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They've had a pleasant day, lounging and reading and lazing about. Aramis even managed to get Porthos to watch an episode of Space Hospital with him, but suppertime is fast approaching, and Aramis can't help but notice that it's been several days since Athos joined them.

"I am soon to lose you to dinner preparations," he says, shifting his head in Porthos' lap. "Shall I get the table and the wine in order?" Aramis gazes up at Porthos with his most innocent expression. "When shall I fetch Athos?"