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( hugo rolls his eyes, even though he has no way of seeing it. he twirls a strand of hair around his finger. ) i could carry you back, if i have to.
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goooggglesss... ( they drawl fondly, now letting their hand play with her hair so gently. ) you can't fall asleep on the grass in a random kingdom, y'know?
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( hum. ) guess it wasn't *so much a drag... ( they rub their hand up and down his back gently. ) it is gonna get dark soon, though─ how long do you wanna stay, goggles?
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( feeling warmth at his side, he takes the arm away from his eyes and looks down at her, warmth flooding his cheeks. they let one hand rest on his back and close their eyes. )
yeah. think i could too.
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they look good. i─ ( it almost slips out─ something about how donella used to get him sweet treats when he'd done a good job when he was younger. she didn't do that anymore. ) i've never had one.
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haha — I used to always
get one back home. they're
my favorite pastry. ( little
sway. breaking off a piece
for ruddiger, handing it
to his raccoon. )
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( hugo scoffs. ) wow, you're prepared for anything, aren't you?
( going to sit down on the blanket, stretching his arms out towards the sky as he does so to relieve some tension in his back. )
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