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[tom_hanniger]

Three more stoves are done, I don’t really care who gets them. First come-first served, I guess.

I figure there’s only enough parts to make two more.

Alex,

How’s it feel to work for your girlfriend?

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[goodlucksoldier]

To answer both questions, I don't really know.

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[tom_hanniger]

What's up?

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[goodlucksoldier]

I guess I've just been busy. Elle showed up. I'm worried about Claire. She has enough to deal with without having the weight of the world dropped in her lap. I wish she'd just slow down for two seconds.

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[tom_hanniger]

So what does Claire have to say about it?

Elle? That's good, right?

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[goodlucksoldier]

She hasn't really said much of anything. She hasn't been home. At least, not long enough for me to talk to her about it. I was pretty shocked when I found out about it.

This is the last thing I wanted for Elle.

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[tom_hanniger]

She didn't talk to you about it first? That's weak.

Yeah. That makes sense. So guess who strolled into town on my side.

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[goodlucksoldier]

That's kind of the way it's been lately.

I saw. Actually, I stayed up all night waiting for the green light to head down to jail and bail you out.

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[tom_hanniger]

What's that supposed to mean?

I'm on my best behavior. Besides, it looks like he doesn't really remember what happened. Don't be surprised if he comes crashing through your door with twenty questions, though. He's the kind of douche that would.

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[goodlucksoldier]

I don't know. That's all there is to it, really.

Well, he's not the Sheriff here. I'll throw him out.

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[tom_hanniger]

I don't know what to tell you, man. That sucks. You should talk to her about it, I guess.

Do whatever you want to him, I don't care. I just can't let him find out that he was right.

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[goodlucksoldier]

When? While she's sleeping?

I hate to say it, man, but he's probably going to. It's not like the whole thing isn't common knowledge. Anyone who was around at the time could and probably would tell him. If you really don't want it getting out, I'd keep an eye on Leon.

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[tom_hanniger]

Yes? I don't know, find her at work maybe.

Shit man. I really don't want to go through all that again. I'll deal with Leon in the morning if I can find him. Dick's been ditching the forge all week.

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[goodlucksoldier]

Maybe. Whatever happens, happens. I don't want to fight with her anymore. I'm tired.

You guys still try to work at the forge even with Avari gone?

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[tom_hanniger]

Been fighting a lot, huh.

Yeah. Where do you think I am everyday?

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[goodlucksoldier]

Haven't we always? It just never got this bad until... until I killed those people.

I don't know. I don't sit around wondering where you are and what you're doing.

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[tom_hanniger]

And you never stopped to think that maybe something was wrong?

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Alex, you can't beat yourself up about it anymore. You aren't that guy.