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[The feed comes to life as Sprout rubs the back of her head, looking a little embarrassed.]

So uh...hey guys...

[While not entirely whispering, she does seem to be making an effort to keep her voice down.]

So...sorry that we uh...disappeared for a bit. The three of us kinda got...swept up in a data stream that dropped us off in some forest...without the D-Terminal, conveniently. [You can hear the sarcasm dripping in her voice.]

We just got back...like literally just got back. Seems we missed a bunch'a stuff, huh?

[Her expression sobers for a moment.] Looks like a lotta people left, huh? [Sprout glances behind her with a bit of a concerned expression, and her next words sound more like she's talking to herself.] Hope she doesn't get too upset...

[Then she clears her throat, turning back to the camera.] So yeah, uh...Just wanted to let you guys know Fluttershy's back, safe and sound. She's doing okay, nothing some days resting up won't fix.

...Oh yeah...Chris, if you uh...whenever you see this, mind giving us a call? I think Fluttershy wanted to ask you something...

[As Sprout moves to turn the D-Terminal off, there's a brief glimpse of Fluttershy - a little scratched up but on the whole looking all right - on the screen behind her, lying in bed with Choco sleeping against her side and a rabbit plush tucked in her arms as she slept.]

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[As soon as Chris is able to distance himself a little, he connects to the D-Terminal. He's clearly worried, and eager to check in, but considering the shot of Fluttershy there was her asleep, he's a little hesitant to do so for fear of bothering her.

So, this is why that although he's technically giving her the call, it's not her he initially hails.]

Sprout? Y'there?

Hey...That was quick.

It's quiet out here, you hear things pretty well. [A returned, humored smile.]

[A knowing grin.] I'm sure...

Well, I know I said to call us, but Fluttershy's still kinda - oh, hang on...

[The reason for cutting herself off was the sleepy murmur coming from where Fluttershy was starting to stir.]

Yeah, I was worried about that...

[Sprout can only give a little shrug before she hands the D-Terminal to Fluttershy, who's yawning and rubbing the sleep from her eyes.]

Chris...?

Hey-eyy, Fluttershy. Mornin'.

[Whatever sleep lingered seemed to disappear upon seeing him, her eyes lighting up.]

Hi...!

[He lights up when she does, giving her a bright smile.]

How're you doin'? Been a while, huh?

[She gives him a bit of a tired, smile, attempting to brush down some of her mussed hair with her fingers.]

Mm...I'm uh...a little sore...but I'm okay...

[Given some of the scratches and the way her clothes were a bit worn and torn, that might be a bit of an understatement.]

H-How are you...?

[A half-shrug from one shoulder to the other.] I'm alright, same ol' same ol'. Martin and I are still out in the countryside, exploring the continent...

O-Oh...you're still traveling, huh...?

Yeah, we sure are. [He gave her a smile.] Gotta see what's out there.

[She hesitates for a moment, glancing down as she starts playing with the rabbit plush with her free hand.]

Wh...Wh-When do you think...you'll be back...?

When? [He looks up in thought.] Well we haven't set a predetermined date, but...

[He looked away for a moment, then back at her.] I guess we could be back pretty soon though. It'd be nice to be able to restock on some supplies, for uh- for instance.

[She nodded slightly and tucked some hair behind her ear, glancing at him briefly before looking away again.]

Y-Yeah that...that'd probably be a...a good idea. Y-You don't...have to rush back though...i-if you...don't want to, I mean...

I'd have to talk to the others but I think we can swing it.

I-I...wouldn't want you guys to trouble yourselves...

[He waved a hand, snickering.] Naah, it's fine. We made plans to return to there eventually, to refuel anyway.

Mm...okay...

But after you gather more supplies...you'll be leaving again?

.....I guess so, yeah.

I know we said we'd spend more time together, but-

I-I know... [It's hard to tell what she was thinking as she said that, but whatever it might have been was gone as she cleared her throat.]

D...Do you think...I-I...we could maybe...go with you guys next time you go...?

I-If...that's all right, I mean...I-If not that...th-that's okay too...

Edited 2014-03-01 08:14 (UTC)

[It's a good thing she interrupted him, because he'd honestly had no idea where he'd been going with that. "But what we're doing is important?" "Is going to come first?" "Is too hard to interrupt?" None of them all that good sounding, or all that true. So he was glad for the interruption, even if what is was came as a surprise.]

Really??

[She might have taken his response in a different way, judging from how she flinches a little and shrinks back a bit.]

I-I just thought...s-since you asked me if I wanted to...t-to go with you before...I-If you don't want me to anymore, I-I understand...

Oh, nono, having you along would be- great!

I'm just... a little surprised you decided to come after all. You seemed a little reluctant, to uhh... [Minorest of throat clearings.]

What changed your mind?

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