voice: time turned backwards

[maddest]

[Finally, in the middle of the night, his voice floats over the PCD. He hasn't slept. He can't focus.]

How did I get this complacent? I've been- been just living here with you horrible people!

I have to get back to Emily-

[Kevin (because he's no longer Xerxes Break, not really) chokes on the name.]

Albus? Albus, can you hear me? If you're out there I'll do anything, please, just take me home. I have work to do and I don't have time. It's counting, I'm running out of time. Please, Albus.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

It's just a socket.

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

[He winces and nods once.] I know what you'll need.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

You'll help me?

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

Of course, why wouldn't I?

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Maybe you wouldn't want to.

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

I can't ignore someone when they need help.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Do you want anything in return?

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

No.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I'd feel better about it if you did, but-


Where should I meet you?

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

Ah, near where you're staying is fine. I'll grab the bandages and meet you there. I know the way.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Ah- all right.

I'll wait for you.

[Video] and for the bandage exchange, offline or log?

[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

It won't take me long.

[offline] offline works for me?

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

[Kevin waits nervously, not quite crediting this to be true.

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

[But it is and not long into the waiting a pale shape can be seen on the rooftops. Allen lands before Kevin, carrying a small pack filled with bandages and same gauze. He flashes a warm smile and offers it to him.]

Hello, there's some gauze in here to to pack the eye and keep it protected from infection.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

[Kevin reaches out to take the pack from him, quiet and unsure. Blood has seeped through the existing bandages.]

Thank you, I-

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't move but his expression shifts from a polite smile to concern.]

You really need to change your bandages, you've bled through. Do you want me to help you?

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Oh- if you could, Allen, I'd be forever indebted to you.

[At this age, his hair is long, pulled back in a ragged tail. He fiddles with it, stunned and somehow childish.]

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

[His smile gentles a little and he nods once.]

Let's get inside and I'll change it for you.

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[Kevin moves to lead Allen into his home.]

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

[He smiles once and follows after Kevin into the house.] Do you have a bucket we can fill with water?

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I think I had a pot.

[He goes to get that.]

My name is Kevin now, Allen.

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

Alright, Kevin.

[He lays out what he needs, thinking back over how his own eye had been damaged once. He could remember changing the bandages.]

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I hate this part.

[He moves to sit down. The bandages have been changed a few times. They're bloody because he scratches.]

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[dark-thespian.livejournal.com]

I'll make it as painless as I can.

[Allen is quick to wet a cloth and drape it over the edge of the pot. He pulls off his gloves so he could work quicker, exposing his black hand to the light. He smiles lightly/]

Don't worry it's not infected or diseased, my hand has always been like this.

[As he spoke he reaches up to remove the bandages with a gentle touch.]

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[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I don't mind. I think sometimes there's something strange about everyone.