#There is going to be some Ren and Pearl convos

[vampiricmycelium]

Selenography

Fandom: Traffic Series, EVO SMP Ship: background BigDog & Solidaritek Tags: gossiping, mysteries, jealousy also on ao3

While Pearl and BigB are out on their first big mission together, Tango visits their home to drop off a gift and ends up having a discussion with Ren about Pearl and all of her mysteries. Written for the Fictober prompt: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”

“I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”

Tango nearly jumped out of his skin. He wasn't expecting anyone to be home right now. After all BigB and Pearl had left on their current mission. So their house should have been empty. Tango turned to see the familiar sight of Ren. He had come around from the side of the house, which wasn't unusual. He didn't live with BigB, or at least Tango didn't think they lived together and if they did before splitting as monster hunter partners, but Ren most likely had a key.

"I wasn't going to pick one. I just wanted to get a closer look."

"I'm just saying that Pearl will kill you if you ruin any of her flowers, dude."

Tango glanced down at the flower he had been reaching out towards and nodded. So maybe he wasn't just here to look at the flowers and he had been tempted to pick one of them. He just thought of the smile on Jimmy's face when he got home and tucked the daisy behind his ear. And there was no way that Pearl would be able to know if he just took one right? He tried to remember what False had told him about her, but even when the two of them were together, it wasn't as if Tango knew her well. Even know, he didn't really know anything about Pearl. She was beautiful and had a strange aura about herself. She was a capable fighter and tended to work alone. False was clear on that. Pearl liked her alone time. He just have become lost in thought about his boss's ex because next thing he knew Ren was waving a hand in front of his face.

"You okay there?"

"No worries. I am just thinking about Pearl." Tango realized how that could sound. "Not like that! It's more... I don't really know anything about her. She's False's ex and she's Jimmy's cousin, but it's not like either of them talk about her at length. Well Jimmy has but when he talks about his family, he usually is complaining." Tango knew there were more things going on with them. But that was a topic he knew not to pry about. He probably knew more than he should, but if Grian had a problem with that, he had yet to say anything to him and Jimmy never seemed like there was a problem. "You must know her better than me."

Ren nodded, looking like he was taking his time to think about it. "I suppose I do know her fairly well. She kept to herself in the beginning a lot. She was almost avoiding BigB at one point after watching in on us-"

"Oh?!"

"-making out." Ren laughed, shaking his head. "I would have died of embarrassment if she walked in on that. I'm sure she would have just left. But she's gotten friendlier recently. She can be easy to talk to. She has a nice sense of humor. Very strict about cleaning up after yourself and not leaving trash around. She can be a little... intense at time, I suppose. I know she can be very intense in a fight, but BigB seemed to admire that about her. I am glad he has someone capable watching his back."

"You were capable too."

"I know, but it just wasn't right for me. I've never seen them fight together, but I am confident they do well." Tango got the feeling that there was something else bothering Ren. He didn't want to pry considering he hadn't actually done what he came here for. And he should get on that and go home. Jimmy was waiting for him and he promised he'd not be out too late after doing this delivery for Gem. But Tango didn't want to just leave it here.

"You okay?"

"Would you be surprised if I said I was jealous."

"Of Pearl?"

Ren nodded. "I don't mean to be! BigB wouldn't do anything behind my back and I know he's had his own trouble with Pearl. She isn't stealing him away, but I get worried sometimes. They do fight well together, but it's not just that. There is this vibe around the two of them. Like they are old friends reuniting. And I don't know what to do about it. Sometimes when I come over and they're together, I feel like I'm intruding. Like I'm intruding. But neither of them seem to be aware of it. I talked to BigB about it, but I don't think he fully understands." Ren sighed, rubbing his head. He looked a little exhausted.

Tango wasn't sure what to say. It's not like he had any experience in this matter. No that's not true. He had felt that way before, but not in the same way as Ren. When Grian and Jimmy were talking and Tango entered the room it was as if all conversation had immediately stopped. Like he had walked in on something he wasn't invited to. But then Jimmy would smile at him and gesture him over, or talk to him about something, and it'd be broken. Except for the strange look in Grian's eyes.

"I think you need to talk to Pearl. I know she doesn't remember her past either, but I get the impression it's different from BigB. That or talk to Grian. I don't know if he'll gossip about his sister to you, but maybe it's worth a try. But don't worry. I am sure it'll be alright." Tango could feel his phone buzz in his pocket. There was so much left to say. Tango realized it had been quite a while since the two of them talked, even if they were talking about their friends behind their backs. "Hey Gem wanted to give this to Pearl. Could you drop it off inside? I have to get going."

