I am now you're back, [he says with a wry little smirk-- but... ah.] I know we got shit to talk about. Uh... I need a couple more days. I'm more painkiller than man right now.
[ He nearly says something like 'don't joke about that' or 'that isn't funny' but he doesn't. Finn skips right over the mention of him coming back and goes to the other part. ]
No, no. That's okay. Just... happy to know there's something to talk about, I guess. [ He wasn't sure they'd end up talking at all, really. Wasn't sure if they should or if Archie wanted to or if he wanted to- But anyway, he shakes his head and tries to hop to a different subject.
But it's really the exact same subject. ]
Anyway, that new power I have? It's an empath thing. I, uh- I can feel people's emotions in a certain proximity to me. [ And hospitals are not fun, but he's learning to focus down on one person at a time if he could help it. ] Thought I should warn you.
'Course. An' it ain't just gonna be about how good a kisser you are.
[smirk continues: intensifies. maybe don't, archie??? the news of finn's new power makes him tilt his head while he takes a little longer than he might normally. empath... right, like quatre. oh, but his and quatre's relationship was very strange. finn might feel that little bit of confused anxiety, even if it's not directed at him.]
Guess this place fuckin' sucks, [he says, picking up on that pretty quickly.] Aegis should have nullifiers if you need a break from it.
[ Actually, Finn kinda laughs at the compliment. Meant that the conversation would not be too hurtful, which was great considering his new ability.
He does feel the anxiety, the general existence of it, and doesn't really blame him. Even if it ruins whatever they were getting at before... Finn can't blame him. ]
I... actually hadn't thought of that. Too much of this gives me a headache. I've been camping the last couple of nights away from people. [ Again, hospitals aren't fun, but he's trying not to think about that. ] I don't want to take from someone who needs it more, but it's still a good idea. Thanks.
Don't be ridiculous. [is all he says to finn's comment about the nullifier. they're hardly finite, something finn will likely realise if he does his own research. though it's fair for him to want to learn how to control it, too.] Ah. Sounds fun. Sucks I can't come with you. If you'd even want me there.
[for the... fun of camping. not for intense UST.]
Go... find Guzma. Y'can ask him for Mightyena. He's the one lookin' after them right now, but Crobat and Mightyena would definitely be find stayin' with you. Hell, even Muk. Sharpedo-- ah, he'll be a little snappy. Best not to risk it.
[ By the time Archie can get out of the hospital, Finn could probably handle one person at a time when he's cooling down. He doesn't really want to make promises, but- ] I'd want you there.
[ Though, he's a little surprised to hear that the Pokémon are with someone Finn doesn't know. He assumed they'd be with Poe or someone at Aegis. Kinda makes him realize how close (and distant, apparently) their social circles are. ]
Sharpedo seemed nice. But you think they'd prefer me? If they're happy with this guy- [ But Archie wouldn't mention it if he didn't want Finn to swing by and get them. ] I'll go talk to him when I leave here.
[honestly, he'd understand if finn didn't have enough of a handle on his powers to want that. or if he just didn't want archie around for some other reason.]
Guzma-- the guy they're with, he's a trainer from my world. A good one, at that. He's dealt with Pokémon that are similar to mine. He has a bad rep and is a shitty person, aye, but I trust him with my team. [he shrugs a shoulder.] It's not one or the other. If you wanna borrow 'em for a time then that's fine. It would be good for them to keep to their normal routine of botherin' every one I know.
Can't be that shitty if you trust him so much. [ Archie loved his Pokémon. He wouldn't leave them with anyone who'd treat them badly. ] The least I can do is let them know I'm back. I miss them, too, you know.
A week ago or so... [he's lucky; the nanites are helping, though it'll take more than a couple weeks to get up again.] Gutshot. Hurt like a bitch, I tell ya. Thought I was gonna die.
[he makes a face.]
...Crobat got shot too. Because of me. He's fine now, but--
[ Finn grimaces, silent for a beat. ] I kind of want to take back the whole not lecturing you thing. [ Even Crobat got hurt!
He doesn't let go of Archie's hand but he does shift in his seat a little. ] Who shot you? And a better reason would be nice. [ It's none of his business, really. Not like he cares right now. ]
[ Well, that doesn't sound good. ] Him shooting you probably didn't give Niko any favors. Where's the kid now?
[ Then again, Niko seemed the type to place blame wherever he damn well felt like it. Stubborn insecurity was dangerous, but he was still young enough to turn back. Archie saw that, too, so Finn couldn't just write him off yet.
Also, he's assuming Archer is in jail right now and doesn't even question that one. ]
Are you- [ Dragging a hand down his face, brb. ] You can't just attack- [ Gotta rest is his face in his hands, one second. Rip that emotional hand holding contact thing they had going. ]
Are you getting arrested when you get out of here?
[ Well, Jacob would have at least given him a heads up if he was going to get arrested. Unless he thought Archie was a flight risk... Which- No, never mind. Finn sighs and grabs for Archie's hand again. ]
Look, just- I don't know the situation, I wasn't here, you know it was dumb, but you- you can't do that. Okay? You can't do stuff like that. How were you going to help Niko if he'd done worse than just put you in a hospital?
[ Okay, his grip might be a little strong there. ]
I know. I know what I put him through, I just-- [he winces and leans back, pinching his nose.] I didn't even get two weeks, you know? Between him agreeing to sign the papers and that prick showing up.
An'-- there are people here who've had stable relationships and stuff for over a year. I didn't even get two weeks. It's-- I know it's selfish, but it still hurts.
You said Niko's at home. It doesn't sound like you lost him yet. So long as he's here and alive, you haven't lost him.
