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[the_prodigal_son]

What looks like a sword but won't hurt anyone?

It's important.

[Great description, Jack, very informative.

Since Saturday, Jack has been spotted a few times leaving his room to explore quiet places near the dorms, occasionally pocketing money and other random objects found on the floor or picking up oblong objects and testing them against walls. A few of them have caused cracks. Apparently his quest is getting stale enough to need help.]

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[the_prodigal_son]

I don't think they're long enough...

[Give him a moment to try and measure it in his head.]

I want a lightsaber to play with Beast Boy. But I don't wanna hurt him.

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[upatbat]

Oh... You're play fighting, huh?

[That's cute. Aren't they a little old for that, though?]

Maybe if you tape two together, it'll be long enough.

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[the_prodigal_son]

[He is literally four.]

Oh! That's smart! I've gotta try that...

...Do you wanna play too?

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[upatbat]

[She smiles back, but shakes her head. No way is she getting caught dead doing that in public, even if it might be fun.]

Thanks, but no thanks. I don't think that's such a good idea.

[She shrugs, lifting one hand in the air helplessly.]

My powers are a little... unfair for that kind of game.

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[the_prodigal_son]

I think mine are too, but I'm gonna try to be gentle. I don't want to get Beast Boy hurt.

[She's caught his interest, though.] What are your powers?

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[upatbat]

It's not like yours, I don't think... You've got some strength thing, right?

[She's just guessing, but that makes sense with what he's been saying so far.]

I can make it so you can't touch me. Sorta. It's more complicated than that, you know? But it's not fair to play when you can smack other people and they can't get you back.

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[the_prodigal_son]

Some strength thing sounds right.

[He's given up on trying to explain it exactly.]

I guess you're right. [He raises his brows in a motion that reminds one of a dog.] But we should play something sometime. Something we can't cheat at with powers.

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[upatbat]

[Aw, he really is a cute kid. Like a baby brother, or something. If he's so eager to include her, it can't be so bad to go along, can it?]

Maybe video games would be better? Being strong or projecting won't help you win those, so it'd be more fair.

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[the_prodigal_son]

Video games?

[?????????]

I've never played those before.

[But something tells him Beast Boy is down for them too. Whatever they are.]

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[upatbat]

[Her jaw drops, and her voice goes up in surprise.]

For real? Not ever?

[Poor, deprived child. He clearly needs to have this fixed for him.]

We'll try those when you guys get tired of swordfighting, then. It'll be fun!

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[the_prodigal_son]

I don't think I could ever get tired of swordfighting. But we should play video games really soon!

[Can you see how excited he is, this is the excitement of a toddler who's just been allowed to leave the house for the first time in his life. No metaphor could be closer to reality.]

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[upatbat]

Good thing you won't have to choose between them, then.

[Her smile's back, and she lets out a little laugh.]

I'll see what I can come up with for games in the meantime. Maybe we can start this weekend, if you guys are free.

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[the_prodigal_son]

Sure! I'll talk to Beast Boy about it.

[PUPPY GRADE EXCITEMENT.]

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[upatbat]

[Gosh, he's adorable. There's no way she's backing out of this now.]

Got it. We can figure out where we'll do it once we've figured out when, too. Just let me know what he says, and I'll get the rest together.