IOU II Night At The Museum [JedLar Oneshot]

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"Thanks a lot for your help, Gigantor!" Imagine Jedediah took a shot every time he said that. It's been a couple years since Larry's first shift and he has really cemented himself in being in the museum. He's not only a mere nightguard. No, not anymore. After all that's been said and done, he's clearly a part of the family now - he's the one who shaped them into becoming a family even. And to Jedediah, he's more than just a friend. And he really really wants to express his gratitude but how would he? He's so small and barely noticeable. How is he going to tell Gigantor how he really feels?

"Well y'see Teddy, I really REALLY need yer help." Small man with a big problem comes to an even bigger man for help. Teddy sat on his podium with Texas peacefully lounging in the back, and Jedediah gingerly sitting on his gloved palm. "What is there that you need help with?" The former president asks. And there, Jedediah began beating around the bush, delaying what he really wants to say, throwing hypothetical questions - all this only making Teddy realize more and more who Jedediah meant. He playfully rolled his eyes at this. "It's about Lawrence, isn't it?" The small cowboy looked so offended. "H-How d'you know?!" He bursts out. "I'm afraid it was quite obvious earlier." Teddy answered. "There's nobody else you would describe as a hero than him." Jedediah crossed his arms as he looked down, attempting to hide his abashment with his big cowboy hat blocking his face. Teddy chuckled a little as he gingerly nudge the hat up with the tip of his finger. "Cheer up now boy. There's nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, I think I have just the solution for your problem."

"Really?" Jedediah lights up suddenly. Teddy nodded with a small smile. "You're afraid that your words would be meaningless to him because of the sheer... Physical differences. But nevertheless, everything has an answer. And for this, we shall gather the help of Ahkmenrah."

Jedediah's eyes widen. "Ahk?? What in tarnation do we need with him??"

"You'll see." Teddy responds. "May I?" He goes before Jedediah nods in a rather baffled manner. Teddy then slowly but surely picks him up and lays him inside his pocket. And once he assured that the little cowboy was comfortable in there, Teddy got onto Texas and headed to the Egyptian exhibit. Upon reaching there, they caught on the pharaoh having some sort of conversation with his guards in his native language. Ahkmenrah's dark brown eyes slide and take notice of the three arriving to the scene. He swiftly finished up the chatter and entertained the three. "Oh hello Teddy, Jed, and of course, Texas." He greeted them all as he gives Texas' a small pat on the head which was to the horse's delight. "What brings you all here?"

Teddy glances down to Jedediah, shying away to answering. He rolled his eyes. "Well Ahk," He then proceeds to whisper to him what's going on. Afterwards, Ahkmenrah gives this creepy smile as if he just learned about some juicy drama on Twitter. "Oh my, is that so?" He goes, looking down at Jedediah who looks like he just wants to hide deeper in Teddy's pocket. But instead he just gives a small "Mhm". Ahkmenrah pondered for a moment before he then thought of something which made him smirk. "I've got the perfect idea!" He proudly announces as he swiftly scampers further inside and took hold of his precious tablet. "So, my plan is...." And there the three huddled together and talked about the 'perfect plan' to help Jedediah finally have the guts to talk to Larry for real. Teddy is gone now.

He was called by Sacagawea for she needed some assistance in handling the Neanderthals. Larry already had his hands full on taming the African mammals, so he seems out of the question. Ahkmenrah and Jedediah waited around the lobby for a while, going over the plan a few more times as they waited for their target to finish up some of his duties. Incidentally, it seems that Sacagawea is also a part of this plan now for she must put in more work to keep the museum sane while Larry would be busy.... Being a victim of the pharaoh and cowboy's antics. After what felt like forever to the two, they heard steps echoing through the halls along with a small sigh. They jerked their heads up to see who it was, and it was him, the one and only Larry Daley. Ahkmenrah looked down to the palm of his hand where Jedediah sat. "You ready?" He questioned the blonde. The latter took in a deep breath and with a big smile, he answered, "Hell yeah!" The Egyptian nodded in return with a proud grin on his face. And with that, they approached the nightguard. "Larry!" Ahkmenrah called out. Larry then jerked his head towards them both. "Oh, hey Ahk, Jed. Is there a problem?"