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Archie. Rhiannon has notified me of her presence. She is at the Dining Hall.

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The day is a flurry of activity for both young lovers. The automaton rabbit even brings the veterinary technician his dressings at the end of the day. One more day.

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Two more days.

He groans the second she hangs up. Is he stupid? Keen to repeat his own mistakes? I don't want to ruin this for her. But that's no excuse to hide something from her when he just encouraged her to share the exact same sort of difficult-but-important things with him. Stupid, stupid, stupid. For a second he considers calling his Pop, but honestly, he doesn't need another person telling him how he fucked up. He knows. She'll be back in 48 hours.

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > He grimaces into his hand. No, no, he can't tell her this over a text, or as the last damn thing she hears without a chance to r... "Yes! Thank you, honey. Counting down the hours!" She makes a bunch of kissing noises over the phone. "I'm here if you need anything! See you soon!"

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > More muffled discussion. "Archie? I'm sorry honey but I gotta go. But only 48 hours until I see you again! What was it you wer... He grimaces into his hand. No, no, he can't tell her this over a text, or as the last damn thing she hears without a chance to reassure her. It can wait. "It's fine, it can wait, love. Good luck with your prototype. I'll see you soon, yeah?"

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > "You didn't say it, Rhi, she did. Don't be sorry, please." She's not the first and she won't be the last. "I'm glad you told... More muffled discussion. "Archie? I'm sorry honey but I gotta go. But only 48 hours until I see you again! What was it you were saying?"

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > “Archie. That still shouldn’t be considered unskilled labor. It’s extremely skilled! It’s my—it’s important. It takes far more s... "You didn't say it, Rhi, she did. Don't be sorry, please." She's not the first and she won't be the last. "I'm glad you told me, because it's something that bothered you. Does bother you. I want you to be able to share that, without worrying about me or my reaction, yeah?" He's a massive fucking hypocrite. He sighs at the realization. "Look, Rhi, there's something you should know."

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > Ignorant and uncalled for and fucking gross. Not unlikely to have been the tiefling part, then. Or both. "Love, I'm not a v... “Archie. That still shouldn’t be considered unskilled labor. It’s extremely skilled! It’s my—it’s important. It takes far more skill to care than it does to use a screwdriver.” Some muffled discussion in the background. A masculine laugh. “Honey, I’m sorry. This is one of the myriad of reasons she’s not in my life. But you are in my life. That was a choice I treasure, you are a choice I treasure. Please don’t let it bother you. I shouldn’t have said anything, I-”

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > *She feels so bad for telling him all of this, but he's her best friend next to Laena and Halsin. He doesn't deserve to hear abo... Ignorant and uncalled for and fucking gross. Not unlikely to have been the tiefling part, then. Or both. "Love, I'm not a veterinarian, I'm a vet assistant. No qualifications. And it's not exactly big tech money no matter what." Pierre de Roulle probably spent more on his shoes than Archie got in his monthly take-home pay. "Even if I finish this program, it's to be an animal rehabber, not a domestics vet. I'll be knee deep in displacer beasts and axebeaks for the rest of my career, because it's what I love doing, but it's not exactly a mother-in-law's dream." Mediocre pay, often dangerous conditions, no real prospects for career progression... No, he can easily see why even a loving mother would be disquieted by his choice of careers.

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > He listens, his ire rising with every sentence. Ten years. How? How could you not acknowledge someone as brilliant as Rhiann... She feels so bad for telling him all of this, but he's her best friend next to Laena and Halsin. He doesn't deserve to hear about other people's ignorant opinions of him. It doesn't help that she can hear the disappointment and resignation it in his voice as well. "It doesn't matter what she said, I've already put it out of my head. It was ignorant and uncalled for and fucking gross. And how is veterinarian medicine unskilled labor?! Who told you that because I'm going to break their nose and hack their socials."

