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"..." They watch the two in a mildly concerned silence, but then Brun speaks up. "Well, then perhaps we should stay here for now. Ah... Do you think the yellow one will be alright?-" Wincing at the violence and shrieking for a brief moment. ... He sits down right on the spot, clasping his paws together. "Is ah, your Black normally like this?"

yes x'm alright. sweeps hair. x'm totally okay and normal

and Saves? well he's someone from Jonathan's universe, he's pretty cool and- actually lemmx just.

insert rummaging sound effect

TADAAAAA!!!11!

(CACKLING AS X SEND THIS no hahaha x didnt steal him from Black wdym /silly)

"AHAHH- WHERE WERE YOU HIDING HIM?-" Brun has completely given up on trying to expect anything normal from this experience. He manages to grab and (gently) set Saves down. "You don't just do that to people! That is-... That is incredibly impolite!" Turning to Saves, probably almost as disoriented as he is. "Are you quite alright?"

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oh no don't worry, not gonna MAKE him come out of his hat... but, yea that about answers everything, alright... *he thinks he has a bit of planning to do* so uh... how're things going in the underground city?

"mmh..." Brun closes his eyes and sighs. "Average, which is good. There's a mild illness spreading around, but nothing a little bit of distancing cannot kill. We'll be quite alright." He opens an eye and smiles up at Techy. "How about you though?"

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hhhuh... you know what, fair point... wait... *vincent is also black but, this is a different black - but he doesn't know from which world this specific black is from* wait... uuuhhh... hold on leme just... wrap my head around this... *he does mostly remember there being one black per world so, where'd this one come from* uuuhhh... alright, so while my worries are gone I've... got a few new things to ask... so, for one, I take it black is inside that tophat at this very moment... and uh, where did... black come from? is he from THIS world at all or from another?

"Erh-... One moment." Brun frowns and lifts the hat to his ear, muttering words too quiet for Techy to hear properly and nodding as soft whispers come from the hat. "..." He sets the hat back down, still allowing Black to hold onto his paw. "Yes he's here, no he does not wish yo speak to you. He does come from a different universe, yes. He stays here with me most of the time though."

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you have a HUSBAND? *huh, he had no idea, wondering who that would be* is that... your husbands tophat? I assume then? what's his name?

That reaction gets a little giggle out of Brun, who nods and smiles wide up at Techy. The tentacles snake back into the shadows inside the hat. "Indeed, surely you wouldn't expect a man of my age to still be single? Though yes, it is. One could say it's his most prized possession." He looks back down at the hat and lays back, humming quietly. Brun lets his paw rest inside of the hat just so Black can hold onto him. "As for his name, it's simple: Black. And how I adore him." ...Well, he wasn't married to Vincent, so that's a good thing.

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he's DEAD? *ooohhh that fuckin nodis* hhh... just... like that? also where'd... you get that tophat?

A slow nod and a sad frown. "Indeed... The entire village is in a state of mourning for him. I mourn for him as well, we were good friends."

Brun then props the hat up and reaches a paw inside... The tiniest black tendrils reach out and wrap around his fingers, tugging him in closer. "And I got this from my husband. I don't think he's feeling very chatty right now, please forgive him."

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well... have you been noticing or, seeing... alot of things going wrong recently?

"No, honestly... The most news I've heard from the village recently was poor Horus passing. I know how much he meant to the people, and poor sheriff Hansen..." Brun sits up and dons his beanie, rubbing the brim of the silk top hat. "I do think you forget sometimes that the Colony and the Village are two entirely different places, I simply go to the Village for work... I don't keep up with the news there."

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*techy was... concerned for a moment about those white black goop eyes* doin good personally, there's been some... weird stuff goin on lately though... for one, uuuhhh i dono if you heard but, some anon's turned vinnie and simon into sprunklings and that was a... experience... aside from that, getting a bad vibe about what's been going on in the world

Brun notices Techy's concern and frowns a little, picking up the black top hat and setting it on his belly. "Yeah? I didn't hear anything of that... Anon's are strange creatures, I wouldn't put something like that past them." He frowns even more at that last comment. "But... What do you mean by that."

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"So I see..." Brun's voice is gentle and kind, watching Save's paws move while they speak. "I'm sure you have, you seem very polite Mr.Saves.. If you'd prefer I call you that, of course-..." It's quiet for a moment, Brun watching Black and Sivior run about before his attention is back on the other. "Perhaps we should go somewhere a little more quiet- Unless you think that would make Black chase after me, too."

yes x'm alright. sweeps hair. x'm totally okay and normal

and Saves? well he's someone from Jonathan's universe, he's pretty cool and- actually lemmx just.

insert rummaging sound effect

TADAAAAA!!!11!

