XXI

[punsofiron]

[Liz-kitty found a good perch in a small tree on the nature deck, away from the traps. She knows everyone's still dealing with that whole thing, but there's something she needs to ask...she looks worried and maybe the slightest bit sad, unusually.]

Guys? Has anybody seen Linkara?

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[punsofiron]

[She looks down at Harvey, rising up on her haunches and carefully dropping herself down the tree to meet him.]

At least you match your tux.

[milliondollarpipes]

I'd rather have a good set of thumbs.

[But he didn't come here for banter. He settles down in the grass next to her, giving her a once-over.] You sure he's not just caught in a trap or somethin'? [Not that Harvey really thinks that's true. If he did, he'd be out looking for him instead of here.]

[punsofiron]

If he was, I'm pretty sure I would've heard him.

[milliondollarpipes]

Yeah. You're probably right. [He would've smiled at that, but beaks are weird. As it is, he just snuggles a little closer to her. Penguins are naturally snuggly.] I'm sorry, Iron.

[punsofiron]

[She closes her eyes sadly, leaning slightly into him.]

At least he's home.

[milliondollarpipes]

Yeah...

[He leans back, resting his chin on the top of her head.] We'll get there too, kid. One of these days.

[punsofiron]

[She rubs her head against his beak.]

Think he'll be alright on his own?

[milliondollarpipes]

I know he will be.

[Entity or not. He has faith in the kid.]

[punsofiron]

[She just curls up with him and doesn't say anything.]

[milliondollarpipes]

[He hesitates a moment, still not quite comfortable in this body, before laying a wing lightly over her.]

[punsofiron]

[She lets him, closing her eyes and maybe starting to purr, subconsciously.]

[milliondollarpipes]

[He'll stay with her like that for as long as she does. He's not going anywhere today.]