goldencharms

hey
just checking in
how are you doing

i'm good!!

who is this?? we've got matching uns!! that's really neat!!

oh
sorry!
it's ruby
it's just my last name but not
i guess we do match!! that's cool

oh!!! i remember u!!

i'm good! there are a ton of my friends from school here!! though theyve all been here for a long time...
my friend gave me the idea for this un

i'd hope you would remember me
i try to be memorable
but it's a cute username
i'm happy you have people tho
i haven't seen anyone
but that might be for the best

oh... but are you getting the help u need? it really is a lot!

i don't know a ton, but i can help too!!

i've been to the support center
and i got help for working at catsanova
and hubert let me stay with him and his dominant for a night
they aren't all that nice to ~uncontracted submissives~ at the checkpoints though
but it's ok
i can deal with it

catsanova!!! oh that's the cafe idia runs!!!

u know i'm still surprised he opened 1, but that's exciting!! a bunch of friends from school work there!

he seems like a pretty normal otaku kind of guy
but nice
i haven't met many people there yet but so far everyone is cool
the hardest part is getting me in and out of the down still though

really?

i don't have a contract
unless i have permission from someone or say it's for quota
i need some kind of escort
or they won't let me!

oh...

[ ... how did he get to the up the first time? he must have totally missed that. Oops. ]

right! that makes sense!!

[It must have been Kalim's charming personality. Understandable, tbh.]

it's been better for you though right?? no problems?

[Happy Non-Descript Winter Holiday! Cater's dropping off a set of wrapped gifts; inside Kalim will find a pair of light-up, color-changing drumsticks, a piece of a necklace with a sun symbol, and a mug in the shape of a coconut--so every drink can be like Kalim's favorite juice!]

!!! omg!! cater, these presents are SO awesome!! i just wanna go jam now!

I'm glad u like them!!! 😁 drumming can b like a total light show now LOL I can't wait 2 c u in action

[Kalim's getting a proper set of kitchen utensils and a thick cookbook full of recipes of all different kinds of cuisines. The cookbook unfortunately has a lot of foodsex puns, but what can you do about that in Duplicity??

He also has an omamori along with a note: "This is supposed to bring happiness and luck, so make sure you hold onto it!"]

[Kalim's present arrives in a light purple bag, handles adorned with a red ribbon. Inside, tucked snuggly in a massive nest of crumpled tissue paper (definitely far more than there should be), is a little pencil pouch. There aren't any pencils inside, however; instead, he'll find a bag of rainbow colored gummy fish that's definitely already been opened and taste tested... as well as a travel tube of lube. At least that looks sealed. Supposedly.

An attached note reads,]

i bought too many of these so you can have em

♥ floyd

[ For "kurimas", Lilia gets Kalim a hair clip with yellow theming, matching a green one he gets himself... as well as a red one he got for Cater. Band things!!!

Kalim will also receive a blanket of his own to stay warm and cozy!!! ]

[It's just over a fortnight since that one random anonymous post on the network, and while Satan's still been moping a bit, getting his stupid ass effectively kidnapped and forced to go to school has. Done wonders for his motivation to actually get out of the house at least. And eventually, on one of his trips out and about (under the pretence of learning about who's keeping them here), Satan ends up remembering what he'd said to that one nice, happy-looking kid online.

Which is how he ends up at-- B. Bunny's Brew & Botanical Burrow. BB&BB. Fuckkkk. Took him long enough to not fuck up the place name, but it's cute enough. Fits it too, given the whiff of tea and other herbal concoctions he gets hit with soon as he pokes his head in.

And for a few seconds, that's all he does. Just stands in the doorway peeking in, as if casing the joint. Then he spies Kalim. does this. Then saunters on over and just stares him down.]

...Yo. ...I, uh-- I'm calling in that tea you offered me.

[ 🧍‍♂️ ]

Tea...?

