#i get told wow thats tough.... im sure thats really hard for you.... youre on a diff shift next week btw

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hmmmmm art goals....... for 2024.......... bc if i go another year with out art im going to start hurting others....... drawing more scenes/mini comics..... environments...... interactions with environments..... specifically with drawing more landscapes and settings for me n my friends planet.... outs.... doing ref sheets..... if i ever show a ref/bio/oc sheet im working on put another finger in the blender..... bitches in places or not at all..... fuck off w that..... tearing that shit apart in my teeth..... i need development..... also another goal is to keep picking away at pagedolls for my toyhouse.... bc i dont hate any of the ones i did last last year yet.... which is good...... awesome work at not being overly self critical brain i love u....

[baby-xemnas]

i love to think about young lawbepo, especially the day they met and the days/weeks/months after, when law was 13 and bepo was 9, so cute and innocent! 🥺💕 i can see it being something like love at first sight for young bepo when young law came to his aid and fought to protect him. i’ve always gotten the vibe that bepo was picked on a lot as a child, that he was used to it, and because it was rare for anyone to stand up for him, let alone physically fight for him, he just wasn’t one to expect it. i’m not sure how long the fight lasted between law and penguin/shachi, but i bet young bepo was in absolute awe, thinking “he’s doing all this and he doesn’t even know me! he’s fighting two guys at once! that’s amazing! he’s so cool! 😳😍🤩” and bepo wears his heart on his sleeve, so he was likely very enthusiastic and emotional and affectionate in telling law just how thankful he is for law saving him and how incredibly awesome he thinks law is, the coolest person bepo has ever seen in his life 😆 young bepo immediately following and clinging to his hero, shyly holding on to law’s shirt, not wanting to be separated, just an instant pure-hearted love that grows strong and fast the more bepo gets to know law 🥺💕 i wonder how law responded to such a level of devotion from this cute little polar bear, and if it was overwhelming for him? i can see law being a bit stoic and awkward about it at first, not knowing how to respond to bepo’s affection, not expecting bepo to become so attached to him. but maybe internally it doesn’t take long for law to become quietly possessive of bepo’s admiration and affection, coveting it, liking the way bepo smiles at him and looks at him with stars in his eyes, wanting to protect and keep bepo close, even though he hasn’t known bepo that long and it is unusual for law to warm up to others

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yes i absolutely think that bepo was picked on when he was small back on zou because how do you come to conclusion "if i dont fight back we can be friends" thats so wrong... maybe when he was very young he hurt a smaller species baby and adults got very mad so bepo just never responded to any bullying since. just by being born a polar bear he was the biggest and strongest child so he got told by adults repeatedly to be very careful so he grew up so timid

zepo wasnt much help because when he was around he was tough on bepo - didnt bully him ofc but he told him not to listen to anybody and always fight back (jock mentality lol) but bepo couldnt follow his advice so that really upset him

he was very happy when law saved him not just because of that but also because law was nice and heard him out and looked at him normally (ofc bepo saw the obvious HOLY SHIT A BEAR IS TALKING on laws face at first but it wasnt like the weird vibes other people he interacted with gave him)

law is so amazing he is his hero he is so kind....its even more cute because law is actively fighting his prickly habits that he gathered from being in DQ family...he is very upset at himself is he loses patience with bepo and the other two and treats them the best he can (he is rly such a hard working boy it makes me wanna cry) and its good because bepo is so forgiving and moves on easily if law acts prickly out of habit and bepo gets all sad law is like im sorry its not your fault and bepo perks up immediately because WOW LAW SAN IS BEING SO NICE

it honestly takes law aback sometimes how easy it is for him to affect bepo's mood and stir it in positive direction - but he is happy because he doesnt want him to be upset...

law deciding "ill protect him forever" about bepo who is so soft (mentally and physically yes) and vulnerable is so cute and great i love to think about it

[honeyjaez]

Y’all ready for my shitty opinion on the Introduction Kingdom performances that literally no one asked for?

I preface this by saying I love every single group equally and each of these groups (with the sad exception of iKON) I am a hard core fan of. But I also love practicing thinking subjectively and I pride myself on not being too biased when it comes to performances and Kpop, like I know how to understand sometimes my ult might not be the best vocally or whatnot. I like being unbiased with this. So without further ado.

This is not based on scores already known, just my own thoughts.

(And also like these ranking do not reflect my love for a group or if I think they are untalented because all these groups are so massively talented. but rankings have to happen right?  Like someones gotta be last but i don’t love them any less lol) 

6. Stray Kids (and this hurts as a Stray Kids Ult)

A group that I think really hurt with forced to having to perform the song that they did. (Their only other option was Back Door or levanter but it doesn’t really hit the same as Miroh so I understand why they chose it). The song is still my favorite title track by them (Also Im such a hoe for center Minho like....), but it’s SUCH a hard song to perform live. I remember all the issues they had during the era and still saw a lot of that here, more specifically with the insane rap parts. Its just not something easily done live (I say this like I know how to rap) but it doesn’t take a lot to realize that Changbin’s rap is so insanely fast (which props to him) that it can still be difficult for him. Also I think the backtrack of the song really hindered the performance. It was just too loud. Like you know those performances when you can really tell a group has some relying on the backtrack and others don’t? I have nothing wrong with lip synching, honestly, I could care less by it because I understand they are doing so much movement on stage that I couldn’t understand how to do both. But it takes away from the performance when you hear the difference in members performing live and those who are relying a bit more on it. Stray Kids are AMAZING performers and CAN sing/rap live. It was very cool though I guess with props but it was like they were trying to distract people from the lack of performance. I just think that having to perform Miroh (I know they didn’t get to pick really) was their downfall to me. But the outfits were cool! Regardless, they are still #1 in my heart and I look forward to the other performances!!!  But with more Seungmin!!!!!

6. ATEEZ

Next to The Boyz, I am most excited about seeing ATEEZ on Kingdom. One because Korea seriously needs to stop sleeping on them, but two because they are such intense and talented performers.  True to form they came in crashing! Unfortunately, the only reason they are so low is that there wasn’t anything that really made them stand out from the others to me. I do appreciate the classic ATEEZ intensity (but like also Hongjoong please don’t be all serious and death stare while suddenly saying Hakuna Matata, I couldn’t take it seriously). But the VOCALS win most intense which sells towards their performance. I appreciated Ateez so much for their intense singing (looking at you Seonghwa and Jongho). I do think that having to perform Wave didn’t really help them. (From my understanding is that MNET told them they had to perform a song that placed #1 which for them was only Wave, or Inception  which they already performed at MAMAs (we did Wonderland so dirty)) Not that I hate Wave (its actually my favorite title track by them) and I did enjoy the composition of this new darker Wave, but could you imagine if they had come in swinging with Pirate King or Wonderland? Hell fucking yes. Regardless, looking forward to see how they grow as the youngest group on there! I have nothing but high hopes for them!

4. SF9 

Now You guys know how much I love SF9. They are practically an unofficial ult group for me. But this is not based off song because I actually can’t stand Good Guy (I overplayed it when it came out and now I hate it (not really but ya know) ) I remember people saying SF9′s performance wasn’t really memorable, but I didn’t see that. I saw an idol group coming out for the first time to prove something and actually shocking me with how intense they were. They really looked like Gang Members (handsome ones at that) ready to rule the world with their performance. Their looks and their dancing was great. I love SF9 and they haven’t had a lot of opportunities to showcase their talents like this so I look forward to how they shock the other group (also if they don’t do the wheel from K.O in a single performance I will riot) but all in all I think this was a solid performance by them! I laughed at the beginning with Inseong holding the crystal diamond because I couldn’t help but think back to tbz and the crown on rtk. I hope they also do story driven performances on here because I haven’t seen that from them before and I think it would be great!

3. BTOB

Can I just say I appreciate the fact that they are staying true to their vocal roots? So much Kpop these days is intense and in your face with everything, and I worried about a vocally driving group like BTOB being on this program because they’ve never been about the choreography (though I’ll be your man was lit) but just like how everyone reacted, BTOB focusing on their vocals rather than dance was such a breath of fresh air in this round. They really are vocal kings in KPop and the chills that some of those idols felt were so important. Like Wooyoung said after their performance “Vocals are so powerful” (or something like that) and I sometimes feel that people forget that. Intense dancing is great and all, but to wow people with just your voice like they did is a feat not every group can do. The  acapella was such a nice tough too. Beautiful Pain is such a beautiful song (ha) and the remix they did for it was just so nice. My only complaint is that we didn’t get enough Minhyuk vocals :(((((

2. The Boyz

Aight, people might accuse me of being biased based on how whipped I was for The Boyz back during RTK, but I’m really not. Like the other groups agreed on, you can tell The Boyz were on RTK. You can tell they have been through a program like this and they came in swinging. They have a lot of pressure on them after the wonderful performances on RTK and I think the opening performance they did didn’t disappoint. They are such good storytellers when it comes to performances (something Ateez is also really good at as well). They just get you immersed in their performances and thats something unique to certain groups. They were just meant to perform. Regardless of scores, The Boyz are proving to be fierce competitor from the get go and not to name names, but Sunwoo is such an amazing rapper live like holy shit. He needs more credit. RTK was amazing for them and I am sure Kingdom will be just that as well!

1. iKON

God I hope Kingdom will turn me from a casual fan to a hardcore ikonic. What I loved about iKON’s performance is a lot like BTOB’s or even SF9′s. There was a sense of branding, like this style was their’s and theirs alone. Also their performance brought so many smiling and happy faces to the crowd. A lot of younger groups look up to iKON and you even heard how many idols there and evaluations to their songs or what not. They just had so much fun on stage and that reflected on the audience who in turn also had a blast. I wasn’t sure how I would feel watching them since out of all the groups I’m least attached to iKON, but just with that causal, fun, but intense performance of rytham-ta one could easily see them as Kings already.  I didn’t notice any thing out of place because I was just enjoying the performance completely. And to me, thats the most important part of a performance.

Again, these were just my opinions on this introduction stage. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the performances. Your rankings, and who you look forward to see more from! We will have a fun time with Kingdom on my blog! <3 :3

I look forward to future rounds and what other groups have to offer!

[argumentl]

The Freedom of Expression - Episode 34  'Straight face challenge' at amusement park is very popular.

K: Hi, this is Dir en grey's Kaoru, with this week's episode of The Freedom of Expression. Joe san, Tasai san, welcome. We're kinda seated diagonally today.

J: Yeah.

T: It looks different.

K: Its kinda hard to see your faces when we are seated side-by-side.

J, T: Ah, ok.

K: And we've put these things here.

J: Yeh, these acrylic panels.

K: There isn't much meaning to these things if we are side-by-side, right?

J: Ah, yeh.

K: We were always turning sideways, so this is more appropriate.

J: Yeh, we are being more thorough with our counter-measures, with excellent visability.

K: So, we'll see how it goes today. Um, Hanshin are already finished. *T laughs*

J: But second place is second place, right?

K: At the moment..

T: Yeah.

J: So in the remaining 20-something games, there is a twelve game difference?

K: Yeah.

J: At this point in time?

T: Its a really big difference.

J: There's no way they can turn this round?

K: ...Its probably impossible, yeh. haha

J: Does this mean they won't be moving around in the top three?

K: Won't they?

T: They won't. Not in the Central league. Maybe  in the Pacific league.

K: Oh yeh, the Pacific league!

J: So from now on if the Giants go on like this to get first place, Hanshin will go on to be second?

K: Well, yeah. But, actually, if there is this much of a difference, and then they go on to win their final game, it will be a bit unfortunate..

J: Yeh, that would be awkward.

T: So, I've brought you two something...I had these Koshien masks bought for you.

J: Really?!

T: Yeh

K: You went to Koshien?

T: I asked our Hanshin reporter to get them, so here you are, for you both. They are both different. Home or visitor colours.

J: Oh, Kaoru is already choosing his favourite. Kaoru, you have them both.

K: No, no, I'll choose home.

J, T: Hahaha.

K: Is this ok? Thank you so much.

T: I thought this might raise the mood one last time.

J: Thats it?! No more after this?

K: Ahh, it would be tough.

J: Really?

K: Yeah. I hope...Well, if the Giants don't lose, its impossible. The Giants probably won't lose.

J: It would only be possible if the Giants lost every game from now, and Hanshin lost none?

K: Yeh, they'd have to keep winning. On top of that, they're kinda running out of players.

J: Really?

T: Some of them have caught the virus.

J: Ohh, they caught the virus?

T: There was a group of 8 eating together.

J: Ah, i see!

T: They lost quite a bit of their main force.

K: Yeh, and then they panicked and moved a few players up from the second team.

J: Like these people will come up from the second team, and try to grab the limelight at last?

K: But actually, Fujikawa is throwing in the second team. So there's a chance he might get moved up.

J: Its a possibility, right? Well, lets pray for a miracle at the end.

T: Yeah.

J: But its technically still not impossible, right?

K: Its not impossible.

J: If they kept winning, and the Giants kept losing.

Kami: Um...um...We get it.

J, T, K: Hahaha

Kami: Lets move on already.

J: Ah, you've had enough?

Kami: Yeh, Im just helping you along.

J: Haha, are you? Thank you.

Kami: Cause its impossible.

K: haha

T: Okay, lets move on.

K: Okay, today..

J: Its like 'ding diiing'..

K:...What?

J: Oh, its ok. Nevermind. haha. I've gone a bit funny recently.

K: Ok, Joe, please tell us the theme.

J: Yep! Ok, this is today's story. 'Screaming banned at amusement parks "Straight face challenge" is very popular '. In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus,  parks are asking visitors to refrain from using loud voices or screaming, while using their ingenuity to create fun at the same time. A piece of footage showing people on a roller coaster keeping a straight face has been an unprecedented hit, and another park is using masks as decorations to lighten the mood. 'We are asking visitors to refrain from using loud voices, but have recieved feedback such as, "That would be tough!", or, "Impossible", so the two of us park owners got together and made this exampe video'. The footage shows them enjoying the 70 meter drop, at 130km p/h adjusting threir masks in the front row of the ride car. The 4 min video has even become popular overseas, with over 700,000 views. In May, the Eastern Japan and Western Japan amusement park associations put together some corona prevention guidelines. 'Because there is the worry of droplets spreading when using loud voices, we are encouraging visitors not to shout while riding the thrill rides. In order to created compatibility between operating the park, and preventing the spread of the virus, more strict measures are needed on top of mask wearing and temperature checking.' The slogan 'Scream in your heart' is being used as PR for attractions like roller coasters and the House of Horrors. 'Straight face challenge' has become a hit on social media, with people copying the video of the two guys in a roller coaster, and there has actually been a decrease in the amount of screaming. Furthermore, since July, the park 'Greenland' in Kumamoto, which has ten types of rollercoaster, has been giving visitors stickers in the shape of screaming mouths. They stick them on their masks to get the feeling as if they are screaming. This idea was in response to the comment, 'its not an amusement park if you can't scream'. So, this is quite challenging, right?

K: Its impossible!

J: Right?!

K: A scream will escape anyway, right?

J: Yeh, its called a 'scream machine' cause it makes you scream! (*scream machine = thrill ride in Japanese*). So if you don't scream, its not a scream machine, right?

K: Yeh, im not sure about this. And that thing with the masks at the end..you can't even see it, haha.

J: Haha, yeh, its like just to get into that mood.

K: Really? haha. But you'll scream anyway  right?

J: You do, don't you, Kaoru?

K: Well, I've only been on them a few times.

J: What were you like? Like, 'Yaggghhh!!' ? Or like, 'Urrrghh!'?

K: Yeh, that one.

J: 'Urrghh!'?

K: Yeh, with my eyes shut tight...basically.

J, T: Hahaha.

K: Even just with the wind pressure and the swerving...it gets bad.

J, T: Hahaha

K: I do open my eyes a tiny bit if I want to see what its actually like.

J: Just for a moment?

K: Yeh.

J: Well, this shows that the amusement parks are trying hard, so that people can still come and enjoy the rides.

K: But they will definitely scream though, won't they?

J: Well, there will be people who do.

K: But if you are going at that speed, what happens to the droplets...?

J: They will fly away!

T: Yeh.

K: If there is some sat behind you with their mouth open like this...(*leans to the side with his mouth wide open*)....then....

J, T: Hahaha

K:...it might go in, but..

J: I get the feeling the virus won't go in your mouth if you are wearing a mask and going at that speed. But, yeh, if you're sat there will your mouth wide open, then maybe. haha. Is there really anyone like that?

K: I don't think there's much you can do about it.

J: I wonder what Kami thinks about it?

Kami: Its like Yoshimoto. Yoshimoto Shinkigeki (*comedy tv show*).

J: What?

Kami: Its kinda like Yoshimoto Shinkigeki.

J, K, T: Hahaha.

J: Ah, but if you see this from the outside, it looks like comedy. I think they made this video in all seriousness, but if you look at it from a bit further back, it looks like a joke, and we don't know when covid will start to disappear, but when we look back at this, it will seem quite funny I think.

K: Yeah.

J: But this thing of both owners not screaming, does that mean the ride is not actually that scary?

T: I see. Thats one way to look at it.

J: Its tricky. The selling point for these rides is that they make you scream, so if you are able to get on it and not scream, doesn't that mean its not very scary? Its difficult to figure out.

Kami: I like that title though, 'Straight face challenge'. Its good isn't it?

T: You could do the straight face challenge with all sorts of things, right?

J: Ahh, yeh. For example?

T: Like when watching movies, or soccer or baseball...

J: Ah, I see. You could watch a horror movie and try not to look scared, or a comedy movie and try not to laugh etc.

Kami: Its more fun when you are not allowed to do it, right?

J: Yeh yeh yeh.

Kami: You get more of a thrill out of it if you are told you are not supposed to do it.

J, K, T: Yeh.

K: Joe, you should try this.

J: Hahaha. I would probably scream straight away, like 'Yaaaaaghh!!'

K: Haha

J: Like we just talked, lets ask for some ideas for an easy straight face challenge we could try, not from Tasai, but from the viewers.

T: I see.

J: I mean, we could get on a rollercoster, but that might take a long time. If there's anything more simple we could do...

T: Like 'Electric shock straight face challenge'..

K: Electric shock?? Wow, he started off with the easy stuff, then straight to electric shocks. In that case maybe a rollercoaster is better, haha. *1

T: Yep, Electric shock straight face challenge..

J: I think it would it work though. It would work,  right? Us getting on a rollercoaster.

K: It wouldn't work, haha.

Kami: A straight face challenge at a concert would be good though, wouldn't it?

J: Yeah.

Kami: If you said, 'No using your voice', someone is bound to, right? Or maybe not?

J: It wouldn't work at a Dir en grey concert though, would it? Even if you said that, they would start screaming at the first song.

K: Well, its like that at lives.

J: Yeah.

Kami: I guess Dir en grey can't do that, yeh. Like, when conveying those kind of lyrics..wouldn't it be tough? If you said, 'No speaking or shouting, and keep a straight face'.  Even of you kept a straight face, it would seem like a joke.

K: Hmm, they'd just be watching only, right? The feeling of taking part would fade away.

J: It would, it would....Well, rollercoaster 'straight face challenge'!....?

K: Will you do it?

J: Lets do it!

K: No, no, we can't..

J: Ok, lets do tickling!

K: Ok, we'll do it now (*reaches hands out to Joe*)

J: No, haha. I already laughed!

K: Hahaha

T: It takes more strength to not scream.

K: Isn't there anything else we could do? For a straight face challenge?

J: How about eating spicy food?

K: Wasn't there something with mustard or something on it before?

J: There was! That was in Osaka. I got it on my face, and sneezed, like 'heeeh!!'.

K: Hahaha

T: Wow, haha.

Kami: Um, how easy is it to make individual expressions, amidst these restrictions? *2 Can you do it?

K: Oh, you're talking about lives?

Kami: Yeh.

K: Well, im not sure..We've never done it. Well, we've done a no-audience live, but otherwise, Im not sure. Normal conditions are best.

Kami: From the audience's perspective, it would fill their heads with all sorts of things, right? Like, 'Can't I use my voice?' or, 'Can I stand up?' ..

T: They have a lot of extra things to think about.

J: But basically, if you go on a rollercoaster, or to a live show or a comedy show, the whole point is releasing your emotion, isn't it? And in a situation where you can't do that...Well, they're trying to appeal to people to get on the rollercoaster and try hard not to scream, but the basic purpose of this ride is to make people scream, so this kind of contradiction just looks funny from any angle. And if you look at it from further back, like Kami said, it is just like comedy. So its quite a difficult to idea to express. It somehow just ends up looking like a joke no matter what. If you don't add any further magic ingredient to it, your original message won't get across.

K: It gives people more to think about.

J: Yes.

K: The inner workings of it. But I think you can still enjoy it at an amusement park.

J, T: Yeah.

T: As entertainment.

J: Thats why, at lives...

K: Yeh...it would be a bit...

J: You can't make it into comedy, right?

K: Well, yeh, in our case.

J: Its very difficult.

K: Well, this was a conversation bringing forth various problems.

J: Yes.

K: Ok, well, lets end here for this week. Please subscribe. Thank you very much.

*1 Think this is what he said here, he was speaking very fast.

*2 Think im missing some meaning here.

[barnesandrogersfanfics]

Saving Grace - Part 8

Summary: Steve leaves you and your son to go back to Peggy unaware your pregnant.

Your heartbroken and struggling without Steve until Bucky Barnes steps up to help you out. With you and Bucky growing closer everyday will he be your saving Grace?

"Steve....."

"Hey sweetheart" he said smiling at me and all i could think was...."That fucker is actually smiling at me as if i should be happy to see him!!!".

"You girls okay out there?" I heard Bucky call through teasingly, unaware of what fresh hell we were about to face.

"Is that Buck?....." Steve asked trying to look around me into the house.

"No Buck everything is not okay out here...." i called back shaking my head.

"Ain't you gonna invite me in? Or give me a hug a least?"

"Are you out of your fucking mind???!" i said quietly so Harrison wouldn't hear me "why would i ever do that???"

"I thought you'd be happy to see me..."

"Hey doll, whats wrong?" Bucky came marching through from the kitchen but stopped when he saw his old best friend stood in front of me "What the fuck....."

"Hey Buck"

"You have got some fucking nerve showing up here Steve" Bucky said stepping in front of me at the door.

"I just wanted to see my family..."

"The family you left you mean?"

"I made a mistake...."

Before i even realised what happened Bucky lunged towards Steve punching him in the face, it took Steve by surprise so much that he fell back on his ass.

"I would've done that sooner but i couldn't hit an old man"

"Okay.... i deserved that" Steve nodded getting to his feet brushing himself down "Y/N.... please can we talk?"

"I've got nothing to say to you Steve"

"What about Harrison? I wanna see my son"

"Tough shit! You need to leave, you shouldn't have come here Steve..... haven't you hurt us enough"

"Baby I'm so sorry, please..." he reached for me but i shoved him back as hard as possible.

"Don't!....don't you touch me. And don't call me baby!" I said through gritted teeth as i poked his chest "you should go before Wanda gets here, trust me when i say Bucky went easy on you compared to what she'll do"

"Too late" Bucky chuckled seeing Wanda pull into the driveway.

"Oh shit..." i heard Steve mumble under his breath as the red haired woman practically flew out of the car.

"What are you doing here!!!!.... you have got some nerve Steve Rogers!"

"Wanda i just wanted my family back"

"YOUR FAMILY!??..... you mean the family you abandoned for some piece of ass you liked a 100 years ago?!!!"

"I know. I know i fucked up...."

A flash of red suddenly hit Steve in the chest sending him sprawled across the lawn.

"Wanda.... Wanda stop" i said stepping up and taking her hand "his not worth it, go inside and see the kids"

"Your not wanted here" she said to Steve looking at him in disgust before disappearing inside.

"Just go Steve" i said shaking my head as i turned to go inside.

"She said kids....what did she mean by that?...."

"Nothing that concerns you"

"Peter told me you were pregnant" Steve said quickly making me turn to face him again "is it mine?"

"No she's not"

"She's mine" Bucky stepped up pulling me into his side to hold me close.

"What?? Are you telling me you two are together???" Steve asked sounding winded by the blow he received from Wanda.

"Yeah we are"

"How could you?! His my best friend!!....Bucky you went after my girl?"

"I cant even deal with you Steve...... you have no right what so ever to get pissed at us!! YOU LEFT US!!!" I yelled.

"Mama?" I heard Harrison say from behind suddenly, followed by Wanda who was holding Grace "Sweetie come back inside please" Wanda said to him but he was stood staring at Steve.

"Wow.... his got so big.... hey pal" Steve smiled at his son who was clutching his dinosaur teddy close "Why don't you come give your dad a hug huh?"

"No!" Harrison said before rushing to Bucky who scooped him up in his arms.

"Its okay buddy, lets go inside" Bucky rubbed his back gently. Steve looked heart broken at the rejection of his son but it was no one else's fault but his own.

"Go home Steve" Bucky said before leading us all back inside.

I was pacing the kitchen feeling the rage coursing through my body, Wanda was sat with the kids in the living room while Bucky stood looking out the kitchen window with his arms crossed over his chest.

"Is he still out there?"

"Yep, just leaning against his car" Bucky grumbled "i just wanna go out there and smash his face in!"

"I know but its not worth it Buck" i said walking over to him, i pulled at his arms making him unfold them so i could wrap myself around him, his arms automatically pulling me against him.

"You okay doll?" He asked pressing a kiss to the top of my head.

"Not at all.... but being in your arms helps" i sighed "Opening that door and seeing him looking like that.... was like a punch to the face"

"I bet, i can't believe he had the nerve to show up here unannounced expecting you to be happy to see him.... always was a punk" he said as his hand stroked up and down my back.

"Somethings never change huh?"

"Well, somethings do.... how does he even look like him again anyway?"

"If i had to guess? The Quantum Realm...."

"But how? I thought they used that for time travel"

"Yeah but when they were first trying to work out how to travel back in time, before Tony showed up and saved the day, Bruce got it wrong.... ended up pushing time through Scott instead of Scott through time. Its all really complicated trust me.... long story short he turned Scott into various different ages"

"Wow...."

"Thats the only thing that makes sense to me"

"But why now...Why has he only done this now?"

"Because Peggy died?.... his all alone again.... maybe he wants to see how different his life would be with us now his experienced his dream life with her!"

"Maybe" he nodded suddenly looking more concerned than angry.

"What is it Buck?"

"Its just.... Steve's back now and i..."

I looked up at Bucky and smiled, reaching up on my tiptoes i kissed him.

"I love you Bucky, him coming back doesn't change anything with us"

"You sure doll?.... what about Harrison and Grace?"

"You saw Harrison's reaction to seeing Steve, he run to you Buck. And Grace is yours remember" i shrugged "i wont let Steve tear this family apart"

"Me either".

After sharing a deep and passionate kiss i reluctantly pulled myself out of Bucky's arms to go check on the kids and Wanda while Bucky called Sam to get him to come get Steve. Harrison was sat next to Wanda on the sofa watching his cartoons while Grace was sleeping in her arms.

"Hey Wan, thanks for watching them" i smiled at my friend sitting down in the armchair next to her.

"Its not a problem, how are you doing sweetheart?"

"Okay considering" i scoffed "why couldn't he just stay away? Does he enjoy messing with my head?"

"I don't think Steve even knows what he wants" she said sadly.

"Thats the problem really isn't it, its always what Steve wants. He wanted to be with her....so he left us. Now He wants us so he turns up expecting a warm welcome???.... I'm so angry Wanda. I think I'm more angry now then when he left us"

"Thats understandable"

"Things are so good with Bucky at the moment as well.... i can see his worried that I'm gonna go running back to Steve now his back" i said wiping a tear from my face "id never do that, i really do love him Wan. I thought i loved Steve but what i feel for Bucky.... god its so much more.... and thats even before the sex"

Wanda chuckled "i honestly love the two of you together. Your relationship is stronger on an emotional level, but im guessing your looking forward to the physical stuff huh?"

"Wanda!" I laughed gasping in shock.

"What? Have you forgotten what you told me that day at the BBQ....not only did you tell me but i got a look inside that dirty mind of yours Y/N....and let me just say, wow!"

"Believe me i haven't forgotten!" I threw my head back with a moan "Its so much worse now!"

"Oh really?"

"So much worse!" I laughed looking over at her "I'm so glad your good with the kids because as soon as I've recovered from giving birth, you are babysitting so i can have some alone time with that man of mine"

"Just say the word and I'm there!" She smiled.

"What are you ladies gossiping about now?" Bucky came walking into he living room and perched on the arm of my chair.

"Nothing...."

"Oh really?" He raised his eyebrows teasingly making me blush.

"You heard all of that didn't you?"

"You bet your ass i did, i didn't mean to its just I've got good hearing"

"Hmm okay"

"I want to hear more about what happened at the BBQ though"

"I'll tell you later"

"You better!" he smirked before reaching down to kiss me.

"Fine. So is Sam on his way?"

"Yep he wont be long"

"Good, i want him gone. Its weird that his just standing there, I'm not letting him in so I'm not sure what his doing".

"Probably hoping you'll feel bad for him and let him in" Wanda said rolling her eyes.

"Not gonna happen!" I scoffed, why would i feel sorry for him.... he made his bed now he had to deal with consequences.

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SMS [ bucky ] : for @diabolicaltendencies​​

SMS [ bucky ] : i know everything about him, more than anyone SMS [ august 📷 ] : but good luck kicking my ass, id like to see it

SMS [ bucky ] : ive fucked over bigger people than u pal dislocated my brothers shoulder and he’s 6.3 u even got two shoulders?? SMS [ bucky ] : height isnt everything i got one and a half SMS [ bucky ] : so that’s half the job done right there Ur literally fighting with an arm tied behind ur back bro SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah and ill still beat you ask august abt that SMS [ bucky ] : fat chance loverboy even my fucking ex was bigger than u and I put him in A&E U fought Auggie?? u really do have a death wish SMS [ august 📷 ] : we didn't fight fight but i can beat him at armwrestling so ill take my chances with you SMS [ bucky ] : he’s got a heart probably did it bc he felt bad 4u SMS [ august 📷 ] : oh no this was a fair fight SMS [ bucky ] : says who SMS [ august 📷 ] : me and if you ask august, him too SMS [ bucky ] : ill yell at him through the door although maybe he’s not so strong he hasn’t broken it SMS [ august 📷 ] : im rooting for him to kick it down i just think itd be fun but yeah see what he says SMS [ bucky ] : i will kill you and dump ur body off a bridge SMS [ august 📷 ] : you wish i liked it better when you werent threatening murder SMS [ bucky ] : tough titties SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah i guess so SMS [ bucky ] : he won’t reply I think he might be sulking SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah well you stole his phone SMS [ bucky ] : that doesn’t make him special i don’t have a phone what was I supposed to do SMS [ august 📷 ] : get a phone of your own? SMS [ bucky ] : gross -100 why would you even suggest that SMS [ august 📷 ] : because thats what normal people do SMS [ bucky ] : what am I then Choose ur next words carefully SMS [ august 📷 ] : not normal SMS [ bucky ] : :middle_finger1: SMS [ august 📷 ] : you asked for it and i was nice SMS [ bucky ] : I am a GIFT My presence is a PRESENT You are lucky to have any of my time thank you very much SMS [ august 📷 ] : am i? i mostly remember being interrogated SMS [ bucky ] : not everyone gets that pleasure ok SMS [ august 📷 ] : do other people keep a closer eye on their phones? SMS [ bucky ] : you’d think so but no I’m pretty sure my brother has a fake one as he’s less bothered about it SMS [ august 📷 ] : which one? but it seems likely, if this is something you do a lot SMS [ bucky ] : the politician don’t see much of the other two SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah wouldnt be surprised really? i guess august said severin was a doctor SMS [ bucky ] : docs busy yeah baby’s song whatever he does mynameisuntoldYesterday at 22:12 i guess it's hard to keep track with so many of you SMS [ bucky ] : so many better get learning pal if you ever want to make it that far mynameisuntoldYesterday at 22:14 i've got a handle on what he's told me so far but yeah i'll do what i can SMS [ bucky ] : august tell you much about his side? mynameisuntoldYesterday at 22:15 a little bit - he mentioned his brother SMS [ bucky ] : Must not like you that much then SMS [ august 📷 ] : how come? he's allowed some privacy though apparently not from you SMS [ bucky ] : privacy and trust aren’t the same thing SMS [ august 📷 ] : okay yeah thats true but i dont think hes cheating or anything and if i dont have his trust thats on me SMS [ bucky ] : it is buckski SMS [ august 📷 ] : i am actually trying with him just so we're clear SMS [ bucky ] : what does trying look like cheating?? ur at the monogamy stage?? SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah i think so SMS [ bucky ] : or is this assuming?? SMS [ august 📷 ] : half assuming half it's been long enough that i wouldnt be surprised given that he's kept coming back, im counting that as a win since he's all over the world half the time SMS [ bucky ] : wow sounds like someone needs a big boy conversation SMS [ august 📷 ] : probably but im not having that with you SMS [ bucky ] : why not im a big boy SMS [ august 📷 ] : because it's between me and him SMS [ bucky ] : I am now the referee of ur relationship do u really like him SMS [ august 📷 ] : that's weird yes SMS [ bucky ] : promise me i will fuck ur life up of you mess with him im not kidding SMS [ august 📷 ] : i promise SMS [ bucky ] : im an expert at it SMS [ august 📷 ] : you've got my full backing to fucking up lives? SMS [ bucky ] : google me you’ll see he deserves someone who’s going to put him first no matter what SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah ill do that he does and i hope i can SMS [ bucky ] : so you break his heart you’ll live in total misery till ur dying day or I kill u Whichever comes first SMS [ august 📷 ] : good shovel talk its good you care about him and ill keep it in mind SMS [ bucky ] : more than anything pal you should be very afraid of me SMS [ august 📷 ] : ill allow you that id be afraid to see what youd do even if i can definitely take you in a fight SMS [ bucky ] : watch ur back I come armed which is easy in ur country SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah dont fucking remind me not to say i probably couldnt come armed too for that exact reason SMS [ bucky ] : u shoot? SMS [ august 📷 ] : not much anymore but yeah army SMS [ bucky ] : wait that’s what you meant by vet ahhhhhhhhhh SMS [ august 📷 ] : yeah did you think i worked with animals fuck that's hilarious and that's why i can take you in a fight SMS [ bucky ] : shut the fuck up SMS [ august 📷 ] : no im having a good time SMS [ bucky ] : why was I supposed to think it WASNT that SMS [ august 📷 ] : because its obvious??? add the arm and you've got all the context you could want SMS [ bucky ] : you could have lost it to a big dog or a horse idk SMS [ august 📷 ] : i dont live near horses but yeah maybe or a rat theyre big here SMS [ bucky ] : HOW BIG SMS [ august 📷 ] : i knew someone who saw one that was catsized SMS [ bucky ] : yh good luck m8 of ur not a horse guy SMS [ august 📷 ] : definitely seen one close to that why oh your family yeah ive never rode SMS [ bucky ] : well now I want u to survive the fight just to die that way SMS [ august 📷 ] : ill survive the fight and watch for rogue horses

[myheartbeatskids]

Jon: how long ago did you see him, it was a long time ago, i know!

