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 Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:29 pm
Al was a bit hazy on only a few things so he was fairly certain he was remembering well. He remembered Jordan. He eyed the man who was sitting alone in the cafeteria. He flashed him the best smile he could muster - it was pitiful.
Al came over and sat down at Jordan's side, "Hey..."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:32 pm
Jordan poked at his toast, not quite able to muster up enough energy or appetite to actually eat. He was tired, the whole facility was on emergency power only, and ever since they'd gotten back he'd been on high alert of one kind or another. When Al sidled over to join him, the kid got a tight, small smile. "Holding up?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:36 pm
"Not really," he'd admitted as he let a frown slip through. It was okay Jordan, for once he didn't have much of an appetite either. "It kind of hurts."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:42 pm
"Missing memories?" Jordan shot a sideways glace at Al, concerned. "Or just stressed out from the whole thing?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:43 pm
"Rep," Al answered as if that explained everything.
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:45 pm
Jordan groaned, pushed his plate away, and slumped over to rest his forehead on the table. "He's not himself," he explained muffledly. "Literally. He's stuck in the mindset of a different version of him. From a world that could have happened if things were different. As far as I understand it, anyway."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:49 pm
"It's still basically him... which means he still thinks I'm a stalker. Maybe. Deep down. Am I a stalker?... I don't even remember why I..." Al wilted into the table, "Do you know why?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:53 pm
Jordan sat up again, resting his head on his hand and studying Al sideways. "All I can really say to that," he answered after a moment, "is that if he didn't like you at all, he wouldn't put up with you. You know how he is. As far as I know, you hang around him because you like and admire him."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:01 pm
"Okay, so I'm not like... forgetting something major like my sexuality then right?" Al lowered his voice to a near whisper. "I'm pretty sure I'm not gay," he was being perfectly serious.
He cleared his throat. "Still... it hurts. It's like. I dunno. I trusted him and now he just... he treats me like I suddenly don't exist anymore."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:14 pm
Jordan rubbed a hand over his face. He was not having that conversation now. No. He didn't have the mental energy. "You've always told me you're straight," he said, and left out the part about what had happened during the temporary episode of memory loss. Temporary memory loss ... he filed that thought away to examine later, when he had the resources to deal with it.
"I'm hoping he gets back to himself soon," he admitted. "This is pretty rough on me too."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:20 pm
"Well... of course. You two are like... um... well... Harrison too, I guess." He may have muttered that last bit. "It's just weird. I don't know. I know it must be killing you and I bet I'm making it worse because you're... the only one I can like. Trust right now. I guess."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:29 pm
"I know who they're being. I know what versions of me they're expecting." Jordan sighed and gave Al a wan smile. "I'd like my versions back. Sorry to dump this on you," he added, his tone acquiring a sheepish edge.
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:39 pm
"Not your fault any more than it is mine," Al raised his brows at Jordan. "I'm just glad at least you're like... not..," he gestured vaguely with his hands. "At least you remember caring about me at all."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:42 pm
"If I was currently delusional, you'd have more problems than that," Jordan replied with a half-quirked smile. "Neither of the other ones are particularly upstanding citizens, and I don't think I'll think too hard about what that might imply." He reached over to pat Al on the shoulder. "You're a good kid."
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Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:49 pm
"Oh? Like what sort of problems?" He wanted details ok. Awe come on Jordan. He was placated by the pat at least and offered a dopey and genuine little smile. "I wish that was true. I got sent here for a reason."
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