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[b][i]Deuel Akakios[/i][/b]

Deuel let Noah light the flames, before looking at Ciel and saying, "So, umm, are you okay? You seem flustered."

He then turned to look at Niles, trying to make sure the moonlight and shadows highlighted his muscles, before leaning forward and risking Ciel getting a good look at his neck, shoulders, and back before saying, "Thanks, Niles. I'm glad I'm not losing you."

And then the youth smiled before leaning back, smiling, then musing out loud, "You know, guys, I'm happy - Despite everything, we've stood with each other through thick and thin and it's going to be hard to imagine life without you guys. I'm happy to have met you all; known you all. But enough sappy stuff; considering the fact that today is our last day... I brought gifts in a spare bag."

Walking back to the tent for a bit, Deuel waved hi to Conner and Kieran before pulling out that spare bag he mentioned and opening it, giving the two their gifts early. To Conner, he handed over a custom-made set of swimming goggles; dark-blue except for the area around the glass, which was royal blue, plus a waterproof phone 'for emergencies'. Then to Kieran, he handed a paperback copy of [url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4305493-the-emerald-tablet-of-hermes-the-kybalion?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14]The Emerald Tablet of Hermes and the Kybalion[/url], before heading out with his spare bag to give Ciel, Noah, and Neils their gifts.

To Ciel, Deuel gave a digital tablet and stylus, guessing that the latter might need those for his hobbies. To Noah, he had a new maroon jacket of syntethic fibres in reserve. And for Niels, last but not least... He gave this plushie:

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This also indicated that he had been planning to confess to Niels for some time now...