Me: it was over a year ago

Robbie: and did you think id wait?!?! O.O

Me: yeah.

And I just laugh. Cause I know he did. Watch he will tell me.

Robbie: well shit, I did! But how did you know?!?!

Me: it isn't about me, Robby.

Jon: wow

Me: its about you. You know what is important

Robbie: my kids

Me: yeah And yourself. That's why we get a long and i know you don't need any one.

Robbie: you know how important my friends are to me and i left them all for you

Me: you know you didnt. You know my email.

MWII laughs heartedly

Me: hush it Matt. I only saw one kid and I know you guys had daddy's girl and mommys girl. Did you bring both?

Robbie: yeah you know I did

Me: so you had someone waiting at home for You when I saw you the first time?

Robbie laughs: she was with friends. See that's why i get you, you're so strict!

Me: yeah well when i got to my car I cried. You had me all fucked up.

Robbie: but why?!

Me: because you don't just strut into a Wal-Mart 900 miles from home like it ain't a thing.

Robbie: I know! I didn't!

Me: I know.

Robbie: but why did you cry

Me: because you made Me smile.

Robbie: wait what

Me: you made me laugh. But mostly because I knew.

Robbie: that I left? And i made you proud? Hey I ain't a kid. I'm a grown man!

Matt laughs

Me: shut up Matt. I know. A kid wouldn't know what to do.

Robbie: oh

Jesse: I see this thing between you too. Its different than me and her. You two. Im gonna cry. Its pure joy.

Robbie: happy to be alive. We made it. Sabrina, you did, too. That's why you cried. Because you knew I left And took both my kids. You knew you cared enough about me to teach it to me. And you cried for you. Me. And everyone in between. I'm a totally different man because of you. I thought i was good. I knew I was good. I thought I was deep. But you made deeper my thoughts, my joy, my temper. That's what I see you don't know. How much you impact others. You type and you stay angry and you fight and you fight and you will until you die. That's what you told me, now isnt it?

Me: yeah And I'm not finished.

Robbie: but almost. Dad?

Jesse: yeah I'm there. I see I know her because of you. They're different, don't you see, Sunny?

Sunny: yeah. I want to be happy too

Robbie: see there. That's what I mean. That's how Sabrina feels almost every day and the Annie. "But doesn't every body" that's what you used to say. I remember.

Me: I used to always think about that. You were the first person in a very long long time I talked to about happiness.

Robbie: well You did good. It stuck with me this while time and it changed my life completely. And I want to marry you

Me: I could say yes. [I try to skip MWII quickly] whoa shit your father is sitting there

Robbie: what's that got to do with anything?

Me: Idk he might try to compare dicks or something.

MWII: wow I think I'm embarrassed. I thought I was retro romance but he's good

Bobby: I'm telling you!

MWII: but she got babies!

Me: Matthew!

Bobby: like hes an annoying younger brother.

Jesse: well You can! You're Tarah's kid!

Robbie: mmm. Well what do you think, Sabrina?

Me: well we could date... Man it would be So nice just to have a turtle shell so I could just hide!

Robbie: no I'm for the whole thing

Kenny: no I've been trying to get her to get with me for months and I started years ago

Robbie: but see youre too busy you don't know how to make time for her or how t9 make her laugh

Jesse: is that true? He knows how to do thwt for you?

Me: yeah. Matt, quit! You're not about to be watching porn and youre gonna get blue balls all night!

Matt face palms: i hate myself

Jesse: well You are insane aren't you?!?!

Matt eagerly: uh huh. And i think you need to leave Robbie!

Jesse: he used to take my hat and throw it out the front door. Sabrina found 5 hats under the porch one day all belonging to me because obviously i wouldn't leave but my hat would stay!

Robbie: he's a little orphan and hasn't found anyone to love yet

Me: hes like a poltergeist.

Jesse: well this is really romantic.

Me: yeah it's a little strange isn't it? And he's your son and every thing to top it all off

Jesse: do you care?

Me: no its just unexpected. Like when I saw you at Wal-Mart, Robbie.

Robbie: yeah I know! You ran off!

Me: well i didn't mean to initially. I turned to tell Annabelle but she was gone.

Robbie: yeah but you did linger, we noticed. Well my daughter did

Me: I saw you running after me

Robbie: yeah well I didn't know your car

MWII: ohhhh shit.

Me: yeah I guess that makes sense. But then you got in your truck and i thought your daughter had gone in the store

Robbie: yeah she did.

Bobby: omg this is romantic!

Me: you run really fast. Like I thought I was crazy I was all no.. he probably went in the store. No one with that short legs can move that fast! And then disappear!!!!

Chuck: remember that ghost truck yesterday?

Me: that shit was funny.., i was all dam I thought it was a real truck... Then i got disappointed it was!

Robbie: is that what made you cry, that I disappeared?

Me: no you waited to run.

Robbie: well i told her what I was gonna do first.

Bobby: which was what? I'm on the edge of my seat.

Robbie: follow her home.

Bobby: to do what?

Robbie: tell her how I feel.

Me: O.O oh

Robbie: you're as lame as me. Hey dad. She used to do this shit to me. All sure and secure of herself and I would be all "oh" "but" "uhhh"

Me: he was cute tho.

Robbie: oh i bet. Cause you kept doing it.

Jesse: well go get her and bring her to me so i can place my hands on her head and bless her

MWII: well go on now, you know I don't want to marry you

Me: no Jesse! You just wanna suck what's left of my brain!!!

I decide to go out and smoke...

Jon: she looks like me when I was 10 ans ahe wanted to save me from the kid factory and I said "this lady loves me too much!!"

(Jesse did)

Out side:

Me: Chuck

Chuck: do what you want

Me: no, Chuck give me some advice.

Chuck: I wanna marry you!

Me: Jesse! Please tell me you don't wanna fuck!

Jesse: i don't wanna fuck

Sunny: this is too funny!! Let me meet him and I'll tell you what to do. I'll be your bridesmaid. Me and Annie we will share duties

Candy: me too mom

Me: sunny! Well it sounded like you already decided!!!

MWII laughs hysterically: shes all WTF?!?!

And laughs forever.

Shome: no one can tell you what to do.

Me: I know.

Bobby: then why you ask?!

Me: it's just so sudden!

Eric: it's been over a year

Me: well see I been busy. And i was just telling Jesse and the kids that i don't need any one.

Bobby: but romance!

Me: but I'm not like that.. I've pretty much always been single

Bobby: well that's stupid if you believe in true love and you know MWII ain't gonna do that for you. He just tries to protect you. Thats all.

Jesse: you look sudden but you already knew. He did everything you wanted. Did what -- did you promise?

Robbie: yeah.

Jesse: see thats all I have to say to you.

Robbie: Well shit Sabrina don't forget to breathe!

Me: oh! Well shit!

MWII: shes so funny

Me: you and kept calling me dumb! And he was sitting there waiting why didn't you say something! Well shit!

MWII: cause i didn't want to! Fuck you bitch! You're my sister!

Me: well quit telling people you're my husband!

MWII: shut up. Don't contradict me!

Me: alright, so you'll need to meet the kids

Robbie: all?! 0.0

Me: what if I said yes?

Robbie: 2 and Candy. You know my 2 already love you.

Jesse: do they?

Me: mmmhmm

Jesse: how do you know?

Me: they told me.

Jesse: well shit, idc go on get married

Me: you gonna pay for my wedding, daddy? You know you always wanted to be my daddy.

Jesse: I don't talk about money with strangers that fuck my son

Me: how about kids you baby sit and encourage you to take back your living ane abused kids like Jon?

Jesse: that's your kid, too. I'm bored. Hurry up and get married so i have something to do.

Me: brain wssh us? Do our laundry? Dirty dishes? Cook us food?

Jesse: are you not an adult?

Me: half the time lately im five or 6 why? Dont act like you're not 22.

Jesse: don't tell my real age. People can do math you know.

Me: ok, well Robby. Let's hang out, I don't have time to schedule a wedding

Robbie: oh yes you do!

MWII: sabrina goes what?

Me: no I was just gonna argue. No open ended questions, you know I stand my ground.

Robbie: oh friendly banter!

Me: well why aint you called or anything?

Robbie: well You look busy! And i just been working. And to be truthful I did need my time, you were right.

Me: well You do run really graceful.

MWII: shut the fuck up Sabrina you're just a nerd. Just say it Jesse you know you want to

Jesse: I can't! I'm shocked and pleased! Im surprised she actually found someone to love.

Bobby: now Sabrina don't cry

Me: wow that's a tall order! It's easier to get married!

Jesse: she's a tough cookie, and it would be one of my kids. I think that's pretty amazing.

Me: you know me and the bestie talk about this...like men living on their own to get to know themselves before even thinking about marriage

Eric: well now its time!

Jesse: I was wondering why you get along so well. I remember the first time you saw her, your eyes lit up with joy. No not at your parents in Okmulgee

Me: oh Oklahoma. When I was walking in the street with tiffany

Jesse: yes

Me: and you hid your eyes

Robbie: i thought they were making fun of me and i was already married a month and a few days And unhappy. I didn't want you to deal with that

Me: then I saw you at UNM after i gradh9and went to have lunch with the bestie.

Jesse: how do you remember that?

Me: because both times I said how did hot and sexy get on this Earth and both times he ran away too fast. And I've only said that about him.

Jesse: O.O well go on get married then!! Sunny you don't need to meet him!! That's what I prayed for! I put that in Mr Gloom for her!! God works fast, doesn't he!!!.?

Me: yeah. I didn't put anything in it, I couldn't think of anything. I knew I work too hard not to be a success. So thank you.

Jesse: well aren't you a little bitch? Seriously. You didn't put anything?

Me: I didn't.

Jesse: you sent me the link and you didn't?

Me: I didn't get to it. I was busy trying to fix everyone else's.

Jesse: like you tried to fix his.

Me: i should put wrinkles tho, I noticed my frown lines are deep and solid

Jesse: there's always next year

Me: i figured if I just smiled more, they would go away on their own. So it looks like you already put it in for me this year.

Bobby: well fucking shit! Im gonna cry!

Just about every one else: its about time you catch up!!

Bobby breaths it back in: there I'm caught up... O no I'm not!

Robbie: well You know you could be kissing and they will pucker up.

Jesse: looks like I did it for you two times.

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Dilemma

“So, basically he’s like get your ass home now, you’ve played around enough in the US.” Yeon, sat back rubbing her eyes, wondering why she just didn’t tell her dad no.

He paid for her college that’s why.

“Basically. I have to go home, and finish there and who knows.” She sighed, looking out the window to the city of Atlanta.

“But, do you want to go, that’s the thing.” Her friend, reached across the table taking her hand.

“No, but my dad is Korean.” She laughed softly. “So, I kinda have no choice, and my mom agrees with him.” She finished her coffee, and rolled her eyes, wishing her mother would have pushed for her to stay in the states.

She loved Korea, she loved the States; but she always felt a bit freer here. Standing up, her 5′5″ frame was lithe, but she had hips and an ass. That she got from her mother, she tossed her mid-back length 3B curls behind her and donned a pair of Gucci shades.

“I leave in three days, he didn’t give me time to do shit. Movers will be here tomorrow, I get on the plane, and go. So, there go all my summer plans. Good thing is though, he’s letting you come with me. Two weeks in Seoul, what do you think?”

Her friend, jumped up from her spot, clapping her hands excitedly. “YES! Oh my god, what do I pack? What should I wear?”

Yeon smiled. “We’ll figure that out later.”

Yeon washed her hands in the bathroom aboard the airplane. She made the water as hot as she could stand it, needing something to take her mind off the fact that they had been flying for 8 hours already. She wanted to run and jump, she needed to stretch her legs. Her hair in a messy bun on her head, she looked at herself in the half steamed mirror and sighed. How was she going to fit back in Korea? She had sometimes unruly curly hair that wasn’t a very common sight on a Korean woman, her copper skin, held two very Asian eyes Most people told her, her eyes looked like Kimora Lee Simmons. Plump lips, brown eyes, her figure was slightly curvy, she pushed together her 34B breasts and wondered if her breasts were also too large? Probably not. She was going to be…different. That much was certain.

“Are you ok?” A soft voice at the door asked her in Korean.

“Yes, thank you.”She answered, almost bowing before she remembered she couldn’t be seen.

Speaking in strictly Korean, unless she was around her parents, something else, she was going to have to get used to again. She hated being different, she hated people looking at her like she had a third eyeball. Grunting, she opened the bathroom door, walking back to her seat.

“You ok, Yeon?” Her friend asked her, barely waking up from her nap.

“I’m ready to get off this damn plane. My legs are killing me.” She signaled for the waitress.

“Girl, your short ass is fine, I’m 5′8″ I’m the one suffering.” Her buddy, turned in her seat, snuggling in the cushions of first class, sleeping again.

Would she be fine? She wasn’t so sure.

As soon as the plane landed, both girls stretched and yawned. It was afternoon in Seoul, South Korea, and all Yeon thought about now was sleep. A sign was posted for her, Ms. Hyo Park Yeon as they came down the elevator, and she rolled her eyes, thinking to herself. ‘Wow, thanks parents, don’t even come to the airport.’

“You have an escort? What a driver too?” Her friend chuckled and Yeon bit her lip and tried to figure out, what she hadn’t told her friend already.

“Ms. Hyo.” He already knew her face, and she gave a slight bow saying hello, giving him their bags.

“This is it, the rest, was delivered here already.” With a nod of his head, the man leads the way outside, and out into the bright sunshine. The girls donned their shades, and Marcella looked around, looking quite the tourist, while Yeon ignored the urge.

He leads them both to a car, a sleek black Audi A8 L. Opening the door for them, the girls slid into the cool, cream-colored interior, chilled water bottles waiting for them.

“This car is nice, man did your dad spare any expenses?” Marcella, rubbed a hand along the seats, watching as the driver got in the front seat.

“This isn’t a Bentley, so I’m going to say, yes.” Yeon laid her head back against the seat, getting ready mentally for her best friend to choke her. “I have to tell you something, Marcella.”

The car pulled away, and Marcella was looking out the window. “Mhm.”

“So, my dad is a CEO…you know that.”

“Yea.”

“My mother is an interpreter for his company now. His interpreter. My grandfather, my mother’s father was a doctor.”

Marcella’s eyes turned to slits as she looked at Yeon. “You parents are loaded aren’t they?”

“I don’t really know about all that. I’ve had to work for anything, I’ve ever received, and maintain a strict GPA, you know I don’t flaunt a bunch of shit.”

“Just say it! Why didn’t you tell me!” Marcella punched her arm lightly. “I’m actually kind of hurt. I’m your best friend.”

Yeon let her head fall. “I learned the hard way, about friends who are friends because of money. Not that you're one of them! I just prefer not to be like that. I’m not stuck up and snobby, and Paris Hilton like.”

“Don’t you think I know that dummy? I know who you are. TBH, I kind always knew I think. Tell me more about your parents though.”

Yeon smiled, thanking god that was easier than she thought it would be. She explained that her father always had money, he inherited the company from his father. Her mother had to scrape and earn every penny, her grandfather believed in a hard day's work. He came from nothing, her parents were polar opposites. Her mother was gifted when it came to languages, she spoke 6 fluently, but Korean was not one of them. Her mother was working as an interpreter for another company when she met her father. He couldn’t take his eyes off of her.

“Still makes me gag a little when he says, my mom had the brownest skin he ever saw, and all he thought about doing was rubbing his face against her legs.” She said playfully, she knew her father worshiped her mother.

Her mother didn’t speak Korean, and her father didn’t speak English, however, they both spoke Chinese. They went out on a few dates, and he made a decision to marry her, boom there she was.

“They should write a book about that,” Marcella answered, taking a sip of her water.

“Probably.” Yeon looked out the window. “This is my house.”

Marcella gasped as the gate opened to a large black and cream colored home, The gate opened to a yard, the glass front of the home, showed into the living room, around the side, there was a cement driveway, and a garage for the cars. The door was opened for them, and Marcella and Yeon walked up the pathway leading from the driveway to the front of the house. It was arched, with large dark wooden doors, and Yeon rung the bell, waiting.

“Of course, you remember how to say hello in Korean. My father’s English is still a bit rough.”

“Who do you think you’re talking to?” Marcella asked, rolling her eyes.

Yeon smiled, and the door opened up, her mother standing there in her apron smiling wide. “My baby is home!” She threw her arms around Yeon, hugging her tight before grabbing Marcella hugging her as well.

“Marcella, I’m happy to have you in our home.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Hyo.” She bowed at her.

“Oh please, call me Jasmine.” She ushered the girls into the house. “I know, Y'all are probably tired, but I have been cooking for Y'all. A mix of southern food and Korean.”

Her mother yelled in Korean, for her father, smiling back at the girls. “He’s going to play all tough baby, but you know he missed you. That’s why he wasted no time.” Her mother hugged her again, and this time Yeon held on tight.

She forgot how her mother smelled like cloves and her favorite Prada perfume. Her mother’s tight 4a coils tickled her nose. “I missed you, Ma.”

“I have too, we haven’t seen you in a year.” Letting her, go her mother turned towards the stairs, as her father came down them. The foyer of the home, had dark hardwood floors, contrasting against the light gray of the walls, and the cream of the carpet that lined the stairs.

“Park Yeon.” He said her name, standing at the bottom of the stairs.

Yeon walked over, bowing deeply, saying hello to her father in Korean. “Abeoji, I missed you.”

Her father’s wrinkled forehead smoothed over and he broke into a smile, hugging his little girl tightly. “My family is whole again.” He kissed her face several times, before letting go, and he also grabbed Marcella into a hug.

“Marcella, I’m glad you could join us for a while.” Marcella smiled, looking shy.

“Thank you for the vacation, Mr. Hyo.” He waved a hand dismissively at her.

“You are like a sister to my baby, call me abeoji.” Marcella tested the word on her tongue, grinning like a Cheshire cat.

Her father, shooed both girls upstairs, informing Yeon that her things would be there, in 3-4 days. Yeon showed Marcella the guest room, and how to use the shower. “Just come in my room when you're done.”

Yeon walked into her room, it was almost the same way she left it. Old EXO posters on the wall, on a cork board. A few American bands on the other side, she had a new computer, new bed, new bedding. Her vanity in front of her bay window. She could decorate as she wanted later, she supposed, but she didn’t even want to live in her parents' house. For goodness sake, she was 20 years old, but her father probably didn’t want her living on her own either. This was going to be hard. She showered, conditioning her hair, and finger de-tangling as she let the water run down her back. She washed her face free of the makeup she wore. She had forgotten to put on a primer, and setting powder so she knew she skin probably looked oily. After she was finished, she wrapped her head in a towel, sitting down at her vanity. She didn’t feel like dealing with her hair, so she set to start doing large twists.

Marcella knocked once, letting herself inside. “I’m glad I got my hair done, before coming because I would not be in the doing it now.”

She looked up at Marcella in the mirror, her friend's shoulder length box braids now held secure in a wrap on her head. “Help me then, I ain’t trying to be here all day.”

Marcella set to rubbing olive oil into the strands, before twisting them with twist cream on her fingers. Both girls finished, Yeon stood u, grabbing a scarf from the hook near her door, and wrapped her hair into a pineapple, before she set out to get dressed.

“Another struggle is finding good hair care products.” Yeon pulled on a purple V-neck shirt that said ‘J’adore’ on the front over her head.

“Your mama is natural, what do you mean?” Marcella looked at her posters. “Chanyeol was still fine as hell in these pics.”

“That’s like right after their debut. She is but she goes into Seoul, to get her hair done. You know I’m picky.” Marcella nodded, still looking over the pictures.

The girls made their way downstairs, where Mrs. Hyo was setting the table. The girls settled themselves on cushions on the floor, as her father made his way in, sitting down at the head of the table.

“How was the flight?” He asked in Korean.

Her mother came in with a gallon of juice, and cups. “English please, we have a guest.” Just as her father was about to protest, she held up a hand sitting down. “Your English is fine, you just never really try. I refuse to translate.”

“Yes, yes, umma.” He replied taking some rice from a large bowl.

“It was long. Fine though.” Yeon answered, Marcella, agreeing with her.

They ate and talked, laughing about what had happened lately in Atlanta or Korea. Inside, Yeon smiled this was good, she had forgotten how much she missed home. How much she missed really good kimchi and her mothers fried chicken. Her mother rolled her eyes at her fathers bad jokes.

“You can have the summer to do as you will, school starts back in September, everything is taken care of Yeon.” Her father spoke, looking at her stuff more kimchi into her mouth.

Thanks, dad, I’m just wondering how I will fit in.” He shrugged at her, chewing his rice.

“You will be fine, you are my daughter. Besides, concentrate on school, not a social life.” Yeon took a sip of her juice, sighing.

“I’m a young dad, I have to have a social life.” She put another piece of chicken on Marcella’s plate as she spoke.

Her father put his chopsticks down on his plate. “I have a remedy for that soon enough. For now, don’t worry, so much, you’ll get wrinkles.”

Her mother shook her head at the two. After lunch, Yeon and Marcella went to their rooms to nap, while her mother cleared dishes with her father.

He stood in the kitchen watching his wife. “Friday then?”

“I actually don’t think this is a good idea at all right now.” She washed the last of the plates, putting them in them in the dish drainer.

“Why not?” He came to stand behind his wife, her short frame nestling against his.

“It’s sneaky. You bring her here, to finish school, but you have an ulterior motive.” Her mother turned in her father’s arms to look at him.

“I’m making sure, our daughter is secure in life.” Sighing, Mrs. Hyo, moved from her husband’s grasp.

“I know. I just…let her see if she likes him or not. I wasn’t forced with you.” Mr. Hyo crossed to where his wife now stood, and took her chin in his hand.

“She will like him, trust me. Choi Jun-Seo is a good man, he is already making me very proud in the company.”

“If you say so.” Her mother leaned her head up, to give her father a gentle kiss.

He grinned, kissing her once more. “I’m always right, trust me.”

The next few days were spent shopping and sight-seeing. Marcella and Yeon kicked back and relaxed most days. “We should go clubbing,” Marcella said, as Yeon sat at her computer looking at places to live near the college.

“Clubs? Yea, we can go. When?” Yeon brought up another tab, to look for good clubs when her mother walked in after knocking once.

“Can’t go tonight, I’m sorry girls. Yeon.” Her mother laid a traditional Korean dress, on her bed. “Your father has a dinner guest, and you have to wear this. I have one for you as well Marcella.”

Yeon rolled her eyes, earning a scowl on her mother’s face. “Stop. You look beautiful in them.”

The golden color of the dress was offset by the red of the tank top, and red flowers, twined with their vibrant green leaves. The black, sheer covering had a white collar. The fabric was thick and heavy. She picked up the dress, holding it close to her body.

“It is pretty, dad is going all out, who is the guest?” Her mother grinned slightly, turning to Marcella.

“Yours will be delivered before tonight. You can take it home if you like, it’s pink and black. I thought the colors would compliment you.”

“Ma.” Yeon put the dress down, looking back at her mother. “Why are you ignoring me?”

“I’m not. He’s a work partner of your fathers. He’s someone your father thinks highly of. So he wants you to look your best.” Her mother turned from the room. “You guys can club tomorrow.”

As the door closed behind her, Marcella chuckled softly but steadily it became louder. “If you don’t have this figured out by now, I’m gonna be pissed.”

Yeon balled her hands into fists. “Stay here.” She grumbled. Her father’s office was downstairs, near the parlor. She quickly jumped down the stairs, running down the hall, her bare feet pattering gently on the hardwood. The large oak doors in front of her, she was never to enter as a child, unless invited. She knew her father would be in there, while her mother gave her the dress.

She knocked once hard, then twice more. “Yes?”

“Dad, you know it's me.” She wanted to yell, but yelling would get her nowhere with him.

He cleared his throat. “Come in.”

Yeon opened the door, closing it behind her, keenly aware of how close it seemed in there. He had many small statues and vases lining the walls. The dark walls and light carpet on the floor, everything was exactly as it had been. Traditional, clean cut. She walked towards her fathers' desk where he sat looking over some papers, his glasses low on his nose.

“Who is this guy.” She pulled a chair from the desk sitting down, she was letting him know she wasn’t going anywhere.

“His name is Choi Jun Seo. He runs the international side of the company, fluent in 3 languages, learning a fourth. He graduated top if his class-”

Yeon cut her father off, tapping on his desk. “I didn’t ask for his resume abeoji.”

Her father slowly lifted his head, pushing his glasses on his nose. The wrinkles around his eyes, deepening as he sighed. “I think, he would be a good match for you.”

“I knew something was up!” Yeon stood up in her chair, pointing at her father. “Is this why I came back? Don’t lie to me.”

Her father removed his glasses, rubbing the area between his eye. “Yeon, do not raise your voice at me.”

She ignored him. “Is it! Tell me! I don’t want to be set up, with some guy who you think is ok for me. That’s not fair!” She pushed away from his desk, throwing her hands into the air. “You can’t do this!”

“I can do as I please, I am your father!” Mr. Hyo stood up, his balled fist slamming down on his desk.

The air was hot between them. Yeon heard her breathing, she was frustrated and angry. She closed her eyes, willing back the tears that threatened. “Did you even miss me? Or did you just want me back as some shiny little pawn to entice your co-workers with?”

Her fathers face softened. “Why would you say that? Of course, I missed you. Your mother missed you. You belong here at home. It is not safe in Atlanta, we cannot protect you.”

Yeon sniffled. “You don’t have to protect me, I’m a grown woman.” She wiped her eyes, turning her back on her father like a child.

“You are my child. My only child. He will be here tonight to introduce himself to you in a formal setting, that is all. I am pushing, however, that you two will date.” Mr. Hyo came from around his desk, at 5′9″ he towered over his daughter, lifting her chin to look at him. “Give him a chance.”

She tugged her chin from her fathers grasp. “If he’s ugly, I’m not doing anything.”

“Park Yeon..” He said quietly.

“I don’t like this, and I don’t agree to it. I will be cordial though.” Her father chuckled, hugging his daughter tight.

“You’re like your mother, I suppose that is all I can ask for now.”

Chapter Two

[29anima-blog]

Best. Convo. Ever.

3:27AM    4/03/19

You're now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi!

You both like sad.

Stranger: Hello

You: hello

You: hows it going fellow sad human :)

You: :(*

Stranger: Not actually a human

You: :O same here

Stranger: It's going alright, not really that good

Stranger: How about you

You: mehh could be better

Stranger: I feel that

You: anything particular or is it just life lol?

Stranger: Yeah, just need some inspiration to get me going again

You: aha i getchu

Stranger: How are things on your end? What can make your life better

You: ahh thats a big question

You: lets just say im quite an overthinker

Stranger: I know the feeling

You: So I worry too much about what I want to die with my life etc

You: but im going through a "not giving a shit phase" atm lol

Stranger: Yeah, that's a big thing for a lot of people

Stranger: I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy

Stranger: Umm are you in any programs? Like that the school offers

Stranger: Maybe you'll find something you enjoy there

Stranger: Its always good to have hobbies

You: hmm not really im quite an antisocial person so i hadnt considered it

You: i do music on the side for fun

You: but its quite pricey hahah

Stranger: Yeah

Stranger: Hobbies can definitely be expensive

You: yeah im currently saving up for some equipment so

Stranger: That's nice, goals yass

You: well what do you like to do for fun?

Stranger: ATM I'm into gaming

You: oo me too

You: although i havnt played games for a while

Stranger: Ahh

Stranger: I play shooters mostly

Stranger: I do enjoy other games occasionally

You: yaas pc or a console?

Stranger: Mostly console

Stranger: A little pc here and there

You: ahh i see

Stranger: Yep

Stranger: I'm just in love with edits in videos I want to be more involved with the community but like you I am also sort of antisocial at times

You: Ahhhh

You: you do edits?

Stranger: A little but I'm really not good

You: ah i doubt that

You: what types of edits

You: i wish i was good at video editing haha

Stranger: ATM kinda like a montage

You: ah thats cool

Stranger: I love the community but I'm just so scared of it tbh

You: ah i feels

Stranger: I've never really had anxiety and stuff, but I understand now

Stranger: There's a few people in the community I have a real hard time talking to

Stranger: Like my heart is bumpin' super fast and sometimes I get a sinking feeling

Stranger: Do you have any solutions?

You: aw one of my best friends is like that

You: hmm

You: well recently she's been forcing herself into social situations

You: umm

You: i would start small maybe just talk to a stranger on the bus or something

Stranger: I hate lfgs but it'll probably help

You: ahh understandable

Stranger: I suck online, in person I'm alright

Stranger: Idk why that is

You: i dont really like social situations but it doesnt make me too nervous

You: ahh really?its the opposite for me hahah

You: in person im awkward asf

Stranger: I can be too, but it's usually when I want people to stop talking to me

You: aha

Stranger: I'm not really one to tell someone to go away or shut up

You: For me it would take a while for me to be myself around you if id just met you

You: like id have to chill with you for a long time

You: yeahh me too tbh

Stranger: Yeah, I feel that

You: i get especially awkward if i like someone and im talking to them lmfao

Stranger: Oh lmao

You: thats the only time ill really be nervous

Stranger: Last time I was like that was middle school haha

You: ahh hahah

You: wait how old is middle school lol

Stranger: Do you play any sports or something?

You: we dont use those terms in the UK lol

You: yeahh basketball and I go to the gym a lot

Stranger: Umm like 12, 13, 14

You: ahh so how old are you now?

You: and are you into sports?

Stranger: 19 :/

Stranger: Yeah, wrestling

You: ahh 16 here

Stranger: Oh boy

You: Oo thats awesome

Stranger: Yeah it was fun

Stranger: Especially if you're good

You: i took up kick boxing recently

Stranger: Because then you can use it as like a line

You: i enjoy it way more than karate

You: ahh right

Stranger: Talking to a girl or something, be like aye come watch my matches

Stranger: Don't recommend sitting with them until after you shower tho

You: hahaha

You: ah well I am a girl so don't think i'd be doing that lol

Stranger: Idk some of the girls out here are spitting game

Stranger: Like when I was in school they were smooth af

You: lmaoo

You: id have to be extremely comfortable around someone to have game lol

Stranger: I'm just saying it's just natural for some

You: yeah ive seen

Stranger: One of my best friends, she had a guy miss his stop and go to her house I was like woah

You: god damn lol

Stranger: They ended up dating for two years

You: wow

Stranger: Yeah man, some people out here are experts, I've only been in a handful of relationships

Stranger: So I'm not the best when it comes to keeping people around

You: ahh i get youu

Stranger: Yeah, a lot of my relationships ended pretty bad

Stranger: How about you?

You: How old were you when u had your first serious relationship

You: aw damn that sucks

Stranger: Like 13

You: aha 14 here

Stranger: Wait what do you mean by serious?

You: when I had my first boyfriend

Stranger: Like sexual stuff or like

You: no just like

You: i dont even know what i meant tbh

Stranger: Yeah then, 13

You: rightt

Stranger: We we're together for a while going to each other houses to hang out and stuff

Stranger: I loved her family

Stranger: Super friendly

Stranger: We just drifted apart and I kinda was mean

Stranger: How did yours go?

You: ah suckss

You: well uh it was great at first

You: i was 14 he was 15

Stranger: Ooo

You: like we had a lot in common and many mutual friends

You: we were together for about a year

You: thinks just got ugly the last few months like he was really aggressive

You: and then yeahh that was that

Stranger: Like how?

Stranger: Idk I was just giving her the cold shoulder without even realizing it

You: at first he would just lose his temper and throw shit around or punch something

You: but then he hit me one time in front of all of my friends

Stranger: Yeah, that's a no no

You: and I was actually willing to forgive him but my friends didn't let me to

You: and im glad they didnt

Stranger: That's good

You: i was quite naive then but

You: nah lol

Stranger: I meant like them not letting you forgive him ahha

You: yeahh I know :p

You: were you in love with her

You: the girl you grew apart form

Stranger: Umm sort of

Stranger: Hard to explain

You: yeah love is a tricky word

Stranger: I tend to use it in the wrong sense

Stranger: Idk, she was really cool, we didn't really share many things but she was understanding

Stranger: Because we were completely different people

You: ahh

Stranger: At the end of the day, she had both her parents her whole life and was sheltered, I didn't so I knew way more than her in that sense

You: ahh :( must of been hard

Stranger: Eh, I had my uncles to keep me in check

Stranger: And even tho my dad wasn't there a lot to help me, he still showed me a lot of things

Stranger: Like never lay a hand on a woman, and look out for others

You: ah i see

Stranger: I'm the second oldest

Stranger: 2 brothers 2 sisters

You: ah wow

You: ive just got an older brother

Stranger: Was he nice ?

