Phone call to Piper

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Lindsey really needed to write "CALL PIPER MORE OFTEN" on his forehead in permanent marker. Either that or tell his shiny new PDA to remind him at least weekly. But he was calling now, and that was what was important, right?

Picking up the phone, he dialed Piper's number.

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Piper reached for her cellphone when she heard it ringing. She smiled when she recognized who was calling. "Hi Lindsey."

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"Hey Piper," Lindsey said. "I'm gonna do the usual thing here and apologizing for not calling sooner. Again. Someday I'll learn. At least, I hope."

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"It's okay. I've been kinda busy lately anyway," Piper said. "How are you?"

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"Can't complain. Well, I can, but I shouldn't. How about you?"

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"Why shouldn't you? I don't care if you do...unless you complain about me," Piper said, amused. "I'm okay. Trying not to think about leaving in a few weeks."

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"Nothing serious to complain about. Job's boring, and I'm kinda lonely. Nothing big, you know?" Lindsey answered. "When's your last day on the island?"

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"I don't know yet. Probably August 25," Piper replied. "One good thing about going back to California? I'll be closer to you."

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"Definitely a good thing," Lindsey agreed. "That mean you're gonna come visit me? Or maybe I can swing a trip or two up to see you. Unless your grandmother'll eat me alive or something."

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"I'm hoping there will be a few visits, yeah," Piper said. "My grandmother probably would like to meet you. I'm surprised she hasn't yet since we have been together awhile..."

Then she thought about that more. "You know, Monday was ten months since homecoming."

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Lindsey was very grateful suddenly that this was only a phone conversation, because Piper couldn't see the look of panic on his face.

"Really?" he finally said, lamely. "I, uh. I...yeah." Smooth Linds, really smooth.

"I should meet your grandmother. We should do that. Some weekend after you're back in California." Yay for changing the subject.

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"It's okay if you didn't know," Piper said with a smile. "I only just thought of it right now. I know I said this before, but asking you to homecoming was one of the best things I've ever done."

"Anyway," she continued. "Yeah, you should definitely visit me in San Francisco."

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Lindsey was even now making a large note that 2 months from Monday was not to be forgotten.

"Well, lemme know when you're settled back in San Francisco. I'll see what I can do. So. Have I missed anything extra crazy in Fandom since you were here?"

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"I will definitely let you know," Piper said.

She tried to think about all the weird things that happened lately. "Voice stealing demons showed up, but I missed out on that because I was with you. Oh, and my sister was a mermaid. And some students switched identities this weekend. I think those are the weirdest things to mention."

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"Voice stealing demons? Glad you came here instead that weekend then," Lindsey said. "Wait. Mermaid? Phoebe? How'd that happen? What'd Turner do?"

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"I'm glad I was there, too," Piper agreed.

"It's a long story. Feelings weren't shared, spells were cast, and then she was a mermaid. Luckily, she turned back to normal and no one had to give up their souls or hands for that to happen," she added, remembering the encounter with the Sea Hag.

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Lindsey shuddered a little at the idea of giving up hands. Why that was, he couldn't say. There might have been a little shudder at the idea of giving up souls too, but at least that was a reasonable reaction.

"Well, I'm glad she's back to herself. That had to have been weird. Nobody else turned into anything wacky lately, right?"

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"Yeah, it was weird. At least she didn't turn into a demon," Piper said, snickering a bit. "I don't think anyone else turned into anything. But it's Fandom, so who knows."

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"Try and keep from turning into anything, ok? I like you as you."

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Piper smiled. "Glad you like me as I am because I don't plan to turn into anything else ever again."

She peered at her clock. "Huh, when did it get so late?"

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"I'm so very glad to hear that. You as...whatever that was...was more than enough for me." Lindsey paused and glanced at his watch.

"It is getting kinda late for you there, isn't it? I'll let you get some sleep."

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"Next time I talk to you, I'll probably be in California already," Piper said. "Anyway. Night Lindsey."

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"I'll call before you have to leave. I need to make sure I'm caught up on Fandom goings-on, right? Sleep well. I miss you."

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"I miss you, too," Piper said quietly. "Guess I'll talk to you later then. Night."