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[beholding_archivist]

[ And this is Jon appearing on your network feed, actually outside of his library and in all likelihood enjoying a nice evening at the open air. ]

Good evening, Temba.

I... I mean. We don't need more apologies, and yet I feel like I owe quite a few. Things happened. I hurt people both physically and verbally and I'm sorry, but...

...it happened.

[ He falls silent, eyes dropping for a moment. Then he clears his throat and looks back up and over his screen. ]

The beach here is gorgeous. Have been here a few times now and- I think it would be nice to- To come together. Here. Have a nice day and enjoy- uh, well. The beach. The water. Find some time to just... Talk. Maybe... Have fun...

I... I will organize something.

[ Is he awkwardly announcing a beach party? Oh, you bet he is. ]

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[heypartner]

You want some help with that organizing? My town, we have a few celebrations every year. I'm familiar with helpin' set up things.

[ Cobb is in a hammock which he seems to have set up in one of the houses he's fixing. ]

I can at least cook for the thing.

[beholding_archivist]

[ Jon approves of the hammock. Hammocks are comfy. ]

To be fair, I- I wouldn't mind some help. Doesn't need to be anything complicated.

[ His plan so far: Go pick some fruits. ]

[heypartner]

[ It was easier to set up than dragging a mattress out this far. ]

Well, it's not too hard. Gotta make sure there's enough food and enough alcohol. Though, I guess out here where you've got all this water you can have other things to drink without worrying.

[ Cobb scratches at his chin while he thinks. ]

When are you planning on havin' this thing? Gotta know when all the cooking should be done by. Back home, we do stuff after first sunset.

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[noch]

You wish for us to come together at the beach. For what purpose?

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[beholding_archivist]

Ah... To have fun? I-it's been pretty stressful days for everyone...

[ Nope, he's not very good at this. ]

[noch]

Ah. Of course.

[ It sounds somewhat awkward, so neither is she. Look, she hasn't been to a party in six years... ]

We are all invited?

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[kyley_b]

I can bring food. You bring the babes in bikinis. [A pause.] That's a joke.

You okay, dude?

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[beholding_archivist]

[ He sighs. ]

I'm trying to do something nice, Kyle...

[ You may guess how often Jon has ever done anything of this sort. ]

And I'm not asking Tony to wear a bikini.

[ Because he might do that. ]

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[kyley_b]

Yeah, I don't need to see my boss on a speedo. Former boss. Fake boss. Whatever.

And hey, I know, I'm offering to help. For seriously.

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[doubled_speed]

Fuck. Yeah.

Excuse me while I go get the replicator to make Tony a Speedo, just for your viewing pleasure. I'm sure he'd wear it.

[beholding_archivist]

[ Jon looks a little flustered by that. At least. ]

J-Jesus Christ, Tommy.... I... I mean—-

[ His imagination may not be great, but he can actually picture that.

Please reboot this man’s brain. ]

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[in_extremis]

Blink twice if you're in danger.

He’s sticking with video~

[beholding_archivist]

[ Well, he doesn’t blink. He only looks mildly irritated. ]

I- Tony, I’m fine!

[thesepreciousthings]

I think that's a nice idea, Jon. And I appreciate the apology. None of us were ourselves.

Need me to bring anything from the diner? Cold drinks? Snacks?

[beholding_archivist]

That's true. I- I still feel bad about what I did.

I have gotten a few offers already, but more snacks and drink can't hurt, I suppose. Thank you.

[puddledancer]

Oh, hell yeah, I am so up for a beach party.

Only ... where's the beach?

[beholding_archivist]

It's south of the city. Actually shows on your map.

I don't believe we have met. I am Jon. For the most part I take care of the former library.

[hadthehighground]

A nice gesture, but I think I may pass this time.

[He's really not in the best of moods since coming back from the whole ordeal.]

[beholding_archivist]

I- I don't plan on forcing anyone to attend.

[ A pause. ]

Are you alright?

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[out_of_order]

Hey Jon, it's good to hear from you.

[He's still processing what had happened the past month, himself. He may not be aware of exactly what had happened on Jon's end, but Cal knows things had been more than a little weird.]

That sounds like a great idea. I think especially after all that, it couldn't hurt to have some actual time together.

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[beholding_archivist]

That's the plan.

[ Jon offers a little smile that shifts into something akin to a smirk. ]

I know they weren't real, but I did notice you being quite endeared to the mothcats.

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[mrsklover]

[ Richie remembers what happened and what Jon had done and said with that giant fucking eye. He doesn't look pleased when he responds with a video of his own. ]

What was all that? All the shit with the eyeball? I don't need apologies and honestly I have no idea what you'd even be apologizing for, but I need an explanation.

And I need to know what you know.

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[beholding_archivist]

[ Well, Jon answers with a little frown of his own. ]

I'm afraid you will have to be more precise, Richie.

[ He knows... A Lot. ]

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[sinistral]

When?

A vocal response is sufficient.

[beholding_archivist]

[ Jon simply nods at the written response, but doesn't change his own mode to text. It's easier for him to talk. ]

In a couple of days. I- We won't need long to finish our preparations.

[ And he smiles lightly. He hasn't actually expected to get as much help as has been offered. ]