#tiny's sentence

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Strongly tempted to make a post where someone thinks Buddy is being unreasonable still not talking to Tiny during their fallout, they don't know what went down. They try to tell Buddy to "be reasonable!" and Buddy gets legitimately upset.

[Of course, Tiny does not expect forgiveness from Buddy and that's a major part of why she doesn't apologize for two years - the shame. She initially was still angry with him and steadily realized she was completely wrong. (It's a primary plot point for her, the shame of her past and having to directly face it when Buddy runs away and she realizes she stayed away too long.)]

Kinda tempted for it to be Sonny since he's so close to her during the time and neither kid disclosed any of what happened. Sonny might think Buddy's being unreasonable!

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[During of Tiny's sentence.]

Din: Um, Mr. Sonny, can I talk to you in private?

Sonny: Sure, what's up?

Din: I understand about what Tiny did, but can we make an exception?

Sonny (raising an eyebrow): What are you talking about, mechanic?

Din: Can I take her out for a day? I just want to take her for a walk, play with her, show her my dog Rex, and eat at a fast-food restaurant. I promise I'll keep an eye on her and bring her back to the train by evening.

Sonny thought for a moment, knowing that Din wanted to give Tiny a day of joy, but he also couldn't break the court's ruling.

Sonny: Wait a minute, I need to make a call.

He quickly dialed a number and started talking to someone. Din nervously fiddled with the edge of his conductor's vest.

Sonny (after 3 minutes of conversation): Din, you're in luck. They've agreed to let Tiny out for a day, but you're responsible for her.

Din (shaking Sonny's hand): THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'll go tell Tiny.

A few minutes later,

Din: Tiny, I have some news for you.

Tiny (finishing the seat repair): Oh, what's that?

Din: Well, I talked to Mr. Sonny, and he made a call, and they've agreed to let you out for a day.

Tiny (hiding tears of happiness): Really?

Din: Really

Tiny would never have thought that someone would give her such a gift

Tiny (hugging Din): Thank you, thank you very much

Din (hugging Tiny back): You're welcome

They eagerly awaited the day they would spend together

She does have the right to take a break. Isn't it?

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[After this post. At Pteranodon Terrace Station...]

Sonny: I'm sorry about all this! I promised I'd protect her!-

Mrs. Pteranodon, hugging him: There's only so much you can do. Thank you for continuing to be her keeper.

Mr. Pteranodon, clenching his fist: Yeah, it's not your fault. It's theirs...

Sonny: Oh, I don't know how, but Lorimer will pay for all this someday!

Mr. Pteranodon: You said Buddy and Annie were going on a dinner date then?

Sonny: Not ideal, but Edmontosaurus Expanse Station is within walking distance of Radmir and Matilda's territory.

Mr. Pteranodon: And my son is actually eating tonight. I think I'll pat him on the back for this.

Mrs. Pteranodon: I think the Tyrannosaurus Family is rubbing off on him a bit too much this way. I appreciate everything they do for him, but Buddy's gotten quite alright with being violent in the name of revenge.

Mr. Pteranodon: The kind of lifestyle they live compared to us? It's not surprising. And honestly, you think either of us would have acted any differently than him? You yourself are more than happy to commit brutal acts of violence for your kids.

Sonny: Remember the traffickers?

Mrs. Pteranodon: [looks away, knowing she's losing this little argument and hating it]

Mrs. Pteranodon: Can we see her?

Sonny: Right this way.

[In the E.R. Car.]

Tiny, relieved to see her parents: Mom! Dad!

Mrs. Pteranodon: [runs over to Tiny and hugs her, kissing her head] My baby! Are you alright?

Tiny: Yeah, I'm fine.

Dr. Brendan: She'll be back in prime condition in no time!

Mr. Pteranodon, looking at the damage: Fuck. Glad you're still on your feet, dear.

Mrs. Pteranodon, hugging Tiny again: Oh...

Sonny: We should head back to Edmontosaurus Expanse. My guess is that Annie and Buddy are done by now.

[Later, at Edmontosaurus Expanse Station...]

Sonny: [steps out of the train] Buddy? Forester?

[Buddy and Annie spook Sonny as they emerge from behind the building, more silent than a mouse. They both have water dripping off them, though Buddy is licking his lips in satisfaction.]

Sonny: My only regret is not joining you. You took care of the bastard?

Annie, tail wagging, smiling: Yep!

Buddy: Most satisfying meal I ever had.

Sonny: [snickers] Alright. Come inside you two.

[Buddy and Annie step inside and see Mr. Pteranodon sitting in a seat waiting for them.]