Ren took the package. He gave Tango a small smile. "Yeah. No problem. And um, thanks for talking to me Tango."

Tango patted him on the arm. "Any time. Don't try and think too hard about it. Pearl is myterious for a reason." Before he left though, he did lean down and pluck one of the flowers. He raced off, assured that Pearl wouldn't notice when she returned. But he wasn't going to be able to keep that conversation off his mind for the rest of the night.

[riacte]

Life Series False manifestation from HC10 False [UNSERIOUS] [clownery]

Open up the clown tents! I was going to give up after October 2023 but y’know 🤡 if you watch certain parts of HC10 False with your eyes closed you can pretend it’s the Life series 🤡🚦

I know this is 95% stretching. I know this is unserious and a pipe dream from 2021 fueled by two clips from False and half of a clip from Martyn (of all people). But whatever, we’re having fun 🎪

1) Fun little red name display? 👀

False’s HC10 E1 starts off with a quick explanation of the new Demise game. And there’s this screenie which is basically identical to what a life series player would show the audience to introduce the lives gimmick. But we all know Demise is Life series 2.0 and Life series is Demise 2.0. Still, visually, it’s a nice little touch.

2) Interactions with red name Ren

False E1 33:45. False said Ren’s red name suited his outfit and then she said about herself:

“Reckon I can get a different colour, yellow, to match my hair?”

Ren, damningly enough, said in reply:

“Sure! That would be cool!”

And then False repeated “that would be cool”.

— Which, I know, I know, means nothing. Yellow is just coincidentally a colour of a life in Life series and also the colour of False’s hair. And it would be cool. Like, hypothetically.

Ren then suggested killing False to bring her down to yellow, which is not how it works in Demise because yellow doesn’t exist, but it’s okay, his brain is stuck in Life series, we get it. And I know this means nothing, but for a second, Ren’s brain thought of False in the Life series in which it was possible to get her to yellow.

Then False, Stress, and Iskall tried to lure Wels in for Ren’s red kill and got extremely disappointed when he failed. This is not the first time False has brought Ren human sacrifices. She was also really good at it during the cursed burning box segment with Ren and Martyn.

I think this got cut from False’s ep, but there’s a bit more in Ren’s E0, 1:11:57.

False: While you’re red, you need to be using it to your full advantage.

Ren: That is true.

False: Threaten people, you could have someone else do it for you.

Ren then discussed his killing choices with her. If you close your eyes, this is basically a convo between a green name and their allied Boogeyman / red name. False is even coming up with fun red name strategies even though she’s not a red. And giving Ren advice while standing on her pillar of safety.

(There are also some nice parallels between Ren sorting resources at the hillock while being bullied by everyone + green person comes up to him // Ren doing enchanting stuff at a hill while being bullied by everyone + green person comes up to him.)

Regardless, you can tell False’s put thought into this whole death game / red name thing, and in a hypothetical situation, it “would be cool” to see her strategies / alliances go down in Life series.

3) Irrational fear of salmon Pearl

Going into full stretching territory now. In False’s E1 29:30, (white name) Pearl comes by, armourless but with a salmon head.

False: Pearl is still not wearing any armour.

Pearl: You didn’t have to call me out like that, False!

False to Stress and Iskall: Guys, don’t move, she might not have seen us

[Hermits chuckling]

Pearl: Thanks, that’s fine!

False: Don’t move. If we don’t move, she won’t attack, guys. Stay calm.

…

[Pearl runs away]

False: We stood still enough, she’s run off. We’re almost safe. Okay, we’re safe, good.

…

False: She was AFK on top of a tree, watching us, getting ready to go caving! I don’t know what was going on!

Iskall: It’s kind of scary.

False: It’s kind of freaky, yeah. I feel like I’ve made an enemy now if Pearl’s name turns red.

…

False when Pearl gets close to Iskall: She’s a dangerous being, don’t move, just don’t move Iskall, you’re fine.

And this bit about False being randomly scared of Pearl and warning others about her goes on. Which, at least to me, is strangely reminscient of everyone being scared of Double Life 5am Scarlet Pearl for no reason. Something wicked this way comes indeed.

Anyways, does any of this mean anything at all? Probably not. But it’s a fun bit of clowning 🤡 like it’s as realistic as HC Martyn.