Canadian Nights: Stories of Wells and Dry Spells Chapter 12 by Mo
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From: Scott@mutant.org
To: clawguy@hotmail.com
Subject: Back home, plus some business-related stuff
Well, I'm back to real life and it is feeling like quite an adjustment. I thought it would be lots easier than last time, since we had been together for months when I came home then. And then it had just been the two of us most of the time: "Arm'd and fearless - eating, drinking, sleeping, loving."
I didn't think a week was long enough to get accustomed to being with you. And we were so busy with the Alpha Flight people that it's not even like we were alone together that much. So, I figured it wouldn't feel like so much of a transition. But, if anything, it's harder this time. I really miss you, Logan. I feel like we were just getting started, just getting comfortable being together, particularly after all the drama in the beginning of the week. And then, before I knew it, the meetings were over and everybody was going their separate ways. Well, except for you and Jean-Paul, going back to Saskatchewan together.
I wish it were me with you instead. I think about you all the time. I keep replaying scenes in my mind. That time in the study - I can close my eyes and feel it all over again. You saying we need to call Saskatchewan and check something with 'Ro; me thinking you meant it. It certainly didn't occur to me that you would be planning on having sex there while half of Alpha Flight was just outside the study door, waiting for us to come back. But I suppose that's part of what made it so exciting - that and the fact that we hadn't done it for a few hours by that point.
Did you know I really meant to call her, that I had gone over to the desk to start dialing? It was a total surprise when you came up behind me like that, bent me over, undid my pants. I was scared, Logan, scared of getting caught. I almost told you to stop, but I've never been good at saying "no" to you.
I can still hear you whispering in my ear, telling me we had to be quiet, reminding me that the rest of them were just feet away from us. When you started fucking me I didn't think I could be quiet - it felt too good, too hot. But when you put your hand on my mouth and I sucked on your fingers while you moved inside me that helped - kept my mouth occupied, gave me something to focus on. The way you were fucking me - I thought I was going to come right then, Logan. I was scared I was going to come. But the sound of you whispering to me "Not yet, Scott", telling me to wait, it helped me hold on. I do try to do what you tell me to.
I remember just how it felt when you came, deep inside me, your voice in my ear so quiet, so unlike your usual growls. When you pushed me down in the desk chair I didn't know what you were going to do next. I didn't want to ask, afraid someone would hear. When you got down on your knees and finished me off with your mouth - well, I'm still trying to figure out how you got so good at that so quickly. The things you do with your tongue. And then I couldn't believe how quickly you were back to the meeting, back to business. I was sitting there in the living room, barely coping, hoping what I'm feeling doesn't show. And you're going on about independent water supply!
I'll tell you - I really hate doing without sex for weeks on end. I'm dreading another long dry spell. Still, at least we made the most of the time we had together. And you've given me a lot to think about on my lonely nights.
How are your nights? Have they still been peaceful? I think the herbal treatments must be helping. Have you ever gone a full week without a nightmare before? It was great being able to sleep with you, able to stay with you all night. Good to see you not worn out with dreams. 'Ro does know what she's doing. Pretty much, anyway. She didn't realize what the almond stuff was going to do to you but I don't suppose she could know what reacts with adamantium. Have you asked her what the stuff was? You should find out, just to be sure you avoid it in the future.
About 'Ro - I'm going to need to bring her back here, but I'll send you somebody else to work on this next phase with you. Or a couple of somebody elses, if you want. What kind of skills do you need at this point? You've got Jean-Paul and he can fly and also move at close to the speed of light. So he should be good for going places for you and bringing in supplies unnoticed. He's also an Olympic gold medalist (downhill skiing), not that I think your project particularly requires one. I just thought I'd throw it in to demonstrate the breadth of skills he's got. You're okay about him now, right? I mean, I know you were under the influence when you accused Jean-Paul and me of having an affair, but you had suggested before that you thought there might be something between us. There isn't, nothing beyond a friendly collegial relationship. I like him and he has a lot to say about some of the things I'm struggling with, personally. And I'm hoping you are finding him good to work with, too. Anyway, I'm thinking you'll want somebody with skills or powers complementary to Northstar's. Let me know what's most important to you and I'll try to come up with somebody suitable.
