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Um...

I suppose I should post this here. People having been saying I should be more confident in myself so...

I guess I wanted to let you know my birthday is coming up soon. So, I'm not too sure how to celebrate it here.

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[Aw, poor Freminet... Lyney sighs, shaking his head and moving to take a step forward. He moves slow enough for Freminet to signal if he doesn't want the touch, but if allowed, he will move to pat Freminet on the shoulder.]

I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to. You're my brother, and it's your birthday. I want to celebrate the day you were born, because id that day never happened, you wouldn't get the chance to be my younger brother!

[They may have had unfortunate happenings in their respective lives to end up together, but they were able to make it work. Take a tragedy and make something special from it.]

You're allowed to have these moments of nice things, Freminet. Not even Father would take that right from you. And if you want to get me and Lynette something for our birthdays, you're more than welcome to! But don't feel like it's an obligation, okay? I would rather you do so because you want to, not because you feel like you have to.

[After spending so much time here, he gotten used to people patting his head or his shoulders. He wasn't going to say no to any sort of affection. Especially when they were just trying to help him out.]

I still want to because I am grateful for everything you, Lynette, and Father have done for me. Without the Hearth, I'm not sure where I would be. It's not something I want to think about but it worries me sometimes that our family might fall apart someday.

[He knew it was him overthinking things again and yet, the fear still lingers.]

...I want to make sure I do my best to help you and everyone else out.

[Lyney is glad, because he is able to pat Freminet's shoulder and even give a reassuring squeeze that he hopes offers comfort and translates his gratitude towards his younger brother.]

I don't think you understand just how valued you are by us, both here and back at the House of the Hearth. Not only just because of your skills, but just for the sheer virtue of being you. I'm not lying when I say that I couldn't ask for a better younger brother than you, Freminet.

[Even if Freminet is overthinking, Lyney wants to be there to help banish those fears.]

I know sometimes you may not feel it, but trust me when I say you're doing everything and more. And even if we aren't there physically, we're always there in each other's hearts, right?

...You are right, we do keep the memories alive of those who aren't here.

[He should know. There have been quite a few people who have left the place since they arrived. He wasn't sure if he should be envious or not but he still had his family here. Regardless, he kept looking downward and gave a small sigh.]

....But you are too kind. I'm not sure if I could have asked for a better family myself.

And I share the sentiment, Freminet.

[Another squeeze to his shoulders, and if Freminet will allow it, a quick hug. If not, that's ok too.]

So! Do you have any other major plans for your birthday? If not, Lynette and I could treat you to dinner this evening for a birthday meal. I'm sure I can even convince Father to join us!

[With that, he shook his head]

No, I don't. If anything, I was planning on spending some time in the ocean just thinking to myself.

[Lyney hums, before nodding.]

Well, then how about this; you spend the afternoon diving, and then this evening we can treat you to a birthday dinner? Do you think you'd be up for that?

That sounds good.

[Pause]

....Thank you for everything. The present and always helping me back home.

[Lyney smiles warmly at that, gently pulling Freminet in for another hug.]

You're very much welcome, Freminet. Happy birthday.

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