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[skaterbrain]

[It's been awhile since they all returned from the draft. Beat spent most of that time being anywhere but home, not contacting anyone, not doing anything, but trying to figure out where she'd come back at and wait there. But he doesn't know, doesn't even know how much longer it'll be until she comes back. And eventually he knows he has to tell people where they've been.]

...she didn't make it. Ribbons, I know you got us that stuff, but...

...

'm sorry, guys.




I'm sorry, Rhyme.

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[skaterbrain]

...I dunno. I think I'm at one a' the lakes.

[He stares at the thing in front of him and yeah, looks like a lake.]

I wasn't really payin' attention to where I was going. Sorry, Sooks.

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[ex_tessen852]

Don't be sorry. It's perfectly alright. Do you think you can make it to the tea shop? I'll make you some tea.

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[skaterbrain]

...aight. [It's less the drink and more someone who isn't one of his bfs from home who he can be around. He feels bad enough without having to look at them and remember that he failed them, too.] Jus'... gimme a minute.

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[ex_tessen852]

Take all the time you need. The tea shop's not going anywhere.

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[skaterbrain]

...Aight.

[It'll be awhile before he makes his way to the tea shop. He knows where it is since he's been here so long, but he's never actually been there. Finding somewhere new when you're not exactly at your best means it takes you twice as long, but eventually he climbs the stairs to the shop and pushes the door open after a heavy moment outside when he considers just running back out to the lake and staying there again.

He can't though. Rhyme would be disappointed in him. He steps inside.]

Hey, Sooks.

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[ex_tessen852]

[When Beat walked in, Suki gave him a warm smile. And hopefully he didn't mind a hug because she was giving him one.]

I'm happy you came. Come on, I'll get you something to drink.

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[skaterbrain]

[Hugs are awkward because he's not used to them, but he'll try to give her one back.]

Aight.... [He's never really tried tea before - took too long to make - so he'll give it a whirl.]

You work here?

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[ex_tessen852]

I do. My roommate owns the place. [Suki smiled, hoping to cheer him up some.] What kind of drink would you like?

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[skaterbrain]

...I dunno.

[He looks down, rubbing his shoulder. The last time he was at a shop like this was after he lost her in the Game. What a thing to remember right now.]

...Anythin' I guess. I ain't that picky.

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[ex_tessen852]

I'll be right back. [Suki made sure to keep smiling for Beat. But she stepped away, very worried about her new friend, and went to get him some tea. She returned a few moments later with some tea and two cups: one for him and on for her.]

Drink up.