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > "Ok...just...I'll tell you what she said, but it is complete and total bullshit." She takes a deep breath. "First she starte... He listens, his ire rising with every sentence. Ten years. How? How could you not acknowledge someone as brilliant as Rhiannon for ten years if you had the privilege of having her in your life? Ignorant shit. Given the pivot to Rhiannon's mother deciding Pete was a better prospect, he can guess. "Was it the being a tiefling or the unskilled manual labor that was the sticking point?" he asks, dreading the answer. At least the second one he agrees with. Can see the logic in. Everyone wants a stable financial prospect for their children. He isn't one, and won't be, at least not for a long time yet. Rhiannon does deserve better. If it's plain racism, well, at least he'll feel better silently hoping it's another ten years before Rhiannon speaks to her again, at the least.

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > "What did she say?" he asks, immediately worried. It's clearly bothering Rhiannon, and that's reason enough for concern in his ... "Ok...just...I'll tell you what she said, but it is complete and total bullshit." She takes a deep breath. "First she started by asking me a ton of personal questions about my life. What do you say to someone who hasn't acknowledged you or your birthday for the last 10 years? Anyway, I told her a brief bit and gushed about you, of course. And, of course, she said some ignorant shit." "So then Pete interrupted me for a moment to tell me our prototype was off the line and ready for more work. She overheard Pete's voice and started asking all sorts of questions about him. What does he look like? What does he smell like? Weird, but, uh, ok. What kind of brand of shoes he wore, superficial nonsense." She pauses and there is the sound of a chair scraping the floor as she moves to somewhere more private. "Then she said I should try and go after Pete. Baby trap him or whatever I had to do since he was this brilliant CEO and had a secure future. So I told her off naturally and ended the phone call. But it just...infuriates me that she thinks that's reasonable, ethical, or even permissible!" she hisses, at the end, irate once more.

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > She laughs again, lamenting, “You just like it when I take care of your hair for you, baby. I see how it is.” “Oh no I’m alwa... "What did she say?" he asks, immediately worried. It's clearly bothering Rhiannon, and that's reason enough for concern in his book. What litte he knows about her mother... is rarely positive. He tries not to judge people he hasn't met too harshly, but he couldn't imagine ever leaving a child to be raised by a cousin. To feel unwanted, unmoored, unloved. He is... heavily biased. "Love, if she said something to upset you... I don't care if she's your mother, you don't have to put up with that. Or reply, for that matter."

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > "I wasn't going to steal your shampoo, love," he defends himself, smiling at the return to the frequent squabble. _It's a crime... She laughs again, lamenting, “You just like it when I take care of your hair for you, baby. I see how it is.” “Oh no I’m always here, sleeping, or being dragged about the city by Pete. I’m almost finished and I’m really excited to show you,” she says, adding a little squeal at the end. “You’re not bothering me. That was just another engineer letting me know they were starting up the lathe.” There’s a pause and then a groan. “My mom just texted me, just think about what I said, I’m only being practical. This is why I don’t talk to you, mom,” she mutters petulantly.

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > There’s muffled talk on the other end of the line then her voice returns. “Sorry, that was Cieran.” “I miss holding you!... "I wasn't going to steal your shampoo, love," he defends himself, smiling at the return to the frequent squabble. It's a crime to not take proper care of curls like yours, Rhiannon's argued over and over. He likes it when she cares about little things like that. The things he never thought mattered enough. "Are you still at the workshop? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you while you're working."

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > ”It wasn’t your fault,” he reassures her, wishing he could combine the words with a kiss to her forehead, to hold her close unti... There’s muffled talk on the other end of the line then her voice returns. “Sorry, that was Cieran.” “I miss holding you! Are you still using that 3-in-1 and torturing your beautiful curly hair?” The distinct noise of whirring and metal scraping over metal can be heard through the phone as if she’s in a mechanic shop.

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > "I...I hope so too," she admits in a small voice. *She doesn't actually hate Corvid. She thinks he's actually quite funny, al... ”It wasn’t your fault,” he reassures her, wishing he could combine the words with a kiss to her forehead, to hold her close until her brilliant mind let her rest. “My arm’s fine. It misses holding you just as much as the rest of me, though.” She doesn’t need more worries, more problems on her plate. He refuses to be another burden she takes on.

