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[ After dropping by to see his fellow Guardian and give him the good news about the lifted rationing for kids, Jack's good mood completely deflates as he discovers Bunny's suite empty save for the warren-like growth inside of it and several caches of chocolates and other sweets left around. It's a while before Jack wants to do anything other than sit among the greenery and tell himself this is all right and that it's probably for the best.

Eventually he rouses himself, gathers all the edibles he can find and brings them back to his own suite. He'll disperse them between the kids and the food bank when he feels like he wants to deal with anyone else, but he has to at least let people know. ]

Bunnymund has gone back home
he was...
someone might need to take over caring for the wood sector
sorry.

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[Well. That's probably not a good thing. Especially if Jack is using text, which he barely ever does.]

I'm sure there are people who are already making an effort and will be able to take over. Do you need anything?

[Because 'are you all right?' is a difficult question. And probably completely pointless.]

yes he just wouldn't...
he'd be mad if all his work went to waste
no i'm good thanks.

They won't let it go to waste.

[As to the latter...]

I would not be above checking that personally.

[Sending Zatara again might also be an option, but Damian rather thinks he won't have to. Plus, the text is as Damian, not Robin.]

okay good.

you can if you want
i'm learning with the east wind.

[ Because it's something to do, and something he needs to do on top of that, so it's a perfect distraction. ]

[Well...crap.]

[And Jack was texting. That wasn't a good sign.]

You have no reason to be sorry, Jack.

sorry like bearer of bad news

It's still not your fault. Want some company?

okay sure

[ Because everything is fine, and there's nothing for her to worry about. And if he keeps repeating that, it will be true. ]

come to the field outside the wood sector
going to be learning with the east wind.

be there in 5.

[She shuts off her console, closing the window on her way out. As a last minute thought, she grabs one of her hair ties and pulls her thick, black locks into a high ponytail. He mentioned Wind, so she figured she might as well come prepared in case this one was a playful as the last.]

[True to her word, she made it to the edge of the field in only a few minutes. Pausing just long enough to scan for any sign of his usual blue hoodie.]

[ Jack actually hadn't arrived yet, having needed to answer a few more replies on the console, but he came flying overhead and touched down lightly on the grass near her. He's smiling, not forced but somehow not as free as it usually is. ]

Hey Zatanna.

Hey yourself.

[He was smiling, period. Considering everything, she'll take what she can get from him.]

So, what's all this about the East Wind? I thought you said you usually prefer the North?

[Paaaause.]

That is not the wind that you usually talk with, is it?

no that's the north
it needs a break in this weather too
have to teach the east how to carry me
beats walking

[ Jack gives her a totally scandalized look because they're both right there and you are going to get him in trouble. ]

Not prefer! Just more familiar with!

[Yes, good, at least his powers of observation aren't off.]

I understand. I would be curious as to what you find the differences to be, after you both learn.

[ That's kind of a surprise, and Jack stares at the message for a moment as though wondering if he's supposed to catch a metaphor. ]

sure no problem.
how come?

[Whoops?]

Right.

So this is more like a meet-and-greet?

[ Almost busted. ]

Mhm, sort of. I know all the winds, but the East has agreed to help me out with flying when the North needs a break.

[ The two mentioned entities gusted gently as each of them were mentioned, the difference tangible in the air as the East was warmer, carried the scent of growing things. ]

So we're going to take it very slowly... hopefully.

[Is this what sibling rivalry amongst winds was like?]

Is it really that different?

It's all about practice.

[ The North wind settled around Zatanna, familiar and comforting, watching. The East swirled around Jack and rather than the smooth motion he normally had, he wobbled as he rose into the air, both arms spread out as though to keep his balance. ]

W-Whoa, there we go... see, it's not so h--

[ And suddenly he shot upward with a yelp as the East decided to give him a burst of speed. ]

Too fast, too fast!

[Her eyes followed the sensation of the North Wind greeting her, offering it a friendly smile in return. Thankful for having had the foresight to pull back her hair, as it seemed quite fond of it. Even now, she could feel it loosely tugging at the ponytail.]

Hello to you too.

[Then her attention was quickly grabbed by the sight of Jack being tossed about by the East. She had to cover her mouth with both hands to keep from laughing.]

Does that mean it likes you?

I-I don't think it doesn't like m--

[ And then the East wind, deciding it was giving a little too much energy, stopped. Letting Jack fall back towards the ground like... well, like someone once again bound like gravity. ]

Yipes!

...Jack!

[Her eyes widened when he began to fall, instinctively holding out a hand in preparation to catch him with her own magic.]

[ The East Wind recovers him before he hits the ground and he flails midair, flops over, and then is dropped on his rump onto the ground. ]

Okay well... not bad for a first try.

[It was a last-minute save, but enough for her to see that he was okay. Mostly.]

[A wince. That looked like it hurt.]

You okay?

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