#But delighted kiddos is well worth the trade off

[muffinlance]

Writing update: final Scaled Over chapter nearly done! Whether I'll have time to finish it today is entirely up for debate, but I finished some edits that had been holding it back and it should be smooth typing to the end. <3

Isopuppy sewing pattern is also coming along, currently just figuring out Optimal Shell Curvature for Ultimate Good Dog Hugs. Efforts somewhat stymied by toddler putting a leash on it and taking it for walks while his sister crawl-crawl-crawls after. Come back, momma needs to measure...

[thedarklordmegatron]

Father Dearest

Rating: General

Summary: Parenthood was never something Cor had envisioned for himself, but he wouldn't trade Prompto for the world. 

Thank you @yoko2634 for the kofi <3

Also available on my AO3, but Tumblr won’t let me link it~

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There is nothing on Eos that Cor loves more than his child.

He loves his son’s chubby cheeks and the way they puff up when he’s sulking over being denied another Chocobo toy. He loves the way Prompto waves at everyone they pass as Cor carries him through the Citadel and the infectious laughter that follows when someone waves back or pulls a funny face. He adores the way his child snuggles up beneath his blankets when he’s put to bed, cuddles one of his many toys close and tells him he loves him.

Prompto is without a doubt the most important and precious thing in Cor’s life.

However, as much as his heart swells with pride and love at the mere thought of his little boy, there are plenty of times when he desperately wishes for nothing more than a few blessed hours of peace. How he wishes he could pass Prompto over to someone else, collapse on the couch he keeps in his office and drink enough caffeine that his bring thinks he’s able to scale the side of the Citadel.

Alas, as Regis and Clarus warned him when he first signed the adoption papers, such moments of peace were few and far between. Instead, he’s forced to suffer through numerous attempts to complete his paperwork with a wriggling two-year-old in his lap.

“Prom,” He sighs as a little finger creeps towards his nostril for the fourth time in ten minutes. Setting his pen down atop the requisition forms he’s been trying to work through, he looks down at his son.

Prompto, seeing that his father’s attention is solely on him, giggles mischievously before completely his finger’s journey and planting it firmly in Cor’s nose.

“Oh you think that’s funny do you?” Cor questions, attempting to keep a straight face as he takes hold of the tiny wrist. “Think it’s funny to torment your father huh?” Prompto grins up at him and nods “Do you know what happens to little boys who bully their daddies?” A shake of the head, “They get eaten by the tickle monster!” Before his son has a chance to try and escape, Cor scoops him up from his lap and carefully deposits him on the desk, digging his fingers into Prompto’s sides.

The reaction is instantaneous, Prompto lets out an ear-piercing squeal and flails around, desperately trying to escape the attack.

“Daddy noooo!” He laughs, putting a hand over Cor’s mouth and pushing. Of course, he is no match for his father and instead, Cor pretends to bite the little fingers which only sends Prompto into further hysterics. “No fair!”

“So fair!” Cor laughs, relenting his tickle attack only to swing Prompto up into his arms and dance them both around his office, paperwork long forgotten in favour of entertaining his son.

Giggling wildly, Prompto clings onto Cor’s neck as they spin only to shriek when Cor trips over the chair leg and expertly falls onto his back, Prompto held firmly to his chest.

“Oopsie!” Prompto giggles as reaches out to pat Cor’s cheeks.

“A big oopsie,” Cor agrees as he catches one of the tiny arms and places a kiss on the wrist. “I guess daddy needs to be more careful huh buddy?” Prompto nods before attempting to wriggle free of the hold his father has on him. Taking pity on his son and the way his face has gone red in frustration, Cor releases him and watches on in amusement as Prompto toddles across to the couch, expertly drags his blanket off of it and returns to his side. Only instead of climbing onto his chest and taking a nap, as he often did, Prompto throws the fabric over Cor’s head and giggles almost manically.

“Oh no!” Cor laments, placing a hand on his chest and reaching the other arm out, “I’ve gone blind!”

Beneath the blanket, he grins as he listens to Prompto run around his office and while he’s content to lay there and allow his son to run riot, he’s still prepared to move at a moment’s notice if needs be.

“Stay away from the cupboards,” He warns, only to sigh at the mischevious giggle that comes as a response. That giggle never bodes well.

Cor’s not quite sure how long he’s been laying on the floor when one of the drawers slides open and Prompto makes a triumphant noise, only that his back has started to ache and he’s fairly certain that Prompto must have spilt shampoo onto the blanket for the strawberry scent to be as strong as it is.

“Daddy!” Prompto calls as his footsteps get closer, “Daddy look!” The blanket is unceremoniously yanked away before being immediately replaced by a bright yellow Chocobo plushie. A plushie that Cor is absolutely certain he did not buy but is fairly sure that he knows who did.

“Now where did that come from?” He questions, reaching out to snag Prompto by the waist and lift his son, Chocobo and all, onto his chest.

“Uncle Clare!”

Of course it was.

What a surprise.

Once again Clarus had taken it upon himself to fuel his son’s Chocobo obsession. Looks like he’s going to be making a trip to Kids Cove to buy up all of their Moogle merchandise once again. Gladiolus had a big enough room, it’s not like they wouldn’t have anywhere to put it and if the little boy really didn’t want it all, well, Cor’s fairly confident that they’ll be used to fuel the Prince’s growing love of the creatures.

“Uncle Clarus huh?” Prompto nods, hugging the plushie against his chest, “So what’s this one called?” He asks as he rolls onto his knees, carefully moving Prompto into his lap in the process.

"Bo three!"  And there’s the famous Leonis imagination doing its thing.

“That’s a very good name Prom. He’ll be a good friend for Bo and Bo two.” As well as the other twelve or so plushies that are hidden around his son’s bedroom.

“The bestest!” Prompto says firmly before hiding his face in the soft fabric.

Accepting that his paperwork is now a lost cause, not that he expected anything different to happen when his sitter cancelled on him the night before, Cor stands in one fluid motion, shifting Prompto onto his hip.

“Tell you what, why don’t we go and find Noctis? You can introduce him to Bo three.”

Prompto gasps in delight, rapidly nodding his head “Noct! Go find Noct daddy!” Laughing softly, Cor leans in to press a kiss to his son’s forehead before making his way out of the office. If nothing else he might be able to pawn Prompto off onto whoever has been roped into watching over Noctis for the day, he could at least then tell Regis that he’d made a conscious effort to try and get something done today.

Parenthood was never something he’d envisioned for himself, but as he strolls through the Citadel, Prompto safe in his arms and laughing away to himself as he talks to his Chocobo, he can’t help but be grateful that it found him all the same. Even if it did nearly cause an international incident in the process and result in him being pulled up in front of a tribunal. It was completely worth it and he wouldn’t trade Prompto for the world.

“Love you daddy,” Prompto pipes up as they get into the elevator.

Smiling softly Cor gently bumps his forehead against his son’s, “Love you too kiddo.”

[thedistantstorm]

Dawning Delights 12: Dawning Surprise Pt. 3

Summary: Hawthorne invites her newfound family in the Tower to experience a City-Style Dawning with the family that took her in years ago. The holiday is not without it’s charm, or aggravation, and certainly has plenty of surprises in store. A season-inspired, trope-tastic story about a family forged by something greater than blood, finding reasons to enjoy the season - and cherish each other. Main Post

Pairings: Hawthorne/Zavala, Sloane/Amanda, Devrim/Marc

“Well,” Suraya supposes, looking at the crates in the cellar, “I guess I know why we have so much champagne now.”

“Do you think it will be enough?” Marc asks, squeaking every so often when the dim light manages to catch on her rock. She flicks her hand dramatically on purpose and Marc claps, he’s so excited. “Listen, kiddo, the second - and I mean THE SECOND this holiday is over, we are planning the most amazing event this City as ever seen.”

“Dad,” She deadpans, “I’ve been engaged for about forty-five minutes. You’ve got time.”

“I know. I’m just so happy for you.” Suraya looks worried he might devolve into tears, but he simply pats her shoulders. “I’m just happy you get to have this. I know things were-”

“Yeah,” She agrees, setting the crate she’d been about to lift back onto a shelf. Marc hugs her, tightly. She presses her tongue to the roof of her mouth, continuing thickly, “I’m happy, too.”

“Ugh. Okay. No more of this. We’re going to happy cry with Amanda enough as it is.” He settles things with a resolute gaze. “I’ll grab the good champagne from the fridge down here, you grab this crate and bring it up for when everyone else arrives. I’ll make sure we have plenty in the fridge down here as backup.” He taps her nose affectionately, watching as she scrunches it, flushing. He hasn’t done that since she was a child, though, so instead of her usual grunt of embarrassment she can't help but smile, albeit reluctantly. “Tonight, we celebrate.”

Ikora is brushing snow off her robes when Suraya comes up the stairs to the main floor. Ophiuchus appears beside her, looking rather expectantly in Suraya's direction. Taking a quick detour through the kitchen to drop the wine on the counter, she heads to the front door.

Zavala is elsewhere, likely with Devrim in his study. She won't be surprised if they begin trading classics, her father's literature collection has been passed down for generations. It's legendary.

"I hope you don't mind that I let myself in," She says, handing Suraya the wine she'd brought.

"No, not at all. Can I get you a drink?"

"Absolutely."

"Wait,” A quieter voice comes after Suraya has given them her back, heading into the kitchen. “Are we not going to ask? He did it, right?”

The Warlock holds up a hand to quiet him.

“I would have thought Zavala’s told him the second it was done,” Hawthorne comments idly, placing Ikora’s bottle beside another to chill. Facing them once more, she nods to Ophiuchus, who still looks at her rather optimistically for confirmation. “Guess not. You two knew about it?”

“I held onto the ring for a month so you wouldn’t find it by accident.” Ikora doesn’t shrug, but her weight shifts ever so slightly to her right. It makes the same statement. “Zavala was…” She tips her head, “Concerned.”

“He’s always concerned,” Suraya answers. “You know.”

“I do.” She raises her eyebrows. “So?”

“So,” The Clan Overseer smiles, ducking her head. “Obviously you know that he-”

“Yes.”

“That’s what I said?” She tries, sheepish.

Marc scoffs from the other entrance to the kitchen. “That was the line you went with?” He brushes past her to greet Ikora, setting the bottle of champagne he’d brought up with him on the counter. “Oh, give me this,” He says, yanking Suraya’s hand up to chin-level. “Of course she said yes.”

“Dad!”

“Hush,” He admonishes her before addressing Ikora. “He did great,” Marc confirms. “Little nervous, but it was-” He looks up, eyelids fluttering. “I could cry thinking about it.”

Ikora smiles. “Good.” She takes Suraya’s hand, prying it gently from Marc’s to inspect the ring. “He has good taste.”

“It’s really nice, yeah?” Suraya gestures to the ring with her other hand.

“I meant his choice in a partner,” She retorts, golden brown eyes lifting from the diamond to meet Suraya’s. Warmly, she says, “Congratulations.”

It elicits a bashful laugh. “Wow,” Suraya gushes, stunned at the praise. “Thank you.”

“Take good care of him.”

The implication goes unsaid, but Suraya takes it seriously. “I will.”

“I know you will.” Ikora’s lips curve deviously. “Where is he, anyway?”

“I’ll go get them,” Marc offers, spinning on his heel. “You two pop the bubbly.”

When they're alone, Ikora murmurs, "I had to change the plan."

"Obviously," Suraya says, though it's clear it hadn't been on her mind at all, because she blinks in confusion as if just remembering how things were to go. Ophiuchus feels the naggling sensation of Ikora being right through their connection though the Warlock doesn't display it obviously in her body language. "Where's Amanda?"

"There was a snag," The Warlock crosses her arms. "Shaxx nearly ruined everything. I salvaged it as best I could."

"Insensitive?" Suraya pops open the champagne.

"To say the least."

"Well, we knew there'd be a wrench thrown in there somewhere," Hawthorne comments. "I feel bad that she wasn't surprised, though."

"She was. Not as much as she would have been, considering she was too busy yelling at me beforehand, but," Ikora's eyes narrow in thought, not focusing on anything physical. She blinks, and the trance is broken. "She's grateful. There were tears."

"Sorry you had to handle it on your own," Hawthorne answers, pouring her some champagne. "You got hit with the brunt of the secret-keeping, didn't you?"

"A bit," She says wryly. "It's nice to know I can finally relax without worrying about the logistics."

"Well, for what it's worth, I appreciate it. I was really surprised."

The cordiality on Ikora's face softens into something kinder. She takes a sip of her champagne. "Good."

-/

Amanda flings open the door, Sloane trailing behind. She doesn't knock; Marc had yelled at her for it exactly once (she was to make herself at home) and frankly, Amanda can appreciate that kind of familiarity. She only lets go of Sloane's hand long enough to take her boots off, toeing them off in an easy way that still surprises her partner considering one leg is synthweave and alloy plating.

She grins up at her partner when her Ghost appears to quietly wisk their footwear away. It's not novel in the sense that a Ghost is transmatting her things; Zavala's used to do that when she was much younger and she works with Guardians every day. It's the familiarity that warms her. Being lumped in with Sloane - who is here, with her (IN PERSON!!) - just gives her the warm and fuzzies on the inside.

Sloane's presence doesn't loom over her, necessarily, but she is a good head taller and twice as wide with them shoulders of hers. Amanda can feel her breath on the back of her neck, an inhale that's a bit too long, and she knows for sure that Sloane is the most deserving of this holiday than any of them.

"Smells good, right?"

"Yeah," Sloane answers, taking it all in. "Very."

"Don't be shy about eatin'. Marc cooks a ton of food. He knows what a Titan's appetite is like." She grins. "'Sides, tomorrow's the big feast. This is just tapas 'n whatnot."

"Fancy lingo, Flygirl," She murmurs back, pressing her lips against Amanda's head, just behind her ear.

"It's about time you two made it," Ikora says, playfully, slipping out of the kitchen. Behind her, there's the sound of someone removing things from an oven, setting something up in the counter. "We were beginning to wonder if you got lost."

Laughing, Amanda steps away from Sloane to hug Ikora. She's done a lot of that today, considering, but the Warlock seems to accept it a lot less stiltedly than she had earlier. Though, considering the half-full glass of wine in her hand, perhaps she's loosened up a bit.

Devrim rounds the corner next, and Sloane lets Amanda drag her towards him. "I'm so happy you're here," The Shipwright gushes. The militiaman lifts her just a touch, returning her bearhug just as tightly.

"I'm just as happy to be here, I assure you." His bright blue eyes meet Sloane's when he looks up. "Ah, Deputy Commander."

"Just Sloane is fine," She replies, shaking his hand. "Thank you for having me."

"It's our pleasure. My husband and I have always enjoyed entertaining. This time of year is best shared with the ones we love, hmm?"

"You're right about that," Sloane agrees, while Amanda hums in similar approval.

"Do come in, though," Devrim gestures to the living room Ikora's gone into. "Marc will be out shortly to dote on you both, I'm sure." Amanda laughs at that - Sloane has no idea what she's in for - as he continues, "I'll get you both a drink if that's alright?"

"Please," They answer in unison, looking to each other with a laugh.

"Will do. Make yourselves at home." He pats Sloane's shoulder as he goes the opposite way from Ikora. The Deputy Commander lets Amanda drag her the other way, into the living room.

It's not quite a hug, nor is it simply a handshake Sloane shares with Zavala. Not that she can think about the gesture, because the cool blue of his eyes is cut by Amanda screaming chaotically in thankfulness as she tackles Hawthorne beside him.

She hugs Amanda back fiercely, and if Amanda cries a little, the Clan Stewardess doesn't look bothered.

"Nice to see you," Sloane greets her, when Amanda finally steps back, wanting to hug Zavala next. "Sorry your plan went to hell."

"Worked out just fine." Like Devrim, she shakes Sloane's hand. "I'm just glad you got here."

"Me too. It's nice to finally meet you."

"Likewise." She nods toward the rest of the furniture surrounding the fireplace. "I'm sure one of my dads or this one," She motions to Amanda, "Told you, but make yourself at home, okay? Seriously." She rejoins Zavala, letting him pull her down and against him as if to make more sitting room beside her on the oversized sectional.

"Weird, isn't it?" Amanda whispers, dropping beside Suraya and indicating for Sloane to join her. "You'll get used to it."

Devrim appears with champagne - and an extra beer for Sloane, before resuming his position in the armchair. "I was told you might need some extra fortification. And that this was your favorite."

"It is," Sloane agrees, "Though my tolerance isn't what it used to be," She jokes. Amanda nudges up against her side.

"Well," Devrim shrugs, helping himself to his own refreshment, "You'll find you're in good company here. And that you're welcome to overindulge. We're celebrating, after all. No one will fault you."

"Didn't think we'd jump right to the champagne, honestly," Amanda comments dryly. Doesn't stop her from clinking her glass against Sloane's and draining half of it in one go.

"Nothing wrong with celebrating," Zavala intones coolly. His hand covers Suraya's, squeezing once before he rises, waving Devrim off before he can get to his feet. "I've got it," He informs the other man. "You've more than earned yourself some downtime."

"That almost sounded like an order," Ikora muses, that sarcastic edge to her voice. "You might want to-"

"Oh, don't tease him," Marc yells from the kitchen, as if he can see the wide-eyed embarrassment flit across Zavala's face. "He knows his way around." The sound of another bottle of bubbly being popped cuts through the ambient sounds of cooking on the other side of the house. "Take the bottle back with you," Marc says, pushing him out of the kitchen, hot on his heels. "Amanda!"

"Bout time y'came out here to see me!" She launches herself up to standing, accepting the kiss that comes with Marc's hug. She turns to Sloane, who rises beside her to greet their other host, "An' this-"

"Amanda, she is even more beautiful in person! Look at her!" Suraya snorts at Sloane's bashful confusion. "She's gorgeous, built, and that smile, oh." Amanda can't help but beam. "Great taste."

"You're too kind," Sloane says, rubbing the back of her head. "I'm the lucky one, really."

"Modest and charismatic, too," He comments, opening his arms before Sloane can extend a hand to him. "Darling, come here and hug me. Don't let these two-" He gestures to his husband and child respectively, "Fool you. We're a hugging household."

Sloane is surprised, but hugs the smaller man, laughing when he whispers that she can put her back into it.

"Girl, I see it," Marc comments to Amanda when they part. "I totally see it." That, combined with Marc's teasing once-over has Sloane blushing.

"Alright, let the woman rest, Marc. She's had a long trip and she doesn't need you heckling her."

"Darling," Marc quips, hazel eyes narrowing, as his tone takes a playful turn. "Are you jealous?"

"Hardly." Devrim's smirk is wry. "He's all bluster, I assure you. I'd be rolling my eyes if I wasn't so terribly fond of him and his antics. Speaking of," He yanks his husband down so that he can whisper in Marc's ear. Marc squeals, clapping once.

"Okay, okay," Marc agrees, taking the opportunity to lean in for a kiss. "You taste like expensive brandy." He licks his lips, taking a sip from Devrim's glass. "Remind me to have some of this later, when we're out of bubbly. It's good."

"You're funny, Marc. By the time we're out of champagne, you don't know the difference."

"You're sorely underestimating this group," Ikora interjects.

"I don't know how Shaxx does it," Zavala comments, "But I've seen him upend a pub and wake up the next morning like he's had a night in."

"Must be nice," Amanda grumbles. "I'll be nursin' coffee until dinner tomorrow if I get smashed t'night."

Marc waves a hand. "I have enough espresso in that kitchen," He jerks a thumb toward it, To power this City for at least a week."

-/

Shaxx and Saladin don't arrive until later. The skies have begun to darken outside with the coming night, though it's only mid-afternoon. Surprisingly, they are not arguing. Shaxx almost appears cowed.

In fact, he certainly is when he lays eyes on Sloane and she tilts her head in a silent question, as if to ask if he's going to man up and apologize for upsetting her partner. Before he can, Amanda, decidedly gracious - and in a much better mood - yanks him into a hug and tells him he's an idiot, but a lucky one, since Ikora saved the day.

Suraya and Zavala are in the kitchen, Shaxx had breezed by them without so much as a word, blustering into the parlour. Saladin, however, did not, following Shaxx in hesitantly as they did not knock (even if it would be for the best as Shaxx doesn't always do gentle well with inanimate objects) and waiting to be beckoned further. He's met with Marc, who introduces himself without the flare he normally exudes and gestures behind him, as if already sensing the Iron Lord's concern.

"They're in the kitchen. I think they wanted to give you the news without everyone around. Amanda still hasn't cottoned on."

"Really?" The old wolf takes a second to look over at the festivities. It appears everyone is enjoying themselves, even with the addition of Shaxx and his brand of loud nonsense. "Surprising."

"I'll say," Marc replies, amused. "My daughter is not particularly subtle. I'd imagine since Sloane hasn't reacted either that they're too busy making puppy-dog eyes at each other to pay attention to the goings on around them."

"Of course." Not that it's undeserving, Sloane works hard and plays hard, she's a Titan through and through. And Amanda, of course, has always been dear to Saladin, since she'd been a third of her size and taken under Zavala's metaphorical wing.

Saladin would never admit to having a bias, but with Shaxx as he was, it made favoring his younger protege far easier. With Marc's blessing, he allows himself to linger in the doorway leading to the kitchen.

It isn't Zavala that sees him first. Suraya nudges him with a hip, and he turns away from whatever he'd been eating over the counter.

Their collective staring contest lasts all of two seconds.

"Well?" He barks, sounding abrasive out of context.

They look to each other and he sees it: the small, shared smile. Not smug or haughty, it's simply an awed look, as if neither of them can quite believe it's happened.

"I asked," Zavala informs him, "And Suraya accepted."

"Congratulations," He replies, the smile in his tone also lifting the corners of his lips in the real thing. When he holds out his hands, Suraya steps into his embrace. Taller, but just as solid as her fiance, Saladin's version of a hug smells like a campfire and winter winds. It lasts for a moment longer than she's expecting, but in a way it almost feels like a rite of passage.

When he pulls Zavala in, it's with a palm on the back of his neck, and something whispered in that molten rumble that Suraya cannot quite hear even in close quarters. That doesn't matter, though. She can see her partner relax into it and nod, knows that whatever has been said, it's heartfelt and meant for him only.

“There’s a whole lotta huggin’ goin’ on in there,” Amanda drawls from outside the kitchen. She pads in and helps herself to one of the myriad appetizers sprawled out: a little roll-up filled with steamed cabbage and carrots with a sweet-chili sauce. She licks some of the runny sauce off her fingers before she asks them, “We havin’ a moment or…”

Sloane's hushed voice cuts through the silence that follows her partner in, also in the market for appetizers. “Wait," She pauses, leaning against the doorway, stunned. "How long have you two been engaged?"

“What?” Amanda turns to her partner. "They're not-" She looks back, seeing Hawthorne's bashful but excited nodding, Zavala's radiant, confident smile.

"Two, maybe three hours now?" Suraya looks to Zavala. "It must have been-"

"I've been sitting next to you for an hour and you just forgot to tell me you're ENGAGED?!"

"I'll get more champagne," Zavala sighs, turning away, but a lightning-fast grab by Amanda returns him to his previous position.

"Oh no you don't. You're not going anywhere."

"I was only going to the refrigerator," Zavala gestures to the appliance, half a meter away.

"No."

"Okay?"

"Shaxx," Amanda calls over her shoulder. "Get in here."

To the music of thundering steps, Suraya says," We were wondering how long it would take," Her mezzoalto voice dipping in concern. "It wasn't like we were hiding it, I waved this thing," She holds up her hand, "In front of like twice."

"Yeah, I know." Amanda's expression is unreadable, looking to the doorway.

"Wait, what?"

Suraya's confused question is cut short by Shaxx's interruption.

"Oh, bollocks."

The blonde grins. "Pay up."

"You had a bet?" Zavala looks down at her incredulously. "Seriously?"

Laughing, she retorts, "We made this waaay back. You're obvious."

Shaxx growls, "You couldn't have waited for Crimson Days?"

Zavala's reply is resolute. "No."

"Eva was convinced it would happen in the spring," Holliday elaborates, whirling around on the Crucible Handler. "So don't you tell her she's lost. Let these two-" Her hand drops to her side and she spins back in a child-like, dizzying movement, "The hell am I thinkin'." She tackles them in a brief but intense hug, Zavala's hand on Hawthorne's back keeping them from backing into the cabinets. "I'm so happy," She tells them, when she steps back, eyes misty and bright. "Damn champagne shoulda tipped me off." She shrugs, composing herself. "Besides, Sloane’s the more observational one of us, anyway"

"I'm still trying to take it all in, Amanda, you can't put this on me," Sloane holds up her hands, hasty. "I mean- Wow, congratulations," She gestures towards the couple. "I'm just-"

"Me too," Suraya agrees. Sloane is certainly not the only one who is a bit overwhelmed by the day's events. Zavala kisses her temple, and it's as overt as they've ever really been about PDA in the presence of others. So of course, Shaxx erupts in a mocking coo, and Saladin takes joy in dragging him from the room without giving him any liquor.

Zavala takes pity on him and brings him his own bottle of champagne. Shaxx makes a show of throwing back the entire bottle in one go, bubbles be damned, earning both of them Saladin's disapproval and Marc's utter fascination. Suraya perches herself between her parents and watches the chaos unfurl.

[wildcrisis]

A Child’s Wish

Tis the season, and while I know they don’t celebrate Christmas in Japan the way we do here in the US, I couldn’t help but write a little something festive and close to my heart. It’s not something that’ll appear in Flourish, but it is a part of the Flourish-verse (Aizawa adopting his nephew, Hitoshi). I wrote it up in a hurry and didn’t edit it -- consider it a quick gift! 

Summary: Five-year old Hitoshi notices the mall Santa, and absolutely has to tell him his wish for Christmas.

Below the cut!

Aizawa had always been rather neutral about the Christmas season. Growing up in the environment that he did, his family didn’t really celebrate the season much -- nor did their broken family really have much to celebrate. Throughout the years he’d played along with the normal Christmas traditions for Hizashi’s sake; trading gifts, helping the blonde decorate, enjoying a piece of candy or two. But, he’d never felt any passion about the season, not the way he saw it in Yamada’s eyes. He enjoyed making those close to him happy, sure, but all the trees, the gifts, the decor, the songs, they hadn’t really done much for him. 

Not until Hitoshi came along. 

Mic had, as he was wont to do, made Hitoshi’s first Christmas a big deal. At the time, Shouta had just gone along with it again -- his child was a baby who didn’t understand what was going on. They’d had a small, fake tree in their tiny apartment, with little gifts for Hitoshi under its glossy branches, tinsel and decor hanging just out of a small child-who’d-just-learned-to-walk’s reach. But, seeing “Santa” or opening a gift, it didn’t mean anything to a child that small. He got a little more into it the next year, Hitoshi giggling with glee as the paper shredded in his tiny hands -- a colorful toy hiding beneath. Again, Hizashi made sure it was well-documented; a picture of a beaming Shinsou and a reluctantly smiling Aizawa hidden away in a small photo album in his bedside table. 

By the time Hitoshi was three, he’d gotten a little more grasp on Christmas. He was beginning to understand who Santa was, thanks to Hizashi. Shouta bought Christmas-themed books to read to his son, who fell asleep too many times to count to stories of Santa delivering gifts and Rudolph proving his worth to the other reindeer to save the day. 

It was the first year Shouta felt it. The Christmas spirit. When he woke Hitoshi up that morning, and watched the look of awe, surprise, and glee on his son’s face when he’d noticed the gifts that had magically appeared under the tree overnight ( “Looks like Santa paid us a visit, Hitoshi. He brings gifts to all the little kids who’ve been good all year long, remember?”), it finally warmed his heart to the idea of Christmas. 

That single look of magic in Hitoshi’s eyes. 

The following year, Aizawa got more into the festive spirit. He played Christmas music occasionally in the house. He and Hitoshi built a gingerbread house together -- somewhat, anyway, as parts of it definitely disappeared into Hitoshi’s stomach. That year, he taught Shinsou about buying gifts for others -- like Uncle Beebee. While he still didn’t bother with buying a real tree (there was no way it would fit into the apartment), he at least bought a few new, flashier decorations for their plastic one, and a couple of stockings to hang up as well. He helped his son write a letter to Santa, detailing all the good things he’d done that year, and asking for an innocent gift;

“What would you like to ask Santa for, Hitoshi?” 

“To be a hero!!” 

“Hmm, how about something a little smaller for now? I don’t think Santa has enough room in his sleigh for a hero’s education this year.” 

 “ ... A mustache!” 

“Alright, kiddo, a mustache. How about a friend for Beans, too? Don’t you think he could use another kitty friend?”

“Yeah! A new kitty!” 

When Christmas morning came, Shouta felt his heart melt once again. Hitoshi, giggling with pure and innocent happiness, thanking Santa as he opened a gift and showed it off. He couldn’t help but smile as his son cuddled his new stuffed kitty close, as he marveled at the milk and cookies that Santa had “enjoyed” the night before, as he babbled about how much he loved Christmas. Hitoshi was more than excited to show off his new kitty, and booklet of fake stick-on mustaches, to Yamada’s family at Christmas Dinner later that day. 

Aizawa spent two decades of his life not really feeling much of a thing for Christmas. Not until his son came along. 

Now that Hitoshi was five, he was asking more questions that Shouta was having to defer to Yamada about. How did Santa deliver all those gifts? How did he keep track of everyone? Why does everyone celebrate Christmas? Could they stay up and try and catch Santa? Was Santa a hero? His son, however adorable, was a questions machine. 

Aizawa managed to stem the flow of endless Christmas-related questions by reminding Hitoshi that they needed to go pick something up for Hizashi. His son completely switched gears, grinning ear to ear with his bright, gap-toothed smile, purple eyes shining with delight. Shouta bundled Hitoshi up in his warm coat, wrestling a warm cap over his unruly mop of indigo locks, and hurried them off to the mall to look for something Hizashi would enjoy. 

Hitoshi’s hand clung hard to his own as they walked through the crowded mall, two sets of perpetually-tired eyes glancing over stores, over all the shining toys and gifts on display, over all the Christmas-themed clothing, reds and greens abound. Aizawa had to hoist Hitoshi into his arms so they could discuss what they thought Hizashi might enjoy, the noise of the crowd making drowning out Shinsou’s naturally quiet tone. Shouta carried his son down the walkway, holding him close, taking a moment every now and again to look at see that endless, joyful emotion reflecting in Hitoshi’s eyes. 

However, they didn’t quite make it to the store they’d been headed to. Instead, Shinsou let out a loud gasp, hands flying into the air and nearly smacking his father in the face, his little voice ringing out, “Daddy, daddy! It’s Santa Claus!” 

There in the distance was the mall Santa -- a surprisingly well done version, proudly plump, with red-dusted cheeks, a full white beard, and a genuine, kind smile. There was a small line to see him; children waiting impatiently, some bouncing on the balls of their feet while others stared forward, obviously a little terrified. Shouta knew it could go either way with Hitoshi -- he tended to be a little guarded with strangers -- but there was no harm in asking his son what he’d like to do. 

“Would you like to talk to Santa, Hitoshi?”

Shinsou’s innocent eyes fell wide with surprise, his mouth falling slack, “I-- I can talk to Santa?” 

Shouta chuckled, patting his young son’s back, “Only if you want to, kiddo. We could always write him a letter instead. He’ll understand.” 

Hitoshi chewed on the thought for a moment, his violet eyes turning skyward as he pondered. Finally, he nodded, “I wanna talk to Santa. I know what I wanna ask for this year.” 

Aizawa smiled and set Hitoshi down on his feet, leading him over to the line, “Alright. You wait for you turn in line, and I’ll be right over there with the other parents, okay?” 

There was a little reluctance in the way Hitoshi let go of his hand, but Shouta kept a close eye on his son as he stepped away, giving the nervous child a small, reassuring smile and wave every time he glanced over. Aizawa was proud, oh so proud of Hitoshi for being brave enough to stand in the line, alone, to talk to Santa on his own. Ever since his quirk had developed, Hitoshi had been a little nervous to speak to others; always shy and quiet with his eyes and head bowed. But, now, he was facing forward with determination, his little hands curled at his sides, violet hair poking out from underneath his stocking cap. 

What was so important, Aizawa pondered to himself, that Hitoshi would have such determination to tell Santa?

Ten minutes passed before it was Hitoshi’s turn to visit with Santa Claus. His steps were a little shaky as he marveled at Kris Kringle with awe in his eyes, filled with surprise and giddy energy. He was set on Santa’s knee, and Aizawa stood close by on the other side of the small gate with the other parents, listening in for a clue as to what Hitoshi could possibly want that had been so important. 

“And what’s your name, son?” Santa asked heartily, smiling dearly at the young boy. 

“H-Hitoshi,” Shinsou stammered back, clearly a little intimidated despite the joy he’d been feeling only a moment ago. 

“Now now, Hitoshi,” Santa rumbled a laugh, “No need to be frightened! Please, tell Santa what you’d like for Christmas. I know you’ve been a very good kiddo this year.” 

Shouta watched as his young son steeled his nerves, taking a deep breath and relaxing. He brought his little hands together in his lap, looking up to Santa for a moment, before turning his eyes to the ground. 

“ ... I wanna ask for something for my Dad,” Hitoshi mumbled as he fidgeted with his hands, finally turning his eyes back to Santa’s jolly face, “My daddy works really hard. He has two jobs, and he still always takes care of me -- and sometimes Uncle Beebee too, and he never asks for anything. I wanna ask you to give my daddy a present this year, cause I know he would be so happy to see one, like me. Please, Santa? Bring something for my dad too?” 

Aizawa wasn’t sure what reaction was on his face -- surprise, heartbreak, absolute adoration? His heart felt like it was going to melt out of his chest and drip into his boots. He pulled his scarf up around his face, turning his eyes away so that Hitoshi wouldn’t assume he’d been listening in. He heard Santa agree with another booming laugh, and glanced back only to see Hitoshi hug the man in red and thank him. Shouta needed more time to collect himself -- his face felt warm, and the ends of his eyelashes just a little damp. As Hitoshi rounded the corner, fast little footsteps quickly making their way towards him, Shouta reached out a hand for him, keeping his mouth hidden away. 

“Did you tell Santa what you want for Christmas this year?”

“Uh huh. Now we gotta find Beebee’s present!” 

“Right. Let’s get back to looking.” 

A week later, as Hitoshi woke up and ran to the tree in the morning, beating Aizawa to it, Shouta heard his son’s happy squealing voice. He rounded the corner into their small living area, rubbing the lack of sleep from his dark eyes as Shinsou bounded over to him, a box in his arms. 

“Daddy, Daddy! Santa brought you a present!!” Hitoshi grinned bigger than he ever had before, his violet eyes glistening, “Open it!” 

Shouta chuckled, taking the box from his son and setting it next to him, pulling off a big, surprised smile for Hitoshi’s sake, “Did he now? That’s quite the surprise. Let me have some coffee first, okay? You go ahead and open one of yours, and I’ll let Uncle Beebee know you’re up so he can join us.” 

Hitoshi bounced back over to the tree, crawling around to peer through his small pile of gifts. He sat on the floor, fingers tracing over the bow on one present -- and Shouta only barely heard the little whisper he gave. 

“Thank you, Santa, for making daddy so happy.” 

It was a moment Shouta would never forget, even as Christmas’s continued to pass by later in life and lose that magical spark they once held. 

Thank you, Hitoshi. Every time I think I couldn’t be happier or more proud to call you my son, you prove me wrong. 

You’re the greatest gift I could ever wish for. 

