Bwuh? No way he woulda gotten it, yo! [Not his newfound, furry friend!] 'Sides, ain't the box too big for him to lug 'round?
[Meanwhile, Idris has since left the room and come back with one of his toys. There's a bit of a whine as he watches the two, hoping one of them would notice him so they could play.]
Because why work for it when it could just stay with someone who could feed and house it instead? Where's its nest?
[...He might be giving this squirrel away more credit than he needs to, BUT HIS RINGS ARE GONE HE'S A BIT STRESSED AND NOT QUITE RIGHT IN HIS MIND RIGHT NOW—
Seeing Beat ignore him, Idris tries Eustace to show the toy in his hand.]
[Before he can retort, Idris is acting up and he just clicks his tongue.]
Idris, I said not now.
[His voice actually rises a bit, taking on a harder, harsher tone that makes the pup shrink back a little, ears pinning back briefly. Dad...dad got mad...! (...Uh oh—!!)]
[The way Eustace raises his voice is enough for Idris to let out a whimper, tail tucked between his legs. Out of fear that things would get worse, he begins to make his way back to the door, nudging at it with his nose, causing its hinges to creak as he makes his way back to the living area.]
He's prob'ly whinin' 'cause me and him was I playin' before you got here.
Seeing Idris's expression momentarily snaps Eustace out of his growing rage, and he feels a bit guilty for snapping at the pup. He didn't do anything wrong..................
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Are you trying to imply that Idris took the rings?
[WATCH YOUR MOUTH BEAT HE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS SLANDER???
Except.
It is...... Idris....
So while Eustace is clearly not please at the accusation, he does seem to waver a little.]
I dunno, man. Maybe it's 'cause he wants to play or somethin'? He was jus' askin' us about 'it. Maybe he thought the box was some kinda toy.
[At this point, he's just spouting whatever comes to mind. In fact, he's going to go straight to the door, passing by Eustace. With a whistle, he tries to get Idris' attention as he squats down, positioning himself closer to the ground.]
Yo Sonic, c'mere a sec.
[Idris just looks to Beat, then to Eustace, then whimpers. Dad just got mad at me though. :c]
[He just makes a sound of uncertain discontent as he turns to look at Idris, who immediately flinches a little. Dad's gonna be maaaaad....
Seeing his obvious fear, he's reminded briefly of what happened with Bri and Eustace's own ears momentarily flick back a little in pain before they lower slightly and he sighs, rubbing his brows.]
...It's all right, Idris. If you know what happened you can tell us. I won't be mad.
[It still takes some time before Idris approaches, alternating looks between Beat and Eustace all the while. When he approaches, his head is still low, tail tucked between his hind legs.]
Look Sonic, buddy.
[Beat reaches out and puts his hands on either side of the corgi's face, rubbing at the sides of his snout to try to calm him down. It seems to be working.]
Me an' your dad here's lookin' for a small box. D'you get it or somethin'? D'you know where it is, yo?
[For a moment, it looks like Idris is listening intently, understanding what Beat is telling him. But when the boy is done, Idris looks at him before tilting his head to the side, ears flopping with the gesture. Say what now?]
[Reaching for the toy Idris had dropped earlier, Beat holds it up in front of Idris and gives it a shake. The corgi perks up a little, giving the both of them a bark before pitter-pattering towards the other bag of toys and treats that Beat kept in a corner in the other room.]
Think he got it? [Despite the question, he doesn't wait for a reply, quickly following after Idris who begins nudging items within with his nose. After a moment he sits back down on the ground, panting at both Eustace and Beat. There's a confused look on Beat's face before he starts shifting through the toys himself. Tucked between a ball and another toy sat the black box that housed the rings.]
Yo, it's right here! [A SIGH OF RELIEF. And then—] The box is hella gross though.
[Eustace lets Idris look through first and then Beat...and then comes towards them for his own personal inspection. Seeing the box, there's a visible sigh of relief, the broiling storm that had been lingering around the house and constantly threatening to explode dissipating. More light filters through the room as the air becomes more breathable.]
[As light begins to shine into the room once more, Beat opens the box to find the two rings sitting securely within the plush interior of the box. Despite the slobbery mess outside, everything else seemed to be in tact.]
We good, yo. They both in here.
[An even bigger sigh of relief than earlier. He doesn't know what he would've done if they'd really been lost. Idris' tail bops against the floor, wagging wildly as he lets out a bark.]
[It's only upon seeing the rings safe in the box that he finally allows himself to sit back, any leftover clouds completely dispersing as he runs a hand over his face and through his hair.]
I'll get a new box... But you two.
[For a moment the air thickens again as Eustace stares at them with icy severity.]
Be more careful. Especially you Beat. [His eyes lock onto Beat's.] Idris didn't realize the importance of this and you left it out in the open. Keep it secure until the wedding.
[The sudden chill in the air is palpable. Almost comically, both Idris and Beat's heads drop in unison. The dog lets out an apologetic whine, while Beat presses his lips together, eyes downcast.]
Yeah, guess I was wrong about it being safe there.
[Never did it occur to him that Idris would mistake the box for a toy of some kind. But he doesn't blame Idris for what happened either. He knew he had to do better if he didn't want to disappoint Eustace and Tifa. He looks back up at Eustace, a serious expression on his face.]
[The sharp chill remains for several more beats...before it slowly fades as his expression softens and he lets out a small huff of air, like a storm finally moving past, leaving calmer winds behind.]
I'll be holding you to it.
[Which is quite significant, really. Eustace could have easily just taken the rings back, but he's letting Beat keep them. Despite what happened... He recognize this was an accident and that Beat had only been a little careless. It was also in such a way that wasn't such grievous negligence.
He then reaches over and rubs Idris's ears, letting the pup know it's all right.]
