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[notintehkitchen]

Mr. Hawk, will you please come back to the house? I found a solution to our problem.

I've sealed my gas mask on permanently so I don't have to talk to you again or be strange. I'll just be a normal Pyro again, you don't even have to think of me as a girl if you don't want to. Just think of me as a boy--or even better, an it. I'm fine with that, really. Just come back, please?

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[hasstandards]

You did what?

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

Mrpfft mnnn huddda mnnrhhh!

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[hasstandards]

Can't understand you, pumpkin.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

Mrrrphhhhmnnn mfff mnhhh mnhhh!

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[hasstandards]

Or that.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

...

Mnnnhuuuuh.

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[hasstandards]

Or that either.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

[Why don't you understand a lick of hudda speak? Engineer does. You should know some too. As base buddies during missions it's expected.]


That's the point. It won't come off.

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[hasstandards]

Alright. And just how are ya s'pposed to eat with that thing on?

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

[FUCK.]

I haven't thought that far ahead.

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[hasstandards]

I didn't think so.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

I guess it doesn't matter. You probably don't want to come back.

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[hasstandards]

I told you I needed to clear my head. Just needed to get out of there for a while.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

But I'm lonely without you.

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[hasstandards]

You got Spy there to keep you company. And that blob.

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But I want you.

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[hasstandards]

[His answer isn't as immediate this time. There's a sigh on his end.]

Fine. But only because you'll probably suffocate or starve if ya don't get that thing off eventually.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

No, I want you to come because you want to come. If you are coming out of pity, don't even bother.

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[hasstandards]

I don't want you to drop dead because you glued your mask on, you know.

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

Fine, I'll be waiting.

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[hasstandards]

[It was over an hour before Sniper made it back to RED base, the night air having chilled him to the bone. His vest kept his torso warm enough, the effort to walk the distance helping keep his temperature up; however, his limbs had only the hooded shirt to cover him, the sleeves doing little against the cold as exhaustion set into his muscles. It was a far cry from his best judgment to make the trek twice in a single day, but with all that was on his mind, he figured he would do worse if he stayed away.

The door closed behind him with a clunk; he braced himself on his crutch, which was about the only thing keeping him upright.]

Pyro?

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[notintehkitchen.livejournal.com]

[Laying on the couch, Pyro didn't move from her spot as Sniper called her name. Instead, Jell-O who was comforting his mother hopped off the arm rest and hopped up to him. With the only look he was capable of, the green blob stared up at the man before letting out a frustrated squeak and hitting him with his tentacles against his leg.]

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[hasstandards]

[Sniper eyed Jell-O with a worn look, unimpressed by his attempted attack. He took a few ragged breaths before nudging Jell-O aside with his foot and heading to the den, the cold air burning his lungs; his gait was uneven as his crutch clunked dully on the floor.

Standing over the couch, he leaned heavily on his crutch and gave calling her name another try.]

Oi, Pyro.

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[Looking up and out through the eye holes in her gas mask, Pyro grumbled incoherently before kneeling on the couch. As she looked up at Sniper, she pondered if he really cared about her or if he did just come back home out of pity.]

Mrph?

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[hasstandards]

I'm... just gonna assume that's a 'hello.'

[Turning slowly, he eased himself onto the couch next to her, leaning his crutch on the arm rest. A groan escaped him as soon as he hit the cushions. He motioned for her to turn around.]

Alright. Let's have a look.