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[fearmylaserface]

[Well... That trip home had been enlightening. Unless it was some kind of strange dream. And the fact that Allison was gone and he woke up somewhere other than where he'd last been with her...

Besides, he doesn't sleep. Not really. He's an AI. He turns on the comm on video without thinking about it as he looks his body over...]

Yes! I'm not a damn Tonka truck anymore. A definite improvement.

I thought this place was bad for people not staying dead... Actually? I think I'm going to make a point to never assume someone died again. It just bites me in the ass later.  Here or at home.

[Actually focusing on the comm now.] Something really strange just happened... I was home again. I don't know if it was a dream or real, but I woke up someplace else here when it was done and Allison is gone. Has anyone seen her? She's a Pricklemane.

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[brodakota]

I saw her around but I‘m not sure where she ended up. I gave her a few treats.

[fearmylaserface]

Was she upset? Or hurt?

[Yea, as tough as he might try to act, he's worried for the little pricklemane that's been his companion here.]

[brodakota]

I think she was a little upset, and worried about you, but beyond that she was fine.

Cactus tried to pounce on her, since that's how he says hello, but she wouldn't have any of it.

[fearmylaserface]

Apparently, she found Wash.

And don't worry about it, she can be a little touchy at times. Especially when she's upset. I doubt she'll hold a pounce against him.

[brodakota]

I figured something like that would happen after she wandered away from me. I kept my eye out though.

[fearmylaserface]

I'm kind of surprised that Wash would... He really doesn't like me very much, North.

[brodakota]

That's not going to stop him from looking after a stray dream eater, Church. Especially if they're cat-shaped.

He's that kind of guy.

[unrecovered]

[OH MY GOD WILL YOU CAN IT WITH THE STAYING DEAD COMMENTS]

[The video doesn't show Wash, though - it's moving and jerky and accompanied by the sounds of someone falling over, and then there's an incredibly enthused Pricklemane right up in the camera, squeaking almost nonstop. Behind it, Wash's voice is muffled.]

I have her. She's happy to see you.

[She kind of ran him over when she heard Epsilon's voice, if that's any indication.]

[fearmylaserface]

Wash? You took care of her for me? [He's startled to say the least.]

Hey Allison. I'm back, and I'm sorry I left you alone... I didn't want to. Apparently, I have things back home that need finished. If I like it or not.

[unrecovered]

[He's at least managed to get back upright, even if Allison is hogging the camera screen.]

Yeah, I did. [She was a sad, lonely kitty. He couldn't resist, okay.] Tell me where you are and I'll bring her to you.

[And then they need to talk, for more reasons than one.]

[fearmylaserface]

...

Thanks. I'm in the First District... Just, don't attack me this time. I actually do have some answers.

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[unrecovered]

I wasn't planning on it. Be right there.

[And a few minutes later, he is, both Fang and Allison in tow. At least Allison goes around him this time on her very enthused way to Epsilon.]

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[fearmylaserface]

Allison! [He's so happy he doesn't mind almost getting bowled over by his own Pricklemane before he scoops her up for a hug.

Give him a little time, Wash, he'll get to you.]

[unrecovered]

[Wash winces behind his helmet - that name said in that tone drags up memories that aren't his, memories he doesn't want to see again. It takes him a moment to shove them back and lock them down again. Fang notices the silence - or maybe he's jealous of the affection - and perches on his shoulder, nuzzling against his helmet and squeaking. Wash reaches up and scratches behind his ears.] Yeah, I'd miss you too if I left.

[allfunandgamesuntil]

Tonka truck? You have got to share this story next time we meet up.

It is good to see you again, brother.

[fearmylaserface]

No. I think I'll pass on sharing that one, York. Too embarrassing. [Never see an AI embarrassed before? Here's your chance.] Just... Glad to be in a real body again.

Delta... You have no idea how good it is to see you again.

[Private to Epsilon]

[allfunandgamesuntil]

From our perspective, you were absent for only two days. Was it a longer absence from your point of view?

[York crosses his arms.]

I guess I can live with that. [For now.] So who's alive?

[Private to York]

[fearmylaserface]

Yes. It was longer.

... I... I'm not sure where to start. [He knows something big this time.]

[Private forever?]

[allfunandgamesuntil]

[Delta glances at York.]

Perhaps with a name?

[Totally]

[fearmylaserface]

... This isn't going to be easy. But...

Thank you for insisting on the documentation with York, Delta. You have no idea how much those journal entries helped.

[He's trying to not throw it down all at once... And Wash is going to be less than happy, either way.]

[allfunandgamesuntil]

[York crosses his arms.]

Church, who did you see?

[raisethemoon]

You were home?

[Yeah Luna has little idea what any of the rest of that is about, but HOME? This is relevant to her interests.]

Didst thou wake up normally, as if this place really were but a dream? Didst thou recall it after waking?

[fearmylaserface]

... I don't sleep, lady. I'm an AI... I didn't really remember this clearly... Though that may have been because things went to hell fast.

[raisethemoon]

Interesting...

[fearmylaserface]

You could say that.