Hopelessly Yours by Yosh Episode 71

Casimir and Sotsona chat while they walk the trail to his car after their picnic. When they get home, Casimir gets a call from his mother where she suggest something to him.

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Episode 71:

The day is May 4th 2024. It’s a Saturday. It’s the nighttime. 

Sotsona and Casimir wrap up their evening, heading back home after their picnic.

They walk the trail back, with both of them shining their phone flashlights to lead the way.

They hold hands with each other as they walk.

Casimir

Line 1) I forget how dark it gets in Chicago.

Casimir

Line 2) Doesn’t this remind you of the time when we visited that haunted temple during our vacation in Palau*?

*Refer back to episode 48, line 74, and all of episode 49.

Casimir

Line 3) We were also in an eerie forest. The deja vu is kicking in like crazy.

Sotsona laughs, reminiscing at the memory.

Sotsona

Line 4) That was such a hectic day.

They hear shuffling in bushes beside them.

The both of them flinch, keeping their guards up.

Sotsona speaks in a concerned voice.

Sotsona

Line 5) We should keep our distance away from those bushes. I don’t like the sound of that noise.

Casimir speaks in a reassuring voice.

Casimir

Line 6) Yeah, okay. But I’m sure it’s nothing dangerous. It could just be a bunny.

Sotsona imagines a bunny hidden in the bush.

Sotsona

Line 7) Aww~ That would be cute. But it’s still better to keep our guards up.

They continue to walk closely with each other when something comes out of the bushes.

The both of them scream, holding onto each other for protection.

They close their eyes in fear.

After a couple of seconds of silence go by, they open their eyes, feeling calm.

They spot a fox walking away from the bush.

They look at it in shock.

Casimir speaks in a relieved tone.

Casimir

Line 8) At least it’s not a bear.

Sotsona looks at the fox in pleasant surprise.

Sotsona

Line 9) Aww~ How cute~ That red coat is gorgeous.

Sotsona moves closer to the fox, wanting to get a better view of it.

Casimir swiftly grabs Sotsona’s arm in a protective manner.

He speaks in a cautious tone.

Casimir

Line 10) Don’t approach it. Anything that has teeth bites.

Sotsona speaks in a reassuring tone.

Sotsona

Line 11) Relax. I just want to get a better view. As long as it doesn’t feel threatened, it won’t attack, right*?

*Refer back to episode 70, line 9.

Sotsona approaches the fox, crouching to its level.

The fox stops in its tracks, keeping their eyes on Sotsona.

Sotsona beams observing it.

Sotsona

Line 12) You wanna know something? My name means fox.

Casimir looks at Sotsona in surprise.

He speaks in a smug manner.

Casimir

Line 13) That can’t just be a coincidence.

Casimir

Line 14) We spot a fox a couple hours before your birthday?

Casimir

Line 15) Sounds like fate to me.

Sotsona smiles, realizing the coincidence.

Sotsona

Line 16) I guess you’re right. How crazy is that?

Casimir speaks in a curious tone.

Casimir

Line 17) Say, does your tribe believe in spirit animals?

Casimir

Line 18) Reincarnation? Things along those lines?

Casimir realizes how rude his questions are.

He speaks in an apologetic tone.

Casimir

Line 19) Sorry if it seems like I’m being stereotypical.

Sotsona stands up, approaching Casimir for them to continue their walk on the trail to his car to head home.

She speaks in a reassuring tone.

Sotsona

Line 20) Not at all. I’m glad to hear that you’re curious.

Sotsona holds Casimir’s hand.

Casimir

Line 21) Well, yeah. It’s a whole world I have no clue about. I’m very interested to know what’s up.

Casimir speaks in a tender tone.

Casimir

Line 22) If it’s a way to get closer to you, I’m all for it.

Casimir

Line 23) If you couldn’t already tell, I’m into informative stuff.

The both of them happily smile at each other.

Sotsona

Line 24) We believe in spirit animals.

Sotsona

Line 25) We believe that God sent us certain animals to guide us along our journey in life.

Sotsona

Line 26) I feel like people are naive to think that we’re the only creatures in this world that fully understand something.

Sotsona

Line 27) We think that humans are the only ones who think the way we do, but I beg to differ.

Sotsona speaks in a passionate tone.

Sotsona

Line 28) The organisms all around us know more than we ever could.