[badlydrawnstuff]

Fate goes (camping again, i guess)

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Arsé-kun: Hyde: -N' that's why I think we should give kiddos some knives with their sweets! Sheepy: Satoru: Wow. So you’re going to create a knife fight over candy. Sheepy: Satoru: ...Therefore lowering the sales of candy, which improves dental care and reduces the need for dentists. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Fuck dentists, man. Sheepy: Satoru: ...Which puts many dentists out of work, causing a crisis of unemployment. Arsé-kun: Hyde: They can get other jobs! Sheepy: Satoru: Therefore causing issues with the economy since there are already not enough jobs for too many people... Arsé-kun: Mori: Causing some minor economic collapse. Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Sheepy: Satoru: All to see children get into knife fights Arsé-kun: Hyde: Why should I care what happens later? I just wanna see a kiddie knife fight. Sheepy: Satoru: Because the consequences of your actions will hunt you down. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Nah, those're Jekyll's problems! Sheepy: Satoru: I think it’s supposed to be haunt but Rider says hunt. Arsé-kun: Mori: Hunt can be correct in some contexts. Sheepy: Satoru: Rider is good at hunting. Sheepy: Satoru: Rider can find you no matter how well you hide. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Only Jek can hide but only Hyde can Hyde! Sheepy: Satoru: Huh? Sheepy: Satoru: I guess you Hyde very well then. Arsé-kun: Hyde: I sure do! Sheepy: Satoru: Lobo is good at sniffing people out, too. Sheepy: Lobo: *His tail has begun wagging. He doesn’t seem to think anyone has noticed. He’s a good!* Arsé-kun: Mori: What's this? *he puts his hands on Lobo's big paw, which is on his lap* What's this for? Sheepy: Satoru: Can you hide your smell? Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: Hyde: Hell, probably! Arsé-kun: Mori: Can I have this? Sheepy: Lobo: ...? *He seems to be getting into the conversation, based on his tail wagging! He responds with another boof.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: Oh, oh, ehehehe! If you have that, I see what I want! Sheepy: Satoru: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Hyde beelines for the bear trap on Lobo's leg. Look, free tetanus!* Sheepy: Lobo: *He looks over from nuzzling Mori, his fur bristling and his friendly expression turning to one of pure hatred upon noticing Hyde. He lets out a warning snarl, baring his teeth.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: What, you WANT this thing?? Arsé-kun: Hyde: This a piercing for dogs?? Sheepy: *Lobo lets out another even angrier warning snarl.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: I don't speak German! Sheepy: Lobo: *Groowwwwwllll* Arsé-kun: Hyde: You wanna keep this thing? Sheepy: *Lobo is watching Hyde closely...* Arsé-kun: *Hyde has placed a single finger on the bear trap* Sheepy: *Lobo bites Hyde's hand!* Arsé-kun: Hyde: *he looks delighted* You can have it if I can take that! Sheepy: Lobo: *He didn't expect that reponse. Why does Hyde seem so happy?* Arsé-kun: Mori: The both of you, do stop before you summon them from the depths below. Sheepy: *Lobo doesn't care about that. Lobo is defensive.* Arsé-kun: *and Hyde goes to push the bear trap open one-handed. Progress is not made at all.* Sheepy: *Lobo bites Hyde, lifting him up into the air and shaking him around.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: *WHEEE!* Sheepy: Satoru: ...Ummm. Arsé-kun: Mori: ... Lets ignore that. What is it, Satoru? Sheepy: Satoru: Nothing, if we're ignoring that. Arsé-kun: Mori: Oh. What was your concern, then? Sheepy: Satoru: Won't that bother Dad? Arsé-kun: Mori: Oh, most likely. Sheepy: Satoru: Isn't that a problem? Arsé-kun: Mori: Well, yes. That is why I pointed it out initially. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh well. Arsé-kun: Mori: It is their problem now. Arsé-kun: Vlad: WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING UP THERE, KNOCK IT OFF! Sheepy: *Lobo stops briefly before continuing.* Arsé-kun: *Hyde's already got whiplash and doesn't care. This is fun!* Arsé-kun: Mori: ... That's enough, Lobo. Sheepy: *Lobo huffs and drops Hyde before returning to his original position.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: Haaa.. Haaa.. Lets do that again sometime! *He had his fun. At least three bones are broken. He doesn't care* Arsé-kun: Hyde: ... 's it normal to not be able to feel your arms? Askin' for Jekyll. *...nooo, you're not. he's not even subtle.* Sheepy: Lobo:....*Huff* Sheepy: Satoru: No. Arsé-kun: Hyde: That's a shame! He gets to deal with it! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Mori: .... And Rider, I don't recommend you go down there. Recall the last time you tried? Sheepy: Rider:...... Sheepy: Rider:.................*He gives Mori a thumbs up...before going down.* Arsé-kun: Mori: ... I won't go to your next funeral. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, he's dead. Arsé-kun: Hyde: dibs on his shit Sheepy: Satoru: You'll be dead soon too. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Not again. Sheepy: Satoru: Everyone dies. Arsé-kun: Mori: That's enough of this conversation. Sheepy: Satoru: Except Grandpa. Grandpa is invincible because old people trade their flexibility for immortality. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *airhorn, followed by screaming. Mozart also screams. He is not downstairs* Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, there he goes. Sheepy: Lobo: *He whines* Arsé-kun: Mori: Last I checked, Rider does not scream. *he pats Lobo* Sheepy: Cu, from another room: SHUT UP! Arsé-kun: Acu, from yet another room: YOU SHUT UP! Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: *Herc yells from somewhere* Sheepy: CasCu, from the same room as Acu: EVERYONE SHUT UP! I'M WATCHING A DOGUMENTARY! Arsé-kun: Proto: DOG? Sheepy: Cascu: DOG! Arsé-kun: *and Proto bashes into the aforementioned room. Dog? Dogs??* Sheepy: *There's dogs on tv and dogs watching tv. Three white dogs and at least one cu.* Arsé-kun: *three Cu. Four if Mini Cu counts.* Sheepy: *He absolutely counts.* Sheepy: *That makes seven whole dogs!* Arsé-kun: *and they're all watching this nice dogumentary about puppies. depression cured.* Arsé-kun: Proto: ... .... *he registers the white dogs. processing...* !! !!! Look at all these fantastic boofers! Sheepy: Cascu: They're my dogs! Arsé-kun: Proto: I love them! *he melts into the nearest fluffy pup* Sheepy: *The puppy licks Proto!* Arsé-kun: *Full hp recovery, full np bars, all debuffs removed, melted status extended* Arsé-kun: *this room has a strict no depression policy. It cannot exist in dog heaven. Even Acu looks content* Arsé-kun: *there is nothing to do here. Lets check on Rider.* Sheepy: *Rider seems pretty proud of himself.* Arsé-kun: *Rider is not dead. Except, he is, because he is a ghost. He is not re-dead. Undead? Alive??* Sheepy: Rider: "Of course!" Sheepy: Rider: "Seeing a shocked expression on your face is worth it." Sheepy: Carmilla: You're lucky I don't bleed you dry! Sheepy: Rider: "Oh, did you know?" Sheepy: Rider: "It's going to be Halloween soon." Sheepy: Carmilla: And? Sheepy: Rider: "Heads will roll." Sheepy: Rider: "For Halloween, I will be the Headless Horseman of the Sleepy Hollows. Arsé-kun: Vlad: At least do something different. I've already made you something. Arsé-kun: Vlad: You're not getting any choice this year, not after that stunt. Sheepy: Rider:....? Sheepy: Rider: "What?" Sheepy: Rider: "What are you going to force me to wear?!" Arsé-kun: Vlad: I hope you like pumpkins. Sheepy: Rider:...... Sheepy: Rider: "I'm going to be a laughing stock." Arsé-kun: Vlad: Will you? We'll have to see. Sheepy: Rider: "You're cruel!" Arsé-kun: Vlad: Thank you. For this Halloween I am being what I am perceived to be. Sheepy: Rider: "That isn't just a perception!" Arsé-kun: Vlad: Moreso than that. Sheepy: Carmilla: If I perceive you giving me money, will you give me cash? Arsé-kun: Vlad: I don't know, would Dracula do that? Sheepy: Carmilla: No clue. Sheepy: Rider: "Are you going to kidnap Mina too?" Sheepy: Rider: "And find yourself a Renfield?" Arsé-kun: Vlad: Bah. At least a quarter of the household would be a Renfield. Arsé-kun: Vlad: And.... One Mina, who I have no interest in. Sheepy: Rider: "Can I decapitate her?" Sheepy: Carmilla: Oooohhhh, Vlad has a giiirlfriiiieeeend. Arsé-kun: Vlad: Can you decapitate Guinevere? Arsé-kun: Vlad: That is not what I said, you cat! Sheepy: Carmilla: Vlad and Mina sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Arsé-kun: Vlad: Disgusting. At least your book was accurate. Sheepy: Carmilla: Eheheh. Arsé-kun: Vlad: And don't make me actually read mine to prove you wrong. Sheepy: *The vampire-esque music briefly stops before continuing.* Arsé-kun: Vlad: *he just glances over.* Sheepy: *....Tristan, how are you producing those noises with a harp??* Arsé-kun: *carefully* Arsé-kun: Vlad: .... And you don't need to be doing any of.. Whatever you are doing. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad! Sheepy: Tristan: Ahhhh, if only you were our boss and not that cruel, beautiful woman! How wretched she was! Sheepy: Tristan: Oh, all the time Sir Lancelot and I wasted running her silly errands, preventing Halloween... Oh, it could've been spent gossiping about attractive (married) women...! Socializing with beautiful (married) women in bars! Looking at gorgeous (married) women! Having a fling with lovely (married) women! Sheepy: Rider: "I feel like there's a hidden meaning behind those words..." Arsé-kun: Vlad: Found the Renfield. Sheepy: Tristan: What is Renfield? Arsé-kun: Vlad: A chatterbox. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah. Arsé-kun: Vlad: ... And as far as I am concerned, even you function better than a Renfield. Sheepy: Tritsan: What? Sheepy: Tristan: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *As Vlad turns back to resume threatening Rider with bad costumes, Tristan's phone beeps. Because it's not dead for once? Who charged it on him? How dare-* Sheepy: Tristan: *He looks* Arsé-kun: *Kay's messaging the group chat* Arsé-kun: Kay:// Boys, guess who's got some premium shit talk? Sheepy: Arthur:// how many guesses do we get lI'm gonna have to think this one through a bit Sheepy: Bedi: // You? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Guts, give him his phone back unless yours was hit by a truck. Sheepy: Arthur:// he's got mine because he's changing some settings on it to prevent me from airdropping him this one cat picture over and over again Sheepy: Arthur:// he doesn't know I have it and I don't think that setting exists Arsé-kun: Kay:// Send me it later. Anyway, Kiddo's pop gains some weight and hoo boy does he look like shit! This mans makin' Gawain's fattest potato harvest look small! Arsé-kun: Kay:// But I bet all you guys want is deets and not sick burns, right? Of what this fuckers up to? Sheepy: Gawain:// You gained weight? It's the alcohol I tell uou. Sheepy: Bedi:// 🙂 Arsé-kun: Kay:// No! Not me! Sheepy: Gawain: // Whom? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Gawain you don't know jack shit so stfu, all you know is how big the sun is compared to your dick. Arsé-kun: Kay:// My summoner's """dad""". Not even his real one. Dickass fuckin greedy bastard. Sheepy: Gawain: // I mean...that's not a good comparison, comparing things of similar size. Sheepy: Bedi: // Ah, what is he up to? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Who said dick Sheepy: Bedi: // Not number wise, but plots. Sheepy: Bedi: // Merlin!! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// H hewwo? Sheepy: Bedi: // 💗 Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Hewwo! Sheepy: Arthur:// ew it's you Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh, he's trying to rerun for mayor again. Same old. Merlin i s2g I'll punt you back into space Sheepy: Gawain: // He was mayor? Sheepy: Gawain: // Are mayors higher than kings? Sheepy: Arthur:// depends Arsé-kun: Kay:// Hm.. Yeah, depends on where. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Generally no? But it can lead to who knows what. Sheepy: Arthur:// not what I meant lol Arsé-kun: Kay:// It's like electing Aggy-kun to rule over a town. Sheepy: Gawain: // Oh, I see. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Except maybe worse off in this case. Sheepy: Bedi: // But is he getting any traction? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Say what u want about Aggy, but at least he had restraints. Minimum. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Well, the big shadow thing got bigger! So I'm gonna say yes? Arsé-kun: Kay:// I'm gonna throw Elyan at it and see what happens Sheepy: Bedi: // Those are related? Sheepy: Arthur:// he'll turn into fried chicken Arsé-kun: Kay:// They're not? I mean, it showed up a bit after he was elected the first time. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Also nice. Sheepy: Bedi: // That's concerning. Real concerning. Sheepy: Arthur:// if he's gutsy just make him not lololol Arsé-kun: Kay:// The good news is I don't think it's been as lethal? Peopleve seen it but nothing happened? Shits fucky. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Kick him in the crotch Sheepy: Arthur:// doesn't take much work Sheepy: Arthur:// or use bedi's idea of a weight loss plan and sic grif on him Sheepy: Bedi: // ? I had a weight loss plan? But I never tried to lose weight? Sheepy: Arthur:// don't worry about it Arsé-kun: Lance:// aa? Sheepy: Arthur:// ew it's you Arsé-kun: Kay:// I THINK I GET IT YOU NASTY FUCKR Sheepy: Arthur:// 🙂 Sheepy: Arthur:// well is it a bad plan? Sheepy: Bedi: // ????? Sheepy: Bedi:// What? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Yes!! Jesus christ Lucan, don't talk shit about Bedivere like that! You wanna lost limbs? Arsé-kun: Kay:// *lose Sheepy: Arthur:// heyhey it's all in good spirit Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I call first dibs on kicking his ass Sheepy: Bedi:// 😟 Sheepy: Gawain:// :thinking: Arsé-kun: Kay:// But Grif IS the one who put mr mayor in the hospital for a bit so I mean. We could? Arsé-kun: Kay:// For the uninformed, he pays us cash to keep Grif away from him. Arsé-kun: Kay:// I for one think this is fucking hilarious. Sheepy: Gawain:// Uh, what did Grif do? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Lose his temper. You know of Grif is. Multiply it. Sheepy: Gawain:// Oof. Sheepy: Bedi://...Him ending up in a wheelchair is due to Griflet??? Sheepy: Arthur:// good old grif Arsé-kun: Kay:// You know! Little Griflet things! Sheepy: Arthur:// oh wow you haven't banned me yet over that last one lol Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Well, duh. It's not your pjone Sheepy: Arthur:// oh yeah I forgot Sheepy: Bedi:// Please try to make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Way ahead of you. He's been doing ok. He's like an evil detecting dog, but like, a bit dumber. bc dogs can figure out doors. Sheepy: Bedi:// He can be very sweet and gentle, but his short and violent temper may hide that. Sheepy: Arthur:// no he can't Arsé-kun: Kay:// His temper is shorter than lancelots. angry lancelot, not romcom binging lancelot. Sheepy: Arthur:// that's a temper? Sheepy: Arthur:// thought it was just how he was usually Arsé-kun: Lance:// He does what Arsé-kun: Kay:// yes and yes Sheepy: Gawain:// Hmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Gawain:// Hmmmmmm Arsé-kun: Kay:// Use that ammo as you will. Arsé-kun: Kay:// But ok wait call now and get more shit. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Like... Sheepy: Gawain:// I wanted to hang out with him but like he might spoil my favorite romcom Arsé-kun: Kay:// Gawain? You made me read that with my own eyes. How dare you. Arsé-kun: Kay:// cults r bad for u and so is bad stuff gee whilly whee Sheepy: Gawain:// It's called "The Knights of the Round Table Chat" Arsé-kun: Kay:// HAHAHAHHA Arsé-kun: Lance:// Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh we killed berserkerlot may he rest in shit Sheepy: Arthur:// lancelot is donealot with all of you Sheepy: Arthur:// lancelot hmmmmmmmmmm Arsé-kun: Lance:// I caNT typw if im' laugfin g Sheepy: Arthur:// if he gives you money to support you ofyen is he financelot Arsé-kun: Lance:// STIO[ Arsé-kun: Kay:// All right you goddamn clown, go back to clown school Sheepy: Bedi:// Kay Sheepy: Bedi:// Tell me more Arsé-kun: Kay:// I was gonna say how bad people like summoning Avengers but they didn't want Avengers! Not the damn movie! Arsé-kun: Kay:// First one of you to say avengers comics gets unsolicited eye pics Sheepy: Bedi:// What... Sheepy: Bedi:// Hold on. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Holding! Sheepy: Bedi:// We have an avenger here who Master's son was forced to summon. Sheepy: Bedi:// Is that the avenger? Arsé-kun: Kay:// That's! The! One! Sheepy: Arthur:// lol putting that out in the internet for potential hackers to see Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Who the hell would hack a server with a bad ms paint entry page? Sheepy: Bedi:// And the one who forced him to summon the Avenger was his mother's husband, Masato, a wealthy business owner. Arsé-kun: Kay:// guy involved with the whole thing spilled to Kiddo. Hoo? Hoooooooooo BBY Sheepy: Bedi:// Could the two be working together? Sheepy: Bedi:// This isn't good. Arsé-kun: Kay:// I don't know about the -to but I know there's a Masa- guy workin' there. wait let me ask Arsé-kun: Kay:// kiddo says some guy named Masanori worked for his fatass dad. Like a butler? People have those in 2018? Sheepy: Bedi://..... Sheepy: Bedi:// Um. Sheepy: Bedi:// That's the guy. Sheepy: Arthur:// :o Sheepy: Arthur:// bedi and I work hard you know Arsé-kun: Lance:// ILL KILL HIM Sheepy: Arthur:// lol good luck I'm behind 9 proxies Sheepy: Bedi:// So it's a much larger organisation than I had assumed. However, this raises questions. Arsé-kun: Kay:// no shit! and @lucan, fuck you m8, you know what I meant! Sheepy: Arthur:// lololol Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Who wants to tell lil magus babbus mum that sad business mans second form, ultimate douchefucker, is involved in shady shit! Shotnot! Sheepy: Bedi:// Merlin Sheepy: Bedi:// Second form? That's what I'm questioning. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// did Sheepy: Bedi:// I suppose it makes no difference. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Did you forget masato and masanori or are you sayin somethin else babe Sheepy: Bedi:// Nono that's not it Arsé-kun: Merlin:// nori is ultimate douchefucker. i bet he doesnt clean em Sheepy: Bedi:// It's just that with how Masato acted, it's hard to believe that he was anything but a business owner at one time. Sheepy: Bedi:// Since I've heard it's really all he cared about. Sheepy: Bedi:// But it's unimportant. Sheepy: Arthur:// with the way kay drinks it's hard ro believe he wasn't an alcoholic at one point but here we are Sheepy: Arthur:// people change. except lancelot saber Arsé-kun: Kay:// I could list all the ways I'm not right now you jackass Arsé-kun: Lance:// what i remember which isnt much, guy was ok. bad dad but tried? the other one im going to kill. Sheepy: Arthur:// it's okay you don't need to deny it because bedi eill break my spine the next time we see eavh othrr Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Why would sweet bedivere do that? Arsé-kun: Lance:// guin confirmed what i put, if he wasnt two people id kill him riht now Sheepy: Arthur:// sweet lololol Sheepy: Arthur:// he's more like a worrywart Sheepy: Arthur:// don't move lucan you'll die with those injuries just stay put Arsé-kun: Kay:// Tristan voice; Maybe I want to die, mind your own business Arsé-kun: Kay:// Speaking of whys he never here, can he not read? Sheepy: Arthur:// oh I have him blocked LOL I didn't know he wasn't here Sheepy: Tristan:// xffdhfv Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh shit he's alive! Whattup big red Sheepy: Tristan:// arm hurt neck stiff Arsé-kun: Kay:// And that's your own damn fault Lucan why don't you do somethin about ur issues for once? Sheepy: Arthur:// getting my skull bashed in is my fault lol Sheepy: Arthur:// ok Arsé-kun: Merlin:// knees weak arms spagetti Arsé-kun: Kay:// I said do somethin about it, not OH WOE ME Sheepy: Arthur:// whst can I do about it Sheepy: Arthur:// when I tell him he denies it Arsé-kun: Kay:// cmere tristan ill kick ur ass too Arsé-kun: Kay:// you guys can use my old get along shirt Sheepy: Tristan:// I'm sad Arsé-kun: Kay:// we know big red Sheepy: Arthur:// lol I'd rather grif use me as his chewtoy Arsé-kun: Kay:// He wouldn't like that much Sheepy: Arthur:// that wah I get time off work to clean and cook Arsé-kun: Kay:// Wah? Sheepy: Arthur:// waaaahhh Arsé-kun: Kay:// Wah?? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Wah! Sheepy: Arthur:// I "overworked" myself again and "passed out" so the king is punishing me, I wsnns clean Sheepy: Arthur:// so much to do... Sheepy: Arthur:// let me join you for ahen you beat up the big bad Arsé-kun: Merlin:// You're a servant! How mch did you do to reach that point??? Arsé-kun: Lance:// k Sheepy: Arthur:// lolol it was just a short nap I closed my eyes for a second Sheepy: Arthur:// tiny break punishable by the tedium of being forced to stay put and "rest" Sheepy: Lucan:// Sir Lucan, a few days is not a short nap...! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// kick his ass sir ill hold ya crown Sheepy: Arthur:// lolol it was enough rest put me bsck on duty Sheepy: Bedi://!!!!!! Sheepy: Arthur:// also get yhis doh off of me its fouffy but preventing me from leaving to clean Sheepy: Arthur:// dogs arent even allowed in here whose dog is this Arsé-kun: Merlin:// send pics Sheepy: *"Arthur" sends a picture of a white dog!* Arsé-kun: *Image is saved by Lancelot* Arsé-kun: *which one? yes.* Sheepy: Arthur:// my clotgws need cleaning now because of fur and my face needs a good scrub because it licked me Sheepy: Arthur:// yuck Arsé-kun: Merlin:// fantasti doge 10/10 Sheepy: Arthur:// it's getting in my wau Arsé-kun: Kay:// Suffe Arsé-kun: Kay:// wait i gotta Sheepy: Lucan:// I took your phone away so you'd sleep. Arsé-kun: *Kay sends an image of Grif squatting on a chair. Elyan's on his head* Arsé-kun: Kay:// Similar minds think alike.png.exe Sheepy: Arthur:// what is grif doing Arsé-kun: Kay:// fuck if i know Sheepy: Arthur:// he looks content Arsé-kun: Kay:// ikr Sheepy: Arthur:// how are you not dead Sheepy: Arthur:// iwvit your master using seals yo stop him Arsé-kun: Kay:// No. The answer will blow ur goddamn mind. More than it was already. ha. Sheepy: Arthur:// lol Arsé-kun: Kay:// We're friends. Surprise jackasses Sheepy: Arthur:// lol good joke Sheepy: Bedi:// Huh? That's obvious. Arsé-kun: Kay:// no i was serious that time lucan Sheepy: Arthur:// lolololol Sheepy: Arthur:// funny Arsé-kun: Kay:// Look ill prove im not all talk hold on Arsé-kun: Merlin:// not cleaning that up either if it goes south Sheepy: Arthur:// rip kay Sheepy: Arthur:// good knowing you Arsé-kun: Lance:// uhhhhhh arrrre we supposed to do anything with the prior info Sheepy: Arthur:// yes Sheepy: Arthur:// brijh me along Sheepy: Lucan:// Do not bring him along. Arsé-kun: Lance:// later Sheepy: Arthur:// iyll bevgreat you should see my noble ohantasm Sheepy: Arthur:// oh waitv tgats spoiler territory Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I know them!! I know the spoilers! You can keep it! Sheepy: Arthur:// I'm banned from using it Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Keep it that way for the love of the gods Sheepy: Arthur:// what? Sheepy: Arthur:// wjats wrong with ir Arsé-kun: *Kay sends in an image! Of him, with an arm around Grif's shoulder. Grif is glaring at the camera probably. elyan is photobombing. lupin is also photobombing.* Arsé-kun: Merlin:// all of it, every fuckin thing Arsé-kun: *Lancelot saves the image* Arsé-kun: Merlin:// (◕△◕✿) Sheepy: Arthur:// lololol who's the snobbu looking guy Sheepy: Bedi:// Oh! Sheepy: Arthur:// oh wait that's just kay lol Sheepy: Arthur:// lololol there's nothing wrong wuth my np Sheepy: Arthur:// just dint wanns reveak its true name or deets in case simeone hacks the chat Sheepy: Arthur:// or in case I gotta fighf one of you people who wouldnt know Sheepy: Arthur:// it's my secret tool lol Sheepy: Lucan:// Why would you use that in a 1v1? Sheepy: Arthur:// no spoilers! Sheepy: Bedi:// Kay, when did Kidd summon a new servant? Sheepy: Tristan:// If we need to find Masanori I can be of assistance. Sheepy: Arthur:// nono thisll be a no tristan allowed stealth mission Sheepy: Tristan:// Ah... my king is cruel like always... he simply cannot understand the simple man. Sheepy: Lucan:// Sir Tristan, that's not me! I'm Arthur! You can go! Sheepy: Tristan:// Don't lie like this, Sir Lucan! You've gone too far! Sheepy: Arthur:// lolol sit in a box in the corner tristan you're grounded for being naughty Sheepy: *Tristan starts sobbing and shifts into the corner...* Sheepy: Arthur:// LOL he's stomping over here Sheepy: Arthur:// good luck getting through my 9 proxies my king Arsé-kun: Kay:// I look away for ten second and Lucan fucks up the everything. Cool nice ok Arsé-kun: Kay:// Hold the fuck i need to read this backlog now Arsé-kun: Lance:// aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Sheepy: Arthur:// why are you screaming Sheepy: Arthur:// oh he looks mad Arsé-kun: Kay:// Good luck with the king, shitlips! Sheepy: Arthur:// "annoyed" is a better word I suppose, brb Sheepy: Gawain:// And no we have one less knight, since this one lost their position. Do we have any new entries? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Not that I know of. Also @Bedi, that's not Kiddo's servant in the back of that pic. Sheepy: Bedi:// Who is that? Arsé-kun: Kay:// That's Kiddo's actual dad! brb im gonna fistfight Sheepy: Bedi:// Oh, so it's a similar situation to Master's son............ is it the case that they planned this from the very beginning? Sheepy: Gawain:// Hmmmmmmm that's pretty uncreative. Arsé-kun: Lance:// how do you plan something like that Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah....... Sheepy: Bedi:// I, um. Sheepy: Bedi:// ..................................... Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Carefully?? ??? ? Sheepy: Bedi:// Well, they're planning to summon... something. Sheepy: Bedi:// This shouldn't be too hard for them. Sheepy: Bedi:// I believe in their intelligence! Sheepy: Bedi: // Aren't they? Arsé-kun: Kay:// What are you going on about, exactly? Sheepy: Bedi:// Well, you said the mayor posed as Kidd's dad Sheepy: Bedi:// Kidd is capable of summoning Servants Sheepy: Bedi:// Masanori/Masato acted as Satoru's (Master's son) dad (making Masanori therefore have more power over him) Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh, yes. Our entire debacle was... A bit weirder than that. Sheepy: Bedi:// Some stuff I doubt I should go into Sheepy: Bedi:// ? Arsé-kun: Kay:// I need to go into the backlog again, hold on. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Merlin said, and I quote " Servants cannot impregnate a still-living human under 99% of circumstances."-- "There’s a few ways though, but they’re all very risky or difficult. The easiest would be using another human’s container."--"So it’s like a pseudo servant, but like. Temporary?" Arsé-kun: Kay:// Take a single guess what is still highly relevant. Sheepy: Bedi:// !!! Sheepy: Bedi:// But is Kidd older than Satoru? Sheepy: Bedi:// Because it's still possibly the case while that was unintentional, they ended up getting the idea from that? Sheepy: Lucan:// correlation: none Arsé-kun: Kay:// Kidd is older, but.. Are you actually Lucan or still the King? Sheepy: Lucan:// I stole my phone back Arsé-kun: Kay:// God save us. Arsé-kun: Kay:// But I do not think so. This is a case where all parties involved were possibly only linked by coincidence... I think. Sheepy: Bedi:// Did Mayor do anything to Kidd's circuits? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Did..?? Non, not that I know of. Arsé-kun: Kay:// *No Sheepy: Bedi:// Hmmm. Sheepy: Bedi:// Could that just be Masanori's side of things? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I could cheat at learning these details! Sheepy: Bedi:// You could? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// It's not looking forward, so I could probably pull it off! Sheepy: Bedi:// I guess I shouldn't divulge this information but Masanori did tinker with Satoru's circuits... Sheepy: Bedi:// Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Kay:// I've almost never been this disgusted in my entire life. Sheepy: Bedi:// But thankfully he doen't seem too bothered by it. Sheepy: Bedi:// But that's why I was wondering. Arsé-kun: Lance:// Stop me if I'm wrong, and I probably am, didn't your master have his damaged? Sheepy: Bedi:// Yes, he did. Arsé-kun: Kay:// ... I'm liking this less and less! Sheepy: Bedi:// Hmm, they could be related. Ah.. another piece of information I probably should not divulge. Sheepy: Bedi:// But it's for Kidd's safety. Sheepy: Bedi:// Masanori shut down our abilities somehow. Arsé-kun: Kay:// ... I should not share this either. Arsé-kun: Kay:// But there are many ways to do that. Removing mana from ones surroundings is the easiest. Sheepy: Bedi:// That's probably what he did. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Highly likely, if not a definite. Sheepy: Bedi:// But pleae be careful Arsé-kun: Kay:// I'm carefu Arsé-kun: Kay:// Arsé-kun: Kay:// MOTHERFUCKER HAD MY PHONE IM SENDING GRIF AFTER HIM Sheepy: Bedi:// Huh? Sheepy: Lucan:// best friend and you cant even tell when it's obviously not him Arsé-kun: Kay:// LUPIN HAD MY PHONE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME HE'S PRETENDED TO BE ME AND IM LIVID Sheepy: Bedi:// Second? Arsé-kun: Kay:// MASTER OF DISGUISE MY ASS MORE LIKE MASTER OF BEING A FRENCH BASTARD no offense lancelots HON HON HON IM GONNA RAZE UR ASS Arsé-kun: Merlin:// haha get fucked drunky Sheepy: Lucan:// rip Sheepy: Lucan:// he should disguise himself as me Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah, we have someone like that here.. Sheepy: Bedi:// They seem like they'd be good friends. Sheepy: Tristan:// ? They are. Sheepy: Tristan:// They're both part of our book club. Arsé-kun: Lance:// Are we suggesting Assassin and Lucan should meet?? Sheepy: Lucan:// are you plotting my demise before you even see me a second time Sheepy: Lucan:// smh petty that I'm just better looking apparently. afraid that if there were two of me the world would have too much beauty Sheepy: Lucan:// jk jk Arsé-kun: Lance:// Note; Yan, Lupin, and Lucan cannot meet. Ban Avenger too. Sheepy: Bedi:// Revealing the true name of such a useful asset... Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah... I mean. Sheepy: Bedi:// Such a potentially helpful ally. Arsé-kun: Lance:// He's never even himself, why would it matter? Sheepy: Lucan:// they could be anyone in this room even Arsé-kun: Lance:// aaaa?? Sheepy: Lucan:// it's actually me I'm the fake Sheepy: Lucan:// in a way we're all fakes tho like. we're kinda just "memories" of the original knights of the round table. essences of them that have been given the chance to live on in exchange for serving a human Sheepy: Lucan:// so none of u here are actually real Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Man shut up Sheepy: Lucan:// why Arsé-kun: Merlin:// 1- I can't die. 2- Wording it like that is just gonna give everybody anxiety. 3- Still highly questioning some things. 4- I HAVE NEWS Sheepy: Lucan:// tell us the news Sheepy: Lucan:// did bedi finally find someone better Sheepy: Bedi:// ? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I'm going to kick you Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Kay and Grif's charge is untouched. No circuit fuckery. Sheepy: Bedi:// How did you find that out? Sheepy: Bedi:// Through Holmes? I thought he was still passed out? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Yeah, he's still dead af. I just took a tiny peek a few years back and fact checked against some medical records. Nothing out of the ordinary. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// The weirdest thing in that kids house is that bird. Sheepy: Lucan:// tbh it just looks like an albino peacock to me Arsé-kun: Lance:// It can turn into a person!!!! Sheepy: Bedi:// Who can disconnect its jaw apparently. Sheepy: Lucan:// you can turn into a person too Arsé-kun: Merlin:// oh are we mentioning that? No, no. This bird can turn into a knight much like us, and can fully speak. Sheepy: Lucan:// >like us Sheepy: Lucan:// implying you're a knight lol Arsé-kun: Merlin:// You know what I meant!! Sheepy: Lucan:// but who's his king? ssome rando in armor isn't a knight Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Same as ours? I mean, he's with Grif, and Grif's with us, soooooooooooooooo Sheepy: Bedi:// Do fountains have kings? Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah, yes, but this means that Buddy's a knight too, right? Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// Is now a bad time to ask what in the world is going on Sheepy: Bedi:// Kay can you ssend a picture of Elyan? Sheepy: Bedi:// And not Lancelot's relative, the bird Arsé-kun: Kay:// They're not the same? I'm kidding im kidding Arsé-kun: Kay:// Like, a new pic or Sheepy: Bedi:// Any pic to show Saber Lancelot Arsé-kun: *Kay resends the earlier picture of grif and elyan* Sheepy: Bedi:// If you haven't seen him before, Sir Lancelot, the bird with Sir Griflet is named Elyan. He's a "peacock". Sheepy: Bedi:// ...Who can shapeshift into a human, talk, and disconnect his jaw apparently. Sheepy: Bedi:// ... And was apparently found in ome fountain? Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// Thank you for catching me up, I suppose. Sheepy: Bedi:// You're welcome! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Oh! I've finally remembered what it is that I think of whenever I hear that bird speak! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// We're not talking about it because they don't exist! Sheepy: Bedi:// ???? Sheepy: Bedi:// You're making me really curious!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Awful beasts. Terrible. Only existed in one singularity and if I ever see one again it'll be lethal. Probably. Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Bedi:// When he speaks, I feel a great sense of danger. Evil. Like my ears aren't supposed to be allowed to hear such a thing. Sheepy: Bedi:// How frightening... Sheepy: Lucan:// who, tristan? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// No, Elyan. The bird. Leave Tristan out of it. Sheepy: Lucan:// wah Sheepy: Bedi:// But considering the bird (may) be on our side, perhaps his secret isn't too important. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Is it a secret if he does it all the damn time? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Whatever! Kiddo's dragging me to the store for candy. We can resume this later. But first Arsé-kun: Kay:// Merlin's a pussy hahah! Sheepy: Bedi:// I meant his true identity since Griflet named him. Sheepy: Bedi:// Have fun though! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bediiiiiiii Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin! Sheepy: Bedi: *He flashes Merlin a big grin* Arsé-kun: *Merlin grins back and throws his arms around Bedi* Sheepy: Bedi: We learned a lot today! Sheepy: Bedi: At least, I think so. With Holmes out of commission.. Sheepy: Bedi: Shoule we tell everyone else? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, probbaly! Sheepy: Bedi: Should we do that now or later? Arsé-kun: Merlin: We should probably do that.. Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah, you're right. *He sounds a bit disappointed.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: But once it's over with, we can do whatever! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, that's true! Sheepy: *Bedi goes to say something more...but is interrupted by an airhorn!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin jumps about a foot into the air. scared cat maneuver. his ability to detect is minimal from using his clairvoyance* Sheepy: *Bedi panics and throws a punch!* Sheepy: Rider: *OW* Sheepy: Rider:........ Sheepy: Rider: "Good morning!" Arsé-kun: *Merlin stares at Rider for a few seconds, and then punches him in the gut* Sheepy: Rider:....? Sheepy: Rider:..........??? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is your head the only thing missing? Sheepy: Rider: "What else is missing?" Arsé-kun: Merlin: How should I know? I'm asking you! Sheepy: Rider: "Most of my neck." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, right, of course. Okay, anything below the shoulders? Sheepy: Rider: "My heart, probably." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Forget it, this is faster. *WHOMP. right to the no no square* Sheepy: *Rider collapses onto his knees. owOwOW* Arsé-kun: *Merlin then takes the airhorn and HOOOOOOONK* Arsé-kun: Merlin: How's it feel?? Not great, huh? Sheepy: Rider: "...I have no ears." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who cares? You feel the vibrations or some shit! Imagine feeling like that all the time, and some floaty bastard does that! Sheepy: Rider: "Loud noises do not bother me." Arsé-kun: Merlin: You get the idea! Sheepy: Rider: "I can't really relate." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Loud enough noises make you feel like your head is going to explode. Can you relate to that?? Sheepy: Rider: "I wouldn't have used an airhorn anyway!" Arsé-kun: Merlin: The poor guys made of glass! Who cares what it was? Sheepy: Rider: "And don't comment on my lack of head." Sheepy: Bedi: Ah... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Didn't you get it back or something?? Sheepy: Rider: "It would've just been a little surprise. That's the spirit of Halloween." Sheepy: Rider: "It's just a skull. A broken-up on at that..." Sheepy: Rider: "As to be expected." Arsé-kun: Merlin: That sucks. Sheepy: Rider: "Anyway, it's minor compared to what I usually do." Sheepy: Bedi: Usually...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can't just say that and not explain! But, like. Do it later! Sheepy: Rider: "Ah? Do it later?" Sheepy: Rider: "You are a terrible Servant if you want him to have such a fate." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Later, unless you wanna watch us. Deliver a message. Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm...he meant... explain it later. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, that! We got things to do! Arsé-kun: *Merlin glances to Bedi and wiggles his eyebrows* Sheepy: Rider: "Alright." Sheepy: Rider: "Just make sure not to go out at night if you don't want to experience it." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Easy enough. Sheepy: *Rider leaves.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... *he groans* Lets just get that over with first. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... That annoyed me more than it should have. Sheepy: Bedi: I should've spoken up... Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, it's fine. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's go deliver the news Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah. Sheepy: *The two go to deliver the news! Lobo is glaring viciously at the two as he chews on a squeak toy...so, the usual. Satoru is patting him. pat pat pat* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait, who are we even telling? Sheepy: Bedi:...Um... Sheepy: Bedi:.....Um.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Should we reword it to sound more appealing? Sheepy: Bedi: Mm...I guess so. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Gotcha. I'll handle that, then! I am Chaldea's greatest swindler! Sheepy: Lobo: *chew chew chew* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! Congrats! *He's beaming. He's so proud of you, Merlin!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks! I don't know how I got that title! I don't do economics! Sheepy: Bedi: Through your pure swindling genius! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are they still mad about the time I managed to own an entire hallway? Sheepy: Bedi: How did you manage that? Sheepy: Lobo: *chew chew chew chewchew* Arsé-kun: Merlin: People don't question you if you look like you belong. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, here goes nothing! *and he strides into the next room like nothing is wrong* Sheepy: Satoru: Are you looking for someone? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he's back within ten seconds* Where did Master go? Sheepy: Satoru:....? Oh. D...Eiji's, uh... Sheepy: Satoru: *He points in the direction of another room* There. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thank you! Lets try that again! Sheepy: Satoru:....? Sheepy: Satoru: Have fun. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I plan to! *and he moves to the next room* Sheepy: Eiji: Oh, Merlin! ...Uh...I w-was worried...b-but I just assumed th-that you, well, um, didn't, uh, want me to a-ask where you were last....last night. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That wasn't it at all! Sorry, Master! I just didn't feel great. Sheepy: Eiji: !! A-are you sssick? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thankfully no, but thanks for worr-- Thanks for asking! Sheepy: Eiji: Ah...okay ...good. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, I come bearing news, Master! Sheepy: Eiji: Y-you do? Sheepy: Eiji: Please continue... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Here goes! *he clears his throat* First, I and other knights have been tracking down the prick. You know the one. We've started to make important progress on that. We've also learned that the matter affects more that just this little family, Master, so we're kicking our efforts up a notch. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Off of this! If we manage to make contact, we can get you fixed up! I really believe we can! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Point three is that we've already inadvertently screwed em up! Go team! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Also, Satoru almost called you Dad earlier, so I'm tacking that on as point four! Sheepy: Eiji: ........!!!! Sheepy: Eiji: *A rare expression of joy spreads across his face...* R....really....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah! All that's true! Sure, I reworded a thing or two, but no lies from me, Master! Sheepy: Eiji: Ah...th-thank you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're welcome! Also, Rider wants to try and spook you, so keep an eye out for that. Sheepy: Eiji: Oh, um... Sheepy: Eiji: H-he already did... last night. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then what the hell was he talking about? He said he didn't get to. Sheepy: Eiji: ...? Sheepy: Eiji: W-well, he went through the wall near me, seeming kind of upset. And, uh, V-Vlad was there. ... I d-didn’t uh... expect it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, apparently that wasn't it. Sheepy: Eiji: ....W-well... I really hope I don't find out what it... Sheepy: Eiji: ............................ Sheepy: *Eiji looks a bit frightened...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... *he scrunches up his face before glancing back* Sheepy: *"IM COMING FOR YOU" is written in blood...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Is that it? I'm not cleaning this up. Sheepy: Eiji: ...Huh? ...B-but isn't it ghosts? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's just Rider. Who is a ghost! He's very dead. Sheepy: Eiji: He's...a ghost? Sheepy: Eiji: I...I just thought he w-was a v-very short man in...uh...in a coat...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: He can walk through walls and disappear and fly! Sheepy: Eiji: B-but can't you do that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only with magic! He's the reason Lobo can disregard doors entirely. Sheepy: Eiji: Lobo can disregard doors!? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hessain Lobo is a spooky trio, I'll give you that! Sheepy: Eiji: ...Rider, Lobo, and Satoru? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I have suddenly realized that telling you too much at once might cause panic, so I'll stop after this one! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No! Lobo and Rider have a third member. He's usually in spirit form, though. Sheepy: Eiji: ..............??? Arsé-kun: Merlin: As in, the form for servants so we don't use excess energy. I don't mean turning into a ghost! Wouldn't be surprised if he could though! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Or is there something behind me? Arsé-kun: *merlin turns around* Sheepy: *Lobo sticks his snout in Merlin's face! Lobo is partway through the wall.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hello! *pat pat* Sheepy: Eiji: ...Um...but he won't attack anyone, right? B-because he...he, uh, hates me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhh.. No guarantees? Sheepy: Eiji: !? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you gonna be nice, Lobo? Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: What do you mean maybe? He hurts like you do! Except you've got the ouch on the outside! *he gestures downwards, meaning Lobo's bear traps* And his ouchies are inside! So be nice! Sheepy: Lobo: ...................? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... And I don't mean bear traps inside! That would be a mess! Sheepy: Lobo: .............. Sheepy: Lobo: *He huffs.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well *huff* to you too! Sheepy: Lobo: *He growls, probably translating to something along the lines of "Humans are evil!"* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That suggests Satoru is counted..! Sheepy: Lobo: ............................. Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: "Not yet"?? I mean, I guess that's fair, considering who his Gramps is. Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: For the love of Vivianne and all that is wet and stinky like bad pond water, just leave Eiji alone! Sheepy: Lobo: ? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If I emphasize with it, you leave it alone! That list is Bedi and Eiji! That's the list! Hurt em and I'll throw you into your own hole in the front lawn! Sheepy: Lobo:...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not saying I'd win! I'm saying I'd throw you. Sheepy: Lobo: ? Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... I am ranting to a wolf about this. Good lords I need to get laid. Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *woof!* Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, play nice, kids and pups! *and he just strides out. in the distance you can hear him yell "GUIN, RIDER BLOODIED A WALL AGAIN!"* Sheepy: *Guin goes to beat up Rider- I mean, clean up the wall.* Arsé-kun: *you mean, beat up Rider if he doesn't clean up?* Sheepy: *Yes* Arsé-kun: *and then clean it with his coat?* Arsé-kun: *anyway now its just man and wolf* Sheepy: Lobo: *Glaaaaaaaare...* Sheepy: Eiji: I-I'm sorry!! I'll leave!!! Arsé-kun: *and so, one (1) older man hobbles out of the room. One can see Lobo's leg in the hallway, sticking through the wall. Spooky* Sheepy: *Eiji goes into the room with his painting to make sure it's okay.* Arsé-kun: *The painting is good and fine and dry. The other side of the room is not as lucky.* Sheepy: Eiji:...Uh? Arsé-kun: *its a paint explosion, except less explosion and more mess.* Arsé-kun: *and in the middle of it all is Angra, who is using his stupid skirt thing as a smock. He has no idea what he is doing. It shows.* Sheepy: Eiji:....Um... Arsé-kun: Angra: Uh... I can explain! Arsé-kun: Angra: I was... Uh... I was wasting all the paint! Because I am the best villain! Yeah! That's definitely what I was doing! *his face- made more visible by the aforementioned paint- and how he's holding a paintbrush over a canvas REALLY don't sell his claims. No sell.* Sheepy: Eiji: Um....okay. Sheepy: Eiji: Y-yes, uh...good job. Arsé-kun: Angra: I drew a dog! *he picks up the canvas, which is also a disasterpiece, but a black dog can be made out. maybe. It's abstract.* Sheepy: Eiji: Oh....! Sheepy: Eiji: Good job! Arsé-kun: Angra: Thanks! Sheepy: Eiji: But...um..p-please clean up wh....when you're done... Arsé-kun: Angra: Eh? Yeah, sure! Sheepy: Yan: Yeah! You're totally ruining the feel of the room with that! *He takes a bite of a bagel he took from the kitchen.* Arsé-kun: Angra: You again! Sheepy: Yan: Eh? I'm a concerned neighbor. Did you know that your refrigerator is running? Sheepy: Eiji: It...it is? Sheepy: Yan: Yeah, you should go catch it! Arsé-kun: Angra: Well, you'd better go catch it, Assassin! Sheepy: Yan: That's not my job! Sheepy: Eiji:...Um...um... Sheepy: Yan: So like. Sheepy: Yan: Did you know that your table is eating someone? Sheepy: Eiji:...Wh-what's the punchline? Sheepy: Yan: No, your table is literally eating someone. Arsé-kun: Angra: ... Oh, shit! *he pulls the "smock" off* I forgot I took this off it earlier! ... Is it REALLY doing that? Sheepy: Yan: Yup. Arsé-kun: Angra: I gotta see this! *he squeezes past Eiji and Yan, getting paint on the doorframe as he goes. whoops* Sheepy: *Eiji follows Angra.* Arsé-kun: *Angra goes to where the table was last. It's, well, not there.* Sheepy: Eiji:...Huh? Sheepy: Eiji: I-It definitely was there... Arsé-kun: Angra: And nobody's been around here? Yanny, where's the table at? Sheepy: Yan: The room with the detective. Arsé-kun: *and Angra rushes over for a once in a lifetime view* Sheepy: *Eiji follows* Sheepy: Eiji: Ah.....ah.... Th-the table... Sheepy: Yan: Ain't that a predicament. Sheepy: Eiji: It's eating him! Arsé-kun: Angra: Is this vore? Sheepy: Yan: You think that snakes are into vore? Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh absolutely. Sheepy: Eiji: ...........Cu! Arsé-kun: Acu: What! Sheepy: Eiji: The table i-is...is Sheepy: Eiji: .... Sheepy: Eiji: A....alive? And it's eating someone! Arsé-kun: Acu: .... ... *he trudges in, not looking thrilled at all. He looks at the situation* what. Sheepy: Eiji: P...please help. Arsé-kun: Acu: .... *he just. takes his spear. and goes to push the "table" away from Holmes. eat THIS monster* Sheepy: *The table hisses and lets go of Holmes, backing off and getting into a defensive position* Sheepy: Satoru:....Who removed the tablecloth? Sheepy: Eiji: ...Uh...? Sheepy: Satoru: *he removes Holmes’s blanket and puts it on top of the table.* Sheepy: *The table stops hissing...and changes back into a normal table. “Normal”.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Hey, quick question? What the hell? Sheepy: Satoru: What? Sheepy: Satoru: It was cold. Arsé-kun: Angra: Okay, better question! Why weren't w-- Why couldn't I detect that even bein' here?? Sheepy: Satoru: Because it's jut a normal table. Arsé-kun: Angra: Fantastic! I definitely won't abuse any of this information! Arsé-kun: Angra: *he is absolutely going to abuse this information for the following month* Sheepy: Satoru: Make sure to give it a tablecloth. Sheepy: Satoru: Otherwise, it'll eat you as you sleep. Arsé-kun: Angra: Well okay! Sheepy: Eiji:....what is that? Sheepy: Satoru: A table. Sheepy: Eiji:....N....No, that's not a table. Arsé-kun: Acu: *he pokes it with his spear again. prooood* Sheepy: *The table does nothing.* Arsé-kun: *...And Acu plops down next to it. To, uh, make sure it doesn't do anything. Yeah.* Sheepy: *It doesn't react.* Arsé-kun: *Thrilling.* Sheepy: *yes* Arsé-kun: *ok it's now boring, lets check in on the latest gilkidu stream* Sheepy: Gil: This is a predicament. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: .... .... *he looks disappointed.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ... Okay, sir, lets start over. Please remember that their biol- Sheepy: Gil: I understand why this isn't working! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Is it because there are fifty gorillas in the entrance? Sheepy: Gil: We need more lions! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: My lord.. Sheepy: Gil: *He restarts* Well, what's wrong with my plan? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Sir, people bring their children to this zoo. Please put the animals in the cages I set up for you as intended. Sheepy: Gil: But didn't you see how happy they were outside of the cages? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Sure, but the children.. Sheepy: Gil: Free food for the animals. Sheepy: Gil: Our zoo is thrifty! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Gilgamesh! Sheepy: Gil: Yes? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: That is not the appropriate diet for lions! Sheepy: Gil: Why not? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: What do you mean why not? ... Because human children don't have enough nutrients, they're far too small! Sheepy: Gil: Hmmm, but food is food. Arsé-kun: Lance: what have you done. *he drops into frame. hello* why are people dying? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I wonder why!! Sheepy: Gil: Oh, our lions don't like people very much. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: *he is getting progressively more annoyed* Gee! I do wonder why, my King! Sheepy: Gil: What's wrong? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Gil, I work at a zoo. And you've unleashed lions on the populace. Clean up your mess. Sheepy: Gil: Hmmm... Sheepy: Gil: *He opens up the menu to add more animals...* Arsé-kun: Lance: This zoo needs an ak-47 Sheepy: *....and starts rapidly clicking, adding a ton of crocodiles...* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Please tell me you aren't adding 101 crocodiles. Sheepy: Gil: It's widely known that the lion's rival in the wild is the crocodile. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: You're not entirely wrong, but... *and they put face in hands. siiigh* Sheepy: Gil: ......Mmm, the computer sounds like it's dying but the lions aren't ... Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Where did that lion go? Sheepy: Gil: Which on- Oh. Ohhhhh. Sheepy: Gil: It's halfway through the ground... Arsé-kun: Lance: Is that normal? Sheepy: Gil: Is it? Arsé-kun: Lance: You had lions. You tell me. Sheepy: Gil: Enkidu? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: .... *he peeks between his fingers* That's a lion. Sheepy: Gil: Is this normal? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ..... Yes, sure. Lions clip through the ground in the wild as well as in captivity.. Sure, right, don't worry about that.. *she giggles* Sheepy: Gil: Uhuh. Sheepy: Gil: I see. Arsé-kun: Lance: .. So how do you beat crocodiles? Sheepy: Gil: Enkidu? Sheepy: Gil: What can beat crocodiles? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: In the game or in real life? Sheepy: Gil: Is there a difference? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Uh... Yes. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: In game I know less, so let's assume... More crocodiles. Sheepy: Gil: Oh! Good idea. Good enough that I coukd have thought of it myself! Wuhahahahaha! Sheepy: *Gil starts rapidly clicking again. ... The game has stopped responding...* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: We've done it. We've defeated the crocodiles. Sheepy: Gil: Have we really? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: In but a moment they'll cease to exist. I count this as a victory. Sheepy: Gil: But so will your zoo. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I saved the layout. You never saved. Sheepy: Gil:...Hmmm. Arsé-kun: Lance: Does this mean we can play a horror game now? Sheepy: Gil: That's what the brat said when I discovered that his sims were alive again... Sheepy: Gil: "You didn't save!" Sheepy: Gil: Hah, what horror game did you want to play? Arsé-kun: Lance: What haven't you screamed over yet..? Sheepy: Gil: Hmmm... Sheepy: Gil: Wait! I don't scream! Arsé-kun: Lance: Mozart says otherwise. Don't yell at me about it.. Sheepy: Gil: I never scream. Arsé-kun: *Lance starts looking through a list of games. What hasn't been played yet on this here system?* Sheepy: Gil: *He helps look.* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Wake is untouched. Sheepy: Gil: Let's play that then. Arsé-kun: Lance: Go in blind or check the description? Arsé-kun: Andersen: Go in blind, you pussies. *he hops onto the couch. Only the top of his head is in the frame. It doesn't help that he's avoiding being on camera* I bet you won't. Sheepy: Gil: Of course I'll go in blind! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Chat seems to agree with Caster. Blind it is. Arsé-kun: Lance: So we'll play this for a couple of days, spend a day or two on the dlcs, and move onnn? Sheepy: Gil: Sure, fine by me. Arsé-kun: Lance: Then you guys get started. I'll plan ahead. Sheepy: *Gil begins playing.* Arsé-kun: "Stephen King once wrote that "Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there's little fun to be had in explanations; they're antithetical to the poetry of fear." In a horror story, the victim keeps asking "Why?" But there can be no explanation, and there shouldn't be one. The unanswered mystery is what stays with us the longest, and it's what we'll remember in the end. My name is Alan Wake. I'm a writer." Arsé-kun: Hans: Bullshit, people usually fill in the blanks themselves. Sheepy: Gil: Hah! As if I'd bother remembering something that serves no purpose. Arsé-kun: Hans: Don't go that far. You'll miss all of the Chekov guns that way. Sheepy: Gil: What? Arsé-kun: Hans: Who cares? Here's the hot wife. Narration isn't important if you're presented with boobs. Sheepy: Gil: Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Hans: Oh, is she not here yet? I thought she was the first cutscene. Arsé-kun: Hans: I'll shut up, then. Arsé-kun: *and they start the tutorial. it's pretty straightforward, but doesn't explain much about itself* Sheepy: Gil: Mmm...we aren't at the good part, hm. Arsé-kun: Hans: Shut up and do the tutorial. Sheepy: Gil: *He begins actually doing the tutorial* Fine! Sheepy: Gil: *He's rapidly clicking. Bad tutorial. Leave.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: *he sighs and gets in Gil's way to actually do the tutorial* Sheepy: Gil: ? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: We won't have to deal with it if we do it. Sheepy: Gil: *He huffs* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Completing a process is the easiest way to eliminate it from needing to be done. Sheepy: Gil: *Pout* Sheepy: Gil: I know everything I need to know! Why do I need to play a tutorial? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: To learn and practice the things you don't. Now play it. *she gets out of the way* Because you know how I play. Sheepy: Gil: Hah, you've defeated the purpose of the tutorial. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Would you rather I do it? Sheepy: Gil: No. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Then get moving, my lord. I only started it. Sheepy: *Gil actually does the tutorial* Arsé-kun: Hans: Is this holy light god? Or is it Gil's AOU? Sheepy: Gil: Hah! As if I'd let them use my AUO! Arsé-kun: Hans: It's a holy dick. Sheepy: Gil: What? Arsé-kun: Hans: They have not told you anything of value and are clearly important. What a dick. Sheepy: *Gil continues...he seems to not notice Lobo, who's chewing on his collar. Or maybe he wants to ignore it.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Is that good, Lobo? Sheepy: Lobo: *He pauses and looks to Enkidu, before licking them.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Oh, thank you. Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Sheepy: Gil: Lancelot, would you stop barking? Arsé-kun: Lance: Aaa? I did not.. Sheepy: Gil: *He looks behind him...only to be greeted by Lobo's snout being shoved in his face.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Lobo's here to help! Sheepy: Gil: Who let the dog in??? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Sir, the door is shut. Sheepy: Gil: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: He let himself in. Oh, I saw a glowy. Make sure to pick that up. Sheepy: Gil: *He does so* Oh, yes, I saw th- how does a dog open a door? Sheepy: Gil:...Oh. Right. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: With the proper application of force. Or bypassing it entirely, in Lobo's case. Sheepy: Gil: I forgot about that. Arsé-kun: Hans: That is information I still downright hate. He could break into my writing spots and get his paws on my manuscripts. Sheepy: Gil: Don't give him ideas. Sheepy: Gil: He broke into my room and trashed it. Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: Hans: Could he fit into a space the size of a cardboard box? He does not sit if he does not fit. Usually. Sheepy: Gil: I haven't a clue. Sheepy: Lobo: *He tilts his head* Arsé-kun: Hans: Look, boobs! Sheepy: Gil: *Yess* Sheepy: Lobo: *He doesn't care. He is sniffing around the room now.* Arsé-kun: Hans: You did it. You beat the tutorial. And it only took you twenty minutes. Sheepy: Gil: There were many distractions. Arsé-kun: Lance: *he reaches out and pats Lobo. bawoof* Arsé-kun: Hans: Oh, that wasn't a complaint. The first stream I saw of this took almost an hour. Sheepy: *Lobo sniffs at Lance. hello!* Sheepy: Gil: Hah! Well, I am the King of Heroes! Do you expect me to be a slowpoke!? Arsé-kun: Lance: *he leans his head forward. boop.* Arsé-kun: Hans: I doubt you want an answer to that. Sheepy: Lobo: *He plops down next to Lance. This ...human? acts weird and requires further inspection.* Sheepy: Gil: Hah, don't waste your breath! I know what you will say! Arsé-kun: Hans: Tell me, then. Sheepy: Gil: I'm the fastest of them all! Arsé-kun: Hans: You rush through things because you don't want to be seen as dimwitted and slow, but you are fully aware that you get better outcomes when you use your remaining three braincells. Sheepy: Gil: ....Hah? Arsé-kun: Hans: I'll see myself out so that my next manuscript can come out on time. Sheepy: Gil: Don't you run away! Arsé-kun: Hans: Oh, I am certainly not running. The correct term would be "bolting".. *and he bolts. bye* Sheepy: *Gil pauses to angle the camera to point directly at Lobo and then chases Hans.* Arsé-kun: *Gil is not successful. He continues hunting for Andersen after the stream is over, and even into the next day.* Sheepy: Tristan: Watching that king is sad. Arsé-kun: Lance: Yes.. Sheepy: Tristan: *He strums his harp* If only he could learn forgiveness... Sheepy: Bedi: Your toast is burning. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah... how sad... Sheepy: Tristan: No matter what I try... simply, I'll be no better than a king who runs around like his head has been removed... that is the phrase, yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's close enough! Sheepy: Bedi: Tristan, your toast. Arsé-kun: *Merlin reaches over and unplugs the toaster* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh...I suppose we didn't need that plugged in anyway. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...I smell burning... Arsé-kun: Lance: Your toast, Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...if only I could be better... Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least it isn't black toast. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's still more edible than eyeball. Sheepy: Bedi: Hm? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I had flashbacks to the first time you cooked eyeball. .. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, so anyhoo, can someone pass that butter over? Sheepy: *Bedi passes the butter to Merlin.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks. *and he throws on too much. this is how you clog arteries ladies and gents* Sheepy: Bedi: *Stare...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: What? I can't die. Why not enjoy myself? Sheepy: Bedi: Ah....true. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Actually, I'm not even sure servants can die of too many carbs. That would be absolutely wild. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The Hamburglar, Assassin Class Sheepy: Bedi: Mmm...? Sheepy: Bedi: How does that work? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A lot of bullshit. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm..so you don't know. Sheepy: Tristan: Merlin doesn't know something...? How sad... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, he'd have low presence concealment, because he always gets caught. Sheepy: Tristan: Who is hamburglar? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A purple fat burglar that only steals burgers. They don't even kill people. One star servant, fp only. Sheepy: Bedi: I keep a close eye on my diet to make sure I'm getting enough nutrients so my body will be able to serve my King and Master Eiji. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Tristan: So like Lupin but fat and steals only burgers. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I guess so! Sheepy: Tristan: What a sad Heroic Spirit... Sheepy: Bedi: Sir Tristan, he's a fastfood mascot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's not even the mascot! He steals from Ronald McDonald! Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: But the purple chicken mcnugget isn't Ronald McDonald either. Sheepy: Bedi: However, he's also a mascot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The only one I can outright confirm is that Willy Wonka is a Berserker. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But instead of rice like Archer, he gives out candy and sexually confusing young children by exposing them to strange fetishes. Sheepy: Bedi: Eh.. Sheepy: Bedi: Eh...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The girl who turned into a blueberry made many children inflation fetishists. Sheepy: Bedi: What... Sheepy: Bedi: That's... Sheepy: Bedi: *He looks a bit disturbed...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, ok, not KIDS! When they grew up, I mean! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, but still. Sheepy: Bedi: Willy Wonka is apparently a very influential man. Sheepy: Bedi:..... Sheepy: Bedi: What other mascots are there? Sheepy: Bedi: What about the pringles man? Sheepy: Bedi: I think that the pringles man would be a berserker. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hmm... Not sure. Maybe? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, it'd explain why he thinks that putting chips in cans is a good idea. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you saying berserkers are stupid? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmmm...well. Sheepy: Bedi: Sir Lancelot is not dumb. Sheepy: Bedi: However, Sir Lancelot did not invent pringles. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Rrr? *he had stopped listening* Sheepy: Bedi: Therefore already giving him a point in his favor. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... ... Could use the can aaas a weapon.. Sheepy: Bedi: You could use pringles as a weapon. Arsé-kun: Lance: !! Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Could use chips as throwing knives.. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh dear... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Have you ever had a chip bit break off and land in your eye? It's awful! This is what eyelashes are for and they don't do their job! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, yes. Sheepy: Bedi: And then you wash your eye and it doesn't help. Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah. I haven't personally experienced it, but... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who designed the human eyelash and decided it was fine?? Who saw they get tangled and fall off and don't do anything- Yeah!- and said it was okay?? I want to speak to the manager! Sheepy: Bedi: Mmm...Evolution. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Fuck you, Charles Darwin! Sheepy: Bedi: Do you think Charles Darwin is a heroic spirit? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Caster. Noble Phantasm can hasten or delay evolution. Can induce sentience. Sheepy: Bedi: How frightening... Arsé-kun: *in the background, proto has put poptarts in the toaster. why isn't it toasting? idiot.* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh. Sheepy: Bedi: Do you think that Charles Darwin is a Saber face? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I hope not! Sheepy: Bedi: Other-me is. Sheepy: Bedi: Which feels weird. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's so depressing. He needs to get laid. Sheepy: Bedi: Is he? He just seems a little disappointed in everyone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wah, wah, I couldn't do anything! Man, shut up, you did your best. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...but... Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay to regret your past decisions. Try to learn from them. Sheepy: Bedi: And then try to fix them. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Exactly! Don't cry about them hours on end and do nothing! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, exactly Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Sheepy: Tristan: To think someone would do that.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sir Tristan... With all due respect, you do that too! Sheepy: Tristan: No I don't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maaan, I don't get people. There's a grand total of three humans I have understood, and boy are you not one of them! You're like a puzzle, in an enigma, crying in a magic box wrapped in sheet music and despair! Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...how cruel... Sheepy: Tristan: You and Sir Bedivere are very capable at being mean... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Was that an insult? Sheepy: Tristan: No. Arsé-kun: Merlin: oooookay. Sheepy: Tristan: Why would I insult you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, why not? Sheepy: Tritan: Because then you'll insult me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why would I do that, beautiful? Sheepy: Tristan: Becaue I deserve to be insulted. Arsé-kun: Lance: You stop that. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...how sad... Arsé-kun: Lance: stop Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot wishes I stop speaking... Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, did you know? Arsé-kun: Lance: You're friend. Sheepy: Bedi: Ant eggs are eaten in some places. Sheepy: Tristan: *He begins to reply to Lance before just staring at Bedi* Arsé-kun: Lance: Arrêtez. Sheepy: Bedi: And spiders. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd rather talk about, pardon my french, putain. I don't remember how to use that word properly. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... Not... Not like that. Sheepy: Bedi: Is that a food? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Er... N.. No.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, it could be! In theory? Sheepy: Bedi: It sounds like a cheese based dish. Which reminds me... Arsé-kun: *Lance snorts. Bedi...* Sheepy: Bedi: Did you know that in some places, they serve cheese covered ma- *loud harp noise from Tristan* Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! Arsé-kun: Lance: Oh, he didn't get to finish! What a tragedy. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, speaking of which... Sheepy: Bedi: We should go camping one day! Don't worry, I can cook in any outdoors situation! *He appears extremely proud of himself!* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I wanted to go but never got to... Sheepy: Bedi: Sometimes it's just relaxing to look at a clear night sky, away from all humanity. Your stress just melts away... ah, but I guess we can't. Arsé-kun: Lance: Why not..? Master went and did it.. Sheepy: Bedi: Because what about Master Eiji... Arsé-kun: Merlin: We use those big strong arms of yours! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh? We could bring him along, but... Arsé-kun: *Proto is still in the background. He has accomplished poptarts, but the discussion is more important. Possible excitement?* Sheepy: Tristan: I want to be able to cook from the creatures I slay... Sheepy: Bedi: Who should we invite? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The vibrating dog behind you. Sheepy: Bedi: Lobo? Arsé-kun: Proto: We're going camping again?? :Dc Sheepy: Bedi: We're considering it. Arsé-kun: *That's one excited dog!* Sheepy: Bedi: Should we send an invite to the other knights? Arsé-kun: Lance: We could.. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, we an assume Sir Kay and Sir Griflet can't go. Same for Sir Lucan and his king...ah, I suppose he is our king, too....! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who says? I bet Arthur would love to shove Lucan into the wilderness. Sheepy: Bedi: How? Sheepy: Bedi: How do you do butler work in the middle of the woods? Sheepy: Bedi:....Oh! That's it. You can't. Sheepy: Bedi: He'd probably be miserable... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad. Sheepy: Bedi: But he does want to go on adventures. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I did tell him I would bring him along eventually. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, let's send a general invite out to the group. Sheepy: Bedi:// We're going camping soon. Does anyone want to come? Arsé-kun: Kay:// I'd love to, but me n Grif have the kid. I'll pass 4now Sheepy: Lucan:// my king you should go and bring master, I'll babysit the shop Sheepy: Arthur:// Sir Lucan would be interested in going. Arsé-kun: Lance:// Lucan, didn't I promise to take you for an adventure of sorts? Sheepy: Lucan://... Sheepy: Lucan:// Well, will you? Arsé-kun: Lance:// Why would I say it and not follow through? Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmm Arsé-kun: Lance:// Don't actually answer that, theres a lot of answers Sheepy: Lucan:// lolol look at saber you and come back to me on that question Sheepy: Lucan:// jkjk I love you pal Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// I'm right here, you gutsy bastard! Sheepy: Lucan:// heyhey don't be mad Arsé-kun: *Kay sends a vine. WHEN U CAN BE. GLADE.* Sheepy: Lucan:// hey saber lancelot you should come with me Sheepy: Lucan:// you don't have a master to take care of anyway right? Sheepy: Lucan:// and nor does gawain so he should come Sheepy: Gawain:// Yes I do. Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// I'll see if I can manage it. Sheepy: Lucan:// you have responsibilities? Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// Yes! Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// Hmmmmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// I believe you Sheepy: Lucan:// you see if you come along I wont be forced to show other you my noble phantasm because I won't need to Sheepy: Lucan:// which like as coolbas it is, 9/10 people describe it as horrifying andthe tenth is disgutsing Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// How about you just don't do it Arsé-kun: *Proto is looking over Lance's shoulder. Excitement has not faded at all.* Arsé-kun: Lance:// Prototype Cu is also most likely joining us. Don't you work with him, Lucan? Sheepy: Lucan:// who Sheepy: Lucan:// oh wait Sheepy: Lucan:// which one Sheepy: Lucan:// old or young Sheepy: Bedi:// He's the young one. Sheepy: Lucan:// ok so let's open a shop in the middle of the woods. Sheepy: Lucan:// that way we can work Sheepy: Gawain:// What do you sell in the middle of the woods Sheepy: Lucan:// bugs Arsé-kun: Merlin:// To who?? Who tf are you going to sell bugs to? The wildlife?? Sheepy: Lucan:// bug eaters like you Arsé-kun: Merlin:// wHAT Sheepy: Lucan:// lolol merlin eats bugs Sheepy: Bedi:// Oh, did you know? Sheepy: Bedi:// Palworm beetles are extremely nutritious and are a good source of protein. Sheepy: Lucan://... Arsé-kun: *Saberlot has left the chatroom* Arsé-kun: *Lancelot has left the chatroom* Sheepy: Bedi://? Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah, they must've misclicked! We should invite them back! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I just ate. Do you need to share bug facts? Sheepy: Lucan:// yeah misclicking trying to block you Arsé-kun: Lance: We don't all have iron stomachs like you. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Translation; Do not like the discussion. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! Sorry. Arsé-kun: *Lancelot has entered the chatroom* Sheepy: Lucan:// lol was he dragged back in Arsé-kun: Lance:// No. Sheepy: Lucan:// you don't need to hide it we know the person who put emoji responses on everything brought you bsck Arsé-kun: Lance:// I'm sitting next to him. Sheepy: Lucan:// I meant the queen Arsé-kun: Lance:// Sheepy: Lucan:// unless arturia's guinevere is male? Arsé-kun: Lance: *he grumbles, loudly* Arsé-kun: Lance:// hey! stfu Sheepy: Bedi: What is it? Sheepy: Lucan:// well I was kinda confused at first Arsé-kun: Merlin:// That's fair! Arsé-kun: *Lance just looks grumpy. the norm. the usual for berserkerlot. take a nap, drink water* Sheepy: Lucan:// since like mine is very different in general Sheepy: Lucan:// and what's weirder is that there's two bedis and neither of them are the king's Sheepy: Lucan:// not gonna touch on the fact that there's 11 of him including him and one is santa claus. Arsé-kun: Santa:// talk shit get hit scrub Sheepy: Lucan:// hey now it's weird to be santa in OCTOBER. Sheepy: Lucan:// be creative. be a HALLOWEEN santa. Arsé-kun: Santa:// What, did you think Santa just vanishes January first? Sheepy: Lucan:// he's legally required to lol Arsé-kun: Santa:// No. That would make for an absurd Servant. Sheepy: Lucan://... Sheepy: Lucan://................. Sheepy: Lucan://....................... Sheepy: Lucan:// ok Sheepy: Lucan:// I kinda assumed that he just got drunk at bars for the rest of the year Arsé-kun: Santa:// I wish it was that easy. Sheepy: Lucan:// that's a lie I don't believe in santa Arsé-kun: Santa:// Understandable, I hope you like coal Sheepy: Lucan:// give bedi coal too Sheepy: Lucan:// he believes in santa but he won't after that Arsé-kun: Santa:// He can already burn himself without the coal. Sheepy: Lucan:// but you don't dispute him being on the naughty list after him telling us bug facts Sheepy: Lucan:// I think that all of us are permanently on the naughty list but mostly merlin Sheepy: Bedi:// Please don't bully Santa. She works really hard. Arsé-kun: Santa:// Thank you. Merlin has his own list. There is a different bag here, and every time I or another Arthur get mad at him, we put another piece of coal into it. By December I will have a weapon. Sheepy: Bedi:// Don't worry, Merlin, I'll protect you. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// But see, she has to catch me with it first. Sheepy: Bedi:// But Merlin... Sheepy: Bedi:// Don't you know? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// uh oh Sheepy: Bedi:// Santa travels the whole world in one night!! Sheepy: Bedi:// So Santa must be very fast! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// But Bedi, she did it in seven days. Most Santa servants are given extra time. Sheepy: Bedi://....huh? Sheepy: Bedi:// But she travels the world in one night...that's what they say always. Arsé-kun: Santa:// +1 coal Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Did I earn that one for slander? Nice. Sheepy: Bedi:// Why would they lie about Santa? Santa is a hard worker! Sheepy: Lucan:// santa isn't real Arsé-kun: Santa:// -300 coal, +1 black key set Sheepy: Lucan:// is that bad? Sheepy: Lucan:// 300 coal = 1 black key set Sheepy: Lucan:// how much is 300 coal sold for? coal is a very valuable resource. Sheepy: Lucan:// it fuels many things. Arsé-kun: Santa:// Black keys are almost worthless. I'm not giving you all that free stuff- It's of use to you. You get keys instead. Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// free stuff from a mall santa is already good Arsé-kun: Santa:// Merry fuck-youmas Sheepy: Lucan:// I can't sit on a mall santa's lap and ask for a train set for christmas because I'm an adult Arsé-kun: Santa:// And you're not getting it. Sheepy: Lucan:// lolol I don't want a train set Sheepy: Lucan:// unless you mean the black keys Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmm for christmas I want Sheepy: Lucan:// a working body so I don't have to wear bandages all the time Sheepy: Lucan:// good luck santa Sheepy: Lucan:// if you can grant that I'll believe in santa Arsé-kun: Santa:// well shit Sheepy: Lucan:// if you can't, well Arsé-kun: Santa:// If Santa's magic can prevent Servants from fading, it can sure do that. You're still getting keys though. Sheepy: Lucan:// why are you giving me keys Sheepy: Lucan:// what do they open Sheepy: Lucan:// I guess it'd cause problems for my np but I've heard of "np upgrades" Sheepy: Lucan:// and anyway I can't use it anyway Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he looks up from his phone* Who else can we drag along? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So whoever wants to! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmm..who would want to? Arsé-kun: Proto: Who wouldn't? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Proto: I can ask! Arsé-kun: Lance: Uhhhhh... Sure, go ahead.. Arsé-kun: Proto: Okay!! *and he's off to the races. there would be a dust cloud, were there any dust to kick up in the first place.* Sheepy: Bedi:....Hmm Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahahahaha! O Knights of the Round, have you finally decided to go and fulfill your name by adventuring as you supposedly did? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Yeah. Sheepy: Ozy: And your king isn't going ? Sheepy: Bedi: I....don't think so. Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahaha! How lonely you will be without a kingly presence! Arsé-kun: Merlin: He doesn't have to! Many of the knights have had solo adventures. Sheepy: Ozy: Hahahahahahaha! How lonely! Arsé-kun: Lance: *he nudges Tristan* How sad. Sheepy: Ozy: Oh! If only a king would accompany you! Hahahahaha! Sheepy: Tristan: Snrrzz...Uh? Oh, I wasn't sleeping. Sheepy: Bedi:? Arsé-kun: Lance: sure. Sheepy: Ozy: If only....by some miracle.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, stop being tsundere. Just say you want to come, Pharaoh. Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahaha! Hahahahaha! Ahahahahaha! Hahahaha! Ha! Sheepy: Ozy: Ha! Ha! Arsé-kun: Merlin: What are you doing, loading a response? Sheepy: Ozy: No. I'm considering if I'll grace you with my presence. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you already are, and I'm honored to know you can exist outside of the attic! Sheepy: Bedi:...Is that a camping manual in your hand? Sheepy: Ozy: Oh, oh? Sheepy: Ozy: Of course I can. Sheepy: Ozy: However, I'm usually *he casually hides the manual behind his back* busy with my job. Arsé-kun: *Unfortunately for Ozy, a blue missile spots the manual.* Arsé-kun: Proto: Rider!! Do you want to camping! Sheepy: Ozy: Of course not. Arsé-kun: Proto: eh Arsé-kun: Proto: Eh? Sheepy: Ozy: What? Arsé-kun: Proto: Then what's the manual for? Sheepy: Ozy: Boredom. Sheepy: Ozy: That's all. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmmm.. Arsé-kun: Proto: The sun god doesn't want to be out in the sun? Hmmm. Arsé-kun: Proto: But okay! That's fine too! *and he is gone again. and then peers back in. curiosity wins* Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahahahaaha! Anyway. I will find it in my busy schedule to assist you. *He crosses his arms, a huge smile on his face* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That sounds fantastic, great Pharaoh! Sheepy: Ozy: Mmm? I don’t mind the praise, but you don’t need to call me great. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, so I don't need to suck up to you like we do for You-Know-Who? Sheepy: Ozy: No. I’ve got no interest in artificial flattery. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's good to know, sir. Sheepy: Ozy: Again, there’s no need for the artificial flattery. Sheepy: Ozy: I’m just here to get things done. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And done things have been! Sheepy: Ozy: Well, good! Sheepy: Ozy: I’ll enjoy your presence! ... Hmm. Hmmm? *His hair starts to stick up a bit...* Hmmmmm? Sheepy: Bedi: Uh... sure. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who turned off the gravity? *and he slowly floats up, poking at Ozy. he's grinning. He's teasing.* Sheepy: Ozy: ...Ah? .... Uh. *He quick pats his hair down. ... It sticks up again, but moreso this time...* Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahahaha! You saw nothing!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, I'm fairly certain I'm not blind yet! Sheepy: Bedi: ... *headtilt* ????????? Sheepy: Ozy: Don’t question it! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Too late, too late, what did we see- Arsé-kun: Lance: ALL Sheepy: Tristan: All? Sheepy: Tristan: Ahhh... so everything is darkness. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad. Arsé-kun: *Lancelot applies his hands to his own face. It is audible.* Sheepy: Tristan: ? Sheepy: Bedi: Did you have a bug on your face? Arsé-kun: Lance: How do we keep coming back to bugs??? Sheepy: Bedi: ...Um. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is it really bugging you that much? :D Sheepy: Tristan: *he turns his face towards Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I suddenly feel as if my face will be shot off if I make another pun. Well, mite be. Sheepy: Tristan: .................. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, he seems annoyed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's he gonna do about it? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... *deep breaths, lancelot, you've got this* .. Nnnno. Sheepy: Satoru: That's too bad. Arsé-kun: Proto: Hei, 'Toru! *he squats down. hello down there!* Do you wanna come camping with us soon? :Dc Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Lance: We can't just go today! We would require set-up and- Arsé-kun: Merlin: We've prepared for trips in less time! We totally could. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, we haven't decided yet, but soon. Sheepy: Satoru: ......... Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Proto: Okay! Now I really am going, for real! *and he strolls out scene right* Sheepy: Satoru: Bye. Arsé-kun: *proto can be heard yelling at everyone else. "WHO WANTS TO CAMPING"* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... So I expect this camping trip will be much larger than the first one? Sheepy: Satoru: Really? Sheepy: Satoru: The last time some weirdo was there. Sheepy: Satoru: Sometimes he breaks into our house and steals our silverware. Sheepy: Satoru: Except it's not Yan Qing, who at least has a decent personality. Arsé-kun: *merlin snorts* Sheepy: Satoru: ? Sheepy: *Yan Qing is in the background, eating food that is not his.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Speaking of! Yan Qing, you weren't invited! Sheepy: Yan: Whaaaaat??? Sheepy: Yan: I basically live here now Sheepy: Yan: I'm bored. Arsé-kun: Merlin: hi bored Sheepy: Yan: Bring me along. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Does Haru know you're here..? Sheepy: Yan: Who's...OH. Haku. What does it matter if she doesn't? Sheepy: Yan: She doesn't care too much where I go or what I do. Arsé-kun: Lance: hm. Arsé-kun: Lance: ok. Sheepy: Yan: ANYWAY. Sheepy: Yan: Can I come? Sheepy: Bedi: Have you asked Haku? Sheepy: Yan: Who? ....OH. Haru. Nope! Sheepy: Bedi: But didn't you just- Sheepy: Yan: 'Specially since I don't know any Harus! Sheepy: Bedi:... Sheepy: Yan: I DO know a Haku, though. We talk sometimes. Man, I haven't seen her for years and years a....Hmmm, that's not Haku! Sheepy: Yan: Oh, Haku. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, have you at least told Vlad? Sheepy: Yan: Oh. *he clears his throat* HEY VLAD! IM GOING CAMPING! Arsé-kun: Vlad: YOU WILL DIE BY MY HAND! Sheepy: Yan: NOT FOR LONG! Sheepy: Yan: GET IN LINE! YOU'RE #355! Arsé-kun: Merlin: How unfortunate! I'm only #132! Sheepy: Yan: Aww, poor you... Sheepy: Yan: What did you want to kill me for again? Sheepy: Bedi: Ah... Sheepy: Bedi: You gave me a number a while back...#295. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You almost ran me over with a golf kart. In the hallway. Sheepy: Yan: Hey, I did beep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You beeped three feet away! Sheepy: Yan: Yeah, exactly. Sheepy: Bedi:.........*Stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Master almost got run over by a golf kart!~♪ Sheepy: Bedi: *STAAAAAAARE* Sheepy: Yan: Hey, you had your number in line. Sheepy: Yan: And the original #1 hasn't killed me yet. Sheepy: *Bedi just has his usual, normally sincere smile plastered on his face, with a murderous glint in his eye...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Go get'em, babe. Sheepy: Yan: Cutting in line is inherently wrong and no decent person would cut in line. Sheepy: Yan: Therefore, if you kill me, you've cut 294 slots in line and you're level 294 in terms of being a bad person. However, your king's cutoff is 5, so your king would probably fire you. Sheepy: Bedi:...Merlin? Can knights be fired? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eh? M.. Maybe? Sheepy: Bedi: What level of a bad person am I? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You??? 1% at most! Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Let me be 356. *he slowly gets up, staring down Yan* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... And let me cut the line. Sheepy: Bedi: Is 1% a lot? *He’s beginning to worry...* Sheepy: Yan: Ehhhhh??? Sheepy: Yan: Why do you want to kill me?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Compared to 100%??? Hell no. *he shifts his chair in a bit. So Lancelot doesn't trip on it like an idiot* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...okay Sheepy: Yan: Why aren't you doing anything about this? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You've got like ten seconds to run, while he's formulating an answer! Sheepy: Yan: If you kill me, I'll tell Guinevere. Sheepy: Bedi: There's a flaw in that logic. Arsé-kun: Lance: Do it. I'm already awful, I've been firrrred, and the entire Round Table most likely want you dead. Sheepy: Yan: Why? Sheepy: Yan: I thought we were friends! Sheepy: Yan: Although, I suppose. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *magi mari voice* Remember, kids! Even best friends get angry at each other sometimes! Sheepy: Yan: I think? Sheepy: Tristan: *snore* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aww, shut up and take it like a man! *he.. doesn't drop the voice* Yew can do it, Yanny-kwun! Sheepy: Yan: Uhhhhh...hey! Advocating violence is wrong! Sheepy: Yan: Especially in front of his child! Repeat after me, kiddo! Violence is wrong! Sheepy: Satoru: There's around one and a half gallons of blood in the human body, and that's how much will be on the floor after Uncle Lance is done with you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin snorts, loudly. How classy of you.* Arsé-kun: *Even Lancelot seems startled by that, but only for a moment* Sheepy: Bedi: *He looks at Satoru nervously.* Sheepy: Yan: What?! Sheepy: Yan: I'm being bullied! Sheepy: Yan: Listen, if I have to die, I want it to be by the hands of someone pretty. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So we can all do it? Sheepy: Yan: Nah. Sheepy: Yan: Lancelot is a big no, Tristan maybe, you maybe, Bedivere ye-maybe. Sheepy: Yan: You aren't a fair example because you're a shapeshifter. Arsé-kun: *and just like that, the entire table is upset and insulted* Sheepy: Yan: You can look however you want. Sheepy: Yan: Lancelot looks like he's been dead for three days. Tristan could look nice with some work. Sheepy: Yan: Well, he already does. Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... Hhhe's not wrong. Sheepy: Yan: He clearly spends a lot of time preening himself but the obvious signs of constant worry and crying damage his look Sheepy: Yan: And Bedivere... Sheepy: Yan: Actually, if I comment you'll kill me. I don't want death. Sheepy: Yan: So instead: Lancelot, you should work on yourself more. Sheepy: Yan: Gawain has lots of skin care stuff so he's the guy to go to for that. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Why bother..? Sheepy: Yan: Eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, no! *interruptingmerlin.jpeg* I won't kill you. *he looks remarkably nonchalant, but his hand is inching towards the silverware* Go on ahead. I wanna hear it. Sheepy: Yan: Whaaaat?? Sheepy: Yan: H-He's...okay??? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he picks up his silverware. and his plate. oh* What's your standards? Sheepy: Yan: *He's nervously eyeing the silverware* S...standards? Sheepy: Bedi:? Oh! My standards for a knight are-ah, you're talking to him. Sheepy: Yan: Uh. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's your scale to compare to? Like, what's a one and what's a ten? *and he shoves pancake into mouth. food.* Sheepy: Yan: Hmmmmm. Sheepy: Yan: Well Sheepy: Yan: Tepes is a one. Sheepy: Yan: I don't really have a ten. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not even a nine? Sheepy: Yan: Hmmmmm. Sheepy: Yan: Well, Caligula's also a one. Sheepy: Yan: Gawain's a four. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So you don't like rugged looks? Is that what it is? You into dorito chins? Sheepy: Yan: Eh? Sheepy: Yan: Would you describe Gawain as rugged? Sheepy: Yan: I'd describe him more as...hm. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's a bit bigger in the lower face. Just a bit. Sheepy: Yan: Well, it's not that. Sheepy: Yan: Personality is a large part of your appearance. Sheepy: Yan: Your ugly traits can become ugly physical traits. Sheepy: Yan: And as a braggart who insults those around him and looks down upon people he doesn't consider up to snuff, that is translated into his appearanxe through body language and facial expressions. Sheepy: Yan: He might be higher if it weren't for that! Sheepy: Bedi: Appearance shouldn't matter in your standards. A pretty knight is not necessarily a strong knight! Sheepy: Bedi: What matters is his wit, physical capabilities, level of kindness, empathy, height, loyalty, responsibility, skill, determination, ability to work with others, independence, strictness, habits, social relations, willingness to learn, muscle build, ability to push past his limits- Sheepy: Yan: I'm not trying to pick a knight, I want a girlfriend! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Here we go again! Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, are there standards for significant others? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Depends on the individual! Arsé-kun: Merlin: For example! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he gestures to Tristan* Somehow, yes. *to himself* Absolutely. *to Bedi* Of course you do! *to Lancelot* A certainty. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm. Sheepy: Bedi: I never thought about it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Obviously you have if you've put up with me this long! Sheepy: Bedi: Mmmm, well. Sheepy: Bedi: It's not really putting up with you. Sheepy: Bedi: This feels like the time I was told that all of those people who would ask me to marry them or said strange complimentary things to me were doing it because they were attracted to me... I feel that same sense of confusion. Sheepy: Bedi: "Was I supposed to know that?" Sheepy: Bedi: I assumed it was just a joke. Sheepy: Yan: I just felt you drop on my standards a bit. Arsé-kun: *Merlin hands Lancelot a knife in the background* Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Why am I not "1" to begin with? Sheepy: Bedi: Standards for people to date- but I'm already with Merlin. Sheepy: Bedi: So I should be a one. Sheepy: Yan:......... Sheepy: Yan: This was about appearance! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah? But appearance doesn't matter... Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nah. I'm too far back in line to reach you. Sheepy: Yan: You're so cold! Sheepy: Yan: Why is everyone so mean today?? Sheepy: Tristan: *Snore* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not everyone! Sheepy: Yan: No, everyone! The dog tried to bite me and then you guys bullied me! Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not even unusual! Sheepy: Yan: It's not? Sheepy: Yan: I don't really remember. Sheepy: Yan: Just that there's free food and people I like here! Arsé-kun: *MEANWHILE in the background, events include: Mink and Satoru sharing cereal out of the box, Ozy ignoring everything in favor of sphinx kitten, distant Proto yelling (still), and Vlad passing through looking 110% done* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe you oughta work on that! Sheepy: Yan: Eh? I try, that's why I talk to Haku. Sheepy: Yan: Oh, but I won't tell you the issue! Sheepy: Yan: Nobody's allowed to know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And for the fourth time, Doppelganger can suck a wiggly dick. Sheepy: Yan: Just know that I've already improved a lot....mmm? I've told you? Sheepy: Yan: Oh, I guess so. Sheepy: Yan: But as I said, I've improved so I can go camping with you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nice! And look, you've survived the encounter with the line cutter. *he looks around. where the FUCK did lancelot go* Sheepy: Yan: Eh, you're right. Sheepy: Yan: I'm safe! Arsé-kun: Merlin: For now. Sheepy: Bedi: *He appears lost in thought...* Sheepy: Yan: If he tries to kill me later, I'll make it as unfun as possible. Sheepy: Yan: I'll lie down on the floor and cry. Arsé-kun: Minako: That'd probably stop him outright. *oh, there she is, next to Satoru* If you wanna make him miserable, use your presence concealment! You've got that, right? Sheepy: Yan: How would that help? Arsé-kun: Minako: Because he'll give up if he doesn't find you! Just don't hide in the water! Sheepy: Yan:....eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's like some sort of shark. With guns. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But he's not a freak like Kay, and that's what counts! Sheepy: Yan: Oooohhh.. Sheepy: Yan: That's scary. Sheepy: Yan: Lancelot, too. Sheepy: Bedi:...... Arsé-kun: Minako: So when are we going, tomorrow? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Oh, I don't know. Sheepy: Bedi: When do you think, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I try not to. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: You don't want to go camping? Sheepy: Bedi: That's fine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not... ... R-slash-whoosh. I think we should go tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, okay. ... What's r-slash-whoosh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A collection of people missing a joke. Whoosh. There it goes! Sheepy: Satoru: I don't see anything. Was it a bug? Arsé-kun: Minako: Nah, it was a bad joke. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Proto burns rubber skidding back into the room. Squrrreaaaaaaaaaak! Where'd he get a clipboard from? Where'd he get broken glasses from??* Arsé-kun: Proto: I'm back!! I've asked everybody! Sheepy: Bedi: Thanks? Sheepy: Bedi: Who is coming? Arsé-kun: Proto: Lets see.. *he consults the checklist* Big Bro Caster, tiny king and everyone here were yeses. Avenger, Music Caster, Big Bro Alter and Dirt were maybes. Hyde's still banned. Arsé-kun: Proto: I am also sworn to not discuss that last one. Arsé-kun: Proto: Oh, and the old man. Arsé-kun: Proto: He's a maybe. If big bro Alters going, so's he. Sheepy: Bedi: Old man? Sheepy: Bedi: You mean Moriarty? Arsé-kun: Proto: Not that old. *uhhh* Satoru's other dad. Not Vlad. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah! Sheepy: Bedi: ...Hmm, is Master Eiji old? Sheepy: Bedi: He seems young compared to Merlin. Arsé-kun: Proto: Yeah, that's right. But he sounds older. Sheepy: Bedi: Well. I guess we should start to get ready... will it be too cold? Sheepy: Bedi: Considering it’s October. Sheepy: Satoru: Will we miss Halloween? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's actually gonna be surprisingly warm this week, and no. It's only the twenty.... uh.. What's today again? *he pauses to check his phone* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, that’s good. Sheepy: Satoru: Because Dad will be lonely if I’m not here for Halloween. Sheepy: Satoru. Dad likes Halloween. He likes sewing costumes and ornaments for it. Sheepy: Satoru: He’s very good at it. Arsé-kun: Minako: We didn't get to see much last year, so I hope there's more next week! Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Sheepy: Satoru: What will you be for Halloween? Arsé-kun: Minako: I don't know! I can never decide until the last minute! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Satoru: What about you, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm gonna be an Archer. Sheepy: Satoru:....? Sheepy: Satoru: Like Grandpa? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah, like him! Servants get different default outfits in different classes, so I'm gonna be what I'd look like as an Archer! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Bedi: You can be an Archer...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, no. But I can pretend to be! Sheepy: Bedi: Don't give up so easily! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't wanna be an Archer! If I have to be anything, I wanna be a Saber! Sheepy: Bedi: You can be anything you put your mind to! Just work hard towards your goal and you'll eventually accomplish it! Sheepy: Bedi: I believe in you!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Us being here right now is a testament to that! Sheepy: Satoru: I want to be a dinosaur. Sheepy: Satoru: But dinosaurs are dead. Sheepy: Satoru: So I have to settle on being a child instead. Sheepy: Satoru: And one day, thanks to Darwin, I'll evolve into a human being. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he ignores most of that. actively.* They don't have to be alive! It's just a costume! You can be (almost) anything you want. Sheepy: Satoru:..... Sheepy: Satoru:.......... Sheepy: Satoru:...........Minako? Arsé-kun: Minako: Yeah? Sheepy: Satoru: Were...were dinosaurs just people in costumes? Sheepy: Satoru:...... Arsé-kun: Minako: No, of course not. They were big lizards! I think Wizrad meant you can dress up AS one. Sheepy: Satoru: Even the pterodactyls were big lizards? Arsé-kun: Minako: Well, kinda, yeah! They're cousins! or something. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. But if I dress up as a dinosaur, Dad will kill me. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad killed the dinosaurs. He's very strong. Arsé-kun: Minako: I think he'd know the difference between you and a dinosaur! You're not dead! Sheepy: Satoru: The dinosaurs weren't either until he killed them. Arsé-kun: Minako: If a necromancer tried hard enough, could we have dinosaurs- Arsé-kun: Merlin: No Sheepy: Satoru: Jurassic park says don't do that. Sheepy: Satoru: If they come back, Dad can't kill them again. Sheepy: Yan: *Snrrrrk* Sheepy: Satoru: What's so funny...? Sheepy: Yan: Kiddo...dinosaurs existed millions of years ago. Sheepy: Satoru: So did Dad. Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, maybe you should teach him about history eventually! Sheepy: Satoru: Did he see the dinosaurs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope! But Satoru, uh. The dinosaurs died way before people came around. Sheepy: Satoru: ? Sheepy: Satoru: But Dad is a vampire. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Doesn't matter. Romania as a whole wasn't around then! ... Is this too blunt? Sheepy: Satoru: But... Sheepy: Satoru: *He appears to be struggling to understand...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Your dad's younger than me, and I didn't even get to see the dinosaurs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But dragons, hoo! Sheepy: Satoru:......? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, dragons are just magical dinosaurs when it comes down to it. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad's named after a dragon. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So he's named after a big magic dinosaur! Sheepy: Satoru: But...he...didn't see dinosaurs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Unless something happened in Romania that I don't know about! Sheepy: Satoru: But...if something happened in Romania... he could've fought the dinosaurs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I guess so! Sheepy: Satoru: So then he killed the dinosaurs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The only one I'll confirm is he killed the Turks! Sheepy: Satoru: Because things did happen in Romania. If things hadn't happened in Romania, we wouldn't know about it. Sheepy: Satoru: That's where the bones come from. Sheepy: Bedi: Bones come from the ground. Sheepy: Satoru: Bones are like potatoes? Arsé-kun: Minako: Bones come from living things and eventually end up in the ground. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, but you pull them out of the ground, not the living thing. Sheepy: Satoru: Bones are root vegetables... Arsé-kun: Minako: What if it's a mole, smart guy!! Sheepy: Bedi: It dies underground. Arsé-kun: Minako: You can pull moles out of the ground! Sheepy: Bedi: What? Sheepy: Bedi: It decomposes. Sheepy: Bedi: Its bones are underground... Arsé-kun: Minako: They live in the ground!! Sheepy: Bedi: And that's okay. I support their decisions. Sheepy: Bedi: But that doesn't change the fact that dead things end up in the ground. Sheepy: Satoru: Moles are like potatoes. Arsé-kun: Proto: Moles are animals. Potatoes are not. And bones are not potatoes! Sheepy: Satoru: Potatoes have feelings. Sheepy: Satoru: You're actively hurting them. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// This kid just said "potatoes have feelings and you're actively hurting them'. i just put this here for gawains reaction, carry on Sheepy: Gawain:// He's right. Sheepy: Lucan:// that really happened Sheepy: Lucan:// i was the kid Arsé-kun: Kay:// ahbhbKHABSFLI;U37R872N INCREDIBLE Arsé-kun: Merlin:// But no i am being serious that was just said Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmm Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Camping trip is formally and officially tomorrow. Sheepy: Lucan:// who is going Arsé-kun: Merlin:// so many Sheepy: Lucan:// wow Sheepy: Gawain:// Who trusted you to babysit a kid? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I'm not the only person here!! Sheepy: Gawain:// Not for long with how kids are. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Are you implying children commit killing?? Sheepy: Gawain:// No Sheepy: Gawain:// They run around and hide. Sheepy: Gawain:// The other person is the kid right Arsé-kun: Lance:// no Sheepy: Gawain:// Oh. Sheepy: Gawain:// Lancelot is worse with kids. Arsé-kun: Lance:// I'm right here you asshole. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Fight fight fight Sheepy: Gawain:// Yes, and? Arsé-kun: *Lance grumbles as he comes back in, pocketing his phone and dropping back into his seat.* Sheepy: Satoru: It's Uncle Lance. Arsé-kun: Lance: mmmhm. Sheepy: Satoru: Did you know? Sheepy: Satoru: Dad killed a dragon. Arsé-kun: Lance: *grunt* Sheepy: Satoru: I agree. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad is that strong. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Sir Lancelot! Sheepy: Bedi: How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Lance: ...... bit better. Sheepy: Bedi: That's good! *LATER THAT EVENING!* Arsé-kun: *Kay's obnoxious laughter can be heard long before anything else. oh no* Arsé-kun: Kay: You looked like a beetroot, wizard! Tomatos be damned, and your eyebrow was going to wiggle right off from twitching too much! Sheepy: Satoru: ? Arsé-kun: Kay: And... not not lamp... Fantastic! Sheepy: Satoru: He seemed nice. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he was! Sheepy: Satoru: People who wear glasses usually are...like Grandpa. And...um...Jekyll. ... And... Sheepy: Satoru:....Grandpa. Arsé-kun: *Merlin, meanwhile, is glaring adamantium daggers at Fou- who is riding on Satoru's head- while holding the chewed-off leash from Mr. Pointy.* Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Merlin, did you have fun with your friend? Sheepy: Satoru: The shirtless one. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah. I did. Sheepy: Satoru: That's good. Sheepy: Satoru: Did you see Mr. Kay's dog? It's a good dog. Arsé-kun: Kay: That'd be a weird dog. Sheepy: Satoru: Huh? Arsé-kun: Kay: T'was a horse, of course! Sheepy: Satoru: I like horses. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, Uncle Merlin. Sheepy: Satoru: Mr. Kay told me you had another name. Sheepy: Satoru: Instead of Uncle Merlin, do you want to be Uncle Dumb- Arsé-kun: *is someone barking or screaming? it's hard to tell sometimes. oh. it's... Lancelot, fulfilling his name as the mad dog. Arrrrr!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh no Sheepy: Satoru: Oh no? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What is it this time? Sheepy: Satoru: Instead of Uncle Merlin, do you want to be Uncle Dumb- Arsé-kun: *and the rest is drowned out by Kay downright howling with laughter.* Sheepy: Satoru: ? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Guinevere is going to have your head, Sir Kay. I'm going to let her. Sheepy: *Speaking of Guinevere, she rushes out to see them!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, Guin! Merlin's a dumbass and you knew that already! Sheepy: Satoru: *He parrots Kay* Sheepy: Guin: *Staaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Rest in peace Kay Ceinfarfog, your second life was full of alcohol, like your bloodstream. Sheepy: Guin: I'll deal with that later. What did Merlin do? Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he lost the kid for who knows how long! I had to babysit! Sheepy: Guin: He did WHAT Sheepy: Satoru: He was with his friend. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It wasn't my fault!! Look at the le-- Look at Mr. Pointy's leash! *he holds it up* I didn't do this! Sheepy: Guin: Then who did?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: This little rat! *he grabs Fou by the scruff* Chewed right through it! Sheepy: Guin:............ Sheepy: Satoru: Fou is very nice and warm. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou? Sheepy: Satoru: I like Fou. He's my friend. He's fluffy like Lobo. Arsé-kun: Kay: And with that, I'm gonna head home! Good luck not being buried before camping, wizard! *and he skedaddles* Sheepy: Guin: I'm not done with you yet! Arsé-kun: Kay: I have a kid to feed! Sheepy: Guin: ...Then, go home. Sheepy: Satoru: He's okay. Arsé-kun: Kay: No objections! *goodbye, kay* Sheepy: Satoru: I'd talk to him again. Sheepy: Guin: Why didn't you try catching him the second the leash broke? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't notice! Excuse me for holding a conversation?? Sheepy: Guin: And your conversation partner didn't notice at all? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently not! Sheepy: Satoru: Fou led me to new friends. Sheepy: Satoru: You should meet them Sheepy: Satoru: There's Lamp and Not Not Lamp, but I think Not Lamp is a better name. Sheepy: Guin: You should've stayed with Merlin. Sheepy: Satoru:...? I followed Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou? *he is an innocent ANGEL* Sheepy: Satoru: He's very smart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: *he pops his head out the door* Welcome home, Satoru! Come on in, it's beginning to get cold. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, Uncle Mozzy. *He puts his hands out* Fou, do you want to come inside? Arsé-kun: Fou: Kyuu! *he wiggles out of Merlin's hand and onto Satoru's head* Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, let's go inside. *He heads inside.* Sheepy: Guin: .......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... I don't look it, but I am downright livid. I forgot I could get this angry. Sheepy: Guin: No, I understand. I feel the same way. Sheepy: Guin: But I can't punish Fou, even if he does know better, and explaining it to Satoru, well... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And do I have the Queen's permission to survive the night? Sheepy: Guin: I'm not angry at you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I expected to get the blame again. *he just. kicks at the lawn. nice* Sheepy: Guin: No, you can't prevent that. Sheepy: Guin: I'm not going to blame you. That's what the child leash is there for. Sheepy: Guin: And if that fur ball chewed through it... Sheepy: Guin: Now we know to be more careful in the future. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Knowing him, it was purely because I was involved. *he huffs* .... So did you know Kay knows how to embroider? I didn't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Also, today I learned Satoru can see ghosts for some reason? I'm going to pin blame on Rider for that one. Sheepy: Guin: In fact, he's never talked about ghosts at all. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe it's normal to him? It wouldn't seem strange that way. Sheepy: Guin: Maybe... Kay can embroider?? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently?? Sheepy: Guin: Hmm...well, we should get inside. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, yes, we don't want anyone to worry! Sheepy: Guin: Like Sir Bedivere, who... asked me every 30 minutes where you were, if you were okay, and when you would be back. Eventually it turned into "if you would be back". And then I had to restrain him from looking for you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I told him where I was going. He's been there before, it would have been fine. Sheepy: Guin: So I should let him go in the future? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just not alone! Arsé-kun: *in the background, Lance releases the Bedivere. Watch it run* Sheepy: *Bedi dashes over to Merlin and embraces him!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he makes a pained face. Heavy metal, right into his back* Yes, hello, Bedi..! Sheepy: Bedi: I remembered how you've been exhausted and weak recently and I realized that I'd left you all alone! I'm so, so sorry! I should've gone with you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's okay! It's okay, babe, it's fine..! Sheepy: Bedi: But what if something happened and you needed me? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *oh no, one of his weaknesses! puppy dog eyes! oh no!!* That would have been my own fault..! Sheepy: Bedi: But I still should be there for you...! I couldn't stop thinking about all of the terrible possibilities... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Here's the worst advice hour! Just stop thinking about it! *he goes to pose and his back cracks* Ata! Sheepy: Bedi: Are you okay?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll live..! Sheepy: Bedi: Do you need to go inside? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, but I'd like to. Sheepy: Bedi: *He gently takes Merlin's hand and leads him in. Guin follows.* Sheepy: Bedi: Did you have fun? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah. Did you know Kay can embroider? Sheepy: Bedi:...I want to embroider with Sir Kay. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...I mean...I'm sorry, that's selfish of me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope. Sheepy: Bedi: Uh? Sheepy: Bedi: What do you mean? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's your friend, you wanna see him. Makes sense! Sheepy: Bedi: But you just got home and I'm sure there's things you want to talk about. Sheepy: Bedi: So I shouldn't ramble about myself. Arsé-kun: Merlin: All I want to do is punt a Beast into the stratosphere!! :D Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Did something happen? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Fou was being a little rat. Nothing new. Sheepy: Bedi: I see. Sorry you went through that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can we buy him a muzzle? Sheepy: Bedi: ..Why? Arsé-kun: *Merlin holds up the leash again. He looks frustrated* Sheepy: Bedi: That looks familiar. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I spent over an hour looking for Satoru because he wandered off. Sheepy: Bedi: ......... Sheepy: Bedi: ?! Sheepy: Bedi: Fou chewed that off? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He sure didn't say he didn't! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm. Sheepy: Bedi: The next time you go out with Fou, I’ll come with you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Please. Sheepy: Bedi: And.....as punishment, I won't pet him. Sheepy: Bedi: As mucha s I want to. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's hard, isn't it? Sheepy: Bedi: I'd pet Lobo instead but he's really mean. Arsé-kun: *Merlin grabs a handful of his own hair and brushes Bedi's face with it* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Close enough, isn't it?? Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Oh, yeah. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :< Sheepy: Bedi: It is!! Arsé-kun: *andersen makes a gagging noise in the background* Sheepy: Satoru: Throwing up is bad for your health. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Thank you, Captain Obvious. Sheepy: Satoru: That's not my name. My name is Satoru. Sheepy: Satoru: We've met before, but it's nice to meet you again. Arsé-kun: Andersen: I was addressing that you said something obvious in a sarcastic manner. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm not very good with sarcasm. Arsé-kun: Andersen: It's the tone and facial expression. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Andersen: So, *and with as much sarcasm as he can muster* thank you Captain Obvious, I never would have known that!!!! Sheepy: Satoru: You're welcome. Arsé-kun: Andersen: :I Sheepy: Satoru: Did I respond improperly? Arsé-kun: Andersen: That was sarcasm. If I had said "Thank you for teaching me that," it would not have been sarcastic. Sheepy: Satoru: Then how do I respond to sarcasm? Arsé-kun: Andersen: More sarcasm, ignoring it, telling them to stop speaking, whatever you want. Sheepy: Satoru: But why? Arsé-kun: Andersen: Because it's usually rude. Sheepy: Satoru: Rudeness doesn't bother me. Sheepy: Satoru: I never notice it. Arsé-kun: Andersen: I've noticed. Sheepy: Satoru: But isn't it better that way? Sheepy: Satoru: If it doesn't hurt me, it doesn't really matter. Arsé-kun: Andersen: And if it hurts someone else? Sheepy: Satoru: It matters then. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Fair enough, I suppose. Sheepy: Satoru: What? Arsé-kun: Andersen: You think others have more value than yourself? Is that it? Sheepy: Satoru: It's just that it doesn't bother me. And it won't. So if people say hurtful things to me, it doesn't matter. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Are you aware of the power you wield? Any one of your servants can deal with it for you. Sheepy: Satoru:...... Sheepy: Satoru: It doesn't matter. Sheepy: Satoru: It doesn't bother me. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Bullshit. Sheepy: Satoru: It doesn't... Arsé-kun: Andersen: Buuuuuullshit! Sheepy: Satoru: *His eyes widen fearfully when Andersen raises his voice... just briefly, before they return to their usual blank stare* It doesn't matter. It doesn't. I don't care what people say. It's fine. Sheepy: Satoru: They can't help. Arsé-kun: Andersen: By that alone, you're lying. Not everyone hates you. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm not lying... I'm not... Arsé-kun: Andersen: The ugly duckling thought it was fine, too, and that everyone was right. And you know what? They weren't. Sheepy: Satoru:..... Sheepy: Satoru: I-I don't care...it doesn't matter. Sheepy: Satoru: I can't do anything about it. Arsé-kun: Andersen: You have control of some of the most powerful servants, and you can't do anything? Sheepy: Satoru: I can't... Sheepy: Satoru: They can't help, they can't. Nobody can. So it doesn't matter. That's just how life is. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Avengers of all people listen to you, and they hate humans. You're better than that. Sheepy: Satoru: It's better this way. Arsé-kun: Andersen: The little match girl was less depressing than this, and she lived on the street. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm sorry. Arsé-kun: Andersen: For what, breathing? Sheepy: Satoru:...Uh... Sheepy: Satoru: ....I shouldn't disagree with you, you know better... Arsé-kun: Andersen: No, by all means, go ahead. Sheepy: Satoru: No, no. Arsé-kun: Andersen: ... You know what? *he sticks a bookmark into his book and flips it a couple hundred pages forward. Blank page* I have a better idea. Sheepy: Satoru: What...? Sheepy: *Satoru is watching Hans very closely.* Arsé-kun: Andersen: I think I have an idea for a tale. Take a seat somewhere. You're closest, you're today's editor. Sheepy: Satoru: *He slowly sits down on the floor* Sheepy: Satoru:...okay. Sheepy: Satoru: *He doesn't take his eyes off of Andersen, however. He's clutching his knees close to his chest.* Arsé-kun: *Andersen doesn't address the previous discussion once. He's writing a whole bunch* Sheepy: *And Satoru doesn't take his eyes off of Andersen.* Arsé-kun: Andersen: *he glances up* Yes? Sheepy: Satoru: Nothing. Arsé-kun: Andersen: If you say so. Do you think raccoons are bigger than bats? Sheepy: Satoru: Depends on the bat. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Hm? Sheepy: Satoru: Dad is the biggest bat. Arsé-kun: Andersen: But how big is big? Sheepy: Satoru: *He outstretches his arms* So big. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Bigger than a raccoon, then, thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Good to know. Sheepy: Satoru: Why? Arsé-kun: Andersen: I'm trying to think of a good antagonist, but a raccoon could be too small. Sheepy: Satoru: They're fluffy. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Well, yes. Rats are also too small.. Sheepy: Satoru: Rats are fluffy. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Y, yes, thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: You're welcome. Sheepy: Satoru: Fou is fluffy too. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou! Sheepy: Satoru: *He pets Fou* Arsé-kun: Fou: :D Sheepy: Satoru: Fou, did you have fun today? It's my first time I met somebody named Lamp. Sheepy: Satoru: He seemed nice. Sheepy: Satoru: Mr. Kay was nice, too. Sheepy: Satoru: So was Not Not Lamp and Mr. Ghost. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou! Fou! Arsé-kun: *ok this is boring NEXT DAY* Arsé-kun: *'Merlin, Bedivere, Lancelot, Guinevere, Tristan, Lucan, Ozymandias, Prototype Cu, Caster Cu, Alter Cu, Ko-Gil, Enkidu, Angra, Mozart, Yan Qing, Eiji, Satoru, and Minako' is the final list of who is going camping. Everyone is outside already* Arsé-kun: Proto: Are we all here yet? Are we? When are we going? Sheepy: Tristan: *Snore* Sheepy: Satoru: I want to find bugs. Arsé-kun: Angra: Me too! Lets find the biggest bug we can, Master! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Satoru: It'll be so big. Arsé-kun: Angra: The biggest Sheepy: Bedi: Is everyone ready? Sheepy: Lucan: I want to go back to work. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: It does seem like we are ready. Sheepy: Bedi: Then, let's head out! Arsé-kun: *varying cheers* Sheepy: *The group heads to the woods to camp!* Sheepy: Satoru: You're so tall. Arsé-kun: Acu: .. So what? Sheepy: Satoru: What? Sheepy: Satoru: The taller you are, the less dogs you can pet without having to lean down. Sheepy: Cascu: You hear that? How many dogs can you pet, Alter? Arsé-kun: Acu: Did you say something? This weapon cannot hear you from your lowered height. Sheepy: Cascu: Oh, shaddup! Sheepy: Cascu: You're not deaf! Or a weapon for that matter. Sheepy: Cascu: Weapons don't carry around children and the disabled. Sheepy: Cascu: Anyway, what's that squishy looking version of you that the kid has? Sheepy: Cascu: I've seen it before, but what is it? Arsé-kun: Acu: Hell if I know. Sheepy: Satoru: He's my friend. *He hugs Mini Cu-chan* Sheepy: Cascu: Ain't that descriptive! So nobody knows. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: I'm right here, you pervy hound-dog! What's this hippie doing here? Sheepy: Cascu: I'm no hippie! Sheepy: Satoru: You're soft like Fou. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: Damn right. Sheepy: Satoru: Do you like bugs? Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: They're itchy and they rip my seams apart. Sheepy: Satoru: Really? I'll tell them not to. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: You do that. Sheepy: Satoru: What do you like? Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: Destroying my enemies. Sheepy: Satoru: That's an okay hobby. Arsé-kun: *in the bg, enkidu's stopped. this is a nice spot. he likes this spot* Sheepy: Kogil: Enkidu? Are we staying here? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I think here would be the most optimal spot, yes. Sheepy: Kogil: Then let's set up camp here. Sheepy: *Lucan quickly rushes over and gets to work.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oooor he can just do it, that's fine too! Sheepy: Bedi: Do you want help- Sheepy: Lucan: No, I'm fine. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if you say so. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How long do we give him before we join him? Ten minutes? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: ............ Sheepy: Bedi: Five. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Four. Sheepy: Bedi: Three. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Right now. Sheepy: Bedi: *He picks up some of what needs to be set up and joins Lucan.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin watches him and sighs before joining in* Sheepy: Lucan: I don't need help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: If we want it done before nightfall you do! Sheepy: Lucan: Ah, fine. Arsé-kun: *hooray, tent setting!* Sheepy: *yayyy* Arsé-kun: *yaaay* Sheepy: Bedi: We're done. Sheepy: Lucan: Unfortunate. Sheepy: Satoru: Which tent do you want? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Huh? You're a Master, you pick first. Sheepy: Satoru: I don't care. Sheepy: Satoru: Any one is fine. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Are you sure?? Sheepy: Satoru: Any one is fine. Sheepy: Cascu: We probably should figure out roommates, yeah? Arsé-kun: Proto: Tentmates! *o boy o boy o b* Sheepy: Yan: There's only one lady here who fits my criteria and she's taken. Siiiiiigh.... Sheepy: Yan: I want to share a tent with someone hot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sorry, I'm already with Bedi! Sheepy: Cascu: Oi, I'm sharing with Proto and Alter. There's no room for you to share oje with me. Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, you're not hot. Nor are you, Caster. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm beautiful. Sheepy: Yan: Yea, but I don't want to room with you! Sheepy: Yan: Bedi, hmmmmm. Sheepy: Yan: Anyway. Sheepy: Lucan: If you ask to room with me based on my appearance I will personally escort you head-first into the nearest lake. Sheepy: Yan:....Um. Not you! Sheepy: Yan: You aren't attractive to me anyway! Sheepy: Satoru: I don't care who I'm with. Arsé-kun: Angra: Ehehe! He's got less guts than you! *he elbow-bumps Lucan* Sheepy: Lucan: Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Mozart: *god help me.* Sheepy: Eiji:....Uh...I, I...n-nevermind. Arsé-kun: Minako: :I Sheepy: Eiji: Y-you look angry...I..uh...I didn't... I d-didn't mean to upssset you...! Arsé-kun: Minako: Not at you! Sorry, didn't mean to worry you either! I'm just expecting... *she looks towards Yan. She's expecting it.* Sheepy: Yan: Ew. No. Sheepy: Yan: Sorry, you're not my type. Arsé-kun: Minako: Great! So what you're saying is you're going to perish alone? Sheepy: Yan: Eh? Sheepy: Yan: No! Sheepy: Yan:..... Arsé-kun: Minako: Who's gonna say yes? Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, choose for me! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No way! Sheepy: Yan: You're a wizard! Sheepy: Yan: You do your thing! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You want me to fuck? Sheepy: Yan: Help! Me! Choose! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: No need for that. I would not mind your presence. Sheepy: Yan: Really?! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Really. Just do not try anything with the young king. Sheepy: Yan: Great, by your request, I'll completely ignore him! Sheepy: Tristan: Oh....how sad... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad...! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: :) How absolutely terrible. Sheepy: Kogil: Hmm? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Oh, I'm sorry, my lord. I didn't ask you- Are you all right with dealing with Assassin? Sheepy: Kogil: Oh, it's fine. Sheepy: Kogil: I kinda thought Ozy would be with us, but it'd be too cramped! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I can reduce my size. It should be fine. Sheepy: Kogil: Based on my understanding, we have the groups: Sheepy: Kogil: The three Cu Chulainns, Merlin&Bedivere, presumably Lancelot&Guinevere, us, and then everyone else needs a place. Sheepy: Lucan: Don't join Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: Hm... Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry, I would invite you, but, ah... Arsé-kun: Merlin: But our Master needs somewhere to stay, too! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'll take Satoru. It's simple that way. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: Yeah, sure. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: *Satoru seems pleased!* Arsé-kun: Minako: And with that, the only one left is... Well, I guess I'm with Lucan. Sheepy: Tristan: I suppose I'll be alone. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Arsé-kun: Lance: *he plops a hand on Tristan's shoulder* No. Sheepy: Guin: You can stay with us. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...ah...*Sob* Sheepy: Tristan: Thank you... Sheepy: Tristan: How happy I am...! Arsé-kun: *Tristan being happy makes Lancelot happy* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ...? *he looks further into the forest. Something's gotten his attention* Sheepy: Kogil: What is it? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Servant in close range, inbound. Sheepy: Bedi: *He readies Airgetlam* Sheepy: *Yan hums before taking out a candy bar and pulling back his arm* Arsé-kun: Mozart: *he tilts his head and listens, before turning and giving Yan a questioning look* Sheepy: *Whoever it is is running towards the group!* Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... Oh, for the love of the Queen. Why is he here? Sheepy: *...They burst into view! It's Salieri! Who begins to shout Mozart's name before being smacked in the face with a candy bar.* Sheepy: Salieri: Ugh! Sheepy: Yan: Eat this. You aren't you when you're sugar deprived. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: You aren't you wh- You bastard! Sheepy: Yan: Hahahah. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: I'll take your arm off! Sheepy: Salieri: *He turns his attention to the candy bar.* Sheepy: Yan: Why!? Sheepy: *Salieri doesn't seem to care about Mozart's presence.* Sheepy: Yan: There's other sweets he likes more. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Do tell. Sheepy: Yan: Gelatin. Like, the thing that's like ice cream but isn't. Sheepy: Yan: But I don't carry that on me! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Who would..? Sheepy: Yan: OK, I've divulged too much info~ Sheepy: Salieri: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare anyone if I did. Arsé-kun: Mozart: We had prior warning. Sheepy: Salieri: My friend, how are you? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I've been well. Arsé-kun: *Mozart seems surprised, almost stunned.* Sheepy: Salieri:....? Sheepy: Salieri: I’m not going to attack you. Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... It's really you this time? Sheepy: Salieri: Yes, it is. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Well, shit! *He drops his guard and strolls over to Salieri, throwing an arm around the avenger's shoulder. He is pleased* Sheepy: Salieri: *He returns the gesture, giving Mozart a small smile.* Arsé-kun: *Mozart gains +100000 to happy stat. Merlin's flowers are blooming next to him.* Sheepy: Satoru: Is he joining us? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It seems that way. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, great. Sheepy: Salieri: ...Joining you for what? Arsé-kun: Mozart: We're out camping! Sheepy: Salieri: I wouldn't want to invite myself. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You're invited. Sheepy: Salieri: Really? You don't mind? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why would I? Arsé-kun: Mozart: We all have those days! :) *he's acting like it's no big deal, but of course, it is a big deal. He's very unhappy about that being brought up.* Sheepy: Salieri: ...Do we. Sheepy: Satoru: I don't have those days. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm glad you don't. Sheepy: Satoru: But you don't either. Arsé-kun: Mozart: But I can understand it. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Okay. Sheepy: Cascu: Hmmm, what to do first~ Arsé-kun: Acu: Die. Arsé-kun: Proto: Hunting? Should we go hunting? Sheepy: Cascu: I'm not going to just go camping to die! Let's go hunting. Arsé-kun: Acu: Hunting what? *he drags himself to his feet, hand on spear* Sheepy: Cascu: Uh. Sheepy: Cascu: Animals? Sheepy: Bedi: !!! Sheepy: Bedi: I like to hunt as well. Sheepy: Bedi: I can help. Arsé-kun: Acu: Sure, I guess. Sheepy: Bedi: I can help you find edible creatures! Sheepy: Lucan: Why do you say creatures and not animals? Sheepy: Bedi: ....Merlin? Are the eyeball creatures animals? Sheepy: Lucan: I highly doubt those live in the woods. Sheepy: Bedi: What separates insects from animals? Arsé-kun: Merlin: They're not animals! They're not insects either!! Sheepy: Bedi: What are they then? Arsé-kun: Acu: Killable. Sheepy: Bedi: Nutritious. Sheepy: Lucan: Filthy, abomination, disgusting. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he's looking a his phone..* Gazers are classified as demonic beings. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, I see Sheepy: Lucan: How do you have service out here? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The town's not that far? Sheepy: Bedi: He's very skilled! *His eyes have lit up.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: If the town wasn't close by, then I'd be boosting the signal myself! I AM the wifi router! Sheepy: Bedi: Wow! *He is actually excited about this.* Sheepy: Lucan: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: Acu: what's the wifi password. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What password? Arsé-kun: Acu: *he slowly types on his phone* that worked, thanks. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ¿¿¿¿¿Eh????? Sheepy: Lucan: What's the case of each letter? Sheepy: Bedi:? Arsé-kun: Acu: All lowercase. Sheepy: Lucan: Oh, thanks. Sheepy: Lucan: Great. I can work on the taxes from here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he looks downright confused* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, what are they talking about? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is that what I set the password to..? Sheepy: Bedi: Password? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I forgot I set a password on the wifi booster... ... I don't remember how I did that Arsé-kun: Merlin: But who cares! Hunting time! Sheepy: Bedi: Well, okay. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Good luck! Have fun! Bring back something edible by a human child! Sheepy: Bedi: Hm? Sheepy: Bedi: Satoru needs better nutrition in his diet. Sheepy: Guin: No. Sheepy: Lucan: Bedi, how did your kids survive? Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't have any. You did - two. Sheepy: Lucan: I don't have kids, you have kids! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I think we'd know if Bedi had kids. But yours did? That's sweet. Tell me more about it later. Sheepy: Lucan: Eh? Yeah, a son and a daughter. Arsé-kun: Acu: What a hunting party this is. *he starts pulling off excess armor. He's not gonna need all of it. The tail stays.* Sheepy: Lucan: Hey, he asked. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I said later! Sheepy: Lucan: Well, fine, later. ... Since when am I going hunting? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Since right now! Sheepy: Lucan: Ugh.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's work, isn't it? Sheepy: Lucan: Is it really? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You gotta work for food, don't you? Sheepy: Lucan: Hm... Sheepy: Lucan: Yes. Sheepy: Tristan: If Sir Bedivere strikes the prey with Airgetlam, it'll be instantly cooked. Sheepy: Bedi: That's not its purpose. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We already tried that anyway. It just hurts a lot and then they die. Sheepy: Tristan: But they don't cook instantly? Arsé-kun: Merlin: They don't. Sheepy: Tristan: We could've used it for lobster or crab... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay! Enough chatter! Off you go, brave hunters! Sheepy: Bedi: You aren't coming? Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're not all needed, are we? Sheepy: Bedi: No. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! *he turns on his heel and heads into a tent. oh* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah.....well, let's go then. *He heads off.* Arsé-kun: Acu: Finally. *he follows Bedi, already looking around* Sheepy: Cascu: *He follows Acu. Lucan, disgruntled, follows Cascu.* Arsé-kun: Proto: *he drags miserably into view, with a bunch of arrows stuck in him* Good luck, you guys. All I managed was to scare the forest hobo. Sheepy: Lucan: Oh dear.. Arsé-kun: Proto: Protection from arrows does not work passively. I gotta remember that this time. Sheepy: Cascu: You didn't know that? Arsé-kun: Proto: I'm usually able to dodge 'em when I hear 'em! *he sorta shrugs* Arsé-kun: *in the background, Acu just drops his tail into the river. It's not like he's doing anything ELSE* Sheepy: Lucan: Bedi's out chasing who knows what. Sheepy: Lucan: So meanwhile..... Sheepy: Cascu: This spot's relaxing. It'd be good for fishing. Sheepy: Lucan: How boring. Sheepy: Lucan: I was promised an adventure. Arsé-kun: Acu: You want it right now? Sheepy: Lucan: Really? I can!? Arsé-kun: Acu: Sure. Sheepy: Lucan: Of course I do! Arsé-kun: Acu: Do you want to see the middle of the forest up close? Sheepy: Lucan: Of course. Arsé-kun: Acu: And you haven't taken any injuries as of late? Sheepy: Lucan: That's an oddly specific question... Arsé-kun: Acu: I'm just checking. Sheepy: Lucan: I won't be a liability. Arsé-kun: Acu: Great. Go see it for yourself. *and he just. Picks up Lucan before throwing him into the horizon. Buh-bye.* Sheepy: *Lucan lets out a scream.* Arsé-kun: *Byeeee, Lucaaaan!* Sheepy: Cascu: Huh. Arsé-kun: Acu: He's the forest's problem now. *and he plops down, looking back at the river. Are the fish biting?* Sheepy: Cascu: Oh, uh. Sheepy: Cascu: What if he dies? Arsé-kun: Acu: From what? He's a servant. Landing in branches won't kill you unless it decapitates you. Sheepy: Cascu: Oh, true. Arsé-kun: *Acu pulls up his tail. Oh, fish!* Sheepy: Cascu: Good job! Sheepy: *Cascu joins Acu in fishing.* Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, Mozart just looks done. He's done already, homies, he's so done* Arsé-kun: Mozart: It's been an hour and someone is already screaming. What a fantastic load of shit. Someone kick my ass and call me Doug Dimmadome. Sheepy: Satoru: *He slowly looksbup from poking the ground with a stick* ..Uh? Sheepy: Eiji: ...D-Doug... Dim...Dim... Dimm- Uh...Uh ... Doug? Wh-why call you th-that? Sheepy: Eiji:...Sorry...Wh-who ssscreamed?! *Seems likr he just registered that part.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Because his character is a load of crap, and it was either Bedivere or Lucan. Sheepy: Eiji:!!! Sheepy: Eiji: *He slowly picks himself up off the ground, an expression of pain spreading across his face, before beginning to hobble over to Merlin's tent.* Sheepy: Eiji: M-Merlin... Sheepy: Satoru: It was probably just a bug. Sheepy: Satoru: Or a snake. Sheepy: Satoru: I doubt we should be concerned, Uncle Mozzy. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he rolls over and drowsily looks at Eiji* Ye..? Sheepy: Eiji: Uh...He...uh, he said th-that he heard, um, a scream....and...you know, it's eith-either Bedi...Bediv- Bedi or Lucan. Sheepy: Eiji:...and n-neither are here... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... s'not Bedi.. *he yawns* Sheepy: Eiji:...H-how do you know? Arsé-kun: Merlin: 'd feel it.. Sheepy: Eiji:....? Arsé-kun: Mozart: *he sticks his head in* Well, that scream got real distant, real rapidly! Sheepy: Eiji: Sh-should we, um... Sheepy: Eiji: Do s-something? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Maybe? Sheepy: Eiji: M-maybe he was...was fleeing from a mon...monster. Sheepy: Eiji: Or... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Or chasing something? But it didn't sound like a war cry... Sheepy: Eiji:...W-we need to- to, uh, you know, find him. Sheepy: Satoru: *He pokes his head in, followed by one of Salieri's reapers, who's curiously imitating his movements as best as it can* He's probably dead. Sheepy: Satoru: Too bad. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Dead or actually dead? Sheepy: Satoru: Is there a difference? Sheepy: Satoru: When people die, they sleep for a while and then wake up. Sheepy: Satoru: So Choochoo is still out there somewhere. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's only servants, and even then not always... Sheepy: Satoru: I don't know any servants. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....... With a capital S, Satoru. Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, Lance has already started pacing the perimeter. Is it worry? Fear? Anger?* Sheepy: Tristan: What’s wrong? Arsé-kun: Lance: *he utters a low growl* Some.. thing happened.... Sheepy: Tristan: If we need to go, I don't mind. Arsé-kun: *Lance grumbles and looks towards the woods before considering his helmet. Hm* Sheepy: Tristan: I can help. Sheepy: Tristan: My harp can track anyone. Arsé-kun: Lance: *he nods. tristan, you are allowed* Sheepy: *Tristan takes out his harp. He focuses before beginning to walk deeper into the forest.* Arsé-kun: Proto: Hi! *he's still got those arrows stuck in him* Where are you guys going? The hunting parties are coming back! Sheepy: Tristan: Towards the scream we heard. Sheepy: Tristan: Or perhaps. Sheepy: Tritan: "He heard". Sheepy: Tristan: I am not part of "we". Arsé-kun: Proto: Oh, I was there! Big Bro Alter got annoyed and sent Lucan on an adventure! Sheepy: Tristan: .......... Sheepy: Tristan: Not very far, right? Arsé-kun: Proto: No! Sheepy: Tristan: Then let's go get him. Arsé-kun: Proto: Just don't scare the forest hobo! Arsé-kun: Lance: Don't get distrrrrracted.. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...yes...we must find Sir Lucan. Sheepy: Bedi: Why are you looking for Lucan? Arsé-kun: Lance: Arh! *he jumps and nearly smacks Bedi with a nearby tree branch. You gave him a frighten* Sheepy: Bedi:! Sheepy: Bedi: It's just me! Arsé-kun: Proto: You and whatever this is! *he pushes whatever Bedi hunted down. Whatever that is* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, this? Sheepy: Bedi: It's food. Sheepy: *...By all appearances, whatever it is is not something one would consider edible, let alone tasty.* Arsé-kun: Lance: .... *he puts his helmet on and gurgles. Thank your for your opinion* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! You seem excited about it! Sheepy: Tristan: Hm? Sheepy: Bedi: You see, the most nutritious part of it is the head. Sheepy: Tristan: I want bear. Arsé-kun: Lance: IIII wanna goooo. Sheepy: Bedi: Don't complain about food. You don't know when you won't have any. Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot, let's forget about Sir Lucan and get bear. Arsé-kun: *Lance hisses at Tristan. He seems to disagree.* Sheepy: Tristan:...Sir Lucan and then a bear? Arsé-kun: Lance: ▂▂! Sheepy: Tristan: Fine. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: *Lance puts a hand on Failnaught. Lets gooooooo!* Sheepy: *Tristan continues on his way, now towards Lucan.* Arsé-kun: *Lance follows him, looking around for potential threats* Sheepy: Tristan: Hm...His location is moving, so he's alive. Arsé-kun: Acu: What are you two jokes doing? Dowsing for the fastest way to die? I would assist, but I'm busy. *because he's carrying a big ol' basket of fish. fishing!* Sheepy: Tristan: Trying to find our friend, who you could've gotten killed. Sheepy: Cascu: Oof. That's rough, pal. Arsé-kun: Acu: He said yes to it. It's his problem now. Sheepy: Cascu: It's more loke he said yes to going on an adventure, not being thrown into a new dimension. Arsé-kun: Acu: That is an adventure. Sheepy: Cascu: Well, you're not wrong. Sheepy: Tristan: .... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Sheepy: Tristan: He died as he lived... Sheepy: Tristan: Being thrown into situations he couldn't control. Arsé-kun: Acu: Try not to feel too bad. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! Sheepy: Cascu: This guy cries more than a baby does. Sheepy: Cascu: That's more fitting for Master's little chick... Arsé-kun: Acu: Hands off. *he pulls the basket away from Lancelot, who was Very Slowly reaching for it. But he's too late, and Lancelot has armed himself with a big ol' fish.* Arsé-kun: *This is, in fact, a suitable weapon for a one-time use. Reinforcing it with Knight of Owner will make it last longer, and do more damage. It does not prevent the fish-slap sound as Acu gets bombarded with a Noble Phantasm-level fish.* Sheepy: Tristan:....? Sheepy: Tristan: How sad...! Not only did he kill Sir Lucan, he also killed an innocent fish! Sheepy: Cascu: What the-?!! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: *they came to check out what was happening. Step one: Do not laugh. Fail miserably.* Sheepy: Cascu: OI! You can't just hit my friend like that! Sheepy: Cascu: Do you realize how much time it took us to fish those up?! Sheepy: Cascu: And then you just go ahead and hit him! Just like that! Against a rock! Arsé-kun: Lance: ▃▅▅▅▂▃▅!!! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Oh, allow me to translate Berserker. He says he's angry that his own friend was harmed. Sheepy: Cascu: Yeah, and he just eviscerated mine by hitting it against Alter! Sheepy: Cascu:.....*Snrrrk* Sheepy: Cascu: I really don't care. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: How cruel you are! *they giggle. Enkidu is enjoying this* Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot. Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot, we must go soon. Arsé-kun: *Lance stops mid-swing and stares at Tristan, remembering that yes, there is something more important than getting a Fish Kill.* Sheepy: Tristan: We have to go. Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... *he smacks Acu one, last time before putting the fish back in the basket* ... Rrrrrrright.. Sheepy: Tristan: The sooner we find him, the more time you can spend with Lady Guinevere. Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, there is a high probability that Acu has just died standing up, which means I can say! FISH KILL!*

