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[ October got back from her definitely unintentional escapade into the depths of the ship a couple days ago, but she's been lying low since then. She hasn't even bothered checking in with her friends, but that was mostly for fear of them asking questions she doesn't really feel like answering. But right now, October's got her own questions: ]

I know there are plenty of people here who have gotten things in their lockers after their original jump here and I had a few questions for you. 1) How many people has this happened to? 2) What did you get? If you feel like sharing. No hard feelings if you don't. 3) Do you have any idea/possible theories about why you got what you did? Or got something in general?

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It happens. We all need time to just...sort shit out, I guess.

[He doesn't let go until she does, Anya nudging against October's leg gently, looking for attention.]

Yeah. [ October holds onto him until she feels the dog nudging her, a slight smile curling the corner of her lips as she pulls back and drops a hand down onto Anya's head. As she scratches behind her ear, October turns slightly, gesturing with her free hand for Alex to come in. ]

Make yourself at home. [ She hasn't bothered pushing the spare bed back to the other side of the room ever since Alex stayed the night; it was pretty pointless and she liked the extra room when she slept. ]

Aww, left the beds like this, just for me?

[He's teasing, just lightly, as he goes to sit down on the edge of one of them, Anya immediately jumping up on them both to make herself at home.]

I am glad you're back. I figured you got lost but--

[Alex doesn't like to search for people. Not because he doesn't care, but because himself getting lost doesn't help anyone.]

Don't flatter yourself, [ she teases back, shutting the door behind him. Her faint grin spreads a little further when she watches Anya, shaking her head slightly in amusement before she moves to sit beside Alex. ]

It's fine. [ Pulling one foot beneath the opposite knee, October turns towards him, her other leg hanging off the edge of the bed. ] The less people getting lost out there, the better. It's not like anyone's ever had any luck in finding anyone. [ Not that she's heard, anyway. ]

Aww come on, you should let me flatter myself--no one else does.

[Alex gives a bit of a smirk, nudging her slightly with an elbow.]

Yeah, that's my thinking. I just--me getting lost isn't going to do you any good.

Or I could just start flattering you instead. [ She smiles, nudging him in return. ]

No, it wouldn't have, and I'd have just kicked your ass when we both got back anyway. I'm not worth the trouble and headache the halls bring.

Oh man, that might be a bad idea. What if I get an inflated ego or something?

[Alex shakes his head.]

Hey, you're worth a lot of trouble, October.

You forget that I'm friends with some guys who have insane egos already. [ Like Kirk.

Tucking some hair behind her ear, October shifts her gaze elsewhere, a touched smile curling her lips. ] I'm glad you think so.

Well I guess I'm glad I can offer a change of pace.

[Lord knows that Alex fakes most of his ego. But still, he smiles back.]

Well I think it's more of a 'knowing' than a 'thinking'.

I'd still hang out with you, even if you didn't.

[ She rolls her eyes a little, though she's still smiling, and bumps into him with her shoulder. ] Stop it, you'll make me blush.

Aww well I'm glad.

[Alex laughs, bending his head down slightly to nudge her shoulder with his head.]

Guess I'm doing my job, then.

[ She rolls her eyes and shoves him this time, grin widening as Anya barks. ] I didn't realize hanging out today came with a side of embarrassment. If I'd have known that...

You would have still invited me over.

[Alex smiles and moves to give Anya a hug.]

Besides we're too cute to say no to.

You invited yourself over. [ But she wouldn't have turned him away, even if she attempted to at first.

She smiles at them and this time, when she shakes her head, it's a fond sort of thing. ] I'm pleading the fifth on that one.

Yeah, but you would have. Eventually.

[He smiles a bit bigger, laughing.]

So that means yes.

Maybe. [ Probably.

She rolls her eyes and lays back on the bed, one foot resting on the frame while the other stretches out. ] It means I plead the fifth. [ But yeah, he's right. ] It is nice having company, though.

Even if it is me, right?

[He shifts to look at her, shrugging.]

I mean it though...I'm really glad you are back.

[ She stretches her leg over (a bit awkwardly, but whatever) to nudge his knee with her foot. ] Even you.

[ And then she smiles, one hand reaching over to pet Anya while the other settles on her stomach. ] I am, too. Did I miss anything exciting?

People went crazy, tried to kill other people.

[Alex shrugs, putting an arm under his head, looking over at her with a little smile.]

Typical for here. Probably better you missed it.

Considering that's pretty much a regular night for me? [ In her nightmares, she means. She glances towards him for a moment before shifting her gaze to the ceiling and sighing heavily. ] I'm so exhausted, Alex. [ Stating the obvious... ]

October...

[He sighs, and shifts closer to her, grabbing one of her hands to squeeze it gently.]

Then sleep. I'm here.

[Meaning he'd keep the bad shit away. As best he could. They protected each other in the nightmares, it seemed.]

[ Lacing her fingers through his, October shakes her head slightly. ] One night won't help. [ She's exhausted to the bone, honestly, and it's more than just a physical thing. She's spent emotionally and mentally and she's honestly not sure how much more she can take. But what other choice does she have? ] I need to stop sleeping every time we hang out, anyway.

It might.

[He sighs, rubbing his thumb over the top of her hand. He's never been very good at soothing people. He tries, but he feels it always ends up awkward.]

Hey, I don't mind it.

I mean it's a good thing, right? That you're able to sleep, around me.

[Relatively nightmare free.]

[ She turns her head towards him, looking over his face for a moment before she shrugs. ]

I guess, yeah, but it still makes me horrible company.

Don't I get to choose if it makes you bad company or not?

[Alex smirks, nudging her slightly.]

Look, would you like me to teach you to fight or something?

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