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[oohforeshadowing]

Let me get back to you, darling.

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[dog_eat_dog]

Thanks, but I can do it myself. I’ll return the needle after, if those are the rules.

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[oohforeshadowing]

The rules are that the needles don't leave the room, darling. But rules are flexible, if you're happy to owe me a favor.

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[dog_eat_dog]

Name your price.

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[oohforeshadowing]

I'm risking a little trouble for you, so you should be happy to risk a little for me in future. That's how owing a favor works, mm?

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[dog_eat_dog]

Sure does. You there now?

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[oohforeshadowing]

I am indeed. See you soon.

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[dog_eat_dog]

[ She’s there shortly, sporting a couple new bruises on her upper arm and moving with a bit of a limp. She lets herself in and closes the door behind her. ]

Hey.

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[oohforeshadowing]

"Hello, darling."

Trouble is sprawled across the top of a chest of drawers, reading a book which they set down when Tess appears.

"You've been in the wars, haven't you."

[dog_eat_dog]

Tess smiles a little wryly. She decides she likes this one.

“No war, just a warning shot,” she replies, smoothly. “Figured I wouldn’t trouble the infirmary twice in one month.”

[oohforeshadowing]

"They'd be fretting terribly about you if they knew," Trouble concedes, body unfolding as they slide down to ground level. "Anyone I should be taking pains to avoid?"

[dog_eat_dog]

Tess nods. Probably, but this one’s below their pay grade.

“He won’t trouble you,” she replies, smoothly. “I don’t think you’d like his wardrobe though.”

[oohforeshadowing]

"That's statistically likely," they drawl, and go rummaging for a sewing kit. "I'm sure I strike you as someone who stays out of trouble, anyway."

[dog_eat_dog]

“Never seen someone more committed to the straight and narrow,” Tess agrees, but she’s teasing.

[oohforeshadowing]

Trouble smiles, showing that every tooth is canine-sharp. They like her too.

"Am I not very committed to my work? Here." They hold out a small case of needles and threads. "Try to return them more or less as you found them."

[dog_eat_dog]

Tess takes the case with a grin and pockets it.

“I’ll make every effort. Thanks, DT.”

[oohforeshadowing]

"DT," they echo, seeming to mull it over, then nods approval. "Pleasure doing business with you, Tess sweetheart."

[dog_eat_dog]

"Any time."

It's been a long time since she was a sweetheart, but she doesn't fuss over it. She just gives a jaunty little salute and heads off.