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It's a rather quaint town when you get down to it. At least, that's what the Sheriff would argue. Warm and dry in the mornings and afternoons with a brisk coolness in the evenings. The perfect type of weather to just sit out on your rocking chair and observe the comings and goings.
... Of course, there's not much in the way of comings and goings when there aren't any actual people here to watch. Nevertheless, don't let that get you down! The town is your oyster and those roosters won't stop crowing until everyone's out of bed. Up and at 'em, rise and shine, it's time to make the day yours!
Except there is, perhaps, a few things amiss.
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Xion ends up yelping as she runs over. ]
Oh no! Your fishing pole... I'm sorry! Pluto!
[ Her dog surfaces, looking shamefaced. ]
Pluto, you started this. Can you fetch that fishing pole?
[ Pluto's ears sink, and he looks so dejected. But he releases his stick and swims towards the fishing pole instead.
Xion stands on the dock next to Russel and just kind of. Looks concerned. Sheepish and apologetic, she looks at him and murmurs: ]
Sorry about that. Are you okay?
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[ It can fetch a fishing pole..!?
That's kind of neat! Russell doesn't really have much experience with dogs, or well... Anything for that matter. Russell looks a little bit concerned though, she's going out of her way to get the fishing pole and all..! He looks over to watch the dog for a quick moment then stares down at the ground. ]
I'm okay... I'm sorry I got in the way. You don't have to do this, you know.
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It's not your fault. We're the ones who crashed into you.
[ As Pluto paddles over, she'll settle on the dock beside him, glancing at him curiously. ]
You're Russell, aren't you?
[ She remembers him from the first trial. That moment would be tough to forget. Still, she hardly seems upset with him. ]
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But, yeah, names... That's his name! Russell only nods. ]
Yeah, that's me. [ And this is the girl he accidentally made cry. Uhhh... Uhh..!! He's really bad at conversation, but he can at least say one thing..!! ]
Uhm... I don't really know who you are, but I remember... Trying to help Yuna set up that birthday party - that was for you, right? I'm not good with parties so I didn't really stick around much... Happy birthday.
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[ This is said to Pluto. He gives a doggy smile, and swims back out into the water so search for it. Xion directs her attention back to Russell then, her smile fading into a more considering look. ]
You helped ... set up my birthday party?
[ She looks away, thoughtful. ]
... that was really nice of you. Thanks. But ... actually, I wanted to say I was sorry. [ She smiles again, but it's sheepish now. ] For yelling at you.
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[ And he was like "why the heck not". Especially since he really doesn't know what else to do in this weird wild west town.
But... Oh! You know, he really didn't mean to make tXion cry, so lately he's been rather antsy around her because he didn't want that to happen again... Yelling makes him extremely nervous. ]
Lately, some other people have been yelling at me... But I still don't get why. Uhm... But thank you though, you don't have to worry about it... So, it's fine.
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[ Xion braces her hands flat on the dock, looking at him for a long moment. ]
So, what is it that's confusing you? Maybe I can help.
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[ Russell will search through the box of bait he has, attempting to stick another piece of bait on his fishing pole.
He does stop what he's doing for a moment to think about it... ]
Uhm... Are you sure? You don't really have to... Where I was before... People were trying to do the same thing, but it's not really working.
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[ She smiles at him, warmly. ]
So, why don't we talk about it?
[ Here comes Pluto! Xion gives a little laugh, reaching out to take his stick. ]
Do you want to keep swimming, boy?
[ When her answer is an excited bark, Xion tosses the stick out into the lake, and Pluto goes splashing away again. ]
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[ Russell can only tilt his head a bit, curiously.
His eyes glance over at Pluto, watching as the dog bounces happily to return to the lake to swim some more. Well, Russell can at least admit the dog is cute despite not being well adapted to animals.
Then back to Xion... ]
But... You seem to understand things pretty well. [ He can only sigh. Though, it's not like he has anything better to do, he'll at least sit down on the dock while he's at it. ] At least more than me... So, I don't know what you mean?
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[ That produces a strange sort of smile. It's not a happy look. ]
Maybe I've just had a chance to learn a lot of things. There's still a lot I don't understand. Like...
[ Xion pauses, hesitating over this admission. But maybe, if anyone would understand, it'd be Russell. ]
Remember when everyone was upset that the Sheriff burned Tiara's body? I ... didn't really get it. I still don't. [ She tilts her head, staring at the water thoughtfully. ] Why does it really matter? She was already... [ A pause. ] I didn't want to ask anyone, though. It seemed like it might upset them.
[ She glances at him, her expression soft and open, even if she isn't exactly smiling now. ]
So, have you ever had a hard time with something like that?
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[ That's all he knows, though, he's like 100% sure the sheriff wasn't doing a funeral procession SO. Even he's still confused why people were so upset about it, even after they all voted for Tiara too...
After a small pause, thinking about her question, he gives her a small nod. ]
I mean... Yeah, with almost anything. I just don't know a lot of things, and they scare me... And I have no one to ask about them... So I just don't know anything.
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[ She bobs her head slightly to one side in sort of a nod, sort of just a gesture of acceptance. ]
I may not know either, but if I don't, then at least we can try and figure it out together, right? I won't get upset. [ A beat, and: ] At least, not again.
[ Somewhat sheepish. ]