Philip Ramirez De Castro hailed from a buzzing city of Tinsesburg. Foul clouds of smoke, drowning roars of vehicles and the smell, oh god the smell.
Living his whole SIXTEEN years of his life exposed to this displeasing HELL HOLE he kinda... got used to it, or grew numb. That's why his vacation here is a wonderful breath of fresh air quite literally and metaphorically, to spend a disputed span of time here for vacation! YAHOO. Disputed because frankly, he do not have any idea how long will he stay here.
Could be for 2 months, could be for 3 years.
His father will start working abroad as a civil engineer. That man's dream is too see snow, good for him. Though without anyone else in his life Phil would be left alone. Eh nothing really changed much.
That's when his uncle swoops in and suggested ["why not let Philly stay here for a while? Rey and Rham would be delighted."]after hearing that Phil's eyes flashed diamonds.
He abandoned his attempt to eavesdrop and thundered to his father's office at full force.
"I would love to!" Phil said with overflowing enthusiasm interrupting the phone call.
"Please Pops! I won't cause trouble for uncle! I would be grateful if you..." somehow Phil learned how to flare a full on puppy eyes. "Allowed me to stay there! I would be forever be a overjoyed!"
The Traces of hesitation vanished from his father's face. Replaced with a defeated sigh. "Let me finish my call first" Phil obliged waltzing out of the room, he pulled out a set of earpods before rekindling his eavesdroping operations.
He left his father's office trembling with sheer excitement.
"Sorry about how disrespectful he acted" said his father.["No not quite, it's fun to hear him excited over this"] Replied the gracious uncle. His father picked the conversation back on track. "You heard the boy, he would love too, I don't know how long would I be gone, please take care of him big bro."
After a pause he realized his son finally left. Phil's father rubbed his tired eyes.
He disclosed some of Phil's "issues" namely the dozens upon dozens of gangsters he sent to the hospital, installment of hidden cameras at the faculty offices, and that time he runned a localized gambling den at his campus.
"Brother," said Pops forlornly, "maybe it's all my fault, back then I always thought he's a resilient kid. I should have known better. I been absent his whole life, and now I'm leaving him again, What a shitty excuse of a father. What would imelda would say to m-"
Phil removed his earphone. Found a wall to lean on before killing a forming tear. "Stupid pops, told ye you were the best" Phil hopped into his room merrily as ever.
Welcome to Phil the Panda's inventory! For some reason, Phil needed an animal that starts with p. Panda it is.
Phil began dumping bunch of things on his outrageously big camping bag, heck he could even fit a small fridge here if he wants!
"15 pieces of spy cameras? Check!
3 tape recorders? Check!
A handy toolbox? Check!
An embarrassing picture of Rhammy from 3 years ago? Double check!"
".44 Magnum semi automatic pistol? Check!
On a second thought... it'll be better if I left it here. I don't want to freak out aunty. A whole SACK of confiscated kitchen knife, ice picks, and other sharp and pointy things? Check!"
Heheh, all this weapons actually has a funny story.
It all boil downs to...
one night I went outside during night to buy noodles, I always bring this loaded pewpews. Some crooks arrived thinking I'm some simple, gunless kid. Oh how wrong they were.
Still, he never actually pulled the trigger before. He only broke a bone or two. Those parts he know that would heal quick. I for sure have the courtesy to not send them to the powlice, given the poverty rates these thugs are probably just trying to find a way to feed their families.
Though, Phil heard most of those he mauled switched to a more honest jobs. Great for them.
After deep contemplation he decided to bring his pewpew after all. Perhaps he might have to use it. Hopefully not.
And a couple of Swiss knifes as gifts for his dear cousins.
Let's see what other stuff I have forgotten. Hmmm.
I forgot to bring... dozens of woopy cushions? Nah that joke is already too overused. For safekeeping I'll take a couple, my handy whisle of terror? This is fun! I'll sure bring this! If you blew on it, it will produce a blood curdling shriek! The province is scary when night fall it's gonna be awesome!
Phones and other miscellaneous schools related items, boring but vitally checked. Lastly his eye fell at a curios little thing, a snow globe. His country doesn't experience the cold silvery winter.
Only Soul wrenching heats of summer and the endless barrages of demolishing storms of rainy season visits his dear equatorial country.
Thats why this snow globe is peculiar. Grasping the smooth glass exterior, Mr. Birdnest scrutinized the thing with intensity that could melt metal. Under the foggy glass lies a green cactus sporting a Santa hat.
A momento from his mother.
Realizing he's all set. Phil were now left with nothing to do but reminiscent.
Oh cousin, you have no idea how much I missed ye. Phil gave another light hearted chuckle. Rham paused his frantic cleaning spree before giving him the "are you sick in the mind" stare.
"Eheh, Continue, I just remembered something funny, don't mind me, oh you missed a spot there."
Contrary to his cousin, Philip Ramirez De Castro would definetly sleep well tonight.