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[chromosomes]

Well.

[ Well indeed. The Red Hand's plan didn't quite go as they wanted, but the Void didn't kill them all. That's something, right?

Of course, John doesn't say that, or much else that he's thinking about the battle or the Gem or the far worlds. He just shakes his head a little. ]

If anyone's ended up somewhere and has a hell of a long trip to get where they actually want to be, I might be able to play taxi for a while. I fully intend on checking all these new -- to us, at least -- places out, so I might as well be useful while I'm at it.

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[chromosomes]

You too. [ And he does mean that. ]

Where did you end up?

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[uptowngirl]

Just south of La Llorona. I'd never been here before, but considering the places I'm hearing other people have ended up, I must be pretty lucky. What about you?

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[chromosomes]

Down by what was Treun. Death's Altar and the Wolfwoods, now.

[ Fittingly enough. ]

Want a ride?

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[uptowngirl]

Oh wow--people are really spread out.

[ It's an even bigger world now, too, without the Void in sight. ]

Actually...

[ Asami puts on one of her best, hopeful smiles as she shifts the angle of the locket to show several people--families--behind her. ]

I was going to start flying these people to Leathann. Anyone that could help would really make a difference. I can only fit so many on Appa.

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[chromosomes]

And so, my services.

[ A little laugh, but then John focuses on the people behind her. ]

I can take five others at a time, besides me. Though if they're local, they might not be too inclined toward my help.

[ The whole Shuck's Son thing and all that. ]

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[uptowngirl]

Thank you.

[ There's definitely some relief in her voice. Really, any help is appreciated, and he certainly doesn't have to. ]

Some might be more open-minded than others. Though...

[ That does make her wonder. ]

...is everything alright with that? With you, I mean.

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[chromosomes]

Maybe. If nothing else, fun thing to tell their friends. "Took a ride with a Drabwurld bogeyman and survived!"

[ A little roll of his eyes. Calm down, people.

The question, though, that has him tilt his head. ]

As in, am I still the Shuck's Son? Yes.

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[uptowngirl]

[ Her expression softens a bit at that. Just because she feels safe to trust him doesn't mean that everyone will. He knows that better than anyone. ]

Well, that and just...are you alright?

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[chromosomes]

Yeah, I'm good. I mean- it's weird, sure, but I didn't want to go back to my world when I had a shard.

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[uptowngirl]

[ She nods. ]

I've heard that from a few people. I have to admit, when I first arrived I thought that the goal would always be to return home, but this is home for many people now--just like you.

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[chromosomes]

Plenty of people don't understand it.

[ But Asami seems to, which he appreciates. ]

At least, if it was dead, it should be back now. I think.

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[uptowngirl]

I think so, yes. Or at least now there's some time to prevent it from happening in the future.

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[chromosomes]

A little more difficult when you've got no idea who possible shardbearers could be in your world, when there are millions of people there... you just have to assume you're not the only one, you know?