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[eyediot]

we live here

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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.

[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?

[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.

[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?

[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.

[eyediot]

Good.

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

[curriculum_fictae]

Oh, I have. Multiple Halloweens.

[eyediot]

Christ...

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

[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.

[eyediot]

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

[curriculum_fictae]

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

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[eyediot]

I know. And - and I know Martin and Tim were relieved as well. I just... I hate not being able to do anything now.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Algric nudges his shoulder. ]

That's not true. There's loads you can do.

[eyediot]

Oh? Please tell me what I can do when I can't see, can't- I'm having trouble even adjusting and finding work. What can I do.

[curriculum_fictae]

Jon, please. Give yourself time. This is new.

[eyediot]

[Sounds a lot like "There's nothing you can do Jon, you did this to yourself."]

Then I don't know what I can do otherwise.

[curriculum_fictae]

Well - well, start with small things. What about cooking?

[eyediot]

I'm still getting used to all the markers Tim set up. Where everything is, I don't know if I can fix things I used to.

[curriculum_fictae]

Then I'll cook with you. I'll help, Jon.