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[ctrl_z]

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

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[modestpurpose]

[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.

[ctrl_z]

[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.

[modestpurpose]

[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.

[ctrl_z]

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.

[modestpurpose]

[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.

[ctrl_z]

[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.]

[modestpurpose]

[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.

[ctrl_z]

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.

[modestpurpose]

[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.

[ctrl_z]

Yeah.

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