[in a light, loud sigh:] I mean, I guess...but I'm not even tired or anything; I may as well pick some stuff up since I'm already here in Cellar Door, right?
[beat. but it's been weeks since Jun, Ryuu, and Kazuma had seen him around, so how's that fair? c'mon, Yuuki.]
Mmnh...I guess you're right. [he'll walk briskly, then! to avoid evening store temptations.] Did Falco finish the chicken coop he wanted?
Not yet. But the weather's warm now so it'll probably be sooner rather than later. I should get some fencing to keep the plants from getting picked off by the chickens if they end up roaming the garden.
Gross... [eugh. his shudder is almost audible in his voice.] When...when something like happened to Amara, she was just...glued in her bedroom for a bit. Not near where anyone was gonna be eating or drinking...
[he utters a reluctant grunt. yeah but he wants to FIX the crap stuff he's given too you know!!
ah, well. he swept up and bagged what he could of the junk for now, so instead of further dealing or fixing that, he strikes it on back toward Crenshaw.
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...wait...
like a half hour later:] ...Auh, s-sorry. Gonna be late. I got turned around... I'm so used to just using the lamps...
[quickly:] It's fine, it's fine it's fine! Magnet knows where, I was just not thinking about the extra turns I'd have to make! I don't walk all of Cellar Door usually, you know?
Twennn...thirty more minutes. Clock me! I'll get there!
[the hug comes in mid-step, so there's a bit more oomph on impact. Manabu takes it in stride, though, rocking back on his heel to steady while getting an arm around the boy.
with a laugh in his breath, just plain pleased by the surprise hug:] Hoh, thanks! Sorry for the wait. [in lieu of those annoying hair ruffles (concussion!!!), he shakes Jun's shoulder a bit before locking him in place and taking a few awkward steps into the kitchen without setting him free. he lets go once he reaches a chair, grabbing the back of it before Magnet can trip him up underfoot on his way to pawing at Jun.]
[He doesn't let go of the hug, just glad to feel Manabu's presence again. It's been a long time, even if it hasn't actually been that long comparatively. He lets go as the other sits down and reaches down to give Magnet some scritches, his own omen practically vibrating with energy.]
[... He turns to it and raises an eyebrow before heading over to let the dogs out into the yard. Let them have their playtime, it'll be good for them.]
... I'm just glad you're back. I know there's plenty of people around now but it's... hard when someone's missing.
[Manabu can't help but feel deeply grateful and endeared; how long ago was it that it was like pulling teeth for Jun to admit feelings about himself, let alone others who matter to him?
it's a privilege he doesn't take lightly, that's for damn sure.
he doesn't bother smothering his smile, cheesy though it may look to a flighty teenager.]
Yeah, I know. Everyone has a particular spot, right?
[Manabu's expression falls, feeling a twinge of friction despite the guilt being laid out on his feet here.]
...Yeah. We are. [he's comfortable saying that without missing a beat.] I'll stay close by, but I still gotta help folks out at the outpost when it's my time, you know? That won't keep me from coming home. Not if I can help it, anyway.
[the problem is always the things that stop him, not his own will.]
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... Welcome home.
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Anything left to set up or arrange at the house? Sorry for leaving everyone hanging with that...
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WAIT:] Nothing's leaking now, is it? [he does not want to think about the level of sentience drain mold can get around here.]
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But it can wait until after you get yourself reoriented.
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[beat. but it's been weeks since Jun, Ryuu, and Kazuma had seen him around, so how's that fair? c'mon, Yuuki.]
Mmnh...I guess you're right. [he'll walk briskly, then! to avoid evening store temptations.] Did Falco finish the chicken coop he wanted?
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... We kept the Roost open as much as we could. Just so people would have a safe place to go.
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ah, well. he swept up and bagged what he could of the junk for now, so instead of further dealing or fixing that, he strikes it on back toward Crenshaw.
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...wait...
like a half hour later:] ...Auh, s-sorry. Gonna be late. I got turned around... I'm so used to just using the lamps...
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I'm going to come get you. Where are you?
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Twennn...thirty more minutes. Clock me! I'll get there!
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that said, he ends the call so that he can go all-in on running through Cellar Door and get home before Jun sends the hounds!
27 minutes...28...
WHAM!!!]
MADE IT!! [BARKBARK. Manabu's at the flung-open door, panting, steaming a bit because coldblood.]
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[He's sitting on the couch when Manabu bursts in. He adjusts his glasses and closes his book.]
You did.
[He gets up and goes over to the kitchen, setting a plate of pasta down and indicating for the other to come sit.]
It's still warm. ... Welcome home.
[He fidgets for a moment before going back over to Manabu and giving him a hug.]
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with a laugh in his breath, just plain pleased by the surprise hug:] Hoh, thanks! Sorry for the wait. [in lieu of those annoying hair ruffles (concussion!!!), he shakes Jun's shoulder a bit before locking him in place and taking a few awkward steps into the kitchen without setting him free. he lets go once he reaches a chair, grabbing the back of it before Magnet can trip him up underfoot on his way to pawing at Jun.]
You were chef today? Looks pretty good from here!
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[He doesn't let go of the hug, just glad to feel Manabu's presence again. It's been a long time, even if it hasn't actually been that long comparatively. He lets go as the other sits down and reaches down to give Magnet some scritches, his own omen practically vibrating with energy.]
[... He turns to it and raises an eyebrow before heading over to let the dogs out into the yard. Let them have their playtime, it'll be good for them.]
... I'm just glad you're back. I know there's plenty of people around now but it's... hard when someone's missing.
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it's a privilege he doesn't take lightly, that's for damn sure.
he doesn't bother smothering his smile, cheesy though it may look to a flighty teenager.]
Yeah, I know. Everyone has a particular spot, right?
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... You're important. We're... a family.
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...Yeah. We are. [he's comfortable saying that without missing a beat.] I'll stay close by, but I still gotta help folks out at the outpost when it's my time, you know? That won't keep me from coming home. Not if I can help it, anyway.
[the problem is always the things that stop him, not his own will.]
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[Neither of them want that.]
Just... let me know, okay? If you're going somewhere far. And keep in touch.
I don't... want to lose you.
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