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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡnL3CLOzBAX
“Hey!” One and Two objected simultaneously.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡYj3ucXqayo
“Shut up! I don’t want to hear a word, not from either of you!” Teach started to massage his temples.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡclx4YH499p
Flashing a worried look at One, Two said, “Look, maybe if you actually told us what the hell-”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡhwbk9W9IyJ
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡFw2J1eGrpe
“I need a moment to think.” Teach sat down, his favorite chair appearing moments before he would have fallen to the ground.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCAmGy4LId
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZJlkThuBQ
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhng0ouHPU
One looked blankly at Teach.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFxw2d56YN
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9N3v8WNCy
“Abandon? You mean that there’s a way back to Earth in Ronisgald?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡDPP05QpAxe
Teach nodded. “And now, when he finds it, he’ll probably go through.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtU20Wg52f
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡTmpHpUPmHr
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkhKlnAKY8
“I don’t know, Teach. I find it hard to believe that Mikaen would just leave his fiancée.” One said, shaking his head.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡZuBTxCQOIS
“He wouldn’t; he’d take Tirinia with him.” Seeing One’s questioning look, Teach added, “Like I said, it’s complicated.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BftjFn814
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡAWpSHKgive
“And what if the Galden have some way of keeping the portal open, or re-opening it?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡquI2ogEe4m
One snorted. “Then I’ll trash their lab. Y’know, make it look like an accident.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78YmBh1Yq3
“And how do you propose to do that?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ310tTHe90J
“Well, I was thinking about sending Wong.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqe7tDn7Rs
Two let out a snort of laughter. “Yeah, that’d do it.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡuZAtmbKnab
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdcrG69Vg9
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFATM3wabo
“Thank you. I’ll let you know the moment I come up with a working plan.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFnd9JpT7z
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yNi0uoapE
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4kUX6Yth9
“One, do you know how strong the tigreth mating instinct is?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUPf8YZxS7
“Not really, no.” One put his hands on his hips. “Do you?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YGUgGpERO
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbTD6QK4k2
“You’ve got nothing to worry about. I’m not bonded to her.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡecX4r53rDW
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKUeFbV4PM
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡT9YMN4Dy9X
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡBo9ysBEw3i
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡsB3nQIyMNo
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHyxulB8UL
“You’d have your pants around your ankles in a second.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5v9f4CRJ8U
“Well, yeah.” Two admitted, “But in a cautious kinda way.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Bw5YmOx9C
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIktfOPRWJ
CRASH! copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡC2fMijp93x
What was that noise that just came from the dreadnaught bay?copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ369Ab7W0E6
One rushed to the dreadnaught bay door, Two following right behind him. Throwing open the door, One’s jaw dropped.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡCAOX34LSVI
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyLRl3bKde
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡihkrRwzOxe
“One! I-I didn’t realize you were back!” She said, sliding Headache off her arms.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9OI7SMTKI
One replied somewhat hazily, “I had something I wanted to check out.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmhndCrpmE
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFVZ6MvFA2
“You look adorable.” He heard himself say, his cheeks beginning to feel hot.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvcIdjB0cl
“Thank you!” Glancing at Two, Luck asked, “And what mischief are you and your apprentice up to today?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOI0cWDEl0
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZFeZL1urC
A smile slipping across her smudged face, Luck called out, “Wong! Your buddy is here!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡxl7K4l4Fmh
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ166J6jGKX2
Two took a few steps back, looking more than a little alarmed.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡKg2pv1awvC
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93XhO2CTHZ
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJ5hscA9Wx
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡbGOd5jegPK
Wong held out his arms, saying, “I’m gonna spend more time with you!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZOQgDSSwA
The crack in Two’s egotistical defenses was audible. His eyes went wide. “No! No, no, no!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHjXYMayV6
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67NUkSdz93
Two looked at One with pleading eyes. Unfortunately for him, One’s sympathy was in low supply at the moment.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡj128RiLKbh
“That sounds like an excellent idea, Wong.” One said with a big smile.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4YD1Xpcwl
Clapping his hands together excitedly, Wong turned to Two. “Then it’s settled! Now for the companionable hug of friendship and joy!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡjCs6xNZLm8
“No! No hugging!” Two barked, backing away.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡPG9SO1bALm
Wong held out his arms, chanting, “Hug! Hug! Hug!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5qQJsN9Fj
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYWX4uL3f7
Luck and One looked at each other a moment before bursting into laughter.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5OlXDn8d8
“He’s a sweet kid,” said Luck, shaking her head, “Strange, but sweet.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5eWVYpJ74
One smiled at her. “I know, and I think Two knows it too. He’d never admit it, of course.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2C2YA7tlaJ
“Of course.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmOiIMV5V8
After a moment of uneasy silence, Luck said, “Well, I’d better get back to work.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqesn9qMSy
“Luck, wait.” One took her hand in both of his before she could turn away.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVbTUL1n7c
She blushed at his touch. “I’m sorry, One. I didn’t mean to just run away. It’s just-”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BzVThHPnC
One nodded. “I know it was sudden, but my feelings haven’t changed.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡXB3c4qmvde
“Really?” She asked, her green eyes looking up at him with hope.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44afY41Zr8
Pulling her close, One said, “Really.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyKLtD2asq
As One moved his face closer to hers, she shied away, “I’m covered in grease.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡNq1QC6hYCu
He gently ran a finger across a grease smear on her cheek and smudged it on the tip of his nose. “There. Better?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGynVxsWxU
