parked | Writer's Block: Instant attraction

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The idea of "love at first sight" is kind of silly when you think about it. Nothing starts out as a full blooming, solid emotion - it needs to grow before you can really get anything out of it. The thing is, though, that people usually say "instant chemistry" or something to indicate sexual attraction, rather than romantic attraction. It's kind of weird that the question's phrasing it in more long-term ways.

I've tried giving other people second chances romantically and it usually ends in about the same way that it did the first time. It's not really quantum physics, there. Unromantically, second chances usually end badly because there's a lingering bitterness over whatever happened that made you two stop being friends. It's not the best, but it happens.

The first person I dated in the Academy wasn't exactly my type, but they grew on me, so I guess that's a yes.

These writer's blocks are pretty interesting for when you're trying to get some sleep and can't. Good way to wind down.

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Well, not everyone's so private.

You don't have anything that you wouldn't want to share with people?

Nothing. Go ahead, try me.

What's something you've done in the last few months that you've regretted?

That's a tough one, actually. I don't know, I mean, I'm usually the kind of guy who thinks whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger - you know, every mistake builds up who you are, so there's no reason to regret them.

Like, I mean, life would've been a lot easier if I never thought I was married to Sylar, but I don't regret it. We've become really good friends, I think. So... maybe just that I ever thought it was a good idea to bring him aboard the ship during that time, aha.

I see.

See? Told you. Open book.

...Wait, that's it? "I see"?

What did you want me to say?

I don't know, but I was expecting a little more than "I see."

It was kind of vague, so I gave a vague sort of answer.

I regret bringing Sylar onto the ship while I was under the impression that I was married to him because, while the flack I catch from the crew isn't deterring, it undermined my authority as captain and was a bad command decision in general.

Better?

In a way.

If you'd like, I'm sure I could start some more attention grabbing rumors about myself so people forget about it. I don't think it undermined your authority much, though - though I won't deny playing along was a little difficult for some of us.

Yeah, maybe you can get Uhura to convince them that I spent my days in Iowa having sex with farm animals. I'm sure she'd love that. Don't worry, she'll get the joke.