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[black_dogstar]

[There's a wet dog man on the SFC and he looks terrible, like he hasn't had a good meal in weeks and hasn't slept in that long either....which wouldn't be too far off from the truth.

Regardless, he tries for a small, strained, smile as he drys himself off with a towel.]

I should really find myself a tether, huh? Maybe then I'd stop popping in and out of here; there's only so many times a man can like getting dunked in the ocean with his clothes on.


Oy, James, you'd better've been taking care of my cat or we're going to have a problem.

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[shounenphelps]

[Hi, he's just staring at the SFC right now. Not actually crying, just really, really, really relieved. Still can't bring himself to speak or he just might start crying after all.]

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[shounenphelps]

They were... Ah, starting to make me worry... I didn't want to, Sirius, I...

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[black_dogstar]

Hey....hey, it's okay. I'm...sorry I left you like that; I didn't mean for it to happen.

Are you at home?

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[shounenphelps]

I know you didn't. I'm not mad.

And I can be, within a few moments.

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[black_dogstar]

Heh...race you there, then.

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[shounenphelps]

You read my mind.

Better hurry, though - I've been practicing.

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[black_dogstar]

We'll see if it's done you any good.

[And he goes~....by cheating and using Padfoot to get himself back home. It helped him to dry out.

Once he cot to the house he stopped in front of it and changed back, looking around.]

Shin?

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[shounenphelps]

[Shin was a few seconds behind, just enough that he came running up and slowed his pace at the sight of Sirius, looking thankfully similar to when they'd last seen each other. He went right up to Sirius and hugged him with a gigantic grin on his face.]

I knew you could do it again.

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[black_dogstar]

[He'd thought he'd say something witty and flirtatious in response but, once he saw Shin, that thought left his mind.

The older man eliminated the distance between them and pulled Shin into the tightest hug he could manage without discomfort to either of them.]

I'm sorry I left you.

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[shounenphelps]

You didn't do it on purpose, same as always.

[He kissed him and held fast, something that used to be the farthest thing from his mind.]

Are you... okay? You went back? ... Right?

[Shin knew that Sirius had last been in a hellhole back home, so he had every reason to believe that Sirius went right back into it.]

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[black_dogstar]

[Sirius just held onto him, hoping this wasn't just some cruel dream, a fear he always had when he showed back up here.]

Yeah...I did.


I'm just glad to be back.

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[sky_protector]

Welcome back.

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[sky_protector]

Try to avoid doing that to Shin again, please.

I don't miss when I shoot something.

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[black_dogstar]

I don't intend to.

I never wanted to leave.

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[sky_protector]

I believe you. That's why I said to please try.

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[black_dogstar]

I can promise you that I will.

I'd rather never go home if I can help it.

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[sky_protector]

It's good to have you back, Sirius.

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[black_dogstar]

Thanks, Touma.

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[sky_protector]

When everyone is done jumping all over you, we can hang out sometime.

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[black_dogstar]

I'd like that. Maybe later this weekend?

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[sky_protector]

Sounds like a plan. I can teach you to play video games.

[selfless_stag]

...You have a cat?

[black_dogstar]

...I hope you're joking.

[selfless_stag]

Sorry mate. Automatic denial.

Glad you're back though. The--

[Locked]

The tension in the house has not been fun. Between Shin missing you and Lily missing Harry...

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[black_dogstar]

Yeah...I got the feeling things haven't been the best.

[If Touma threatening him was any indication.]

Sorry.

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[selfless_stag]

It's not your fault. I know you wouldn't have left you had a choice.

Doesn't really make things much easier though.

At least Shin'll be happy. [He spoke the last sentence with some bitterness in his voice, if only Lily was that easy to cheer up.]

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[black_dogstar]

Yeah...

[He's not a hundred percent convinced, but whatever.]

Maybe you should take Lils out for a bit. You know, a nice night or something? Something different.

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[selfless_stag]

I've been trying! She won't go out. I hate to say this but...maybe it would have been easier if she'd...[died]...you know? This way is just...[James sighed.] I really don't know what to do any more.

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[black_dogstar]

[He sighed as well.]

I wish I knew what to tell you, mate. Never been very good at this sort of thing, the only thing that comes to mind is distraction.

...but...if she doesn't want to be distracted... [He shrugs.]

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[selfless_stag]

Some best friend you are.

[James shrugged.] I'm just hoping time with help. But it's already been over a month.

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[black_dogstar]

Yeah...just give her a bit more. She'll come around eventually.

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[selfless_stag]

I hope so. I really miss her smile. [And the sex. But smile sounds more romantic.]

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[limitless_land]

Welcome back.

[He somewhat remembers running into a certain someone a few times, but man...] Guess it just likes to do this to us every now and then.

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[black_dogstar]

Thanks.

[There's a bit of a bitter smile at that; not at Riku but at the situation.]> To remind us things could be worse?

[He didn't think he needed to be reminded.]

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[limitless_land]

[He nods a "you're welcome," but pauses at the second part. No. No one ever needed reminding of that, and he remembered his own little reminder last year. Riku frowns, letting out a faint sigh.]

Maybe. Sometimes I wonder what the real reason is.

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[black_dogstar]

[Sirius smirks, though, it's a little bitter.]

Maybe this place just gets bored and decides to play with us a bit.

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[limitless_land]

If that's the case, I wish it'd find a better hobby than this.