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > ”Oh Rhi, honey, no, he’s got a much thicker skin than that. I honestly think he’d find it funny, if anything. A man who names hi... "I...I hope so too," she admits in a small voice. She doesn't actually hate Corvid. She thinks he's actually quite funny, all things considered. But she doesn't understand his thieving and general tech antics. And as someone who often has to fix, repair, or reappropriate the stolen tech to the original owner, she's left cleaning up the mess. So in short, she's not thrilled with him. "How's your arm?" She's deflecting again, hoping he won't ask.

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > "Oh...you don't...think it was because of my coconut businessman on the Taskmaster game, do you? I...maybe it was mean?" ”Oh Rhi, honey, no, he’s got a much thicker skin than that. I honestly think he’d find it funny, if anything. A man who names his horse Rabbit has a sense of humor, you know?” Not the mention the innumerable pranks him and Aspen got up to. He’ll never be able to look at ferrets the same way. “I’m not sure what’s up, but I hope he’s okay. And I hope he comes to visit Rabbit, at least. The poor boy misses his person.” Aspen and Mitch weren’t adequate substitutes, no matter how many extra carrots they fed him.

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > ”Everyone else is fine, but… yeah, he just up and left. Not even Aspen knows where he is, and those two are thick as thieves. He... "Oh...you don't...think it was because of my coconut businessman on the Taskmaster game, do you? I...maybe it was mean?"

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > She sniffs again, stop tearing up dammit! "Soon, baby. So soon. How's everyone at the clinic? I saw something weird about Cor... ”Everyone else is fine, but… yeah, he just up and left. Not even Aspen knows where he is, and those two are thick as thieves. He left his horse behind, too.” Archie’s pretty sure Corvid likes that horse more than any people. “No one knows exactly what happens, so there’s a million rumors, of course. I think Mitch, remember Mitch? I think she’s involved, somehow. Or maybe she’s just Corvid’s girlfriend. Hard to tell.” It’s really none of his business, either, but the combination of decent hearing and how loud gossipers can be means he absorbs a decent amount without trying.

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > ”I can’t wait to see it.” I miss you so much. “I’m sorry you’re tired. I wish I was there so I could hold you. That would be... She sniffs again, stop tearing up dammit! "Soon, baby. So soon. How's everyone at the clinic? I saw something weird about Corvid going missing?" She's good at deflection, but she's also curious about what she's missed.

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > Just his voice is a balm to her nerves. She tears up a little and sniffles, wiping her nose on her sleeve. "Archie, you–same.... ”I can’t wait to see it.” I miss you so much. “I’m sorry you’re tired. I wish I was there so I could hold you. That would be really nice.”

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > It’s such a stupid relief to hear her voice. It feels like he can breathe properly for the first time in six days. _It’s been ... Just his voice is a balm to her nerves. She tears up a little and sniffles, wiping her nose on her sleeve. "Archie, you–same. Very much a mutual feeling," she laughs. "I'm ok. Tired, so close to the end of this breakthrough. I can't wait to show you."

> Reply to: @Rhiannon Edain, TA (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > *Archie 🌲💚 calling*** *She blinks as his smiling, handsome face graces her screen, illuminated by the sunset from their f... It’s such a stupid relief to hear her voice. It feels like he can breathe properly for the first time in six days. It’s been a month. You’re not supposed to care this deeply yet. “Hey, love. It’s… So incredibly nice to hear your voice. How are you doing?”

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > His finger hovers over the “call” button for a few moments, hesitating as he looks at Rhiannon’s bright smile in her contact pho... *Archie 🌲💚 calling*** She blinks as his smiling, handsome face graces her screen, illuminated by the sunset from their first date. She picks up on the second ring. "Hey honey," she coos into the phone, giddy with anticipation to hear his voice.

