Teach rounded on One the moment they were both back in the Library. “You have no idea how massively you just managed to screw up. I expect this sort of thing from Two or Wong, but you, One?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lwgRYdbUP
“Hey!” One and Two objected simultaneously.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZsFfqYEWf
“Shut up! I don’t want to hear a word, not from either of you!” Teach started to massage his temples.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXcc3i6KIt
Flashing a worried look at One, Two said, “Look, maybe if you actually told us what the hell-”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJO8ZG6cS1
Teach reached up and tore Two’s mouth from his face as though it were a sticker. The now blank skin above Two’s jaw bulged several times before he finally gave up and extended his middle finger at Teach.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2X0uDgUBUR
“I need a moment to think.” Teach sat down, his favorite chair appearing moments before he would have fallen to the ground.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKO3XSm4C4
With a worried glance at his mouth-less partner, One asked, “What did I do wrong? I mean, Mikaen was bound to have found out sooner or later that the Revs were on Vinta, right?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeOmmN2t0U
“Yes, but later could have meant years, maybe even decades. He’d have a family then, a life in Homestead, things to keep him rooted here, but you’ve changed all of that now.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2SvxvLr7G
One looked blankly at Teach.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡjYq81o0nsD
Sighing, Teach said, “Mikaen’s a Knight, but he’d never abandon his responsibilities as a father and a husband, not to mention his duties to Homestead as Jeronem’s advisor.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZRhmd4pH5
“Abandon? You mean that there’s a way back to Earth in Ronisgald?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡkb7cHEIs6Q
Teach nodded. “And now, when he finds it, he’ll probably go through.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qOzyQXzep
Two managed to snatch his lips back from Teach. Smacking them back on his face, he asked, “So what’s the big deal? The norm’s a sentient. He can make a portal anytime he wants, right?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGp4XLi2bZ
“Creating portals isn’t as simple as just waving your hand in the air. It takes years of practice and an enormous amount of energy.” Teach let out another sigh. “Look, I’m not angry, One. In fact, I should have expected this. You were just trying to help out, and that is what you do best. Still, you should have checked in with me before trying anything in the mainstream. Now, we need a new strategy.” copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vafISUqk0
“I don’t know, Teach. I find it hard to believe that Mikaen would just leave his fiancée.” One said, shaking his head.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtq52ZVZz9
“He wouldn’t; he’d take Tirinia with him.” Seeing One’s questioning look, Teach added, “Like I said, it’s complicated.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLQOPOA7RL
“Fine. So why don’t I just make sure he doesn’t go back? I mean, we’re talking about a portal or something, right? I’ll go to Ronisgald and shut it down, just like that.” One wiped his hands, adding, “No fuss, no muss.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ZgieYa8pu
“And what if the Galden have some way of keeping the portal open, or re-opening it?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GXAM0zHZ9
One snorted. “Then I’ll trash their lab. Y’know, make it look like an accident.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoUHdKwNSn
“And how do you propose to do that?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZmOhBNrJd
“Well, I was thinking about sending Wong.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡWSTUtFU2nU
Two let out a snort of laughter. “Yeah, that’d do it.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡbfi6WvRtiK
Teach shook his head. “I’ll need some time to think about the appropriate course of action. Until then, I need you to stay in the Elsewhere. Please, One, trust me that this is important.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRJdF1Otty
With a sigh of his own, One said, “Fine. I promise I’ll stay in the Elsewhere … but I’m not gonna just sit in the Library.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqrAkUgfWE
“Thank you. I’ll let you know the moment I come up with a working plan.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ98TrfQX6jg
As soon as the door to the Library closed behind them, Two said, “Look, I don’t want to sound like I’m on that idiot’s side, but I have to agree with him on this one. I’ve got a bad feeling about her … this.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡRa7BnNCcg6
“Her? Wait a sec ... are you saying this is about Teria?” One fixed his partner with an angry glare. “What does Teria have to do with any of this? She’s just a friend!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXxbyR5O62
“One, do you know how strong the tigreth mating instinct is?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfbmHrcFyv
“Not really, no.” One put his hands on his hips. “Do you?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpF303QDg7
Two narrowed his eyes. “Nine out of ten tigreth bonds result in marriage. The other ten percent usually end up together anyway, and you can’t tell me that freaky soul-joining crap doesn’t have something to do with it.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡK15hcD9isf
