guns-and-botany

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[Word count: ~280]

[CW: none. Visible to all]

On a walk through rows of high shelves and ancient books, recent books, and books that will never be written, Kri sees himself. A slightly taller version of himself with more tattoos, a confident grin, and a long braid swishing behind him. A woman with black hair streaked with the start of grey walks beside him, and trailing the pair... is what appears to be a familiar young boy.

His hair is longer than the boy he knows, reaching his shoulder blades and worn in a half ponytail, and he's dressed more casually than the Min he knows to be fond of blouses and fancy dresses, but he is Min all the same, now free from the clutches of his captor.

Kri runs towards them, waving his hand in the air as though afraid they'll vanish in a moment if he does not catch them in time. "Dima!"

Dima turns, and their eyes light up with recognition. "Kri! Que-ce que tu fait? Come on over here!" They beckon.

Min's eyes widen, and he repositions himself, darting behind to use Dima as a shield and peering out cautiously. The woman places a hand - clawed, Kri now sees - comfortingly on the child's shoulder, a label they use tentatively, knowing both Dima and Min are in their 40s or more, depending on how much time has passed since they last met.

Kri reaches them, smiling, maintaining some space to avoid spooking Min further. He sees Min clutching a book to his chest, titled The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. His Min is fond. They wonder if this one is, too.

"Hey! It's good to see you... Let's catch up, yeah?"

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Huh. Got blood on me. Didn't feel whatever made that happen

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Aw... Yeah, we can do that. It's nice of you to offer some!

M!A it vanishes along with the note, appearing near Kostya and Edwin somewhere safely.

Mh.. thank you. Wanna make sure they eat more than fruit, heh..

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I made a big batch of bolognese. ... Can you guys send this to my dad and Kostya?

[Kri grabs a sealed container of bolognese. Atop is a note that reads "From Kri ♡ I hope you're well"]

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did you know that petting me is free? you can pet me anytime and it's totally free

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Fresh off the market this ->🐕 little dog now only $4.99! Get in quick!

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....

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even if it kills me

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I'm happy he said yes

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[smug grin, putting my paws on my hips] Ok AskJeeves. If you claim to know so much then tell me this. Whats wrong with me,

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Found it

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He said he'd keep me

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Good luck with that! Let us know how it goes?

Th- thanks.. I will

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I'm.. I'm going to go talk to Jude

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.. I could be useful. I just need someone who'd want me

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Maybe.. maybe tomorrow, I'll be able to ask

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Well.. the comparison didn't work on the intended target, but I suppose it's working at least.

... That's good. He's always miserable how he is.. I don't want him to be