#⋆ not gonna say it ain't fittin'...

[blu-screen]

⋆ mean

⋆ sometimes i just sorta am a dog

⋆ turns out 'm a mutt though. heh.

[mysteryshoptls]

2024-2025 Player Birthday Login Message Lines

These are all the messages that you get from the boys when you log in on the birthday that you set in-game from 18 Mar 2024 to 17 Mar 2025! For those that want to hear them, you can find them in the Archive, under the tab その他　→　監督生バースデー④. (This will not be in your game archives until the birthday you set passes.)

You can find the 2021-2022 Birthday Login Message Lines here! You can find the 2022-2023 Birthday Login Message Lines here! You can find the 2023-2024 Birthday Login Message Lines here!

HEARTSLABYUL

Riddle

Happy Birthday, [Yuu]. Thanks for always looking out for those two dorm students of mine. Actually, we're planning on hosting a reception this weekend at our dorm. I would like to invite you, as part of your birthday celebration. Heh. My apologies. Looks like that has caused you a little anxiety. No worries, I'll be beside you teaching you the proper manners the whole time.

Ace

Yo, [Yuu]. Happy Birthday― Mmkay, so let's get started on the birthday party. I'm just gonna pop on over to this one restaurant in town and nab some tasty-lookin' stuff! Just chill and wait here at Ramshackle... Hey, c'mon, I ain't tryin' to pull anything over on ya. Sometimes I just want to have a normal celebration too, y'know!

Deuce

[Yuu], Happy Birthday! Let me take you to go buy a prese... Eh? You're saying that I've already given you a present because I fixed the broken lights in Ramshackle the other day...? No way, you don't gotta hold back like that! I want to go all out for my pal's special day. That's what makes me happy.

Cater

[Yuu]-chan, Happy Birthday―☆ Did ya post on Magicam that it's your birthday? Oh, not yet? Then, let Cay-kun here with all his power and wisdom write a post for you! We'll attach a cool photo and some slammin' hashtags... Whaddya think? A perfect gift from me, or what?

Trey

Happy Birthday. So, about your present... I do have one. It's just... I was asking around for what to gift you and in the end, I couldn't really figure out what I should get... So in the end, after being at a loss, I ended up getting you this shirt. I look at it now and wonder what possessed me to pick this pattern... Yeah, I know, it's just laughable.

SAVANACLAW

Leona

Yeah, yeah. Your birthday's come 'round again, hooray. ...What're you doing, setting up a chessboard on the floor like that? You practiced just to win a game against me? Oho, so you're challenging me, then. Look at the pluck on this herbivore. So, what're you willing to bet, then? No way you're gettin' away with just a simple game after throwin' down the gauntlet at me like this.

Jack

So, it's your birthday today. Have you set up any new goals yet? What, you're going to surpass me in our classes? Heh, that's a hilarious joke. You really think you can beat me? But I'll take you on. If you get a better score on our next test, I'll get you some kind of present.

Ruggie

Happy Birthday―! 'N that means, I got you somethin' that's fittin' comin' from an upperclassman like me. Ta-da! A homemade fishing rod～ ...Ah, you totally just thought it's a cheap gift, didn'tcha! But this totally works! I know what it's like to go hungry too, y'know～ You're probably always goin' through things, so if you're ever in a pinch, make sure you use this!

OCTAVINELLE

Azul

A very Happy Birthday to you. Have you thought of a gift you'd like to get for yourself? Please, allow me to procure it for you... ...Oho, you have a keen eye to request something of that caliber. It may be considerably difficult to just anyone to acquire. HOW-EV-ER! If I were to handle it, that is a different situation altogether. I shall definitely make sure to retrieve it for you. Please wait expectantly.

Jade

Happy tidings for your birthday. I do hope this year will be another fruitful year for you. By the way, [Yuu]-san. Have you eaten yet? Oh, not yet, how wonderful. As a matter of fact, I thought I would treat you to something in my own little way. I only offer this with the best of intentions, of course. Fufu.

Floyd

Oh hey, Shrimpy-chan. It's your birthday today, huh. Mmkay, then I'll give you some snacks. I got these strange tastin' gummies, these wicked hard cookies, and some squishy jerky. Awesome, right? I got a ton, but all of them expire today, so. These are my presents to you, so you better eat them all without wastin' any, 'kay?

SCARABIA

Kalim

[Yuu], Happy Birthday! Here's your present, from me to you. Ahaha, did that surprise you? I tried making a pop up birthday card just for you. I also tried making a ton of paper flowers that we use during celebrations back in the Scalding Sands. Don'tcha think they came out real pretty?

Jamil

Happy Birthday, [Yuu]. It isn't much, but here's your present. Ramshackle is a fairly old building. I'm sure there are bugs that will find their way in and try to settle down here. However, if you use this, you can rid yourself of all of them in an instant. I can vouch for its effectiveness. Use it as soon as you can.

POMEFIORE

Vil

Happy Birthday, [Yuu]. ...You wish for me to come to your party here, at Ramshackle? And to top it all off, you've prepared a healthy menu just for me... Heh, how considerate of you. Very well. I suppose I can make an appearance out of respect for your enthusiasm. I do hope you're honored that I'll be there to celebrate with you.

Epel

Happy Birthday! I put in a lot of thought picking out a present for you. Here ya go, fingerless gloves! Nice design, right? Makes using your phone a lot easier, too. It'll make you look super cool, and the more you use it, the more comfy it'll feel. I hope you use it tons!