You: Well

You: when we were younger we pretty much hated eachother and he always hit me lol

You: but now he's more supportive and a much calmer guy

Stranger: Lmao

You: he had loads of issues i cant really hate him anymore

You: but he's quite a jealous guy so hes scared of other boys lol

Stranger: I feel that

Stranger: Oh really now? Like he doesn't have guy friends or

You: yeah hes been like a dad to me pretty much lol

You: nah he does but like

You: hes scared of my interactions with guys because, in his words he "knows what guys are like"

Stranger: That's true

You: so he would threaten me to not have a boyfriend and shit lol

Stranger: Yeah

You: im kind of glad he was like that though

Stranger: Have you been to a part yet?

Stranger: Party

You: prevented me from doing dumb shit

You: Yeah one

You: not really my thing

Stranger: Go to a few more then you'll see what he means

You: Yeah I pretty much understood from that party hahha

You: pretty much an excuse to drink, smoke and have sex

Stranger: Yep

Stranger: Like we come from different places

Stranger: Out here in Illinois people are like less picky

You: oh really?

Stranger: A lot of my friends back back in middle school lost their virginity to the same girl

You: whoa

Stranger: So like I your brother said, he knows what guys want

Stranger: When I mean a lot I mean like 3

You: damn

Stranger: Idk, I just don't like the idea of my mans being with the same girl as me

Stranger: I've always been like that

You: yeah i get you

Stranger: I'm glad you're close to your brother I'm not close to my older brother

You: ah what about your other siblings?

Stranger: Closer but not super close

Stranger: I kinda keep to myself now

You: yeah im close with him in one sense, but theres a lot i cant talk to him about

You: ahh i feels

Stranger: Yeah, like when I was 15, I stopped talking to a lot of people

Stranger: Depression hit me hard

You: shit :/

Stranger: Yeah, shit can be tough especially if you don't talk to people

Stranger: Just a fyi, if you have issues find someone to talk to

You: yeah definitely

Stranger: But be careful because some people will use it against you

You: yeah ive always been a closed book

You: especially females!!

You: they love having dirt on somebody

Stranger: Yeah

Stranger: That's how my umm relationship at 15 ended

Stranger: I told her what was going on and she told the whole school and stuff

You: wow wtf

Stranger: It was really bad because I was umm sent away for a little

You: jesus

Stranger: Yeah I was out for like two weeks

Stranger: 3 days at the hospital then about a little more than a week at the facility

You: ahh shit :c

Stranger: After that I didn't really trust anyone

Stranger: Tbh I only just started talking to people about my problems

You: yeah i get what that feels like people have broken my trust a lot growing up

You: yeah same really

You: I was forced into counselling and i hating going at first

You: my counsellor saw i hated talking to people so she encouraged me to talk to a friend

Stranger: The person I had listening, I didn't really like her do I stopped going

Stranger: So*

You: and this friend i knew i could trust so i told her a lot

Stranger: That's good

Stranger: I grew away from my best friend

You: Yeahh it felt really unnatural so i just prefered talking to someone close

Stranger: There's just some things I can't tell him

You: Yeah i get you

You: I was scared i would drive her away if i told her certain things

Stranger: Idk I want to tell someone but I don't trust anyone

You: but i still told her a lot

Stranger: It's not about driving them away

You: someone in the family maybe?

Stranger: Its about them telling the person

Stranger: I told you how I'm not close to my brother but we have a lot in common and he's closer to the family than me

Stranger: So I can't really vent to my uncles or cousins

You: right

You: ermm

You: the things you wanted to talk abiout

You: is it something that can be used against you in a way?

Stranger: Sort of

Stranger: It's more or less like I'll say something then they'll bring stuff to just destroy my character and stuff

Stranger: The way we talk is people get really defensive and start attacking you if they don't like what you have to say

You: ah i understand

You: thats a shitty position to be in :c

Stranger: Yeah, I can't tell any of my online friends either because I don't want people to think different of me if they know I tried to commit suicide

Stranger: One of the people in the community I love knows because she was one of the first people I told

You: damn

Stranger: But she told her bf back in the day and he sent me a lot of hurtful messages

You: people can be really ignorant about these kinds of things so i get its hard to talk about

You: what the fuck

You: thats so messed up smh :(

Stranger: It was like 3ish years ago but I still remember it

Stranger: He isn't with her anymore but when I do end up talking to her, my stomach sinks so much

Stranger: And my heart beats really fast

You: crap

You: have you spoken to her about that?

Stranger: Honestly just thinking about her just makes me nervous, not really very briefly

Stranger: It was just catching up and she has changed as a person and I'm just scared tbh

You: ahh damn

Stranger: Honestly, this is the biggest reason why I don't feel motivated. This is why I need inspiration

You: what specifically

Stranger: The fact that she knows that I tried to commit suicide and like I said I want to play a bigger part of the community and she streams occasionally and I don't want the community to know. Because I know I'll get a lot of messages and stuff

Stranger: Hate stands out a lot more than support

You: ahh definitely i feel that

Stranger: It makes me really nervous

You: what do you think would help?

Stranger: I don't know

Stranger: I over think as well

Stranger: Like idk one of my good friends I've been playing with for a year straight kinda did some lame shit so

Stranger: I'm not really trusting anyone

You: ah damn

Stranger: We umm got into some illegal activities and he liked about something and it was something big

Stranger: So I don't know how much he'll do to make the like true even if it means one of us will get sent away to prison

Stranger: Lie

You: ohh shit

Stranger: Yeah, so I haven't talked to that guy in like 3 weeks or so

Stranger: So I'm on edge and don't trust anyone

You: thats understandable

You: given everything thats happened

Stranger: Thanks for listening

Stranger: Even tho I don't have solutions for everything I will try to talk to people a little more so I can be a bit more friendly

You: Thank you too stranger this has been quite a good talk

You: and i never do this kind of thing lol

Stranger: Oh?

Stranger: What do you usually do

You: Nothing really I just swim around in my thoughts

Stranger: Aww

Stranger: I wouldn't mind listening to some thoughts (:

You: Like I know there is a certain person I can trust but I hate worrying people or burdening them with my problems

You: ahh I appreciate that

You: I don't even know where to begin haha

Stranger: It's cool just say whatever's on your mind

You: Okay just so you get a better understanding I'll tell you a bit about me lol

Stranger: I'm all ears

You: Right so ill just start to when I was around 10 years old

You: I always felt different and I was quite isolated from people because of it

You: like i didnt really have friends because the ones I had ended up hating me or breaking my trust or some dumb shit

Stranger: What made you feel different? Anything in particular?

You: and I got bullied for like a year

Stranger: Ahh

You: Uhh well

You: I thought differently to everyone else

You: Like

You: everyone was so much more willing to be ignorant about things just because it made them happier

Stranger: Definitely, I know how dumb people can be

You: And everyone around me would be after small meaningless things and I felt like I always thought big

You: idk what im saying hahah but yeah people pretty much thought I was a weirdo and i got bullied for it

Stranger: A lot of people miss the big picture

Stranger: I never really got bullied

You: so when i was 11 i had my first real real friends

Stranger: A little name calling here and there

You: yeah it really sucked im glad it didnt last too long

Stranger: What we're their names?

Stranger: That's nice

You: hahaha

Stranger: Were

You: I really don't remember now I left that school

Stranger: Awww

Stranger: One of my old best friends was cody

You: ohh you mean my friends

Stranger: He was a goofy kid

Stranger: Yeah silly

You: soz im so sleep deprived i read it wrong hahah

Stranger: It's okay

You: Well there was three of us

You: crystal, danielle and tamanna

You: them three*

You: and there was me

You: so it was a small friendship circle and i was friends with them from ages 11, 12, 13, 14

You: like there was additions to the group but i wont say much about them

Stranger: I feel that we all got our groups

You: but during these few years i was still that same weird different kid

You: but I suppressed that and acted like somebody else so I would have friends

Stranger: I sort of did the same thing

You: and yeah these friends weren't great, they lied a lot, said a lot about eachother (including me) behind eachothers back, spread rumours, told secrets

You: so I knew i couldnt trust them with the things i was thinking or whatnot

Stranger: Yeah, it's tough finding trustworthy people at that age

Stranger: You gotta find them before all that

Stranger: Hormones can do a lot to mess things up

You: so yeah, 14 years old was when I was really down about it, I felt lonely all the time because I was constantly stuck in my own thoughts

You: yeahh definitely

Stranger: Did you think about the same things

You: So I would spend a lot of time on my own which was the biggest mistake lol

You: pretty much yeah but

Stranger: Definitely

You: there was a lot i was thinking about

Stranger: Like what

You: Ahh things about people, things about like, our purpose

You: it got really unhealthy i guess

You: life**

You: i guess i asked a lot of questions which couldn''t be answered

Stranger: When I was younger I always knew what I wanted in life

You: ahh really?

Stranger: Yeah, it's kinda silly and a lot of people think it's lame but my friends and I all wanted to become pro players

You: ah thats sick

Stranger: That was back in the day 6ish years ago

You: its not silly at all

Stranger: It is, in the sense that it's a lot of work and a lot of people don't make it

You: True but, its good to have dreams and ambitions

You: something to work towards

Stranger: Most definitely but people need a back up plan

You: Yeah definitely

Stranger: What did you want

Stranger: Like in life

You: I never knew to be honest

You: generally I wanted to help or inspire people

You: but never knew specifically what

Stranger: I'm sure there's something that'll bring you in (:

You: but that all went to shit when i got olde rhahah

You: yeahh I'm waiting for it :)

Stranger: I'm sure you'll get the passion back and start caring again

You: I hope so

Stranger: Sometimes when I need motivation I watch some videos of people I look up to

You: Theres other things I need to fix first before that can happen

Stranger: For sure

You: ah thats nice

Stranger: Work on yourself before helping others

You: Yeah I know that I should but

You: idk i never really felt worth the effort I always thought everyone else was more important

You: second biggest mistake lol

Stranger: I feel that

Stranger: I was actually failing a lot of classes because I spent all my time helping others and not doing my own work

Stranger: So I just cheated on all my paperwork with friends

You: ah wow

You: damn

Stranger: That was middle school tho

Stranger: Can't do that in highschool

Stranger: You'll get into serious trouble

You: yeahh

You: its kind of like that here

Stranger: Academic dishonesty is a big issue

You: slightly different system

Stranger: Especially if you want to get into a big school

You: but theres mostly exam papers

You: oh yeah 100%

Stranger: Yeah

You: ahh I have such little time to fix up though

You: like last year I was really stupid

Stranger: Why

You: and the year before hahah

Stranger: What did you do

You: ahh lets see

You: so

You: when I was 14 I just fell into a deep hole of bullshit and stupidity and got into the habit of harming myself

You: and I left all of my old friends and found new, even worse friends

Stranger: I feel it, I did the same sort of

Stranger: Did they encourage your behavior?

You: but i "loved" them for the reason that we would smoke a lot of weed together

You: no nobody knew i hid it all the time

Stranger: Ahhh, yeah drugs are definitely something interesting

You: yeah definitely

Stranger: I don't think anyone who isn't there mentally should do drugs

You: dumbest thing I could have done in my situation as it was the only think I was relying on to make me even the slightest bit happy

You: yeah so true

Stranger: Happiness can be tricky

You: and then in that friendship group was this one guy who I wont go into much detail about but we were both mentally fucked up so we were just toxic together and fucked eachother up even more

Stranger: I did the same thing

You: and my mum found out about me harming myself so i was forced into counselling, my mum was getting panic attacks because of stressing about me

You: which made me feel shit so i started harming myself again

Stranger: Awww ):

You: and then at 15

You: is like one of the most important exams we do in the UK

Stranger: We do it at like 16-17

You: and basically i didnt really care much about life so I purposefully failed everything

Stranger: ):

You: here its 15-18

You: 17*

You: and then i left to go to a new school because i hated everyone there so im going there currently

You: and the most important exams

You: well the first year of it

You: are coming up

You: and yeah I'm still not in a really good place mentally

Stranger: Do you know why that is?

You: I don't smoke anymore but I rely on hurting myself wayy too much

You: I honestly do not, and ive thought about it a lot too :/

Stranger: Is it what happened in the past?

You: i think its just many small things that just add up

You: maybe

You: this is weird but recently like im remembering stuff from my childhood that I had completely forgotten about

Stranger: Yeah, something like happens to me

Stranger: It's just weird dreams of the past

You: yeahh me too

Stranger: A lot of it is middle school stuff like dances and stuff

Stranger: Like dates and what not

You: ahh

You: for me its like when i was really really young

You: but idk because these memories seem really bizarre that im wondering if im somehow making some of them up

You: one of them which I know is true is the first time that my dad hit my mum

You: he never did again but

You: I dont know why im remembering it now

Stranger: That's good

Stranger: Umm I'm not sure tbh

Stranger: Do you believe in like the guy feeling and stuff?

Stranger: Guy

Stranger: Gut*

You: sometimes i guess

You: actually yeah

Stranger: Maybe something is going to happen

Stranger: I believe in it, a few weeks back I felt weird and stuff and then it came true

Stranger: Hopefully nothing bad happens

You: hm

You: yeah hopefully

You: idk thats not the feeling i get from this

Stranger: What do you get?

You: its more like me just remembering a bunch of shit i forced myself to forget

Stranger: Ahhh

You: but i just dont understand why im remebering now

You: of all times lol

Stranger: Maybe something that happened triggered that memory?

You: i dont really know

You: like sometimes its in dreams

You: sometimes ill just be daydreaming in class and remember something vividly

You: weird shit lol

Stranger: Nah I feel that too

Stranger: I was always in iss so I day dreamed a lot

You: i know a lot of people say that like things that happen in your childhood affect you when your older

Stranger: Yeah definitely

You: but would it still affect me even if i didnt remember them?

You: cos like some of it makes sense

Stranger: Yes I'm sure it would

You: when i think of these new found memories lol

Stranger: It's hard to explain over text but yeah definitely

You: yeah i getchu haha

You: but uhh yeah, theres a lot i need to change in my life lol

Stranger: Start small, silly

You: where do you even start lmao

Stranger: Ummmmm

Stranger: So how is your studying? Good bad?

You: terrible i dont even study haha

You: im basically doing what i did last year

You: i just have no motivation for it i guess

Stranger: But your future silly

Stranger: Don't you wanna help people?

You: yeah i stopped thinking about that a while ago

You: oh yeah i was gonna talk about taht

You: so uh

Stranger: Help yourself

You: Yeah like last summer

Stranger: GET AN EDUCATION SO YOU CAN GO FOR WHAT YOU WANT

You: lmaooo

Stranger: I just want you to do something you enjoy

Stranger: And not be stuck with something you hate

Stranger: Passion matters a lot

Stranger: And I'm sure there's some guy that'll love that you do that stuff 😉

Stranger: You'll be a major guy magnet

You: But yeah a little before summer one of my friends killed herself because of the guy I used to date (the toxic relationship guy) and it just showed me how different people are to how they actually seem. I basically started hating people and became a selfish prick and drove myself a bit crazy until one of my friends metaphorically slapped me in the face and woke me up. The hatred lasted for a few months maybe

You: i agree i still need to think about what i want i guess

Stranger: Try some programs, clubs or something (:

Stranger: Hobbies are always nice to have

You: yeah id just rather do hobbies alone than with people

Stranger: My friend went through the same thing sort of

You: i still sort of hate most people hahah

Stranger: I feel that

You: its weird but because of that i feel like i can read people and i know exactly what someones intentions are

You: which is stupid but

Stranger: Yeah some people feel that way

You: yeah i always think that everyones a fake

Stranger: My brother feels that way and I hate him

You: so it makes it hard for me to get along with people

You: yeah its really stupid i need to learn to trust people

Stranger: It takes a while but people's true colors come out

Stranger: Start small, work your way up

Stranger: <(^~^<)

You: yah i should

You: i need to do some serious soul searching hahah

Stranger: Yeah, I wish I could help, but I always knew what I wanted

Stranger: I'm sure you'll find yourself

You: ahh well you've been a huge help just by listening

You: ive said stuff ive never said before to someone so

You: its been really helpful thanks stranger :)

Stranger: Listen, at the end of the day it's whatever you want

Stranger: We can leave things here if you want

Stranger: Just remember to take care of yourself

Stranger: And please don't hurt yourself

You: ahh well small steps remember

Stranger: Life is beautiful

Stranger: Oh shush

You: hahaha

Stranger: See you around (probably not tho)- J

Stranger has disconnected.

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Im Yours | Part 5

Pairing: Jaebum x Reader

Rating: Drama, Angst, Smut, Fluff

WARNINGS: Language, Eventual Violence, Lots of Smut Later on

Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5 Pt 6 Pt 7 Pt 8 Pt 9 FINALE

You took a deep breath and smoothed the material of the tight but conservative black dress  you had pulled aside for this night specially. You're hair was done, makeup done and shoes on. Now it was time to wait. You were nervous, despite having a few more take out movie dates with Jaebum, this was the first time you would be going out with him in public. Right on the dot your doorbell rang and your nerves grew even more. You started your way to the door but stopped half way there to smooth out your dress once more. You froze again when your hand touched the doorknob but with a deep breath you opened it. He looked stunning. His hair was pushed back perfectly, his all black suit pressed and tailored to fit his body in just a way it made your heart flutter. His stern face softened into a sweet smile as he looked you over and he stuttered slightly before handing you a single rose.

"Oh my god, it is a real date." You said, taking the flower and stepping aside for him to walk in.

"I hope your excited, were going to one of my favorite restaurants tonight." He said watching as you reached for your coat and took ahold of your purse.

"Im actually really excited. Ive never really been on a fancy date before." You admitted, laughing at his shocked face.

"Well then we will make it a night to remember. Are you ready?" You nodded after slipping your arms through the coat and took his elbow, letting him lead you out of the front door.

You were greeted by BamBam standing at the now open car door. His face lit up and a huge smile covered his face as he watched Jaebum open the door of your building for you.

"Wow! Y/n you're smokin!" He said as you approached. You blushed shaking your head and reconnecting your arm with Jaebum.

"Jackson look, y/n looks amazing!" He said leaning into the car slightly. You saw Jackson turn to face you, his smile immediately lighting up.

"Enough you two." Jaebum said sternly as he nodded for BamBam to get in the front seat.

He smile at you and kissed your cheek slightly before closing the door and walking around the car. Before he got back in your reached forward to flick BamBams ear making him hiss and turn around, but relax and nod when Jaebum entered the car. It was a quiet but far from awkward car ride. Jaebum's hand held yours softly and he would point out the window and quietly tell you things about the buildings and parks that you passed. You loved listening to him softly speak, his voice held so much knowledge and it amazed you that he knew so much about things that really didnt matter to most people. When you pulled up to the restaurant your eyes widened. You had seen this place so many times but never had the opportunity to enter it, just a glass of water was way out of your price range.

"Jaebum, this is too much we can't-"

"I told you Id give you a first date to remember, right?" He said scooting you closer to him as the car slowed down. You nodded and pressed your lips together for a second. "Then just relax and have a good time." He smiled just as BamBam came around the car to open the door for him.

He stood and buttoned his coat back up before holding out a hand towards you. You took it and let him help you out of the car, smiling to BamBam as the two of you made your way up the small set of stairs and into the restaurant. It was even more amazing than you thought it would be on the inside. Though the lights dimmed everything gleamed with a gold and red hue, Koi swam around the outside of the room with streams that lead into a center pond. The sound of Jaebums chuckle made you snap out of it and look to him.

"Close your mouth, the fish might jump in." He teased walking you right past the host who bowed.

"Mr. Im, its so great to see you tonight sir. Shall I tell the chef your here?" He said causing Jaebum to stop.

"Of course. And tell him I'm with a very talented chef, he better bring his best to the table." He said nodding once before continuing to walk forward.

"Jae, that was kind of rude." You said tugging on his hand, not sure why he didnt wait for the host to seat them.

"I'm their scary boss. I can't have them thinking I'm a softie can I?" He said, his eyes twinkling.

"Boss?" You said as he pulled you into an open room that had a 'Reserved' card on the table.

"My dad was a foodie, he invested in a many restaurants and when he past he left them all to me." He said pulling out a chair for you.

"Wow." You said sighing, watching him as he sat down next to you.

You would laugh at how his face would go from soft and sweet to tough and ridged when ever a waiter walked in. Even when the chef walked in to personally welcome the two of you he only gave half a smile, even though the chef made it perfectly well known that he's known Jaebum since he was a little boy. Wine was brought to the table and immediately the two of you reminisced on the last time you drank together, smiling as you talked about all of your now firsts.

"I was so nervous." Jaebum said shaking his head. "The first time we kissed? I don't know... I was so worried you were going to think I was a terrible kisser." He said making you giggle.

"Your kissing is fine. More than fine." You said not trying to hide the fact that you were now blushing.

"I still feel stupid for doing that. It was so unprofessional." You said making him laugh again.

"Very unprofessional. I can't believe you kissed me." He teased.

"Jaebum, Im pretty sure you kissed me." You said remembering the was his fingers took your chin.

"Thats not what you told BamBam."

"I was saving you the embarrassment of kissing the cook." You smiled before taking a sip of your wine.

"I don't think I could ever be embarrassed when it came to you and your lips." He said in a soft voice, looking at you in away that made you giddy. You lent forward and kissed him quickly before settling back down into your seat. As you did so he tried to hide his smile, your food was being brought in. But the blush on his cheeks made it hard for him to regain his stern face.

The food was amazing, there was no doubting that. Definitely some of the best traditional Korean food you have ever had. But as bad as you wanted to eat it all in one big bite the conversation with Jaebum was too good to even get enough to half fill your stomach. You couldn't help but smile as he fed you from his plate, rolling your eyes and commenting about how cheesy he was being.

"If you feed me one more bean sprout I swear, no stop it." You laughed pushing his hand as he tried to get you to take from him.

"Oh come on I don't like them, you have to eat them." He said lifting his hand again.

"But what happens if the big bad boss gets caught hand feeding his cook?" You teased causing him to put his chopsticks down.

"Fair enough. Try this then." He'd say lifting another piece of food.

You laughed and continued to until you caught the sight of a red head sitting at a table just a few away.

"Is that BamBam?" You said smiling over back to Jaebum, confused.

"Yeah, They get to eat here for free so when ever they come they always take advantage of the menu." He said, sighing in annoyance. You put your hand on top of his and smiled, rubbing your thumb gently across the back of it.

"I think its sweet. Its like they're your body guards or something. You said making him chuckle.

"More like a pain in my ass." He said biting his lip.

Dinner ended the same way it began; Jaebum being a perfect gentleman. He pulled your chair out and offered his arm. When you reached the coat area he helped you into yours while holding your purse and then walked you out to the car. He sat a lot closer to you this time, the two of you sharing the middle seat. One arm was around the back of the side you sat on. While his other intertwined with yours. The four of you engaged in conversation but you could tell Jaebum wasn't to happy about sharing you. You pressed your knees into his thigh and squeezed his hand. He looked at you and smiled softly, placing a soft kiss on your cheek before telling BamBam he was an idiot.

You pulled up to your building and instantly BamBam jumped out to open the door. Jaebum followed you out, never letting go of your hand and continued to hold it until the two of you reached the front door of your apartment.

"Thank you for an amazing night, y/n." He said bringing a hand up to stroke your cheek once.

"Oh, its over?" You said, raising an eyebrow at him.

"Well, is it?"

"Well, I was hoping you could come in for a little." You said smiling as he pulled you in to kiss you. "Or all night, if you want to." You said pulling away slightly to fully unlock the door.

His hands were on your hips and turning you around as the door slammed shut behind the two of you. You threw your coat to the side and hooked your arms around his neck, giggling as he kissed you a few times over. Your hands moved to his coat and slipped it from his shoulders. Pulling it till it hit his bent elbows. You hands then moved to his tie, pulling at it to bring his body closer to yours. He chuckled sweetly as he shrugged the coat off all the way, dropping it on the floor behind him. You started to step backwards, pulling his tie with you till you bumped against the wall. You giggled again as jaebum pulled out of the kiss laughing.

"Are you okay." He said rubbing the back of your head from where it hit the wall.

"Yeah, come on." You said taking his hand and pulling it into your bedroom. He rose an eyebrow at you and you shrugged. "The couch was getting kind boring."

He laughed and closed the space between the two of you, his hands wrapping around your waist. He laid you down and pushed you back onto the bed, his hand running up your bare leg as it bent to press against his side. You only let him hover over you for a minute before your hands were pushing him up. He rolled onto his back thinking you were going to change your mind, but as your body followed his and you straddled his lap he grinned, sitting up slightly to meet your lips with his own. His hands tailed up your thighs again, smiling as he realized your skirt hd risen high enough for him to cup your backside in his hands. You arched your back into his touch, Moaning slightly as your core brushed against him. You continued to roll your hips, loving this new feeling you had with him. He didnt complain either, which only made you roll your hips more, his hands now guiding you.

You started to kiss him faster, your hands now running over his chest to unbutton his shirt as fast as you could. The sexual tension had been building so much between the two of you over the past week this was long over do. You got the last button done and started to run your hands over his chest wanting nothing more that to take a peak to see what was going on underneath but the need to have his mouth on yours over took that. His hands slid up higher, pushing your dress up as they moved to hold your waist. You kissed him long once grinding down harder than you had before slipping down his body. Kissing down his neck, letting your lips trace down his chest until you were far enough down to unbuckle his belt. His hands immediately caught yours making you stop.

"Wait, y/n." He said sitting up. You now stood hurt and confused in front of him, you honestly thought he wanted to do this just as much as you did. You pulled your wrists out of his hands and crossed your arms, realizing that your dress was still hiked up. You shimmied it back down before hugging yourself.

"No, come here don't be like that." He said holding a hand out to you.

"You reject me and thats what you say?"

"No, wait." He started, this time scooting himself closer so he could place his hands on your hips.  "You're... I don't want it to be like that. All rushed and like it doesn't matter. You... I want to feel like I've made you feel wanted."

You tried to continue to to pout but you couldn't help but break into a smile as he started to wiggle your hips back and fourth.

"Your so damn cheesy." You said as he stood up.

You smiled at him as he wrapped his hands gently around the back of your neck. He pulled you into kiss him, and this time he was leading. You felt his hands travel down your back till the feeling of him tugging at the zipper of your dress. He pulled his lips away from yours, letting his forehead rest against yours.

"May I?" He whispered, waiting until you nodded and proceeding with slowly undoing your dress.

As your dress fell so did his shirt. He held your checks as he scoped your body, loving how good you looked in the simple black lace. He kissed you again, moving his arms to hook around your waist to pull you in closer. The feeling of his warm skin against yours made your knees weak, you could hardly keep your breath. He bent down slightly till his hands were hooking around your knees. He pulled them causing you to loose your balance but giggle lightly as he caught you and lifted you up. He slowly turned smiling at you before laying you down. He kissed you gently again for a minute before letting his lips trail down your jaw line. His hands that were still under your back undid the clasp of your bra and soon pulled the straps off of your shoulders. You smiled as his lips met yours again and his body pressed against yours, the feeling of your bare chest touching his made your panties dampen even further. You didnt even realize his hips had started rolling against your until he hit your core just right making you gasp in pleasure.

"Thats it." He whispered against your mouth while rolling his hips the same way over and over again. The second noise you made was a full moan, his teasing causing a hollow ache fill your core.

He chuckled again and dipped down your body, his weight lifting off of you and the cold air hitting your nipples made them hard and you to softly breath in a way of protest. You kept your eyes closed, mainly to focus on his fingers that trailed down your stomach to the hem of your underwear. You groaned softly again as he started to pul them down, his touch never leaving your skin until the panties were fully off. He pushed your knees apart and you felt the bed dipping around you once again as he came back up to kiss you, a little heavier this time. His fingers skipped your body this time and went right to your core, massaging the length of your sopping folds until you were moaning again.

His kiss deepened further as his fingers slowly found your clit and started to circulate, loving the way your hips moved with his hand. You tried to make him go harder, just wanting the teasing feeling that was slowly building finally release. But before you could even get half way there his fingers were dipping between your folds and he sighed pleasurably in response to your wetness. He pulled himself off of you once again and stood up, watching you as your eyes slowly opened and you propped yourself up on your elbows. You watched as he undid his belt and shimmied his slacks off of his hips. You smiled as his very erect member and giggled again as he crawled over your body again. You wrapped your arms around his neck and kissed him, waiting for his fingers to continue their work but when his member started to teas your entrance you pulled away.

"Already?" You pouted teasingly.

"Im ah... Im not very good with foreplay." He said biting his lip.

"Well then," You started sitting up so your face was closer to his. "Let me show you how its done."

You waited until he had a full blown smile on his face before patting the bed next to you and making him scoot back until his head was against the pillows. You kissed down his body, your hand already stroking gently at his member which twitched in anticipation. When you were low enough you started to kiss up his shaft, circling your tongue over his tip, sighing at how great his precum tasted.  He groaned again watching you, no one had ever made him feel this good with such simple actions before. Then again, he was just used to an easy fuck that was out the door before she could even finish. His thoughts were put to a halt by the feeling of your tongue covering his length and he opened his eyes to see it was fully in your mouth. He hissed slightly as your covered his entire length. He wanted to put his hand in your hair. To control your pumping. But that would make you no different that the other girls who blew him. He didnt even like that term when it came to you. Every time the pressure of your tongue changed or your added the firm pump of your hand he'd feel himself unraveling. His hand finally came into your hair when he was seconds away from cuming.

"Y/n... wai..t" He gasped trying to get your head off of him but the feeling of his hand following your head made him explode.

You looked up and smiled, his face was so flushed and he smiled as his head fell back to the pillows. You smiled and laughed again as He held up one finger and waved it at you a few times.

"Give me one second." You laughed at him and took this opportunity to sip on the water that was on your bedside table. You almost spilt on yourself as his face appeared next to yours.

"Im ready."

You were barley even able to put your water down before his arms were around your waist and he was pulling you onto your back. You couldn't help but laugh as his lips found your neck before they landed on yours, and even then the two of you smiled into the kiss. The feeling of his tip once again circling your core made you gasp louder this time, giggling afterwards as you tried to line yourself up with him. Your gasp turned into a moan with the feeling of him entering you, and your body set fire as he began to move. It didnt take long for your fingers to start pressing into his back and your moans to become more frequent. He wasn't movie fast but he was definitely moving with power as he thrusted himself into every which wall of your body. He smiled widely at your sudden gasp. Like before he hit your sweet spot and you couldn't help yourself up let your fingers dig into his back.

That was when he started to move faster. His confidence in his ability to please you sky rocketed and he was soon pumpng into you at heavier pace. Between the sounds of him grunting and  your soft, breathy moans the two of you were nearing release. He sat up and pull one of your knees up so he could get deeper, his eyes darkening as he watched you clench to the sheets around you. His hand reached down and started to rub circles on your clit, this time with more confidence. You couldn't help but attempt to arch your back, the pleasure making you wriggle under him.

You moaned his name once, twice, three times before clenching to his arm that was wrapped around your leg. The feeling of you tightening around him made him cuss and pump a little faster.

"Jaebum!" You said more clearly as your head tilted back and your insides contracted leaving you with a over powering sensation ripping through your body. He held on to you tightly as he pumped a few more times before pulling out and letting out a whiny gasp before cumin all over your stomach.

He let your leg go and dipped his head into your shoulder, groaning in pleaser as you wrapped your arms around his neck. He let his body fall onto yours and then realized was he was laying in and jumped off.

"Ah, fuck. Sorry let me just." He stuttered running into your open bathroom and pulling the hand towel you instructed him to get. He wipe himself off before wetting the towel and wringing it out.

He helped you clean yourself off, laughing at you tossed the towel to the floor. Pulling you against his chest he laid with you, still naked and hot from the activities. You snuggled close to him, loving the way his heart beat was still racing and the way his breath slightly hitched when you moved even closer. You tried to relax, to fall asleep in his arms like you had so many nights before. But a knocking on your bedroom door made you jump out of his arms and under the covers.

"Its BamBam don't freak out!" You groaned as Jaebum slipped under the covers with you and called for BamBam to come in. He sat with one are over you, trying to hind any sight of you.

"Are you going to stay- Oh my god did you two do it?" He said with a wide smile.

"Im staying the night." Jaebum said, now leaning across you to hide your blushing face.

"Okey dokey Boss. We will be back in the morning. Have fun you two." He said before bowing slightly and closing the doors

"How did he even get in?" You said, your hands still covering your face.

"He's really handy with locks..."

"Of course he is." He laughed at that, but that didnt stop him from laying down back next to you and kissing you gently.

"So," You said in a whisper. "You're staying?"

[choisgirls]

Yo yo homie Joe! I was wondering how the RFA boys would react to MC being gay af? Idk why but I think about this a lot.

A/N: Okay so the way Iread this is a female!MC being gay af and how the boys react to not being ableto be with her because she likes girls, right??? Since you asked how the boysspecifically would react??? Sorry if it’s wrong and you wanted a male!mcinstead, just lemme know when requests are opened again! ^^ ~Admin 404

*YOOSUNG:

           -He was excited as hell to meetsomeone as nice and caring as you!

           -You reminded him so much of Rika sighand he just couldn’t believe it!

           -Of course he wanted someone likeyou in his life!!!

           -But he couldn’t figure out why youkept treating him like… like a little brother?

           -He’s trying so hard to flirt withyou?? What is happening??

           -Is hE JUST TERRIBLE AT THIS?

           -OH NO WHAT SHOULD HE DO? SHOULD HEASK ZEN FOR HELP?

           -So he decided to kind of shyly askyou on a date and was a little sad when you turned him down

           -When you explained that, asflattered as you were, you weren’t really into guys and he actually took itreally well!

           -Like! Fuck yeah! I’ll just get aclose enough friend to call my sister! After a little while passed where hecould get over his crush on you, everything was a-okay because?? He’scompletely fine with another sister????

*ZEN:

           -Couldn’t understand why you weren’tfalling for any of his charms

           -Sure, you always told him he wasattractive and all that but??? You didn’t seem to be falling into his pool oflove??

