spacing out on the roof... as you do.

[turnip_rage]

[Espio is sat on the roof again. The shiny curvaceous surface provides absolutely no obstacle to his climbing ability, and - as only a handful of cadets can actually reach him up here - it makes a nice quiet spot to sit and think.

Or, in this case, stare into space while holding a Rayquaza toy

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[turnip_rage]

[The following morning has Espio up early. The chameleon is seated at the table, leaning forward and looking pretty thoughtful as he prods a turnip. He's waiting for Tobias to get up.]

[turnip_rage]

[Asgsff what did he just do?! ...only what he'd planned on and thought out, though now he's gone ahead and done it, it suddenly doesn't seem quite so thought out.

...oh well. It's Toby, and Toby's worth the effort.

Still, it kinda feels like a bit of role reversal here - suddenly, he's the one feeling awkward, and Toby seems calm as anything! He still manages to spare a grin, even so.]

You got guts asking me, though!

[heartcorrupt]

It's thanks to you and Dad and Mom.

[turnip_rage]

[That gratitude thing again, aaaa, Espio doesn't know what to do with it! Best just take it as a compliment, it saves the "don't thank me" flailing.]

Thanks!

I guess I can't really say you're a little brother anymore, though. Feels almost like I just broke up the "family."

[Tries to stifle a yawn. He's not had anywhere near enough sleep.]

[heartcorrupt]

Maybe you should go back to sleep. You sound tired.

[turnip_rage]

That's because I was out most of the night and then couldn't sleep. I can deal with it, though, I'll just have to put up with being sleepy through the day.

[heartcorrupt]

It's early, though. It's not like I'll tell anyone.

[turnip_rage]

I guess... but I don't wanna waste my day.

[heartcorrupt]

What if I promise to wake you up after a couple hours? Then you won't miss anything.

[turnip_rage]

[...well, he is sleepy... he seems to think about this for a moment.]

Only if you save me some breakfast.

[heartcorrupt]

Promise!

[turnip_rage]

Well... fine then. I'll get some more sleep, if I can.

[Hops off his seat, and sort of dithers for a moment. What does he do here, before sleep? Hug? Hm. ...yeah, so this is a rather unfamiliar scenario for him.]

[heartcorrupt]

...What's wrong?

[turnip_rage]

[SGSFF never mind! He'll work it out when he's awake! Because that'll totally deal with the problem he's having now...]

N-nothing!

[Says the lizard who's just gone a brighter shade of pink.]

Goodnight, I guess.

[heartcorrupt]

Sleep well. [Have another bright smile.]

[turnip_rage]

Yeah...

[Wanders over to his side of the dorm, then turns and looks to Toby. Ah, screw it. It seems somehow weird after that conversation to just go to sleep without some sort of closure. Though, not knowing how to say it, he looks to the side.]

Oi. Don't I get a hug or something? Considering...