>>531498318
>"Kid, you gotta remember something.
>"We've been living the same life for a while now, and I'm starting to notice...
>"You're not... you're not taking enough chances in life.
>"You let your best friend slip away, you've got barely any other friends, you let Susie lead you around when I'm not handling the controls for you...
>"It ain't getting you anywhere, you know?
>"The truth is, you gotta show some initiative! Show some courage!
>"If you want something in life, you gotta do it! Even if it's scary! Even if you're uncertain!
>"That's the best way to live a life you won't regret."
>They were right
>He gathered his courage
>And he chose to proceed.
>"But... what if I did agree?"
>She spluttered again, almost bonking her head against the shelter door in surprise
>"D-Dude! Come on little guy, quit messing with me! Why would you... after all I..."
>"Because... because you're the coolest person I know."
>"Pfft, as if-"
>"And I always looked up to you. You taught me how to play the piano. You taught me how to fight."
>He moved closer to her
>"That's not... that's not a good-"
>"You're stylish as hell. You're a great musician. You never hold back what you think."
>"K-Kris..."
>"And you never stopped caring. About Noelle. About Azzy. About me."
>He was right in front of her now.
>It was weird.
>Was he always taller than her?
>"So... I'll say it clearly."
>"W-wait... Hold on Krissy. Come on, quit screwing around-"
>"I love you, Dess."
>Her jaw dropped.
>The forest was silent.
>The birds were quiet.
>It was just like that day, so long ago.
>But this time...
>"I... I... I love you too, Kris..."
>They drew closer.
>And there was not a tail in sight.

>>531269282
the bat does not discriminate, it hits miscreants of all ages
especially if they go after HER kriskros

>>531036780
Dess did that to him as punishment