Chin Up

[_fredless]

[and perhaps her tone is just a touch over bright, and little too friendly. Maybe there's just barely the whisper of the effort that's going into it. But then again? Maybe there isn't]

So how's everybody doing? Are we all recovered yet? Or at least pretending that we --

How is everyone?

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[mysticalvender]

You know us, Sunshine. We're great at the pretending game.

How're you holding up?

[_fredless]

Maybe you've landed on the reason for our friendship.

[there's something quiet and genuine and unspoken there]

And you know I always manage.

[changes the subject]

I was just talking about you, you know.

[mysticalvender]

[Yep, he'll let that hang there, too. Because saying anything about it would ruin it]

I know, Freddles.

[A sigh] There's nothing we can't pull through, remember? Team Angel.

...Granted Team Angel minus one Angel, but details...

[_fredless]

[a small smile]

We're still Team Angel. That's not going to change.

How's everything at Caritas?

[spongetastic]

I'm... doing better. Thank you for Feigenbaum. He's helped.

[_fredless]

I'm glad Peter. I was worried.

And he's always good for a hug.

[spongetastic]

He's good for a lot of things. He's a special rabbit. [a pause as he picks up the stuffed animal]

You gave him to me before, the last time you were here. And I gave him back when you returned.

[_fredless]

He's very opinionated, if you give him a chance to get going.

[said matter of factly, because it is completely true. Then there is a pause]

I remember. I guess I just didn't expect you to.