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[causational]

[It's his second post, and Eddie's a lot more composed than last time, set up in front of the camera wearing a suit, tie, and a small smile.]

Hey everyone.

[A pause, and a slight hesitation. A fidget. Then he takes a deep breath, and throws himself into it.]

I've been kidnapped before. Snatched out of my regular life by someone stronger than I was, and held against my will for a while. So I know that, even after you get free, it can really mess with your sense of security. For a while, I was looking over my shoulder, just waiting to get snatched again.

[A pause, and he takes a deep breath, holds it for a second, glancing away, looking anywhere but the camera, and then he faces it head on, and keeps going.]

Before I came here, I was a Detective in the Central City Police Department, and here, I'm working in security. My name is Eddie Thawne. And this is a standing offer to anyone who was kidnapped, who feels unsafe and doesn't have someone else to call. If you need a walk home, someone to talk to, or an escort somewhere, just give me a call.

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[textualhealing]

Don't tell me the Russians snatched you too.

[The percentage of how many got taken is pretty high, it wouldn't be a surprise.]

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[causational]

Hey Jeff.

[A beat, and he laughs, rubs at his forehead a little.]

Yeah. Though I was talking more about something that happened at home.

[textualhealing]

Yeah, kinda figured you were talking about a past experience, but y'know, must've stemmed from somewhere. So you're helping others to help yourself, right? Take your mind off it.

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[countdone]

That's pretty thoughtful of you.

[But he's a little suspicious of anyone named Thawne, especially if they're associated with Central City.

Ironically enough he still doesn't know that Wells is Eobard.]

You're from Central City, huh?

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[causational]

I guess. I just...really know that feeling. It's tough to get past alone.

[Of course. It really sucks having a villainous relative sometimes. And he doesn't even really know yet that the Reverse Flash being a Thawne is more commonly known here.]

Yeah. You've heard of it?

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[countdone]

Unfortunately it's an occupational hazard once you get involved with superheroes and all that.

[But he's not saying that dismissively.]

I'm from there, actually.

[cuff]

Sound more like a therapist than a detective.

[ Cop on cop harassment is totally allowed, right? ]

[causational]

Hey, sometimes it's a little bit of both, right?

[A warm smile. And of course it is.]

[cuff]

Depends on the day. And whoever's chewin at the bit to tell their story.

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[youbastard]

Sounds like a few of us have prior experience with being taken back in our own worlds. It definitely doesn't seem to make the experience easier, does it? [ At least it really doesn't for her. But maybe she's just projecting. ]

That's a nice offer you make. Though, do you really think it'll do anything?

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[causational]

It's never easy. [It got easier for him. This time barely made him blink, but his experiences go a little beyond kidnapping at this point.]

I can't guarantee I can stop something bad from happening, but sometimes company helps.

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[youbastard]

No, it's not. Even if the situation is a bit easier, it brings back memories sometimes. [ She shrugs ]

I guess I can see how company might be helpful. At least then there's someone to help you look over your shoulder. [ She chuckles a bit. ]

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[heliophilic]

Oh Eddie Eddie, my hero.

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[causational]

[A bright little smile.]

You weren't even kidnapped.

Hey. You still up for helping me out with my abilities?

[heliophilic]

Can't I still admire a selfless hero? All you're missing is the cape.

[M returns the smile.]

Of course. I have to earn that second coffee... And you still owe me the first.

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[pushtheboundaries]

That's very kind of you to offer, Detective. Though I'm not sure whether to say I hope people do or don't take you up on it.

[seeing as one means they're not okay - you always hope that kind of thing isn't needed, after all.]

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[causational]

[He completely understands the sentiment.]

Let's just say, I hope no one has to. But if they need it? I hope they accept it rather than suffering alone. That's never easy.

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[pobrecisco]

Aww, dude. You wanna be my escort to the grocery store later? I mean, I'm pretty sure the Russians aren't gonna nab me again, but have you seen how empty our fridge is?

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[causational]

[He laughs a little bit.]

I guess this is what happens when we leave them unsupervised for a while. [His smile is warm.] Let me guess, this escort mission involves carrying all the heavy bags?

[orions_shadow]

Yeah, join the club mate.

Kidnapped anonymous or something. [God damn, so grumpy, this cat. Really, he sympathies. Had the same thing happen to him both here, and back home.]

[causational]

[He offers a little smile, sympathetic. Eddie had it at home, and he had it here, and still...to him it doesn't feel as bad as some of the other things that had happened. That's why he can offer this kind of thing.]

Yeah, no kidding. But, if you're having a tough time with it, the offer stands. Just let me know.

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[boobwindow]

You'd really make time if half a dozen people asked you?

[ That's awfully nice. She's still having some trouble fathoming Thawne with this nice detective version. Alternate universes, Jesus Christ. ]

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[causational]

Hey!

[He remembers her from his first post, and his expression brightens up right away.]

Yeah, of course. I wouldn't make the offer if I wasn't willing to.

[airshow]

Won't that cut into your busy detecting schedule?

[causational]

I'm not a detective here.

[A beat.]

It might cut into my schedule, yes, but I'm okay with that.