Fourth Floor Common Room, Tuesday Morning

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When Dawn had explained to Sam why they were kitten-sitting Hunter over the break, he hadn't let himself get jealous right away. After all, it was much healthier to wait until he was by himself to get bitter and cranky.

He was still feeling kind of annoyed in the morning, but he was making up for it by sprawling out on one of the couches and teasing Hunter with a laser pointer. Scout was sitting by his side, looking far more interested in his new chew toy than the kitten-y entertainment.

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[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"No, he's fine now," Teddy said. "I'm just not sure if he'll be okay with what I'm going back home for."

Teddy sure as hell wasn't okay with it.

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

Which totally spiked her curiosity meter. Annette leaned slightly forward. "What is it? I mean, what are you going home for? I mean, if you want to tell me and stuff 'cause I'm not being nosey. Honest." But tell me!

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"It's complicated," He said. "Long story short, I'm uh, kinda wanted by the government and might get into a fight when I'm there."

Might wasn't the right word really. He was going to get in a fight, there was no doubt about that.

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

Her brows knitted. "Oh. Teddy. Um, that doesn't sound very good. Does Chad know this? And if he doesn't, are you trusting me to keep this secret?" She could, of course. Keep a secret. Seriously she would really try.

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"Chad knows the details already," He confirmed. "I just... I'm trying to figure out how to tell him about my leaving. I don't want to hurt him."

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"Oh." That could be hard and Annette felt for him. She moved a little closer to Teddy and draped her arm around his shoulders, looking at him. "He'll be okay. He has lots of friends here who care about him and we'll make sure he's okay." She shrugged a little. "Anyone who loves anyone else is going to feel a little hurt when the one they love leaves. But it's not permanent. He'll know that. How long are you planning on staying gone?"

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"I don't know. It might take a few days, or it might take a few weeks."

Or he might never be able to come back, but he didn't want to think of that possibility.

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"...and this is something you have to do?" She asked softly.

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

Teddy nodded. "They need my help."

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

She kind of just nodded although she didn't know or understand any of it. "He'll be all right, Teddy. I'm sure of it." She paused, thinking for a moment.

"Teddy? You couldn't be hurt, could you? You won't put yourself in danger, right?"

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"No more than I can help," Teddy said diplomatically. "Most injuries don't stick for very long anyway."

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"Okay. Which...doesn't really make me feel good on that end. I don't like the thought of you having to fight." She squeezed his shoulder one last time then brought her hands back to her lap. "Is there anything specific you want me to do, while you're gone?"

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"Just make sure he doesn't stay in his room playing depressing songs on his guitar," Teddy said. Chad could be predictable when he was emo.

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

She smiled a little. "All right. I'll try my hardest. Just so you know though, he's a lot bigger than me." She chuckled.

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"Get Pippi to help then, she'll pick him up and force him out of the room," Teddy replied, smiling at the mental image.

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

That made her laugh and think of Pippi lifting the punching bag in the gym like it was nothing. "All right, I will. Hopefully it won't come down to brute force though."

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"I hope so too."

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"Do you honestly think he will listen to me?"

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

"For someone dating a guy, he has serious issues with saying no to cute girls."

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, okay." She grinned and looked down. "You can count on me. Promise."