           -Which he was fine with of course,not everyone has to be head over heels for him or anything but…

           -He did kind of hope that maybe youwere just shy??? And maybe you had a crush on him like he did you???

           -But you didn’t even have to tellhim you were into girls. The two of you got close enough to hang out, and youseemed to show interest in Jaehee

           -That’s when it all clicked that,‘wow, MC isn’t into dudes, damn’

           -A little disappointed, but quicklyover it

           -Because noW HE IS GOING TO DOEVERYTHING HE CAN AS A WINGMAN

           -YOU CAN BET YOUR SWEET ASS HE’STRYING TO SET UP HIS TWO BEST FRIENDS

           -Just wants you to be happy and inlove, and if it’s not with him then he is gonna do his beST to make damn surethat you are, no matter who you end up with

*JUMIN:

           -Isn’t usually interested in women(or men…)

           -But took an extreme interest in you

           -So when you always kind of(politely) rejected his attempts to give you over-the-top gifts trying to showhis affection, he always got really sad

           -He just couldn’t figure out what hewas doing wrong??? Did you just not like the gifts?? Should he try harder??

           -You were always visiting his officebuilding, but mainly for his assistant. Why?

           -Seriously he had to have Saeyoungpoint out different things so he could start to piece it all together

           -Actually really broken-hearted whenhe realized you were into girls

           -Like?? Now he has absolutely nochance with you

           -But you couldn’t figure out why hestarted to avoid you for a few weeks??

           -He had to come back and apologizeto you for being a jerk and disappearing like he did

           -After a long, thought-out, andcareful explanation, he apologized for how he had acted, and for not taking yourfeelings into account

           -Which is like?? The sweetest thinghe could do considering he usually wouldn’t apologize?

*SAEYOUNG:

           -Already hid the fact that he likedyou

           -So hiding it even more didn’tbother him

           -He would just admire you from afarand do all he could to make sure you’re happy

           -So when he went further into thefile he made for you about your information, he stumbled upon the fact thatyou’ve never had a boyfriend

           -You’ve had a few girlfriends,though

           -BAM, sudden realization

           -That being said, he definitely keep his feelings for youhidden because wow he didn’t want to make you uncomfortable or anything

           -No one likes rejecting anyone else.Especially when said person is a good friend

           -So, being the friend that he was, healways attempted to set you up with good girls!!

           -Lowkey he was just really excitedthat he wasn’t the only one who liked the same sex i hardcore hc thatsaeyoung is like pansexual yall

           -You’re like his best friend in thewhole world and he will do ANYTHING FOR YOU

           -ANYTHING

 *V:

           -Completely okay with it from thestart

           -Isn’t even disappointed??

           -Like, he was just… really happyfor you?

           - uhh okay jihyun thats not weirdat all???

           -He explained that he was just happythat you’re true to yourself and love whoever you love with all of your heart

           -That’s what he always did and hewas just really happy that you did as well

           -I mean come on… he loved…Rika…. despite her being….. this big ass snake

           -And despite alL SHE DID WRONG IMSORRY BUT FUCK RIKA

           -You just loved and loved and eventhough there were more than likely some hate thrown your way, you just didn’tcare???

           -Was he sad he couldn’t share thatkind of love with you? He couldn’t even tell to be honest with you

           -He was able to share truefriendship love and that made him just as happy!

           -As long as someone as bright andcaring as you were in his life in some sort of way, it was all okie dokie withhim

*SAERAN:

           -Also wasn’t very interested in anysort of relationship

           -So he didn’t care what team youplayed for

           -He did kind of get a crush on youthough

           -But he’s a cool dude. He’s a toughguy. He can keep it to himself.

           - *Finger guns*

           -SEEING IT WAS A DIFFERENT STORYTHOUGH

           -Seeing you flirt with another girlkinda hit him hard?

           -Like okay he’s fine with samegender love and all that

           -He just didn’t realize his crush onyou was as big as it was??

           -So that was the extent of hissadness though

           -Because he knows that’s notsomething you can choose or “get over” like some people seem to think

           -Just accepts it. Whatever. Did hehave a chance anyway if you were into dudes? Probably not. That’s how he helpedhimself cope with it all

           - someone save the poor baby

[foxxfaggotry]

I'm really sure I have ADD/ADHD of some sort but I've never been diagnosed and seeing all your posts I'm like me, this is me, oh ffs this is me as well. Where did you go to get a diagnosis? Cause I'm hella nervous about even talking with a doctor about this, but like to actually be diagnosed and maybe even start meds and able to focus would be amazing.

Yeah! so, I am gonna give alittle bit of a history.

I know reading through all thismay be tough, so I will bold important/ main ideas to make it easier :)

I am 18 now and a senior in high school. I wasdiagnosed in 6th grade, so I was 11, making it 7 years ago (gosh, i didn’trealize it had been that long) that I was diagnosed. Prior to my diagnosis, Ihad moved all the way across my country (United States), from California toNorth Carolina right after the first grade and remainedin North Carolina from 2nd to 5th grade, the educationally formative years, and then after 5th grade, I moved back toCalifornia, I promise this is relevant. 

In North Carolina, there is a strong educational focus on Reading, Writing, and Math. These happened to be areas I am good in and I enjoyedand therefore, Iexcelled because I was interested. 

When I moved back to California,there was no emphasis on certain subjects, all subjects were equally importantand there were no special reading/writing/math programs that challenged me in away I liked, in the subjects I liked and was interested in. I became bored easily, school was notproviding me with the challenge I needed.

Uh okay so I started writing thisthe second I got your ask and then I got distracted and put it in a word docAND THEN I JUST REMEMBERED

Oh dang if that isn’t the bestexample of ADHD ever hhahah

 Anyways, I was failing in school,my grades were shit and I was a got dang mess!!! I couldnt remember the homework, i put off projects, i zoned out in class and i had so much missing work. I simply could not do what was needed at school. So my teachers were like, hey so ur kid wont stop bouncing their leggy?? And also doesn’t do shit and getsdistracted, but like, when they do actually turn things in, wowow brilliant??

So the school told my parents that i had to go get tested for this shit because i was just too much,, and so little sixth grade me went andgot tested and holy heck they found that yes indeedy I do have ADHD!!! Wow amazingisn’t it. From there, we consulted a professional and decided that for me, the best course of action was meds and so we started trying medications.

They started me on Stratera,then concerta, vyvanse, focalin, uhhh some other ones? Some for depression somefor ADHD, i cant remeber which is which, ive been on too many meds

Anyways, im on Ritalin and Seroquelright now and sometimes I don’t take my meds, and those days I am all over theplace and focusing is so hard!!

The meds don’t cure everything,but they make it much easier to focus, they give you the ability to concentrateif you try. thats the important thing to remember, meds arent a cure, no matter what people expect!! 

Lots of people think the meds are a fix all. Don’t believe them and dont get down on yourself, trust me, it isnt easy. You will have days where it doesnt work as well and you will be tempted to blame yourself for the meds not “fixing” things. It still happens to me and a large part of that is the mindset of other people. You will still have days where it is really hard to concentrate and you cant get things done, and that is normal and okay. The great thing about meds is that one day like that wont drag you into a cycle (the shit i cant do things, why cant i do things, i cant believe i did this again, now i cant do things even more, etc) as easily as before!!

Focusing is still difficult and you are still plagued with things, but the meds help to make it manageable, they enable you to actually get in the habits that people suggest to help yourself. 

there is alot of this like, self helps shit from ppl without adhd and honestly, miss me with that ablisitic bullshit yo. 

Okay so  yeah this kind of got away from me, im sorryabout that!!!

But basically yes please do talkto a doctor, just say something along the lines of hey, so I have seen thingsthings about ADHD and I think I may have it, here are my symptoms, here arethings I have trouble with. And don’t describe your best days, describe theworst ones. (for instance, I told mine that sometimes I would go days withoutproperly eating because I was so engrossed in whatever I was doing,  I just forgot to eat)

i hope this helped, sorry its so long!!!!

[alwaysjaimee]

1-100 ;)

wow alright!!

1) Sexuality?

Straight

2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

Alison Sudol, Emily Blunt, Taylor Swift, Emma Watson

3) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.

‘forehead. If it hadn’t been for Voldemort, Harry would still….’ - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling

4) What do you think about most?

Everything. Anything I can stress or worry about mostly 

5) What does your latest text message from someone else say?

its the crying face emoji…

6) Do you sleep with or without clothes on?

with Pjs

7) What’s your strangest talent?

um I don’t even know tbh

8) Girls…. (finish the sentence); Boys…. (finish the sentence)

uh 

‘Girls can conquer the world’

‘Boys can drive you insane’

LOL

9) Ever had a poem or song written about you?

Not that I know about

10) When is the last time you played the air guitar?

prob yesterday in the car to annoy my friend 

11) Do you have any strange phobias?

I don’t think any of them are necessarily strange… Although I have a fear of Hyenas yet there are none anywhere near me or have I ever really been around any…

12) Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?

I don’t think so..

13) What’s your religion?

technically atheist. but I do think there is a god out there

14) If you are outside, what are you most likely doing?

Reading or hanging out with friends or my dog

15) Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

I like both

16) Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?

A Fine Frenzy. That counts as a band right?

17) What was the last lie you told?

Im not actually sure

18) Do you believe in karma?

Yeah a little

19) What does your URL mean?

‘Always’ is from Harry Potter and ‘Jaimee’ is my name

20) What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?

I think my greatest weakness is; animals (

I think my greatest strength is; my judge of character

21) Who is your celebrity crush?

Eddie Redmayne and Zac Efron

22) Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

nope

23) How do you vent your anger?

many ways. Song writing, dart throwing, crying and sleeping etc. depending on the situation also bottling it up for later

24) Do you have a collection of anything?

I have a collection of snow globes and keyrings from places I’ve been. I also have a few Pop Vinyls. I also collect all the movie tickets and concert tickets that I’ve attended.

25) Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

Depends on the person

26) Are you happy with the person you’ve become?

sort of. I don’t think Im fully to the point I want to be just yet

27) What’s a sound you hate; sound you love?

Hate; Balloons popping, scrapping of forks/spoons on plates, nails on a chalkboard etc

Love; waves crashing against the shore, pianos, acoustic guitars, laughter etc

28) What’s your biggest “what if”?

‘What if I had the courage to do that’

29) Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?

yes to a degree

30) Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.

right arm; Book

Left arm; Pillow

31) Smell the air. What do you smell?

The coconut ‘Victoria Secret mist’ I sprayed earlier

32) What’s the worst place you have ever been to?

um idk

33) Choose East Coast or West Coast?

of America? or Australia? 

America; Seen the West Coast, not the East so ill go with East

Australia: East

34) Most attractive singer of your opposite gender?

Voice wise Michael Buble

35) To you, what is the meaning of life?

Love. Family and Friends

36) Define Art.

Everything. The essence of the world. A way to make everything okay, even for a little while

37) Do you believe in luck?

sort of 

38) What’s the weather like right now?

coldish

39) What time is it?

1:55am

40) Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?

Yes I do drive. NO I haven’t crashed 

41) What was the last book you read?

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban 

42) Do you like the smell of gasoline?

sort of

43) Do you have any nicknames?

Scout

44) What was the last movie you saw?

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

45) What’s the worst injury you’ve ever had? 

cracked my head open

46) Have you ever caught a butterfly?

Ive had them land on me but not ‘caught’ them

47) Do you have any obsessions right now?

Im low key obsessed with Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

48) What’s your sexual orientation?

straight

49) Ever had a rumor spread about you?

yes

50) Do you believe in magic?

Yes. Makes you believe anything is possible. 

‘Without even the possibility of magic, you’ll never find it’

51) Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?

If what they did was bad enough, then yes

52) What is your astrological sign?

Aries

53) Do you save money or spend it?

spend. but if I have something to save for I’m generally quite good

54) What’s the last thing you purchased?

a birthday present for a friend and face wash (riveting I know)

55) Love or lust?

Love

56) In a relationship?

not right now

57) How many relationships have you had?

none that were very important 

58) Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

nope

59) Where were you yesterday?

Out for lunch and shopping with one of my friends

60) Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?

my slippers, iPad, pillow, lamp and a box

61) Are you wearing socks right now?

Nope

62) What’s your favorite animal?

Dog

63) What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you?

humor/wit/sarcasm

64) Where is your best friend?

at her house asleep

65) Spit or swallow?

LOL

66) What is your heritage?

Australian, New Zealand, English, Irish, Scottish

67) What were you doing last night at 12 AM?

Watching Youtube videos

68) What do you think is Satan’s last name?

um wtf

69) Be honest. Ever gotten yourself off?

some questions just shouldn’t be asked

70) Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend?

I think so

71) You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?

Save the dog. Couldn’t live with that guilt. If your boss still fires you after that, they’re not a good person to work for

72) You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?

a) Thats hard. I think maybe? but then thats a lot to put onto someone

b) Spend as much time with everyone as possible. See nature, read, try new foods etc

c) To an extent, hell yes

73) You can only have one of these things; trust or love.

GAH THATS HARD. 

love. if someone really loves you they will strive for your trust and vis versa

74) What’s a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?

‘Blow Away’ A Fine Frenzy

75) What are the last four digits in your cell phone number?

HA

76) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?

Trust, love, communication

77) How can I win your heart?

Being genuine, funny, kind hearted and trustworthy

78) Can insanity bring on more creativity?

honestly it can

79) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?

moving on

80) What size shoes do you wear?

between a 9-10

81) What would you want to be written on your tombstone?

something like 

‘family and friend. kind to everyone’ or something

82) What is your favorite word?

Serendipity

83) Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart.

break

(darker than I would have thought)

84) What is a saying you say a lot?

‘bless’ and ‘anyway’

85) What’s the last song you listened to?

‘Lifesize’ - A Fine Frenzy

86) Basic question; what’s your favorite color/colors?

Purple, blue, light green/pastel green, pink, black

87) What is your current desktop picture?

iMac; Golden Gate Bridge at sunset surrounded by cloud

Laptop; Yosemite with a pink/purple sky

Phone; Me and my friend before she left to move to London

88) If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be?

wow. um no one. well I mean, no one Im actually gonna write…

89) What would be a question you’d be afraid to tell the truth on?

hmm thats tough

90) One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren’t really doing anything, they’re just standing around your bed. What do you do?

scream and cry without a doubt

91) You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power?

Telekinesis 

92) You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?

probably something with my parents when I was younger. Like a party or game night or something like that. 

93) You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

the stuff that happened in 2012

94) You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?

Does Zac Efron count? 

95) You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?

London

96) Do you have any relatives in jail?

Not that Im aware of

97) Have you ever thrown up in the car?

I don’t think actually in the car. but outside the door, yes

98) Ever been on a plane?

Yep

99) If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?

STOP HATING ON EACH OTHER. ACCEPT EACH OTHER. HATRED AND ANGER DOESNT SOLVE ANYTHING. WE ARE ALL HUMAN. WE ALL BREATHE THE SAME, BLEED THE SAME, DREAM THE SAME. NO ONE IS BETTER THAN SOMEONE ELSE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THEIR GENDER, RACE, SEXUALITY OR ANYTHING ELSE. STOP KILLING EACH OTHER, STOP BULLYING EACH OTHER. LET PEOPLE LOVE WHO THEY WANT. HELP PEOPLE, DONT HURT PEOPLE. PROTECT EACH OTHER. BE KIND TO EACH OTHER. BE KIND TO ANIMALS. PROTECT ANIMALS. PROTECT NATURE. BE KIND TO OUR PLANET, ITS THE ONLY ONE WE’VE GOT

yep basically. 

[bad-draft-stuff]

inc. au

Arsé-kun: “I told you, I was merely on a walk!” exclaimed the gentleman, hitting the floorboard with his cane. “Sure, I "stuck it” in one, but it’s what I do. Je ne sais pas, however, what happened. I am going to take a look for you, Monsieur.“ A pause. "Y-yes, I fully intend to return home. One a day, I know my limits. Je suis éclaté, after all.” Without another word, the red-clad gentleman took his leave.

Before long, his silhouette was outlined by the raging flames in front of him. He did not seem fazed by the heat- Instead, he leaned forwards into one. Had he been human, he would have burnt instantly. This not being the case, this slight motion forward granted him a better view of the wreckage. Upon a first glance, he saw nothing of note. Knowing better than to quit now, he took another, slower look around before spotting a strange dark spot in the distance. Having caught his curiosity, he approached.

Realizing the spot was moving ever so slightly, his pace quickened. Once he was at the side of it, he bent down to investigate. A light poke with his cane was met with a weak cough and a whine. Nearly dropping his cane, he realized it was a curled up child, and immediately pulled them into his arms. He was once again startled when he spotted marks on their skin. Ink black stripes, that seemed to waver in the heat.

