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Jumper hadn't seen Rek all day. She knows he's online but she just couldn't find him. Sue her for being a bit concerned for her friend. This isn't the first time this has happened but 4 days is a bit much.
Just then did something catch her eye. Particles. Someone was in the base. They're probably the one griefing the place. Slowly pulling out her sword from its sheath she tries to talk with the person
"Who are you?"
The second she says it they have their armor on and swing turning their back to her falling into position. She already swung before realizing who it is by his stance.
"REKRAP!"
As he's catching fire from the swipe Jumper dumps her water bucket onto him. Sighing heavily knowing shes safe she rests her head on her teammates shoulder.
"You scared me."
...still no response. He's still tense. Why is he invis in their own base? Even in the few interactions she's had with Parrot he had mentioned Rek's paranoia causing him to often drink invis pots, but Parrot said he was better, Jumper saw he was better, she saw him. Did the tunnels cause him to relapse? He promised only to use splash pots. Did it get into his system somehow?
"Do you have milk on you? No one else in the base except Ro. We're safe."
His shoulder relax a bit before he finally responds in a scratchy strained voice faking his normal upbeat tone "No its ok, I just thought you saw someone else."
"Well, i haven't seen you for days so let's grab the milk and chat for a bit before bed." She needs to see if somethings wrong but knows Rek could be quick to scare if already invisible. Casual, just be casual.
In the kitchen she hands Rek some milk that he slowly drinks. Watching the invis fade she instantly sees the bags under his eyes - he hasn't slept for days - no wander he's jumpy. She cant stop her expression from melting when she looks at him.
He doesn't talk about whats wrong instead claiming he's been working on the tunnels and that everything's fine. She doesn't push the subject. It'll just push him away. They don't even talk that long before Rek decides it's time to turn in. Jumper walks with him to his room, saying their goodnights Rek closes the door. Left standing staring at the wood pattern Jumper takes a breath in attempt to slow her racing mind.
Eventually Ro walks by stopping when he steps past her expecting her to start up a conversation. When nothing comes he looks back to her in confusion. Seeing Jumper staring at Rek's door his eyes soften. Gently Ro pulls her away into sitting on the floor with him. Backs agenst the wall they sit together still looking at the door. Ready to talk whenever she is. With another, far easier breath, she rests her head on Roshambo's shoulder. Taking in this moment of calm before speaking.
"You think Rek's... okay?"
Pausing to think about her question Ro answers "I don't know. I haven't actually seen him in a while but I can only blame my own actions for that."
She doesn't respond. Only frowning slightly before linking her arm in his and pulling him closer. In return Ro rests his head on hers before continuing.
"Im sure we'll be fine, it will always takes time but we'll all get there"
"What would you boys do without me." Ro gives a small chuckle to the comment.