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[[ooc: This is the IC contact post useable for any and all games I have him in, which at the moment is just Adstring]]

[[ps. There will evntually be a good phone picture in here, I just have to decide which one to give him.]]

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I talked to Jade. She knows I'm back and where I've been staying. As for these blankets...they're not mine.

[He stands and looks around the room, totally confused.]

The whole thing, too. Why would only half of the room be cluttered if I was the only one who stayed in this room?

[Duo turns to Gaignun.]

None of my stuff was out of place that I can remember. My extension cords and tools were all right where I left them last. Even the scrap bits. So why...?

[He trails off and motions towards the folded stack of blankets.]

Maybe they have someone else in this room now, and that they'd share with you when you came back. Maybe Jade would know.

...Maybe.

[With a final glance towards the pile, he moves to his duffel bag and hefts the rather full thing with ease onto his shoulder. He grabs a few other spare parts from a shelf and begins heading back towards the front door as he shoves them into the duffel bag.]

This will be okay for now. I can work on Amaru's birthday present now, even if I am about a month late...

[He'll wait for Gaignun to exit with him before he locks the door. He shuts it behind him before heading back towards Leon's house.]

Thanks for taking me out, Gaignun. I owe you one.

You're welcome Duo, I'm glad I could help you out. I know how frustrating they can be sometimes.

They're not so bad, most of the time. I think...it was just poor timing on everyone's part, you know? And it just makes me feel like they think I'm something that needs protecting.

[Le sigh. Angsty teenagers are angsty.]

I know that's not how it is, but...I don't know how else to put it.

[Gaignun considered Duo's words carefully.]

Well, it's true that they thing that you're someone worth protecting, and they are both the sort to throw themselves over a grenade if it would help someone they loved. However, it doesn't help when they get mad at someone for doing the same thing for them.

A double standard, then?

[He gives a low grumble as he turns down the alley.]

Just because I don't have powers or anything doesn't mean I don't know how to take care of myself. Yeah, I've gone and done some stupid things before, but I always made it. How is this any different?

It's not any different, but they're always going to react like that because you aren't them. You and Rubedo did something similar to Jenny when she came back from tangling with Rip.

[A sigh escapes him, and he all but deflates, his frustration leaving him.]

I remember.

It's not because you're an unaugmented human. Rubedo and Jenny will act like this towards you, you and Rubedo will act like this towards Jenny, and you and Jenny will act like this towards Rubedo.

What they don't realize is that you're all very similar in that respect, and similar in the fact that you get horrible cabin fever if locked in a room.

That first week I was back wasn't so bad. I could come and go as I pleased, but I figured they wanted me close, so I stayed. But when I'm forced to stay in one place like now...

[He shudders, though he tries to hide it by shifting his bag onto the other shoulder.]

Reminds me too much of the several prison cells I got thrown in.

Anything can be a prison cell. [This was simply said, but full of understanding]

[Duo is going to glance up at Gaignun and smile slightly before cutting a corner onto an open street.]

The different foster homes were like that. The church, too, at first. Hell, even the Sweeper group before I finally figured out what I was going to be doing with Deathscythe.

Thankfully, I believe good behavior will earn you an early release.

I'll just have to keep myself busy until then!

[He shuffles his bag some with a grin.]

Besides, I need to get out soon. I have a special project I need to finish up, and I can't do it at the house.

Oh? What is it?

A surprise. For everyone.

[Yup, that's all you're getting out of him.]

[He's just going to chuckle at that] I see. Well, I'm sure by the time you wish to work on it things will have cooled down some.

I actually had planned to do this for Christmas, but then we all got put in Candyland, then the dreams and...it just fell by the wayside.

[His steps seem to quicken as the house comes into view.]

Lucky me, I have a co-conspirator, else I wouldn't be able to pull this off!

Many things got waylaid in those few weeks. I hope they take it easy on us for a while to make up for it.

And treasure your allies. They make all the difference.

[Duo spins around to face Gaignun, his duffel bag causing his balance to falter though he manages to catch himself, and he winks, giving a two finger salute.]

Yes, Sir!

[Seems like someone is feeling better! Fresh air as a cure for cabin fever...who knew?! With a laugh, Duo turns back around just in time to grab the door knob and throw the door open. He looks as though he is going to call out to whoever is home, but he stops himself and simply makes his way to the stairs.]

And I didn't even try to run away. Aren't I such a good prisoner?

[Another wink and he stops on the stairs to offer Gaignun a grateful smile.]

Seriously, that's the best I've felt since I got back. You know, all things considering. I really do owe you one for that.

[Duo was a strange person, but Gaignun was growing to like the little guy that had stolen a bit of his brother's heart.]

A model prisoner, perhaps they'll upgrade you to a job in the library. [At Duo's next words, Gaignun shook his head.]

You don't owe me anything, I'm just glad I could help.

Nope! You helped me out, so I have to repay you. Who knows? Maybe you will barely notice it. I can be a very sneaky guy when I put my mind to it and that white rat ain't around.

I don't know, the last time you tried to be sneaky it backfired on you. [He's teasing now]

Hey! It's not my fault that the damn thing is the same color as the lining on my coat!

[Nope, he is never going to live that down, and he knows it. That's why he's huffing and folding his arms over his chest.]

Honestly, if it weren't for him, I'd have at least managed to get out before anyone saw me. Even if it meant leaving my stuff behind again.

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