Rook

I've been waiting, Trickster. Waiting, that is, to celebrate your birthday with you. A spectacular day requires a spectacular memory. That is why I've come up with a wonderful plan of my own. First, we watch two back-to-back theater performances, then attend a poetry reading, and finally, watch a movie in the evening. There will be no time to rest. Come, we must quickly fly towards the theater!

IGNIHYDE

Idia

Kk, time to pretend we all get along and celebrate a birthday again... Eep!? D-Did you hear that just now...? Uh, so... Happy B-day, I guess... Soz, I don't have a present for you. Didn't even know it was your birthday... What, you're seriously just happy hearing me wish you a happy b-day? [siiigh] Nah, I'll order something small online and have it shipped to Ramshackle sometime later.

Ortho

Happy Birthday! Here's your present. Go ahead and open it! Hehe, you see what I did? I used a laser to engrave a birthday message on a glass tumbler for you. It was a little difficult fine tuning the power adjustment for the more detailed parts, but it came out pretty good, don't you think? I really hope you like it!

DIASOMNIA

Malleus

Child of Man, I see today is your birthday. ...Hm? What's the matter? You look a tad glum. Ah, I see, you are struggling to carry all your presents. Well, allow me to deliver them to Ramshackle with magic in your stead. No need to protest, this is an effortless task for someone like me. You should enjoy your special day to the utmost.

Silver

Happy Birthday. You're curious about this braided cord? It is your present. Lilia-senpai explained it to me thusly... If a string wrapped around your wrist or ankle snaps off on its own, then your wish will be granted. I strung this cord together in hopes that you may have your wishes come true. It may be a tad ill-shaped, but if it pleases you, it is yours.

Sebek

As I recall, today is your birthday... Hm? You want me to come to your birthday party? What poor semblance of a joke. I don't have the spare time to waltz into some human gathering like... WHAT!? MY LIEGE HIMSELF WILL ALSO BE THERE!? THEN SAY THAT FIRST! For goodness' sake, humans like you are just... so thoroughly thoughtless. Hurry and provide me the location and commencement time!

Lilia

Ooh, nice. So today's your birthday. Just look at how big you're getting. ...Khee hee hee. Don't look so downtrodden. It's just me pretending to be a doting gramps. The other guys in my dorm don't ever let me joke with them like that. And so, I have a present for you. Here, a CD of my performances, specially made! Take this and enjoy my raging screamo music with your whole heart and body.

OTHERS

Crowley and Rollo do not have new lines. Theirs are repeated from last year's.

Grim

Today's your birthday, huh. Happy Birthday to you! ...Huh? Do I got a gift for ya? What're ya even saying? Shouldn't ya be happy enough that you're my number one favorite henchie? Fiiine. Guess I can use my paws to pad you a massage sometime. Wouldn't want to hafta sit in a hard and uncomfy lap, after all!

Crowley

Ta-daaa! What do you suppose this could be? That’s correct, it’s an exchange coupon for use at the Mystery Shop! You have been a consistent helping hand, so… This is a special gift for you. Happy Birthday. Incidentally, that is only worth 500 madol (5 Thaumarks). It cannot be exchanged for something pricier than that. Please don’t hold it against me.

Crewel

It seemed rather rowdy in here, but now I see it was just you, pup. Are you excited simply because its your birthday? I see, well, in that case, I have a special present just for you. As for what it is... It is a special alchemy homework assignment. You should be happy; you'll be able to improve your skills even further with this, don't you think? Haha, Happy Birthday.

Rollo

Whatever is the matter, [Yuu]-kun? There is a strange glimmer in your eyes… ...Ah, I see. Today is your birthday. A present? Hmph. I hardly think that it should be something you request of others… But no matter. Indeed, birthdays should be treasured. However, what would be an acceptable gift…? I am afraid I’m rather unaccustomed to this. I would hope I do not disappoint you with a poor gift choice.

Fellow

Oh, my, hello there, my learned scholar! I've been searching, and finally, I've found you! I was fervently hoping to wish you well for your birthday. Here, your present. ...As fellows lacking in magical abilities, we should get along together, don'tcha think? Happy Birthday! Fwahaha!

Requested by Anonymous.

[sharonisthebettercarter]

I need the Gen-v kids and writers to fold Billy's ass because they're not like Maeve, Kimiko, Ryan, nor Starlight to take the disrespect from Billy. I need the to go off on his monkey ass because he not finna disrespect them, like he disrespects the former. Fuck around and find out.

oooohhhh i wish. but i can't picture it honestly, i get the feeling he will absolutely trick and hurt them as per that usual game of his

billy's been fucking awful from the get go and very good at it, it's only now that his team is getting fed up with his bullshit but that was a long time coming. i love this motherfucker to death in all the wrong ways but i ain't fittin' to turn a blind eye to all the shit he pulls and how grossly manipulative he is, even with hughie

ESPECIALLY with hughie. AND STARLIGHT.

like it's very concrete clear *what* he is from the start, something a certain darling mentioned to me was that billy technically never actually lies about who he is to the reader/viewer (don't get me wrong, there is a bit of deception and the build up and showcase is also def there, rather i should say, he lies to those around him and this is made clear to the reader/viewer)

he is awful, makes it clear he's going to be awful, and then does awful things that line up perfectly with the total piece of shit he is

but it is SUPER consistently clear.

