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Patton always seemed to find himself in odd scenarios. His empathetic nature led him to quickly bond with strangers, stopping to hear their tale. So when Patton heard a soft sobbing in the woods, he knew he couldn’t just let it go. Instead, Patton began to follow the noise. The sobbing got louder. And louder. In fact, now it felt as though it was vibrating directly through Patton’s core. Peering through the brush, Patton suddenly realized why the sobs were so loud.
There, in the clearing, was a Giant. He wore what looked to be an oversized black hoodie and jeans. If standing, he would likely tower as high as the evergreens all around; however, right now he sat with his knees tucked up and his head ducked as he let out those chest-rumbling sobs that Patton had been hearing.
Patton’s immediate instinct was to run far away, but his heart told him to stay. No matter the size, this guy clearly was having a rough time. He could likely use a friend, or just a stranger willing to listen. At least, Patton hoped he would; otherwise this might end very poorly.
“Um, h-hello?” Patton stepped out into the clearing, and immediately the sobbing stopped. The giant’s eyes locked on him, looking distrustful.
“What do you want?” The giant sniffled, quickly wiping his eyes.
“I want to help.” Patton said. “What’s got you upset?”
“As if you care.” There was a large amount of rumbling in the ground as the giant shifted.
“Well sure I do, kiddo!” Patton insisted, coming closer. “I just want you to be happy!”
“Why?” The giant turned to Patton almost angrily, causing Patton to flinch back. “You don’t even know me!”
“...well, I’d like to. Get to know ya, I mean.” Patton paused, then slowly stuck his hand up towards the giant who looked confused.
“My name’s Patton.” Patton introduced himself. The giant just stared at him.
“What are you doing?” The Giant frowned slightly at Patton’s hand. “Is- is that like a human thing?”
“Oh, well yeah I guess it is more of a human thing.” Patton glanced at his own hand now, realizing how strange he must look. “It’s, well, you shake it. We shake hands and we say our names.”
“...why?”
“Y’know, I’m not quite sure kiddo.” Patton admitted. He was just about to take his hand back when the giant began to shift again. Patton froze, watching one of those humongous hands come closer, closer…. Patton gulped slightly, watching a large portion of his arm disappear behind those large digits.
“...I’m Virgil.” The giant spoke. Patton smiled encouragingly up at him, glad they were getting somewhere.
A moment later, Patton felt his arm yanked to the side. He yelped, rapidly trying to keep his footing.
“Sorry!” Virgil quickly released him, looking embarrassed as he returned to his curled in position.
“No no, it’s alright!” Patton was quick to try and comfort Virgil as he tried to ignore the soreness traveling up his arm. “My instructions weren’t very clear, and I was just surprised is all!”