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[bythewaves]

Who: Arnold & Aaron
What: So Aaron has a question about the ring of his
Where: a coffee shop somewhere
When: EDITED: LAST WEEK sometime
Warnings: DEPENDING ON WHAT ECHO (S) POP UP possibly mentions of werewolves and blood and people dying?

Arnold wonders why Dr Aaron asked to meet him. He is very grateful that Liam is well, and extremely thankful for all of the good Doctor's work, but unless something terrible has come up in later bloods? He sits at the coffee shop and tries not to wring his hands in worry as he waits, settling for fiddling with his pen, and eventually starting to sketch on a napkin while waiting. He is early. But.. what if something is wrong?

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[bythewaves]

They tremble, but they settle under Aaron's touch, calming, as Arnold himself does.

"Well yeah, but it always feels like... I'm being ungrateful, you know? But... Yeah, yeah, I can do that. Thanks."

Arnold grins back at him. "You sure you aren't a psychologist, doc?"

[elfstoned]

"Absolutely, Mr. Benedict," he replies, humor tinging his smile. "I won't touch psychology. Bodies are way easier to heal than minds. It's just that I have some experience in this area. In my line of work, I've seen an incredibly wide range of problems, with the Numbered events on top of that. All this is nothing I haven't thought myself, at one point or another." He gives Arnold's hand a brief squeeze, then retreats, content that Arnold is calmed.

"Feeling ungrateful helps no one--neither you, nor the people worse off than you. Take care of yourself first. Then, maybe, you can worry about others."

[bythewaves]

"You say that, but you're doing a pretty good job, from where I'm sitting!" Arnold laughs, the last of the tension going out from his shoulders.

"But I suppose all doctors are a bit - you guys must see so much. Hardest job in the world, I think sometimes! But yeah, I will. Got my kids to worry about, and I don't want to upset Lisa. What about you though? Can't be good, you suddenly looking so much younger?"

[elfstoned]

Aaron shakes his head, his gentle smile becoming a half-laugh. "As if I have anything to complain about!" he replies. "The clinic already knew about my numbers, and I've not got a whole lot of reasons to use my ID. The upsides of this particular Echo outweigh the complications."

[bythewaves]

"It must be nice to be young again" Arnold laughs in agreement. "Maybe that will hit for me too, one day. At least you did not get so young as to be pulled over if you tried to drive or something."

[elfstoned]

"If you are one of the Elves, as your ears and your language pulses suggest," says Aaron confidently, "there's a very good chance of it."

[bythewaves]

"Well, I'll just have to hope I echo it sooner rather than later then." Arnold chuckles.

"And that I stop at a reasonable age!"

[elfstoned]

He laughs in return, then stands and extends his hand.

"Well, it's been a pleasure speaking with you, but I'm afraid I'd better be going. You have my number -- both of them -- so if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

[bythewaves]

Arnold stands as well and shakes hands firmly.

"It has, and I would be glad to do this again, whenever it suits. Thank you, I will, but only if you do the same, eh? Any trouble, just let me know."

[elfstoned]

He nods, touched by the offer -- but not really planning to take Arnold up on it. The kind of trouble that has been looming over him lately is not the kind he wants Arnold involved in. So Aaron just gives a small smile and answers politely.

"Thank you. Take care of yourself."

[bythewaves]

Arnold be glad to help him out however! But he'd probably be pretty useless unless you wanted to bribe your way out, lets face it.

"You're certainly most welcome, although I rather think that's my line! And I will. Make sure you take care of yourself too, eh?"

[elfstoned]

He smiles. "Of course," he lies. "See you around, and good luck."

And with that, he'll gather up the ring and go.

[bythewaves]

"All the best" Arnold nods and waves to him in farewell.