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Dean was happy that Alex seemed to be doing better. It had been another dream about his father. Which was a mess he was [i]not[/i] equipped to help unpack. Oh and to top it off Alex’s powers hadn’t been working right yesterday! Put that all together along with the big guys dispositions and sense of self worth? Not healthy in the slightest. 

He let the lug get through half his stack of bacon and second omelette before setting down some coffee. [color=8dc73f][b]”Cant say I know why was up with your powers yesterday, but you really gotta stop making it out like your useless dude.”[/b][/color]

Alex tried to speak up through a mouthful of food. But the serious look he got from his friend made him swallow and keep quiet. For the moment at least.

Dean sighed and ran a hand down his face. [color=8dc73f][b]” I know I can’t do a thing about the stupid voices that can get in the back of your mind. But your better then whatever you have going on in that thick skull of yours.”[/b][/color] he poked the brutes forehead for extra enthuses. Alex seemed laser focused on him now. Maybe this was helping just a bit.

[color=8dc73f][b]”You Alexander Dalton, are one of the strongest guys I know. Figuratively and literally. And your too damn stubborn to let any of this junk hold you do-AGH?!”[/b][/color] 
Dean didn’t get to finish his sentence before being bear hugged by the larger man. Which was a good sign at least. Unfortunately Dean felt like all his bones were creaking like an old ship from the power hug. [color=8dc73f][b]” Buddy. Dude. Air please.”[/b][/color] he wheezed out between breaths.

[color=deepskyblue][b]”Oh shit sorry![/b][/color] He let go of Dean and sat back down. A sheepish half smile on his face.

Dean brushed himself off and took in a breath of precious air. [color=8dc73f][b]”I’ll take that as you feeling at least somewhat better?”[/b][/color]

Alex gave a vigorous nod . . . Through shoving food into his face again. Well, at least the man had his priorities. 

[color=8dc73f][b]” Right then. Business.”[/b][/color] Dean set his hands on the table and did his best to try and loom over his friend. Who was still a bit taller then him even while siting. [color=8dc73f][b]”Your guest broke out of her window and got picked up by Nordic’s. Word is she’s probably at the Stonework’s by now since they were supposed to be housing Silver Fang for her stay here anyway. They did forget to come by and get her armor and stuff though.”[/b][/color]

There was a flash of worry that crossed Alex’s face, quickly followed by realization, then embarrassment as he slapped his forehead. He finished his bite and groaned [color=deepskyblue][b]”Zolya is gonna tease me about this somehow I know it.”[/b][/color]

Dean just shrugged. [color=8dc73f][b]”Probably. That’s what friends are for my dude. Moving on, we got some activity in the town that warranted Wolf coming by. We’re keeping it low profile for now, so none of you and your armored self going out at this hour ya hear?”[/b][/color]

There was probably a second of protest before Alex relented, slumping into his chair. [color=8dc73f][b]”Its a potential Stranger anyways. Kinda need subtlety for that.”[/b][/color] 

[color=deepskyblue][b]”And I am the proverbial ball in a China shop. I get it.[/b][/color] Alex all but pouted as he finished off the last of his bacon. Grumbling incoherently to himself.

[color=8dc73f][b]”Im gonna be going out to help spread the word, also see if anyones up to help get the guest room window replaced. Could use the fresh air anyways.”[/b][/color] When Alex looked like he was gonna speak up on that Dean held up a hand. [color=8dc73f][b]”I’ll be fine. And you have to go over my memos I got in the office on who’s showing up for the meeting tonight. Gotta get a head start since your the one who called it and will have to run it.”[/b][/color]

Now that got an actual groan out of Alex. [color=deepskyblue][b]”I swear if Devil Mask tries pulling some shit about the rivalry we [i]Don’t[/i] have I’m gonna punch his stupid edge lord face.”[/b][/color]

That got a bark of laughter from Dean while he went to get changed. [color=8dc73f][b]”So what happens every time you two see each other?”[/b][/color] he let out another laugh as he dodged a slow moving telekinetic fist not meant to actually hit him.
[hr] All dressed and kitted out in his charms and trinkets, Dean left the house with Golem on his shoulder again. The mage and spirit traveled a block away before getting to work. 

With the comms in his ear it wasn’t hard to coordinate with Wolf to find the Imposter. Dean wasn’t really in the mood to take this slow however and tapped into his link with Golem. Leaving most of the complex spellcraft to the spirit, the two plunged into the earth as if they had stepped into deep water. Leaving no trace on the ground at all. Subterranean travel was usually a complex process for an earth mage, most didn’t have the primal spirit of Earth as a partner though. 

Dean popped out of the ground onto his feet not far behind from his target, Golem staying in the earth just in case. The earth mage made his way up to the woman, Just to be safe, he took a look into the Astral sea. What he saw for that split second made him stall for a moment. Shit. Whoever this was wasn’t Solver Fang, but she sure as hell was Awoken. Better make a quick call. He tapped at his Comms as quick as he could. [color=8dc73f][b]”Wolf, no listening in. Keep eyes up though.”[/b][/color]

He spoke up when he was only a few feet away. [color=8dc73f][b]”Hiya stranger! I’d say you look familiar, but I know for a fact you are a different person. Guess you have a look a like.”[/b][/color] Dean stopped maybe ten feet from Silver Fang’s doppelgänger, his next words were more hushed so only she could hear. [color=8dc73f][b]”Just so you know, This town is my [Sanctum] and I can [See] you.”[/b][/color] He thumbed the mana Reservoir charms he had in one pocket and Archers card in the other. Wasn’t to big a chance he would need it but he was cautious by principal. Being prepared was all Hedge mages really had most of the time anyway.