[ Adolphe lets go of Chaolie... uuuu..... little baby he's so sorry. He actually does look apologetic as he tries to relax his arms from the hand on his shoulder. ]
... Sorry.
[ He says to Charlie first and then looks over at Chaolie. He wants to pet its head to soothe it but he's not sure if he can. ]
Sorry... are you okay?
[ Adolphe's chao waddles over and babysmacks Adolphe's leg. ]
[ luckily, chao are simple creatures, so as soon as he lets go, chaolie stops crying and just sits there. it does seem a little annoyed, but doesn't try to leave adolphe's lap or anything. there's a ? over its head now ]
I think she's okay. Maybe give her a few pats on the head just to be sure?
[ Adolphe reaches out to gently pet Chaolie on the head. It's the sort of petting that is a little awkward but well meaning. Adolphe's chao waddles back to Charlie, satisfied after smacking Adolphe again lmao ]
[ help, adolphe's chao laying down the law. charlie picks the chao up again and starts petting its head soothingly ]
Thank you both for looking out for Chaolie.
[ there's initially a squiggle over chaolie's head, but after a pet or two, it disappears and chaolie starts humming happily at the attention. awkward as it is. ]
[ well, at least her chao is as quick to forgive as she is...? ]
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[ only briefly, because she's laying a hand on his shoulder again. chaolie starts squirming and crying out in pain ]
Adolphe.... I think you're squeezing just a little too hard.
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[ Adolphe lets go of Chaolie... uuuu..... little baby he's so sorry. He actually does look apologetic as he tries to relax his arms from the hand on his shoulder. ]
... Sorry.
[ He says to Charlie first and then looks over at Chaolie. He wants to pet its head to soothe it but he's not sure if he can. ]
Sorry... are you okay?
[ Adolphe's chao waddles over and babysmacks Adolphe's leg. ]
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I think she's okay. Maybe give her a few pats on the head just to be sure?
[ he has permission to petpet ]
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[ Adolphe reaches out to gently pet Chaolie on the head. It's the sort of petting that is a little awkward but well meaning. Adolphe's chao waddles back to Charlie, satisfied after smacking Adolphe again lmao ]
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Thank you both for looking out for Chaolie.
[ there's initially a squiggle over chaolie's head, but after a pet or two, it disappears and chaolie starts humming happily at the attention. awkward as it is. ]
[ well, at least her chao is as quick to forgive as she is...? ]
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... You really promise not to tell anyone?
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[ charlie, on the other hand, looks very serious, while cradling adolphe's chao ]
I swear it.
Major virche spoilers wheeee
I... I wasn't born in Arpechele.
[ It's such a small thing normally, but he says it with such seriousness and a hint of fear. ]
... I drifted ashore and ended up there.
teehee
.... I can see why you wanted to keep that secret. But I won't tell a soul.
[ one hand to her heart, sincere ]
I know a little bit about Arpechele, from someone who was born there. He told me there's a curse, that people die very young there. Is that true?
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Who... did you hear that from?
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[ she tries to assauge his fears: ]
His name is Lucas. But we got separated a long time ago, so I don't think either of us could talk to him now.
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[ He looks surprised. ]
Lucas... Proust?
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[ she should have lied. damb ]
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[ The time points have gone so wonky for this Adolphe, so he squints a little. ]
... Anyway, yeah, people die when they turn twenty three years old.
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[ trying to quickly move on to cover up her mistake...!! ]
It sounds very painful, to have to live there.
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[ He sulks. At least he doesn't squeeze Chaolie this time. ]
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[ not that she knows what the alternative is ]
Regardless.. your secret is safe with me. I won't tell a soul.
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[ He closes his eyes while curling up on himself again, but it's not to keep Charlie out this time. ]
Thanks... Charlie.
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[ her baby adolphe friend!! ]
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... Okay.
[ That's all he says. He's really not a social kid--just a child with a justifiable bad attitude. ]
Where can I see you again...? What if I get taken back to Arpechele...?
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Well--- I'm right here! I'm not going anywhere. In fact, we could go get something to eat, if you wanted?
[ she wants to show off the chao waiter bc she adores them ]
And--- I don't think that's likely.
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What is there to eat?
[ He's a little curious and his shoulders seem to relax about not going back to Arpechele. ]
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Have you tried ice cream?
[ her eyes sparkle a little ]
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[ Never ate any. ]
Is it really cold?
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[ to the beach boardwalk!!! ]
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