Mo looks at the now resting Billy, and responds to him with a simple so-so hand wave.
Seems he doesn't know. Maybe it's part of being a moleman, or maybe living in the hovel has made him tougher than most.
Regardless, hes simply glad Billy can finally be at comfortable rest >
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was he expecting to dig through the ground like that? absolutely not but he's safe on the back of his new friend. and friend is the word he'd use for sure.
once they're at the station, he stares for a second before taking off his big coat.
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"You know how sneaky I and Krill can be."
Patting his back witha cough, letting the goat on his back before signaling for him to hold on.
Once Mo is sure he's properly braced, Mo burrows into he ground and searches for a spot.
Eventually finding a warm, secluded sewer >
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the mention of somewhere more private does make him feel like he can cling onto mo a bit better like this. for once, he just wants to let the anger be a distant memory. the thoughts to go away and simply be.
โ just make sure no one sees us. just want a few minutes. โ
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He can feel just how relaxed Billy was against his form. If he were to know any better, Maurice would assume that he has become almost as effective as Viscous' cube.
"You know, we can find somewhere more private if you're uncomfortable being seen in such a state."
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โ ya big softie. โ
it's weird. being held and having his face against something so soft. it made him feel... well, safe. safer than he's been in a long time. it's odd but he likes it.
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hopefully mo doesn't mind if he stays like this ... just a bit longer.
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Scratching his chin with his free paw, the other still participating in the game as his thoughts drift.
To his life. To Krill. To everything that was in his future, that could be. Plans and hopes and aspirations.
So caught up in though he misses a return serve, the >
โช speaking of which . . . โซ
youโd make a great addition to tha side show , yโknow .แฃ i mean , i know youโre happy where you are . i hope .
but if ya ever get bored .แ
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"You have my oath, Billy. Besides, our relationship could best best described by the public eye as mere comraderie."
Holding the back of his head now. Keeping the other in his warmth for juuuust a bit longer.
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โ hey, hey, whoaโwhoa! โ
he's easily lifted off of the ground by mo's strength and that makes his face heat up.
โ jโjust don't go tellin' people we're, like, ya know... friends or whatever. โ
hiding his bashful expression in mo's fur.
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"I am surprised to have found a confidant in you, Billy, but I am glad to have nonetheless."
Hooking a paw under his arm to bring the goat up, so he can be in a more comfortable position instead of constantly kneeling.
"I will contact you when needs arises. Trust me."
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โ i uh ... i mean, i wouldn't mind bein' there if ya want me. โ
the pat reminds him of how strong mo is and he has to take a moment to get his thoughts back on track.
โ if it helps, i can let ya yap away or do some yappin' when ya need a break. โ
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"I'm slowly bringing up my limits. My vocal cords have to catch up. Slowly but surely."
Responding to the pat in kind with one to Billy's back. Soft, kind. He's glad to see this softer side of the rebel.
"I'll try to, if you're around for me to do so."
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โ well, ya sound pretty good for a guy who ain't been speakin' too much. i like it, do it more, yeah? โ
he's giving the other's stomach a soft pat to emphasise his affection. he does have a nice voice.
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"Perhaps the sewers could give us some power. Stranger things have happened."
Motioning to himself, and then to the rebel.
"I've been practicing talking for longer to Krill. I used to only be able to huff, as I usually do."
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โ krill ain't say shit about that. probably cuz he ain't want you talkin' ta me. โ
rude but he understood it. it's not like he's liked all too much. he looks up at mo's face and gives a soft laugh.
โ who knows? maybe i thought you guys had telepathy or whatever. โ
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Happy huff as he hits the ball back again. He'd be a great addition to a zoo or some attraction with these skills.
Glitter occasionally falls from the ball and coats him in spots, especially on the insides of his paws.
"You've never heard Krill say as such?"
Looking down at him in confusion. He's pretty sure Krill said that to at least a few people. He wonders if they actually listened to his companion after all...
"How do you think he and I exchange plans?"
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... hold on a second. billy has to take a second to listen to that again in his mind.
โ ... the hell? you can talk??? โ
oh yeah, that's genuine surprise on his face. he is completely shocked.
โ holy shit, no fuckin' way! โ
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Billy can feel his belly move a bit in what he can only assume is Mo laughing. A rare sight in general, seeing as most days he's very emotionless.
Or, rather, not very outwardly emotional.
"No. Glad you could get warm."
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plenty of issus but none with mo, after all. it's sort of like a weighted blanket in a way, having the heavier body surround him.
โ worried i was gonna bust yer chops? hah, damn softie. nah, we're good man. โ
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