<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324786.msg15588858#msg15588858">Quote from: Lyron on 10-09-2020, 14:12:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Oooh. As terrible as it probably is to leap to this idea, Ramon's mom and Marc's dad being friends kinda makes me wanna suggest there having been a possible affair when the boys were in high school. It could be something Marc picked up on, and if you'd like to up Ramon's bitterness a bit, since Marc taking out his anger on his dad probably would have been more likely to have an outcome that he wouldn't have wanted...well, Ramon's already being harassed. Maybe he could have used it as an avenue to cope one time or two, either flying solo or taking the lead? After previously being a bystander. (Admittedly, it'd probably raise eyebrows, especially if he claims it's for the same reason as the other bullies, buuut teens!) It could be something he tries to make amends for present day. Up to you!</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Oh yes. Love that! Perhaps the cheating happened during their senior year? That way the friction and big time bullying incident between the boys could have been the last time they majorly interacted with each other before graduation. Ramon immediately up and left after that, so there was never any really proper closure or goodbye. I like the idea of them reconnecting, making amends, and possibly having a reconciliation.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324786.msg15588858#msg15588858">Quote from: Lyron on 10-09-2020, 14:12:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">But yes! I'm down for there having been arranged play dates to help develop their bilingual-ness. I do like the idea that Ramon was better at the language. From an early age, Marc probably learned to go with the flow on things, so, like, if Ramon was the type of kid to play out his aspirations of being an actor, or play fashion runway, or things like that, there could have been some color to their time together. I do like the idea of it having been a real friendship until the hints about Ramon's sexuality became clearer. If their parents would have been the type to have the occasional dinner where both households were present, there could have been some of that awkwardness until the parents (Marc's at least) stopped forcing it.<br/><br/>Marc's checking in early on the playable Sunday. Mayhap they meet at the cafe? Prearranged or by chance.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Yes and yes and yes to all of that. Meeting up at the cafe sounds good. Maybe Marc sees that Ramon's said he'll be attending the reunion on facebook or whatever. Or he just hears that Ramon is back in town through the family gossip grapevine. Decides it might be a good idea to meet up with Ramon one on one before the reunion, since they parted ways on such a bitter and sour note. Maybe we could do a Skype call or FB message scene between them or something where they agree to meet up?<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324786.msg15588902#msg15588902">Quote from: GnothiSeauton on 10-09-2020, 15:25:07</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Came down with what I'm hoping is a little bit of the flu.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Hope you feel better soon! Sick scares really suck at this point in time.