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[likestodraw]

Laura's gone.

I.

I don't even know...just thought others would like to know.

Z, if she's not back in the two weeks we wait or whatever, I want her clothes. And her shoes. And whatever pictures she has. And the teddy bear I left there the last time I visited. And...I'll make you a list.

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[voice]

[ascending_angel]

Megan? Is there...anything I can do for you right now?

[action]

[likestodraw]

Yeah, I guess. And she could come back. You've come back. Ali's come back. Maybe she will, too.

[action]

[ascending_angel]

Exactly. Let's not give up too much hope yet.

[He finishes his drink off before slowly pouring another.]

Just remember, though, that you've still got people here who really care about you. I know it's not the same as having her around, but we'll do whatever we can for you.

[action]

[likestodraw]

I know that, I really do. And like...I'm grateful for that, really, I am. Even when I'm acting like a major brat.

[She sighs and slowly starts on her drink.]

She's family. It's just different. At least with her around I only had to miss my Mom.

[action]

[ascending_angel]

I understand. I felt the same way seeing Jean go, you know? My family's not blood, but they're closer to me than my real one ever was. I can empathize.

[he sighs and takes a small sip]

Eventually you learn to keep moving on, as hard as it is.

[action]

[likestodraw]

That's a sucky philosophy, Warren. I don't want to learn to move on, not from crap like this. Sure, if someone dies whatever I'll cope, but disappearing in the middle of a conversation I did not sign up for. I'm not a superhero. I'm just a teenager.

[action]

[ascending_angel]

No, it's not a sucky philosophy, Megan. This whole place is a pretty good example that you don't have to be a superhero to be forced into a situation where you have to learn to cope with fucked up things happening to you.

[He waives his hand around for emphasis as he speaks, sounding thoughtful.]

And, come on, you're preaching to the choir here about screwed up teenage years, kiddo. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, but in this life you can't just get by without something bad happening. Without losing people, or feeling lonely. And I don't mean that in way to say 'shut up and deal with it' either. It's just facts--sucky facts, but facts.

[action]

[likestodraw]

[Megan all but glares at him.]

Stop ruining by buzz with your thoughtfulness, Warren. I get what you're saying, but man, you are totally ruining the drink myself into obliviousness right now.

[action]

[ascending_angel]

[He finishes his drink before pouring another.]

You're just bummed because I'm right. And that's fine! You're allowed to be.

[action]

[likestodraw]

[She rolls her eyes, but damn it he so has a point.]

Yeah yeah yeah. Don't let it go to your head.

And thanks.

[action]

[ascending_angel]

Any time. Just keep drinking and let me know when you need to be dragged home to pass out.

...it might feel good tonight, but don't forget that it'll be shitty in the morning.

[action]

[likestodraw]

Oh, I'm so one step ahead of you there, Warren. Ali totally told me I get her soothing light when I get home.

[That cures everything, riiiight? D: D: D:]

[action]

[ascending_angel]

[There's a snort of amusement]

That's good because I'm betting that you'll probably need it.

[action]

[likestodraw]

[She holds out her cup for more.]

Oh, probably. So worth it though.

[action]

[ascending_angel]

[He pours, and just watches her through the corners of his eyes.]

Let's just not make this a habit, okay?

[action]

[likestodraw]

In all the time I've been here, have I been a big drinker, Warren? No. It makes my art suck, so I'm so not making a habit of this.

[She drinks this one much slower.]

Unless you go and kil--die again. Then all bets are off.