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[maid_of_astolat]

Elaine is in the bar, happy and remembering the ride with Susan from yesterday, and having done good work earlier in the day at the greenhouse.

She's reading a book about bonsai trees.

And just relaxing for a change.

With a beer. One.

Elaine thinks all is forgiven.

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[not_that_spike]

"Jet grows bonsai. I never figured out what the big deal was."

He nods to Elaine, just like he hasn't been gone for... forever and a day. Just like they've never skipped a beat.

[maid_of_astolat]

Elaine turns to him, beaming. "Spike! Oh, it's been so long. I'm so glad you're back!" She jumps up and hugs him hard.

He might notice she's slightly happier than when he left.

[not_that_spike]

"Yo." He's still not all that comfortable with the touchy-feely shit, but he's not quite as bad with it as he used to be. So he lets her hug him, and he pats her on the shoulder.

"How's it going?"

[maid_of_astolat]

"Oh, I am well. So much has happened, since you left." She lets him go and sits back down. "Ryan came back."