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[acahellyeah]

Oh... God. Really? You've got to be kid-- hah. [ Andy forces a laugh, but his voice is slightly tense. ] Wow, this place has the best timing, you know that? Wow. I mean it's great. Sincerely, it's great to be back, I was just caught completely unprepared. It's been like, months back home, I'll never really get used to the way time works around here

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voice;

[afeatherpillow]

[He collects himself before turning on the communicator and speaking, the smile audible in his voice.]

Andy.

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[acahellyeah]

[ The enthusiasm is a touch more sincere when Andy responds. ]

Hey. I'll leave a note next time, 'kay?

voice;

[afeatherpillow]

That fucking Porter. She just loves tearing you around, doesn't she?

How are you?

voice;

[acahellyeah]

It's like a revolving door around here. [ Heh. ] Kind of disoriented. Like when you get whiplash but it's your fault and you can't take anyone's insurance info down in good conscience.

voice, private;

[afeatherpillow]

H-How are you with you know who?

I can try to protect you. I'm getting better at these things, I can help out and I can protect you. I'm checking the security systems every night but if that isn't enough, then I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you.

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[acahellyeah]

I'll handle it. I don't need protection, I can -- I'll handle it. [ Then he feels extremely bad for being short. ] Are you at -- where are you? At home or like, is it going to be empty when I get there?

voice, private;

[afeatherpillow]

I'm at home.

voice, private;

[acahellyeah]

[ A slight smile in his voice: ] I'm on my way, expect me in like -- fifteen minutes?

voice, private;

[afeatherpillow]

[Managing a weak smile in return.]

It's been a while since I've been to the grocery. But we do have coffee.

voice, private;

[acahellyeah]

I could get us sandwiches, but then it'll be more like twenty-five minutes.

voice, private;

[afeatherpillow]

I'll find something here. Don't you-- don't you worry about spending more time out than you need to. You're probably exhausted. [Split second hesitation.] I can hear it.

voice, private;

[acahellyeah]

Are you sure? I could pick something up easy. [ Exhales. ] It's been a pretty long day.

voice, private;

[afeatherpillow]

I'm sure, Andy. I'm sure. I think we still have tomatoes. And-- and probably some tuna, too. No bread, but-- I can make a salad. You just concentrate on getting home.

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[acahellyeah]

Let me at least pick up some bread. The only thing better than tuna salad is tuna salad sandwiches.