Arsé-kun: Lance: ! Arsé-kun: *Lance grabs Tristan by the arm and runs off. Adios!* Sheepy: *The two head towards Lucan's location !* Arsé-kun: *Acu recovers due to Guts, meanwhile. haha. guts. hahaha* Sheepy: *hahaha* Arsé-kun: Acu: ....... What just happened. Sheepy: Cascu: You got decimated by a fish. Arsé-kun: Acu: .... *he looks away* Still better than being beaten because we saw boobs. Sheepy: Cascu: Mm, true. Arsé-kun: Acu: Not a word about this, or I'll put your head on the wall. Sheepy: Cascu: Sure, I won't. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I'll simply omit names. :D Sheepy: Cascu: Yikes, do you have a death wish? Sheepy: Cascu: Anyway...let's go back. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I'm sure the fish will be widely appreciated! Sheepy: Cascu: Yes, as opposed to that...thing. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Ah, that.. Sheepy: Cascu: What IS that? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I believe I have heard it be referred to as a "Soul Eater" Sheepy: Cascu: Disgusting. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: If a human eats it and it ate human souls, does it count as cannibalism? Sheepy: Cascu:....... Sheepy: Cascu: He might try to make Master or Master's little chick eat it if we don't go back soon.. Arsé-kun: Acu: .... Then shut your mouth and get moving. Sheepy: Cascu: *He huffs and rushes for the camp* Sheepy: Bedi: --It's full of nutrients! Sheepy: Guin: Nobody is eating that! It looks horrible! Sheepy: Bedi: *He holds up some strange vegetables* I was going to make a soup out of it. Arsé-kun: Minako: Even I'm not eating that!! Sheepy: Bedi: You shouldn't be so picky. Sheepy: Bedi: Repeat after me! Sheepy: Bedi: King Arthur Rule #3: You can never afford to be picky! What matters is its nutritious value! Sheepy: Guin: No!! Sheepy: Satoru: You can never afford to be nutritious. What matters is its picky value. Sheepy: Bedi: Um...Y-yes, that too Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Bedi, babe, while we could eat it, I don't think it's great for humans! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm? Sheepy: Bedi: ...Why not? Sheepy: Eiji: *He's fearfully staring at the soul eater corpse.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Demon flesh isn't great for you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And anyway, where did you find that??? Sheepy: Bedi:...Then what do we do with this? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Those aren't native!! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, uh... *He points deeper into the forest* Sheepy: Bedi: I found those vegetables there, too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Those are fine. Sheepy: Bedi: But what do I do with this? Sheepy: Bedi: It was all alone. Sheepy: Bedi: Are they solitary creatures? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhhh. I mean, I guess we could use the fur, but that's the only usable thing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sometimes? Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, fur is warm! Sheepy: Bedi: If Lobo was here, he could eat it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Could we donate it for the sciences..? Sheepy: Cascu: WE'VE GOT FISH! Sheepy: Bedi: But... Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I'm gonna ask again! If something that eats human souls is eaten by a human, is it cannibalism? Sheepy: *The sound of horse hooves approaches!* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ..! Two servants in range, inbound! Sheepy: Satoru: The answer is horse Sheepy: *Buddy gallops into view! Griflet is upon his back.* Sheepy: *Cascu readies his staff.* Arsé-kun: *and so is Kay, who is holding onto Grif like his life depended on it* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, it's just you guys! What nonsense are you up to this time? Sheepy: Griflet: You stole from me. Sheepy: Griflet: It's mine. Return it. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we really need that thing??? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm trying not to! The less I know, the better off I'll be at the end of it! Sheepy: Griflet: The only thing the beast will accept to allow me to finish my quest is the corpse of that Soul Eater. Arsé-kun: Acu: Take it. Get it out of our sight. Sheepy: Griflet: That way, it will fight me to the death and return the maiden of this forest. Weren't you listening? Sheepy: Griflet:...I can have it? Is this a trap? Arsé-kun: Acu: Take it before it gets cooked. No one wants that. Sheepy: Griflet: ....*He slowly unsheathes his sword and slips off of Buddy, hesitantly approaching the Soul Eater and glaring daggers at the group.* Sheepy: *Griflet grabs it and starts dragging it back to Buddy, not taking his eyes off the group.* Arsé-kun: Kay: You expect the poor horse to carry that ugly bastard?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, the horse is carrying you, isn't it! Sheepy: Griflet: Hm... Sheepy: Griflet: Kay. Sheepy: Griflet: You carry it. Then Buddy doesn't have to. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not carrying that. Sheepy: Griflet: Do you want her to die? Arsé-kun: Kay: I am not touching that!! You carry it, sir brave knight! Sheepy: Griflet: Then you control Buddy. Arsé-kun: Kay: That I can at least try to do. Sheepy: Griflet: And I'll carry the Soul Eater. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great!! Lets get this over with so we can go home! Sheepy: Griflet: Yes. *He heads towards the deeper part of the forest again* Sheepy: Bedi: Are you sure you don't want to join us instead? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Uh, I think I'd die if I did. Maybe after we're done, if you're still here! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, sure! Arsé-kun: Kay: Something to look forward to! Sheepy: *Buddy is eating grass. Buddy does not care about anything.* Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! Sheepy: Bedi:...But still...I wonder how it tasted... Sheepy: Bedi: *He appears a bit disappointed...* Arsé-kun: *Kay makes a face of disgust* Sheepy: Guin: He tried to make Eiji and Satoru eat it. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks more disgusted* Sheepy: Satoru: It's nutritious not to be picky. You can never afford to value. Sheepy: Bedi: No... Sheepy: Satoru: It's picky to value nutrition. You can never afford to be. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That one was almost acceptable. Sheepy: Bedi: N-no.... Sheepy: Satoru: You can afford to never value nutrition. It's picky. Arsé-kun: Angra: It's afford to picky nutrition. You can never value to be. Sheepy: Bedi: No!! Sheepy: Satoru: It's picky to never afford value. You can be nutrition. Arsé-kun: Angra: Nutrition it's be picky can to you. Never value afford. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, I'm being bullied by a child. Arsé-kun: Angra: And a Master. Sheepy: Bedi: Eh...? You're a Master? Arsé-kun: Angra: No!! He is! Sheepy: Satoru: No, I'm a child. Sheepy: Satoru: And one day I'll evolve into a grownup. Sheepy: Satoru: Charles Darwin is to be thanked for that. Sheepy: Satoru: I've given up on my dreams and that's okay Sheepy: Satoru: Not everyone needs to accomplish their dreams. Arsé-kun: Acu: Sounds right to me. Someone take this fish. Sheepy: Satoru: Ambitions are a human concept. Sheepy: *Bedi takes the fish, disappointed still.* Sheepy: Satoru: But what if my dream is not a human one? Sheepy: Satoru: But I am human, therefore disallowing me from truly accomplishing it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, that depends on what it is! Sheepy: Satoru: I guess so. Sheepy: Satoru: I want to keep everyone safe. If I was strong, nobody would die. If I was strong, I could prevent the eventual dinosaur takeover that'll end in the deaths of millions. Sheepy: Satoru: But I'm not. I'm just a child. Arsé-kun: Minako: For now. Sheepy: Satoru: But for how long? Arsé-kun: Minako: Six years? Sheepy: Satoru: Age isn't a determinant of one's status as a child. Arsé-kun: Angra: If that's the case, I'm baby. Sheepy: Satoru: You're a big baby. Arsé-kun: Angra: Yup! Sheepy: Eiji: ...Uhm... Sheepy: Eiji:...... Sheepy: Satoru: And I'm a child because I'm weak and can't control anything around me. Adults are strong so they can do whatever they want. Arsé-kun: Angra: Adults can be pussies. Adults are usually the ones doing stupid shit! Sheepy: Satoru: I don't understand. Arsé-kun: Angra: Kids don't know shit fuck! Adults know stuff and do idiot crap anyway! Sheepy: Bedi: Strength isn't related to status. Anyone can be strong so long as they believe in themselves. Sheepy: Satoru: Hmmm.. Arsé-kun: Angra: Wow! Gee! Thanks for the helpful tip! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, you're welcome. Arsé-kun: Angra: If I believe in myself, will I be able to nullify snake bites? Sheepy: Bedi: Why? Arsé-kun: Angra: I got bitten up so Master didn't have to! Sheepy: Bedi: ........ Arsé-kun: Angra: On the bright side, it's too weak to affect me! Arsé-kun: Angra: It's just itchy. Sheepy: Bedi: That's good. Arsé-kun: *And now, Mozart just sitting with Salieri, ignoring everyone else in favor of nice nature sounds, as well as whatever Ozy is watching in his tent. Featuring "Where the fuck did Yan Qing go NOW"* Sheepy: *That IS a good question!* Arsé-kun: *Local Assassin needs to Stop Doing This* Sheepy: *But he's bored!* Arsé-kun: *the answer is not that far, with Enkidu, who is excitedly relaying something over* Sheepy: *Yan Qing is laughing.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: And.. And they just stood there! And died like that! *and they start laughing* Sheepy: Yan Qing: Amazing! Arsé-kun: *and then Enkidu gets distracted by the stream Ozy is watching and pokes his head in. What stupid shit is Gil up to? The answer is “A Lot”. The kitchen is in ruins.*

