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You've reached Cay-Cay! Feeling Cray-Cray?
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You've reached Cay-Cay! Feeling Cray-Cray?
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You've reached Cay-Cay! Feeling Cray-Cray?
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You've reached Cay-Cay! Feeling Cray-Cray?
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I'm happy that he was with you.
But, what do you mean by prison?
Celebrating?
I'm not sure what we could do but
I'd like to see you again.
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he's been here like 5ever so he has all his magic back
tl;dr the place we went 2 was like mind control central
Vaeros had us all arrested so he could make us loyal 2 him
freaky stuff
hope where u went wasn't as bad
[LBR it was probably worse! Definitely more traumatic.]
yea yea yea!!!
even just hanging out would b fun
I soooo wanna leave that all behind us u feel me???
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There's so much that you can do, Cay... It's pretty amazing. (◡‿◡✿)
But, having a friend here that's been here for a long time helps a lot... I was lucky that Kel took me in. He helped me adapt a lot more quickly.
What?
That's horrible, Cay. Are you really alright??
Everyone said that Vaeros could be cruel, but I had no idea...
Where I went--
It wasn't all that bad.
( That's a big fat lie. But, he's not about to worry anyone. )
I understand...
At least, it could help make things feel like they're back to normal.
Is there anywhere you'd like to go?
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rn all I can do is turn into a bunny like whaaaaaaaaat 🐰🐰🐰 LOL
[Just considering how messed up the timeline he had gotten stuck in was, Cater doesn't believe for a second that Basil's was really all that easy. That said, he's not going to challenge the statement. If Basil doesn't want to talk about what he went through, why should Cater press him on it? How about they both just move on to better and brighter subjects and ignore how they're really feeling?]
we went 2 the lake last time we hung out
is there anywhere else here u rly like???
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I just started to learn how to use earth magic. It's nothing all that impressive, but I've bee trying to practice often.
Ah, and - a rabbit?
That's really cute! My friend Sunny can turn into a cat... Even turning into a small animal like that is pretty amazing.
I usually just stay home. I end up taking care of my garden a lot...
Is there any place you want to see?
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[Why even have magic if not to show it off, anyway.]
how about I come over 2 ur place then?
u can show me ur garden
unless u wanna get out that's fine 2
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You can but
Are you sure?
Celebrating something just feels like it should be something special but, if you want to come over then I'd be happy to see you there.
And maybe you can meet Marigold, too.
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I'll come over rn if u aren't busy
[Honestly, he's a little eager to get out of his own house. Anywhere would do.]
hope she isn't camera shy LOL
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That way, it can be extra special!
Don't worry. Marigold is really friendly.
If you want to take a picture of her, I'm sure she'd be happy to have the attention
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want me 2 bring anything??? I'll raid the kitchen LOL
[Not like he'd find his preferred snacks or anything, in this reality, but he could still at least contribute something for them to share. Anything to help them get their minds off of the vacation that none of them asked for.]
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( He's missed doing something like this. Picnics are connected to good memories for him. It's different than taking photos for him, but Basil told Kel that he'd try to think more about doing that again, too. )
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cya soon! 😁
[It'll be about 20 minutes or so, as Cater rummages around the kitchen and finds what he ultimately determines to be the best shareable snack that Vil won't whack him for taking. Once he's all set he makes his way to the other boy's house--which he's sure to clock as being the one with all the flowers.]
Heyo! Cay-Cay's arrived!
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Basil offers a small smile, waving a bit. )
Hi, Cay! Thank you for coming...
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[He crouches down so he can give the cat proper attention, shifting the picnic offerings he brought to the crook of one arm so he can use both hands. One for petting, one for taking photos--can't have too many!]
Thanks for letting me come over.
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Heheh, it looks like Marigold really likes you already.
Ah, but I'm glad that you decided to come. It's been a long time since I had a picnic with someone...
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[He nods to the items that Basil took.]
I brought trail mix and some fruits--I hope that works. My schoolmate that I live with is, like, big into healthy snacks so it's the best I could come up with on sort notice. You know, I'm not sure I've ever had a proper picnic, before, so this'll be a first for me.
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( He's not sure when it would be, considering that things seem to happen when one least expects it here. But, it's a nice idea to lift everyone's spirits... )
Ah, that sounds great, Cay! I have some baked goods and some fruits and vegetables, too...
( Considering that he's a vegetarian, those were his first choices. )
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[As for right now, though, with their much more private picnic, Cater finally turns his camera from Marigold to the setup that Basil prepared for them. Definitely gotta capture that, too!]
You really outdid yourself, Basil--this is great! Do you need any help with anything else?
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( Basil doesn't think he's really done very much... But, it's not the first time he's done all of this, either.
He'll take a seat then, watching Cay for a moment. )
Do you like taking pictures of your friends, Cay...?
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[Once he's satisfied with the photos he's taken for the time being, he slides into place across from Basil, getting comfortable. Cater can't help looking back through the photos he just took, seeing if he wants to keep them all.]
Sure I do. I like taking pictures of pretty much everything, but photos with friends are the best way to really immortalize the fun times you have. If I had my smartphone with me, I'd show you some of the pictures I've taken at school. Maybe I'll get it back, sometime.
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( He shuffles his feet then, staying quiet for a moment. He's gotten better about opening up to others, but it can still be difficult at times. )
I had a photo album full of pictures I took at home, too... I asked for it here, but I ended up giving it someone else. I only really used to like taking pictures of all my friends before...
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If you don't mind me asking, why did you stop?
[And why give away an entire photo album?]
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In the past, the question would make him want to run away or side step the question. He was always avoidant when it came to Mari. It was such a sensitive topic, could he be blamed for it? And then, there was the secret that he'd carry with him to the grave - the secret that so few people knew.
He's gotten better about opening up, at least. Cay is a friend. Basil knows he can talk to him. )
I...
F-For a long time... I didn't really talk to any of the friends that were in the photo album... Uhm... I-It was hard to go back to taking pictures after everyone became distant...
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Hey, no pressure if you don't want to go into the details.
[Not that Cater would really know, but friends "breaking up" is usually a touchy subject. If it was hard for Basil to talk about, Cater wasn't about to press too hard.]
The person you gave the album to--I'm guessing they're one of the friends in the pictures, right?
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( It's easier now then it was in the past. Having friend who accepted him despite the truth of it all... it helped change Basil significantly -- and for the better. )
... Yeah. Uhm.... He's-- He's my best friend. He's been through a lot. I thought that he could use a reminder of those good memories more than I could...
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