Jean and I have been talking a lot and we're both agreed that it's time to give up on the idea of marriage, make the separation permanent. And we also are both trying hard to renegotiate the relationship, to retain a lot of the closeness and friendship. It's what both she and I needed, regardless of what happens between you and me. So, I'm thanking you for giving me the push I needed to do it. I think Jean would probably thank you for pushing me, too.
Scott
P.S. So when do you think might be a good time for one of those progress-report-and-fucking trips to Westchester? Just so I can pencil it in on my calendar and make sure I'm not otherwise occupied. I wouldn't want to miss it. There's nothing like a good progress report.
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From: clawguy@hotmail.com
To: scott@mutant.org
Subject: Reply to: Back home, plus some business-related stuff
You said, in part:
>Let me know what's most important to you
>and I'll try to
>come up with somebody suitable.
Okay, I think I need you here pretty soon. And no, this is not the sex portion of the message - I mean I need you for the project. Is it okay if I talk about independent water supply now, given that we haven't fucked for a few days? We need both independent electricity and water supply here. That makes us more self-sufficient and also makes it hard for anyone to guess how big an operation this is. Huge water or electric usage would be a dead giveaway. The property has its owngenerator but it uses the municipal water supply. What we're going to do is keep the house on municipal water, but come up with a whole additional water supply for the underground residences and other rooms. That way anyone with access to the utility bills will think it's just the same place it has always been.
So, we need to dig a well. And we need to do it soon - before the ground freezes. We should be closing on the property week after next. We don't have a lot of time after that until it gets cold up here. So, here's what I need, Scott, although I don't know how you're going to manage it: I need someone who can tell me where to dig the well. I don't suppose that's someone's mutant power, is it? Or that you have any geologists at that school? I really don't want to bring outsiders into this, but I need someone who can tell me what it looks like under the ground here.
Then, we need to actually dig the well. That's where you come in. Your blasts are more powerful and - even more important - much quieter than the explosives we would otherwise use to get through the rock here. I'm going to need you here for a few days. Jean-Paul and I can do the drilling and install the pump and other equipment after that.
And then, for the longer term, I'd like someone with some experience or skills in the building trades. But I'll take a novice if that's all you've got. The important thing is that he has to be willing to do hard manual work that's going to be slow going with just a few of us. If we're going to do this without being noticed it's going to take a while. Don't send me anybody who doesn't have the patience for it. And I know, I told you I'm not a patient man. This kind of thing I'm patient for. But I have no patience for someone who won't work hard and stick with this until it's done. You send me a whiner and I'm sending him back - and no guarantees on the condition he'll be in when you get him.
So, that's what I want. And I want you, Scott. The well wouldn't be the only drilling going on. Leaving was hard for me, too.
It's been fine with Jean-Paul. He's a hard worker and not a whiner. I trust you when you tell me there's nothing between you and him but friendship. He and 'Ro have been a good team for gathering the supplies we need. He flies them in and she gives cloud cover so nobody sees him.
I haven't had any more nightmares. Yes, you're right. 'Ro knows what she's doing with this herbal shit. I haven't had the heart to tell her what happened with that almond stuff, though - just said I didn't like the smell of it. It's great not to be afraid to go to sleep. I still wake up in the night, though. Not in a panic. Just wanting you, just remembering the times I woke you in the middle of the night. Remembering what we did. Thanks for the retelling of that time in the study. I like your stories, Scott. Real and imagined.
So, Cyclops, that's what I need and right away. You got someone who has chosen well sites before? Or better yet, someone who can see through solid rock? Well, send him on up. And haul your sorry ass up here, too. For business and for pleasure.
Logan
P.S. Say hi to Jeannie for me. Ask her if there's anything of mine she wants in return.
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From: Scott@mutant.org
To: clawguy@hotmail.com
Subject: Back home, missing you, plus some business-related stuff
You said, in part:
> You got someone who has chosen well sites
> before? Or better yet,
> someone who can see through solid rock?
You know, I think I just might have the latter. I'll call or write again in a couple of days, when I know better.
You also said, in part:
> Say hi to Jeannie for me. Ask her if
> there's anything of mine she wants
> in return.
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