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[thirty five] TRIUMPHANT RETURN. Kind of.

[Video flicks on to show... a much changed Molly Carpenter. Her hair is purple, and it looks like it's been a while since she had a decent meal or a hot shower. Maybe a long while.]

Is everything still fucked up around here? No? Good. I'm going to go grab a shower.

[Friends filter]
If you want to talk, give me a half an hour, or you're going to get an eyeful.

[OOC: Yeah, I was so sorry to change her PB, but Mika Boorem doesn't have any look but wholesome and happy, and Molly's just... not there these days.]

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[Eyebrow raise of skepticism.] I see that. It's pretty? ...Is that temporary, or...?

Hard saying. Wizards heal from almost anything, eventually. It might take a while, but--probably. It's only been six months.

[Cissie relaxes slightly, but frowns. Waaait a second.] ...Are you saying you got shot six months ago?

Give or take a few days.

[She swallows.] Okay... So what happened after that?

[Molly closes her eyes, hiding a wince.] Harry died.

What? What happened?

A sniper. He was alone and... We're not invincible. The best way to take out a wizard like Harry is a high powered rifle at long range.

[Her tone is a little wooden as she says that.]

[Cissie's feeling kind of sick and goes a bit pale. The way Molly died during the flood is still fresh in her mind and the comment about not being invincible doesn't sit well. She turns and pulls Molly into a hug.] Oh, Molly. I'm sorry.

[She lets Cissie hug her and leans into her a little.] So am I.

[There might be a little clinging in this hug. Maybe.] How's everyone else?

[WAIT. PAUSE. THERE'S SOMETHING OFF.] ...Where's Mouse?

Alive--as far as I know. Mouse is... he's with the little girl I mentioned. She needs a protector a lot more than I do.

Oh, Molly, I'm sorry. That sucks. [To put it mildly. As far as Cissie's concerned, the dog is more Molly's than Harry's after over a year with her on the Barge. Losing both Harry and Mouse? Cissie does not approve.]

It's okay. Really. I miss him, but the little girl--Maggie--she's been through a lot. I think she needs the walking carpet a bit more.

You're pretty awesome, Molly. [She hugs Molly tighter.] I missed you.

I missed you too. Things have been pretty dark--I could have used a friend.

I wish I could have been there for you. I didn't--I wasn't sure where you were. [PAUSE] Or if you were coming back.

[little smile] You can stop worrying. I'm here.

[elbow nudge] I'm your best friend. I get to worry about you even if you're here. ...When was the last time you ate?

[quiet laugh] Chromie left me a snack while I was showering.

You know that's not what I mean.

I know it's not. I went to Denny's a couple of nights ago--but I don't get a lot of hot meals right now. I generally eat what I can, when I can. There's been a lot of fast food and convenience store food.

[eyebrow raise] Molly the health nut, living off of fast food and convenience stores? [THIS DOES NOT HELP THE WORRYING]

[Wry smile--Cissie's probably not going to like this answer.] Calories are calories, fuel is fuel.

[NOPE, she doesn't like it at all. And it shows.] ...Molly. Where have you been living?

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