He was momentarily unable to find words, transfixed by the stripes until another cough from the child reminded him of the urgency of the situation. Very carefully picking them up, he softly muttered “Je vais vous aider… I am going to help you. Do not worry, young one. I will let nothing more harm you.” He stood up, and narrowed his eyes at the flames in his way. As if scared, the flames moved away, making a path to walk through. Once through, the flames returned to their previous place. By the time they naturally extinguished, the pair was long gone. ~~~~ Sheepy: Sheepy: *it takes his senses a moment to adjust to the new environment upon waking up. he was silent for a moment, needing time to summon his voice, and finally spoke.* give… give it b-back… you… you didn’t… … … Arsé-kun: Lupin: *From across the room, he only says one thing to make his presence known.* Eh? Sheepy: Sheepy:……huh? *he slowly begins to sit up, and then notices Arsene. He locks eyes on him.* you’re not… where is this…?? … Who are you? …and what?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I am not one you would know, and I apologize for bringing you to my dwelling. I found you, abandoned in a forest fire. *he tips his hat* And you may refer to me as Monsieur Lupin. *he leans forward a bit* And what is your name, if I may inquire? Sheepy: Sheepy:…uh… … name…? … he… uh… … Sheepy: Sheepy:…I don’t remember… Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he tilts his head* Hm? It is possible it may only be a temporary fit of forgetfulness. Je ne sais pas, I will admit. Is there anything you do recall..? Sheepy: Sheepy: …um… I.. made a deal with s-someone… but he didn’t keep his promise. So he took them from me…. Arsé-kun: Lupin: What? Took what..? *he leans forward a bit more* Sheepy: Sheepy:…uh, my memories… most of them… it’s really hazy trying to remember much… Arsé-kun: Lupin: This certainly is a predicament, mon amie. I will offer you any assistance I can give. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Oh, uh… thank you. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Did my arms burn? *he seems pretty confused about the markings on his arms* …They weren’t like this before… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … These are new..? But that’s… *he shakes his head* Let us assume those markings are new, and not from the burns. Sheepy: Sheepy: I didn’t have them, no. Sheepy: Sheepy: I didn’t have anything like this. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … There is no easy way to explain this, I apologize. *he bows, and stands straight up.* Are you aware of what an Incubi is? Sheepy: Sheepy:…uhhh… the name rings a bell. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Simpler, then. Vampire? Sheepy: Sheepy: ….oh, I’ve heard of Vampires. Arsé-kun: Lupin: It is very similar. And you, I’m afraid, seem to have joined their ranks. Sheepy: Sheepy: Eh…??? B-but!! They’re bad! They… they come… and if you’re bad… they’ll drain your blood… and you’ll die… Arsé-kun: Lupin: This is fairly accurate. However, you are not a Vampire, mon amie. You are an Incubus, which does not partake in the same… *ahem* activities. Sheepy: Sheepy: they don’t drink blood?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: We may. It is not the method of choice by most. It is dirty and not at all tasteful. Sheepy: Sheepy:… … There’s an alternative? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Only a few. Some are only for very specific types of Incubi. The main method… Hm, hm, I’m going to assume you are too young to know. Sheepy: Sheepy:??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he makes a dirty hand gesture, one which requires both hands* Sheepy: Sheepy:…??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he sighs* Sex. Sheepy: Sheepy: … *he stares for a bit before it clicks in* … but I… I don’t want to Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Then, we may have a problem. I may be able to share energy with you, but you’ll need to learn eventually. Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s really gross sounding a-and girls and boys are really gross Arsé-kun: Lupin: Sérieux? Sheepy: Sheepy:???? Sheepy: Sheepy: What does that mean? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … My apologies, I oft find myself slipping into my native tongue. I merely asked “Seriously?” Sheepy: Sheepy:..I’m not… not interested in anyone like that… and if I’m not interested… i-it’s not nice to… uhhh… Sheepy: Sheepy: get involved with someone who I’m not interested in… Arsé-kun: Lupin: We shall see. One’s feelings often change upon the transformation. Sheepy: Sheepy: W-wait…. we?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he bows his head down.* Oui. *he looks back up at the sheep, and his face is covered with the same stripes as the ones Sheepy is decorated with* Call it luck that a fellow Incubi happened upon you. Sheepy: Sheepy:??? does that mean you know how to get me back to normal? Arsé-kun: Lupin: This is normalcy now. At least, until you recall what occurred to you. Sheepy: Sheepy: it… it is? it doesn’t feel normal… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It may take time to get used to. Sheepy: Sheepy:…is it normal for people to get turned into incubi? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Non. Most definitely not. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Oh… Sheepy: Sheepy: It’d be nice if I could remember his name… Arsé-kun: Lupin: We.. We will work on your memory as we go, I suppose.. *he adjusts his coat as he’s speaking* Sheepy: Sheepy: Th-thank you!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: It would be my pleasure. Sheepy: Sheepy: I just hope that it won’t inconvenience you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Most certainly not. I would not mind assisting you in getting back onto your feet. Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m glad… uhh… I don’t see how I can make myself useful, though… Sheepy: Sheepy: I apologize … I don’t have any money or goods. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he waves his hand* That is quite alright. I can easily spare you some. Sheepy: Sheepy: N-no! I can’t accept that…!! I’ll feel… really bad…. Sheepy: Sheepy: Like a freeloader. Arsé-kun: Lupin: It’s only until you can manage on your own..! I am not one to toss someone out..! Sheepy: Sheepy: But if… uh… if I don’t do something of use to you in exchange… it won’t feel right… Arsé-kun: Lupin: We will find something. I assure you, whatever it is will not harm you. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he stifles a yawn with his free hand* I hope you do not mind, but I am inclined to turn in for a while. You may look around all you’d like. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay… Arsé-kun: Lupin: And as a word of warning, do not tell the spirit he can’t be a bird. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Spirit? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Where??? Sheepy: *Lupin’s hat is knocked off his head* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Tom, mon amie, must you do such things? Sheepy: Tom: yesyesyes i dooo Sheepy: Tom: who’s this??? who’s this??? im tooooommm Sheepy: Tom: and i want to be Sheepy: Tom:……… Arsé-kun: Lupin: .. Of course. *he picks up and dusts off his hat* … We have not decided on a name for you, have we? Sheepy: Tom: a bird, but not a seagull, because they poop on everythiiiing and they provide nothing to humanity except for disease and poop Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, uh, no… we haven’t. Sheepy: Tom: he doesnt have a name? Sheepy: Tom: thats ok he can be tom too Sheepy: Tom: you can too if you want to lupin Arsé-kun: Lupin: No, thank you. Sheepy: Tom: ok Sheepy: Sheepy:…I can’t think of anything, um.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he yawns again* We can think of a name at a better hour. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay! Sheepy: Tom: oh… im interrupting something Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non, non, you are fine. Sheepy: Tom: just mention me and ill be there to help. dont worry lupin. everything is ok as long as birds. Sheepy: Tom: oh. im not? Sheepy: Tom: im fine??? Sheepy: Tom: still. ill leave you to this. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods* Sheepy: *where did tom goooo* Arsé-kun: *HE IS GONE.* Sheepy: Sheepy:….???? Sheepy: Sheepy: W-well, uh, good night, Mr. Lupin! Sweet dreams! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he just gives Sheepy a tired smile, nods, and heads out. So now the sheep is Alone. What do?* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he decides to investigate the room. he finds some of the objects there of interest, but decides not to question their existence in the room.* Arsé-kun: *QUESTION IT, SMALL SHEEP.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he questions it* Arsé-kun: *It doesn’t answer. I have no idea what you expected.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Hmm… tough suspect.. Arsé-kun: *Okay, it looks like a fancy knife, though. What is something like that doing out in the open? It is a mystery.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow.. he must be a knife connoisseur. Sheepy: Sheepy:…well, to each is their own. Sheepy: *he finishes his exploration of the room but decides not to explore outside of that room until Lupin is awake* Arsé-kun: *That means he’s gonna be staying put for a while. What do?* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he decides to spend his time by trying to remember exactly what happened, along with doodling on any scraps on paper he can find. good way to use your time friendo* Arsé-kun: *And how does that go?* Sheepy: *he remembers that art is hard and sleeping to escape the suffering that is art is more fun.* Arsé-kun: *about 8 hours later..* Sheepy: Sheepy: *better go and find Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he’s a room over, reading the paper. he lowers it when he notices Sheepy* Ah, good morning. Sheepy: Sheepy: Good morning!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: How do you feel? *he puts the paper down* Sheepy: Sheepy: Much better than yesterday. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Good! Any luck with your recollections? Sheepy: Sheepy: Uh… not really… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Hm… Well, do not worry! It has only been a few hours! Sheepy: Sheepy: Yeah… that’s true.. Sheepy: Sheepy: I… uhh.. noticed that you like knives. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Tis better than collecting something you can’t defend yourself with. Arsé-kun: Lupin: As well, it has made would-be thieves reconsider their actions on multiple occasions. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh.. that’s..uh..true… but.. I don’t really ever remember.. placing an importance on self-protection… … Arsé-kun: Lupin: As if you remember anything at all, little sheep. Sheepy: Sheepy: I remember being cheated… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It is a start. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Umm, are you living all by yourself…? I haven’t noticed anyone else… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. I have Tom, and occasional.. Erm.. ​Visitors​, but that’s about it. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh…!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: That matters not. Here is what does matter: Aren’t you hungry? Sheepy: Sheepy: But I thought you said.. uh… . and I don’t want t-to.. … … Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, yes, I did say that. I am not going to subject you to that immediately, though. That would be cruel. Sheepy: Sheepy: There’s alternatives… oh… I remember you saying that… Sheepy: Sheepy: Thank you for not subjecting me to that..!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s right. Unfortunately, I brushed up on the subject.. Most of those variations are far too rare to be the case… Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… Sheepy: Sheepy: Well, thank you for checking…!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Quite welcome. Oh, are you going to stay standing? Here, take a seat. *he pushes the chair next to him out* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh…! Thank you! *he takes a seat in the chair* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he gives the newspaper a curious look* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… whoever likes this likes writing about the events of the world!! I wonder why… Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he shrugs* Who knows. *he puts a hand on Sheepy’s shoulder* Arsé-kun: *Sheepy feels a sudden jolt of energy, which goes away just as quickly as it started* Sheepy: Sheepy: ????? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Like I said, I wasn’t going to force you to do anything. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh…! That’s what that was…!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. I can feed for myself again later. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … *he seems a bit tired* More importantly, I’m going to start teaching you the basics of Vamping. *he reaches for his cane and stands up* Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Eh? Just “okay”? Sheepy: Sheepy: Umm.. wait, do you mean…??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not feeding, no. How to hide yourself, how to control any abilities you may have. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, okay. That’s fine. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Let’s start with the easiest. *he waves a hand over his face. his stripes appear. he does it again and they disappear* Sheepy: Sheepy: *He blinks, obviously confused. whaaat* Sheepy: Sheepy: Where did they go?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Your stripes, mon amie, can appear and disappear at will. You may also control them. *they come back again* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he slowly copies Lupin’s example* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh! You learn quickly! Very good! Sheepy: Sheey: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *something catches his attention by Sheepy’s hand* Sheepy: Sheepy: ? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Merely curious about your ring, is all Sheepy: Sheepy: This…? *he looks at the ring* oh, uh… I don’t know anything about it… sorry. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. ……….. I, I will take a better look at it later.. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Fine by me! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he leans back* The next one may take some time. Sheepy: Sheepy: What’s the next one? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he starts removing his jacket* How do you think you would feel in the air? Sheepy: Sheepy: In… in the air? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: Umm.. I don’t know… Arsé-kun: Lupin: I suppose we’ll have to find out. Sheepy: Sheepy: How?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, we can wait for Tom to visit. Or I can push you off the roof Sheepy: Sheepy: I.. I don’t really like that second one. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Me, neither. But it worked for me. Sheepy: Sheepy: Your parents pushed you off a roof? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Let’s not discuss this topic. Sheepy: Sheepy: …Isn’t that illegal?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Implying Incubi are covered by law? Sheepy: Sheepy: …they don’t have laws??? Why not?? Sheepy: Sheepy: That sounds.. uh.. kinda dangerous. Arsé-kun: Lupin: There are. Just not publicly known. Don’t worry- Most of them are common sense. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh.. okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: But… then… if they aren’t known, how do you follow them? Arsé-kun: Lupin: They are, but only by some people. Once again, common sense. Sheepy: Sheepy: But.. how do most people follow them, then??? Sheepy: Sheepy: Is it just like… it’s morally wrong to hurt someone, so you don’t do it? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … That is not a good example, but yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why isn’t it??? Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Please stop asking so many questions. Sheepy: Sheepy: … .. uh, when did you want to do that… thing… seeing how I feel about being in the air?? When that ghost guy comes…? Sheepy: *speaking of ‘ghost guy’, something that isn’t fragile falls over* Arsé-kun: *there he is* Sheepy: Tom: hi there. did you need me? did you want some fun bird facts? Sheepy: Tom: alright. Sheepy: Tom: did you know that chickens are the most common species of bird? Sheepy: Tom: did you know that penguins are the only birds that can swim? Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s… That’s great, Tom. I did need you, though. Sheepy: Tom: did you know that kiwis are almost completely blind? Sheepy: Tom: oh. you did? but not for bird facts?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he explains* Sheepy: Tom: oh. Sheepy: Tom: so throw him off a roof gently. Arsé-kun: Lupin: First of all, how do you do that “gently” and don’t answer that. Sheepy: Tom: let him gently descend into the depths of hell. Sheepy: Tom: … Sheepy: Tom: er. Sheepy: Tom: …. let him gently descend??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: You’re hilarious. Sheepy: Tom: oh. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Just pick him up. Sheepy: Tom: ok. … *he picks up Sheepy, who reacts by immediately trying to get back on the ground. nopenopenope* Sheepy: Tom: do not worry. i only intentionally drop things. i dont unintentionally drop things. Sheepy: Tom: can i offer you some fun bird facts in these trying times? Sheepy: Tom: a group of chickens is not called a flock, but rather a peep. Sheepy: Tom: a group of birds is a flock, but most birds have specific group names for their species. geese have four different names depending on where they are, and ducks have three. Sheepy: Tom: some types of birds even have multiple names for their groups without being in different locations. such as there being a colony of penguins, but also a pride of penguins. isn’t this incredibly interesting? Sheepy: Sheepy: *he’s stopped flailing around to listen to Tom. for once, Tom’s rambling has helped* Sheepy: Tom: but do not be mistaken. platypi are not birds. they also don’t have a collective name because they are solitary creatures, and generally do not form groups. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Then what is a group of crows- Oh, I am late. Go on. Sheepy: Tom: … Sheepy: Tom: …. Sheepy: Tom: ​The way I DIED. Sheepy: Tom: aren’t these facts fun? hahaha! Sheepy: Sheepy: You.. died to a group of crows? Arsé-kun: Lupin: ? Sheepy: Tom: … Sheepy: Tom: its a murder Sheepy: Tom: do you want to know any more fun bird facts Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Ah. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he now looks uneasy* Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Sure, Tom. Sheepy: Tom: did you know that the trait of laying brown eggs and the trait of red ear lobes are connected in chickens Arsé-kun: Lupin: Amazing. Sheepy: Tom: the first bird domesticated by humans were geese Arsé-kun: Lupin: Why are they such jerks? Sheepy: Tom: geese? Sheepy: Tom: So what’s so bad about the goose? First off, they are mean. They would rip your face off of your skull and do the Mexican hat dance on it if given the chance to. Sheepy: Tom: geese are territorial birds and see you as a lower being. if you make a lot of ruckus, such as car honking, theyll believe youre the alpha male and will follow you around rather than going after you. it really depends on who they see as an alpha male. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he looks to Sheepy* This isn’t too bad, is it? Sheepy: Sheepy: n-no, but… I doubt this is how it’s going to be like… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It isn’t too far off. Sheepy: Tom: from my experience its not too bad not having your feet on the ground but then again im a ghost Sheepy: Tom: i go through walls Sheepy: Tom: and dont feel pain Sheepy: Tom: like if you stabbed me i wouldnt feel anything Sheepy: Tom: because why would you stab a ghost Sheepy: Tom: thats stupid Sheepy: Tom: that being said Sheepy: Tom: im usually in your house somewhere Sheepy: Tom: because there are some children who are troublemakers and like chasing me around with a weapon that actually hurts to be hit by Arsé-kun: Lupin: As long as it isn’t the closet- Ugh. Must I tell them off for you? Sheepy: Tom: i doubt youll get anywhere Sheepy: Tom: but i havent done anything about it because i could probably throw them pretty far but i dont want their parents or something to catch wind of that Sheepy: Tom: i hide in things i find cute. like that lamp. that lamp is cute. have you noticed that sometimes it flickers? thats me. its not the bulb. sorry. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I was wondering about that. Sheepy: Tom: oh. Sheepy: Tom: is this enough, or should i keep holding him Arsé-kun: Lupin: That is enough. Sheepy: Tom: *he drops Sheepy* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Couldn’t just put him down? Sheepy: Sheepy: so.. is that all I’m going to have to do with that??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, no. But some people just cannot be in the air. Sheepy: Sheepy: What do you mean? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Airsick. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Well I don’t think I am… Arsé-kun: Lupin: We’d know if you had been. So, I’d say you passed that. Sheepy: Sheepy: Yeah… Arsé-kun: Lupin: .. And do not worry. I would not have you thrown off a roof, for any reason. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh.. that’s good… I thought you were being serious. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non. Sheepy: Sheepy: Haha.. well, you got me, then. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Hmhm. *he tosses his jacket aside (finally) and sprouts his wings. he then turns so Sheepy can get a better look* Sheepy: Sheepy: ????? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Why else would I ask about the air? We can fly. Sheepy: Sheepy: We can…??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: …how??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *one flap, two flap, into the air* Sheepy: Sheepy: ???? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he comes back down, and folds his huge fukin wings* Tis not too hard, after practicing. Sheepy: Sheepy: But where did they come from? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Much like the stripes, they can be hidden at will. I’m not going to make you pull yours out- It just happens. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he just stares. he doesn’t get it* Sheepy: Sheepy: So I just… will them to appear…? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. I apologize if I am not explaining clearly. This is my first time teaching such.. Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s okay! Sheepy: Sheepy: I guess I should try, now, uh… Sheepy: Sheepy: *it takes him some time, but he does get them to appear. good job buddy* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he’s genuinely impressed* Sheepy: Sheepy: Um… so I do that.. and then… Sheepy: Sheepy: ..uhhh… Sheepy: Sheepy: …I don’t know how to move them Arsé-kun: Lupin: Try shrugging your shoulders. See if they do anything. Sheepy: Sheepy: ..So you fly by aggressively shrugging your shoulders? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he laughs* Well, no. That isn’t too far off, though..! Sheepy: Sheepy: That’s good. It’d be really uncomfortable… Arsé-kun: Lupin: That would be positively absurd. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he uses big words that sound fancy so he must be someone not to mess with* Arsé-kun: Lupin: .. And we still have not come up with a name for you. Sheepy: Sheepy: Yeah, that’s true… umm.. I don’t have any ideas, though… Sheepy: Sheepy: Sorry.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: The only thing that comes to mind whenever I want to address you is “Sheep”, unfortunately. That is not a proper name. Sheepy: Sheepy: I look like a sheep??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: In my humble opinion, yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… I didn’t know because I haven’t looked in the mirror as of yet. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh! *he fetches a mirror* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he looks in the mirror* Wow! I look suspiciously like that chair in the background, haha! Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Take the ring off first, Sheepy. Sheepy: Sheepy:??? Okay… *he takes it off* Sheepy: Sheepy:….Oh! There I am! Sheepy: Sheepy:…Looking at this face in the mirror… it doesn’t feel quite right… but I guess that’s me… Sheepy: Sheepy: … Wait a second, how did you know that this ring… did that? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I was hoping you weren’t actually a chair- Hm? Sheepy: Sheepy: Umm… what do you know about it…??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … A fair bit more than I should. No, I do not have one. No, they have nothing to do with being an Incubus, and no. Sheepy: Sheepy: Then where do they come from??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: May we discuss this later? It may not even be yours to begin with. Sheepy: Sheepy: I stole it?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Like I said, I do not know. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Okay. We don’t have to discuss it now. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he puts his wings away and picks up his coat* I will be back in a few hours. You may explore any room you wish, just do not leave. For your safety, I mean. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: *Lupin heads out* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he watches him leave and decides to look for something that will jog his memory* Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s tempting to go outside but I don’t know what’s out there. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe nothing of danger but he’s testing me. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he decides just to wait it out…* Arsé-kun: *Lupin does indeed return a few hours later, and he announces his return by gracefully slamming into the door trying to keep his balance* Sheepy: Sheepy: A-Are you okay?! *he goes over to help support Lupin as best as he can* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Y-yes, mostly. I need to stop looking out of the elevator window. *he realizes what he said and promptly shuts up* Sheepy: Sheepy: There’s an elevator??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. After I, er, recover, I’ll show you. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: *so about an hour later, Lupin brings Sheepy out into the hallway.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow. It’s an apartment! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Sheepy: Sheepy: What floor are we on??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. 7th. Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow! So high up! Arsé-kun: Lupin: It goes higher up, if you’d like to see. Sheepy: Sheepy: Umm… not particularly, no. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Very well. The elevator is at the end of this hall. I do not mind going down in it, so if you want to explore, you may. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay! Sheepy: Sheepy: But what’s the dangerous thing?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Eh? Sheepy: Sheepy: You said it’s dangerous to go out alone. Arsé-kun: Lupin: After what happened to you, I was merely being cautious. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: *so they go down i guess? idk man* Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow! It looks really nice!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods in agreement* Sheepy: Sheepy: You lead!! I don’t know what’s around so I don’t know what to look at! Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s me leading you around, not exploring. Sheepy: Sheepy: There’s a difference? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: But if it’s dangerous to be alone, how do I explore? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I won’t be far, I can assure you. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay… Sheepy: Sheepy: *he goes to explore, yaaay* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *and he collapses onto a nearby sofa. fuck this* Sheepy: *Unfortunately his rest is interrupted by Izzy sitting on him* Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Must you? Sheepy: Izzy: Hi there! It looked like you weren’t gonna reply to anything else, so I tried this. Sheepy: Izzy: But I’ve got a question~ Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui, Mademoiselle. Sheepy: Izzy: Where’s the best place to put a missing child poster? You’re smart. You should know this. Arsé-kun: Lupin: If the next words out of your mouth are “He looks like a sheep”, I’m going to strangle a hooker. Get off of me, please. Sheepy: Izzy: *she moves* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Mademoiselle, there is something very fishy afoot. I would go into detail, but there is a high likelihood we would be caught mid-explanation. Sheepy: Izzy: Ohh. Hmm… well, you can explain later, right? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Most certainly, to you or… Him. Sheepy: Izzy: Him? Oh, you know about the missing kid? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I was referring to the Monsieur, but yes. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh! Thanny! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Sheepy: Izzy: He looked like he needed a break from me so I decided to come bother you instead. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Thanks a million. Sheepy: Izzy: I only bother friends … Arsé-kun: Lupin: I am aware. I apologize, I’m in a bit of a mood. Sheepy: Izzy: What’s bothering you? Sheepy: Izzy: I can strangle whoever it is for you! Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. We’ve covered the matter before. Your response was to throw me onto a mountain for “therapy”. Sheepy: Izzy: Ohh… thaaatt… Sheepy: Izzy:…Wait a second!! I threw you off a mountain? Sheepy: Izzy: That’s awesome! Arsé-kun: Lupin: No, you threatened to. Sheepy: Izzy: But! Hey!! I’ll try to do something about it~ Sheepy: Izzy: *she raises her voice* Gee they should add opaque walls to the elevator or someone is gonna get strangled Sheepy: Izzy: *she lowers her voice* Sheepy: Izzy: But, don’t worry! I don’t think you’re wimpy because of it. Sheepy: Izzy: You’re brave, because you actually face what you fear. Most people wouldn’t do it. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I…. Thank you. Sheepy: Izzy: Whenever you feel bad about it, just remember that bravery isn’t not being scared. It’s being able to face your fears. Sheepy: Izzy: Does that make you feel better?? I hope so. I can’t think of any other motivational things. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Actually, yes. Sheepy: Izzy: I’m glad! Sheepy: Izzy: But, look, if you need help with that, I’m here. I don’t have much to do with my time anyway. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods* Sheepy: Sheepy: Mr. Lupin! I’m baaack! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh! And how did it go? *he quickly stands up, partially blocking Izzy from view* Sheepy: Sheepy: I had fun!! I think I’m starting to understand the geography now! Sheepy: Izzy: you’re a dad???? Sheepy: Izzy:???????? Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s good, that’s good- N-No! Sheepy: Izzy: he’s adorable… hello small child. I’m your mom now and you don’t have a choice in this matter Arsé-kun: Lupin: Mademoiselle, please. He is not my child. Sheepy: Izzy: Ohh. Okay. That means he might actually have a mom then. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. We do not know, though. Sheepy: Izzy: Huh. Weird. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Ah, I’m sorry I ignored you. This is one of my… Er.. Bosses, lets say. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… Sheepy: Izzy: He’s rad. He’s also a nerd his existence makes me want to give him a noogie Arsé-kun: Lupin: M-mademoiselle..! Sheepy: Izzy: Huh? Sheepy: Izzy: Am I being too informal?? Sheepy: Izzy: Okay. Lemme try to be more formal. Sheepy: Izzy: *she mimics Thanny’s voice badly* you’re fired grumble grumble paycheck grumble project grumble Sheepy: Izzy: Is that better? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not exactly. Sheepy: Izzy: I tried. Sheepy: Sheepy: She’s your boss? Okay.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: One of two, yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: ohh. Sheepy: Izzy: Lupin, we should race RC cars later Arsé-kun: Lupin: And you call me the nerd? Sheepy: Izzy: yeah you’re a nerd Arsé-kun: Lupin: .. Thanks. Sheepy: Izzy: Like when they show people being shoved into lockers for being a nerd, the victims call upon you to bring dowm justice because you’re the giga nerd Sheepy: Sheepy: *he is lost already* Arsé-kun: Lupin: If you do not mind, Mademoiselle, I think I am going to return upstairs. Sheepy, you may come if you wish. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay! Sheepy: Izzy: See you later, man. Sheepy: Izzy: I might drop by later 'cause I’ve got a job for you. Sheepy: Izzy: Don’t worry. It’s easy. Sheepy: Izzy:…At least, for you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I understand. Sheepy: Izzy: GREAT! Great! Sheepy: Izzy: *there she goes. goodbye izzy* Sheepy: Sheepy: … She’s weird. Arsé-kun: Lupin: M-hm. Sheepy: Sheepy: …What kinda job do you have that has you working for her??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Later. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he gets up, and heads for the elevator* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he follows* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *open sesame, elevator* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he enters the elevator. the windows are still so cool, wooow* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he presses the button and faces away from the window, concentrating on the elevator door* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he doesn’t even notice that Lupin isn’t looking out. scenery is more important right* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *and now we wait* Arsé-kun: *1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, wait, what* Sheepy: Sheepy: …eh? Sheepy: Sheepy: …We’ve been going for a while… haven’t we…? Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. Oh, not this again.. Sheepy: Sheepy: ? Arsé-kun: Lupin: .. It breaks sometimes when going up, and goes to the wrong floor. We can just use the stairs to go down, it’s not a worry. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, that’s good… Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he leans back, using the rail to stay balanced* So we just need to wait a minute. Sheepy: Sheepy: Are you okay? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes, I’m fine. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, okay, that’s good… Sheepy: Sheepy: but are you going to be okay?? Arsé-kun: *And it dont stop goin and it dont stop goin and it dont stop-oh it stopped* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Sheepy: Sheepy Okay, that’s good. Sheepy: Sheepy: But don’t push yourself. Arsé-kun: *The elevator stopped, y'know* Sheepy: Sheepy: We should get out. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Possibly. *he hits the Open Door button. It’s the roof. k* Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow… we’re high up! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes, we are. Sheepy: Sheepy: …. so there’s a staircase around here.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Right over there. *he points it out* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he heads over to the staircase* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he follows, making sure not to look anywhere else but the staircase* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he seems to be keeping an eye on Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: … What? I’m fine. Sheepy: Sheepy: You sure? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. You’re awfully concerned for someone you just met. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? Ummm… well, you just didn’t look so good earlier. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I’m fine. It’s okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay… Sheepy: Sheepy: *he stops at the stairs and waits for Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he catches up* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he heads down the stairs* Arsé-kun: *so does Lupin. Intense* Sheepy: *Sheepy doesn’t actually trip down the stairs. good job buddy* Arsé-kun: *Lupin almost does, but that’s because he’s a moron. A+.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he looks over* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *nothing happened I swear* Sheepy: Sheepy: *okay* Sheepy: Sheepy: By the way, why didn’t we take the stairs up? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Because they’re a mess. Sheepy: Sheepy: Did your boss destroy them? Arsé-kun: Lupin: At least once, probably. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe your boss knows something about that ring of mine. Although, if it’s not mine, it’s kinda useless… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Most likely. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh! Well, if you want, you can have it for now so you can show it to her. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I’d rather not. You already have it, so. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why do you dress really fancy while your boss was wearing sandals with socks? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Preferences. Sheepy: Sheepy: Do you do evil things? Sheepy: Sheepy: Because only evil people wear sandals with socks Arsé-kun: Lupin: There is an entire culture who do that, you know. Sheepy: Sheepy: There is? Sheepy: Sheepy:…I think she also planted that flower garden I saw… it had all yellow flowrs except for one, which was red. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That was her, yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: But… but why…??? Sheepy: Sheepy: That’s so…mean… Arsé-kun: Lupin: I thought it looked nice. Sheepy: Sheepy: But it’s completely fine until the one red flower. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I think it makes it stand out. Sheepy: Sheepy: But it had the opportunity to just be completely yellow. Sheepy: Sheepy: And then that red flower happened. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I used to joke about it being me in a world of idiots. Not anymore, of course, that would be rude. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? Why not anymore? Arsé-kun: Lupin: It’s simply rude. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Arsé-kun: *Getting back into the apartment, there’s a few papers and pictures on the table that had not been there earlier. Lupin does not notice them.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Where did these papers and pictures come from? *he goes over to look at them* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Eh? What are- Ah! *he goes over and puts his hand over them* Do not worry, do not worry! Sheepy: Sheepy: ?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: It does not concern you. Mademoiselle did state she had a job for me.. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: The way you’re acting … makes it seem really suspicious… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Well, actually… *he takes the papers and leaves the pictures* You can look those over, in the off chance they’ll spark a memory- Hm? I.. I just do not like discussing the details, I apologize. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he looks at the pictures* Arsé-kun: *it’s just pictures of people. nothing too exciting* Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ? Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s people. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: Your job is photography? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non. Sheepy: Sheepy: ??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I did say to not worry, did I not? Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: But I can’t think of any job that would require anything like this. I don’t recognize any of these people, either… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Then don’t think about it. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: You’ve got a really weird job … Arsé-kun: Lupin: Indeed. I would quite dislike if either of my bosses got angry at me, so I believe I am going to take care of this now. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he bends over, takes something out from under the sofa, and heads out before Sheepy can get a good look at it* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he watches Lupin leave* Arsé-kun: *he is Gone* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he waits a bit to make sure Lupin doesn’t suddenly return before checking under the sofa* Arsé-kun: *there is nothing else there* Sheepy: Sheepy: *oh.* Arsé-kun: *there’s a noise like a firecracker from the roof, then a second. no more after that* Sheepy: Sheepy:….??? *he wonders if he should go investigate * Arsé-kun: *he could if he wants to* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he remembers the warning about it being dangerous outside, but at the same time. he’s curious. curiosity wins and he goes to check it out* Arsé-kun: *the elevator is currently in use. take the stairs? y/n* Sheepy: *y* Arsé-kun: *So he does. Lupin is not up there, but whatever he was carrying is.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he assumes that it’s intended for Lupin’s bosses, and doesn’t touch it. Arsé-kun: *But is there harm in seeing what it is?* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he is tempted to see, but wonders if Lupin will check on it soon* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he decides to stay put and see if anything happens* Arsé-kun: *nothing does. yippee* Sheepy: *he gets really curious and decides to check it out* Arsé-kun: *That is a gun. That is most definitely a gun. A long gun. Longgun. And if Sheepy decides to touch it, it’s still warm* Sheepy: Sheepy: *WELL BETTER GET OUT OF HERE FAST HAHAHA* Arsé-kun: *So Sheepy goes… Somewhere. Where?* Sheepy: *he decides the place to go is the best hide-y hole he can find in the building to give himself some time to think through the gun* Arsé-kun: *he isn’t interrupted and doesn’t find anything on the way.* Sheepy: Sheepy: well he isn’t looking for me it seems… so maybe the contents weren’t intended and he was framed… Sheepy: Sheepy: But the longer I stay out, the more suspicious it’ll seem Arsé-kun: *There is some noise from elsewhere* Arsé-kun: *and a door closing* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he looks over at the noise* Arsé-kun: *he sees a closed door. exciting* Sheepy: Sheepy: … … ? *he looks at his surroundings* Arsé-kun: *someone was there, he can tell. their shadow just disappeared from view. huh.* Sheepy: Sheepy: ….? *he considers going out of his hiding place to look, but…* Arsé-kun: *well, they are certainly gone now* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he gets out of his hiding spot and looks around* Arsé-kun: *AINT SHIT. Check closet y/n* Arsé-kun: *HEY KIDS, YOU KNOW WHAT’S BETTER THAN SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET? DEAD BODIES IN THE CLOSET! GEE, WOWZERS!* Sheepy: Sheepy: ??!! *he screams, but covers his mouth to try not to attract any attention. he proceeds to close the closet door and go back to hiding. nooooope* Arsé-kun: Lupin, from a few floors up, and very muffled: SHEEPY?! WAS THAT YOU?! WHERE ARE YOU?! Sheepy: Sheepy: *he isn’t sure if he should reply or not… so he does his best to remain quiet, trying to decide between his two choices* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he continues calling for Sheepy, taking a risk with the ruined stairs * Sheepy: Sheepy: *he tries to get his voice to work to reply to Lupin. That doesn’t work too well* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he’s beginning to sound worried* Sheepy: Sheepy: *oh shoot. oh shoot. he tries a few times, the first three or four times his voice can’t get all too high, and the last he finally manages to get out a “I’m here!”* Arsé-kun: *Lupin nearly falls down the stairs getting to him, and boy oh boy is he worried* Arsé-kun: Lupin: A-are you all right?! Sheepy: Sheepy: I..sorry..I…closet…t​here’s… … h-heard noise on roof… and.. and uh… so I hid here because uh… then… someone came.. b-but… closet.. Sheepy: Sheepy: There’s a body i-in the closet! Whoever was here put it there! I didn’t see them but I’m sure of it!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he pales a little at the mention of the closet* … A-ah… Th-that… Sheepy: Sheepy: D-Did you see them?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I, er, did see, y-yes… Let’s go upstairs, away from it.. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he stands up* okay… Sheepy: Sheepy:… why was it there…?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. ….. Sheepy: Sheepy: Y-you don’t know either, huh… w..well, let’s be careful… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … No. I am fully aware of it. *he takes a moment to regain his composure* Once again, let us go elsewhere. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: You know … the body itself isn’t that scary. It’s just that someone left it there… … Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Had nowhere else to put it, perhaps? Sheepy: Sheepy:…but it’s more that the person who put it there is the scary one… Sheepy: Sheepy: so let’s try to avoid them, okay? Arsé-kun: Lupin: ………….. Sheepy: Sheepy: Is… is something wrong? Sheepy: Sheepy: Did they threaten you?? I’ll fight them! It’s okay! You’ll be safe from them!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: N-no.. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? What is it then? Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. Let’s go upstairs. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Arsé-kun: *and they go, with Lupin visibly nervous the entire time* Sheepy: *and Sheepy is focused on Lupin* Sheepy: Sheepy: Um, since we’re here now, someone’s trying to frame you! They put the murder weapon in your bag! Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Non. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? But… but I saw it in your bag… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It was there, correct. Sheepy: Sheepy:…but then…why are you sure no one framed you? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he quietly takes a seat, and waits for Sheepy to catch on* Sheepy: Sheepy:…you… you killed… them..? th…that body’s… something you left there …?? Sheepy: Sheepy:…. but why? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. *he shakes his head* No choice. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he parrots the words back again a few times* … … no choice… uh, are you g-going to… kill me..? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he looks rather horrified at the idea, and he quickly shakes his head* N-non, most certainly not..! Sheepy: Sheepy: … Okay. I believe you. Sheepy: Sheepy: I won’t tell anyone what I saw. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … … You do not have to do that. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? But it’d be bad to tell anyone, because then you’d get in trouble, and you don’t want to do it anyway. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I… I did not expect you to take this so.. Easily.. Sheepy: Sheepy: They aren’t scary. It’s just the people who make them that’s scary. But you’re not bad, so it’s okay. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Very well. If you ever feel you need to leave, go on ahead. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: I don’t feel like I do… Sheepy: Sheepy: I mean, unless you want me to. But it’s safer here than out there… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I suppose. Sheepy: Sheepy: It is! Because I know you won’t try to hurt me because you said you wouldn’t! But no one else has! Arsé-kun: Lupin: … You’ve got an awful lot of trust in me. Sheepy: Sheepy: ?? “Trust”? Arsé-kun: Lupin: The belief that I will do as I said. Sheepy: Sheepy: Of course you will! Because you said so! Sheepy: Sheepy: People… people don’t actually say things and then not do them, do they? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Some do. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why…?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: A multitude of reasons. Sheepy: Sheepy:???? Sheepy: Sheepy: I didn’t know that. Sheepy: Sheepy: But I doubt you would, because you told me about it. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …… I see. I… I am sorry you had to see that.. Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s okay. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I don’t understand you. Sheepy: Sheepy:? Sheepy: Sheepy: What do you mean? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Do not worry about it. It is not a bad thing. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay! Sheepy: Sheepy: Why are you paid to kill? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I’m… Not really.. Paid, exactly. Sheepy: Sheepy: Then how do you pay for your room? Arsé-kun: Lupin: By working. Sheepy: Sheepy: But you don’t get paid. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I do not need to be. I work, I get more time to live here. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: I hope me staying with you doesn’t affect anything… Arsé-kun: Lupin: I hope not. Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m sure your boss will understand! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I sure hope they- *there’s a knock at the door, followed by a quieter one* Sheepy: Sheepy:??? Sheepy: Sheepy: Is that your boss? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Judging by the- Arsé-kun: *the door is kicked open* Sheepy: Sheepy:!!! Arsé-kun: Impey: YO LUPE MY DUDEEEEE Sheepy: Fran: You could’ve waited a bit longer before doing that… it might break for good one day… Sheepy: Sheepy:…….“Lupe”? Sheepy: Sheepy: Do you know them, or are they robbers? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Thankfully, ye- Arsé-kun: Impey: DUUUUUDE, WHEN’D YOU ADOPT Sheepy: Fran: I didn’t know you had a kid. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. ……… I don’t, two you. It’s only temporary. Sheepy: Sheepy: He’s letting me stay with him until I get my memory back. Sheepy: Sheepy: It was stolen from me after they turned me into this… Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods to confirm* Impey, Fran, this is Sheepy. Sheepy: Fran: It’s nice to meet you. (but how does he know that’s his name) Arsé-kun: Impey: So is he a new Ink? Have ya taught him to stick it in yet? *he gets punched by Lupin. Hard* Yow! Take a joke! Sheepy: Sheepy: What? Arsé-kun: Lupin: He’s asking if you’ve fed for yourself yet. Sheepy: Sheepy: oh… Sheepy: Sheepy: *he is visibly grossed out* … Arsé-kun: Impey: *he observes* That a no? Sheepy: Sheepy: I haven’t. It sounds nasty. Sheepy: Sheepy: You’re kinda weird… Arsé-kun: Impey: *ouch.* Sheepy: Sheepy:? Sheepy: Sheepy: That wasn’t meant to be an insult. It’s just weird to ask about that. Arsé-kun: Impey: Not for us it ain’t! *he grins, baring his fangs* You’d better get used to it, kiddo. Sheepy: Fran: It is a bitof an awkward question to ask… Arsé-kun: Impey: Naaaah. