Third Impression [Video]

[notthatshort]

Fletcher.  Stay in the house.  I'll answer the door if anyone comes over.

[Why yes, that was an order and not a request.  Russell seems a lot more... firm in his words and manner than he usually is, and there's a bit of a wary light behind his eyes, no doubt because of the newest Event.  He's worried about people coming near Fletcher, so the first

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[growing_roots]

[Fletcher hasn't yet seen Russell's video. He was out in the greenhouse when he suddenly got this cold feeling... like what if Russell was gone again.

He drops what he was doing and runs back into the house, trying not to panic because of course Russell is still here, where would he go, but that nagging feel like he won't be there is pushing at him so much that he can't ignore it until he sees Russell with his own eyes.

He even left his PCD back in the greenhouse and forgets about Dart, running through the door in a slight panic.]

Brother! Brother, where are you?!

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[notthatshort]

Fletcher?

[No, that's the tone of voice he doesn't want to hear from his little brother. Russell drops what he's doing and heads towards Fletcher's voice, frowning slightly. Maybe he should stay in from the greenhouse for a while, too...]

I'm here, Fletcher, what's wrong.

[His usual kind, loving voice toward his younger brother definitely sounds more guarded than before.]

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[growing_roots]

[Fletcher hurries to where Russell is, relieved to hear his voice and looking utterly so when he finally sees him.

He goes over to his brother and gives him a quick but tight hug.]

N-nothing, I was just... worried you... might have left again...

[He trails off, looking a little embarrassed.] I don't know why... I'm sorry, Brother...

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[notthatshort]

Left? [That makes him snap out of that overprotective demeanor for just a moment.] Fletcher, you know I wouldn't--

[But then he frowns and curls an arm around his brother, hitching him closer.]

You've got nothing to be sorry for. Now come on away from the door; it's not safe outside right now.

[Good job Russell, saying things that could scare your little bro. :|d]

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[growing_roots]

[Fletcher gives a happy little smile when Russell pulls him closer... but pauses and blinks up at him in confusion after what he says.]

Not safe outside? Is something happening?

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[notthatshort]

Hn...

[He slowly pulls up a hand to run through Fletcher's hair, then ruffles it to ease the tension a little. Balance; Fletcher should be safe and cautious, but not frightened.]

Something just... doesn't feel right, that's all. Please stay inside for now and let me answer the door if someone comes over.

[Figures that he didn't see that message on the Network yet. And oh, what wonders a little brother can do for Russell's attitude, easing him into even using a 'please' there.]

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[growing_roots]

[Fletcher frowns a little but nods.] Okay. [He'll stay inside, at least. He doesn't see why answering the door would be bad but he doesn't think they're expecting anyone...]

I'm going to go to my room. [He smiles and slips away, wandering into his bedroom with Dart flying alongside....

then comes hurrying back quickly not long after.]

Brother? [He sounds slightly worried but he's trying not to. Once he sees Russell again, he lets out a sigh of relief.] S-sorry, it's nothing again.

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[notthatshort]

[Blinks and turns when he sees his brother, then sighs. Russell isn't too stupid, he knows that Fletcher's worried about him leaving, or rather... disappearing again.]

Fletcher, I'm not going anywhere.

[Offers a small smile and steps towards him, one hand held out.]

I could use a hand with lunch. Want to help?

[That should keep Fletcher's mind off of him leaving for a while, if he can see him the whole time, right?]

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[growing_roots]

[Fletcher gives a sheepish smile but gives him another quick hug.] Okay! Can we have some hot chocolate?

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[notthatshort]

[Smiles brighter, glad that Fletcher's calmed down now.]

Of course. Come on, we'll make that up before we start lunch.

[He might as well spoil his brother a bit if he's going to have him stuck in the house, right?]