19th Combo - [Video]

[redcladidealist]

[There's a huge grin on Lloyd's face, the kind of grin you only give when you're pleased and excited and everything is right in the world, or when something amazing is happening.]

Hey, everyone! Guess who's officially an adult today!

[That's right, it's his birthday - or the one that he and Dirk celebrate. The only one he's ever known, so the only one that counts as far as he's concerned.]

Oh, yeah, by the way, Kanaya, I finished that necklace for you! When do you wanna meet up?

[He... hasn't realized yet that Kanaya is gone. Late with your gifts again, Lloyd. Always late. :/ ]

But man, I've been looking forward to this birthday so much! Now that I'm eighteen, I don't have to go back to school!

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[redcladidealist]

My Dad is.

[A slight emphasis of distinction.]

My father... Well, I guess he's a human, but I don't remember him. Dad took me in when I was small.

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[soulsymmetrical]

[...ah. now he's beginning to understand.]

I see. And you've never met your father?

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[redcladidealist]

[Lloyd's not the best at explaining things, but at least there's some logic buried underneath it all.]

No. At least, not since I was three. It's probably safe to guess I never will, either. He might still be out there, but...

Well...

I think it's more likely that he died.

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[soulsymmetrical]

...I'm sorry. This isn't exactly the best of topics to be having on one's birthday.

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[redcladidealist]

[Lloyd shakes his head.]

It's fine. I didn't mind. But yeah, let's talk about something else.

Say, how old are you, Kid?

[Since the topic of age is on his mind.]

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[soulsymmetrical]

Fifteen. I should be turning sixteen this year.

[or so I'm sort of assuming since canon doesn't say anything 8U]

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[redcladidealist]

Huh. I kind of thought you were a little older. Maybe around my age.

[Good enough for me. o/]

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[soulsymmetrical]

Then I suppose it's fair to say that I thought you were around my age.

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[redcladidealist]

Yeah, I guess that's fair. [Lloyd grins, missing the implication that he acts younger than he is.]

Hey, I'm gonna head off now. There's some things I want to buy.

[Happy little hum. Birthday shopping~]

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[soulsymmetrical]

Of course. Enjoy your birthday.

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[redcladidealist]

Thanks!

[Lloyd waves and then hangs up.]