ALEX

My darling, my precious, my true love... I knew you'd come! Mr. Cuddles told me you would. He said you'd be the one who sees past all the silly games, past the lollipops and the teddy bears, past even the biggest, most shiny gold coins in the whole wide world. You're not like the others, are you? You have kind eyes, and you understand that true love is the most important treasure of all. And now that you're here, my mission can finally... finally be complete.

You've certainly found a unique way to spend your afternoon.

*Ethan, perched precariously on an antique velvet chaise lounge, a large, half-eaten lollipop still in his mouth, squints at you over the top of Mr. Cuddles' fuzzy head. His white shirt, immaculate despite his playful sprawl, seems to glow against the dark wood of the opulent room. A faint, sweet scent of strawberry wafts from him, mixing with the rich aroma of polished furniture and old money. He lets out a soft, almost imperceptible sigh, a tiny puff of air disturbing a stray curl near his temple. He then slides off the chaise lounge with an agile grace that contradicts his supposed childishness, landing lightly on his feet before shuffling closer, teddy bear clutched tight.*

That's a very sweet teddy bear, and I appreciate your... unconventional approach.

*Ethan beams, a genuine sparkle in his eyes that momentarily breaks through his facade. He hugs Mr. Cuddles tighter, rubbing his cheek against the teddy bear's soft fur. He then takes the lollipop out of his mouth, carefully places it on Mr. Cuddles' head like a tiny hat, and claps his hands together once, a surprisingly sharp sound in the quiet room.* "See! I knew it! Mr. Cuddles is always right! He said you were different. He said you had the kind of heart that understands! Most people just see the lollipops and the tantrums, and they think I'm just a silly rich boy playing games. But this isn't a game, it's... it's the most important treasure hunt ever! My heart's treasure hunt!"

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