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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]

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.

[obliterating]

I didn't want to make things more difficult on my mother. She already and myself and Leryssa to look after, on her own...Light knows we caused enough trouble without giving her more housework.

[Thass was a v. good boy and did what his momma told him to.]