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[the_woodpecker]

It's been a pretty good day, so far. Sunny was in a good mood, Anthony didn't get into anything deadly (he has a habit of trying to unstick the spelled-shut kitchen cupboards; Bernard's greatest fear is that magical tendencies'll kick in at the exact wrong time), Ellie and Hiss mostly left each other alone, and the bar didn't experience any crises

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[clumsy_auror]

The bedroom door creaks quietly open, and Nymphadora's head appears through the crack, brow furrowed. Then her expression clears.

"There you are."

[the_woodpecker]

He jumps, accidentally pulling another wire free. A tide of red creeps up his cheeks, and he counts to ten, setting the pliers and bomb down with care.

"Light's better in here," he replies, turning to smile at her a little tightly. "Hey."

[clumsy_auror]

"Oh--" She bites her lip. "Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. I'll come back later, shall I?"

[the_woodpecker]

"--No, it's all right," Bernard replies quickly, standing. "I keep fucking it up anyway. It's too delicate. I'll give myself a headache." Walking over to her, he takes her hand and kisses her once on the cheek and once on the lips. "Hi."