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a sigh, better to humor this guyβfor ren's sake, at least. Even if he doesn't trust him as far as he can throw him.
βhight. Well, if y'say so.β
he doesn't hesitate to rip open the box, emptying contents into his right hand.
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A scoffβjudging based only on their attitudes, you'd be hard pressed to believe him and Ren were related, much less twins. He shakes his head, kicking a rock idlely. Normally he wouldn't accept charity, but. . .
βYeah, yeah. Money's fine, if y'wanna give us somethin'.β
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Though , he adorned a sheepish grin at the change in subject .
β Ah ββ long story short β¦ I went up to her and mistook her for an old friend of mine . β
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he falls silent, looking away. of course it wasn't odd, but he couldn't help the protective suspicion that rose in his chest. it's a good thing the gift is a good distraction.
βhuh? You even got me somethin'? what'd ya do that for? tryin' to buy my favor?β
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he'd hoped to be able to play it off as pure savings, hustling done at the pc bangs and arcades that he frequented. it's incredibly satisfying seeing her treasure his gift already.
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she feels a little bad, knowing he must have done so to get something as nice as this. fingers trail over the cover, another small smile.
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[ his gaze lingers on her for a long moment, before he shakes his head. adjusting his position to sit next to her. ]
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( pulling money from her pocket, separating a few bills then handing them over. ) just go buy something.
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Gaze averts, failing to pick up on whatever was going on in the other boy's head. Hands shove in his pockets, eyes falling upon the sky.
βHmm. Thanks, I guess.β
A shrug, dismissing the well-wish in favor of his primary focus.
βHow do you know Ren?β
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His reaction to Ren's name is oddβrealization sparking in his eyes, but guard remaining raised. Curiosity barely hidden by suspicion.
βHow d'you know that, did she tell you?β
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Blinking onceβit's easy to tell who had leaked the information, considering only Ren would know. Hesitant, gaze filled with suspicion.
βIt is. Why did Ren tell you that?β
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β @LudiProdigium , a certain someone leaked information . . . todayβs your birthday too right .α£ β
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It wasn't exorbitant or anything like that, but he π©π’π₯ skipped a meal or two for it. Nothing he hadn't had to do out of necessity before, anyways. He didn't regret it at all.
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a nod, pulling away after a few moments.
β iβm glad you like it. i know it isnβt ββ the best, though. happy birthday. β
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Far from his sister in nature, he gazes at the other in clear suspicion. Expression is a step between a scowl and neutrality.
βD'you need somethin'?β
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Different gender , but a similar complexion && hair ββ a soft pull upwards at his lips .
β Hey there @LudiProdigium , mind if I pull you over for a sec ? β
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β> I'm so sorry Andy for doing you a disservice and not being on you enough for people to meet you for your birthday </3
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He accepts the gift bag, not bothering to wait before opening it. Immediately, heart leaps and he's beaming. Tears sting at his eyes, threatening to fall.
Reverently, he slips the bracelet upon his wrist. It's only once she's gotten a chance to examine her gift that he acts.
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before opening her own, sheβs handing his over ββ nothing nearly as special as what heβd managed to get.
β i ββ couldnβt get you anything special, but i tried. β
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It wasn't muchβbut today was special. A day for just the two of them, one when their bond always felt strongest. He'd stolen the gift bag without issueβbut the notebook had cost more than he usually was comfortable spending. Embroidered with her nameβcustom made and leatherbound.
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He holds the gift bag out to @violcstella, anticipation and excitement clear on his face.
βHappy birthday, Ren. I managed to get you something, this year.β