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he shakes his head* I don’t like girls or boys. Arsé-kun: Impey: Huh. Sheepy: Sheepy: They’re gross. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I would like to assume! That you two have vacation time and that is why you are here? Sheepy: Fran: *he nods* Sheepy: Sheepy: Do you have the same job he does? Arsé-kun: Impey: Nope! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Mon aéroglisseur est plein d'anguilles! There is no need to question him so much! Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Okay. …. but why not? Sheepy: Fran: It’s not busy where I currently work, and they didn’t seem to need me currently, so I, uh, took some time off.. Arsé-kun: Impey: And I wasn’t doin’ anything, so I dragged 'im to visit ya! Sheepy: Sheepy: Are they incubi as well? Arsé-kun: Impey: Some of em! Sheepy: Sheepy: ?? Arsé-kun: Impey: I am. Franny isn’t. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Sheepy: Sheepy: So he’s like that weird lady I saw earlier? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I suppose. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, okay. Sheepy: Fran: ??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: My boss. Sheepy: Fran: Oh, her… Sheepy: Fran: …she’s interesting alright. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Quite. Arsé-kun: Impey: I don’t know, I think you’re more interesting~ Sheepy: Fran: I am? *he doesn’t seem to get that that’s a flirt. oh well.* Arsé-kun: Impey: :3c Sheepy: Izzy: Wow! It’s a party in here! Why didn’t you invite me? *her tone becomes serious, if not threatening* ​Is it because you did terribly at your most recent job?​ *it goes back to its cheerful tone* Hahahah! That’s okay! I believe in you! You can do better next time! Sheepy: Izzy: As long as you believe in yourself, you can do anything! ​I’d seriously recommend taking that advice. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he flinches* R-right, Mademoiselle.. That won’t happen again..! Sheepy: Izzy: Huh? Why’re you so scared? Don’t worry. I’m not actually mad. Sheepy: Izzy: Accidents happen. I’m not too concerned about it. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods. he’s still a bit scared tbh* Arsé-kun: Impey: *this is awkward, better start flirting with the boyfriendo* Sheepy: Fran: *impey no* Arsé-kun: Impey: *IMPEY YES.* Sheepy: Fran: *but why* Arsé-kun: Impey: <3 Sheepy: Izzy: You’re like… not comic relief, but a relief from every boring person who I work with. Especially Thanny. He’s so grumpy all the time. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I would hope I am not comic relief. Sheepy: Izzy: They’re all like, “You can’t make a remote control monster truck and then take over a whole city with it!” What do they do for fun? Reading? Sheepy: Sheepy: I want to do that. Sheepy: Izzy: I know, right? I’ll be the monster truck overlord. Arsé-kun: *Lupin notices Impey and Fran, and decides to COMPLETELY IGNORE IT.* Sheepy: Izzy: I’m sure you think taking over through monster trucks is a great idea. Right, Lupin? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Clearly. Sheepy: Izzy: Great! You can be my partner in crime! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I feel honored. *he can still see Impey and Fran and it is uncomfortable* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he doesn’t appear to notice them* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *try to ignore the lovers. fail step 1.* Will you two get a room?? Sheepy: Fran: S-sorry! Sheepy: Sheepy: How do they get a room if they need to work for one??? Sheepy: Sheepy: They don’t have the same job as you, so they probably can’t own one here… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It’s not literal. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… Arsé-kun: Impey: *he takes it literally anyway, picks up Fran, exit stage left. Lupin does not look impressed* Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ……… May we move this discussion elsewhere? Sheepy: Izzy: Yeah, sure. Arsé-kun: *so they go downstairs. yippee* Sheepy: Izzy: Maaan, it must be lame to have to deal with that… fortunately, most I have to deal with is Thanny. He’s boring but that’s good. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I don’t mind too much. It’s company, and they don’t get the chance often. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh, I see. I’m willing to be company! You’re more fun to talk to than Thanny! I guess I have responsibilities though. Sheepy: Izzy: Like strangling people. Arsé-kun: Lupin: C-carrying on! Sheepy: Izzy: Huh? Sheepy: Izzy: Is there something wrong with that? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Slightly Sheepy: Izzy: What’s wrong with it? It’s my job. Sheepy: Izzy: I ​promised I would do it EVERY DAY. Sheepy: Izzy: But don’t worry! I like you, so you’re safe! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Th-thanks, I suppose… Sheepy: Izzy: You’re welcome! Sheepy: Izzy: I don’t have any problems with a friend or two living with you, though. I know you’re working in order to be able to stay here, but companionship is important. That’s what he said before he revealed that he brought five cats home. Arsé-kun: Lupin: They aren’t living with. Merely visiting. Sheepy: Izzy: Yeah, I know. You implied you’re lonely though. Sheepy: Izzy: Don’t worry. I am too. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Pas de soucis. I’ll be fine. Sheepy: Izzy: I can’t help but to worry, but… if you say so. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he seems mostly uninterested in this* Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. And if I may, might we have a meeting later this week? Sheepy: Izzy: Fine by me. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Thank you. Sheepy: Izzy: Do you have a preferred time or day? I’m free whenever. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Provided that was my week’s work, even tomorrow is fine. Sheepy: Izzy: It was, yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: I won’t leave again. Sorry for making you worry. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Hm? You may go where you wish inside. I was only worried when you yelled out. Sheepy: Sheepy: I went out because I heard something.. sorry. Arsé-kun: Lupin: My apologies. Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: How long do you expect to be gone? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I am not sure. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, okay. Sheepy: Izzy: It’s not really like you to want to have meetings, though, so I’m a bit surprised… Arsé-kun: Lupin: And I do not. But the matter requires such. Sheepy: Izzy: I get it! You feel bad 'cause I said I was lonely! You don’t need to feel bad! Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Too late? Sheepy: Izzy: I was right? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Partially Sheepy: Izzy: You’re really good at making someone feel bad, you know that? Sheepy: Izzy: You shouldn’t just hang out with me out of pity. If you aren’t enjoying it, there’s no purpose to it. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Point taken, but I still think it is necessary. Sheepy: Izzy: Well okay, whatever you say. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he glances over his shoulder at Sheepy* I do not know if my friends will be here still tomorrow or not. If they are, you may go out with them. I trust them enough to allow it. Sheepy: Sheepy: Really? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Really. Sheepy: Sheepy: Thank you! Sheepy: Izzy: I’ll be looking forward to it. Sheepy: Izzy: Is that all you wanted to discuss, or…? Arsé-kun: Lupin: More or less. Sheepy: Izzy: Ohh, okay. Well, I’ll let you get back to whatever, then! Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Might be a bit before then. *he glances at the ceiling momentarily* Sheepy: Izzy: Oh. Sheepy: Izzy: That… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It’s weirder for me than it is for you. Sheepy: Sheepy: I used some of your paper to draw earlier… I hope your don’t mind. Sheepy: Izzy: I can see how it’d be weirder for you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I do not mind. Sheepy: Izzy: I’m glad my friends aren’t like that. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay, that’s good. Sheepy: Izzy: I never understood that about Incubi… Sheepy: Izzy: You’re different, which I’m glad for. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not really. Sheepy: Izzy: You’re different from most I’ve met. Sheepy: Izzy: Most of them are annoying… Arsé-kun: Lupin: I take this to be a compliment. Sheepy: Izzy: It is! Sheepy: Izzy: If you were part of the group of annoying ones… Sheepy: Izzy:….When I first met you, ​my scythe would’ve been the last thing you saw. Sheepy: Izzy: Hahaha, what? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *awkward laugh* Indeed… Sheepy: Sheepy: I want to see your scythe. Sheepy: Izzy: I don’t have it with me, but you can see it later! I recently found these really cute ribbons for it! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he falls quiet* … ….. Sheepy: Sheepy:…why do Incubi have horns if they aren’t going to headbutt each other to establish dominance or fend off predators??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Huh? Well, they could.. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Okay. Sheepy: Sheepy: So it’s a last resort. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. That’s often why it’s the last thing we reveal about ourselves, as well. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Arsé-kun: Lupin: As well, some groups consider it to be a highly personal thing. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Sheepy: Sheepy: I guess that makes sense… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Carrying on. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he looks like he’s trying to think of more questions to ask Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I wonder, are you able to feel what I am at the moment? Sheepy: Sheepy: ???? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Taking that as a no. Sheepy: Sheepy: I don’t think so. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why? Arsé-kun: Lupin: merely curious. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, that’s fine… Sheepy: Sheepy:…I didn’t think anything was going on though… Sheepy: Sheepy:….is that why we’re out here? I zoned out so I just followed you…. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. It is not a large deal. I was simply unsure if staying put was the best idea. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, okay, if you say so. Arsé-kun: *One timeskip to the next day later* Sheepy: Sheepy: Have fun at your meeting. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I most certainly will not. Have fun with those two. Sheepy: Sheepy: Thank you! Arsé-kun: *And Lupin heads out, yippee* Sheepy: Izzy: Heyy. You didn’t tell me what the meeting was about, so I’m not at all prepared!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I did not because whom is being discussed was present, mademoiselle. Sheepy: Izzy: Ooh, gossip. I love gossip. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not gossip. Far more important. Sheepy: Izzy: Then what’s it about? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Your missing reaper. Sheepy: Izzy: Really? Sheepy: Izzy: I’ve missed him… Arsé-kun: Lupin: I know where he is. Sheepy: Izzy: You do?! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. He’s back in my apartment. Before you comment, I found him with a Reaper’s ring and it works for him. He also, minus being an Incubi, matches your description. *he shakes his head slightly* I just don’t fully understand how. Sheepy: Izzy:…Hmm… well, it’s not like reapers are set looking… well, human. Arsé-kun: Lupin: My point is, he lost his memory and is unaware of his Reaper status. Sheepy: Izzy: …huh. That’s a problem. Sheepy: Izzy: Who would aim for him with something like this…? That’s kinda stupid of them… were they not aware of the fact he’s my kid? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … The little he recalled was making a deal with someone, immediately followed by them taking.. something. Other than his memory, I presume. Sheepy: Izzy: I should know what’s going on, but… Sheepy: Izzy:…I really don’t. Sheepy: Izzy: He’s of the animal division. Who would he even make a deal with?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I do not, either. I have never heard of such a thing. Sheepy: Izzy: Where did you find him? I’ll start there. Arsé-kun: Lupin: On the way home. Remember how there was a small forest fire the other day? In that. Sheepy: Izzy: Ah…! Sheepy: Izzy: Okay! I’ll look there. Arsé-kun: Lupin: If you wish to. Sheepy: Izzy: It might be safer if he stays with you, though, because it might’ve been a move against me… Sheepy: Izzy: I have power, but you don’t. Sometimes, safety comes with lack of power. Arsé-kun: Lupin: He does seem to trust me. Even after knowing what it is I do.. Sheepy: Izzy: Well, that makes things easier! Arsé-kun: Lupin: It does. Do you want me to tell him what he is? Sheepy: Izzy: That’s fine by me. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Then I shall. Sheepy: Izzy: Thank you! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Je vous en prie. Sheepy: *Lupin gets a blank look as a reply* Arsé-kun: Lupin: I said you’re welcome. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh! Sheepy: Izzy: Was that all? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Mostly. The only issue with this is that, as an Incubi, he has to feed himself. He completely refuses to do such. *he pauses to word the next statement* So if I begin to make poor performances, I know why. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh…. I see. Sheepy: Izzy: Well, thanks for helping him! Arsé-kun: Lupin: You are quite welcome. Sheepy: Izzy: Poor performance is okay with a reason like this. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I understand. If I am permitted, I will take my leave. Sheepy: Izzy: Fine by me! Arsé-kun: *BYEEEE, LUPIN* Sheepy: *meanwhile, sheepy is having fun with impey and fran is having a hard time keeping up* Sheepy: Fran: I-Impey… wait up…! *he is trying to catch his breath* Sheepy: Fran: I…. I can’t keep up…! Arsé-kun: Impey: *he stops* Do I need to carry you? Sheepy: Fran: N-no! Sheepy: Fran: I’ll try harder to keep up…! Arsé-kun: *ok this sucks back to izzy* Sheepy: Izzy: Well, it was sorta good news, so for once in your existence, you should stop moping! Arsé-kun: *the shadows nearby make a grumbling noise that may or may not be a foreign swear* Sheepy: Izzy: That’s not getting up and enjoying life. Sheepy: Izzy: Are you nervous the shadows will get lonely without you? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: …. You are not funny in the slightest. Sheepy: Izzy: I’m not trying to be funny. Sheepy: Izzy: Is it impossible for me to be concerned about a partner in crime? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ….. …… Most importantly. From what has been learned, something very foul has gone on. I can only think of one thing capable of such a thing, but it does not make sense. Sheepy: Izzy:?? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: It could not be a wish type deity or being. They do not take without permission and this clearly was such a situation. Sheepy: Izzy: Yeah… Sheepy: Izzy: It’s weird… Sheepy: Izzy: Too bad the only witness doesn’t remember it. Sheepy: Izzy: If he had his memories, we could track down whoever this is, but… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If he had them, this entire predicament would have been solved. Sheepy: Izzy: That’s true.. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: But he does not. Sheepy: Izzy: Maybe we could try asking wish type deities or beings about it. Sheepy: Izzy: That’s hard though… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Perhaps. Some are easily offended, as well, so it would be dangerous. Sheepy: Izzy: That’s true. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Furthermore, even Incubi do not know how they can be “created”, and thus are of no assistance. Sheepy: Izzy: Thanks, Incubi. Sheepy: Izzy: Man… what a choice though. Sheepy: Izzy: An incubus, of all things… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Mhm. And he refuses to feed? That will not end well. Sheepy: Izzy: Not surprised about that part. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: It will affect both of their performances, possibly permanently. Sheepy: Izzy: That’s an issue, definitely… Arsé-kun: Thanatos: If I recall correctly, sharing energy can only be done for so long before one side is forced to weaken. Incubi are not adapted to do that sort of thing. Sheepy: Izzy: I’m glad Lupin is helping, but I’ll feel bad if he’s damaged in the process. Sheepy: Izzy:…'Forced to weaken’?? Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Not have as much energy as necessary. They may weaken to the point where reversal is impossible. Sheepy: Izzy:…That’s…not good at all… I wonder if Lupin knows this. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I cannot say. He seemed to know, but may not know the entirety of consequences. Sheepy: Izzy:…maybe I should tell him… Sheepy: Izzy: But you know more about it. Sheepy: Izzy: And I might mess up an important detail.. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: You may. I will come with, though. Sheepy: Izzy: OK! Sheepy: *she goes to visit lupin i guess* Arsé-kun: *She goes and knocks (the door down maybe) but he doesn’t go and get it* Sheepy: Izzy: I feel super rejected! Sheepy: Izzy: What a rude individual! Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ….. *he tests the doorknob. It opens* Sheepy: Izzy: And that’s careless. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: Considering no one else is here… Hm Sheepy: Izzy: Maybe someone broke in. Sheepy: Izzy: That would be no good at all. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: I doubt this scenario. Sheepy: Izzy: No idea, then. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: How about… You do as you intended, and I will check the perimeters. Sheepy: Izzy: So go in? Sounds good to me Arsé-kun: Thanatos: *he walks away. bye* Sheepy: *she goes in* Arsé-kun: *Lupin’s not in the living room!* Sheepy: Izzy: …? Arsé-kun: *Better check a different room!* Arsé-kun: *which* Sheepy: *a room. select a room.* Arsé-kun: *well fuck you, too, theres only two rooms to check nearby* Sheepy: *she checks room #1* Arsé-kun: *that is a bedroom, and he is indeed there* Sheepy: Izzy: *oh whoops. but she’s got a message to give…* Arsé-kun: *well, go wake him up if you need to* Sheepy: Izzy: *she goes and wakes up Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: …….? ?? Sheepy: Izzy: Hi, Thanny told me there’s stuff I still have to tell you. He came along, but I don’t know where he is right now. Sheepy: Izzy: ..By the way, you left your door unlocked. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ..! *he sits up and blinks* I told them to lock it on the way out…. Sheepy: Izzy: So you weren’t the careless one. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Why would I leave it unlocked…? Sheepy: Izzy: *she shrugs* Arsé-kun: Thanatos: *he has returned, and he slinks in, keeping close to the shadows on the wall* Sheepy: Izzy: There’s Thanny. He’s got something important to say to you. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: ….. You. Said you were going to say it. Sheepy: Izzy: Dude…. I don’t remember what you said, just that it was super important for him to know and a great risk to his health. You have all of the weasel words that made it sound as terrifying as it did. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh, right. Arsé-kun: Thanatos: …. I worded it honestly. Sheepy: Izzy: Basically you’re not supposed to transfer energy to him or whatever because after a while it can kill you. Sheepy: Izzy: And dying is bad. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *this is really awkward, and nervewracking.* But of course… Sheepy: Izzy: Can’t Incubi be child friendly in their feeding habits? Arsé-kun: Lupin: N-not that I am aware of… Sheepy: Izzy: I feel bad for your entire species. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. C-can you guys wait in a different room, perhaps? Sheepy: Izzy: Yup! Arsé-kun: *So Lupin makes himself more presentable, and goes out* Arsé-kun: *We’ve basically covered this already, so lets cut to team Moron: Aka, Impey, Fran, and Sheepy.* Arsé-kun: *the good news is that they’ve finally sat down. the bad news is that Impey is being a disappointment. because he is talking* Sheepy: Sheepy: If you’re going to the moon, I want to go too!! Sheepy: *dont worry fran is good at tuning him out* Arsé-kun: Impey: *0* You’d be a much better partner to go with than Lupin! Sheepy: Sheepy: We can fight aliens on the moon!! Arsé-kun: Impey: I like the way you think! Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh! Is there actually a man on the moon? Sheepy: Sheepy: Doesn’t he get lonely? Arsé-kun: Impey: I’ve got no clue! We need to find out! Sheepy: Sheepy: Let’s be friends with him!! Arsé-kun: Impey: Should we bring Fran, too? Sheepy: Sheepy: Yeah!! Sheepy: Fran: Huh? Bring me where? Arsé-kun: Impey: The moon! Sheepy: Fran: Oh. I’m willing to come. Arsé-kun: Impey: Yaaaay! Sheepy: Fran: It sounds like fun. Arsé-kun: *There’s someone looking at you, Fran* Sheepy: Fran: ….? Sheepy: Fran: Um… can I help you? Arsé-kun: Watson: *howdy* Sheepy: Fran: Oh, um, hi. Arsé-kun: Watson: *he takes Fran’s glasses off his head and onto his face* That may help. Sheepy: Fran: Oh! Watson! Arsé-kun: Watson: Good afternoon, Frankenstein. I will cut directly to the chase. *he returns two books* Sheepy: Fran: Thank you! I hope you enjoyed them. Sheepy: Sheepy:…? Arsé-kun: Watson: I did, yes. Holmes may have learned something, as well. Sheepy: Sheepy: Fran-ken-stein??? Arsé-kun: Impey: I think it’s German. Wait, no, that isn’t right Sheepy: Fran: Oh, good, good. Sheepy: Fran: Er, it is, yes. Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh! I got it right that time! Sheepy: Sheepy: Why is his name long and complicated? Arsé-kun: Impey: Because German is long and complicated! Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh!! Arsé-kun: Watson: ? Don’t tell me you two have adopted a child. Sheepy: Sheepy: Who is this guy? Is he an incubus?? Sheepy: Fran: A friend of ours found him. He had a meeting and asked us to babysit him. Arsé-kun: Watson: Ah, that makes more sense. And no, I am not an incubus. Sheepy: Sheepy: Someone stole something very important from me. I can’t remember a thing. Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh? Perhaps I may be of assistance. I AM a doctor. Sheepy: Sheepy: Really?? Sheepy: Sheepy: That would be super nice!! Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes. I would love to, but now is not the time. I need to catch up with my partner. Perhaps next time we meet we may discuss it further. Sheepy: Sheepy: Thank you very much Mr. not an incubus! Arsé-kun: Watson: Aren’t you funny. You may call me Watson. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay, Watson! Arsé-kun: *And so Watson goes to find his partner. Where has he gone this time.* Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh! William!! Arsé-kun: Watson: It’s Watson. What are you doing up there? Sheepy: Sherlock: I want to understand how cats feel when they’re in trees. Arsé-kun: Watson: So you can’t get down? Sheepy: Sherlock: You’re very bright, Winchester! Arsé-kun: Watson: I give up. Sheepy: Sherlock: So now I know what they feel is fear! Amazing! Sheepy: Sherlock: If I fall, I could break my neck and die. Sheepy: Sherlock: You should try it out as well! Arsé-kun: Watson: …… I can’t get up there. Sheepy: Sherlock: Why not? Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s very easy! Arsé-kun: Watson: *he, instead, helps Sherlock get down* Arsé-kun: Watson: May I ask you a question, while you are here? Sheepy: Sherlock: Yup! Arsé-kun: Watson: Why is the television always on the weather channel? Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, er… Arsé-kun: Watson: It’s been two weeks, and I have never seen it off. Do you just like the background noise? Sheepy: Sherlock: Because I need to know if I need an umbrella. Sheepy: Sherlock: That too!! Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm, hm. I see. Sheepy: Sherlock: But, don’t worry about it! You can change it if you want! Arsé-kun: Watson: Oh, no need. I was merely curious. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh! Okay! Arsé-kun: *So team Moron have returned to the apartment!* Sheepy: Sheepy: We’re back!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *He’s seated on the sofa, looking rather thoughtful. He does look up, though* Eh? Welcome back! Sheepy: Fran: Watson said that he may help later. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh? How..? Sheepy: Fran: Um, checking him, I guess. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I suppose that would be helpful… Sheepy: Fran: I didn’t really think to ask why. Sheepy: Sheepy: He might figure out how I can feed without needing to use other people to do so… Sheepy: Sheepy: Because doctors know everything, right?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Sure. Sheepy: Sheepy: Great!! Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m gonna get my memories back soon at this rate!! Arsé-kun: Impey: :D Sheepy: Fran: Er… yeah. Sheepy: Fran: Ah… it occurs to me now… I was meant to be the one who locked the door, wasn’t I? But I forgot… my apologies! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Perhaps. No harm done. Sheepy: Fran: I’ll check next time! Sheepy: Fran: I’ll do my best to remember it in the future. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s fine. How did today’s outing go? Sheepy: Sheepy: It was really fun!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I’m glad. Sheepy: Sheepy: Impey and I are going to go befriend the man on the moon one day!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oh? Have fun. Sheepy: Sheepy: Yeah!! Sheepy: Sheepy: Fran’s coming too!! Sheepy: Fran: Oh, right, I am.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods.* Have fun, you three. And Fran, if I may, when do you have to work again? Sheepy: Fran: Oh, uh… I’ll need to check that for you… I’ve forgotten the date. Sheepy: Fran: Why do you ask? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, I would not want you to miss work trying to reach the moon with these children. *he sounds like he’s joking, but he isn’t smiling* Sheepy: Fran: Is something wrong, Lupin? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Impey’s mouth is open, he’s about to speak. God save us. *again, he sounds like he’s kidding* Arsé-kun: *Impey promptly flips Lupin off from the safety of behind Fran* Sheepy: Fran: You seem upset… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Not upset. Do not worry yourself over it. Sheepy: Fran: You’re making me worry more. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe he got fired. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I- Non. Not at all. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he seems curious anout what’s up* Arsé-kun: Lupin: There is no way to put this lightly. Sheepy, we need to talk. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay!! Sheepy: Fran: Impey, we should let them, er, talk alone. Arsé-kun: Impey: Should we “get a room”? Sheepy: Fran: Not in that sense Arsé-kun: Impey: I’m being bullied. Sheepy: Fran: But, Impey, we really shouldn’t. It might unnerve them. Arsé-kun: Impey: I’m going to starve and die. Arsé-kun: Impey: Not really! We’ll head upstairs, Lupe! Sheepy: Fran: Thanks Impey. Arsé-kun: *so fran and impey leave, I guess* Sheepy: Sheepy: OK!! What did you want to tell me? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Quite a bit, actually. Sit down. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he sits down* Arsé-kun: Lupin: I’ll start with the good news. *he grins rather suddenly* My boss and I were able to figure out who you were! Sheepy: Sheepy: Really??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui! Sheepy: Sheepy: Who am I?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, you were actually originally under her service helping animals. She had commented on losing one of her reapers, but I had never thought about it.. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh!! That makes sense! Arsé-kun: Lupin: It does. The only part we are unsure about is how you became an incubus, as you were not before. Sheepy: Sheepy: I don’t know, either. But the person who made me lose my memories is definitely the one who made me this way. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I am inclined to agree. Sheepy: Sheepy: And they stole my special thing! How could they…? Sheepy: Sheepy: Good news implies there’s bad news, though… Arsé-kun: Lupin: Correct. Arsé-kun: *Lupin then explains what Izzy and Thanatos told him regarding the energy passing* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… Sheepy: Sheepy: Hmm… I don’t know what to do. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Nor do I… Sheepy: Sheepy: Because I don’t want to do that. Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s not right to leech off of people, I think. Arsé-kun: Lupin: It isn’t as if we have much of a choice. Sheepy: Sheepy: But it’s gross to do it that way. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Considering you’re also a reaper, you may not have to. Sheepy: Sheepy: Yeah, that makes sense to me!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: There is food in the fridge. … I don’t know if it’s any good, but it is there. Sheepy: Sheepy: That could work! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I’ll have to ask her next time I see her. Sheepy: Sheepy: Thanks a lot!! Sheepy: Sheepy: I doubt most people would be as kind as you. Sheepy: Sheepy: So I’m lucky you’re the one who found me! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I Sheepy: Sheepy:…? Sheepy: Sheepy: Is everything okay? Sheepy: Sheepy: Did i say something weird? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Did we not have the discussion where I disagreed with your statement already? Sheepy: Sheepy: I still think so. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I continue to disagree. Sheepy: Sheepy: It’s still my opinion. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I suppose. Sheepy: Sheepy: But, thank your boss for me too!! Sheepy: Tom: woa Sheepy: Tom: did you guys miss me Sheepy: Tom: i went on an adventure Sheepy: Tom: it was very exciting. i was a dog toy Arsé-kun: Lupin: YES, Tom. Sheepy: Tom: they’re sharp and hurt my dog toy soul Sheepy: Tom: im just an innocent little dog toy Sheepy: Tom: you should join me next time lupin Sheepy: Tom: although on a full moon you’d be a dog toy too Arsé-kun: Lupin: … What? Sheepy: Tom: it’d rip you to shreds on a full moon probably and if you live you won’t enjoy the next full moon Arsé-kun: Lupin: What are you talking about? Sheepy: Tom: i saw some things lupin Sheepy: Tom: like a guy turning into a dog. it was disturbing Sheepy: Tom: it must be what furries dream of Arsé-kun: Lupin: I… see. Sheepy: Tom: id be careful on a full moon Sheepy: Tom: because theres a furry on the loose Sheepy: Tom: although i guess they’re called werewolves? whatever just dont get bit Sheepy: Tom: or you’ll get sick as a dog Sheepy: Tom: heh Arsé-kun: Impey: *from at least two floors below them* WHO IS TALKING ABOUT DOGS WITHOUT ME?? Sheepy: Tom: i am Sheepy: Tom: you can join Sheepy: Tom: its important for health anyway Arsé-kun: *Impey enters mere moments later* Sheepy: Tom: hey Sheepy: Tom: theres a werewolf Sheepy: Tom: i posed as a dog toy Sheepy: Tom: it threw me around Arsé-kun: Impey: *he goes from excited to… more excited* Seriously?? I haven’t seen one of those yet! Sheepy: Tom: and then got sad there was no one to play with Sheepy: Tom: yea. it was disturbing watching the transformation Sheepy: Tom: i could tell you where it is if you wanna see Arsé-kun: Impey: Yeah, yeah, yea- Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non. We are not putting any of ourselves in danger just because you want to see a dog. Sheepy: Tom: suit yourself I guess Sheepy: Tom: i doubt youll ever go over to their residence or anything anyway Sheepy: Tom: and you should be ok anyway if you dont come over for dinner Arsé-kun: Lupin: All right, that’s enough. Sheepy: Tom: woah Arsé-kun: Impey: Woah? Sheepy: Tom: lupin hates dogs Arsé-kun: Lupin: I do not. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why are inflammable things flammable? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …….. What did you do? Sheepy: Sheepy: I messed up. Arsé-kun: Lupin: … *he gets up to look* Sheepy: Sheepy: I tried cooking. Arsé-kun: Impey: … Tom, my dude, my buddy, you gotta show me. Sheepy: Tom: ok i can show you Sheepy: Sheepy: Is salad meant to be cooked like this?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Don’t ever say those words in that sentence ever again. Sheepy: Sheepy:? Sheepy: Tom: come and we will gaze upon a pup Arsé-kun: *By the time Sheepy and Lupin clean up, Impey and Tom are gone. Okay.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh. They left. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Seems so. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh well!! Sheepy: Sheepy: In a way, though, it’d be terrible if the person who’s a werewolf was living with someone, because isn’t Impey basically breaking into their house? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he shrugs* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, um.. why does your boss make you do what she makes you do? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I… am not actually sure? Sheepy: Sheepy: …You aren’t??? Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe it’s some evil plot to take over the world and your'e actually helping!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I.. doubt that. Sheepy: Sheepy: What do you think it is then??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: If I am correct, reapers are not allowed to kill, but I have heard utterings of people having to die by a certain point. That may be it. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, I see.. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why’d you choose this job, though?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I didn’t. Sheepy: Sheepy: Did she force you into it or something? She seems like the type. Arsé-kun: Lupin: More or less. Sheepy: Sheepy: She’s a jerk. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Sometimes, yes. Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m glad I don’t have to work for her!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: A news update: All reapers work for her. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huuuhhh??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: She is one of the two bosses of the reapers. You are one. Sheepy: Sheepy: That stinks…!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui, and- Sheepy: Izzy: *she slams in* Hey, hey, hey!! Did you tell him yet??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *jESUS CHRIST* Oui, oui I did, don’t do that! Sheepy: Izzy: Don’t do what? Talk in my normal voice and enter in my normal manner? Sheepy: Izzy: You’re super duper demanding! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Maybe so, but it would be appreciated, mademoiselle! Sheepy: Izzy: *groan* Fiiiine. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh! Don’t worry. I’m not so cruel as to make someone work when they don’t remember who they are. Sheepy: Izzy: Maybe. Sheepy: Izzy: Unless we’re understaffed. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Is that ever? Sheepy: Izzy: I don’t think so. Sheepy: Izzy: We sorta just work our entire lives forever and ever and never really die, I think. Sheepy: Izzy: Or something. Sheepy: Izzy: I don’t really think about it. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That sounds horrible. Sheepy: Izzy: I mean I guess we don’t exactly have to work, but our existence doesn’t have much purpose if we don’t. Sheepy: Izzy: Considering that reapers are specifically made for the purpose of reaping souls. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I figured you had only meant taking vacations. Arsé-kun: *meanwhile in Tom and Impey town* Sheepy: Tom: it was here Arsé-kun: Impey: I hope you mean that yard, and not this tree! Sheepy: Tom: the yard Arsé-kun: Impey: Okay, good. Sheepy: Tom: although maybe he wanted to be a cat Sheepy: Tom: you dont know Arsé-kun: Impey: Maybe. Either way, now we know where it’s coming from if anyone is hurt by it. Sheepy: Tom: yeah Sheepy: Tom: it threw me around. it was very sad. that must be the life of a dog toy Sheepy: Tom: you only realize just how reliant a dog toy is on a dog for friendship when the dog ditches you. Sheepy: Tom: although the fact that hes a werewolf implies that theres another one Sheepy: Tom: so we cant be sure its this one Arsé-kun: Impey: That’s true! It’s too bad me and Fran live elsewhere. Sheepy: Tom: its ok Sheepy: Tom: secret agent tom is here to Sheepy: Tom: die Sheepy: Tom: woah Sheepy: Tom: bird gender Sheepy: Tom: ill deduce things because im sherlock holmes ii baby Sheepy: Tom: heck yeah Arsé-kun: Impey: does that make me the john to your sherlock Sheepy: Tom: yeah Arsé-kun: Impey: I’m finally important, my dreams have come true. Sheepy: Tom: were gonna solve the case Sheepy: Tom: we probably wont need to worry about it though Arsé-kun: *ok this is boring so MEANWHILE NOWHERE CLOSE TO HERE* Sheepy: Sherlock: Willy.. it’s much too quiet. How is a detective like me going to get cases when there’s no crime?? Arsé-kun: Watson: Tack on “supernatural” to your title. Wait. Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m not at all supernatural, Wayne. Arsé-kun: Watson: I suppose. Sheepy: Sherlock: To us, we’re completely normal. For others… Sheepy: Sherlock: I believe we’re the weirdest ones here. Arsé-kun: Watson: (or you are.) Hm, hm. Sheepy: Sherlock: At least Mrs. Hudson doesn’t think we’re weird. That’s a plus. Arsé-kun: Watson: I’m very glad for that. Sheepy: Sherlock: And you don’t think I’m weird either, so that’s nice, Walter. Arsé-kun: Watson: You’re just interesting. Sheepy: Sherlock: Thank you!! *sherlock no need to bear hug him- you know what nevermind* That’s the nicest thing anyone has said to me for a while!!! Arsé-kun: Watson: You’re, err, quite welcome, Holmes. Arsé-kun: Watson: They’re strange. Sheepy: Sherlock: Yeah!!! Sheepy: Sherlock: You are the only one who has called me “interesting” rather than “strange”.. Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s a relief someone feels that way, Wilson! Arsé-kun: Watson: Now if only you got my name right. Sheepy: Sherlock: I do my best… Sheepy: Sherlock: Do you have a non-W name I can try? Sheepy: Sherlock: W is a hard letter. Arsé-kun: Watson: Do you not remember that, either? Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t. It’s… er, ehhh, Jjjjooohn…ny??? Sheepy: Sherlock: I think it’s Johnny? Sheepy: Sherlock: Maybe Jim… no, no, don’t tell me, I’ll get it eventually. Let me just search my memory. I’m sure it’s there. Arsé-kun: Watson: You were close. Sheepy: Sherlock: Hmm… Sheepy: Sherlock: Johnson???? Something like that??? Arsé-kun: Watson: Close. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, oh! John, right? Arsé-kun: Watson: you’ve got it! Sheepy: Sherlock: Great!! I told you I could get it! Arsé-kun: Watson: You did. Sheepy: *sherlock seems much happier about being right than he should.* Sheepy: Sherlock: But… why was I trying to guess your name, again? Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh well! If it were important, I wouldn’t have forgotten it. Arsé-kun: Watson: Indeed. Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s very sad. Sheepy: Sherlock: Maybe I should have chosen an area with more crime as my base of operations.. Arsé-kun: Watson: I don’t know. I think I may have something for you to work on. Sheepy: Sherlock: Really?! Arsé-kun: *Watson then repeats the information he had been given on Sheepy’s memory being stolen.* Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh…! Sheepy: Sherlock: Sounds interesting!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I’ll take the case and meet up with the kid!! I guess I should tell him that. Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t know who he us though.. Arsé-kun: Watson: You can come when I speak with him. Sheepy: Sherlock: Really?? Thank you!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I appreciate it! Sheepy: Sherlock: Because even my caramel is feeling what it is to be lonely and without a single thing to be interested in… Sheepy: Sherlock: And my violin is sad. Sheepy: Sherlock: But Wag seems happy as ever… Sheepy: *speaking of Wag, he is here now.* Sheepy: Wag: *he hops up onto Watson’s lap. hello. I am here now!* Sheepy: Wag: *meow* Arsé-kun: Watson: *small kitty. you are my friend now? pet, pet* Sheepy: Wag: *no im a ruler and this is my throne but I’m okay with being called a friend* Arsé-kun: Watson: So, is Wag the reason there is fur all over your apartment? Sheepy: Sherlock: Yes. He was a friend’s, but they’re living somewhere that doesn’t accept pets, so they gave Wag to me. Arsé-kun: Watson: Ah, that makes sense. Sheepy: Sherlock: He likes breaking things, too, so I’d recommend not letting him get around anything fragile. Sheepy: Sherlock: Cats are cruel.. Arsé-kun: Watson: I may be inclined to agree. Sheepy: Sherlock: He knocked over some of my chemistry stuff earlier… Sheepy: Wag: *meow* Sheepy: Sherlock: And he likes to make direct eye contact with me and knock things off of places so they break. Sheepy: Wag: *what is this weird human speak? I don’t get it. let me imitate it. meow. I am part of the conversation now. acknowledge my existence. I want attention only because you aren’t giving it to me. if you were, I wouldn’t want it.* Arsé-kun: Watson: *he pets Wag* Sheepy: Wag: *good.* Sheepy: Sherlock: By the way, when’re you going to check out that kid? Arsé-kun: Watson: When they call over. His temporary parent has my number. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, really? Hmm.. oh well. At least it means I’ll get a case eventually. Arsé-kun: Watson: Here’s a case: Why is this place so messy? Didn’t we clean up last week? Sheepy: Sherlock: *he crosses his arms* … Who am I supposed to question about that? I can’t make myself break down and tell a truth that not even I know… Arsé-kun: Watson: It’s probably possible. Lets clean up. Sheepy: Sherlock: Alright! Sounds good to me! Arsé-kun: *SO THEY CLEAN* Arsé-kun: *also wag got in the way a lot. sherlock gets a cat to the face* Sheepy: Sherlock: It looks much better in here now! Arsé-kun: Watson: That, it does. Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s never like this!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t recall really cleaning at all before you moved in, actually. Arsé-kun: Watson: How did you survive? Sheepy: Sherlock: I just avoided the mess. Arsé-kun: Watson: …. I’m inclined to ask. Sheepy: Sherlock: Hudson reminds me that eating, drinking, and sleeping are daily needs. Cleaning, she doesn’t ask me to do as much. Sheepy: Sherlock: She’s not so pushy about the sleeping part, either, really. Sheepy: Sherlock: So… Sheepy: Sherlock: It isn’t too important, if I forget it, I think. Arsé-kun: Watson: We’ll see about that. Sheepy: Sherlock: Although… I guess you’re a doctor, right? Sheepy: Sherlock: I guess whatever you say is necessary for the human body, is necessary for the human body… oh well. Arsé-kun: *and we skip ahead to much later* Arsé-kun: *Watson glances towards the hallway as a CRASH was heard, and he spots a shadow against the wall. A particularly large one. He peeks out, and it’s.. Wagahai, standing next to a downed lamp.* Sheepy: Wag: *meow* Arsé-kun: Watson: *he seems relieved. Also, the front door closes. Did Sherlock leave? Whatever, it’s too late to chase him.* Sheepy: Wag: *he doesn’t appear to think anything weird is happening* Arsé-kun: *so where’s sherlock?* Sheepy: *there is a noise of something bumping at the door. Hudson goes to get the door and. THE DOG IS IN* Arsé-kun: Watson: *WHAT IS THAT. IS THAT A DOG* Sheepy: Dog: *I AM HERE NOW!!! HELLO EVERYONE!!* Sheepy: *Hudson doesn’t seem all too surprised about this. Wag goes over to greet the dog.* Arsé-kun: Watson: *he heads out and leans slightly over the banister* Holmes never mentioned having a canine to me..! Sheepy: Hudson: Oh… this pup isn’t Holmes’. I really wouldn’t worry about him, though. He’s very friendly. Arsé-kun: Watson: *he slowly comes downstairs and Wow that is a Big Dog* Sheepy: Dog: *THAT LOOKS LIKE FRIEND MATERIAL!!! LET ME WAG MY TAIL AND ACT SUPER EXCITED* Sheepy: Wag: *meow* Arsé-kun: Watson: Ms. Hudson, pardon my asking, but are you quite sure that is a dog..? Sheepy: Hudson: It certainly acts like one. Sheepy: Dog: *it jumps onto Watson. HELLO HELLO I AM DOG I HAVE BIG TEETH BUT IGNORE THAT IM 100% A DOG* Arsé-kun: Watson: *#dead. not really but that is a really big dog* Are you sure this is not some sort of wolf?? Sheepy: Hudson: I’ve never really thought about it. Sheepy: Hudson: It does have some unusual traits for a dog. Arsé-kun: Watson: Erm, all right.. *he goes to pat the pup’s head* Sheepy: Iris: *where did she come from? wag breaking the lamp probably awoke her.* Oh! Shirley’s here! Sheepy: Dog: *MORE PEOPLE LEMME JUST ACT EXCITED* Arsé-kun: Watson: *he takes a moment or so to register “Shirley”* Sheepy: Iris: He’s got a really bad habit of knocking stuff over. Sheepy: Dog: *whimper* Arsé-kun: Watson: So.. Like.. Holmes. Sheepy: Iris: Yup! They’re really alike, aren’t they? Sheepy: Iris: Dogs and Holmsies, I mean. They’re both always sticking their heads in places that they shouldn’t. Arsé-kun: Watson: I had been under the belief you called Holmes “Shirley”. Sheepy: Iris: Huh? I like both names, really. It’s just a bit strange calling him “Shirley” to you! Arsé-kun: Watson: So both names are still for Holmes. Sheepy: Iris: Uh-huh! Sheepy: Iris: So that’s why I called the puppy “Shirley”! Sheepy: Dog: *bark* Arsé-kun: Watson: And where did Holmes go? Sheepy: Iris: He’s right there. *she points to the dog* Arsé-kun: Watson: … I was quite hoping it would not lead to the conclusion it would. It does explain quite a bit. Sheepy: Iris: Holmsies told me not to say anything, but we’re all living in the same household, so… Sheepy: Iris: It wouldn’t be nice to leave you out. Sheepy: Sherlock: *woof* Sheepy: Iris: He waltzed in with his head stuck in a tire. Sheepy: Iris: Hudsie and I had to help him. Arsé-kun: Watson: …. I am not surprised. Sheepy: Sherlock: *I’m right here while you’re talking trash about me* Arsé-kun: Watson: How long has this been happening? Sheepy: Iris: Holmsies said he was born this way. Arsé-kun: Watson: *he looks surprised* I had no idea. Sheepy: Iris: I should’ve based bunny Holmsies after a dog instead of a rabbit.. Sheepy: Iris: He was complaining that he wasn’t some undignified, brutish werewolf and was something else entirely, but… Sheepy: Iris: Holmsies has a bad habit of rambling until people stop listening Arsé-kun: Watson: Perhaps we should stop speaking as if he is not present. Sheepy: Sherlock: *IM RIGHT HERE!!! YOU TELL EM WILSON* Sheepy: Sherlock: *with some difficulty* you tell her wantson Arsé-kun: Watson: That is the closest you have gotten all day. Sheepy: Sherlock: *whimper* Arsé-kun: Watson: At least, that I am aware of. *sherlock gets a headpat* Sheepy: Sherlock: *yea thats right I did get it right today* Sheepy: Wag: *meow* Arsé-kun: *Later that day!* Arsé-kun: Lupin: N-no, Sheepy, that’s not how you cook at all.. Let me show you. Sheepy: Sheepy: *he lets Lupin get to it* OK… Arsé-kun: Lupin: *so he shows Sheepy the proper way to do it-* Arsé-kun: *Which is interrupted by Impey correcting THAT.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he seems confused* Arsé-kun: Impey: ..? Sheepy: Sheepy: *there are way too many ways to do this right. why is there not one way.* Arsé-kun: Impey: *because cooks are weird.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Cooking is weird! Arsé-kun: Impey: It really is. Sheepy: Sheepy: But I’ll do my best to figure it out! Sheepy: *One’s sherlock senses are going off really strong right now. Oh, wait, that’s because he’s talking loudly and one can hear him from inside.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Who’s that? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Oh, no. Sheepy: Sheepy:….? Sheepy: Sheepy: What’s wrong? Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. He’s kind of a…. How do I say.. Imbecile. Sheepy: Sheepy: Imbecile? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Idiot. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well- Sheepy: *Sherlock may or may not have kicked the door in in order to enter* Sheepy: Sherlock: Hi! Sheepy: Sherlock: *he gives Lupin a big hug* I missed you!!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he looks startled and uncomfortable* Please stop Sheepy: Sherlock: …? Huh? But… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … Kicking in my door. It’s going to fall off one day when you do that! Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh! Okay! I just missed you! I couldn’t help myself! Arsé-kun: Lupin: It hasn’t been that long..! … Has it? Sheepy: Sherlock: It has! Arsé-kun: *And Watson finally catches up, having taken the shitty elevator.* Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, Wilson, there you are! Arsé-kun: Watson: *why do you hurt me in this way* Sheepy: Sheepy: Are you a dummy, too? Arsé-kun: Watson: I don’t even get a hello before I get insulted? Sheepy: Sheepy: But Lupin calls Sherlock a dummy and he never said 'hello’… Sheepy: Sheepy: So I asked you to make sure if I’m supposed to say hello to you or not. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. You’re still touching me. Sheepy: Sherlock: Is that bad? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I need to breathe. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh! Breathing is important, right! *he lets go* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Thank you. Sheepy: Sherlock: You’re welcome! I got too excited! Sheepy: Sherlock: I dunno why we’re here! But I’m very excited to see you again! Verrrry excited!! It makes me want to wag my tail! Sheepy: Sherlock:…. Sheepy: Sherlock: Figuratively. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes. Figuratively. Sheepy: Sherlock: But that’s how it makes me feel! Arsé-kun: Lupin: I.. See.. Sheepy: Sherlock: Is there something weird about that? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, good! Sheepy: Sherlock: So, why are we here? Arsé-kun: Watson: I was going to speak with Sheepy. You came because you wanted to. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, okay! Sheepy: Sheepy: What did you want to speak to me about? Arsé-kun: Watson: Your memory loss. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh! Sheepy: Sheepy: Ask away! Sheepy: Sheepy: I can’t tell how much I can answer, though. Arsé-kun: Watson: I’ll keep the questions simple, if that will help. Sheepy: Sheepy: OK! Arsé-kun: Watson: … Let’s start at the beginning. Is there anything you do remember? Sheepy: Sheepy: I made a deal with someone and they didn’t keep their side of the deal. Sheepy: Sheepy: They stole my memories and made me like this. Arsé-kun: Watson: And nothing else? Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? You mean, did they steal anything else or do I remember anything else? Sheepy: Sheepy: Because that’s all they stole, and I don’t think I remember much else. Arsé-kun: Watson: Hm. And nothing has seemed familiar to you? Sheepy: Sheepy: Familiar? I don’t know… it’s more that I get a strong feeling when something is unfamiliar. Sheepy: Sheepy: Like this body. Arsé-kun: Watson: It’s a start, I suppose. Sheepy: Sheepy: I’ve been trying ti figure out what I asked for that they didn’t give. Sheepy: Sheepy:…Really, all I know is that they didn’t. Arsé-kun: Watson: Are you quite sure? If you don’t remember, maybe you did ask for whatever changed. Sheepy: Sheepy: I can’t see why I would… Sheepy: Sheepy: I want to remember… Arsé-kun: Watson: It takes time. Sheepy: Sheepy: I just remember feeling incredibly upset and thinking I’d been cheated… Sheepy: Sherlock: I often feel that way when I go to the store. