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[ctrl_z]

"This is Ekko. Get back to you when I can."

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[There's a blink, and then his hands lower slightly, a brief look of confusion at the embrace. Not that it's strange, necessarily, just...

... he's realizing just how long it'd been since he'd received this sort of support from... anyone, actually.

He lets out a breath, and allows himself to lean into the touch.]

"Safe", huh?

[When was the last time he'd felt safe? There'd always been so much to do, never-ending threats.

Even here - Jinx had...]

Heh, funny.

[He says it so flatly. Safe wasn't in the cards for him. Not yet.]

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[He rubs Ekko's shoulder gently when he feels him lean in.]

Right here, now, in my presence, you are. I'm afraid I can't make promises for anything else.

[It would be a lie to say he could and he is aware that Ekko would know that. If even John can't always jump into a situation within moments to stop it in a place like this he knows that he can't, but he can at least be certain about one thing.]

But while you're with me, Ekko, I will not allow you to come to any harm. [A little sigh.] For what small comfort that may be.

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[His hand comes up to pat Hythlodaeus's.]

Thanks... it means - more than I can say.

[Honestly, he doesn't even entirely understand why. He's used to people going to bat for Jinx. It just made sense.

Him, though? He was just... him.

A small smile is managed.]

You should meet Jinx. I think you'd take to each other.

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[Hythlodaeus just smiles and nods in agreement.]

I'd certainly have no arguments against getting to know her better, if she'd like that.

[And he gives the young man a gentle squeeze.]

If you need somewhere to go for some peace and quiet, you'll both be welcome here. Without question.

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Yeah... I know.

[Though he's not sure how Jinx would take to peace and quiet.

He takes a deep breath, then lets it out. At the very least, he feels steadier.]

Thanks... For lending an ear.

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[He just gives the young man a warm look.]

Of course. It was my pleasure. I've grown rather fond of you already, you know.

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[That... he doesn't know what to make of that, either. Perhaps a slight embarrassment and sheepishness. He gives Hythlodaeus a little nudge.]

Remind me to take you to the Undercity, sometime, in the Enclosure.

[At least there they can have a bit more of a normal conversation that doesn't entail Ekko being an emotional mess.]

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[He gives Ekko a bright smile and a little nudge in return.]

I would like to see it.

[And he means that entirely genuinely!]

If you'd like to see Amaurot in turn, I could show you.

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Yeah... yeah. That sounds good.

[His hand comes up, fist bumping on Hythlodaeus's arm - a gesture of comraderie. It's a bit strange, doing it for a "Piltie", but...

Well. Hythlodaeus is one strange Piltie.]

Think I'll go check in on her again. Maybe do something so we can forget about all that crap for a bit.

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[He glances down at his arm, a little surprised, then smiles and chuckles softly.]

Of course. You know how to find me if you have need of me.

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Yeah.

[He definitely seems a little lighter for it, and he gives a little salute before heading off.]