Luck giggled, unable to contain her smile as she wrapped her arms around him. “Better.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JsPuVtx6W
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTnZJ050ZH
“One! Where is that … oh!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡvco4AjB3g8
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmSpcmlGTr
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQlZQ40V5Z
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAb2EMmgPC
Luck slid her hand into One’s. “It’s okay, sis. What’s wrong?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMZhccExSy
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvpkvfpvbv
“Two.” One said in realization.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡuP6FRLsd1h
Fate nodded, a look of anger seeping into her eyes. “I traced the camera feed to the computer somewhere on his floor.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡQr4PJh1nOU
One put a hand to his head, muttering, “Oh, lord.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡVOpl9UAzqL
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4UAaAsV2FX
One shook his head and muttered, “Wouldn’t want to be Two anytime soon.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvppl8Gnwv
Luck squeezed his hand, asking sweetly, “You want to double check my work?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrjHNtBn21
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96WKhwcdzR
“Well, it’s just a modified UBT, right?” Luck tossed him the right-hand unit, donning the left hand unit herself.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTnAiIIZ5e
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡunGO4tiGRk
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0rEKIaWWJ
One slid the other unit over his arm, nodding. “Good point. Still, you seem to know how to use it pretty well.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7DcIWUqV0
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqomesQw8I
“You sure you weren’t in the Rangers?” One asked as he examined the completely restored cockpit.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQIiut1FqY
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡof51rOXmfT
“More than satisfactory.” He kissed her on the cheek. Her grease-spotted cheeks turned red.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡnUjLhye85m
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXdzfI3hnu
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMJlOb9Mxo
After working on it for a few moments, she asked off-handedly, “By the way, what was Teach yelling about?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVjZGByUJE
“You heard that?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡhABvaQde8B
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡInorJcCSZa
One let out a sigh. “Remember that assignment I had?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡgF5AFMbdGU
“Hmm. Something about some sentient named Mikean or something, right?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡRYvttGjHUs
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCPG4yTHrT
“The Council always was a bunch of bull-crap bureaucracy. What were they talking about … ouch!”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIyWidJtrp
Luck snatched her hand back, a faint wisp of smoke rising from the panel.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡojoTMRA6yu
One hopped out of the chair, concerned. “You okay?’copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡyR7oybXrSo
She nodded, sucking her burnt fingertip.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡkK6THo7qSy
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgReaE6KKF
“What did you do?” Luck asked, the burn on her finger healing in a matter of moments.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiwlH4xEwp
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Ra9LRyShq
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7GilQWsAH
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7P0DbHIJmf
“So why did Teach get so mad?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9p6jzSa7Kr
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡybyftU5qmG
“Was he right?” Luck asked as she and One left the cockpit.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tw87IQPrc
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ACcTb43jO
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡvRZ46tYcUl
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2PpaX71Ny
They turned back to look at the Breath of Fire. From their distance, it looked like a slumbering dragon.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡeS9Q42196k
“Luck,” One said uncertainly after a moment, “Do you want to keep the Breath of Fire?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBcXFiqEuk
Luck looked at him with surprise in her eyes. “You’d just give me a Dreadnaught?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nnPMyNUzA
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNsCExEFGL
“Oh.” One wasn’t sure what to say.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0DmcB1v2GZ
Luck hugged his arm to her chest. “Of course, if you’d make a brand new one, just for me …”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGnKwaij4S
One perked up instantly. “What kind would you like? Flying? Racing?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyGmakTPZz
Luck shrugged. “Make one you think I’d like. I’m sure it’ll be fine … just, one thing though.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0dXdPZIRF
She stepped in front of him, and made One look at her. “Don’t paint it pink.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡIel5YSfhbk
They laughed together for a moment, and then fell into silence as they each stared into the other’s eyes.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95TPr39kT9
“Glen, are you sure you want this?” Luck asked, looking slightly worried.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡUua8rnXq5O
Rubbing her smeared cheek, One smiled at her. “I’m sure.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5O2rT1j9iv
“Really sure?” She asked insistently.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡusAnh1rrmk
“Really sure.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgPMog9lGf
They kissed again, still shyly, but longer than the first time.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9M3cdXdx7v
The bay door slammed open. “One, we need to go before-”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BXDZfEqH1
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjhA5GRf2x
“Oh …” he began awkwardly, “Sorry. Is this a bad time?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡvckyoywB6D
“You have to go now?” Luck asked, giving One her best puppy dog eyes.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79f5MekrF2
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqlK1qrSFt
One dug his feet into the ground, stopping Two in his tracks. “Why are you so eager to leave?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbFLJ3jgFp
As if to answer his question, the door suddenly shook on its hinges.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMy9RlocM3
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡefuAZv1qoH
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡUPSzBBCVSi
Flipping up his visor, he called out, “Twwwwoooo! Where are yooooouuuu?”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡkM4TWWfk91
“Sorry Wong.” One snapped his fingers. “You just missed him.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡnohRYhnZHM
Luck added, “He said he was going to see Alan about something. If you hurry, you might catch him.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCCybdaO83
“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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tPbnL7C6h
One took off his Headache unit. “I’d better go warn Alan about those two.” He kissed her gently before walking away.copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡEtFVlDcJDU
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 protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkw8SHm3wv
A smile stole across Luck’s face. “I’ll meet you there at noon, Elsewhere time.”copyright protection184ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CZWNmIVZO
They sealed the date with a kiss. 188Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSub1mTnqq
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