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[seeagreatergood]

So things got awkward and Auggie moved his stuff back out of the Stark household into Milliways.

And he's been totally fine with it. Honestly. It's been kind of a relief not to have to keep such a close eye on himself the last three or four days. Milliways is kind of anxiety-inducing, but less anxiety inducing than living in a house with those two young men.

Of course, he misses the easy camaraderie. But it's not like this is the first time he valued safety over friendship.

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[seeagreatergood]

"I'm not sorry that I worry about you guys, though."

[toblameforit]

"You can worry if you want," he says generously. "Just give us a little credit, okay?"

[seeagreatergood]

"Yeah. I'll work on that."

[toblameforit]

"Okay."

And that's that.

"Should I leave you alone to get drunk now?"

[seeagreatergood]

He blows out a breath. "Probably."

[toblameforit]

Tony unfolds himself up off the couch.



He hesitates for a moment.



Then he leans over for one last quick hug, resting his cheek against the top of Auggie's head.

[seeagreatergood]

Those kinds of seated-standing hugs are always a little awkward.

Auggie hesitates, then hugs back, quick and firm and careful to keep his hands in innocuous places.

"I'll be fine. Go take care of Sherlock."

[toblameforit]

"'Kay. Bye," he says, and steps away.