[ Kalim looks at the man in front of him, who he'd been treating just like a normal customer. Or who he'd been planning on treating like a normal customer. He was even getting ready to sell him on some good luck charms.

but the problem is.......

Kalim has offered a lot of people tea. And so he brightens immediately without knowing who the heck this person is. He doesn't remember him, but sometimes he forgets! No worries!!! ]

Sure!! Gimme a second, I'll make it right away!

[ and off he goes to start mixing tea leaves.

hopefully you love your tea very sweet. ]

[Cute kid. Satan's already glad he made the trip, even if a glancing brush against Kalim's mind well and truly betrays the fact that he's absolutely not putting the pieces together. Doesn't matter, really. Might be better this way. Either way, he's going to lean against the counter and watch his tearista buzz away, chin in hand.

...Curious. No underwear involved in brewing the tea. Is it going to taste as good as his wife's......]

Don't worry, I won't get you in trouble with the boss. I'll pay. Just thought that I oughta make good on my word and all. Besides, I know how to brew tea, but stuff always tastes better when someone makes it.

Don't worry, don't worry! I offered it, so of course it shouldn't be something you pay for!

[ Kalim loves hosting people, and there's a genuine buzz and excitement in his head at getting to know this new person, honestly. he'd definitely sit and chat over tea with more people if he could. But, it's slow right then, so...

And then there's the mixing of the teas. Maybe it will, maybe it won't be as good as his wife's with no underwear involved. But, he's clearly a practiced hand at making it, even down to the steeping time and temperature. ]

A break would be nice anyway. I forgot who you were, so you can introduce yourself to me again!

Nah, you already gave me some good advice. Call that the favour I'm returning, alright?

[Is Satan picking up whatever jars and boxes and other goodies there might be on the counter while the tea steeps, rattling and examining the contents closely? Perhaps. He's paying attention still, honest!]

Besides, you didn't forget anything. I never told you who I was. But you did good by me once, and I wanted to come thank you! Kehehe. If you get kicks outta doing this sorta thing with strangers while it's quiet, then least I can do for you is hang out a bit longer without gettin' you fired, right?

What blend you got, anyway? I dunno shit about tea, but I like hearing anyway. Makes me feel smarter, if I know what I'm drinking.

It's as close as I can get to some of the ones we use back home! Warm, and not just from the water! Even though the desert's hot, a spicy tea really makes the heat easier to bear. I don't know why!

It's just tradition!

[ he answers before the "I never told you who I was" hits. Obviously easily distracted. But when it does, you can practically hear the gears in his head turning. Okay, so that's one worry! Though, he's still drawing a blank. A customer...? No, that doesn't sound right.

Ah, maybe it's just easier to start from the beginning anyway ]

I know you'll love it!

[ and then.... after the steeping, comes the adding sugar.

so much sugar. ]

Spicy? Oooh, now you're fuckin' talking! Man after my own hear--

[wait

Kalim wait

s

sugar

WAIT KALIM STOP. He's gonna lean over the counter a little, feet in the air and face vaguely concerned.] Hey-- if you put all that in, you'll fuck my teeth. I need good teeth, so ease up on that, yeah? I'll take the spicy, but I gotta be good about sweets! Can't find my new strength or help people or whatever if I only got gums!

Eh?

[ Kalim stops, only once all the sugar is in. he looks at Satan, confusion on his face, as though... he doesn't get it? ]

Don't worry, don't worry, your teeth'll be fine! I drink this all the time, and mine are good, see?

[ and he gives him a wide, teethy grin. then hands the made cup to him, expectantly. ]

...If I get a toothache in the next day or so, I'm comin' back less friendly. You hear?

[A completely harmless threat, in the end, bark and no bite, but what is Satan if not an obnoxiously fluffy, yapping little dog?

Which is to say that after staring Kalim down for a few seconds, as if he intends on being actually violent with him or something...Satan huffs softly and sets his feet back on the ground, before taking the cup and having a sip.

