⇁ 007.

[pinwheeled]

The next time one of you decides to hug me on the street, I'd appreciate some advance warning first. [He doesn't seem to realize the video function is on, as he isn't looking directly at the camera while he straightens out his tie and rumpled suit jacket.] Or the number of a good lawyer. If there are any in this damn city.

( OOC: Yup, Fischer is open to any and all hugs today. Go get him. )

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[godofabs]

(sorry fischer.)

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[pinwheeled]

[Oh good lord no.

Of course, there isn't much he can do about it other than lodge a formal protest.] What the hell—

(action.)

[godofabs]

Forgive me, it seems that I am cursed with the need to embrace people. (sorry it's now an Asgardian hug and Fischer isn't exactly on the ground.)

(action.)

[pinwheeled]

Wait, what are you— [Oh no oh god he doesn't like this oh no please put him down.]

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[godofabs]

(when he does settle him down, he offers an arm.) Thank you for your understanding.

(action.)

[pinwheeled]

[He might be a bit paler than usual when he takes that arm. And at least a bit shaky.]

Yeah, just... Yeah. Sure.

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[godofabs]

You must not worry, young Fischer. (i don't remember if he gave thor his name ):)

(action.) cries I don't remember either

[pinwheeled]

Who said I was worried? [See, he's mostly recovered by now. Mostly.]

[notourist]

Unfortunately, there do not seem to be many lawyers here. [ Comes Saito's voice from behind him. Yes, he just watched the exchange between Fischer and the person who hugged him. ]

[pinwheeled]

[Lovely. Fischer pockets his device and makes sure he's completely straightened out before turning to face him.]

It's a big city. You never know.

[notourist]

Of course. I cannot claim to know everyone. [ He's working on building up a network of contacts, though. Slowly. ]

[pinwheeled]

Right. [He glances down, checking himself over again, not quite yet aware of the potential danger in being so close to Saito on a day like this.]

If you happen to find one, let me know.

[notourist]

[ Saito gives him a nod and it's politely disinterested. He means to walk past Fischer—

except he ends up enfolding him in his arms instead. ]

[pinwheeled]

[In retrospect, he really should have seen this coming. But that does nothing to lessen the surprise of the moment.]

What— [Or the fact that he's actually compelled to hug back. Please, please let this be over soon, oh god.]

[notourist]

[ If anyone were to see his face now: Saito doesn't exactly look amused, either.

Still, his voice is smooth and neutral when he answers. ] It seems we're cursed.

[ Because there is no other explanation why he's pulling Fischer close like this. ]

[pinwheeled]

So it does.

[He didn't need to be told that, and the tone of his voice indicates as such. Just how does Saito manage to stay so cool at times like this?]

[notourist]

[ Because he knows when to fight and when to accept a situation. It takes a certain kind of wisdom. Or perhaps he's just very zen.

Either way, hugging Fischer is awkward, but it could be far worse. ]

[pinwheeled]

[Too bad he has no idea just how much worse it could be.]

Is that enough?

[notourist]

Can you step away? [ because Saito can't quite let go just yet. ]

video

[rehashing]

It's today's curse.

video

[pinwheeled]

Okay. [Look at how unimpressed he is.] And?

video

[rehashing]

We can't help it.

video

[pinwheeled]

Lack of intent doesn't exactly change the end result.

video

[rehashing]

Getting hugged.

video

[pinwheeled]

Yes, that's right.

Your point?

video

[rehashing]

You're blaming people who aren't in their right minds.

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[iwasherefirst]

Oi! Incoming!

[He did ask for a warning. There is now a blonde, British girl jogging at him. It doesn't appear as if she's going to stop, does it? One tackle-hug coming right up.]

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[pinwheeled]

[He'd been hoping for the kind of warning that would give him time to get out of the way. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem he's going to be that lucky today.]

Oof— [Honestly, he's probably just lucky not to be completely bowled over.]

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[iwasherefirst]

[He really is. Rose hugs him tightly, like she knows him. She doesn't.]

Brilliant day, innit?