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[proudofsparkles]

[ There's the sound of shifting paper as Norman grips the communication device with one hand and glances at his pamphlet with the other, careful not to break the phone. ]

... This whole thing sounds so ridiculous. "Dogoda"? I want no part in this.

But...

[ He trails off a bit, muttering about a gym and a loved one. But then there's some rustling as he

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[press_b_to_run]

Oh god why me.

...Dad?

[proudofsparkles]

[ because I love you ]

Yes?

[press_b_to_run]

I'd ask why you're here, but it's probably the same reason why I am. But what do you want?

[proudofsparkles]

[ Hesitation. ]

... I understand that you might want to avoid me, and I'm... okay with that... [ Lies. ] but I want you to promise me that you'll stay safe.

Your mother would be upset if you were hurt here.

[press_b_to_run]

I'll do my best. I have no intention of getting into that kind of trouble. Althought it does always seem to find me.

[also hesitates and avoids eye contact]

...You have to promise to stay safe too. Mom wouldn't like you getting hurt either.

[proudofsparkles]

...

[ Wait is that the sound of my son actually caring about me? O-oh god this is amazing. ]

Don't worry about that.

[press_b_to_run]

[Hey, he lost you once before. Even if you don't remember it.]

*feigns indifference*

Yeah...Okay. Well, I'm gonna go explore a bit. Later.

*Dashes off with the help of the shoes*

[proudofsparkles]

...

Take care.