Then a gulp. Swishes it around his mouth, tiny brows furrowing in thought. Swallow.]

...Feels like it makes the spices stand out better. How's it do that?

I dunno! Something about how flavors complement each other... Jamil'd be better able to explain. But this sort of style's really traditional in my home country.

[ he says as he sits with his own tea. they're obviously going to share and talk, right? that's the whole point of tea. ]

I'm glad you like it! But I knew you would.

[ he had no clue he would. but y'know. he's confident in how good his country is at cooking and drinking. ]

Yeah, I'll leave that smart shit to the dweebs and nerds. Point is, it w--

[Wait a second. Even as he takes another sip, swirls the tea around in the cup to keep any sugar from turning into a slush at the bottom...Satan frowns a little more, before leaning in towards Kalim.]

--How'd you know I'd like it? Can you read minds?

[You know. Like Satan can. Normal question, except not because humans aren't meant to be able to read minds, bro!!!]

Read minds? Nope, nothing like that!

[ obviously, there's nothing deeper going on in his mind right now. Just an absurd amount of pride, ]

I just know that things like tea and food are really good from my country!! So, if you get something in that style, you'll like it!

Yeah, that'd be weird! Kahaha, sorry 'bout that.

[Big smile all teeth, before he drains the rest of his cup with clear relish.]

You'd be right at home in my kingdom, y'know; it's the same way. No place like it, but everything there is good, so no way anyone could hate it, right? Especially not humans! What sorta food do you guys have in your country? Do you have...Snake venom wine? Oh-- shit, d'you got that hole bread? I don't mind that stuff, that's pretty clever for humans. Does the hole bread go with spicy tea?

[d
doughnut

he means doughnuts] Tell me about your homeland. I wanna hear if it's as good as my Gehenna.

Snake venom wine...??

[ kalim trails off, and there is a moment of anxiety at the mention of that, that he quickly pushes away in favor of thinking of the food of his country, because that he is proud of, and it's clear he doesn't want to interrogate that anxious feeling at all. ]

Hole bread? A... bagel?? I think that's what they're called?

Anyway, the Scalding Sands is amazing, I'm really proud to be from there!! It's in the desert, but even though it's hot, nothing can really beat it, I think. The marketplaces, the food, even our festivals are amazing!

I dunno, it's a human thing! We don't have 'em in Hell yet, but I liked the one I got when we took a trip to Earth for a bit. There's all sorts of sweets you guys make that haven't actually made it to us, which is funny considering Hell's where Earth tech's from.

...You're really from a place just called Scalding Sands? That's the name? [Not that he's mocking it, just. Damn! Damn, okay! Sure, fuck it, why not?] What sorta festivals do you hold in the desert? I'd probably fuckin' hate being there, since I don't do great in the heat, but if the party's good enough...It'd be absolutely worth it.

[Ruby had been quiet and depressed, barely able to pull herself out of bed... though hearing that Kalim had been in the hospital had almost done it. The only thing that kept her from sprinting to the hospital was that he was alive... and she was consumed with how upset she was at realizing that Aqua was technically dead. Even if he was alive, he was dead. It was too much.

But when she hears him get home, she hauls herself out of bed and makes her way to wherever he is.]

You're home! Welcome back, Kalim...

[ he still feels a little confused about what exactly had happened—- they were in the kitchen, and then they weren’t. Everything else was a blur from there.

Rook explained it, but it didn’t make sense to him, and the worried face that Lilia… he felt even more guilt over that. The last thing he wanted to do was worry him again.

But he knows what it’s like after hospital trips like this— even if he wants it to be different…

When Ruby gets his attention, he looks up and smiles disarmingly, almost like he’s trying to dispel her worry, despite his pallor ]

Thanks!! I didn’t wake you up did I??

[She offers him a weak smile, trying to seem like it's okay even when it's not.]

No, I was wondering when you'd come home, though... how bad is it? Did they find a way to heal you up with magic, or... I don't know.

