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[captainshort]

[Slips back into the apartment and shuts the door, looking more than a little apprehensive. Lets out a resigned sigh, then calls out in what would be a nonchalant tone of voice.]

...Hey.

So.

I'm home.

[ooc; Action post to those that would be in Holly's apartment, and a regular entry to everyone else. She's back and probably thinking she owes

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[tehpuck]

And where have you been?

[captainshort]

If I knew, I'd answer. It's a good question.

[tehpuck]

...You should really lay off the wine, dear.

[captainshort]

You of all people should know that I don't drink.

[cal_sitter]

It's good to hear from you.

[captainshort]

I have a feeling that's one of the few pleasant welcome back's I'm going to get. Hey, Niko.

[cal_sitter]

The last few days have been a little busy. Try to ignore the short tempers. They're certainly not your fault.

[captainshort]

I've no problem with tempers. But there's a lot of explaining that needs to be done, by the looks of things.

[dresden4hire]

Hell's bells we were worried. It's good to have you back Captain Short.

[captainshort]

Make that two! Good to be back. As long as it hasn't been something ridiculous like three years.

[dresden4hire]

Just two days. Major Kelp said there was a lot of blood though, so we were rather concerned.

[captainshort]

... Oh, right. That.

[lepreconned]

...You're back.

[captainshort]

Didn't go anywhere. Not to my knowledge, anyway.

[lepreconned]

You've been gone two days, Holly. And there was blood on the floor.

[He rubs his forehead and looks exhausted.]

I just want some kind of an explanation.

private;

[captainshort]

Better two days than three years, eh?

[Clearly trying to make light of the situation and failing. Her expression falters, and she sighs, grabbing his arm and leading him to her room to talk. Shuts the door, turns to face him, arms crossed.]

An explanation. [shakes head] Where to even begin.

[reaping_havoc]

Hi, Holly. Uh...welcome back? Unless you didn't want to be back, that is.

[captainshort]

George. Nah, believe me, you kinda grow attached to this place-curses aside. I've been back and forth before.

[reaping_havoc]

So..how long've you been here?

[captainshort]

A year. ...And five days, come to think about it. It's been a while.