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"You've reached Merle Hitow-- Highchurch. I'm off doin' something or other, so uh... Leave a message!"

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[h2no]

((continued from here))

[the door opens pretty quickly, cause he was... waiting. okay. he was kind of low key excited to see his pal.]

Hey, Merle! [archie chirps, putting on a happy face despite the conversation they'd had. he holds his arms out, then drops them awkwardly, stepping aside for him to Enter.] Ah... sorry. I was gonna hug you then remembered the relic thing? Sorry.

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[ Merle gives Arche a Look and resolutely stomps up the rest of the way to wrap his big burly arms somewhere around Archie's middle. He's only three foot six so he's mostly hugging Archie's lower half, but it's the thought that counts. ]

Really, guy. Do I have ta convince you too, on top o' everybody else? The relic thing wasn't your fault.

[h2no]

[he oofs at the sudden hug, but wraps his arms around merle back. uh... his shoulders, mostly.]

Thanks. I know. Sorry. I just... [one arm lets go; he rubs his face.] it's hard. When I can remember everythin' I did. Killing my friends and laughing in their faces when they cried in pain. It's...

[he stops, swallows.]

I didn't... really see Magnus after I first saw him when I got back. How was he?

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[ Merle withdraws from the hug, one hand moving to scratch at the back of his head while he shrugs noncommittally. ]

Ehh, he was a little off about the whole having to murder ya part of it, but he'll be alright.

[ When he... ports back in... ]

[h2no]

He won't remember.

[said flatly. if he ports back in. archie's not sure which is worse.]

[extremeteenbible]

Ahh, he'll remember. I think he's had enough not remembering for one lifetime.

[ But that's to do with a whole other world, and ancient history as far as Merle's concerned. The voidfish is gone, so Magnus will remember. ]

Anyway, how about we toke up before you give me those berries, for old times sake? I brought that good kush!

[h2no]

Hmm.

[he doesn't sound convinced, but doesn't want to press the topic. it's needlessly depressing.

the suggestion makes him laugh, though. catching him unawares.]

Ha! Sure, sure. What other dwarf can I trust to bring the good kush, huh? You're the only one, Merle!

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[ Merle fishes a ziplock baggie containing a small glass pipe and some choice green. ]

Lead the way, my man!

[h2no]

[he laughs again at merle's enthusiasm, leading the way for him into the large living room. the two mighteynas are both on the couch, both hopping up to say hi to him, tails wagging.]

You want food, or anythin'? You gotta tell me what dwarves do for guests.

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[ Dogs are really more Magnus' schtick than Merle's, so he pretty much just ignores the mighteynas as he follows Archie. ]

I dunno, build em a stone chair or something? I'm not exactly yer typical dwarf, anyway.

[h2no]

[fortunately, they're well trained. they realise merle isn't interested and instead charge upstairs-- likely to bother maxie instead.

archie snorts lightly.] Sounds cool. What would a Merle do, then? 'Cause I gotta say you're way cooler than any other dwarf I've met so far.

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A Merle would kick off his flippy floppies, [ which he does, ] hop up on that nice couch o' yours, [ again, he does this, ] and pull out--

THIS BIG BAG O' WEEEEEEEED.

[h2no]

Hell yeah!!

[archie laughs, flopping on down next to merle and crossing his legs on the couch.]

You can start, bro!

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[ AND THEN THEY SMOKE A TON OF WEED AND GET REALLY HIGH.

And at some point, Merle's laying on the couch upside down, with his feet going up the back of it and his head hanging off the edge. He's idly scratching at his belly so that his shirt starts riding up. ]

Hey. Hey, I'm hungry. Whatchya got for grub in this place?

[h2no]

I got--

[archie is on the cough next to him, right way up, but staring at the ceiling.]

--Veggie stuff. Y'like... love plants, right? Do you eat them? Are you okay with that?

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Oooooooh, yeah plants're good, if ya cook 'em up right.

[ Should either of them be using a stove in their condition, though? ]

[h2no]

[archie grunts in agreement and gets up, stumbling away.

fortunately, he doesn't think of the stove, instead coming back with a bag of kale chips he tosses at merle.]

Close enough.

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[ Merle rips open a bag and upends it over his mouth, dumping a mountain of kale chips into his waiting maw. ]

UNNNNNGGGGHHH...

i lost this gomen

[h2no]

[he laughs his ass off when merle devours the packet, almost actually falling off the couch with how hard he's laughing.]

You horrible being! [archie chokes out between laughs.] What was that?!

THAT'S OK YOU FOUND IT ALL IS GOOD

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[ Sorry, Archie, Merle's too busy choking to death on kale chips... And making a mess on your sofa. ]

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[he watches this for a couple of moments, then realises he could do something to help. archie reaches over and rolls merle over.

great. amazing.]

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[ Merle coughs and sputters and makes even more of a mess, but eventually he recovers his breath and just starts laughing. ]

Ahahahaha-- Hey! Those were good! You got any more?

[h2no]

Last bag, [he says with a shrug.

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...] Hey, how'd you get them flowers in your beard an' shit? They look so cool!

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Aw, bummer.

[ Merle just busies himself with picking up the spilled crumbs. ]

Oh, hey, yeah. I braid 'em in! Could probably do the same for you if you want.

[h2no]

Yessss!

[he rubs his beard, like he's got them in there already.]

W--wait. Is mine long enough?