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[He hasn't quite noticed Idris, yet he wouldn't suspect the corgi at this point. Instead he focuses on the squirrel.]
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One a' the squirrels followed me bavk after the hotpot. He's been hangin' 'round a bit more but I ain't seen him today.
[Why is Eustace even asking about the squirrel? Wait—]
You don't think he's got it, do ya?
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[And he had a t i m e dealing with them back at their house so he isn't really looking favorably at squirrels in general right now.]
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[Meanwhile, Idris has since left the room and come back with one of his toys. There's a bit of a whine as he watches the two, hoping one of them would notice him so they could play.]
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[Is this Eustace talking seriously about a squirrel? Yes. Yes it is.
Also ignoring Idris for now.]
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[Even Beat can't help but feel like this squirrel should be smarter than him.
Seeing that Eustace didn't seem to want to be bothered, Idris moves over to wear Beat stands, pawing at his leg, holding up the toy to his hand.]
Not now, yo.
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[...He might be giving this squirrel away more credit than he needs to, BUT HIS RINGS ARE GONE HE'S A BIT STRESSED AND NOT QUITE RIGHT IN HIS MIND RIGHT NOW—
Seeing Beat ignore him, Idris tries Eustace to show the toy in his hand.]
Not now, Idris.
[Idris is not pleased.]
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[He hasn't really looked for it considering the squirrel only seemed to make itself known every now and then, only giving him some trouble at times.]
But I still don't think it's got it, yo! It was still right here jus' before you come 'round.
[There's a low growl and a thump as Idris, finally having enough, drops the toy on the ground and starts barking at the two of them. Loudly.]
The hell's up with Sonic. Yo, we kinda in the middle of somethin' here!
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Idris, I said not now.
[His voice actually rises a bit, taking on a harder, harsher tone that makes the pup shrink back a little, ears pinning back briefly. Dad...dad got mad...! (...Uh oh—!!)]
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He's prob'ly whinin' 'cause me and him was I playin' before you got here.
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Seeing Idris's expression momentarily snaps Eustace out of his growing rage, and he feels a bit guilty for snapping at the pup. He didn't do anything wrong..................
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Are you trying to imply that Idris took the rings?
[WATCH YOUR MOUTH BEAT HE WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS SLANDER???
Except.
It is...... Idris....
So while Eustace is clearly not please at the accusation, he does seem to waver a little.]
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[Beat's actually putting two and two together? Maybe? Someone WRITE THIS DOWN. THIS IS A MOMENT IN HISTORY. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN.]
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But why would Idris take it?
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[At this point, he's just spouting whatever comes to mind. In fact, he's going to go straight to the door, passing by Eustace. With a whistle, he tries to get Idris' attention as he squats down, positioning himself closer to the ground.]
Yo Sonic, c'mere a sec.
[Idris just looks to Beat, then to Eustace, then whimpers. Dad just got mad at me though. :c]
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Seeing his obvious fear, he's reminded briefly of what happened with Bri and Eustace's own ears momentarily flick back a little in pain before they lower slightly and he sighs, rubbing his brows.]
...It's all right, Idris. If you know what happened you can tell us. I won't be mad.
[At him.
He will still be furious at Beat—]
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Look Sonic, buddy.
[Beat reaches out and puts his hands on either side of the corgi's face, rubbing at the sides of his snout to try to calm him down. It seems to be working.]
Me an' your dad here's lookin' for a small box. D'you get it or somethin'? D'you know where it is, yo?
[For a moment, it looks like Idris is listening intently, understanding what Beat is telling him. But when the boy is done, Idris looks at him before tilting his head to the side, ears flopping with the gesture. Say what now?]
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...
Until it unfortunately fails to an extent—
With a small breath Eustace crouches down to be more on Idris's level, but doesn't reach out to him first. Instead he'll just speak quietly.]
The box. It's about this big—[Gestures with his hands.]—and dark blue velvet. Beat had it on the table. Did you know where it is?
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[Reaching for the toy Idris had dropped earlier, Beat holds it up in front of Idris and gives it a shake. The corgi perks up a little, giving the both of them a bark before pitter-pattering towards the other bag of toys and treats that Beat kept in a corner in the other room.]
Think he got it? [Despite the question, he doesn't wait for a reply, quickly following after Idris who begins nudging items within with his nose. After a moment he sits back down on the ground, panting at both Eustace and Beat. There's a confused look on Beat's face before he starts shifting through the toys himself. Tucked between a ball and another toy sat the black box that housed the rings.]
Yo, it's right here! [A SIGH OF RELIEF. And then—] The box is hella gross though.
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It's fine... Just check the rings.
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We good, yo. They both in here.
[An even bigger sigh of relief than earlier. He doesn't know what he would've done if they'd really been lost. Idris' tail bops against the floor, wagging wildly as he lets out a bark.]
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I'll get a new box... But you two.
[For a moment the air thickens again as Eustace stares at them with icy severity.]
Be more careful. Especially you Beat. [His eyes lock onto Beat's.] Idris didn't realize the importance of this and you left it out in the open. Keep it secure until the wedding.
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Yeah, guess I was wrong about it being safe there.
[Never did it occur to him that Idris would mistake the box for a toy of some kind. But he doesn't blame Idris for what happened either. He knew he had to do better if he didn't want to disappoint Eustace and Tifa. He looks back up at Eustace, a serious expression on his face.]
I ain't gonna let it outta my sight.
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I'll be holding you to it.
[Which is quite significant, really. Eustace could have easily just taken the rings back, but he's letting Beat keep them. Despite what happened... He recognize this was an accident and that Beat had only been a little careless. It was also in such a way that wasn't such grievous negligence.
He then reaches over and rubs Idris's ears, letting the pup know it's all right.]
I'll help clean up the mess.
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