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[highhealplz]

[ There's a scruffy, friendly-lookin dude front and center here, sort of recognizable as the slightly older, longer-haired version that used to go around being stuffy and formal. This sheepish smile is pretty uncharacteristic of him from back then, though. ]

Hello! I'm Ashraf. I was here a while ago, co-director of the transport-run clinic? [ He offers a wave. ] So hello again to anyone that knew me. I'm sorry in advance if I don't remember you very well, it's been about fifty years on my end! [ says the guy who doesn't look a day over 20 ]

So, anyway— I figured this could be a long shot, but... does anyone have a way with clothing?

[ Here's where the sheepish smile makes a triumphant return. He pulls up a pair of beautifully embroidered robes, obviously expensive, but currently full of violent-looking rips, tears, and a bullet hole or two. There's also some bloodstains left over from attempts to wash them out. ]

I tried, I really did. At this point, I think it's going to take magic to set these straight. Or a whole new set, maybe. So, um... any takers? I could pay!

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[highhealplz]

Alright, then I'll send you to pick up some flowers, instead. Anything white would do.

[obliterating]

I'll see what I can do.

[highhealplz]

[ a beat ]

I'm kidding, by the way. There's no actual need to bring me flowers.

[ in fact pls don't, he'd rather not think of the last funeral he went to!! ]

[obliterating]

Probably for the best. I doubt they wouldn't die in my hands.

Did you sleep off your hangover?

[highhealplz]

I didn't have one. [ god he looks smug. ]

[obliterating]

Good, then you won't mind going out again sometime?

[highhealplz]

Whenever you'd li— well. Whenever the Initiative next pays us, I guess is more accurate. [ drinking with dead guys is expensive :[ ]

[obliterating]

The tab wouldn't be so bad if you weren't trying to keep up with me.

[And I guess you have to buy food and stuff, too. Alive people priorities.]

that icon :))))

[highhealplz]

What can I say? It's instinct to want to match a friend.

THE BEST

[obliterating]

Maybe next time, I'll go easy on you.

[highhealplz]

[ pause, and..... sigh. ]

That's really unfair.

[obliterating]

If you'd rather it the other way around, I can keep that in mind.

How much of that night do you remember, anyway?

[highhealplz]

Most, if not all, probably. [ gosh thass it doesn't take him THAT much booze to be overly affectionate!! ] Why?

[obliterating]

Just wondering.

[NOPE ASHRAF. NOPE.]

[highhealplz]

I do still like you, if you were wondering.

[obliterating]

[He laughs and looks away for a moment.]

I like you, too. Stop by sometime, if you'd like.

omg if i'm imagining that they had a talk about this farm, then he just... spied on a network convo

[highhealplz]

At that farm of yours?

or we can handwave that it came up that monsterous log IDK

[obliterating]

And in the city, as well. I'm here, now- we're in 605. You're more than welcome to come by any time. I'll make sure the boys keep the place presentable.

[Teenagers. What are you gonna do?]

perfection

[highhealplz]

The boys being Anduin, and...?

[obliterating]

Med'an. He's of my world, as well. One of Anduin's friends.

Luckily, they're not the types to get into much trouble...and they leave my alcohol alone unless invited, so there's that.

[highhealplz]

[ sounding amused: ] And how old are they?

[obliterating]

They're teenagers. Don't know exact ages, probably around sixteen?

[highhealplz]

And you expect a pair of them to keep the place clean? [ scuze him for NOT BUYIN IT ]

[obliterating]

[A chuckle.]

I only ask that they keep messes to their rooms. I did as much, when I was their age.

[highhealplz]

I didn't. [ a beat ] The second time, at least. I can't speak for the first time.