(CACKLING AS X SEND THIS no hahaha x didnt steal him from Black wdym /silly)

"AHAHH- WHERE WERE YOU HIDING HIM?-" Brun has completely given up on trying to expect anything normal from this experience. He manages to grab and (gently) set Saves down. "You don't just do that to people! That is-... That is incredibly impolite!" Turning to Saves, probably almost as disoriented as he is. "Are you quite alright?"

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hey, hey brun, how ya doin man?

Brun's spending the afternoon out in the nearby grass fields today, sprawled out on his back with his paws behind his head. There is a black tophat sitting next to him, just so slightly propped up. A pair of white eyes peek up at Techy for just a moment before vanishing into the inky black shadows under the hat. Brun, however, looks up at Techy and smiles. "Hello, Techy... I'm doing quite alright. Simply watching the clouds for right now. How are you?"

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Brun was far more eager and powerful with shaking Saves paw... He still has a bit of mud in his fur and claws- Brun must have been tunneling again recently. He pulls his paw away and clasps them together, tilting his head as he briefly looks back at Black. "Ah- Louisse! That's a lovely name!" Ignoring the fact that Black seems to be hunting SiVior for sport, he smiles back at Saves. "I was told we seem similar.. You seem nice! So I suppose that is a good thing. Tell me about yourself? Anything at all?" ...Very clearly not catching onto the fact that Saves memory was not the best.

yes x'm alright. sweeps hair. x'm totally okay and normal

and Saves? well he's someone from Jonathan's universe, he's pretty cool and- actually lemmx just.

insert rummaging sound effect

TADAAAAA!!!11!

(CACKLING AS X SEND THIS no hahaha x didnt steal him from Black wdym /silly)

"AHAHH- WHERE WERE YOU HIDING HIM?-" Brun has completely given up on trying to expect anything normal from this experience. He manages to grab and (gently) set Saves down. "You don't just do that to people! That is-... That is incredibly impolite!" Turning to Saves, probably almost as disoriented as he is. "Are you quite alright?"

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"I dont... know. Lot's of strange happenings." Brun just sort of watches Black chase after SiVior for a moment before looking back at Saves. "Hello, I'm Brun. You're Saves?" Extending a large shovel-shaped paw with a big grin.

yes x'm alright. sweeps hair. x'm totally okay and normal

and Saves? well he's someone from Jonathan's universe, he's pretty cool and- actually lemmx just.

insert rummaging sound effect

TADAAAAA!!!11!

(CACKLING AS X SEND THIS no hahaha x didnt steal him from Black wdym /silly)

"AHAHH- WHERE WERE YOU HIDING HIM?-" Brun has completely given up on trying to expect anything normal from this experience. He manages to grab and (gently) set Saves down. "You don't just do that to people! That is-... That is incredibly impolite!" Turning to Saves, probably almost as disoriented as he is. "Are you quite alright?"

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yes x'm alright. sweeps hair. x'm totally okay and normal

and Saves? well he's someone from Jonathan's universe, he's pretty cool and- actually lemmx just.

insert rummaging sound effect

TADAAAAA!!!11!

(CACKLING AS X SEND THIS no hahaha x didnt steal him from Black wdym /silly)

"AHAHH- WHERE WERE YOU HIDING HIM?-" Brun has completely given up on trying to expect anything normal from this experience. He manages to grab and (gently) set Saves down. "You don't just do that to people! That is-... That is incredibly impolite!" Turning to Saves, probably almost as disoriented as he is. "Are you quite alright?"

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Haheaheaheahea don't mind mx mod...

x'm just gonna

nom. <- cutely gnawing on Brun's arm /silly /aff /p

Brun stares at you in utter bewilderment as you gnaw on his arm, barely affected by it. His flesh is plenty thick so your teeth don't even leave an indent. He gently, carefully pries your mouth off of his arm. "Ahahah...? Saves? I've... Never heard that name before. I mean, I am going on forty soon here but I don't think I'm necessarily 'old'... I'm still one of the colony's finest diggers! I'm strong, durable, I- I can see plenty fine in the dark-..." Brun rambles for a moment then pauses when you fall. "...Are you quite alright? You concern me."

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(okay ermmmm don’t feel forced to answer this if ur busy or doing something rn, answer this whenever you want lmao)

Yo Brud! Sooo uhhh 2 questions, first is uhhh what subject(s) do u teach?? and second, who’s ur favourite student and why????????

