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[mrsklover]

[Richie is on camera looking oddly well-rested, all considered. He waves.]

So! Did you all have fun? I swear, I feel like we all just need to get on the train together when the weather goes south. Or lock ourselves in rooms? Whatever. Glad no one is dead! Also glad those weird animal things are gone. Fucked up shit...

[He sighs and rubs his hand over his face.]

So. Listen: I would normally say let's have a group therapy session right about now, but I don't think we need to deplete Cayde's reserves. Also there's like...too many children around right now? Like, seriously. And, unrelated, but should we have a school or something?

Whatever. Another time.

Right now, I just think everyone needs to have some 'Treat Yo Self' time. Whatever that means for you, just seriously. Crap has been wild and there's a shit ton that needs to still get done. But, you know...we survived another storm. And a volcano. And a lot of other shit. So take some time to chill out. And if you need help on how to properly do nothing, I'm your guy.

Professional bum, right here. My special talents are getting the limelight, finally.

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[plate_builder]

Well, my ankle is doing better. I'll put together what I have and come by soon. Do you actually have coffee? There are things I cannot say on the network that I'll do for coffee from you.

[mrsklover]

It's not gonna be amazing, but yeah. I have a little. And seriously, this is all being paid for just with knowing you're sleeping a full eight hours. Nothing else needed.

[plate_builder]

I'm hoping you would want more than just me sleeping.

You willing to help me carry some things over?

[mrsklover]

Oh, baby. What sort of high-powered toys are you needing me to heft over here? You know all I need is you.

[plate_builder]

Clothes. More coffee. Nothing complicated. Well, some tools to help me repair Mini.

[mrsklover]

Sooo...how about we nix the clothes and Mini brings the tools in like, three days or so? The point here is to not do anything. Tools seem like doing something.

[plate_builder]

The tools are needed to fix Mini. Would you deny him that?

[mrsklover]

What happened to him, anyway?

[The answer will absolutely make Richies' for him.]

[plate_builder]

He defended Sonic and myself from a 'demobeast'.

[mrsklover]

Yeah. Yeah, okay let's take care of that. Superhero Mini.

[plate_builder]

Thank you, Richie. For caring about him.

[mrsklover]

Of course, man. I care about both of you. A lot, really...

[There's a long pause.]

That's not a surprise, right?

[plate_builder]

I think it's a surprise to him to be cared about.

[mrsklover]

But to you?

I know I break out in hives if a conversation is serious for too long. But you know, right? That I care about you two? That you're important? Answer quick before I need to make a fart joke for my health.

[plate_builder]

Of course I care about you. You're a good friend, and I care for you as well.

[mrsklover]

Okay, cool. Cool, cool, cool. Glad that...yeah.

So this guy walks into a bar. And he says 'OW! Who the fuck put a bar in the middle of this doorway?'.

Perfect. Hives gone.

[plate_builder]

Richie, do we need to get drinks and talk again? You seem upset.

[mrsklover]

No, no. Not upset. I just...

[ There's another long pause. ]

People I cared about died without ever knowing. And part of that is because I'm sort of fucked up when it comes to talking about serious shit. I just... A lot of shit has happened and more could happen in the future. I just don't want that to happen again to my friends.

[plate_builder]

I very much understand. It is my hope you shall not see me die either, Richie. I would hate to let a friend down.

[mrsklover]

Good. But even if you do kick it, I let you know that I give a rat's ass about you so, it's all good. [ It wouldn't be, but Richie has reached his max on being sentimental. That and he doesn't really want to get into the comment about Reeve letting a friend down. It pings around his head just a little weird so best to ignore it. ]

Alright. I'm coming to get shit and then dragging you back here? That's the plan?

[plate_builder]

[Yeah, he did. And Reeve has a lot to wonder about in that statement. So much he wants to analyze. But pushing seems foolish in the moment.]

Yes. That is exactly the plan.

[mrsklover]

Alright, man. Sounds good. I'll be there in just a little bit. Don't cause any trouble in the meantime.

[plate_builder]

Of course I shall not set out to but I fear we both know I cannot be trusted.