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Arsé-kun: Hyde: -N' that's why I think we should give kiddos some knives with their sweets! Sheepy: Satoru: Wow. So you’re going to create a knife fight over candy. Sheepy: Satoru: ...Therefore lowering the sales of candy, which improves dental care and reduces the need for dentists. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Fuck dentists, man. Sheepy: Satoru: ...Which puts many dentists out of work, causing a crisis of unemployment. Arsé-kun: Hyde: They can get other jobs! Sheepy: Satoru: Therefore causing issues with the economy since there are already not enough jobs for too many people... Arsé-kun: Mori: Causing some minor economic collapse. Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Sheepy: Satoru: All to see children get into knife fights Arsé-kun: Hyde: Why should I care what happens later? I just wanna see a kiddie knife fight. Sheepy: Satoru: Because the consequences of your actions will hunt you down. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Nah, those're Jekyll's problems! Sheepy: Satoru: I think it’s supposed to be haunt but Rider says hunt. Arsé-kun: Mori: Hunt can be correct in some contexts. Sheepy: Satoru: Rider is good at hunting. Sheepy: Satoru: Rider can find you no matter how well you hide. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Only Jek can hide but only Hyde can Hyde! Sheepy: Satoru: Huh? Sheepy: Satoru: I guess you Hyde very well then. Arsé-kun: Hyde: I sure do! Sheepy: Satoru: Lobo is good at sniffing people out, too. Sheepy: Lobo: *His tail has begun wagging. He doesn’t seem to think anyone has noticed. He’s a good!* Arsé-kun: Mori: What's this? *he puts his hands on Lobo's big paw, which is on his lap* What's this for? Sheepy: Satoru: Can you hide your smell? Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: Hyde: Hell, probably! Arsé-kun: Mori: Can I have this? Sheepy: Lobo: ...? *He seems to be getting into the conversation, based on his tail wagging! He responds with another boof.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: Oh, oh, ehehehe! If you have that, I see what I want! Sheepy: Satoru: Huh? Arsé-kun: *Hyde beelines for the bear trap on Lobo's leg. Look, free tetanus!* Sheepy: Lobo: *He looks over from nuzzling Mori, his fur bristling and his friendly expression turning to one of pure hatred upon noticing Hyde. He lets out a warning snarl, baring his teeth.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: What, you WANT this thing?? Arsé-kun: Hyde: This a piercing for dogs?? Sheepy: *Lobo lets out another even angrier warning snarl.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: I don't speak German! Sheepy: Lobo: *Groowwwwwllll* Arsé-kun: Hyde: You wanna keep this thing? Sheepy: *Lobo is watching Hyde closely...* Arsé-kun: *Hyde has placed a single finger on the bear trap* Sheepy: *Lobo bites Hyde's hand!* Arsé-kun: Hyde: *he looks delighted* You can have it if I can take that! Sheepy: Lobo: *He didn't expect that reponse. Why does Hyde seem so happy?* Arsé-kun: Mori: The both of you, do stop before you summon them from the depths below. Sheepy: *Lobo doesn't care about that. Lobo is defensive.* Arsé-kun: *and Hyde goes to push the bear trap open one-handed. Progress is not made at all.* Sheepy: *Lobo bites Hyde, lifting him up into the air and shaking him around.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: *WHEEE!* Sheepy: Satoru: ...Ummm. Arsé-kun: Mori: ... Lets ignore that. What is it, Satoru? Sheepy: Satoru: Nothing, if we're ignoring that. Arsé-kun: Mori: Oh. What was your concern, then? Sheepy: Satoru: Won't that bother Dad? Arsé-kun: Mori: Oh, most likely. Sheepy: Satoru: Isn't that a problem? Arsé-kun: Mori: Well, yes. That is why I pointed it out initially. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh well. Arsé-kun: Mori: It is their problem now. Arsé-kun: Vlad: WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING UP THERE, KNOCK IT OFF! Sheepy: *Lobo stops briefly before continuing.* Arsé-kun: *Hyde's already got whiplash and doesn't care. This is fun!* Arsé-kun: Mori: ... That's enough, Lobo. Sheepy: *Lobo huffs and drops Hyde before returning to his original position.* Arsé-kun: Hyde: Haaa.. Haaa.. Lets do that again sometime! *He had his fun. At least three bones are broken. He doesn't care* Arsé-kun: Hyde: ... 's it normal to not be able to feel your arms? Askin' for Jekyll. *...nooo, you're not. he's not even subtle.* Sheepy: Lobo:....*Huff* Sheepy: Satoru: No. Arsé-kun: Hyde: That's a shame! He gets to deal with it! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Mori: .... And Rider, I don't recommend you go down there. Recall the last time you tried? Sheepy: Rider:...... Sheepy: Rider:.................*He gives Mori a thumbs up...before going down.* Arsé-kun: Mori: ... I won't go to your next funeral. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, he's dead. Arsé-kun: Hyde: dibs on his shit Sheepy: Satoru: You'll be dead soon too. Arsé-kun: Hyde: Not again. Sheepy: Satoru: Everyone dies. Arsé-kun: Mori: That's enough of this conversation. Sheepy: Satoru: Except Grandpa. Grandpa is invincible because old people trade their flexibility for immortality. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *airhorn, followed by screaming. Mozart also screams. He is not downstairs* Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, there he goes. Sheepy: Lobo: *He whines* Arsé-kun: Mori: Last I checked, Rider does not scream. *he pats Lobo* Sheepy: Cu, from another room: SHUT UP! Arsé-kun: Acu, from yet another room: YOU SHUT UP! Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: *Herc yells from somewhere* Sheepy: CasCu, from the same room as Acu: EVERYONE SHUT UP! I'M WATCHING A DOGUMENTARY! Arsé-kun: Proto: DOG? Sheepy: Cascu: DOG! Arsé-kun: *and Proto bashes into the aforementioned room. Dog? Dogs??* Sheepy: *There's dogs on tv and dogs watching tv. Three white dogs and at least one cu.* Arsé-kun: *three Cu. Four if Mini Cu counts.* Sheepy: *He absolutely counts.* Sheepy: *That makes seven whole dogs!* Arsé-kun: *and they're all watching this nice dogumentary about puppies. depression cured.* Arsé-kun: Proto: ... .... *he registers the white dogs. processing...* !! !!! Look at all these fantastic boofers! Sheepy: Cascu: They're my dogs! Arsé-kun: Proto: I love them! *he melts into the nearest fluffy pup* Sheepy: *The puppy licks Proto!* Arsé-kun: *Full hp recovery, full np bars, all debuffs removed, melted status extended* Arsé-kun: *this room has a strict no depression policy. It cannot exist in dog heaven. Even Acu looks content* Arsé-kun: *there is nothing to do here. Lets check on Rider.* Sheepy: *Rider seems pretty proud of himself.* Arsé-kun: *Rider is not dead. Except, he is, because he is a ghost. He is not re-dead. Undead? Alive??* Sheepy: Rider: "Of course!" Sheepy: Rider: "Seeing a shocked expression on your face is worth it." Sheepy: Carmilla: You're lucky I don't bleed you dry! Sheepy: Rider: "Oh, did you know?" Sheepy: Rider: "It's going to be Halloween soon." Sheepy: Carmilla: And? Sheepy: Rider: "Heads will roll." Sheepy: Rider: "For Halloween, I will be the Headless Horseman of the Sleepy Hollows. Arsé-kun: Vlad: At least do something different. I've already made you something. Arsé-kun: Vlad: You're not getting any choice this year, not after that stunt. Sheepy: Rider:....? Sheepy: Rider: "What?" Sheepy: Rider: "What are you going to force me to wear?!" Arsé-kun: Vlad: I hope you like pumpkins. Sheepy: Rider:...... Sheepy: Rider: "I'm going to be a laughing stock." Arsé-kun: Vlad: Will you? We'll have to see. Sheepy: Rider: "You're cruel!" Arsé-kun: Vlad: Thank you. For this Halloween I am being what I am perceived to be. Sheepy: Rider: "That isn't just a perception!" Arsé-kun: Vlad: Moreso than that. Sheepy: Carmilla: If I perceive you giving me money, will you give me cash? Arsé-kun: Vlad: I don't know, would Dracula do that? Sheepy: Carmilla: No clue. Sheepy: Rider: "Are you going to kidnap Mina too?" Sheepy: Rider: "And find yourself a Renfield?" Arsé-kun: Vlad: Bah. At least a quarter of the household would be a Renfield. Arsé-kun: Vlad: And.... One Mina, who I have no interest in. Sheepy: Rider: "Can I decapitate her?" Sheepy: Carmilla: Oooohhhh, Vlad has a giiirlfriiiieeeend. Arsé-kun: Vlad: Can you decapitate Guinevere? Arsé-kun: Vlad: That is not what I said, you cat! Sheepy: Carmilla: Vlad and Mina sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Arsé-kun: Vlad: Disgusting. At least your book was accurate. Sheepy: Carmilla: Eheheh. Arsé-kun: Vlad: And don't make me actually read mine to prove you wrong. Sheepy: *The vampire-esque music briefly stops before continuing.* Arsé-kun: Vlad: *he just glances over.* Sheepy: *....Tristan, how are you producing those noises with a harp??* Arsé-kun: *carefully* Arsé-kun: Vlad: .... And you don't need to be doing any of.. Whatever you are doing. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad! Sheepy: Tristan: Ahhhh, if only you were our boss and not that cruel, beautiful woman! How wretched she was! Sheepy: Tristan: Oh, all the time Sir Lancelot and I wasted running her silly errands, preventing Halloween... Oh, it could've been spent gossiping about attractive (married) women...! Socializing with beautiful (married) women in bars! Looking at gorgeous (married) women! Having a fling with lovely (married) women! Sheepy: Rider: "I feel like there's a hidden meaning behind those words..." Arsé-kun: Vlad: Found the Renfield. Sheepy: Tristan: What is Renfield? Arsé-kun: Vlad: A chatterbox. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah. Arsé-kun: Vlad: ... And as far as I am concerned, even you function better than a Renfield. Sheepy: Tritsan: What? Sheepy: Tristan: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *As Vlad turns back to resume threatening Rider with bad costumes, Tristan's phone beeps. Because it's not dead for once? Who charged it on him? How dare-* Sheepy: Tristan: *He looks* Arsé-kun: *Kay's messaging the group chat* Arsé-kun: Kay:// Boys, guess who's got some premium shit talk? Sheepy: Arthur:// how many guesses do we get lI'm gonna have to think this one through a bit Sheepy: Bedi: // You? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Guts, give him his phone back unless yours was hit by a truck. Sheepy: Arthur:// he's got mine because he's changing some settings on it to prevent me from airdropping him this one cat picture over and over again Sheepy: Arthur:// he doesn't know I have it and I don't think that setting exists Arsé-kun: Kay:// Send me it later. Anyway, Kiddo's pop gains some weight and hoo boy does he look like shit! This mans makin' Gawain's fattest potato harvest look small! Arsé-kun: Kay:// But I bet all you guys want is deets and not sick burns, right? Of what this fuckers up to? Sheepy: Gawain:// You gained weight? It's the alcohol I tell uou. Sheepy: Bedi:// 🙂 Arsé-kun: Kay:// No! Not me! Sheepy: Gawain: // Whom? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Gawain you don't know jack shit so stfu, all you know is how big the sun is compared to your dick. Arsé-kun: Kay:// My summoner's """dad""". Not even his real one. Dickass fuckin greedy bastard. Sheepy: Gawain: // I mean...that's not a good comparison, comparing things of similar size. Sheepy: Bedi: // Ah, what is he up to? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Who said dick Sheepy: Bedi: // Not number wise, but plots. Sheepy: Bedi: // Merlin!! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// H hewwo? Sheepy: Bedi: // 💗 Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Hewwo! Sheepy: Arthur:// ew it's you Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh, he's trying to rerun for mayor again. Same old. Merlin i s2g I'll punt you back into space Sheepy: Gawain: // He was mayor? Sheepy: Gawain: // Are mayors higher than kings? Sheepy: Arthur:// depends Arsé-kun: Kay:// Hm.. Yeah, depends on where. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Generally no? But it can lead to who knows what. Sheepy: Arthur:// not what I meant lol Arsé-kun: Kay:// It's like electing Aggy-kun to rule over a town. Sheepy: Gawain: // Oh, I see. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Except maybe worse off in this case. Sheepy: Bedi: // But is he getting any traction? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Say what u want about Aggy, but at least he had restraints. Minimum. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Well, the big shadow thing got bigger! So I'm gonna say yes? Arsé-kun: Kay:// I'm gonna throw Elyan at it and see what happens Sheepy: Bedi: // Those are related? Sheepy: Arthur:// he'll turn into fried chicken Arsé-kun: Kay:// They're not? I mean, it showed up a bit after he was elected the first time. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Also nice. Sheepy: Bedi: // That's concerning. Real concerning. Sheepy: Arthur:// if he's gutsy just make him not lololol Arsé-kun: Kay:// The good news is I don't think it's been as lethal? Peopleve seen it but nothing happened? Shits fucky. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Kick him in the crotch Sheepy: Arthur:// doesn't take much work Sheepy: Arthur:// or use bedi's idea of a weight loss plan and sic grif on him Sheepy: Bedi: // ? I had a weight loss plan? But I never tried to lose weight? Sheepy: Arthur:// don't worry about it Arsé-kun: Lance:// aa? Sheepy: Arthur:// ew it's you Arsé-kun: Kay:// I THINK I GET IT YOU NASTY FUCKR Sheepy: Arthur:// 🙂 Sheepy: Arthur:// well is it a bad plan? Sheepy: Bedi: // ????? Sheepy: Bedi:// What? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Yes!! Jesus christ Lucan, don't talk shit about Bedivere like that! You wanna lost limbs? Arsé-kun: Kay:// *lose Sheepy: Arthur:// heyhey it's all in good spirit Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I call first dibs on kicking his ass Sheepy: Bedi:// 😟 Sheepy: Gawain:// :thinking: Arsé-kun: Kay:// But Grif IS the one who put mr mayor in the hospital for a bit so I mean. We could? Arsé-kun: Kay:// For the uninformed, he pays us cash to keep Grif away from him. Arsé-kun: Kay:// I for one think this is fucking hilarious. Sheepy: Gawain:// Uh, what did Grif do? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Lose his temper. You know of Grif is. Multiply it. Sheepy: Gawain:// Oof. Sheepy: Bedi://...Him ending up in a wheelchair is due to Griflet??? Sheepy: Arthur:// good old grif Arsé-kun: Kay:// You know! Little Griflet things! Sheepy: Arthur:// oh wow you haven't banned me yet over that last one lol Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Well, duh. It's not your pjone Sheepy: Arthur:// oh yeah I forgot Sheepy: Bedi:// Please try to make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Way ahead of you. He's been doing ok. He's like an evil detecting dog, but like, a bit dumber. bc dogs can figure out doors. Sheepy: Bedi:// He can be very sweet and gentle, but his short and violent temper may hide that. Sheepy: Arthur:// no he can't Arsé-kun: Kay:// His temper is shorter than lancelots. angry lancelot, not romcom binging lancelot. Sheepy: Arthur:// that's a temper? Sheepy: Arthur:// thought it was just how he was usually Arsé-kun: Lance:// He does what Arsé-kun: Kay:// yes and yes Sheepy: Gawain:// Hmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Gawain:// Hmmmmmm Arsé-kun: Kay:// Use that ammo as you will. Arsé-kun: Kay:// But ok wait call now and get more shit. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Like... Sheepy: Gawain:// I wanted to hang out with him but like he might spoil my favorite romcom Arsé-kun: Kay:// Gawain? You made me read that with my own eyes. How dare you. Arsé-kun: Kay:// cults r bad for u and so is bad stuff gee whilly whee Sheepy: Gawain:// It's called "The Knights of the Round Table Chat" Arsé-kun: Kay:// HAHAHAHHA Arsé-kun: Lance:// Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh we killed berserkerlot may he rest in shit Sheepy: Arthur:// lancelot is donealot with all of you Sheepy: Arthur:// lancelot hmmmmmmmmmm Arsé-kun: Lance:// I caNT typw if im' laugfin g Sheepy: Arthur:// if he gives you money to support you ofyen is he financelot Arsé-kun: Lance:// STIO[ Arsé-kun: Kay:// All right you goddamn clown, go back to clown school Sheepy: Bedi:// Kay Sheepy: Bedi:// Tell me more Arsé-kun: Kay:// I was gonna say how bad people like summoning Avengers but they didn't want Avengers! Not the damn movie! Arsé-kun: Kay:// First one of you to say avengers comics gets unsolicited eye pics Sheepy: Bedi:// What... Sheepy: Bedi:// Hold on. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Holding! Sheepy: Bedi:// We have an avenger here who Master's son was forced to summon. Sheepy: Bedi:// Is that the avenger? Arsé-kun: Kay:// That's! The! One! Sheepy: Arthur:// lol putting that out in the internet for potential hackers to see Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Who the hell would hack a server with a bad ms paint entry page? Sheepy: Bedi:// And the one who forced him to summon the Avenger was his mother's husband, Masato, a wealthy business owner. Arsé-kun: Kay:// guy involved with the whole thing spilled to Kiddo. Hoo? Hoooooooooo BBY Sheepy: Bedi:// Could the two be working together? Sheepy: Bedi:// This isn't good. Arsé-kun: Kay:// I don't know about the -to but I know there's a Masa- guy workin' there. wait let me ask Arsé-kun: Kay:// kiddo says some guy named Masanori worked for his fatass dad. Like a butler? People have those in 2018? Sheepy: Bedi://..... Sheepy: Bedi:// Um. Sheepy: Bedi:// That's the guy. Sheepy: Arthur:// :o Sheepy: Arthur:// bedi and I work hard you know Arsé-kun: Lance:// ILL KILL HIM Sheepy: Arthur:// lol good luck I'm behind 9 proxies Sheepy: Bedi:// So it's a much larger organisation than I had assumed. However, this raises questions. Arsé-kun: Kay:// no shit! and @lucan, fuck you m8, you know what I meant! Sheepy: Arthur:// lololol Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Who wants to tell lil magus babbus mum that sad business mans second form, ultimate douchefucker, is involved in shady shit! Shotnot! Sheepy: Bedi:// Merlin Sheepy: Bedi:// Second form? That's what I'm questioning. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// did Sheepy: Bedi:// I suppose it makes no difference. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Did you forget masato and masanori or are you sayin somethin else babe Sheepy: Bedi:// Nono that's not it Arsé-kun: Merlin:// nori is ultimate douchefucker. i bet he doesnt clean em Sheepy: Bedi:// It's just that with how Masato acted, it's hard to believe that he was anything but a business owner at one time. Sheepy: Bedi:// Since I've heard it's really all he cared about. Sheepy: Bedi:// But it's unimportant. Sheepy: Arthur:// with the way kay drinks it's hard ro believe he wasn't an alcoholic at one point but here we are Sheepy: Arthur:// people change. except lancelot saber Arsé-kun: Kay:// I could list all the ways I'm not right now you jackass Arsé-kun: Lance:// what i remember which isnt much, guy was ok. bad dad but tried? the other one im going to kill. Sheepy: Arthur:// it's okay you don't need to deny it because bedi eill break my spine the next time we see eavh othrr Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Why would sweet bedivere do that? Arsé-kun: Lance:// guin confirmed what i put, if he wasnt two people id kill him riht now Sheepy: Arthur:// sweet lololol Sheepy: Arthur:// he's more like a worrywart Sheepy: Arthur:// don't move lucan you'll die with those injuries just stay put Arsé-kun: Kay:// Tristan voice; Maybe I want to die, mind your own business Arsé-kun: Kay:// Speaking of whys he never here, can he not read? Sheepy: Arthur:// oh I have him blocked LOL I didn't know he wasn't here Sheepy: Tristan:// xffdhfv Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh shit he's alive! Whattup big red Sheepy: Tristan:// arm hurt neck stiff Arsé-kun: Kay:// And that's your own damn fault Lucan why don't you do somethin about ur issues for once? Sheepy: Arthur:// getting my skull bashed in is my fault lol Sheepy: Arthur:// ok Arsé-kun: Merlin:// knees weak arms spagetti Arsé-kun: Kay:// I said do somethin about it, not OH WOE ME Sheepy: Arthur:// whst can I do about it Sheepy: Arthur:// when I tell him he denies it Arsé-kun: Kay:// cmere tristan ill kick ur ass too Arsé-kun: Kay:// you guys can use my old get along shirt Sheepy: Tristan:// I'm sad Arsé-kun: Kay:// we know big red Sheepy: Arthur:// lol I'd rather grif use me as his chewtoy Arsé-kun: Kay:// He wouldn't like that much Sheepy: Arthur:// that wah I get time off work to clean and cook Arsé-kun: Kay:// Wah? Sheepy: Arthur:// waaaahhh Arsé-kun: Kay:// Wah?? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Wah! Sheepy: Arthur:// I "overworked" myself again and "passed out" so the king is punishing me, I wsnns clean Sheepy: Arthur:// so much to do... Sheepy: Arthur:// let me join you for ahen you beat up the big bad Arsé-kun: Merlin:// You're a servant! How mch did you do to reach that point??? Arsé-kun: Lance:// k Sheepy: Arthur:// lolol it was just a short nap I closed my eyes for a second Sheepy: Arthur:// tiny break punishable by the tedium of being forced to stay put and "rest" Sheepy: Lucan:// Sir Lucan, a few days is not a short nap...! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// kick his ass sir ill hold ya crown Sheepy: Arthur:// lolol it was enough rest put me bsck on duty Sheepy: Bedi://!!!!!! Sheepy: Arthur:// also get yhis doh off of me its fouffy but preventing me from leaving to clean Sheepy: Arthur:// dogs arent even allowed in here whose dog is this Arsé-kun: Merlin:// send pics Sheepy: *"Arthur" sends a picture of a white dog!* Arsé-kun: *Image is saved by Lancelot* Arsé-kun: *which one? yes.* Sheepy: Arthur:// my clotgws need cleaning now because of fur and my face needs a good scrub because it licked me Sheepy: Arthur:// yuck Arsé-kun: Merlin:// fantasti doge 10/10 Sheepy: Arthur:// it's getting in my wau Arsé-kun: Kay:// Suffe Arsé-kun: Kay:// wait i gotta Sheepy: Lucan:// I took your phone away so you'd sleep. Arsé-kun: *Kay sends an image of Grif squatting on a chair. Elyan's on his head* Arsé-kun: Kay:// Similar minds think alike.png.exe Sheepy: Arthur:// what is grif doing Arsé-kun: Kay:// fuck if i know Sheepy: Arthur:// he looks content Arsé-kun: Kay:// ikr Sheepy: Arthur:// how are you not dead Sheepy: Arthur:// iwvit your master using seals yo stop him Arsé-kun: Kay:// No. The answer will blow ur goddamn mind. More than it was already. ha. Sheepy: Arthur:// lol Arsé-kun: Kay:// We're friends. Surprise jackasses Sheepy: Arthur:// lol good joke Sheepy: Bedi:// Huh? That's obvious. Arsé-kun: Kay:// no i was serious that time lucan Sheepy: Arthur:// lolololol Sheepy: Arthur:// funny Arsé-kun: Kay:// Look ill prove im not all talk hold on Arsé-kun: Merlin:// not cleaning that up either if it goes south Sheepy: Arthur:// rip kay Sheepy: Arthur:// good knowing you Arsé-kun: Lance:// uhhhhhh arrrre we supposed to do anything with the prior info Sheepy: Arthur:// yes Sheepy: Arthur:// brijh me along Sheepy: Lucan:// Do not bring him along. Arsé-kun: Lance:// later Sheepy: Arthur:// iyll bevgreat you should see my noble ohantasm Sheepy: Arthur:// oh waitv tgats spoiler territory Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I know them!! I know the spoilers! You can keep it! Sheepy: Arthur:// I'm banned from using it Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Keep it that way for the love of the gods Sheepy: Arthur:// what? Sheepy: Arthur:// wjats wrong with ir Arsé-kun: *Kay sends in an image! Of him, with an arm around Grif's shoulder. Grif is glaring at the camera probably. elyan is photobombing. lupin is also photobombing.* Arsé-kun: Merlin:// all of it, every fuckin thing Arsé-kun: *Lancelot saves the image* Arsé-kun: Merlin:// (◕△◕✿) Sheepy: Arthur:// lololol who's the snobbu looking guy Sheepy: Bedi:// Oh! Sheepy: Arthur:// oh wait that's just kay lol Sheepy: Arthur:// lololol there's nothing wrong wuth my np Sheepy: Arthur:// just dint wanns reveak its true name or deets in case simeone hacks the chat Sheepy: Arthur:// or in case I gotta fighf one of you people who wouldnt know Sheepy: Arthur:// it's my secret tool lol Sheepy: Lucan:// Why would you use that in a 1v1? Sheepy: Arthur:// no spoilers! Sheepy: Bedi:// Kay, when did Kidd summon a new servant? Sheepy: Tristan:// If we need to find Masanori I can be of assistance. Sheepy: Arthur:// nono thisll be a no tristan allowed stealth mission Sheepy: Tristan:// Ah... my king is cruel like always... he simply cannot understand the simple man. Sheepy: Lucan:// Sir Tristan, that's not me! I'm Arthur! You can go! Sheepy: Tristan:// Don't lie like this, Sir Lucan! You've gone too far! Sheepy: Arthur:// lolol sit in a box in the corner tristan you're grounded for being naughty Sheepy: *Tristan starts sobbing and shifts into the corner...* Sheepy: Arthur:// LOL he's stomping over here Sheepy: Arthur:// good luck getting through my 9 proxies my king Arsé-kun: Kay:// I look away for ten second and Lucan fucks up the everything. Cool nice ok Arsé-kun: Kay:// Hold the fuck i need to read this backlog now Arsé-kun: Lance:// aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Sheepy: Arthur:// why are you screaming Sheepy: Arthur:// oh he looks mad Arsé-kun: Kay:// Good luck with the king, shitlips! Sheepy: Arthur:// "annoyed" is a better word I suppose, brb Sheepy: Gawain:// And no we have one less knight, since this one lost their position. Do we have any new entries? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Not that I know of. Also @Bedi, that's not Kiddo's servant in the back of that pic. Sheepy: Bedi:// Who is that? Arsé-kun: Kay:// That's Kiddo's actual dad! brb im gonna fistfight Sheepy: Bedi:// Oh, so it's a similar situation to Master's son............ is it the case that they planned this from the very beginning? Sheepy: Gawain:// Hmmmmmmm that's pretty uncreative. Arsé-kun: Lance:// how do you plan something like that Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah....... Sheepy: Bedi:// I, um. Sheepy: Bedi:// ..................................... Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Carefully?? ??? ? Sheepy: Bedi:// Well, they're planning to summon... something. Sheepy: Bedi:// This shouldn't be too hard for them. Sheepy: Bedi:// I believe in their intelligence! Sheepy: Bedi: // Aren't they? Arsé-kun: Kay:// What are you going on about, exactly? Sheepy: Bedi:// Well, you said the mayor posed as Kidd's dad Sheepy: Bedi:// Kidd is capable of summoning Servants Sheepy: Bedi:// Masanori/Masato acted as Satoru's (Master's son) dad (making Masanori therefore have more power over him) Arsé-kun: Kay:// Oh, yes. Our entire debacle was... A bit weirder than that. Sheepy: Bedi:// Some stuff I doubt I should go into Sheepy: Bedi:// ? Arsé-kun: Kay:// I need to go into the backlog again, hold on. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Merlin said, and I quote " Servants cannot impregnate a still-living human under 99% of circumstances."-- "There’s a few ways though, but they’re all very risky or difficult. The easiest would be using another human’s container."--"So it’s like a pseudo servant, but like. Temporary?" Arsé-kun: Kay:// Take a single guess what is still highly relevant. Sheepy: Bedi:// !!! Sheepy: Bedi:// But is Kidd older than Satoru? Sheepy: Bedi:// Because it's still possibly the case while that was unintentional, they ended up getting the idea from that? Sheepy: Lucan:// correlation: none Arsé-kun: Kay:// Kidd is older, but.. Are you actually Lucan or still the King? Sheepy: Lucan:// I stole my phone back Arsé-kun: Kay:// God save us. Arsé-kun: Kay:// But I do not think so. This is a case where all parties involved were possibly only linked by coincidence... I think. Sheepy: Bedi:// Did Mayor do anything to Kidd's circuits? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Did..?? Non, not that I know of. Arsé-kun: Kay:// *No Sheepy: Bedi:// Hmmm. Sheepy: Bedi:// Could that just be Masanori's side of things? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I could cheat at learning these details! Sheepy: Bedi:// You could? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// It's not looking forward, so I could probably pull it off! Sheepy: Bedi:// I guess I shouldn't divulge this information but Masanori did tinker with Satoru's circuits... Sheepy: Bedi:// Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Kay:// I've almost never been this disgusted in my entire life. Sheepy: Bedi:// But thankfully he doen't seem too bothered by it. Sheepy: Bedi:// But that's why I was wondering. Arsé-kun: Lance:// Stop me if I'm wrong, and I probably am, didn't your master have his damaged? Sheepy: Bedi:// Yes, he did. Arsé-kun: Kay:// ... I'm liking this less and less! Sheepy: Bedi:// Hmm, they could be related. Ah.. another piece of information I probably should not divulge. Sheepy: Bedi:// But it's for Kidd's safety. Sheepy: Bedi:// Masanori shut down our abilities somehow. Arsé-kun: Kay:// ... I should not share this either. Arsé-kun: Kay:// But there are many ways to do that. Removing mana from ones surroundings is the easiest. Sheepy: Bedi:// That's probably what he did. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Highly likely, if not a definite. Sheepy: Bedi:// But pleae be careful Arsé-kun: Kay:// I'm carefu Arsé-kun: Kay:// Arsé-kun: Kay:// MOTHERFUCKER HAD MY PHONE IM SENDING GRIF AFTER HIM Sheepy: Bedi:// Huh? Sheepy: Lucan:// best friend and you cant even tell when it's obviously not him Arsé-kun: Kay:// LUPIN HAD MY PHONE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME HE'S PRETENDED TO BE ME AND IM LIVID Sheepy: Bedi:// Second? Arsé-kun: Kay:// MASTER OF DISGUISE MY ASS MORE LIKE MASTER OF BEING A FRENCH BASTARD no offense lancelots HON HON HON IM GONNA RAZE UR ASS Arsé-kun: Merlin:// haha get fucked drunky Sheepy: Lucan:// rip Sheepy: Lucan:// he should disguise himself as me Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah, we have someone like that here.. Sheepy: Bedi:// They seem like they'd be good friends. Sheepy: Tristan:// ? They are. Sheepy: Tristan:// They're both part of our book club. Arsé-kun: Lance:// Are we suggesting Assassin and Lucan should meet?? Sheepy: Lucan:// are you plotting my demise before you even see me a second time Sheepy: Lucan:// smh petty that I'm just better looking apparently. afraid that if there were two of me the world would have too much beauty Sheepy: Lucan:// jk jk Arsé-kun: Lance:// Note; Yan, Lupin, and Lucan cannot meet. Ban Avenger too. Sheepy: Bedi:// Revealing the true name of such a useful asset... Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah... I mean. Sheepy: Bedi:// Such a potentially helpful ally. Arsé-kun: Lance:// He's never even himself, why would it matter? Sheepy: Lucan:// they could be anyone in this room even Arsé-kun: Lance:// aaaa?? Sheepy: Lucan:// it's actually me I'm the fake Sheepy: Lucan:// in a way we're all fakes tho like. we're kinda just "memories" of the original knights of the round table. essences of them that have been given the chance to live on in exchange for serving a human Sheepy: Lucan:// so none of u here are actually real Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Man shut up Sheepy: Lucan:// why Arsé-kun: Merlin:// 1- I can't die. 2- Wording it like that is just gonna give everybody anxiety. 3- Still highly questioning some things. 4- I HAVE NEWS Sheepy: Lucan:// tell us the news Sheepy: Lucan:// did bedi finally find someone better Sheepy: Bedi:// ? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I'm going to kick you Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Kay and Grif's charge is untouched. No circuit fuckery. Sheepy: Bedi:// How did you find that out? Sheepy: Bedi:// Through Holmes? I thought he was still passed out? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Yeah, he's still dead af. I just took a tiny peek a few years back and fact checked against some medical records. Nothing out of the ordinary. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// The weirdest thing in that kids house is that bird. Sheepy: Lucan:// tbh it just looks like an albino peacock to me Arsé-kun: Lance:// It can turn into a person!!!! Sheepy: Bedi:// Who can disconnect its jaw apparently. Sheepy: Lucan:// you can turn into a person too Arsé-kun: Merlin:// oh are we mentioning that? No, no. This bird can turn into a knight much like us, and can fully speak. Sheepy: Lucan:// >like us Sheepy: Lucan:// implying you're a knight lol Arsé-kun: Merlin:// You know what I meant!! Sheepy: Lucan:// but who's his king? ssome rando in armor isn't a knight Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Same as ours? I mean, he's with Grif, and Grif's with us, soooooooooooooooo Sheepy: Bedi:// Do fountains have kings? Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah, yes, but this means that Buddy's a knight too, right? Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// Is now a bad time to ask what in the world is going on Sheepy: Bedi:// Kay can you ssend a picture of Elyan? Sheepy: Bedi:// And not Lancelot's relative, the bird Arsé-kun: Kay:// They're not the same? I'm kidding im kidding Arsé-kun: Kay:// Like, a new pic or Sheepy: Bedi:// Any pic to show Saber Lancelot Arsé-kun: *Kay resends the earlier picture of grif and elyan* Sheepy: Bedi:// If you haven't seen him before, Sir Lancelot, the bird with Sir Griflet is named Elyan. He's a "peacock". Sheepy: Bedi:// ...Who can shapeshift into a human, talk, and disconnect his jaw apparently. Sheepy: Bedi:// ... And was apparently found in ome fountain? Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// Thank you for catching me up, I suppose. Sheepy: Bedi:// You're welcome! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Oh! I've finally remembered what it is that I think of whenever I hear that bird speak! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// We're not talking about it because they don't exist! Sheepy: Bedi:// ???? Sheepy: Bedi:// You're making me really curious!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Awful beasts. Terrible. Only existed in one singularity and if I ever see one again it'll be lethal. Probably. Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Bedi:// When he speaks, I feel a great sense of danger. Evil. Like my ears aren't supposed to be allowed to hear such a thing. Sheepy: Bedi:// How frightening... Sheepy: Lucan:// who, tristan? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// No, Elyan. The bird. Leave Tristan out of it. Sheepy: Lucan:// wah Sheepy: Bedi:// But considering the bird (may) be on our side, perhaps his secret isn't too important. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Is it a secret if he does it all the damn time? Arsé-kun: Kay:// Whatever! Kiddo's dragging me to the store for candy. We can resume this later. But first Arsé-kun: Kay:// Merlin's a pussy hahah! Sheepy: Bedi:// I meant his true identity since Griflet named him. Sheepy: Bedi:// Have fun though! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Bediiiiiiii Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin! Sheepy: Bedi: *He flashes Merlin a big grin* Arsé-kun: *Merlin grins back and throws his arms around Bedi* Sheepy: Bedi: We learned a lot today! Sheepy: Bedi: At least, I think so. With Holmes out of commission.. Sheepy: Bedi: Shoule we tell everyone else? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, probbaly! Sheepy: Bedi: Should we do that now or later? Arsé-kun: Merlin: We should probably do that.. Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah, you're right. *He sounds a bit disappointed.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: But once it's over with, we can do whatever! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, that's true! Sheepy: *Bedi goes to say something more...but is interrupted by an airhorn!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin jumps about a foot into the air. scared cat maneuver. his ability to detect is minimal from using his clairvoyance* Sheepy: *Bedi panics and throws a punch!* Sheepy: Rider: *OW* Sheepy: Rider:........ Sheepy: Rider: "Good morning!" Arsé-kun: *Merlin stares at Rider for a few seconds, and then punches him in the gut* Sheepy: Rider:....? Sheepy: Rider:..........??? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is your head the only thing missing? Sheepy: Rider: "What else is missing?" Arsé-kun: Merlin: How should I know? I'm asking you! Sheepy: Rider: "Most of my neck." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, right, of course. Okay, anything below the shoulders? Sheepy: Rider: "My heart, probably." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Forget it, this is faster. *WHOMP. right to the no no square* Sheepy: *Rider collapses onto his knees. owOwOW* Arsé-kun: *Merlin then takes the airhorn and HOOOOOOONK* Arsé-kun: Merlin: How's it feel?? Not great, huh? Sheepy: Rider: "...I have no ears." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who cares? You feel the vibrations or some shit! Imagine feeling like that all the time, and some floaty bastard does that! Sheepy: Rider: "Loud noises do not bother me." Arsé-kun: Merlin: You get the idea! Sheepy: Rider: "I can't really relate." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Loud enough noises make you feel like your head is going to explode. Can you relate to that?? Sheepy: Rider: "I wouldn't have used an airhorn anyway!" Arsé-kun: Merlin: The poor guys made of glass! Who cares what it was? Sheepy: Rider: "And don't comment on my lack of head." Sheepy: Bedi: Ah... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Didn't you get it back or something?? Sheepy: Rider: "It would've just been a little surprise. That's the spirit of Halloween." Sheepy: Rider: "It's just a skull. A broken-up on at that..." Sheepy: Rider: "As to be expected." Arsé-kun: Merlin: That sucks. Sheepy: Rider: "Anyway, it's minor compared to what I usually do." Sheepy: Bedi: Usually...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can't just say that and not explain! But, like. Do it later! Sheepy: Rider: "Ah? Do it later?" Sheepy: Rider: "You are a terrible Servant if you want him to have such a fate." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Later, unless you wanna watch us. Deliver a message. Sheepy: Bedi: Ummm...he meant... explain it later. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, that! We got things to do! Arsé-kun: *Merlin glances to Bedi and wiggles his eyebrows* Sheepy: Rider: "Alright." Sheepy: Rider: "Just make sure not to go out at night if you don't want to experience it." Arsé-kun: Merlin: Easy enough. Sheepy: *Rider leaves.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... *he groans* Lets just get that over with first. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... That annoyed me more than it should have. Sheepy: Bedi: I should've spoken up... Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, it's fine. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's go deliver the news Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah. Sheepy: *The two go to deliver the news! Lobo is glaring viciously at the two as he chews on a squeak toy...so, the usual. Satoru is patting him. pat pat pat* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait, who are we even telling? Sheepy: Bedi:...Um... Sheepy: Bedi:.....Um.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Should we reword it to sound more appealing? Sheepy: Bedi: Mm...I guess so. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Gotcha. I'll handle that, then! I am Chaldea's greatest swindler! Sheepy: Lobo: *chew chew chew* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! Congrats! *He's beaming. He's so proud of you, Merlin!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks! I don't know how I got that title! I don't do economics! Sheepy: Bedi: Through your pure swindling genius! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are they still mad about the time I managed to own an entire hallway? Sheepy: Bedi: How did you manage that? Sheepy: Lobo: *chew chew chew chewchew* Arsé-kun: Merlin: People don't question you if you look like you belong. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, here goes nothing! *and he strides into the next room like nothing is wrong* Sheepy: Satoru: Are you looking for someone? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he's back within ten seconds* Where did Master go? Sheepy: Satoru:....? Oh. D...Eiji's, uh... Sheepy: Satoru: *He points in the direction of another room* There. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thank you! Lets try that again! Sheepy: Satoru:....? Sheepy: Satoru: Have fun. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I plan to! *and he moves to the next room* Sheepy: Eiji: Oh, Merlin! ...Uh...I w-was worried...b-but I just assumed th-that you, well, um, didn't, uh, want me to a-ask where you were last....last night. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That wasn't it at all! Sorry, Master! I just didn't feel great. Sheepy: Eiji: !! A-are you sssick? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thankfully no, but thanks for worr-- Thanks for asking! Sheepy: Eiji: Ah...okay ...good. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, I come bearing news, Master! Sheepy: Eiji: Y-you do? Sheepy: Eiji: Please continue... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Here goes! *he clears his throat* First, I and other knights have been tracking down the prick. You know the one. We've started to make important progress on that. We've also learned that the matter affects more that just this little family, Master, so we're kicking our efforts up a notch. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Off of this! If we manage to make contact, we can get you fixed up! I really believe we can! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Point three is that we've already inadvertently screwed em up! Go team! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Also, Satoru almost called you Dad earlier, so I'm tacking that on as point four! Sheepy: Eiji: ........!!!! Sheepy: Eiji: *A rare expression of joy spreads across his face...* R....really....? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah! All that's true! Sure, I reworded a thing or two, but no lies from me, Master! Sheepy: Eiji: Ah...th-thank you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're welcome! Also, Rider wants to try and spook you, so keep an eye out for that. Sheepy: Eiji: Oh, um... Sheepy: Eiji: H-he already did... last night. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then what the hell was he talking about? He said he didn't get to. Sheepy: Eiji: ...? Sheepy: Eiji: W-well, he went through the wall near me, seeming kind of upset. And, uh, V-Vlad was there. ... I d-didn’t uh... expect it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, apparently that wasn't it. Sheepy: Eiji: ....W-well... I really hope I don't find out what it... Sheepy: Eiji: ............................ Sheepy: *Eiji looks a bit frightened...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... *he scrunches up his face before glancing back* Sheepy: *"IM COMING FOR YOU" is written in blood...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Is that it? I'm not cleaning this up. Sheepy: Eiji: ...Huh? ...B-but isn't it ghosts? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's just Rider. Who is a ghost! He's very dead. Sheepy: Eiji: He's...a ghost? Sheepy: Eiji: I...I just thought he w-was a v-very short man in...uh...in a coat...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: He can walk through walls and disappear and fly! Sheepy: Eiji: B-but can't you do that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Only with magic! He's the reason Lobo can disregard doors entirely. Sheepy: Eiji: Lobo can disregard doors!? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hessain Lobo is a spooky trio, I'll give you that! Sheepy: Eiji: ...Rider, Lobo, and Satoru? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I have suddenly realized that telling you too much at once might cause panic, so I'll stop after this one! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No! Lobo and Rider have a third member. He's usually in spirit form, though. Sheepy: Eiji: ..............??? Arsé-kun: Merlin: As in, the form for servants so we don't use excess energy. I don't mean turning into a ghost! Wouldn't be surprised if he could though! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Or is there something behind me? Arsé-kun: *merlin turns around* Sheepy: *Lobo sticks his snout in Merlin's face! Lobo is partway through the wall.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hello! *pat pat* Sheepy: Eiji: ...Um...but he won't attack anyone, right? B-because he...he, uh, hates me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhh.. No guarantees? Sheepy: Eiji: !? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you gonna be nice, Lobo? Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: What do you mean maybe? He hurts like you do! Except you've got the ouch on the outside! *he gestures downwards, meaning Lobo's bear traps* And his ouchies are inside! So be nice! Sheepy: Lobo: ...................? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... And I don't mean bear traps inside! That would be a mess! Sheepy: Lobo: .............. Sheepy: Lobo: *He huffs.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well *huff* to you too! Sheepy: Lobo: *He growls, probably translating to something along the lines of "Humans are evil!"* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That suggests Satoru is counted..! Sheepy: Lobo: ............................. Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: "Not yet"?? I mean, I guess that's fair, considering who his Gramps is. Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: For the love of Vivianne and all that is wet and stinky like bad pond water, just leave Eiji alone! Sheepy: Lobo: ? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If I emphasize with it, you leave it alone! That list is Bedi and Eiji! That's the list! Hurt em and I'll throw you into your own hole in the front lawn! Sheepy: Lobo:...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm not saying I'd win! I'm saying I'd throw you. Sheepy: Lobo: ? Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... I am ranting to a wolf about this. Good lords I need to get laid. Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *woof!* Sheepy: Lobo: *Boof* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, play nice, kids and pups! *and he just strides out. in the distance you can hear him yell "GUIN, RIDER BLOODIED A WALL AGAIN!"* Sheepy: *Guin goes to beat up Rider- I mean, clean up the wall.* Arsé-kun: *you mean, beat up Rider if he doesn't clean up?* Sheepy: *Yes* Arsé-kun: *and then clean it with his coat?* Arsé-kun: *anyway now its just man and wolf* Sheepy: Lobo: *Glaaaaaaaare...* Sheepy: Eiji: I-I'm sorry!! I'll leave!!! Arsé-kun: *and so, one (1) older man hobbles out of the room. One can see Lobo's leg in the hallway, sticking through the wall. Spooky* Sheepy: *Eiji goes into the room with his painting to make sure it's okay.* Arsé-kun: *The painting is good and fine and dry. The other side of the room is not as lucky.* Sheepy: Eiji:...Uh? Arsé-kun: *its a paint explosion, except less explosion and more mess.* Arsé-kun: *and in the middle of it all is Angra, who is using his stupid skirt thing as a smock. He has no idea what he is doing. It shows.* Sheepy: Eiji:....Um... Arsé-kun: Angra: Uh... I can explain! Arsé-kun: Angra: I was... Uh... I was wasting all the paint! Because I am the best villain! Yeah! That's definitely what I was doing! *his face- made more visible by the aforementioned paint- and how he's holding a paintbrush over a canvas REALLY don't sell his claims. No sell.* Sheepy: Eiji: Um....okay. Sheepy: Eiji: Y-yes, uh...good job. Arsé-kun: Angra: I drew a dog! *he picks up the canvas, which is also a disasterpiece, but a black dog can be made out. maybe. It's abstract.* Sheepy: Eiji: Oh....! Sheepy: Eiji: Good job! Arsé-kun: Angra: Thanks! Sheepy: Eiji: But...um..p-please clean up wh....when you're done... Arsé-kun: Angra: Eh? Yeah, sure! Sheepy: Yan: Yeah! You're totally ruining the feel of the room with that! *He takes a bite of a bagel he took from the kitchen.* Arsé-kun: Angra: You again! Sheepy: Yan: Eh? I'm a concerned neighbor. Did you know that your refrigerator is running? Sheepy: Eiji: It...it is? Sheepy: Yan: Yeah, you should go catch it! Arsé-kun: Angra: Well, you'd better go catch it, Assassin! Sheepy: Yan: That's not my job! Sheepy: Eiji:...Um...um... Sheepy: Yan: So like. Sheepy: Yan: Did you know that your table is eating someone? Sheepy: Eiji:...Wh-what's the punchline? Sheepy: Yan: No, your table is literally eating someone. Arsé-kun: Angra: ... Oh, shit! *he pulls the "smock" off* I forgot I took this off it earlier! ... Is it REALLY doing that? Sheepy: Yan: Yup. Arsé-kun: Angra: I gotta see this! *he squeezes past Eiji and Yan, getting paint on the doorframe as he goes. whoops* Sheepy: *Eiji follows Angra.