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[Where is that ringing bell coming from? What about that whistle? Is it the kitchen? No. The garden?

Still no, but you're getting warmer.

Han is waiting for everyone on the field, whistle in his mouth, and bell on the ground (because his hand got tired of ringing the damn thing).]

Finally! Alright, 1, 2, 3.... Do we have everyone here?

[close enough. He then says easily,]

We've got a fun activity today. We're doing trust falls.

Falls. As in multiple.

I expect you guys to partner off-- and don't just stick to someone you know!

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You’d suspect that of me, an accomplished clown, veteran of the stage?

Yes.

[Trust falls require some semblance of trust in the first place.]

It sounds like you really need to build some trust in me with this trust building exercise.

Yes, but with you? Of all people?

Is there anyone else who’d be a more suitable candidate?

Yes.

Surely there’s not anyone you trust less than me!

[Don’t break his heart, Poe.]

Well, it's not exactly like Oswald is available for this.... ridiculous exercise.

[A deep sigh.]

He is the only person here I trust less than you.... and I don't see that changing in the foreseeable future...... But for the record....

[And this is only for clarification!]

Don't act like your territory is being invaded or... or something. The hate and distrust I feel for you is something completely unique and something I'm sure will far outlast Oswald.

Really?

[Gogol clutches his chest, eyes glittering with shoujo sparkles.]

I had no idea you felt that way about me...

[Okay, that gets an highly visible blush and sputter as whatever Poe was planning on saying next dies in his mouth.]

D-d-don't make whatever this is weird!

You’re the one saying it!

[Cue an awful cackle.]

I- you-!

[NOPE. ABORT SITUATION. HE IS NOT DEALING WITH WHATEVER THIS IS TODAY.]

Forget it! Let's... let's just get this activity over with!

Of course!

[He crosses his arms over his chest.]

Fall for me whenever you’re ready~

No.

[He is not trusting those arms that easily.]

You will fall first.

[He'll humor this exercise enough to not drop the clown.]

So forward!

[He feigns a swoon, stopping himself short of the actual fall.]

Are you ready?

I- you- why- ugh!

[Clown. Clown, why???? The worst part is that he's actually getting flustered.]

Fine. I'm ready.

[He giggles at Poe’s reaction. Stop being hilarious and he’ll stop teasing you.]

Catch me, Mr. Detective!

[THERE HE GOES, taking the swoon to its full conclusion.]

[Poe squawks at the sudden movement, but catches Gogol nonetheless.]

Was.... was the um... the.... the swooning really necessary???

I simply couldn't help myself!

So.... because it amused you.

[Perhaps.]

It was just a natural reaction.

[He's still just chilling in Poe's arms.]

I.... I see?

[He.... really does not understand him. So don't mind Poe just getting a good look at Gogol while he's being more still than usual. As much as the Clown annoys him, he's also interesting to an degree, and Poe can't help but wonder why exactly Gogol acts the way he does.... but at the same time, is that an mystery he really wants to solve? It'd require far more interaction with the Clown than is probably healthy for his sanity too...]

[He looks up to him with a smirk.]

Would you like to hold me for a bit longer, or can I get up now?

I- you- just- just go!

[He did not realize he was holding him that long! With an embarrassed sputter, Gogol is getting shoved back up right.]

[He laughs as Poe pushes him back up.]

Now it's your turn!