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[ Since the City seemed to be back to normal again or at least it was whole once more, Will had decided to come out of hiding. He'd been held up in his apartment, eating very little and trying not to exert much energy. He'd never really been all that good at fighting, so he left hunting monsters to Hannibal. Now that he had access to the other side of the City, Will had spent the last few days working on a little project of his.

He was down by the lake when the video feed came on. Sleeves rolled up, sweat sticking curls of hair to his forehead and there was a healthy layer of dirt covering him too. A small axe he'd borrowed from the armory, some homemade rope, and stacks of wood he'd already scavenged or cut down. He was making a small hut to use when out fishing originally but had extended the project upon some thought. ]

Almost done... I er, my apartment was becoming a little over populated... What with all of these fellas , Winston, myself and Hannibal all living there so... I mean, I'm not exactly okay with the idea of people adopting them... I'd hate to think some of you tried to eat them after claiming them so... So I've built a little habitat for them. Please, please respect it?

[ Will turns his phone around, letting you see the 14+ Fennic fox and pair of Nugs he'd rescued when the demons arrived. He'd made a very small compound for them, much like a chicken coop and run. A few small huts for them to take shelter in and a small fence to hopefully keep things out. It was right next to his fishing hut too! So he could keep an eye on them of course. ]

I'd say you're all welcome to come and keep them company, they like to play... Er, you're also welcome to use the trapper shack too, but I mean, I'm there most days catching fish anyways so... Yeah.

[ Awkward as ever he cuts the feed. Closing his eyes and sighing. He'd forgotten to ask if anyone wanted to help him build it up a little bigger or to see if he needed permission from the Gods to start with. Oh well~ Never mind, right? ]

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[Lance supposes that's fair enough, although it's kind of difficult not to think about the meaning behind Will's--or anyone else's--words and actions; it'd be difficult enough just from the psychologist training, but he's also someone who's just naturally good at understanding people and would've been so no matter what field he decided to go into. Besides, all that aside, being here in this situation means being able to read and understand people is incredibly important just to get by.

But he can at least try not to be obvious about it in a way that makes Will uncomfortable, or try to use what he learns in order to manipulate him into revealing things.]

There's only so much I can turn it off, but I can try to tone it down at least.

[That's about as much as he can agree to without making promises he can't keep.

His eyebrows furrow slightly at Will's last comments, but he just said he would try to tone the psychologist thing down and so he stick just to facts for the moment.]

That could be true, I guess, depending on the situation. But I don't know of any instance where more perspectives and ways of thinking is more dangerous than ignorance.

[ Will just knows. He's wired up that way. You might be amazing at hiding what you're plotting or doing, but Will just has to focus on you a little and he'll soon work out what it is you're up to. This goes for analyzing him too. He knows all the tricks, he's seen them all before so Lance wouldn't be able to hide much from Will, though he was welcome to try.

At least he was willing to try/em> and make Will fell less uncomfortable... That was more than any other doctor had ever done for him. So, Lance just earned some respect. ]

At least you can turn some of it off... Mine's kind of a permanent fixture.

[ He shouldn't have said that he's only giving Lance more fuel to burn on the topic of Will Graham. Mentally kicking himself as he kept his face calm and almost stoic. ]

Ignorance is bliss, perspective is an open ballpark. There's always danger going into the unknown thinking you know it all. That aside, if you ever want some play therapy I guess you're welcome to come pet the foxes if you wanted?

[He wants to ask so badly, but he just said he'd tone it down. Why do you do this, Will?

So, despite how much he wants to ask about what Will meant instead he just files that first comment away for now. At least he can focus on the foxes thing instead; he doesn't agree with the rest of what Will said but he doubts arguing with him on it further is going to be the best plan.]

I'll have to take you up on that sometime. I've never seen a fennec fox before now, and definitely haven't pet one.

[So he very much means it about agreeing, even if he's not up for it today. Besides, it's probably best to give Will some space after this conversation.]

[ This is the frustrating problem more Doctors have with Will Graham... I'd get used to it Lance, he's not going to make it easy for you unless you somehow manage to gain his trust. ]

They can be a bit jumpy. Personally, I don't think they should be here at all... It's too dangerous for them. And despite raising them, I feel that they're going to run the risk of being too domesticated... Saying that I don't mind if you want to come pet one... They're too adorable to pass up.

[ A smile as he talks about them, one just happens to leap up at his leg, searching for attention or food from him. ]

[Fortunately--or unfortunately--he's used to people being difficult. And besides, foxes are a great distraction.]

They are really cute.

[And he understands the worry about them being domesticated, but in this place there's probably very little other choice; it doesn't seem like they could just be let back into the wild or something.]

And I appreciate the offer; I'm definitely going to have to see them sometime. But for now I guess I should let you get back to them; that one looks like it needs your attention.

[It's really, really cute.]

[ You can get on Will's good side if you talk to him about, dogs, animals or fishing any day! Just don't ask him how his hobbies make him feel.... ]

They don't get any bigger than this either. So they stay cute even in old age. Just a few more gray hairs.

[ He actually appreciates how Lance has handled this whole conversation. Getting a little heated and asking far too many questions, to being able to appreciate the little cute critters together before parting ways. ]

Alright. I'll let you feed them when you come see them. That way they can associate you with food, should I ever need to dispose of you...

[ He's kidding!! He's just giving that doctors brain of Lance's something to ponder over. His way of getting his own back for all the probing and prodding. ]

[He will definitely talk about animals; he's never had any pets, but he loves animals--even if he's not always sure what to do with them--and so will definitely take the opportunity to spoil small creatures.]

I believe it.

[Those tiny foxes with grey hairs is an even cuter mental image. And that last comment surprises him briefly, but then he actually grins.]

Wouldn't be too effective a method of body disposal, trust me.

[Two can play at that game, especially if it's good-natured ~~if a little morbid~~.]

[ Lance's response to Will's joke about a conspiracy to dispose of a body, has Will turning to actually look at the video feed for a moment. An amused expression paints its way over Will's face as he picks up on that good-nature the doctor seems to have.

Okay Sweets, you might have just earned some brownie points and a gold star. You might actually be alright after all? ]

Yea, you're right... They'd leave all kinds of clues behind anyways. Messy, inefficient.

[ Smiling once more before he looks away, back down to the animals he was just so grimly joking about. ]

Might catch you around before that, Lance.

[Score. It's nice to see what seems to be a genuinely amused smile, and his own expression shifts to mirror it subconsciously; he's always glad to see someone looking a little happier, especially if he's had any part in it.

He nods at the last comment; he should leave Will to take care of the foxes.]

Until next time, Will.

[He gives a small wave and disconnects.]

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