[It's not like Sunny doesn't realize it's almost his birthday, but it's nice of Kel to want to keep something a surprise-- Although...maybe he shouldn't assume that his friends have actually remembered. He wouldn't be upset if they forgot - really!
[He answers the video with a little wave. He looks...
[Good. His face has some color, and he looks...close to smiling. He's seated in his pile, stuffed animals surrounding him.]
[Oh, please, Kel is a master of subtlety! It's not like Kel and Basil have been working on Sunny's birthday plans together for a while now. It's not like Luz, Zelda, Eren- just a few people are aware of the birthday itself because Kel has been feeding cake to those poor souls while trying to get things down properly in the kitchen. And it's not like he kind of accidentally invited Luz too- the more the merrier?- to come over.
Celebrating the people you love is a must, right? And Kel is on the highest friendship duty for now, at least in his book.]
Heh! Yeah! It's a lovely kitten. Super sweet like him. You'll love our new furry friend!
[He does notice the change in color and it makes him feel... happy? Sunny is doing better, isn't he? Man, to think he should thank this place and the people living in it for that-]
I see some color on your face. And I see you are super comfy. That's a nice sight, you know? Did something good happen?
[Sunny blinks, looking quite literally stunned by the question. His face flushes infinitely redder - for...a few long moments, he really can't do anything more than stare.
[Well, isn't it Kel's gooddarn duty as self-appointed Bestie to be nosy and tease a bit? He can tell from the way Sunny's face colors up that it's something romantic and while he doesn't care much about that stuff? Jay gave him enough experience to know how to handle the basics of being a proper General Nuisance.
This is about Kenma, isn't it?]
My my... look at you. That is a face I never expected you to make. What did your boyfriend do, buddy?
[There's really no hiding it - Sunny knows! His face has always gone red fast - Mari's used to also, when she rarely got embarrassed. The tops of his ears are burning so badly that he can feel the heat. But...no, it's not Kenma. Sunny covers his mouth with his sleeve and shakes his head.]
I-I...
[How is he supposed to talk out loud about this?! He turns of the video and switches to text.]
sorry im nervous!!
kel i will tell u but will u please promise me something first?
you really can't give anyone too hard of a time about this okay?
[Oh my god, what did those two even do? Did Kenma propose or what? Kel can't help but chuckle as he shakes his head. He's not turning to text, he hates texting.]
Well, I can't say no to you, can I?
[He raises one hand, passing his finger on his chest and drawing a cross on his heart.]
Promise I will not give you a hard time about this. Or your boyfriend. Both of you are safe from me teasing both of you. Promise promise.
[There is... a pause. It's clear that this revelation took Kel by complete surprise, but his smile doesn't falter. He never really considered that people can actually date more than one person at the time and coming from a religious community like Faraway didn't exactly help.
Still, Sunny is happy and that's what matters.]
Bit surprising, I admit that, but it's cool! You're cool!
So, I guess you got two people now? More? Congratulations, buddy. There's nothing to be embarrassed about, I'm just really happy to see that people see you, get to know you and love you. You deserve it.
[Kel...He's a kind friend. Sunny's grateful for him. And he'll still be happy when he learns who the partner in question is, right? Even if he might tease them - it's alright for friends to tease sometimes, really...]
[He looks... surprised. Then his lips turn into a thin line and his cheeks do gain some color as he's deadly focused on not even breathing because he knows if he did it would turn out being some kind of horrible gigglesnort. Goddarn it, Sunny! He had so many comments to make- he loved Sunny, he loved Aubrey (in his own way) but MAN- MAN!
From 'took you long enough' to 'that was a massive drop in partner quality', from- no. He had self control. He hoped the other could appreciate the insane level of self control he was putting on display right now.
Friends were supposed to tease each other, right?]
I- [Oh, fantastic, he sounded like a strangled chicken. He raised one finger to ask the other to wait, took a deep breath and forced himself to smile again. See? Nothing to see there.] I will be honest, I am not surprised. I mean, I am the kind of person I am but I have *eyes* too, you know?
I.. am happy for you. [He really was, at least. Mighty desire to make a joke about Aubrey to the side.] Both of you, actually.
[It is...quite clear that Kel is trying not to laugh, but Sunny understands, and he appreciates the effort more than anything; honestly, it just makes him smile a little at his phone.]
I'm going to tell you a secret, Sunny: male siblings talk about a lot of shit all the time.
And when I was little I was pretty much jealous of Aubrey and Basil because they were taking away my bestie and future bro, of course we talked about. Man, it feels like a lifetime ago. Before I even decided 'oh, okay, I'm just adopting everyone' and solved things like that in my very young mind.
Still, ten bucks are ten bucks. That's ten Orange Joes from a vending machine. And, yes, we could tell... heh. You aren't as subtle as you think you are at times?
BUT- I did promise not to tease you, didn't I? I'm genuinely happy for you two and all your boyfriends.
[There is just the briefest ache; Mari and Sunny used to tell each other a lot too, but...he bets Hero told Kel more. It sounds that way.
[Kel keeps talking, and it's difficult to dwell - probably part of what makes Kel and Sunny's friendship work as well as it does most of the time. There's a lot to pick out! Was he really that obvious...?]
[Kel thinks it's different when siblings are of a different gender? He knows he acts a lot different around Sally, at least, but then again there's also a big age difference between the two of them.
He still wouldn't be able to be as direct and rough as he occasionally was with Hero with her, though. And probably not wrestle around the house like the brothers did...
And... yes. Sorry, there was a reason he asked Sunny if he had a crush on Aubrey all those years ago.]