His finger hovers over the “call” button for a few moments, hesitating as he looks at Rhiannon’s bright smile in her contact photo. The picture was from that day at the orchard. She looks happy. At peace. He’d said something stupid a second after, and made her giggle so hard she almost choked on a bite of apple. Calling Rhi ❤️…

Rhi ❤️ I want to talk. I just…don’t like what she had to say. It was stupid. I miss your silly jokes.

Archie 🌲💚 Okay. Would you rather I leave you alone? Or I could call you and yap at you until you laugh at the stupid shit I did? I miss your laugh

Rhi ❤️ No.

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Archie 🌲💚 Now that I can do Do you want to talk about it?

Rhi ❤️ Just keep being you, baby. She can buzz off.

Archie 🌲💚 Is there anything I can do?

Rhi ❤️ Yes. No. Maybe? My mom reached out today. I guess Halsin told her about my internship.

Archie 🌲💚 I wouldn't know, love. I think they're an unfortunate constant of the universe, like the price of snow being damp socks, or magpies being little shits You okay?

Rhi ❤️ Archie. Why are parents?

Three days left.

His arm is not "just fine." He realizes this within a few days of Rhiannon leaving, as the surrounding skin turns red, swollen and hot to the touch. He doesn't have the goddamn time for it. So he puts it out of his mind unless he's changing the dressing or something presses against the oversensitive skin. Isn't the increased core body temperature of Asmodean tieflings supposed to make them more resistant to infections? Apparently not. He's getting the stitches taken out today. He's preparing for the medical scolding of his life in the process, and probably a similar one from Rhiannon when she gets back. He's almost looking forward to the second one. At least that will mean she's back, in one piece, and that she cares.

Four days left.

Archie 🌲💚 Don't apologize for being busy, love. It's okay. I'm counting the days, too I can't wait to kiss you again Thank you for lunch <3

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Five days left. Unfortunately, the artificer hasn't replied to the last message but a Weavedash lunch arrives at the clinic with an apology note from her for being so busy. It ends with: "Counting down the days xoxo".

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Archie 🌲💚 I'm so happy things are going well! Don't worry about the NDAs - just tell me when you can. I'm sure what you've come up with is utterly brilliant I can't wait to see you either. Is the plan still coming back this Tenthday? Val sends his love [Attached is a picture of the mechanical rabbit making a nest in one of Archie's hoodies. It's one Rhiannon's stolen more than once]

Rhi ❤️ Archie!! Mystra's tits, its been a whirlwind over here! I've been in and out of the fabrication labs and my thesis is finally coming together! Pete wants to invest in my prototype and I'm so excited to show you my progress! It's all NDA lock and key right now, but I can't wait to see you! [Attached is a picture of her workspace with the artificer's hands looking a little worse for wear but covered in plasters with stars on them and sparkling with remnants of the weave. The workspace is basically incomprehensible—springs, gems, coils, and several small squares of different colored metal are scattered amongst screws, coffee rings, and a steaming fresh cup in the Etoile du Nord branding.]

Archie 🌲💚 Everything alright, love? I hope you're having a good time in the city Val and I both miss you [Attached is a picture of Val being introduced to Mia, automaton and flesh equally confused by their counterpart]

Six days left. The artificer hasn't messaged in over 48 hours.

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He saves every single one of Rhiannon. He definitely doesn't look at them that night when he struggles to fall asleep.

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Rhi❤️ [Some time later, a ton more pictures of Waterdeep come through featuring Rhiannon around the city and one or two of a harengon looking very debonair.]

Archie🌲💚 I'm glad you're getting a chance to see some of the city! Just, look after yourself, yeah? I need my girlfriend back in one piece <3

Rhi ❤️ It's huge! And yes, pretty loud during the work day. It's nice and quiet in the early morning though. Peaceful in a way. Pete took me out to look at the Walking Statues today! I was getting pretty frustrated with my prototype so he recommended some fresh air. [Attached is a picture of The Honorable Knight and a second photo of Rhiannon, in a long coat and a dress with her signature yellow converse, in front of the remains of the Shield Maiden. She's wearing a mens hat that obviously isn't hers if the ear holes are anything to go by.]

