bluepulse ficlet: communication

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Note: Wow, anon, thank you for this lovely prompt. I saw it and was instantly struck by the need to write. I didn’t quite get Bart jumping on Jaime’s back but the mental image made me smile, it’s super cute. Hope you enjoy anyways!

(This takes place maybe 3 or more years down the road, just after the team has defeated the Reach - I like the idea of them fighting off the Invasion for a number of years. Anyways, this isn’t that story, but someday I’ll probably write it.)


“Hey Bart, I don’t mean to be really lame here, but can I take a rain check on the movie? I think I might just head home-“


“Another headache?” hitting pause and turning to face Jaime on the couch, Bart frowns. “Didn’t you say the same thing last night?”


Jaime nods and sheepishly rubs the back of his neck. “Yeah, I’m really sorry, it’s just Khaji Da has been… more insistent than usual lately and it’s kind of overwhelming.”


“Hmmm, how is my best, blue, bug buddy doing? You two have been arguing a lot recently.”

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