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Mhm.

”Byeeee!”

She runs off.

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*He doesn't respond.*

Yume leaves the conversation at that, and prepares to leave.

“That was fun!”

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... can't say i haven't heard that either.

“And if you’re nice to a plant, it grows a whole lot.”

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I haven't done anything. I can't do anything.

She sits down next to the plant.

“…my mama says plants have feelings. And if you’re mean to them, they get sad.”

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.. ah. It's just a good environment for it...

”Ooooor maybe you’re just a good gardener.”

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... huh?

She points at the plant.

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*it is happy.*

“Hey, you’re a pretty good gardener, Yunno that?”

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Thank you.

*Hebi kun crawls back onto Yume's shoulder.*

She gives the snek even more headpats :)

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Please.

”Fiiiine.”

She lets go.

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... Can I be let go now, please?

”Nope!”

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*He kinda just accepts it.*

Congratulations, Slyn, you’ve been adopted by the local child.

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*Slyn flinches heavy at the hug, but doesn't quite push her away.*

She’s definitely going to bring this whole thing up if he ever says he’s never done a good thing before.

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*shrug*

Sometimes I do.

She gives him a hug.

“Yay!!!”

He has made her day.

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Mhm... it is.

“You should try it more often!”

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*For once, Slyn feels like he's made a correct decision. And also for once, he doesn't feel like bragging about it.*

Good to see you smiling again..

“Yeah! It’s fun!!”

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I see that....

Yume claps her hands excitedly. This is the happiest she’s been since the rescue.

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*He crawls down and to Slyn.*

....

*He smiles and pets Hebi on the head.*

... glad to see you too. I'm glad they pulled through.

”I gave him his bandana back, too!”

The bandana that Slyn himself had ripped off.