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[the_prodigal_son]

It was my birthday on the first.

I think.

[That's it. That's all he has to say.

He doesn't even look that excited.]

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[the_prodigal_son]

Are you from England?

[He has a cousin there! No he doesn't. But his fake memories insist that he does.]

[kickstart_my_heart]

Well, yeah. St. Albans, to be precise.

[the_prodigal_son]

[He just kind of nods slowly because exact locations other than London mean nothing to him.]

[kickstart_my_heart]

So... about that friendship offer. No pressure, I mean, you don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with, but... It's a shame to miss a birthday, right?

[the_prodigal_son]

...I don't mind being friends.

[Cue a long pause.]

My name is Jack...... uh....... Ryan. Jack Ryan.

[kickstart_my_heart]

Great to meet ya, Jack. So how's this, for your birthday, I'll teach you how to work a yoyo. Sound fair?

[the_prodigal_son]

[This makes him brighten up immediately.]

Really??

[kickstart_my_heart]

Well why not, right? I'm both good at it, and very patient. When I need to be.

[the_prodigal_son]

[Enjoy the biggest grin he's ever worn in his entire life.]

Please teach me, I've never had toys before. Well- I had a teddy bear once but mostly...

[He waves his wrench awkwardly.]

[kickstart_my_heart]

-Some people had security blankets. This guy had a wrench, it seemed. He could roll with that.- Oh, I got one too! Though Roger ALSO happens to be a robot. -He might be showing off just a taaad bit.-

[the_prodigal_son]

[This wrench has literally been through hell with him. He's lucky it's red, and all the bloodstains don't show up.]

A robot? I've never seen a robot before, I thought they weren't real...

[Or rather he was the closest thing in existance at the time he was made.]

[kickstart_my_heart]

Oh he's super cool! I'll show him to you when we do the yoyo lessons!

[the_prodigal_son]

I'd love that!

[See this grin, this is him acting his age. He is four years old.]

[kickstart_my_heart]

Good! What's a good time for you, then, eh?

[the_prodigal_son]

Any time on weekends... Not today, though. Beast Boy's gonna watch TV with me. But afterward... I stay in my room mostly. It's boring but it's... safer.

[kickstart_my_heart]

Sounds fair to me, mate.