*it's the characters around him that don't see the truth in what he is, give him the benefit of the doubt, or at the time being, don't see through the lies he gives them*

astonishingly enough, even when he's *actually* honest with them.

mallory said it perfectly

"you're only here because you're desperate and fucked and you want something!"

mmmmmmmmmmhmmmmmm~<3 mah FAVORITE kinda billy bean<3<3<3

and mallory in both settings is one of the few people able to see through butcher's lies but i have big doubts those poor kids are gonna be on mallory or starlight's level, or even kimiko, because they just don't have that experience with him or what he brings to the table, especially if he starts promising 'jUsTiCe' for them. (it's not, it's never about justice, it's just straight up revenge porn. billy bean is a revenge porn addict--)

but hell, he drags mm back into that whole mess and mm won't blame him, but i sure as hell will because *mm has ocd* and butcher fucking *took advantage of that fact*, AND THEN--even mm says it

"always about becca with you." and "you are so hot for homelander right now"

LEIK--... i'm not gonna go into mah regular trash butchlander rhetoric (hey~<3) but leik, homelander literally does not give a damn about this man, there is always a legit *reason* or bargain that is *the* reason he *lets* the mofo live.

first time was becca cutting a deal with him, next time was blackmail, but like this mofo DID NOT hesitate to try to kill butcher when they met at herogasm which just shows how thin that ice is or how flimsy the 'scorched urf' deal was and how he's itching to be done with butcher, third time was RYAN. who got his attention and pulled him away before he could kill butcher when he very clearly wanted to, and now we're gonna get the euthanasia offering??? OOH--

yeah, homelander gives no shits about butcher beyond him being an inconvenience and it's pretty clear the main reason he hasn't bothered killing him is because he still doesn't perceive billy as any sort of threat to him... but butcher?

butcher is OBSESSED and yeah leik i know i say it every goddamn time but like he's really REALLY obsessed to the point where his brain rot for homie is 1000x WORSE than anything ANY of the girlies in fandom *COULD* have for homie--

oops look at that accidentally threw in a little more butchlander garbage lmao

there's def always a part of me that blames fandom misogyny for giving this boi a free pass half the time (motherfucker spends all his time shitting on becca's memory for his revenge porn fantasy+the way he treats all our lovely lady supes--)

amazingly, the framing is actually really well done because even though we know billy is fuckin' awful beyond any reasonable doubt or redeemability, it's still enough in what the characters around him believe to lead people astray and have them wishing for him to do the right thing even when we know he won't (with the rare few exceptions it's something that benefits him...)

altho deep down i think they know billy will just disappoint them because his whole ass job in the story is to make things HURT lmao.

the boi does know better... he just *chooses* to do *worse*...

i do think that because these kids have less experience with billy and aren't completely alone for him to be a vulture about, it also means they might be quicker to learn especially if they get help from starlight or the others. but unfortunately, i don't picture these kids being able to handle this crafty slimeball. maybe make the attempt but...

gawd, i do not have high hopes for these poor youngins...

[deke-rivers-1957]

Toby Goes to Hogwarts

"Now son how's ya robes fittin ya? Ain't gonna be meltin down cause of em?"

Ah look in the mirror an see mahself in a set of school robes. Ah kinda bounce a bit.

"Ah look sharp! Ah'm ready fer Hogwarts!"

He pats mah shoulder smilin.

"That's mah boy! 11 years old an yer gonna be goin out on yer own havin adventures."

Ah go down ta the kitchen ta put the finishin touches on the tank fer Trevor. Pop an Ah get the last thangs together. Ah pick up mah trunk an' backpack an' Trevor's tank an we head out ta the car.

"Do ya got mah ticket, Pop?"

He smiles an nods.

"Got it right in mah pocket. Ah'mma give ya the ticket once we get ta the station."

"Ok."

Ah start fidgetin an look out the window.

Time Skip

Ah'm startin ta get a lil scared once we get ta the station. Pop parks the car an helps get mah stuff out. Ah see 'em lookin at me like he think somethin's wrong.

"Wha's wrong Pop?"

"You's best be fixin ta get ya cryin out the way Toby. Ah know this' gonna be yer first time away from me so jus let out yer cryin now."

Ah try not ta cry... but Ah can't help it. Ah hug Pop an cry a little bit. He hugs me back.

"Ah'm givin ya money fer lil snacks an yer ticket. Ya can send me letters anytime ya want. It'll take awhile but Ah promise ta send ya one back."

Ah'm still cryin an in a way Ah'm glad it's rainin. Ah like this type a rain cause it's all nice an cold.

"We's best be gettin on the platform before we get wet."

Ah follow Pop as we run inta the wall ta get on the platform. Ah'm a lil upset Ah started cryin in front a people but Ah keep on goin', hopin' Pop'll think Ah'm brave.

"Jus be brave, Toby. Ah know this'll be hard at first but it'll be ok."

Ah see the train an hear a sound tha's like a mix a whistles an train wheel squeak. Pop looks over at mah face an notices mah lil' waterin' eyes.

"Doncha worry bout the train son. It'll sound loud at first but once ya give it a couple mins, yer gonna feel better."

Ah wipe mah eyes knowin Pop's makin sense. Ah can't really say anythang cause Ah'm tryna catch mah breath. Pop pats mah head an Ah start ta feel better.

"You's gonna be makin new friends Toby. Got yer frog, Trevor goin wit ya. Just gotta let out yer feelins an get on the train."

"Oh-Ok, Pop."