Archie🌲💚 My arm's just fine, Rhi, don't worry about me. Still another four days before the stitches come out, then I just have to keep it covered at work for a bit longer Is Waterdeep as loud as it seems? It's like, three or four times the size of the Gate, right?

Rhi ❤️ Babyyyyy, I'm tearing up. This is such a precious photo. I am holding it close to my heart. How's your arm?

Archie🌲 💚 Anything for you, love, but I'll do you one better ❤️ [Attached is a picture of Archie with his arms full of a very excited rabbit automaton, that seems to be attempting to eat his hair. It was clearly taken by someone else, and if Rhiannon looks closely, she'll see it was taken in the front office on the Veterinary Campus. Archie brought Moraval with him to work]

Rhi ❤️ OK if you laid down next to him and took a selfie, that could be my new lock screen...🥰

Archie 🌲 💚 That's... not ideal. Remember to get what rest you can, yeah? And I do miss your bed, I just didn't want to bug your roommates while you were gone. It wouldn't be the same without you, anyway Val's keeping me company, but I like snuggling with you a lot more [Attached is a picture of the rabbit automaton making himself comfortable in Archie's bed]

Rhi ❤️ I can hear it now, my poor bed wailing in loneliness from across the realms. Cold. Desolate. Sleeping well is not on the agenda here in Etoile du Nord. I think I go unconscious instead of actually sleeping. I don't think Pete sleeps at all.

Archie 🌲 💚 I miss the way your hair always ends up in my nose or mouth, so maybe we're both weird My bed feels empty without you in it

Rhi ❤️ Is it weird that I miss your tail snaking around my knee or my waist?

Nine days left.

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> Reply to: @Notification (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > Rhi ❤️ Archie. Waterdeep is HUGE. It's so freaking big!! I wish you were here with me. *Mr. de Roulle says that winter sh... Archie 🌲 💚 Oh damn, the city looks gorgeous! Are you settling in well? Let me know how your first day goes Miss you already <3

Rhi ❤️ Archie. Waterdeep is HUGE. It's so freaking big!! I wish you were here with me. Mr. de Roulle says that winter should be sweeping in soon so we might even have snow here already. xoxo

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> Reply to: @Notification (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > Rhi + Val ❤️ *Hey baby, I got up to go to the bathroom so I'm checking my phone and I miss you too. Sounds like your cowork... Archie 🌲 💚 Oh, always. I knew it’d be a ride as soon as I saw those two on the roster. Sleep well, love. I’ll see you in the morning 🥰

Rhi + Val ❤️ Hey baby, I got up to go to the bathroom so I'm checking my phone and I miss you too. Sounds like your coworkers are keeping you awake with their shenanigans. xoxoxo

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She grins, and makes to stand next to him with his hand in hers. “Absolutely.”

His forehead leans against hers for a moment as he recenters himself. "You're right. But I don't trust myself around you when there's a bed available, my darling. At least not right now" It'll be easier when he has to focus on driving. Probably. One last chaste peck to her lips before he withdraws, smiling wryly. "Shall we, love?"

> Reply to: @Archie Cliffgate (@Alvilda (Tav: Helaena+)) > Fuck, trust Rhiannon to take his teasing and up the ante. She is magnificent. And what an image that elicits, Rhiannon, beautiful Rhiannon, perhaps laid out nude on this very bed, a coy grin on her face, or perhaps a shiver of anticipation... Gods help him. "Hells, but you are playing with fire, love," he groans, his self control already hanging by a thread. "How am I supposed to not tear those damn pants off you when you say things like that?" [Reminder that she's wearing _this_, poor man's struggling She reaches out and tips his chin up to give him a sweet kiss. “I’m not opposed to a little savagery in the right hands but , babe, we should definitely go pick some apples. Besides, we could always have some fun in the forest,” she murmurs against his lips.

