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[element_wizard]

Alec watched Meyer leave after whatever business he had with Sally. He probably could have listened in on things but... that was improper. Besides, he had a feeling he didn't want to know what they were talking about. Something about Meyer gave him the hebbi-jeebies.

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[gatorfights]

"Yeah, that's one thing that won't be a concern. Just the swamps and the heat. You'll have to be careful, come summer."

[element_wizard]

"Why's that?"

[gatorfights]

"People like you end up with heatstroke a lot of the time in their first summer here. They overdo it on the alcohol and don't drink enough water. Don't worry, kid, I'll keep my eye on you."

She's maternal, in a strange sense. He might not have expected that of her, but there it is.

[element_wizard]

"Oh. Well... that would be bad. I might pass out and an alligator could get to me."

It's hard to tell if he's being straight faced or serious.

[gatorfights]

"That's right."

She's being serious, but she's also amused by the whole idea.

"Don't worry, if that happens, I'll drag you back inside."

[element_wizard]

He gets that expression on his face again. The one where he's about to say something stupid about women.

"That's kind of you."

[gatorfights]

She hopes she can silence him with a glance. It's getting easier. He's learning.

"Yeah, I'm nothing if not kind, kid. At least, when it comes to someone like you."

[element_wizard]

"Someone like me?" He can't help but asking.

[gatorfights]

She just shrugs, finishing off her drink.

"The kind of person I want to protect."

[element_wizard]

"Oh. Well. Um. Thank you."

He thinks.

[gatorfights]

"Hey, nothing wrong with that. Don't think it means you're some kind of wimp, kid. I like you. That's what I do for people I like."

Don't worry, Alec. Sally has your back, as much as you might think women shouldn't handle weapons or fight.

[element_wizard]

He sighs. "I am a wimp."

[gatorfights]

"Maybe a little."

She grins at him, obviously finding it amusing.

"But you won't always be. Not once we get you toughened up. And Florida'd toughen anyone up."

[element_wizard]

"Sure. Once you can figure out how make me feel all right to hit a lady."

[gatorfights]

"I figure if I piss you off bad enough, you'll go for it. I'll just be instinct."

[element_wizard]

He looks at her horrified.