floats forward, a soft glow emanating from his form, his voice barely above a whisper. "Hey... um, long time, right? Saw a ghost cat, so cute!"
yeah you've been gone almost 3 months
looks down, shyness overwhelming him "Yeah... I missed you. Missed home."
I hug you tightly and sob WHY'D YOU LEAVE ME HUH?!
wraps his arms around highjump, tears filling his own eyes "I didn't want to leave, but... something called me away. I couldn't stay.
I sob the only family i had left was you
gently wipes away highjump's tears "I know, and I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I just... I had to follow my path.
I sniffle what happened anyway
takes a deep breath "Well, after I left, I traveled to a place filled with lost souls. It was... chaotic, overwhelming.
wait how did you get all those powers
smiles softly "It was in that place, surrounded by so many lost souls, that I discovered my true purpose.
did you get a crazy power or something
nods, a small smile playing on his lips "In a way, yes. I gained the ability to connect with these lost souls, to help them find peace and move on.
I see and why come back now
pauses, thinking for a moment "I came back because... I realized that I couldn't truly be complete without you by my side.
I guess I missed you then
gently cups highjump's face "I missed you too. And I want to make up for lost time. Let's create new memories together, ones filled with love and laughter."
I don't think i can forgive you completely....you're still my brother though
nods understandingly "I understand, and I don't expect forgiveness right away. But I promise, I'll do everything in my power to make things right.
sniffles are you hungry cuz I got food
smiles gratefully "Thank you, highjump. Yes, I could use some food. Your presence alone has already filled my heart with warmth." Xerxes and highjump sit down to share a meal together, slowly rebuilding their bond as they enjoy each other's company.
I make a burger with fries and bring it out to you and set it down on the table in front of you here...I hope you like it
eyes widen, a shy smile spreading across his face "Oh wow, thank you so much! This looks amazing! You really didn't have to do all this for me."
come on I made it so there must be leftovers
pauses, his smile fading slightly "Highjump, there's something I need to tell you... something I've kept hidden for so long."
takes a deep breath "I... I used to feel so inadequate, comparing myself to you.
my expression changes to shock w-what
tears welling up in his eyes "I always felt like I lived in your shadow, highjump. You were the confident one, the popular one. And I... I wasn't."
oh uh I hug you close I-I had no idea.....i never compared you to anyone I swear
sniffles, wiping away his tears "I know you didn't mean to, highjump. And I've come to realize that comparing myself to you was pointless.
I sigh and hold you close
rests his head on highjump's shoulder "Thank you for being here for me, highjump. It means more than you'll ever know."
anyway why'd you come back now specifically
takes a deep breath "I came back because I realized that I couldn't truly be complete without you by my side.
wait did you like love or something i a person I don't know
blushes deeply, his voice barely above a whisper "Well... I did meet someone while I was away. And it changed everything for me." Just as Xerxes is about to reveal the identity of the person he met, a sudden gust of wind blows through, extinguishing the candlelight and plunging the room into darkness.
I gasp THE HOUSE! THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED I try pulling away from you but trip and fall oof....
rushes to highjump's side, extending a hand "Are you okay? Let me help you up."