“You’ve got nothing to worry about. I’m not bonded to her.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUvxhdYtSx
“That’s not the point. She’s got you marked, and if you keep hanging around her, she’s gonna find a way to get you back. I tell ya, the sneaky ones are the absolute worst.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOWERWIIAY
“That’s just because in your experience, the sneaky girls catch you cheating.” One sighed exasperatedly as he continued up the stairs. “Come on, Two, is that really the best you can come up with?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡQk0VBczKv1
Two hurried after One, continuing, “I’ve read her mental profile! She’ll try to get you back if there’s even a smidgen of a chance, and I don’t want to see you lose Luck because of some bizarre psychic pheromone response.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0RWwpdJoGC
“Let’s talk about Luck for a second.” said One as he opened the door to his floor, “After years of her flirting and provocative advances on her part, I finally feel like I can have a relationship with her, but the day I tell her, she runs off on me.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFrRkiO31p
“So she was a little unnerved at your change of heart.” As they neared the massive television on the back of One’s floor, Two plopped down on the couch, “What did you expect? Like you said, she’s been throwing out signs for years, and suddenly, you’re interested? Hell, even I’d be suspicious.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2RJ2Nkfn5K
“You’d have your pants around your ankles in a second.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡo6ClC1ympf
“Well, yeah.” Two admitted, “But in a cautious kinda way.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlVpcfI1iK
One leaned against the side of his chair, rubbing his forehead. His day had started out so peaceful; what had happened? What was up with Teach and Two? Where was Luck, and why had she acted the way she did when he admitted his feelings?copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlCanqvCNA
CRASH! copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcGZxj16Fr
What was that noise that just came from the dreadnaught bay?copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDMh3ZxM0Q
One rushed to the dreadnaught bay door, Two following right behind him. Throwing open the door, One’s jaw dropped.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrb8Byy6am
The Breath of Fire was in almost perfect repair. The damaged scales and plating had been replaced, the wings had been reattached, and the drones restocked. That shock was nothing in comparison to what One felt when he saw it was Luck who did the repairs.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxynw5Gycm
Wearing a dirty pair of coveralls, a black halter top, as well as a blue embroidered bandana to hold back her long red hair, Luck approached the Breath of Fire with an energy resevoir in her Headache-euipped arms. When she happened to glance back and to see One, she accidentally dropped the energy reservoir with a loud clang.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡZy0LP3KnQL
“One! I-I didn’t realize you were back!” She said, sliding Headache off her arms.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmdovOW4V7
One replied somewhat hazily, “I had something I wanted to check out.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCEZ0b5HKh
Luck followed his gaze and blushed. Holding out her arms and spinning around, she asked, “You like? It’s not my usual style, but I kinda like the feel of these clothes.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3JP3vF7f2X
“You look adorable.” He heard himself say, his cheeks beginning to feel hot.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fkeEQ3BVY
“Thank you!” Glancing at Two, Luck asked, “And what mischief are you and your apprentice up to today?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡImAnlAzqij
“I’m not up to anything.” Two said, sounding annoyed. “As for that spastic little twerp, I haven’t seen him for a few hours, thank god.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡHl3xoycwNe
A smile slipping across her smudged face, Luck called out, “Wong! Your buddy is here!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPuO38E6Jz
A cry of joy erupted from somewhere near the Breath of Fire’s head. Moments later, Wong hopped on one of the dragon’s horns. “Two! My chum! My buddy! My comrade!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5rVFPhgoHz
Two took a few steps back, looking more than a little alarmed.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpULXjj9P7
Wong leapt from his perch and landed with barely a thump a few feet from One and Two. He was wearing the same outfit as Luck (including the halter-top, oddly enough) but his overalls were a rather revolting shade of bright orange.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡojWS700M7J
“Oh, Two! It’s you, you old sardine! Sorry I haven’t been around for your sagacity, but I was a bit freaked after that burned up body and stuff, and then Luck needed help with the Breath of Fire and I’ve been wanting to get a good look at it ‘cause robots are cool, and oh! Did you hear the good news? Teach told me I’m fully trained and can do pretty much what I want. Two? Guess what I’m gonna do!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡlcbhS0z9pg
Two had developed a small facial tic. He looked like he wanted to run away, but was too concerned with his image to let One and Luck see him break.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡI7GCTDWdNL
