Inspired by Cosmosdex

Smoke High

The island of Barnable doesn't really have much of a starry sky, here.
Many days, it was covered with clouds. When it does clear, the white dots are plenty. But to Laurel, it wasn't anything particularly special. Stars will always be there, and the nights will always be long.
This night was no exception. What time was it now? He's been working for so long that it's past midnight. He didn't care too much for time.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
Where are my smokes...
In the balcony sat two chairs. They were old chairs they found in the thrift store, but they were effective in lasting a while. An ashtray sits on the table. Guy never really liked the smell of smoke, so Laurel would always do so in the balcony.
He rarely lights a cigarette in the first place. It's only during stressful moments. And it seems tonight was getting to him.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
Hahh...
Laurel Bounty Hunter
...You shouldn't be up at this hour.
Thinking of his lover must have manifested their waking. Rather, Guy tried being quiet about waking up, though Laurel could still sense them from a short distance.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
I should be telling you that.
They sit on the chair, taking in the smoke and then coughing.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
Ugh, I'm still not used to it.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
Sorry. You know how it is.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
A long night, huh...
Laurel huffs, smoke coming out. He nods without turning back towards his lover.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
Will you talk to me about it, at least?
Usually he doesn't talk about work, since it stresses them out a little too much sometimes. Understandably so.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
They found traces of blood in the subject's kitchen. I fear the worst.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
See...I really don't like it when the targets are hurt.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
Makes things more difficult.
A nod.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
It does sound stressful.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
...But I know you'll figure it out somehow.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
Maybe when that's done, you can find another habit to pick up instead of smoking a pack.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
You flatter me. Always looking out for my health...
"Knowing well how I am." He doesn't finish.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
I've got to do something, don't I? Even if it's just a bit of nagging.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
At least get a few hours of rest. Don't want you passing out on the table again.
Laurel can't help but smile at that. Just a little. The last time he ended up on the table, he woke up with a blanket over him. A sweet gesture he'll always remember.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
Will join you soon. Promise. Give me time to clear out the scent.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
Okay. Goodnight.
Guy Nameless Rabbit
.....
Guy Nameless Rabbit
I love you.
Laurel Bounty Hunter
You, more.
Another breath of smoke, and a look towards the outside. The cigarettes calms the nerves, sure, but making sure his beloved is safe and sound asleep...
Nothing can calm him more than that.