Sotsona

Line 29) It doesn’t need to be spelt out for them to understand, though.

Sotsona

Line 30) It’s something deeply embedded within themselves.

Sotsona

Line 31) As for reincarnation, we believe that we will be connected back to our roots once our time comes.

Sotsona

Line 32) Since the foundation of life is derived from organisms, we will be rebirthed as them.

Sotsona

Line 33) One with nature, at last.

Casimir

Line 34) Does that mean you’ll come back as a fox?

Sotsona smiles.

Sotsona

Line 35) I suppose, that would be nice.

Casimir

Line 36) What do you think my spirit animal is?

Sotsona thinks to herself, squinting her eyes at Casimir, trying to come up with an answer.

Sotsona

Line 37) You seem like an otter to me.

Sotsona

Line 38) Did you know that they hold each other’s hands when they sleep to prevent drifting apart from each other?

Sotsona speaks in a wholesome manner.

Sotsona

Line 39) They’re also really playful, just like you.

Casimir gives Sotsona a playfully disappointed look.

Casimir

Line 40) I thought you were going to say something cool like an eagle.

Sotsona

Line 41) Eagle are sharp animals. They don’t have time to fool around.

Sotsona

Line 42) I’d say that Yuvin is an eagle for sure. 

Sotsona reassures Casimir.

Sotsona

Line 43) But if you ask me, I prefer otters. At least they have a sense of humor.

Casimir smiles.

Casimir

Line 44) As long as you choose me, that’s all that matters.

Casimir

Line 45) If we get reincarnated as those animals, promise to find me in our other life?

Casimir extends his pinky out to Sotsona, wiggling it in front of her face for her to interlock her finger with his.

Sotsona

Line 46) I promise.

Sotsona interlocks her pinky finger with Casimir’s.

Sotsona

Line 47) You’re the one that said the moon and sun kiss each other every eclipse.

Sotsona

Line 48) The leaves and branches will eventually reunite stringed together.

Sotsona

Line 49) Nothing can keep you away from your loved one*.

*Sotsona is reciting the poem Casimir read to her (refer back to episode 70, details starting on line 54, etc).

Casimir smiles, feeling touched by Sotsona’s remembrance.

He brings Sotsona closer to himself, leaning on her shoulder devotedly as they continue to walk on the trail.

Casimir

Line 50) I’ve never had anyone listen to me as intently as you do.

Casimir speaks in an appreciative tone.

Casimir

Line 51) Thank you. It means a lot.

Casimir

Line 52) It’s healing for the lonely kid inside me.

Sotsona gives Casimir a bittersweet smile.

She snuggles into his side, holding him close as they walk.

Sotsona

Line 53) It’s my sincerest pleasure.

Line 54) Sotsona’s inner thoughts: It’s healing for the lonely kid inside me too.

They finally make it back to Casimir’s car, getting in to drive home.

They arrive home and unwind for the night.

Sotsona meets Casimir in the living room after doing her nightly routine, spotting him lounging on the couch waiting for her.

He smiles spotting her.

Casimir

Line 55) Hey, did you have a nice shower?

Sotsona smiles, getting herself situated on his lap on the couch.

Sotsona

Line 56) Yes. It was very steamy, so I feel extra refreshed.

Casimir

Line 57) Would you like to watch a movie?

Sotsona

Line 58) Sure. We haven’t watched any sort of entertainment in a while.

Casimir speaks in an agreeable tone.

Casimir

Line 59) Right. We need to catch up.

Casimir puts a romance movie on the TV.

They watch it together, snuggled up on the couch.

Some time passes as they continue watching the movie when Casimir gets a call on his phone.

He speaks in an apologetic tone.

Casimir

Line 60) Sorry for the interruption, but I need to take this.

Sotsona speaks in a reassuring manner.

Sotsona

Line 61) No worries. Answer away.

Sotsona pauses the movie.

Casimir accepts the phone call, speaking with his mother.

Casimir

LIne 62) Hey, mama. What’s up?

Zephryn*

Line 63) Good evening, Casimir. Are you busy right now?

*Casimir’s mother’s name (refer back to episode 6, line 25).

Casimir

Line 64) Not necessarily. Is everything okay?

Zephryn

Line 65) The thing is, I made plans with my friends to go to a concert tomorrow, and something came up for the both of us, so we can’t attend.

