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bad-draft-stuff · 4 years ago

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c. AU 8

angery time

Arsé-kun: -Tuesday, November 2nd- Sheepy: Bedi: We need to go shopping. We're running out of food... Sheepy: Bedi: Breakfast today should be fine, but we need to consider what we should buy. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good fucking luck. I'll buy my groceries and I guess Grif's. Yours are your problem. Sheepy: Bedi: I have to decide on what to get before my list somehow turns into pure junk food. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, yeah. Somehow. Sheepy: Aru: You're going to get groceries? Can I bring Arthur? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, I guess so. If he wants to get overloaded with bright lights and a lot of people, that's on him. Sheepy: Aru: Well, he has to see it eventually, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I am required to do what, exactly...? Sheepy: Aru: Everyone goes to grocery stores! Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe the local luvmart ain't the best starting place though. Sheepy: Aru: Oh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh well, sucks to be him. Arsé-kun: Kay: We go either in five minutes or tomorrow. Not happening after today's class. Sheepy: Aru: There's no other option, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure fuckin' aint. Sheepy: Aru: I'm sorry in advance, Arthur!! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Am I being threatened? Sheepy: Aru: Well, in a way...! Sheepy: Aru: Imagine! Sheepy: Aru: Imagine if every farmer, fisherman, butcher, and baker sold their food in one spot. Sheepy: Aru: But it's also bright, and there's a lot of other merchandise! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... An indoor marketplace? Sheepy: Aru: A huge one! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Interesting. I would like to see this. Sheepy: Aru: Okay, I'll bring you along! Sheepy: Bedi: I should ask Merlin what he wants. Arsé-kun: Merlin: An anti-tentacle lock for the freezer! And some burritos. Sheepy: Bedi: Do those exist...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: If not, I'll have to invent it! Sheepy: Bedi: Good luck. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* Do your worst. I will not be outdone by a junior wizard. Sheepy: Aru: Umm...but once we find that we no longer can have ice cream unless we get to it quickly, wouldn't that de-incentivize us from buying it? Sheepy: Aru: You'd have to start robbing other people. Arsé-kun: Yog: You are correct, but please let me sound egotistical. I wanted to have some fun. Sheepy: Aru: Have you tried robbing Luvmart? Arsé-kun: Yog: That would be newsworthy. I would rather not. Sheepy: Aru: I see... robbing us isn't newsworthy... Arsé-kun: Kay: Motherfucker, I'll punt you into the ocean. Arsé-kun: Kay: But enough of this shit, we either go now or never. Sheepy: Bedi: If you give us money, we can buy ice cream for you when we go to the store. Arsé-kun: Yog: I can handle this. How much cash would you like? Sheepy: Bedi: Um... I didn't get that far. Arsé-kun: *Kay is getting ready to leave. He isn't waiting for this* Sheepy: Bedi: Okay, we can do it another time! Sorry, I'm coming, Kay. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What a mess this is. Sheepy: Aru: Yes... Arsé-kun: *Bedi, Kay, Aru and Arthur go to Luvmart! Kay complains half the way there because they ended up with a 3-wheeled squeaky cart. Arthur rides in the cart like an adult* Sheepy: Aru: Squeak, squeak, squeak... Arsé-kun: Kay: Next fucker that leaves a three-wheeled cart at the dorm pick-up is getting bitched out. This sucks. Sheepy: Bedi: They need better carts over all... Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, and how they gonna pay for it?? Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmm.... Sheepy: Bedi: Donors? Arsé-kun: Kay: Y'think if we give Grif's dad the carts, he can give us better shit? Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... If one has frozen goods, and the weather is hot, how does one manage..? Sheepy: Bedi: You can put it in special bags to keep it cold. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fascinating. Sheepy: Bedi: You can also keep it with other cold things to help prolong its life. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I see. That makes sense. Sheepy: Bedi: It's good for keeping cold, but not frozen, food cold too. Arsé-kun: Kay: And in the winter you just suffer. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, walking around the winter pushing a metal cart is uncomfortable... Arsé-kun: Kay: Walking next to Bedi in the winter is uncomfortable. *he's clearly teasing* Sheepy: Bedi: I've heard this in the past. Arsé-kun: Kay: Duh, you're gonna when you touch me with that thing when its under 20 degrees! Sheepy: Bedi: It'd be nice if it could warm itself up. Arsé-kun: Kay: That'd be too convenient and it might burn your arm. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah... that's a good point. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is looking around, at other people, at luvmart, at cars, everything. It's a lot to take in.* Sheepy: Bedi: However... how fantastical would that be! Arsé-kun: Kay: Imagine staying warm in the winter! This post was made by fucking nobody. Sheepy: Aru: Well, it's possible! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Clothing certainly has changed. Since when were dresses and trousers permitted to be that short..? Sheepy: Aru: For a long time! Arsé-kun: Arthur: What, and pardon my language, the hell. Sheepy: Aru: Did you know? One of the Merlins runs around without a shirt so everyone can see his abs! Sheepy: Aru: It only went downhill from there! Arsé-kun: Arthur: That sounds accurate for them. Sheepy: Aru: It really is... Sheepy: Aru: The question is... how don't they get cold? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Being too stubborn to admit they're cold. Sheepy: Aru: Like Beddy in the summer! He roasts in his helmet but he says, "I'm fine", before getting heat stroke. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... That sounds correct to me. He hasn't learned his lesson. Sheepy: Aru: His excuse is that it "isn't as hot as Australia". Arsé-kun: Arthur: Tell him for me that I do not care about his excuses. Sheepy: Bedi:... What's a knight of the round table doing in Australia? Arsé-kun: Kay: Dumb shit, probably. Sheepy: Bedi: I heard that originally Britain got rid of all of its criminals by sending them to live on Australia. Could it be... Sheepy: Aru: I'll make sure to tell him! Sheepy: Aru: Have you heard of Australia before, Arthur? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I once again ask- What is an Australia? Sheepy: Aru: It's a continent! It's very far from Britain. You'd have to cross the ocean to get there. Sheepy: Aru: It's covered in dangerous animals and bugs. It has giant spiders that eat birds. I think some even fly! Sheepy: Aru: Beddy used to live there for a while before moving in with Teacher. He mentioned that in the spring, there are birds that divebomb you with the intent of blinding. They're called magpies. Sheepy: Aru: There's animals called kangaroos that can crush metal with their bare hands due to how muscular they are. Their legs are even more powerful than their arms. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wow. Never tell me about this again. Sheepy: Aru: Koalas are like little cuddly bears that are drunk all the time. Arsé-kun: Kay: And they're fucking stupid Sheepy: Aru: Yes... Sheepy: Aru: Beddy has one. Sheepy: Aru: It... well, it makes up for its lack of intelligence with its cuteness. Sheepy: Aru: It won't eat eucalyptus leaves if they aren't on the tree. Arsé-kun: Kay: A headless chicken functions better than those bastards. Sheepy: Aru: Are there any positives other than koalas in Australia? Would you consider kangaroos a positive? Arsé-kun: Kay: Kangaroos can goddamn kill you. Sheepy: Aru: What can't? Sheepy: Aru: Every animal can kill you if it tries hard enough, right? Except maybe little fish. Sheepy: Aru: Oh, I almost forgot! There are birds that can kill you with their legs, too! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hate this, thank you kindly. Sheepy: Aru: But the water might be even more dangerous, because there are creatures in it that can easily kill you, some of which you can't see. Sheepy: Aru: You might not even feel them bite you! Sheepy: Aru: But then you become paralyzed more and more until you suffocate and die. Sheepy: Aru:....So maybe the heat really is the least of his worries... Sheepy: Aru: But now that he's in Britain again, he doesn't really have to worry about all that. Sheepy: Aru: We don't really have anything fun like that around here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why are you so casual about this?! Sheepy: Aru: Well, it sounds exciting in a way, doesn't it? Arsé-kun: Kay: No and I wanna go home Sheepy: Aru: Huh... That's what everyone says at my idea of fun. Sheepy: Aru: "Don't summon ghosts"... "Don't use ouija boards in a cemetary"... "Don't go flower picking off the path"... Arsé-kun: Kay: What the fuck is wrong with you, and why is my entire family like this? Sheepy: Aru: If you were trained by Teacher, you'd be like this, too. Sheepy: Aru:...But he's the one who tells me not to use a ouija board in a graveyard. Sheepy: Aru: Arthur is really nice, and I've never had any bad experiences with ghosts in the past. Arsé-kun: Kay: Arturia carries a sword everywhere, Artair would straight-up bust one if he saw a ghost, and now you. Arsé-kun: Kay: What else? What other weird shit y'all doin' behind my back? Sheepy: Aru: Well, it's just... there really aren't any ways to make friends when you're living with Teacher unless you accept his friends as yours, or you go hunt down ones of your own. Sheepy: Aru: I don't know what their motives are, though! Arsé-kun: Arthur: May I briefly interrupt? Sheepy: Aru: Go ahead! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Kay, you are courting a dragon. You are not allowed to complain. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, he's only half! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Wait that makes it worse Sheepy: Bedi: However, there are many people in this college that would love to date a dragon. In fact, it's their secret passion. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's true. People will straight up want to fuck a dragon. Sheepy: Bedi: Basically... Kay's living the dream of many college students! Arsé-kun: Kay: NO! Arsé-kun: Kay: No, hell no, hasn't and isn't happening! Sheepy: Bedi: I just meant that many would want to date a dragon. Arsé-kun: Kay: Didn't sound that way!! *flustered kay is flustered* Sheepy: Bedi: Hmmm... I didn't really even consider that... My apologies. Sheepy: Aru: Why would people want to have relations with a dragon? Hasn't Dove already ruined the image of dragons enough by eating people's cars and lying down to sleep in the road? Sheepy: Aru: Dove's... I thought dragons were really cool until I met him... Sheepy: Aru: But at the end of the day... he's just a big house cat, isn't he? Arsé-kun: Kay: So we're not telling Aru about furries. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Of course not. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I now have additional questions. Sheepy: Bedi: We can answer them later. Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin is especially knowledgeable on the subject. Arsé-kun: Kay: I also have questions now! Sheepy: Bedi: Well, I don't use the internet very much. Arsé-kun: Kay: Changing the subject! We're here. Sheepy: Aru: We can buy food! Sheepy: Aru: What're we getting? Arsé-kun: Kay: A lot. Sheepy: Aru: Okay, I'll help! Arsé-kun: Kay: And don't run off. I'll leave you here. Sheepy: Aru: I'll stick right by you! Sheepy: Bedi: I can join you for most of it and split up when my grocery list takes me a different way. Arsé-kun: Kay: We only got one cart, doofus. Sheepy: Bedi: That is a problem... Okay, I'll stay with you, too. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is taking it all in. This was, in fact, too much at once for the once and future king* Arsé-kun: *they actually do the food shopping. kay makes sure to get grif a lot of apples* Sheepy: *Bedi mostly gets nutritious food!* Arsé-kun: *Of course he does. Merlin will not be pleased.* Sheepy: *Aru is focused on showing Arthur everything. Veggies, snacks, the man drinking the juice out of a tomato he hasn't paid for, the freezer* Arsé-kun: *the pet aisle, the flowers, the tinkerer's club member stuck babysitting the tomato man, at least one dog* Sheepy: Aru: There's a lot of things here to learn about! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I see..... *TOO MUCH INFORMATION* Sheepy: Aru: I heard that people used to put spices on meat to keep them from smelling bad as they aged. Did you ever get sick from that? We use fridges and freezers to keep our meat fresh. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sure, it happened to the best of us. I'm glad it's been solved now. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy still gets food poisoning occasionally...he says it's because he can't really taste the food he eats, so it's difficult for him to tell if it's going bad. Sheepy: Aru: I can't imagine not being able to taste fruit omelettes... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *stare* Sheepy: Aru: Huh? What is it? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do not imagine. You have proof of the concept in front of you. Sheepy: Aru: Well, I already did with Beddy! Now I have two proofs. Sheepy: Aru: It's really sad... what a nightmare. I wouldn't want to be unable to taste my favorite food... Sheepy: Aru: But considering he never could taste much to begin with, maybe he doesn't have a favorite food...? You really have it worse. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I don't mind. I don't remember what food tastes like. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Even if I did, obtaining something the way I preferred it may be impossible now. Sheepy: Aru: What was your favorite food? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... ... I don't recall. Sheepy: Aru: That's okay. Once you can eat again, we can find you a new favorite food! Sheepy: Aru: I'm sure ghosts can eat if they're physical. I heard that this one ghost named Caspar can. Sheepy: Bedi: Caspar is fictional... Arsé-kun: Kay: Casper the bitchass child ghost. Sheepy: Aru:If a child ghost can eat, an adult ghost can eat too, right? Sheepy: Aru: I have an idea! We could ask Morne later! He's a ghost so I'm sure he knows something. Sheepy: *distantly, the tomato drinking man is now rambling about Casper, and about how some 5th grader he knows is basically Casper, but evil.* Sheepy: Aru: If not... maybe Teacher knows! Sheepy: Aru: But getting answers out of him is difficult. Maybe he might be a little more kind because it's you? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I doubt it. The man does not know how to be blunt. Sheepy: Aru: There's no harm in trying, right? Arsé-kun: Arthur: That depends on if a day-long headache counts as harm. Sheepy: Aru: It's temporary harm, but potentially a permanent benefit! Like exercising! Sheepy: Aru: Except you exercise your brain. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Except I want to have him exorcized and thrown into a well. Sheepy: Aru: Poor Teacher... Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is one of my few friends. He's like family to me. Arsé-kun: Kay: "Few"?! Sheepy: Aru: Well, there's not much of a way to make friends when you're living with the legendary wizard Merlin and a shy Aussie with a sword. Arsé-kun: *Kay stares at her even harder* Sheepy: Aru: Demons and fairies are attracted to the sword bearer, so that's a good way to make friends. Sheepy: Aru: But your roommates are nice! Do you think they see me as a friend? Sheepy: Aru: Demons and fairies are attracted to the sword bearer, so that's a good way to make friends. Sheepy: Aru: But your roommates are nice! Do you think they see me as a friend? Sheepy: Aru: I also befriended a grim reaper! Arsé-kun: Kay: "Few" friends, you said. Sheepy: Aru: Don't you have more? Everyone seems to like you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Pff. Yeah, okay. Sheepy: Aru: If you don't have very many friends, I have even less, so what does that mean about me? Arsé-kun: Kay: You don't. You have more than I do. Sheepy: Aru: But you have so many. Grif, Bedi, Merlin, Lucan, Lance, Lot, Gawain, Tristan... I'm sure there's others, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: And you have... Merlin's entire family probably. Sheepy: Aru: You have me, too! I'm your friend, right? You're my friend! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're my sister. So, yeah, duh. Sheepy: Aru: So you have a lot of friends! I hope everyone in Merlin's family sees me as a friend. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy's my friend, too! Maybe he'll be your friend too if he ever meets you. Arsé-kun: Kay: How am I supposed to be an angst-ridden adult when you're here spouting facts and logic and friendship shit? *he.. does appreciate it though* Sheepy: Aru: Isn't it better to be a non-angst-ridden adult? Arsé-kun: Kay: I wouldn't know what that's like! Sheepy: Aru: I know one. Sheepy: Aru: Mewlin! He's too busy loving cats and his family to be angsty! Arsé-kun: Kay: Good for him! Sheepy: Aru: I didn't get the impression from Beddy that Sir Cai was angsty, either. Arsé-kun: Kay: Cool, but I ain't that guy! Sheepy: Aru: Well, my point is just that not every adult is angsty! Arsé-kun: Kay: This one is! Sheepy: Aru: I have a friend who sits in the corner so nobody can make eye contact with him and blasts Linkin Park when he's mad and angsty. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe you can try that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Implying I can do anything in this house Sheepy: Aru: You can do anything if you try hard enough! Arsé-kun: Kay: Last time I tried something, I blew up a cup. Sheepy: Aru: But that was one attempt! If you stopped everything the second you failed, you'd still be crawling. Babies fall over a lot before they become good at walking, and theh don't feel embarrassed about their failures. Sheepy: Aru: But they do cry when they fall. That's okay. Eventually they do try again. So basically, be like a baby without all of the negative traits! Arsé-kun: Kay: Babies don't have to do taxes. Useless bastards. Sheepy: Aru: They're useful for tax exemptions, though, right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Steal a baby now to get two free tax exemptions, call now. Sheepy: Aru: I bet there's people out there who steal babies for tax exemptions. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't think it'd work really, but. Maybe mom stole you for more tax exemptions. Sheepy: Aru: Eh?! Sheepy: Aru: Hey, maybe Teacher gets tax exemptions on all of his students. That feels like something he would do. Sheepy: Aru: Actually, I wonder if he even pays taxes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can wizards be taxed? I'll have to ask the teacher. Sheepy: Aru: I wonder... maybe I should ask the Merlin chat. Arsé-kun: Kay: Not now you won't. I'll leave your ass here. Sheepy: Aru: I won't! Arsé-kun: Kay: Then shush. And where did Bedi go? Sheepy: Aru: I think he got distracted looking at some weird vegetables. Arsé-kun: Kay: Goddammit Sheepy: Aru: Will... we have to eat those weird vegetables? Arsé-kun: Kay: I won't! Sheepy: Bedi: Behold...! *he appears with a strange looking object in his hand. It's wavy, and didn't seem like it quite knew which direction it wanted to grow from.* Arsé-kun: Kay: The fuck is this? Sheepy: Bedi: What a beauty! I'm sure it's full of nutrition! My gut tells me it's edible! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Arsé-kun: Kay: I trust you, but also- What the fuck? Sheepy: Bedi: Let's try it together later, Kay! Arsé-kun: Kay: You can try it first. Sheepy: Bedi: Don't worry, I will. Sheepy: Bedi: I pride myself in my ability to tell at a glance if something is edible or not. Sheepy: Aru: Presumably, everything they sell here food wise is edible for people unless stated otherwise. Arsé-kun: Kay: Mmmmhm. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's buy this! Arsé-kun: Kay: You can. I'm not paying for that. Sheepy: Bedi: I will. Sheepy: Aru: I just realized. Arthur, have you seen our currency? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....hm? *he picks his head up and looks at Aru* Not yet I haven't. Sheepy: Aru: It's very different from yours! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Sheepy: Aru: We use paper bills. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Paper...? Is it that rare now? Sheepy: Aru: They're technically entirely valueless unlike gold or silver coins. Sheepy: Aru: By making only a certain amount of real paper bills, despite the bills being valueless and unable to be used for other purposes, they're given worth due to their rarity. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... That sounds silly. Sheepy: Aru: Sometimes the government makes more paper bills, which causes their worth to go down, so you can buy less things wih them. When the government takes them out of the system, their worth goes up, and you can buy more things with them. Arsé-kun: Kay: You really were paying attention! Sheepy: Aru: Yes, of course! I have to learn everything I can in case I need to fulfill the sword's purpose. Sheepy: Aru: We also have cards that let you pay for things. That's... Well, I think for now, without knowledge of what it's built on, it might be hard to understand. Sheepy: Aru: But basically, it's like... "I promise to pay for this", and then you do at the end of the period... I think. Sheepy: Aru: I don't really understand it either... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's like a loan. Sheepy: Aru: But basically, we don't have to worry about the weight of gold and silver coins anymore, and we don't have to worry about someone uncovering a lot of gold and demolishing the economy! Sheepy: Aru: By the way, I want to hear about your time period some time. Is that okay? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I suppose that is fine. Sheepy: Aru: Okay, I'll work hard to learn from you, too! Arsé-kun: *Shopping continues* Sheepy: *Eventually, they buy everything they need!* Arsé-kun: *yaaaaay!* Sheepy: *Unfortunately, a certain janitor is right outside...* Arsé-kun: *Kay ignores him* Sheepy: Nyar: Raaandy, Randy! Give me my paycheck, Randy! Sheepy: Nyar: I accept dollars, checks, or direct transfers! Don't try to pay me in crypto currency, because I don't buy into that junk! Arsé-kun: Randy: I'd love to. Trust me, I'd pay you in advance to not hear this. Sheepy: Nyar: I'm just a sad, poor little janitor, not even paid minimum wage for my hard work! You notice how sparkling clean this place is?! That's all me, Randy! Sheepy: Nyar: At least I'm not robbing people like a certain other family member! Arsé-kun: Randy: That could be any of them. Sheepy: Nyar: You totally know who I mean! Herb's his wallet! Arsé-kun: Yog: *through Zepar* Please just name me next time. Sheepy: Nyar: Well if I do, you might rob me for the little I have. Sheepy: Nyar: Do not speak the bear's name for fear he will come into your home! Do not speak the ball's name for fear he will come into your wallet! Arsé-kun: Yog: You aren't using me for experimental purposes. You have no reason to be borrowed from. Sheepy: Nyar: Borrowed... Does he ever get money back...? Arsé-kun: Yog: He gets to revive the dead. That is not cheap. Sheepy: Nyar: Man, there's someone running around who's done that for free. You gotta make your rates affordable if you want to be able to keep your customer. Arsé-kun: Yog: I am aware, but he only did that once successfully. I have much better success rates. Sheepy: Nyar: Ehhh... But yours are kinda... gross. Sheepy: Nyar: Not as gross as the slug's, though. Arsé-kun: Yog: I am not going to make it easy for him. He can do the streamlining himself. And I don't even use that much money. Sheepy: Nyar: Ehhhh... Herb seems to say something different on that last bit. Arsé-kun: Yog: It seems like a lot of money because he has none. My rates have not changed. Sixty dollars per dozen doses. That is a lot. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe I should start providing a service to be paid for. .... Oh wait! I do!!!! Arsé-kun: Randy: I will pay you when the bills have been accepted. I don't control that! Sheepy: Nyar: I want to buy gifts for my favorite humans, Randy! Arsé-kun: Randy: Oh, now you want to engage in capitalism? Sheepy: Nyar: How do I get gifts humans truly want without engaging in capitalism? Arsé-kun: Yog: The same way you often do. Human level crimes. Sheepy: Nyar: Would it have the same meaning if I stole Hello Kitty merch to show how much I care about my other favorite human? Arsé-kun: Yog: That is entirely on the receiver's opinion. Arsé-kun: Randy: If I paid you right now, Nyar, I'd have half the staff bashing my door down. Everyone gets paid at once. Sheepy: Nyar: Ughhhh... What a pain... Why don't you actually work to create revenue? Arsé-kun: Randy: I have been given a suggestion already, and I am considering it. The last time we put on a show, He Who Shall Not Be Named showed up. Sheepy: Nyar: You could sell merchandise, too! Parents like bragging about what school their kids went to! Arsé-kun: Randy: Let me just pull a couple mil out of my pocket for that. Sheepy: Nyar: If you've got that much, pay my paycheck! Arsé-kun: Randy: You really cannot wait, can you? Sheepy: Nyar: I want to seem cool and dependable by getting a nice gift for my other favorite human. Don't worry, you're still my favorite human, too! I have two! Arsé-kun: Randy: ... Fine, but don't tell the others I paid you early. Sheepy: Nyar: I can keep secrets better than anyone. Arsé-kun: Randy: But will you? Sheepy: Nyar: Anything for you!! Well, not anything... Sheepy: Nyar: There's some things I wouldn't do. Arsé-kun: Randy: Such as handling your father, I've noticed. Why has he of all things been here? Sheepy: Nyar: Eh? Arsé-kun: Randy: Why has your father been here several times the past two weeks? It is very offputting. Sheepy: Nyar: I don't really think I can tell him to just not show up once he's fascinated by something. Sheepy: Nyar: He's been following that detective around. Arsé-kun: Randy: How horrifying. How long until he gets bored? Another week maximum? Sheepy: Nyar: I don't know about that. Sheepy: Nyar: Did you notice? He got into a fight with that angel... Arsé-kun: Randy: How could I not? I don't want a repeat. Sheepy: Nyar: Wow... what a cool guy! He blew the angel's arm clean off! Arsé-kun: Randy: Followed by sending an employee to the hospital. Sure. Sheepy: Nyar: He didn't send Holmes to the hospital. The angel did. Arsé-kun: Randy: Yes. With their collective efforts, they caused collateral damage. Sheepy: Nyar: I think he's found a human to get attached to! Hey, did you notice? That human was possessed by Dad, but he seems mostly fine. Arsé-kun: Randy: I was surprised by that. To think he managed to not burn out a vessel in 24 hours.. Sheepy: Nyar: Maybe Dad has learned to be gentle? Or is it something else...? Arsé-kun: Randy: We would have to ask. Sheepy: Nyar: I'm a little worried about him getting too comfortable possessing people. Arsé-kun: Randy: Agreed, but it would make sense. You do the same. Sheepy: Nyar: Yeah, but I don't kill them! Arsé-kun: Randy: You do it on purpose. Sheepy: Nyar: I like humans! They're fascinating! I want to know all their inner thoughts, and I want to see them pushed to their very limit. Arsé-kun: Randy: Your killcount begs to differ. Sheepy: Nyar: If they die, well, there's billions more. That's okay! Sheepy: Nyar: But I also like seeing how they interact with each other once I meddle a bit. Sheepy: Nyar: Can I really be blamed for the deaths that result when I meddle? Sheepy: Nyar: But basically, I make controlled decisions. I know what I'm doing. Dad doesn't. Arsé-kun: Randy: Not so sure about that anymore. Arsé-kun: Randy: From what I've been informed, he's been unusually slow about things. He either figured something out, got lucky, or there is something happening. Sheepy: Nyar: Scary... if Dad figures that out, what's next? Sheepy: Nyar: And what does that mean...?! Maybe it's my decision to commit bloodshed! Sheepy: Nyar: I'm guessing he can't really do much when he's possessing someone,but is it really safe for him to be possessing our local brainiac detective? Maybe someone like... let's see. Who's an incompetent coworker... Sheepy: Nyar: I know someone who acts incompetent, but I really respect him on other levels! Giving someone a gold touch and letting them fend for themselves afterwards... Wow! That'd be fun! Arsé-kun: Randy: You want him to work with someone that is already considered mad? Arsé-kun: Randy: Request denied. Sheepy: Nyar: Okay, well the only other incompetent one I can come up with is Griflet, and I don't want that. Sheepy: Nyar: Although... hey, that gives me an idea... Arsé-kun: Randy: Denied. Absolutely not. We can't risk ruining our security. Sheepy: Nyar: It'd totally make the security better! Arsé-kun: Randy: It would not. We would lose money rapidly. Sheepy: Nyar: Why? Less students means less expenses, right? Arsé-kun: Randy: You know how lawyering works. Sheepy: Nyar: Point to the security guard as the culprit! Arsé-kun: Yog: If you endanger my son intentionally, I will not hesitate to endanger you. Sheepy: Nyar: I would never! Sheepy: Nyar: I am just saying that you really shouldn't leave such weak points out in the open! Arsé-kun: Randy: You're not one to talk, Mr. lightphobic rock. Sheepy: Nyar: That's to keep things interesting. And besides, I entrusted it to you, Randy! That's how much of my favorite you are! Arsé-kun: Randy: Please just don't target our security. He's all we have. Sheepy: Nyar: I won't do anything bad! Arsé-kun: Randy: *he sighs* ... Fine. Dismissed. I'll pay you. Sheepy: Nyar: Yahoo! I'm getting paid!!! Arsé-kun: *Randy sighs* Sheepy: Nyar: I'm going to go scheme now! See you later! Arsé-kun: Randy: Don't do anything stupid. I'll see you later. Sheepy: *Nyar heads off. He's gonna cause problems!* Sheepy: *Nyar beelines to Herb's room to go flex on him.* Arsé-kun: *The hallways are crowded at this time. Many classes released students all at once.* Sheepy: *Nyar doesn't care. It's okay if he slams into a few students-- Oh! Especially that one!* Arsé-kun: *Naughty students get put in the hallway wiggler to atone for their sins* Sheepy: *Nyar probably enjoys bumping into people because it makes them suffer.* Arsé-kun: *A count of people suffering! Everyone in that hallway, and Kay- Who is in class.* Arsé-kun: *Or is supposed to be. Local man sits outside classroom, is run over by a stampede not clickbait* Sheepy: *Nyar, in his journey to get to Herb, slams into Lance's arm pretty hard! Arsé-kun: Lance: A Sheepy: Nyar: Haha, oops! Didn't see you there! Arsé-kun: *Lance holds his arm and looks moderately annoyed* Sheepy: Nyar: No need to look so sour! Arsé-kun: *Lance looks to Nyar, and he just gets more sour.* Sheepy: Nyar: It makes your face even uglier! Arsé-kun: Lance: Don't make me break your face in a second time, old man. Sheepy: Nyar: Wow! Soooooo scary! Sheepy: Nyar: Anyway, I'm going to go see my good friend Herb! Try not to make me look at your face again, okay? Arsé-kun: Lance: You won't see it if you dunk your head into a boiler if that helps! Sheepy: Bedi: Um... threatening staff is strictly forbidden, I thought. I thought insulting students was also forbidden for staff... Sheepy: Nyar: I can be whatever I want to be if it means being able to insult this guy. Sheepy: Nyar: Anyway! Hope to not see you around...ight! Ahahaha! Arsé-kun: *Lance just looks grumpy* Sheepy: Bedi:...Around...ight? Around... 8? ... I don't understand... Arsé-kun: Lance: Arondight. Weapon pun. I can never use that joke again now. Sheepy: Bedi: Poor you... Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Whatever. I already kicked his ass. Sheepy: Bedi: Isn't that against the rules? I won't tell anyone. Arsé-kun: Lance: He got Gawain hurt. He wasn't getting away with that. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... Arsé-kun: Lance: So I beat his shit in for it. Fuck that guy. Sheepy: Bedi: Poor Gawain... Arsé-kun: Lance: He tries this shit again, and I'll do it again. To hell with what the detective thinks. This guy deserves it. Sheepy: Bedi: Well, I suppose he hasn't shown any signs that being beat up is actually damaging him... Arsé-kun: Lance: If Grif can do it and not kill him, then I, a shitty little delinquent, can also do it. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, I suppose so. Sheepy: Bedi: Make sure to be careful, though. He hasn't done anything to you yet, but if you get under his skin, he might retaliate. Sheepy: Bedi: For example... Sheepy: Bedi:.... Sheepy: Bedi: Well, there are ways. Sheepy: Bedi: However, I don't know them. Arsé-kun: Kay: *from the floor* he could murderize you Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, exactly. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I stand up, I'm gonna puke. How'd class go, you history nerds? Sheepy: Bedi: It was enjoyable as always. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucky you. Sheepy: Bedi: I really am lucky... Sheepy: Bedi: I take classes I enjoy accompanied by dear companions... Sheepy: Bedi: Kay, you should try it some time. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah? Grif followed me again to class. It didn't help me much. Sheepy: Bedi: He's not a student... Arsé-kun: Kay: He might learn somethin'. Sheepy: Bedi: Now that I think of it, now that he's made friends, he hasn't really been doing his security job. Arsé-kun: Kay: That we know of. Sheepy: Bedi: True. We aren't always with him. Sheepy: Bedi: Have you had your class already? Arsé-kun: Kay: It ain't over yet. It's got another goddamn hour and I AM going to die. Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies. Why don't you drop thr class? Arsé-kun: Kay: I dunno if I can. Even if I got tricked into it, I need the science creds. Sheepy: Bedi: You can take a science class next semester. Sheepy: Bedi: Right, it was the janitor who tricked you into it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bastard. Sheepy: Bedi: What a guy, being a sadist but having jobs that directly impact us... Sheepy: Bedi: Who let him have so many jobs? Arsé-kun: Kay: The fucko in charge, probably. Sheepy: Bedi: Randolph Carter is his name, isn't it? Arsé-kun: Randy: *approaching* I'll accept "Fucko in charge" in this situation. My apologies for the inconveniences. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey, can I--- Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Zepar* No, you cannot. It's very tragic. Sheepy: Bedi: That seems like a profane way to refer to you... Sheepy: Bedi: And anyway, he's the inconvenience. He was insulting my friend just before you showed up. Sheepy: *Nyar's busy bothering Herb, totally oblivious to Randy's existence! Stop floating in front of the students, Nyar, it's going to make them uncomfortable* Arsé-kun: *Randy just steps into the room and stares at Nyar* Sheepy: Nyar: Herb, Herb! Guess who's being scammed? *in the tone of someone babytalking to a dog* Who's being scammed? Who's being scammed! It's you! You are!!!! Arsé-kun: Herb: Can you PLEASE, for the love of a god, do this when I don't have a class in session? Sheepy: Nyar: I can! Hehehe! I knew you liked me! You want even more interaction from me!!! Arsé-kun: Herb: So does the Dean! I must be popular now. *he has noticed Randy* Sheepy: Nyar: Randy and Herb are here to see me?! How lucky am I! Arsé-kun: Randy: ... Nyar, were you by chance doing the exact thing you said you weren't going to do? Sheepy: Nyar: Nooooo! Sheepy: Nyar: I was just telling Herb about how sad and poor he is! Arsé-kun: Randy: ... ... Sheepy: Nyar:..... Arsé-kun: Herb: I'm gonna brain him for research if he keeps this up! *one doctor herbert west is saying this cheerfully. he genuinely wants to do this* Sheepy: Nyar: Wow! I can tell you all sorts of things. Just ask! Arsé-kun: Randy: Have you considered the consequences even once, or should I not pay you next week? Sheepy: Nyar: Ehhh?! Sheepy: Nyar: But Randy! If you don't pay me, I'll steal things instead for my own amusement and cause problems for everyone. Sheepy: Grif: Steal... That's against the rules. ... Sheepy: Nyar: If you attack me in here, you'll be the one in big trouble! Sheepy: Grif: Hm... hmmm... If I throw a desk at you, the desk will be attacking you. Not me. Arsé-kun: Herb: Class dismissed! I'll email the rest of the lesson to everyone! And please do not throw a desk! Sheepy: Nyar: Great! Sheepy: Grif: Instead, I will throw you into the desk. Sheepy: Nyar: No! Arsé-kun: Herb: Here! *he clears off the display table* This one has sharper edges than a desk! Sheepy: Grif: I can throw Nyarlathotep into it? Arsé-kun: Randy: I would prefer you didn't... But as he is giving us problems... Sheepy: Grif: Your feelings mean nothing in the situation of me throwing him into a desk. Sheepy: Nyar: Heyheyhey! I haven't done anything! Arsé-kun: Randy: You interrupted a class. Sheepy: Nyar: You know who else interrupts classes? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: *still in his seat* You, primarily. Sheepy: Nyar: I said who else! Sheepy: Christo: One time the security threw someone out the window next door. Sheepy: Nyar: That someone was me... while I was teaching! I do everything around here and none of you people appreciate me! Arsé-kun: Randy: Security has a much lower track record for class interruptions, surprisingly, but that one was uncalled for. Sheepy: Grif: He was giving people unmanageable homework with unclear rubrics. It is a threat to the mental health of the students. Arsé-kun: Randy: You do not commit violence to that. It wasn't a literal threat, Griflet. I could have handled that. Sheepy: Grif:...? Sheepy: Grif: Very confusing... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: He wasn't attacking anyone, so you shouldn't have either. Not that I care. I think he should get his ass kicked again. Sheepy: Grif: You say this, but rarely does he harm others by his own hand. It is mostly by weakening them mentally and emotionally before taking advantage of them. Arsé-kun: Randy: That is true. Nyar, a defense? Sheepy: Nyar: I just wanted to see them suffer. I had no plans past that. Sheepy: Christo: Ah... as to be expected from a demon. How terrifying...! A creature that quenches its thirst with the suffering of others... Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Demons ain't shit compared to this asshole. Sheepy: Christo: Really?! Arsé-kun: *Herb has gotten Bored and left the scene* Arsé-kun: Wilbur: ... Wait, what am I doing? I'm not going to compliment my shitty uncle. He can do it himself. Sheepy: Nyar: Eh?! Come on! I want to be complimented! Sheepy: Nyar: When have I ever been anything but a cool, loving uncle towards you? Arsé-kun: Wilbur: Why, so Grif can take it as a challenge and beat you with an autopsy table? I'm saving you pain. Shut up. Sheepy: Grif: You can feel love? Sheepy: Nyar: Oh... I don't want to be beaten by an autopsy table... Arsé-kun: Randy: Griflet, you didn't know? He has a significant other. Most of his pay goes towards them. It's one of the reasons he's here. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I know his significant other. Sheepy: Grif: His significant other is himself. Arsé-kun: Randy: He isn't like Yeb and Nug. He actually does have one. Sheepy: Nyar: I'm not that self absorbed! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: I'll consider that the next time I beat you over the head with a table. Arsé-kun: Randy: ... But okay, enough of this. Nyar, please do not interrupt currently-running classes. Griflet, do not enact violence if it is not necessary. Sheepy: Grif: It is always necessary with Nyarlathotep. Sheepy: Nyar: No, it's really not! Arsé-kun: Randy: It is not, unfortunately. If he is teaching his class, then he is doing his job. Sheepy: Nyar: Or if I'm cleaning! Sheepy: Nyar: Or if I'm advising people. Arsé-kun: Randy: And stop insulting students, Nyar. You've gotten concussed once already this autumn. Sheepy: Grif: You pushed someone with a trauma concerning blood into an anatomy class where the professor dissects bodies. Arsé-kun: Randy: ... ? Sheepy: Grif: You didn't know he did that? Sheepy: Nyar: And anyway, I didn't insult him to get him to bash me over the head with a steel pipe! Arsé-kun: Kay: You deserved that..! *grumpy kay is grumpy* Grif, hurry up so we can leave..! Sheepy: Nyar: I possessed that idiot football star. It stunk! His deepest, darkest thoughts, his insecurities... Sheepy: Nyar:... He didn't have any! No fair! Arsé-kun: Randy: Why do you always seem to think you won't get in trouble for things like that? Sheepy: Nyar: Nobody died so you won't punish me! Arsé-kun: Randy: You were already punished for it. I don't need to. Sheepy: Nyar: If I punish myself for my own crimes, will you punish me? Arsé-kun: Yog: As if you would. Carter, I'll send a message explaining the class situation, but ironically Nyar is innocent of that one. I can confirm it. Arsé-kun: *from where is Yog speaking? ... yes. it's uncomfy.* Arsé-kun: *Kay is grumpy. Lance is also grumpy. Nyar has a low approval rating by students* Sheepy: Nyar: See? I'm the good guy here! Sheepy: Grif: I regret nothing and would do it again if given the chance. Arsé-kun: Randy: You most likely will, but not now. Sheepy: Nyar: If you mess around and beat me up too much, something might actually happen for real that you won't be prepared for. Arsé-kun: Randy: If you commit too many atrocities, Grif is permitted to return the favor. I said you could commit mischief. Sheepy: Nyar: I'm not saying I'd do it! Sheepy: Nyar: I mean, let's say, for example, Grif attacks me. I'd be well within my rights to defend myself, and I can cause a lot of damage if I want to! Arsé-kun: Randy: The self defense is permitted. Damages will come out of your paycheck. Sheepy: Nyar: But meanwhile, wow! Something real actually invades, like Glaaki or something. Sheepy: Nyar: But because I defended myself, he's not strong enough to be able to actually help. Arsé-kun: Randy: I've already told him to only attack you if you've earned it. Sheepy: Nyar: You see what I mean? Treating me like a threat all the time will make actual threats able to do what they please. Arsé-kun: Randy: If you'd stop endangering kids, maybe it would stop. Sheepy: Nyar: I haven't endangered any children in the past ten minutes! Sheepy: Nyar: Yep, definitely ten minutes! Past hour? Ehhhh... Arsé-kun: Randy: What did you do. Sheepy: Nyar: I elbowed everyone on the way here! Ehehehe! It was fun and I'd do it again! Arsé-kun: *Randy sighs* Arsé-kun: Randy: I genuinely don't know why I let you stay sometimes. Please continue with minor acts of misfit and nothing major. Sheepy: Nyar: I did something very, very, very evil on the way here, too! Arsé-kun: Randy: ....... Sheepy: Nyar: What a pain! It's very important to reduce, reuse, recycle! I always make sure to put everything in the right bins! Sheepy: Nyar: And anyway, let's say you got rid of me. Sheepy: Nyar: Here is what you get for letting me into your life: constant entertainment, someone who's always happy to see you, someone who works extra hard to keep everything clean, someone to advise students, and someone to teach classes. Amazing! In such little time, I do so much! Sheepy: Nyar: I guess that's why they say I have many faces! Ehehehehe! How talented am I! Arsé-kun: Randy: One day I'll be rid of you. This is not that day. Sheepy: Nyar: Eh?! Arsé-kun: Randy: Nor will any, I suppose. Sheepy: Nyar: But you're tied to be my most favorite human! Arsé-kun: Randy: I appreciate it, really, but you're a menace to the students Sheepy: Nyar: And the students are a menace to the environment! Arsé-kun: Randy: ... Okay, fine. Arsé-kun: *Yog stops observing through Zepar, and switches back to Paimon* Arsé-kun: Kay: --- And I WILL die next class..! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not literally! Sheepy: Grif: I see... Herb is endangering the students... Arsé-kun: Kay: What did I just SAY?! Sheepy: Grif: But even so, he's Dad's favorite. Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't mean I would actually die, moron! Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Arsé-kun: Kay: But I can't stand it. Sheepy: Grif: You can drop and take another science class next semester. Arsé-kun: Kay: I just goddamn might. Sheepy: Grif: Herb wouldn't mind. He tries hard not to be liked. Sheepy: Grif: I know very little about science, so I cannot help you find a new class. Sheepy: Grif: You can learn about water from Elyan. Maybe that would be helpful for a class. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who goddamn knows? Sheepy: Grif: But could he explain it in understandable terms...? Hmmm... I don't know. Sheepy: Grif: But a water would presumably know everything about a water. Sheepy: Grif: Anyway, if it makes you sick to be in the class, it's harming you. It's my job to protect all students from harm. Arsé-kun: Kay: Huh. You got a real point there. Maybe I will drop it like it's hot! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif seems proud of himself!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Doubt my parents will like that one, but... Oh well!! Arsé-kun: *in the background, Lance is still very grumpy and holding his arm. help him* Arsé-kun: Kay: Maybe I'll drink on it. I'm not really up for anythin' else. Sheepy: Grif: Drinking makes people think better? Arsé-kun: Kay: Pff, no. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Arsé-kun: Kay: So I'm gonna head home. One of these chucklefucks can go with you for a looparound. Sheepy: Grif: Have fun. Arsé-kun: Kay: I won't. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Then suffer. Arsé-kun: Kay: Hell yeah. Sheepy: Bedi: Looparound...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Y'know? His job?? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, so why is that ours? Sheepy: Bedi: Um... I suppose I don't have anything to do. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... You forgetting I'm a dumbass? But have fun. I'm out. Arsé-kun: *Kay leaves the group* Sheepy: Bedi: Did you want to join us, Lance? Arsé-kun: Lance: Sure. I may as well. Sheepy: Bedi: Wonderful! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... you're joining me? So cool... Sheepy: Grif: Very exciting. Arsé-kun: Lance: Not really. But whatever. Sheepy: Grif: Let's go, let's go. Arsé-kun: *They go?* Sheepy: *Grif is excited during their trip around the campus! He's working harder than usual to seem cool to Lance!* Arsé-kun: *Lance is STILL grumpy, but it lifts somewhat seeing Grif so excited. It's like a puppy. but not like that at all.* Sheepy: *Like a puppy who can dismember you!* Sheepy: *Otherwise, their trip is fairly uneventful.* Arsé-kun: *No security breaches is good news!* Sheepy: Grif: I had fun. It is more enjoyable doing my job accompanied by friends. Arsé-kun: Lance: And nothing happened. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... I suppose that's true. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose I should not be judgemental. However... I feel as though leaving this entire campus up to one security guard who is not replaced when his shift ends is a recipe for disaster. Sheepy: Bedi: With how long it took us to get from one side tothe other, if enemies were to attack from both sides of the campus, only one side would be dealt with and the other side would be able to do as they please. Sheepy: Bedi: Nothing happening is good news, but how long will it be kept up? What's stopping two of those monsters from joining together and taking advantage of our weaknesses? But I suppose it isn't really my place to consider these things. Sheepy: Grif: Uh... I'd just run really fast. Yes. Arsé-kun: Lance: Then we pick up our own weapons and give it a shot. Sheepy: Bedi: Would that work? Arsé-kun: Lance: I beat up the janitor with nothing but a spiked baseball bat. We'll be fine. Sheepy: Grif: ?... Sheepy: Grif: He's like a first boss. He's not that strong. Arsé-kun: Lance: Hmm. I suppose. Sheepy: Grif: However, his strength is that he's like a cockroach. He never stays down. Sheepy: Grif: I think he can't do much on a large scale in his current state. He's on the path and he needs to act nice to stay here. Everyone knows he isn't good, however, so he has to keep being mischievous to not attract attention. It would be strange if he suddenly was completely innocent. Sheepy: Grif: However, by doing acts of mischief, he can distract everyone and hurt people when no one's looking. Like how a magician uses distractions to set up their tricks. That's what I think, anyway. Arsé-kun: Lance: Like going after Gawain.. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Lance: Bastard deserved the beating I gave him. I might not be a delinquent, but I'm still gonna kick his ass on sight. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... ... Okay, shutting up now. Sheepy: Grif: It's impressive for a human to beat him all the same. Arsé-kun: Lance: c: ? Sheepy: Grif: He knows humans well and can deal with them easily. Sheepy: Grif: Very cool. Arsé-kun: *Lance is a little less grumpy now. He's Cool Now* Sheepy: Bedi: With that in mind, we should make sure not to get into too many fights with him. Arsé-kun: Lance: Yeah... The detective will have my head if I keep it up. Sheepy: Bedi: That too. Arsé-kun: Lance: It's weird. I don't really want to fight anyone. But him... Sheepy: Grif: He's obnoxious. He exists to be a punching bag. Arsé-kun: Lance: Maybe. Sheepy: Grif: That, and the messenger for one of the most powerful entities. Wow... Arsé-kun: Lance: This is one messenger you definitely want to shoot. Sheepy: Grif: He killed me the other day because he came to visit instead of Nyarlathotep delivering his message for him, and we sparred... Sheepy: Bedi: The kitchen looked horrible afterwards, apparently. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'd believe that. Sheepy: Bedi: I didn't see it. Arsé-kun: *Lance looks to Grif for confirmation* Sheepy: Grif: Elyan cleaned it up. Sheepy: Grif: Did you know? Elyan is like a mop. Or a sponge. Sheepy: Grif: Anyone can be like one if they try hard enough. Arsé-kun: Lance: Thanks. I hate that. Sheepy: Grif: Just slide across the floor and wash yourself in the sink. Like a sponge. Arsé-kun: Lance: ..... I think I'm gonna go now. Sheepy: Grif: Okay. Have fun. Arsé-kun: *Lance leaves. He's going home* Sheepy: *He returns to saxaphone noises.* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Hi, Tristan. Arsé-kun: Lance: I guess I'm with Gawain tonight? Sheepy: Tristan: How sad, how sad! We appreciate your presence, but Gawain will get lonely.... Arsé-kun: Lance: And I think you would want time with my hedgehog haired brother without me being here. Sheepy: Tristan: Hedgehog... Sheepy: Tristan: So hedgehogs are soft... Arsé-kun: Lance: I have no idea. He's spiky enough. Sheepy: Tristan: I met one the other day. He was cute and fluffy. Arsé-kun: Lance: Nice.Sheepy: Tristan: I met one the other day. He was cute and fluffy. Arsé-kun: Lance: Nice. Sheepy: Tristan: However... how sad it was! He snapped at me and said, "I'm not cute, you dumb bard!" Sheepy: Tristan: I am sure you can find some positives being with Gawain tonight. For example... Sheepy: Tristan:.... Sheepy: Tristan: I'm not! *he gives Lance a big, beaming smile* Arsé-kun: Lance: Thanks a lot. I'll head over in a bit, I guess. Sheepy: Tristan: Recently, he's stopped talking about sports and started talking about cooking. I don't understand either. Arsé-kun: Lance: It gives him something to do. Sheepy: Tristan: Everyone needs something to do. Arsé-kun: Lance: And it spares us having to watch football. I don't see a problem. Sheepy: Tristan: Of course! I have no interest in football! But have you tried his food? Sheepy: Tristan: The mouthfeels... how sad! I dislike them heavily! Arsé-kun: Lance: I have not. I'll make him eat it next time. Sheepy: Tristan: He has, and concerningly, he likes it... Sheepy: Tristan: I must ask... why? Arsé-kun: Lance: It's probably easy for him when he has a goddamn concussion. Sheepy: Tristan: Do concussions make it harder to eat? Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! To think, he could never try good food... Sheepy: Tristan: Gawain's existence is pitiable indeed...! *sob, sob* What is life, having to live off of exclusively potatoes...?! Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm gonna remind him what chips are. Sheepy: Tristan: Good luck! Arsé-kun: *Lance goes and gets an unopened bag of chips from the pantry. They probably aren't his. Oh Well* Sheepy: *A worthy sacrifice to stop Gawain for two seconds* Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm off. Have fun, don't die. Sheepy: Tristan: Good luck with Gawain. Arsé-kun: Lance: I'll need it. Arsé-kun: *Lance grabs his favorite weapon, his spiked bat, and heads next door.* Sheepy: *Gawain's doing pushups. He doesn't seem to notice Lance* Arsé-kun: *Lance drops his stuff on the sofa, considers his options, and decides to wait until Gawain notices* Sheepy: Gawain: Oh, Tristan, you're back early! Arsé-kun: Lance: Call me Tristan again and I'll make your workout that much harder. Sheepy: Gawain: ?! Oh, Lance, it's you! Arsé-kun: Lance: It's me. I brought chips. Sheepy: Gawain: Wonderful, I was just getting lonely and considering calling Bedivere and asking him to run with me! Arsé-kun: Lance: ... I just finished a whole lap around the campus. I'll pass on the run. heepy: Gawain: Chips? Hmmm... That's really against my diet.... but you went on a lap without me?! Arsé-kun: Lance: Bedi and I went with Grif because Kay dipped. Sheepy: Gawain: So then, no run for today... Arsé-kun: Lance: You can, but I'll join you over there. Sheepy: Gawain: Right, working out wih a friend is always better! Arsé-kun: *Lance does, in fact, join Gawain in working out!* Sheepy: Gawain:...Huh! That tattoo... I don't really understand it, but it's neat! Sheepy: Gawain: When did you get it? Arsé-kun: Lance: Eh? A-A couple days ago... Sheepy: Gawain: Huh... doesit still hurt? I heard they hurt. Arsé-kun: Lance: Sorta. I got bumped into earlier so it's startin' to hurt again. Sheepy: Gawain: Well, don't push it too hard, then! Arsé-kun: *Lance looks relieved that Gawain isn't pushing the matter* Arsé-kun: Lance: Yeah.. I won't. Sheepy: Gawain: You know, Mordred's actually gotten them in the past, but they wash off aftera while. They're party favors! Arsé-kun: Lance: I always liked the temporary ones. They made me feel cool. Sheepy: Gawain: I always gave mine to Mordred because he seemed to have a lot of fun with them. Meanwhile... Agravain would hold them out of reach for fun. Arsé-kun: Lance: Aggy's an ass. Sheepy: Gawain: Well, that's Agravain for you. Sheepy: Gawain: If he wasn't rude, he wouldn't be Agravain! Sheepy: Gawain: Anyway, if you're feeling up to it, let's work out some more! Arsé-kun: Lance: I can keep going. Can you? Sheepy: Gawain: Of course! Arsé-kun: *They do more working out. Men doing manly things.* Sheepy: Gawain: That's the most fun I've had on a workout for a a while. Tristan never joins me. Sheepy: Gawain: He says things like... "How sad that you believe I need to build muscle. It would ruin my beautiful features"... Sheepy: Gawain: Along with... "If you need someone who's willing to torture himself meaninglessly, Bedivere runs track, and might be willing to join you". Well... Bedivere can be sweet and kind, but when he goes quiet and has that smile of his plastered on his face, I want to run the other way. However, considering how fast he is, I'd have no chance escaping him. Arsé-kun: Lance: He's so cruel sometimes. He's totally right, but wow. Sheepy: Gawain: He says all this, but, well, I've seen him jump out windows before when he wants to get to a location faster, which feels like it's risking his beauty more than working out with me...? Sheepy: Gawain: I know! Can I just call on you when I want a partner? Arsé-kun: Lance: If I'm not busy, sure. It'll be good for both of us. Sheepy: Gawain: Great, thanks! Sheepy: *There's harp playing outside the window.* Arsé-kun: Lot: *from next door* WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?? Sheepy: Tristan: I forgot my phone. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... You can't just walk? Sheepy: Tristan: *he comes in through the window* This is faster. Sheepy: Gawain: It really isn't! Arsé-kun: Lance: You're going to fall and land on your face. Sheepy: Tristan: *smug grin* I can fly! Arsé-kun: Lance: Maybe do that less so the janitor doesn't shoot you down with a dumpster. Sheepy: Tristan: Would he truly be so cruel...? Arsé-kun: *Lance debates replying to this* Arsé-kun: Lance: Yeah. Sheepy: Tristan: Hm... I'll take the door then. Arsé-kun: Lance: You'd better. I'll kick your prettyboy ass if you don't. Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! You'd hurt me? Arsé-kun: Lance: I'm not gonna fight you. Just kick you in the ass. Sheepy: Tristan: Is that not the same...? Arsé-kun: Lance: No?? Sheepy: Tristan:....? Arsé-kun: *Lance lightly boots Tristan in the rear* Sheepy: Tristan: You snuck up on me... Arsé-kun: Lance: I told you exactly what I'd do. Sheepy: Tristan: I didn't realize you meant it literally... Arsé-kun: Lance: I did! Sheepy: Tristan: Ah... Yes, I came for my phone. *he finally grabs it and pockets it* Sheepy: Gawain: Hey, Tristan, did you know? Lance got a tattoo. Sheepy: Tristan: ....... Arsé-kun: Lance: Sure did. Didn't ask for it, but I got it. Sheepy: Gawain: What? Someone gave it to you wihout your permission? Shouldn't you that report that to someone? Arsé-kun: Lance: Eh, it's my fault. Sheepy: Gawain: That doesn't matter. Those are really painful to remove. Arsé-kun: Lance: Mhm. Sheepy: Gawain: And I won't push you, but you're my friend, and I don't want you to be stuck in a situation like this and feel like you can't go to anyone. Arsé-kun: *Normally Lance would appreciate this, but he's still. Grumpy* Sheepy: Gawain: Sorry I can't do much, but you can talk to me about it. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... ... *he sighs* Arsé-kun: Lance: I did this for you. Arsé-kun: Lance: You didn't ask for it. You wouldn't want people hurt. Arsé-kun: Lance: I did. *he's holding onto his arm now* I beat the shit out of the janitor for what he did to you. Sheepy: Gawain: You... ended up with that, for me? ... That's not a tattoo, is it? Sheepy: Gawain: I don't know what it is, but it's clear it's causing you pain. Please go to the doctor soon and have him look it over...! I'll even go with you if you want. Sheepy: *Tristan has his eyes open. He was staring at Lance's arm before he covered it.* Sheepy: Tristan: How sad! For your figure to further be blotted by the ugliness of death and despair! Darkness among darkness... Ah, but it's just slightly different. Arsé-kun: Lance: It doesn't hurt. Well, it does, but only because I got murdered in the hallway after class. Sheepy: Gawain: Eh? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... But yeah. I'll go tomorrow. Sheepy: Gawain: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Lance: Hey, Tristan, was it really that bad looking? Sheepy: Tristan: It's ugly. Arsé-kun: Lance: That can't be good. Sheepy: Tristan: I doubt it is. Arsé-kun: Lance: I should.. Probably schedule someone to look at it now, huh. Sheepy: Tristan: Yes. Arsé-kun: Lance: [text: to Holmes] Guess whose a dumbass and got my arm all stained by alien who knows what bc i lost my temper! Hint: It isnt you! Arsé-kun: Lance: [text: to Holmes] As in, please ask Dr. Watson to set some time for me because I have made a severe error Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Lance] Still trying to guess your difficult riddle! Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Lance] I'll ask him right now. One moment. Arsé-kun: Lance: [text: to Holmes] bruh. Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Lance] If you can move, he wants go look at it now. Arsé-kun: Lance: [text: to Holmes] Shoulda figured. I'll head over. Bringing my bat just in case- Got a bad feeling. Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Lance] To bash Watson with? Arsé-kun: Lance: [text: to Holmes] You wish Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Doc wants to see it now. Dammit. Either of you chucklefucks wanna come, or you too busy? Sheepy: Holmes: [text: to Lance] I would never! I was just concerned!! Sheepy: Gawain: I can go. You did it for me, after all. Sheepy: Tristan: ......... Arsé-kun: Lance: You have a date. Go. Sheepy: Tristan:.............. *snore* Arsé-kun: Lance: Seriously. Sheepy: Gawain: Wow... Arsé-kun: Lot: *coming through the door like a normal person* I can handle it. Go on you two. Sheepy: Gawain: Thank you. Sheepy: *Gawain heads out with Lance!* Arsé-kun: *If Tristan had a nickel for every time his rear was kicked today, he would have two nickels- Not that its a lot, but it's weird it happened twice* Sheepy: *Being Tristan is suffering.* Arsé-kun: *A bit later!* Sheepy: Holmes: Alien substance... Sheepy: Holmes: I have my suspicions on who it came from, but I suppose it's obvious. Arsé-kun: Watson: .. I'm getting concerned. How long has it been now? Sheepy: Holmes: Ah... I haven't been paying attention to the time. Here, there's timestamps on my texts. 45 minutes ago was the last one. Sheepy: Holmes: There's one alien that likes causing more trouble than anyone here. The culprit is obviously Nyarlathotep. How boring.... Arsé-kun: Watson: It most likely was, but we need to focus on the patient over the culprit. Sheepy: Holmes: What's the fun in that...? Arsé-kun: Watson: There is none. This is about getting someone the medical attention they need. You can chase Nyar down all you want after. Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not really interested in what he does. He's a bore. Arsé-kun: Watson: Fine, then solve why the patient isn't here yet. Sheepy: Holmes: The reason why the client isn't here yet is... Sheepy: Holmes:...it's not the right time for that yet. Arsé-kun: Watson: This could have his life on the line, and you're going to do this to me?? Sheepy: Holmes: Hmhmhm... it's not right to rush through mysteries, only seeking a resolution. That's how you miss important details. Sheepy: Holmes: Here are the details we currently know. Sheepy: Holmes: He has an alien substance on his arm. Furthermore, he would have reason to have a grudge against Nyarlathotep, due to him attacking his friend. Arsé-kun: Watson: But would Nyar have a reason to stop him now? Sheepy: Holmes: Let's consider what could result in Lance's journey to you being stopped. Sheepy: Holmes: Someone could stop him without intending to... well, stop him. Sheepy: Holmes: For example. A friend who's like a dog sinking their teeth into you, and won't let you go from the conversation no matter how hard you try. Arsé-kun: Watson: Then send another message. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Be rude in a conversation wih a rude person? Sheepy: Holmes: What else. Maybe he was hurt on the way here and can't get to his phone. Arsé-kun: Watson: Aka, the reason I'm most concerned. That one is very possible. Sheepy: Holmes: I wonder where he is... Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm going to go looking. You do what you want. Sheepy: Holmes: What? What if I want to go with you? Arsé-kun: Watson: Then by all means! Sheepy: Holmes: But perhaps, what I want to do most of all... is lie on this sofa and consider where he could be. Practice using my mental image of the campus's map and paths. Arsé-kun: Watson: Why must you only want to work when there is no work? Sheepy: *Suddenly, the door flings open! It's Gawain! He's got some scrapes and bruises, and he's breathing heavily from running as fast as he could all the way there. He has a panicked expression on his face...* Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not really interested... Arsé-kun: Watson: *ignoring Holmes* Take a moment to catch your breath. Are you okay? Sheepy: Gawain: *huff, huff, huff...* ... My friend, Lance - he's acting weird. He attacked me, and I ran...! I don't know where he is anymore. If it was noon, I could've taken him for sure! Arsé-kun: Watson: There's our answer, Holmes. I'm going without you. Sheepy: Holmes: You're so quick to leave me out of everything. Arsé-kun: Watson: *he goes over to Gawain* Feel free to take a seat. If none of your wounds are severe, I'll patch them up as soon as I return. Sheepy: Gawain: I think I'm okay. I've had worse. Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm aware of this. Your head wasn't hit? Sheepy: Holmes: *he slowly stands and stretches* Ah... what a pain. But I suppose it's my job to watch over delinquents like him, so it's also my job to stop him. Sheepy: Gawain: Thankfully, no. Arsé-kun: Watson: Glad to hear it. Where were you when you ran? Sheepy: Gawain: Machen field house. Arsé-kun: Watson: You ran all the way here from Machen? No wonder you were out of breath. Sheepy: Gawain: And I even wanted to go for a run, too... Ahahaha... not for my life, though...! Arsé-kun: Watson: Well, we'll handle it from here. Thank you for your efforts, they'll be a big help. Sheepy: Gawain: Thank you. Sheepy: Holmes: Well, let's get a move on. Arsé-kun: Watson: Yes, lets. The longer we take, the further he could get. Sheepy: Holmes: I'll follow your lead for once. Arsé-kun: Watson: I appreciate it. Arsé-kun: *Watson leads him towards Machen Field House.* Sheepy: *Before they manage to reach Machen Field House. they find someone crumpled on the ground around the faculty office, clutching a long object. ...It's Lance's bat!* Arsé-kun: *Watson doesn't give a shit about the bat! The person is far more important here* Sheepy: *It's Morty! He's unconscious. He looks as though he's been beaten with the very bat he now has. The best way to describe his current state is that he's a bloodied mess.* Arsé-kun: Watson: He's badly hurt. I'll have to break off from you briefly. Sheepy: Holmes: Even so, his presence here is useful. We now know that Lance has been through here already. Arsé-kun: Watson: And he's been unarmed. Go on without me, I'll send for backup. Sheepy: Holmes: Right. Good luck. *He starts heading back towards the office. Time to hunt for Lance, solo!* Arsé-kun: *Any clues along the way, Holmes?* Sheepy: *Holmes follows the footprints!* Arsé-kun: *If the footprints and occasional blood drip mean anything, then Lance went towards the Zann Building. oh no.* Sheepy: *Holmes rushes towards the Zann building.* Sheepy: *Holmes arrives at the Zann building!* Arsé-kun: *Lance definitely went inside, judging by the blood on the door.* Sheepy: *Holmes enters.* Arsé-kun: *It's dark.* Sheepy: Holmes: *He squints*..... Sheepy: *He carefully paces down the hallway* Arsé-kun: *... Nothing. No signs of Lance, no signs of anything weird* Sheepy: *Holmes finally reaches the end of the hallway.* Arsé-kun: *... Nope, nothing. But Lance couldn't have gone far. The building has 4 hallways exactly, and one center courtyard. and a lot of empty rooms.* Sheepy: Holmes: (Why is it so dark...?) Arsé-kun: *Because it's getting late and the building is mostly lit by windows. Only a few rooms use electricity* Sheepy: Holmes: (Where did those students stay? I need to warn them.) Arsé-kun: *In one of the four hallways, Holmes. duh* Sheepy: *Holmes goes hunting for Garry and crew.* Arsé-kun: *He finds their room in... the last hallway. The one he didn't check initially. The light is on.* Sheepy: *Holmes knocks on the door!* Arsé-kun: *Garry gets it!* Arsé-kun: Garry: Can I help you..? Sheepy: Holmes: No, you can't. But you can help yourself. Arsé-kun: Garry: Sir, that's extremely scary and I was going to bed. Sheepy: Holmes: There's someone in this building somewhere who is incredibly violent. Arsé-kun: Garry: E-eh?! Sheepy: Holmes: We discovered Mortimer badly injured and unconscious on the ground by the faculty building. It seems he was attacked with a nail-covered bat. His assailant headed here. Sheepy: Holmes: Please stay in your room and don't let anyone in. Arsé-kun: *Garry looks scared* Arsé-kun: Garry: R-right, of course..! Sheepy: Holmes: I'll try to resolve this soon, meanwhile. Stay safe. Sheepy: Holmes: *He finally heads for the courtyard.* Arsé-kun: *Well, it seems like no one is there...* Sheepy: Holmes: Where did he go...? Sheepy: *Holmes starts looking around the courtyard.* Arsé-kun: *Something rustles!* Sheepy: Holmes: ....? Sheepy: *Holmes looks towards the rustling.* Arsé-kun: *Something-- Someone-- is moving! Upon being spotted, they growl* Sheepy: *Holmes hesitantly goes to investigate the noise.* Arsé-kun: *The source of the growling lowers themselves to the ground like a cornered animal. They're still growling.* Sheepy: Holmes: I'm not going to hurt you. Arsé-kun: *Holmes is disregarded in favor of adding a snarl into the mix.* Arsé-kun: *The opposition backs away, clearly threatened. But something hits Holmes' shoe!* Sheepy: *Holmes bends down and picks it up* Arsé-kun: *... It's a flashlight! A gift from a god! A necessity in the current situation!* Sheepy: *Holmes turns it on and shines it near the source of the noise* Arsé-kun: *It IS Lance!!* Sheepy: Holmes: Ah, so it is you... Arsé-kun: Lance: Ghh..! *he's squinting at Holmes, not changing posture at all. He looks.. Scared? Angry?* Sheepy: Holmes: I can see what Gawain was saying about you... Sheepy: Holmes: What do I do in this kind of situation... Arsé-kun: *Lance slowly starts getting up. He definitely means business, if the business is attacking people in a blind rage* Sheepy: Holmes: Lance. I'm not allowed to strike a student. Please consider your actions. Arsé-kun: Lance: Aaahh.. *he manages to focus on Holmes for a few brief moments* Sssrrrrrrrrry..! Sheepy: Holmes: Let's try calming down and talking this through. Arsé-kun: Lance: A-ah... ... *he's preparing to throw himself at Holmes, but doesn't seem to be looking AT Holmes* Arsé-kun: *Lance then DOES throw himself at Holmes, fully intending to claw at his face, when Lance suddenly just... Stops.* Sheepy: Holmes: *He was preparing to defend himself, but noticed Lance suddenly pausing* ...What...? Arsé-kun: *Lance didn't just stop. No, he froze in place, and he's clearly panicked about this turn of events* Sheepy: Holmes:...Are you okay? Arsé-kun: *Lance whines. It's the most he can do* Sheepy: Holmes: *He grabs Lance* I'll bring you back to the hospital! Arsé-kun: *Lance whines again, a bit softer this time.* Sheepy: *Holmes lifts Lance and starts to leave the courtyard, reassuring Lance as he goes* Sheepy: Holmes: Watson and Gawain will probably be there waiting for you. It's all going to be alright, okay? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... mmn. Arsé-kun: *Lance has gone quiet, going from Mad to Dead Tired in a matter of minutes. All of his berserk energy seems to have drained away, thankfully.* Sheepy: *Holmes leaves the courtyard.* Arsé-kun: *Garry's in the hallway, staring out a window. He's looking from his phone, to the window, and back* Sheepy: Holmes: The problem has been resolved. You don't need to keep looking around. ...Unless there's something else? Arsé-kun: Garry: Y-you didn't get it..? *he doesn't even bother looking at Holmes* A mass warning went out about it being a full moon tonight... Th-the werewolf is out somewhere..! Sheepy: Holmes: No, I didn't get it. Sheepy: Holmes:.... Sheepy: Holmes: Ah. I left my phone on the coffee table near the sofa before I left. Arsé-kun: Garry: ... W-well, I haven't heard it yet... I've seen a few people outside, so maybe it isn't here.. Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you for the warning. I'll take it into consideration. Arsé-kun: Garry: Stay safe..! Sheepy: Holmes: Thank you, you too! *he exits the Zann building and starts heading towards the hospital* Arsé-kun: *The moon really is full. No signs of anything out of the ordinary, though.* heepy: Holmes: Full moons are exciting. They bring problems to solve. Arsé-kun: ?: They bring so-og much tension and drama as well! Sheepy: Holmes:....?! *he looks around* Who's there? Arsé-kun: ?: A mystery! *Up on a low tree branch, a yellow cloak and hood.* Delightful, isn't it, not knowing everything? Sheepy: Holmes: It keeps life interesting. If I knew all there was to be known, I would have no purpose in living. Arsé-kun: ?: Ia, ia, I most certainly agree! I could share so-og much with you, but where is the fun in that? None to be found! Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose you're right. It's best to learn information by seeking it yourself. Of course, without any clues to follow, there's little chance in figuring anything out. Arsé-kun: ?: But did you enjoy the first and second acts? I cut it short for an intermission- I hope you don't mind. Sheepy: Holmes: You did this? So for once, Nyarlathotep is innocent. I suppose this isn't so boring after all. Arsé-kun: ?: I merely took advantage of the situation~ I thought it would be a fun watch. Sheepy: Holmes: Well? Did you get the show you wanted? Arsé-kun: ?: Not quite! There is still the third act, and the cast is already lined up. Tell me, humanoid- How well do you run? Sheepy: Holmes: I pride myself in my long legs and cowardice. Arsé-kun: ?: We'll see how this goes! The show resumes in five minutes~ Sheepy: Holmes: Ah... so I'll be running from something. Arsé-kun: ?: And with a vulnerable charge! Will you be able to do it? Does that matter? A show's a show! Sheepy: Holmes: I have to. Arsé-kun: ?: You could die. Who knows? Not I. Sheepy: Holmes: It's my job to protect the students from harm, and I'm perfectly willing to die for that. Sheepy: *Holmes begins heading towards the hospital once more!* Arsé-kun: ?: Good luck! Your head-start is running out! Tell the lovely-og janitor I've added to my mural~ *they waves him off* Sheepy: Holmes: (Mural...? No, it's more important to focus on getting to a safe place.) Sheepy: Holmes: Don't worry, Lance. You'll be safe. I assure you on that. Arsé-kun: *Lance drowsily glances up at Holmes. He doesn't bother with an answer* Sheepy: Holmes: (With this danger in mind, I feel so much further from the hospital than before..) Arsé-kun: *Despite the "warning", it's still quiet.* Sheepy: Holmes: (But it's so quiet... Is there really a problem?) Arsé-kun: *... That faint howl says otherwise. And it's coming from... ........ The hospital.* Sheepy: Holmes: ..?! Everyone there is in danger...! *He rushes towards the hospital!* Arsé-kun: *The werewolf is visible before the hospital, as it is on the roof and it seems to be made of fire. That Ain't Lobo* Sheepy: Holmes:....! Sheepy: Holmes: What is THAT?! Arsé-kun: *The werewolf heard you, Holmes! It sees you! It is looking at you with malicious intent!* Sheepy: Holmes: ....?! What do I do?! I have to get in there! Arsé-kun: *The werewolf jumps down, and continues looking with malicious and possibly hungry intent. The show is starting, Holmes!* Sheepy: Holmes: *he backs off some* (I have to get around it!) Arsé-kun: ?: (May I ask what?) Sheepy: Holmes: (You're back...! There's a werewolf blocking the entrance to the hospital, and it's about to attack!) Arsé-kun: Aza: (Perhaps I can...?) Sheepy: Holmes: (Anything you can do to help would be great!) Arsé-kun: Aza: (.... I am being informed that I should not by... Quite literally anyone I am in contact with. Humans need to be alive to be toyed with, I'm told.) Sheepy: Holmes: (Uh, yes, death isn't an option here.) Arsé-kun: Aza: *cheerfully* (Then I've got nothing!) Sheepy: Holmes: (........Ah, I'm so dead.) Sheepy: Holmes: (No, I can't give up...! I have to protect Lance, at least!) Sheepy: Holmes: *He backs off some more from Ignis, focusing hard on what he can do to get around him!* Arsé-kun: *Watson can see the tail end of this... Literally. He can see the wolf preparing to lunge at Holmes, Holmes trying to get around it.. Watson isn't gonna make it.