Better (Pure Vanilla Cookie x Reader)

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"They drop out." They shrug, "Like half the town around the place is students trying to figure out how to ride off the talent they thought they had. Try to look up the school dropout rate, you can't find it! They don't make it public."

"Why would you want to attend if no one graduates?"

They've never been asked that question before. Everyone has always just asked them if they've finally been accepted. They think about it before answering, "I guess I just want to prove that talent means nothing against hard work."

"Hmm." He looks up with a thoughtful expression, "You know, the castle has a very large library of books on magic."

They freeze and turn their full attention to him, "Are you...?"

"It would be better that they don't sit around and gather more dust than they have." Pure Vanilla Cookie smiles. There's a hint of a mischievous boy in him as he aims it towards them.

"Like... Like actually?" They stare at him, astounded.

"Oh certainly. Though many are quite advanced." He nods, "It would be nice to not be alone in there."

Now (C/F) Cookie understands why Strawberry Crepe Cookie described this Ancient Hero the way they did. Forget next door neighbor! This Cookie might as well be everyone's best friend!

"Ok... Yes. Thank you." They direct their gaze to the moonlit castle, "But where is it inside?" At some point in their conversation the sun had fully set, leaving only the moon and stars for light.

"Hmm..." Pure Vanilla Cookie thinks, staring hard at it as well, "From the chapel it's..." This must be like asking someone for directions in your hometown, it's hard to give them because you already know where everything is. "I'd be happy to show you when you wish to visit."

"Good plan, I probably wouldn't remember verbal directions if you told them to me anyway." They admit, shaking their head.

"It's quite a lot of turns in specific places." He nods thoughtfully.

"Doesn't surprise me."

"When you're next available to come, then just tell one of the birds." Pure Vanilla Cookie smiles, "They will come find me."

"Let me guess, you feed them, so they like you." (C/F) Cookie snickers.

"Well, yes, but Black Raisin Cookie is also a friend of mine, so the crows know me." He nods with a light chuckle.

"...Good to know." They have no idea who that is, but they'll probably meet them eventually. "It's gotten pretty late already. I'll let you get back to whatever it is you were doing. Goodnight... Pure Vanilla Cookie." That's weird to say...

"Goodnight (C/F) Cookie." Pure Vanilla Cookie stays seated on the bench as they walk back to the Hangar.

"There you are!" Strawberry Crepe Cookie exclaims when they walk in, "I almost thought you left for good."

"Nope, you're still stuck with me." They're ready to up and collapse.

"Could you help me with this reeeally fast? I'll probably be up making a lot of noise if you don't." The kid says, still working on the strawberry-eared Goliath.

"You'd be surprised what I can sleep through."

"Maybe I'll start charging rent." The kid threatens nonchalantly.

"Fine." At least the kid's willing to do most of the work.

"I need you to tell me when these wires are in the right spot." They point to one of the bot's arms.