Wong held out his arms, saying, “I’m gonna spend more time with you!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡkb4h3bi3Yp
The crack in Two’s egotistical defenses was audible. His eyes went wide. “No! No, no, no!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjBYBuZaDo
“Yes! I figure now that I’m ready, I can be your new partner, I can call myself Two-And-A-Half, we’ll be so close … if Ichi-san doesn’t mind, that is.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlw8YqLUDy
Two looked at One with pleading eyes. Unfortunately for him, One’s sympathy was in low supply at the moment.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYJKgNWyRU
“That sounds like an excellent idea, Wong.” One said with a big smile.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEezDQ3C0H
Clapping his hands together excitedly, Wong turned to Two. “Then it’s settled! Now for the companionable hug of friendship and joy!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1s3yA1YmWB
“No! No hugging!” Two barked, backing away.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡVCAFmQsjoj
Wong held out his arms, chanting, “Hug! Hug! Hug!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmYsWBi0dj
“Get away from me!” Two screamed before turning tail and sprinting out the door. Wong followed close behind with his arms outstretched, still chanting “Hug! Hug!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡHeLKMmLLII
Luck and One looked at each other a moment before bursting into laughter.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDkXiGNLZc
“He’s a sweet kid,” said Luck, shaking her head, “Strange, but sweet.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4dz2FvEXvR
One smiled at her. “I know, and I think Two knows it too. He’d never admit it, of course.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡgc62XToJE6
“Of course.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1KLY3sMOr
After a moment of uneasy silence, Luck said, “Well, I’d better get back to work.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTFyWk3Aiz
“Luck, wait.” One took her hand in both of his before she could turn away.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzMyBJrZt5
She blushed at his touch. “I’m sorry, One. I didn’t mean to just run away. It’s just-”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6U6RF5U8RI
One nodded. “I know it was sudden, but my feelings haven’t changed.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQBepyzt8R
“Really?” She asked, her green eyes looking up at him with hope.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2AqP82yA22
Pulling her close, One said, “Really.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8WMZCRUKJ
As One moved his face closer to hers, she shied away, “I’m covered in grease.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkAezZM8sU
He gently ran a finger across a grease smear on her cheek and smudged it on the tip of his nose. “There. Better?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vvrkEtTev
Luck giggled, unable to contain her smile as she wrapped her arms around him. “Better.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTESFEuxyf
Their lips met. As with any even long anticipated, there were small measures of nervousness and awkwardness at first, followed by a large measure of eagerness from both parties.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbzQp8Pchi
“One! Where is that … oh!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hOCJ9gc2u
One and Luck broke away reluctantly to see a dripping wet Fate, wearing only a towel. She was looking at them with no small measure of surprise.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡIYonQ31lAA
Luck and One quickly let go of each other, both blushing slightly. Clearing his throat, One said in as nonchalant a voice as he could manage, “Hey there, Fate! How’s it going?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQMaHbjxoB
Blushing slightly herself, Fate tugged her towel a little more tightly, saying somewhat embarrassedly, “I didn’t know you two were … I mean, I didn’t mean-”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvTE7CNoOP
Luck slid her hand into One’s. “It’s okay, sis. What’s wrong?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxOgUFkW0V
Recomposing herself quickly, Fate held out a butchered rubber duck, in the center of which was a small camera. “I found this in my shower. I didn’t think anything of it until it occurred to me that I don’t own a rubber duck.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBMiMtu50S
“Two.” One said in realization.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡHQoAuvchT1
Fate nodded, a look of anger seeping into her eyes. “I traced the camera feed to the computer somewhere on his floor.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MyV3sAnoB
One put a hand to his head, muttering, “Oh, lord.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVc5eYyJ4y
Reducing the duck, camera and all, to a handful of ash, Fate said pointedly, “If either of you see that pervert, you tell him that he’s next.” She flashed her sister a quick smile before disappearing.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLo0mSvyap
One shook his head and muttered, “Wouldn’t want to be Two anytime soon.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡzhc7dgAOEY
Luck squeezed his hand, asking sweetly, “You want to double check my work?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXUC28BASG
Glad for the distraction, One smiled and nodded. As Luck led him closer to the Breath of Fire, he commented, “I didn’t realize you knew how to use Headache.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9usxuOq0mA
