raphael would take so long to get used to this going anywhere he wanted, kind of deal--- it had been so long since he was allowed to wander, so freely anyways. the collar around his neck would always be a reminder, he had half a mind to tighten it but then he’d feel a little silly ; it was so much a comfort, despite early on forced to wear a shock collar. it was so different for him to actually WANT to wear one. proud is the only word that could describe himself, proud to be out, proud to be representative of ayda. but there was still that curiosity, he’d seen some of her paintings around town, even during the festivities of last week and they were.. well they reminded him definitely of home, of summer lake. when the door opens shortly after his knock, “sorry to just stop by like this but I... I have some questions about your paintings and I don’t...” he taps his hand on the phone in his pocket. “have your number.”
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