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19th Paradox [Visual] Forward dated to the morning of the 4th

[Marty looks... sad today. Not that it's entirely unusual, but he can't bring himself to even look right at the scroll when he opens it up.]

Hey, so I might just be jumping the gun here, but does anyone know how to sell a house? I probably won't be able to pay the bills here by myself.

[He attempts to say this casually, but judging by how he's rubbing his arm and still not actually looking at the screen, something must be up.]

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...something happened to Arcee?

[Of course that's Doc's voice almost immediately. You're scaring him, Marty.]

I can't find her anywhere. She might just be out of town, but...

[Well when he tried to contact her she never responded.]

From what little I know, a sudden departure with no explanation seems unlike her.

[This is a worrisome thing.]

I wouldn't sell the house just yet, give us some time to search first---but if necessary, you have a home right here.

[While Marty could see Arcee leaving for some reason randomly. But without any warning or note about here whereabouts worried Marty a lot.]

Right, I'm sure I'm just being paranoid. [But then he registers the offer.] You don't have to do that, Doc. I mean the house is still here.

No, it's a legitimate concern. We'll investigate.

[Here he still smiles.]

Of course, of course. Solo living has its perks, and roommates your own age would be more appealing, but in the event you ever need a place to stay...

[Suddenly he knocks a hoof to his forehead.]

It completely slipped my mind up until now, but I had a house key made for you some weeks ago. Now would be about the right time to give it to you, I believe.

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[Honestly Marty couldn't help but feel a tiny bit lonely. Sure, he actually liked the rare times he was home alone most of the time, but usually it doesn't involve the other house members going AWOL.]

Oh, I guess it can't hurt to come over to pick them up at least.

Feel free to stay a while, my schedule's free---my last few sales have finally been successful, I can afford one afternoon off!

[He's kinda worried about you, Marty.]

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Sure, I could use the distraction.

[He smiles and heads towards Doc's house.]

[Doc greets him almost immediately, but once Marty steps in he'll see the lab's a mess once more. Almost all the objects seem to be dog-related ...well, it seems someone has an idea.

But more important than that right now is Marty. He smiles sadly.]

Come in, watch your step, one of those balls might have a mind of its own at the moment...here, have a seat.

[The chairs have also become more comfortable over the past few weeks---all those cushions he's bought have really transformed it into a cozy little disaster area.]

[Marty smiles when he sees Doc's lab as he sinks into the chair. Well it should have only been a matter of time before Doc's lab went back to it's usual state.]

Are you thinking about getting a dog already?

Hmm, not sure I can help you with the selling, but I might be able to help you with the buying.

What's the house like?

[She doesn't know this guy well enough to really involve herself in whatever emotional business it seems like he might be dealing with but perhaps a potential buyer will cheer him up.]

[Unfortunately the offer doesn't seem to really be cheering him up.]

Kinda small, I guess. I mean it was just me and a couple of cats but it might fit 2-3 ponies

[Doc looks sheepish.]

I've missed the companionship---I don't know if any of the dogs you mentioned are still available for adoption, but if I'm going to offer myself as a candidate, I need to be prepared.

[He shakes his head.]

And speaking of companionship, it'd help if you were able to enter whenever you wanted. Here.

[And there's the key held out. He's already hooked it to a small chain.]

...we're teenagers, Marty.

You wouldn't be asking that unless you had something else to say.

I'm sure you'll be fine, Doc.

[He smiles.]

Thanks, I promise I won't lose it.

[He takes it, but he can't help but fall silent quickly. It's really hard to forget about someone who just vanished after seeing them for over a year, sorry Doc.]

Well, ah, you remember Arcee?

[Okay stupid question. It's probably hard to forget someone who mauled you once.]

[He gives Marty a 'really?' face.]

So she's gone?

[His young friend's deeply unhappy---that's obvious even to Doc. He gently nudges his shoulder.]

I know I'm no replacement for her, but I'll help you look. If we do find her, though...I may need a face mask.

Hmm, that sounds like it'd be too small for me and my friends.

[Unless they stacked another house on top of it like they did to make their bunk beds...

Nah.]

Well, if you do end up needing to sell it, you could always try posting a flyer at Town Hall or putting an ad in the newspaper? And maybe try asking around the communes. There's probably somebody looking for a place of their own somewhere.

...I'm sorry.

... I think she is.

[Please don't start cheering, Cameron.]

[Marty manages a weak smile.]

Hey, I don't think she's going to beat you up for helping to find her.

I guess I could. But I still don't really know how exactly to sell it. I mean you're supposed to show people around but that's it.

... For what?

[Oh god he didn't kill Arcee did he?]

I'm sure town hall or the library has something about whatever stuff you have to fill out once it's sold.

Besides, I don't think you have to worry about anything like showing the house or paperwork until you have somebody interested in buying it.

[That's probably the tricky part anyway.]

Perhaps not, but. Even if she had cause to be furious with me...I can face it if it'll make you happy.

[He sighs.]

That dog will help us as well...though come to think of it, that might be why she's never liked me. I fall into the category of 'dog person'.

-- Oh!

I thought you meant -- that she --

Did she just move out?

[Marty nods.]

Thanks, I'll go do that.

If she hated dog people that much she would have kicked me out the moment I suggested getting one, Doc.

[He playfully rolls his eyes.]

[... Oh. Marty suddenly felt very embarrassed that he was just apologizing for the situation in general and not that he had any part in Arcee's disappearance.]

Ah no, she... kind of vanished.

[Kind of.]

Well...

[Ok he sees Marty's upset by this.]

I guess you miss her?

[He laughs.]

For her to tolerate a dog for your sake...she's really something. I hope I get the chance to thank her someday.

Of course I miss her! I've known her for over a year and now she's gone!

[Whoops, didn't mean to lash out. Sorry Cameron.]

I'm sure you two would get along eventually. She's usually not super warm with people she's just met anyway.

[Wow way to paint a glorious picture of Arcee, Marty.]

You don't say...but if she was that fond of you, she's worth knowing. I'll give it my best.

[His smile stretches on.]

And since you're sure it's all right with her...I'll most definitely be adopting a dog this week. Assuming the shelter still has one available.

You make it sound like I planned on her going away.

[Which honestly, he would. But that's not the point.]

...Oh. [And so he was...right?] Ah.

Right. That's --

Do you at least have somewhere to go?

[She gives an easy-going smile.]

No problem. Good luck selling the place. That's too bad you can't afford it anymore.

[Since it wasn't really sounding like he'd have wanted to sell it otherwise.]

I'm sure they'll still have one. If not I'm sure some place could have a dog we could adopt.

It's just hard for me, okay? I've known her for over a year

I'm sure I could just move back into the commune. They still have free rooms, right?

...ok, that's rough.

It's hard for me, but I'm trying to sympathize.

Excellent. Naturally we'll want one who's comfortable with both of us...and he's got to have that thirst for knowledge. I'll know it when I see it, I've done this dance a time or two before. My testing hasn't failed me yet! The perfect partner's out there, I guarantee it.

[Yes. He's going to treat this like a job interview. A very fuzzy, cuddly job interview.]

Even if we didn't, we'd find something. Sort of the point of the place, really.

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