“Well, it’s just a modified UBT, right?” Luck tossed him the right-hand unit, donning the left hand unit herself.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWSD36TDVx
“Right, but if memory serves, there was a security feature I added that should have broken the arms of anyone who isn’t me. I’m glad it didn’t go off, but still.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡCluwXwFz6x
“Ah,” Luck said, flexing the metallic fingers of the Headache Unit as it clamped around her shoulder, “But genetic security is only a problem to a norm who can’t alter her DNA.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡgg2INwwexT
One slid the other unit over his arm, nodding. “Good point. Still, you seem to know how to use it pretty well.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXQIAUOtyJ
She shrugged, but didn’t reply. Her work was exemplary. She did as good a job on the repairs as One would have had he done them himself, if not better.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1a5vH31nC8
“You sure you weren’t in the Rangers?” One asked as he examined the completely restored cockpit.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSoXBcu8r1
“I take it you find the quality of my work satisfactory.” She clasped her hands behind her back and batting her eyes demurely. The effect wasn’t quite the same with her in overalls, but One thought she looked sweet nonetheless.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gZSYAMN4k
“More than satisfactory.” He kissed her on the cheek. Her grease-spotted cheeks turned red.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5vCAdFCAi
One sat down in the pilot chair. It wasn’t as comfortable as the Final Fantasy’s pilot chair. “Not sure what I’m gonna do with her yet.” he muttered, trying to get comfortable.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvbatMmYUO
“Well, at least it’s not in some power-hungry norm’s hands. Oops!” Luck started toying with a display panel that was flickering. “Musta messed up something in the circuitry.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡZW4ZP3zBQE
After working on it for a few moments, she asked off-handedly, “By the way, what was Teach yelling about?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡWoJr0kEGWf
“You heard that?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡYILaSeWfcR
“You kidding? I wouldn’t be surprised if Atraius heard that. I couldn’t make out more than your name, but he didn’t sound happy.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3cO7cDbMf1
One let out a sigh. “Remember that assignment I had?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbq9Cquh7q
“Hmm. Something about some sentient named Mikean or something, right?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡw68hg1wcgJ
Grinning, One said, “Mikaen. Well, something about it’s been bugging me since I was last there, so I dropped in to see him. He was in that Council thing they have on Vinta; they were arguing about the whole incident with the Breath of Fire and the Revs.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jVTr8wCUM
“The Council always was a bunch of bull-crap bureaucracy. What were they talking about … ouch!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡElX4uAvYRC
Luck snatched her hand back, a faint wisp of smoke rising from the panel.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡpnIyFYzbbP
One hopped out of the chair, concerned. “You okay?’copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡUg9Q9BYGeT
She nodded, sucking her burnt fingertip.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSepXJ0tIR
“Must be a bad capacitor. I’ll check it.” He knelt beside the console so he could get a better look at the innards.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57fOGUNf5Z
“What did you do?” Luck asked, the burn on her finger healing in a matter of moments.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZffPpQN54
“I walked into the Council, told them the Revs were involved, and got them to send a small team to Ronisgald. Of course, Mikaen’s gonna sneak out with Tirinia and probably Jeronem and Teria.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡGxXVXVEXom
“Wow, that’s kinda cliché, isn’t it? I mean, it’s normal for Mikaen and all to do knight stuff, but aren’t Teria and Tirinia technically princesses or something? Do you think they can handle it?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡPtu4iaY5q3
One shrugged. “They’re more than capable. Besides, Teria’s going with them, and she’ll definitely keep an eye on the rest, especially Tirinia and Mikaen. There’s nothing to worry about.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4w3kLSJCGO
“So why did Teach get so mad?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnmEikzWiX
“He thinks that knowing that the Revs are behind whatever’s going on will make him want to go back to Earth and investigate.” One closed the panel. Everything inside looked fine, but the light was still flickering. With a grunt, he banged his unprotected fist on the panel. After a few hits, it stopped flickering.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7rNbJXaPo
“Was he right?” Luck asked as she and One left the cockpit.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUUheF9XhQ
The cockpit slid shut with a mechanical whir behind them. One hopped down to the floor beneath the Breath of Fire’s head, and caught Luck as she jumped after him.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡMYe8DxtcuL
Setting her down, but leaving his arm around her shoulders, One said, “I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t think so. There’s a chance I guess, but there’s always a chance.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡaNTCA4myfb
