[ Okay, fine, wrong choice of word. He is having a fatherly-ish moment because you're finally getting your shit together and this is always good.
He listens to what Raleigh's telling him, actually has to bite back the amused smile that's slowly tugging at his mouth because aw, someone's being genuinely cute without even trying. ] Kid. You're already dating.
[ Sure, there might not be dinner and movies but he's seen the takeaway and the DVDs, even if there's more making out than actually watching. ] Are you sure you don't mean that you want to be official before you take the next step? [ Because he knows you, Rals. You're a commitment kind of guy. ]
[His shit is together just fine without any intervention from Yancy, okay? Okay great.
Raleigh sighs to himself and turns away from the sink, not really looking at Yancy but at least he's facing him now. This is so embarrassing and stupid because yeah, okay he gets that Yancy is more... relaxed with his pants. But Raleigh isn't and maybe Yancy doesn't mean to intimidate him but he does sometimes.]
Yes. That's exactly what I mean. And I guarantee she doesn't want that.
[ Well, good then Raleigh, because he really doesn't like having to intervene when he knows well enough that you've totally got this, it's just confidence bro.
Yancy doesn't know what, wouldn't be able to see it if he tried because what he sees in you is all the potential of who you want to be, Rals, you're not required to be like your older brother. Being you is perfectly fine. So, here's a question for you, Sherlock: Does Chuck know what's up? ]
You can guarantee. [ Can't get any deader than that pan. ] So you've asked her? Or are you assuming that she won't want it because you're already there and it scares the shit out of you. [ And by there, he means maybe somewhat halfway in-love with Charlotte Hansen. ]
[Why is it whenever Yancy says something, it either makes Raleigh feel like he can take on the world or like he's two inches tall. The way that Yancy asks that question definitely has him feeling the latter and God, why are they talking about this. Forget he said anything.
He doesn't have Yancy's confidence, wishes that he did sometimes but he doesn't and he is pretty sure that Yancy is just making shit up to try and make him feel better about this. He's not there when he's around Chuck. It's... different.
She doesn't even seem to like him as a person.]
I don't know. Maybe. You don't get it, Yance, the only thing we do that's halfway nice to each other is make out. That's not a relationship.
[ Because Yancy's known Raleigh since he was a bitty thing, it's easy to catch the look that crosses his face. ] Rals, [ he comes on over and claps a hand to the back of his kid brother's neck. ] I didn't say that to make you feel like shit. Look, Chuck Hansen's a mess who doesn't like talking out feelings because she's got daddy-issues that make us look like we're whining over Dad missing our birthday. [ He offers a sympathetic look. ] And weren't you the one who told me that she'd never had a mom to show her the ropes of things while growing up?
Look, what I'm saying is, [ a sigh ] and this isn't because you're my kid brother, you put that out of your head. Look. The way I see it, you've got the advantage here: you actually know what you want. So you just have to figure out how to maneuver her into realizing that she needs to figure out what she wants, too.
[ Yancy doesn't want to get technical, but confidence isn't about puffing out your chest, or how much bravado you've got to show -- it's about being settled in your own skin and he gets that Rals' isn't there yet, which isn't so bad, because figuring things out is part of the growing up process. It leaves you options and your habits aren't set. ]
Maybe the kid doesn't know how to be nice. Or that she doesn't know how to show that she likes you. She looks like she has a lot of rage issues that she needs to work through, but you never know, she might be working through them. Maybe making out is her way of asking for a hug. Ever think about that?
[ There's a small smile on his face, and that is an affectionate mock-right hook to your jaw, kiddo. ] Trust me. If a girl can't stand you? If a girl doesn't like you? She wouldn't have the patience to make out with you.
[Raleigh's not entirely convinced that she has the patience to even do that, since half the time they make out, it feels like she bites him more than she does any actual kissing and maybe okay, yeah he likes that. But he's just being stubborn there for the sake of being stubborn and there's no point in that because Yancy has a point. A really good point.
He swats at Yancy's hand and nods after a moment. Okay, yeah, he's got to talk to her. At least ask her out on a real date, and see how that goes before he asks if she wants to be his girlfriend because he wants her to be and he wants to do stupid things like hold her hand and celebrate holidays together and he wants to put those condoms to use too.]
If she says no, you're getting me drunk. And I get to punch you.
[ Bro, when a girl leaves bite marks on you, that's usually a sign of her being really turned on, what the hell is the matter with you Raleigh, it's like you don't know shit.
