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Freddy very carefully accepted the flag from Nef, expression going from good-natured jokester to quite serious. This was the final, crowning moment of a castle they'd both put a lot of effort and love into, so he was going to handle the moment with all the gravity it was due. He wasn't much taller than Nef (he was still waiting for that growth spurt to kick in), but he very carefully stood on the tips of his toes to get the best angle and set the flag right in the middle of the tallest-looking tower, giving it a few gentle pats to make sure it was in place.

He moved back to stand beside Nef so they could admire their finished work. His expression was still gravely serious as he turned to look at Nef. "You know, not sure how to say this and all but I feel like you should know...," Freddy drew the silence out, still looking like he was about to deliver bad news. "You've got sand on your face."

Then a twinkle of humor sparked in his eyes and a grin cracked his solemn mask. "Also this is the best sand castle I've ever seen, let alone been able to help build. No way are bad guys ever gonna be able to break in!"

Freddy made a silly face, but just grinned and laughed whenever Nef smeared sand on his face in retaliation. He probably deserved it, and a little sand never hurt anyone. Well, unless it got in your eyes, but little risk of that as long as they didn't throw it at each other or anything.

"I can't help that I have an awesome serious face," he retorted playfully, then proceeded to make said face yet again. The effect was rather ruined by the sand on his face, making him seem a bit more comical than serious. Still, he held to the expression quite admirably. It was one of his talents, being able to pull faces no matter what his mood. Then he smiled again. "So what next? Wanna see who can go higher on the swings?"