[ Hmm. He hadn't meant to really say that, but that's how Finn felt so there. He didn't so much as grimace but he did soften up a little. ]
Now you're still alive, too. I get the picture that this new guy's a pain and you've lost a lot of people, but the kid hasn't gone yet. Just try not to get shot again, and we'll work through this. Okay?
...Yeah. [he appreciates the help, he really does. he knows he's focusing on the bad instead of what he has; a bad habit he's yet to break. he doesn't seem offended at what finn says, or anything. he's completely right, after all.]
archie exhales, giving finn's hand a squeeze.] Thanks, Finn. For puttin' up with me and my stupid shit.
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Is that okay?
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No, no. That's okay. Just... happy to know there's something to talk about, I guess. [ He wasn't sure they'd end up talking at all, really. Wasn't sure if they should or if Archie wanted to or if he wanted to- But anyway, he shakes his head and tries to hop to a different subject.
But it's really the exact same subject. ]
Anyway, that new power I have? It's an empath thing. I, uh- I can feel people's emotions in a certain proximity to me. [ And hospitals are not fun, but he's learning to focus down on one person at a time if he could help it. ] Thought I should warn you.
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[smirk continues: intensifies. maybe don't, archie??? the news of finn's new power makes him tilt his head while he takes a little longer than he might normally. empath... right, like quatre. oh, but his and quatre's relationship was very strange. finn might feel that little bit of confused anxiety, even if it's not directed at him.]
Guess this place fuckin' sucks, [he says, picking up on that pretty quickly.] Aegis should have nullifiers if you need a break from it.
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He does feel the anxiety, the general existence of it, and doesn't really blame him. Even if it ruins whatever they were getting at before... Finn can't blame him. ]
I... actually hadn't thought of that. Too much of this gives me a headache. I've been camping the last couple of nights away from people. [ Again, hospitals aren't fun, but he's trying not to think about that. ] I don't want to take from someone who needs it more, but it's still a good idea. Thanks.
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[for the... fun of camping. not for intense UST.]
Go... find Guzma. Y'can ask him for Mightyena. He's the one lookin' after them right now, but Crobat and Mightyena would definitely be find stayin' with you. Hell, even Muk. Sharpedo-- ah, he'll be a little snappy. Best not to risk it.
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[ Though, he's a little surprised to hear that the Pokémon are with someone Finn doesn't know. He assumed they'd be with Poe or someone at Aegis. Kinda makes him realize how close (and distant, apparently) their social circles are. ]
Sharpedo seemed nice. But you think they'd prefer me? If they're happy with this guy- [ But Archie wouldn't mention it if he didn't want Finn to swing by and get them. ] I'll go talk to him when I leave here.
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[honestly, he'd understand if finn didn't have enough of a handle on his powers to want that. or if he just didn't want archie around for some other reason.]
Guzma-- the guy they're with, he's a trainer from my world. A good one, at that. He's dealt with Pokémon that are similar to mine. He has a bad rep and is a shitty person, aye, but I trust him with my team. [he shrugs a shoulder.] It's not one or the other. If you wanna borrow 'em for a time then that's fine. It would be good for them to keep to their normal routine of botherin' every one I know.
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How much longer you think you have in here?
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[he trails off with a little smirk. almost like he's expecting finn to have some trouble with the guy.]
But-- sure. Do as you will. They'll be happy to see ya. [he says, then shrugs a little awkwardly.] I, uh...
I don't know. It was pretty bad.
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He frowns about the other bit, though. Archie didn't look too bad off right now. ] How bad? When did this happen?
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[he makes a face.]
...Crobat got shot too. Because of me. He's fine now, but--
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He doesn't let go of Archie's hand but he does shift in his seat a little. ] Who shot you? And a better reason would be nice. [ It's none of his business, really. Not like he cares right now. ]
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[he shrugs a little, looking away from finn.]
There isn't a better reason. I just lost it on him. He's trying to manipulate Niko back onto his side.
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[ Then again, Niko seemed the type to place blame wherever he damn well felt like it. Stubborn insecurity was dangerous, but he was still young enough to turn back. Archie saw that, too, so Finn couldn't just write him off yet.
Also, he's assuming Archer is in jail right now and doesn't even question that one. ]
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[why would anything nice happen, finn? archie blinks a little-- right... he said the kid--]
Oh. Niko. He's at home.
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The-... The guy that shot you didn't get arrested? The guy that shot an Aegis agent isn't arrested?
[ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]
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Are you- [ Dragging a hand down his face, brb. ] You can't just attack- [ Gotta rest is his face in his hands, one second. Rip that emotional hand holding contact thing they had going. ]
Are you getting arrested when you get out of here?
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[he hadn't thought about that. the idea of being punished for attacking someone like archer is so far from his mind.]
I... don't know.
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[ Inside voice. Inside voice. ]
Okay, okay. I'll call Jacob, then go find Guzma. Okay? Since you're hurt, maybe you won't have to sit in jail.
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[even if for a moment he thought he was going to be fired, for good reason too.]
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Look, just- I don't know the situation, I wasn't here, you know it was dumb, but you- you can't do that. Okay? You can't do stuff like that. How were you going to help Niko if he'd done worse than just put you in a hospital?
[ Okay, his grip might be a little strong there. ]
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An'-- there are people here who've had stable relationships and stuff for over a year. I didn't even get two weeks. It's-- I know it's selfish, but it still hurts.
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[ Hmm. He hadn't meant to really say that, but that's how Finn felt so there. He didn't so much as grimace but he did soften up a little. ]
Now you're still alive, too. I get the picture that this new guy's a pain and you've lost a lot of people, but the kid hasn't gone yet. Just try not to get shot again, and we'll work through this. Okay?
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archie exhales, giving finn's hand a squeeze.] Thanks, Finn. For puttin' up with me and my stupid shit.
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