But Yancy's glad that his kid brother doesn't look so depressed anymore, and if the grin on his face falters, it's because he's really hoping that things work out. Any girl who lands Raleigh is lucky and he might be contractually obligated to say that as his big brother, but it doesn't make it any less true. ]
If she says no, I'm taking you to a strip club to get a lap dance.
[ You're welcome, you little shit. ]
And then we'll get you drunk. And then you can try to punch me.
[ He knows you don't, but it's a funny thing to needle you with, Rals. Besides, how do you know that you won't like it if you don't try it at least once, right? ]
Like I said: you could try. [ Yancy's grinning, because at least Raleigh doesn't look like a kicked puppy anymore.
Kid, you are so gone. It'd be embarrassing if he didn't find it so cute. ]
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He listens to what Raleigh's telling him, actually has to bite back the amused smile that's slowly tugging at his mouth because aw, someone's being genuinely cute without even trying. ] Kid. You're already dating.
[ Sure, there might not be dinner and movies but he's seen the takeaway and the DVDs, even if there's more making out than actually watching. ] Are you sure you don't mean that you want to be official before you take the next step? [ Because he knows you, Rals. You're a commitment kind of guy. ]
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Raleigh sighs to himself and turns away from the sink, not really looking at Yancy but at least he's facing him now. This is so embarrassing and stupid because yeah, okay he gets that Yancy is more... relaxed with his pants. But Raleigh isn't and maybe Yancy doesn't mean to intimidate him but he does sometimes.]
Yes. That's exactly what I mean. And I guarantee she doesn't want that.
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Yancy doesn't know what, wouldn't be able to see it if he tried because what he sees in you is all the potential of who you want to be, Rals, you're not required to be like your older brother. Being you is perfectly fine. So, here's a question for you, Sherlock: Does Chuck know what's up? ]
You can guarantee. [ Can't get any deader than that pan. ] So you've asked her? Or are you assuming that she won't want it because you're already there and it scares the shit out of you. [ And by there, he means maybe somewhat halfway in-love with Charlotte Hansen. ]
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He doesn't have Yancy's confidence, wishes that he did sometimes but he doesn't and he is pretty sure that Yancy is just making shit up to try and make him feel better about this. He's not there when he's around Chuck. It's... different.
She doesn't even seem to like him as a person.]
I don't know. Maybe. You don't get it, Yance, the only thing we do that's halfway nice to each other is make out. That's not a relationship.
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Look, what I'm saying is, [ a sigh ] and this isn't because you're my kid brother, you put that out of your head. Look. The way I see it, you've got the advantage here: you actually know what you want. So you just have to figure out how to maneuver her into realizing that she needs to figure out what she wants, too.
[ Yancy doesn't want to get technical, but confidence isn't about puffing out your chest, or how much bravado you've got to show -- it's about being settled in your own skin and he gets that Rals' isn't there yet, which isn't so bad, because figuring things out is part of the growing up process. It leaves you options and your habits aren't set. ]
Maybe the kid doesn't know how to be nice. Or that she doesn't know how to show that she likes you. She looks like she has a lot of rage issues that she needs to work through, but you never know, she might be working through them. Maybe making out is her way of asking for a hug. Ever think about that?
[ There's a small smile on his face, and that is an affectionate mock-right hook to your jaw, kiddo. ] Trust me. If a girl can't stand you? If a girl doesn't like you? She wouldn't have the patience to make out with you.
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He swats at Yancy's hand and nods after a moment. Okay, yeah, he's got to talk to her. At least ask her out on a real date, and see how that goes before he asks if she wants to be his girlfriend because he wants her to be and he wants to do stupid things like hold her hand and celebrate holidays together and he wants to put those condoms to use too.]
If she says no, you're getting me drunk. And I get to punch you.
[That's his way of saying, thanks bro.]
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But Yancy's glad that his kid brother doesn't look so depressed anymore, and if the grin on his face falters, it's because he's really hoping that things work out. Any girl who lands Raleigh is lucky and he might be contractually obligated to say that as his big brother, but it doesn't make it any less true. ]
If she says no, I'm taking you to a strip club to get a lap dance.
[ You're welcome, you little shit. ]
And then we'll get you drunk. And then you can try to punch me.
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Or I could just punch you now. Save time.
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Like I said: you could try. [ Yancy's grinning, because at least Raleigh doesn't look like a kicked puppy anymore.
Kid, you are so gone. It'd be embarrassing if he didn't find it so cute. ]