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George hummed thoughtfully, hand still working at his shoulders, feeling the tension under the suit. “How long do we think security will be monitoring things? As long as a whole cycle?” Of course, that wouldn’t matter with such erratic appearances, but at least it would be more information.

Eros still felt tense, but at least the code under George’s hand felt like it was ending its loop. “Could be a cycle, could be more. They’ll stay ‘til they find the source of the problems, since they know it’s there. If they catch a virus, and then it’s quiet for a while, they’ll most likely assume the virus was the cause and move their focus back to I/O points.”

The doctor kissed his lover’s head. “Hm. Any chance we could make the case that someone’s celebrating Halloween early?”

That caused him to chuckle. “It did take very well last year. Quite the party over at End of Line, based on the light show.”

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George rubbed Eros’s shoulders soothingly, frowning. “Anomalies, as in… houseguests?” He worried often about his lover’s dangerous work. If anything happened…

“Yeah.” Swallowing, he looked at his hands. “He doesn’t know. He just stopped by because we’re friends, and he was worried.”

Of course. “Can you get in touch with them? Let them know not to come into town for a cycle or two, until the heat dies down?” But then, they only came to Eros for emergency care. But if anything happened to Eros (and George ignored his own pang at that thought) then he wouldn’t be able to help anyone, ever again. And there was no way Eros would let a patient take the fall in exchange for his own safety.

“Not really.” His eyes fell shut again. “They tend to move around a lot and I usually don’t know where they are until they start knocking.” He made a small groan of frustration. That was how he found out where Cloner was. To keep the virus off the streets, he went ahead and zipped xer. At least then xe would stay under his eye.

George hummed thoughtfully, hand still working at his shoulders, feeling the tension under the suit. “How long do we think security will be monitoring things? As long as a whole cycle?” Of course, that wouldn’t matter with such erratic appearances, but at least it would be more information.

Eros still felt tense, but at least the code under George’s hand felt like it was ending its loop. “Could be a cycle, could be more. They’ll stay ‘til they find the source of the problems, since they know it’s there. If they catch a virus, and then it’s quiet for a while, they’ll most likely assume the virus was the cause and move their focus back to I/O points.”

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George rubbed Eros’s shoulders soothingly, frowning. “Anomalies, as in… houseguests?” He worried often about his lover’s dangerous work. If anything happened…

“Yeah.” Swallowing, he looked at his hands. “He doesn’t know. He just stopped by because we’re friends, and he was worried.”

Of course. “Can you get in touch with them? Let them know not to come into town for a cycle or two, until the heat dies down?” But then, they only came to Eros for emergency care. But if anything happened to Eros (and George ignored his own pang at that thought) then he wouldn’t be able to help anyone, ever again. And there was no way Eros would let a patient take the fall in exchange for his own safety.

“Not really.” His eyes fell shut again. “They tend to move around a lot and I usually don’t know where they are until they start knocking.” He made a small groan of frustration. That was how he found out where Cloner was. To keep the virus off the streets, he went ahead and zipped xer. At least then xe would stay under his eye.

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Cloner huffed, then reached to Eros, who took xer from George back to the second room. He tucked the virus in once more, and after good-nights were exchanged he flicked off the lights and shut the door on his way out.

Eros’ shoulders stooped then. “I got a visit earlier in the cycle.”

Alright then. George took his hand and tugged him over to sit on the couch, then wrapped his arms around him. “What kind of visit?”

The program leaned against George and closed his eyes. “From NOV,” he said in a low voice. “And it wasn’t small talk. He said security has noticed anomalies in the area and told me to be careful about going out until patrols found the source.”

George rubbed Eros’s shoulders soothingly, frowning. “Anomalies, as in… houseguests?” He worried often about his lover’s dangerous work. If anything happened…

“Yeah.” Swallowing, he looked at his hands. “He doesn’t know. He just stopped by because we’re friends, and he was worried.”

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Cloner huffed, then reached to Eros, who took xer from George back to the second room. He tucked the virus in once more, and after good-nights were exchanged he flicked off the lights and shut the door on his way out.

