Ch.670

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by rainbowpal

by rainbowpal

*The next day after school Max and Kenny visit George and aren't expecting it to be so dark in his room while it's still daylight*

Max: George why is it so dark in here? It's such a beautiful day outside. The sun hasn't even set yet. You should let some light in here

Kenny: Yeah it'll help you feel better

George: No I want it dark in here. Sunshine brings happiness and hope. I don't have that right now. It's just a reminder that people can go out of their apartments and do whatever they want. And I'm stuck in here unable to do nothing! Nothing! I'm bored out of my mind. All my favorite shows are always on when I'm taking a nap and I try to see them but I just don't have the energy. I can't do anything at all! I play Dungeons and Dragons and watch YT videos but I want to go outside to the pool and hang out in Palm Woods Park and I can't cuz my stupid foot is in this stupid cast!!

Max: We understand how you feel

George: How can you say that?! Your foot is still intact! Neither one of you know how I feel!

Kenny: We're just saying we get it that you don't like being confined

George: You've got your freedom. It's not fair! Not fair! *realizes he's been raising his voice this whole time* Gosh I'm so sorry. I've been such a jerk. You two came here to help me feel better and all I've been doing is yelling and complaining. I'm a monster *Sighs into his pillow*

Max: No you're not. You aren't a jerk either. You're in pain. You're stressed out. You're severely depressed. It's ok to let out all your feelings

Kenny: But you really should let the blinds be open. You're not a vampire

George: Fine open them. I really don't care anymore

Max: Where are your cats?

George: My mom took them to Kitty Kindergarten. They were driving me crazy. Ozzie kept pouncing on my stomach and Athena was trying to unravel my cast by chewing on it even though it's made out of material she doesn't like the taste of. She just keeps on chewing. She's weird like that. I don't understand the feline mind sometimes

Kenny: So Tiberius has kept you company all day. Good boy *Rubs his back*

George: Yeah he's a good story teller. He's been telling his memories of being in the animal shelter with Ozzie. I remember before I adopted them I would go to his terrarium and he would always perk up and look at me and when a staff member came by he would scramble under the rock or log and stay there until they left. I didn't think a reptile could actually bond so well with a human. I just thought they only respond to food but Tiberius is different. He'll sometimes crawl on me on his own without having to be picked up. He goes straight to my shoulder and hangs out there like a parrot with a pirate

Max: So is he the same age as Ozzie?

Kenny: I don't think you ever told us his age

George: He's actually really young like Ozzie. He's about a year old. The vet at the shelter told me he might get a little bigger but it won't be that noticeable