Fuck, trust Rhiannon to take his teasing and up the ante. She is magnificent. And what an image that elicits, Rhiannon, beautiful Rhiannon, perhaps laid out nude on this very bed, a coy grin on her face, or perhaps a shiver of anticipation... Gods help him. "Hells, but you are playing with fire, love," he groans, his self control already hanging by a thread. "How am I supposed to not tear those damn pants off you when you say things like that?" [Reminder that she's wearing _this_, poor man's struggling https://discord.com/channels/1151902831310274651/1304142596700114964/1304446642627412029]

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She shivers, pushing up against his hand. “I might have to steal in here to surprise you after work.”

"Nah, I think I prefer you in nothing at all." They do have plans, but he can have one kiss, right? Archie drops to his knees at the side of the bed, and gently strokes her face from temple to jaw, his fingertips just barely skimming the sensitive shell of her ear. "I love the sight of you in my bed. Please, feel free to occupy it any time you like, in any state of dress."

She turns her head to the side to smirk at him coyly, "I can keep them on if you're into that~" Ok she knew she was a horny one, but she's never quite felt this insatiable or confident. Archie's appreciation of her natural state of being makes her feel sexy, wanted.

He emerges clean, dressed and with his hair tied back to keep it out of the way. The sight of Rhiannon collapsed into his bed, hugging his pillow, is absurdly endearing. "You know, when I pictured you in my bed, hiking boots somehow weren't involved," Archie teases, poking at her ankle. "But, I mean, I'm always open to a change of plans."

He ducks into the bathroom and she wanders over to look out of the window at the view. Then at his desk, his schedule which she takes a picture of with her phone and throws into their chat with a 'this is every week?' so she knows he's not stalking him or being weird. She looks at the picture of him with his three parents and feels a longing she has only felt a few times before. She doesn't have anything really to give him like this...just herself...and a broken mess of a family. She pushes the thoughts away with a sigh. Then she flops down on his bed, face first into his pillow, snorting pure Archie smell. She's weird like that.

"Yeah? Yours is a lot more, well, you. This is mostly just a place to crash." He quickly grabs a set of clothes much like what he's already wearing, and heads for the tiny attached bathroom. "I'll be right back, love." Archie pecks her cheek in farewell, leaving her to explore if she wants. He could afford an off campus apartment if he wanted one, something small at least, but it had just never seemed important. Staff housing is cheaper and more convenient. Rhiannon might be rapidly changing those priorities. She's been your girlfriend for less than 24 hours, get a grip.

She hovers in the corner at the door taking in everything. The pictures of his family, of Daisy the truck, of him and Kevin. The room smells of him and she breathes deep. It's not hard to feel enveloped since she's also wearing the flannel he left on the couch – nicked and now hers unless... Nope, no unless. Stay here in the moment, girl. "I like your room. It's yours."

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"Okay, so, fair warning, it really isn't anything fancy," Archie reiterates at the threshold of his small, dull room. It's functional, and that's about it. He much prefers Rhiannon's room already. "Give me a minute to grab a change of clothes and my hiking boots and I'll be right with you, I promise."

> Reply to: @Notification (@Toffee (Rhiannon/Mathias)) > Rhi + Val 🐰 511 Oh I forgot! There's a party tomorrow night – are you going? Will I see you there? Archie 🌲 If you'd like me to, of course! I'll be there.

Rhi + Val 🐰 511 Oh I forgot! There's a party tomorrow night – are you going? Will I see you there?

He smiles like a fool all morning.

Rhi + Val 🐰 511 I'll be there at 4pm! No Val today though, he needs to acclimate and charge a bit.

His breath catches at the short, straightforward message. Archie's still struggling to believe she responded to his messages at all. Yes, Petal's facial expressions are hilarious, but he is... not. He taps out a quick reply and gives himself ten seconds to calm down before he starts on his morning routine.

✉️ Morning! I hope you have a good day! Can I come by later? - R🐰 ✉️

Archie's space is small, well-worn, and almost spartan. It's pretty obvious he mostly uses it as a place to sleep, and sometimes do what work that's necessary to do at a desk, rather than a space to truly *live*. Still, it's kept relatively clean and tidy, especially for a single adult man.

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