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[He's almost as bad as Barry, wearing his heart on his sleeve like that. But it's also good because Mick knows his partner has a good guy in Osborn.] Lotta those scars he took was so she didn't have to.

He's a cagey prick, and whatever he did he probably had coming.

But Snart's got his reasons.

You're the first good thing he's had in a long damn time and he's terrified he's gonna lose it, that one day you'll go back to Daddy and leave him.

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[There's not much that is subtle about Harry Osborn, let's be honest.] --Is that why he doesn't like people seeing 'em? [The question pops out before Harry can think better of it, but... it's probably better to ask Mick than Len in this case. Len would shut that conversation down pretty quick. When they were a newer couple especially, it was a pretty sensitive subject, and out of respect for Len, Harry never pushed the issue much.

He can't help but laugh at Mick's gruff remarks; the guy is nothing if not honest. Especially about Leonard Snart. The humor dissipates a little as Mick goes on, something both touched and sad dancing across his face instead.] Never thought that guy was afraid of anything... [He says it fondly, and it's not that he really doubted how much he meant to Len, but... the fact that Mick frickin' Rory of all people is telling him this says a lot.]

I-- [A sigh.] I guess I can't blame him. 'Cause... God, I wish things were different with my dad. But-- the fact is, he's tried to hurt Leonard. He's tried to hurt me. What's there to go back to? I've got everything I need here. [That trademark lopsided smile of his curves his mouth.] Maybe someday I'll get him to believe it. ...That he's good enough.

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Yeah. Every scar was a reminder of one of that bastard's lessons. [Harry is pretty direct and let's face it, no one has ever accused Mick Rory of being subtle.] Fact that you've seen 'em at all should mean something.

[He listens to him talk, giving a satisfied nod as if Harry's passed some kind of test.] You've been good for him, good to him. You give him shit when he deserves it. I ain't even gotta give you the shovel talk.

[A smirk as he tips back his beer.] There's a lotta pain in him, a lot more anger and Lenny is always sure that whatever good happens it's gonna get balanced out by a whole lot more bad.

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Well, I'm glad he's dead. [Something else that just falls out of his lips without Harry thinking much of it-- but it's honest. From what little he knows, Leonard's father was a Grade A prick that deserved his fate. Mick's next words help Harry's tension some, beckoning a tiny, private smile.] It does... [And he's pretty sure he knows just how to show Len how much it does mean to him when they're both back home.

That lopsided smile of Harry's soon turns into a hesitantly amazed grin.] Wow... [Before the moment is promptly ruined by Harry leaning forward on the table, chin in hand as he grins a little wider at Mick.] This mean you like me?

--Yeah... I guess when you've been through as much as he has... [He trails off some before continuing with a more sincere smile.] 'Least he's had you all this time. You guys make a pretty great team.

[At least Harry has enough tact to not get into the sappy side of it-- that he can see - plain as day - how much Mick and Len mean to each other.]

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Mhn. You and me both. [Mick only wishes that it had come sooner, that someone had taken the bastard out long before he'd done so much damage to his own kids. But he'd been there for Len as much as possible, giving him and Lisa a safe place to hide away from him when they could.

His snort could almost be mistaken for a laugh as he pushes Harry's elbow with a crooked grin. The fact that they're talking should be enough of an indication that he likes him.] Shut up. I don't like anybody. [Liar, liar Mick.]

He's my best friend, my partner. I wouldn't be much of one if I didn't say somethin when he was upset.