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. ? *he pauses and looks towards the kitchen* Impey, are you baking again?? Sheepy: Sheepy: Impey bakes? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes, and quite well. … I’m going to need to go grocery shopping again. Sheepy: Sheepy: I’ve never been to a grocery store before! Can I come? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I suppose? Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, um, I had a thought. Arsé-kun: Watson: Hmm? Sheepy: Sheepy: Wasn’t your boss putting up missing posters for one of her reapers earlier, and that ended up being me? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Yes, that’s right. Sheepy: Sheepy: Do you think she has any left? Maybe seeing how I looked before hand would help. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That… That is a fantastic idea, actually. Sheepy: Sheepy: Really? Arsé-kun: Watson: I am inclined to agree. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, that’s great! Arsé-kun: *also everyone can smell the smell of BAKING.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *IT SMELLS LIKE BAKING and also chemicals, faintly?* Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Impey, tell your boyfriend to not do alchemy right under the vent. Sheepy: Sheepy: Why does Impey cook if he doesn’t eat food? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I never said we couldn’t eat food. In fact, I told you we could. Sheepy: Sheepy: But… but don’t Incubi have a restricted diet? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Well, yes, but Impey knows how to go around that. Sheepy: Sheepy: Ohhh.. Sheepy: Izzy: ARSENE YOURE HAVING A PARTY WITHOUT ME?? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nearly jumps out of his chair* N-non, mademoiselle..!! Sheepy: Izzy: I thought you were my friend. Sheepy: Izzy: You even invited… Sheepy: Izzy:….. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I did not. Sheepy: Izzy: Holmlock Shears and uh… Sheepy: Izzy:…….. Sheepy: Izzy:….Some guy off the street maybe? Arsé-kun: Watson: *he looks done* Sheepy: Sherlock: Huh? His name isn’t Holmlock Shears. Arsé-kun: Lupin: A-anyway, mademoiselle, would you happen to have any of those lost posters left? Sheepy: Izzy: No, that’s your name. Sheepy: Izzy: HECK YEAH I DO!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: May we have one? Sheepy wanted to see it. Sheepy: Izzy: *she takes one out and gives it to Lupin* Thanny was like, “this is stupid!” and left. Sheepy: Izzy: So I designed it on my own! Arsé-kun: *Lupin immediately passes it to Sheepy* Sheepy: Izzy: There’s the most recent photo I had and then a baby picture. Sheepy: Izzy: Because I can show off any baby photos I want on missing people posters! Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s… Uh, not how it works, I think…. Sheepy: Sheepy: Um, but… this kid looks younger than me. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I see the similarities, though. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh, yeah! I rule over violent death! I’m one of the main reapers! Nice to meet you two. Sheepy: Izzy: Don’t worry! You have lots of time ahead of you! Sheepy: Izzy:….Although. Sheepy: Izzy: How do I phrase this…?? Sheepy: Izzy: Well, it’s not too important I guess? Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….? Sheepy: Izzy: Your friend has a soul, right? Like, he’s supposed to have one? Sheepy: Izzy: The geeky one. Arsé-kun: Impey: *he comes in, with cake. Impey, why* Huh? Yeah?? Sheepy: Izzy: Is that so…. Arsé-kun: Impey: *he puts the cake down, looking worried* Shhhould I call him? Sheepy: Izzy: Lemme just say this as bluntly as possible. Sheepy: Izzy: He doesn’t. Sheepy: Izzy: I stopped detecting it a while ago. Like, when I got here. Arsé-kun: *Impey takes out a cell phone and calls Fran. Everyone can hear Fran’s phone ringing downstairs. .. He does not answer it.* Sheepy: Izzy: Huh…. Arsé-kun: Impey: ……… Sheepy: Izzy: And I thought he was supposed to have maaaaannnyyy years ahead of him. Sheepy: Izzy:…. Arsé-kun: Impey: …. Wait, are you saying what I think you’re saying?! Sheepy: Izzy: Sort of? Sheepy: Izzy: We reap souls when people die, so… Arsé-kun: *Impey fucking bails at the speed of GONE.* Sheepy: Izzy: ? What’s up with him? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Were you saying that he died..? Sheepy: Izzy: I dunno if he’s DEAD…. Arsé-kun: Lupin: You don’t know…??? Sheepy: Izzy: I can’t tell. Sheepy: Izzy: OK, kiddo! I bet you want to see a real live dead body, right? Let’s go! Sheepy: Sheepy: But- Sheepy: Izzy: *she grabs Sheepy’s hand and rushes towards the scene of the crime* Arsé-kun: Watson: what just happened Sheepy: Sherlock: I have no idea! Sheepy: Sherlock: Should we follow them? Arsé-kun: Lupin: It would probably be for the best. Sheepy: Sherlock: But how much would we help? … I guess they’ll get mad if we don’t go… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I don’t think we could do much, in actuality. Sheepy: Sherlock: Huh? Really? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Perhaps. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh well. Arsé-kun: Watson: Shall we have cake, then? Sheepy: Sherlock: Um, but what if that guy is dying? Arsé-kun: Watson: I have the feeling that it’s out of my league. Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m of no use either. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Me, too. Sheepy: Sherlock: Maybe later. Sheepy: Sherlock: I guess I AM a detective but… Arsé-kun: *More importantly, downstairs..* Arsé-kun: *Impey’s trying to revive Fran. At least Fran isn’t dead.* Sheepy: Fran: *he collapsed at the table. the alchemy stuff is untouched. a card was left and something was etched into the table.* Sheepy: *….fran is also completely unresponsive…* Sheepy: Izzy: Hmmm… Arsé-kun: Impey: –Fran?? *he shakes Fran* C'mon! Wake up! Sheepy: *he doesn’t wake up.* Sheepy: *he’s still breathing… maybe he really is sleeping?* Arsé-kun: Impey: …… *he’s fallen quiet, but he’s still trying* Sheepy: Izzy: It’s not gonna work. Sheepy: Izzy: People need their souls. They can’t live very long without them. Arsé-kun: Impey: …………….. …………….. *he slowly stops* Sheepy: Sheepy: Let’s find who took it and get it back! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he finally joins them* Eh? We can do that? Arsé-kun: *Impey has sat down next to Fran, an expression of sadness beginning to form on his usually-cheerful face. He slowly and carefully pulls Fran into a gentle embrace, burying his face in Fran’s shoulder. He shakes and shudders, silently weeping in fear and sorrow. On the occasion that he raises or turns his head, his tears are able to flow more freely. His eyes seem to have lost their usual shine, replaced with a dull, red glaze. He is absolutely and completely broken-hearted. “Victor….” Sheepy: Sheepy:!! Oh, no! Impey, don’t cry! … … I’ll figure it out!! Sheepy: Izzy: *she is reading the card.* … … Those idiots! They think they can steal MY kill?! That was gonna be mine!! Sheepy: Izzy: I can’t just accept this! Sheepy: Sheepy: *he’s looking at what’s etched on the table* This symbol… Sheepy: *a big, furry dog has entered! he sticks his snout in Impey’s face. hellooooo gimme attention. the dog pauses, gets up on its hind legs, and wraps his forelegs around impey* Sheepy: Dog: *boof. please ignore how big and sharp my teeth are, and how muscular I look when I stand* Sheepy: Izzy: Just what we need, a dog! Hey,doggy, do you smell any smells? Any smells that can find the culprit? Sheepy: Dog: *he sniffs at the card Izzy has put in front of his face, getting one of those big dumb dog grins on his face and a quickened tail-wagging rate* Arsé-kun: Lupin: ……. *he backed away when the dog first arrived, and is watching it with a look of discomfort and nervousness.* Arsé-kun: Watson: *he finally catches up, again* Arsé-kun: Impey: ….? *he slowly looks at Dog. Dooog?* Sheepy: Dog: *please stop crying and give me attention. I am Important.* Arsé-kun: Impey: *he slowly reaches up and pats the dog.* Sheepy: Dog: *he licks Impey’s face. gross.* Arsé-kun: Impey: H-hey! Sheepy: Dog: Hey? Hey! Hey! Hey! *woof* Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes, that was unsanitary. Sheepy: Dog: *whimper* Sheepy: Sherlock: you’re the wan with the unsanitary mouth. Arsé-kun: *Impey’s kind of staring at Sherlock. Lupin is still uncomfortable* Arsé-kun: Lupin: ……. So now you’re so happy you’re wagging your tail. Literally. Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m vvveeeeerrrryyyyyy excited to help!!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I’ve never been more excited!!! except when I saw a squirrel a few days ago!!!! I chased it into a tree and got stuck! but wilson helped!! Arsé-kun: Watson: *deadpan* watson. Sheepy: Sherlock: the card has a smell! I smell a trail! follow me follow me follow me!! Sheepy: Sherlock: *he tugs at impey* Arsé-kun: Impey: But, but, what do I do with….? *he means fran* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he tilts his head, as though he’s thinking* Sheepy: Sherlock: I can drag him along!! Arsé-kun: Watson: Please don’t drag. Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m no horse! I can’t carry him on my back. Sheepy: Izzy: Psh.. if I have to. Sheepy: Izzy: *she takes Fran from Impey* Arsé-kun: Impey: *he wipes his eyes and stares at Sherlock in amazement* S-so.. Y-you’re the werewolf….? Sheepy: Sherlock: No! Werewolfs are brutes! Sheepy: Sherlock: They bite people and hurt people! Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m a… … … the name’s verrrryyyyy complicated!! But I don’t bite and eat people! My job is to protect the young, the sick, and the injured! Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh! A Faoladh! I think that’s greek. Or irish. Sheepy: Sherlock: Yes!! Sheepy: Sherlock: That’s me!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m verrrryyyy eager to help! Sheepy: Sherlock: *he sniffs at the card once again and starts following a scent trail* Arsé-kun: Impey: *he runs after Sherlock* Sheepy: Izzy: *she follows them. Sheepy stays close to Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *He walks behind them, wary* Sheepy: Sheepy: Why do you think they did that? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I don’t know. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe they wanna sell it. Sheepy: Sheepy: Is that possible? Sheepy: Sherlock: We’re getting closer!!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I wonder who it is! Sheepy: Sherlock: *he slows down some to let them catch up* Sheepy: Sherlock: Look, look! Sheepy: Sherlock: There!! That’s someone! *tailwag* ​Welcome!! Arsé-kun: *There most certainly is. Who, you can’t tell, due to wearing a hood. They’re seated on the ground, holding a blue flame in their hands. They seem to be concentrating on it.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he goes over to investigate. do you like dog snout in your face? no? too bad* Sheepy: Izzy: Ah, that thing in their hand is… Arsé-kun: *That definitely gets their attention, and they scoot backwards in terror.* Sheepy: Sherlock: IM SHERLOCK!! Hey hey hey hey! Welcome!! Arsé-kun: ??: W-w-were….. T-take it back, take it! J-just stay away from me! *Sherlock obtained the soul! dadada daaaaaaaaa* Sheepy: Sherlock: *you know that weird thing dogs do where they’re feeling really playful so they stick their butf in the air and they shake it? he’s doing that.* You look fun!! What’s that? Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh! I got the thing! I got the glowy thing! Sheepy: Izzy: *she goes and retrieves the soul from Sherlock, giving the hooded figure a good look* Sheepy: Izzy: Did Thanatos give you this order? *she sounds dead serious* I didn’t. Sheepy: Sheepy: Lupin, who’s that? Sheepy: Sherlock: They look nice!!! Sheepy: Sheepy: They took Fran’s soul. Sheepy: Sherlock: Let’s be friends!! Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m not a werewolf so it’s okay! Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t bite people! Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m something that’s veeeeerrrry hard to pronounce for me! Arsé-kun: ??: …… *they look from Sherlock, to Izzy* No. You know I want knowledge. Sheepy: Izzy: Don’t run off with it when I’m right there. Arsé-kun: ??: Didn’t know you were present, Ma'am. I was going to return it. Sheepy: Izzy: You realize that if it’s not given back fast enough, they’ll die, right? Arsé-kun: ??: Of course I know that! Sheepy: Izzy: Then don’t make that mistake. Sheepy: Sherlock: Did I do well?? Sheepy: Izzy: *she returns Fran’s soul to him [Fran]* Sheepy: Fran:……*he slowly opens his eyes* …….huh? Arsé-kun: Impey: Victor! Are you okay?! Sheepy: Fran: Impey…? What happened? I feel really tired, but other than that, I’m okay… Arsé-kun: Impey: Hold on, I need to make sure you’re you! *he kisses Fran on the mouth* All right, we’re good! Sheepy: Fran: *his face goes bright red* Sheepy: Izzy: *she passes Fran over to Impey* Sheepy: Izzy: There’s a few people you can’t do that too. They’re off limits. Arsé-kun: Impey: *he hugs Fran and glares at the Dude* Arsé-kun: ??: N-noted, ma'am. Sheepy: Fran: *he seems pretty happy to be hugged* Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh! He’s back! YOU’RE BACK!! Sheepy: Fran: *he clings to Impey. nopenopenope* Sheepy: Sherlock: *whimper* Lupin, why is everyone scared of me? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he shrugs* Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t bite people. Sheepy: Sherlock: You’re not scared of me, right? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Scared, no. Wary, yes. Sheepy: Sherlock: Huh? Why? Sheepy: Sherlock: I’d never hurt you! *he is a sad pup* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Because I have never dealt w-with a were before… N-nothing against you, though..! Sheepy: Sherlock: But I’m not a werewolf!! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Lycanthrope, then. Sheepy: Sherlock: *sad dog noise* Sheepy: Sheepy: What does he learn from taking souls? Arsé-kun: ??: Whatever I want from them. Nothing personal, though. Arsé-kun: Impey: *he puts Fran down. Now that he isn’t worried about Fran, he approaches Sherlock* Sheepy: Sherlock: *friend?? FRIEND!!* Arsé-kun: Impey: Can I… Can I pet you?? Sheepy: Sherlock: *he gets excited. that’s probably a yes* Arsé-kun: Impey: *he slowly puts his hand on Sherlock’s head* Sheepy: Sherlock: *good. good!* Arsé-kun: *And then Impey just ends up semi-aggressively petting Sherlock. Who’s a good boy? Who is it? Is it you?* Sheepy: Sherlock: *IT’S ME!!!* Arsé-kun: Impey: *IT’S YOU!!* Sheepy: Sherlock: *WOAH!!! ME!!!* Sheepy: Sheepy: Why did you steal Fran’s soul? Arsé-kun: ??: I answered that already. Sheepy: Sheepy: But… what’s so interesting about his knowledge? Sheepy: Izzy: Hmmm… actually. I’ve got a question for you. Arsé-kun: ??: Yes? Sheepy: Izzy: You’re smart. Do you know of any wish granters who have, y'know… granted wishes recently? Arsé-kun: ??: Huh? N-no, ma'am. Why? Sheepy: Izzy: He says he was cheated, though. Arsé-kun: ??: *he seems thoughtful* …. No idea. Sheepy: Izzy: That’s too bad. Sheepy: Izzy: If you hear anything about wish granters cheating their customers, though, can you tell me? Arsé-kun: ??: Of course, ma'am. Sheepy: Izzy: Thank you~! Sheepy: Izzy: I’m glad it was you, though. Sheepy: Izzy: I was ticked, because I thought someone stole his soul and because I rule over violent death, it’s technically mine. Sheepy: Fran: That’s very, um, concerning. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Y-yeah. Sheepy: Izzy: Is it? Sheepy: Izzy: Anyyyyway, because it’s mine, I didn’t want anyone to touch it. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That says a lot about the future. Listed under things I didn’t want to know. Sheepy: Sheepy: But don’t you feel at all bad? Arsé-kun: ??: I was going to return it. I don’t see the issue. Sheepy: Izzy: Nope! When you’re in the biz long enough, you stop feeling bad for those you know you’re going to claim the souls of. Sheepy: Sheepy: I wasn’t asking you, Mr. No Name. You’re okay. Arsé-kun: ??: I have a name. Sheepy: Izzy: *she pats Sheepy on the head* If you follow my example, you’ll go from animals to humans in no time! Sheepy: Sheepy: You have a name? Sheepy: Izzy: Completely ignored…! Sheepy: Sheepy: What’s your name? Arsé-kun: ??: Germain. Sheepy: Sheepy: Lupin calls me Sheepy so that’s my name now. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh! Nice to meet you! Sheepy: Izzy:…But.. but… we lovingly chose out your name… well, actually, I tried to name you, but I was met with, “Izzy, Godzilla isn’t a good child’s name! Nor is Terminator!” Sheepy: Izzy: Why does everyone hate my ideas? Sheepy: Fran: Um… Watson… do you think that getting your soul taken can cause health problems? Arsé-kun: Watson: I wouldn’t know. It was returned, so I don’t believe so? Sheepy: Fran: Oh, good… Arsé-kun: Impey: *he laughs* Godzilla?? Sheepy: Izzy: I tried to name him Godzilla. Sheepy: Izzy: It fit him perfectly! Arsé-kun: Impey: I can’t believe Sheepy is actually Godzilla. Sheepy: Izzy: But instead he got an incredibly lazy name. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I think you should tell him what it is. Sheepy: Sheepy: Lupin, what’s a Godzilla? Sheepy: Izzy: His name’s Aries, because that’s the star sign he was born under. Sheepy: Izzy: Lazy, right?! Sheepy: Sheepy: I like Sheepy more. Arsé-kun: Lupin: That’s fine. Sheepy: Sheepy: So I can just stick with that name? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Sheepy: Sheepy: Great! Also, um… Sheepy: Sheepy: I know we’ve figured out who I am, but… I wanna stay with you still. I feel like if I stay with you, we can find the guy who made me this way. Sheepy: Izzy: I’ve been totally rejected… ouch.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Eh??? Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, um, I guess you’re not okay with that. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non, non, I’m okay with it! I just… But… Why? Sheepy: Sheepy: I feel safer around you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ………… *he looks slightly vexed* That’s… Fine, then Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, that’s great! Sheepy: Sheepy: I’ll do my best to be useful to you! Arsé-kun: Lupin: And the first order of business is grocery shopping. Tomorrow. Sheepy: Sheepy: OK!! Arsé-kun: *Germain apologizes to Fran in the background, explaining that asking for souls generally does not work. Fran accepts multiple times. It is an experience* Sheepy: Sherlock: Germain doesn’t seem bad!! Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, oh! If people are scared of me because I look like a big dog, would this help? Sheepy: Sherlock: *he stands up on his hind legs* Arsé-kun: Impey: *he looks up at Sherlock* *woooooooow* Sheepy: Sherlock: I just look like a very tall man in a mascot suit, right? So no one should be scared of me! Arsé-kun: *Germain appears to be the contrary.* Sheepy: Sherlock: ….? Sheepy: Sherlock: Is this worse…? Sheepy: Sherlock: But… but I don’t want to be scary… Sheepy: Sherlock: Wilson, how do I not be scary? Arsé-kun: Watson: *he shrugs* Sheepy: Sherlock: Hmm.. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he stifles a yawn* Arsé-kun: Impey: Oh, right. *he goes over to Sheepy* Lupe told me already. Here. *he passes some energy on* Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh…? Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… thank you…! Sheepy: Sheepy: But… I thought you weren’t supposed to do that because it doesn’t end well for either party. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he gets back on all four again* Sheepy: Sherlock: Wilfred! Should we go home? Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, um… Lupin, are you tired? Sheepy: Sherlock: Home has Wag!! And Iris!! And Hudson!!! I miss them verrrrryyyyy much! I haven’t seen them in forever! Sheepy: Tom: look impey its a werewolf Sheepy: Tom: but thats not the werewolf i saw Sheepy: Tom: i havent seen this werewolf before Sheepy: Tom: oh hi there edgy man i am tom Sheepy: Tom: im a ghost Sheepy: Tom: i do ghost things Sheepy: Tom: like this *he knocks watson’s hat off if he is wearing one* Arsé-kun: Impey: It’s okay once in a while! I’ve never done it for ya, have I? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he nods once Impey’s done speaking* Yes. Oui. Arsé-kun: Watson: *he picks his hat up* Ah, so you’re Tom? Nice to meet you. Sheepy: Tom: woah Sheepy: Tom: youre bowler hat man Sheepy: Tom: the werewolf i saw was smaller Sheepy: Tom: but. yes yes yes i am tom Sheepy: Tom: i am dead it is nice to meet you Sheepy: Tom: did you know Sheepy: Tom: catbirds are good at copying other birds Sheepy: Tom: but never accomplish anything themselves Arsé-kun: Tom: kind of like me Sheepy: Tom: and are absolute monsters who will go after you just because you’re alive Sheepy: Tom: what did i miss Arsé-kun: Lupin: A lot. Sheepy: Tom: but im important Sheepy: Sheepy: Should we head back if you’re tired? Arsé-kun: Lupin: … I’d like to. Sheepy: Sheepy: OK! I want to! Arsé-kun: *so they go back* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he, too, appears a bit tired. sheepy. what did you even accomplish today? not much that’s what* Arsé-kun: *you dont have to physically do much to be tired* Arsé-kun: *anyway, once they get back to the apartment, lupin immediately collapses onto the sofa. better find somewhere else to sleep, sheepy* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he thinks for a moment, goes to get a blanket, and puts it on Lupin* Arsé-kun: *How kind of you* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he goes to bed.* Sheepy: *and by bed, I mean one of the chairs* Arsé-kun: *sheepy no* Sheepy: *sheepy does as sheepy wants* Arsé-kun: *and that’s where Sheepy wakes up the following morning.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he starts to get up. ow. stiff. better not try curling up in a chair again. ow, ow, ow.* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he’s already up, and reading a book. He looks up* Good morning. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh…! Good morning! Sheepy: Sheepy: What time is it? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Almost noon. Sheepy: Sheepy: ..Oh. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oops. Arsé-kun: Lupin: And there was a bed you could have used. Sheepy: Sheepy: There was? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Sheepy: Sheepy: …where? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Down the hall, of course. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… Sheepy: Sheepy: I hope you weren’t too cold last night! I gave you a blanket but I don’t know if it helped at all… Arsé-kun: Lupin: It did, merci. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, good! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Impey and Fran have left, by the by. Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh? They did? *he looks a bit sad* Why? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Fran has work. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, right… Arsé-kun: Lupin: We’ve got to go grocery shopping, anyway. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, yeah! I forgot! Sheepy: Sheepy: When should we go? Arsé-kun: Lupin: When you are ready, I suppose. Sheepy: Sheepy: OK! I’ll go get ready!! Arsé-kun: *They go out when Sheepy is ready. What a big store. wowee* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he sticks real close to Lupin. he doesn’t want to get lost in ＳＴＯＲＥ　ＨＥＣＫ* Arsé-kun: *Sheepy has a good time. I guess. Until it comes to carrying groceries back. haha, get rekt nerd* Sheepy: Sheepy: *this is heavy. he is suffering* Arsé-kun: *Lupin is not suffering as much.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *hide the fact you’re having trouble. hide the fact you’re having trouble.* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Do you need help? Sheepy: Sheepy: No, I’m fine! Sheepy: Sheepy: *remain strong.* Arsé-kun: Lupin: D'accord. Sheepy: Sheepy: *oh, good, he didn’t ask further.* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Bonne chance. *he goes on ahead* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he lags behind some* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he notices, and waits for Sheepy to catch up* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he is thankful for this.* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Are you sure you don’t need help? Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m sure!! After all, I said I’d carry this! So it’s my job now! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Vouz avez plein de merde. I don’t believe you, but fine. Sheepy: Sheepy: I don’t want to feel useless, so I have to do something. Arsé-kun: Lupin: W-well, all right. Sheepy: Sheepy: So, don’t worry! I’ll manage! Arsé-kun: Lupin: If you say so. Arsé-kun: *they survive and make it back to the apartment. the elevator is not an asshole* Sheepy: Sheepy: *HE’S SO HAPPY TO FINALLY PUT IT DOWN* Arsé-kun: *And Lupin starts putting it all away* Sheepy: Sheepy: Is there some way I can help? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Oui. Arsé-kun: *and then they get everything away* Sheepy: Sheepy: I hope I was of assistance! Arsé-kun: Lupin: You were. Arsé-kun: *Meanwhile, at the house of sherlock and pals* Sheepy: Sherlock: Hey, Watson. Don’t go out tonight. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he sounds dead serious* Arsé-kun: Watson: !! *he looks up from his writing* I’m not sure what I should be more concerned about: Your tone, the warning, or that you got my name right. Sheepy: Sherlock: There’s a werewolf. He’s okay during the day, but… he’s very violent at night. Sheepy: Sherlock: I keep watch over him, but I’m sure he wouldn’t hesitate to kill you. Sheepy: Sherlock: So please be careful. Don’t go out no matter what. Arsé-kun: Watson: *he nods* I understand. What I don’t understand is how you were able to keep all this from me. Sheepy: Sherlock: Hard work and determination! Arsé-kun: Watson: *he laughs* I can respect that. Sheepy: Sherlock:…Because. Sheepy: Sherlock: I thought if you found out… Sheepy: Sherlock: You’d be scared of me and eventually hate me like everyone else. Arsé-kun: Watson: Nonsense. You’re already my friend. Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m really glad!! Arsé-kun: Watson: … If you’re a … I forgot what you said you were, is this other wolf something different? Sheepy: Sherlock: Mhm. They’re your run of the mill werewolf. Brutish, violent, cruel. No control over their actions. Every full moon they change and begin their hunt. Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t know if they’re hungry or just enjoy the bloodshed, but… Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s disgusting. Sheepy: Sherlock: I feel bad for those who have been cursed with it… Arsé-kun: Watson: That sounds terrible. Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s my job to protect people, but… Sheepy: Sherlock: He’s much more powerful than me. Arsé-kun: Watson: Isn’t there any way to keep him in check? Sheepy: Sherlock: I don’t know. Arsé-kun: Watson: If you’d like, I can do some research. Sheepy: Sherlock: As long as you aren’t in danger. Arsé-kun: Watson: Of course. Arsé-kun: *There’s whining and scratching from the front door. Get the door.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he opens the door* Arsé-kun: *It’s a dog! They look happy when they see Sherlock. Did I say dog? I meant a wolfish dog. Wolfdog. Shut up* Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, Issachar! Hi! I was just about to head out! Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he barks and wags his tail.* Sheepy: Sherlock: Did you want to come with me? Arsé-kun: Issachar: *Yip!* Sheepy: Sherlock: OK! Let’s go! I’ll be back before you wake up, Wilson! Arsé-kun: *so Issachar and Sherlock go out!* Arsé-kun: *they then arrive at a small house. it’s a few miles away, but the walk isn’t hard.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he basically kicks the door in* Vaaaan, we’re here! … Van? Sheepy: Sherlock: Maybe he’s sleeping. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he hunts for Van and finds him!! sleeping.* Sheepy: Sherlock:…. …. *he prods at Van* Vaaaan, wake up, we’re here. Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s me! Sherlock! Sheepy: Sherlock: *as soon as there’s any sign that Van is waking up, he gives him a big hug* Sheepy: Sherlock: I’m verrrrryyyyy happy to see you! Sheepy: Sherlock: Issachar and I are here to make sure nothing bad happens tonight! Arsé-kun: Van: …. *he groans and reaches for his glasses* wh'time is it…? Sheepy: Sherlock: 2:30! Arsé-kun: Van: You’re here this early…? Sheepy: Sherlock: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Van: Ugh. Sheepy: Sherlock: What’s wrong? Arsé-kun: Van: ’m not ready for this month. Sheepy: Sherlock: If there was some way I could fix it, I would. Arsé-kun: Van: Yeah, I know. Move so I can get up. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he moves* Sheepy: Sherlock: Don’t worry! I’ll make sure nothing bad happens! Sheepy: Sherlock: Because that’s my job! And we’re friends! Sheepy: Sherlock: So I should protect you! Sheepy: Sherlock: I didn’t come too early, right? Arsé-kun: Van: I guess not. Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, good! Sheepy: Sherlock: My friend may look into it. Arsé-kun: Van: That would be great. Sheepy: Sherlock: Yeah! Sheepy: Sherlock: He’s smart! Arsé-kun: Van: ….. *he’s quiet for a moment, then bangs on the wall* Get out of the fridge, mutt! I hear you doing that! Sheepy: Sherlock: ? Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he strolls in with meat hanging out of his mouth. issa no* Sheepy: Sherlock: Issachar, that’s his food. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he whines* Sheepy: Sherlock: Don’t do that again. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he gulps it down and whines again* Sheepy: Sherlock: It’s not nice. . You aren’t the one who bought it. Arsé-kun: Issachar: ….. I’ll pay for it! Sheepy: Sherlock: You will? Arsé-kun: Issachar: Well, yeah. Sheepy: Sherlock: OK, good. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he sits down* Sorry, Van! I couldn’t help it. Arsé-kun: Van: Yes, you could. And I’m not taking you for a walk, either. Sheepy: Sherlock: I’d think you’d have a bit more self control than that… Arsé-kun: Issachar: I don’t need that anyway! The walk here was enough! Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, good. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he lies down on the floor and huffs* Sheepy: Sherlock: Oh, um, how have you been, Van? Arsé-kun: Van: Fine. Sheepy: Sherlock: That’s good! Sheepy: Sherlock: Everything has been great recently! Arsé-kun: Van: that’s good. Sheepy: Sherlock: Is there anything I can do to help before, uh… Arsé-kun: Van: … Do we not do the same thing every month? Sheepy: Sherlock: I guess that’s true.. Arsé-kun: *and then we skip to that night bc fuck* Sheepy: *Sherlock would think about how uncomfortable his transformation just was, except he’s more concerned about Van* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he checks on Van* Arsé-kun: *If by “Van”, you mean that shuddering furball, he’s there and alive. And still changing. Lovely sounds include bones BREAKING TO REARRANGE. IT’S SO LOVELY* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he goes over to see if he can comfort the shuddering furball* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he wonders why, exactly, he doesn’t have such a painful transformation like van’s* Arsé-kun: *maybe bc sherlock is a werewoof.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he sits by Van* Arsé-kun: *BEING HELSING IS SUFFERING* Sheepy: Sherlock: *don’t worry I’m here for you buddy* Arsé-kun: Van: ……… *he huffs and uncurls. why he so tol.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *HELLOOOO FRIENDO* Arsé-kun: Van: *he pushes Sherlock to the side so he can get out of the room. He doesn’t push Sherlock hard, though.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he follows close behind Van, tail wagging as he goes* Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he yips and moves out of Van’s way* Sheepy: Sherlock: Where are we going tonight?? Arsé-kun: Issachar: No idea! Sheepy: Sherlock: I guess it’s really up to him. Arsé-kun: *Van is busy dumping food into his face. Packaging and all. Van, no* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he is slightly concerned about the packaging part* Arsé-kun: *And Van finished before lumbering outside. He’s go* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he follows Van* Arsé-kun: *Van makes his way up a hill.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he follows Van up the hill* Sheepy: Sherlock: What’s up at this hill that’s so exciting? Sheepy: Sherlock: *he moves to Van’s side and looks around* Arsé-kun: Van: *he plops down and makes a noise somewhere between a whine and a growl. Doesn’t seem too happy* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he is confused. why is he unhappy.* Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he trots over with a branch in his mouth* rets ro romrmphin! Sheepy: Sherlock: Would he appreciate you throwing a branch around??? Arsé-kun: Issachar: ri rurro. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he pokes at Van some* Arsé-kun: Van: *he glares* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he goes over to join Issachar* Sheepy: Sherlock: What’re we gonna use this stick for?? Arsé-kun: Issachar: Whatever we want! Sheepy: Sherlock: Sounds good to me! Arsé-kun: *then they play with the branch. it’s great. that poor tree gets rekt because Van joined in. rip tree* Sheepy: *rest in pepperoni tree* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he’s somewhat relieved that Van has joined in* Arsé-kun: *and that most of van’s aggression is on the tree, and not dogs* Sheepy: *Sherlock is thankful for that* Arsé-kun: *So is Issachar* Arsé-kun: *the tree isnt.* Sheepy: *but the tree is not as important as the dogs* Arsé-kun: *of course* Sheepy: *who knows, the tree may even be the person who cheated sheepy* Arsé-kun: *if they were, they’re dead now* Arsé-kun: *anyway, the night passes without incident* Sheepy: *it was amazing* Arsé-kun: *ye* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he heads home.* Sheepy: Sherlock: *he makes sure not to wake Watson up* Arsé-kun: *good job* Sheepy: *HE DONE IT!!* Sheepy: *you know what it’s time for? Izzy to kick the door of arsene’s apartment down* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *and he jumps, like usual* Sheepy: Izzy: Hey-o! Arsé-kun: Lupin: Mademoiselle, with all due respect… Please don’t kick the door. Sheepy: Izzy: But that’s my main way of entry! Sheepy: Izzy: How’s everything going??? Arsé-kun: Lupin: F-fine..? Sheepy: Izzy: Great! I’ve got a request for you. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Is it work? Sheepy: Izzy: Sort of? Arsé-kun: Lupin: And I’m not being paid overtime, am I? Sheepy: Sheepy: I thought you don’t get paid. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …… The point stands. Sheepy: Izzy: I need you to capture this guy for me. I need info from him. Sheepy: Izzy: I’d do it myself, but, y'know. Arsé-kun: Lupin: All I heard was “Lupin, please jump off a roof.” *he sighs* I’m going to need more information than that. Sheepy: Izzy: I can throw you off one if you want! Arsé-kun: Lupin: P-please have mercy. Sheepy: Izzy: Here, I have a picture of them. Arsé-kun: *Lupin takes the picture* Sheepy: Izzy: I want them alive. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …… I’ll see what I can do. Sheepy: Izzy: Good, good! Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. But, why? Doesn’t he work for you? Sheepy: Izzy: You think he listens to me? Arsé-kun: Lupin: …… oui? Sheepy: Izanami: That’s where you’re wrong. Arsé-kun: Lupin: I see. Sheepy: Izanami: He goes missing suddenly, he never listens to our orders, and I’m pretty sure he’s got something up his sleeve. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Noted. Where am I to bring him? Sheepy: Izanami: Here’s the address. *she gives a slip of paper to Lupin* Boy, am I lucky to have you. Sheepy: Izanami: You listen more and you’re more fun than most of the reapers working under me. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Th-thank you? Sheepy: Izanami: No, really, I mean it! Sheepy: Sheepy: *he hasn’t been paying much attention to this* Sheepy: Izzy: Oh yeah. Thanks for being a babysitter. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Je vous en prie. Sheepy: Izzy: Now! I should probably leave you to whatever you were doing. Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. I was going to go out later, too Sheepy: Izzy: Huh? Really? Sheepy: Izzy: Go ahead and do that. It’s no rush. Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. You can guess what I mean bu “go out”. Either way, merci. Sheepy: Izzy: That I can! Sheepy: Izzy: See you later! *she go* Arsé-kun: Lupin: Sheepy? I’m going to get dressed, and I’m going out for a few hours. Sheepy: Sheepy: Okay. I’ll stay here. Sheepy: Sheepy: Is there anything you want me to do while you’re gone? Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m sure there’s something I can do. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Of course. Feed yourself. Maybe find fresh clothes to put on. Sheepy: Sheepy: OK! Arsé-kun: *So Lupin goes out!* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he does as Lupin asked, and then decides to clean. gotta stay busy.* Arsé-kun: *Lupin is out far longer than he probably intended. It’s getting dark* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he’s starting to get a bit worried…* Arsé-kun: *Today’s options include: Ask Tom to look, look out the window, look off the roof, go downstairs and look. Or do nothing* Sheepy: Sheepy: *Ask Tom to look *Look out window *Look off the roof >​Go downstairs and look Arsé-kun: *Sheepy goes downstairs. Lupin is not there.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *Ask Tom to look >​Look out window *Look off the roof Arsé-kun: *Sheepy doesn’t see shit! There is faint yelling in the distance, though. This is followed by Lupin flying into view, dragging Germain along. Werewoof Sherlock is with them. Not far behind them is a very large, angry, outraging bara furball.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh. That looks like a predicament. Arsé-kun: *team WE’RE GONN CRY bursts through the doors, which inexplicably catch on fire. Fire stops the angered furball* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, hi. Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he lets go of Germain and lands* Salut. Let’s all agree now to not ever go through that again. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he just. flops over. he’s done. he just wants a nap. save him from this misery.* Arsé-kun: *Germain is sobbing a little.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Why was that furry man chasing you? Arsé-kun: Lupin: Full moon. Were. *he sounds like he’s catching his breath* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh.. Arsé-kun: *the doors stop being on fire.* Sheepy: Sheepy: Why was the door on fire? Arsé-kun: Lupin: I panicked a little. Sheepy: Sheepy: I don’t think I’ve ever been that panicked in my life… Arsé-kun: Lupin: …. Either way, if he comes back, we’re not safe. Sheepy: Sheepy: What do we do if he comes back? Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he shakes his head* I don’t know. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe we should call your boss and ask her to help… Arsé-kun: Lupin: … It’s worth a shot. Arsé-kun: *Lupin calls Izzy* Sheepy: Izzy: Helloooo, how may I transfer your call? Arsé-kun: Lupin: To whatever department manages us not being murdered by an angry were. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh, you came to the right place! One moment. I’ll be over. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Please and thanks, I lit the doors earlier. Sheepy: *Izzy hangs up. About ten minutes later, she arrives* Sheepy: Izzy: The star of the show is here! Arsé-kun: *and so is van, again.* Sheepy: Izzy: Huh, you didn’t mean the sleeping carpet on your floor. Arsé-kun: Lupin: Non. Sheepy: Izzy: Oh, well. Hey, Mr. dog, I really would recommend going somewhere else. Sheepy: Izzy: You don’t wanna know how a reaper’s scythe feels. Arsé-kun: *Izzy is snarled at. Van doesn’t seem to care for the words you are speaking* Sheepy: Izzy: Fine, I warned you. Sheepy: Izzy: *she summons her scythe* Arsé-kun: Van: *he growls and raises his haunches. or whatever. i dont furry anatomy* Sheepy: Izzy: *she gets ready to fight* Arsé-kun: *Van leaps at her! roaaaaaaar* Sheepy: *Izzy tries to protect herself using her scythe* Arsé-kun: *and that just serves to make the angry furball angrier* Sheepy: Izzy: Alright, you asked for it! Sheepy: Izzy: *she goes for him with her scythe* Arsé-kun: *Today, we learn that limbs are meant to stay on. It’ll probably be where it belongs in a few hours.* Sheepy: Izzy: Oh, huh. That’s not what I intended to do. Arsé-kun: *and then van grabs his arm off the floor at whacks izzy with it. effective* Sheepy: Izzy: Eww. You’re getting werewolf blood all over me. Sheepy: Izzy: Aren’t you at all concerned about the fact that I just cut off your arm? Sheepy: Izzy: You bloodied up my scythe, too! Sheepy: Izzy: I just cleaned it! Arsé-kun: Van: *He growls, baring his teeth and preparing to lunge at her again* Sheepy: Izzy: If you do that, I’ll cut the other off, too! Arsé-kun: Van: *he’s still growling* Sheepy: Izzy: Sit. Sheepy: *Sherlock.. is napping through this. Good job buddy. You’re contributing so much.* Arsé-kun: *germain’s still crying.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he’s gone over to try to help comfort Germain* Arsé-kun: Van: *he does not sit. he snaps in izzy’s general direction* Sheepy: Izzy: That’s not sitting. Sheepy: Izzy: Unless you act nicer and stop trying to kill people, I’m gonna treat you like a dog. Sheepy: Izzy: Ordering you around and talking to you like you’re a baby. Arsé-kun: Van: *he’s STILL growling. izzy, that’s not working* Sheepy: Izzy: Shush. Arsé-kun: Van: *a single bark is thrown into the growl 3x combo* Sheepy: Izzy: Barking’s okay. No growling. Sheepy: Izzy: Put your arm back down and chill. Arsé-kun: Van: *he drops to all fours (threes. shut up) and stares. look how HAPPY he is. SO MUCH. YES.* Sheepy: Izzy: Do you want me to.. Sheepy: Izzy: Give you a ​hand? Arsé-kun: Van: *he snaps at her again* Sheepy: Izzy: No, really. Do you want me to help you with your arm? Arsé-kun: Van: …… *he snorts and sits down.* Sheepy: Izzy: *she goes over and starts helping him, y'know, put his arm back on. because that works.* Sheepy: Sheepy: How are you feeling?? Arsé-kun: Germain: Terrified, disgusted, and uncomfortable, but fortunately alive. Sheepy: Sheepy: That last one’s always good. Arsé-kun: Germain: Yes, yes, of course. Sheepy: Sheepy: I think the dog’s done for now, and the other one’s sleeping. Arsé-kun: Germain: Yes, yes, I do see this, but I swore I had seen a third. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *woof!* Dog?? Where?? Sheepy: Sheepy: There’s a dog who lost his arm just now and another dog right there. And there’s a third dog, apparently. Are you the third dog? Arsé-kun: Issachar: That’s right, kid, I’m a dog! Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Well, this guy saw you. That’s what he was saying. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *he tilts his head* Hello, sailor! I’m the well behaved dog. Sheepy: Sheepy: But the one that’s sleeping right now seemed well behaved the last time I saw him. Arsé-kun: Issachar: I was kidding! Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Arsé-kun: Issachar: And for the record, I’m no were, either. Sheepy: Sheepy: You aren’t? Arsé-kun: Issachar: Nope! *one zorua-esque backflip later, he hu mun. with clothes. not sure how that works. dont ask. dont tell* Ta-daa! Sheepy: Sheepy: Wow. Arsé-kun: Issachar: *and he sits down. plop.* Really, the only one of us that is a real were is Van. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh. Is that why he attacked them? Arsé-kun: Issachar: Yeah. *he frowns* He always gets like this. Me n’ Sherlock can handle him the day before and after the Full, but day of? Not at all. Sheepy: Sheepy: Will his arm grow back? Arsé-kun: Issachar: … Uh. No? Sheepy: Sheepy: She cut his arm off. Arsé-kun: Issachar: hUh?? *he looks back at Van again* Sure doesn’t look like it from here! Sheepy: Sheepy: She did. Sheepy: Sheepy: We all saw it. Sheepy: Sheepy: And then he picked it up and hit her with it. Arsé-kun: Issachar: … Sounds like something he’d do. I’ll believe it. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh, good. Sheepy: Sheepy: Maybe she fixed his arm, if you don’t see that it was cut off. Arsé-kun: Issachar: Maybe! Sheepy: Sheepy: Are you feeling better? Arsé-kun: Germain: *he nods* Y-yes, I think I’ve calmed down. Sheepy: Sheepy: I’m glad! Sheepy: Izzy: That’s great! Now, quite unfortunately for you, I’ve got business with you, and I guess this place is as suited as any. Arsé-kun: Germain: Ahh?? L-like what, ma'am? Sheepy: Izzy: I think you know. Arsé-kun: Germain: … Oh. Sheepy: Izzy: Don’t think you’re getting out of it. I want to know everything. Arsé-kun: Germain: … I suppose I’m trapped. Where shall I begin, ma'am? Sheepy: Izzy: Wherever you want. I don’t care, as long as I know everything by the end of it. Arsé-kun: Germain: “Everything” is a bit of a broad spectrum.. Sheepy: Izzy: What you’re doing. Why you’re doing it. What your aim is. Arsé-kun: Germain: Learning as much as I can. Because I ’d like to know a wide range of topics. For curiosities sake and also something else. Sheepy: Izzy: I don’t believe you. Arsé-kun: Germain: I did not lie. Arsé-kun: Germain: I just did not detail the end result. Sheepy: Izzy: Detail the end result. Arsé-kun: Germain: Not here. Sheepy: Izzy: Is it really so bad that you don’t want to discuss it here? Arsé-kun: Germain: Not bad. It’s just not a well received topic due to how others understand it. Sheepy: Izzy: Huh? Sheepy: Izzy: Sounds shady. Arsé-kun: Germain: *he shrugs* It’s like how the modern world think zombies are raised dead, when that isn’t what the originally were. It’s nothing bad. Sheepy: Izzy: Oookay. If you say so. Sheepy: Sheepy: How d'you do the thingy? Arsé-kun: Germain: …? Sheepy: Sheepy: The thingy where you read people’s souls or whatever. Arsé-kun: Germain: … I don’t know how to explain. It’s just something I’ve always done. *he slowly shakes his head* Sheepy: Sheepy: Are you reading their memories or something? Arsé-kun: Germain: I could if I wanted, but no. Sheepy: Sheepy:….Would it work on me if my memories got stolen?? Arsé-kun: Germain: *he blinks* I… I do not know. Are you asking what I believe you are? Sheepy: Sheepy: Uh-huh! Arsé-kun: Germain: ….. *he looks up at izzy* Sheepy: Izzy:….I don’t agree with it, but whatever. I can’t complain. Go ahead. Arsé-kun: Germain: I will be quick, I promise. Sheepy: Sheepy: I probably don’t know anything you care out, but… Sheepy: Sheepy: I hope it isn’t too inconvenient. Arsé-kun: Germain: I recommend you sit back against the wall. Sheepy: Sheepy:….? OK… *he does so* Sheepy: Sheepy: Why? Arsé-kun: Germain: So you do not fall, of course. *he turns, and lightly places his hand on Sheepy’s chest. His hand then goes INTO sheepy’s chest, and he pulls out a green soul. He quickly glances at Izzy again, and then turns his full attention to the soul* Sheepy: Izzy: *she watches him closely* Arsé-kun: *Other than breathing, he doesn’t seem to be doing much.* Sheepy: Izzy: *and Germain?* Arsé-kun: *thats who i meant you dope, but its basically the same, except germain is conscious.* Sheepy: Izzy: *she waits* Arsé-kun: Germain: *it’s hard to tell if he’s even conscious by this point, with how little he’s moving- oh, never mind, he blinked. the first in several minutes* Sheepy: Izzy: *creepy* Sheepy: *sheepy doesn’t mind because he’s unconscious* Arsé-kun: Germain: ……. *he blinks a few more times, and shakes his head. He puts the soul back and waits.* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he wakes up* Sheepy: Sheepy: Huh… .. oh, how’d it go…? Arsé-kun: Germain: Well. When you said “Stolen”, I’d thought they’d only be missing in your head.. Sheepy: Sheepy: What do you mean…? Arsé-kun: Germain: There’s barely a trace of your memories in your soul. Before we sound too negative, though, your knowledge remained. Sheepy: Sheepy: Really??? Arsé-kun: Germain: I didn’t go through much, as I did not intend to. I did get something, though. Sheepy: Sheepy: What’d you get?? Arsé-kun: Germain: You had a bit more knowledge of genies and fae than anyone your age would need. *he closes his eyes again and shrugs. he :). the default. it returns* Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh… Sheepy: Sheepy: So that means I probably asked one for something and they cheated me. Arsé-kun: Germain: If that is the case, it had to be the fae. Genies cannot cheat except certain situations. Sheepy: Sheepy: Oh…! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he returns from wherever the fuck HE went. By which i mean he was lurking on the stairs for the last two minutes. Before that, dragging the changed-back van upstairs.* So that’s what it was? Sheepy: Sheepy: That’s what he said. Sheepy: Sherlock: *he, too, has changed back, except he’s still sleeping on the floor* Sheepy: Sheepy: But what does that mean for me? Sheepy: Izzy: Once I find that fairy I’ll throw a table at them! Sheepy: Sheepy: …. but how would that fix anything? Sheepy: Izzy: It wouldn’t, but it’d mqke me feel better! Sheepy: Izzy: Although, I gotta make sure it’s a whole table, because if it isn’t, it’ll give them…. a leg up. Sheepy: Sheepy:………….huh?​ Sheepy: Izzy: You know, like table legs? Maybe it’s missing table legs? Sheepy: Sheepy:………….ok. Sheepy: Izzy: Aww, shoot, they took your sense of humor, too. You would’ve laughed before. Sheepy: Sheepy: Was that a joke? OK… Sheepy: Sheepy: *in the most bored way possible* Ha. Ha. Ha. Sheepy: Izzy: You poor child…. Sheepy: Izzy: You poor, poor child… Arsé-kun: *Lets skip to the following afternoon, for convenience* Sheepy: Sheepy: *he is being himself aka clumsy aka he probably knocked something over bt accident and is now cleaning it up* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he decides to help* Arsé-kun: *Elsewhere, Germain is hunched over multiple books, his wide-open eyes darting from book to book. Tightly gripped in his hand is a staff, an ugly thing with skulls hanging upon it. The foreign language written on the pages seems to make sense to Germain, and a faint smile crawls onto his face. Pleased with his findings, he gently closes the aged tomes, scattering dust throughout the air. He stands, closing his eyes and setting his staff on the table. His smile remaining, he extinguishes the lights and leaves the room, locking the door behind him.* Arsé-kun: *But anyway back to sheepy and lupin* Sheepy: Sheepy: Thank you! Sorry for knocking it over…..! Sheepy: Sheepy: I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going and tripped… Sheepy: Sheepy: But, d-don’t worry! I didn’t hurt myself! Sheepy: Sheepy: *a nervous grin has spread across his face, and despite his words, he seems intent on hiding his hand from view and the slight smell of blood is in the air…* Arsé-kun: Lupin: ….. Did you hurt yourself? Sheepy: Sheepy: Nope! Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he gives a side glance to Sheepy* Really? Sérieux? Sheepy: Sheepy: I didn’t! Arsé-kun: Lupin: So the scent of blood must be my imagination. Sheepy: Sheepy: *welp. he’s caught. better just show his hand off to Lupin* Arsé-kun: Lupin: *he sighs, and fetches bandages* Sheepy: Sheepy: Sorry!

