Back to Work

[colony_brat]

Alright, looks like it's time I get Azzip back up and open. Problem is, it needs a bit of cleanin' and I'm goin' ta need help with firewood and shoppin'. So, besides a certain fairy waiter, who wants ta help me? I'd offer ta pay you in food, but since it's free, seems kinda stupid. So, guess I could have a private party for those willin' ta help.

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[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[and stretches a bit before looking back at the clean windows] All clean!

[colony_brat]

[Duo's been switching back and forth so one arm won't get tired, but he looks relieved when he finally finishes his part of the windows.] Good. Now we can run over to the bakery and get somethin' ta eat. Cookies are food, right?

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

Of course~!!! [and zips out, racing for the bakery]

[colony_brat]

[laughs and follows after Salt, much slower but still hurrying] Hey! Don't eat 'em all 'fore I getta chance!

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

You'll have to catch me first!! It's all mine!

[colony_brat]

[Thankfully the bakery's just a few doors down so Duo doesn't wear himself out too much getting there. Salt's still going to beat him, but he figures the little fairy couldn't eat ALL of the cookies before he got there.]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[Said fairy has dived into the bowl of cookies near the door and is currently munching his way back out!]

[colony_brat]

[Duo walks in an picks a cookie off the top of the moving and crunching bowl as he laughs.]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[the cookie level starts dropping steadily then Salt pops his head out for breath before diving in again]

[colony_brat]

[laughs some more and nibbles on his own cake. Then he starts looking around the shop at the cakes and little things.]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[the bowl is now empty except for little fairy with a very round tummy lying in it]

[colony_brat]

[Duo wanders over with a cupcake in hand. He chuckles at the plump fairy and shakes his head.] Can ya even fly now?

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

Huh? [tries to sit up, fails then tries flapping his wings, no luck]

[colony_brat]

[laughs a little more and leans against the counter while he finishes off his cupcake and licks his fingers] Ya might as well stop 'fore ya hurt yourself. Relax for a bit. I can always carry ya back. Soft hair, remember?

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[gives up trying to move and just lies in the bowl, petting his tummy] Yeah, very soft and comfy. Perfect for naps!

[colony_brat]

Then you can just sit up there while we go back ta Azzip and we can both rest. You're not gunna explode if I pick ya up, are ya?

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[sighs happily] Okay~~ I don't think so?

[colony_brat]

I hope not. I don't wanna wash fairy and cookies outta my hair. Not ta mention I'll be very sad ta lose such a great employee. [He gently scoops the very plump fairy out of the bowl and lifts him to his head.]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

I'll try not to explode then! [sighs happily and snuggles the soft, comfy hair] Duo's hair is comfy-warm...

[colony_brat]

[chuckles] Thanks. Glad ta know I make a good fairy bed. [He walks carefully back to Azzip. He doesn't want to make Salt sick.]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

[lies happily on his head, clutching at a few strands off hair so he doesn't roll or slide off accidentally. Then he suddenly sits up]

Huh!? Duo's hair is comfy-warm... That... D-Does that mean your hair is a twinkle!???

[colony_brat]

[Duo pauses before pushing the door open.] I have no idea, Salt, but ya better not try flyin' off with some of it. Since I'm not from your world, I doubt it. I don't know anythin' about your twinkles though. Might be stuff in the library 'bout it.

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

But you have so much hair. A few strands won't make much of a difference. Twinkles are comfy-warm. And Elder said we'll find twinkles near a person who can see fairies. Duo's hair is comfy-warm and you can see me so your hair must be a twinkle!

[colony_brat]

[Duo thinks about this for a while as he walks into Azzip and heads back for the kitchen.] I've got an idea that doesn't involve me cuttin' my hair.

[He gently squats near the sink and digs in the cabinet under it for his kit. He pulls out a brush and takes it back into the main part of the restaurant and carefully sits down on the couch. His calloused and slightly scarred fingers start pulling out the long hairs from his brush, so careful not to break them. He starts to lay them out straight so he can put them together to tie and give to Salt.]

[sun-trumpet.livejournal.com]

What is it?

[flies over and hovers near to watch Duo work]