Pool & Backyard
He'll cross everything and wish that too.

He's grateful for your support on his therapy journey. You've always been there when he needs you after rougher sessions. Even when he doesn't necessarily want to talk about it you still manage to make things okay. You're amazing, if he hasn't told you lately.

He's not sure he'll be able to top last night just yet, but he'll definitely put in his best efforts.

"I think it's more great minds think alike."

Before he lets you go to get up he's stealing one more kiss. Didn't feel like waiting. Eventually he will let go, shut down the fire pit, and clean up the beer bottles on their way up to their room. Give you all sorts of attention you deserve until they pass out. Just as promised.

Parlor
Thank you Alice.
Said as she sets the ice cream before me.
I had to laugh at what Zhaire said next.

The sound at the door had her twist slightly from her place on the floor; only her shoulders and neck turned, while her fingers remained working in a flurry of movements forming the braid pattern. Yes she had bathed, and now covered in another skirt, not as nice a the one before but it fit a little better though it was short. Her feet were bare, the top for now hanging loose, the color a faded well, worn bluish or might have been draped almost to the floor, joining the skirt pooled about her.

Gazing upwards, fingers freezing while the gentle voice responded

Yes, the man, umm Lanky, might his name be?
The pause was tiny before she spoke again
Yes he brought it, and thank you.

She would again start the finger movements before pausing in an attempt to hold and reach for the string she had pulled from a slightly now more so raveling skirt hem.

I will ask for something else if you would like ?

Dark orbs watch him head towards the room where his captive was held,djinn thinks many things but continues to keep the serene look on her face as she turns her attention to the medi paks she had been helping replenish.

Her long mane was glistening in the light ,it was freshly washed and smelt of soap it was such a rare treat and one she savours.
The Raiders who she had been helping had been teaching her signals and also what to look for in the distance,at first djinn could see nothing but the Plains and a few low bushes but they were there ,ever watching every move  and soon she could see them also ,a hundred eyes all focused on the village.

North Town
"I will, but this one will be capable of articulation."

A pause. "And I'll get a nice mustache to go with it."

Renner's handprint was received. The file was closed. The datapad lights up with little holographic party favors and fireworks to silently celebrate the closing of a Self-Deletion Bounty.

Below, you can hear the dulled sounds of cheers from the Hunters who were working cases this late. Every screen in the building was displaying what just happened. Sending out messages and notices to anyone in a position of authority with the Hunter's Guild at this late hour.

Maximo Kurtz's Bounty had been claimed. The impossible had been done.

Kendo drops the datapad on his desk and collapses into his chair. Feet back on his desk. Lazy. Relaxed. Non-chalant.

"That the best you got, Scuffed Muad'Dib?" To Echo. Before Kendo extracts a deck of thick cards from his desk drawer. Counting out what he needed before putting the extras back. Each one was black and green, emblazoned with the Shield and Spear logo of the Hunter's Guild in brilliant gold and silver embossing.

"What will the two of you be taking?" A gesture between you and IRIDIA.

"Untouchable?" Bounties erased and no future ones accepted against you.
"Crosshairs?" Kill or destroy any target of your choosing.
"Or Reliquary?" Acquisition of any object/data/person to be handed over to you.

Parlor
He looked over as she brought their treats and smiled at her. Thanking her with a nod.

Parlor
"We should have broken the stool in the kitchen, though," he muttered as Fox touched his hand. He smiled and his lips twitched. "It would have been fun."

looking in

Parlor
Not being entirely insensitive, she is quiet as she slips the ice cream in front of them and refills their waters. She slips away. She won't interrupt again until it's time for the check. But she us smiling. That was a sweet moment to have witnessed

oh i'm way more subtle than that, Skip
~s~

lol, that's what I was thinking to.

I fully should not start play at this point, probably. I have an early morning. (And Perry is not feeling Super Sociable after last night.)

Corpo Plaza
IRIDIA didn't know what to do, precisely — was it good that things processed this smoothly? It was a fit of neurosis, that which didn't receive the calm and protocol with the relief that everyone else seemed to enjoy.

Instead of let it show, however, IRIDIA continued to hold her posture next to Echo, useless for the gunless holster, bladeless sheaths.

An allegory for the nothing that she felt of herself at this moment, albeit less desolate in an explicit sense.

…and in a few tense minutes, everything appeared to be buttoning back up in preparation for everyone to go their separate ways again, and she finally remembered to breathe.

The march of militech goons reminiscent of the day that Paz came to collect Maul from Echo's shop, this unnecessary show of force given that everyone involved was presumed to be working on the same level, playing ostensibly for the same goals.

When you turned and switched gears to Kendo, IRIDIA did the same. She didn't know what she was going to do — her bounties, while not as dire as Echo's, were worth clearing but… there was a temptation.

A man who needed to die, for one. She waited her turn, however.

Parlor
Gives you a understanding look.
I understand, I was with my Owner from the time I graduated until he passed away, so I can relate to that loss.
Gives you a warm smile. I am sorry for your loss.
Tender smile, reaching out to gently touch the back of your hand.

Pool & Backyard
Here’s hoping they finally have learned their lesson. They can hope, anyway.

He doesn’t have a problem with how guarded you are about therapy, for the record. He sees the benefits of the work you are doing, and that’s what is most important to him. But he’s glad they can bypass that step for the benefit of their son. He’s proud of you, truly.

“Yes, yes it did.”

There is definitely a wicked little grin that follows that statement. He wouldn’t mind seeing where that knowledge may lead sooner rather than later. Just saying.

“If I didn’t know better, I’d say you were reading my mind.”

He is totally on board with that plan.

delightful in all if its glory..thank You for sharing.

North Town
He doesn't look at you when he hands that chip over. It was his decision. He made it. Didn't think about it. Militech already had shit on him. What's some extra data?

Overly decisive Echo is in full effect. And 30K richer for his trouble.

"I'll pass along the message." To Dylan Cadd. Hopefully, Dylan doesn't snap his neck after the final word in that sentence drops.

Watching the parade in reverse now as your unit maneuvers their armored asses out the door. Echo arches his eyebrow at the parting words for Maximo Kurtz. That was cold-blooded. But brutal enough that even Echo could appreciate the ruthlessness behind it.

Only after The Militech All-Stars have exited the room...does he finally turn his eyes to look at IRIDIA. There...done. No chance of his conscience getting in the way now.

And then he turns back to Kendo Kirkpatrick.

"Alright, Chinese-Knock-Off Joker..." His turn for insults. "You owe me and my crew favors. Now."

No waiting. He wants this all done tonight.

Song: The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle
by Thin Lizzy

Yeeeahhhh, let's not give them any extra help there...

I should either try to play or make myself go to bed early.