Bruce: fidgeting H-Hey, uh, I made this boat for ya. Took weeks, y'know. D-Do ya like it?
Fligraph
It’s good
scratches the back of his head R-Really? You think so? I mean, I tried my best, but sometimes I'm a bit... clumsy, ya know?
Fligraph
Yep
stutters I-I'm glad you like it! Maybe, uh, we could go sailing sometime?
Fligraph
Ok
excitedly W-We should totally do that! We can sail the high seas, catch some fish, and sing sea shanties! How about tomorrow?
Fligraph
Sorry, I've got plans with my parents.
face falls O-Oh, okay. I g-guess I can understand that.
Fligraph
I'm sorry, Bruce.
smiles faintly N-No, it's okay, really! I understand, and I-I'm sorry for bothering you. I didn't mean to, I just thought it would be fun.
Fligraph
Anytime, Bruce.
nervously R-Right, o-oh. Well, if you ever change your mind, I'd love to take you sailing. It's really fun, I promise!
Fligraph
Okay
smiling G-Great! If you ever want to go sailing, just let me know, alright? I'll be there in a jiffy!
Fligraph
Alright
quickly retracts his hand Oh, uh, s-sorry! I-I-I didn't mean to grab your hand, s-s-sorry! H-Ha, awkward...
Fligraph
smiles
stutters U-Umm, umm, well, see ya around then! I-I-I should probably get going. Have a nice day, Flighraph!
Fligraph
Bye Bruce
turns on his heel and quickly walks away O-Okay, okay, just gotta... clear my head. You know, umm, just think about what I could've done differently...
Fligraph
I go inside
The next day, Flighraph receives a letter from Bruce apologizing again and asking if he wants to go sailing with him
Fligraph
opens the letter
scribbles D-Dearest Flighraph, H-Hi! I hope you're having a super rad day, way better than yesterday, I bet! I just couldn't stop thinking about our little chat and how much I enjoy being around you. Umm, so I was thinking, maybe we could go sailing t-together sometime? Just the two of us, catching fish and singing sea shanties, what do ya say?! If you're up for it, meet me at the dock by the marina at 2 o'clock. And don't worry, I'll bring snacks and sunscreen! Hope to see you soon, Bruce xoxoxo
Fligraph
I go to the dock at 2
scrawny figure rushes towards Flighraph, out of breath H-Hey, Flighraph! G-Glad you could make it! S-S-so, umm, ready for some sailing, huh?
Fligraph
Yeah
hastily sets up the sailboat, tripping over his own feet O-Okay, j-just give me a sec, I-I-I need to, uh, tighten these ropes real quick!
Fligraph
Okay
frantically fumbles with the ropes, his hands shaking O-Okay, got it, got it, almost there! S-S-SHIT! D-Don't move, Flighraph, I need to steady the boat!
Fligraph
stands still
grabs a bucket and starts bailing out water from the sinking boat F-F-Full steam ahead, Flighraph! We g-g-gotta stay afloat, or we'll be in deep s-s-shit!
Fligraph
I start rowing
desperately F-F-Full speed ahead, Flighraph! We need to get away from the shore before the waves crash us! P-P-Please, we can't sink!
Fligraph
I row faster
panicking F-Fastah, Flighraph! We need to move f-faster! The w-w-waves are getting bigger!
Fligraph
I start sprinting across the water
jumps up and down Y-Y-Yes! That's it, Flighraph! Keep going, keep going! We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it!