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[aboyandhiscar]

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[daddytexas]

I finally fessed up and told her how I feel about her. We even went out! It'd just be kinda nice if neither of us forgot.

[Though... the note in the hat thing might not be a bad idea. He'll have to find himself some paper and a crayon later.]

[aboyandhiscar]

I get you man, but--

[Yooo what. WHAT. There's a belated, long blank stare at Texas as he processes the words that just came out his mouth, and suddenly connects all the dots.]

DUDE. Julie was the girl you were trying to ask out? When did that happen?

[daddytexas]

Pretty much right after you told me to man up and go for it?

Also, I was sweating a lot that day and I ran out of deodorant so I kinda used yours but forgot to tell you until now? [So like thanks, buddy.]

[aboyandhiscar]

Seriously? I had no idea, man! [To both things!]

[Wow. He just sort of. . .rubs at his head. Julie and Tex. He didn't see it coming, but the longer he lingers on it the more sense it makes. How did he miss out on showering them with adorable gifts and setting them up for dinners?? He missed out on so much cute shit, this is terrible!!

--but even more terrible is the thought of Julie not remembering it, and it finally clicks why her disappearance is hitting extra hard.]

Dang, I. . .I'm sorry, man. But hey, if you guys could make it work in crazy monster world, you can make it work back home, too. Memories or not, you'll figure something out.

[daddytexas]

[As he considers Mike's words, a smile slowly spreads on his face.]

Maybe you're right, bro. [Texas wipes at something under his eye before draping an arm around Mikes shoulders.] I'm glad you're here.

Well, not glad that you're here but, ya know. [Man, what would he even DO without Mike?]

[aboyandhiscar]

[He shifts slightly at the weight of the arm, but otherwise it's very much welcome, glad he was able to say something to cheer the minotaur up, even a little.]

Heh, I get you, buddy.

[And a small genuine grin at that. Likewise, Mike's not sure if he would have settled in as quickly if Tex hadn't been there. Hell, he'd probably be working as junkyard dog in Bavan right now.]

Well, here's hoping we both blow this party together when we get the chance.

[daddytexas]

[Texas butts his fist affectionately against Mike's chest and hugs him closer under that one arm.]

Same here, pal. I wouldn't leave this place without ya. Not if I had a choice, anyway. [But from what he can tell, no one ever has a choice in this place. The thought makes his smile fade.] But if I disappear next, I want you to have T-Wrex.

[aboyandhiscar]

--uh.
[A short pause at that. For one, he doesn't even want to think about losing Texas right now, and two, can he even drive T-Wrex?? That monster is made for a bigger fella than he is. Eventually he cracks a smile, laughing lightly.]

I appreciate it. Same goes for Frankie. [Then, a bit more seriously.] But you know, I wouldn't hold it against you. If you see your chance? Take it, dude. Someone's gotta look after the crew.

[daddytexas]

Nice try, buddy, but noway. 'Sides, you're the one Motorcity really needs. If I'm gone one day it won't be by choice.

And if you go first, I'll totally take care of Frankie for ya.

[aboyandhiscar]

Alright, alright, deal. We've both got each others' backs, no matter what happens.

[He slinks from under Tex's shoulder, and gives him a quick hat/hair ruffle.]

Guess for now, might as well ease up on the sad talk. If we're still stuck here for a while, lets make it count and aim to tear that fog god a new one.

[daddytexas]

[Texas ducks his head out from under Mike's hand to readjust his cap. He still misses having another Burner around, but he's feeling a little better now, enough for that familiar vitality to return to his voice.]

Yeah, that'll always be Priority Numero Uno. Taking down Foggy and Fourthy at the same time! Somehow. [...They'll have to work on it.]

[aboyandhiscar]

Somehow, some way! We'll figure it out. Could try adding bigger cannons to our rides. . .just in case! Never know when we'll have to blast them to kingdom come after all.

[Because that will totally work.]