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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53LIJqvLet
“Hey!” One and Two objected simultaneously.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZub0Bh9lH
“Shut up! I don’t want to hear a word, not from either of you!” Teach started to massage his temples.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJW5y7W1ci
Flashing a worried look at One, Two said, “Look, maybe if you actually told us what the hell-”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡRilC042vQh
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3gueg5wqq
“I need a moment to think.” Teach sat down, his favorite chair appearing moments before he would have fallen to the ground.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡdaa9fIhcKu
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡuBMQeNVhjM
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡyiPPM45SAv
One looked blankly at Teach.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNGtWVbe7W
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡICxutMio3B
“Abandon? You mean that there’s a way back to Earth in Ronisgald?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCT0rG4xyF
Teach nodded. “And now, when he finds it, he’ll probably go through.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2RsJkpEvDM
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmoZQRM8gP
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrrDsTkxqS
“I don’t know, Teach. I find it hard to believe that Mikaen would just leave his fiancée.” One said, shaking his head.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡctKFc44QAI
“He wouldn’t; he’d take Tirinia with him.” Seeing One’s questioning look, Teach added, “Like I said, it’s complicated.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2422VUO4a
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOC6r4ZMBp
“And what if the Galden have some way of keeping the portal open, or re-opening it?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOSpt4tyV4
One snorted. “Then I’ll trash their lab. Y’know, make it look like an accident.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡgz6kB8gvXk
“And how do you propose to do that?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡGB8iHAnHmZ
“Well, I was thinking about sending Wong.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ61NZrh3VPZ
Two let out a snort of laughter. “Yeah, that’d do it.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ5y5qaeGFb
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mM9FuJ2b6
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2i8Qhz7luW
“Thank you. I’ll let you know the moment I come up with a working plan.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡkt2Tzs3N9J
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡYa5LjKf3Nr
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PJhG0QNll
“One, do you know how strong the tigreth mating instinct is?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡKGOMzofDbo
“Not really, no.” One put his hands on his hips. “Do you?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡnaysVSdaV1
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4RlmxlclH
“You’ve got nothing to worry about. I’m not bonded to her.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5nmRXL6BW
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡvY64r2WFdS
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPXyaj5wvq
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3vBqnzbta
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Y9f3AhZfu
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWjPut8AZE
“You’d have your pants around your ankles in a second.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1dIxO9Unko
“Well, yeah.” Two admitted, “But in a cautious kinda way.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡytnHIqiZpx
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡthuN7Zgfzg
CRASH! copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡTAuC7jL1H6
What was that noise that just came from the dreadnaught bay?copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡpfzNXidfhD
One rushed to the dreadnaught bay door, Two following right behind him. Throwing open the door, One’s jaw dropped.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLVhz2gQhP
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bqBNxUyzB
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZQeMNw03O
“One! I-I didn’t realize you were back!” She said, sliding Headache off her arms.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡDQAy79AnZR
One replied somewhat hazily, “I had something I wanted to check out.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡd62DHQbBoL
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3L3hxROxU
“You look adorable.” He heard himself say, his cheeks beginning to feel hot.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbKdJSmjgl
“Thank you!” Glancing at Two, Luck asked, “And what mischief are you and your apprentice up to today?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbure794jKt
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XwQ1OoTDW
A smile slipping across her smudged face, Luck called out, “Wong! Your buddy is here!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡOg7ztQrPaH
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡalbCzjLDDw
Two took a few steps back, looking more than a little alarmed.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IuDzvsXp6
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdm1MPSeE2
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡVPo7sXreB4
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡKINfmnLPka
Wong held out his arms, saying, “I’m gonna spend more time with you!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfnhga69oL
The crack in Two’s egotistical defenses was audible. His eyes went wide. “No! No, no, no!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkBzr3xTh8
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2RLhd822t
Two looked at One with pleading eyes. Unfortunately for him, One’s sympathy was in low supply at the moment.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYJAfZLm99
“That sounds like an excellent idea, Wong.” One said with a big smile.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ltJUVMsO4
Clapping his hands together excitedly, Wong turned to Two. “Then it’s settled! Now for the companionable hug of friendship and joy!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡBM6syoFHqI
“No! No hugging!” Two barked, backing away.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDGUeVUZi3
Wong held out his arms, chanting, “Hug! Hug! Hug!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qoD9jyWLn
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ma7OIvupV
Luck and One looked at each other a moment before bursting into laughter.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBzSvNOpN7
“He’s a sweet kid,” said Luck, shaking her head, “Strange, but sweet.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWxRAGb8CW
One smiled at her. “I know, and I think Two knows it too. He’d never admit it, of course.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDjGK8ofCO
“Of course.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPqKIVyxlm
After a moment of uneasy silence, Luck said, “Well, I’d better get back to work.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOjbGTSR2v
“Luck, wait.” One took her hand in both of his before she could turn away.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡOy88fShE7T
She blushed at his touch. “I’m sorry, One. I didn’t mean to just run away. It’s just-”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjJT3sOCZa
One nodded. “I know it was sudden, but my feelings haven’t changed.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDZiPGcIye
“Really?” She asked, her green eyes looking up at him with hope.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡdnNlv2eMGm
Pulling her close, One said, “Really.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9Fq2JSQlR
As One moved his face closer to hers, she shied away, “I’m covered in grease.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lv0DlHP3f
He gently ran a finger across a grease smear on her cheek and smudged it on the tip of his nose. “There. Better?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hCRC7TRUz
