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Either the deities have been working overtime, or the sudden influx of new people is something many of us have seen before. That means visitors. Now, I just got off patrol and really don't want to have to work for another twelve hours, so play nice, huh?

[ooc: 4th Wall friendly!]

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Mamoru looked away, then nodded.

"Whatever you wish, Ken."

In truth, he didn't really want to see Umi. Not after the fight they'd had. And a "Metric shitton" of Ayas didn't sound fantastic, either.

Ken opened his mouth to say something, but a quick flurry of notes from his pocket interrupted him. There was no hesitation as he pulled his phone from his pocket, frowning as he noticed the paging number. Glancing over at Mamoru, he dialed into his private mailbox, his grumpy face stilling into something that Mamoru had seen many times in the past. Business was business.

"I've got to gear up and head out in a few."

Mamoru watched it all with unreadable eyes, nodding.

"I understand."

"... someone kidnapped a child. They found her and we're going after the bastard that did it. I can't call this one off, but... please. Be here when I get back, if you can. I've really missed you and I want to be able to see you again before you leave."

"I'll stay here." It was the most he could offer.

Already in mission mode, Ken nodded briskly before stepping towards the bedroom, already working to get what he needed for work. The next time Mamoru saw him, he was in his full gear, all dark and ominous. He spared a quick glance at Mamoru before he was out the door.

[ooc: Timeskip until after the mission?]

Ken would find Mamoru on the couch, a book in his hand and a cat curled up on his lap when he got home. True to his word, he hadn't left, merely chilled with Bandit and Gent while Ken was off rescuing kidnapped girls.

Ken looked a little worn after he reappeared, but he just stripped off his gear in silence, taking care to settle his bagh nahks away.

"Did you find her?" Kidnappings had never ceased to be something of a sore spot for Mamoru. He marked his place in his book, looking up.

"She was dropped off in the Shadow City, but she's hurt pretty bad. We found who did it, but it's not a good thing."

Ken sighed and reached up to rub the back of his neck, frowning a little.

"... thanks. For staying."

Mamoru nodded briefly.

"I said I would."

Ken just sighed and shook his head.

"I didn't say I doubted you. I just... wanted to thank you."

Mamoru gave a brief nod, glancing at him.

"It's not like I have anywhere else to go."

"... 'you're welcome' works wonders, too."

he reached down to start stripping off his boots, taking the socks with them.

"You're welcome," he murmured dryly.

And off comes the shirt, tossed into the darkness behind the open door of the bedroom.

"Thanks."

Mamoru didn't watch him undress, although he was very aware of it.

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