#batteredshieldx

Lark was still in his pajamas, just a pair of shorts and nothing else, hair and fur ruffled all over, but his eyes were wide awake. He leaned to look out windows and Hell, under furniture, even as he was TRYING to behave like something other than a panicky idiot. Because that’s all this is, he’s panicking for no reason! It’s fine, everything is fine! “Uh- did…did Taika and Fal pass through? With the kids?”

The one that I was NOT prepared for.

Lark had half expected Devang to tell him that getting the healing crystals was going to be a whole quest and a half that he wouldn't be able to do himself, so upon hearing that's NOT the deal, he was immediately ON IT.

He's been big on walking lately, so going through the gate and then taking that little hike she described wasn't a bother to him. Fresh air was good for his brain.

Plus, he gets to meet Devang's BROTHER. She has a brother?? Since when. It's vaguely possible he met him at some point, but if so, it's been actual years and a few iterations of Luke ago.

When he got to the door, he stopped just before knocking. Did he remember to use the soap- sniffed his armpits, he's in overalls with no shirt so forgetting that would be BIG MISTAKE HOURS. But no, he smells soapy. Thank god.

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!!! I thought you were still gone.

[txt] thanks! Be there soon

Lark ultimately did let Falcata portal them over. It only took a moment, and Fal wasn't going to stay, just offering to help with travel. Still a bit uncomfortable.