[accidental audio]

[makes_you_tick]

Oh, what a surprise. I don't suppose this wonderful family moment's being recorded? ...well, would you look at that. [There's some scraping and bumping noises, as Sylar's messing with the device in an attempt to turn it off]

What, you aren't happy to see your old man?

Hardly. At least you can't attack me. Now, if you wouldn't mind leaving, I can get on with the rest of my day. Go find Luke and pretend he's your son.

I just got here, boy. I'm not going anywhere. Besides, I'm hearing tell that you're seeing a therapist? What the hell for?

...you honestly don't see any room for improvement in my life?

What I see is someone denying his own heritage, denying what he is. You're just going to make things worse this way. You'll hurt her, too.

So I should do it on purpose instead? That's so much better. I'm not going to give up on this, so stop wasting your time.

I don't understand why you're denying your very nature. You're a killer, you're always going to be a killer. It's what you're best at, so you should stop whining and get used to it. That computer program? The vampire? They both have you pegged far better than you want to admit. You are a predator. More than human, besides. Stop looking for something that isn't there and let yourself be, why don't you?

...gee, Dad, I just love these little visits.

You know, I don't need to tell you anything. By your standard, I'm already more 'successful' than you've ever been. I'll figure the rest out with real help. You're-

[there's an annoyed grunt, and then more messing with the device. This time the audio does finally cut off.]

Comments

[dreamsofnoah]

He's not very nice for someone you don't see a lot.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

It's that obvious, huh?

[dreamsofnoah]

Oh~, just a little bit.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'd be happier never seeing him again.

So of course I've been hit with this curse twice.

[dreamsofnoah]

It's always like that here. Think of it this way, it's a chance to tell him exactly what you think of him.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I got all that out last year, but I suppose a repeat couldn't hurt.

Is your father here today?

[dreamsofnoah]

Mmhmm, he is! He chose a good day for visiting.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear someone's enjoying it, at least.

[dreamsofnoah]

It's only annoying if you let it be!

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

No, I think this is annoying all on its own. But I'll try for optimism- after all, he'll only be here till the end of the day.

[dreamsofnoah]

So many reasons to yell at him, so little time~.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

So very many, you're right.

[dreamsofnoah]

I might have to yell at Papa too, he almost missed it.

[cold_dry_pieces]

You all right there?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Missed it?

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'll be fine. It's just my father, being as fun as ever. Hopefully I won't disturb you today, since I can't seem to entirely ignore him.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I figured, from everyone else on the Network. Sounds like a hassle.

[dreamsofnoah]

My birthday!

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

I'm sure there's a few people who actually wanted to see their fathers. Of course, the curse wouldn't have hit as many of those people.

[cold_dry_pieces]

They never seem to. My father's dead, I suppose he has better things to do than haunt the City.

I do wonder though...

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Really? Happy birthday, then. I hope you enjoy it- how lucky your father ended up coming in today.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Mine should, too, but of course he's here.

What are you wondering about?

[cold_dry_pieces]

Whether the Deities own stock in Hallmark. Seems like they never forget a holiday.

[dreamsofnoah]

It was~! You should come to my party.

[makes-you-tick.livejournal.com]

Ha. I've wondered that a number of times myself. I wouldn't be surprised at all.