Luck hugged One as they walked to the doors of the workshop. “S’okay. Teach is just more strategically minded. That’s a good thing though; sometimes crashing through a problem isn’t the best way to do things.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡWt5QKjwUhN
They turned back to look at the Breath of Fire. From their distance, it looked like a slumbering dragon.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡL3MZcpwFC0
“Luck,” One said uncertainly after a moment, “Do you want to keep the Breath of Fire?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMNjoooKXE
Luck looked at him with surprise in her eyes. “You’d just give me a Dreadnaught?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡWT72KSlgMD
One nodded. Luck considered it a moment, then shook her head. “It’s not exactly the most romantic thing I’ve ever been offered, but it’s cool. Still …” She looked at the Breath of Fire, frowning. “It just isn’t my style. I’m not really into dragons. I had a bad experience back when I wasn't a Dreamer.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yGRxSg4yT
“Oh.” One wasn’t sure what to say.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4YFSi4hHPe
Luck hugged his arm to her chest. “Of course, if you’d make a brand new one, just for me …”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡlL8tNTl998
One perked up instantly. “What kind would you like? Flying? Racing?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡNeGt5emmiU
Luck shrugged. “Make one you think I’d like. I’m sure it’ll be fine … just, one thing though.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnTVgcZyTO
She stepped in front of him, and made One look at her. “Don’t paint it pink.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfAVIoO4yY
They laughed together for a moment, and then fell into silence as they each stared into the other’s eyes.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡclcTPi7cEq
“Glen, are you sure you want this?” Luck asked, looking slightly worried.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6TN0O4cOC5
Rubbing her smeared cheek, One smiled at her. “I’m sure.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡDpldl4C98b
“Really sure?” She asked insistently.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lxkemClzh
“Really sure.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFazFZDSNf
They kissed again, still shyly, but longer than the first time.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqFjE0nhav
The bay door slammed open. “One, we need to go before-”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡsiQ0D4ngqW
One and Luck turned to see Two holding the door to the main section of One’s floor closed. His hair was askew, and his shirt was partially hanging out of his baggy pants.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcCIMiHpav
“Oh …” he began awkwardly, “Sorry. Is this a bad time?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8WkrBlOSv
“You have to go now?” Luck asked, giving One her best puppy dog eyes.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlOamrfJHF
One started to shake his head, but Two had already grabbed his free hand and started dragging him toward the exit. “Yes he does. We have to go see, er … Alan Tryth! Right, we need to go see Alan right now.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfSiXEAF4K
One dug his feet into the ground, stopping Two in his tracks. “Why are you so eager to leave?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJS74kIq8B
As if to answer his question, the door suddenly shook on its hinges.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡVsXJCjbR3S
Wong’s high pitched, singsong voice rang out from the other side. “Ni-san! Isn’t it time for an exciting adventure where we grow closer as friends as we solve a problem with the power of teamwork and friendship and love?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡxI7p143BK7
Panic spread through Two like the plague. He vanished with a shriek, and not a moment too soon. The door flew open, revealing Wong in full (but mismatched) armor and a gigantic katana strapped to his back.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡmURf2WzKmH
Flipping up his visor, he called out, “Twwwwoooo! Where are yooooouuuu?”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhaj1MDcEG
“Sorry Wong.” One snapped his fingers. “You just missed him.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bpcAqhE21
Luck added, “He said he was going to see Alan about something. If you hurry, you might catch him.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡMoWDEZzdJV
“Alan Tryth? Oh, I like him! He listens to everything I say, even when I don’t know what I’m saying myself!” Wong clapped his metal clad hands together, and bolted for the nearest door, shouting, “To the Office!”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6d5qfS3rw
One took off his Headache unit. “I’d better go warn Alan about those two.” He kissed her gently before walking away.copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwHaJiA0XD
Halfway to the door, One suddenly stopped and turned around. “You wanna meet me for lunch? There’s a cute little Wenapaj restaurant in the Muonsol Shopping District.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2J1ZnFYWTI
A smile stole across Luck’s face. “I’ll meet you there at noon, Elsewhere time.”copyright protection196ＰＥＮＡＮＡSOO6UflMjM
They sealed the date with a kiss. 200Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr60t5o93k3
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