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WHO: Reeve, Poe Dameron, Rufus Shinra, Open
WHERE: Temba Restoration Coordination
 (Yellow 5), The Deep End (Orange 13)
WHAT: Event Fallout for Reeve, His Boss Arriving, Hiding Out at the Bar
WHEN: June 7th to 12th
WARNINGS: CW: Implied past sexual situation in thread with Rufus; Drinking at the Deep End

1. Talking About What Happened Closed to Poe | Evening of the 7th, Reeve's Office
Reeve hadn't really been big on the idea of sticking around in the Waiting Room when they had awoken. His memories of being stuck in Calibrations were not hte greatest, and he had decided he wasn't going to risk sticking around there. He had grabbed Mini up and headed right out, not daring to question, not waning to linger. There were memories and a life to process and he didn't much like it.

It wasn't until later that night that he reached out to Poe with a message. After quite a bit of thought he had known what the truth was. They had to talk. So he'd sent a message, asking for Poe to meet him in his space. They had to figure things out. He had to figure whether Poe might forgive him for what he'd apparently said and done there.


2. Welcome To Temba, Your Timing Sucks Closed to Rufus | Morning of the 8th, Reeve's Office
The meeting hadn't been a bad one, in Reeve's estimation. Poe was a wonderful companion and he quite liked his time with his boyfriend. A nice talk, a lazy morning afterward, and Reeve had been happy to send the other man off in the morning. He had happily watched Poe slip out after morning coffee together, sitting at Reeve's work table in the front room. Reeve hadn't even bothered to put on much more than his long coat that morning, hadn't bothered to make his bed yet, hadn't even begun to work on the final stages of Mini's upgraded form. Instead he'd sat smiling at the table, his hair ruffled, sipping at the final dregs of his coffee as the door closed, not even paying attention to Mini as the doll worked on sorting through papers on the table top, making sure nothing had been lost in the change of the last month.

So Reeve, most definitely, wasn't expecting someone to show up at his door.


3. Just A Little Drink Open To All | Evenings of the 8th through 12th, The Deep End

Well, that was a thing that had most definitely happened. Reeve didn't know what to do with himself with Rufus here. With Cloud nad VIncent he had known what to do, what his place was with his companions and friends. It was enough for Reeve to just, well, fall into a habit he hadn't had in a very long time. Though he supposed it was hardly a habit if he didn't sustain it. Reeve sighed and settled himself at a chair at the bar, sitting down and looking at the counter. So what was the etiquette here, how did one even go about getting alcohol?

"Um, hello?"

Maybe he didn't want to be as alone as he thought.

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"He does," Reeve agreed, his voice fond. Reeve reached out and patted Mini on the head, and the doll swayed a little in pleasure.

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Cayde smiled. Reeve meant well, and it was obvious he cared about Mini, so he figured that things would even out between them if they kept on watching each other's backs.

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"One last drink and I'll head home," Reeve suggested with a smile. "You can even walk with me if you're worried."

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"Me, worried? Psssh. But since I've got nothing else to do at the moment, I wouldn't mind the exercise," the Exo smiled crookedly, reaching over to pour Reeve's drink. "Besides, Mini loves my company."

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Oh, he's worried, and Reeve smiles warmly at the words. But that said, Mini was bobbing his head excitedly. Yes, Mini does love his company.

"I cannot deny him."

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Those that came to his bar weren't just random passersby, and Cayde wasn't about to let friends go stumbling their way home if they've had too much. Being stuck in that city facsimile made him want to enjoy his moments with his friends as much as he could while everyone was here.

With that crooked smile of his, the Exo nodded at the two, helping himself to a glass before raising it in toast.

"Nope. I'm sure that's a crime."

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"He would agree," Reeve laughed as he raised the remains of his glass as well. "And I would sorely hate to displease him, with our psychic connection."

Because Mini could lecture him at great distances.

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"Well, best you remember that," Cayde winked. "To Mini, our most steadfast friend."

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"To Mini," Reeve agreed before finishing his drink.

As for Mini, the doll, when the glass was set down, pushed it away from Reeve. SOmeone had decided the other was definitely stopping now.

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Cayde laughed again, setting his emptied glass down. "Good call, Mini." He went to put what was left of the bottle back on the shelf. "You need a moment, Reeve? Or do you think you're up for a walk?"

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"I think it would be better to talk," he answered, rising to his feet. And yes, he was slightly off balance. But he could probably handle it. He thought he was. Reeve offered an arm out, and Mini snuggled in against it.

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The Exo watched him a moment before getting up as well, letting Reeve sort himself out for when he felt ready to make the next move.

"Can't do both?" he grinned. At least he'd catch the man if he looked to fall.

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"Walk, I meant walk," Reeve said, and when he takes a step he does stumble a little. Mini was not pleased with this, clearly, waving his hands in protest.

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Yeah, that was promising. Cayde snickered at the correction, but was quick to set a hand on the man's shoulder to steady him. "I think I'm with Mini. You don't look like you'd make three steps, let alone reach the door without planting yourself face-first on the floor."

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Reeve sighed and nodded, offering his arm to Cayde. He would allow the man to assist him. Which is, you know, fair.

"Thank you, Cayde."

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The Exo slid up beside him, looping that arm over his shoulders.

"Don't mention it. Now, let's get you two where you need to go."

wrap up soon?

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Reeve nods and holds Mini tighter. Time to get going.

"My office. I think I need to take a nap."

Yeah, we can fade or something whenever!

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"A nap's a good idea," Cayde agreed. Making sure Mini was secure and Reeve wasn't going to make good on the nap just right then, he let the latter set the pace as they headed for the door. "Careful with the steps. They're tricky even when you're sober."

...he really did need to look back into that slide plan for the window one of these days.