Luck giggled, unable to contain her smile as she wrapped her arms around him. “Better.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡdBIS1KBTBX
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDihEWDlMG
“One! Where is that … oh!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQXcHAkBrf
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEQTxSE9Mg
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yTpPxlsT8
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9tY7GGH1h9
Luck slid her hand into One’s. “It’s okay, sis. What’s wrong?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡhsO8ml01uM
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBlb1aJnDC
“Two.” One said in realization.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡvN6tUN9CPr
Fate nodded, a look of anger seeping into her eyes. “I traced the camera feed to the computer somewhere on his floor.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6UAegVehq
One put a hand to his head, muttering, “Oh, lord.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1z2mK3xuqb
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7WYdpT1zvQ
One shook his head and muttered, “Wouldn’t want to be Two anytime soon.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hWVRabNpt
Luck squeezed his hand, asking sweetly, “You want to double check my work?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡdr2gONkmhL
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpHwC7qDHV
“Well, it’s just a modified UBT, right?” Luck tossed him the right-hand unit, donning the left hand unit herself.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡtIdqD4APR0
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5rlmg9GCr
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡraQ9Htg77X
One slid the other unit over his arm, nodding. “Good point. Still, you seem to know how to use it pretty well.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BFg1jlC8c
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsi4NEkXkX
“You sure you weren’t in the Rangers?” One asked as he examined the completely restored cockpit.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡoM7fVOIbWQ
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZrOgs7B5g
“More than satisfactory.” He kissed her on the cheek. Her grease-spotted cheeks turned red.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHI5MwK7u5
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4SRc8M1QYX
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡH7X8VdB3OG
After working on it for a few moments, she asked off-handedly, “By the way, what was Teach yelling about?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCo3IaAsi4
“You heard that?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnXpz5bBWa
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDhwLdJmhy
One let out a sigh. “Remember that assignment I had?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2CarFSCfkU
“Hmm. Something about some sentient named Mikean or something, right?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡkShhhRnttj
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2XVyJ9i5q
“The Council always was a bunch of bull-crap bureaucracy. What were they talking about … ouch!”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ820AITcYe
Luck snatched her hand back, a faint wisp of smoke rising from the panel.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6i6oAogXRJ
One hopped out of the chair, concerned. “You okay?’copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvLeqkXAC2
She nodded, sucking her burnt fingertip.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tb3tLMnXK
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡB42HsC5IAX
“What did you do?” Luck asked, the burn on her finger healing in a matter of moments.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQsd4Ty1ua
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vEgz82lv0
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5648OxLUgl
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIckWheujI
“So why did Teach get so mad?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnejENrH8X
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡHe3MmRj7LA
“Was he right?” Luck asked as she and One left the cockpit.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDiFYeWcJf
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpD9JiWbZ5
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GjbtF3MNP
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhsFXqUTDD
They turned back to look at the Breath of Fire. From their distance, it looked like a slumbering dragon.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9z3NJM5GX5
“Luck,” One said uncertainly after a moment, “Do you want to keep the Breath of Fire?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡL5M4hfKl2y
Luck looked at him with surprise in her eyes. “You’d just give me a Dreadnaught?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡaoPD4M4YGH
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQhFE0sKGp
“Oh.” One wasn’t sure what to say.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrvBwNQg8S
Luck hugged his arm to her chest. “Of course, if you’d make a brand new one, just for me …”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡPihEWlr0k7
One perked up instantly. “What kind would you like? Flying? Racing?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡIWYZCCZ4mG
Luck shrugged. “Make one you think I’d like. I’m sure it’ll be fine … just, one thing though.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡub70NENEUV
She stepped in front of him, and made One look at her. “Don’t paint it pink.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJePoabPav
They laughed together for a moment, and then fell into silence as they each stared into the other’s eyes.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSsWS5yR9V
“Glen, are you sure you want this?” Luck asked, looking slightly worried.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡyE7GEUkryf
Rubbing her smeared cheek, One smiled at her. “I’m sure.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡn6ZBVnM6dW
“Really sure?” She asked insistently.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbP47H9Gzj
“Really sure.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7XJOCD84c
They kissed again, still shyly, but longer than the first time.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrim2eKPkY
The bay door slammed open. “One, we need to go before-”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡLW9B1hjbYT
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡuA1sjP5WX9
“Oh …” he began awkwardly, “Sorry. Is this a bad time?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9kAsHDGrs1
“You have to go now?” Luck asked, giving One her best puppy dog eyes.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡpeYzPZR9bP
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Fq38JSdGQ
One dug his feet into the ground, stopping Two in his tracks. “Why are you so eager to leave?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQbWiSAZk2
As if to answer his question, the door suddenly shook on its hinges.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1KgZk6Zbfa
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1iQslYbecS
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yIfv1850t
Flipping up his visor, he called out, “Twwwwoooo! Where are yooooouuuu?”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81eo1yv0KL
“Sorry Wong.” One snapped his fingers. “You just missed him.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡbM31eo0qCc
Luck added, “He said he was going to see Alan about something. If you hurry, you might catch him.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHL1Xh25m2
“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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡzv4NU5lp56
One took off his Headache unit. “I’d better go warn Alan about those two.” He kissed her gently before walking away.copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡagSei7Cixf
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 protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQXhRUyT0V
A smile stole across Luck’s face. “I’ll meet you there at noon, Elsewhere time.”copyright protection135ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzq0mk6HKb
They sealed the date with a kiss. 139Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zbYQ3TpXT
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