Eros’ shoulders stooped then. “I got a visit earlier in the cycle.”

Alright then. George took his hand and tugged him over to sit on the couch, then wrapped his arms around him. “What kind of visit?”

The program leaned against George and closed his eyes. “From NOV,” he said in a low voice. “And it wasn’t small talk. He said security has noticed anomalies in the area and told me to be careful about going out until patrols found the source.”

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doctorhuang replied to your post: He can still unlock the door, but he calls up the stairs as he shrugs off his jacket. “Eros? Cloner? It’s me.”

George catches Cloner’s oversized claws easily, then kneels so xe can drape them over his shoulders for a hug. He smiles up at the other man. “So am I.”

Eros follows suit, embracing George and Cloner together. “It’s been a rough few cycles. I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet.”

George kisses Eros’ cheek. Hey, it’s closest. “It’s perfectly understandable. Been busy on the other side of the screen, too. At least we’re together now.” He chuckles and pulls away a little as Cloner squirms. “Plus one.”

The program laughs as well. “Speaking of which, I was just trying to put Bambi to bed. We had almost gotten there.” Cloner makes a whining meeeeeeen and tries to squirm away from both of them, and Eros shakes his head. “You’re still recovering, hon. You need to sleep.”

“Ahh. Sorry for my timing.” He ducks his head to nuzzle the virus’s. “We can play later, when you’re better-rested, okay?” It looks like Eros needs to rest, too, but George has a plan for that.

Cloner huffed, then reached to Eros, who took xer from George back to the second room. He tucked the virus in once more, and after good-nights were exchanged he flicked off the lights and shut the door on his way out.

Eros’ shoulders stooped then. “I got a visit earlier in the cycle.”

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doctorhuang replied to your post: He can still unlock the door, but he calls up the stairs as he shrugs off his jacket. “Eros? Cloner? It’s me.”

George catches Cloner’s oversized claws easily, then kneels so xe can drape them over his shoulders for a hug. He smiles up at the other man. “So am I.”

Eros follows suit, embracing George and Cloner together. “It’s been a rough few cycles. I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet.”

George kisses Eros’ cheek. Hey, it’s closest. “It’s perfectly understandable. Been busy on the other side of the screen, too. At least we’re together now.” He chuckles and pulls away a little as Cloner squirms. “Plus one.”

The program laughs as well. “Speaking of which, I was just trying to put Bambi to bed. We had almost gotten there.” Cloner makes a whining meeeeeeen and tries to squirm away from both of them, and Eros shakes his head. “You’re still recovering, hon. You need to sleep.”

doctorhuang replied to your post: He can still unlock the door, but he calls up the stairs as he shrugs off his jacket. “Eros? Cloner? It’s me.”

George catches Cloner’s oversized claws easily, then kneels so xe can drape them over his shoulders for a hug. He smiles up at the other man. “So am I.”

Eros follows suit, embracing George and Cloner together. “It’s been a rough few cycles. I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet.”

Eros had almost gotten Cloner tucked into bed when the sound of George’s voice has xer squirming free and prancing out of the room. “Geo’!” the virus says, trying to balance on xer hind legs to take George’s hands. 

The recompiler is out soon after xer. “Hi, George. Glad you could make it so soon.”

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“Vn!” The little virus drops Eros’ hand to squeak the noise. “Vn, vn!”

Adjusting his hold on xer, the recompiler sighs. “It’s not something I can discuss anywhere but in person. When you’re here, then we can talk.” He pauses, holding up a hand. “Um, you might want to take the Stark System entrance, though. I heard there was—I dunno, temporal issues was the term tossed around, but the original owner of the arcade showed up and he’s staying in the office of that building.”

Temporal issues… “Right, Phil mentioned something like that. I’m sure the Starks won’t mind me passing through.” He sits again, touching the side of the screen. Eros looks exhausted. “I’ll be there soon.” 

“All right.” Eros touches the screen back. He feels about twice as exhausted as he looks. “Take care, George. I love you.”