EXT. CABIN FEVER – EVENING
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The trio steps out of the cozy warmth of Cabin Fever and into the amber-tinted streets. Jason stretches his arms over his head, a faint groan slipping out.
A hums a little tune, clutching a plastic bag with leftover pancakes, while K fiddles with a toothpick he stole from the counter.
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JASON
"Alright, dynamic disasters. Meal's done. Now we’re running a couple errands."
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K and A both glance at him suspiciously, already sensing something sinister.
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K (dry)
"Define ‘errands.’"
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Jason smirks, stuffing his hands into his pockets as they start walking down the cracked sidewalk.
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JASON
"First, the bookstore. Since you two keep complaining about my 'cursed' book collection, I'm giving myself a chance to judge yours."
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A (immediate excitement)
"You mean we get to pick our own books?!"
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K (grinning with teeth, normal-sized this time)
"Finally. No more 'Twilight' for bedtime threats."
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JASON (mock offended)
"Hey. ‘Twilight’ built character."
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K (muttering)
"It built suffering."
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Jason shrugs, unfazed.
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JASON
"Second stop's the medicine store. My home storage is running low after all the crap lately."
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A (curious)
"You need a lot of medicine?"
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JASON
"You live with you two. You tell me."
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They turn the corner. Neon signs flicker and hum overhead as small shops and vendors line the streets, the city still a little restless after the HQ incident but trying to fake normalcy.
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K spins the toothpick between his fingers idly, casting a sideways glance at Jason.
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K
"If I find something particularly cursed at the bookstore, I'm bringing it back. As a gift."
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JASON (without looking at him)
"If you do, I’m making you read it out loud to A."
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A (gleeful)
"Story time!"
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Jason groans, pulling his jacket tighter around him like it could shield him from the inevitable chaos.
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JASON (under his breath)
"What the hell did I sign up for…"
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They keep walking, disappearing down the lively street, a crooked little trio against the neon-smeared dusk.
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FADE OUT.
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