Crowded on a velvet cushion

It didn't seem like it was gonna work, and Ken even allowed crocodile tears to start to gather at the back of his eyes before the big stranger scooped him up and carried him across the bridge. His grin only grew wider and toothier when he got dropped next to a big ol' pile of gems! Sweet! Taking in the next room, he thought to try his luck again, but then thought better of it. He should probably try and at least do some of the leg work, save his simping for when he really needed it or something... Moving towards the rocks, he took his first leap, trying to get across the room by jumping from one to the next.

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