Ah wanna make sure Ah'm gonna find mah way on that train, seein' as how Ah'm not so good wit trains normally. Mah mind goes blank an mah stomach feels tied up wit knots. But this time instead of bein' a scared kid it feels different. Ah think this' the first time Ah've ever felt real special. Maybe this' what Hogwarts' supposed ta be like.

"Watch yer step son. Jus gotta get on the train an you'll be fine."

"Thanks, Pop."

Ah make it ta the top an stand by the train window. Ah look back at Pop standin on the platform. Mah face is full a excitement an a flood of feelins. Mah stomach starts ta hurt real bad.

"Bye Pop! Ah love ya!"

"Bye son. Love ya too."

Ah try ta keep a straight face an keep watchin' mah Pop as the train pulls outta the station while gainin' speed.

"Trevor. Are we gonna be ok?"

He looks at me with his froggie eyes and ribbits. Ah try not ta cry agin.

"Thanks Trevor. We's gonna be great then."

Ah hear somebody clear their throat. Ah turn round.

"Need help? I'll show ya how to find a seat."

"Well. Ok."

Ah follow the man through the train till Ah find a special train room.

"Thank ya sir."

Ah sit down knowin it's time ta close mah eyes an take a deep breath. Mah head leans against the train window as the train rattles down the tracks. Mah stomach starts to hurt real bad, like real bad... But Ah'm on the way to Hogwarts.

Time Skip

"Hello. My name is Jacklin. Jacklin Gryffindor. May I sit here with you?"

Ah peek out one eye an see a girl bout mah age lookin at mah face. She's got very pale skin an almost white hair. She's looks magical like the LOTR girl from mah daydreams. Mah stomach is still turnin' somersaults in mah gut.

"Oh, Ah guess so... Mah name's Toby Kwimper."

Ah notice that her eyes are still on mah face. She opens her mouth to say something, then stops and just stares at mah face.

"Is this your first time on the Hogwarts Express? You look like you have motion sickness."

"Uh yeah...how'd ya know?"

Ah'm surprised she could even notice all that. Mah stomach's still turnin' over in all kinds a directions.

"When I got on the train I saw a few other first year students get sick."

"Oh. Well Ah'm not just gettin' sick, Ah'm gettin' real sick. Would ya maybe have somethin' ta settle mah stomach? Do ya know any spells?"

Ah feel sick enough to puke.

"Well I do know something. Try to focus on me, Toby."

"But mah stomach's turnin' and hurtin' real bad. Ah'm gonna puke."

Ah clutch mah stomach an look at Jacklin. Her eyes seem ta be drawin' me in.

"Just take deep breaths."

Ah'm scared ta hold her hands. But Ah'm scared to puke in front a her even worse. Ah slowly put mah hands out an we grab each other's hands. We jus look at each other's faces an try to think about somethin' else.

"Are you feeling better, Toby?"

The pain's gone. Ah can still feel mah stomach movin, but it's stopped hurtin'.

"Thanks."

Ah look at her an give her a little smile.

"That's lovely to hear, Toby. If you don't mind I think we try to distract ourselves. Let's talk about our wands."

Ah sit back in mah seat an' look at her. It's been awhile since Ah've seen mah wand. Ah dig it outta mah pocket an take a good look at it.

"Awright. What d'ya wanna know?"

Ah see 'er lookin at it.

"Is that an english oak wand? What's the core?"

"Yeap, English oak wit'a unicorn hair core."

Ah give her another little smile.

"And tha's good?"

"English oak wood supposedly was used to make Merlin's wand. Wizards who use this wand have to have strong intuition, and tend to like nature. You might end up becoming really good with our classes that focus on plants and magical creatures."

Ah feel mahself noddin but Ah don't really get everythang she's sayin.

"Yeap. Ah think Mr. Ollivander done tol me bout all that. Ah like it."

Ah smile an seem ta be a little cloud a light an have warm, fuzzy feelings in mah brain that's makin' me feel good fer a change. Jacklin takes out her wand.

"This is a cherry wood wand with a Veela hair core."

"Cherry wood wand with a Veela hair core? What's a Veela?"

She looks up at me.

"Veela are semi-human magical beings; beautiful women with white-gold hair and skin that appears to shine like the moon. When angry, Veela take on a less pleasant appearance; their faces elongate into sharp, cruel-beaked bird heads, and long scaly wings burst from their shoulders. My mother can do that but since I'm only half-Veela I can't."

Ah blink at her cause she said a lotta words.

"But what does that mean about the core of the wand?"

"Veela hair helps tame temperamental wands. Cherry wood is very rare in the UK and can be very dangerous. Only wizards with a lot of self control should get wands like this."

Ah look at her with big surprised eyes.

"Why d'ya gotta say that?"

Ah can feel mah stomach startin' ta rumble again. Mah face heats up an Ah start ta look at mah wand again ta try an' distract myself.

"Since I'm part Veela, I'm always trying to keep my powers under control. Veela have the ability to hypnotize most people attracted to girls when we dance. I try not to dance though because I know it makes them do dangerous things."

Ah look up at you. Mah stomach is rumblin' still, but Ah'm more scared of lookin' at her eyes now that Ah know what they can do. Ah hear her sigh.

"Veela magic is a curse when you think about it. You never know who your real friends are. My family supports half blooded and human born wizards but it's too dangerous for me to be around pure humans."

Mah stomach's turned back into just a big knot. Ah can feel mah face tryin' ta change into a soft, sad little face. Ah got no choice bout this one.

"Tha's a shame. Ah'm sorry ya have ta live wit that. Ya seem so nice."

