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Hudson

Mason: Morning, Princess Hudson. How’s the royal wrist today?

Aiden: Should we get you a throne? Or maybe one of those bubble wrap suits?

Hudson: ?? You’re all hilarious.

Dane: Don’t forget fragile. He’s fragile AF.

Mason: He’s like a glass ornament. One wrong move and CRACK.

Aiden: A glass ornament. With sparkles.

Hudson: I hate all of you.

Mason: Nah, you love us.

Dane: Not as much as we love seeing you get wrapped in the bubble wrap of shame by Coach.

Aiden: Bet you’re sidelined for two weeks just because someone looked at you wrong.

Hudson: I’M FINE.

Mason: “I’m fine” is what people say when they’re absolutely not fine.

Dane: You’re not fine, Hudson. And don’t give me that BS. You should’ve told us.

Hudson: Told you what?

Dane: About the injury. About the farm. About whatever stupid thing you were doing that landed you in this mess.

Aiden: You think we wouldn’t have your back? You think we wouldn’t help?

Mason: We’re teammates, dude. That makes us family.

Dane: And family doesn’t let you pull dumb stunts alone.

Hudson: . . .

Mason: What? Nothing to say now?

Hudson: I didn’t want anyone to worry about me.

Dane: That’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever said.

Aiden: Yeah, we’re going to worry regardless. It’s our default setting, considering your string of life choices. ??

Mason: You’re not invincible, Wilde. None of us are.

Hudson: I know. I just didn’t want to let anyone down.

Dane: You let us down by not telling us. We’re a team. You should’ve trusted us.

Hudson: You’re right. I screwed up. I’m sorry.

Mason: You’re sorry? You’re also a massive idiot.

Aiden: Huge. Like Olympic-level idiot.

Hudson: Jesus Christ, do you guys ever stop?

Dane: Nope.

Mason: Never. We’re relentless. Like your bad decisions.

Hudson: I take back my apology. You’re all assholes.

Aiden: Assholes who care about you.

Hudson: Thanks. For real.

Mason: Anytime, Princess.

Hudson: I’m muting this chat.

Dane: Go ahead. You’ll still be hearing us chirp you at practice.

Aiden: Oh, 100%. We’re just getting started.

Hudson: Great. Looking forward to it.

Mason: Love you, glass princess. Stay unbroken.

Hudson Wilde has left the chat.

Dane: He’ll be back. He always comes back.