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[ humphs and lets him go, crossing her arms over her chest as she turns away and sticks up her nose. ]

[ there is a small twitch at the corner of his lips as he gives tony a reassuring nudge & waddles close to alyssa to peer at her expression. ]

Do we need great big hugs and kisses?

Yes!

[ & then proceeds to latch onto him, face planted firmly into his chest. ]

[ watches, crossing his arms over his chest. keeps silent up until he opens his mouth and says: ]

Man, you guys make a really cute couple. Just sayin'.

[ wraps one arm around alyssa, giving her a short nuzzle to the head. then looks up at tony, not bothering to respond as he opens his free arm toward him to complete the group hug. ]

[ blinks in confusion for a moment and then lifts a hand up. ]

Oh, no, I'm cool!

[ face falls a little as he lets his arm drop slowly. ]

She won't bite.

[ looks down at alyssa, who looks up at him with a grumpy slash borderline-possessive expression on her face. ]

I dunno about that...

[ looks down at alyssa, spots the puffed cheeks & blinks, confused. glances back up at tony. lifts his arm again. ]

It's safe. I'm the one with rabies.

[ looks up at the ceiling in a long-suffering manner, face barely contorting into something uncomfortable. lets his eyes go back to them after a moment, pointing towards the refreshment table. ]

Actually, I'm still thirsty. Want anything? Since flat-chest down there seems to have forgotten to bring back anything.

[ doesn't hesitate in lifting her arm to punch tony in the stomach. pulls back her fist and sparkles up at him. ]

What was that? "I'd love to get you two something to drink"? How thoughtful of you!

[ holds his stomach and bends slightly, clearly in pain. ]

Can we please stop with the punching... I don't think I can take much more of this...

[ arm drops again with resignation this time, especially upon catching that uncomfortable look on tony's face. hides his disappointment with the surprise of the sudden punch to his friend's gut, eyes going a little wide. gives another pet to alyssa's hair & then tilts his head at tony with a slightly apologetic look. ]

Do you need an escort?

[ perks up immediately, as if he weren't in pain just a second ago. ]

Totally!

[ nods & stares down at alyssa, giving her a little nudge as well as a reassuring squeeze to their hug before pulling away carefully. ]

Snailman needs our help.

[ pouts and lets go of him, replying in a somewhat child-like tone. ]

Okay...

[ takes the initiative to grab a hold of her hand. then turns to fix tony a stare & after a minute's debate, doesn't offer his other hand. ]

In T-minus 5 seconds, we face the armies of Mordor. Remember to be brave.

[ doesn't hesitate in stepping ahead of them. ]

Then I, the mighty ranger, shall take the lead, for I must save the hobbit and elf at my side! [ makes sword-like waving motions with his left hand. ] EN GARDE, EVIL FOES!

[ stares blankly at the back of tony's head. ]

Iyaa, the king so strong.

[ puffs out his chest, turning to look at anthony. ]

I know, right?

[ eyes go briefly to the floor. when he centers himself again, he offers the hand connected to alyssa's. ]

Strong enough to lead the princess to the drinks?

[ looks down at her hand, something flickering across his face for a split-second. recovers soon enough to reach out and transfer alyssa's hand into his own. ]

This way, princess.

[ gives anthony a sulky look before giving tony a irritated one. holds on regardless, for the sake of their friend. ]

[ is trailing close behind, close enough to be reached for should alyssa need him. keeps silent until they get to the table. doesn't reach for his punch to glance at his two friends instead. ]

Bathroom break. Are we still going to be family when I get back?

[ waves him off with his free hand. ]

Yeah, yeah, just go pee already.