He could see it clear as day because he knew Heero, how he thought, and more importantly knew his tells.

Heero turned to look at him, face a carefully preserved mask of indifference, then looked back at the painting which caused Duo to sigh inwardly. “Yet here we are with you having a lot to say that isn’t getting said.” It’s been causing you no end of stress for the last few weeks.” “I figured you would be happy to see this one go.” “Don’t jump for joy all at once,” he crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back against the counter behind him. He hadn’t missed the slight nuance to the statement that made it stand out as a, well, statement instead of a question. (See the end of the work for more notes.)ĭuo hesitated from where he had been in the process of cleaning up his work station then turned to eye Heero who was standing behind him appraising the latest work sitting on the easel. But I hope it can be enjoyed for what it is. And to my daughter, my little sword and shield who put her life on hold for these last so many years to take care of and help support me, and who I know without a doubt followed through with this last request of mine, daunting as it likely was.ĭay twelve is a little (lot) different because I had to hand over the wheel once I set the GPS. Really a huge shout out to everyone who is reading this for the support, friendship, long ass email conversations, and positive feedback that made me want to keep this tradition going. A big thank you to merula31 and lavendarlizard for helping fill the days with their traditional art gifts but also for being there with support over the years.

I dumped one hell of a work load on t_shirt1x2 this year, but I know she will have come through with flying colors as always. I need to give a number of thanks for making this thing happen for 2019. I’ve been saying for years I needed to start these things sooner than I have, and I think this year is a personal record. Christmas day with another twelve days of Christmas (hopefully) successfully behind us.

Ring the bells or break out the booze, because we’ve done it one last time.

Being There by Sunhawk16