TW: very tiny metaphor for suicidal thoughts and teen John being homophobic I’m so sorry
Teen John, thinking about Altair: “I hate those homosexuals”
Adult John: “Buddy. Your son is gay.”
Teen John: “WHAT.”
Adult John: “Yeah.”
Teen John: “Was it Altair’s faul-“
Adult John: “That’s not how it works. Also no, but he did figure it out by being trapped on an island with a bunch o’ em.”
Teen John: “…”
Adult John: “Also one of the boys he’s…’friends’ with drinks, like, a lot.”
Teen John: “OH HELL NO.”
Adult John: “Yeah I banned him until he stops, I’ll see how long it takes before Ryder ends up sneaking out.”
Teen John: “You named him RYDER?”
Adult John: “Yeah what’s wrong with that?”
Teen John:
Adult John: “No, you know what? Why the FUCK are you such a little hater? How did Mary put up with this shit? She should’ve left and came back later on-“
Teen John: “We probably wouldn’t be here if she wasn’t the way she is…or was…Whatever.”
Adult John: “…Yeah you’re right.”
Also them: “Sighhhhh….Mary…🥰💚💚💚💚💚💚💚My girlfriend/wife…”
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Teen Mary:
Adult Mary:
Teen Mary: “…Is he right for m-“
Adult Mary: “Yes.”
Teen Mary: “Cool…Hehe…heh…”
Adult Mary: “…”
Teen Mary: “…”
Adult Mary: “So we named our son Ryder-“
Teen Mary: “OH MY GOD THAT’S SO CUTE!!!”
Adult Mary: “But he sees ghosts.”
Teen Mary: “Oh.”
Adult Mary: “…He’s been hanging out with this one boy…And I’m afraid that’s going to make a repeat of…John…You know how he is around alcohol-“
Teen Mary: “I don’t.”
Adult Mary: “Oh- um…Let’s just say he despises it.”
Teen Mary: “Is that why I can never go to his parents’ house?”
Adult Mary: “…Something about that, yeah.”
Teen Mary: “My Johnny… :(“
Adult Mary: “He’s better now, don’t worry! It’s just…He gets a little irritated when it’s brought up.”
Teen Mary: “Is he still nice?”
Adult Mary: “Nicer, actually. He’s more open-minded too.”
Teen Mary: “Is Altair still around?”
Adult Mary: “Oh yeah! Him. Yes.”
Teen Mary: “Does he still-“
Adult Mary: “Unfortunately.”
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Teen Altair:
Adult Altair:
Teen Altair: “J-“
Adult Altair: *loud sobbing noises* “IT’S NOT FAIR! IT ISN’T FAIR BUT IT IS AT THE SAME TIME! I’M HAPPY FOR THEM, BUT WHY COULDN’T IT HAVE BEEN M E?”
Teen Altair: “…:(“
Adult Altair: “…That was unnecessary of me. Um…We got our dream job…And..Uh…His- THEIR son is in our office sometimes.”
Teen Altair: “Does he look like John?”
Adult Altair: “Yyyyes but he has more ‘Mary’ in him. Recently, though…He’s been more…’John-y’…”
Teen Altair: “Is that bad?”
Adult Altair: “Very. He gets angry and I kind of just have to sit there and listen to him rant.”
