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everywhere i go (leads me back to you)

Part 1

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Charles fucked up.

He fucked up big-time.

Why did he say that? He knew how guilty Edwin felt about trapping them in Port Townsend, he knew something was up with the Cat King, he knew that he was being unreasonable. And yet he just kept going.

Normally, he's so good at recognizing Edwin's warning signs. He can't figure out what went wrong this time.

His attempts at apologizing have fallen flat. Edwin's told him it's fine, but it isn't, is it? He can tell it isn't from the the way Edwin doesn't look him in the eyes anymore, from the way he shifts away ever-so-slightly whenever Charles hovers at his shoulder like he's always done.

It doesn't help when Charles loses his mind at the Night Nurse. Afterwards, he can still see it every time he closes his eyes— Edwin's horrified face, looking at him with such an awful expression Charles wants to crawl into a hole and die all over again. It was like Edwin didn't know who Charles was anymore, didn't recognize the boy he gave his lantern and his warmth to all those years ago. It hurts so much Charles almost wishes he was drowning again, if it would make the horrible sinking feeling in his gut go away.

Just like your dad, aren't you? And you thought you were different. Everyone knows poison trees bear poison fruit.

Crystal and Niko pick up on it too. They tread lightly— though maybe that's because of his meltdown— but he can feel them eyeing him in a way they think is discreet. It creates an awful tension that Charles feels like he's suffocating on, because him and Edwin don't fight. They don't, they just.... don't. So how is he meant to navigate this mess that he's created with the novelty of two new additions to the agency?

He sits and he stews, and he pines a little, except it's not really pining when it's your best mate, right?

Then they get a case.

Edwin brings them Brad and Hunter, and Charles' spirits lift a little. A case means return to normalcy. It means a chance for Charles to save his relationship with the most important person in his life. And he will not fuck this up, no matter what.

"Give us a moment to discuss," Edwin says, once Brad and Hunter have presented their case.

"Yeah. Yeah, of course. Uh, and we can pay," Brad adds quickly. "If that helps."

Edwin gives him a considering, almost judgemental look over his shoulder, then turns away. Charles swallows thickly as the three of them huddle together. Normal. Just be normal. He slings an arm around Edwin's shoulder, feeling his stomach drop when Edwin tenses up a little.

"So, I hate jocks, but I kind of like them," Crystal starts.

"Well, yeah, they're good guys," Charles jumps in. Talking is normal, right? He glances at Edwin. Please, please, look at me. "They're just like us, Edwin. Dead mates who want answers after everyone else has moved on."

Edwin keeps his eyes trained on the ground, giving him the tiniest nod.

"Also, no witches, no monsters, no evil seagulls. And—" Crystal glances over her shoulder then leans back down with a small grin— "they can pay."

"Well, it could still be a witch," Edwin says consideringly. "But otherwise, I'm in total agreement."

"Wait," Crystal says, smirking. "Did we all just agree on a case?"

Edwin glances up at her, corner of his mouth quirking up. He doesn't look at Charles once.

Charles feels sick.

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Day 7-Blood 🩸

Edwin finds a knife that makes ghosts bleed. He may have gotten excited trying it out... on himself.

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Day 6- Book 📖

He just want some attention 🥺

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Day 5-Magic 🪄

Charle like seeing Edwin's eyes bright when he is using Magic

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Day 4- Light 🕯🏮

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Day 3- Eternity♾️

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Day 2- Death 💀

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Day 1. Mirror

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Baby Charles 🥹

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Silly little doodle of a late night's thought

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ATTENTION ALL FELLOW DEAD BOY DETECTIVES ARTISTS

YOU'RE NEEDED (if you want to, ofc ^^)

REBLOGS ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATED

Here is the application link ^^

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Today is a great day!

CAST'S ANSWER THAT GIVE ME HOPE

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The clothes are still messy, don't mind them please!

UPDATES OF DBDA'S FUNKO POP! 🙆🏻‍♀️

You see, all started with this:

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UPDATES OF DBDA'S FUNKO POP! 🙆🏻‍♀️

You see, all started with this:

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Lukas Gage being the number 1 dead boy detectives fan is everything to me

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Did I just ask Duolingo for help....? Desesperate times require desesperate measures

Please Duo! ❤️

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Update: He just finished watching the serie ❤️

He loved it! Again

A conversation with my father I just had.

Me: THEY CANCELLED DEADBOY DETECTIVES!!!

Dad: What is that?

Me: 🙄The serie that I told you to see, the one with the ghosts being detectives. The one that you like it.

Dad: Oh

Me: I need you to see it again, from the beginning!!!

Dad: Okey 🫡

And he is watching it again 😭 He is a little confused why but he has the spirit!