[ ... they were pretty sure they were the taller one the last time they saw Toby. Not that they mind.. but that's one hell of a growth spurt ]
"No, its okay, I can carry them, they're just a bit heavy, but my camp's not far away"
He physically jolts at the hug. It was obvious he wasn't used to it. Then again, he wasn't complaining.
He let them hug him, a small smile forming at his face.
" Hey there. " He let out a chuckle, looking down at them. They were slightly shorter than him. Did he grow?
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"?? I wasnt missing!!! ??"
[ ..But even with their remark, they start smiling. Stepping into the light aswell to be able to greet Toby properly. .... "Greeting properly" meaning a hug ]
...
" Boo. "
A sudden, small voice broke the silence of the streets. The boy was suddenly behind them, hands behind his back. He was smiling innocently, as if he wasn't gone for a month.
It seems he was disobeying the rules of their game, standing completely in the light.
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@us3less_boy [ ... if you take it literally, the little game is more like a little "dont hurt yourself" mission, they're afraid the strong light might hurt them in the long run ]
[ ..con of it is: they are not watching where they're going ]