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[ex_lostblood813]

I don't see what's so fun with having me talk to all these people. What are you expecting? Someone to change my mind?

Just leave me alone. I want nothing to do with you or anyone else for that matter. I need to find my own path, and I don't need anyone's help to find it.

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[ex_lostblood813]

And that is?

[waterlocked]

She-- she helped me get back on my feet. And she showed me what it's like to have fun again.

[ex_lostblood813]

Good. Then go have your fun. I'm not going to let mine keep me away from my goal.

[waterlocked]

But if you did we could both have lots of fun together again Noatak. [a pause.] It'd be just like when we were little.

[ex_lostblood813]

[A long pause. He really wants that too.] That was the past. We have to grow up now.

[waterlocked]

We do? Why?

[ex_lostblood813]

Our father took our past, and now we have to shape our futures...

If you wish, you can join me.

[waterlocked]

[well, he doesn't have to worry about mom. but--] Can't... can't that wait just a little longer?

[ex_lostblood813]

Wait for what? I'm giving you this one chance. Either you take it or you don't.

[waterlocked]

We can get back what Father took from us, Noa.

[ex_lostblood813]

We can't get back what's already lost.

[waterlocked]

It might take us a while, but he isn't here to stop us. [a pause.] I don't want you to leave me again, either.

[ex_lostblood813]

[OUCH! Right in the heart! Okay... just a TINY moment of weakness. DON'T TELL ANYONE. But he pulls his brother in for a hug.]

I'm doing this for us, okay? It has to be done.

[waterlocked]

[behold the power every younger brother has Noatak. but it's okay, he won't ruin your reputation. he will, however cling ever so tightly because nope. not getting away this time.]

But can't we have some fun along the way?

[ex_lostblood813]

We can have fun when it's all over, when we're safe. I'm going to make the world a better place for you.

[He moves his hand to the top of Tarrlok's head.] I promise to make everything better, so no one has to ever have a father like ours ever again.

[waterlocked]

[he pulls away enough to look up at Noatak.] How are you going to do that?

[ex_lostblood813]

I'm not sure yet, but I'll find a way. I'll keep running until I find a way.

[waterlocked]

Running? But I just got you back. [don't make him tearbend]

[ex_lostblood813]

When we're older and we finally safe, I'll find you again and we can spend time together then. [Only his lil' bro can see him like this.]

[waterlocked]

You promise?? [he tightens his grip and frowns.]

[ex_lostblood813]

I promise. [You're getting the biggest hug EVER.]

[waterlocked]

Good. And then we can have fun and it'll be just like the good old days. [and with that he clings back and buries his face into Noatak's chest.]

[ex_lostblood813]

Just like then. We can even build a snowman.

[waterlocked]

Can we go penguin sledding too?

[ex_lostblood813]

[Aw man! Why you make him smile, lil bro?] Any time you want. We'll have all the time in the world.