[video: forward-dated to the 24th]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Hey. [Sam grins at her drone---and thus, Haven in general---as she strides (a bit unevenly, as always) down the hall her apartment is in.] If we've talked a lot, or you've done me a favour, I need to know where you are, cause I've got something to give you. If you're at home? Great. If not? Say something, don't make me hunt. I got too much ground to cover today.

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[hotheadwarmheart]

Ah, OK. Though what's wrong with being named Ronald?

[Far as he knew, it was a perfectly good name.

He watches as she unwraps her gift, then grins at her reaction.]

Glad you like it. Took me awhile to get it put together and get it to refract light the way I wanted it to.

Consider it a thank you for being an actual adult human being around here that I can talk to about stuff.

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[10_20_15_5_50]

Nothing, really, but his whole real name is 'Ronald Underwood' and 'Bon Ron' seemed an improvement.

[Sam grins, looking up from the suncatcher only briefly.]

I like it a lot. You oughtta know, also, that that feeling's mutual, and you can talk to me about whatever, whenever. Being as we're in the same boat---broadly speaking, and also with suddenly having kids in our care---and all, I think it's important.

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[hotheadwarmheart]

I'll probably take you up on that offer, sooner or later. It's... a weird situation all around. Not necessarily bad, just... weird. But it's always good to have someone to talk to.

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[10_20_15_5_50]

Super weird. This is some Far Side stuff---and I should explain that that's a fairly surreal humour comic series. Some of our situations are fit for it, anyway. But, good! We'll say it's standing.

[Sam then shrugs, cupping the sun catcher carefully with one hand to offer the other out: shake on it? Mid-shake (assuming it's accepted) she'll decide a handshake's not quite cutting it, and move in for a brief one-armed hug. C'mere, bro.]

Thanks again. The minute I get home, your gift's going up.

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[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea looks confused for a moment until she explains.]

Ah. Yeah, 'surreal' definitely covers it.

[The handshake is gladly accepted, though he's surprised by the hug for a moment before returning it.]

Good. Hope it brightens up your place.

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[10_20_15_5_50]

It will. [She grins.] Though, if I'm gonna get home to put it in place, I should probably start for my next stop shortly. Jen handy? If not, s'cool; you can fill me in on how she liked her present sometime tomorrow.

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[hotheadwarmheart]

Actually she's napping right now. All the decorating kind of wore her out. But I'll be sure and let you know, and let her know you said hi.

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[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam nods.]

Not surprising. I shoulda said, place looks good. Guess I was too focused on presents. [She shrugs.] Given what's left to be given, I'm going to go ahead and peace on out.