Brun smiles as he works, not pausing to look up at you while he speaks. "I teach mathematics mostly! Sometimes if we have extra time after class I'll manage to squeeze in some lessons here and there about agriculture... The best ways to dig and how to properly support tunnels..." He chuckles softly to himself and shrugs. "And as for my favorite student? Well I don't have a favorite! That would be unfair! But Grayson has been a star student in the classes I've taught him so far, and I do see him quite often."

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M: Ask box is back open for the time being, thank you for your patience and kindness!

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Marigold knelt so that she was eye-level with Jonathan when he stumbled and fell back, frowning a little and tilting her head in confusion. She put a soft, wrinkled paw onto his hand, trying to give him an encouraging smile. "Now, now, dear... We all lie sometimes, it's good that you have the heart and courage to admit when you lie, though..!" Marigold keeps her voice soft and sweet, as if she were speaking to a child who was having a meltdown. "How about this. It's all water under the bridge now, okay? I forgive you. I forgive what you've done, and I forgive you for lying- Though about what I'm not quite sure..."

Brun just watched in concerned silence.

(you know what...fuck it...YOLO....x'm doing this...not canon but it would be fun)

[It had been a quiet day before Jonathan showed up. The equestrian Sprunki had been pacing back and forth for the last few minutes, his gloved paws unable to keep themselves in one place for long.]

"They onto me now, Brun! They onto me, me swear! They don't fall for silly thing no more!"

[He placed his paw on his forehead, nearly tugging at his own fur in a panic. His eyes- well, eye- darted around in a frenzy, wide and restless.]

"If audience not following along, what then?! What become of ol' Brud, silly guy of ever?!"

(guhhhhhh djjnhjfh fjfjdnvffnjv fjvnjfh /scared /lh)

Brun, however, was seated in his favorite chair with an open book in his lap and with a steaming mug of coffee In his paw. His eyes followed Johnathan as they paced his den, frowning with concern while he crossed his legs. Silence as he took a sip from his drink, then setting his cup down and clasped his paws together. "Please sit down, wont you? You're making me a little nervous with your pacing... Taking a deep breath will help you relax, too." He started, voice quiet and gentle. "Start from the beginning again? I'm not exactly sure I know what you're talking about. Catching onto what? Are you safe? I know those strange anon creatures can be dangerous, I don't want you getting hurt." Brun wasn't the best at comforting, but he always tried to help at the very least.

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Brun allowed Jonathan to tug on his paw, letting them pull it closer since it seemed to provide at least some sort of comfort. He frowned at their weak and broken words, sitting up for a moment and looking over at the bedroom door. "...Of course." He wasn't sure what to do... But it seemed like they wanted to speak to his mother. So, Brun called for her. Marigold was quick to return, the sweet old shrew pushing the door open and squinting her dark brown eyes. "Brun, darling, why don't you turn the lights down a little more? It's so terribly bright in here, you're probably blinding your poor frie-" "Not now, momma... Can you come here? Please?" "Oh- Sorry, of course. Is everything okay?" Marigold asks so sweetly, standing next to Brun. She looks down at Jonathan with her head tilted and her paws clasped, her scaly tail swaying. "I think Jonathan wants to see you..?- Is that what you want?" The last part being directed to the drunk little pony.

(you know what...fuck it...YOLO....x'm doing this...not canon but it would be fun)

[It had been a quiet day before Jonathan showed up. The equestrian Sprunki had been pacing back and forth for the last few minutes, his gloved paws unable to keep themselves in one place for long.]

"They onto me now, Brun! They onto me, me swear! They don't fall for silly thing no more!"

[He placed his paw on his forehead, nearly tugging at his own fur in a panic. His eyes- well, eye- darted around in a frenzy, wide and restless.]

"If audience not following along, what then?! What become of ol' Brud, silly guy of ever?!"

(guhhhhhh djjnhjfh fjfjdnvffnjv fjvnjfh /scared /lh)

Brun, however, was seated in his favorite chair with an open book in his lap and with a steaming mug of coffee In his paw. His eyes followed Johnathan as they paced his den, frowning with concern while he crossed his legs. Silence as he took a sip from his drink, then setting his cup down and clasped his paws together. "Please sit down, wont you? You're making me a little nervous with your pacing... Taking a deep breath will help you relax, too." He started, voice quiet and gentle. "Start from the beginning again? I'm not exactly sure I know what you're talking about. Catching onto what? Are you safe? I know those strange anon creatures can be dangerous, I don't want you getting hurt." Brun wasn't the best at comforting, but he always tried to help at the very least.