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[helpdesk_hero]

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[helpdesk_hero]

Oh god, why?

[David wants to groan. First, Damian eating such terrible food. Second, Josh threatening a guy David was into.]

Of course you did. I guess I'm glad you have my back. But at the same time, I'm surprised you didn't scare him off.

[goldtoxicity]

I just threatened to make him go bald prematurely. Relax. I'd never cockblock you like that.

[ because he knows David doesn't want him threatening to murder people on his behalf. Another bite of sandwich and a thoughtful chew. ]

He's got pretty good control though. Like - I was fully expecting him to rip my throat out once I saw... Like. Claws started happening while I was taking his arm off.

[helpdesk_hero]

But his hair is so amazing.

[Yeah, he's definitely focused on that. Oops.]

He does have good control. Never even broke the skin with a bite. But I don't doubt he could have done it. Thank you, so much, for helping him. I know it could have been a serious risk.

[goldtoxicity]

[ he waves a hand dismissively. ]

I wasn't about to let him die.

[helpdesk_hero]

You put yourself at risk and faced something you feared.

[goldtoxicity]

I wasn't afraid.

[ liar. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

I would have been. Terrified.

I hate zombies.

[goldtoxicity]

I was just scared I wouldn't have enough energy to stop the bleeding.

[helpdesk_hero]

I know. You did a good job, Josh. So good. I don't know how much I could have handled that happening to him.

You didn't do it for me, but I'm grateful anyway.

[So grateful. And he can't even begin to explain it. He's... falling for this guy. And it's probably a mistake.]

[goldtoxicity]

[ It's just weird being praised for this. Still weird people thank him for it, or have the foresight to not leave him when he drops. He shifts uncomfortably. ]

... yeah, well, I'm kinda fond of him too. It'd suck to lose him.

[helpdesk_hero]

It would. I'm trying not to drive him off. It's a bit awkward given the whole 'hi I disappeared from our vacation for a few days to go home and make horrible life choices with a Kree Supersoldier and the heir to the Skrull throne.'

I don't think he thought I'd come back.

[goldtoxicity]

Dude, I'm really glad I was dealing with other things because I wouldn't think you'd come back. The universe isn't usually this, y'know - good.

[ impending apocalypse aside. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

Oh, it wasn't good. I came back with my brain overloaded with the psychometry. I couldn't even call out for help, least his shirt brush against me.

[goldtoxicity]

Okay, let me rephrase: I'm very selfishly happy you're still here.

[helpdesk_hero]

I'm selfishly happy to be here with you too. If not, why would I want to move in with you? All that homoerotic subtext. It's mind-blowing.

[goldtoxicity]

I dunno, the free room and access to my bank account is probably a good incentive.

[helpdesk_hero]

Cute that you think I'm not going to turn your money into a LOT of money. I'm good at what I do, in every way.

And I'm going to get money to help pay for it, Josh. To hold my own

[goldtoxicity]

Nah. I don't want you to. I'm not saying this place isn't going to be ours, but...

[ He pauses, trying to figure out how to explain it. He doesn't want to be shitty, but... ]

A few years ago I was living in the rubble of Utopia, I was too much of a wreck to go to the outside world, and when I did people'd come after me. It means a lot to me that I can, like... live here, and work here, and buy a house - and do it myself.

So, like - you buy the food, and the stuff that goes inside of it, and I'll cover the house.

[helpdesk_hero]

Furniture is expensive. But yeah, I get it. I... I dealt with a lot of bad with my time after, but not like you did.

[goldtoxicity]

Buy what you can, use my money for the rest.

[ He shrugs, jiggling a leg. ]

... All of this is just - it's just a little too close to what happened on Genosha.

[helpdesk_hero]

For me it’s evocative of the Mother parasite. I... want it to end. I feel helpless. Useless. Like everything I do is pointless.

It’s not so bad outside of Porter cities.

[goldtoxicity]

[ He picks at a hole in his hoodie - it's well worn, definitely something he throws on when he's not feeling up to looking presentable. ]

It all feels pointless.

[helpdesk_hero]

It does. Come on. I... let’s get moving. If you’re ready.

[goldtoxicity]

Yeah, I'm good.

[ He stands up, slipping his hands in his pockets. ]

[helpdesk_hero]

Good. Because I have a likely place nearby with bay windows. Think about reading a book on one of those.