* Arsé-kun: *Angra goes to where the table was last. It's, well, not there.* Sheepy: Eiji:...Huh? Sheepy: Eiji: I-It definitely was there... Arsé-kun: Angra: And nobody's been around here? Yanny, where's the table at? Sheepy: Yan: The room with the detective. Arsé-kun: *and Angra rushes over for a once in a lifetime view* Sheepy: *Eiji follows* Sheepy: Eiji: Ah.....ah.... Th-the table... Sheepy: Yan: Ain't that a predicament. Sheepy: Eiji: It's eating him! Arsé-kun: Angra: Is this vore? Sheepy: Yan: You think that snakes are into vore? Arsé-kun: Angra: Oh absolutely. Sheepy: Eiji: ...........Cu! Arsé-kun: Acu: What! Sheepy: Eiji: The table i-is...is Sheepy: Eiji: .... Sheepy: Eiji: A....alive? And it's eating someone! Arsé-kun: Acu: .... ... *he trudges in, not looking thrilled at all. He looks at the situation* what. Sheepy: Eiji: P...please help. Arsé-kun: Acu: .... *he just. takes his spear. and goes to push the "table" away from Holmes. eat THIS monster* Sheepy: *The table hisses and lets go of Holmes, backing off and getting into a defensive position* Sheepy: Satoru:....Who removed the tablecloth? Sheepy: Eiji: ...Uh...? Sheepy: Satoru: *he removes Holmes’s blanket and puts it on top of the table.* Sheepy: *The table stops hissing...and changes back into a normal table. “Normal”.* Arsé-kun: Angra: Hey, quick question? What the hell? Sheepy: Satoru: What? Sheepy: Satoru: It was cold. Arsé-kun: Angra: Okay, better question! Why weren't w-- Why couldn't I detect that even bein' here?? Sheepy: Satoru: Because it's jut a normal table. Arsé-kun: Angra: Fantastic! I definitely won't abuse any of this information! Arsé-kun: Angra: *he is absolutely going to abuse this information for the following month* Sheepy: Satoru: Make sure to give it a tablecloth. Sheepy: Satoru: Otherwise, it'll eat you as you sleep. Arsé-kun: Angra: Well okay! Sheepy: Eiji:....what is that? Sheepy: Satoru: A table. Sheepy: Eiji:....N....No, that's not a table. Arsé-kun: Acu: *he pokes it with his spear again. prooood* Sheepy: *The table does nothing.* Arsé-kun: *...And Acu plops down next to it. To, uh, make sure it doesn't do anything. Yeah.* Sheepy: *It doesn't react.* Arsé-kun: *Thrilling.* Sheepy: *yes* Arsé-kun: *ok it's now boring, lets check in on the latest gilkidu stream* Sheepy: Gil: This is a predicament. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: .... .... *he looks disappointed.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ... Okay, sir, lets start over. Please remember that their biol- Sheepy: Gil: I understand why this isn't working! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Is it because there are fifty gorillas in the entrance? Sheepy: Gil: We need more lions! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: My lord.. Sheepy: Gil: *He restarts* Well, what's wrong with my plan? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Sir, people bring their children to this zoo. Please put the animals in the cages I set up for you as intended. Sheepy: Gil: But didn't you see how happy they were outside of the cages? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Sure, but the children.. Sheepy: Gil: Free food for the animals. Sheepy: Gil: Our zoo is thrifty! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Gilgamesh! Sheepy: Gil: Yes? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: That is not the appropriate diet for lions! Sheepy: Gil: Why not? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: What do you mean why not? ... Because human children don't have enough nutrients, they're far too small! Sheepy: Gil: Hmmm, but food is food. Arsé-kun: Lance: what have you done. *he drops into frame. hello* why are people dying? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I wonder why!! Sheepy: Gil: Oh, our lions don't like people very much. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: *he is getting progressively more annoyed* Gee! I do wonder why, my King! Sheepy: Gil: What's wrong? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Gil, I work at a zoo. And you've unleashed lions on the populace. Clean up your mess. Sheepy: Gil: Hmmm... Sheepy: Gil: *He opens up the menu to add more animals...* Arsé-kun: Lance: This zoo needs an ak-47 Sheepy: *....and starts rapidly clicking, adding a ton of crocodiles...* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Please tell me you aren't adding 101 crocodiles. Sheepy: Gil: It's widely known that the lion's rival in the wild is the crocodile. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: You're not entirely wrong, but... *and they put face in hands. siiigh* Sheepy: Gil: ......Mmm, the computer sounds like it's dying but the lions aren't ... Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Where did that lion go? Sheepy: Gil: Which on- Oh. Ohhhhh. Sheepy: Gil: It's halfway through the ground... Arsé-kun: Lance: Is that normal? Sheepy: Gil: Is it? Arsé-kun: Lance: You had lions. You tell me. Sheepy: Gil: Enkidu? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: .... *he peeks between his fingers* That's a lion. Sheepy: Gil: Is this normal? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ..... Yes, sure. Lions clip through the ground in the wild as well as in captivity.. Sure, right, don't worry about that.. *she giggles* Sheepy: Gil: Uhuh. Sheepy: Gil: I see. Arsé-kun: Lance: .. So how do you beat crocodiles? Sheepy: Gil: Enkidu? Sheepy: Gil: What can beat crocodiles? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: In the game or in real life? Sheepy: Gil: Is there a difference? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Uh... Yes. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: In game I know less, so let's assume... More crocodiles. Sheepy: Gil: Oh! Good idea. Good enough that I coukd have thought of it myself! Wuhahahahaha! Sheepy: *Gil starts rapidly clicking again. ... The game has stopped responding...* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: We've done it. We've defeated the crocodiles. Sheepy: Gil: Have we really? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: In but a moment they'll cease to exist. I count this as a victory. Sheepy: Gil: But so will your zoo. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I saved the layout. You never saved. Sheepy: Gil:...Hmmm. Arsé-kun: Lance: Does this mean we can play a horror game now? Sheepy: Gil: That's what the brat said when I discovered that his sims were alive again... Sheepy: Gil: "You didn't save!" Sheepy: Gil: Hah, what horror game did you want to play? Arsé-kun: Lance: What haven't you screamed over yet..? Sheepy: Gil: Hmmm... Sheepy: Gil: Wait! I don't scream! Arsé-kun: Lance: Mozart says otherwise. Don't yell at me about it.. Sheepy: Gil: I never scream. Arsé-kun: *Lance starts looking through a list of games. What hasn't been played yet on this here system?* Sheepy: Gil: *He helps look.* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Wake is untouched. Sheepy: Gil: Let's play that then. Arsé-kun: Lance: Go in blind or check the description? Arsé-kun: Andersen: Go in blind, you pussies. *he hops onto the couch. Only the top of his head is in the frame. It doesn't help that he's avoiding being on camera* I bet you won't. Sheepy: Gil: Of course I'll go in blind! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Chat seems to agree with Caster. Blind it is. Arsé-kun: Lance: So we'll play this for a couple of days, spend a day or two on the dlcs, and move onnn? Sheepy: Gil: Sure, fine by me. Arsé-kun: Lance: Then you guys get started. I'll plan ahead. Sheepy: *Gil begins playing.* Arsé-kun: "Stephen King once wrote that "Nightmares exist outside of logic, and there's little fun to be had in explanations; they're antithetical to the poetry of fear." In a horror story, the victim keeps asking "Why?" But there can be no explanation, and there shouldn't be one. The unanswered mystery is what stays with us the longest, and it's what we'll remember in the end. My name is Alan Wake. I'm a writer." Arsé-kun: Hans: Bullshit, people usually fill in the blanks themselves. Sheepy: Gil: Hah! As if I'd bother remembering something that serves no purpose. Arsé-kun: Hans: Don't go that far. You'll miss all of the Chekov guns that way. Sheepy: Gil: What? Arsé-kun: Hans: Who cares? Here's the hot wife. Narration isn't important if you're presented with boobs. Sheepy: Gil: Ahahahaha! Arsé-kun: Hans: Oh, is she not here yet? I thought she was the first cutscene. Arsé-kun: Hans: I'll shut up, then. Arsé-kun: *and they start the tutorial. it's pretty straightforward, but doesn't explain much about itself* Sheepy: Gil: Mmm...we aren't at the good part, hm. Arsé-kun: Hans: Shut up and do the tutorial. Sheepy: Gil: *He begins actually doing the tutorial* Fine! Sheepy: Gil: *He's rapidly clicking. Bad tutorial. Leave.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: *he sighs and gets in Gil's way to actually do the tutorial* Sheepy: Gil: ? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: We won't have to deal with it if we do it. Sheepy: Gil: *He huffs* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Completing a process is the easiest way to eliminate it from needing to be done. Sheepy: Gil: *Pout* Sheepy: Gil: I know everything I need to know! Why do I need to play a tutorial? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: To learn and practice the things you don't. Now play it. *she gets out of the way* Because you know how I play. Sheepy: Gil: Hah, you've defeated the purpose of the tutorial. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Would you rather I do it? Sheepy: Gil: No. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Then get moving, my lord. I only started it. Sheepy: *Gil actually does the tutorial* Arsé-kun: Hans: Is this holy light god? Or is it Gil's AOU? Sheepy: Gil: Hah! As if I'd let them use my AUO! Arsé-kun: Hans: It's a holy dick. Sheepy: Gil: What? Arsé-kun: Hans: They have not told you anything of value and are clearly important. What a dick. Sheepy: *Gil continues...he seems to not notice Lobo, who's chewing on his collar. Or maybe he wants to ignore it.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Is that good, Lobo? Sheepy: Lobo: *He pauses and looks to Enkidu, before licking them.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Oh, thank you. Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Sheepy: Gil: Lancelot, would you stop barking? Arsé-kun: Lance: Aaa? I did not.. Sheepy: Gil: *He looks behind him...only to be greeted by Lobo's snout being shoved in his face.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Lobo's here to help! Sheepy: Gil: Who let the dog in??? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Sir, the door is shut. Sheepy: Gil: Exactly. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: He let himself in. Oh, I saw a glowy. Make sure to pick that up. Sheepy: Gil: *He does so* Oh, yes, I saw th- how does a dog open a door? Sheepy: Gil:...Oh. Right. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: With the proper application of force. Or bypassing it entirely, in Lobo's case. Sheepy: Gil: I forgot about that. Arsé-kun: Hans: That is information I still downright hate. He could break into my writing spots and get his paws on my manuscripts. Sheepy: Gil: Don't give him ideas. Sheepy: Gil: He broke into my room and trashed it. Sheepy: Lobo: *boof* Arsé-kun: Hans: Could he fit into a space the size of a cardboard box? He does not sit if he does not fit. Usually. Sheepy: Gil: I haven't a clue. Sheepy: Lobo: *He tilts his head* Arsé-kun: Hans: Look, boobs! Sheepy: Gil: *Yess* Sheepy: Lobo: *He doesn't care. He is sniffing around the room now.* Arsé-kun: Hans: You did it. You beat the tutorial. And it only took you twenty minutes. Sheepy: Gil: There were many distractions. Arsé-kun: Lance: *he reaches out and pats Lobo. bawoof* Arsé-kun: Hans: Oh, that wasn't a complaint. The first stream I saw of this took almost an hour. Sheepy: *Lobo sniffs at Lance. hello!* Sheepy: Gil: Hah! Well, I am the King of Heroes! Do you expect me to be a slowpoke!? Arsé-kun: Lance: *he leans his head forward. boop.* Arsé-kun: Hans: I doubt you want an answer to that. Sheepy: Lobo: *He plops down next to Lance. This ...human? acts weird and requires further inspection.* Sheepy: Gil: Hah, don't waste your breath! I know what you will say! Arsé-kun: Hans: Tell me, then. Sheepy: Gil: I'm the fastest of them all! Arsé-kun: Hans: You rush through things because you don't want to be seen as dimwitted and slow, but you are fully aware that you get better outcomes when you use your remaining three braincells. Sheepy: Gil: ....Hah? Arsé-kun: Hans: I'll see myself out so that my next manuscript can come out on time. Sheepy: Gil: Don't you run away! Arsé-kun: Hans: Oh, I am certainly not running. The correct term would be "bolting".. *and he bolts. bye* Sheepy: *Gil pauses to angle the camera to point directly at Lobo and then chases Hans.* Arsé-kun: *Gil is not successful. He continues hunting for Andersen after the stream is over, and even into the next day.* Sheepy: Tristan: Watching that king is sad. Arsé-kun: Lance: Yes.. Sheepy: Tristan: *He strums his harp* If only he could learn forgiveness... Sheepy: Bedi: Your toast is burning. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah... how sad... Sheepy: Tristan: No matter what I try... simply, I'll be no better than a king who runs around like his head has been removed... that is the phrase, yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's close enough! Sheepy: Bedi: Tristan, your toast. Arsé-kun: *Merlin reaches over and unplugs the toaster* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh...I suppose we didn't need that plugged in anyway. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...I smell burning... Arsé-kun: Lance: Your toast, Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...if only I could be better... Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least it isn't black toast. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's still more edible than eyeball. Sheepy: Bedi: Hm? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I had flashbacks to the first time you cooked eyeball. .. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, so anyhoo, can someone pass that butter over? Sheepy: *Bedi passes the butter to Merlin.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks. *and he throws on too much. this is how you clog arteries ladies and gents* Sheepy: Bedi: *Stare...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: What? I can't die. Why not enjoy myself? Sheepy: Bedi: Ah....true. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Actually, I'm not even sure servants can die of too many carbs. That would be absolutely wild. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The Hamburglar, Assassin Class Sheepy: Bedi: Mmm...? Sheepy: Bedi: How does that work? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A lot of bullshit. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm..so you don't know. Sheepy: Tristan: Merlin doesn't know something...? How sad... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, he'd have low presence concealment, because he always gets caught. Sheepy: Tristan: Who is hamburglar? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A purple fat burglar that only steals burgers. They don't even kill people. One star servant, fp only. Sheepy: Bedi: I keep a close eye on my diet to make sure I'm getting enough nutrients so my body will be able to serve my King and Master Eiji. Sheepy: Tristan: Hmmm.. Sheepy: Tristan: So like Lupin but fat and steals only burgers. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I guess so! Sheepy: Tristan: What a sad Heroic Spirit... Sheepy: Bedi: Sir Tristan, he's a fastfood mascot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's not even the mascot! He steals from Ronald McDonald! Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: But the purple chicken mcnugget isn't Ronald McDonald either. Sheepy: Bedi: However, he's also a mascot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The only one I can outright confirm is that Willy Wonka is a Berserker. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But instead of rice like Archer, he gives out candy and sexually confusing young children by exposing them to strange fetishes. Sheepy: Bedi: Eh.. Sheepy: Bedi: Eh...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The girl who turned into a blueberry made many children inflation fetishists. Sheepy: Bedi: What... Sheepy: Bedi: That's... Sheepy: Bedi: *He looks a bit disturbed...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, ok, not KIDS! When they grew up, I mean! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, but still. Sheepy: Bedi: Willy Wonka is apparently a very influential man. Sheepy: Bedi:..... Sheepy: Bedi: What other mascots are there? Sheepy: Bedi: What about the pringles man? Sheepy: Bedi: I think that the pringles man would be a berserker. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hmm... Not sure. Maybe? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, it'd explain why he thinks that putting chips in cans is a good idea. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you saying berserkers are stupid? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmmm...well. Sheepy: Bedi: Sir Lancelot is not dumb. Sheepy: Bedi: However, Sir Lancelot did not invent pringles. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Rrr? *he had stopped listening* Sheepy: Bedi: Therefore already giving him a point in his favor. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... ... Could use the can aaas a weapon.. Sheepy: Bedi: You could use pringles as a weapon. Arsé-kun: Lance: !! Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Could use chips as throwing knives.. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh dear... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Have you ever had a chip bit break off and land in your eye? It's awful! This is what eyelashes are for and they don't do their job! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, yes. Sheepy: Bedi: And then you wash your eye and it doesn't help. Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah. I haven't personally experienced it, but... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who designed the human eyelash and decided it was fine?? Who saw they get tangled and fall off and don't do anything- Yeah!- and said it was okay?? I want to speak to the manager! Sheepy: Bedi: Mmm...Evolution. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Fuck you, Charles Darwin! Sheepy: Bedi: Do you think Charles Darwin is a heroic spirit? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Caster. Noble Phantasm can hasten or delay evolution. Can induce sentience. Sheepy: Bedi: How frightening... Arsé-kun: *in the background, proto has put poptarts in the toaster. why isn't it toasting? idiot.* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh. Sheepy: Bedi: Do you think that Charles Darwin is a Saber face? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I hope not! Sheepy: Bedi: Other-me is. Sheepy: Bedi: Which feels weird. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's so depressing. He needs to get laid. Sheepy: Bedi: Is he? He just seems a little disappointed in everyone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wah, wah, I couldn't do anything! Man, shut up, you did your best. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...but... Sheepy: Bedi: It's okay to regret your past decisions. Try to learn from them. Sheepy: Bedi: And then try to fix them. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Exactly! Don't cry about them hours on end and do nothing! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, exactly Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Sheepy: Tristan: To think someone would do that.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sir Tristan... With all due respect, you do that too! Sheepy: Tristan: No I don't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maaan, I don't get people. There's a grand total of three humans I have understood, and boy are you not one of them! You're like a puzzle, in an enigma, crying in a magic box wrapped in sheet music and despair! Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...how cruel... Sheepy: Tristan: You and Sir Bedivere are very capable at being mean... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Was that an insult? Sheepy: Tristan: No. Arsé-kun: Merlin: oooookay. Sheepy: Tristan: Why would I insult you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, why not? Sheepy: Tritan: Because then you'll insult me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why would I do that, beautiful? Sheepy: Tristan: Becaue I deserve to be insulted. Arsé-kun: Lance: You stop that. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...how sad... Arsé-kun: Lance: stop Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot wishes I stop speaking... Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, did you know? Arsé-kun: Lance: You're friend. Sheepy: Bedi: Ant eggs are eaten in some places. Sheepy: Tristan: *He begins to reply to Lance before just staring at Bedi* Arsé-kun: Lance: Arrêtez. Sheepy: Bedi: And spiders. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd rather talk about, pardon my french, putain. I don't remember how to use that word properly. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... Not... Not like that. Sheepy: Bedi: Is that a food? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Er... N.. No.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, it could be! In theory? Sheepy: Bedi: It sounds like a cheese based dish. Which reminds me... Arsé-kun: *Lance snorts. Bedi...* Sheepy: Bedi: Did you know that in some places, they serve cheese covered ma- *loud harp noise from Tristan* Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! Arsé-kun: Lance: Oh, he didn't get to finish! What a tragedy. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, speaking of which... Sheepy: Bedi: We should go camping one day! Don't worry, I can cook in any outdoors situation! *He appears extremely proud of himself!* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I wanted to go but never got to... Sheepy: Bedi: Sometimes it's just relaxing to look at a clear night sky, away from all humanity. Your stress just melts away... ah, but I guess we can't. Arsé-kun: Lance: Why not..? Master went and did it.. Sheepy: Bedi: Because what about Master Eiji... Arsé-kun: Merlin: We use those big strong arms of yours! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh? We could bring him along, but... Arsé-kun: *Proto is still in the background. He has accomplished poptarts, but the discussion is more important. Possible excitement?* Sheepy: Tristan: I want to be able to cook from the creatures I slay... Sheepy: Bedi: Who should we invite? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The vibrating dog behind you. Sheepy: Bedi: Lobo? Arsé-kun: Proto: We're going camping again?? :Dc Sheepy: Bedi: We're considering it. Arsé-kun: *That's one excited dog!* Sheepy: Bedi: Should we send an invite to the other knights? Arsé-kun: Lance: We could.. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, we an assume Sir Kay and Sir Griflet can't go. Same for Sir Lucan and his king...ah, I suppose he is our king, too....! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who says? I bet Arthur would love to shove Lucan into the wilderness. Sheepy: Bedi: How? Sheepy: Bedi: How do you do butler work in the middle of the woods? Sheepy: Bedi:....Oh! That's it. You can't. Sheepy: Bedi: He'd probably be miserable... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad. Sheepy: Bedi: But he does want to go on adventures. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I did tell him I would bring him along eventually. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, let's send a general invite out to the group. Sheepy: Bedi:// We're going camping soon. Does anyone want to come? Arsé-kun: Kay:// I'd love to, but me n Grif have the kid. I'll pass 4now Sheepy: Lucan:// my king you should go and bring master, I'll babysit the shop Sheepy: Arthur:// Sir Lucan would be interested in going. Arsé-kun: Lance:// Lucan, didn't I promise to take you for an adventure of sorts? Sheepy: Lucan://... Sheepy: Lucan:// Well, will you? Arsé-kun: Lance:// Why would I say it and not follow through? Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmm Arsé-kun: Lance:// Don't actually answer that, theres a lot of answers Sheepy: Lucan:// lolol look at saber you and come back to me on that question Sheepy: Lucan:// jkjk I love you pal Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// I'm right here, you gutsy bastard! Sheepy: Lucan:// heyhey don't be mad Arsé-kun: *Kay sends a vine. WHEN U CAN BE. GLADE.* Sheepy: Lucan:// hey saber lancelot you should come with me Sheepy: Lucan:// you don't have a master to take care of anyway right? Sheepy: Lucan:// and nor does gawain so he should come Sheepy: Gawain:// Yes I do. Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// I'll see if I can manage it. Sheepy: Lucan:// you have responsibilities? Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// Yes! Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// Hmmmmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// I believe you Sheepy: Lucan:// you see if you come along I wont be forced to show other you my noble phantasm because I won't need to Sheepy: Lucan:// which like as coolbas it is, 9/10 people describe it as horrifying andthe tenth is disgutsing Arsé-kun: Saberlot:// How about you just don't do it Arsé-kun: *Proto is looking over Lance's shoulder. Excitement has not faded at all.* Arsé-kun: Lance:// Prototype Cu is also most likely joining us. Don't you work with him, Lucan? Sheepy: Lucan:// who Sheepy: Lucan:// oh wait Sheepy: Lucan:// which one Sheepy: Lucan:// old or young Sheepy: Bedi:// He's the young one. Sheepy: Lucan:// ok so let's open a shop in the middle of the woods. Sheepy: Lucan:// that way we can work Sheepy: Gawain:// What do you sell in the middle of the woods Sheepy: Lucan:// bugs Arsé-kun: Merlin:// To who?? Who tf are you going to sell bugs to? The wildlife?? Sheepy: Lucan:// bug eaters like you Arsé-kun: Merlin:// wHAT Sheepy: Lucan:// lolol merlin eats bugs Sheepy: Bedi:// Oh, did you know? Sheepy: Bedi:// Palworm beetles are extremely nutritious and are a good source of protein. Sheepy: Lucan://... Arsé-kun: *Saberlot has left the chatroom* Arsé-kun: *Lancelot has left the chatroom* Sheepy: Bedi://? Sheepy: Bedi:// Ah, they must've misclicked! We should invite them back! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I just ate. Do you need to share bug facts? Sheepy: Lucan:// yeah misclicking trying to block you Arsé-kun: Lance: We don't all have iron stomachs like you. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Translation; Do not like the discussion. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! Sorry. Arsé-kun: *Lancelot has entered the chatroom* Sheepy: Lucan:// lol was he dragged back in Arsé-kun: Lance:// No. Sheepy: Lucan:// you don't need to hide it we know the person who put emoji responses on everything brought you bsck Arsé-kun: Lance:// I'm sitting next to him. Sheepy: Lucan:// I meant the queen Arsé-kun: Lance:// Sheepy: Lucan:// unless arturia's guinevere is male? Arsé-kun: Lance: *he grumbles, loudly* Arsé-kun: Lance:// hey! stfu Sheepy: Bedi: What is it? Sheepy: Lucan:// well I was kinda confused at first Arsé-kun: Merlin:// That's fair! Arsé-kun: *Lance just looks grumpy. the norm. the usual for berserkerlot. take a nap, drink water* Sheepy: Lucan:// since like mine is very different in general Sheepy: Lucan:// and what's weirder is that there's two bedis and neither of them are the king's Sheepy: Lucan:// not gonna touch on the fact that there's 11 of him including him and one is santa claus. Arsé-kun: Santa:// talk shit get hit scrub Sheepy: Lucan:// hey now it's weird to be santa in OCTOBER. Sheepy: Lucan:// be creative. be a HALLOWEEN santa. Arsé-kun: Santa:// What, did you think Santa just vanishes January first? Sheepy: Lucan:// he's legally required to lol Arsé-kun: Santa:// No. That would make for an absurd Servant. Sheepy: Lucan://... Sheepy: Lucan://................. Sheepy: Lucan://....................... Sheepy: Lucan:// ok Sheepy: Lucan:// I kinda assumed that he just got drunk at bars for the rest of the year Arsé-kun: Santa:// I wish it was that easy. Sheepy: Lucan:// that's a lie I don't believe in santa Arsé-kun: Santa:// Understandable, I hope you like coal Sheepy: Lucan:// give bedi coal too Sheepy: Lucan:// he believes in santa but he won't after that Arsé-kun: Santa:// He can already burn himself without the coal. Sheepy: Lucan:// but you don't dispute him being on the naughty list after him telling us bug facts Sheepy: Lucan:// I think that all of us are permanently on the naughty list but mostly merlin Sheepy: Bedi:// Please don't bully Santa. She works really hard. Arsé-kun: Santa:// Thank you. Merlin has his own list. There is a different bag here, and every time I or another Arthur get mad at him, we put another piece of coal into it. By December I will have a weapon. Sheepy: Bedi:// Don't worry, Merlin, I'll protect you. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// But see, she has to catch me with it first. Sheepy: Bedi:// But Merlin... Sheepy: Bedi:// Don't you know? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// uh oh Sheepy: Bedi:// Santa travels the whole world in one night!! Sheepy: Bedi:// So Santa must be very fast! Arsé-kun: Merlin:// But Bedi, she did it in seven days. Most Santa servants are given extra time. Sheepy: Bedi://....huh? Sheepy: Bedi:// But she travels the world in one night...that's what they say always. Arsé-kun: Santa:// +1 coal Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Did I earn that one for slander? Nice. Sheepy: Bedi:// Why would they lie about Santa? Santa is a hard worker! Sheepy: Lucan:// santa isn't real Arsé-kun: Santa:// -300 coal, +1 black key set Sheepy: Lucan:// is that bad? Sheepy: Lucan:// 300 coal = 1 black key set Sheepy: Lucan:// how much is 300 coal sold for? coal is a very valuable resource. Sheepy: Lucan:// it fuels many things. Arsé-kun: Santa:// Black keys are almost worthless. I'm not giving you all that free stuff- It's of use to you. You get keys instead. Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmmmmmmmm Sheepy: Lucan:// free stuff from a mall santa is already good Arsé-kun: Santa:// Merry fuck-youmas Sheepy: Lucan:// I can't sit on a mall santa's lap and ask for a train set for christmas because I'm an adult Arsé-kun: Santa:// And you're not getting it. Sheepy: Lucan:// lolol I don't want a train set Sheepy: Lucan:// unless you mean the black keys Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmm for christmas I want Sheepy: Lucan:// a working body so I don't have to wear bandages all the time Sheepy: Lucan:// good luck santa Sheepy: Lucan:// if you can grant that I'll believe in santa Arsé-kun: Santa:// well shit Sheepy: Lucan:// if you can't, well Arsé-kun: Santa:// If Santa's magic can prevent Servants from fading, it can sure do that. You're still getting keys though. Sheepy: Lucan:// why are you giving me keys Sheepy: Lucan:// what do they open Sheepy: Lucan:// I guess it'd cause problems for my np but I've heard of "np upgrades" Sheepy: Lucan:// and anyway I can't use it anyway Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he looks up from his phone* Who else can we drag along? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So whoever wants to! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmm..who would want to? Arsé-kun: Proto: Who wouldn't? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know. Arsé-kun: Proto: I can ask! Arsé-kun: Lance: Uhhhhh... Sure, go ahead.. Arsé-kun: Proto: Okay!! *and he's off to the races. there would be a dust cloud, were there any dust to kick up in the first place.* Sheepy: Bedi:....Hmm Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahahahaha! O Knights of the Round, have you finally decided to go and fulfill your name by adventuring as you supposedly did? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Yeah. Sheepy: Ozy: And your king isn't going ? Sheepy: Bedi: I....don't think so. Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahaha! How lonely you will be without a kingly presence! Arsé-kun: Merlin: He doesn't have to! Many of the knights have had solo adventures. Sheepy: Ozy: Hahahahahahaha! How lonely! Arsé-kun: Lance: *he nudges Tristan* How sad. Sheepy: Ozy: Oh! If only a king would accompany you! Hahahahaha! Sheepy: Tristan: Snrrzz...Uh? Oh, I wasn't sleeping. Sheepy: Bedi:? Arsé-kun: Lance: sure. Sheepy: Ozy: If only....by some miracle.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, stop being tsundere. Just say you want to come, Pharaoh. Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahaha! Hahahahaha! Ahahahahaha! Hahahaha! Ha! Sheepy: Ozy: Ha! Ha! Arsé-kun: Merlin: What are you doing, loading a response? Sheepy: Ozy: No. I'm considering if I'll grace you with my presence. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you already are, and I'm honored to know you can exist outside of the attic! Sheepy: Bedi:...Is that a camping manual in your hand? Sheepy: Ozy: Oh, oh? Sheepy: Ozy: Of course I can. Sheepy: Ozy: However, I'm usually *he casually hides the manual behind his back* busy with my job. Arsé-kun: *Unfortunately for Ozy, a blue missile spots the manual.* Arsé-kun: Proto: Rider!! Do you want to camping! Sheepy: Ozy: Of course not. Arsé-kun: Proto: eh Arsé-kun: Proto: Eh? Sheepy: Ozy: What? Arsé-kun: Proto: Then what's the manual for? Sheepy: Ozy: Boredom. Sheepy: Ozy: That's all. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmmm.. Arsé-kun: Proto: The sun god doesn't want to be out in the sun? Hmmm. Arsé-kun: Proto: But okay! That's fine too! *and he is gone again. and then peers back in. curiosity wins* Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahahahaaha! Anyway. I will find it in my busy schedule to assist you. *He crosses his arms, a huge smile on his face* Arsé-kun: Merlin: That sounds fantastic, great Pharaoh! Sheepy: Ozy: Mmm? I don’t mind the praise, but you don’t need to call me great. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, so I don't need to suck up to you like we do for You-Know-Who? Sheepy: Ozy: No. I’ve got no interest in artificial flattery. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's good to know, sir. Sheepy: Ozy: Again, there’s no need for the artificial flattery. Sheepy: Ozy: I’m just here to get things done. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And done things have been! Sheepy: Ozy: Well, good! Sheepy: Ozy: I’ll enjoy your presence! ... Hmm. Hmmm? *His hair starts to stick up a bit...* Hmmmmm? Sheepy: Bedi: Uh... sure. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who turned off the gravity? *and he slowly floats up, poking at Ozy. he's grinning. He's teasing.* Sheepy: Ozy: ...Ah? .... Uh. *He quick pats his hair down. ... It sticks up again, but moreso this time...* Sheepy: Ozy: Ahahahahaha! You saw nothing!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, I'm fairly certain I'm not blind yet! Sheepy: Bedi: ... *headtilt* ????????? Sheepy: Ozy: Don’t question it! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Too late, too late, what did we see- Arsé-kun: Lance: ALL Sheepy: Tristan: All? Sheepy: Tristan: Ahhh... so everything is darkness. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad. Arsé-kun: *Lancelot applies his hands to his own face. It is audible.* Sheepy: Tristan: ? Sheepy: Bedi: Did you have a bug on your face? Arsé-kun: Lance: How do we keep coming back to bugs??? Sheepy: Bedi: ...Um. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is it really bugging you that much? :D Sheepy: Tristan: *he turns his face towards Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: I suddenly feel as if my face will be shot off if I make another pun. Well, mite be. Sheepy: Tristan: .................. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, he seems annoyed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's he gonna do about it? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... *deep breaths, lancelot, you've got this* .. Nnnno. Sheepy: Satoru: That's too bad. Arsé-kun: Proto: Hei, 'Toru! *he squats down. hello down there!* Do you wanna come camping with us soon? :Dc Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Lance: We can't just go today! We would require set-up and- Arsé-kun: Merlin: We've prepared for trips in less time! We totally could. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, we haven't decided yet, but soon. Sheepy: Satoru: ......... Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Proto: Okay! Now I really am going, for real! *and he strolls out scene right* Sheepy: Satoru: Bye. Arsé-kun: *proto can be heard yelling at everyone else. "WHO WANTS TO CAMPING"* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... So I expect this camping trip will be much larger than the first one? Sheepy: Satoru: Really? Sheepy: Satoru: The last time some weirdo was there. Sheepy: Satoru: Sometimes he breaks into our house and steals our silverware. Sheepy: Satoru: Except it's not Yan Qing, who at least has a decent personality. Arsé-kun: *merlin snorts* Sheepy: Satoru: ? Sheepy: *Yan Qing is in the background, eating food that is not his.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Speaking of! Yan Qing, you weren't invited! Sheepy: Yan: Whaaaaat??? Sheepy: Yan: I basically live here now Sheepy: Yan: I'm bored. Arsé-kun: Merlin: hi bored Sheepy: Yan: Bring me along. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Does Haru know you're here..? Sheepy: Yan: Who's...OH. Haku. What does it matter if she doesn't? Sheepy: Yan: She doesn't care too much where I go or what I do. Arsé-kun: Lance: hm. Arsé-kun: Lance: ok. Sheepy: Yan: ANYWAY. Sheepy: Yan: Can I come? Sheepy: Bedi: Have you asked Haku? Sheepy: Yan: Who? ....OH. Haru. Nope! Sheepy: Bedi: But didn't you just- Sheepy: Yan: 'Specially since I don't know any Harus! Sheepy: Bedi:... Sheepy: Yan: I DO know a Haku, though. We talk sometimes. Man, I haven't seen her for years and years a....Hmmm, that's not Haku! Sheepy: Yan: Oh, Haku. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, have you at least told Vlad? Sheepy: Yan: Oh. *he clears his throat* HEY VLAD! IM GOING CAMPING! Arsé-kun: Vlad: YOU WILL DIE BY MY HAND! Sheepy: Yan: NOT FOR LONG! Sheepy: Yan: GET IN LINE! YOU'RE #355! Arsé-kun: Merlin: How unfortunate! I'm only #132! Sheepy: Yan: Aww, poor you... Sheepy: Yan: What did you want to kill me for again? Sheepy: Bedi: Ah... Sheepy: Bedi: You gave me a number a while back...#295. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You almost ran me over with a golf kart. In the hallway. Sheepy: Yan: Hey, I did beep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You beeped three feet away! Sheepy: Yan: Yeah, exactly. Sheepy: Bedi:.........*Stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Master almost got run over by a golf kart!~♪ Sheepy: Bedi: *STAAAAAAARE* Sheepy: Yan: Hey, you had your number in line. Sheepy: Yan: And the original #1 hasn't killed me yet. Sheepy: *Bedi just has his usual, normally sincere smile plastered on his face, with a murderous glint in his eye...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Go get'em, babe. Sheepy: Yan: Cutting in line is inherently wrong and no decent person would cut in line. Sheepy: Yan: Therefore, if you kill me, you've cut 294 slots in line and you're level 294 in terms of being a bad person. However, your king's cutoff is 5, so your king would probably fire you. Sheepy: Bedi:...Merlin? Can knights be fired? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Eh? M.. Maybe? Sheepy: Bedi: What level of a bad person am I? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You??? 1% at most! Arsé-kun: Lance: .... Let me be 356. *he slowly gets up, staring down Yan* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... And let me cut the line. Sheepy: Bedi: Is 1% a lot? *He’s beginning to worry...* Sheepy: Yan: Ehhhhh??? Sheepy: Yan: Why do you want to kill me?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Compared to 100%??? Hell no. *he shifts his chair in a bit. So Lancelot doesn't trip on it like an idiot* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...okay Sheepy: Yan: Why aren't you doing anything about this? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You've got like ten seconds to run, while he's formulating an answer! Sheepy: Yan: If you kill me, I'll tell Guinevere. Sheepy: Bedi: There's a flaw in that logic. Arsé-kun: Lance: Do it. I'm already awful, I've been firrrred, and the entire Round Table most likely want you dead. Sheepy: Yan: Why? Sheepy: Yan: I thought we were friends! Sheepy: Yan: Although, I suppose. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *magi mari voice* Remember, kids! Even best friends get angry at each other sometimes! Sheepy: Yan: I think? Sheepy: Tristan: *snore* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aww, shut up and take it like a man! *he.. doesn't drop the voice* Yew can do it, Yanny-kwun! Sheepy: Yan: Uhhhhh...hey! Advocating violence is wrong! Sheepy: Yan: Especially in front of his child! Repeat after me, kiddo! Violence is wrong! Sheepy: Satoru: There's around one and a half gallons of blood in the human body, and that's how much will be on the floor after Uncle Lance is done with you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin snorts, loudly. How classy of you.* Arsé-kun: *Even Lancelot seems startled by that, but only for a moment* Sheepy: Bedi: *He looks at Satoru nervously.* Sheepy: Yan: What?! Sheepy: Yan: I'm being bullied! Sheepy: Yan: Listen, if I have to die, I want it to be by the hands of someone pretty. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So we can all do it? Sheepy: Yan: Nah. Sheepy: Yan: Lancelot is a big no, Tristan maybe, you maybe, Bedivere ye-maybe. Sheepy: Yan: You aren't a fair example because you're a shapeshifter. Arsé-kun: *and just like that, the entire table is upset and insulted* Sheepy: Yan: You can look however you want. Sheepy: Yan: Lancelot looks like he's been dead for three days. Tristan could look nice with some work. Sheepy: Yan: Well, he already does. Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... Hhhe's not wrong. Sheepy: Yan: He clearly spends a lot of time preening himself but the obvious signs of constant worry and crying damage his look Sheepy: Yan: And Bedivere... Sheepy: Yan: Actually, if I comment you'll kill me. I don't want death. Sheepy: Yan: So instead: Lancelot, you should work on yourself more. Sheepy: Yan: Gawain has lots of skin care stuff so he's the guy to go to for that. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Why bother..? Sheepy: Yan: Eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, no! *interruptingmerlin.jpeg* I won't kill you. *he looks remarkably nonchalant, but his hand is inching towards the silverware* Go on ahead. I wanna hear it. Sheepy: Yan: Whaaaat?? Sheepy: Yan: H-He's...okay??? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he picks up his silverware. and his plate. oh* What's your standards? Sheepy: Yan: *He's nervously eyeing the silverware* S...standards? Sheepy: Bedi:? Oh! My standards for a knight are-ah, you're talking to him. Sheepy: Yan: Uh. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's your scale to compare to? Like, what's a one and what's a ten? *and he shoves pancake into mouth. food.* Sheepy: Yan: Hmmmmm. Sheepy: Yan: Well Sheepy: Yan: Tepes is a one. Sheepy: Yan: I don't really have a ten. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not even a nine? Sheepy: Yan: Hmmmmm. Sheepy: Yan: Well, Caligula's also a one. Sheepy: Yan: Gawain's a four. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So you don't like rugged looks? Is that what it is? You into dorito chins? Sheepy: Yan: Eh? Sheepy: Yan: Would you describe Gawain as rugged? Sheepy: Yan: I'd describe him more as...hm. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's a bit bigger in the lower face. Just a bit. Sheepy: Yan: Well, it's not that. Sheepy: Yan: Personality is a large part of your appearance. Sheepy: Yan: Your ugly traits can become ugly physical traits. Sheepy: Yan: And as a braggart who insults those around him and looks down upon people he doesn't consider up to snuff, that is translated into his appearanxe through body language and facial expressions. Sheepy: Yan: He might be higher if it weren't for that! Sheepy: Bedi: Appearance shouldn't matter in your standards. A pretty knight is not necessarily a strong knight! Sheepy: Bedi: What matters is his wit, physical capabilities, level of kindness, empathy, height, loyalty, responsibility, skill, determination, ability to work with others, independence, strictness, habits, social relations, willingness to learn, muscle build, ability to push past his limits- Sheepy: Yan: I'm not trying to pick a knight, I want a girlfriend! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Here we go again! Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, are there standards for significant others? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Depends on the individual! Arsé-kun: Merlin: For example! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he gestures to Tristan* Somehow, yes. *to himself* Absolutely. *to Bedi* Of course you do! *to Lancelot* A certainty. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm. Sheepy: Bedi: I never thought about it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Obviously you have if you've put up with me this long! Sheepy: Bedi: Mmmm, well. Sheepy: Bedi: It's not really putting up with you. Sheepy: Bedi: This feels like the time I was told that all of those people who would ask me to marry them or said strange complimentary things to me were doing it because they were attracted to me... I feel that same sense of confusion. Sheepy: Bedi: "Was I supposed to know that?" Sheepy: Bedi: I assumed it was just a joke. Sheepy: Yan: I just felt you drop on my standards a bit. Arsé-kun: *Merlin hands Lancelot a knife in the background* Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Why am I not "1" to begin with? Sheepy: Bedi: Standards for people to date- but I'm already with Merlin. Sheepy: Bedi: So I should be a one. Sheepy: Yan:......... Sheepy: Yan: This was about appearance! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah? But appearance doesn't matter... Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nah. I'm too far back in line to reach you. Sheepy: Yan: You're so cold! Sheepy: Yan: Why is everyone so mean today?? Sheepy: Tristan: *Snore* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not everyone! Sheepy: Yan: No, everyone! The dog tried to bite me and then you guys bullied me! Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not even unusual! Sheepy: Yan: It's not? Sheepy: Yan: I don't really remember. Sheepy: Yan: Just that there's free food and people I like here! Arsé-kun: *MEANWHILE in the background, events include: Mink and Satoru sharing cereal out of the box, Ozy ignoring everything in favor of sphinx kitten, distant Proto yelling (still), and Vlad passing through looking 110% done* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe you oughta work on that! Sheepy: Yan: Eh? I try, that's why I talk to Haku. Sheepy: Yan: Oh, but I won't tell you the issue! Sheepy: Yan: Nobody's allowed to know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And for the fourth time, Doppelganger can suck a wiggly dick. Sheepy: Yan: Just know that I've already improved a lot....mmm? I've told you? Sheepy: Yan: Oh, I guess so. Sheepy: Yan: But as I said, I've improved so I can go camping with you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nice! And look, you've survived the encounter with the line cutter. *he looks around. where the FUCK did lancelot go* Sheepy: Yan: Eh, you're right. Sheepy: Yan: I'm safe! Arsé-kun: Merlin: For now. Sheepy: Bedi: *He appears lost in thought...* Sheepy: Yan: If he tries to kill me later, I'll make it as unfun as possible. Sheepy: Yan: I'll lie down on the floor and cry. Arsé-kun: Minako: That'd probably stop him outright. *oh, there she is, next to Satoru* If you wanna make him miserable, use your presence concealment! You've got that, right? Sheepy: Yan: How would that help? Arsé-kun: Minako: Because he'll give up if he doesn't find you! Just don't hide in the water! Sheepy: Yan:....eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's like some sort of shark. With guns. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But he's not a freak like Kay, and that's what counts! Sheepy: Yan: Oooohhh.. Sheepy: Yan: That's scary. Sheepy: Yan: Lancelot, too. Sheepy: Bedi:...... Arsé-kun: Minako: So when are we going, tomorrow? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Oh, I don't know. Sheepy: Bedi: When do you think, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I try not to. Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: You don't want to go camping? Sheepy: Bedi: That's fine. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not... ... R-slash-whoosh. I think we should go tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, okay. ... What's r-slash-whoosh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A collection of people missing a joke. Whoosh. There it goes! Sheepy: Satoru: I don't see anything. Was it a bug? Arsé-kun: Minako: Nah, it was a bad joke. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Proto burns rubber skidding back into the room. Squrrreaaaaaaaaaak! Where'd he get a clipboard from? Where'd he get broken glasses from??* Arsé-kun: Proto: I'm back!! I've asked everybody! Sheepy: Bedi: Thanks? Sheepy: Bedi: Who is coming? Arsé-kun: Proto: Lets see.. *he consults the checklist* Big Bro Caster, tiny king and everyone here were yeses. Avenger, Music Caster, Big Bro Alter and Dirt were maybes. Hyde's still banned. Arsé-kun: Proto: I am also sworn to not discuss that last one. Arsé-kun: Proto: Oh, and the old man. Arsé-kun: Proto: He's a maybe. If big bro Alters going, so's he. Sheepy: Bedi: Old man? Sheepy: Bedi: You mean Moriarty? Arsé-kun: Proto: Not that old. *uhhh* Satoru's other dad. Not Vlad. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah! Sheepy: Bedi: ...Hmm, is Master Eiji old? Sheepy: Bedi: He seems young compared to Merlin. Arsé-kun: Proto: Yeah, that's right. But he sounds older. Sheepy: Bedi: Well. I guess we should start to get ready... will it be too cold? Sheepy: Bedi: Considering it’s October. Sheepy: Satoru: Will we miss Halloween? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's actually gonna be surprisingly warm this week, and no. It's only the twenty.... uh.. What's today again? *he pauses to check his phone* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, that’s good. Sheepy: Satoru: Because Dad will be lonely if I’m not here for Halloween. Sheepy: Satoru. Dad likes Halloween. He likes sewing costumes and ornaments for it. Sheepy: Satoru: He’s very good at it. Arsé-kun: Minako: We didn't get to see much last year, so I hope there's more next week! Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Sheepy: Satoru: What will you be for Halloween? Arsé-kun: Minako: I don't know! I can never decide until the last minute! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Satoru: What about you, Merlin? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm gonna be an Archer. Sheepy: Satoru:....? Sheepy: Satoru: Like Grandpa? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah, like him! Servants get different default outfits in different classes, so I'm gonna be what I'd look like as an Archer! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Bedi: You can be an Archer...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, no. But I can pretend to be! Sheepy: Bedi: Don't give up so easily! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't wanna be an Archer! If I have to be anything, I wanna be a Saber! Sheepy: Bedi: You can be anything you put your mind to! Just work hard towards your goal and you'll eventually accomplish it! Sheepy: Bedi: I believe in you!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Us being here right now is a testament to that! Sheepy: Satoru: I want to be a dinosaur. Sheepy: Satoru: But dinosaurs are dead. Sheepy: Satoru: So I have to settle on being a child instead. Sheepy: Satoru: And one day, thanks to Darwin, I'll evolve into a human being. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he ignores most of that. actively.* They don't have to be alive! It's just a costume! You can be (almost) anything you want. Sheepy: Satoru:..... Sheepy: Satoru:.......... Sheepy: Satoru:...........Minako? Arsé-kun: Minako: Yeah? Sheepy: Satoru: Were...were dinosaurs just people in costumes? Sheepy: Satoru:...... Arsé-kun: Minako: No, of course not. They were big lizards! I think Wizrad meant you can dress up AS one. Sheepy: Satoru: Even the pterodactyls were big lizards? Arsé-kun: Minako: Well, kinda, yeah! They're cousins! or something. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. But if I dress up as a dinosaur, Dad will kill me. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad killed the dinosaurs. He's very strong. Arsé-kun: Minako: I think he'd know the difference between you and a dinosaur! You're not dead! Sheepy: Satoru: The dinosaurs weren't either until he killed them. Arsé-kun: Minako: If a necromancer tried hard enough, could we have dinosaurs- Arsé-kun: Merlin: No Sheepy: Satoru: Jurassic park says don't do that. Sheepy: Satoru: If they come back, Dad can't kill them again. Sheepy: Yan: *Snrrrrk* Sheepy: Satoru: What's so funny...? Sheepy: Yan: Kiddo...dinosaurs existed millions of years ago. Sheepy: Satoru: So did Dad. Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, maybe you should teach him about history eventually! Sheepy: Satoru: Did he see the dinosaurs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope! But Satoru, uh. The dinosaurs died way before people came around. Sheepy: Satoru: ? Sheepy: Satoru: But Dad is a vampire. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Doesn't matter. Romania as a whole wasn't around then! ... Is this too blunt? Sheepy: Satoru: But... Sheepy: Satoru: *He appears to be struggling to understand...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Your dad's younger than me, and I didn't even get to see the dinosaurs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But dragons, hoo! Sheepy: Satoru:......? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, dragons are just magical dinosaurs when it comes down to it. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad's named after a dragon. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So he's named after a big magic dinosaur! Sheepy: Satoru: But...he...didn't see dinosaurs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Unless something happened in Romania that I don't know about! Sheepy: Satoru: But...if something happened in Romania... he could've fought the dinosaurs? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I guess so! Sheepy: Satoru: So then he killed the dinosaurs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: The only one I'll confirm is he killed the Turks! Sheepy: Satoru: Because things did happen in Romania. If things hadn't happened in Romania, we wouldn't know about it. Sheepy: Satoru: That's where the bones come from. Sheepy: Bedi: Bones come from the ground. Sheepy: Satoru: Bones are like potatoes? Arsé-kun: Minako: Bones come from living things and eventually end up in the ground. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, but you pull them out of the ground, not the living thing. Sheepy: Satoru: Bones are root vegetables... Arsé-kun: Minako: What if it's a mole, smart guy!! Sheepy: Bedi: It dies underground. Arsé-kun: Minako: You can pull moles out of the ground! Sheepy: Bedi: What? Sheepy: Bedi: It decomposes. Sheepy: Bedi: Its bones are underground... Arsé-kun: Minako: They live in the ground!! Sheepy: Bedi: And that's okay. I support their decisions. Sheepy: Bedi: But that doesn't change the fact that dead things end up in the ground. Sheepy: Satoru: Moles are like potatoes. Arsé-kun: Proto: Moles are animals. Potatoes are not. And bones are not potatoes! Sheepy: Satoru: Potatoes have feelings. Sheepy: Satoru: You're actively hurting them. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// This kid just said "potatoes have feelings and you're actively hurting them'. i just put this here for gawains reaction, carry on Sheepy: Gawain:// He's right. Sheepy: Lucan:// that really happened Sheepy: Lucan:// i was the kid Arsé-kun: Kay:// ahbhbKHABSFLI;U37R872N INCREDIBLE Arsé-kun: Merlin:// But no i am being serious that was just said Sheepy: Lucan:// hmmmmmm Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Camping trip is formally and officially tomorrow. Sheepy: Lucan:// who is going Arsé-kun: Merlin:// so many Sheepy: Lucan:// wow Sheepy: Gawain:// Who trusted you to babysit a kid? Arsé-kun: Merlin:// I'm not the only person here!! Sheepy: Gawain:// Not for long with how kids are. Arsé-kun: Merlin:// Are you implying children commit killing?? Sheepy: Gawain:// No Sheepy: Gawain:// They run around and hide. Sheepy: Gawain:// The other person is the kid right Arsé-kun: Lance:// no Sheepy: Gawain:// Oh. Sheepy: Gawain:// Lancelot is worse with kids. Arsé-kun: Lance:// I'm right here you asshole. Arsé-kun: Kay:// Fight fight fight Sheepy: Gawain:// Yes, and? Arsé-kun: *Lance grumbles as he comes back in, pocketing his phone and dropping back into his seat.* Sheepy: Satoru: It's Uncle Lance. Arsé-kun: Lance: mmmhm. Sheepy: Satoru: Did you know? Sheepy: Satoru: Dad killed a dragon. Arsé-kun: Lance: *grunt* Sheepy: Satoru: I agree. Sheepy: Satoru: Dad is that strong. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Sir Lancelot! Sheepy: Bedi: How are you feeling? Arsé-kun: Lance: ...... bit better. Sheepy: Bedi: That's good! *LATER THAT EVENING!* Arsé-kun: *Kay's obnoxious laughter can be heard long before anything else. oh no* Arsé-kun: Kay: You looked like a beetroot, wizard! Tomatos be damned, and your eyebrow was going to wiggle right off from twitching too much! Sheepy: Satoru: ? Arsé-kun: Kay: And... not not lamp... Fantastic! Sheepy: Satoru: He seemed nice. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he was! Sheepy: Satoru: People who wear glasses usually are...like Grandpa. And...um...Jekyll. ... And... Sheepy: Satoru:....Grandpa. Arsé-kun: *Merlin, meanwhile, is glaring adamantium daggers at Fou- who is riding on Satoru's head- while holding the chewed-off leash from Mr. Pointy.* Sheepy: Satoru: Uncle Merlin, did you have fun with your friend? Sheepy: Satoru: The shirtless one. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah. I did. Sheepy: Satoru: That's good. Sheepy: Satoru: Did you see Mr. Kay's dog? It's a good dog. Arsé-kun: Kay: That'd be a weird dog. Sheepy: Satoru: Huh? Arsé-kun: Kay: T'was a horse, of course! Sheepy: Satoru: I like horses. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh, Uncle Merlin. Sheepy: Satoru: Mr. Kay told me you had another name. Sheepy: Satoru: Instead of Uncle Merlin, do you want to be Uncle Dumb- Arsé-kun: *is someone barking or screaming? it's hard to tell sometimes. oh. it's... Lancelot, fulfilling his name as the mad dog. Arrrrr!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: oh no Sheepy: Satoru: Oh no? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What is it this time? Sheepy: Satoru: Instead of Uncle Merlin, do you want to be Uncle Dumb- Arsé-kun: *and the rest is drowned out by Kay downright howling with laughter.* Sheepy: Satoru: ? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Guinevere is going to have your head, Sir Kay. I'm going to let her. Sheepy: *Speaking of Guinevere, she rushes out to see them!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, Guin! Merlin's a dumbass and you knew that already! Sheepy: Satoru: *He parrots Kay* Sheepy: Guin: *Staaaaaare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Rest in peace Kay Ceinfarfog, your second life was full of alcohol, like your bloodstream. Sheepy: Guin: I'll deal with that later. What did Merlin do? Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he lost the kid for who knows how long! I had to babysit! Sheepy: Guin: He did WHAT Sheepy: Satoru: He was with his friend. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It wasn't my fault!! Look at the le-- Look at Mr. Pointy's leash! *he holds it up* I didn't do this! Sheepy: Guin: Then who did?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: This little rat! *he grabs Fou by the scruff* Chewed right through it! Sheepy: Guin:............ Sheepy: Satoru: Fou is very nice and warm. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou? Sheepy: Satoru: I like Fou. He's my friend. He's fluffy like Lobo. Arsé-kun: Kay: And with that, I'm gonna head home! Good luck not being buried before camping, wizard! *and he skedaddles* Sheepy: Guin: I'm not done with you yet! Arsé-kun: Kay: I have a kid to feed! Sheepy: Guin: ...Then, go home. Sheepy: Satoru: He's okay. Arsé-kun: Kay: No objections! *goodbye, kay* Sheepy: Satoru: I'd talk to him again. Sheepy: Guin: Why didn't you try catching him the second the leash broke? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I didn't notice! Excuse me for holding a conversation?? Sheepy: Guin: And your conversation partner didn't notice at all? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently not! Sheepy: Satoru: Fou led me to new friends. Sheepy: Satoru: You should meet them Sheepy: Satoru: There's Lamp and Not Not Lamp, but I think Not Lamp is a better name. Sheepy: Guin: You should've stayed with Merlin. Sheepy: Satoru:...? I followed Fou. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou? *he is an innocent ANGEL* Sheepy: Satoru: He's very smart. Arsé-kun: Mozart: *he pops his head out the door* Welcome home, Satoru! Come on in, it's beginning to get cold. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, Uncle Mozzy. *He puts his hands out* Fou, do you want to come inside? Arsé-kun: Fou: Kyuu! *he wiggles out of Merlin's hand and onto Satoru's head* Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, let's go inside. *He heads inside.* Sheepy: Guin: .......... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... I don't look it, but I am downright livid. I forgot I could get this angry. Sheepy: Guin: No, I understand. I feel the same way. Sheepy: Guin: But I can't punish Fou, even if he does know better, and explaining it to Satoru, well... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And do I have the Queen's permission to survive the night? Sheepy: Guin: I'm not angry at you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I expected to get the blame again. *he just. kicks at the lawn. nice* Sheepy: Guin: No, you can't prevent that. Sheepy: Guin: I'm not going to blame you. That's what the child leash is there for. Sheepy: Guin: And if that fur ball chewed through it... Sheepy: Guin: Now we know to be more careful in the future. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Knowing him, it was purely because I was involved. *he huffs* .... So did you know Kay knows how to embroider? I didn't. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Also, today I learned Satoru can see ghosts for some reason? I'm going to pin blame on Rider for that one. Sheepy: Guin: In fact, he's never talked about ghosts at all. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Maybe it's normal to him? It wouldn't seem strange that way. Sheepy: Guin: Maybe... Kay can embroider?? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently?? Sheepy: Guin: Hmm...well, we should get inside. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, yes, we don't want anyone to worry! Sheepy: Guin: Like Sir Bedivere, who... asked me every 30 minutes where you were, if you were okay, and when you would be back. Eventually it turned into "if you would be back". And then I had to restrain him from looking for you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I told him where I was going. He's been there before, it would have been fine. Sheepy: Guin: So I should let him go in the future? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just not alone! Arsé-kun: *in the background, Lance releases the Bedivere. Watch it run* Sheepy: *Bedi dashes over to Merlin and embraces him!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he makes a pained face. Heavy metal, right into his back* Yes, hello, Bedi..! Sheepy: Bedi: I remembered how you've been exhausted and weak recently and I realized that I'd left you all alone! I'm so, so sorry! I should've gone with you! Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's okay! It's okay, babe, it's fine..! Sheepy: Bedi: But what if something happened and you needed me? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *oh no, one of his weaknesses! puppy dog eyes! oh no!!* That would have been my own fault..! Sheepy: Bedi: But I still should be there for you...! I couldn't stop thinking about all of the terrible possibilities... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Here's the worst advice hour! Just stop thinking about it! *he goes to pose and his back cracks* Ata! Sheepy: Bedi: Are you okay?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll live..! Sheepy: Bedi: Do you need to go inside? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, but I'd like to. Sheepy: Bedi: *He gently takes Merlin's hand and leads him in. Guin follows.* Sheepy: Bedi: Did you have fun? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah. Did you know Kay can embroider? Sheepy: Bedi:...I want to embroider with Sir Kay. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...I mean...I'm sorry, that's selfish of me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope. Sheepy: Bedi: Uh? Sheepy: Bedi: What do you mean? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's your friend, you wanna see him. Makes sense! Sheepy: Bedi: But you just got home and I'm sure there's things you want to talk about. Sheepy: Bedi: So I shouldn't ramble about myself. Arsé-kun: Merlin: All I want to do is punt a Beast into the stratosphere!! :D Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Sheepy: Bedi: Did something happen? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Fou was being a little rat. Nothing new. Sheepy: Bedi: I see. Sorry you went through that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can we buy him a muzzle? Sheepy: Bedi: ..Why? Arsé-kun: *Merlin holds up the leash again. He looks frustrated* Sheepy: Bedi: That looks familiar. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I spent over an hour looking for Satoru because he wandered off. Sheepy: Bedi: ......... Sheepy: Bedi: ?! Sheepy: Bedi: Fou chewed that off? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He sure didn't say he didn't! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm. Sheepy: Bedi: The next time you go out with Fou, I’ll come with you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Please. Sheepy: Bedi: And.....as punishment, I won't pet him. Sheepy: Bedi: As mucha s I want to. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's hard, isn't it? Sheepy: Bedi: I'd pet Lobo instead but he's really mean. Arsé-kun: *Merlin grabs a handful of his own hair and brushes Bedi's face with it* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Close enough, isn't it?? Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? Oh, yeah. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :< Sheepy: Bedi: It is!! Arsé-kun: *andersen makes a gagging noise in the background* Sheepy: Satoru: Throwing up is bad for your health. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Thank you, Captain Obvious. Sheepy: Satoru: That's not my name. My name is Satoru. Sheepy: Satoru: We've met before, but it's nice to meet you again. Arsé-kun: Andersen: I was addressing that you said something obvious in a sarcastic manner. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm not very good with sarcasm. Arsé-kun: Andersen: It's the tone and facial expression. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Andersen: So, *and with as much sarcasm as he can muster* thank you Captain Obvious, I never would have known that!!!! Sheepy: Satoru: You're welcome. Arsé-kun: Andersen: :I Sheepy: Satoru: Did I respond improperly? Arsé-kun: Andersen: That was sarcasm. If I had said "Thank you for teaching me that," it would not have been sarcastic. Sheepy: Satoru: Then how do I respond to sarcasm? Arsé-kun: Andersen: More sarcasm, ignoring it, telling them to stop speaking, whatever you want. Sheepy: Satoru: But why? Arsé-kun: Andersen: Because it's usually rude. Sheepy: Satoru: Rudeness doesn't bother me. Sheepy: Satoru: I never notice it. Arsé-kun: Andersen: I've noticed. Sheepy: Satoru: But isn't it better that way? Sheepy: Satoru: If it doesn't hurt me, it doesn't really matter. Arsé-kun: Andersen: And if it hurts someone else? Sheepy: Satoru: It matters then. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Fair enough, I suppose. Sheepy: Satoru: What? Arsé-kun: Andersen: You think others have more value than yourself? Is that it? Sheepy: Satoru: It's just that it doesn't bother me. And it won't. So if people say hurtful things to me, it doesn't matter. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Are you aware of the power you wield? Any one of your servants can deal with it for you. Sheepy: Satoru:...... Sheepy: Satoru: It doesn't matter. Sheepy: Satoru: It doesn't bother me. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Bullshit. Sheepy: Satoru: It doesn't... Arsé-kun: Andersen: Buuuuuullshit! Sheepy: Satoru: *His eyes widen fearfully when Andersen raises his voice... just briefly, before they return to their usual blank stare* It doesn't matter. It doesn't. I don't care what people say. It's fine. Sheepy: Satoru: They can't help. Arsé-kun: Andersen: By that alone, you're lying. Not everyone hates you. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm not lying... I'm not... Arsé-kun: Andersen: The ugly duckling thought it was fine, too, and that everyone was right. And you know what? They weren't. Sheepy: Satoru:..... Sheepy: Satoru: I-I don't care...it doesn't matter. Sheepy: Satoru: I can't do anything about it. Arsé-kun: Andersen: You have control of some of the most powerful servants, and you can't do anything? Sheepy: Satoru: I can't... Sheepy: Satoru: They can't help, they can't. Nobody can. So it doesn't matter. That's just how life is. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Avengers of all people listen to you, and they hate humans. You're better than that. Sheepy: Satoru: It's better this way. Arsé-kun: Andersen: The little match girl was less depressing than this, and she lived on the street. Sheepy: Satoru: I'm sorry. Arsé-kun: Andersen: For what, breathing? Sheepy: Satoru:...Uh... Sheepy: Satoru: ....I shouldn't disagree with you, you know better... Arsé-kun: Andersen: No, by all means, go ahead. Sheepy: Satoru: No, no. Arsé-kun: Andersen: ... You know what? *he sticks a bookmark into his book and flips it a couple hundred pages forward. Blank page* I have a better idea. Sheepy: Satoru: What...? Sheepy: *Satoru is watching Hans very closely.* Arsé-kun: Andersen: I think I have an idea for a tale. Take a seat somewhere. You're closest, you're today's editor. Sheepy: Satoru: *He slowly sits down on the floor* Sheepy: Satoru:...okay. Sheepy: Satoru: *He doesn't take his eyes off of Andersen, however. He's clutching his knees close to his chest.* Arsé-kun: *Andersen doesn't address the previous discussion once. He's writing a whole bunch* Sheepy: *And Satoru doesn't take his eyes off of Andersen.* Arsé-kun: Andersen: *he glances up* Yes? Sheepy: Satoru: Nothing. Arsé-kun: Andersen: If you say so. Do you think raccoons are bigger than bats? Sheepy: Satoru: Depends on the bat. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Hm? Sheepy: Satoru: Dad is the biggest bat. Arsé-kun: Andersen: But how big is big? Sheepy: Satoru: *He outstretches his arms* So big. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Bigger than a raccoon, then, thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: Yes. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Good to know. Sheepy: Satoru: Why? Arsé-kun: Andersen: I'm trying to think of a good antagonist, but a raccoon could be too small. Sheepy: Satoru: They're fluffy. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Well, yes. Rats are also too small.. Sheepy: Satoru: Rats are fluffy. Arsé-kun: Andersen: Y, yes, thank you. Sheepy: Satoru: You're welcome. Sheepy: Satoru: Fou is fluffy too. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou! Sheepy: Satoru: *He pets Fou* Arsé-kun: Fou: :D Sheepy: Satoru: Fou, did you have fun today? It's my first time I met somebody named Lamp. Sheepy: Satoru: He seemed nice. Sheepy: Satoru: Mr. Kay was nice, too. Sheepy: Satoru: So was Not Not Lamp and Mr. Ghost. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou, fou! Fou! Arsé-kun: *ok this is boring NEXT DAY* Arsé-kun: *'Merlin, Bedivere, Lancelot, Guinevere, Tristan, Lucan, Ozymandias, Prototype Cu, Caster Cu, Alter Cu, Ko-Gil, Enkidu, Angra, Mozart, Yan Qing, Eiji, Satoru, and Minako' is the final list of who is going camping. Everyone is outside already* Arsé-kun: Proto: Are we all here yet? Are we? When are we going? Sheepy: Tristan: *Snore* Sheepy: Satoru: I want to find bugs. Arsé-kun: Angra: Me too! Lets find the biggest bug we can, Master! Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: Satoru: It'll be so big. Arsé-kun: Angra: The biggest Sheepy: Bedi: Is everyone ready? Sheepy: Lucan: I want to go back to work. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: It does seem like we are ready. Sheepy: Bedi: Then, let's head out! Arsé-kun: *varying cheers* Sheepy: *The group heads to the woods to camp!* Sheepy: Satoru: You're so tall. Arsé-kun: Acu: .. So what? Sheepy: Satoru: What? Sheepy: Satoru: The taller you are, the less dogs you can pet without having to lean down. Sheepy: Cascu: You hear that? How many dogs can you pet, Alter? Arsé-kun: Acu: Did you say something? This weapon cannot hear you from your lowered height. Sheepy: Cascu: Oh, shaddup! Sheepy: Cascu: You're not deaf! Or a weapon for that matter. Sheepy: Cascu: Weapons don't carry around children and the disabled. Sheepy: Cascu: Anyway, what's that squishy looking version of you that the kid has? Sheepy: Cascu: I've seen it before, but what is it? Arsé-kun: Acu: Hell if I know. Sheepy: Satoru: He's my friend. *He hugs Mini Cu-chan* Sheepy: Cascu: Ain't that descriptive! So nobody knows. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: I'm right here, you pervy hound-dog! What's this hippie doing here? Sheepy: Cascu: I'm no hippie! Sheepy: Satoru: You're soft like Fou. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: Damn right. Sheepy: Satoru: Do you like bugs? Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: They're itchy and they rip my seams apart. Sheepy: Satoru: Really? I'll tell them not to. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: You do that. Sheepy: Satoru: What do you like? Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: Destroying my enemies. Sheepy: Satoru: That's an okay hobby. Arsé-kun: *in the bg, enkidu's stopped. this is a nice spot. he likes this spot* Sheepy: Kogil: Enkidu? Are we staying here? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I think here would be the most optimal spot, yes. Sheepy: Kogil: Then let's set up camp here. Sheepy: *Lucan quickly rushes over and gets to work.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oooor he can just do it, that's fine too! Sheepy: Bedi: Do you want help- Sheepy: Lucan: No, I'm fine. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, if you say so. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How long do we give him before we join him? Ten minutes? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: ............ Sheepy: Bedi: Five. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Four. Sheepy: Bedi: Three. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Right now. Sheepy: Bedi: *He picks up some of what needs to be set up and joins Lucan.* Arsé-kun: *Merlin watches him and sighs before joining in* Sheepy: Lucan: I don't need help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: If we want it done before nightfall you do! Sheepy: Lucan: Ah, fine. Arsé-kun: *hooray, tent setting!* Sheepy: *yayyy* Arsé-kun: *yaaay* Sheepy: Bedi: We're done. Sheepy: Lucan: Unfortunate. Sheepy: Satoru: Which tent do you want? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Huh? You're a Master, you pick first. Sheepy: Satoru: I don't care. Sheepy: Satoru: Any one is fine. Sheepy: Bedi: ...Are you sure?? Sheepy: Satoru: Any one is fine. Sheepy: Cascu: We probably should figure out roommates, yeah? Arsé-kun: Proto: Tentmates! *o boy o boy o b* Sheepy: Yan: There's only one lady here who fits my criteria and she's taken. Siiiiiigh.... Sheepy: Yan: I want to share a tent with someone hot. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sorry, I'm already with Bedi! Sheepy: Cascu: Oi, I'm sharing with Proto and Alter. There's no room for you to share oje with me. Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, you're not hot. Nor are you, Caster. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm beautiful. Sheepy: Yan: Yea, but I don't want to room with you! Sheepy: Yan: Bedi, hmmmmm. Sheepy: Yan: Anyway. Sheepy: Lucan: If you ask to room with me based on my appearance I will personally escort you head-first into the nearest lake. Sheepy: Yan:....Um. Not you! Sheepy: Yan: You aren't attractive to me anyway! Sheepy: Satoru: I don't care who I'm with. Arsé-kun: Angra: Ehehe! He's got less guts than you! *he elbow-bumps Lucan* Sheepy: Lucan: Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: Mozart: *god help me.* Sheepy: Eiji:....Uh...I, I...n-nevermind. Arsé-kun: Minako: :I Sheepy: Eiji: Y-you look angry...I..uh...I didn't... I d-didn't mean to upssset you...! Arsé-kun: Minako: Not at you! Sorry, didn't mean to worry you either! I'm just expecting... *she looks towards Yan. She's expecting it.* Sheepy: Yan: Ew. No. Sheepy: Yan: Sorry, you're not my type. Arsé-kun: Minako: Great! So what you're saying is you're going to perish alone? Sheepy: Yan: Eh? Sheepy: Yan: No! Sheepy: Yan:..... Arsé-kun: Minako: Who's gonna say yes? Sheepy: Yan: Merlin, choose for me! Arsé-kun: Merlin: No way! Sheepy: Yan: You're a wizard! Sheepy: Yan: You do your thing! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You want me to fuck? Sheepy: Yan: Help! Me! Choose! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: No need for that. I would not mind your presence. Sheepy: Yan: Really?! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Really. Just do not try anything with the young king. Sheepy: Yan: Great, by your request, I'll completely ignore him! Sheepy: Tristan: Oh....how sad... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad...! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: :) How absolutely terrible. Sheepy: Kogil: Hmm? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Oh, I'm sorry, my lord. I didn't ask you- Are you all right with dealing with Assassin? Sheepy: Kogil: Oh, it's fine. Sheepy: Kogil: I kinda thought Ozy would be with us, but it'd be too cramped! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I can reduce my size. It should be fine. Sheepy: Kogil: Based on my understanding, we have the groups: Sheepy: Kogil: The three Cu Chulainns, Merlin&Bedivere, presumably Lancelot&Guinevere, us, and then everyone else needs a place. Sheepy: Lucan: Don't join Tristan. Sheepy: Tristan: Hm... Sheepy: Bedi: Sorry, I would invite you, but, ah... Arsé-kun: Merlin: But our Master needs somewhere to stay, too! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'll take Satoru. It's simple that way. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: Yeah, sure. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay. Sheepy: *Satoru seems pleased!* Arsé-kun: Minako: And with that, the only one left is... Well, I guess I'm with Lucan. Sheepy: Tristan: I suppose I'll be alone. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Arsé-kun: Lance: *he plops a hand on Tristan's shoulder* No. Sheepy: Guin: You can stay with us. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...ah...*Sob* Sheepy: Tristan: Thank you... Sheepy: Tristan: How happy I am...! Arsé-kun: *Tristan being happy makes Lancelot happy* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ...? *he looks further into the forest. Something's gotten his attention* Sheepy: Kogil: What is it? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Servant in close range, inbound. Sheepy: Bedi: *He readies Airgetlam* Sheepy: *Yan hums before taking out a candy bar and pulling back his arm* Arsé-kun: Mozart: *he tilts his head and listens, before turning and giving Yan a questioning look* Sheepy: *Whoever it is is running towards the group!* Arsé-kun: Mozart: ... Oh, for the love of the Queen. Why is he here? Sheepy: *...They burst into view! It's Salieri! Who begins to shout Mozart's name before being smacked in the face with a candy bar.* Sheepy: Salieri: Ugh! Sheepy: Yan: Eat this. You aren't you when you're sugar deprived. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: You aren't you wh- You bastard! Sheepy: Yan: Hahahah. Arsé-kun: Mini Cu: I'll take your arm off! Sheepy: Salieri: *He turns his attention to the candy bar.* Sheepy: Yan: Why!? Sheepy: *Salieri doesn't seem to care about Mozart's presence.* Sheepy: Yan: There's other sweets he likes more. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Do tell. Sheepy: Yan: Gelatin. Like, the thing that's like ice cream but isn't. Sheepy: Yan: But I don't carry that on me! Arsé-kun: Mozart: Who would..? Sheepy: Yan: OK, I've divulged too much info~ Sheepy: Salieri: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare anyone if I did. Arsé-kun: Mozart: We had prior warning. Sheepy: Salieri: My friend, how are you? Arsé-kun: Mozart: I've been well. Arsé-kun: *Mozart seems surprised, almost stunned.* Sheepy: Salieri:....? Sheepy: Salieri: I’m not going to attack you. Arsé-kun: Mozart: .... It's really you this time? Sheepy: Salieri: Yes, it is. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Well, shit! *He drops his guard and strolls over to Salieri, throwing an arm around the avenger's shoulder. He is pleased* Sheepy: Salieri: *He returns the gesture, giving Mozart a small smile.* Arsé-kun: *Mozart gains +100000 to happy stat. Merlin's flowers are blooming next to him.* Sheepy: Satoru: Is he joining us? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It seems that way. Sheepy: Satoru: Okay, great. Sheepy: Salieri: ...Joining you for what? Arsé-kun: Mozart: We're out camping! Sheepy: Salieri: I wouldn't want to invite myself. Arsé-kun: Mozart: You're invited. Sheepy: Salieri: Really? You don't mind? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Why would I? Arsé-kun: Mozart: We all have those days! :) *he's acting like it's no big deal, but of course, it is a big deal. He's very unhappy about that being brought up.* Sheepy: Salieri: ...Do we. Sheepy: Satoru: I don't have those days. Arsé-kun: Mozart: I'm glad you don't. Sheepy: Satoru: But you don't either. Arsé-kun: Mozart: But I can understand it. Sheepy: Satoru: Oh. Okay. Sheepy: Cascu: Hmmm, what to do first~ Arsé-kun: Acu: Die. Arsé-kun: Proto: Hunting? Should we go hunting? Sheepy: Cascu: I'm not going to just go camping to die! Let's go hunting. Arsé-kun: Acu: Hunting what? *he drags himself to his feet, hand on spear* Sheepy: Cascu: Uh. Sheepy: Cascu: Animals? Sheepy: Bedi: !!! Sheepy: Bedi: I like to hunt as well. Sheepy: Bedi: I can help. Arsé-kun: Acu: Sure, I guess. Sheepy: Bedi: I can help you find edible creatures! Sheepy: Lucan: Why do you say creatures and not animals? Sheepy: Bedi: ....Merlin? Are the eyeball creatures animals? Sheepy: Lucan: I highly doubt those live in the woods. Sheepy: Bedi: What separates insects from animals? Arsé-kun: Merlin: They're not animals! They're not insects either!! Sheepy: Bedi: What are they then? Arsé-kun: Acu: Killable. Sheepy: Bedi: Nutritious. Sheepy: Lucan: Filthy, abomination, disgusting. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he's looking a his phone..* Gazers are classified as demonic beings. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, I see Sheepy: Lucan: How do you have service out here? Arsé-kun: Merlin: The town's not that far? Sheepy: Bedi: He's very skilled! *His eyes have lit up.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: If the town wasn't close by, then I'd be boosting the signal myself! I AM the wifi router! Sheepy: Bedi: Wow! *He is actually excited about this.* Sheepy: Lucan: Uhuh. Arsé-kun: Acu: what's the wifi password. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What password? Arsé-kun: Acu: *he slowly types on his phone* that worked, thanks. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ¿¿¿¿¿Eh????? Sheepy: Lucan: What's the case of each letter? Sheepy: Bedi:? Arsé-kun: Acu: All lowercase. Sheepy: Lucan: Oh, thanks. Sheepy: Lucan: Great. I can work on the taxes from here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he looks downright confused* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, what are they talking about? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Is that what I set the password to..? Sheepy: Bedi: Password? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I forgot I set a password on the wifi booster... ... I don't remember how I did that Arsé-kun: Merlin: But who cares! Hunting time! Sheepy: Bedi: Well, okay. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Good luck! Have fun! Bring back something edible by a human child! Sheepy: Bedi: Hm? Sheepy: Bedi: Satoru needs better nutrition in his diet. Sheepy: Guin: No. Sheepy: Lucan: Bedi, how did your kids survive? Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't have any. You did - two. Sheepy: Lucan: I don't have kids, you have kids! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I think we'd know if Bedi had kids. But yours did? That's sweet. Tell me more about it later. Sheepy: Lucan: Eh? Yeah, a son and a daughter. Arsé-kun: Acu: What a hunting party this is. *he starts pulling off excess armor. He's not gonna need all of it. The tail stays.* Sheepy: Lucan: Hey, he asked. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I said later! Sheepy: Lucan: Well, fine, later. ... Since when am I going hunting? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Since right now! Sheepy: Lucan: Ugh.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's work, isn't it? Sheepy: Lucan: Is it really? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You gotta work for food, don't you? Sheepy: Lucan: Hm... Sheepy: Lucan: Yes. Sheepy: Tristan: If Sir Bedivere strikes the prey with Airgetlam, it'll be instantly cooked. Sheepy: Bedi: That's not its purpose. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We already tried that anyway. It just hurts a lot and then they die. Sheepy: Tristan: But they don't cook instantly? Arsé-kun: Merlin: They don't. Sheepy: Tristan: We could've used it for lobster or crab... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay! Enough chatter! Off you go, brave hunters! Sheepy: Bedi: You aren't coming? Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're not all needed, are we? Sheepy: Bedi: No. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Great! *he turns on his heel and heads into a tent. oh* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah.....well, let's go then. *He heads off.* Arsé-kun: Acu: Finally. *he follows Bedi, already looking around* Sheepy: Cascu: *He follows Acu. Lucan, disgruntled, follows Cascu.* Arsé-kun: Proto: *he drags miserably into view, with a bunch of arrows stuck in him* Good luck, you guys. All I managed was to scare the forest hobo. Sheepy: Lucan: Oh dear.. Arsé-kun: Proto: Protection from arrows does not work passively. I gotta remember that this time. Sheepy: Cascu: You didn't know that? Arsé-kun: Proto: I'm usually able to dodge 'em when I hear 'em! *he sorta shrugs* Arsé-kun: *in the background, Acu just drops his tail into the river. It's not like he's doing anything ELSE* Sheepy: Lucan: Bedi's out chasing who knows what. Sheepy: Lucan: So meanwhile..... Sheepy: Cascu: This spot's relaxing. It'd be good for fishing. Sheepy: Lucan: How boring. Sheepy: Lucan: I was promised an adventure. Arsé-kun: Acu: You want it right now? Sheepy: Lucan: Really? I can!? Arsé-kun: Acu: Sure. Sheepy: Lucan: Of course I do! Arsé-kun: Acu: Do you want to see the middle of the forest up close? Sheepy: Lucan: Of course. Arsé-kun: Acu: And you haven't taken any injuries as of late? Sheepy: Lucan: That's an oddly specific question... Arsé-kun: Acu: I'm just checking. Sheepy: Lucan: I won't be a liability. Arsé-kun: Acu: Great. Go see it for yourself. *and he just. Picks up Lucan before throwing him into the horizon. Buh-bye.* Sheepy: *Lucan lets out a scream.* Arsé-kun: *Byeeee, Lucaaaan!* Sheepy: Cascu: Huh. Arsé-kun: Acu: He's the forest's problem now. *and he plops down, looking back at the river. Are the fish biting?* Sheepy: Cascu: Oh, uh. Sheepy: Cascu: What if he dies? Arsé-kun: Acu: From what? He's a servant. Landing in branches won't kill you unless it decapitates you. Sheepy: Cascu: Oh, true. Arsé-kun: *Acu pulls up his tail. Oh, fish!* Sheepy: Cascu: Good job! Sheepy: *Cascu joins Acu in fishing.* Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, Mozart just looks done. He's done already, homies, he's so done* Arsé-kun: Mozart: It's been an hour and someone is already screaming. What a fantastic load of shit. Someone kick my ass and call me Doug Dimmadome. Sheepy: Satoru: *He slowly looksbup from poking the ground with a stick* ..Uh? Sheepy: Eiji: ...D-Doug... Dim...Dim... Dimm- Uh...Uh ... Doug? Wh-why call you th-that? Sheepy: Eiji:...Sorry...Wh-who ssscreamed?! *Seems likr he just registered that part.* Arsé-kun: Mozart: Because his character is a load of crap, and it was either Bedivere or Lucan. Sheepy: Eiji:!!! Sheepy: Eiji: *He slowly picks himself up off the ground, an expression of pain spreading across his face, before beginning to hobble over to Merlin's tent.* Sheepy: Eiji: M-Merlin... Sheepy: Satoru: It was probably just a bug. Sheepy: Satoru: Or a snake. Sheepy: Satoru: I doubt we should be concerned, Uncle Mozzy. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he rolls over and drowsily looks at Eiji* Ye..? Sheepy: Eiji: Uh...He...uh, he said th-that he heard, um, a scream....and...you know, it's eith-either Bedi...Bediv- Bedi or Lucan. Sheepy: Eiji:...and n-neither are here... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... s'not Bedi.. *he yawns* Sheepy: Eiji:...H-how do you know? Arsé-kun: Merlin: 'd feel it.. Sheepy: Eiji:....? Arsé-kun: Mozart: *he sticks his head in* Well, that scream got real distant, real rapidly! Sheepy: Eiji: Sh-should we, um... Sheepy: Eiji: Do s-something? Arsé-kun: Mozart: Maybe? Sheepy: Eiji: M-maybe he was...was fleeing from a mon...monster. Sheepy: Eiji: Or... Arsé-kun: Mozart: Or chasing something? But it didn't sound like a war cry... Sheepy: Eiji:...W-we need to- to, uh, you know, find him. Sheepy: Satoru: *He pokes his head in, followed by one of Salieri's reapers, who's curiously imitating his movements as best as it can* He's probably dead. Sheepy: Satoru: Too bad. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Dead or actually dead? Sheepy: Satoru: Is there a difference? Sheepy: Satoru: When people die, they sleep for a while and then wake up. Sheepy: Satoru: So Choochoo is still out there somewhere. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's only servants, and even then not always... Sheepy: Satoru: I don't know any servants. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ....... With a capital S, Satoru. Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, Lance has already started pacing the perimeter. Is it worry? Fear? Anger?* Sheepy: Tristan: What’s wrong? Arsé-kun: Lance: *he utters a low growl* Some.. thing happened.... Sheepy: Tristan: If we need to go, I don't mind. Arsé-kun: *Lance grumbles and looks towards the woods before considering his helmet. Hm* Sheepy: Tristan: I can help. Sheepy: Tristan: My harp can track anyone. Arsé-kun: Lance: *he nods. tristan, you are allowed* Sheepy: *Tristan takes out his harp. He focuses before beginning to walk deeper into the forest.* Arsé-kun: Proto: Hi! *he's still got those arrows stuck in him* Where are you guys going? The hunting parties are coming back! Sheepy: Tristan: Towards the scream we heard. Sheepy: Tristan: Or perhaps. Sheepy: Tritan: "He heard". Sheepy: Tristan: I am not part of "we". Arsé-kun: Proto: Oh, I was there! Big Bro Alter got annoyed and sent Lucan on an adventure! Sheepy: Tristan: .......... Sheepy: Tristan: Not very far, right? Arsé-kun: Proto: No! Sheepy: Tristan: Then let's go get him. Arsé-kun: Proto: Just don't scare the forest hobo! Arsé-kun: Lance: Don't get distrrrrracted.. Sheepy: Tristan: Ah...yes...we must find Sir Lucan. Sheepy: Bedi: Why are you looking for Lucan? Arsé-kun: Lance: Arh! *he jumps and nearly smacks Bedi with a nearby tree branch. You gave him a frighten* Sheepy: Bedi:! Sheepy: Bedi: It's just me! Arsé-kun: Proto: You and whatever this is! *he pushes whatever Bedi hunted down. Whatever that is* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, this? Sheepy: Bedi: It's food. Sheepy: *...By all appearances, whatever it is is not something one would consider edible, let alone tasty.* Arsé-kun: Lance: .... *he puts his helmet on and gurgles. Thank your for your opinion* Sheepy: Bedi: Oh! You seem excited about it! Sheepy: Tristan: Hm? Sheepy: Bedi: You see, the most nutritious part of it is the head. Sheepy: Tristan: I want bear. Arsé-kun: Lance: IIII wanna goooo. Sheepy: Bedi: Don't complain about food. You don't know when you won't have any. Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot, let's forget about Sir Lucan and get bear. Arsé-kun: *Lance hisses at Tristan. He seems to disagree.* Sheepy: Tristan:...Sir Lucan and then a bear? Arsé-kun: Lance: ▂▂! Sheepy: Tristan: Fine. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Arsé-kun: *Lance puts a hand on Failnaught. Lets gooooooo!* Sheepy: *Tristan continues on his way, now towards Lucan.* Arsé-kun: *Lance follows him, looking around for potential threats* Sheepy: Tristan: Hm...His location is moving, so he's alive. Arsé-kun: Acu: What are you two jokes doing? Dowsing for the fastest way to die? I would assist, but I'm busy. *because he's carrying a big ol' basket of fish. fishing!* Sheepy: Tristan: Trying to find our friend, who you could've gotten killed. Sheepy: Cascu: Oof. That's rough, pal. Arsé-kun: Acu: He said yes to it. It's his problem now. Sheepy: Cascu: It's more loke he said yes to going on an adventure, not being thrown into a new dimension. Arsé-kun: Acu: That is an adventure. Sheepy: Cascu: Well, you're not wrong. Sheepy: Tristan: .... Sheepy: Tristan: How sad... Sheepy: Tristan: He died as he lived... Sheepy: Tristan: Being thrown into situations he couldn't control. Arsé-kun: Acu: Try not to feel too bad. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! Sheepy: Cascu: This guy cries more than a baby does. Sheepy: Cascu: That's more fitting for Master's little chick... Arsé-kun: Acu: Hands off. *he pulls the basket away from Lancelot, who was Very Slowly reaching for it. But he's too late, and Lancelot has armed himself with a big ol' fish.* Arsé-kun: *This is, in fact, a suitable weapon for a one-time use. Reinforcing it with Knight of Owner will make it last longer, and do more damage. It does not prevent the fish-slap sound as Acu gets bombarded with a Noble Phantasm-level fish.* Sheepy: Tristan:....? Sheepy: Tristan: How sad...! Not only did he kill Sir Lucan, he also killed an innocent fish! Sheepy: Cascu: What the-?!! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: *they came to check out what was happening. Step one: Do not laugh. Fail miserably.* Sheepy: Cascu: OI! You can't just hit my friend like that! Sheepy: Cascu: Do you realize how much time it took us to fish those up?! Sheepy: Cascu: And then you just go ahead and hit him! Just like that! Against a rock! Arsé-kun: Lance: ▃▅▅▅▂▃▅!!! Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Oh, allow me to translate Berserker. He says he's angry that his own friend was harmed. Sheepy: Cascu: Yeah, and he just eviscerated mine by hitting it against Alter! Sheepy: Cascu:.....*Snrrrk* Sheepy: Cascu: I really don't care. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: How cruel you are! *they giggle. Enkidu is enjoying this* Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot. Sheepy: Tristan: Sir Lancelot, we must go soon. Arsé-kun: *Lance stops mid-swing and stares at Tristan, remembering that yes, there is something more important than getting a Fish Kill.* Sheepy: Tristan: We have to go. Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... *he smacks Acu one, last time before putting the fish back in the basket* ... Rrrrrrright.. Sheepy: Tristan: The sooner we find him, the more time you can spend with Lady Guinevere. Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, there is a high probability that Acu has just died standing up, which means I can say! FISH KILL!*

