[Nodding.]
I’ll see what I can do. …They think I’m sick.
[This is going to be his excuse all week for ditching school, probably.]
I’ll see what I can do. …They think I’m sick.
[This is going to be his excuse all week for ditching school, probably.]
I didn't want to go to school.
[...Thankfully, his grandparents are so sweet, they bought it immediately. He doesn't really go out of his way to take advantage of that kindness, but just this once, he thinks it's preferable to trying to get anywhere when he's like this.]
[...Thankfully, his grandparents are so sweet, they bought it immediately. He doesn't really go out of his way to take advantage of that kindness, but just this once, he thinks it's preferable to trying to get anywhere when he's like this.]
[High five!]
...I don't think I could've made it anyway.
[This was definitely the better option.]
...I don't think I could've made it anyway.
[This was definitely the better option.]
A little.
[Was that a stealth pun or an accident, we may never know.]
I'm going to keep exploring with Charcoal. You?
[Was that a stealth pun or an accident, we may never know.]
I'm going to keep exploring with Charcoal. You?
Good to meet you too. And good luck getting to school.
[He pats Charcoal a couple more times to get the bun's attention, the bun having since turned its gaze elsewhere during their chat.]
[He pats Charcoal a couple more times to get the bun's attention, the bun having since turned its gaze elsewhere during their chat.]
[The bun flicks its ears, almost like it's insulted at the name - except not really, because that would require a bun that understands human language.]
Later.
[And off he goes, loyal bun hop hop hopping along after him.]
Later.
[And off he goes, loyal bun hop hop hopping along after him.]
[ It's probably not that surprising that he knows about the bingo. In fact, if he has the same task that she does, that'd probably explain why he was carrying around all these buckets and toy shovels in the first place. ]
...Yes, you're correct. One of the challenges on my bingo card is to build a sand castle as tall as I am.
Evidently, that's a task easier said than done.
...Yes, you're correct. One of the challenges on my bingo card is to build a sand castle as tall as I am.
Evidently, that's a task easier said than done.
Hmm...
[He crouches down to the same level as the trash cans, hovering his hand over them for a moment before resting it on the pink one.]
I wonder if Janet likes pink?
[He crouches down to the same level as the trash cans, hovering his hand over them for a moment before resting it on the pink one.]
I wonder if Janet likes pink?
[Well, that decides it. He grabs it by the rim, standing up again. Judging by his expression, he's very much enjoying this.]
Alright.
[Though that begs the question...]
What are you getting them?
Alright.
[Though that begs the question...]
What are you getting them?
I'm sure it'll be a much better sight than my first attempt, if nothing else.
[ Less tower-if-you-squint, more actual castle. ]
But it's very fortunate that you came to the beach with similar plans. This way, we can both be one square closer to a bingo.
[ Less tower-if-you-squint, more actual castle. ]
But it's very fortunate that you came to the beach with similar plans. This way, we can both be one square closer to a bingo.
Do they have them in weird colors?
[His parents and grandparents are both on the plainer side when it comes to their kitchen appliances, that's for sure. Still, he'll follow, trashcan still in hand!]
[His parents and grandparents are both on the plainer side when it comes to their kitchen appliances, that's for sure. Still, he'll follow, trashcan still in hand!]
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