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[stilljustandrew]

*Andrew ambles down the stairs, and heads for the bar to get some dinner. And stops, seeing the notice on the bulletin board.*

*It's a long moment before he notices the signature on the rather smaller note. He steps closer to read it.*

*After another moment, he sits down at the bar and stares ahead blankly.*

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[anya-after.livejournal.com]

*Anya sits down next to him.*

You don't look okay.

[stilljustandrew]

*He sounds a little stunned.*

Did you know Charlie?

[anya-after.livejournal.com]

*She looks down at her cup of whatever.*

Yeah, I meet him a couple of times. I take it you knew him?

[stilljustandrew]

No, I ... I only ever met him once. He signed up for my D&D game. I never got to ...

D'you know how it happened?

[anya-after.livejournal.com]

*She shakes her head.*

No, sorry. I came down last night and saw the note. They had a little service outside for him last night. I saw Faith there. I think that's the first time I've seen her cry.

[redeemed-one.livejournal.com]

Anakin come over from the table where he's been eating dinner (This is not the entrance post you are looking for...). He notices Andrew's lack of expression. "Andrew, what's wrong?"

[stilljustandrew]

*He turns to Anakin, blinking.*

That guy Charlie ... I met him maybe once. He signed up for my D&D game. I just, I never ...

And did you know Peter was leaving?

[redeemed-one.livejournal.com]

"I did. I said good-bye to him last night. Did you want to say goodbye, too?"

[stilljustandrew]

I ... I would've wanted to. I didn't know ...

*There's fear in his voice.*

Is he going to turn himself in?

[redeemed-one.livejournal.com]

"I don't know." He closes his eyes for a moment, and focuses on his link to Peter. Peter is nervous, yes, but there is an overwhelming feeling of safety about him. "I don't think so."

"I'm sorry, Andrew. He'll be back, though. He promised."

[empath-wiggin.livejournal.com]

Abusing Milli-time like mad, Val shuffles over to the bar, green hands, a couple green streaks in her hair, and keyboard face, and grabs a cup of tea. Turning, she looks around the bar, and her eyes fall on Andrew. Concern crosses her face, and she walks over and plops beside him. "What's wrong?" She's a bit tired, and just woke up. Excuse the lack of pleasantry.

[stilljustandrew]

Hey, Val.

Um. Did you know Charlie?

[empath-wiggin.livejournal.com]

"Charlie?" She blinks sleep out of her eyes, rubbing them with the back of a hand. "Oh, the musician who died. I knew him a bit, but not well." She sighs, looking around. "It looks like he was really well-loved. Everyone was so broken last night." She sighs.

[stilljustandrew]

Yeah.

... and Peter's gone.

[empath-wiggin.livejournal.com]

She sighs. "This, I knew. I think I might have been the first to know he was going." There's a sadness in her eyes, but it's covered by determination and sleepiness. "He'll be back, though. He has to be."

[http://users.livejournal.com/_fisshes/]

A quiet voice behind Andrew asks "Why do you want to ruin everything for me?"

[stilljustandrew]

*Andrew turns around sharply, blinks, and looks down.*

Huh?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_fisshes/]

"You know what I'm talking about. I know you want to tell everyone my story." Smeagol glares furiously. "What did I ever do to you, that you want to tell everyone that?"

[stilljustandrew]

*Andrew blinks some more.*

What are you --?

*A long pause.*

Oh.

Smeagol, no, it's not like that --

[http://users.livejournal.com/_fisshes/]

"I'm sorry, all right? I'm sorry, and I know I'm horrible and don't deserve to be here, but - don't tell them. I'm going to be different now. I promise."

There's a hint of pleading in his voice.

[blue_ajah]

*As she moves to get tea, Moiraine notices Andrew at the bar and approaches him.*

Good evening, Andrew. How is Meg?

[stilljustandrew]

Um. Evening. I, uh, I haven't seen her since yesterday morning, I think she was guarding Anthy's door last night again.

[blue_ajah]

*Moiraine sighs at this and there is a flicker of irritation in her eyes. *

I suppose I should not be surprised at this.

*The Aes Sedai looks carefully at Andrew, then, taking in his demeanor.*

And how are matters with you?

[stilljustandrew]

*honestly* Strange.

*He gestures at the bulletin board.*

[blue_ajah]

*She follows the glance, and nods. Her tone remains serene.*

Yes. They will both be missed, I think.

Although Peter did say that he intends to try to return.