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"I'm only here to see how the story unfolds."

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portolan

Oh?

[ That's...encouraging, in some ways. There are those he misses, even if he is glad some found home. ]

Do we need to ready the guest room?

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helpdesk_hero

Billy. But younger. In the full heights of drama.

Anyway, I haven't asked yet. Figured he might take the free ride for a bit.

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portolan

Should we be concerned? Does he have full reach of his powers?

[ Look Ffamran upset and having powers he didn't understand go off would be a problem, and Billy was... a lot more. That much he gets. ]

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helpdesk_hero

He's probably more stable than Josh was on his bad days. And no. Diminished powers compared to what you might remember.

I can ask if you want. I imagine he will say no.

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portolan

I trust your judgement either way. The offer is there if you feel it worthwhile.

We should have him over for dinner, at least. Arriving here is disorienting for anyone.

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helpdesk_hero

A lot worse for him for his specific when. It's not a really easy point he's in. But dinner definitely. I think he'd probably be excited for it in his own way.

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portolan

Poor kid.

[ They both knew what it was like to be a teenager dealing with all too much. ]

You know, we could probably do welcome dinners and get the guilds to pay you for them.

[ Is he still gently needling David to cook as a job? Yes. ]

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helpdesk_hero

[They did, and David knew so much more about what Billy had gone through. How bad it was for him. The things he's lost and the times he hasn't felt like he belongs.]

Offering to him.

Darling, are you suggesting that someone should have Prodigy cater a welcome dinner? I'd rather keep David away from the office whenever I can. Imagine someone society not knowing who I am and kidnapping me for some dinner party raid.

Edited Date: 2024-02-15 02:03 am (UTC)

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portolan

No, I'm suggesting the Guilds pay a normal civilian for food services.

Maybe not my best client idea. But we absolutely could make a business for you out of dinner parties.

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helpdesk_hero

Darling, are you suggesting a career change?

Hold please, fighting giant scorpion.

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portolan

Am I being that opaque?

Here I was trying not to be pushy the last few months. I thought I was overstepping.

Can you cook giant scorpion?

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helpdesk_hero

You really are. But I welcome it, my beauty. We'll look into it, together. And suggesting the next step in our lives is never overstepping.

It's mechanical, so no.

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portolan

Well in that case, I'm enthusiastically encouraging it. You're a talented cook, and more importantly, you're happier cooking than at work. I think it's worth trying.

I always seem to forget this world's monsters are often tech.

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helpdesk_hero

You really believe in this for me, don't you?

There are too many tech ones. It's tiring sometimes. But this one overloaded my technopathy. Migraine, yeah.

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portolan

I'll have the drop cloth laid out for you and coffee ready. Sorry love.

And yes, I do. You've been wanting a change, and AdapTech isn't what it used to be. Why not use it as an excuse to try? If you hate it, you can try something else.

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helpdesk_hero

You are an angel as ever, mon trésor.

I'm going to try. Thank you. I'm also not sure what Billy's going to do with this offer, but yeah, maybe get the sheets changed in the guest room. I'll be making dinner either way, if I can move. If I can't, well, I'll bring something home.

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portolan

Already have the sheets in the wash. And I can make or pick up dinner; if you're bad enough not to cook, you don't need to be prolonging your time outside.