Next day -at school
Egon sits at his usual table during Lunch. A tray drops down across from him.
Luke has decided to sit with him. He gives Egon a subtle smile of acknowledgment, then unwraps his burger.
Foregoing any make small talk, Egon is much too accustomed to a quiet Lunch. He typically goes entire school days without speaking to anyone.
Luke is comfortable with the silence. He breaks a chunk off of his burger and pushed toward Egon. Gesturing to Egon's backpack. Egon understands the hint, it's an offering for Vin. Egon smiles broadly and slips the morsel in for Vin.
A couple classes later, Egon is bustling to his next class. His phone alerts of a message. He takes a look-
Unknown - Hi, It's Luke. I need help. What period is this? Do you know where I go now? I'm blanking
Egon - it's 7th period. You're in Study Hall with me. Room #814
Luke- thank you. You're a lifesaver, Spengler
Egon groans at the name.
They both decide to hang out together after school, gravitating straight to Egon's house. His Dad normally isn't home from work for a couple hours after School's out.
Glancing over at Egon's phone, Luke discovers that Egon has been researching his dementia. He becomes overcome with warmth, Egon cares. Even though he doesn't deserve a shred of it.
In Egon's bedroom, Vin is excitedly explaining the workings of his magical bag to Luke.
His enthusiastic demonstrations are interrupted by Luke abruptly standing up. He's looking about him with confusion and anger. His eyes land on Egon.
"Hey Shithead! Where the fuck am I?! How'd I get here? Is this your bedroom!? Did you drug me and take me to your room, you perv! "
Egon shakes his head vigorously. "No, no! You're forgetting..."
"Who told you, you could talk!?" Luke rushes at Egon, hands balled into fists.
Vin grips Luke's pant leg and pulls with all strength.
"No! Luke stop!"
The brave act on Vin's part succeeded in stopping Luke in his tracks. The boy's enraged eyes now on the weasel.
"What the fuck!?"
Things settle when Luke's expression moves in sequence from fury, to confusion, to remorse.
"I had an episode, didn't I?"
Egon sinks to a sitting position on the floor.
"Y Yea, you did. Seemed you forgot recent stuff. What you've realized over a few days, talking to m ..me. And Vin. It was .. L like you were back to a week ago or more."
It's obvious to Luke that Egon is shaken by the ordeal.
"Oh no, did I hurt you?"
"No, you didn't touch me."
"What I did has you scared, it doesn't matter if I laid a hand on you or not. If this can happen anytime, it's best I stay away from you."
Preparing to leave Egon's room, he is blocked by Vin who stands resolutely in the doorway with his arms outstretched.
Vin knows exactly how Egon is feeling. Time spent with him has shown Vin that the boy wears his heart on his sleeve. That he will give ANYONE a chance. He knows Egon doesn't want Luke to leave like this.
"Egon has more to say. Sit your gorgeous ass down and listen."
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AdventureVin lived in a mystical World where some animals can speak. He is an overly confident weasel who never shuts up. Also has a habit of flirting with absolutely anyone. He wakes up one day in an entirely different World than his own. He has no i...
