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[suicidemission]

"It's Chuck. Leave a message."

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[suicidemission]

mate, your house is ridiculous. are you all by yourself?

[royalfling]

So ridiculous!

Yes, by myself. I think I need a pet. I can only borrow Naga so often.

Can I come see Max?

[suicidemission]

course you can. Can you manage in the snow?

[royalfling]

I think so!! No blizzards anymore to sweep me away to a hotel.

Although, I really wouldn't mind that...

get fucked autocorrect

[suicidemission]

what, going BACK?

fuck u autocorrect

[royalfling]

Well, yes. I quite liked it. Aside from the being trapped part, but other than that! What's not to like? There was a spa and a pool and room service! And then that wonderful party.

[ If you ignore that happened AFTER the party... ]

[suicidemission]

Yeah, that’s fair. Kinda miss the beach. Like, a lot.

[royalfling]

The beach was amazing!!!!

And so much nicer than the snow.

I'll be by soon!!

[suicidemission]

[ you are precious and just be protected at all costs ]

I’m here. I’m up in Clarke acres. #342

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[royalfling]

[ Probably a lot longer later than Chuck expects, there's a knock on his door. Wu isn't the best at walking in the snow, and isn't the best at directions, but eventually he makes it! ]

[suicidemission]

[ yeah chuck was beginning to get concerned. he yanks the door open, utterly relieved. Jesus, kid. ]

Wu! I was getting worried. Should’ve come and got you on the ATV.

[royalfling]

Chuck! [ Don't mind him, leaping up to give you a big hug. He's a little frosty ] Probably, yes. But it's dangerous, driving on that ice!

I got lost. But I got here!

[suicidemission]

[ dhdkjfsbhdhd affection screeee!!

he pats Wu on the back awkwardly before giving in and returning the hug. ]

Next time, I’ll come to you. Cmon in. Want something warm? Whiskey, scotch? I make a mean hot toddy.

[royalfling]

[ After a long moment, maybe a little too long, Wu lets him go with a bright smile. ]

I don't know what that is, but it sounds delicious!

[ Look at him, Chuck, he's a lightweight.

He looks around. ]

Where's Max?

[suicidemission]

[ It’s making him think there’s something more going on here. Okay kid. What’s up. ]

I’ll make you one. It’s whiskey, honey, cloves, couple other things.

[ he pays Wu’s shoulder, and gestures him in. ]

Max! Cmere, you’ve got company. [ give him time. He’s fat and old. But he’s a comin! ]

[royalfling]

Thank you, Chuck.

[ Wu makes a little squealing noise when he sees Max, dropping down on the floor in his winter coat, hat, scarf, and everything. He wants patiently for Max to come over, then scruffs his head with a laugh. ]

Max! You're looking good, buddy. Very fine looking wrinkles.

[suicidemission]

[ He won't load Wu up. He reckons Mako'd be pretty pissed if Chuck got him white girl wasted, so. He won't go as heavy handed as he would if it were Raleigh. ]

He's a handsome man, isn't he. [ Chuck grins, watching them as he heads into the kitchen, bottles and glasses clanging cheerfully. ]

[royalfling]

[ Excuse him while he ignores you, Chuck, in favor of your dog. ]

The most handsome. Aren't you, you sweet boy? [ Animal therapy. This is exactly what he needed. He pets through Max's fur, not really caring that he's getting fur all over his nice jacket. Right now, he just wants to feel better, and a dog is one of the best ways to get there. ] I really wish I had a pet like you, you know? Yes, I can go next door and see Naga or Pabu or Sven, but it's not the same!

[suicidemission]

[ he’s slowly realizing he’s being used for the dog. It’s Wu though, so it’s okay. ]

You should get a dog. Gotta be someone around here that’s got puppies.

[royalfling]

[ Wu sighs, smiling sadly down at Max ]

I would love a dog. It would be nice to have a pet of my own. [ He glances up at Chuck ] My aunt hated pets, but I always wanted one. I just, ah, haven't had time.

[suicidemission]

Well, they require a bit of a commitment. Gotta walk 'em, make sure they're fed, all that.

[royalfling]

...you don't think I can handle it? [ Wu grimaces, petting over Max's ears ] I suppose I'm not that responsible, but I think I would be! If I had a pet. It's, I'm trying to be better.

[suicidemission]

No, I think you can handle it just fine. [ he didn't mean it like that. ]

Here. [ your drink is ready, your majesty. ]

[royalfling]

Oh. [ Wu looks up at him again. He's not used to people thinking he's capable.

He gives Max one more pet before pushing himself up, taking off his scarf and coat.

He walks over to Chuck, sliding onto one of those barstools, like he was when he was a badger a month or so ago. ] Thank you, Chuck. I appreciate it.

[suicidemission]

[ The memory is still there in Chuck's head and he smirks a little - at least this time Wu isn't drinking beer from a bowl. ]

Sure. And-- now, don't take offense here, you're welcome here anytime, day or night, but -- are you alright? [ because this is a little random. ]