[if you thought a solid decade of pining was all he had in him... well-- they're both here now and she doesn't need to know about that horrible phrase merle said to him. or mami almost blasting him to pieces, but honestly no-one needs to know about that, thanks. buzz takes her hand and pulls himself up after her.]

It seems like it did, actually. [he's glad she's on the same page with him about that, not that he doubts it. he falls into step with her, ever so slightly ahead.] I don't think Bonnie would like it here. There's not really much to do, other than shop in stores with stock a couple decades out of date.

[he looks back at her briefly.] Affirmative. It feels exactly as weird as it sounds.

[...]





...Pretty fun sliding down the banisters, though.