the-rising-dawn

[the-rising-dawn]

…poof.

he slowly floats down from where she was holding him.

I'll make sure this whole world is the prettiest you've ever seen it.

[the-rising-dawn]

”See you soon, I hope.”

good luck.

[the-rising-dawn]

”I love you.”

I love you too

[the-rising-dawn]

Her eyes go a little teary, and she nods in silence.

hey, it'll be okay.

[the-rising-dawn]

hug.

“Of course.”

I'll save that picnic spot.

he reaches up and kisses her.

[the-rising-dawn]

Dusk picks him up. She knows she has to do this, the worry will drive her up a wall if she doesn’t, but it tears her apart to leave him, even temporarily.

“I’ll come back the minute I die, okay?”

he nods.

and we'll take another break when you do.

[the-rising-dawn]

She gestures to a satchel on her back. It’s full of plenty of ammo, pistols, knives, blankets, food…in keeping with Dusk’s character, she brought a lot of stuff for other people.

he nods....

good...

[the-rising-dawn]

”I’m…going to go to the railroads.”

She’s apprehensive…but determined.

oh, I didn't realize you meant this soon...

you have everything you might need right?

[the-rising-dawn]

poof!

oh, hey, Duskie!

She looks a bit different…a lot more like that deer Duskie you made. She also seems a little sad.

oooh you look different....are you alright?

[the-rising-dawn]

POOF!

and he packs away all the food, choosing to leave the blanket for next time.

He joins her back home after a little bit.

[the-rising-dawn]

She giggles again.

“Well…time to head home, then?”

yep, I'll pack up then and meet you back home.

[the-rising-dawn]

”Hehe, you’re just saying that because I pick you up and carry you everywhere.”

I say ot because it's true....and maybe that too heh.

[the-rising-dawn]

”But in my defense, you’re very fun to compliment.”

you are too ya'know, beautiful, smart, strong, everything a little guy like me could ever need hehe.

[the-rising-dawn]

”Wh- I do not gossip! I…merely compliment you. A lot.”

heheh I know.

[the-rising-dawn]

Dusk nods, before giving him a tight hug.

“Thanks for all this, Jess. You’re the best.”

of course, now you have something nice to gossip with the girlies about hehehe.

[the-rising-dawn]

”Mhm…I’d definitely call it a success.”

yep, and anything we didn't eat we can save for later.

[the-rising-dawn]

Dusk falls contentedly silent, having run out of things to say and verbal affection to give.

you wana call it a night? a successful first date.