Arsé-kun: Lance: ! Arsé-kun: *Lance grabs Tristan by the arm and runs off. Adios!* Sheepy: *The two head towards Lucan's location !* Arsé-kun: *Acu recovers due to Guts, meanwhile. haha. guts. hahaha* Sheepy: *hahaha* Arsé-kun: Acu: ....... What just happened. Sheepy: Cascu: You got decimated by a fish. Arsé-kun: Acu: .... *he looks away* Still better than being beaten because we saw boobs. Sheepy: Cascu: Mm, true. Arsé-kun: Acu: Not a word about this, or I'll put your head on the wall. Sheepy: Cascu: Sure, I won't. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I'll simply omit names. :D Sheepy: Cascu: Yikes, do you have a death wish? Sheepy: Cascu: Anyway...let's go back. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I'm sure the fish will be widely appreciated! Sheepy: Cascu: Yes, as opposed to that...thing. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: Ah, that.. Sheepy: Cascu: What IS that? Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I believe I have heard it be referred to as a "Soul Eater" Sheepy: Cascu: Disgusting. Arsé-kun: Enkidu: If a human eats it and it ate human souls, does it count as cannibalism? Sheepy: Cascu:....... Sheepy: Cascu: He might try to make Master or Master's little chick eat it if we don't go back soon.. Arsé-kun: Acu: .... Then shut your mouth and get moving. Sheepy: Cascu: *He huffs and rushes for the camp* Sheepy: Bedi: --It's full of nutrients! Sheepy: Guin: Nobody is eating that! It looks horrible! Sheepy: Bedi: *He holds up some strange vegetables* I was going to make a soup out of it. Arsé-kun: Minako: Even I'm not eating that!! Sheepy: Bedi: You shouldn't be so picky. Sheepy: Bedi: Repeat after me! Sheepy: Bedi: King Arthur Rule #3: You can never afford to be picky! What matters is its nutritious value! Sheepy: Guin: No!! Sheepy: Satoru: You can never afford to be nutritious. What matters is its picky value. Sheepy: Bedi: Um...Y-yes, that too Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Bedi, babe, while we could eat it, I don't think it's great for humans! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm? Sheepy: Bedi: ...Why not? Sheepy: Eiji: *He's fearfully staring at the soul eater corpse.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Demon flesh isn't great for you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And anyway, where did you find that??? Sheepy: Bedi:...Then what do we do with this? Sheepy: Bedi:...Huh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Those aren't native!! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, uh... *He points deeper into the forest* Sheepy: Bedi: I found those vegetables there, too. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Those are fine. Sheepy: Bedi: But what do I do with this? Sheepy: Bedi: It was all alone. Sheepy: Bedi: Are they solitary creatures? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhhh. I mean, I guess we could use the fur, but that's the only usable thing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sometimes? Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, fur is warm! Sheepy: Bedi: If Lobo was here, he could eat it. Arsé-kun: Mozart: Could we donate it for the sciences..? Sheepy: Cascu: WE'VE GOT FISH! Sheepy: Bedi: But... Arsé-kun: Enkidu: I'm gonna ask again! If something that eats human souls is eaten by a human, is it cannibalism? Sheepy: *The sound of horse hooves approaches!* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: ..! Two servants in range, inbound! Sheepy: Satoru: The answer is horse Sheepy: *Buddy gallops into view! Griflet is upon his back.* Sheepy: *Cascu readies his staff.* Arsé-kun: *and so is Kay, who is holding onto Grif like his life depended on it* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, it's just you guys! What nonsense are you up to this time? Sheepy: Griflet: You stole from me. Sheepy: Griflet: It's mine. Return it. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we really need that thing??? Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm trying not to! The less I know, the better off I'll be at the end of it! Sheepy: Griflet: The only thing the beast will accept to allow me to finish my quest is the corpse of that Soul Eater. Arsé-kun: Acu: Take it. Get it out of our sight. Sheepy: Griflet: That way, it will fight me to the death and return the maiden of this forest. Weren't you listening? Sheepy: Griflet:...I can have it? Is this a trap? Arsé-kun: Acu: Take it before it gets cooked. No one wants that. Sheepy: Griflet: ....*He slowly unsheathes his sword and slips off of Buddy, hesitantly approaching the Soul Eater and glaring daggers at the group.* Sheepy: *Griflet grabs it and starts dragging it back to Buddy, not taking his eyes off the group.* Arsé-kun: Kay: You expect the poor horse to carry that ugly bastard?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, the horse is carrying you, isn't it! Sheepy: Griflet: Hm... Sheepy: Griflet: Kay. Sheepy: Griflet: You carry it. Then Buddy doesn't have to. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm not carrying that. Sheepy: Griflet: Do you want her to die? Arsé-kun: Kay: I am not touching that!! You carry it, sir brave knight! Sheepy: Griflet: Then you control Buddy. Arsé-kun: Kay: That I can at least try to do. Sheepy: Griflet: And I'll carry the Soul Eater. Arsé-kun: Kay: Great!! Lets get this over with so we can go home! Sheepy: Griflet: Yes. *He heads towards the deeper part of the forest again* Sheepy: Bedi: Are you sure you don't want to join us instead? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Uh, I think I'd die if I did. Maybe after we're done, if you're still here! Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, sure! Arsé-kun: Kay: Something to look forward to! Sheepy: *Buddy is eating grass. Buddy does not care about anything.* Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! Sheepy: Bedi:...But still...I wonder how it tasted... Sheepy: Bedi: *He appears a bit disappointed...* Arsé-kun: *Kay makes a face of disgust* Sheepy: Guin: He tried to make Eiji and Satoru eat it. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks more disgusted* Sheepy: Satoru: It's nutritious not to be picky. You can never afford to value. Sheepy: Bedi: No... Sheepy: Satoru: It's picky to value nutrition. You can never afford to be. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That one was almost acceptable. Sheepy: Bedi: N-no.... Sheepy: Satoru: You can afford to never value nutrition. It's picky. Arsé-kun: Angra: It's afford to picky nutrition. You can never value to be. Sheepy: Bedi: No!! Sheepy: Satoru: It's picky to never afford value. You can be nutrition. Arsé-kun: Angra: Nutrition it's be picky can to you. Never value afford. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin, I'm being bullied by a child. Arsé-kun: Angra: And a Master. Sheepy: Bedi: Eh...? You're a Master? Arsé-kun: Angra: No!! He is! Sheepy: Satoru: No, I'm a child. Sheepy: Satoru: And one day I'll evolve into a grownup. Sheepy: Satoru: Charles Darwin is to be thanked for that. Sheepy: Satoru: I've given up on my dreams and that's okay Sheepy: Satoru: Not everyone needs to accomplish their dreams. Arsé-kun: Acu: Sounds right to me. Someone take this fish. Sheepy: Satoru: Ambitions are a human concept. Sheepy: *Bedi takes the fish, disappointed still.* Sheepy: Satoru: But what if my dream is not a human one? Sheepy: Satoru: But I am human, therefore disallowing me from truly accomplishing it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, that depends on what it is! Sheepy: Satoru: I guess so. Sheepy: Satoru: I want to keep everyone safe. If I was strong, nobody would die. If I was strong, I could prevent the eventual dinosaur takeover that'll end in the deaths of millions. Sheepy: Satoru: But I'm not. I'm just a child. Arsé-kun: Minako: For now. Sheepy: Satoru: But for how long? Arsé-kun: Minako: Six years? Sheepy: Satoru: Age isn't a determinant of one's status as a child. Arsé-kun: Angra: If that's the case, I'm baby. Sheepy: Satoru: You're a big baby. Arsé-kun: Angra: Yup! Sheepy: Eiji: ...Uhm... Sheepy: Eiji:...... Sheepy: Satoru: And I'm a child because I'm weak and can't control anything around me. Adults are strong so they can do whatever they want. Arsé-kun: Angra: Adults can be pussies. Adults are usually the ones doing stupid shit! Sheepy: Satoru: I don't understand. Arsé-kun: Angra: Kids don't know shit fuck! Adults know stuff and do idiot crap anyway! Sheepy: Bedi: Strength isn't related to status. Anyone can be strong so long as they believe in themselves. Sheepy: Satoru: Hmmm.. Arsé-kun: Angra: Wow! Gee! Thanks for the helpful tip! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, you're welcome. Arsé-kun: Angra: If I believe in myself, will I be able to nullify snake bites? Sheepy: Bedi: Why? Arsé-kun: Angra: I got bitten up so Master didn't have to! Sheepy: Bedi: ........ Arsé-kun: Angra: On the bright side, it's too weak to affect me! Arsé-kun: Angra: It's just itchy. Sheepy: Bedi: That's good. Arsé-kun: *And now, Mozart just sitting with Salieri, ignoring everyone else in favor of nice nature sounds, as well as whatever Ozy is watching in his tent. Featuring "Where the fuck did Yan Qing go NOW"* Sheepy: *That IS a good question!* Arsé-kun: *Local Assassin needs to Stop Doing This* Sheepy: *But he's bored!* Arsé-kun: *the answer is not that far, with Enkidu, who is excitedly relaying something over* Sheepy: *Yan Qing is laughing.* Arsé-kun: Enkidu: And.. And they just stood there! And died like that! *and they start laughing* Sheepy: Yan Qing: Amazing! Arsé-kun: *and then Enkidu gets distracted by the stream Ozy is watching and pokes his head in. What stupid shit is Gil up to? The answer is “A Lot”. The kitchen is in ruins.*