I mean, I don't think so? She was pining on your direction as well, though? At least, that was what I got.
Man... I have so many jokes but I will avoid them. I'm just happy for you two, really, even if my initial reaction was a bit... [A pauze as he takes a deep breath] I will not tease her, promise.
Well, it is a good thing for people who care about this kind of stuff, right? And- well, duh, I mean, you shouldn't probably be protective of this kind of stuff with a bro who loves you as much as I do but still- I think I get it.
[A chuckle follows. He will do his best to sound as casual and random as possible even now- let's keep away the conversation from potential birthday surprises, huh?]
It's good to hear that. Well, read that.
Listen, I know how I am but if you want to talk about it I can listen, huh? Just don't expect me to keep a straight face if you start saying how cute she is or anything like that.
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[He answers the video with a little wave. He looks...
[Good. His face has some color, and he looks...close to smiling. He's seated in his pile, stuffed animals surrounding him.]
Okay. I...didn't know...Basil got one.
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Celebrating the people you love is a must, right? And Kel is on the highest friendship duty for now, at least in his book.]
Heh! Yeah! It's a lovely kitten. Super sweet like him. You'll love our new furry friend!
[He does notice the change in color and it makes him feel... happy? Sunny is doing better, isn't he? Man, to think he should thank this place and the people living in it for that-]
I see some color on your face. And I see you are super comfy. That's a nice sight, you know? Did something good happen?
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[Eventually:]
Y...yes...
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This is about Kenma, isn't it?]
My my... look at you. That is a face I never expected you to make. What did your boyfriend do, buddy?
[He sounds... happy? For Sunny? Absolutely]
( > text )
I-I...
[How is he supposed to talk out loud about this?! He turns of the video and switches to text.]
sorry
im
nervous!!
kel
i will tell u
but will u
please promise me
something first?
you really
can't give
anyone
too hard of a
time about this
okay?
Re: ( > text )
Well, I can't say no to you, can I?
[He raises one hand, passing his finger on his chest and drawing a cross on his heart.]
Promise I will not give you a hard time about this. Or your boyfriend. Both of you are safe from me teasing both of you. Promise promise.
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its not
kenma tho
its
someone else
because
kenma and i decided
to date
each other and
also
maybe others too
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Still, Sunny is happy and that's what matters.]
Bit surprising, I admit that, but it's cool! You're cool!
So, I guess you got two people now? More? Congratulations, buddy. There's nothing to be embarrassed about, I'm just really happy to see that people see you, get to know you and love you. You deserve it.
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aubrey
is my girlfriend now
and that makes me
really
really
happy
[And when...is the last time he could say that?]
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From 'took you long enough' to 'that was a massive drop in partner quality', from- no. He had self control. He hoped the other could appreciate the insane level of self control he was putting on display right now.
Friends were supposed to tease each other, right?]
I- [Oh, fantastic, he sounded like a strangled chicken. He raised one finger to ask the other to wait, took a deep breath and forced himself to smile again. See? Nothing to see there.] I will be honest, I am not surprised. I mean, I am the kind of person I am but I have *eyes* too, you know?
I.. am happy for you. [He really was, at least. Mighty desire to make a joke about Aubrey to the side.] Both of you, actually.
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ok
u can
tease me
a little
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Nah, the moment passed, you're so lucky. But, man, congrats on finally completing your slowburn arc, took you what? Five years? Six?
Man, I wish Hero was here, he'd owe me ten bucks.
[That last bit may not be true but...]
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and hero
talked
about this?
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And when I was little I was pretty much jealous of Aubrey and Basil because they were taking away my bestie and future bro, of course we talked about. Man, it feels like a lifetime ago. Before I even decided 'oh, okay, I'm just adopting everyone' and solved things like that in my very young mind.
Still, ten bucks are ten bucks. That's ten Orange Joes from a vending machine. And, yes, we could tell... heh. You aren't as subtle as you think you are at times?
BUT- I did promise not to tease you, didn't I? I'm genuinely happy for you two and all your boyfriends.
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[Kel keeps talking, and it's difficult to dwell - probably part of what makes Kel and Sunny's friendship work as well as it does most of the time. There's a lot to pick out! Was he really that obvious...?]
but
aubrey
didn't know
i don't
think
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He still wouldn't be able to be as direct and rough as he occasionally was with Hero with her, though. And probably not wrestle around the house like the brothers did...
And... yes. Sorry, there was a reason he asked Sunny if he had a crush on Aubrey all those years ago.]
I mean, I don't think so? She was pining on your direction as well, though? At least, that was what I got.
Man... I have so many jokes but I will avoid them. I'm just happy for you two, really, even if my initial reaction was a bit... [A pauze as he takes a deep breath] I will not tease her, promise.
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shouldn't be
so nervous
about it
or
protective
i just
[...]
i guess
i just
am nervous
in
a good way
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[A chuckle follows. He will do his best to sound as casual and random as possible even now- let's keep away the conversation from potential birthday surprises, huh?]
It's good to hear that. Well, read that.
Listen, I know how I am but if you want to talk about it I can listen, huh? Just don't expect me to keep a straight face if you start saying how cute she is or anything like that.
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awfully
cute
[He kinda wants to see Kel make a grossed out face or something. Now, he's the one teasing.
[She is cute, though. That's true.]
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We are gather today here to mourn the loss of Sunny's good taste in people... so young, so beautiful...
May I request a moment of silence from everyone?
[He does stick a tongue out, then, finally making a face. He loves them both, but right now they're just being idiots together, right?]
I guess I will have to accept the current situation and just pray you two don't start being too gross around me.
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we'll wait
until ur gone
to be gross
:P