MOTHER

[a_gentle_boy]

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[It was difficult to celebrate a holiday under the effects of mind control, no matter how subtle.  So he'd postponed his plans, just a few days.  The exact date wasn't of much importance to him - they hadn't even had this day in Tazmily - but the spirit of it . . . That was what he wanted to honor.

He holds a single sunflower, the mass of

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[thief_of_truth]

[And here's Kay, coming up beside Lucas to put a hand on his shoulder.]

I bet your mom's really proud of you, wherever she is.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas will stiffen a little at the hand before nodding a little. Kay would understand, even if nobody else did.]

People used to say that to me a lot . . . I don't actually think I've ever wanted her to be proud of me.

[He smiles, a little shyly.]

I just wanted her to be near me.

[thief_of_truth]

[Kay smiles warmly, sitting down next to Lucas with her legs stretched out in front of her, patting his knee comfortingly.]

Yeah... I know just what you mean.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas will turn his head to keep his gaze forward as Kay sits beside him.]

Your dad would be proud of you, too.

And what I say that... What I mean, too, is, 'You're such a strong person. I'm so glad to know you.'

[thief_of_truth]

[Kay smiles warmly, her gaze following Lucas' own.]

Yeah, same here.

[a_gentle_boy]

. . .

Um. Do you remember when we talked here after Luke left? ...She went right after that. I don't think I'd have been able to handle it if it hadn't been for you.

. . . So. Thanks.

[thief_of_truth]

Oh... I didn't know, I'm sorry. But I'm glad I was able to help you get through it.

[a_gentle_boy]

I didn't really want to mention it. Not many people knew she was my mom in the first place . . .

Anyway...

Did you have fun at the rest of the prom, Kay?

[thief_of_truth]

Yeah, I had a great time! Did you ever find the other people you were looking for?

[a_gentle_boy]

A few. ...I, um, actually had someone teach me how to dance, too, so it turned out OK.

[thief_of_truth]

Good! Glad to hear you had a nice time.

[a_gentle_boy]

. . . I guess there wasn't enough time to have another dance with you, though, eheh.

[Though Lucas's tone is light, it is possible that he might have been leading into this. Possibly. Maybe.]

[thief_of_truth]

You want to show me what you learned, then?

[Kay stands up, smiling, and offers him a hand up.]

[a_gentle_boy]

[Alright, he wasn't sure what he had been going for, but this hadn't been what he had been expecting at all, if the look on his face is any indication. After a half-second of stunned silence, he rallies with an effort. Must...be...cool........]

I-I. Um. O-Okay, then. I'm not really much better, but I mean, I'm a little better, I think, um, you probably won't be able to tell, though.

[Some amount of babbling continues before Lucas finally just shuts up and takes the hand, his face rather pink.]

[thief_of_truth]

I'm sure you've improved a lot! C'mon, just relax!

[And Kay starts humming lightly as she takes Lucas by the hand. Easier to dance with a beat, after all.]

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas will nod a little and take the hand, flushing even more pink. But he'll begin to move along with her, soon enough . . . About as stiffly as a board, but he's certainly making an effort.

Eventually, he'll relax enough that Kay will no longer be in danger of being stepped on... But it might still happen once or twice first.]