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Gabby gave a little nod. “Mmhmm, a wolverine. He's awesome, but he has to go for walks every so often. If not he tries eating the plastic pelican.” It was clear the girl of perhaps thirteen or fourteen at most saw nothing at all wrong with what she had just said. Voice cheerful, and quite matter of fact her head was tilted back a bit to look up at D'rorah.

“Practice helps with everything, and okay! Thanks! If you are sure you can. I know adults have a habit of being all busy with stuff. Mmhmm Jonathan. Normally I can keep hold of him even when he starts to run, but he's been getting stronger. I ran into a fire hydrant by accident.” There was a faint bruise on her face that was quickly disappearing as she offered a sheepish smile and scratched at the back of her neck.

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“I know you do… I miss you too, more than anything…” She leaned down on her knee to fix Gabby’s jacket, zipping it up. “But you know why I had to leave… You know it was me or you, and I wouldn’t let it be you…” She pulled a strand of hair behind her ear. “But I’m here now… And I’m not leaving again…”

Gabby was equal parts happy, and worried. It likely showed in her eyes, and the faint smile even as her head tilted a bit. “I know, and I’m not mad but...I thought SHIELD was going to keep you away for a while? You aren’t here to frame...to mess with Laura are you? I mean I understand what happened, and don’t blame you for everything. It would just be really awkward if it happened again.” 

@drorah-walks said: “Sleep at my place tonight.” 

The truth of the matter was that Gabby didn't like being alone. She'd grown up with multiple “sisters” and then ended up living with Laura. Normally that was a good arrangement. She had Laura, she had Jonathan, and the plastic pelican. Things were nice. However sometimes Laura got hurt really badly. Not often, but sometimes. Even healing factors like the ones they had could only work so fast.

Gabby had been more subdued then normal even with the ice cream that she'd met up with D'rorah to get, and had made a comment about not looking forward to going back to an empty apartment. Hearing the offer from D'rorah she looked up blinking. Asking if D'rorah was sure, and getting reassured Gabby smiled happily. “Alright. Thank you! I... it's silly I know. I'm just not used to... I mean I've spent time alone before of course. There's just something different about tonight though. Knowing for a fact that no one is going to come through the door, and that I can't go find them either. I'd be fine of course, but I just...” Voice trailing off for a moment she took a bite of her ice cream.

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“Yes,” D’rorah replied, a twitch of irritation tugging at the corner of her mouth.  “I can very clearly see the flames and the garbage can.  I appreciate that my lack of knowledge of this world and community may make me seem a bit… slow, at times.  But I assure you, the object identification is not necessary.”

“What I would really like to know is why the garbage can is on fire?  And for Light’s sake, please do not tell me it is because someone set fire to it.”

Gabby blinked slowly. “You aren't slow at all. Is...” About to ask if something was wrong the girl shifted back and forth rubbing at the back of her neck before turning back to the garbage can. That was still, very much, on fire.

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