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[ 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. ]

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How big?

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

Hands off the crap, it's my crap.

[ 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.

you just said you don't have any use for it and don't want it

if you're just going to put it all in a box and never look at it again you might as well see if it's of use to anyone else

What if I want to put it in a box and never look at it? That's 100% my choice to do such.

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.]

[Don't be cranky at Kenobi he is only helping]

I can find you something.

are you sure you really want to do that

all those bad feelings hiding under your bed a constant reminder of whoever left

at least i'm assuming someone left that's what your post sort of implies

i'm doing you a favor here offering to get rid of it for you

[ 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.

[ 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!!! ]

[ wait. have a frysquint.gif. ]

... Whyyyy?

Because you asked for it.

And yet my answer is still no. Whoa, look at that.

okay have fun wallowing alone in misery

with your vacuum cleaner

if you change your mind just drop me a line

[ 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.

You're not going to make me pay you back?

Thanks. It's going to be awesome.

P.S. It's a very good vacuum cleaner. Top of the line, actually. Don't judge my vacuum cleaner.

[...oh mike. An eyebrow arches at that, but it's surprisingly lacking in any condescending air.]

Yeah, I know.

This slightly-melty tub of ice cream has your name on it. C'mon, Mike.

[it's kind of like calling a skittish puppy--]

No.

Want a drink?

it sounds very fulfilling

you must be very fulfilled

Completely. My life is wonderful.

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

Okay. Then, yes, I will take your box.

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