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Random's in the bar. He looks surprisingly well rested, though rather bothered.

You could ask him what about.

You might not get an answer, but you could ask.

He'd enjoy the company.

[Edit: Andres and Random discuss everything; Gorlim and Lee's motivations for their behaviour, sleeping and waking up, and whether or not Andres is joking, and what the exact meaning is of sticking out your tongue at someone. After that, they head off to Random's home via Tarot to spend the night together. Also, Duo and Random discuss the recent evens with Oberon, and his envolvement in Random's out of milliways life.]

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Duo is flopped over in a booth nearby. He's dragged a chair over to prop a leg on, and his right arm is in a sling.

As opposed to Random, he looks tired, but cheerful.

"Hello, Duo."

Random's more than ready for a distraction.

"How've you been?"

Duo shrugs. "Better than yesterday, and that was better than the day before. Oberon's gone, we think. Puck won."

Random's whole body jerks.

"What happened? Is he... is everyone alright?"

Duo's mouth twists a little. "Pretty much. Everyone except him. Let's say he was less than pleased. He left, through of of those faerie rings. And we don't know where he went."

He shudders.

"Duo, I have little love for him. Two weeks ago he turned his fire on me and sent me into a ten day coma. But please, if you know anything about what's happened, tell me?"

He winces.

"Though he does not love me as he should a son, I still find myself concerned for him."

Duo's face says what the hell are you concerned about him for? but he shrugs and complies.

"He isn't dead. He lost that hand of his, the black one. The bad one. He can't ever have a pact with the Lone Power again, since Nita but a geas on him, I think it was called. There was fighting, with these nasty things, so I didn't get too close to him to see much else."

He sighs in relief.

"That's very good. The Lone Power changed him greatly. He was a fair king before he became touched by its influence."

Random's fingers drum on the table.

"And the others? Raven, Puck, Havelock? I know not all who are envolved, but it sounds like you went head to head, and that can be pretty fucking dangerous."

"Puck and Nita were the only ones who had to face him head on, really. The rest of it was us kicking the shit out of the nasties. Me, Havelock, Raven, and this crazy girl with a gun, along with some guy named Oats and Sariel, who says she's an angel. No too serious wounds, I don't think. Nothing life threatening, anyway."

"That's reassuring. Thank you, Duo."

He drums his fingers, absentmindedly.

"And do you think this is over? I mean... for good?"

"Like I said. He isn't dead. But he doesn't have the Power to back him up anymore. And he's hurting pretty bad. Even if he comes back... Well. He lost face."

Duo tugs at a strap of his sling. "I don't think he'll try again, if he lost the first time."

"That's how he's been in the past. Though I admit, I've never seen him beaten."

His fingers continue their nervous dance, and his eyes narrow.

"Fuck, I hate this."

"Well hell, you might not ever see him again, here."

Duo pauses. "Is he still alive where you come from?"

"I'm still trying to figure that out. But he's far enough out of the picture that I haven't seen him for half a millenia."

He winces.

"I hate that he's come here."

"Kind of have to wonder if what happens here affects what happens there."

Duo shakes his head. "I can think of plenty of people I'd like to never see again."

"It won't. That was the first thing I figured out before announcing my presence to him."

He shrugs.

"Because Amber's out of time, we're immune to paradox. I'll be fine. And most people who meet Oberon would never like to see him again, I wager."

"I have to say he isn't number one on my list... but probably in the top five." Duo gives him a crooked smile.

"Well, that's not particularly reassuring, but thanks for the thought."

He grins ruefully.

"I owe you another apology, by the way. For the other night, with Holmes."

Duo blinks. Then starts laughing. "Oh geez, what the hell for? I'd obviously stuck my nose somewhere I shouldn't have. I just hoped you guys worked whatever it was out."

...he's so cute when he's oblivious.

Random winces.

"We're working on it. But it's slow going. Thanks, though."

Duo eyes him. "Well. I'm not exactly the best one to give advice, but I guess if you want to say anything...?"

"No. I've been through the possibilities. It's simply a matter of waiting and seeing."

He looks carefully at Duo.

"How is your magic coming? I'm trying to learn transformations, too. But it's slow going."

Duo smiles a little dreamily. "I made myself wings. That was so fucking cool."

Random's eyes widen.

"How? What kind of wings? Could you really fly?"

"I asked Raven if I could get a good look at his, a while ago. He gave me a few suggestions, and yes, I really could! They were taller than me, though, so I kind of fell over in the first fee seconds of their existence."

He snickers.