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[neveraskedforthis]

I can't help you right now, I got problems of my own.

Jensen here. Leave a message.

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[neveraskedforthis]

I'm not sure that's a good idea.

[whatsupcroc]

You're not getting all boring milkshake drinking adult on me for this, are you?

But really, why do you say that?

[neveraskedforthis]

I don't usually get along with most people. Your potluck dinner would be ruined before long.

That, and I can't cook.

[whatsupcroc]

Pot luck means you bring something, not that you had to cook it! As for the other, you can be the grumpy uncle.

You don't have to get along! Just don't blow up my apartment.

I kind of like it whole! Keeps the rain out better.

[neveraskedforthis]

See, I can't guarantee for that.

[ he really just doesn't want to attend a social gathering where he can't drink. ]

I'll think about it.

[whatsupcroc]

I'll save a seat for you!

[neveraskedforthis]

You do that.

[ might show up late... with samus... perhaps... ]

[whatsupcroc]

( Make her night, Adam. Make her night! )

exsilium » [audio]

[raisedbybirds]

[Not more than a few hours after this skirmish, assuming Ridley was beaten back but flew the coop to live another day, and she didn't sustain any grave injuries but her suit will undoubtedly have a few new battle scars to show for it.

...She's not even sure she should call. It's not like she can convince herself letting him be ignorant is the better option. A giant screeching death dragon isn't hard to miss, not that she wants him purposefully antagonizing him.

This is her problem. Her quarry. Her burden to carry.

If he got hurt because of this she'd...]

...Adam.

[...she'd never forgive herself. None-the-less, it's quite a burden to carry and it's easy to hear in her voice; raspy and tired. Maybe even a little ragged. Something's wrong.]

You busy?

exsilium » [audio]

[neveraskedforthis]

[ Don't worry too much Samus. After meeting Deathwing, Adam isn't particularly fond of dragons anymore either.

However, Samus calling him and sounding like that is unusual, so naturally he's worried. ]

No. What's wrong?

[raisedbybirds]

[SILENCE for a few long moments. More accurately it's not complete silence; very clearly her breathing can be heard, deep, slow and calm, but strained.

Where the fuck does she start...]

...I had a run-in with one of my oldest enemies a few hours ago. Just came through the transporter.

I put him in his place but I want you to stay away from him.

[neveraskedforthis]

What...

[ omg what's going on? Now he really sound worried. ]

Who? Are you all right?

[raisedbybirds]

[Crap.]

I'm fine. I'll be fine.

[Physically.]

Ridley. He's a space Pirate commander ...and responsible for my parent's death, among many others.

[neveraskedforthis]

You don't sound like it.

[ Oh no he can imagine what's going on right now and he does not like it. Not one bit. They were doing so well... relatively well. ]

I appreciate your concern by telling me to stay away but I think I can look after myself. [ good one, adam. he's sounding terse ] Where are you right now?

[raisedbybirds]

[That's okay Adam will do a great job screwing things up on his own in a few days. She fidgets uncomfortably on the other line--something she rarely displays, even knowing he can't see it, he can probably hear it.]

I mean it. He's not your problem and I don't want you getting hurt.

[SHE'S NOT ANSWERING HIS QUESTION SHE'S BUSY BEING A GARGOYLE AND ROOFTOP BROODING.]

[neveraskedforthis]

[ OH COME ON ITS NOT LIKE HE MURDERED YOUR PARENTS OR... SOMETHING ]

So do I. If you didn't want me getting hurt you shouldn't associate with me at all. Don't you think I'm used to it at this point?

[ He's teasing. Not sure if it does anything to light the mood, but he tries. ]

I'm not that fragile and neither are you. So tell me where you are.

[raisedbybirds]

[ :| ]

Adam.

[That's a "Adam that isn't doing anything to lighten the mood" Adam.]

[neveraskedforthis]

What? Takes a masochist to know one.

[ okay okay, maybe that doesn't work... ]

You still didn't answer my question.

[raisedbybirds]

[NO WHAT IF HE'S FLYING AROUND AND SEES YOU AND I COMFORT CUDDLING THAT'S NOT COOL.]

Ugh. Rooftop. I'm not going to stay here long.

[Such a masochist.]

[neveraskedforthis]

[ shhhhh ]

There's a bunch of those, you know.

[raisedbybirds]

[GROAN your tenacity knows no bounds, Mr. Jensen.]

[curt directions to a rooftop that is neither near hers nor his, somewhere belonging to an abandoned looking building. it's quiet, dark, and lonely up here.]

[neveraskedforthis]

[ GOOD

he will all up that roof and in your personal space in no time, seeking out cuddles and not giving a fuck if any space dragons are watching. ]

[raisedbybirds]

[FINE she'll. She'll take some cuddles. She doesn't want to admit it but a hug is definitely a thing she could use right now.

A lot.]




...I'm sorry.

[neveraskedforthis]

[ Even though he can only offer robo hugs, but he makes sure to involve the rest of his body, too. So have an Adam nuzzling against you, all affectionately.

Her words surprise him, though. ]

What for?

[ Pretty sure he's the one who's frequently--and continues to be--an idiot. ]

[raisedbybirds]

[Yeah he is an idiot and especially will be not long after this but she's not sure why she feels the need to apologize. Maybe because she feels Ridley should be her demon and hers alone. Not to involve anyone else. Not to hurt anyone else.]

...

[Expressing this of course does not come easily, if at all. Instead she shifts under him, closer and tighter. She's trying to wrap her head around this contradiction; the fear and desire to push him away, yet reveling in this closeness and warmth like she'd been starved of it her whole life...]

I never asked for this.

Do you think what the Initiative is doing is worth it? Pulling everyone like this, and fighting this war?