─〔❨ *𝐗 𝐈 𝐈 𝐈 ❩〕─

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Woof.

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a drawing of a person with blue hair and a gold circle around their head ALT: a drawing of a person with blue hair and a gold circle around their head

"Our dreams will
definitely
come true."

"Even if I have to do it myself."

~ Sunday

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You know, I don't mind the allusions to bein' a hound, but pissin' on things that are mine never crossed my mind. ❞

He took a long, deep drink of the canteen, praying the burn would singe away this conversation.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ Alright, pipe it down . . . I didn't ask for a science lesson. Jus' say you like piss. ❞

God he needs a drink. Don't mind him as he slips his canteen from his hip and works to unscrew its dog paw topper.

❝ Not my kinda thing, just shocking to see a me that's into it.

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@mythussfable.bsky.social

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ You into piss?

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Did it work? Does she think he's cute?

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Morbid curiosity. Yeah. That's it. Just ... silly, intrusive thoughts.

Haha, eto bleh ~

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ . . . . Yeah.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ What would Ari taste like.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ That's a much better reaction. Chuckling softly to himself, he took her hand with a gentle grip and jabbed a thumb over his shoulder.

❝ Better treat ya to a good time then, to wipe away that terrible encounter. Want to start with some food and drink? ❞

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ ... no? ❞

Blinks slowly.

❝ Call it a date. ❞
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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ You wanna go grab a drink with me? ❞

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There was no way to tell her exactly why he had been gone. The details would have sickened her, perhaps even driven her off. So far he had successfully hidden the truth from her without a sweat. Never mind that she never asked questions.

❝ You really want to kick my shins? ❞ he grinned.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ May, huh? ❞ Suppose that was a long time. Time almost had no meaning in Penacony, especially to a man made of fiction. His palm gave her back a soft rub to assure her that he wasn't going anywhere.

❝ Yeah, sorry about that ... I guess I owe you a lot of time then, ❞

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Wonder how Mr. Wings is doing ...

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Don't try it, he'll get her account banned.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ It's like hitting a soft brick wall, mostly muscle but with arms wrapping around her shoulders in an assuring hug. His voice drifted with a light chuckle.

❝ I wasn't gone for that long ... was I? ❞

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Yeah, it's not even a question.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ A cold, sweet drink at the end of a rough day. ❞

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||: It was a bot follow. How lovely.

||×: Got my first actual notification on Blusky in months. Holy shit this app sucks with notifications.

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before meandering behind the counter, quietly conversing with Siobhan for a moment, then gesturing Ari over.

❝ C'mon, don't be shy. Plenty of cake and strawberry margaritas to go around. ❞
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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ You weren't the last to be invited, ❞ he gently reassured her with a pat between her ears. By now he had expected such a reaction, although her better behavior around her sister seemed shocking. ❝ You were just the last one I could find. ❞

He gave her a sly wink

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at least.

❝ Sapo! Your guest of honor's here. ❞

From beyond the bar, Siobhan gave a little nod of appreciation. Seemed she was the mastermind behind this whole thing. Gallagher was a tad too sluggish to put something like this together.

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shot drinks, and a decently-sized tiered birthday cake surrounded with little presents wrapped in lustrous paper.

A small crowd, both of curious guests and known faces, were enjoying what was very much a small birthday party for her sister; well, the memory zone meme of her

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ Settle down. Save your attitude for when you get inside. ❞ His command made light with an airy laugh, the bartender set her down onto her feet once inside the Hostelry. Its cool aquamarine walls had been decorated in celebration banners, the bartop lined with glittering

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ You're the last one we invited. Figured you'd be here moping around. ❞

She has no choice but to accompany him to the Hostelry. The Hostelry, which even from the outside, seems to have quite a commotion going on behind its doors.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ ❝ There you are. ❞

A heavy hand fell upon her shoulder . . . before he picked her up like a puppy and tossed her over his broad shoulder to be carried away.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Just as feisty as ever. The world keeps turning and Ari continues being a spicy little puppy girl.

❝ You're as cute as one. ❞ At least she isn't going to kick him over a sandwich anymore. Slowly he set her down, giving her head a nice pat between the ears.

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⠀ ⠀⠀ 𒆜.⠀ Lifts her up above his head like a parent showing their baby places they'd never normally see.

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