A little!

[ he holds up his arm— where the bandages on his neck are more obvious ]

It’s definitely not like home, but I feel a lot better than I did before!

[ he trails off, looking at her a little thoughtfully… maybe?? Hmm… ]

Good... can I give you a hug?

[Because she wants to, but she's eyeing the bandages. She doesn't want to jostle him too much.]

Of course!!

[ that seems to snap him out of the thoughtful pause he had settled into.

He turns towards her, holding his arms out expectantly ]

[Good!! She almost throws herself into it, but stops at the last second, gingerly pulling him into her arms and giving him a hug.]

We're sleeping together tonight, okay? Not in the sexy way, just... the normal way. Okay?

[ he had opened his mouth to agree readily, and then blinks ]

The other way would be a bad idea.

I'm just making sure you know I'm looking out for you, okay.

I appreciate it!!

[ and then, with no regards to what he says, ]

You seem really depressed, though.

—I'm fine! I just had a rough couple of days because of those dumb mushrooms, that's all... so don't worry. And I was worried about you, too!

A rough couple of days?

What happened?

Just! It's okay, we're going to work it out, but—I just found some stuff out. That's all!

What sorta stuff??

[ he leans forward, his eyes wide and curious ]

... It's really not good stuff, Kalim. There's better stuff to talk about now that you're outta the hospital... You're like, way more important. You were hurt!

[She's still trying to worm her way out of it.]

But it’s bothering you, right…?

Well! I—!

[She can't argue with that, and she huffs.]

Do you really want to know? It's... it's not good stuff, Kalim.

[ he perks up a little bit and then pats the space next to him, ]

Of course I do. Maybe we can help.

[She sighs, and then flops down next to him.]

Aqua's dead.

Eh…?

[ he sounds deeply confused. Had so much changed since he’d been gone?

He feels like he saw Aqua… ah, and then it hits him ]

You mean… he’s from the future for you??

... Yeah, he is. I—

[Her breath hitches a little, and she wrings her hands, knuckles turning white.]

I'm seriously cursed if that's what happens to him.

[ he reaches out to rub her head for a moment, before shimmying (with a wince) to lie next to her. ]

I don’t think you’re cursed… but I think I understand a little more why you think you are.

Almost... everyone leaves or dies. And it wasn't even... he was just trying to protect me because our dad wanted—

[She shifts a little, if only so he can get a little more comfortable, and then instantly starts petting his hair idly.]

Aqua would still be alive if it weren't for me. And I wouldn't have to try to live without him back home. How am I supposed to live without him??

[ oh, he was going to pet her hair more but— he’s a little tired after the shimmying. Ah… he didn’t realize how bad it was… ]

I don’t know…

But you don’t have to right now, right…?

[Too bad, it's him getting pet. She'd rather do that right now, and she's keeping an eye on him anyway.]

... No, but I don't want to go back if he's not gonna be there. It was one thing when I thought he was still alive, but...

[ never being able to go home… that would be so sad, wouldn’t it? But he can understand why she wants to do that, and he nods slowly, taking in a breath ]

That makes sense.

So we're gonna try to find a way to make sure he comes back alive.

[She doesn't know how, but it's on her mind.]

Yeah.

[ he looks at her, his eyebrows furrowing as he seems to think on it. And then he smiles, ]

Lots of impossible things seem to happen here. Maybe this is actually a blessing in disguise.

... Yeah.

[But she still hates how it feels to know she's alone, again. Because she always ends up alone. Because of that, her voice is still pretty quiet and hesitant.]

Mama was always glad we were twins because it meant we wouldn't ever be alone. So...

Mm…

Well, you have your home family and your here family.

And I’m not gonna leave you alone.

... That's a lot to promise when there's a lot of stuff outta control, Kalim...

Hmmm…. Maybe. But as long as I can keep that promise, I’m gonna!

Yeah, okay...

[She stops petting his hair after a moment of hesitation, but only so that she can squish his cheeks.]

