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Are you still on vacation?

Nope.

I'm kinda restless and want to do something but also... don't. Nothing sounds interesting.

Hawaii? Or do you want something work wise?

Come over and watch shitty horror movies! You, me and Janie. Girls night!

Something kinda work wise but nothing sounds good. I'm restless.

I could do that.

Can you help me at all?

I dunno, what are you working on?

I... I'm trying to fix the mess that I've made of my agency, and fix my boat. If you hadn't found Emily for me everything would have fallen apart for me already, so thank you Mia. You've been a great friend.

I... okay. That's what I'm good at, finding someone else to do the work and delegating it, then running off and quitting.

[She's not quite sure where that all even came from, it just sort of came spilling out.]

Me too. I wanted to quit.

[Janie is there, whereever Mia is, and she HUGS her friend tightly] Imissedyoupleasedon'tleaveagainyouaresuchagoodfriendi'msorrythatI'vebeensodistantpleasedon'tgoagain.

[Mia is frozen for a minute. The hug isn't unwelcome, she's just... surprised? Slowly, she reaches one arm up to return the hug. She's really not good at the emotional support sort of thing.]

Are... you... okay?

I'm fine. Please don't quit again. I missed you. [Janie keeps hugging and trying not to sob happy tears] But go on vacation to Hawaii because it's the most beautiful place and look at the stars. I love the stars.

I... I can't promise that. [About quitting.]

Are you... sure you're okay?

But can we stay friends? You're like Anna, but you're Mia.

I'm okay. It's just so nice to have my two best friends nearby again. You are so much better than the PTO moms and the painting group.

Of course we can.

I was always technically nearby with your phones.

Alright. You're on snack duty. Guten free vegetarian snacks. Do we trust Janie with the alcohol or should I do that and let her pick the movie?

I think she'll be better with the alcohol.

You're probably right on that.

What are you doing these days? Working? Traveling?

Still travelling. But I think heading home for a bit maybe.
You?

Not on vacation anymore. Dunno what I'm doing next except getting Ilse and Liz in school and moving to New York. After that's done? No clue.

Yeah, me either. Thats why I've been travelling. I have no idea what to do with myself.

It sucks, doesn't it?

Well... I don't mind it. I got to see the world. It's kind of amazing, you know.

Not traveling. The not knowing what to do next thing.

No. That's what I mean. I didn't have anything to do, so... no pressure to just wander and see things.

I guess I'm used to traveling anyway. Don't you get bored or restless though?

Well some of us aren't from Space and don't get to gallivanting across universes...

I get bored. So bored. That's why I travelled.

I know, I know... Sometimes having wanderlust isn't always nice though.

You could help me look for a new place in New York?

Oooh. Apartment hunting? Fuuun!

You're not being sarcastic, right? I can't tell...

I think I need to look for a place to buy. Maybe even a house. Or another townhouse. I need a place where I can make changes.

No, I'm legit.

I mean, as long as you aren't broke. House hunting is amazing when you can actually afford something.

Why do you need a new house though? The restless? Pool boys?

I've got money. ~~Even if I didn't, Alex would try to pay~~

Well I can't exactly lift up my Detroit townhouse and plop it in New York. It's got security and... things integrated into all the systems. I'll probably want to do the same wherever I live. House might be nice this time with a bigger yard for Jaida.

Yeah, that's why it's going to be fun finding something.

Thanks, Anna.