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What an exciting week!

In light of all the discussion, Adstringendum, let's chat- who would you trust to nominate as ombudsman?

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Date: 2011-09-11 09:21 pm (UTC)
al_truism: (It's a bitchin' MOPED)
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Not a turncoat. You're too honest for that.

[Yes. He means that.]

But a rogue spy, absolutely.

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Date: 2011-09-11 09:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
But I am, technically. I'm an illegal contractor, remember? Wanted by the same organization I work for.

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Date: 2011-09-11 09:27 pm (UTC)
al_truism: (Huh~?)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
One thing happened before the other. And those were specific circumstances.

[It's hard not to reach for him. Al hesitates, staring at the tabletop.]

Hungry? I'm getting there.

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Date: 2011-09-11 09:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
Still lies, as far as they're concerned.

I could eat.

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Date: 2011-09-11 10:08 pm (UTC)
al_truism: (A softer side of me)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
It's going to be simple, most likely. Sandwiches.

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Date: 2011-09-12 04:31 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Sigh)
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And- berries.

[Al checks under the counter, takes out a few. They're the size of small oranges, fitting in the palm or so. He hands one to Break.]

You probably haven't had them, they only grow on the trees near the lake. Skyler called them... not cheri berries. I don't remember anymore.

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Date: 2011-09-12 04:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
-well.

[Biting into one.]

They're delicious, if unexpected.

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Date: 2011-09-12 04:39 am (UTC)
al_truism: (A place we could call home)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
If I remember I'll tell you the name. Skyler was one of my first friends here, when I was still recovering and learning how to walk again. He brought me these berries, from the trees he planted.

It doesn't work as well in humans, but in his race they're actually supposed to be able to heal minor wounds and sickness.

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Date: 2011-09-12 04:42 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
Funny timing. Just when I finally don't need any more of that.

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Date: 2011-09-12 04:44 am (UTC)
al_truism: (?!)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
It wasn't just your eyes he healed?

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Date: 2011-09-12 05:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
For now, yes, but I'm going to let him get the rest soon.

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Date: 2011-09-12 05:13 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Echoes of angels)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
[For it to be that bad... Al pauses. He wishes Break would allow more closeness, because he aches to hug him right now. Instead he steps to the side of the table and puts a hand over Break's, looking out the window.]

I'm glad. Especially before the nights get cold.

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Date: 2011-09-12 05:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
Last winter, I couldn't breathe outside. I kept asking people over for tea- and carefully disguised the fact that I hadn't left the house in months.

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Date: 2011-09-12 05:55 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Alone Time)
From: [personal profile] al_truism
I remember. All of you was so cold, I was so afraid you'd freeze to death no matter how many blankets or coats you had.

[... he goes silent, thinking of how Al's coat had shown back up on his doorstep.]

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Date: 2011-09-12 05:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
I nearly did, a few times.

[A laugh.]

Katara still hasn't forgiven me. But someone has to understand- I couldn't do that again.

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Date: 2011-09-12 06:04 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Echoes of angels)
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[Though Break doesn't give away too much from his expressions, Al's learned what to look for.]

... is it all right to hug you right now?

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Date: 2011-09-12 06:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
When I told you to ask it was for a reason, remember?

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Date: 2011-09-12 06:16 am (UTC)
al_truism: (Breakaway)
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Yes.

[Softly. He remembers well.]

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Date: 2011-09-12 06:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mister-hatter.livejournal.com
It's all right if you don't any more. I've- recovered from my little condition.

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Date: 2011-09-12 06:21 am (UTC)
al_truism: (A softer side of me)
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[Al smiles, a little shaky because he's still not sure what's okay and what isn't, but it's a relief to know that he's not causing Break pain.

He leans over the back of Break's chair and hugs him around the shoulders, warm and heartfelt. Most of the normal hesitancy has gone.]

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