* Arsé-kun: *With the most intimidating butt-wiggle possible, the wolf lunges at Holmes!* Arsé-kun: *Watson panics briefly, and hurries to the front end of the situation! No, no, no, no, no..!* Sheepy: *Better get there fast, Watson! There's two lives at risk!* Arsé-kun: *He's trying his best! It hurts, but he's moving!* Sheepy: *Good luck, Watson!!* Arsé-kun: *He's moving! He's shmoving! He's leaving a fire trail! Not really.... Unless..?* Sheepy: *Watson, did you step in some fire from Ignis?* Arsé-kun: *Possibly!* Sheepy: *There’s burnt feathers on the ground. Maybe they’re Il’s and got stuck to Ignis?* Arsé-kun: *Watson pays them no heed. Priorities!* Arsé-kun: *Finally, Watson gets there..!* Sheepy: *There’s a bunch of feathers on Holmes. Actually, they look like badly damaged, burnt wings! There’s whimpers coming from him…* Arsé-kun: *The werewolf is viciously... Sniffing Holmes, nose right up against the wings.* Arsé-kun: Watson: ... ... ... ... wat. Sheepy: *The wings slowly shift- revealing Holmes, still holding Lance! He looks surprisingly unscathed, other than him crying some!* Arsé-kun: Watson: Holmes...! Don't move..! I'm coming to you..! Sheepy: Holmes: *He doesn’t seem to be that focused on Watson. He seems more stunned, in pain, and confused…* Arsé-kun: *Watson slowly approaches, carefully eyeing the werewolf, before throwing his cane as far as he can! The werewolf notices the sudden movement and HAS to chase down what just fled! What was that, I'll kill you!!* Arsé-kun: *With the wolf occupied, Watson hurries to Holmes' side* Sheepy: Holmes: (It’s gone…. I need to move before it comes back…. and yet, I…) Arsé-kun: Watson: I'm here, he's distracted. *he goes to pat Holmes' shoulder but stops* Lets go, before he comes back. Sheepy: Holmes: R-right…. *he slowly starts trying to get up* Arsé-kun: *Watson gives him assistance, pulling him up by the arms* Sheepy: *Holmes is trembling. Out of fear, or pain? Yes. He doesn’t seen to have registered the wings at all.* Arsé-kun: *Luckily, Lance has been sleeping through all of this. He didn't need more trauma anyway.* Arsé-kun: *Watson is Careful, putting an arm around Holmes' waist for support. For whose support, exactly? Y-yes.* Sheepy: Holmes: W-Watson… There’s, there’s something wrong…. something wrong…! Sheepy: Holmes; (Did you do that…?!) Arsé-kun: *No response. Must be sleeping.* Arsé-kun: Watson: It looks terrible as well. Lets get this looked at. Sheepy: Holmes: Lance first. I can wait. *His pain is audible in his voice...* Arsé-kun: Watson: Get inside first. The rest follows. Sheepy: Holmes:...Right. Sheepy: *Holmes, with Watson's help, gets inside!* Arsé-kun: Watson: You go sit down. I'll take him from here. Sheepy: *Holmes gives Lance to Watson and sits down, exhausted. He won't be moving from there for a while.* Arsé-kun: *Watson exits scene with Lance. Raph enters scene.* Sheepy: Holmes: *He glances over to Raph* Oh. You're still here... Arsé-kun: Raph: Unfortunately. Do you want one or two bags of ice for that? Sheepy: Holmes:....What...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, I wasn't going to call attention to it. Sheepy: Holmes: What is going on?! Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't need to yell! Here, you can see mine! *and he whips out his own wings.* Welcome to the burnt wings club! Sheepy: Holmes: That doesn't explain a thing! Arsé-kun: *Raph sits down next to Holmes and plops an ice bag between his neck and shoulder. Not ON the wing, though.* Sheepy: Holmes: Why do I have these? Why do they hurt so much?! I'm just a normal human. This isn't me! Arsé-kun: Raph: It explains a lot. Il was able to drain you for the same reason. Hate to be the guy that tells you, but you're not. Sheepy: Holmes: What... Arsé-kun: Raph: On the bright side, at least you're pretty close! Sheepy: Holmes: Close...? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, you're certainly humanoid. Just got some added features is all! Sheepy: Holmes: Uh... I don't understand... Arsé-kun: Raph: I'll be blunt. You're an angel like I am. *he lightly blows a noisemaker. it weakly 'phweeee's.* Sheepy: Holmes: That doesn't make any sense. I don't remember ever being one. Arsé-kun: Raph: You don't remember anything. That's not a good argument. Sheepy: Holmes: Ah... Yes, but... Arsé-kun: Raph: But what will Watson think? Sheepy: Holmes: I hit my head when I fell from a waterfall, according to Mycroft. Arsé-kun: Raph: And maybe that's still true. But we all fell, with a few exceptions. You had the misfortune of falling a second time that day. Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Raph: Every angel fell, minus like... four or so. We all got completely fucked up. *Raph plucks one of his perma-burnt small inner feathers to hand to Holmes. He winces doing it.* And we all got completely burnt to shit. Arsé-kun: Raph: Guess you're included in that count, given the way yours look. Sheepy: Holmes: *He inspects the feather* ...So is Mycroft one, too? Who is he to me...? Arsé-kun: Raph: He's your brother. That isn't different. Sheepy: Holmes: Hmhm... I see. Alright. Arsé-kun: Raph: As for why yours look so bad... Well, they clearly haven't been out since! Sheepy: Holmes: What? Arsé-kun: Raph: Well, feathers gotta grow in themselves! Sheepy: Holmes: Yours clearly haven't completely recovered. Arsé-kun: Raph: Eh, the feathers just look like that now. I can use em, and that's what matters. Arsé-kun: Raph: Not in here, of course. Randall would have my head if he knew I was flying indoors. Arsé-kun: Raph: But enough about that! Here, lemme... Arsé-kun: *Raph heals Holmes' wings a tiny bit! It's clear he's exhausted by how the healing putters out relatively quickly.* Arsé-kun: Raph: ... 'n second thought, maybe not now. Sheepy: Holmes:?... Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Eh, I'm not gonna make you lay on those in public. That'd be fucked. *he gets up, and then picks up Holmes without warning, slinging him over the shoulder like bag o potato* Sheepy: Holmes:?! Arsé-kun: Raph: You're cordially invited to crash on a not hospital bed. Don't need people seeing you like this either. Sheepy: Holmes: Wh-what...?. Arsé-kun: Raph: You want twenty questions about this from other people? N' hospital beds ain't great for wing recovery. Learned that th' hard way. Sheepy: Holmes: I suppose not... Arsé-kun: Raph: Don't worry, I'll make sure Watson knows where you are. Arsé-kun: Raph: ... Sure, we might need to pass outside briefly, but Ignis is preoccupied. Sheepy: Holmes: He is? Arsé-kun: Raph: Yeah, security finally caught up. Arsé-kun: *Raph takes Holmes to His clinic, right next door. True to his word, Ignis- the werewolf- is clearly occupied with something else.* Sheepy: *Grif is being shaken around like a dog toy. He doesn't seem bothered.* Arsé-kun: *Kay is watching this with only a minimum amount of interest. This is normal* Sheepy: *Aru curiously approaches Ignis.* Arsé-kun: *Kay has a fuckin aneurysm on sight* Arsé-kun: Ignis: ? ?? *he drops Grif to investigate Aru. His nose is fuckin huge* Sheepy: Aru: *She suddenly pets Ignis* Hello! Arsé-kun: *Local werewolf cocks his head to the side and stares. Friend? Friend? Look what he has! .. As he picks up and shakes Grif again* Sheepy: Aru: My name's Aru, and that's my brother's friend, Grif. Sorry he tried to stab you. Arsé-kun: *Aru is paid attention about as much as you'd expect- Not much.* Sheepy: Grif: Ah. I'm starting to feel dizzy... Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching all of this with a look of disapproval.* Arsé-kun: Kay: This was your idea, jackass. Sheepy: Aru: *pet, pet* Are you lost? On the way here, I noticed Lobo moping. Did you get separated from him? Arsé-kun: Yog: *from honestly who fucking knows where* That is a werewolf. Please give distance. Sheepy: Aru: I know. Sheepy: Grif: Wow, wow, wow... dizzy... Arsé-kun: Kay: This is stupid. Sheepy: Aru: But even so, he's capable of kindness. I can feel it. So it's not right to hurt him. Sheepy: Grif: That logic feels so twisted... ah, just like me... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... You good up there? Sheepy: Grif: It's really motion sick inducing... Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: That sucks. Too bad I can't help you. Sheepy: Il: *He's walking towards the group!* Sheepy: Il:....! *His pace quickens. It looks like he's heading towards Ignis...!...* You remind me of a character from an otome game! *He's gotten distracted by Arthur!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Please speak to me after handling the large beast. Sheepy: Il: Beast? That is no beast. Although, how romantic would that be...? Ignis, a beast that must be tamed...! Can I choose the right dialogue options?! Or will I get a bad end? But sometimes, the bad ends are even more romantic...! Sheepy: Il: Although, I suppose I would be better suited as an ikemen than the heroine... Really, the heroine is the most wonderful of them all! Sheepy: Aru: Um... Can you leave your lectures on your ideal date until after you talk to him? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I know none of these words. Please save the explanation until after the threat of being mauled by a large being have passed. Sheepy: Il: I suppose I must... Sheepy: *Il approaches Ignis.* Arsé-kun: *Ignis looks at him and wags his tail. At least he stopped shaking Grif* Sheepy: Grif: Hrk... Everything's spinning... Sheepy: Il: Ignis, Ignis. I did something bad. Arsé-kun: Ignis: ? Sheepy: Il: Don't tell Raphael. I was wandering, all on my own... Arsé-kun: Ignis: bbbbooof. Sheepy: Il: I felt inspired. Sheepy: Il: So I started to sing... Arsé-kun: Ignis: bawooff! Sheepy: Il:....And some people wandering around collapsed. Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean this sincerely. What is fuckin' wrong with you? Sheepy: Il: Ah, but I knew it was very bad of me... So I stepped over them to not leave any fingerprints on the scene of the crime. Sheepy: Il: However, I regret nothing and feel no guilt, so I need not make amends. Arsé-kun: Kay: Motherfucker I am going to beat responsibility into you one of these days. Sheepy: Il:...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I've seen toys with a better sense of consequences than you. I've seen dumbass hot boys with better understanding of responsibility than you. You dumb bitch. Sheepy: Il: Toys? Arsé-kun: Kay: I've seen the JANITOR make better decisions. And he's a cunt! Sheepy: Il: Ah.... Sheepy: Il: Well, it's kind of them to deal with it for me. Arsé-kun: *Ignis is digging a hole. Canine stuff.* Sheepy: Il: I suppose I just have to leave fixing this to the janitor. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I think I am.. How did that saying go? Losing parts of my brain to this? Sheepy: Aru: That's basically accurate... Um, Il. If you do something bad, you have to take responsibility. Sheepy: Il: Ah. Worry not. I'll take it. Sheepy: Il: I did it. Arsé-kun: *Ignis drops Grif in the hole, kicks some dirt on him, and sits next to Il.* Sheepy: Grif: Ugh... Arsé-kun: Kay: Get fucked, idiot. *but he still comes over to help Grif* Sheepy: *Grif accepts the help* Arsé-kun: Kay: Two for two on getting fucked up by large dogs. Sheepy: Il: Oh. Ghost. You should be careful. I've seen the angel of death here before. Sheepy: Grif: I think dogs like me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That might be the only normal thing you've said. I will be careful of this. Sheepy: Aru: He's also my friend! He's prickly on the outside but soft on the inside. Like a hedgehog! Arsé-kun: *this is a mess* Sheepy: Aru: Non-humans and humans alike can be scary sometimes, but some of them are actually nice. It's important not to judge them immediately. Sheepy: Il: You look like the slightly older ikemen whose main attractive trait is his wisdom! Sheepy: Aru: I don't know what an ikemen is, but Arthur is incredibly smart! Did you know that he was the king of Britain once, and he lead the legendary Knights of the Round Table? He went on all sorts of adventures, too! Beddy told me all about them! Sheepy: Il: ?...... *head tilt* Oh, I played an otome game like that. Lancelot's really sweet and kind, isn't he? Ah... really, the poster boy truly is the best! But I can't help but be a box pusher! They are all so lovable! Sheepy: Aru: ????..... Um... I don't really understand... Sheepy: Il: Most of the KOTR dating sims have you playing as a guy and going after female versions of the knights, but I'm not really a fan of those kinds of sims. There's nothing really wrong with it, but my first game was an otome game, so I just feel more at home watching a girl pursue love from different guys. So, to play an otome game following a village girl turned king, and to pursue love with her handsome knights... How romantic! I hear Merlin's actually based on the man himself! That bare-chested look with the tattoos is certainly unique, but he's a cowardly man under that flirty exterior. How romantic! Sheepy: Aru:........ myrrdin? Sheepy: Il: Could it be... you know the man in real life?! That shocked expression... Yes, you must! Please let me meet him! Or at least get hs autograph! Eh? What do you mean, "he has a wife"? Sure, I'll take her autograph too! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... So tales of romance, I suppose? Am I understanding this? Sheepy: Il: Yes, exactly! Sheepy: Il: It's very popular to date historical figures! Sheepy: Il: Although... I was expecting you to be more... how to put it... Bloodthirsty! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Pardon? I'm not Sir Jaufre. You won't be getting that from me. Sheepy: Il:...Who? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Lucky you. Sheepy: Il: I don't know that one... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Whatever bloodthirst you believed I have, he did, and then some. That is all you need to know. Sheepy: Il: Hm... I thought there were only, like... 7. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Heavens no. That would be dreadfully inefficient. Sheepy: Il: Now there's 8... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Try over fifty. Sheepy: Il:...?! Arsé-kun: Kay: That's right, over fifty questionably hot and probably awful dudes and at least one lady. Ain't history wild. Sheepy: Il: But my otome game only had 7. There's actually 8, but it's just the same man twice. Arsé-kun: Kay: Dumb bitch, otome isn't accurate to real history. Sheepy: Il:?! Sheepy: Il: Lancelot, Gawain, Tristan, Galahad, Mordred, Percival, Bors... Oh! The dependable big brother who acts like he doesn't like you because he feels like he's too weak to protect you! He's prickly, but occasionally his gentle nature comes out! He shares a route with Merlin in a way... but really, he's always sacrificing himself for you! Kay! Sheepy: Aru:....Wait, hold on. Kay, weak? Arsé-kun: *Kay looks offended* Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't come out here for someone to get type casted! Sheepy: Aru: Well, I guess it's accurate, but not to the original one. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I! for someone to type cast me! God! Fuck! Sheepy: Aru: He really is dependable! Arsé-kun: Kay: And if you nuke my sister, I'll kill you! I don't fuckin' know how, but I'll beat your fucking ass! Sheepy: Il: Huh? Sheepy: Il: *he tilts his head* What is a "nuke"? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I share this sentiment. Sheepy: Aru: It's a huge explosion that leaves a toxic environment afterwards and it makes people sick. Arsé-kun: *Kay now has to explain the concept of a bomb, a nuclear bomb, and the slang term of nuke to an ancient british ghost and an even older angel.* Sheepy: Il: Well, I know what a bomb is. Arsé-kun: *Arthur looks horrified by the concept* Sheepy: Il: One of the heroines in an otome game has to wear one around her neck. Sheepy: Il: How frightening! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, fine. Hurt her in any way and I beat your ass. Sheepy: Il: I simply delete it. Sheepy: Il: Why would I hurt her? Arsé-kun: *This is all being watched by the same yellow cloak. Oooh, spooky. A foreshadowing element.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Who knows with stupid people? Sheepy: *Grif is watching the yellow cloak and eating a snack he brought with him - an unpeeled banana, still with the stem* Sheepy: Il: Hmmm...? I can ask Ignis. Arsé-kun: ?: ... ... ... *they seem offended by this simple action* Arsé-kun: *Ignis is absent. Local werewolf has gone to cause problems somewhere else.* Sheepy: *Grif is making direct eye contact as he chews on the stem of the banana.* Arsé-kun: ?: ... .... I was going to be nice-og to you, nephew, but you have given me such distress by your simple actions that I am not going to at all. Arsé-kun: *Kay has another stroke. who the fuck is THIS* Sheepy: Grif: *crunch crunch* It's alright, Uncle. You can still be nice to me. Arsé-kun: ?: Absolutely not. You get no curtain call or script. I'm straight up ending your story in 24 hours. No mercy. You can't even get your human lines right. Sheepy: Grif: I can give you one as a gift. Sorry for eating it and not offering you one. Arsé-kun: ?: .... I will consider your offering, but the climax remains the same. Sheepy: *Grif pulls out a banana and holds it out for the yellow cloak* Sheepy: Aru: ...Grif, um... why are you eating the peel? Arsé-kun: Kay: He's a dumbass. Sheepy: Grif: Peel? Sheepy: Grif: What peel? Arsé-kun: *Kay sighs very hard, and opens the banana for Grif.* Sheepy: Grif: Ah... You just made it have less food content. Arsé-kun: Kay: You don't eat the outside, stupid moron. Sheepy: Grif: Why not? Arsé-kun: Kay: Tastes like shit. Arsé-kun: Kay: At least eat it after the inside. Sheepy: Grif: Do you eat your food in two parts so it can last longer? Arsé-kun: Kay: Shit, sometimes. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. It's the same deal here. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... That, and watching you eat it like that is upsetting. Sheepy: Grif: Why? I eat cucumbers like this, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... well im leaving Sheepy: Grif:???? Arsé-kun: *Kay just fucking leaves. He's not doing this at 11 30 pm. goodbye* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ? ??? Sheepy: Grif: He left.. Arsé-kun: -Wednesday, November 3rd- Arsé-kun: Kay: ---Morning, fuckers. Anyone cook yet? Sheepy: Grif: Not yet. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sick. Dibs. Arsé-kun: *Kay starts getting shit together. He Knows What He Wants* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... you're making food. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah I am! Sheepy: Grif: I can't cook. I can just eat what's been made. Arsé-kun: Kay: Git gud. Sheepy: Grif: If I do, you'll have competition for cooking. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why compete when you can just join me, moron? Sheepy: Grif: I can join you? Arsé-kun: Kay: When you know what you're doin', sure, why the hell not? Two sets of hands is better than one. Sheepy: Grif: I don't know how to... but I have to learn, so I can cook with you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Lookin' forward to it. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Me too. Sheepy: Aru: Oh! You're cooking! Arsé-kun: Kay: Hell yeah. You know what's up. Sheepy: Grif: So do I. Sheepy: Grif: The ceiling... Even further than that, the sky. And finally, Dad. Sheepy: Aru: I'm excited! Sheepy: Grif: I hear there's turtles in space, too. Sheepy: Grif: I bet Dad could fly there, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: Which one? Sheepy: Grif: Dragon. Sheepy: Grif: The only issue might be the lack of air. Arsé-kun: Kay: Probably? I ain't got any idea. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher knows a lot about dragons I think. I can ask him. Sheepy: Aru: He knows a lot! Arsé-kun: Kay: He know why you three got taught and I didn't? I'm still bitter. Sheepy: Aru: "It's a Kay's fate to be left out". Arsé-kun: Kay: It's a Kay's fate to get goddamn salty. Sheepy: Aru: OG was left out, too! Teacher taught Arthur and his sister, but not him! Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, bet he hated it too. Sheepy: Aru: You can learn from 14! Arsé-kun: Merlin: 14 still self destructs! Sheepy: Aru: But maybe you can ask Teacher to teach you, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh yeah. Lemme just call 'im on my cell phone. Oh, wait! Sheepy: Aru: You can use mine! Arsé-kun: Merlin: 14 also has news! Sheepy: Aru: Really? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yep. Sheepy: Aru: What is it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lance ended up at the hospital again. Sheepy: Aru: W-why?! Is he okay?! Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... hmmmm... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lot says he is, but Gawain got beat up for it. Sheepy: Aru: Lot beat up Gawain? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, no. Lot says Lance is okay. Gawain got beat up again, but at least he didn't get a concussion this time! Sheepy: Aru: Poor Gawain... Arsé-kun: Kay: Y'know by what? The fuckin' furry? Sheepy: Aru: I didn't see Gawain around when we found Ignis... Sheepy: Aru: But that doesn't mean anything. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *looking at his phone* Nnnnope. Gawain says somethin messed with Lance, and Lance messed him up. Sheepy: Aru: Scary... Sheepy: Grif: What a pain. I have to deal with Uncle again. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Apparently some other stuff happened, too, but Lance doesn't know. Arsé-kun: *Kay is cooking fuit omwet in relative silence. Why speak when you can look completely #done with the situation and be done with it?* Sheepy: Grif: I see. I can take down the culprit. Sheepy: Aru: Poor Lance... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lance says... He has no idea at all and ask the detective. Sheepy: Aru: I guess we should do detective work of our own! Arsé-kun: *Arthur is watching Kay cook from the ceiling. Jealousy.png* Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure, why not? Lets get completely fucked up solving a mystery. Sheepy: Aru: You know, the culprit is always the butler! Sheepy: Grif: Lucan didn't do anything. It was my uncle. Arsé-kun: Merlin: One day it'll be Lucan! Sheepy: Aru: Lucan should aspire to being the culprit to live up to his occupation! Sheepy: Aru: But... Nyar again... Sheepy: Grif: No, it's a different one. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's a shock. The yellow bastard? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gross. Do your job. Sheepy: Grif: I will. Ah, normally he doesn't bother me, but I'm feeling angry just thinking about him. I like Lance. I won't let him target Lance again. Sheepy: Grif: I'm tired of them constantly causing problems. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm tired of hearin' about them. Kick his ass, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: I will! Sheepy: Grif: But I should check on Lance first... Arsé-kun: Kay: Quest schedule. We eat, clean the dishes, then go check on Lance and Gawain. Make sure they aren't totally fucked. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But first, Kay's apparently renowned omelets! Sheepy: Aru: They're great! Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're gonna find out! Sheepy: Grif: *He doesn't appear enthusiastic...* Sheepy: Aru: Thank you for making them, Kay! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're welcome! Here. *breakfast is Served!* Sheepy: *Aru is very excited and thoroughly enjoying her fruit omelette! Grif isn't touching his.* Arsé-kun: Kay: ....?? Arsé-kun: *Merlin is warily taking a bite, but he's out of focus because he isn't the priority here* Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sorry. I'm not hungry. Arsé-kun: Kay: What the fuck? Sheepy: Grif: Don't worry. It's not a problem. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I'd save it, but mr thieving orb bitch would just steal it. Sheepy: Grif: Him or Bedi. Arsé-kun: Kay: Bedi's allowed. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Sheepy: Grif: It's my job to stop things like this from happening. I suppose I've been slacking off too much. Arsé-kun: Kay: That, or the bastard's been here the whole time. Sheepy: Grif: Well, of course. Why else would there be those yellow creatures on the Zann building? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can't believe an alien invented the minions. Sheepy: Grif: "Minions"? Sheepy: Aru: I've heard of those! They're yellow! Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif: What is a minion? Arsé-kun: *Merlin shows Grif what a Minion is* Sheepy: Grif: I have a minion. Sheepy: Grif: It's soft. Arsé-kun: Kay: Do ya? Awful. Eat your goddamn food or I shove it in your piehole. Sheepy: Grif: Uncle gave it to me. ...I suppose Uncle is nice to me. I like him, but sometimes he does things I don't like. Arsé-kun: *Yog starts sneaking out of the microwave via a single tentacle. Kay smacks him* Arsé-kun: Kay: And you probably do shit he doesn't like. Sheepy: Grif:....I'm mad! Why do those two derive so much satisfaction from human suffering? Arsé-kun: Yog: Because one enjoys the suffering of others, the other is here for the drama. Sheepy: Grif: I'll give him drama! Arsé-kun: Yog: .... Given what I've seen, you most certainly will. Sheepy: Grif: I'll give him a starring role in his own murder mystery! As a victim! What a pain, what a pain! I can't believe I let him get away with that! Arsé-kun: Kay: He'll be a one-off villain and won't show up again after you wreck his shit! Sheepy: Grif: Yes, of course! Arsé-kun: *Kay goes over and threateningly points a fork at Grif* Arsé-kun: Kay: Eat my fucking cooking, moron. Sheepy: Grif: *huff* Too frustrated to be hungry. Arsé-kun: Kay: You'll fuckin' regret that later. And I'll laugh at you. Sheepy: Grif: Later... later. That's right. Later, I'm going to punish him for what he did. Arsé-kun: Kay: You sure goddamn will. Arsé-kun: *Kay takes Grif's plate away, and hits Yog's intruding presence with the fork again. Fuck Off* Sheepy: Grif: I just have to prepare for it. Arsé-kun: Kay: Get your shit together. I'll get mine after I clean up. We're gonna bust. Uh. Who is this? Sheepy: Grif: He's Uncle. Sheepy: Grif: But not the usual one. Arsé-kun: Kay: That doesn't help one bit. Sheepy: Grif: His name... can't say! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, spell it. Arsé-kun: Kay: wait right Sheepy: Grif: Ah... Spell it... Arsé-kun: Yog: It starts with an H. Give me an offering. Sheepy: Grif: H... A. Z. D. E. R. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't know enough to challenge that! Arsé-kun: Kay: *smacking Yog's banana tentacle for the third goddamn time* Okay, that's it! Give me some useful items that Grif won't and you'll get this! Bitch! Give ME an offering! Sheepy: Grif: Spelling's hard... So hard. Arsé-kun: *Yog withdraws. He will consider this offer* Sheepy: Aru: Do aliens like you have their own kind of cuisine, Yog? What is it like? Arsé-kun: *Merlin's furiously looking things up* Arsé-kun: Yog: It's... Not as good. It tends to be bland or bitter. Sheepy: Aru: But creatures only can taste sugar generally if they need it in their diet, right? So you need sugar in your diet? Arsé-kun: Yog: It seems that way. Sheepy: Aru: Wow. You know so much! Arsé-kun: Yog: I do my best. Arsé-kun: *Yog personally comes out to place several wrapped items on the counter. He has Accepted Kay's Offer. He then takes the omelet and leaves, plate and all. Kay stares at him.* Sheepy: Aru: I feel like I can learn a lot from you. For example... How did you meet Teacher?! Arsé-kun: Yog: That is a complicated tale including an attempt at time travel and several feral beasts. We do not have time for that. Arsé-kun: *Kay has obtained... Several Chaos Cookies and several Kthanid's Respites. All will be placed in his bag.* Sheepy: Aru: Eh? I assumed you just met him through Dove. Sheepy: Aru: This sounds much more exciting! Arsé-kun: Yog: Perhaps I will share some of that tale another time. Sheepy: Aru: Okay, later, then! Sheepy: Aru: I know interesting info about backstories too! Although I guess you'd already know it. The only ones who probably wouldn't know it are... Kay and Merlin! Maybe Grif? Beddy told me about Dove! Apparently Beddy was scared of him because Dove kept chewing on him so he doesn't know a lot about him but I know some interesting info! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I only know what I've been told or what I can google! Sheepy: Aru: Apparently, the knight he was closest to was Mordred, and he regularly used Lancelot as a chew toy. But the only knight he actually disliked was... Cai! Really, at the end of the day, anyone with that name just gets left out! Arsé-kun: Kay: Gee whiz. Arsé-kun: Kay: Thanks for giving me a bias to hate myself on! I'll be sure to abuse it when I really want to commit die. Sheepy: Aru: It's okay! Sheepy: Aru: OG was super cool! Beddy said he could put his head under water for 7 days and 7 nights without drowning! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, come on! I didn't even make the swim team and you bring that sorta thing up?? Arsé-kun: Kay: You're doing the thing where you don't think before you speak! Sheepy: Aru: What do swim teams do? Arsé-kun: Kay: You get one guess. Sheepy: Aru: Okay... hmmm... Sheepy: Aru: Two swimmers try to drown each other and the survivor is the winner! Arsé-kun: Kay: ...... Sheepy: Aru: I believe in you, Kay! You can drown many people if you try hard enough! Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Modern entertainment is scary. Sheepy: Grif: I can't swim at all... Arsé-kun: Kay: Forget it. It's almost ten and I already want booze. Sheepy: Aru: I don't know anything about sports. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I was going to guess it was just swimming, but I seem to have been wrong. Sheepy: Aru: ....Huh? Sheepy: Aru: Why would you need a team to be able to swim? Sheepy: Aru: You just go in the pool and swim. Arsé-kun: Arthur: If one man starts struggling, there are others to assist? I do not know. Sheepy: Aru: Oh! That makes sense! Sheepy: Aru: But how do you win? Arsé-kun: Kay: I want to dunk my head into sand like a fucking ostrich and never come back up. My IQ is dropping. Sheepy: Aru: Don't be mean, Kay! I never learned about any sports in detail when living with Teacher. It wasn't really important! Arsé-kun: Kay: This ain't some roman gladiator crap! It's just swimming, that's it!! Sheepy: Aru:......... Arsé-kun: Kay: Y'know, the thing I thought I was good at?? Sheepy: Aru:....Why do you need to make a swimming team to swim? You just swim. You've now swum. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's a goddamn race. That's it. That's the whole fuckin' thing. Sheepy: Aru:....... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... And now we know. Sheepy: Aru: That sounds, um... Sheepy: Aru: It's not really my place to judge... Arsé-kun: Kay: Feel free. Who doesn't at this point? Sheepy: Aru: What's the point of a swim team? Arsé-kun: Kay: Multiple racers. Sheepy: Aru: Why does it matter who finishes swimming first? Arsé-kun: Kay: Do you know what a race is? Don't answer that. I'm gonna go get my shit. Sheepy: Aru: At the end of the day, as long as everyone finished swimming and didn't drown, there's no difference than there was before they started swimming. Arsé-kun: Kay: *leaving the room* You would goddamn hate american football. Sheepy: Aru: I know that one! It's the one where they kick a white and black ball around! Gawain used to play it! Sheepy: Aru:...But football players usually aren't so buff in the arms and chest... Arsé-kun: Kay: *in his room* That's normal football, or soccer! Not that one! Sheepy: Aru:......?! Sheepy: Aru: He plays a made up sport! I see! Arsé-kun: Yog: I believe he is referring to American football. Noun. A form of team game played with an oval ball on a field marked out as a gridiron. Points are scored mainly through touchdowns and field goals. Each side has eleven players on the field at any time. Sheepy: Aru:........... Sheepy: Aru: Why? Arsé-kun: Yog: Entertainment. Playing is fun, watching is fun. Or so I am told. I do not care for it. Sheepy: Aru: Fun... Hmm... I don't really get why it'd be fun. Arsé-kun: Yog: Any sport has a chance for injury. This one is no exception, as a certain someone can attest to. Sheepy: Aru: Beddy said that most rugby injuries are in the stands where the aufience knocks each other's teeth out. Arsé-kun: Yog: I can only confirm this with research. I do not know myself. Sheepy: Aru: He went to a game once to feel the feelings of everyone in the stands to try to understand this. Thanks to his armor, he came out unscathed, but he felt incredibly overwhelmed by all of the drunken emotions he was feeling. Arsé-kun: Yog: Interesting. I may have to give it a chance for the experience. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...? Arsé-kun: *Kay returns with his gear and stuff.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Aight, I'm ready. Lets get fucked up inevitably. Sheepy: Aru: You need so much gear just to talk to Lance? Arsé-kun: Kay: Nah, I just don't trust shit. That yellow bastard threatened Grif- Better to be safe. Sheepy: Grif: He always talks like that. Sheepy: Grif: Ah. You're ready. Let's go. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, finally. I don't even need to do the dishes. Arsé-kun: *Kay gestures towards the sink* Arsé-kun: *Fou is watching Elyan clean dishes.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Elyan's helping. Arsé-kun: Kay: Sure is. Sheepy: Aru: Are you visiting them? Can I come? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yep. C'mon. Sheepy: *Aru quickly gets ready and joins Kay!* Arsé-kun: *Party leaves as soon as Merlin joins the party.* Sheepy: *Unsurprisingly, Bedi is already with Lance! Lucan is looming nearby.* Sheepy: Lucan: Is nobody normal around here...? Arsé-kun: Lance: .... um. Hi. Arsé-kun: Kay: What's a normal? We have normal people? Where?? Sheepy: Lucan: Well, I almost feel sworn to secrecy. Sheepy: Lucan: Lance, you know what I'm talking about, don't you? You were there, weren't you? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Nope. Sheepy: Lucan: Last night when you were nearly mauled by a giant werewolf. You don't remember a thing? Arsé-kun: Lance: The WHAT. Sheepy: Lucan: Giant, fiery werewolf! Arsé-kun: Lance: Is that what that was... Arsé-kun: Lance: I might've seen it briefly, but that's about it... Sheepy: Lucan: So you don't remember what happened at all? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Outside of that, last thing I got is leaving with Gawain. Sheepy: Lucan: I don't really understand most of what I saw... I was hoping you'd be a witness. Maybe I was just imagining it. Sheepy: Lucan: That detective who likes bothering you actually took a direct hit from it from what I saw. You were right there with him. I don't really understand how you were unharmed. Arsé-kun: Lance: I really don't remember anything. I've been told I was being difficult, but.. Arsé-kun: Lance: Did anything happen to Gawain? Arsé-kun: Lance: ... other than me beating him up, apparently. Sheepy: Lucan: His injuries were minor. I overheard that the one you seriously injured was someone working for the detective. Arsé-kun: Lance: E-eh?? Sheepy: Lucan: I don't know him. Sheepy: Lucan: I just know someone got seriously hurt. Sheepy: Bedi: Do you always snoop on things that aren't your business...? Sheepy: Lucan: Of course! Arsé-kun: *Lance Feels Bad* Sheepy: Lucan: Well, I'm sure if you try harder next time, you can go for the kill. Arsé-kun: Lance: ............ *he smacks Lucan with a wad of paperwork* Sheepy: Grif: Works for the detective... Let's see. That would be... *he opens his logs briefly* ...Mortimer Jackson. Arsé-kun: Lance: .... I liked him, too. Shoot. Sheepy: Grif: Commonly seen near the Zann building. Cold towards strangers, and Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. That's me. Arsé-kun: Kay: You were a stranger when you met him, moron. Sheepy: Grif: I'm not strange. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, yeah, you're a weirdo, right. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: That's what it says here, anyway. Sheepy: Grif: I don't like him. Sheepy: Grif: Our interactions always tend to be ignoring each other or things like, "I've got everything over here under control. I don't need security here". Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, he learned he sure fuckin' doesn't. Sheepy: Grif: Ohhh... I should tell him thay when I find him... Sheepy: Bedi: "I told you so" just makes people dislike you! Sheepy: Grif: Lance. My uncle probably made you go mad last night. It's not your fault. Sheepy: my immediate next line: "not uncle, but rather uncle" Sheepy: Grif: Not the janitor uncle. My friendly uncle. Sheepy: Grif: He makes people go mad for his own entertainment, unlike the other one, who makes people go mad for his own entertainment. Sheepy: Grif: I should have stopped him before he did that to you! Did you look at any weird marks? Or read any books? No, that wouldn't be it. Maybe he just found you interesting. Arsé-kun: Lance: ... Well, I have this from the janitor. *he pulls up his sleeve to show Grif his one inked arm* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... hmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: Wow.... his blood, on your arm.. Arsé-kun: Lance: It comes off, right? Sheepy: Grif: Huh? No, of course not. Uncle wouldn't let his prey go so easily. Arsé-kun: Lance: Shit. Sheepy: Lucan: When you go on a date with that delinquent girl, you can tell her, "Oh, I got a tattoo... from the blood of my enemies!!!!" Arsé-kun: Lance: That's a bit too edgy, even for me. Sheepy: *There's vaguely coherent discussion near by of Aru telling someone, "he's in this room here!"* Sheepy: Guin: I heard you were in the hospital and had to come over! Are you okay? Where does it hurt? Who put you here? Here, I brought you a gift so you'll heal faster! *She shoves some sort of fuzzy toy into Lance's hands* Arsé-kun: *Lance is overwhelmed briefly. give him a second* Arsé-kun: Lance: The combined effort of the janitor and someone else. I already beat up the janitor, but I don't think you should try. Because, uh. *looks at own arm* Arsé-kun: Lance: ... But thanks. Sheepy: Guin: He did that to you?!... But I'll take your advice... ...?! *her face turns bright red as she realizes how she acted upon entering* B-but don't think I ran right here after finding out! I wasn't looking for you before or anything! Uh, uhhh...! Sheepy: Guin: Here's my number so you don't accidentally call it!!! *she shoves a slip of paper in his hand, too* So don't call! I won't be looking for your call! I definitely won't care if you don't call! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Kay, she's like you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wh-wh.... What the FUCK does that mean, Griflet?! Sheepy: Grif: She fakes being cold to hide her feelings. Arsé-kun: Kay: I ain't faking shit! I'm just an ass. Sheepy: Guin: I-I don't fake anything! (lie) Arsé-kun: *Lance is amused by this. He makes sure to put her number in his phone and immediately texts her instead* Arsé-kun: Lance: [text: to Guin] I'll make sure not to call. Sheepy: *Guin immediately checks! Apparently she was waiting for him after all.* Sheepy: Guin: E-eh?? Arsé-kun: Lance: ...??? (DID I MAKE A MISTAKE??) Sheepy: Guin: Well, I wouldn't hate it if you called... Or texted... Arsé-kun: Lance: but you just said.. Arsé-kun: Kay: Good lord. I know I'm bad, but you people are hopeless. Y all need the room to yourselves? Sheepy: Lucan: Hey, how did you get so good at reading minds? Arsé-kun: *Kay just fingerguns at Lucan* Sheepy: Guin: It's not like that!! Arsé-kun: Kay: *ignoring her* Okay, children, lets leave the lovebirds alone! Maybe they'll have a Bond Up by the time we get back. Arsé-kun: Lance: ?!?!?!? Sheepy: Guin: W-what?! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm fuckin' with you guys, chill. I don't expect more than a fistfight. Sheepy: Guin: Why would I fist fight him in a hospital? Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know what you delinquents get up to, and I really don't care. Sheepy: Guin: Eh? Arsé-kun: *Without answering, Kay leaves them be* Sheepy: Lucan: Speaking of fistfights, my girlfriend is really strong... and pretty... and tall. Arsé-kun: Kay: *imitating Agravain* I hate women. Sheepy: Lucan: Man, that man. What a total edgelord. Sheepy: Lucan: By the way, have you met her? Arsé-kun: Kay: Nope. Most of us still think she's a myth. Sheepy: Lucan: She's real! Arsé-kun: Kay: More or less real than my love life? Sheepy: Lucan: She's tall! She's kind! She's strong! She smells like flowers! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're sure it's not Merlin in drag? Sheepy: Lucan: Eh? Arsé-kun: Kay: I dunno, Bedi says that about Merlin too. Sheepy: Lucan: No, no! She's nothing like Merlin! ... But she does have white hair and purple eyes, just like him. Arsé-kun: Kay: So she's like Merlin.. Sheepy: Lucan: Merlin isn't my type! Bedi deserves better, too. Why do you think I'd date someone like him? Marin's nothing like him. Arsé-kun: *They turn the corner, and find Merlin and Marin fighting. Grif is stuck between them.* Sheepy: Grif: Bad, bad. No fighting allowed. Sheepy: Lucan: See? She's nothing like him! Sheepy: Bedi:...Um, she's like a mirror image of him almost... Arsé-kun: Kay: Gross, there's two of them. Sheepy: Lucan: Marin's kind and smart! She's also tall, strong, and very pretty... So as you can see, very different from Merlin! Sheepy: Bedi:...Um, they're basically the same person... Arsé-kun: Marin: -Get this man thing out of my territory! Get a new look, copycat! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Copycat?! I got these looks from my grandparents! Get you and your balloons off my lawn! Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow. Sheepy: Grif: He was born with this face and you have to settle for it. This is her territory and you have to accept that. Arsé-kun: Marin: Then make him change it! Sheepy: Grif: You can't just change your face naturally apparently. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can't just...! And I came here to visit one of my friends, you don't own a hospital! Sheesh! Sheepy: Grif: He's friends with Lucan, too, so you'll have to put up with seeing his face often. Arsé-kun: Marin: Gross. Who lets these kinds of things into hospitals? Sheepy: Grif: Lucan is here because he's sick. Sheepy: Grif: If he ate more rocks, he wouldn't be sick. Arsé-kun: Marin: Not him! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks more confused than angry* Sheepy: Grif: Well, Merlin must simply be accepted. Sheepy: Grif: Merlins can be commonly found in dorm rooms and classrooms too, it seems. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Actually, yeah! Since you're dating one brother, and I'm dating the other, we're really stuck knowing each other! I'll be sure to annoy you by breathing, don't you worry! Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And we're stuck with this one, too! *he pats Grif's shoulder* Since he's dating an honorary brother! Arsé-kun: *Kay is staring* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Wow... I knew Bedi and Lucan since I could remember, but you're stuck with me because of Kay... Sheepy: Lucan: And I wish I could forget, considering your habit of biting people. Arsé-kun: Marin: .... Fine, but don't you pull any of that incubus crap. Arsé-kun: *She finally breaks off to approach Lucan. She absolutely does not address Merlin's clear confusion* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, oh! I know an incubus! Other than Teacher, I mean! Arsé-kun: Marin: *she glances back at Aru* That's unfortunate. Sheepy: Aru: It's not unfortunate! Beddy's really nice! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Seconded. Sir Bedwyr was one of my best. Sheepy: Aru: So just because someone's an incubus doesn't mean they're bad. But you're one of the first succubi I've met! I actually know someone who's basically one and she's a good friend of mine! Arsé-kun: *Kay stops and now stares at Lucan* Arsé-kun: Kay: You're dating a WHAT? Sheepy: Lucan: Huh? What, you didn't know? Arsé-kun: Kay: If I did, I forgot it amid all this other crap! Sheepy: Bedi: Don't succubi steal men's life forces? Wouldn't that make your health worse? Arsé-kun: Marin: He has so little it wouldn't even make a decent snack~ Sheepy: Bedi: Oh... oh dear... Arsé-kun: Marin: Oh well. I don't mind. Not everything has to be about feeding, you know. Sheepy: Bedi: Is that why you're dating him instead of feeding off of him? Because there's nothing to feed off of anyway? Arsé-kun: Marin: We just happened to get along well. That's all you need to know. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... Sheepy: Bedi: Well, please be kind to him. Sheepy: Bedi: And also, don't drag him around too much because he has low stamina.... Ah, also, he gets lonely easily, even though he acts like it doesn't really bother him. Arsé-kun: Marin: That I'm aware of~ I visit when I can. Sheepy: Bedi: Also, he tends to be a workaholic and pushes himself too hard, so you need to keep an eye on him to make sure he's taking care of himself... Sheepy: Lucan:...Um, Bedi... Arsé-kun: Marin: He cares an awful lot about you. That's so sweet. Sheepy: Lucan: Well, yes...! I'm happy about that! Sheepy: Bedi: He tends to be a perfectionist and needs to be reminded that not everything has to be just right. Um, what else... Arsé-kun: *Grif gained Diplomacy points. Kay approved! Bonus points!* Sheepy: Bedi: My apologies. I know I'm going on, but you're another set of eyes for him, and I worry that I don't visit enough. Arsé-kun: Marin: Don't worry too much. He knows he isn't allowed to misbehave when I'm there. Sheepy: Lucan: Right! Exactly! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. I appreciate it. I'm sure Lucan does too, even if he might not say it. He's shy about saying "thank you". Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Don't worry, Lucan, he does this about me too! Sheepy: Lucan: Oh, but you deserve it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :v Arsé-kun: Merlin: What is this, attack Merlin day?! Sheepy: Bedi: I only do it because I'm worried about you... Sheepy: Bedi: People beat up on you for no reason, so I feel like I need to point out that it hurts your feelings. Sheepy: Bedi: I hope it doesn't bother you that I do this. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wasn't complaining, babe! Sheepy: Lucan: Oh, Marin, I saw a werewolf last night. But even stranger, I saw an angel who wasn't Il... yes, I think it was an angel. Ah, I feel sworn to secrecy on the angel's identity. Arsé-kun: Marin: Oooh! Were they cute at least? Sheepy: Lucan: No, he looked pretty annoying. Arsé-kun: Marin: That doesn't answer my question~ Sheepy: Lucan: Eh... how do I describe him... ... the angel, right? Not the werewolf? Because the werewolf was on fire. It was horrifying. Arsé-kun: Marin: I passed him on the way here. He's kinda cute, but the appetite is offputting even for me. Sheepy: Lucan: He's here on occasion because of a different angel. But this one... he looks mature and with it on the outside, but on the inside he's a total mess. Sheepy: Lucan: He's here on occasion because of a different angel. But this one... he looks mature and with it on the outside, but on the inside he's a total mess. Sheepy: Lucan:...Is that descriptor too clear? Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds like most business majors. Sheepy: Lucan: Eh... Well, he isn't cute! Arsé-kun: Marin: Maybe! I'd have to see for myself! Sheepy: Lucan: You've seen him before. Sheepy: Bedi: You say you're sworn to secrecy, but you keep dropping more and more hints so we can figure out who he is. You might as well use his name. Arsé-kun: Kay: Give us more description so I can be a menace. Sheepy: Lucan: Dark hair, messy ponytail, tall. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, that motherfucker. Sheepy: Lucan: Can you believe he's an angel? Arsé-kun: Kay: At this point, anything's fair game. Sheepy: Lucan: Aren't angels, well, usually more... Arsé-kun: Raph: *passing through all this mess* Nope! Sheepy: Lucan: Oh, there's you, too. Arsé-kun: Raph: :v Sheepy: Lucan:..... Sheepy: Lucan: I didn't mean to say that! Arsé-kun: Raph: Oh well! Not like I was subtle about it! Sheepy: Grif: I watched you jump out a window once. Arsé-kun: Raph: Case in point! Arsé-kun: Kay: I saw his wings at the cafe once. The loud reaper kid was there too. Sheepy: Grif: Many angels cluster around here, some of which are less desirable in this environment than others. Sheepy: Lucan: Reaper? Arsé-kun: Kay: *imitating Crow the best he can* I'll take your cattle souls to eden! Arsé-kun: Kay: That lil shit. Sheepy: Lucan: … Ohhhh. Ohhhh…. I thoyght he was iust a cosplayer. Arsé-kun: Kay: Nope, he's legit. Sheepy: Lucan: …… Sheepy: Lucan: I watched him sniffle like he was going to cry when the snack machine ate his change once. Arsé-kun: Lance: I watched him take a soul from someone. I'll trade you. Sheepy: Lucan: Thanks, I hate that! Arsé-kun: Lance: Anytime. I'm allowed to leave apparently. Sheepy: Lucan: Oh... You're so lucky... You're leaving me... Arsé-kun: Lance: You wanna come with? I'm gonna go buy lunch. Sheepy: Lucan: Marin, let's go buy lunch with him! *he... seems surprisingly excited. he wants to go out! he doesn't care for what reason* Arsé-kun: Marin: That sounds like a nice time outside. I'll join you both. Sheepy: Grif: Ahhh...I don't really care about lunch... I'm just annoyed! Where's Uncle? I want to fight him! He was here last night...! Arsé-kun: Kay: We're not fighting the janitor. Sheepy: Grif: I don't want to fight him! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, the banana theater kid sounding bitch. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, him! Arsé-kun: Kay: You wanna take a lap and look for him? Sheepy: Grif: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Kay: Aight. If we don't find 'im, we'll find somethin else to do. Sheepy: Grif: Fine! Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't make me kick your ass, grumpy. Sheepy: Grif: I'm just mad I couldn't stop him. Awful, awful! That's my job and I can't even do it right! Arsé-kun: Kay: We'll just have to let you beat him twice as much! Sheepy: Grif: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Lance: Kick him in the head for me. If he doesn't have one, take an eye out. Arsé-kun: Lance: Actually, just beat him up. Sheepy: Aru: Who are you beating up? Sheepy: Grif: My uncle. Arsé-kun: Kay: The bright yellow bastard that fucked up Lance. Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... Hmmm... Sheepy: Aru: Teacher said never to use his name. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know it, so I don't care. Sheepy: Aru: But make sure never to use it! Sheepy: Aru: Teacher knows a lot! Arsé-kun: Kay: We know that. Sheepy: Aru: So if you knew his name, you'd take Teacher's lesson to heart and not use it, wouldn't you? Arsé-kun: Kay: Pff, no. Sheepy: Aru: Kay! You can't just ignore Teacher's words! He knows a lot! Arsé-kun: Kay: I can ignore whoever I want! Sheepy: Aru: But unlike many people, Teacher knows what he's talking about when he speaks! Sheepy: Aru: Just because you dislike the fact that he left you out doesn't mean you should just ignore him. Arsé-kun: *Kay briefly ignores her. Take that Aru* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... You complain, but you are in fact the lucky one. You were able to live as a regular peasant and person until recently. It is hard to appreciate, but it isn't a guarantee. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, okay, gramps. Go speak in the lecture hall or something. Sheepy: Aru: Teacher is very important to me... but sometimes I wonder how it feels to have friends your age, and be able to go to a real school. It's not that I feel bad about it, though! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Anyway, Aru, why don't you go catch up to Lucan? Make sure he doesn't hurt himself somehow. Sheepy: Aru: Ummm... okay, I'll do that. Arsé-kun: Kay: If you give Lance big enough puppy eyes, he might buy you lunch. Sheepy: Aru: I don't beg for things! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, fiiine. Make my life harder, would ya? Arsé-kun: *Kay takes out his wallet and hands Aru a twenty. Go buy lunch* Sheepy: Aru: I have money! I don't need yours! Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, then don't ever ask for anything ever again! *he doesn't take it back* Sheepy: Aru: But I didn't ask... Arsé-kun: Kay: Fine! Go buy Arturia a second lunch! Make Artair eat! Hell, if you can get Merlin to eat something that isn't sweets, I'll give you another ten! Sheepy: Aru: Wow. For someone with no money, you have a very giving soul. *This is, surprisingly, completely sincere, and said with awe.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut up. I'll punt you like a football if you don't go now. Arsé-kun: *Kay is, of course, kidding* Sheepy: Aru: Okay, okay! I'll go! Let's go find Lance, Arthur! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Well, if we must. Sheepy: *Aru goes hunting for Lance!* Sheepy: Grif:...Now what? Arsé-kun: Kay: We take those laps. If we see the yellow bastard, beat em up. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Okay. Sheepy: Grif: Let's go find Uncle and fight him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can't wait. Sheepy: *Grif heads out!* Arsé-kun: *Kay follows him. Time to burn several hours and all the leg muscles you have, Kay!* Sheepy: *Destroy your muscles to build them back stronger! Or something.* Arsé-kun: *Negative calories be like.* Sheepy: *Grif doesn't seem to have much to say during the lap, other than the occasional irritable grumbling about his yellow-cloaked uncle.* Arsé-kun: *Kay did not enjoy himself much either.* Arsé-kun: Kay: What a waste of time and energy. What do we do now? Sheepy: Grif: Ahhh... What a pain! What a pain! Sheepy: Grif: We looked everywhere and the one time I want to see him, he's not here! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, new idea. I'm gonna be stupid. Arsé-kun: Kay: What if we go off and then call his name a whole shitton of times? Arsé-kun: Kay: Or you can. Sheepy: Grif: Is that safe... is that safe... Sheepy: Grif:... I don't care! I'm going to do it! Arsé-kun: Kay: Damn, alright, big guy! Arsé-kun: Kay: You feel okay? Do I gotta call you Sir Jaufre instead? Sheepy: Grif: ?! ...! That's not my name! It isn't! Arsé-kun: Kay: Okay, good! Arsé-kun: Kay: If it was, I'd be calling you an old coot that needs a life more than speaking through dragons! Sheepy: Grif: No! Don't call me that. I'm just Griflet! Arsé-kun: Kay: And it better stay that way! Sheepy: Grif:???.... Sheepy: Grif: I have absolutely no clue what you're talking about! Arsé-kun: Kay: After Merlin got possessed once by Old Merlin, I don't trust shit! And you're acting weird, so I thought I'd check! Arsé-kun: *bond up?* Sheepy: Grif: What? Past Elyan, I have zero connection to him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, okay. Let's go train some more, maybe. And then call banana bastard as the boss! Sheepy: Grif: Yes! Sheepy: Grif: Let's go! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, make sure to text Bedi so he knows where we are! Sheepy: *Grif sends Bedi a text!* Sheepy: Grif: Now we can go! Arsé-kun: *Kay and Grif Go* Arsé-kun: *In the meantime, while Kay and Grif are travelling, Yog is bartering with Bedi and Merlin. For a full translation of the text Grif sent in R'lyehian, Yog wants a single ice cream sandwich. He throws in a piece of cake for Merlin when Bedi hesitates. In the end, the deal goes off flawlessly. Bedi gets annoyed that Kay went offpath with Grif, Yog got ice cream, and Merlin got instant diabetes and is loving it. Everyone wins!* Sheepy: *Except Bedi, of course* Arsé-kun: *Bedi got the info he wanted and now knows where the duo are if something goes wrong.* Sheepy: *Finally, Grif and Kay get to the museum!* Arsé-kun: *Kay sits down right outside the door and takes out his lunch. Break time.* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... Hmmm... Well, he's not immediately visible, so I'll just bring him here. Sheepy: Grif: HAAAAASTUUUUR! STOP HIDING YOU COWARD! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Are you serious? You cannot have the final act play without the first two! *the yellow has arrived.* Sheepy: *Grif starts shouting at Hastur in Rlyehian!* Sheepy: Grif: Mnahn'og haast'r r'luhhor, y'tharanak n'gha l'ult! (Worthless yellow god, i bring death to you!) Arsé-kun: *Kay stares blankly* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Ya? Ult. Sothnyth, n’gha geb! Ia, Ia l'ya! (me? you. servant of space, death (is) here. glory to i!) Sheepy: Grif: You can skip ahead! That's why the ending of the book is there!!! Sheepy: Grif: ... But I guess there's no way to not give access to the end until they've read everything else.. Arsé-kun: Hastur: It is too early for us to fight. You will need to reach me first. I will be waiting for you inside. Sheepy: Grif: Don't make me go through trials! That's useless to me! Sheepy: Grif: I'll just collapse fhe building from the outside and crush you in it if you're going to make this difficult! Sheepy: Grif:...Hm... But what if there's loot inside... Sheepy: Grif: Wow... I bet there's shiny things in a museum... They probably taste good... Crunchy.. Arsé-kun: Hastur: Come find me, Griflet. It'll be worth it. *he turns and walks right past Kay to go inside. Kay sees a little bit of tentacle poking out of the cloak. gross.* Sheepy: Grif: You say that, but it never is. Arsé-kun: *Hastur can be heard laughing from inside. Bastard* Sheepy: Grif:.... Sheepy: Grif: Oh, maybe he'll spawn those minions of his. Sheepy: Grif: I've always wanted to see how one tasted. Arsé-kun: Kay: You shoulda eaten before we came. *he throws Grif a snickers bar. The joke is not said because Grif won't get it.* Sheepy: Grif: You're at higher risk of getting hungry than I am. I'm built to go long times without eating. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fair enough, but shut up! Sheepy: Grif: We need to fight Hastur, but he's inside. Arsé-kun: Kay: So we gotta go dungeon crawling? Gross. Sheepy: Grif: By the way, if you say his name enough, he can hear it every time, so it'll annoy him. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, he's already here, so. What was it? Hast? Sheepy: Grif: Quest accepted: The Tables Have Has-turned.... Ha. Ha. Ha. Sheepy: Grif:....No quest ping yet. Sheepy: Grif: But Hastur is his name. Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Do you know those strange yellow creatures on the Zann building? Sheepy: Grif: He drew them. Arsé-kun: *The quest ping comes up. [What a Has-turd!] Has been accepted.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Hats invented the Minions... Wow.. Arsé-kun: *Kay finished eating. Mp restored. Lets fuckin' go.* Arsé-kun: *Floor 1* Sheepy: Grif: It's dark. Can you see? Arsé-kun: Kay: I already took my eyepatch off. I'm good. Sheepy: Grif: Okay, good. Arsé-kun: *They have already explored some of this floor. Yog helpfully projects a map.* Sheepy: Grif: Let's follow the map. ... Hm, but if we 100% the floor... Loot... Arsé-kun: Kay: We'll see what it's like, I guess. Sheepy: *Grif starts to follow slightly off the path of the map. Gotta find the loot!* Arsé-kun: *Grif finds... Some twinkies, some torn up things from the gift store, and ten dollars. Nice* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Food. *He seems to be referring to the torn up things from the gift store.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Wow. Sheepy: Grif: Here. *He gives Kay ten dollars!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh. Thanks. *obtained ten dollars!* Sheepy: Grif: What more can we find? I want to find something shiny Arsé-kun: Kay: Let's just keep looking. Sheepy: Grif: Right. Sheepy: *Grif keeps hunting for loot! Hello, Grif, remember your quest?* Arsé-kun: *Kay doesn't mind. It makes Grif happy.* Arsé-kun: *They continue searching the floor. They can find where Weiss was living and working..* Sheepy: Grif: What a mess. Arsé-kun: Kay: Smells like ass. Sheepy: Grif: That man we rescued lived here at one time. Arsé-kun: Kay: Looks like it. Sheepy: Grif: I forgot all about him. Arsé-kun: Kay: You reckon we can find something around here? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: *They go looking around. It's 90% art supplies and paintings of various levels of... Done-ness.* Sheepy: Grif: Wow. Arsé-kun: Kay: We could probably sell some of this stuff. And don't eat paint. Sheepy: Grif: Isn't that theft? Arsé-kun: Kay: But looting from a museum isn't? Sheepy: Grif: Okay, let's sell it. Arsé-kun: Kay: My bag ain't fitting this stuff. You take it. Sheepy: *Grif takes it and puts it into his inventory!* Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* The rest of the floor is empty. Please proceed to the next floor. Sheepy: Grif: Thanks. I'll do that. *He heads to the next floor!* Arsé-kun: *Kay follows him. B1.* Sheepy: Grif: This is completely untreaded, so there might be enemies. Be careful. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'll be behind you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes! I can handle anything! Sheepy: *Grif rushes forward!* Arsé-kun: *The first thing he sees is a single yellow dancer, painting on a wall. Innocent enough.* Sheepy: Grif:...... Sheepy: Grif:....Looks crunchy... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... It looks kinda human. I don't like it. Sheepy: Grif: It's not. Arsé-kun: Kay: Figured. Is it Hats'? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. His minion. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well.. Feel free, I guess. Sheepy: *Grif approaches it!* Arsé-kun: *It ignores him* Sheepy: *Grif reaches out for it* Sheepy: *Grif touches it!* Arsé-kun: *It stops and just kinda just looks at him, before showing him the unfinished Yellow Sign it was painting. No saves needed- it is Unfinished* Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: I can't paint. Sheepy: Grif: You shouldn't paint on the walls. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... What's this? Sheepy: Grif: It's bad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah? Wanna give more info? Sheepy: Grif: It drives you mad in a self-destructive way. Arsé-kun: Kay: Gross. Sheepy: Grif: I stopped it before it finished. Arsé-kun: *The dancer wanders away... No xp. No loot. No kills.* Sheepy: Grif: Bye-bye. Come back soon. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well. I'm glad that didn't come to blows, I guess. Sheepy: Grif: Ah... I want to fight something! Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, Hats is at the bottom I think. Sheepy: Grif: Let's get going then! I want to fight him! Sheepy: Grif: *He rushes ahead!* Arsé-kun: *Kay just walks after him. No point rushing.* Sheepy: Grif: I'm going to fight him! Ah, I feel so irritated that he's making me go through a dungeon! What a coward! Arsé-kun: Kay: At least we got money out of it. Sheepy: Grif: Ten dollars, which pays for half of what you gave Aru! Arsé-kun: Kay: Debt almost paid! Sheepy: Grif: Let's take the rest from Uncle! Arsé-kun: Kay: I agree! Sheepy: *Grif rushes ahead!* Arsé-kun: *And Kay continues following at a leisurely pace. No need to rush.* Arsé-kun: *Grif finds another dancer! This one seems to be guarding the hallway.* Sheepy: Grif:...! An enemy approaches. Sheepy: Grif: I'm the enemy, and I'm gonna tear you to shreds! Arsé-kun: *TLDR Grif kicks its ass.* Arsé-kun: *It dropped it's own corpse does that count* Sheepy: *Grif obtained dancer corpse. It was placed in his inventory.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuckin' nasty. Sheepy: Grif: I'm going to sell it to Herb. Sheepy: Grif: That's how we'll make back the money you gave to Aru. Sheepy: Grif: This should at least fetch $10. Arsé-kun: Kay: That should make more than enough. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... maybe it'll even be $11... Sheepy: Grif: Let's collect things to sell as we go. Arsé-kun: Kay: We weren't already? Sheepy: Grif: More things! Sheepy: Grif: Shiny things. Tasty things! Sheepy: Grif: Uncle's head. Yes! Sheepy: Grif: That's what knights do. Decapitate their enemies! Sheepy: Grif: I'll be a strong knight! They have a lot of loot, too. Arsé-kun: Kay: I can't say you aren't strong, but.. Arsé-kun: Kay: .. We'll get there when we get there! Sheepy: Grif: Very soon, I'm sure! Arsé-kun: *Lets skip ahead! The next three floors are more or less the same, but more combat. It isn't all that exciting in comparison.* Sheepy: Grif: Ah... We're here! This is clearly a boss room! Hastur! I'm going to TEAR YOU TO SHREDS! Arsé-kun: *B6. There are lights on in this floor, leading from the stairs to down the hall, like a row of spotlights. There's one closed door at the end. Hastur laughing can be heard.* Sheepy: Grif: *He rushes towards the door and pulls it open!* Sheepy: *Grif has obtained Door Shield.* Arsé-kun: *Hastur is clearly sitting in the middle of the room, back to the door, reading. He isn't even bothering to look at Grif* Sheepy: Grif:..... Arsé-kun: Hastur: You made it. How unsurprising. I kept it simple for you so that act three would be a given. Sheepy: Grif: Wow... Sheepy: Grif: Now I just feel bad... Sheepy: Grif: Hastur, Hastur. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I can say names too, Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: Do you have anything to eat? Before I crush you? Arsé-kun: Hastur: Why would I buff you before our combat? Don't be absurd. Sheepy: Grif: Because I didn't eat today. I'm hungry. It's what Uncles do. Arsé-kun: Kay: you didn't eat my cooking and now you goddamn suffer. Sheepy: Grif: Uncle would give me food before combat. Arsé-kun: Hastur: I am not Nyarla. You get no such kindness from me. Sheepy: Grif: You're the nicer uncle. Sheepy: Grif: The last time I ate his food, I threw up a few times. I wonder why... Arsé-kun: Hastur: .... .... You wouldn't make a good child's story protagonist, even. Human children are smarter than you. Sheepy: Grif: I'm modeled after a jRPG protagonist, not a child's story protagonist. Arsé-kun: Hastur: You don't even know. Incredible. This is so pathetic. 0/5, no stars. Sheepy: Grif: ....! Arsé-kun: Hastur: What use is having an information database when it doesn't even give you full answers by the end of the film? Sheepy: Grif: Don't compare me to someone who isn't me! *That riled him up!* I don't know who that man is! I don't care what Dad says! It's all lies! Arsé-kun: Hastur: If only you weren't blind. The big reveal might have to wait a few more episodes. Sheepy: Grif: I don't understand what you're saying! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I will explain only once what I know, and then we'll begin combat. Sheepy: Grif: Ahh...I have to work really hard to take it all in... Sheepy: Grif: Brain's all fuzzy, but I have to do my best. Arsé-kun: Hastur: You are connected to your base on a minimal level. Your father decided he wanted to plagiarize another living being. They are not you. You are not them. If you were, we would not be here now. Sheepy: Grif:?..... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Because he would have already attacked me mid-speech. How rude he was. Sheepy: Grif: I can't attack until you're done talking because of the dialogue box. Arsé-kun: Kay: WHAT FUCKING DIALOGUE BOX Arsé-kun: *There is a dialogue box! It keeps flickering in and out of existing in little fits of glitchy bits. Yog is not doing this.* Sheepy: Grif: Can't minimize it... Arsé-kun: Hastur: Disregard it. *he tosses his book aside, and looks over his shoulder at Grif* You may take the initiative. Sheepy: Grif: Dialogue box, dialogue box... It's making me mad! It's in the way! You're in the way! *He unsheathes his sword* Get out of my way! I'm going to mute you! Sheepy: *Grif lunges at Hastur!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur smacks at Grif with a strip of fabric! If that's what that is.* Sheepy: Grif: *He doesn't care! He jabs at Hastur with his sword* Arsé-kun: *Hastur doesn't seem to mind it much.* Sheepy: Grif: Ahhh! You bosses are so annoying! You don't react at all when I hit you! Just fake it like Nyarlathotep! Sheepy: Grif: *He jabs more at Hastur* Arsé-kun: *Hastur winces slightly. This one connected to something* Sheepy: Grif: Yes, yes, like that...! Arsé-kun: Hastur: You hit me that time. You aren't as bad as Nyarla likes to say you are. Sheepy: Grif: Don't underestimate me! Don't!!! Arsé-kun: *Despite all this, Hastur still hasn't bothered to stand up. He is CLEARLY underestimating Grif* Sheepy: *Grif's attacks are starting to get more frantic and aggressive! They aren't calculated at all!* Arsé-kun: *Miss! Miss! Critical miss! Critical hit! Miss! Hastur considers picking his book back up.* Sheepy: Grif: FIGHT BACK! FIGHT BACK! STOP ACTING LIKE I'M NOT HERE! Arsé-kun: Hastur: Let me help you, hero. *he finally does get up, and opens his cloak for Grif. Inside is [REDACTED].* Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Arsé-kun: *From the backline, Kay screams upon seeing [REDACTED]. Kay was hit with confusion! Kay was infuriated! Kay was stunned! Kay is unconscious! Kay is poisoned!* Sheepy: Grif: Don't talk down to me! DON'T! I hate you, hate you! *He's... still missing, a lot! His accuracy is slightly better now, but he doesn't seem to really see Hastur!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: Aww, the poor baby has character flaws. Honestly, even Nyar is a better fighter than this. Sheepy: Grif: Ghhhkk...! Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Arsé-kun: *Kay has recovered but missed his turn!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: This isn't my opinion, but I've heard some suggest you quit your job. Why railroad yourself into such a monotonous story when you could just kill or die? Sheepy: Grif: ....! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I quite like watching your drama unfold, but there is none here..! Sheepy: Grif:.....I'm so weak...! So weak...! Arsé-kun: Hastur: I'm not quite sure why you were allowed here. I'm far beyond your level. Arsé-kun: *Hastur whips out a tentacle and slams Grif with it! Grif craters into a wall!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif..! Sheepy: Grif: *He lets out a loud cry before slumping to the ground! You've been hit by worse, Grif, get back up!* Arsé-kun: Hastur: ... Hm. Perhaps that was too much for act two. How tragic. Sheepy: Grif: Why was I allowed...? Arsé-kun: Yog: .... *he sounds... uncertain* ... It was upon your request that you initiate combat with Hastur, but I am still unsure of the ending of this situation. Something is present. Sheepy: Grif: Unsure...! Unsure...! You're "unsure"?! Ahahahaha! You knew better than anyone! *The uncharacteristic grin on his face makes his his sharp teeth look so much sharper!* You keep lying to me! Arsé-kun: Yog: ...! Arsé-kun: Yog: I most certainly do not know how this will end nor what will transpire! That is why I have not given any advice- I don't know! Sheepy: Grif: All of you are liars! Every one of you! *He gets up, not caring about the pain he just experienced* I'm going to make you REGRET IT! Arsé-kun: Kay: Come get him, Grif!! *he's approached during all the commotion and slams Hastur with the golf club! .... He... Only managed to dent the golf club. Hastur looks at him. uh oh.* Sheepy: *Grif yeets his Yog orb at Hastur as hard as he can!* Arsé-kun: *This most definitely connects, and was easily the most damage dealt today! It knocked Hastur over immediately, and Paimon was further cracked on impact!* Sheepy: *Grif doesn't seem to notice nor care!* Arsé-kun: *Kay moves aside! Take another turn, Grif!* Sheepy: *Grif lunges at Hastur, resembling a wild animal more than a human!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur can't dodge this due to being prone!* Sheepy: *Grif claws mercilessly at Hastur! No sword needed anymore!* Arsé-kun: *Hastur [REDACTED] before letting out a short scream and vanishing, leaving his tattered cloak on the ground and nothing else.* Sheepy: Grif:....... Arsé-kun: Kay: Good work, Grif!! *he starts approaching* You showed him what for! Arsé-kun: *11:54 pm.* Sheepy: Grif: *He slowly starts to stand from his spot* ...You're always in the way...! In the way! In the way!!! Get OUT OF MY WAY! *He turns to Kay and lunges at him with his claws, missing! His eyes seem empty of everything but pure hatred.** Arsé-kun: *Kay yelps and throws himself out of the way!* Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif! Grif, it's me! Sheepy: Grif: Hate you...! Hate you...! Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif?! W-wait, we can talk this out, right?? Sheepy: Grif: *He approaches Kay! He looks like he's readying for another attack! Poor Paimon is left on the ground, forgotten about.* Arsé-kun: *Yog is silent. The UI has shut down.* Arsé-kun: *Kay slowly starts backing away, brandishing his golf club like a real weapon. He's scared, but not so scared that he faints.* Sheepy: Grif: *He lets out a roar and lunges at Kay! He clearly doesn't recognize Kay at all!* Arsé-kun: *Kay tries to bat him away with the golf club! This obviously fails, and he ends up flat on his back with Grif over him* Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... ........ So this is how it is, huh, bud? Sheepy: Grif: .....*He readies his hand...!* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Do it. *He tries to smile at Grif, but he's so afraid that tears have started rolling down his face. He can't help it.* Arsé-kun: Kay: Get it over with. I'd rather you over anyone else. Sheepy: Grif:.....! *He goes to attack, and...! Shoves his hand through his own chest? You missed, Grif!* Arsé-kun: *Kay is splattered with Grif's blood, but he doesn't move! He's staring...* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Ya can't even do that? I'm already too scared to do it myself..! Don't just leave me hanging here..!! Sheepy: Grif: Ghhhhk...! *He grimaces and whimpers. Some humanity has returned to his eyes - enough, at least, to give Kay a soft expression...* Kay... Kay, I-I'm sorry...! Arsé-kun: *Kay's silent, but sitting up and reaching for Grif's hands. Blood be damned.* Sheepy: Grif: Kay..... It hurts, it really hurts...! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... ....... Sheepy: *Grif looks terrified! That's a new expression for him!* Arsé-kun: *Kay has no words, but he's still equally as scared as he was before. Maybe even moreso. He speaks instead by trying to pull Grif close. Blood. Be. Damned.* Sheepy: Grif: *He's bleeding pretty heavily and struggling to breathe.* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Here. *he takes out a Chaos Cookie!* I don't know what this does, but it's better than doing nothing.. Sheepy: Grif: Khhh...? Arsé-kun: *Kay uses an item! It.... Doesn't seem to do anything..* Sheepy: Grif: *His breathing is just getting worse, and the chaos cookie didn't help! But Grif... kinda seems appreciative? As appreciative as a dying man with a hole in his chest can be.* Arsé-kun: *B... Bond up? Bond down? Boℬøη∂ ü℘‼ ℬøη∂ ḓ◎ẘᾔ‼ ℬøηüρ‼ ℬᾔ∂ ωα¥dẘηℬ̵̴ᾔß◎ᾔ̛ß̡◎̷̨͡η̸̶ß̶◎͘η̶♭̶̨◎̶͝ᾔ̧҉ß◎̴͘͢η͜͢ß͜͜◎̶̧ὴ♭͏́͡͏͏η̢̕͝ß̶◎̶͜ηßǿ̧η̴̨͠ʊ̕͝ρ͟♭͟◎̡́ᾔ҉̶͝ḓ̡͠͡♭̡͏◎∂҉ℙ̛͞я̷̴̀ε﹩̢͟ṧ̸̨ε̡͢͝ηт̕℮҉ґ̶͜͡тøṧ͜͞⊥̸̢@͘я́т̡** Sheepy: Grif: *he whimpers, and mumbles a few desperate "stop"s...* Arsé-kun: *Kay is still silent, putting his head on Grif's shoulder and not much else. He hasn't let go of Grif's hands.* Sheepy: *Grif has stopped breathing.* Arsé-kun: *Kay has stopped moving. Mostly.*

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det. AU 18

Arsé-kun: Arséne: To absolutely no one's surprise, Harley's week-long vacation went poorly. That is how I am starting these notes, and you are not stopping me.

