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[greennotgold]

Fletcher had just returned from GLaDOS's various tests, and was now in his room in the crew quarters getting reacquainted with the meatship.

Something was strange about it all, though. Somehow, he got the feeling that the room was too big for just him, and emptier than it should be... they were all the same size, though, weren't they? So that was silly.

He sat on his bed, munching on a candy bar he'd picked up while grocery shopping on Zokez II, and waited.

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[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Nanashi had actually forgotten about the plant when she saw Fletcher looking so upset. She shifted a bit and pulled it out from between her back and belt. It was a hand written volume, the leather a bit worn.

Dusting off the cover a bit more she said, "I am afraid it has little in regards to exact chemical make-up, however all of it's properties were carefully observed. This is only the first volume of eight, however managing to read Sasaki's handwriting should make going through this first volume difficult enough. At least Yamaguchi takes over in the second half and has all of the second and third volumes."

It was odd, since she was flipping the book open to the first page as if she was about to read a children's story to him. She wondered if he really would be able to understand everything in these books. She looked at Fletcher again, concerned. "You know, it would honestly make me happy if I could do something that would make you feel better." She figured it might be odd for her to tell him to think of her as a mother.

[greennotgold]

Fletcher looked at the book and frowned a little; the handwriting was worse than he was used to. Still, he was used to reading handwritten notes, so it shouldn't be impossible...

"I don't really know what's wrong," he admitted, reaching to take the book. "I probably just need something to do. I'll look this over with..."

And then he paused. Why had he said that? With who?

"Um, I'll look at it. Most alchemists handwrite their notes, so I should be able to make it out," he continued after a beat.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Nanashi felt the same way Fletcher was feeling for a split second there, when he cut himself off. Yes, there was someone else, though she couldn't remember who, only that Fletcher had talked abut him with her. She shook her head, clearing her thoughts.

She set the book down next to her, and held Fletcher a little tighter. "I would be happy to look it over with you. I am more accustomed to reading his writing."

[greennotgold]

"I'd appreciate that." He snuggled against her, feeling much better than he had before she'd come in. "Thanks a lot."

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

She used her finger to mark the first real page of research as she wrapped her arms around him. "I am here for you, if ever you need me." She kissed his forehead, still holding him.

It was truly wonderful to have a child in her arms again. Especially as young as Fletcher they had a hard time faking love and appreciation.

[greennotgold]

He hadn't felt quite like this for a very long time; Nanashi reminded him of someone he couldn't quite remember, from a very long time ago.

"Thank you," he said, and he started to read.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

"Let me know if you are having any trouble reading his chicken scratches little one." She shifted him a little bit so that he was sitting with his back more to her chest so that she could better read along with Fletcher.

How long had it been since she had a child on her lap like this? She wrapped her arms around his waist, smiling. It sort of felt like Fletcher ought to be reading some sort of faerie tale, but instead he was reading a research journal of one of the most cutting-edge studies from her world.