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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1e1zLfTHl7
“Hey!” One and Two objected simultaneously.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3iEgt0umu
“Shut up! I don’t want to hear a word, not from either of you!” Teach started to massage his temples.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNuSzwixyc
Flashing a worried look at One, Two said, “Look, maybe if you actually told us what the hell-”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsqLZNdmyQ
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡeliJYSlvQj
“I need a moment to think.” Teach sat down, his favorite chair appearing moments before he would have fallen to the ground.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5ZcwnzsZB
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡclggnOtZfe
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡsi9CcQyR8f
One looked blankly at Teach.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡkgLZvKnU0L
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNGIRlTFWV
“Abandon? You mean that there’s a way back to Earth in Ronisgald?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QGEPK9pzK
Teach nodded. “And now, when he finds it, he’ll probably go through.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZGweyEl8a
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKjpCc1VAV
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡk19mdNEhe2
“I don’t know, Teach. I find it hard to believe that Mikaen would just leave his fiancée.” One said, shaking his head.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgsTi1fbiA
“He wouldn’t; he’d take Tirinia with him.” Seeing One’s questioning look, Teach added, “Like I said, it’s complicated.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡstw1YZea0l
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡznSlZJzkcq
“And what if the Galden have some way of keeping the portal open, or re-opening it?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡcFeo6yRx6W
One snorted. “Then I’ll trash their lab. Y’know, make it look like an accident.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6Y2XRCSTe
“And how do you propose to do that?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6fCuC4Euo
“Well, I was thinking about sending Wong.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡgT236qL3pL
Two let out a snort of laughter. “Yeah, that’d do it.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡpPuO5uweDe
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqP5mGnd2H
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡkM04vYiR8m
“Thank you. I’ll let you know the moment I come up with a working plan.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJjkkja1FD
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3lnifB1AsY
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1HoZuudvD
“One, do you know how strong the tigreth mating instinct is?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcfcrZ48JX
“Not really, no.” One put his hands on his hips. “Do you?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlVTbsUwIw
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWJtaCrd0Z
“You’ve got nothing to worry about. I’m not bonded to her.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LKaVBdlb4
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡti6Bwc453T
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0MBJSaslg
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhV1Pyvlrm
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFuhgeALMz
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8MaSU6mgLx
“You’d have your pants around your ankles in a second.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡYy6SfUZJq9
“Well, yeah.” Two admitted, “But in a cautious kinda way.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92A8R29H7d
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVrlLtkbaz
CRASH! copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQZaUepgQs
What was that noise that just came from the dreadnaught bay?copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqyOnrVtRW
One rushed to the dreadnaught bay door, Two following right behind him. Throwing open the door, One’s jaw dropped.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlEDb0HbPF
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡykLtjvRbLy
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwcw6TmymP
“One! I-I didn’t realize you were back!” She said, sliding Headache off her arms.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ru4J0HR2r
One replied somewhat hazily, “I had something I wanted to check out.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡQq0k9F013n
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡOB0avJk6br
“You look adorable.” He heard himself say, his cheeks beginning to feel hot.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5n0IJGkHt
“Thank you!” Glancing at Two, Luck asked, “And what mischief are you and your apprentice up to today?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVcdcEpGcJ
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNGlyw9Jy9
A smile slipping across her smudged face, Luck called out, “Wong! Your buddy is here!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQ79xPrmxx
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1XlGRtsmf2
Two took a few steps back, looking more than a little alarmed.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCLo3DhVVi
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡgU5dIbxZVH
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdyiLUHPK2
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVOBAti51m
Wong held out his arms, saying, “I’m gonna spend more time with you!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUBdvIBAOh
The crack in Two’s egotistical defenses was audible. His eyes went wide. “No! No, no, no!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQ0F2QrFHe
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZG11Knfdo
Two looked at One with pleading eyes. Unfortunately for him, One’s sympathy was in low supply at the moment.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5uh5OsHuG2
“That sounds like an excellent idea, Wong.” One said with a big smile.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡSLoJnksF65
Clapping his hands together excitedly, Wong turned to Two. “Then it’s settled! Now for the companionable hug of friendship and joy!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡUoH3EwU3t0
“No! No hugging!” Two barked, backing away.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FAu5jgC5i
Wong held out his arms, chanting, “Hug! Hug! Hug!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡMO2jbXGSgY
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡs6lHdwcePV
Luck and One looked at each other a moment before bursting into laughter.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRArAcmGho
“He’s a sweet kid,” said Luck, shaking her head, “Strange, but sweet.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvQq5lKXvu
One smiled at her. “I know, and I think Two knows it too. He’d never admit it, of course.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0leFcIa8i
“Of course.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡHFe36r6ZSF
After a moment of uneasy silence, Luck said, “Well, I’d better get back to work.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡJXDe62P8l2
“Luck, wait.” One took her hand in both of his before she could turn away.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvEdKSw9Yi
She blushed at his touch. “I’m sorry, One. I didn’t mean to just run away. It’s just-”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4dPQ9lXLG
One nodded. “I know it was sudden, but my feelings haven’t changed.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6a0ocEoxI
“Really?” She asked, her green eyes looking up at him with hope.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxzu5htMIs
Pulling her close, One said, “Really.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXC8V9lzXj
As One moved his face closer to hers, she shied away, “I’m covered in grease.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGKr0oLP5o
He gently ran a finger across a grease smear on her cheek and smudged it on the tip of his nose. “There. Better?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMNawRx5ev
