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judging by the look on the kid’s face when damon mentions this , grey hadn’t really been paying attention to the time . eying the sky for the indicator , and then back at damon .. “ uh , yeah ! but my parents are letting me stay out late … sooo ..
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“ better than nothing at all , you don’t get ‘ best wishes ‘ from people everyday . or .. i don’t , i - i guess . “ shrug , you really gotta work on those social skills . then again , he managed to spark a conversation .. “ ‘s nice to meet you too ! “
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id say glad to hear it but i feel like that woudl come off mean .
'leas ti assume it wasnt on purpose .
[ a soft huff . its expression remains unchanged . ]
Damon . nice to meet .
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“ wasn’t really tryna get so roughed up , i wasn’t the one who did this .. “ it comes off more as a mumble , not meaning to sound arrogant — he clears their throat .. “ i - i mean .. uh .. yeah, ‘s grey . “
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well . . . i dont think i know you . sorry .
but i guess im glad i make you nostalgic somehow .
. . . . ill take your word for it . just be more careful in the future .
[ a pause , a shift in its posture , a bit more casual , less vaguely defensive . ]
do you have a name ?
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“ mm , like a .. nostalgic way ? i - i'm not sure if it means anything though .. haaha .. " sure, laugh the nervous away — being interrupted by a little squeak of his own voice . why would he care about that , “ um .. yes ? i'm fine ? " seems he forgot how many +
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familiar how ?
[ oh , well now its curious . and it cant help the spark of concern at the sight of bandages , now that theyve been called to attention . ]
.. . . are you alright .
[a bit flatly asked , but theres a concerned undertone . daer trying ! ]
not a chance .
[ lightly dusting the other off . , , , ah that toothy grin , its gone softer as he helps . ]
see youve been takin' good care of m'hat . fits you well .
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( taking the offered hand and
pulling himself up, along with
grabbing the fallen hat. once
steven’s, though now his own. )
hey, what if ya changed your
mind or somethin’ ?
( heheh.. )
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[ and hes offering a hand to help him up at the prompt . indeed , that would be a question for later if he feels like asking . hes glad the kid's takin care of his teeth , though , for the moment . ]
well , i cant do anything if i just stand here and you lie there , can i ?