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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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[boneofhissword]

You and your son are competing side by side? How very touching.

[proudofsparkles]

Mmm. I guess so.

[ He's not so secretly looking forward to it, too. ]

[boneofhissword]

I wish for the best for your... father-son time.

Although I should point out I'm on the other side of this "war", and have no intention of losing.

[proudofsparkles]

Thank yo--

... Well. May the best man win.

[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.

[hatescriminals]

It isn't very logical to say you want no part in it and then declare your intent to win.

[proudofsparkles]

The prize made me change my mind.

[winandlive]

You Dogoda too?

[proudofsparkles]

Yes, I am.

[winandlive]

Son here?

[proudofsparkles]

Yes. His name is Ruby.

[devilsmaiden]

...And you're Dogoda too?

[proudofsparkles]

Yes, I am.

[devilsmaiden]

So we're on opposite teams.

[proudofsparkles]

... Huh.

[ +1 opponent! Sweeeeeet. ]