truth_is_cold

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I'll resume my dinner duties whenever I'm settled. I'm greatful to whoever covered for me. [And he's considerably less angry, now.]

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I brought you some things. It has been only about a week, I presume? [They're small things. Something for Lua, Wanda, Tosh, Dylan- that he's already unfortunately delivered-, Ben, Kozak, and Perry.] I'll drop them off whenever would be suitable.

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How is he doing?

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Hey. I think I already found your gift on the table.

I don't know when you got back but there was a flood while you were gone. I completely missed three days. Ben was good before the flood started but after that...no clue. I haven't been able to touch base with him yet.

Uh...there's also a note from Sarah here.

I know. I ran into her. [He sounds a little disappointed.] She looks good.

Good. [This is weird.]

Uh...she orders me to not feel too guilty, or to wallow and brood--her words.

There's a letter for you, too, but I didn't open it.

I'll come look at it. [He leaves to go to Dylan's room.]

[Dylan is sitting on his couch, in the exact same spot where Sarah had been sitting earlier, although Dylan doesn't know it. He's got one letter open on the table in front of him, and another folded up next to it.

He wordlessly points to it.]

Edited (icon isn't showing up correctly) 2013-02-16 07:41 (UTC)

[He walks over and picks it up.] I know it's difficult, but if you could be here for any flood, I'm glad it was one where you could hear something from her.

It's funny, part of me is pissed that I couldn't be here, too, and talk to her. And part of me is grateful. It makes it a little easier.

I hope you're able to remember it. [He opens the letter to read it, turning away from Dylan for a moment.

Before you're back on the dinner shift, how'd you like to join me for something a little smaller-scale? [It isn't 'I'm glad you're feeling better' in so many words, but coming from Perry the offer may as well be.]

I usually cook dinner for Kozak and myself in my cabin. You're more than welcome to drop by.

I wouldn't be opposed. I have things for you both. [He likes not being in a murderous rage, and also having seen his daughter.] What time?

Welcome back - I'm in my cabin, if you want to drop in. How was your trip?

...I'm okay, but some bad crap went down. It's the Barge. Uh. How was your trip?

I'm in my room studying.

What's it say?

[He figures if it's private, Rhade will tell him to buzz off.]

I didn't expect her to leave you a letter...since... [Since as far as Dylan knew, Sarah thought Rhade was a traitor to the Commonwealth who tried to assassinate Dylan.]

About a week. You want to come see me? [She's trying, and not entirely failing, to hide some relief. Somebody leaving that sudden always means there's the chance they never make it back. "Later" means "never" often enough for her that she looks for it hidden in what other people say.]

I told her the truth. [He says as he reads quietly, and then mutters something about people bringing him alcohol all the time. Though in this case, what she comments on isn't an incorrect conclusion to come to.]

It's not important [He turns to Dylan.]

Relieving. I needed it. [Or he's sure that he would have murdered someone.] I found something you might be interested in.

Well, don't keep me in suspense.

I'm glad it went well.

With the flood, or with what happened before?

[It actually took a lot for him to come back. But particular conversations helped.] Of course.

[She's there whenever he comes, opening the door cautiously despite Wanda having covered it in creative defenses, as soon as she sees him grabbing a hand in both hers. The relief is painfully obvious.]

[In about twenty minutes he's knocking on her door. He has a flexi in his hand, half rolled up, and is generally looking more upright than he does when he's angry and skulking about.

Which is a bonus.]

[He looks down at his hand in surprise, but then up at her in sympathy. In the other, he just offers her some flowers.] The planet I'm living on is still mostly undeveloped. I know that it's not poisonous, and they're a bit like lilies. [And with the taken hand, he gives one of hers a small squeeze.]

You've got a world to put together, don't you. [She lets a smile slip in and takes the flowers, not yet concerned about taking care of them when he's here and she's got something to say.] How long was it for you?

Just a week. I wasn't gone that long. I was concerned the Admiral might skew my time away drastically. [And he would have missed several chances he needed to keep up with.]

How did she take it? No violence, I hope.

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