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[Some amount of time after The Great Blinding, Jon's been figuring out how to exist. It was hard, for more than just a few months. Eventually with enough references and documentation from a doctor and therapist, he and Martin picked out a service dog for him. And Tim had taken great lengths to rework his home to accommodate. It isn't until some time after that he feels like he can really, truly get around without needing to be coddled a bit.

He's piled a bit on the couch, head back and eyes closed to the ceiling.]

You know... I never thought I'd miss watching the telly as much as I do.

[Said to anyone and no one. He knows Goober's there by his feet, but it feels like someone else is close by as well. Just not sure who.]

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curriculum_fictae

[ Algric had been busy in his own way. There'd been things to do with the Institute, and Jonah, and ... well. At some point, he is going to move out with his Jon, but somehow it keeps getting pushed back. He has to make sure the house is settled, and then there was the service dog, and then ...

Well. Jon's right, of course. There is someone there, even if his presence is dim. ]

Strange, isn't it? I feel the same way about some future shows I never caught up on.

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eyediot

[He turns his head the direction of Algric's voice (or was it tugged? It's hard to say) and listens.]

Future shows? Mm. You'll have to tell me about them sometime.

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curriculum_fictae

[ That - really was an odd motion, wasn't it? Enough to make Algric pause. But he still came over to sit down next to Jon. ]

I mean. If you want to, but it would just be all spoilers with none of the fun.

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eyediot

I can't really see it anyway.

[He waves one hand in front of his own face. But as Algric sits, Goober's tail starts happily wagging against the floor even if he doesn't move.]

How is everything else going?

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curriculum_fictae

[ Good Goober. Algric leans down to pet him. ]

Oh, ah. Things are going well. Cleaned out some Artefact Storage today? That's, er. Well it's always a bit dangerous.

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eyediot

[He nods along, like it's a normal conversation before it hits him. He sits up a bit, head turning to Algric.]

That's a bit of an understatement. You're- All of you are all right, yes?

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curriculum_fictae

[ Sorry Jon. Algric reaches a hand out for his shoulder at least. ]

Yes! Yes, it's - it's perfectly fine. No one hurt. Just a close call with the screaming head in a jar.

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eyediot

Good.

God, I read about that one. No offense, but I'm glad I never had to deal with it.

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curriculum_fictae

Oh, I have. Multiple Halloweens.

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eyediot

Christ...

Glad you're still in one piece then. [Don't mind how he gently reaches for Algric's hand...Just. Holding it.]

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curriculum_fictae

[ Oh. Algric blushes at that, and his hand warms under Jon's touch. ]

I'm fine, Jon. I'm not the person I was before.

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eyediot

I-i know. I just... I'm allowed to still worry, aren't I?

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curriculum_fictae

Of course you are. I kind of like it? I mean, I don't want you to, but...

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eyediot

Oh, you like it when I worry?

[He squeezes that hand, leaning closer. It's hard to see the bit of gossamer at the edges.]

You know how scared I was for all of you, when you went?

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curriculum_fictae

[ Algric pulls him into a one-armed hug. And winces a bit. ]

That's - that's a little too much worry. But yes.

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eyediot

Well-

[He leans into that hug, carefully gets both arms around him. Goober does lift his head to watch, make sure Jon isn't being hurt. But he seems fine enough.]

I think it was an appropriate amount of worry considering.

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curriculum_fictae

[ Shh, Goober. Algric would never hurt Jon like that. He clings to this past version of Jonah for a moment. ]

I - I know. And I am sorry, Jon.

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eyediot

...You all made it back. That's what's important. And- And it seems like. You all are able to have everything you need.

[He buries his face into Algric's shoulder a bit, taking in his scent, the feeling of his warmth seeping into the man's skin. It's good. It's good feeling him here.]

A part of me still regrets not being able to go with you all.

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curriculum_fictae

[ The more Jon hugs him, the more warmth returns. Algric is only really partially in the Lonely, after all, and this ... this still feels good. ]

I know. But - I'm glad you didn't, Jon. I'm so grateful to you for staying safe instead.