#also sorry for any typos i am writing this on PURE ADRENALINE FROM SEEING THE SQUIDS

[girlmetalsonic]

i feel like wave 2 of the dlc may be relating to 8's memories? more tin foil hat theory stuff under the cut. (also full disclosure.. im an agents fan and im assuming this is agent 8 even though it really could be some random octoling LULZ)

SO we see agent 8 in a white, dead coral version of inkopolis square.. the battle tower looks to be under construction almost? maybe thats how its always looked but to me it looks MUCH higher and less finished?

and here we see pearl in the same area as seen by the background. important to note here is that she's smiling, if the square was really destroyed like that i dont think she would seem so happy. she isnt one to be super calm when it pertains to the destruction of the square as we see at the end of octo expansion with her reactions to failing to defeat commander tartar.

this makes me think she isnt ACTUALLY there with 8, and its just some kind of reflection of their memories.

in this image we see them clutching their head VERY SIMILARLY to how they do at the start of octo expansion after losing their memory, further connecting the dlc to agent 8's memories.

this part is more speculation but the glaring light effects (not the shine, the box-looking things) kind of looks like the lights that come out from the windows of a train? and looking to the background it almost looks like pillars you would find in a subway? its not super clear but to me this further relates to their memories of the deepsea metro.

in this image we see several versions of agent 8.. to me this seems like it means theyre struggling to find identity due to their amnesia? the one near the front is colored with marinas color pallet, possibly just due to the lighting but it is important to note that 8's hair is generally warm colored in all of the other art for the dlc; maybe hinting at looking to marina and trying to be like her?

further implying the search for identity.. we have agent 8 staring at their reflection, we cant fully see their expression, but judging from the mouth they look confused? maybe due to their memory loss they dont remember who they are?

taken less literally it could just be a more abstract sense of searching for themself and the artwork is just meant to represent that search without actually being them not recognizing their reflection.

here we see pearl and marina(?) the image is very blurry and its unclear if that is actually marina due to her face being partially obscured but im going to assume it is because shes with pearl. pearl looks.. kind of young in this? maybe not a child but definitely younger than she appears in game. its not super clear what shes holding but based on her expression i would say its probably a camera/phone?

marinas full expression isnt totally shown but it looks like shes smiling and from the way shes holding herself it seems like shes laughing? again its not super clear but it looks like shes holding a splattershot type weapon.

the background is a little too blurry to make out anything super confidently but it SORT OF looks like the battle tower in the background, it might just be marinas hair since there isnt a super defined edge.

here we see marina clearly, she is looking off screen and looks worried and like she is in the middle of saying something? because of the glitchy effects surrounding her it makes me think she might also be a part of 8's memories.

you can see the same blocky train lighting from before, but lower this time.

i originally thought the object closest to the camera might be the tartar goop stuff, but looking closer it doesnt really make sense for there to be holes in it. the farther object im pretty sure is a skull of some sort?

walking away i initially thought this was marina, but looking closer at the shoes they look a lot more like the ones agent 8 was wearing in the overworld shot of the square.

its very difficult to see whats going on in this one, but judging from the tentacles id say its most likely an octarian, probably an octoling. cant say much else besides that other than it looks like theres wires plugged into the top of their head? maybe relating to how octolings are born or created like how at the start of octo expansion in the character creator agent 8 floats around in green goo.

last thing i have any kind of analysis on is this image where we see 8 next to an elevator, looking towards the end of the hallway either at something off screen or at the growing foliage inside the building.

most likely id say this takes place inside the memory world thing? because of the white colors and plants growing indoors.

my main problem with this theory is, how would 8 get inside a memory world? i know there was the mem cakes and all that but unless its some sort of metaphor (which i dont think splatoon would go for something that complex) theres really no feasible way for them to actually be inside their memories? maybe some kind of world that morphs to the thoughts and memories of individuals? its too early to tell.

