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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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[She's not here to argue with him about food, even if Ellie has killed her fair share of fluffy friendlies in order to survive, before. It's clear Will cares about them, and besides, they have other sources of food. Speaking of which...]

Hey, uh. Do you need anything? I would kill for some fish. Like really really.

[A grin.]

Might come visit those little guys, too. Jack has a pet Nug. They're cute.

[ It's okay, Will has eaten plenty of meat before, he's not trying to force the City to turn vegan or something, he just wants to keep something natural and good from dying for a change.

It brings a genuine smile to his face when he sees Ellie on the other end of the feed. ]

Ellie! Hey, how are you? I've er, I've been meaning to catch up and see how you've been doing.

[ He really has too! He was so worried about her when they first met. It's nice to see she's found her feet. Still, he can't help the urge to want to try and look after her. ]

I could do with a good laugh. Don't suppose you know any good joke? Pretty sure I could swap a few fish for a few chuckles.

[ Heck, if she's going to come over and see the foxes sometimes, Will could even show her how to catch herself some fish too. ]

And sure! Come down anytime, they like having the company.

I'm alright. Glad everything is back to normal. Or like, what passes for normal here. You?

[She appreciates him asking, even if she's definitely not getting into talking about the whole dying thing again. Ellie smiles back warmly.]

You're asking the right person, dude. I've got tons. Guaranteed tickled funny bones. When are you free?

Yea, I guess you could say things are back to a sense of normal, sure.

[ Will keeps a track on who dies and so on, it's kind of a sick experiment he has going. Making sure people really do come back from the dead... Just in case. ]

That's a big statement to live up t, my funny bones are hard to tackle.

[ He's actually smiling, she has that effect on him. Maybe he should make an effort to go see her more often, rather than just through the network now and then? ]

Me? Oh, I'm pretty much free all of the time really, so... Whenever you feel like it?

[She'd probably feel unsure about that if she knew, but... ignorance really is bliss.]

Aw man. I'm kinda used a more low brow audience. [No offense, Sans.] Might have to pull out the big guns.

[Ellie would like that. Anything to stop feeling lonely for awhile.]

Nice. I'll hit you up and come visit real soon, then. What do Nugs eat, anyway? I wanna bring something.

[ It's a harmless observation, if not a little morbid. But sure, she doesn't need to know.

Will was amused by her 'low brow' comment and so gave a little laugh, raised a brow. ]

Hey, I might look like a stuffy old Math teacher, but I have a dark and dry sense of humor I'll have you know. But sure, by all means, pull those big guns out for me missy.

[ If she took well to them, maybe Will would let her take one home? Of course, he'd drop by and make sure she was looking after it properly and to bring it home made pet food! ]

Hmm.. So far I've seen them snuffling for roots and grubs.

Well, at least you're aware of it. You know, looking stuffy.

[She sticks her tongue out the corner of her mouth, obviously teasing.

God, she would just die. She's never had her own pet. Ever. The closest she ever got was taking care of Winston's horse, back in her military days.]

Roots and grubs. Easy.

Cheeky little sh--

[ Will shook his head and laughed at that. She was such a sweet girl, it pained him to know she was in this place with all these dangers around. He just wanted to scoop her up and spoil her, look after her and make sure she didn't have to want for anything. Will had a problem when it came to collecting strays and Ellie looked like the stray of all strays. ]

Make sure not to squish them! You'd be at the bottom of a Nug-pile if you did... I made that mistake once and they wouldn't get off me until every single drop of grub was licked off... Nug-spit is kind of gross so~

[ Pulling a disgusted face as he said it. He just wanted to see her reaction. ]

[She just smirks at him, totally pleased with herself.

It seems Ellie has a talent in this cave for collecting not!dads. Not that it's something she'll object to, missing Joel and being as lonesome as she is.]

Du-uuu-uuude! [Alright, now she's laughing.] That's disgusting! I'm gonna feed 'em with a ten foot pole!

[ There it was, that proud little smirk of her. Will was pleased he'd made her happy.

If she was looking for a not!dad-family, Hannibal would be just as happy as Will would, to adopt her. Sure, she could never replace their surrogate daughter, Abigail. But she was more than welcome to revel in the spoils the two men would shower her in. ]

I'm afraid you can't. It's hands on or not at all. These little nugs need some cuddles and hugs you know!? Can't exactly expect them to bond with a rod.

[So long as she never found out about the whole cannibal thing. She's had experience with those. Traumatic experience.]

I'll still hug 'em and stuff! Just not while they're eating!

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