the lawyer's truth is not truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency

[banethebest]

There are many things that I love about Darrow. It is a city that I can fully take advantage of. A city where knowing the right people helps you stay on top of the game and out of trouble. A city where the opportunities are great if you play your cards right — and playing my cards right is practically part of my name. The life that I have built for myself is comfortable, but also leaves room for growth. I am one of the most successful lawyers in Darrow.

But the more lawsuits, the more clients, the higher still I can climb.

Of course, being a good lawyer means that you have to know everything that's happening in the city. I have an assistant for this very reason. Every morning, she tells me the biggest news that's taking place around the city, the source that she heard the story from, and how reliable it is. She has helped me avoid many New Year's nightmares; unlike many of my colleagues, I haven't been traumatized by the sight of bees. She has also helped me keep aware of the criminal activities and celebrity scandals that make for the most lucrative jobs. She is the best, I don't know why she doesn't ask me to pay her more.

This morning, she told me an interesting story. One that was enough for me to call the day off work and return right home to my beloved husband. Magnus is not necessarily the best person for me to bounce ideas off of — actually it's very hard to brainstorm with him because he just goes along with everything I want — but he is the person I am most worried about with what my assistant has told me.

"Magnus?" I call out as I step inside our apartment, knocking belatedly on the door. "Are you home?"

(I know that he is. We have our locations constantly shared on our phones. It has come in handy more than once.)

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[mundanebane]

While Jessica didn't expect the touch, Magnus expected her to tense a little bit more before she relaxed. She did not relax easily, even around him. Magnus did not take offense to it; it was simply the way she was. It had scared him a bit in the lead up to their wedding, how intense she became and how he couldn't seem to find the magic solution to calm her. But that was when he realized that it was her, not him, and if their marriage was going to work he would have to accept those quirks of hers and not be scared of them.

He returned the hug happily, squeezing her gently and briefly so as not to wrinkle her clothes. Pulling back, he dropped a quick, impulsive kiss on her cheek.

"That sounds like a great plan," Magnus said.

[banethebest]

The kiss to my cheek is another surprise. You know, I never doubt that Magnus loves me, but sometimes I feel like he's not very interested in me most of the time. Maybe it's because I'm always working and tired, or maybe it's because he's always working too. We don't have lots of time to be romantic, but that makes every action much more meaningful.

I smile up at Magnus, nodding in his direction.

"I hope I'm not going to be distracted all day," I say to him, just a little bit suggestive. I pat his chest lightly before turning around and grabbing my light jacket. It's probably going to be chilly once the sun starts to set. "I'm glad we talked about this, my heart feels much more at peace. Text me if you find out anything."

[mundanebane]

Magnus nodded slightly, unable to hide the small, sheepish grin that pulled at the corner of his mouth. Of course Jessica would be constantly thinking about the tear all day, what might be on the other side, what effect it might have on them living here in Darrow. The tone in her voice sounded like teasing, amused by how something might actually distract her.

The kiss wasn't bad, he assumed, just not necessarily wanted.

She moved to grab her jacket and move on, so Magnus shoved his hands in his pockets and started to leave the bathroom. He wanted to get dressed and move on himself, rather than kick himself for the kiss and what he should or shouldn't have done. "Of course. I'll let you know as soon as I hear. Have a good day."