[survivormarmoreal]

Episode #12: "FUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuoooouuoock me." - Maynor

Well. Looks like Bryce wasnt trust worthy at all. I can only have annabelle but we dont talk too much. I need to win immunity or my ass is gone next.

I definately need to win this immunity if I want to regroup. A even bigger fire in me wanting to play even more aggressive. Ive been passive. Now I dont really care who goes. Except for Annabelle ❤️. Im going to try and throw wrenches in their plans and try to get someone from their side out.

I’m on 230. Idk what my goal is going to be but i think im going to stop around 2pm so i can go back to 1 before 5pm deadline comes. I really need to win this immunity. 😰

Update. I am now at 500 for the number. Its barely noon. Idk if i should keep going or start to go back down to one. I just hope im the furtherest from everyone else. I would die if i dont win.

I feel so terrible. like that Nathan vote was the hardest thing I have had to do in this game so far. He betrayed my trust a lot. But I really got along so well with him. And Nathan deserves better. Ugh. Like Brian and I literally feel gross. And now I have to do damage control with Anna and make it seem like a last minute switch when actually it was me being a terrible person and plotting all round against one of the nicest players ever. I'm feeling rough and this season is getting really tough.

Well I am still here! I am honestly shocked that I am, but I will TAKE it gladly! Maybe I will stop being the target now cause nathan is gone (we shall see though, I feel like Bryce and brian are now HATED by Maynor and Anna) which will be nice. I now have the lovely (....) distinction of having the most votes cast against me in celestial history. and ALL Since the merge started lmao! I really am a magnet for votes huh. I feel good, might have to be rude to someone to get a target off my back though so uh maybe bitch boi matt will make a return at some point? We shall see

its so awk trying to talk to annabelle bc 1 she doesnt talk to me but more importantly idk what to say like. she feels betrayed but sharkys the one who threw nathans name out NNN she should be glad if it were up to me shed be in ponderosa right now ASFKJADSHFKJS. idk like i literally just forced a convo with her so i could confront her about leaking to sharky and she just ghosts. i want DRAMA. i want TEA. and yet nothing. maybe instead of doing the most i should be doing immunity but counting is literally so anxiety inducing and daunting JKHDAFSDKJFHKJ. anyways 6th is cute too

FUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuoooouuoock me. I got to 626 to pay my respect to Stitch and i mess up gojng down from 323 and put 321. I never wanted to cry so bad. I wanted to scream into the void. I cant even with this challenge. I restarted and back at 404. Its 1:25 and deadline 5. Hopefully itll be enough time.

OK, so I definitely won't win immunity, but I tried to do well!  I don't think my submission will be good enough, but I can hope and pray it is!!  I don't even know if I fucked up, but I don't think I did... so hopefully 317 is the number for me!!

In other tea time news, Nathan... ya... um... when you see this I want you to truly understand how heartbroken I am at what happened.  I knew with all the strong-minded gameplay and trust you had in me that we would've been final 2 given the chance, but I also think that what threw me off was Annabelle's constant tea spilling at Sharky and the fact that your closest allies (aside from myself) were her and Maynor, who I like but have little to no actual game relationship with.  In addition, your desire to take out Matt every single round of the merge?  Wig.

I also found out Bryce was the other Matt vote during the merge vote... so... wow I'm powerful....

According to me and Bryce's plans in this game, ideally, Sharky will go this round... but after sending home Nathan last round, my whole ass heart is on some different shit.  I just feel like me doing that would be another rough ass round, and I don't think I could handle it.  It was easier when people like Nick, who annoyed me on a game level, were the names being thrown out, especially with how cocky he was... but now I'm like... wow, these people?  Amazing.

I think Sharky winning immunity wouldn't be too bad because then I can finally push Annabelle out and won't have to worry about her, so I'm banking on that!  I don't wanna ruin Bryce and I's plans in this game, I just feel more confident sitting with Sharky than like anyone else.

I also think my relationship with Maynor is so much better, and I can actually work with him further down the road.  He sketched me out a lot in the past, but I really think it's a solid ally for me if I can get him passed this round.  Annabelle or Sharky are the ideal targets, but I'm really feeling an Annabelle vote this round.  I may not be in the best spot for immunity this round, but I know I'll have my A-game on and ready next round, so I'm READY.

I was doing so well in this challenge. I had like 900 and I screwed up. Now I'm feeling the pressure. And I keep messing up. Now I've got less than 3 hours to make it up and hopefully finally win something. Brian told me he did not do well. And I don't want anyone else to win because it will limit our options going forward.

I'm over it. I screwed up HARD. And now I have like no time to recover. I'm over it.

I decided to go back to 626. And at 2:41pm i was able to get back down to 1. Im happy but i really hope that was enough because if it wasnt then im going to cry. I really want to win this. Stitch my favorite please give me luck. 🦑

last round was so risky i hope it doesnt just get me 6th. i tried to get together with anna again and i think we are but maynor not so much which sucks but as long as brian is real with wanting to keep me i should be good imagine if it was fake and he wasnt really taking me to the end NNN adsjkfhadskj the gag of the season? but ugh sharky really wants me out again like maybe get a clue and stop.

That was upsetting. But Bryce did really well so I applaud him. Its most likely going to be me tomorrow night. It sucks but i can at least try and see if i can find a way to stay.

There is some hope. Annabelle and I want to make it a tie with Matt. And when its rock time, Brian or Sharky hopefully get the odd color and they are sent home. Thats the only play right now that I think can save me. I have to rely on Bryce who i dont trust at all anymore. But kind of have to if i want to survive tomorrow.

i'm down for some mutual destruction this vote. I hope that this pays off or it could totally fuck me over but it is what it is if this works out i'll take this as like a win for nathan and i'll  be in a much better spot i think. wish me luck <3

I WON IMMUNITY PPL CAN TRY TO COME FOR ME BUT THEY CANT SURE MAYBE I PLAYED BAD IDK I HAVE BAD SENSE OF SELF WORTH BUT MAYBE I DID PLAY WELL BUT MAYBE I DIDNT BUT U KNOW WHAT IS TRUE AND FACTS!!! ME WINNING THIS IMMUNITY. BRIAN DOESNT WANT TO VOTE SHARKY ALL OF A SUDDEN WHICH IS SKETCH BUT NOW THAT I HAVE IMMUNITY IM NOT AFRAID OF VOTING SHARKY AND HOPING ANNABELLE AND MAYNOR VOTE WITH ME IM TALKING IN CAPS BC IM SO EXCITED MY STOMACH WAS LITERALLY A MESS ALL DAY BC OF HOW NERVOUS I WAS COUNTING UP AND DOWN AND SEVERAL BREAKDOWNS LATER I WON WOOOOOOOHHOOO IT REALLY IS BRYCE HISTORY MONTH!!!! anyways yaa i hope f5 is me brian matt maynor anna and that brian is real one and uses vote steal there so we auto have immunity but maybe i try to win immunity again anyway to make sure im safe.... but then at f5 i think anna has to go but she'll be so mad idk maybe maynor.. or  maybe matt whomst knows KJASDHFKJS but wooh in this moment... i am at peace

Im convinced annabelle is like a marine biologist or something with how much she loves sharky! i just want him out KFJASDHFKJ i love being pushy jk i literally hate it but i just want him out its not a lot to ask and i feel like im getting played idk but at this point my loyalty is to brian so if he betrays me its like w/e NNN just hoping itll work out maybe i comp my way into a losing finalist spot... anyways i just got into dear evan hansen again so love that renewed obsession

The Fajita Fellas are actually a solid alliance. I know I've been skeptical of Bryce in the past but I'm actually starting to trust him which is cool. HOWEVER it's also an issue because if I'm going to keep trying to save Anna it's only going to get harder. I'm hoping this vote will be easy squeezy. I told the FF that Maynor is easy and least likely to have an idol. They seem good with that. So...we'll see.

I am very nervous for tonight. I am 2 of the options for Sharky, Brian, and Matt to do. Annabell and I are throwing each other under the bus to them. But our plan is to vote Sharky and hoping have Bryce with us and cause a tie. And on the revote hope one flips on Sharky or we go to rocks. And hopefully Matt or Brian get the rocks.

The vote is me tonight. If plan goes according to it should be 3 vote sharky and 3 vote me. Im really hoping they flip on sharky or that Matt or Brian get rocked out. 🤞🤞🤞

So this vote seems so simple, its like kinda amazing for once. Last tribal had so much deceit and lying to get Nathan out and this tribal is like. so. quiet? you could literally hear a pin drop. Maynor and Anna seem like they have legit given up trying to get further, with both apparently voting for the other. How quiet it is is making me slightly nervous, but I do know that if i do somehow leave i am very proud of my game I have played. and I will have the same placement as Standrea so like nothing could be wrong with that huh?

The vote ties, 3 votes Maynor and 3 votes Sharky.

Im died. It worked but now here is hoping for matt or brian to flip. Im scared n excited.

bro... wtf. Can I say I am mad at Bryce? no not really I saw this coming from a mile off, hell even from the other side as the Atlantic. so like mad? nah? Its just... making me so sad. Like I REALLY DO NOT want to go home, i've been through too much to get to this point. But like,... I REALLY love sharky as a person. Like, I love him loads so this is a REALLY hard decision. Fuck my life I don't know what to do

I HATE REVOTES. SO. MUCH. i AM REFUSING TO TELL ANNA ANYTHING cause i like know she will immediately run to sharky and if I am to flip I am gonna tell him first not let him hear via Anna cause that is fucking SHADY. she's just pissing me off tbqh and its just like??? at least be cordial and get off invisible for fucking once

i think the plan worked? it was so awk trying to talk to matt i felt bad but i hope he understands he said he did so! and like... idk its just so hm idk idk. hm. like brian and matt both prob gonna flip wooh. matt said i played well so maybe i did like i tend to never think i played well but maybe i did but maybe hes just lying so KJFSDHJFA wooh

BRIAN IS THE SKETCHIEST PERSON IVE EVER PLAYED WITH I JUST WANNA GO TO THE END WITH HIM BUT HES LITERALLY BACKSTABBING ME I WANTED HIM TO JUST 4-2 SHARKY BUT NO HE WANTED TO MAKE IT GO TO ROCKS TO FEEL BETTER OR WELL GO TO TIE NOT ROCKS AND NOW HES LIKE SORRY SHARKY HAS TO STAY LIKE NO HE ACTUALLY DOESNT HAVE TO STAY IF U VOTE HIM AND ANNA STOPS BEING FAKE AND TRYING TO KEEP HIM WHEN HES DONE NOTHING BUT LIE TO HER AHHHH THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING SJDKFHADSKJFHSDKJF DSHFKJADSHFKJADSHFKASJFHKADSJFHADSKJSKFHASDKJFHASKJFAHKJFS ps: i love everyone in this game... but in this moment? i was ATTACKED

It’s almost about that time. 20 more minutes. I am very nervous. I hope that Bryce and Annabelle stick with me and hope Matt or Brian flipped if not then at least go to rocks. Im really hoping that this move works. But this final 6. I ❤️ Annabelle. ❤️ Sharky. ❤️ Brian. ❤️ Bryce. ❤️ Matt. They are all awesome.

Brian is rocked out.

[krs724490]

1/12/19

Here’s what I think. My head is telling me that I shouldn’t be with you. The advice I’ve always gotten from people is (A) to go with your gut and (B) if you have any hesitations that means something’s not right. I told you I think about 40 years down the line when things are tough or the honeymoon phase has passed. I know we’ll default to our true habits. and you tend to sit around. and my gut is telling me that I might get frustrated by that because I always like to be doing things. like i don’t want to make you do things with me, i want to be with someone who’s equally as interested in living the way I do. i have this thing where i think to myself that there’s so much to experience in the world and i feel like im wasting it if im inside not doing anything. like life is not inside of a screen, its in the world around you. and i feel like you dont live your life that way because you dont have that energy. i know this might sound weird and like it might not actually be a problem because you also do like to do things.. we did things together all summer in colorado. but it feels like we only do things when i ask you to and you don’t naturally gravitate towards it yourself. like you dont have that same drive. and we don’t have to have the exact same interests, but I watched my parents get a divorce for many reasons and that was one of them. like they just had different lifestyles. my mom was like me and she always was up and moving and my dad sat around and it drove her crazy. they didn’t have anything to hold them together when things got hard because they didn’t have the same interests or lifestyles that they could move through together despite life getting mundane. and i could be over thinking this part, it could be fine, but my gut is telling me it could be a problem.

I also am slightly worried that you use alcohol and smoking as a way to escape and I don’t want that to be a part of my life in the future. I get drinking every once in awhile.. You already know where i stand with that though. I just am kind of telling you where I’m at. I’m also worried about your work ethic. I want someone who gives their all in any situation, especially at work. I don’t want you to be the person who does the bare minimum at work. I hope that you find something that you’re passionate about so that you’re motivated to go above and beyond so you can get that promotion or make it further. i feel like that all comes back to your energy levels. like you would have a better work ethic if you had more energy to do things. I’m not sure if there’s a way for you to get more energy. i know you say that you’re always tired. I have the opposite problem where i have too much energy to the point where I dont even know what to do with myself and i think too hard and drive myself nuts.. so idk thats just my thoughts on that.

the last thing im now worried about is trusting you. I dont want to feel this gut feeling that im being deceived or lied to. its makes my stomach hurt. I’ve had that feeling more towards the beginning of our relationship too, I just never confronted you. and obviously to feel that just 2 days ago again wasn’t fun. its not about smoking like i get that, that’s not a huge deal. its just the fact that you did it, knowing it was something i didn’t like, and hid it from me. its going to be hard for me to be able to trust you. its always going to be in the back of my head.. well what if he’s lying. I’m not even sure how to fix this problem and it might drive me nuts. i do acknowledge that you were sober for awhile and that shows me that you are capable of being that way. I just hate to force you into it and separate you from your friends. all of that rubs me the wrong way idk again something im not sure what to do about....

im being very honest. i want you to know all of this. i feel like any adult who has ever given me advice would say.. ‘wow that’s a lot that you’re concerned about. you should be all in and confident in someone you’re with. its probably better to break up if you know these things now.’

and that’s why this is such a big deal to me and im trying to think it out because i don’t want to be doing myself a disservice ignoring this and letting it bite me later. 

all of that being said, i love you very much. there are so many good things about you that i can’t let go of. like i think you have a good heart, you never have bad intentions. and you’re also a very positive person. which is important, a lot of people aren’t like that. we’re always having fun and we keep things light hearted and i think you’re really funny and witty. 

on a day to day basis everything is good. its crazy how simple that sounds.. that we get along on a day to day basis and we aren’t petty. in my last relationship things weren’t so smooth like that and in alison’s last relationship, they fought almost every day. but its so natural for us to just be good. thats another thing. its always felt so easy and natural with you. like i would get nervous at first, but not because i was worried about us being together. i was just worried i would do something awkward hahah. i just think we have really good chemistry, better than i’ve ever had with anyone. and people notice that. i remember both claire and madison telling me how good they thought we were together over the summer and i never got that with my last boyfriend so that was really nice.

there’s other stuff too, like being with your family. i genuinely have so much fun and they’re all so sweet. i feel like seeing you in fort wayne with your fam is so different than seeing you in bloomington with your friends. the vibes in fort wayne are so wholesome hahah. i also really like your friends and we seem to get along well. alsooo my friends really like you. i know emma and marcela my friend giuli who you met at thanksgiving all think you’re fun and sweet. when you come to visit you fit in seamlessly and we have fun. (i know my grandma likes you too hahah)

there are so many good things about you and i want to be with you.. despite my head constantly telling me that there are red flags. and i am worried, but i know i want to be with you. i love you so so much. i just needed you to know where i’m coming from and I’m sorry to put you through this. I’ll also be moving to denver and i know you might want to end up there too. I think that if I’m still hesitant about our relationship when I’m moving, I won’t want to stay together because I don’t want you to come there or for us to be long distance if I don’t see it working. I think it could be hard to get past the whole trust thing. but i want to see where it goes and i love you and i cant wait to see you and im not even sure what else to say and i hope this explains things better and i hope that it made sense and i hope i didnt hurt your feelings about anything im just telling you exactly where im at. ok i think thats it. sorry for the length of this