Static in the Wire

by BabalooBlue

In which a small number of stones kills a much greater number of birds (no animals were harmed while writing this story). ****Set after 'New Leaves'. Part of the 'Take II' universe (list in my bio). I apologise for the clunky formatting of this (and my other stories), the options here are extremely limited. Stories posted on my AO3 page look (and read) much better.**** Now COMPLETE

1. Prologue

Prologue

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"So what are we gonna do

If we lose that fire

What are we gonna do
If you start to doubt
If that fire goes out..."

(Glen Hansard, What Are We Gonna Do)

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"He's not himself."

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"He seems fine to me."

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"You don't know him like I do."

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"I'm sure he's told you that all his tests have been clear. There's no need to worry."

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"Personality change is nothing to worry about? You're doing the wrong tests."

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"Are you sure you're not overreacting? I haven't noticed any change in personality."

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"You haven't seen him in three months. How would you know?"

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"He's been through a lot. People change."

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"No, they don't. Not like that. It's not healthy."

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A sigh.

"Okay."

A pause.

"I'll see what I can do."

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He put down the phone. Some battles required the deployment of allied forces if you wanted to win the war.