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[tradingsecrets]

[When the video comes on, it's a close up of sea green eyes and a tan forehead. The eyes blink a few times, as the video pulls back and Finnick Odair stares at the camera. His brows knit as a tan finger pokes at the screen and then he finally gives a small sheepish grin, that quickly turns into his normal smile.]

Well, I guess this means I'm back! Did you miss me?

[Yeah, he's back all right, and already he's sitting up and preparing to leave where he is.]

Don't tell me everyone I know got sent home...

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[brokennotmad]

[All the color in Annie's face fades and she stares and stares and for a moment it feels as though she's forgotten exactly how to breathe. She really hadn't expected to see Finnick again, he was dead at home and here... She just hadn't let herself believe he'd be back.

But she was still staring at him, she's not even sure she knows what to say to him. What do you say to someone who has been dead?

That and what to do you say to that someone who kept things, like being dead, from you?

She's torn. Part of her is afraid to say anything in fear that he'll disappear. Part of her just wants to run, find him and hold him close. But there's also a part of her that is just mad. Mad at him for dying, mad at him from hiding it from her in Asgard.

In the end she knows she has to say something to him, she just can't keep staring at his image.]

You came back.

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[tradingsecrets]

[His face lights up as he sees Annie, and he's truly glad to see her. There is also a little something more there, relief. Honest relief at seeing her.]

Of course I did. I didn't want to leave you here alone.

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[brokennotmad]

[Annie's lips press together and she shakes her head.]

Maybe not here, but back home... Where you ever going to tell me? Or were you going to let me continue thinking we had a chance back there?

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[tradingsecrets]

[He hadn't been expecting that. His mouth opens, and shuts. He blinks and just stares at her for a moment, brows furrowed before he sighs and rubs the back of his neck.]

I was trying to keep you from having that same look you have on now. I just wanted you to be happy.

[A small pause.]

Do the others know?

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[brokennotmad]

You should have told me. I had a right to know. [She sighs.] I know that's all you ever wanted me to be.

[She shrugs her shoulders.]

Rue knows an so does Gale, but I don't think the others do.

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[toldastory]

Welcome back. Sorry about the random question, but did you remember being here when you were home?

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[tradingsecrets]

[Wow. That's another punch to the gut and Finnick isn't sure how to cope with the fact that Annie knows he's dead back home. So he just answers truthfully.]

I'm not sure. I guess I'd be able to help if I wasn't gone in my world.

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[toldastory]

[Martha sounds apologetic when she speaks after a moment.]

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

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[tradingsecrets]

It's okay, what matters is I'm here now and I can spend time with my friends and family.

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[companioning]

Ah, Finnick! Welcome back! [She smiles, since he seems a little happy at being back, then, why not give him a nice welcome?]

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[tradingsecrets]

It's always nice to see you, Inara! How are you doing? Has this place been treating you well?

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[companioning]

Oh, I'm doing well, thank you. I'm still in one piece, so I think over all I've been treated well. Though, I think the most important question is, how are you?

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[tradingsecrets]

I'm great. I'm back with my wife and with my friends. I feel pretty good, but I guess not everyone is that excited to come back to this place.

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[mccallmemaybe]

Finnick! [ Scott was genuinely sad to see him gone. Too many of his friends have been sent home. ] Glad to have you back.

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[tradingsecrets]

Scott! I'm glad to be back, I'm glad that not everyone I know is gone. Well, you know what I mean.

How is Allison?

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[mccallmemaybe]

She's okay. There was this... shared nightmare experience not long ago where everyone could see each other's nightmares. I saw hers... It was bad. She was pretty shaken up about it.

How are you? How was home?

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[tradingsecrets]

Sounds tough. I'm glad that you're both working through it.

[When the other asks, he rubs the side of his neck and smiles slightly, though it doesn't quite reach his eyes.]

Actually, about that. I think that we need to have a talk Scott.

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[foodshortage]

[ Ah... Finnick the hero is back. ]

I am still here.

[Video]

[tradingsecrets]

I'm glad to see you Uther, how have you been? Is everything good with you and yours.

Are Morgana and Arthur still here?

[Video]

[foodshortage]

They have been worse.

[ He... thinks...

A nod. ]

They are here.

[Video]

[tradingsecrets]

Well, that doesn't sound good. Are you okay? Are they?

[He has no reason to not ask, after all he is invested in making sure that Uther and his family is okay. All of them are friends.]

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[pratentious]

If only we should be so fortunate.

[ It's said dryly; returning home isn't much kinder than remaining trapped here for a vast majority of their friends. ]

It's good to see you again, Finnick.

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[tradingsecrets]

[His grin grows a little wider.]

There you are! I was starting to worry since I hadn't talked with you or Morgana yet. I bet you missed me, didn't you?

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[pratentious]

You know, it's unbecoming of a man to assume such things of himself. A bit of modesty never hurt a soul.

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[tradingsecrets]

You should lighten up a little more Arthur, of course I'm playing!

[Shaking his head he leans forward and smiles.]

After all, the world will still go on long after I die, and this world will go on even longer still. Probably.