"We're always, no matter what, physically perfect; graceful; and flawless. Nothing can make us look bad. Even when I start to get acne it doesn't seem to matter. That's why I wish I can have someone tell me I look snotty. At least that would be a sign I'm like any other 11 year old girl."

Ah notice her skin seems ta look perfect. She ain't got bruises or paper cuts on her hands like Ah do. Ah wish Ah could comfort her an Ah don't want her to feel so bad. After a bit, Ah start ta think about somethin'.

"Hey! Yer lips don't look perfect. There's a crack right in the middle of one of 'em!"

Ah hope Ah weren't soundin too mean. Girls in the past usually jus laugh at me or think Ah'm gross.

"Where?"

Ah point ta her lip an the little crack in the middle.

"Right there. See it?"

She looks at her reflection in the window.

"They do look a bit chapped. So does that mean that you don't feel affected by my magic?"

"Nah. Least Ah don't think Ah do cause now that Ah'm seein yer dry lips tha's all Ah can focus on."

She looks away from the window.

"I see. I didn't realize they were that dry."

Ah'm glad Ah was able to find somethin' that ain't perfect bout her. The knot in mah stomach slowly starts ta go away.

"See ya ain't so perfect. Perfect girls ain't got cracked lips."

She touches them ta feel how they're so dry.

"I should probably buy a bottle of pumpkin juice when the Honeydukes trolley passes by."

Ah look at her, an Ah wanna laugh. Ah dunno why since Ah know it probly ain't that funny.

"Wha's pumpkin juice good fer?"

"Anything to drink should help add moisture to my lips. The trolley on this train has only pumpkin juice since we're going to have a feast when we get to Hogwarts."

Mah eyes look real big cause Ah sure Ah ain't knowed we's gonna eat a lotta food.

"Feast?"

"Oh. Don't you have start of term feasts where you're from, Toby?"

Ah jus look at her knowin Ah ain't understood a word she said.

"Oh, not at mah school. Sometimes we got pizza days but then on the last day a school we get this hotdog day. Sure ain't a feast cause we'd only get one hotdog an a bag a Fritos or Pringles. Ya know those small little bags they give ya cause the school jus ain't got a lotta money..."

Ah jus start ramblin bout mah old school. Ah guess tha's a good thang cause she ain't tol' me ta shut up yet.

"Are you autistic Toby?"

Ah stop talkin. Ah need a sec ta figure out wha she said but Ah nod cause Ah'm scared ta say yes out loud.

"Uh huh."

"I think that might explain why you're not affected by my Veela magic."

Ah turn mah head a bit cause that don't make sense.

"How come?"

"I'm not sure since not everyone with autism seems to be affected the same way. It’s very rare to even have any immunity as it is."

"An yer sayin' Ah'm the only person that ain't affected by yer magic?"

"Outside of my family, yes. I’m not sure if there’s anyone else who wouldn’t be affected by it."

Ah look at her with wide eyes. Mah mind's racein' with ideas and excitement.

"If it ain't too personal, what does yer family worry about?"

"That my Veela magic causes the boys to do dangerous things to try to impress me. That’s why I said my magic is similar to a siren. Even when I don’t willingly use it, it’s still there. I can’t turn it off."

"Sounds like a pain."

Ah look out da window while smackin mah hands gainst mah seat.

"We nearly at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft an Wizardry yet?"

Ah look back at her an give her another half-smilin' look.

"I think we have another hour before we get there. Do you want anything from the trolley?"

Ah remember mah stomach's rumblin a bit.

"Yes. Ah think Ah could go fer one of 'em pumpkin juices. Ah ain't gonna be gettin cracked lips too."

The trolley lady appears an Ah try ta get mah wizardin money.

"Anythin off the trolley dears?"

"Yes, ma'am. One of dem pumpkin juices if ya got it."

She turns ta Jacklin an she wants ta get everythang. She's gotta be rich if she can get all 'em snacks an pumpkin juice too. Ah dunno if Ah'd be able ta eat anythang at the feast. Ah can't help but smile like a baby, an mah stomach seems ta go from a knot ta a floppin' flounders tail.

"Tha'll be 12 sickles loves."

Ah try ta count out tha money an hand it ta her.

"Thank ya ma'am."

Mah mouth is almost drooling. Mah eyes're all wide open. Mah stomach's a-rumblin' an' a-growlin'. Mah hands're all fidgety on tha pumpkin juice.

"Have you ever had anything from Honeydukes before, Toby?"

Ah shake my head, still lookin' at her snack an droolin' an starvin' an waitin' impatiently, like a baby might act.

"Oh that's right, you're American. You probably don't have Honeydukes there."

"Oh no. We ain't even got a trolley fer snacks. Is tha pumpkin juice good? It smells real good."

"I think it makes for a nice summer's drink. It seems to be popular because it's sweet."

Ah nod an mah stomach growls again.

"So it means Ah can have a sip right now?"

"Oh yes. Sorry about that, Toby."

Ah smile at her then immediately take a big drink out of tha bottle. The drink seems ta instantly help mah hunger pangs. Ah feel mah stomach settlin.

"Thanks fer buyin all these snacks, Jacklin."

"I figure it’s time that you learn what all these snacks are. Have you ever tried a chocolate frog before?"

"Nah. No one eats frogs back home. Ah mean some do but they don't cover 'em in chocolate. They fry their legs. Ah don't eat 'em though cause... Ah got mah frog Trevor."

