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Dorian had given most of the items taken from the museum back to Morgan. Holding on to a few pieces he didn't think they would miss. One of them was a Polaroid picture that contained Andy and Zari within it. One taken back during the time of Genosha, before it fell. He wasn't sure how best to handle this, bouncing his foot as he sat on his gaming chair before spinning in a circle and almost falling off. Fine. He'd do it. He was going to talk to Andy. Dorian pulled out his phone and sent her a quick message.

[Hider=@Andy]
Hey, can we talk? Privately? In your room?[/hider] 

He would've asked for Zari to join, but he didn't know Zari like that. And to be honest, he would've felt cornered himself if it was a two against one deal. Dorian hadn't told anyone about the photograph he'd found. Granted he had just gotten it a day ago, but even still he figured they had a reason for keeping this all such a big secret.

Andy was bad about her phone. It was buried in her backpack, which she had barely touched. But at least it was in the same room as her, and charged. She put a bookmark in the book she was ready. She was only about a hundred pages into it, but she liked [i]The Lightning Thief[/i]. Mads had brought them back from her home after Thanksgiving break for her to borrow. There were a lot of books so it was a bit daunting. 

Andy read the message. She frowned a bit wondering why he wanted to talk to her privately in her room. She went over anything that might have affected Dorian since Thanksgiving and only her conversation with Danni stood out. That didn’t seem like it would upset him though. She responded back

[Hider=@Dorian]
Yeah, I’m here, door’s unlocked.[/hider] 

So she waited, picking back up the book and reading it. 

Without skipping a beat Dorian snagged the photo and went Astral, flying through dorm rooms and floors until he reached Andy's. It was the quickest way to travel and also the easiest. A rush of air and cold breeze would sweep right past Andy as he entered, skirting to a stop by a wall near the empty bed before he rematerialized and plopped onto it, photo firmly tucked into his back pants pocket. [Color=CC99FF]”Uh. ‘ey? Glad you saw my text. It was…I'd say a 45 55 shot t'at you'd actually see it? Between Zari and well…not bein’ t'e most tech savvy…which is cool it's fine.”[/color] Dorian began to rambled as his nerves started kicking in, anxious about the conversation he was going to have.

[color=b71d5d]”Guess the door being unlocked or not isn’t an issue with you.”[/color] She smiled, re-bookmarking the book and setting on her night stand. The room was clean. Some plants left by Mai on her side of the room, which Andy had kept caring for, were the only sign she had ever had a roommate. Sitting on the other bed was the doll that held her mother. She should have shoved her in a drawer, but she was being quiet. 

[color=b71d5d]”I should charge it. But at least it was in the same room as me. I hate having the ringer on, but if it wasn’t I’d never know I had a call or text. Though, it isn’t like I text a lot. And basically no one calls me.”[/color] She shrugged. [color=b71d5d]”So, what do you want to talk about?”[/color] She asked. 

Dorian looked at Andy, the door, then Andy again before awkwardly pointing towards it. [Color=CC99FF]”Oh. I. Should I go out and come back in again? Kinda just zipped in and forgot all about t'e door to be ‘onest.”[/color] He said after giving her an apologetic smile. He hadn't even meant to chastise about the phone, but he realized now all he was doing was stalling. Trying to find the perfect words to this imperfect problem. [Color=CC99FF]”Okfineilljustgooutandsayit. I know.”[/color] The words shot out of him in a single breath, not letting a single word end before the other began as if slowing down would somehow make the words more painful for them both.

Andy frowned, [color=b71d5d]”No, you don’t need to leave. But what do you mean you know? Know what?”[/color] A thought, but she had to be sure. Had to know what he meant. Would he be mad? Would Max and the others?

[Color=CC99FF]”I know you and Zari time traveled. And before you do anyt’in’ I ‘aven't told a soul! Promise. Pinky Promise! Well okay one ot'er person knows but I didn't tell t'em t'ey were wit’ me durin’ t'e revelation.”[/color] Dorian had both his arms out, palms facing Andy in an attempt to placate her. He wasn't sure how a time hidden being would react. Would she attack? Summon Zari with an ancient Asgardian horn? Shoot lighting? Throw a Pillow?! His heart was racing but he couldn't [i]not[/i] talk to her about this.

Andy smiled, she sighed relieved. [color=b71d5d]”Sorry I didn’t tell you when you told me about Max and Casper and Ben and James. I didn’t know how to talk about it. But after going to Dr. Whitehall I just spewed it all out at her. It’s been kind of weird. I’m glad you haven’t told anyone. I know Zari said it was okay to talk about it with Whitehall, but like there is a reason I left. I mean other than following Zari and I couldn’t risk it getting out I was here. That first day, the witch, she recognized it. Max knows why. Not that I’m here. I haven’t figured out how to have that conversation with anyone from the Mutant Underground. I want to. I do. We went through a lot together in a really short period of time. I don’t know if they consider me their friend. I mean I sort of think they do from the way you talked about me not knowing it was me.”[/color] She paused, taking a breath. [color=b71d5d]”I’m not mad at you finding out....Are you mad at me for not telling you?”[/color] 

Dorians stance relaxed, his arms dropping to the side in relief when Andy hadn’t retaliated. [Color=CC99FF]”Are you kiddin’ me?! Of course I'm not mad. T'is whole situation is weird for you and I can understand. I mean my Pa, Appa, Pops, AND Pappa all knew you and were your friends and now you're mine? ‘Ow does one even begin to explain t'at to someone. You went missin’ what? Seventeen years ago? When did you come back? Or well when did you come ‘ere? I guess. Oh time stuff is ‘ard.”[/color] Dorian said as he threw himself backwards onto Mais bed as his head began to hurt.

