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2 x shaded full bodies (12) + 1 x full body gift art bonus (2) + 1 x outfit bonus (2) 1 x full bg (3) + 1 x same character bonus (1) = 20 AP to Joel!

Featuring: and

He knows he hasn’t been here a long time, but then, everyone is new to the Fort, aren’t they? But already this… feels like home, somehow, and he’ll be damned if he lets anything happen to it, or anyone inside. He’s keenly aware of Shale’s new status as an Elite, and as his friend runs himself into the ground Joel desperately wants to help, but isn’t sure how other than to ask for this: to ask to be made an Elite as well, so he can shoulder some of the burden Shale seems determined to carry alone, and to better aid the Vindicators.

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There is no expression on Shale's face at first as he regards Joel silently. There are fresh marks across his skin and a weariness upon his soul no one his age should have, but he carries it all without a complaint. He knows Vindicators were never about doing anything alone; Dinah had taught him that. Dinah had taught him well. He knows it should not be difficult to ask for help, yet he finds himself lacking the words. He hasn't counted the nights he has barely slept.

But Joel has offered. Shale looks at him for a moment longer, before turning his gaze towards the Fort. He hasn't forgot that Joel had chosen to side with him, where many had doubted him. He hasn't forgot the feeling of someone having his back in a fight.
"I would be happy to have you as an Elite", he finally speaks.

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There's silence, and then a slow, real smile lifts up Joel's face. It's a rare smile, almost never seen since joining the Vindicators, but he gives it to Shale as he steps closer, gently bumping his shoulder against his.

"Then my first task as an Elite is sending you off to bed, and I'll take over this patrol, ok?"

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JOEL GOT HIS PROMOTION I'M PROUD OF HIMMMM

Middle writing is from lemonyh !

Description

2 x shaded full bodies (12) + 1 x full body gift art bonus (2) + 1 x outfit bonus (2) 1 x full bg (3) + 1 x same character bonus (1) = 20 AP to Joel!

Featuring: and

He knows he hasn’t been here a long time, but then, everyone is new to the Fort, aren’t they? But already this… feels like home, somehow, and he’ll be damned if he lets anything happen to it, or anyone inside. He’s keenly aware of Shale’s new status as an Elite, and as his friend runs himself into the ground Joel desperately wants to help, but isn’t sure how other than to ask for this: to ask to be made an Elite as well, so he can shoulder some of the burden Shale seems determined to carry alone, and to better aid the Vindicators.

---

There is no expression on Shale's face at first as he regards Joel silently. There are fresh marks across his skin and a weariness upon his soul no one his age should have, but he carries it all without a complaint. He knows Vindicators were never about doing anything alone; Dinah had taught him that. Dinah had taught him well. He knows it should not be difficult to ask for help, yet he finds himself lacking the words. He hasn't counted the nights he has barely slept.

But Joel has offered. Shale looks at him for a moment longer, before turning his gaze towards the Fort. He hasn't forgot that Joel had chosen to side with him, where many had doubted him. He hasn't forgot the feeling of someone having his back in a fight.
"I would be happy to have you as an Elite", he finally speaks.

---

There's silence, and then a slow, real smile lifts up Joel's face. It's a rare smile, almost never seen since joining the Vindicators, but he gives it to Shale as he steps closer, gently bumping his shoulder against his.

"Then my first task as an Elite is sending you off to bed, and I'll take over this patrol, ok?"

---

JOEL GOT HIS PROMOTION I'M PROUD OF HIMMMM

Middle writing is from lemonyh !