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[img]http://i.imgur.com/GiXCXx1.png[/img] [color=39b54a]"Are you excited, Tommy?"[/color] Malcom questioned, directing it towards what looked like a smaller version of himself that he was currently towering over; Tommy Holme, the second oldest of the three siblings (9 years old) in the Holme family. It was routine for Malcom to check on his brother before any sort of outing; Just in case the boy got nervous or wasn't really feeling up to it; Malcom wanted to always be there to lift his spirits and get him on his way, and it almost always worked out. 

This time was going to be a bit more difficult than usual, however.

[b]"I don't really want to go, bro..."[/b] Tommy admitted, shifting awkwardly. [b]"The other kids say that place is haunted, and some monster there takes children."[/b] He added, fear in his voice. The little boy was easily scared, and his big brother knew this; Malcom knew he had to make Tommy dismiss his concerns, for the sake of him enjoying the trip. But with that upset expression, Malcom knew it wouldn't be very easy.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/0E6QDRd.png[/img] [color=39b54a]"You can't worry about stories like that, Tommy. They're just trying to scare you. There's no monsters at the lake."[/color] Malcom dismissed Tommy's concerns, smiling. [color=39b54a]"Besides, there'll be adults around; They'll keep you safe. I won't be very far, either."[/color] He assured, firmly.

[b]"If I need you, you'll come and help me, bro?"[/b] Tommy questioned, looking up at Malcom hopeful of a positive response.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/49cxFe4.png[/img] [color=39b54a]"Of course!"[/color] Malcom replied quickly, with confidence. [color=39b54a]"You've got your phone, right? If you need anything, just call, like I taught you. I'll be there quicker than you can hang up the phone!"[/color] While he was certain this wouldn't be necessary, Malcom wanted to make it clear. He felt a lot better as a smile crossed Tommy's face.

[b]"Thanks, big bro!"[/b] Tommy replied, cheerfully. His eyes were glowing with an admiration of Malcom's displayed confidence, and he stepped back from Malcom, looking up at his brother with the biggest smile the older boy had ever seen; And it warmed his heart. [b]"I better go, or I'll get left behind!"[/b] Tommy added, before quickly turning and running off; Waving back at Malcom momentarily before focusing on what was ahead of him.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/0E6QDRd.png[/img] [color=39b54a]"That kid changes his attitude so quickly."[/color] Malcom spoke with a sigh as his brother ran off. He was glad that his brother was feeling better about the trip; But figured he'd have nightmares about those stupid rumors the older kids must've been telling him. He wished he honestly knew who had scared his brother; They'd get a stern talking to, for sure. But, with no clues, Malcom decided to let it slide. Instead beginning to head towards the bus he was intended to board; So they could get this trip started.

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[img]http://i.imgur.com/49cxFe4.png[/img] [color=39b54a]"Here, Mr. Connors!"[/color] Malcom answered respectfully; Ready to enjoy the time out of the class room. He wasn't the smartest kid, honestly, but he still thought he did decent. His parents never got a complaint that he was failing, so that was a thing, right? That being said, geology wasn't something he 'clicked' with. But, none of that really mattered, because for now, he got to enjoy the outdoors!

Momentarily scanning his classmates, he wondered how they felt about the trip. He knew not everyone was so simply entertained like him; But figured it could be an enjoyable experience for the whole class. A few looks told him otherwise, however. Some of the kids honestly looked like this was more torturous than actual schoolwork; And Malcom couldn't grasp how that could be a fact at all; Maybe they were crazy in the head, or something.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/0E6QDRd.png[/img] [color=39b54a][i]... Wait.[/i][/color] Malcom thought to himself, something clicking in his head.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/tfYe312.png[/img] [color=39b54a][i]This is Mr. Connors! He's probably going to lecture us the whole time![/i][/color] This idea brought terror into Malcom's heart; As much as he respected his teachers, Mr. Connors was boring. Out of respect Malcom listened, but he'd literally prefer to do anything else.

Sadly there was no escape now; He was trapped in a full day of the man talking. In an attempt to keep positive, Malcom figured there were worst situations to be in; So he shouldn't really complain.

Quietly, he waited for their departure.