#if this was a game there would be morrre choices (read: bad endings) *w*

[zu-is-here]

Wow, Zu, that pool is BRUTAL, HAHA

I mean, easy way is, free Aim or still have him, so we will get more comic. But even if you said that Ink can't do anything RIGHT, I like to overthink things XD

Like first of all, he isn't that forgetfull, so why should he put him down, with nothing as a "fair deal" for him?

Then, his speech might have some thought into it. Like, where are they again? What if this is some weird anty-void place, that may really kill, or at least teleport Aim somewhere, if his soul was on loose... like, we aren't shown that Ink changed their place, but if Nightmare couldn't find him, and Ink is a creep, it may not be beyond him? Like the first panel he turned Aims soul blue looks like they get through a portal. Losing track of him again, with Ink to deal with in meantime would be no good.

Also, while Cream being like rouge dad and doing the talking papa, it is suspicious, how Dream is reacting. He was the first one to attack and with how stressed he looks, there might be something more going one... like, we got a panel where they are dressed like they were...before, and right after he lowered his bow. I forgot, if Underverse here was a thing or not, but maaaaaybe Dream realized what Ink wants? ...and if he wants them to go back to their roles and intervention in multiverse, then Aim is to be... neutralized.

Also, purple X in the eye? Maybe someone got some unfinished business there...

Anyway, I think that holding Aim's soul is a better solution for now, but it will end up with put him down winning and we will see how wrong this whole rant was XD

Side note, why is Ink wagging his brush??? He isn't a puppy, come on, he should stay sexy, not cute XD

Heheh, I'm so glad I got to convey the tension! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)♪ And I really like the way you think, one of your phrases was a bullseye ★

Here, Cross and Dream follow two strategies of behavior: aggressive and soft.

Cross acts on emotions, he's driven by fear for his child (which is a maternal instinct that doesn't allow him to let go of Aim).

Dream acts rationally: he sees that there's an opportunity for a dialogue, with no need to rush into battle, and he can feel Aim.

One strategy may be more effective than the other, depending on the situation, and now it'll be up to you to choose how long they last ✧

Sounds like a fun game, doesn't it? :)

P. S. Ink just couldn't realize that these two are those Dream and Cross ("Geez, what has the creator done to you?" xd) and that they're the parents :'D He can be cute! And threatening. Silly! And cunning. Chaotic neutral, en bref <3