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[This was, unfortunately, something she had experienced before, and even with that, it still took her a couple days before she was able to make this announcement. Even with knowing that it meant that he was hopefully home. She wasn't willing to break down where everyone could see it.]

Jaime, my son, is no longer here.

Tony, Miles, if you could come over to the clinic at some point, I'd be grateful. He left some instructions for where a few things should go, in case... this happened.

[Still hard to say.]

That's all. Thank you.

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[It might not be, but she's definitely not in favor of teenagers fighting potentially universe-destroying evils, regardless.]

One of the requests he had written in case he left was for you to have Maggie, if you wanted her.

[The swizard, as far as companionship goes, was Jaime's, after she was left to him by her original owners.]

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[Tony isn't a fan of making kids fight either, but he's also learned that trying to stop them generally doesn't go his way. Sometimes he does have to give up control.]

I'll take care of her. What can I do for you?

[He's firm about that. Taking care of pets is one thing, but he's tired of watching people get left behind to suffer.]

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[Her son's a good kid. He had already made it clear in the past that he felt like he had to do something with the powers he ended up with. She's proud of him and won't stop him- she can't, but it won't stop her from worrying about him or any other kid that's found themselves in that position.]

I- right now? I don't think I need anything.

But thank you for asking, Tony. And for being willing to take Maggie.

[She sounds very sincere and grateful.]

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[He frowns slightly, not exactly satisfied with that answer, but if she says she's fine he won't argue.]

Well, let me know if you do need something. I'll do what I can. You don't have to worry about it being too much or too little, okay? That's what I'm here for.

[It's not as much as he would like, but at least he's trying.]

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[Holding up isn't exactly the same as fine, but she's happy he isn't pushing the issue.]

I will. I just need some time to get over the shock.