GOIN TO A FRIENDS HOUSE

He emptied out his change jar and grabbed enough money for the bus fare, and then ran downstairs to bother one of the adults, pretty much pleading to let him go. They didn't really trust him at first, naturally, but after enough begging, they finally gave in and he ran out as quickly as possible, a huge smile dressed on his face. "I'M GOING TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE!" he rubbed into some of the other kids as he passed by them. "A FRIEND'S HOUSE!"

And he was at the next town before noon.

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Flipping off a bunch of elementary aged kids is probably not a good idea though, Kaya.