In Which Gilbert And Francis Insult Antonio's Intelligence
Antonio had not even been gone a minute before Francis showed up. Gilbert had not had the time to process what it was that had just happened. He had sat down the porch, ignoring Ludwig's comments that Antonio had just said the stupidest thing he had ever heard and had returned inside. Gilbert was not certain if he agreed yet.
"Gilbert?"
Gilbert looked up to see Francis. All of the guilt came back, balanced out by the fact he sort of wanted to tell the other man what had happened to him last night, and then topped with what Antonio had just said to him. "You best man?" he ended up saying. Francis nodded.
"Antonio just told me," Francis stuck his hands into his pockets. "I..."
"Vait," Gilbert put up his hands before Francis could continue talking. "You von't beliefe vhat he did next."
"Did next?" Francis frowned. Gilbert nodded.
"He made me officiant."
The both of them stayed quiet for a while. It gave Gilbert a bit more to think about. Both officiant and best man had a speech to make. Though his speech... would be a bit more important. At least, showcased in more of a serious matter. Or something.
"What the hell."
"I know, right?" Gilbert responded. The irritation on Francis' face was hilarious for some reason and he began to snicker. "Vhat's vrong vith him?"
"The man's insane," Francis agreed, a slight smile coming to his lips. "Well, at least now we don't have to worry about either of our jobs. Lovino is going to kill him and there's not going to be any wedding. Feeling better?"
"Me 'feeling better'?" Gilbert scoffed, mock punching Francis in the arm as he sat down next to him. "Says de guy I almost killet yestertay."
"I'm feeling better too, thanks for asking."
"I almost don't feel guilty anymore," Gilbert groused. Francis laughed and it occurred to him that was exactly what Francis wanted him to feel: not guilty. He smirked, looking over across the street to where Matthew and Ivan were talking. "I't rader be best man."
"I'd rather be the officiant," Francis mused. "Funny, I didn't even consider that before."
"Antonio's a moron."
"Completely brainless."
"Droppet on his head as a baby."
"Dropped on his head every day of his life."
They agreed on the low number of Antonio's IQ and a few other derogatory comments about the man that they had probably made plenty of times when the three of them had been younger. Gilbert really did feel better about this. He did not even mind as much that he had been passed over for the position of best man. Was officiant a high position? Well, it was more important. Was it not? To tell the truth, Gilbert did not really know. Nor did he care. Antonio was a moron, but he loved the man. Way to go in not leaving him or Francis out. And to think they had both been so bothered that Antonio might prefer one of them to the other.
"If you need any help with your speech, I can help you out," Francis offered. Gilbert snorted.
"Right back at ya, Francis."
The both of them peeled off into laughter once again, only to find themselves cut off short when they heard a very loud noise which did not sound like the voice of anyone they recognized. At least, not at that decibel.
"Get out! OUT!"
"What was that?" Francis blinked. Gilbert rose up to his feet.
"Dunno. Vant to find out?"
Francis followed after him, only to stop as nearing Matthew and Ivan. "Did you hear that?"
"Who didn't hear that, eh?" Matthew questioned. "What was that about?"
"Who knows? Dough you't dink dat I vould be able to recognize eferyone's voice by dis point," Gilbert agreed. That said, he continued past them. After all, his inner curiosity would not be satisfied until he had figured out what was going on.
It was a small town.
Notes:
I am not certain I would like having friends like Gilbert and Francis. Then again, I am not as happy, carefree, or accepting as Antonio is. Being insulted while I am not there is a no-no for me. Actually, I do not like being insulted while I am there either. I do not think Antonio cares much either way. Everyone could probably use a friend like Antonio. And I mean use – he is such a tool.
Also, I have not been getting all of my alerts recently. So if I miss responding to someone for something, that would be why. My apologies.
