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[fraud]

[ the feed pops on to mike, sitting on the edge of his bed and holding the communicator in his hand. he looks a bit tired but, really, why wouldn't he? still, there's a bit of strain around his eyes like he's trying to not look as bad as he feels.

instead he opts for speaking, getting right to the point. ]

So, hey, Tranquility. Does anyone know where I can get a box? I mean, I have all this stuff and just nowhere to put it and--

[ he takes a moment to frown off to the side before looking back at the communicator again. ]

It's kind of bullshit, actually, being stuck with a bunch of crap when someone leaves. I don't have any use for it, y'know? Why do I have to keep it? Like, who the fuck needs two pairs of sunglasses in a spaceship?! A spaceship!

[ and he glares a little off to the side again before going kind of quiet, deflating slightly and continuing a moment later. ]

... But, well, I guess, we don't actually know what happens when people leave, do we? We just... assume they go home, right? Except--

[ he looks a bit panicked for a moment, looking off to the side again before shaking his head and just murmuring a "nevermind". ha ha, yep, harvey specter has left the tranquility and mike's... dealing better than expected, honestly! ]

... Also, I have a vacuum now.

[ he just pans over to the other side (not the one he was looking at) to this sitting on the floor, then back to himself. ]

Dunno why.

[ and then he hangs up. thanks, tq. ]

Comments

[enforced]

How big?

[fraud]

[ THE FLATTEST LOOK but whatever obi-wan kenobi, he's too sad to fourth wall you today ]

I dunno, enough for some suits and baseballs? Why did he have baseballs... Ugh, asshole.

[text]

[testgasm]

if you don't want your things i will take them

you know

get them off your hands

if you're not going to do anything with anything

text;

[fraud]

Hands off the crap, it's my crap.

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[executiveassistant]

You and me? Ice cream.

[she's just going to point at that slightly melty tub in her hand.

mike stop panicking she swears to god mike--

and she doesn't want to think about this okay.]

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[fraud]

[ oh shit it's donna time to think of a snappy one-liner to throw her way! maybe something relevant to ice cream or chunky monkey or OH MAN WHAT ABOUT A MOVIE QUOTE-- ]

Doonnnnnaaaaa--

[ yeah he just whined like a little baby. voice may have cracked. shut up, he's still cool leave him alone!!! ]

[ action

[firms]

[ The second she hears Mike's voice, she takes notice. It's a reflex she doesn't like.

That thought passes quickly when she realizes what it is he's saying. Something is wrong. Something's very wrong. He needs a box because he has "all this stuff." And a vacuum which clearly ended up in his locker this jump.

She didn't see Donna for a week. But, of course Mike would know if Harvey weren't here. They're living together. As difficult as that is to picture and as much sense at that surprisingly makes.

She doesn't know what to say. But, she knows that there isn't anything she can say. Nothing is going to help. But, Mike needs her. No, no, he needs friends. And support. This is what she means by her and that's what she tells herself.

She doesn't ask. She doesn't say anything. She simply heads straight to Mike's bedroom. The room he shared with Harvey. Past tense. Lost voicemails and a month of uncertainty don't matter when Mike is like this. Everything is put into perspective and this is where she's meant to be. ]

Mike?

[ She stands outside the door, wondering if he can hear her. She feels weird knocking since these are electronic doors. ]

Mike, I saw the broadcast.

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[fraud]

[ he jerks up when he hears rachel's voice, a bit of relief blossoming in him because of it. rachel's still here, donna's still here -- he checked both their numbers the moment he left the medbay -- and that's... he's actually not sure.

he wonders what it'd be like to be alone.

but then he shakes his head and stands up and heads towards the door because you know, he doesn't really like being alone and rachel is... good. she's a good friend, he's glad she's here. when the door slides open, he gives a sort of tired smile and leans in the frame. ]

Hey, uhm. Yeah.

[ a slight pause, he deflates. ]

... Yeah.

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[tumbleweeds]

Want a drink?

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[fraud]

Many. I got booze this jump too. I'm not sure if I should save it or chug it, actually.

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[intersection]

[ Geek 1? Meet Geek 2. ]

At least now you can vacuum space dust?

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[fraud]

[ hi chuck hi chuck c: tyvm for distracting him ]

... Is there even space dust? [ ... ] Wait, don't we have a colony of Roombas?

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[sexting]

[ ugh gross little tendrils of sympathy are starting to take root somewhere in cambridge's heart BUT LUCKILY he's got the emotional equivalent of a machete to hack them back with! ]

To have two pairs of sunglasses is exceptional good luck. I'll take a pair if you are looking to offload

text; oh gosh yes C:

[fraud]

[ you're a beautiful creature, cambridge, and don't you forget it. ]

But there aren't any windows here.

voice;

[endeavors]

Was it a friend?

voice;

[fraud]

[ well that's a new voice. he raises an eyebrow before clearing his throat. ]

Yeah, a really good one.

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[petitehands]

People leave, and sometimes people come back, too. It never hurts to keep hold of their things, just in case.

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[fraud]

[ he considers this for a moment before, ]

That happen to you?

[ and give him a minute because you sure do look familiar ]

[andblockbuster]

Are you seriously complaining about getting free stuff?

[My name is Topher Brink and I am a callous jerk who misses social cues.]

[fraud]

I'm complaining about the process of acquiring said free stuff. Also, if you ask to have it I'm going to get so pissed at you.

[ the FLATTEST look because you know, he is not even surprised at this point. ]

voice| private

[firstofficer]

My condolences, Mister Ross.

voice; private

[fraud]

[ ha. ha ha ha, he can't even take a moment to laugh at the irony of this. instead he just grins wryly to himself. ]

Thanks, Mr. Spock. I appreciate the sentiment.

text » ...random icon did good this time

[mathematically]

Mike, if you know what's good for you, never imply that people do anything other than go home when they leave.

[ hahahaha, someone's a little touchy. ]

text; four for you, random icon

[fraud]

Duly noted, Lydia. They go home and things go back to normal. That's what I want, I assure you.

voice »

[starked]

You keeping the vacuum?

voice;

[fraud]

[ . . . he's actually heavily considering giving it up. ]

... Why do you want it?

( voice )

[surrogates]

If they didn't go home the people I know wouldn't have been able to come back in one piece.

[ and no he is not going to mention that someone he knows is gone but isn't gone maybe. ugh. his life. ]

voice;

[fraud]

Oh.

[ huh. ]

... So, you've had people come back? ... Plural?

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[seared]

Loss of the people close to us always stings.

[ yo mike you wanted a creeper right. ]

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[fraud]

[ oh no peter ]

Yeah, it does. It's bullshit really.

[ rubs his hand with his face siiigh ]

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[became]

Keep it all-- don't let anyone shame you into sharing the wealth if you don't want to.

[ none of his usual dickishness, here. ]

I still have everything Moz and Keller left behind.

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[fraud]

Planning on it. People seem to not realize that I don't care about looking like a dick. Wonder why.

[ slight sarcasm, slight mocking tone, but hey it makes him feel better. ]

... God, that must suck.

[ having it. them leaving. being here in general. man, all of it sucks. ]