Who said you could be so cute??

Ehehe…

I guess without Lilia around, there’s no competition?? Unless you say you’re cutest.

I know I'm the cutest girl. You can totally be the cutest boy!

Okay!

[ at least until Lilia gets back.

But he doesn’t move too much to counter her squishes, just smiling at her ]

We can be your family away from home.

I already thought you were.

[She'd started to consider it awhile ago, but hadn't quite made the connection because the relationship wasn't the same with them as it was with Aqua.]

You're the brother I'm allowed to kiss.

[ ]

Huh?

What???

Um...

I can't think right now. I guess that's... okay??

Then don't think! It's totally fine.

[... Okay she's going to at least lean in so she can press a kiss to his forhead.]

You just need to focus on getting better.

[ he nods, ]

It’s not so bad. A couple of days, that’s all…

Then I'm gonna wait on you hand and foot, okay? You can count on me!

Eh? You don’t have to do that!

[ he looks at her quite seriously, thinking about it. It’s been nice not having servants, in a way. He has to think a lot more, but that isn’t bad, is it? ]

Especially since you’ve got other things to do, right??

But I want to. You're recovering! It's okay to let other people do things! You get better faster when you rest more.

And I definitely won't let Lilia make you anything. Promise.

Ahaha… thanks.

[ he sighs softly, and then smiles easily. ]

Then between you and Lilia, I’m sure I’ll be in good hands.

You're definitely in good hands.

I think there's like, this movie? It's called Lilo and Stitch. It's all big on family and how we're supposed to take care of each other. Sooooo... if you're gonna be my brother, you don't have anything to worry about.

[ kalim does not know stitch. Lilia on the other hand…

He nods, ]

I always wanted Scarabia to feel like a second family!! So why not here too…! Family’s what you make of it, right??

Yeah, it is.

[A lesson that took a hot minute for her to learn, but she did learn.]

[ he’s happy with that, and then yawns ]

Oh… I think I want some coconut juice…

[ he mumbles to himself and starts to turn, before wincing at the pain in his shoulder and freezing for a moment.

A hiss of pain escapes his lips, and he just lies flat. ]

… but maybe in a minute…!

... You know what, I'll get it. Like I promised! You'd better stay there, though. Okay?

[She'll ease her way out so that she can go get some for him, moving carefully to avoid jostling him more than necessary.]

Thank you…!

[ he wants to get it himself but…

Oof.

Still, coconut juice would be good even like that, right? ]

[It's not too long before Ruby comes back, offering him a glass full of it.]

It's all yours! The best coconut juice Ruby Hoshino can provide!

[It came from a container, no one needs her wrestling with a coconut and trying to make a proper juice on her own for him.]

[ he slowly sits up, he doesn’t need to spill coconut juice all over the bed ok. But once he’s up, he will gladly take the glass and start drinking ]

Mmm! Much better. If I find coconuts for real, I wanna buy them. That’s the best way to get coconut juice!

It may be the best, but I'd probably hurt myself doing that. Coconuts aren't really a thing where I'm from. You'll have to show me, okay?

Sure!! When I’m feeling bad, they make me feel better, especially after getting back from the hospital.

[ he says this so cheerfully, and then goes back to drinking ]

[She hums for a moment, sitting down next to him as he drinks. The statement is not lost on her, though she doesn't directly comment on the unsettling bit of it.]

I don't want you to make a habit of going to the hospital here, but anything that makes you feel better is something we should keep around. Like me and melon soda! You never know when you might want some.

Yeah!! I always buy some when I go shopping.

[ he is drinking slowly, just to savor it. ]

… oh. Wait. It’s gonna be hard to cook like this… but I don’t think it’d be too bad to use magic to do a lot of it for a little while?

Is magic gonna make it harder to heal? I mean, it's fine if it keeps you from straining yourself! But what if it strains you in a different way that makes healing hard??