Zephryn

Line 66) I was wondering if you wanted to go with Sotsona, perhaps.

Zephryn

Line 67) You mentioned it was her birthday tomorrow. So, I thought it would be a good event for you guys to attend if you don’t already have plans.

Casimir speaks in a thrilled tone.

Casimir

Line 68) A concert? That sounds fun!

Casimir

Line 69) Are you sure you can’t go? Why not refund the tickets?

Zephryn

Line 70) Yeah, we tried to tweak our schedules, but nothing seemed to work, so we’ll have to miss out, unfortunately.

Zephryn

Line 71) It’s also too late to refund the tickets. So, are you up to go with Sotsona?

Casimir

Line 72) Of course. We wouldn’t miss out on an opportunity like that.

Zephryn

Line 73) Alright, then. I’ll drop by sometime soon to give you the tickets.

Casimir speaks in a happy tone.

Casimir

Line 74) Thank you, mama. We really appreciate it.

Zephryn

Line 75) Of course. Anything for you two.

They end the call.

Sotsona looks at Casimir in confusion.

He speaks at her excitingly.

Casimir

Line 76) How do you feel about going to a concert for your birthday tomorrow?

Sotsona’s eye widen in enthrallment.

Sotsona

Line 77) I’d love to go! That sounds like such a dream!

Casimir

Line 78) Then it’s a plan.

Sotsona

Line 79) Did you ask what artist will be performing?

Casimir gets hit with a wave of realization.

Casimir

Line 80) I’m a idiot. Why did the most important detail slip my mind?

Sotsona speaks in a forgiving tone.

Sotsona

Line 81) Aw. Don’t beat yourself up. I’m sure it’ll be a good one.

Sotsona

Line 82) What’s your mom’s music taste like?

Casimir looks stumped.

Sotsona laughs at his reaction.

Sotsona

Line 83) I guess that’s somewhat of a hard question for you to answer.

Sotsona

Line 84) Then, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Casimir

Line 85) Are you okay about going to a concert tomorrow?

Sotsona

Line 86) Yeah. Why wouldn’t I be?

Casimir

Line 87) Well, I just thought maybe that you had something else planned to do for your birthday.

Sotsona

Line 88) I honestly just planned to spend the day with you.

Sotsona looks at Casimir happily.

Sotsona

Line 89) But now we have somewhere else to go.

Sotsona

Line 90) It’ll be my first time attending a concert.

Sotsona

Line 91) I’m sure we’ll have a blast.

Casimir happily looks at Sotsona.

Someone rings their doorbell.

Sotsona and Casimir look at each other in confusion.

Casimir

Line 92) Is that her? That was faster than I thought.

Sotsona’s eyes widen in shock.

Sotsona

Line 93) It really was. Let me greet her with you.

Casimir agreeably nods his head.

The both of them get up to answer the door.

Casimir looks through the peephole, spotting his mother waiting outside.

He opens the door, greeting his mother in pleasant surprise

Casimir

Line 94) Do you have superpowers or something? How did you teleport here so quickly?

Zephryn laughs.

The both of them hug each other.

Sotsona greets Zephryn welcomingly.

Sotsona

Line 95) Mrs. Adair. It’s so nice to see you again.

Zephryn leans in for a hug, feeling happy to see her.

Zephryn

Line 96) It’s nice to see you guys. Happy early birthday, Sotsona.

Sotsona gives her thanks to Zephryn in an appreciative manner.

Zephryn

Line 97) I was just around the neighborhood, so dropped by to give you these now. I’m sorry for stopping by so late at night.

Casimir speaks in a reassuring tone.

Casimir

Line 98) Don’t worry about it. You just never fail to surprise me.

Zephryn

Line 99) I won’t disturb you any longer, just take the tickets.

Sotsona

Line 100) Are you sure you wouldn’t like to come in for a cup of tea?

Zephryn

Line 101) It’s quite late right now. Let’s do it another time.

Zephryn hands over the tickets to them.

Casimir reads what’s written on the ticket.

Casimir

Line 102) I forgot to ask you, but what kind of concert is this?

Zephryn looks at Casimir in confusion.

Zephryn

Line 103) I thought I told you over the phone.

Casimir smiles.

Line 104) Casimir’s inner thoughts: I guess being forgetful runs in the family.

Zephryn

Line 105) It’s a symphonic concert.

End of episode.

Author's Note

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