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[keaton_mask]

Sleeping in the streets, honestly...

[Not quite new, Kafei is in fact no stranger to Equestria. That's why if anyone spots an unfamiliar tiny fox sulking about town and not freaking out, that's probably why. ...In fact, that's definitely why, he acts as though he never left at all! Instead he appears much more upset over the dirt that accumulated on his clothing thanks to waking up outside of all places, mumbling to himself under his breath. You know, he tries his hardest not to blackout, and then this happens? He can't even remember last night...

Which reminds him, he might as well make a quick scroll message. Kafei can't even bring himself to look into the thing, huffing and puffing his way along town.]

If I damaged any of your property, I apologize.

[...And that's it. That's all he says. Why he'd ever damage anyone's stuff to begin with will forever be a mystery, but apparently he felt it was important enough to bring up.]

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[freeasthewind]

[Oh my god, it's foxdadKafei. She's missed him so much! Clearly this will be a cheerful reunion between friends, right?]

...What do you mean 'if I damaged any of your property, I apologize'?

[Welp. Because if he damaged someone's property shortly after arriving, she's going to set that straight right now.]

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[keaton_mask]

I'm not saying I did, however...

[Kafei knew he was going to get some backlash for that comment, but yeesh, did it have to be from Feena? The stares she gives sometimes, they send shivers down his spine.]

I may get...carried away when my nights turn...eventful. It's best to make a blanket apology just in case.

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[freeasthewind]

[She just... continues to give him that cold, stern stare. But suddenly a huge grin spreads across her face, and she laughs. Though... she should probably be a bit worried about what he just said. Oh well...]

Ahahaha! I was just teasing you, Kafei! Oh my gosh, you've been gone for ages!

[Ages=two months?]

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[keaton_mask]

[As expected, Kafei's face scrunches up and he can't keep himself from making a face. It is the angriest pout this world has ever seen, he is not pleased at all, young lady.

But just like that, he drops it, something she said throwing him off guard. Either Feena exaggerates way too big, or his blackout wasn't the cause of a wild night at the bar after all.]

I...don't feel like I've been gone for ages.

[Three days, tops.]

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[freeasthewind]

[Her smile falters.]

Maybe not for ages, but... you... disappeared nearly two months ago, Kafei. No one's seen you since then.

[Let's just rip off that bandaid.]

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[usedpartycannon]

Wow you've been away for a while! Need something sweet as a pick me up?

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[keaton_mask]

[Kafei says the most genuine thing he's ever said ever since he got here.]

No.

["No, thank you" probably would have been the more polite option, but he finds himself just a wee bit too groggy for manners at the moment.]

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[usedpartycannon]

[At least Pinkie isn't put off by it, and only grins a little.]

You sure? You look pretty hungry.

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[keaton_mask]

I..

[Kafei looks down at himself for a moment, wondering what would lead to that conclusion.]

...I can't say that I feel hungry.

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[usedpartycannon]

You just look really worn out, to me at least. And that could lead to fatigue and hunger!

[sailorlaughter]

Why, what happened? You need some meat?

[OH SHE REMEMBERS THE MEAT THING]

[keaton_mask]

I'm a little concerned over how much people seem to want me to eat...

...You in particular.

[Or is it "yous"? Oh who knows, the doubles thing drives him up the wall.]

Am I scrawny? Do I somehow look malnourished?

[sailorlaughter]

I dunno, but you're not all that great at asking for help when you are.

That's not such a bad thing! LOTS of people are! But everyone needs it sometimes!

[keaton_mask]

Y-Yes, well...

[She has a very good point. ...And he has no problem denying it forever.]

No isn't that time. I don't think I could stomach it, actually...

[sailorlaughter]

Oh no! Are you sick?

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[strengthinkindness]

Kafei...!

[While she had been all right with the knowledge that he might have been sent home, she couldn't deny how happy she was to see him.]

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[keaton_mask]

Hello, Fluttershy.

[It's a standard greeting, nothing fancy. ...If only because Kafei doesn't think anything extraordinary has happened.]

You look well.

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[strengthinkindness]

[Given how often people disappear and reappear, she's not entirely surprised. Still, that doesn't mean she can't be happy.]

Thank you...How are you? Are you all right?

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[keaton_mask]

I feel like I have a hangover, but apparently I wasn't drinking last night. ...Or even here to begin with. So really, it's the same nonsense per usual.

[Carry on, Equestria.]

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[strengthinkindness]

Mm...y-yeah, you...you've been gone for a while...

Do you need anything?

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[crapfully]

Think you might've crashed into my back porch there. I've got a barrel with a suspicious dent in it...

[He's bad. Sorry.]

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[keaton_mask]

Do you even own a porch?

[Let alone a house. Strong Bad strikes him more as the kind of person who lives in a hole or something.]

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[crapfully]

[Ugh, got him there.]

Well, no. But if I DID own a porch, I know you'd just wreck it.

But seriously. I thought I should let you know that I patched things with Feena. We're buds now.

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[keaton_mask]

That's good to know, I didn't think it would take that long. And she seems to be doing well, so you must have done something right.

[For a change.]

[crapfully]

I'm glad I did. She's got her man, she's got me...hey, things might actually be getting better for us.