[open] House of Dreams

[Imogen]

"It's okay, I forgive you. You've got a lot on your mind, right?"

She gave the male a squeeze before loosening her grip. She grinned, tickling his sides lightly, "You could at least turn around and let me hug you properly, though."

She let go of him and waited and repositioned the clip in her hair - it seemed to be quite old and was slipping out already. For a second she found her mind wandering. It would be so nice if she could go upstairs and get some newer ones. There were so many other things they needed too, if only they had a little money and she wasn't so afraid...

[Lupe [Kristen Cominsky]]

Lupe laughed slightly, swatting Imogen's hands away lazily and turning around to face her. He smiled lightly and pulled her into a hug. She looked preoccupied when he did it but he just laughed again, giving her a tickle as pay back. Grabbing the clip in her hand, the redhead clipped her hair back carefully. It wasn't perfect but it would do for now he guessed.

"Come on you, smile more."

[Imogen]

The teenager squirmed and giggled as she was tickled, before falling into the male's hug and wrapping her arms around him once again.

"I'm sorry," she sighed heavily, playing with a loose thread on Lupe's clothing, "I was just thinking about stuff... there's so much we need down here that we just don't have..."

She sighed again, shaking her head. It wasn't as if this was something new, things had been this way for a while now. She wasn't sure why it was suddenly bothering her so much more. Wanting to cheer the redhead up, she tried to push her concerns out of her mind. It wasn't that bad, they were alive after all, and they all had each other.

A soft smile appeared on her face, and she looked up so that her friend could see that properly. She wanted him to know she was happy really, it would make it so much easier for him to be happy too...

[Lupe [Kristen Cominsky]]

Lupe raised an eyebrow slightly, tapping the female's head slightly.

"We'll get more stuff eventually Im. You could always come with me to get some?" He smiled gently at her, ruffling her hair slightly before redoing the clip to remedy the messyness.

"Maybe it's time I showed you the surface anyway..."

[Imogen]

At the thought of going to the surface, she froze, "I...I don't know... it's a bit risky..." She bit her lip, averting her eyes from him, "I don't want... what if we get caught... and the kids... I..."

She shook her head, biting down harder and closing her eyes. She did want to go up to the surface, so much. And she knew that Lupe would take care of her - all the kids that he'd taken up had loved the experience, and he'd only been caught up there with one of them once...
But on the other hand, she really didn't want to risk getting caught. The kids here relied on them, and if Noa wasn't here and her and Lupe were in jail... who was going to be looking after them?

Conflicted, she put her hands on her head and clenched them into fists, tugging at her hair. She half wished he wouldn't give her a choice, it would make this so much easier...

[Lupe [Kristen Cominsky]]

Lupe bit his lip watching Imogen get frustrated. He carefully took her hands and straightened them out again. Rubbing circles on her palms with his thumbs, Lupe quietly shushed her to keep her calm.

"Look, I'll take you up tere for a few seconds and then we can come back after a few seconds okay." He held her hands to his face, still stroking them to keep her calm.

[Imogen]

The teen took a deep breath, eyes still closed. If it was only for a few seconds, surely it would be fine... she nodded, pulling her hands slowly from his face.

"Okay... just a few seconds..."

She took one of Lupe's hands in her own, holding on tight, "Let's go, then..."

[Lupe [Kristen Cominsky]]

Lupe nodded, picking Imogen up suddenly instead. He carried her like a princess towards the escape, not paying attention to the strange looks he got on the way.

"It'll be fun, trust me."

[Imogen]

She squealed slightly as she was picked up, clinging tightly and hoping he wouldn't drop her.

"Okay... I trust you"