Ah look at a package an then back ta her. Mah stomach growls an then Ah turn ta look at tha frog package. Ah'm tryin' real hard ta be polite an well behaved.

"Go on Toby, open it."

Ah open it up. A magical chocolate frog starts ta hop around.

"Don't worry, Toby. These frogs are just chocolate shaped like ones. They’re not alive."

Ah grab it an' start nommin' tha chocolate frog like it's some kinda animal. It's meltin' in mah mouth... A real frog'd take some time to eat or swallow.

"It's reeeeeal gooood."

Mah stomach's growlin slows down.

"Thank ya."

Ah smile like a baby at her.

"There’s the card that comes with it. The boys like to trade them when they collect these."

Ah look at the picture of tha frog and read tha card.

"Which one did you get, Toby?"

"Ah dunno who Ah got but it says Albus Dumbledore."

"Oh that's Headmaster Dumbledore. We'll be meeting him today once we get to Hogwarts."

Mah growlin' calms way down. Ah feel real full an relaxed and tired, but Ah feel good. Ah smile up at her like one o' those baby animals with tha big eyes.

"Ya know, Ah feel like Ah ate mah favorite dinner an' then Ah ate mah dessert an then some mo' favorite dinner an then some mo dessert. Ah feel kinda... kinda full... A little... sleepy...

Ah yawn a little, an' Ah lean against her until Trevor ribbits.

"What was that? Chocolate frogs never sound like real ones."

Ah snap awake after her voice startles mah half-asleep mind.

"Oh."

Ah look around to find tha sound. Ah see Trevor on tha floor an' Ah pick it up.

"Trevor started talkin' ta me."

"Is that your pet, Toby?"

"Uh huh. His name's Trevor."

Ah let Trevor sit on mah hand an' scratch tha back a his head. He likes tha way Ah'm scratchin' him. Ah wonder if he likes mah scratchin' better than tha others. He likes tha way Ah pet him.

"Wanna come an sit on mah lap Trevor?"

There's a big smile on mah face. Trevor climbs onto mah lap so Ah can get better access ta pet him. Ah notice Jacklin lookin at me.

"Wha's happened?"

"Oh nothing. Nothing happened, Toby. I was just thinking about you and your frog. I think the English oak was a good choice for your wand.

"Why's that?"

She smiles at me.

"Trevor seems to understand what you’re saying like he’s a person too."

"Well tha's cause Trevor's smart like Ah am. He's talkin' ta me like he knew me real well ever since Ah got 'em. We're basically friends."

Ah say all that wit a serious face. Cause Ah mean it. Jacklin don't seem ta think Ah'm weird that Ah talk ta frogs.

"Well that's nice Toby."

Ah give Trevor a long and tender scratch along tha back an' tha back a his neck, an he seems ta like it. Ah look at Jacklin an Ah see the same kinda look in her eyes now too. She seems ta understand me a little better all a sudden. Mah stomach doesn't growl no more. Ah feel really happy like Ah ain't ever felt before. Mah heart's flippin around. But Ah'm happy. Real happy...

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[talesofourworlds]

"Good ta hear, Karol..." Honestly, he really was glad to hear that Karol would work on being honest with them. And he was right when he said all of them were friends. Maybe more than that? That much was a little harder to say, but... it would be nice if they counted each other as family. Especially Karol and Rita. The two kids probably needed a family unit more than anyone. ...Maybe Raven did, too.

He probably looked just as much of a mess as Karol did right then, right down to the tear stained cheeks and puffy red eyes. Maybe it was a good thing it was just the two of them. There would be questions from Yuri and the others if they had played witness to any of this. The thought was pushed to the back burner, though, as Karol reaffirmed that Raven wasn't a bother. Part of him still wasn't sure he believed that, but he was happy to hear it nonetheless.

"Honestly? I'm kinda glad he did, too, lookin' back on it. Guess even back then I was just an idiot, sayin' stuff like that. But hey... it was before I met y'all. If even he could see what a mess I was on the inside, it's no wonder it took a while ta start fittin' in." Not too long before he'd met Yuri, now that he really thought about it. Back then, he'd fully taken on the mask he'd chosen to wear while in Dahngrest. Just the same as he'd taken on his role of Schwann. Then he'd ended up neck deep in everything. Hard to say that he thought everything had happened for a reason, but honestly it was seeming like it. Not that he wished everything had happened. Some people who had died did still deserve more than they'd gotten.

The question Karol posed was a good one. What would The Don have thought? He thought a bit.

"Hmm... I think he'd prob'ly be happy we were makin' our own decisions, if nothin' else. Since he told us we all had ta stand on our own feet now. And at the end of the day, ain't we all just tryin' ta support each other? Guild folk or Empire folk, the Adephagos is everyone's problem. So I think if he was still around, he'd be workin' just as hard as all of us, with everyone," he said. At the end of the day, Don Whitehorse was still something of an enigma to him. Why had he put so much trust in a man like Raven? Why had he allowed someone who'd tried to kill him so close to his inner circle? Questions with no answers.

He sniffed a bit as he thought, raising his hand to finally brush some of the tears away from his cheeks. Raven felt pretty sure his sinuses were going to hate him after all of this. Oh well, he thought. That was tomorrow Raven's problem. Or later Raven's. Whichever.

"I think he'd be proud ta see how far you've come, Karol. Especially if he knew how brave ya were back at the Blade Drifts," he said. Reckless, sure, but for a good reason. "As fer me? Pretty sure he'd still say I'm an idiot. But maybe he'd finally say I'm reflectin' the me on the inside? ...Ah. Maybe not. Still gotta work on that, don't I?" He gave a vague gesture to himself.

