console; video

[peacefullywreathed]

[The audio comes on first, accompanied by a quiet curse. Then the video appears on Solomon leaning over his console. He's in his apartment, but he's wrapped in his coat and his breath is misting, and he's very pale, as if he's been in the cold for hours on end without having been properly attired. His eyes don't fix on anything, and the observant will notice old scars around them.]

I know there's a number of mechanically-inclined in the city. Our heating's just broken down.

[He hesitates.]

Earlier this morning, actually.

[It's mid-afternoon.]

I don't care if you're Foreigner or kedan, but I'll give you extra if you come now to fix it, and do so before Raine gets home.

[And don't mention the part where his fingers are dangerously blue. Or so he assumes they are, given that they're numb, hence the trouble finding the 'on' switch. She absolutely won't see this before work ends, right? Right?]

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[bostonhowler]

Do you still require some help? I can cook, soup would warm you up.

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[peacefullywreathed]

[Alright, so Pepper and Adrien Solomon can justify to himself as being well-meaning teenagers. But Brigid he still doesn't know very well, so this comes as a surprise which is quite obviously reflected on his face.]

No, I'll be fine. I've some left over myself, and should be able to reheat it myself.

[Now that his fingers aren't so numb. Next, rather awkwardly because he isn't used to people just offering their help to him:]

Thank you.

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[bostonhowler]

You're welcome. The offer remains open.

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[peacefullywreathed]

[He hums for a moment.]

Then I might accept--but not for me. My fiance has a tendency to overwork herself, and so do her people. If you can make a delivery of soup to the Healers' Guild, I'm certain they can find a use for it.

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[bostonhowler]

I can do that. Anything special they would prefer?

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[peacefullywreathed]

Not as far as I know. Something tender stomachs can handle, I suppose?

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[bostonhowler]

That's definitely within my wheelhouse. But is there anything you need?

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[peacefullywreathed]

[Now he's just going to sound bemused as well.]

No, not really. Someone's looking into the heating, and I've been provided with blankets and tea.

[Is he giving off an air of needing help, or something? How novel.]

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[bostonhowler]

Good, If you need anything do not hesitate to call.

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[peacefullywreathed]

I'll ... do that, thank you.

[He won't, but not because he's stubborn; just because he's nonplussed.]