I... don't think it will? I don't know... I didn't have magic the last time this happened!

But it's probably fine? It's not like this is some sort of magic sickness, right??

["The last time this happened" throws her for a loop.]

I don't think so... but it's not like I know how any of it works. You know a lot more than I do. If you think it's fine, then it should be fine! But if it does something you gotta stop, okay?

Okay!! Don't worry, don't worry, I won't do anything I can't handle! I'll be careful about blot and everything!

... What's blot?

Oh, it's like... a byproduct of casting magic! A little's fine, but a lot is pretty toxic.

That's why I always use my pen when I'm casting, 'cause it's got the magestone on it!

I don't know what a magestone is either! But why is it fine if it's toxic at all!? If you're hurt and using it a lot it could hurt you!

Well... The magestone absorbs the blot!

Oh, I should show you--

[ he starts to clamber up ]

[ oh no.

dizzy.

oh no, his shoulder hurts. oh no, energy??

and he ends up only rolling onto his other side instead ]

... t... too fast.

Show me a little later, okay? It doesn't have to be now. No magic until you explain it to me, though.

[She goes back to just petting his hair...]

Okay... I don't wanna lie here all day, though...

[Cater's already planning on coming over, now that he's heard Kalim's woken up--but just in case he's not there or not feeling up to company, he decides to shoot a message first. He has the sneaking suspicion that the city won't care if he was out of commission, and the end of the month is just around the corner...]

hey man!!! how u feeling???

hey!!!
a lil stiff but i think i'll b ok

[ though he is... a little frustrated by staying still. ]

I'm free rn do u wanna hang?? r u at home?

definitely!!! need some quality cater time!! come on over!

alrighty!! brb

[Being neighbors means he's over in just a few minutes. After knocking, he waits for Kalim to answer and is all smiles as he slips inside. Everything's normal here, folks!]

It's been waaaaay too long, dude! Are Lils and Ruby home, or is just you and me?

I think Ruby's hanging out with her brother.

[ you know, the quality sibling time that has none undertones. ]

And Lilia's at work! So it's basically just us!

I'm supposed to behave for a little while. What'd I miss while I was asleep?!

Oh, chill.

[None undertones whatsoever. Granted, Cater doesn't know either of them very well, but he does know another set of twins, so...yeah. Everything's normal in Duplicity.]

Ah, you know. The usual. Weird sex stuff. The café had a springtime event where we are all, like, fake fae. Dominants got this, like, magic pen that doesn't come off when you use it to write on subs.

Oh... What'd people write?

[ he latches onto the last thing that Cater says and then turns excitedly, ]

I'll get you something to drink and eat, too!!

The idea was to write compliments...

[Not what happened with him, but they'll get to that later, probably. Which--as much as he's happy to just pal around over snacks, Cater figures he shouldn't beat around the bush for too long. Both because he might lose face and someone might walk in on them if this gets super dragged out. Not that being walked in on was the worst thing to happen in Duplicity, but Kalim just made him feel more protective.

So, Cater catches his arm before he can get too far.]

Actually, I wanted to ask you something.

Eh?

[ Kalim stops and cranes to look at him, curious at what would make Cater stop him like that. Snacks and drinks are normal, right? ]

What is it?

Sorry, call me a nag, but--

[He takes a breath. C'mon, Cater, this was normal Duplicity life. You've been here for years! And Kalim...well, it had still been enough time now that this couldn't be shocking, right?]

--how are you doing on quota? It's the end of the month, after all.

Oh... I guess I don't have it...

[ he pauses and tilts his head before realizing: oh he doesn't have it. He's going to stress Lilia out again. ]

Oh no. I forgot because I was asleep the whole time! And it's gonna be hard for Lilia again?!

Hey, hey, you've still got time! No one's gonna get in trouble.

[Just, you know, they had to get on it. Right now. Cater clears his throat.]

I was worried about it, since you were out of commission, so--aside from just wanting to hang out, I thought I could come over and help. Is that cool?