[color=b71d5d]”Yeah, see the problem. I had have a whole identity made up for me. First day you guys thought I was a freshman and I said I was a transfer student. How the hell do I say, ‘Yeah I’m seventeen, but I lived on Genosha?’ It was a mess. We came back a bit before school started. Went to Zari’s home first. Then came here. She wanted to come here because Percy goes here and her mom was friends with a bunch of other’s parents back in the day too. It’s weird. I was there just after they adopted Danni. I remember him as an actual infant. How do I say that when I look like this? And will forever. I won’t age. I won’t die. Seventeen year time jump is nothing.”[/color] 

[Color=CC99FF]”If it ‘elps I'm pretty sure my parents are immortal soooo t'ey may be able to ‘elp you along wit’ t'at bit. But…man…to be on Genoshian soil…it's a dream I'll never see.”[/color] Dorian said as he stared at the ceiling, one arm up graphing at nothing speaking wistfully. [Color=CC99FF]”Well Percy’s t'e ot'er one who knows and I doubt ‘e'll tell anyone. T'ough ‘e seemed less shocked t'an i was. And Aggie didn't even mention it! Rude. Is it…is it ok if we are still friends?”[/color] 

[color=b71d5d]”Percy knows sort of anyway. He and Zari and best friends. I don’t know what all she told him. But he should have already at least known part. That’s probably why he wasn’t surprised. As for Agatha I think she was respecting my privacy. I wasn’t ready to talk about it. And absolutely! I want to still be friends with both you and Danni. He invited me to visit your house and that might be a good way to tell Max and everyone. Just sort of rip the bandaid off. Though I think they wouldn’t want to have dinner with my mom.”[/color] She joked, remembering how Dorian had thought about having their parents all sit down for dinner together. At the time she had said Magento might be interested. She hadn’t risked mentioning Selene. 

Dorian rubbed the back of his neck as Andy brought up the dinner he'd mentioned what felt like ages agom [Color=CC99FF]”Yeah…your mom may need to skip t'at one. Shes a big no no in t'e ‘ouse’old. But! If you're comfortable wit’ it yeah! It'll be so fun seein’ t'ier faces! Like when I first got my powers and scared em ‘alf to deat’. And we can watch ‘orror movies t'ere to! Much better set up t'an what i ‘ad ‘ere. Oh and I'm sure t'ey can catch you up on so many t'in's! And - oh wait… ‘old on.”[/color] Dorian hopped off the bed and stood again, making his way towards Andy. [Color=CC99FF]”You should ‘ave t'is more t'an me. A reminder…”[/color] He said as he pulled the photo from his back pocket and handed it to her.

[color=b71d5d]”That sounds awesome. I’d love to.”[/color] Andy nodded smiling at the hope that she could reconnect with people who had saved her life. In so many ways. She had been so close to just getting lost in the world and it eating her up. Without them she probably would have died. She wouldn’t have gone to Genosha...wouldn’t have met her mother...But wouldn’t have met Zari. All the negative stuff that happened was worth meeting Zari. [color=b71d5d]”Thank you.”[/color] She said taking the photo from Dorian. She looked at it. Odd to think they looked so young. They hadn’t changed at all. This photo had only been a few months ago as far as she was concerned. Zari had a grin and Andy looked worried about something. That seemed about right. With those faces she couldn’t tell when the picture had been taken. Couldn’t say what day or even where on the island. 

[Color=CC99FF]”Of course! And well…it seems silly to say t'is especially since it should be a given but…if you ever need someone to talk to about it all, aside from Zari…I [i]am[/i] ‘ere for you. I may not understand it all, but I'll try to. Even just talkin’ could ‘elp out i t'ink.”[/color] Dorian said with a smile. He hesitated for a brief moment, knowing full well how it was going to feel. But much like last time, he didn't care. Dorian quickly jolted forward and wrapped his arms around Andy, hugging her. [Color=CC99FF]”I'm so sorry t'at i didn't see it before.”[/color]

[color=b71d5d]”Thank you. I appreciate it. Honestly, just knowing you know helps a lot.”[/color] She said looking up from the picture just as Dorian darted in for the hug. That was dangerous. She didn’t want to hurt him. But damn it felt good to be hugged by a friend. She didn’t hug back, but didn’t push him away. Tears started falling. Damn she was going to have tell Dr. Whitehall all about her making friends.

Dorian pulled back from the hug, noticing the tears falling down her cheek. [Color=CC99FF]”Oh.  No no no, why do I always make you cry. Shoo tears shoo.”[/color] He said as he pulled his sleeve down to cover his hand and wipe them away. He knew skin to skin was bad, so this was a less harmful way to help.

Andy laughed a little and let Dorian wipe her tears. He was at least being safe about it. [color=b71d5d]”Thanks. And no, these aren’t sad tears. This is...relief. Hope. I don’t know.”[/color]