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[justalittlerunaway]

[When the feed initializes, Cas is sitting on the ground in what appears to be a parking lot, leaning up against a slightly unattractive and heavily neglected motorcycle. Her hair is tied back in a messy ponytail, some of it spilling into her eyes, and she seems to have forgone make-up today.]

Hey! So, I got this baby for next-to-nothing at a pawn shop, and I'm really starting to get why it was so cheap.

[She runs a hand back over her hair to clear her eyes, smiling though. She doesn't look annoyed. If anything, she looks excited about the challenge.]

I didn't even think they sold bikes at pawn shops, but whatever. Anyway, I was sort of wondering if there was anyone around who could hook a girl up with some tools.

(OOC: She's in the parking lot of her apartment building, which is in the bad part of Genessia City, so feel free to jump to action if you want!)

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[greenmagick]

I'm not sure what tools you will need but there is a shop close to my flower store.

[Terra doesn't mind helping Cas. She seems nice.]

I can show you if you want.

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[justalittlerunaway]

I'll have to get paid again before I can look at buying my own tools. Hopefully there's a good Samaritan out there looking out for me.

[She smiles.]

I'll check it out, though. So, how have you been?

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[greenmagick]

I can help.

[She has more money than she knows what to do with because she's been here for so long.]

I'm alright. I usually stay close to my shop though I was able to sell flowers at the Carnival.

[Terra has stayed out of all the hectic stuff lately.]

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[justalittlerunaway]

...thanks, but I'll manage. [She would just feel weird taking money from someone she barely knows.]

...hey, that's cool! Sorry I didn't see you there. Was it a good sale?

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[greenmagick]

[Terra’s lips curl into a bright smile.]

Yes, though a few people over paid me.

[It makes her feel uncomfortable and the extra money is just sitting in her home.]

I suppose it’s the same kindness that I bestow but it feels odd.

[Which is why she won’t force her kindness on Cas. It is weird and it would be mean to make the other feel uncomfortable like that.]

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[justalittlerunaway]

What's odd about it? Being on the receiving end?

[She nodded. Yep. That's always weird.]

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[greenmagick]

It was more than 50 times the amount of the flowers.

[She pauses, thin fingers rising in front of her lips as she looks over at the video.]

So, yes.

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[justalittlerunaway]

...wait, 50 times? Somebody likes you.

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[greenmagick]

[Terra shakes her head.]

It isn't like that, he was at the fair with someone.

[Who also gave her money.]

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[nofortunateone]

It doesn’t look like it’s going to run any time soon.

[Toby has his hands in his pockets while his gaze rests on the bike. He is trying to keep his distance since the Carnival even though he continues to crash on her couch. He knows he should go somewhere else but he can’t bring himself to leave. The thought of wandering around as a wolf entered his mind but he doesn’t want to lose what little humanity he feels like he has.]

How long do you think it will take?

[He’s seen her love for bikes and can’t help but ask that much.]

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[justalittlerunaway]

I have no idea. [She shrugs, though, smiling. She found it slightly annoying, how distant he'd been since the carnival, but he was weird. She liked him though, and she wouldn't want him to go anywhere else.

She stood, brushing off her tank top, not really minding that she and her clothes were smudged.]

But that's the fun part. What have you been up to?

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[nofortunateone]

[Toby response with his usual shrug. He isn't the sort of person to document his day to day tasks and most of what he does is sketchy at best.]

I've been around.

[He finally responses knowing that Cas prefers answers over shrugs.]

And you?

[Except he knew what she'd be up to but that's hardly the point.]

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[justalittlerunaway]

Just "around", huh? That's so vague. [And slightly annoying. She stands, approaching him and crossing her arms.]

Going to work, coming home, exploring. I found this thing. [She gestures over her shoulder.]

So. What happened?

[Her tone was more firm over the last question, and she squared her stance for his stubbornness. He's been even more distant after the carnival, and then something, at some point, happened that made him even more so. He'd also had a thicker cloud of sadness and regret around him than he had before. Clearly something had happened.]

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[nofortunateone]

[Toby shrugs watching her figure as she stands and steps towards him.

He likes listening about her day, even if everything she listed is stuff he already knew. At her question his brow furrows and his eyes narrow down at her. He doesn’t remember showing any indication that something has happened and knowing she noticed surprises and worries him.]

What do you mean?

[He needs to know what specific event she’s talking about, lest he give away something he doesn’t want too. He really has no idea how to phrase most things and he’s going to find it difficult to keep the truth from Cas.]

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[justalittlerunaway]

[She crosses her arms and tilts her head to the side, as though to say "really?"]

Don't give me that. You mope sometimes anyway, but that guy had a post where he said he couldn't find Airy, you ran off without a word, and you've been extra-mopey ever since. I know you know her. And him. So, what happened?

[It wasn't as though she followed him, or anything like that, but it was easy to figure out.]

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[nofortunateone]

[Toby remains coy however he can only hold his composure for so long before Cas would eventually whittle down at his walls. His eyes remain on her, their hue shifting like gray storm clouds.]

I failed.

[He spoke between clenched teeth, his fingers digging into his arm.]

I couldn't protect her.

[He had let his family down.]

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[justalittlerunaway]

[She steps right up to him, glaring up at him and somehow pulling off not looking ridiculous doing it.]

How about you tell me what actually happened instead of taking the blame and hiding everything?

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[lunarlegionnaire]

[He knows that parking lot. This might be a good time to meet the neighbor. He opens the window to Room 104 and waves from it.]

Hey.

[That's a toolbox on the sill beside him.]

It's all basic stuff, but I might have something. Want some?

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[justalittlerunaway]

[She looks over, a smile spreading across her face, then she stands, graceful and fluid, and walks to the window.]

You know how to make a girl happy. I'd love some.

[A pause.]

I'm Cas.

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[lunarlegionnaire]

[A smile right back at her as he offers his hand for a firm but friendly shake.]

Marc. Howdy, neighbor.

[He lifts the box beside him.]

I found these at a surplus store. Thought I'd share the goods and make up for not saying hi sooner.

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[justalittlerunaway]

[With this level of friendliness, Cas can't help but give him a firm and friendly handshake right back, and keep right on smiling.]

You're a life-saver, Marc. [And she tilts her head to the side curiously.] You know much about bikes?

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[lunarlegionnaire]

Yeah, I've kept a few.

[In his double--- make that quadruple--- life.]

You seem to know your stuff, but if you're taking help, then I'm definitely offering.

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[justalittlerunaway]

[She still planned on doing most of the work herself, but she makes a motion toward the rusted out wreck of a bike.]

What better way to get to know my neighbors, right?

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[lunarlegionnaire]

You know it. C'mon.

[He swings his legs off the sill and accompanies her back to the bike. His face all but says 'whoa' now that he has a closer look at it.]

'Next to nothing.' No kidding.

[He opens up the box and kneels, giving her space to do the same.]

You sure you need this baby?

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[justalittlerunaway]

[She crosses her arms, looking down at him and smiles sheepishly.]

Yeah, it's a wreck, I know, but it'll keep be busy for a while.