★★★4

[didorothy]

[Sam is still bloody and bruised from his fight with the monsters. Gene Hunt's camel hide coat is in his arms, pressed close to his chest.]

Lapis, Lazuli. You said you sold anything. I have something I want to buy.

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[didorothy]

[a broken laugh] Worried about losing that charming personality? [swallows down a sob] If I'm working for you indefinitely, you'll bring him back if he dies again?

[realitymods]

You know you'd miss it, since you already do. But yes, he'll be more or less intact. He'll still be Gene Hunt. [tip their heads to the side] Hmm, yes! We can do that. Anything else?

[didorothy]

That's all. [starts to hold out the coat to them, and then pulls it back to his chest] Do you need me to - [his breathing hitches, but he stops himself. Gene is coming back, there's no reason to 'be a girl' over him. "Stop being such sissy poofter, Gladys;" Sam lets out a short laugh] - bring him to you?

[realitymods]

[pout slightly because they still have some feelings and Sam's so sad. So they do their version of comfort and pat his arms] We can get him if you like.

[didorothy]

[nods] I - I'll just take care of these monsters while I wait.

[realitymods]

[nod!] Take care of what needs to be taken care of~

[didorothy]

Thank you.