Sheepy: Nyar: Never would have noticed! Arsé-kun: Arséne: We unfortunately started off right as I finished the previous batch of notes, because that's when he dragged his ratty ass into my office while having some sort of bullshit-induced hallucinations. I know it's Hidden Potential based, but I quite literally have "Bullshit" written down, so stick with me. Arsé-kun: Arséne: *he is not having fun. it's, again, too funky for his tastes and it only gets worse from here. he makes a face somewhere between a grimace and a lesser grimace* Arsé-kun: Arséne: That scene was solved primarily through proven medical techniques, but it absolutely did not end there. Randolph offered to help, and proceeded to almost lose all of the blood in his body to a squid I never want to see again. Or stab again. What was that, don't answer me. I don't want to know. Sheepy: Nyar: Aww. Arsé-kun: Randy: Star vampire, also known as a Star Shambler. Arsé-kun: Arséne: >:V Arsé-kun: Arséne: Thankfully, trash disposal came and took it out of my sight. I don't know how the Sir knew about it, I do not care, it is out of my hands at that point. Sheepy: Nyar: He probably smelled food and followed the scent. Arsé-kun: Arséne: You imply several horrible things. *he notes it anyway* Sheepy: Nyar: Yes, he probably ate it. Arsé-kun: Arséne: So! *ignoring that!* Instead of dealing with this nonsense, we- being myself, Harley, and Sherlock- took a case to find a missing pet. That was the easy part. The hard part was escaping a base full of werewolves- *he is unsure about that part* -And trying to retrieve any other animals afterwards. While none of us were injured, that went... Well, it went in a way and promptly ended up dealing with more nonsense. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Partially my fault because I ducked into the bar to avoid angry wolves. But it kept us alive, so it was worth it. Sheepy: Nyar: Yikes. Arsé-kun: Arséne: I counted at least three knights in that bar. Minimum. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... Right, Sir Griflet thinks you are ill and wants to beat the hell out of you. Just a reminder. Sheepy: Nyar: Oh, great. Looking forward to it. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Something or other about you acting out of character. I tried to stop him but too late I suppose. Sheepy: Nyar: Although, a collection of knights... A group of knights is called a Round Table! ...Just kidding. Arsé-kun: Arséne: I don't know enough on the topic to correct this. Arsé-kun: Arséne: *he shudders* Sheepy: Nyar: Yeah. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Horrible. But I seem to be a quest-source for him, so I can probably steer him away. Maybe. Sheepy: Nyar: You should be safe for now. Arsé-kun: Arséne: I hope so. I'd die instantly. Sheepy: Nyar: Just don't call him stupid or say he's incapable of something. Sheepy: Nyar: He will go after your life. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... ... Can I skip over the next part in favor of "And then that happened?" Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... I am anyway. That proceeded to happen, and it was a fucking mess, pardon my language. Additional Hidden Potential victim discovered. Aleister taken out of commission and also shot by yours truly. We are not speaking of specifics. I refuse. But I am keeping this gun. Arsé-kun: Arséne: I despise guns. But if I despise strange things and tolerate you, I guess I'll tolerate this as well. Sheepy: Nyar: Why are you keeping it? Sheepy: Nyar: Just in case Harley's hidden potential activates again? Although, I guess he wouldn't be too bothered by being shot in that state... Arsé-kun: Arséne: Because it has proven useful and because I am getting rather tired of being caught unawares by things. Sheepy: Nyar: Makes sense. Sheepy: *Speaking of Grif, he walks in.* Arsé-kun: Arséne: Can you please knock before entering my office next time? Sheepy: Grif: ..... Sheepy: *Grif walks backwards and closes the door.* Arsé-kun: Arséne: I think I have made a mistake Sheepy: Grif: *He punches his fist through the door!* Arsé-kun: Arséne: *sighing loudly* Heeeeeeere's Johnny! Sheepy: Grif: Knock knock, it’s Griflet. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Yes, come in. Sheepy: Grif: Hello, Lupin. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Yes, hello. I don't appreciate the hole in my door, but don't worry about it. What do you want? Sheepy: Grif: Have you seen a dead body? He’s about this tall. Blond. Handsome. Kingly appearance. Sheepy: Grif: May or may not have a stab wound. Arsé-kun: Arséne: If I saw a dead body, I... Would not be sitting at my desk. I have not. Sheepy: Nyar: Gosh darn it Grif, what have I TOLD you about reanimating dead people?! Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... ... (please god, can i have just one good day?) Sheepy: Grif: If you see him, call for me. I will come. Oh, if you put out a box on a stick with meat under it, he should come for that too. Sheepy: Grif: He might be smart enough to get out of the box though. Sheepy: Grif: I assume he likes his meat cooked. Arsé-kun: Arséne: I deal with non-moving dead and mysteries of the normal criminal kind. This isn't my area of expertise. Sheepy: Grif: ... Hm. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: So that ghost in your stuffed animal is actually alive? Arsé-kun: Arséne: That is not mine. That is my son's. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Arsé-kun: Randy: ... *interruptus conversatus* Dead reanimated as in coming back to life legitimately, or the ia ia Yog kind that one Dr. West failed to perfect? Sheepy: Grif: First one. Arsé-kun: Randy: Much less concerning. Sheepy: Grif: By drawing the holy sword Excalibur, so too will King Arthur be drawn back to this world. Soon will the sword be pulled once more. Arsé-kun: Randy: Wasn't he supposed to only come back when needed most?? Sheepy: Grif: It concerns me. Sheepy: Grif: However, the necessary dialogue has been said, so I can tell that he’s returning soon. Is it simply the sword being drawn? Or a worse darkness? Arsé-kun: Arséne: Considering he didn't surface for an alien slug bastard, I don't want to know what's so bad that he might be needed. Sheepy: Nyar: Babysitting Grif. Arsé-kun: Arséne: .... *snrk* Sheepy: Grif: Anyway, tell me if you see him. Oh, yes, I forgot Sheepy: Grif: *he starts digging through his bag* Sheepy: *Grif gives Arsene an orb* Arsé-kun: Arséne: ....? Sheepy: Grif: It’s the Orb of Good Fortune. It boosts your money slightly. But they drop so often in certain areas that I don’t need so many. Sheepy: Grif: It’s a Yorb. Arsé-kun: Randy: ..... I have several questions? Sheepy: Grif: Go on. Arsé-kun: Randy: Why do you have that? Sheepy: Grif: I have multiple. Arsé-kun: Randy: And why do you have several manifestations of Yog Sothoth in physical form? Sheepy: Grif: Because he’s my dad. Arsé-kun: Randy: I. Sheepy: Grif: Sometimes he gets lonely. So if you talk to this, he might feel happier. Arsé-kun: Randy: Yog's ult gnaiih??? Sheepy: Grif: Yurt. Arsé-kun: Randy: Hhhhhhhhhhhuh. Sheepy: Grif: My appearance is due to avoidance of the random function. I take after my Dad. I look a lot like him. Arsé-kun: Randy: I see. This makes sense. Sheepy: Grif: However, none of my draconic features have grown in yet, so I'm not taken seriously by my siblings. Sheepy: Grif: Furthermore, I do not understand humans very well, so I tend to be shunned and feared. This is due to my Charisma being low. Sheepy: Grif: Right, the orb is named Seir. Do you like it? Arsé-kun: Arséne: It's certainly something. Sheepy: Grif: It's good for thieves. Arsé-kun: Arséne: I'm a detective. Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif:....Hmmm.... Arsé-kun: Arséne: I'll find a use for it. Sheepy: *Grif brings up Lupin's page on his menu* Arsé-kun: *it does say detective. this is not new* Sheepy: Grif: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Grif: I see. You seemed shady so I just decided that you robbed people. Arsé-kun: Arséne: How rude. To imply I'd be a purse snatcher or some low life like that.. Sheepy: Grif: So I thought very hard about what gift you would like. Arsé-kun: *Fancy name or not, an orb is an orb. More physical and solid than Yog personally, and much more purple, but an orb is an orb* Sheepy: Grif: Do you like me more now because of my gift? My Relationships guide said that people will like me more if I give them gifts. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... Sure. I suppose I appreciate it. Sheepy: Grif: I see. We're closer now. Sheepy: Grif: Soon I will unlock 1 Bond Heart. Arsé-kun: Randy: you can just give offsets of sothoth to people in physical form... Jesus christ how horrifying. Nyar, is this the shit you deal with? Sheepy: Nyar: He tries to slaughter me when he sees me because he thinks I'm a mini boss. Arsé-kun: Arséne: No boss battles in my office. Sheepy: Grif: I look forward to your respawn times, but camping your corpse prevents others from farming you. Sheepy: Nyar: Have you ever considered that you have no friends because you say horrible things with a straight face? Arsé-kun: Yog: *unhelpfully from Seir* At least I never taught him to T-bag. Sheepy: Nyar: If you had, I wouldn't be so tolerant...! Sheepy: Grif: Your drops are rare. Sheepy: Nyar: If you want stuff, just ask for it! Sheesh! Sheepy: Grif: No, if I eviscerate you, I can get drops without speaking to you. Arsé-kun: Arséne: No pvp in my office!! Sheepy: Grif: I see... Sheepy: Grif: Can I at least bond with you? Arsé-kun: Arséne: You already are. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Good. This makes me happy. Sheepy: Grif: I can introduce you to someone you haven't met. Sheepy: Grif: *he lifts up Elyan* It's Elyan. Sheepy: Grif: He's a bird. Sheepy: Grif: As you can see, over half of tbe lengrh of his body is his tail. What a fancy bird. Sheepy: Nyar: That's not a bird. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Looks like a bird. It's a bird. Sheepy: Nyar: If it's a bird, it's a waterfowl. Arsé-kun: Arséne: In return.. *he exits scene and returns with Pepper* This is Pepper. He is very small. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Pepper is cute. Sheepy: Grif: Is Pepper related to, eh... Sheepy: Grif:...*he does bunny ears with his pointer fingers above his head* Sheepy: Grif: "Run awayyy~" Sheepy: Grif: Bors Slayer. Sheepy: Grif: If not, he's much cuter. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... Unlikely? Sheepy: Grif: I see. Good. Pepper is cute. Sheepy: Nyar: Why do you have that? Sheepy: Grif: Elyan's my friend. Arsé-kun: Arséne: So what I'm getting out of this is that isn't a bird. Sheepy: Grif: He's a bird. He's Elyan. Arsé-kun: Arséne: That's what I thought. Sheepy: Grif: He does normal bird things. Like pecking at things. And absorbing sources of water. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Is the word you want "Drinking"? Sheepy: Grif: ...? Sheepy: Grif: Do you have a water source? Arsé-kun: Arséne: We have a kitchen sink? Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: I will show you. Come, come. *Grif heads to the kitchen* Arsé-kun: *Randy pinches the bridge of his (own) nose and grumbles* Arsé-kun: Randy: ...a'nhash ya l'nafl-mnahn’ul ult Sheepy: Nyar: Hey, don’t say that where he can hear you. Sheepy: Nyar: He’ll take that seriously. Arsé-kun: Randy: He'll be next on line to break me in half like a kit kat bar. Sheepy: Nyar: Great. Arsé-kun: Randy: I still owe Hast at least three ribs and Cxa wants to vore me. That doesn't even begin to cover what I owe Y'Gonads... Sheepy: Nyar: That’s your problem. Arsé-kun: Randy: :') Sheepy: Nyar: What can I do? Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. Give me your ribs and I’ll deliver them. Arsé-kun: Randy: ... They're attached to my spine and Dad said no dismembering in the house. Sheepy: Grif:...Just snap them off...? Sheepy: Grif: They grow back. Just like my cousin's arm did. It's metal now, but it should work just as fine. Arsé-kun: *I don't have the words to describe the face he's making* Sheepy: Nyar:...Like, a prosthetic arm? Sheepy: Grif: No, it's made of metal, not prosthetic. Arsé-kun: Yog: it's prosthetic. Sheepy: Grif: I see...A metal looking material called prosthetic. Sheepy: Nyar:..... Arsé-kun: Randy: ..... Sheepy: Nyar: Are you intentionally incompe....Eh, twisting my words? Sheepy: Grif: I cannot twist your words unless you write them down. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... A prosthetic is a replacement limb. What it is made of does not matter. You now learned a thing. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: [Prosthetic Limb added to Dictionary] Arsé-kun: *arsene checks on the bird in the sink* Sheepy: *There is no water in the sink despite the tap being on and the drain being covered...* Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Arsé-kun: *Randy continues to look like 0:21 of Gamly Gramply from 2016 while this happens* Arsé-kun: Arséne: Are you enjoying that? Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Sheepy: *Elyan looks cozy!* Sheepy: Nyar: Hey Randy, wanna play "guess the Eldritch Abomination"? Or should I spoil who that is? Sheepy: Nyar: Although, I guess he isn't an abomination... Arsé-kun: Randy: Give me a hint. Sheepy: Nyar: It's a Great Old One and water based. Arsé-kun: Randy: That is... Shockingly unhelpful. Sheepy: Nyar: Okay, it's literally made of water. Arsé-kun: Randy: Oh, that's Cath.. No, wait. Sheepy: Nyar: You're close! Arsé-kun: Randy: Cthhhh...aaaaaaaat? Sheepy: Nyar: Yup! Arsé-kun: Randy: That's a Great old one? I thought they were a minor deity.. Sheepy: Nyar: Well, it's water. Sheepy: Nyar: Don't worry, Lupin. Cthaat's not very intelligent and likes humans. So they should be harmless. Sheepy: Elyan: *he doesn't seem interested in the conversation. cozy* Sheepy: Nyar: They might watch you but their brain is probably just printer noises. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... So it's a regular bird but water? Sheepy: Nyar: Yup. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Good to know. Sheepy: Grif: He's my friend. Sheepy: Grif:...Ah, my Main Quest updated. I have to go to the lake. Sorry to cut this short. Let's socialize again soon, Lupin. Sheepy: *Grif rushes out with Elyan!* Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... what Sheepy: *Meanwhile, at the lake...* Arsé-kun: Fou: fou? Sheepy: Bedi: Kay, did you find anything? Arsé-kun: Kay: *sopping wet and having just walked out of the lake* sword's gone Sheepy: Bedi: What?! ...B-but what about his body? Arsé-kun: Kay: Just a body?? A rock? A gravesite???? A fucking cross to hang myself on???? What was I supposed to be looking for?!?! Sheepy: Bedi:....I, I apologize... Um... Sheepy: Bedi: His body is in there. I know, because, um, I put it there. Sheepy: Bedi: Did grave robbers get to it... Is it still there? Arsé-kun: Kay: *he groans and turns around to stomp back down the lake shore* Whatever, I don't know. Let me look again. Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you, Kay. I appreciate it. Arsé-kun: *Kay continues complaining under his breath, even as he goes under the surface. Good bye Kay* Sheepy: *Merlin's phone starts ringing!* Arsé-kun: *DON'T STOP, MAKE IT POP, DJ BLOW MY SPEAKERS UP, TONIGHT, IMMA-♫* Arsé-kun: Merlin: jesus fucking hoes *he picks up* Yeah, what's up? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, there's two kids here wiith a sword. Pretty sure it's the sword we're looking for. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What do you MEAN there's kids with a sword??? Follow them! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, yeah, I am. The girl looks like she's related to Arthur, so I'm guessing she's a descendant. I guess genes work in mysterious, plot convenient ways... The boy's got obnoxious Kay feels. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just what we need. Two of them. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yup. Sheepy: Myrrdin: How long am I supposed to follow them for...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Until we can catch up to confirm that it really is the sword..! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Right, sounds good. Sheepy: Bedi: We should rush. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And ditch Kay? He'll kill us. Sheepy: Bedi:...Hmm, I guess so... Sheepy: Bedi: Um...How should we work this...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You go, I'll wait. Sheepy: Bedi: Right! Sheepy: *Bedi rushes to find the two!* Sheepy: ?: ...Um, are you okay? You've been following me for a while... You look tired. Do you need help? Arsé-kun: ??: ..... Have I been..? My deepest apologies, dear lass. I did not mean to do so.. Sheepy: ?: It's fine. Are you okay? I can help you. Arsé-kun: ??: I suppose...? I am in one piece at least... I think.. Sheepy: ?: You're kind of floaty. Sheepy: ?: ...Oh! You must be the ghost in this sword, right? I felt a pull to it. Was that you? Arsé-kun: ??: Sword.... Ah! *he has spotted the sword finally* Yes, that sword was once mine. Sheepy: ?: Really? Who are you? My name is Aru. I pulled this sword out of a rock. Arsé-kun: ??: Arthur. A pleasure to meet you. *he bows, but as he's floating, he goes Too far and ends up tumbling over himself in midair. He adjusts himself quickly but it still happened. How Embarrassing!* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, so that's how a ghost trips! Sheepy: Aru: Oh, Arthur... King Arthur, pulling a sword...So this is Excalibur, and that's where Sir Bedivere must've tossed the sword... And by pulling it, i woke you up. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *he looks confused about how he accomplished that* ... Sir Bedivere returned Excalibur to Lady Vivian's lake.... Or so he told me... Sheepy: Aru: That's how the story goes. Sheepy: Aru: But that's where I found the sword. Sheepy: Aru: So unless someone moved it, either that's her lake or he threw it into the wrong lake. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... *he looks around* .. This is not Vivan's lake. .... How queer. Sheepy: Aru: Hmm...Well, that story's old enough that we can't ask him anymore. Sheepy: Aru: But the story said that he lied a few times before he finally returned it for real. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then I suppose he did. He was never a good liar. Sheepy: Aru: So someone must have moved it...And you didn't wake up? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Mayhaps I did. If so, I certainly am not recalling it.. Sheepy: Aru: I guess it's a mystery... Sheepy: Aru: Do you want it back? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would, but it has been drawn by someone new. Therefore, unless absolutely required, I believe it is yours. Sheepy: Aru:...Umm, good thing that it doesn't choose kings anymore! Hahaha... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....? That no longer applies? Sheepy: Aru: I'm still in high school. I can't become any kind of ruler... Sheepy: Aru: Maybe it wanted Cain...? He's older than me by a few years and is fairly dependable. Sheepy: Aru: But I don't really hear about kings and queens anymore. Now we just elect political officials to make laws for us! ...Oh, I guess you only woke up, right? So when you're more with it, I can tell you about the current world. Sheepy: Aru: Since we'll be sticking together, later I'll tell you more about myself too! And you can tell me more about yourself if you want. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That sounds good. For now, I'm content to observe what has changed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Which seems to be quite a bit. I barely recognize the surroundings at all. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's to be expected, but it couldn't have been that long... What has it been, one hundred years? Perhaps two hundred? Sheepy: Aru: It's the year 2020. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... .... .... We survived this long? That's amazing! Sheepy: Aru: Yup! I can tell you what your surroundings are, too! They must be very different. Sheepy: *Aru points to a car* Sheepy: Aru: That's a car. It's basically a manmade horse, but it can go twice as fast and doesn't need food nor water. Just fuel called "gasoline". Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then whatever did we do with the horses? We still have those, yes? Sheepy: Aru: Now people keep them as pets and race them against each other for sport. Sometimes people bet on them. Sheepy: Aru: You can also go places that let you ride horses. I have a few times with Cain, but... Sheepy: Aru: Cain gets too excited on them and they panic. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is a shame. I would have thought horses would mellow over the years. Sheepy: Aru: .....? Sheepy: Aru: No, they're bred to be more anxious now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Why? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of being dependable? Sheepy: Aru: They don't fight in combat anymore, so... Arsé-kun: Arthur: What about hounds? Are they still dependable? Sheepy: Aru: Depends on the breed. Sheepy: Aru: They're kept as pets mostly. Rarely are they ever used to hunt nor guard things. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Cats? Sheepy: Aru: They're kept as pets too generally. They think they rule the household, which they'd be right about. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So that hasn't changed. Sheepy: Aru: Yeah. Sheepy: Aru: I saw a dog with a mustache a bit back. Arsé-kun: Arthur: :O Sheepy: Aru: Cain's roommate has a cat. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... May I request to see them? Sheepy: Aru: Yeah, I can show you his cat! Arsé-kun: Arthur: :) Sheepy: Aru: We have a lot of animals you probably haven't seen before! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Then I am willing to wager in return that I've seen animals you have not. Sheepy: Aru: Really? Sheepy: Aru: Like the dodo? Sheepy: Aru: Those are extinct. Arsé-kun: Arthur: the What? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, I guess not. Sheepy: Aru: It was a huge flightless bird. It's extinct now! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... What about bears? I believe that population was rather low in my time. Sheepy: Aru: There's tons of bears. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe not right around here, but there's all sorts of bears and they live all over the world. Sheepy: Aru: You can find a few at the local zoo...Oh, you've never been to the zoo. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What is a zoo? And do bears live in the sea? Sheepy: Aru: A zoo is where they put all sorts of animals so they can rehabilitate endamgered species and let people see them and learn about them. Sheepy: Aru: There's water bears, but, um... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do they... Do they.... Sheepy: Aru: Do they? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Do they have salamanders? Sheepy: Aru: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's wonderful. Sheepy: Aru: They're cute! Sheepy: Aru: But you don't have to worry about water bears because you can't see them! There's probably even a few nearby! Arsé-kun: Arthur: dear god. Sheepy: Aru: Huh? Arsé-kun: Arthur: they're invisible water bears?? Sheepy: Aru: Well, they're so small that you can't see them. Arsé-kun: Arthur: They are bugs? Sheepy: Aru: They're a micro-animal. Umm...I don't think they're bugs, but they have eight legs. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ??? ???? ??????? Sheepy: Aru: They live everywhere! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Tiny invisible ocean bears.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: *looking around, and slightly past Aru* .... What about wizards? Are they extinct yet? Sheepy: Aru: No, I guess not. Sheepy: Aru: There are people who imitate them. They're fairly popular... In fact, "Merlin" has basically become synonymous with "wizard"! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Correct- Arsé-kun: *Arthur is cut off by the Excalibur lighting up and zapping some poor sod behind Aru that tried to grab it. Goodbye, Merlin. You absolutely deserved that.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... At this rate, they will go extinct. Sheepy: Aru:?! Who are you?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: According to you just now, the essential wizard! *he's got his hair in front of his face like a beard. Merlin. Merlin. you stop that* The Excalibur is still in perfect working order! Sheepy: Aru:....? Sheepy: Aru: But isn't Merlin supposed to be dead? Arsé-kun: Merlin: "Supposed to" is the key words here, young miss! :) :) :) Sheepy: Aru: But...Vivian?... Arsé-kun: *Merlin shudders* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Please inform his partner in crime I can see him as well. Myrrdin is not subtle. Sheepy: Aru: There's more than one Merlin?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Three. They share the role of court mage with different areas of expertise. Why, does history only name the one? Sheepy: Aru: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is tragic. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't see nor hear him... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Touch the vessel of the soul. Touch the sword, do it now. Sheepy: Myrrdin: *he touches the sword* --Gghhhk! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would now like to repeat myself. Wizards will go extinct. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I did it for you! How hurtful! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Even when doing things for me, that has not... ... *processing* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he pushes his hair off his face and glances upwards* I want to cry, but my eyeliner cost forty-eight dollars... We've been waiting for a day like this..! Sheepy: Aru: Is that why you were watching me from behind a car? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It was! And it seems the Excalibur likes you, so we are not able to do anything about this. Sheepy: Aru:...Likes me? I don't have to become a king, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, of course not. Swords distributed by a watery tart is no means for a system of government. Sheepy: Aru: ....No surprise you like that movie. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, but the Sword in the Stone is my favorite! Sheepy: Aru: Really? Because you're in it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: .. That is a helpful factor, but not the cause! Sheepy: Aru: What is? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Now, now, if I get into that, it may last all day! Sheepy: *A brunette with a messy mullet comes running over!* Sheepy: ?: Sheesh, you're so slow, Aru! Go talk to strangers later! ...W-wait, no! Don't talk to strangers at all!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: You're strangely unconcerned that this girl has a sword. Sheepy: ?: Well, duh, we pulled it out! I loosened it for her! So it's "we"!! Sheepy: ?: I don't get why she's gotta carry it, though. She said it's so light! Meanwhile, it stung me a ton! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is this Kay..?? Sheepy: Myrrdin: The girl looks a lot like you and her name is similar... Sheepy: Myrrdin: And this guy's name is Cain... Cai... ...Kay. Huh. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It really is just Arthur and Kay. Arsé-kun: Merlin: How interesting! He's not nearly as horrible as the original. Sheepy: Cain: What're you rambling about...? You're creeping me out! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Your sister has taken ownership of my sword, so a comparison of my own brother was made to you. ... Try not to grab at the sword too much. Sheepy: Cain: ...Eh?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: It is far more damaging outside of the water. Sheepy: Cain: Gh-ghost....! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *FREE FOOD!* Sheepy: Cain: Aru...! H-how many times do I gotta tell you?! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...? Oh, I suppose you're right. Hm. Sheepy: Cain: Stop befriending ghosts! They're so freaky! Arsé-kun: Merlin: If it makes you feel better, he's the only ghost here! :D Sheepy: Cain: First that Mordred creep, now...Who are you?! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm Merlin, he's Myrrdin, and what do you MEAN Mordred is still around?? Sheepy: Cain: He's some obnoxious ghost Aru picked up! He likes playing pranks on us! Aru always lets him get away wih it, too...! Sheepy: Aru: I don't know, I think he's fairly endearing. Sheepy: Aru: So far he's been harmless. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can already hear the impending arguments about exorcising the traitor. Sheepy: Aru: Well, um... Sheepy: Aru: Arthur, I need to tell you something important. Sheepy: Aru: Umm... The ghosts at the dorm are probably predominantly people you know because of how close it was to where your final battle took place. Sheepy: Aru: I was so excited about meeting you that I forgot to tell you. I'm sorry. That was selfish of me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... ........ *he was stuck on the Mordred part until now, and he visibly pales* Thank... You..? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Dear diary, today I learned that ghosts can get pale. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ghosts can look like they've seen a ghost! