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The sunset was beautiful, the loud thumping Poppy's party was amazing as always, but one teal haired troll wasn't as involved as his brothers and the others. Branch was in the middle with Poppy, catching or dancing with her when she was being very enthusiastic, Bruce chilled back, talking with others while Clay and Floyd were just as happy being with Branch. John dory stayed back, he was invited to sing but his excuse was that he needed to hang with Rhonda so she isn't lonely at the edge of the village, and told them she is scared of fireworks. In which she loved the sparks and lights, just the loud noise frightened his companion.
"Oh yknow gotta keep this girl from running away from the noise" he patted her side.
"right right, i read about how rare and they hide out in the forest in packs, its good to see her not alone"clay chimed in happily petting rhonda who cooed with affection.
Bruce slapped JD on the shoulder, his hand rested gingerly, "if you say so, but atleast come to the bunker after, we all should catch up"
"cmon guys before poppy and viv drink too much fruit punch" The youngest brother looked behind him as he heard the party get crazier as his tail was twitching in anticipation.
Floyd was the last to leave, he gave john a small side hug before walking with the rest of them,the pink haired brothers heart was always understanding of others emotion, as a kid he was great at making him smile, never the trouble maker turning around "wont hurt to think about it right?"
"right one brother, go enjoy yourself" Jd waved back to his younger brother he flashed them a grin before watching them all walk excitedly back into village, he gave Rhonda her dinner before heading inside, he felt the thumping in his heart, he flicked the lights a few times, his mind raced.
He couldn't get the thought of singing with his brothers at the moment, he's afraid he'll lash out when it wont be perfect, even if he did sing with them when they saved floyd, but after saving his baby brother, it's not really in him hes scared, but He's very happy Floyd found his voice again the mount rageons really did a toll on a troll, he showed them the music he made with the encouragement from their brothers.
Staying with Rhonda, being in solitude gave him a sense of peace or guilt.. not that his brothers weren't at peace with him, being alone for the most part traveling and exploring all the areas in trolltopia, when he was truly alone was the neverglade trail, his voice was the only thing that kept him sane.
he felt his heart speed up, his hands shook as he held his goggles tighter to his head.
"ill ruin it again" he hissed to no one.
the day was nice…