Luck giggled, unable to contain her smile as she wrapped her arms around him. “Better.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡcF3yUBd0Pt
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡsv8Mw9wFv2
“One! Where is that … oh!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡODfAbmMZyS
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PVJb0KP0U
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡZU58EO6Wsu
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡUG7Pn0fc7y
Luck slid her hand into One’s. “It’s okay, sis. What’s wrong?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1LIGkltMzS
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5oD3SO5F6
“Two.” One said in realization.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡomdjrr0Ra4
Fate nodded, a look of anger seeping into her eyes. “I traced the camera feed to the computer somewhere on his floor.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDyAfeJCoj
One put a hand to his head, muttering, “Oh, lord.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNGI89uWeJ
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQNHtZK589
One shook his head and muttered, “Wouldn’t want to be Two anytime soon.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡma59U8xwkn
Luck squeezed his hand, asking sweetly, “You want to double check my work?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9tj5QuA24m
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7YkAdsqA5
“Well, it’s just a modified UBT, right?” Luck tossed him the right-hand unit, donning the left hand unit herself.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDE21XHJ5J
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CyKaV4zAS
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEQX6xjGut
One slid the other unit over his arm, nodding. “Good point. Still, you seem to know how to use it pretty well.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGAYo3b6FA
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzPaTmw0V5
“You sure you weren’t in the Rangers?” One asked as he examined the completely restored cockpit.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡaXo4eOqVPq
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYuEbuibZa
“More than satisfactory.” He kissed her on the cheek. Her grease-spotted cheeks turned red.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbIm3Lnng9
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcmzaW4Bw8
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡlitYgGXasN
After working on it for a few moments, she asked off-handedly, “By the way, what was Teach yelling about?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TJqnUWOD8
“You heard that?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxyiUQ7Gzv
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOjMvLIyLT
One let out a sigh. “Remember that assignment I had?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHcXjcv6Ru
“Hmm. Something about some sentient named Mikean or something, right?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡKPoodSfhH8
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGeh8npBEg
“The Council always was a bunch of bull-crap bureaucracy. What were they talking about … ouch!”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxbxxanxP1
Luck snatched her hand back, a faint wisp of smoke rising from the panel.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡvvRRLbRg53
One hopped out of the chair, concerned. “You okay?’copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡEUFFGv6SYf
She nodded, sucking her burnt fingertip.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡJlYS160LGi
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3tjKH5NjE
“What did you do?” Luck asked, the burn on her finger healing in a matter of moments.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRrpXHhCfy
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡRd10TFSSZL
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡcSMr5tdz0r
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHOogkAXM4
“So why did Teach get so mad?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡjt6QaqNeON
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7KAWorF4TG
“Was he right?” Luck asked as she and One left the cockpit.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡRH64Go4tcL
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXRqmwaE57
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0ckjuzD65
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9F1XxNssS0
They turned back to look at the Breath of Fire. From their distance, it looked like a slumbering dragon.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIhtkJmCXs
“Luck,” One said uncertainly after a moment, “Do you want to keep the Breath of Fire?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡII1i1uzIPf
Luck looked at him with surprise in her eyes. “You’d just give me a Dreadnaught?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡksfoKC1HV3
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPES2j4qLl
“Oh.” One wasn’t sure what to say.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7V8nq9p8O
Luck hugged his arm to her chest. “Of course, if you’d make a brand new one, just for me …”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGm5qkSHXy
One perked up instantly. “What kind would you like? Flying? Racing?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRGKeViK3s
Luck shrugged. “Make one you think I’d like. I’m sure it’ll be fine … just, one thing though.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAarh5IaM3
She stepped in front of him, and made One look at her. “Don’t paint it pink.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQsZylzzeb
They laughed together for a moment, and then fell into silence as they each stared into the other’s eyes.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡpdIFD3Ybh6
“Glen, are you sure you want this?” Luck asked, looking slightly worried.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPTq6GR3Q7
Rubbing her smeared cheek, One smiled at her. “I’m sure.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4d0jCdCkhD
“Really sure?” She asked insistently.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuHVeBktBx
“Really sure.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡsc3V2oNghr
They kissed again, still shyly, but longer than the first time.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5RL0BVWKnR
The bay door slammed open. “One, we need to go before-”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡWphmxTHBQP
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXAaY0LgPl
“Oh …” he began awkwardly, “Sorry. Is this a bad time?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FPMW0bfEs
“You have to go now?” Luck asked, giving One her best puppy dog eyes.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfC2NCedxK
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiWNFC0L7a
One dug his feet into the ground, stopping Two in his tracks. “Why are you so eager to leave?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUvKfFIIdl
As if to answer his question, the door suddenly shook on its hinges.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kTFRTusK0
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHZ9nm7rMu
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡqidBtlB4H3
Flipping up his visor, he called out, “Twwwwoooo! Where are yooooouuuu?”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡJptBJeTpa4
“Sorry Wong.” One snapped his fingers. “You just missed him.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIbdNiS1cE
Luck added, “He said he was going to see Alan about something. If you hurry, you might catch him.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡv274a9odLZ
“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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡReVcDKujhE
One took off his Headache unit. “I’d better go warn Alan about those two.” He kissed her gently before walking away.copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡYLjDIqK7am
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 protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ameNKemw8
A smile stole across Luck’s face. “I’ll meet you there at noon, Elsewhere time.”copyright protection284ＰＥＮＡＮＡNxJNRV3uVJ
They sealed the date with a kiss. 288Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy81rEQ3WbK
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