.]

Uuuuh...

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[Well as long as Monroe knows it was dumb. Nick smiles a bit when Monroe says he's sorry, shaking his head slightly.]

Me too.

[He's also ready to be done talking about this, though apparently Monroe isn't at all thrilled with the change of subject.

So unthrilled that he's just staring in shock, and not saying anything.]

I guess I should take that as a yes.

[His eyebrow's raised again, but it lowers, brows furrowing, as he processes that.]

That's not bad, is it? You said there could be trouble, if you got into packs.

[grimmopedia]

[Yup dropping this now. This conversation never happened. He'll just be over here now.

How does Nick always figure this stuff out?]

That would probably be wise.

[Ok he can do this. And he can do this without saying more than he should. He just has to keep positive. He's doomed.]

No it's not. Unless you think it is. Which I'd get. No one wants to get sucked in a pack without their consent. It just there's not much I can do about-

[He's rambling and slightly panicking. And getting close to saying something he shouldn't. After a pause he get's himself back on track.]

There won't be any trouble, ok? You're not a Blutbad. And so long as you encourage me to start hunting people we'll- I'll be fine.

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[Because Nick's a detective, and it's sort of his job to figure things out?

Nick stays silent while Monroe explains, even when he rambles a bit, because it's pretty obvious that this isn't something Monroe's comfortable talking about, and he doesn't want to say anything that makes it worse.

Or that makes him stop explaining, because this is something Nick really needs to know about.]

It's fine, man. I don't exactly know how it works, or anything, but you know I trust you.

[That's probably not enough, is it? Nick should say more, he can tell Monroe's freaking out a little. He shrugs slightly.]

We always have each others' backs, right? As far as I'm concerned, you're the closest thing to family I have. So no, I don't think it's bad.

[grimmopedia]

[Damn.

Nick is welcome to interrupt. Monroe would welcome it. Especially if he interrupted with a change in topic. That would be awesome just saying.

Actually that was probably the best thing to say right then. Monroe breaths a sigh of relief.]

Yeah, I know man.

[Monroe tries to hide his surprise when Nick casually mentions them being like family. Nick has no clue about anything.]

Alright. Yeah. And look nothing is going to get out of hand.

[detectivetroll]

[Sorry, Monroe. No changes in topic here. He's not getting off that easy, man, Nick needs to know this.

But hey, at least he did something right, there.]

Then we're good.

[Or maybe not, since Nick can pick up on that surprise. What'd he say that warranted that? ...yeah, Nick doesn't really have a clue about much, here.]

Get out of hand?

[grimmopedia]

[Oh come on! Monroe would let Nick get off! Um wait. Crap!]

Yeah dude we're totally good.

[Shit! He knew he'd say something wrong!]

No, nothings going to get out of hand.

[Yup, he's pretending like he didn't understand. It's nothing to worry about Nick.]

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[...you want to phrase that differently, Monroe? Because that's kind of awkward.

He gives Monroe's shoulder a squeeze at that, smiling at him.

But it turns into a look of confusion, along with a slightly raised brow, because really, Monroe's going to go the route of not understanding?]

But there'd be something that could get out of hand?

[grimmopedia]

[In his head? Nope, he likes that phrasing. Out loud, he's be back tracking like crazy.

Shut up. This is awkward dude. But thanks for the shoulder grab thing.]

Well if you got attacked or something. I'd have to get involved. But that probably would happen anyway.

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[Good thing that was just in his head, then, and not out loud.

Yeah, all right, it is a little awkward. If only because Monroe is awkward about it. But he's still not moving his hand.]

Oh.

[Nick considers that, remembering Monroe's level of involvement when protecting Aunt Marie, his anger at Nick and Holly being threatened by the hunters, concern over Nick going to face Adalind alone, reaction to Waltz threatening Nick and Rosalie. He shrugs a bit.]

Not exactly unexpected, man. It's not like I don't get involved when you get attacked, or otherwise put in danger.

[grimmopedia]

[Monroe likes the thought in his head. They're fun. And Nick never gets to know about them.

Good. Monroe likes it where it is.

Phew. Nick's shrugs means it's alright.]

Exactly. So we're good?

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[Unless Nick asks about them.

He does have to let go at some point. But not yet. Nick smiles at that.]

Always, man.

[Okay, that's enough serious talk for the night.]

Let's see what we're going to do about dinner.