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[shiro2hero]

[Deep breaths. This is fine. This is all going to be fine. They can do this.]

[But if he broadens the search pool, the better the chances of this working out. As much as he hates to think about what he'd learned, as much as he wants to pretend it's all okay...]

[His voice is steady as ever, over the TAB. Despite the late hour.]

I'm looking for someone good with data extraction and compilation. Especially someone who can do that for alien or unfamiliar tech.

Maybe even translating unknown languages. I can't say for sure.

I'll take any help you can offer.

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[squadgoals]

I'll send you what I have. Do you have it synced to any of your devices? TAB?

["More or less than a year"?]

Were you in a coma, or are the memories just... missing?

[shiro2hero]

Probably to Pidge's computer, if anything. But you'd have to get access from her.

[No one's breaking into that thing.]

... missing. Honestly? It'd be easier if it was just a coma.

[squadgoals]

Missing is definitely up there with worst-case scenarios. What's the last thing you remember from before?

I'm happy to work with Pidge, if it helps.

[shiro2hero]

Hard to say. I don't... really know where things line up, timeline wise. Some things I remember, I'm all me. But other times, not.

[And since they're all just flashes, for the most part, pinpointing anything is near impossible.]

You are?

Sorry, I. Guess I'm not used to hearing that.

[squadgoals]

[That's. A reaction.]

Well.

I don't actually know her. But if I can help...

[shiro2hero]

[She's like a little sister to him, really. But Pidge and other adults... they do not always mix.]

You're welcome to. Far as I'm concerned, you're trustworthy.

Lucio's recommendation does a lot for me.

[squadgoals]

[At the mention, she brightens a bit, pleasantly surprised.]

Didn't realise I came recommended—I should be recommending him. He's a good man, and a good friend.

Not sure how much we can do with alien tech away from your own universe, but hell, I've had similar windfalls. Let me know when I can come by — we can try and work something out.

[shiro2hero]

Yeah. Yeah, he is. I'm really grateful he's here.

I've got odd hours. So... really, whenever is more convenient for you.

[squadgoals]

I'm in a very similar situation. Where are you located? I'll try and block something out that works for the both of us.

[shiro2hero]

[INSERT HOUSE ADDRESS HERE.]

It's the one with the Lion Statue on the balcony. The... one that may be wearing questionable things.

[squadgoals]

Okay, I'll bite.

How questionable?

[shiro2hero]

Depends on the last things Lance, Darin, Keith, or all three, got their hands on.

[squadgoals]

Friends of yours?

[shiro2hero]

They're my teammates.

So.

Yes.

[squadgoals]

Wait.

Is your whole Lion squad here?

[shiro2hero]

Yeah. Now they are. We're all back together again.

[squadgoals]

Shiro, that's incredible news. Considering the circumstances, I don't necessarily want to congratulate you, but... to be able to stay together despite it, that's priceless.

[shiro2hero]

Nah, I get what you mean. And, thank you.

It's good to see them all. Trials and headaches included.

[squadgoals]

All teams have their ups and downs, but I don't need to tell you that, from the sounds of it.

All right. I'll be in touch, and I'll let you know when I've got a little time to head by.

[shiro2hero]

Not even a little. I think I learned that on day two of working together.

Thank you, ma'am. I appreciate it.

[squadgoals]

Save the thanks for when I manage to do anything.

I'll be in touch, Shiro. Take care of yourself.

[shiro2hero]

Thank you for offering, regardless.

You too.