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[yourbestguysgun]

Anyone else need a hand with things just reaching out of the ground and tryin' to drag you down? [ Because he's had to fight off at least four things today. It's a good thing he's got bullets to spare. ]

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[punchedhitler]

Everyone.

Did seem like a problem last year.

[yourbestguysgun]

It's happened before? [ He's listening even as he's checking his gun and belt. ]

[punchedhitler]

No. Nothing like this happened.

[yourbestguysgun]

You wanna split up?

[ He doesn't like it, but they'd cover more ground this way. ]

[punchedhitler]

[He shakes his head]

No, I don't like the idea of that.

[yourbestguysgun]

[ Offering him a nod. ]

What's the plan?

[punchedhitler]

Just keep an eye out for anyone who's having trouble.

[yourbestguysgun]

It's creepy, ain't it?

[punchedhitler]

[Quiet, then]

Yes.

[yourbestguysgun]

Everyone'll be fine.

[punchedhitler]

It's our job to make sure of that.

[yourbestguysgun]

And we'll do it.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

A lot of my friends could use help.

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[yourbestguysgun]

Yeah? What can I do you for, buddy.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Rapunzel said she'd be fine but I'm skeptical and something's happened to Pavel.

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[yourbestguysgun]

Got it. I'll try t'track 'em down.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Thank you.

[waitedforyears]

Got a gun to spare?

[yourbestguysgun]

For you Ames? Damn straight I do.

[waitedforyears]

I knew there was a reason I liked you.

[yourbestguysgun]

Just for my weapon, huh?

[waitedforyears]

You got it. No other reason.

[yourbestguysgun]

Well, we'll meet up and I'll let y'have it.

[waitedforyears]

You're the best. I'll come to your place?

[yourbestguysgun]

Yeah. Keep out in the open so nothing can grab you.

[waitedforyears]

Gotcha. Be there in a few.

[yourbestguysgun]

[ He waits in the kitchen checking and rechecking the firearm he wants to give her. It needs to be done quickly and he hates that, but it's fine, he's a soldier, he knows what to do. His own gun rests against the table. ]

[waitedforyears]

( Knocking on the door a little later. Amy has a sword in one hand, the sheath strapped to her hips. )

[yourbestguysgun]

[ P a u s e. ]

Nice sword?

[waitedforyears]

Yeah. ( A pause. ) Rory's.

[yourbestguysgun]

[ He wants to ask but --. ]

Don't know why you need this then, but come in. I'm almost done checking it.

[waitedforyears]

'cause a gun's got longer range, silly.

[yourbestguysgun]

[ A snort of amusement. ]

Guess so.

[waitedforyears]

Yeah. So gimme.

[yourbestguysgun]

[ Fingers curling around the barrel as he ends up holding it out to her. ]

Here, be careful.

[waitedforyears]

( Taking it, weighing it in one hand for a moment. ) Thanks.

You need anyone to watch your back?

[yourbestguysgun]

[ A shake of the head. ] I can handle it. Gotta check in with Howard anyhow.

Y'gonna be good?

[waitedforyears]

Yeah, I'll be fine. Thanks.

[yourbestguysgun]

Don't sweat it. Keep checking in, yeah? [ So he can try and not worry. ]

[waitedforyears]

You got it. ( Throwing him a sloppy salute. )