video. the giving tree.

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[Sam's very much content with what he got from the giving tree. But of course, in the calmness of the world around them, he can't help but wonder more on everyone else — his memory box sits on his bed, some of the contents sitting outside of the box, some of which are pictures of his family, of odd things like a fake amulet, and a retirement home brochure. There's more in there just waiting to be dug through for the sake of nostalgia, but first...]

ATTACHMENT: THE_GIVING_TREE

You know, being a Silverstein fan, one of my favorite books growing up was The Giving Tree.  

I don't really know why. I mean, it's a depressing story, you know? Hell, it messed with me as a kid, I mean real little, and I remember asking why that tree kept giving up parts of itself for such a jerk. I get it when he's a kid, sure. Kids are kids. But the rest... I always remembered how good the tree was — and how I swore I would never be such an ass if I ever met that tree. Crossed my heart.

I guess I sort of did meet a giving tree on this planet, and the tree gave me some... really, really great stuff. 

[He holds up some pictures, the one on top a clear picture of him as a baby with his family. He's so very pleased to have these here.

Maybe he'll offer some to Dean; he's not sure if his brother is interested in photos anymore, but... screw it, he'll offer anyway.] 

So — thanks for that, tree. I'm content.

What'd you guys get?

Comments

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Nope! I got lucky. They gave me a whole box of stuff.

[namisan]

Is the rest a secret?

[But she's grinning now. It's obviously a big deal, so she's happy for you, man.]

[collegedropout]

It's like a buried treasure chest, I just can't divulge that information.

[............. no he can't even pretend]

It's a memory box. I keep, um, most of the stuff I technically own in it?

You know. Sentimental stuff.

[namisan]

From home...? Sounds like you lucked out. [How much sentimentality can you attach to such a shithole, Sam? But she already knows the answer to that. Family and friends are important no matter where you are.]

I'm glad to hear it, though. I got a picture. It's enough for me.

[collegedropout]

[He smiles fondly regardless; she and him both get how it is. You lose your family, but they're not entirely gone — you have to spin it positively, or you'll just be miserable all your life, right?]

Is it a picture of you with your kick-ass mom?

[namisan]

And my equally kick-ass sister. Check it out--

[She swings the screen away from her to her bedstand.]

[collegedropout]

[He looks so fondly at you Nami. 3:^)]

Way tougher and cooler than I was at that age, that's for sure.

[namisan]

Having met you at that age, I'd have to agree.

[She'll see your fondness and raise you some sass. But hey, she wouldn't be herself if she didn't throw love in the guise of shade, man.]

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[He flusters just mildly.

Oh yeah.]

Forgot you met that puny little guy.

[Who secretly had self-worth issues even then. Poor fucked-up kid. :|]

[namisan]

Turnabout's fair play. You got to meet me, too.

I'd say at least that won't happen here, but... [Well, you had kidlet!Arthur wandering around not so long ago.]

[collegedropout]

Oh, god, stop. You're trying to jinx me!

[namisan]

I don't think it's possible to jinx you. How can your luck get any worse?

[collegedropout]

... Do... you...


... want an honest answer, or...?

[namisan]

Look, just pretend it can't get worse.

[Shut up, Sam.]

[collegedropout]

Oh, right.

[Ahem.]

It can't get worse! We can only go up from here!

[namisan]

...you know, I think you jinxed yourself with that last part.

[collegedropout]

I feel like that's usually how this goes.