"If today's been any indication... I really gotta work on stuff. But... least I ain't alone while I'm gonna be doin' it."

Karol listened and nodded quietly, almost as if he had come to terms with this himself. It was difficult, though, that much was for sure. So difficult that he couldn’t really blame Yuri and Raven for holding their feelings in as long as they did. He couldn’t blame Rita for not being truly honest with her feelings and couldn’t blame Judith for hiding it all behind a smile. Everyone held back their true feelings in some way. It was easier to do so than leave yourself feeling vulnerable for all to see.

There were still some things that Karol didn’t feel comfortable admitting, whether it be to others or to himself, but he wanted to at least talk about the important things and to set an example for the other members to follow. If he expected everyone to be honest, then he simply had to do the same.

“I’m gonna… do better about being honest. I know you guys aren’t gonna get mad at me for it like the other guilds did. Because… we’re a guild but we’re also friends.” Maybe even.. A family? Karol paused as the thought occurred to him. They… were like a family, right? He had never really had one, having grown up in an orphanage with no clue who his actual parents were. Was it selfish to consider the guild his family? Was that inappropriate?

He decided that this was going to be one of those things that he would just keep to himself for now. The idea of asking Raven that type of question was way too embarrassing. No thanks. He was already embarrassed enough that they were having this conversation at all.

“You’re not a bother either, Raven.” Karol nodded, wiping at his eyes again. They were red and puffy and his nose was runny but he was finally getting his own breathing under control at least.

Hearing Raven’s tales about the Don though… he couldn’t help but smile at the image of the Don getting angry at Raven for saying something as stupid as that. It was almost light heartening for Karol. To know that the man he looked up to for so long was as good of a man as everyone claimed he was. It was good to hear that even the Don didn’t give up on Raven.

“I’m glad that the Don said that to you… It seemed like you really needed to hear it. The Don is… was good at saying exactly what you needed to hear at the moment.” Karol quietly let go of Raven with another sniffle as he pulled his knees to his chest.

The Don was… quite a big figure in both of their lives and Karol knew for a fact that he would never forget the image of sword hitting flesh and the sound of his body hitting the stone pavement after Karol had closed his eyes, unable to watch the death of his role model. It haunted him and plagued him with nightmares and many would say that a child his age should have never been there to watch his “execution”.

Despite how scarring the event was, Karol quietly used it as his motivation to keep pushing forward. To keep making a guild that would make the Don proud. He couldn’t help but wonder what the Don would say to him now, if he were to ask about his guild.

“...What do you think the Don would say about everything going on now…? About teaming up with the Empire, the Adephagos– all of that? Do you… think he’d say that we’re doing the right thing?”

[onlydevilsleft]

“My best chance out of here is helicopter. You don’t have one of those, do you?“ ( birdie / anyone! )

              @rubiesintherough

He looked at the younger girl as if she could be his sister. He saw a lot of Cara in her from when they'd been growing up - even though Cara never really was his sister; nothing could ever make her that - and even still, to this day. Wild. Untamed. Unwilling to be. If a little soft on the inside where it counted... "Hey... Hey, calm down, alrigh'?" His brows furrowed as he held out a hand to placate her. "Nobody's gonna hurt you here. I promise. An' while we do..." He says, thinking about their helicopter. "Ya ain't fittin' t'need it. Yer safe."

[alkasden]

Ignoring any consequences of her own now, Alkas only grew a thoughtful look at what kind of havoc they could cause now. A little snicker escaped her at thinking of the whole city being without power.

"Exactly! That panic woulds cause even more 'n snowballin' froms there!" Another excited flick of her tail comes, grinning at Prin now. But then she found herself giving pause to the softer words.

"Ya chose to be downs here?" She repeats back in question, curious and a little surprised by hearing that. "Y'know ya not the first... to says that-- or least imply I ain't fittin' for Hell," she admits with a forced smile, unable to shake the memory of someone a long while back giving her the notion.

"We alls just folk in this shit sandwich so ain't matter who deserves to go where. Me downs here or ya choosin' to comes down here," she hums in the thought, never seeing the differences between everyone.

"For any returns, just ya givin' me some fun times has been enough for me, ehehe." She finishes that off with a beaming smile, living for the thrill of the moment. "So we gonna blows somethin' up or what?"

Her hand gestures to her workshop space and a few of barrels full of gasoline and oils nestled in the corner.

Prin wasn’t too worried about getting into some trouble. At this point she welcomed it even. However, she saw the excitement in her friend and couldn’t bring herself to potentially put Alkas in harm’s way. She was going through enough as it is. Taking out the city’s power sounds glorious! I can already imagine the panic that will ensue.

She followed Alkas to the back of her den, curious to see a bit more of Alkas’ world. You know, she started, looking for the right words, I chose to be here and… over the years I’ve come to think that maybe not every soul who winds up here deserves to be here. I guess what I’m trying to say is… well, you’ll let me know if I can return your generosity?

[kurogane-redfox]

"Well, ya can't be good at everythin' least givin' shit terrible nicknames ain't a life skill ya need,"

He knew she was pretty bad at naming things because when he'd talked to her about the sword he made for her the names she'd come up with were just terrible. He said as much too. Luckily she'd just gone along with it and told him since he was making it he could name it which is where Ixen Sjach came in.