[ he doesn't remember what day it is, but Cater's probably right. Though, Kalim looks at him and is instantly relieved-- cater he trusts, and loves, so it's not as terrifying as the prospect of trying to branch out.

He nods slowly, though, because while he isn't surprised by the offer, he still feels a little embarrassed just needing it as often as he feels like he does. ]

Yeah...! I would've completely forgot if you didn't bring it up... Thank you so much for helping me!

That's what friends are for, right? We've all got things we need help with--I know you'd have my back if it were me.

[Not that Cater ever needed help with quota, of all things. But something else. He knew Kalim well enough to know that if Cater asked him for anything, he'd agree without even knowing what was needed of him. Expression softening, his hand slides down from where it was on Kalim's arm until reaching his hand, instead.]

I'm happy to do this with you, quota or not.

Eh?

[ that seems to catch him off guard, but at the same time, there is the slightest blush to his cheeks. Maybe he shouldn’t, but Kalim still places some importance on these things. Quota is one thing… fun is another.

And so the surprise quickly fades to a bright smile, and his fingers catch Cater’s much more firmly as he turns towards him. ]

It’s always a lot of fun when we do it! I like it a lot…

[ but he knows the right place to go, at least in his mind. Up to the bed he and Lilia share. ]

Yeah, I think so too.

[Every one of his partners, not counting the people who paid him for his time, had something that set them apart. Kalim...fun was a good way of putting it. Soft and easy. Cater still felt like he had to be careful with him, like if he wasn't careful he'd be responsible for some kind of irreversible harm in someone he genuinely felt deserved nothing but good in his life.

In this case, though, no amount of caution outweighed necessity. So, as they head toward the bedroom, Cater's once again thinking about what might or might not be within Kalim's comfort zone.]

Is there anything you're in the mood for?

[ He thinks about this-- he's done a lot more than he ever thought, but thinking of an answer to that question was hard. He turns and smiles at Cater as he opens the bedroom door to the bedroom and and Lilia share--

and sure enough, it's obvious they do when the door is open by the semi controlled chaos. There isn't a ton of order here, between the collection they're both amassing, Kalim with music (his drumsticks rest on the dresser, and there are a pile of cds that he's managed to get from some of the street musicians, and a few instruments), and Lilia with gaming and odds and ends that tickle his fancy, as well as his bass tucked next to his gaming pc.

this is nothing to say of the definite signs of kalim not being good at putting away his clothes.

anyway, Kalim doesn't think of it as being delicate of either of their feelings, and maybe it shows, ]

I've tried a lot of things now!! I didn't really like being tied up, but a lot of other things are fun! What about you?? You never told me what sort of things you like.

[Oh, it's almost painful. Not like Cater's never been in here, before, but...oof, man. If Riddle was still living here, he wouldn't have stood for this kind of disorder. Heartslabyul kept a tight ship--and Cater was so used to being upended that he simply tended to keep things easy to pack up again on principle. Fortunately, he's still enough of a young man that he's not going to call anyone else out on their lack of organization.

You do you, fellow Pop Music Clubbers!]

Me...? Well, IDK, I kinda just like a little bit of everything.

[It had more-or-less become his job to like everything, after all. He'll at least, admit:]

I'm not a big fan of being tied up either anymore, so we can both knock that one off our to-do list. Aside from that, though, I have fun as long as my partner is.

[Does Kalim open his gifts in front of his guests? Does he wait until he's comfortably alone? Either way, he'll find a colorful hand-painted drum, complete with an embroidered strap to wear and play more easily. How about adding some new sounds to Pop Music Club jam sessions?]

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un; starfield

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oops this tag got lost SORRY RAINA

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Holiday Delivery

later, texting back

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holiday presents!!!

happ chrism

holiday!! gift!!!

time for Kalim to meet the worst guy ever i fear

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post-hospital, oshi no ko spoilers in the narration

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