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[greening_ivy]

Roses are red, violets are blue.

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[whitechapelred]

[Putting finishing touches on a plate of heart-shaped biscuits.] Would you like one?

[whitechapelred]

I can understand that. [Jack says softly.] The Tim from my world his here, not that I ever knew him before I came to this place. Our paths never crossed. We... he's lived a very different life than most. And worse experiences here in the Hub. [He chews his lip.] I worry for him.

[birdonthewall]

"He seems like a good person, and to have people who care about him. And I think in means something to him that you care about him, even if he is... traumatised."

[whitechapelred]

I'm sorry. I forgot you talked with him. [He smiles at Tim's comment.] Thank you, that... brings me hope.

Tell me more about your Jason? What's he like?

[birdonthewall]

"It has been a little while since then." He smiles a little in return. "I'm glad."

"He's... quieter since..." He trails off a moment, not really wanting to say 'since I died'. "He helps me when I have trouble... when the group splits up we're a team. He's gotten a little bit protective... He'd be mad if I said it, but I think it's kind of cute. He... he seems to be coping well with the fall, and how crazy things have gotten, but he has bad days where we just find places to hide and avoid dealing with it all... He's a good man. He takes care of me on my less lucid days..."

[beyondalioness]

[Her eyes light up.] Please? [Mel is holding a basket full of sweet gifts for him, including chocolate roses covered in red and peach foil.]

[whitechapelred]

[He picks out one with a perfectly shaped white chocolate rose as part of the decoration.] For you, my dear friend.

Those look wonderful. They must have taken you hours!

[beyondalioness]

[Happy purrs!] Thank you! [She takes a nibble, purring her appreciation.] This is more delicious than usual.

[She holds the basket out to him. Along with the chocolate roses, there are two mini cakes (decorated extensively), chocolate covered strawberries, a bottle of wine, raspberry shortbread cookies, and handmade cherry-creme filled chocolate truffles.] Some of my best stuff, for you.

[whitechapelred]

You spoil me! [He unpacks the basket gleefully before handing it back to her.] You'll need this for your gift. Are you free this afternoon?

[beyondalioness]

Anytime I get. [She purrs.]

My gift? [She tilts her head to the side, curious as she takes the basket back.] Yes. Cub is out delivering his own Valentines to all his playmates. I think he'll be busy all day and night. [She chuckles.] And I think Dick and Tim are hold up in their room for as long as Cub will let them.

[whitechapelred]

Good. There is the most wonderful gourmet markets at Cambridge and I'm taking you shopping.

[beyondalioness]

Thank you! [Her eyes light up in excitement as she hugs him, quite happy with the idea.] There's going to be a lot of new recipes in my future.

[whitechapelred]

[Jack laughs and offers her his arm.] Shall we, my dearest? A world of new and interesting ingredients await.

[beyondalioness]

[Mel takes his arm, holding on tightly as her nerves rush.] When you are.

[whitechapelred]

[Jack grins and fetches his coat. He leads her through the streets of the Hub. He holds open the door of a department store and into his own world. They take the busy tube to the market, Jack holding his arm around Mel's waist to keep her close and safe through the crush.]

[beyondalioness]

[Her senses are automatically assaulted with the new, unfamiliar scents, sounds, feelings. She clings a little tighter, cuddling up close as she takes it all in, memorizing their path.]