[It strikes Ray that Fraser's being a little odder than usual. Sharper and far less Canadian than his normal self and looking just a little broken by the whole scenario. Ray gets it. He gets how emotional weddings can be even to those not closely involved. It's like it's impossible not to get involved in the emotional roller-coaster of the whole day. As if seeing some sickeningly happy couple tying the proverbial knot was enough to send all those around them into some desperate urge to escape their own loneliness in a typical 'why not me?' line of thought. Fraser had plenty to lose today, because while partners could last over long distances, they were much harder to keep when a woman was between them. Sure, Vecchio would probably try and keep in touch even all the way over in Florida, but there'd always be Stella added into the mix now.
Fraser loses his partner to Kowalski's wife. There must be some sort of irony in that, somewhere.
With such finality to the Mounties' voice, Ray doesn't argue, speeding up as Fraser does to quickly put ground between them and the happy wedding guests. While Ray didn't quite understand the urgency to get away, he didn't question it, being just as eager to run from all this as Benton seemed to be. The removal of clothing was yet another nail in the already unusual coffin, met with the slightest eyebrow arches from him as he watches, his conclusion settling on the Mountie red being a little too easy to spot, even if two figures- one blonde, one brown haired- running away from the scene would be just as recognisable with or without the serge.
None of that bothers him though. He's used to Fraser's eccentricities by now.
What does surprise him is the sudden outburst of sobs, erupting almost out of no where as Benton breaks down right on the spot. Ray's not expecting it. He'd never expect it from Fraser, the patient and restrained partner who barely batted an eyelid under most situations. Kowalski is the one who usually shows it, emotions bursting out like fireworks when he does let them release, but Fraser? Fraser just shouldn't be crying. It was surreal and made Ray feel just as dejected as losing Stella did. He doesn't want his partner to be sad, it makes him sad, and he's not sure how he can solve this problem with any level of helpfulness.
When he does reach out a hand to offer a supportive grip at Fraser's shoulder, he suddenly realises his own cheeks are wet again and he's huffing out a stuttered exhale that sounds remarkably like a sob.
And there they are, two grown men hiding behind a church, sobbing their eyes out and totally embarrassing themselves in front of one another.
It's that thought alone that gets Ray smiling just slightly against the tears, one particular breath coming out as a mix of a laugh and a cry. This was ridiculous. They were ridiculous.]
We suck. [Snivelled pathetically as he uses his other arm to lift and wipe at his nose with an expensive sleeve like an overgrown boy. But he's still smiling, just barely, as he tries to catch Fraser's eyes in his.] This is so dumb. Who needs 'em, huh? Let's blow this joint.
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Fraser loses his partner to Kowalski's wife. There must be some sort of irony in that, somewhere.
With such finality to the Mounties' voice, Ray doesn't argue, speeding up as Fraser does to quickly put ground between them and the happy wedding guests. While Ray didn't quite understand the urgency to get away, he didn't question it, being just as eager to run from all this as Benton seemed to be. The removal of clothing was yet another nail in the already unusual coffin, met with the slightest eyebrow arches from him as he watches, his conclusion settling on the Mountie red being a little too easy to spot, even if two figures- one blonde, one brown haired- running away from the scene would be just as recognisable with or without the serge.
None of that bothers him though. He's used to Fraser's eccentricities by now.
What does surprise him is the sudden outburst of sobs, erupting almost out of no where as Benton breaks down right on the spot. Ray's not expecting it. He'd never expect it from Fraser, the patient and restrained partner who barely batted an eyelid under most situations. Kowalski is the one who usually shows it, emotions bursting out like fireworks when he does let them release, but Fraser? Fraser just shouldn't be crying. It was surreal and made Ray feel just as dejected as losing Stella did. He doesn't want his partner to be sad, it makes him sad, and he's not sure how he can solve this problem with any level of helpfulness.
When he does reach out a hand to offer a supportive grip at Fraser's shoulder, he suddenly realises his own cheeks are wet again and he's huffing out a stuttered exhale that sounds remarkably like a sob.
And there they are, two grown men hiding behind a church, sobbing their eyes out and totally embarrassing themselves in front of one another.
It's that thought alone that gets Ray smiling just slightly against the tears, one particular breath coming out as a mix of a laugh and a cry. This was ridiculous. They were ridiculous.]
We suck. [Snivelled pathetically as he uses his other arm to lift and wipe at his nose with an expensive sleeve like an overgrown boy. But he's still smiling, just barely, as he tries to catch Fraser's eyes in his.] This is so dumb. Who needs 'em, huh? Let's blow this joint.