HONEY LAVENDER / o, hangover

[coldblue]

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Heartbreak. A phenomenon known only to Coldblue through mentions in art and literature. Although the connotation of the word is almost decidedly romantic, heartbreak is something which can occur in anyone, anytime, anywhere. Sure, it is most commonly used in reference to an unhappy romance, but one can be heartbroken because a dear friend canceled last minute on the day of an important event. It can be caused by wanting to believe so badly that a friend or family member is a good person, only to be disappointed time and time again. Heartbreak is both a universal and an extremely personal experience. As for Coldblue, he would be unable to say whether or not he has ever been heartbroken. Does missing his mom so much that sometimes he cries himself to sleep count? What about being torn between his love for his sister and his envy that he is not nearly as loved as she? Perhaps. These feelings do cause an immense strain on his body, although he is careful to never let anyone see just how...how normal he really is. Blue enjoys playing the role of the arrogant pretty boy—sometimes he even believes it himself. Better than being bloated by emotions he cannot even begin to understand.

The weather today is beautiful. Coldblue enjoys the gentle warmth of the sun as it radiates along his pelt, allowing his mind to drift to far off places as he heads in the direction of the submarine where Goldie and Pincher live. Not him, though. He tells himself it's because he does not like how cramped it feels in there, but in reality he does not feel like he belongs; he feels like an outcast. Regardless, the boy intends to check in on the health of his sister. Funny how Blue is always finding her half-dead and Pincher only arrives to give Goldie presents as if he was there all along. The thought makes him agitated. He lashes his tail back and forth as he strides across camp, so lost within his own mind that he nearly walks past the little crocodile scratching at someone's door.

He stops, pausing for a moment, and then slowly pivots on his heels to gaze upon the very distressed reptile. Is that not Roxanne's precious little pet? Coldblue is a lot of things—stubborn, vindictive, lazy—but he is not the sort of guy to let someone get away with neglecting the one's who rely on them. "Hey, little guy," greets the kid in a soft voice, cautiously reaching out a paw to pet the reptile's scales in a soothing manner. "Did you get locked outside? That's not good." Usually only Goldie receives this sort of love and attention from Blue, so it might be a little odd for anyone who knows him well enough. He straightens himself, sucks in a deep breath, and then proceeds to knock loudly on Roxanne's door. "I don't know what you're doing in there but you left Kal outside and he's very upset. Stop being irresponsible and come take care of him!" he shouts while doing so. He is genuinely upset on the behalf of the little crocodile. He's okay with a bit of bullying, apparently, but he draws the line at animal cruelty.