[skars-bill-gard]

Do You Right

A/N: This is inspired by one of the requests I got. As always, please excuse any errors or typos

Word Count: 855 (it’s short, I’m sorry)

Warnings: Jealousy, possessiveness, swearing, drinking, parties, marijuana use, errors, typos, bad writing

Chapter 5: Exclusive

You and Bill continued the pattern for almost 3 months until he went back to Sweden and you went back to your house in Washington. While you were apart, you talked every day and sent sexy pictures almost every night. It was like you two were in a relationship but you weren't. You weren't his and he wasn't yours. You found yourself having to remind yourself that more often. You had found out that you were going to be attending the MTV Movie Awards as a musical guest and Bill was up to win a Golden Popcorn.  

The night had been a complete success. You had such a rush from your performance that it felt like pure adrenaline. After your performance, Bill gave you a smile and thumbs up. Meanwhile, Alexander was back stage to give you a big bear hug. You hugged him back and then leaned back and gave him a huge smile. Alex stuck with you the whole night. You were excited for the after party but you didn't like how distant Bill was. You were standing by the bar watching Bill and some brunette laughing and smiling like the most natural thing in the world when Alex came over and bought you a shot of tequila.

"Who's she?" You asked Alex.  

"Alida." Alex responded while pushing your shot towards you.

"What is she to Bill?"

"She's his ex." He answered while you took your shot.

"Of course she is." You muttered.

"Wanna make him jealous?" He asked looking at you while order another two shots for the both of you.

"Why would I wanna do that?"

"I'm not an idiot. I know you two have been sleeping together and I see the way he looks at you. I can also see the way you're watching them like a hawk."

"How did you know we were sleeping together?" You asked.

"I didn't but I do now." He laughed.  

"Fuck it, lets do it." You said while taking shots back to back.

You had no idea how you were going to make him jealous when he wasn't even paying attention to you but you did see Alida's hands all over his body and his unmoving attention from her. You knew you had absolutely no right to be mad at him. He wasn't yours and never was. You felt Alex move closer to you and put his hand on your lower back as he walked you passed the Alida and Bill. That's when Bill's gaze moved towards you and Alex; just as that happened Alex moved his hand towards your hip.  

You two walked towards the balcony where you could smoke the dab pen that you brought. You and Alex began talking about random things such as aliens and conspiracies. He kept making you laugh and would touch your arm. You felt Bill's gaze on you, apparently so did Alex. He then moved in closer and whispered he's watching us in your ear. Shortly after that Bill came over and said he was stealing you for a private moment.

"What the hell?" Bill angrily whispered at you.

"What do you mean what the hell?" You asked innocently.

"Why are you flirting with my brother?" He explained still very clearly pissed off.

"I'm not yours and I never was. You made that abundantly clear tonight. I can flirt with whoever the fuck I want." You responded becoming agitated.  

"Are you fucking him?" He asked giving you a look that you've only ever seen twice. He glanced at his brother, glaring daggers.  

"Are you fucking Alida?" You countered.

"No I'm not. Are you fucking Alex?" He repeated.

"Not that it's any of your fucking business but no I'm not. I've only been fucking you and up until now I've only had my eyes on you." You explained.  

"Why did you say up until now?" He asked slowly starting to calm down.

"Because you've been flirting with your ex all night and quite honestly I know I have absolutely no right to be jealous but I am because it's not fair that you've been involved with me but I have to watch you flirt and give all of your attention to another woman. If you were just talking then I wouldn't care but the whispering in ears and touching I can't handle but again, I have no right to feel that way." You told him, nervously looking at the ground, hearing him exhale loudly caused to look up and see him running his hand through his hair.

"You're right. It's not fair for you.," He said making nervous that he was going to break off whatever you two had. "Maybe we should make this exclusive until one of us wants to stop and if we want to stop this, we need to be completely upfront and honest."  

"That would make this whole thing a lot less complicated, I think." You responded causing him to lean down and pull you in for a kiss and then leading you out to go home with him to which you seen Alex giving you a huge smile with a thumbs up.