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[ahandsomedevil]

[If there's one thing Adstringendum is good at, it's yanking people around. Where Horst had been laughing and giddy the night before, he's...well, not now.]

Mina was sent home. I'm sure those of you who knew here are aware, but....

[But he personally checked everywhere she could possibly have gone. Just in case. Hope springs eternal, they say

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[Offline] If that's okay?

[madcuriosity]

Horst?

[Offline] Of course!

[ahandsomedevil]

[Horst looks up and moves an arm, inviting her closer.]

Are you having trouble sleeping?

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[madcuriosity]

I... saw Miss Mina left and I knew... [He'd be upset.] So I stayed up. [She's quick to move close to him and climb in his lap to hug him.]

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[ahandsomedevil]

[Horst gathers her up and hugs her, careful not to squeeze too hard.]

Don't let me ruin your beauty sleep.

[He exhales softly and rests his chin atop her head] I won't do anything stupid again. I promise.

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[ahandsomedevil]

[Horst nods; he's had a few drinks, but it's never really enough, and Spike has always been good company. He holds up two fingers--two minutes--and ends the feed.

When he turns up he smells faintly of brandy, but he hops up nimbly and sits on a windowsill]

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[ahandsomedevil]

[Horst takes a lengthy swig]

Have I told you lately just how glad I am you and Buffy turned up in this pit?

[Maybe just a little drunk already]

[sauceytomato]

Need company? [He can. offer a clone or something.]

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[ahandsomedevil]

[He nods, almost before Sasuke has finished asking.]

Y'know where to find me? 'm at a pub. I think.

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[sauceytomato]

Of course, Horst.

[bunny_flower]

I am sorry, Horst-san.

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[ahandsomedevil]

Thank you.