#batteredshieldx

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@batteredshieldx from x

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?”

They hadn’t. Taika had vocally volunteered to hang out with them earlier in the day, but neither she, Fal, nor any of the three kids had been downstairs since then.

[taika-taika]

@batteredshieldx

Taika knocked on Alan's door with her elbow. Her hands were currently occupied by a pie each; one pecan and one pumpkin. She mayyy have gotten carried away, but she has the opportunity to pick her first impression with new family members this time, so may as well go full out! Food might be her love language. Maybe.

[crocodilidouble]

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The one that I was NOT prepared for.

Liam.

[werecatastrophe]

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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.

Brushed his claws through his hair a few times, and took the sling off his arm and stuffed it in his pocket. Just gonna hold his arm as naturally as possible. Then knocked on the door. Let's see how big a "big dude" is.

[crocodilidouble]

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...You are the only one I will do this for. 

[crocodilidouble]

@batteredshieldx

!!! I thought you were still gone.

[ Tamping down on his surprise as best as he can. ] 

[crocodilidouble]

@batteredshieldx

[txt] how did you get there?

[werecatastrophe]

@batteredshieldx from x

[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.

Had Raven on his hip, Duck at his heel, and Goose's hand FIRMLY held when he arrived. Brought along a bulging backpack of blankets and snacks and toys. He let himself into the house as directed, and headed into the kitchen. "Al? Kitten crew's here."