"Yeah I think it's a fittin' name. Plus it ain't gonna be hard for ya to say or anythin' should ya need to name it to activate it or not."

Most people would ask him if cutting his scales off hurt but it didn't. Not really. Compared to the pain he'd endured while under Jose's rule cutting his scales off was nothing. Since they were 'alive' they were what was causing Destroyer to react. He was pretty sure of that anyway. There was no real way to know for sure.

"I actually think that's cause of my scales. They're self-healin' so it could be them activatin' to help seal up the cracks I'm usin' 'em on."

There might have been a little bit of blood involved too but it would be relatively minuscule so that couldn't have caused the reaction. Maybe it was a new thing Destroyer could do with the right components? They'd have to find out together it seemed. He finished adding the scales and then stood up. It hadn't taken too long, a couple hours at most for him to repair the mechanical arm for Rust.

"There ya go, as good as I can get it. If ya ever need more repairs just come find me. I'm always happy to help."

Ink laughs sheepishly rubbing her neck. Yeah...she is bad at naming stuff. Heck, she sucks at naming opponents who don't introduce herself. One time, she fought a wanted dark mage who uses the element of crystals and stones and calls the mage...Crystal Face or All Crystal Mage. It's not her fault since the mage's face has a face of a crystal. She can see her reflection!

Or one time when she got a magical item that is good at detecting magical properties. She calls it the Detecting Magic Thingy...yeah...she is really bad at names. She can't come up with names since things are very simple. She told Gajeel about it since it's pretty funny.

"Really? Okay! Cathal shield it is!" Rust watches Gajeel works. Since he came from an island that has Celtic and Gaelic heritage, he wants to honor it by naming these updated abilities. Not only that, but the name Cathal pays homage to Gajeel since he is great at battle thanks to his Iron Dragon Slayer magic. He sees Gajeel summon his own scales and cut them off with his own kunai to place the missing pieces of Destroyer.

"Sure thing. I will use the arm you built when I'm not on a mission or anything." The blond smiles. The simple arm that Gajeel made is good as ever. He might use it for simple chores or anything while Destroyer takes a nap.

Then the blond sees something amazing. The Destroyer reacts to the Gajeel's scales and goes to absorb the scales and its nutrients within his arm, as it begins to move by itself. He blinks at this. He can see the texture of the scales of Destroyer.

"Just to let you know.....I have no idea that my arm can do that." He said. honestly.

[hail-to-the-quinn]

The 'J' was what hit first. She remembered that one. The sound of Joker's laugh and how that brand was fresh and new and red and smelled like burning skin.

But it was the crushed tone in his voice that really sunk in, probably more than she liked. Wait, B-Man? No way. Mister High-and-Mighty, Goodie-Two-Shoes Chronic Sidekick Collector actually... beat one up!?

Oh, that was a lot going on in her head all at once, it was a already a migraine and a half. Harley put her hands up to her head, trying to focus. But as she looked at him, all she could really think of was him, her, and Joker. And everything they did that didn't really matter in the end, huh? "... Ah, crap."

She sighed and flopped down next to him, looking over at all the bruises and bumps and blood and— oh that was a bad leg, holy crap— and winced. "Yeah. Me, too. 'Cept, y'know, the bird part ain't as fittin' on me, obviously." She looked down at the grease paint smeared on her knees and hands.

"... Man, he... he really did a number on ya, huh, kiddo...? Here I was thinkin' he'd take ya back, all dramatic and reverse Darth Vader-y, and get all mad at us and we'd all play bad-guy-good-guy tag. And it'd be great! Like the good ol' days! But now everything's... just gone." Her voice cracked.

She sighed. "Uh, no offense..." Sorry didn't really come to her head, yet. "No, he... he really messed you up and left ya...?" She winced. He really looked a lot more like a kid with that look on his face. A lot like back then. She'd done a lot worse since. "So... this alley really frickin' stinks. There's a bar with enough vodka to disinfect an elephant nearby, y'know. I... I ain't gonna wait if you say no..." She kicked her feet against the concrete. She was really that alone, huh? She didn't even know where... if Pammy was really...

jason slowly removed his helmet his hair matted.... he had bags under his eyes..... that awful brand on his cheek.... a j ...god knows how bad the damage harley and joker... had done to him...

the kiddo spoke croaky.... tired

"the old batstard beat the shit outta me broke my femur ...he really didn't want me back.... seige went tits up and crane wants me dead for backing away from the whole thing" jason let out a depressed snicker "i really am a pathetic broken bird "

@hail-to-the-quinn

[unsaintlike]

Pretty much, yeah. There are some preseason games that'll be aired, but for the most part it's all local or specialized channels. 'Least the Vikings are havin' a good start to the season. Gonna keep my fingers crossed the Bengals can pull outta win tonight, 'cause I need 'em to pick up the slack 'til the regular hockey season starts. As for the Knights and the Wild, uh, yeah, actually -- though, it won't be for a while since it ain't happenin' 'til December. Oh, shit, Friday the 13th in December, too? Thank goodness we've gotta break before anymore spooky happenings, in that case. Don't even gotta make any quips myself, since you went ahead and dropped the Nightmare Before Christmas line. Nice goin'. What? Just 'cause I'm impulsive, doesn't mean I can't enjoy makin' shit look nice, as well. Can't say I have looked at the flash shops, either. Aren't most of the those pre-designed? Suppose I could see how it'd be fittin', but it would depend on what they offered. Not gonna get something just to get it, but if they had one I liked, sure, I'd probably consider it.