(C)Sidestory: Can't beat 'em

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  Craig hoisted himself over the brick wall, leaning over to call out:

 "Ahoy there, Tavi!"

 "Hello."

 "So, funny thing happened yesterday-"

 Octavio eyed Craig's precarious position.

 "Before you continue, come down. You're gonna fall, dumbass."

 In his offense, Craig tipped forward even more.

 "Eh? Psht, I'm not gon-"

 And in that exact moment, gravity failed him. Craig fell over the wall, just as he had many times before. But, perhaps by some instinctual means, he gracefully transformed into his squid form and performed three aerial twists before transforming back and landing in a perfect gymnasts stance, eyes closed in fright.

 The prince froze in place, genuinely impressed. He blinked, for he could have sworn he saw star particles emanating from Craig.

 "Holy carp."

 Craig hesitantly opened his eyes to discover his graceful landing. Instantly, his mood was elevated.

 "That's the first time I've landed without shell shock!"

 "Yeah, I'm aware. Wow." Octavio wasn't sure if he should clap, or continue to question physics.

 Craig fist-pumped the air triumphantly. "Tavi! This causes for celebration"

 Craig abruptly flopped to the ground, rapidly switching back and forth from squid and kid form, but never completing either transformation. Octavio remained there, utterly bewildered.

 "Just what the shell are you doing??" He questioned.

 "Squid-partying!" He joyfully replied.

"..."

After a moment, Octavio joined in on the festivities.


A little something I whipped up in my free time. -15

"I'm not paid" Said Klara

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