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[ Well.

That's not what he was expecting. Shut up, Tanner. ]

Hardly my fault you take him on the less entertaining walking route.

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Yes, well I'm not always home in time to take the fancy, scenic route. Especially if I want to see you, too. Digby gets around fine. Olive takes him in the mornings.

[ Digby just huffs, as though he knows Ned is using him as an excuse to text. Yes, Digby, you're the life saver again. ]

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[ Mere mention of Olive shouldn't upset Q like it does but. No, no. She hasn't actually tried anything. Didn't Ned favor women, though? ]

You seem to have a spare minute.

[piecrust]

You do, too. Just couldn't think of anything to baker, that's all. Nothing good on the television. You know.

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Then I should be more entertaining.

[piecrust]

You're... working. Can you entertain and work?

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I'm not working at the moment.

[piecrust]

What? I thought you were? Huh.

[ a few seconds, then a second. ]

Fancy a late dinner? I mean, doesn't have to be much, or a dessert maybe?

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No, I'm still away. I am unoccupied at the moment. I'm sorry.

[ A pause. ]

I'd very much like to have dessert with you. Your dessert.

[piecrust]

[ He's glad Q isn't there to see his vague disappointment. He doesn't understand Q's job at all, how could you be at work but unoccupied? Ned was constantly busy at the pie shop. ]

Of course, I should have known, sorry. It's good you're unoccupied, though, right?

I'll have pie ready for you when I see you next?

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[ Moments of lull. More than likely while Bond was fraternizing with a beautiful woman. ]

Hand delivered?

[piecrust]

[ And that's not something Ned even fathoms, honestly. Really, a spy is so vague as it is, and what Q does seems even more obscure. ]

Always. That's never a question.

...you're safe, though?

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It wouldn't taste as sweet otherwise.

Yes. I am very safe. How many cases has Emerson given you?

[piecrust]

You're just being nice. Cases? I don't remember the number? Thirty? Forty? I've lost track. Should I be keeping track? I will ask him tomorrow.

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Yes. That is what one does when they miss their boyfriend.

... I assume that's in total. How long have you been doing this?

[piecrust]

Oh. I miss you, too. When do you get to come home?

Yes, it's in total. Started a year or two ago? I think? Whenever he saw me. Well.

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Two days. If all goes according to plan.

That's a fair amount... I think an apron suits you better than a deerstalker.

[piecrust]

Oh, well. That's good. That's not so long, really.

... I don't mind it so much. It helps people. I like helping people and making them happy. I don't know, it's nice to know I'm doing something good.

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Other than providing delicious pie. And good company.

Will you stay the night when I return?

[piecrust]

Well, the pie is good anyway. That I can guarantee.

If you want me to. I mean. I'd like to. If you'll let me. Your bed is softer than mine.

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As is the company. Hence inviting you over to my place.

[piecrust]

When you arrive, tell me when and I'll be there. Pie in hand.

[ There is a bit of a gap between these messages, the second finally arriving. ]

It's weird without you here. Is that normal? Quiet and just different. It's my apartment, but. Maybe I'm just tired. I baked enough for a small army you know, all cherry and strawberry and blueberry. My hands are stained.

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[ Q is very thankful he's now alone so Tanner can't tease him for this blush. ]

Whether or not it's normal, are you alright with feeling that way? I don't want to rush you.

[ Normal people would actually be leaps and bounds beyond this stage in this time frame. And Ned was worth the wait. ]

[piecrust]

Is it considered rushing if I just miss you? I've never really thought of that, but I like your company. Well, so I guess that means yes, I'm fine feeling this way? Well, I'm sure it will feel more natural eventually but. I don't know. I do think I like it better when you're here, though. Is that what you're asking? I'm miserable at this texting thing.

[ if only you could see the faces and the hand flailing, q! ]

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[ He's lucky he's cute when he does it. ]

I apologize these will have to be a regular feature for us.

I feel the same. It's nice to look up from a screen and see you.