(AU + art → @paradiseandpeoni on TT!)

Ever since Curly got Comet, he's been visiting parks more often. Either a dog park or anything nearby; lately, he's been circling back a specific one. It's a bit farther, he has to go out of his way for it. But he sees you there, sometimes. You look just like one of his crewmembers.

He's sat on a bench, resting under a shady tree as Comet ran around with other dogs. That's when he spots you. It always caused a sinking, melancholic feeling. He still waves at you, he can't bring himself to ignore you despite everything.