maskormenacelogs | catch all for May

[ Glitch having arrived back hadn't really spoken to anyone since he got back so, suppose it's time to say hi again. What better way then to meet them in person. How he has the address to Garrus' place, be it finding out via network or other means, he's found it.

For the smallest of moments before arriving at the door, Glitch wondered if people were at all worried. Maybe not, there were other things to worry about going on here. But, he did leave a couple of...well...unnerving messages to people. But only two.

Maybe it wouldn't be so bad?

Deciding ten minutes of awkwardly standing outside is enough he makes a small cough, holding a large bottle in his hands of that what appears to be dextro friendly alcohol and then a knock at the door. ]

[Garrus doesn't get too many visitors these days, and that's, honestly, okay with him. With the craziness at the beginning of the year and the overall sense of weird that seems to be creeping up on the imPorts as a whole, some peace and quiet isn't all that bad. He used to hate it, but now he's grown to appreciate it more.]

[He must be growing old.]

[Speaking of old, when he peeks through the little eyehole in his door and catches a glimpse of the kid in front of it, Garrus can't help the grin that spreads through his mandibles. He'd been worried about Glitch over the past few weeks. No calls, no texts, nothing to suggest he was hurt, but nothing to suggest that he was okay, either.]

[So when he opens the door, he has to force some bluster into his voice, regardless of his relief.]

Where the hell have you been?

[ There's just an awkward look from Glitch. Line face, unsure how to react or what to say by dino man smiling at him. He's wondering if this is going to end with yelling or just relief.

So far it looks like relief.

First, he holds out the bottle with two hands for Garrus to take and then answers: ]

Would you believe dimensional kidnapping?

I would if there's a reasonable story behind it.

[He takes the bottle and moves aside so Glitch can enter the apartment.]

Well, as reasonable as it can get for this place. I've learned to, uh, suspend my disbelief a lot more these past months.

But first thing's first-- you all right?

[ Even after a year of living here the whole of people being concerned of his well being is still such an odd one. Especially when everyone messed (maybe fixed) his perception of what family is. There is something of a twinge of...comfort in being asked that. Like someone cares.

But, he keeps his face fairly sombre about it. ]

Good thing too. Never know when dragons or psycho criminals will come through. [ but he's stalling at this rate. ]

'M fine. Nothing happened to me other than being there for five seconds.

Yeah, but from what you've told me, five seconds is five seconds too long.

[He motions at a nearby couch so Glitch can make himself comfortable, placing the bottle on a countertop as he continues to speak to the kid.]

You sure there's nothing to talk about?

[ Glitch frowns at that being brought up. Fingers tensing at being asked to talk about it. Home is definitely not a conversation he ever likes having. But, he knows if he says nothing the issue might be pushed.

He's in no mood for an argument, so, he'll just go sit down on the couch. Elbows on his knees as his hands hang between his legs. ]

I...really nothing happened. I just...when I you go home you don't remember anything here and let me tell you everything here was kind of like shell shock. [ He bites the inside of his cheek a bit, his fingers frantically moving because sitting still is awkward. He sounds tired when he talks, old even, far too old for a sixteen year old: ]

I didn't even know how to work a fucking toaster, couldn't cook. The only advantages I had here were not getting locked up and getting money to pay for things. Back there...? I literally spent a couple of days in the forest before I just happened to stumbled onto a city. I...I'm not sure I'm gonna make it when I get back. Let alone with- [ but he stops. No. no he doesn't want to bring him up. It hurts to much to even think about it. It takes everything to keep himself in this moment instead of flashing back to all those painful moments in the forest. He's literally digging his finger nails into his skin to stay in the room, drawing blood as he does. ]

Edited 2016-06-22 20:47 (UTC)

[As one of the better C-Sec officers, Garrus knew enough interrogation techniques and tactics to get just about anyone to fess up. He also knew enough to tell when to avoid a certain topic or a certain story. Those will come out on their own if and when the individual in question wants them to.]

[So instead of pushing Glitch to talk more, he nods and lets the topic go.]

In any case, I'm glad to see you back.

If there's anything else you wanna talk about, let me know. Until then maybe I can grab you some food or something.

[ He'd prefer to not talk about it. Just thinking about any of it hurt a little too much. Instead the offer for food does get something of a crooked grin. ]

I thought you couldn't eat normal people food?

First of all, normal people food is the stuff I can eat, thank you very much.

Second of all, I can bring you stuff and bring my own stuff too. It's almost like I'm used to dealing with humans.

[ It's another house visit. After all, probably best to just get it over with in person than the awkward phone call that they were about to have.

In hand he's got alcohol. Don't ask how it was obtained. It probably wasn't legal.

Knock knock knock on the door and Glitch calls:]

Yo, Jacob? You here? If not I'm kicking the door in.

[Jacob hurries to open the door upon hearing Glitch's voice. He knows the kicking part probably isn't hyperbole, and he just moved in here.]

Glitch! Good to see you. You doing okay?

[Because, again, his going away message? Fucking terrifying. The booze in-hand isn't an encouraging sign either.]

[ When is anything Glitch says hyperbole? Still, he's a bit startled when Jacob practically throws the door open. One look to the booze, then to Jacob and he extends it out. ]

Uh, good. Just good. Thought you'd like to drink whatever problems you have away if there are any.

[Jacob takes the bottle with a smile.]

Things are going pretty well right now, actually. But I'll keep that handy for the next time that changes- thanks.

[He stands aside to welcome Glitch inside.]

You can check out the new place while we catch up. Just moved a couple months ago. I'm still getting a feel for living in Maurtia Falls, instead of just fighting crime here.

Oh, well, good for you. [ It's meant as a compliment in Glitch's own way. He's pretty bad at getting enthusiastic at this sort of thing.

He does step on inside, deciding to look more out the window to the streets below than around the apartment itself. ]

Suppose it is weird living right in the enemies den so to speak. [ He preferred living ways a way from the place. ]

[ At home, Glitch is just sitting on the couch. Flipping through a book to just pass the time.

Though he continues to forget that he doesn't live in this place alone.

Shame for him, huh? ]

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