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Don't forget about admiring John's art. If, well, it isn't sanity draining.

[She had no idea. She hadn't seen it yet.]

But I'm good. Let's get you into some nice comfy pants while I get back to making your box.

Good.

[He stands up and reaches down a hand for her.]

And John's art just gives me a headache sometimes. But he's good about warning people first.

[She makes a soft noise, but makes to take his hand to stand up.]

We're planning to test and see what it does to me.

But ah...have you been...blessed by John? It might change things.

Blessed?

He's taught me spells. Well -

[Taught isn't actually the right word.]

He gives me spells and I just know them.

[Sheehan is as mundane as they come; he doesn't know how to describe it.]

First Tendi, now you.

[Her sigh was gently exasperated.]

Blessings is better than calling you a warlock- and if that's how he teaches you, that's what you are.

It's not a bad thing. But it may be why his paintings don't effect you much.

Well, if we're being truthful, it was me first. He wanted to give me ways to defend myself since - [He gestures down to himself.] - I am not suited for it.

And I can change into a bear. Which - is actually quite a better deterrent than I anticipated. But that's not his magic.

[He goes quiet a moment.]

I shot him once. During a - flood. Some magical mixups. I hadn't held a real gun since the War and I don't ever want to again. So he helped me ensure that I could defend myself and my friends without having to harm another person.

A bear? To Arthur's tiger, huh.

[She smiles briefly, before reaching out. If Lester allows it, she'll take both hands.]

I understand. I am not that person anymore, who can be gentle in a fight, but I do understand Lester.

But- if you want other spells, especially healing or any of that- restraints or even some hand to hand tips?

Let me know.

I'll teach you.

I can heal, to some extent. But - I will, Sokie. I promise. [He squeezes her hands.]

I was just - tired of making people worry about me. At least now they know that if something happens, I can keep myself safe.

I've got a few specialized spells. Depending on what you want or need to know.

[She squeezed his hands gently.]

You know they will anyway. But at least this way, they'll have less reason to fuss.

Maybe. [He smiles and starts to guide them out, back towards Arthur and John's cabins.]

But I think you are underestimating how terrifying I am as a bear.

Oh, I've been cursed as a bear before. They're terrifying.

[She walked with him in an easy ample.]

Consider this my way of showing I care. In my own utterly twisted and weird way.

There is nothing twisted and weird about it.

[He smiles.]

Have I ever told you what made me fall in love with Arthur?

[Strange, he thinks, how easily that comes out now. Or maybe it's just Sokie's influence.]

I know. But saying it as a joke makes me feel better.

[She tilts her head up at him, offering a small smile. Funny how much they trust each other so much so quickly.]

But no, you didn't. What's the story?

[This is how friendship is supposed to be. He leans against her as they talk, as if imparting a great secret.]

There were these terrible monsters. Awful things. Someone had brought them in but - I'm not certain of the story.

I was pinned down, calling for help, and here comes Arthur with a goddamn flaming sword to battle it off of me.

There have been books written about this very scenario.

[She very casually moves to wrap an arm around the back of his shoulders as he talks.

This is nice. There's a part of her that feels spooked by that but- it's nice.]

You're telling me that Arthur came in like a knight and saved you?

That's something out of a romantic novel, Lester.

I know! So I really couldn't resist. Of course, it took him a lot longer to realize it, but he got there eventually.

[He happily leans into that touch as they walk.]

Ah well, he's a little silly. That's to be expected.

[She chuckled quietly. ]

And now you're married. I'm happy you both found each other eventually. Arthur with a flaming sword...what a look.

I'll ask him to recreate it one day. He'll hate it. It'll be fantastic.

[He takes her to the elevator and lets go to push the button.]

He can make it anytime? Or would this be in the Enclosure?

Because he needs to pose either way.

[She leaned against him, smiling as she waited for the elevator. ]

I call dibs on full teasing rights.

I have no idea what he can do. But there is a sword he keeps.

And you can tease him. As long as I can witness it.

[He can't let him get away that easily.]

If he has it, I want to see it.

[She offered a mock double take.]

As if I'd leave you out! I'm planning on taking pictures of his offended face anyway. I'll send them to you.

[Ding goes the elevator. And she gives him a gentle nudge so they can get on.]

[Once inside, he pushes the button and leans against the opposite wall, hands in his pockets.]

You do love me. There is no sweeter image that an offended Arthur.

Of course I do, utterly.

[She placed a hand over her heart, even as she leaned against the other wall.]

I'd never deprive you that much fun.

Always looking out for me. I appreciate it.

[He laughs, and when the door opens, he gestures for her to step through first.]

Did you move all your things back to John's?

Of course~

[She smiles back at him, stepping out before him- but waiting right by the door for him to exit.]

Not yet, but it's going to be slow progress. In part because my room has a lot of odds and ends of things I've collected, as well as my magic journals.

But I hadn't fully moved in before. Honestly, it was because...I barely used it.

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