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[hasstandards]

[The feed cuts on with him grumbling tiredly as he hits buttons and smacks it a few times. He's clearly not learned how to lock conversations yet.]

BLU, I need to talk to you. Now.

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[bye_to_yer_head]

*The comm clicks on to show BLU settled comfortably against a rock wall under a natural outcropping. There's a small fire crackling near him with a few fish laying across on sticks, smoking.

He looks vaguely concerned at RED's tone. Maybe something had happened? Or that damn spook was looking for him.*

Somethin' wrong?

[hasstandards]

There's, um.

[He looks to the side for just a second, lowering his voice.]

I'm having some problems handling things.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Roight. Handlin' what?

*He's starting to get a bit confused.*

[hasstandards]

[A pause.]

I'm not sure I can talk about this over the phone, if you know what I'm getting it. Maybe if I were elsewhere, but not here.

[bye_to_yer_head]

*Some things are clicking together.*

You still at th' base?

[hasstandards]

Yeah. And I've not seen the spook.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Bloody wonderful.

*He glances around, wondering if Spy was bored enough to actually follow him out there.*

I was headin' back tomorrow. Think I've got more fish than I can carry as it is.

[hasstandards]

[He sees that glance.]

Right. That's not really what I meant. See, I've not seen the spook around, so he's not really the one I'm having problems with.

[Nod.]

[bye_to_yer_head]

You .. oh.. oh.

*You can actually see the pieces click together in his head.*

An' what do ya need t' do about it?

[hasstandards]

You remember what I said before ya left, about why I couldn't wait to be in better health? That needs to happen sooner rather than later.

[bye_to_yer_head]

S'not loike I can come carry you out 'f there.

If ya want, you can hole up at my place fer a while. Have Chibi help ya get there.

[hasstandards]

[He doesn't look too happy about it, but that's the best option he has.]

I'll be lucky if she lets me leave.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Maybe ya can get Spy t' distract her. It would mean talkin' t' the coward, but at least he's a teammate roight?

[hasstandards]

[He scratches the side of his face.]

He'd ask questions. I'd rather not have to explain why I need his help.

[bye_to_yer_head]

Hn.

Can it wait a day? I can't jus' pick up an' leave because yer sick of wearing a hoodie with dog ears.

[hasstandards]

This ain't about that, alright?