#!top

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The unpleasant remains of a slaughtered goat can be seen lying on the grass within view of Top's window, clearly shredded and partially eaten by something fairly large. Its head is missing entirely. From so high up it can easily be mistaken for a dead unicorn.

Top never had many reasons for looking out the window, but today he decided he wanted to try to open it. Unfortunately when he looked out, he caught sight of a dead goat, soon gasping and bursting into tears at the sight of it. Honey would come in to see him upset and hiding underneath the desk with his stuffed plush.

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Hey Toppy, good news! Brush is safe. But your Papa's gone.

“Papa.... gone?” There’s a look of upset. “Did... D-did the hunters take him?” Oh no he’s tearing up.

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Hey Toppy, you know how you don't really like Brush? Well, it seems like she's gone now. You won't ever have to deal with her again. Doesn't that make you happy?

There was a sad look from Top. Even if he complained about her he did enjoy her company. She was just annoying, that’s all. It wasn’t like he didn’t want to see her again.

“...N-no...”

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Don't you think you'd have to talk to her some more to know if she's bad or not? She just seemed vey kind and considerate. Even Honey makes mistakes.

Top just seems to be getting confused. He knew that Honey kept him safe from bad guys and she never lied to him. However Chance had seemed pretty nice to him.

In the end he decided perhaps he should talk to his Papa about it first.

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Toppy, I think that nice green lady who gave you the candy would want you to listen in on some of the new visitors' conversations. You don't even have to talk to them. Just sit outside their bedroom doors so you can hear what they talk about. The green lady might even reward you if you hear something good!

Top gives a shake of his head. “M-Mommy said she isn’t a nice lady. Says she’s... she’s, um, a bad guy.” He could remember how upset Honey was when she came into his room that day. He remembered shrinking from her gaze until she forced herself to calm down.

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If not Brush, there's someone else you might like. Her name's Remedy and she's just as nice as Honey!

“R-really?” He seems slightly doubtful. Then again his big sister Splash was nice. “...M-maybe...”

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It's like getting a chance to see what little Brush might be like when she's all grown up! Besides, she paints too. Maybe you can make pretty pictures together.

“I dunno...” He still seems nervous about that idea. A grown up Brush? That seems a bit scary.