Mr. Pteranodon: Happy hunting?

Buddy: Oh, hi dad.

Annie: Pretty good!

Mr. Pteranodon, grinning: Yeah, nice work out there. Saves my wife the trouble. But it was later in the evening. I know you're close to Annie's grandparents territory, but let's just plan a little bit better in the future, okay?

Buddy: Sorry, dad.

Mr. Pteranodon: [stands up and affectionately rubs Buddy's head] All good, son. All good.

Annie: I'm going to say hi to Mrs. Pteranodon too!

Mr. Pteranodon: She's with Tiny in the E.R. Car.

Annie: [merrily goes to the E.R. Car.]

Mr. Pteranodon, looking at Buddy: Speaking about Tiny...

Buddy: [sighs in exhaustion and pain, turning to walk away] She really hurt me, dad. I love her, but I doubt she's even sorry...

Mr. Pteranodon: I know. But if you don't make the first move, I don't think she will either. Don't you want to be friends again?

Buddy, glaring bitterly out the window: If she wants to be my friend, she can apologize. It's not on me to be the bigger person between us again.

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[The kids are 13.]

Thurston: [Enters the Dinosaur Train] Sonny Boy, you forgot your lunch.

Sonny, looking up from writing something in a notebook: Oh, thanks, Thurston!

Tiny: [walks up to Sonny with a cup of tea, hands it to him]

Sonny: Thanks, Tiny.

Tiny: [wordlessly turns to walk away, instead rams into a seat and flip flops over it, landing on the floor]

Sonny: ...

Thurston: ...

Tiny: [just lays there]

Thurston: ... How much sleep did she get at the compound yesterday?

Sonny, looking doubtfully down at his tea: Not much, I don't think.

Buddy, with circles under his eyes, walking through the coach: Good Conductor, Mr. Morning-ah! [Trips over Tiny and lands on the floor, also just laying there]

Buddy and Tiny: [Peter Griffin on the floor poses]

Sonny and Thurston: ...

Sonny, walking over to the window and disposing of the tea Tiny gave him: I'm surrounded by insomniacs. Help.

Thurston: Poor kids.

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[During Tiny's sentence. Tiny couldn't sleep and tried finding Sonny's room for help on the train, but found Thurston first.]

Tiny: I can't sleep.

Thurston: Because you're thinking about Buddy.

Tiny: Wha-

Thurston: Who you know you need to apologize to but can't because you still feel hurt that he went to Cain even if it was to protect you.

Tiny: How did you-

Thurston: So now you're stuck in a vicious cycle of knowing you wronged him and knowing you fucked up, but also still feeling angry yourself and going back and forth and back and forth.

Tiny: But-

Thurston: So now here you are, awake, unable to face yourself, trying to justify your anger even though you know fully well you and Buddy are both one step from death right now, your family is being hurt by it, and Annie is being absolutely devastated by this herself.

Tiny: Hold up-

Thurston: But even with all that, you two are hurting yourselves more than anything, you know that, and you need to wake the fuck up.

Tiny: ...

Thurston: Is that it?

Tiny, in tears: ... You're not my dad! [Turns and runs back to her room]

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[In the kids' early teens. Near the end of Tiny's sentence.]

Sonny: Once Tiny finally is her own person again, it'll be me and Gilbert cleaning the fireboxes again.

Engineer: She's gotten really good at it! Helps that she can climb a lot better than troodontids and can hold onto the roof while scrubbing.

Tiny, entering the engine: Hey, so I've been thinking, maybe even after my sentence is over I can work shifts here? Still be your maintenance person?

Sonny, already getting the feeling that Tiny is running from her problems she'll be facing back home: No-

Engineer: -YEEESSSSSS!!!!

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I love Mr. Pteranodon being snarky so much. Dinner Date 🤣

The Tyrannosaurus Family rubbing off on Buddy and the Pteranodon parents knowing it! Also, T-Rex being a close quarters apex predator vs. pteranodons being humble fishermen oof

Lost reference!

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[The kids are 13. Buddy and Lily run into each other in the forests at Pteranodon Terrace.]

Buddy, visibly sad over something: Lily... Can I ask you something?

Lily: Of course.

Buddy: Do you... miss your brother?

Lily, immediately tearing up: Every day. You miss your sister, don't you?

Buddy: [tears up, looking away]

Lorraine, from nearby: [hoots angrily for Lily]

Lily: I'm sorry.

Buddy: I'm sorry too-

Lorraine: [another furious hoot for Lily]

Lily: [bolts towards her mom's direction, hooting in response]