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[eyeonyou]

[Fury has found himself in possession of a small kitten, currently doing its utmost best to knock all the papers from his desk. don't ask why he has a kitten; it's not important. what is important is he has one, and it is wreaking havoc in his office, and he can't decide whether to shoot it or what because there is a goddamn kitten mucking up his business

you have been forewarned]

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[nestling]

Unless he has to see the doctor again.

[eyeonyou]

Well, I'll do everything in my power to make sure he's got a clean bill of health soon as he gets back.

[nestling]

Thank you. It's better that way.

[eyeonyou]

It's what I do, Ava. I make sure your mom and dad are safe.

[nestling]

You have to stay safe, too.

[eyeonyou]

I will. Promise.

[nestling]

I'd be sad if something happened to you.

[eyeonyou]

You shouldn't be worrying about me. I'll be around a long time yet.

[nestling]

Good. I need you to be.

[eyeonyou]

There are going to be times in your life where you'll only have yourself to rely on, Ava. You can't always need other people.

[nestling]

Not now, though.

[eyeonyou]

You don't know that.

[nestling]

.....are you leaving?

[eyeonyou]

It's something you have to keep open as a possibility.

[nestling]

Why? Is my daddy okay?

[eyeonyou]

[silent a moment, then] What would you do if he wasn't?

[nestling]

I don't know. Cry?

[eyeonyou]

Crying won't get you anywhere, kid.

[nestling]

So?

[eyeonyou]

So you need to focus and be strong.

[nestling]

How do I do that?

[eyeonyou]

It's different for everybody, Ava. That's something you need to figure out for yourself.

[nestling]

I hope I never have to find out.

[eyeonyou]

So do I, Ava.

[nestling]

I don't like being alone. It's scary.