[ Finn nods, absently scratching the backs of Mightyena's ears. As much as he doesn't like reaching out for help, Archie's is very much appreciated. ] I'll keep you in mind. Thanks.
[he doesn't need reminding; he stumbles with a groan again when finn teleports them both. fortunately, mightyena seems far more accustomed to it. it grunts happily at the new location, sniffing towards the stand.]
Ohhh... awful... but so cool...! [give him a moment.] Ahhhh... Nonah. Not far from your unit base thing, actually.
[let's not go into detail, but: archie is a master at drunken chundering and he has not really eaten today. that combined means there's not much of a mess and he didn't get any in his beard. okay. good. we're not talking about that anymore.]
I'm good! I'm good! I'm fine! I just need... to get acclimated to it. Whoof. Did you need to practice that?
Sure. [he whaps finn's shoulder lightly.] But don't blame yourself! Even if it is you, it's out of your control. It's not like you do it on purpose for fun.
[it's actually mildly upsetting-- archie recognises a lot of the patterns in finn's behaviour he's been through himself. he knows how these spirals go.]
These powers we get are weird and fucky things, are they not? Took me forever to build up the courage to try my water breathin'.
[ If Finn's learned anything with the First Order, it's that intentions don't matter. Actions do. Or at least... when it only concerns him. But he's not about to try explaining that can of worms to Archie. ]
Yeah, I guess. You were still sick in my front yard, though. Least I could do is offer you something to drink.
But, um- I don't think I ever would have wanted to try water breathing.
Oh, and I shall take it. [he snorts.] Yeah, me neither. Only reason I even did it was because I got sucker punched underwater and didn't die when I wheezed.
[it was awful, so he swiftly moves on.]
You have healin' and teleporting, right? Anything else?
[ Finn grimaces at the underwater sucker punch thing, but makes himself busy by opening his unit's door and heading for the kitchen. ]
That's all. The rest are skills from home, you know? Combat experience. Some survival and first aid basics. Things like that. But-... Wait, what are your powers?
And, uh-... Home, right. He sets Archie's water on the table but sits with a... small grimace. ] If you've ever heard Poe talk about it, it's basically the same. Except I kind of grew up in the war, I guess.
You know 622 and Rex, right? I was like them. [ Sort of. ]
[he hums, listening. it's as fascinating as it is depressing!]
I haven't pressed him too much about it-- I know he doesn't like to talk about it. [he nods in conformation at knowing the clones.] I'm glad you have a chance to be here and experience a bullshit of a different kind.
[he claps his hands together.]
This world is new to me as well, but if you ever want to see more of it I can give you directions or come with ya, if you ain't sick of me yet!
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And uh, yeah. Thanks for keeping it between us.
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[he smiles lightly, giving finn's forearm a pat.]
You wanna finish this nature walk with me or teleport back home?
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I'll walk with you.
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[mightyena barks happily, trotting along between them.]
I think he was gettin' bored of just me. I thought there'd be more dogs out in this place!
...
[there is a very clear sign that says DO NOT ENTER]
I mean, this ain't actually a legal area to be in, but still!
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You think maybe there's a reason people aren't allowed in this area?
[ He very nearly points out the obvious but isn't that mean. ]
1/2
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Yeah, absolutely. Let's get out of here first, though, kay?
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[he's not bothered.]
Oh... teleport us! Like lazy bastards!
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He grabs Archie's hand and takes a gentle fistful of Mightyena's thick fur. ] All right. Hold on.
[ In a blink, they're on the sidewalk by the park, right next to a hotdog stand. ] I just realized I have no idea where you live.
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Ohhh... awful... but so cool...! [give him a moment.] Ahhhh... Nonah. Not far from your unit base thing, actually.
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[ And pop, they're at Base One. ] You all right?
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I'm good. Bit dizzy, but nothing I can't handle.
[he grins. then turns and pukes in a nearby bush. sorry, poe.]
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Sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
[ Finn fumbles and just... holds the collars of Archie's jacket back? He's trying to help. That's the point. ]
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I'm good! I'm good! I'm fine! I just need... to get acclimated to it. Whoof. Did you need to practice that?
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[ He's rubbing up and down Archie's back, feeling about nine different kinds of guilty. Ugh. ]
Poe doesn't like it either, though, so... maybe I do need to practice. Make it somehow easier on other people.
You sure you're good? We can stop by my place for a minute, have some water or something.
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Ah-- it's fine. I don't think it's you. Probably just us that need to get used to it-- that second time wasn't so bad!
...I should probably get some water though. Ah! I'm stupid.
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[ He's kinda pushing now, though, or else that guilt's going to eat him alive, so Finn leads the way to his unit. ]
Maybe it does just take some getting used to, but I'm the common factor here... Who knows? Can't hurt to try getting better, though.
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[it's actually mildly upsetting-- archie recognises a lot of the patterns in finn's behaviour he's been through himself. he knows how these spirals go.]
These powers we get are weird and fucky things, are they not? Took me forever to build up the courage to try my water breathin'.
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Or at least... when it only concerns him.But he's not about to try explaining that can of worms to Archie. ]Yeah, I guess. You were still sick in my front yard, though. Least I could do is offer you something to drink.
But, um- I don't think I ever would have wanted to try water breathing.
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Oh, and I shall take it. [he snorts.] Yeah, me neither. Only reason I even did it was because I got sucker punched underwater and didn't die when I wheezed.
[it was awful, so he swiftly moves on.]
You have healin' and teleporting, right? Anything else?
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That's all. The rest are skills from home, you know? Combat experience. Some survival and first aid basics. Things like that. But-... Wait, what are your powers?
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[he slips into the table, tenting his fingers.]
Finn! You never told me what home is like for you!
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And, uh-... Home, right. He sets Archie's water on the table but sits with a... small grimace. ] If you've ever heard Poe talk about it, it's basically the same. Except I kind of grew up in the war, I guess.
You know 622 and Rex, right? I was like them. [ Sort of. ]
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[he hums, listening. it's as fascinating as it is depressing!]
I haven't pressed him too much about it-- I know he doesn't like to talk about it. [he nods in conformation at knowing the clones.] I'm glad you have a chance to be here and experience a bullshit of a different kind.
[he claps his hands together.]
This world is new to me as well, but if you ever want to see more of it I can give you directions or come with ya, if you ain't sick of me yet!
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