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[ishbalriffs]

Well, I've concluded my, uh - experiments, I guess you'd call 'em - for now. Like I thought, I can get to a few different dimensions using my guitar, if I've got it plugged in full blast. I've got the chords for Central and my dimension all worked out now

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[songless_psiren]

I'm so glad you were able to make it back safely. I was really worried about you! Still, all's well that ends well, I suppose... you haven't told me yet what sorts of places you went!

*looks concerned* ...I can't imagine not going home to visit my family if I could... I mean, I can, but if I couldn't, and then I could.... *flustered* ...Well, I guess it's your life, you know what you're doing. *sighs*

[ishbalriffs]

*downright beaming at Clara, and speaking more quickly than usual, so that he trips over his own voice a few times* Well, see, the world I went to first off didn't have any people in it. There were just these gigantic tress, HUGE right? You can't even IMAGINE how big they were. There were fireflies everywhere, though, except they had feathers or something, I'm not really sure. It was super quiet, and kind of creepy

[songless_psiren]

*sparkly eyes, clasps her hands* Oh, wow, Mal, that sounds amazing! Especially that tree place, oh, I would love to see something like that! It sounds so beautiful! Where else did you go?

*large smile grows on her face* Oh, he should! *completely unfazed by the implications of being judged by him as being "suitable" or not* I would love to meet him! I mean- that is- if you want him to- I don't know, what do you think?

[ishbalriffs]

There were a lot of other great ones, too. I'm going to see if there's a way I can ... take people along, or something. If I find a way, I'll show you some of them. If - you want.

*scuffs his feet against the ground in an uncertain sort of way, letting out a very typically teenage sort of sigh, then grinning thinly* Yeah, he won't feel right about it 'til he comes to visit. It's the right thing to do and all. And I miss him. *the last bit comes out more definite and certain than the rest, as though he has just made his decision* Cool, okay.

[songless_psiren]

...Really? You would? Oh, I would love to go! If it's possible... and, oh, as long as it's safe... as long as we can get back....

...You're really going to bring him? ...Wonderful! *spazz attack* Oh my goodness when are you going to bring him?! I need to clean the house!! *the house is sparkling clean as usual, of course*

[ishbalriffs]

I dunno about if it's possible or anything. I'm gonna test it a bit more and let you know...

Sure, why not? *can actually think of a bunch of reasons why not, but he'll deal with those later* D'you think ... could I let him borrow my room? I'll just chill on the couch for a day or so if that's cool, and that way he won't have to stay in the city and go back and forth. *and, he thinks, his tone of voice somewhat betraying what he doesn't say, he might run into a few less people who will gawk or worse at him* ....the house is clean, Clara. *a slightly lopsided grin*

[songless_psiren]

*chews on her lip, nodding* Okay. You be really careful, alright? *looks worried*

Borrow your room? No, don't be ridiculous! We'll give him his own room! There's no need for you to sleep on the couch, Mal, if we've got anything it's plenty of rooms! Don't worry... of course he can stay here, I wouldn't have it any other way, I'll make sure he's comfortable. *and he can interpret that how he wishes* ...But! We're going to have a guest!

[ishbalriffs]

'Course I will. Always am. *at least, he thinks so*

*catching on to her enthusiasm, infectious as it is* Yeah, it should be great. You'll probably get along, you've got a lot in common. If it turns out I can bring people with my guitar, that'll make things a lot easier, too... *trailing off, realizing this will make regular visits back home possible, and wondering how he feels about this* Anyway... thanks!

[songless_psiren]

I know I really oughtn't to be so worried... jumping between dimensions can't be that much worse than sitting around here... things are unstable enough here in Central. But. Still. I worry. ...Can't stop me. *grins sheepishly*

Do you think so? I hope we do get along... do you really think we have so much in common? ...Should I take that as a complement? *teasing a little* Mmhmm, sure! No need to thank me. I know this is all hypothetical at the moment, since you're still getting the guitar thing figured out, but... if you do get it figured out, let me know before you bring him? I'd like a little warning, so I can get things ready....

[ishbalriffs]

*lets out an uneasy laugh, thinking about what Ed told him* Yeah, seems like it's never too safe around here. I'm fine, Clara. *with all the bravado a young man can muster*

I'll let you know. Hell, I'll even clean my room.

[songless_psiren]

*sigh* Unfortunately, too true. *smiles a little* I know. I'm just- fussing.

Thanks, Mal. Watch the language. *chides him mildly*