[ 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?
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.
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! ]
[ ... well, let's try to ignore the fact that he had been sipping tea and has then since choked. ]
Well, you'll be home soon, and then we can sort out what to do for the lost time. I'll think of something.
[ which may be why, in very ned fashion, q gets a picture message next. a picture of ned making a rather silly sort of kiss face. and yes, he knows it's ridiculous. ]
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[ 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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[ A pause. ]
I'd very much like to have dessert with you. Your dessert.
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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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Hand delivered?
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Always. That's never a question.
...you're safe, though?
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Yes. I am very safe. How many cases has Emerson given you?
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... I assume that's in total. How long have you been doing this?
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Yes, it's in total. Started a year or two ago? I think? Whenever he saw me. Well.
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That's a fair amount... I think an apron suits you better than a deerstalker.
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... 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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Will you stay the night when I return?
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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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[ 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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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. ]
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[ if only you could see the faces and the hand flailing, q! ]
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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.
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But, yeah. It's... nice to see you, too. It really is. For the record, well, I'm glad you came into my shop.
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Well, you'll be home soon, and then we can sort out what to do for the lost time. I'll think of something.
[ which may be why, in very ned fashion, q gets a picture message next. a picture of ned making a rather silly sort of kiss face. and yes, he knows it's ridiculous. ]