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[Boone had never seen it before, so he'd just assumed it was the mask. He nods, but looks uneasy again at the next question. After a moment of silence, he sighs heavily.]

Wanted to... be close to people, mostly. Wanted other things, too. Anything that made me feel good.

[But he doesn't feel all that bad about being greedy with things like good food and drink. Sure, he was a bit of an ass about it, but that's nothing compared to how much of an ass he was about getting laid.]

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[Egon will nod to that. It wasn't Boone's fault, after his own behavior he can't really pass judgement on what happened or what the werebear wanted. When it came to being an ass he had been significantly worse.]

[So that's noted, and he puts the papers away.]

Understood.

You, er, mentioned that our little... meeting didn't have to be the only instance.

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[His eyebrows raise a little as he's reminded of what he'd said. He'd almost forgotten, but now he goes slightly red and looks off to the side. He'd said that, hadn't he? And at the time, he'd meant it. Still, he takes a few moments to think on it, now that he knows his head is clear and he's making rational decisions.

If they hadn't already slept together, then any proposition at this point would be met with a firm but gentle "no". As it is, though... they have. And he can't deny that it was good. Not just physically, but it had felt good to be close to someone again, too. He hadn't realised how much he'd missed it.]

...Guess it doesn't have to be.

[He looks back over at Egon, a little unsure but mostly confident in his answer.]

If that's what you're asking, that is.

[hauntpadour]

[He wouldn't have been surprised if the answer was no, but it still felt prudent to ask. Since he didn't seem too upset about it in the first place.]

I mean, it doesn't have to be now.

I'm certainly not going to hold you to anything you said then. I just wanted to know how you felt on the matter.

[These two are just great at communicating, are they not?]

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Didn't think you were asking about now. Just... in future. Right?

[He can't tell if this conversation is awkward or not, so he just decides to focus on his drink again. He's a little surprised that Egon asked, actually. It's a very forward question, but... well, maybe they're past that now, given what happened while the masks were on.]

Did I say anything else you were wondering about?

[hauntpadour]

If you feel like it.

[It's more forward than Egon may usually be, but he does consider himself personally invested in Boone now, whether it involved their relationship or just the younger man's happiness. He cared a lot about his friends.]

I think that was really the only thing you said I was really curious about.

Is there anything I said?

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We can see how things go.

[If it happens, it happens. As for things Egon said... nothing really stands out to him right now. He shakes his head.]

No. Not really. Actually... I don't really remember much of what we talked about.

[He looks a little sheepish as he says it.]

Wasn't paying as much attention as usual.

[Basically, he mostly just remembers the sex.]

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We can.

[Egon will just poor them each a second drink, pink in the face. This open communication thing Soeki recommended sure was working out. Great, look at all this lack of immediate results.]

I only remember highlights of the week.

[Various fistfights and, yeah, the sex.]

At least we didn't end up hating each other. I've still got others to apologize too.

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Yeah, me too.

[He looks glum as he says it, accepting the drink with a nod of thanks.]

Might have to do what you just did and buy some flowers.

[For Lust, at least. He doesn't think Wrench would be into that.]

Mind if I ask what happened with you?

[hauntpadour]

Insulted a lot of people who didn't deserve it, got into a knife fight with Dr. Faust. Butters, Mrs. Elsa Mars, and more.

If you're willing to talk about what happened ti you, I can provide a listening ear.

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That explains some of the cuts on you.

[He grunts, frowning.]

You won't talk about it with anyone else?

[Not that he thinks Egon would, but he wants to be sure. He doesn't like to kiss and tell, but maybe a little advice on what happened wouldn't be so bad.]

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[He has a lot of experience understanding the importance and nuance of privacy. The nephilim nods.]

I won't share a word of it.

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Okay.

[He still hesitates before speaking again.]

I... slept with Lust. Figure I need to apologise for that. Was pretty touchy with Wrench, too. And... there was AM.

[He rubs his hand over his face, skewing his shades a little.]

It was before you tore his wing off. At the party.

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[Lust is only a surprise for a moment. AM and Wrench are a little harder to swallow, but only because they're unexpected. Egon's brows jump, both sets of eyes looking at Boone, away, and then back again.]

[Then the werebear will find a big hand on his shoulder, recieve a light squeeze, and then it's gone and Egon is taking another drink.]

I'm glad AM didn't hurt you. No telling what's next. I should apologize for dragging you into all that.

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[Boone lets Egon squeeze his shoulder, grateful for the support. Even if he's obviously shocked.]

You didn't drag me into anything. Not like you knew I was gonna come looking for you.

[And Egon didn't ask for Boone to look out for him, either.]

[hauntpadour]

[He still knows it's not Boone's fault, and he can't blame him at all over Lust. He'll be try and be there no matter the outcome.]

There's no telling how he'll retaliate, though.

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More worried about you than me. All I did was walk in.

[Then again, he didn't exactly try to stop Egon or check to see if AM was alright. He'd been kind of distracted.]

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I'm not worried, at this point. He can't do much worse to me than he has before.

[Even killing him wouldn't be terribly permanent. Lose the last wing? He already couldn't fly. The other arm, both legs?]

[This time he could simply let himself bleed out.]

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Pretty sure he could try.

[He feels like underestimating what AM can do would be a mistake.]

Just remember what I said, okay? Come here if he starts looking for you.

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I'll keep it in mind.

You can use that summoning symbol any other time as well, if you're wounded or simply need some help.

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Why, you think he'll come after me?

[He doesn't sound too worried. He can look after himself. Still, he nods.]

I'll keep the paper with me, just incase.

[He takes it and folds it up, slipping it into his pocket.]

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As said, I have no clue what he'll do. You could still get hurt.

[He nods approvingly at the paper being put away, leaning on the counter and shifting his wing around. He's getting a little sick of not being able to fly.]

I'm thinking of doing another monster change, in the future.

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He can try.

[Again, not underestimating him, but... he's probably gone against tougher foes than AM before.]

Huh. To what kind of monster?

[Boone has never changed, and isn't sure he wants to yet. Seems like a hassle.]

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Not sure, I'll see what I get.

Not slime. I've been slime before, it was terrible.

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It sounds pretty terrible. Still can't believe that's not a joke monster.

[Not that he's ever actually met a slime, but there are still several monsters he hasn't even spoken to.]