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Dear diary, today I lost my diary, so I'm writing this on the back of both my copies of Kung Fu Panda! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Everyone was kung fu fighting... Sheepy: Aru: But don't worry, I'll protect you! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Not sure how you will, but you may.... Try...? Sheepy: Aru: I know how to deal with them. Sheepy: Aru: There's one face you should be happy about seeing at least! Sheepy: Aru: Your butler, Sir Lucan. He's a bit stiff but he's surprisingly helpful with homework. It turns out that he reads my textbooks while I'm not using them... Sheepy: Aru: I haven't seen Sir Lancelot, Sir Bedivere, umm... Sheepy: Aru: Well, a lot, I guess. Although if Sir Bedivere's ghost is sticking around, I'd guess it'd be by your grave rather than his... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lancelot has been involved in some... Shenanigans, let's say. Sheepy: Bedi: Merliiin! Have you found anythi...?! Sheepy: Aru: Shenanigans like that? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Y'know? I think we may have. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And yes. Like this. Sheepy: Aru: ...Hmm, Sir Lancelot looks, um, less... Sheepy: Aru:...Berserk than I was expecting. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, this is Bedi. Sheepy: Aru: Huh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like this, but this is Bedi. Lancelot's doing who knows what. I'm not his boss. Sheepy: *Bedi hesitantly approaches Arthur, shocked, before stopping in his tracks and kneeling, his head down* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, I see. Sheepy: Cain: Why are you so relaxed about this?! Arsé-kun: *Arthur kneels down to Bedi's level and pats his shoulder (or tries)* Sheepy: Bedi: My King...I...B-because of me...You cannot find rest even in death...! Instead of returning your sword, I lied to you twice...! Even though I returned it... There's no way you could rest knowing your final moments were full of lies... I'm sorry... Sheepy: *Bedi's crying... a rare sight!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: I can't say I didn't doubt you briefly upon returning, but that would not be your doing. I knew my favorite knight would do the right thing. *pat, pat* Please do not cry, Bedivere. The court excuses your sin. Sheepy: Bedi:...Wh-what...? Sheepy: Bedi: F...favorite.... ...Even after everything... You still consider me your knight? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Whyever would I not? Do you doubt yourself that much, good Sir? Sheepy: Bedi:...I... Sheepy: Bedi: I thought I was a disgrace not worthy to be called a knight after my actions... Arsé-kun: Arthur: If I never took any other knight's titles for their disgraces, why would I have taken yours? Sheepy: Bedi: Because I was not worthy of it in the first place. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is most certainly wrong. I won't hear another word of this until you change your mind. Is that clear, Sir Knight? Sheepy: Bedi: I'm sorry. I spoke out of place. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Accepted. Please do not be so hard on yourself. You've done so well. Sheepy: Bedi:....! Sheepy: Bedi:....I've...done well....? Arsé-kun: Arthur: You've done so well. Can I continue to depend on you? Sheepy: Bedi:....! Sheepy: Bedi: Of course...! If you wish me to...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would appreciate it. Sheepy: Bedi: Just as I have lived to become a knight you could depend on...I will not pass until you no longer desire my assistance...! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Phew, I thought he was a goner for sure. Nice save. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, right. You wouldn't know. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's not dead. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Rather, he never died. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Was this your work? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh, we helped keep him animated, I guess? We didn't give him extra years and we didn't make him immortal. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Since the soul can remain alive long after the body has turned to stone!...Of course, we aren't going to let it turn to stone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So, that's functionally immortal but not actually. He'd stick around for you even if we didn't. *Merlin is strangely bitter about this* Sheepy: Myrrdin: He's keeping his soul alive all of these years later from his love for you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He feels like he needs to become a knight you could praise and depend on and refuses to die until he becomes that... So when you implied he'd accomplished that, well, I could feel him wavering some. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I certainly did not want to kill him. Why give up now when he's made it this far? Sheepy: Myrrdin: 'Cause everyone's gotta die eventually I guess? Don't ask me. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But you're still here, and so is Merlin.... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, we're not fully human, so we're an exception to the rule.. Sheepy: Myrrdin:...But, yeah, you're right. It's kind of cruel, in a way. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's hard watching humans come and go. It's hard watching them grow old and their memory fail.. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yup. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, if I got emotionally invested in someone and they forgot important things about me? It'd kinda hurt... Arsé-kun: Merlin: That would hurt so much. Imagine that, but nothing you do about it works. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah... Sheepy: Myrrdin:...Life's kinda cruel! Arsé-kun: Merlin: So is the lake twat! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Y-ugh!!!! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Gosh! Sheepy: Bedi: *he appears confused...* Sheepy: Bedi: Did you go through that before, Merlin? Sheepy: Bedi: Don't worry. I won't do that to you. *he smiles innocently...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Don't do this to me, babe. Please. Sheepy: Bedi:....? Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize... I won't pry again. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not... ... Okay, you guys do whatever, I'm gonna peel off to go drain some innocent people of happiness so I can hold up my facade of being a functional human and then yell at Kay for being slow as shiiiiit! Sheepy: Bedi:...? Merlin, are you alright? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Nope! *peace, peace* Sheepy: Bedi: Do you want to talk about it? Or do you just want some time to yourself? Arsé-kun: Merlin: This would be the fourth time this month I'd be explaining it to you, hun. Sheepy: Bedi:... Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize. Sheepy: Bedi: If there's anything I can do... Sheepy: Bedi: Please tell me. I will help you in my greatest capacity. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can start by helping the King and making sure we don't completely fuck up the lives of some cute children. Sheepy: Bedi:...Right! I will do my best. Arsé-kun: *Merlin fingerguns and peels off to go back the way they came* Sheepy: Bedi: Hm...What did I do wrong... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sorry you had to see all that, Arthur. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm... I'm still sorting all of this out. Did... Did he say Kay? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yup. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Is he like Bedivere, but angrier? Sheepy: Bedi: We aren't at all alike but he is my dearest friend. Sheepy: Myrrdin: No, Grif dragged him here via time travel. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I feel like that is unnatural. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh, it's Grif. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... This is very true. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He was in the lake looking for the sword. Sheepy: Bedi:...... Sheepy: Bedi: Right, he found your grave instead... Sheepy: Bedi: I was certain I buried you above ground... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Poor Kay... If he was brought to now, then did he have time to grieve..? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Nope. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How cruel and natural for Griflet. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It didn't even truly hit him you were dead until recently. Sheepy: Myrrdin: It's Grif. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He doesn't care about anyone's feelings but his own. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I recently learned that he didn't actually know the laws of chivalry. Arsé-kun: Arthur: One of my advisors couldn't read, but I didn't mind reminding him of rules. He had good ideas sometimes. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, he couldn't read either... Oh, unless you were talking about Grif? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Grif, good ideas? Nah... that can't be him. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ....*snnnrrrkkk* Sheepy: Myrrdin: He follows a guide on how to make friends. Arsé-kun: Arthur: He got one? Good for him. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He stinks at it, but he's putting in the effort. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He gave me a shiny rock earlier and then punched me when he decided I didn't like it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: So it's exactly the same? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yup. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Oh, and where's Meril? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Uh, it's awkward. He's trapped in a bar. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Like a tavern? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yup. Sheepy: Myrrdin: He tends it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Unfortunately, I won't be able to visit, then. Kids cannot enter taverns. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hmmmm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, it's not a real tavern. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Although...kids aren't allowed in or around bars, right? Sheepy: Myrrdin: If Excalibur's passed to Bedi when you want to visit, it should be fine. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would that work..? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I guess you can't swap to possessing his arm... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Well, he tossed it, so he should be able to borrow it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ? oH, I never noticed his arm among all else happening..! Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin made it for me. It's based after the Excalibur. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'll have to compliment him when he comes back. It looks fantastic. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. It's very useful. Sheepy: Bedi:...I wonder if Merlin"s okay. Sheepy: Bedi: I don't understand what I did wrong, but I need to make sure not to do it again. Sheepy: Myrrdin: ...Uhuh. I can explain later, although... I'm not sure that I'm the best person to do so. Arsé-kun: Kay: Since when are you good at anything? *pbbbbt* Get fucked. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Kay..! Arsé-kun: Kay: Gross, a floating Wart! Arsé-kun: Kay: It's almost like nothing's happened, but you're floating and I can punch through you like a wet scroll! Arsé-kun: Kay: And you can keep up underwater now, you ominous prick, isn't that neat?! Arsé-kun: *Kay is excited but trying to hide it. All that upset about Arthur being gone, but he's right here!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: !!! Sheepy: Bedi: Kay...? When did you get here? ..Oh, Merlin must've told you that the King was here so you rushed over! Sheepy: Myrrdin:...He came with us when we went to the lake... Sheepy: Bedi: Eh?! Arsé-kun: Kay: I go into the water one time and you forget about me?? Daaamn, you senile? Do you need to retire, old man Bedivere?? Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Shoot, low blow, Kay. Just don’t say that sort of stuff around Merlin. It eats him up enough as it is. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, fuck him too. Bastard. Sheepy: Myrrdin: But, to answer your question... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Basically, he is ending up that way it seems like. I guess humans simply aren’t supposed to live this long. Sheepy: Bedi: No. That’s not true. Arsé-kun: Kay: It ain't? Then what's your opinion, Bed? Sheepy: Bedi: I’ve always been on the forgetful side, so this isn’t new. That’s my opinion, anyway. Sheepy: Bedi: Unless you meant on something else..? Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I mean, you're right, but not this bad. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, I know. You're so goddamn excited about your King that nothing else matters, huh? Sheepy: Bedi:...! Yes, I suppose so. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe that's why Merlin left? The excitement was too much for him...? Arsé-kun: Kay: We gotta get you a menu like Grif has. Then you can look back to see what the fuck you were doing. Sheepy: Bedi: Menu? That thing he has? Arsé-kun: Kay: That's what he says it's called. Sheepy: Bedi: I see. Sheepy: Bedi: Do you have one, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: No. I can remember what I'm doing for more than an hour, unlike him. Sheepy: Bedi: Is his memory bad too...? Maybe it just runs in the family... Although Lucan's was caused by a bad head injury... Arsé-kun: Kay: Lucan had an excuse to be a moron. Grif absolutely does not. Arsé-kun: Kay: So anyone wanna tell me why we're following some babies? Sheepy: Grif: --Kaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Sheepy: Grif: I found a shiny rock for you! And a bird. But I already ate that. Arsé-kun: Kay: Um. Good work. Sheepy: Grif: You can have the shiny rock. *he gives Kay a pebble, visibly proud of himself* I found this just for you, so you better treasure it. Arsé-kun: *Kay looks at the pebble. ah yes. this rock is made out of rock* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Hello, Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Sheepy: Grif: Hello, Mr. Ghost. Sheepy: Grif: Oh, you're the King. Sheepy: Grif: So I was right on my predictions. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, I guess so! Apparently! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: Um, aren't you excited at all? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wise dragon of the rocks, do you have any advice? Sheepy: Grif: Please remember something important about possession. Sheepy: Grif: What ghost in must ghost out. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Thank you for the jest and advice, Advisor. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Ah. Yes. Another thing. Sheepy: Grif: You are weak to salt, so make sure to stay away from Sir Agravain if he makes his appearance. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good to know. Thank you. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... Right. Your cor... Oh. Is that spoilers... Sheepy: Grif: Well, wait until the time has come to learn that information. If I tell you, it might detract from shock value... Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet, what are you talking about? Sheepy: Bedi: Will you really hide..."spoilers" for shock value...? From the king, as his advisor? Sheepy: Grif: It's not information he needs until he needs it. Sheepy: Grif: And when the necessary dialogue is unlocked, he'll get what he needs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Telling someone spoilers is how you ruin a timeline~~ Arsé-kun: Merlin: I would know. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's why I don't share everything I see! If I did, we'd be spiraling into something we'd be unprepared for! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: I need to prepare for what my menu tells me. But I can’t spoil things. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, Merlin, you’re back...! Sheepy: Grif: However, I can tell you a comprehensive list of every knight currently alive to my reasonable knowledge. Sheepy: Grif: Every knight before you along with Sir Lancelot. The Queen is also still around. Presumably due to contracts they’ve formed. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And Meril! He's just busy with a day job. Sheepy: Grif: Is being trapped in a bar a day job? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's a job he has, and it's during the day. Sheepy: Grif: ... Sheepy: Grif: But he mostly just sleeps... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Minimum customers, minimum work! Sheepy: Grif: Like making a sandwich by simply eating the materials individually. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I mean, sure! Sheepy: Grif: Do you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Heck, sometimes. Sheepy: Grif: You eat the meat. The meat. The vegetable. The cheese. The meat. Sheepy: Bedi: Where's the bread? Sheepy: Grif: You eat your sandwich with bread? Sheepy: Bedi: A sandwich needs bread. Sheepy: Grif: Wrong, a sandwich is anything that has a top, a bottom, and a middle. Arsé-kun: Merlin: A sandwich is defined as food that is held in one hand and between two slices of bread! Sheepy: Grif: You are weak. Sheepy: Grif: I will eat your sandwiches without the bread. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Joke's on you, it's all bread. Sheepy: Grif: You weak, foolish man. You rely on bread so heavily you cannot see that a sandwich is nothing without its insides. Sheepy: Grif: You see only the outside and have no comprehension of the inside. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No, I mean a piece of fairy bread between slices of toast. It's all bread. Bitch. Sheepy: Grif:....Fairy bread? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, actual fae not included. It's just a name for bread with sprinkles. Sheepy: Grif: Hey Paimon. Define Sprinkle. Arsé-kun: Yog: There are several definitions, but I understand which you want. Arsé-kun: Yog: "Sprinkles" are defined as: tiny sugar shapes, typically rods and balls, used for decorating cakes, ice cream, and other desserts. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: So fairy bread is a sprinkle sandwich. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Basically! Sheepy: Grif: A depression sandwich. So it has a depression in the middle to store the sprinkles. Arsé-kun: Merlin: D: Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: Arthur: What is a depression? Sheepy: Grif: Depression. Noun. A concave area on a surface.... Sheepy: Grif: No. Wait. Sheepy: Grif: Depression. Noun. A common and serious medical condition that affects the way you act, feel, and think. Sheepy: Grif: Symptoms: Mood swings, sadness, pain, trouble sleeping, lack of energy... Eh... Sheepy: Grif:.... Sadness... Sheepy: Grif: Example use: "Merlin has depression". Arsé-kun: Merlin: I came here to have a good time and I am feeling SO attacked right now! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Um. Yes, thank you. Sheepy: Grif: Congratulations. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin. Sheepy: Grif: Are you ready for a gift? Arsé-kun: Merlin: is it a rock. Sheepy: Grif: Behold. A book. Sheepy: *Merlin receives a picture book of frogs.* Sheepy: Grif: It's a book on frogs. I bought it for you because you're like a frog so you might find comfort in seeing frogs. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I don't get it at all, but thanks! Arsé-kun: *slight bond increase* Sheepy: Grif: You look around for mates, you get disoriented by bright lights, you sing, and you eat the occasional fly. ....Ha. Ha. Ha. The last one is a joke. Sheepy: Grif: Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: *Arthur quietly laughs. Joke approved by the King* Sheepy: Grif: Do you like things? Tell me these things. Sheepy: Grif: I read that you will like me and be my friend if I give you gifts. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's not really a good way to have a stable relationship, but hey, what do I know? I'm not your weeb dad. Sheepy: Grif: Stable... Sheepy: Grif: Horse... Arsé-kun: Kay: i want my horse back Sheepy: Grif: ...Buddy... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Related, I have been informed horses of this time period are more prone to being nervous and scared. Is this true? Sheepy: Grif: I miss Buddy... Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: Horses aren't used in combat anymore so they don't need as much courage. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That means horses have a lower mortality rate, then! Sheepy: Grif:....Oh, so I've been doing friendships wrong...Friends are too hard to make. I don't get it... Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose so...but if they break a leg while running races, they put them down. Sheepy: Grif: If I run out of gifts, nobody will be my friend anymore is the end result of giving gifts to boost bond points, hm. How do I make friends... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Down where? Sheepy: Bedi: Um... Sheepy: Bedi: They put them down, as in they put them to sleep with...Oh, right, you don't know about that. They kill them. Arsé-kun: Arthur: whhhhhhhhAT Sheepy: Bedi: Horses can't recover from it and it's excruciatingly painful, so... Sheepy: Bedi: They're killed. Arsé-kun: Kay: :v Sheepy: Grif: Buddy... Sheepy: Grif: I miss Buddy... Arsé-kun: Kay: Then ask your dad of magic to get your damn horse! Sheepy: Grif: Uh...But... Sheepy: Grif: It's different than us coming here. Arsé-kun: Kay: That horse has seen some shit. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: He'd been with me since the day I begged the King to let me become a knight... Sheepy: Grif: Merlin. You must teach me how to make friends later. Okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I can try, but I'm better at one night stands. Sheepy: Grif: I don't want that. Sheepy: Grif: I don't care about that. Sheepy: Grif: My Charisma is very low. My Charm is high. That is how I got a wife. Sheepy: Grif: I don't need your Charm boosts. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, but you need the Charisma to back up the Charm! You can't rely 100% on a charm working without a stat to back it up! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Give me your Charisma. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can't just HAVE my charisma! You're not an incubus! Sheepy: Grif: Teach me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why don't you ask your orb dad? I mean, he managed to have you, so he's gotta have some charisma, yeah? Sheepy: Grif: ? Sheepy: Grif: So you don't have enough charisma to teach me charisma? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What's your charisma now? Sheepy: Grif: 2. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... How much would you need, theoretically, to charm the pants off a stranger you've never met? Sheepy: Grif: Uh... Sheepy: Grif: 8. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Out of ten? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Come back when you're at 5. I can probably give you a boost from there. Sheepy: Grif: I consume Charisma books but get no buff. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Griflet, buddy. You need to read them. Eating them isn't very sexy of you. Sheepy: Grif: My wife loved me at first sight due to my high Charm, so I must be innately sexy. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's called a preference. Sheepy: Grif: No. My Charm is 7. Arsé-kun: Merlin: No wonder even muggles accept you so easily. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: I am like the man with a mysterious, otherwordly feel who immediately catches your eye due to my high charm. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But then you start speaking. Sheepy: Grif: But my charisma is low, so once someone interacts with me, I have difficulties knowing what to say and find myself stressed. Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds like a personal problem! Sheepy: Grif: You're easy to talk to because you don't expect high charisma from me. Arsé-kun: Kay: Why would I? You're the guy who I spotted eating a chicken in my yard at 6 am. I liked that chicken. Sheepy: Grif: It tasted good... Arsé-kun: Kay: You ate Tiffany! Raw! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: I had to tell Wart a fox got her, you prick! Arsé-kun: Kay: I woulda gotten my ass WHOOPED if I told him I saw some sorta goblin bastard, and then dragged to church or some crap! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm. Sheepy: Grif: Well, I only ate one of your chickens. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... What is wrong with you? Sheepy: Grif: The only adult human figure in my life as a child was my mom, who abandoned me. So, of course when I learned from my dragom dad that dragons steal and consume livestock, I'd steal and consume livestock. Sheepy: Grif: The only adult human figure in my life as a child was my mom, who abandoned me. So, of course when I learned from my dragom dad that dragons steal and consume livestock, I'd steal and consume livestock. Sheepy: Grif: And eat what else I found. Sheepy: Grif: I stopped because I eventually got free food as a knight. Arsé-kun: Kay: Which you're welcome for, by the way, you ungrateful bastard! Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: All knights did, right? Sheepy: Grif: So why do I have to thank you? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... So anyway, are we there yet?? Sheepy: Grif: Why? Sheepy: Aru: Very close, yeah! Arsé-kun: Kay: How close, from "we can see it" to "it's only close to a giant"? Sheepy: Grif: I see. You dodge to question because you fear my response. Sheepy: Aru: We should see it...Oh, there it is! Sheepy: Grif: *stare* Arsé-kun: Merlin: This place gives me some bad juju. Sheepy: Grif: I will slay all ghosts. Sheepy: Myrrdin:....Yikes, I hate it here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... It's like... ... Excuse me, you did mention Mordred, but how many other spirits are here, exactly? Sheepy: Cain: Too many! Sheepy: Aru: Sorry, I don't know the exact number. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's like a graveyard in here. Sheepy: Aru: Yes, that's accurate. Sheepy: Bedi: But why? Sheepy: Bedi: Why can't they pass on...? Sheepy: Aru: We're here! Arsé-kun: Kay: What are you nerds talking about?? Sheepy: Grif: Ghosts. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, is that it? It's that simple? Arsé-kun: *Kay turns to Arthur to try and be witty at him, but Arthur seems to be asleep right there, still in midair. Advantages to ghost.* Sheepy: Cain: Simple...? It's terrifying...! Sheepy: *In the bg, there's a blond shoving a man in a white suit into mud while cackling...* Sheepy: Aru: Mordred, stop bullying Lucan! We've talked about this! If you're bored and we're not around, do your share of the chores! Sheepy: Mordred: Gosh, you're dull! If I was king, people wouldn't have chores! But APPARENTLY Gawain's a better- Oh, hey, that's the king sword! I want that! Gimme, gimme! It's no fair that my descendents get to be king but I don't! Sheepy: Aru: What are you suppose to say? Sheepy: Mordred: Please, cheese! ...Schmease, whatever! I don't have to say please to you! Gimme the sword!!! Sheepy: Aru: *Stare* Sheepy: Mordred: *whine* ...Please. Sheepy: Aru: No. Sheepy: Mordred: Gosh, you're the WORST great great... etc, grandkid! More like UNGREAT grandkid!!! Heh! Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I'm pretty sure I lost more smarts hearing that than all of my drinking! You're not even funny, shut up! You're More Dreadful than the Cath Palug! Arsé-kun: Kay: You look like you crawled out of a children's book about goblins and you sound like it too! Arsé-kun: *Arthur continues pretending to sleep to avoid having to actually face Mordred for any reason. noooope* Arsé-kun: Kay: You can pull out a dictionary to define the word "goblin" and it'll just have a mirror! Sheepy: Mordred: Oh, shut up! At least I wasn’t gonna sit in the shadow of some trashy king forever! Meanwhile you just accepted your place as some servant to him despite being older. You’re such a wimp! Gosh! Arsé-kun: Kay: I wouldn't trust you with money! I'd rather fuck a dragon than trust you with money! Sheepy: Mordred: Psh! Like you’d trust Gawain any more with it! Sheepy: Mordred: Like, why Gawain of all people?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh what's he gonna do? Buy some more hookers?? At least he's honest! Sheepy: Aru: If Gawain was next in line, why didn’t you just target him instead? Whittle down all of Arthur’s next in lines until it came to you. Arsé-kun: Kay: You! I like you. You have a brain bigger than a squirrel's. Sheepy: Mordred: *thinking math lady* Sheepy: Mordred: ........... Sheepy: Aru: Thank you. I didn’t catch your name. My name is Aru and this is Cain. You are...? Arsé-kun: *Kay pauses to introduce himself, and then goes back to insulting Mordred. yknow the usual* Sheepy: Mordred: Y’mean I could’a just... What the heck?! Mom didn’t tell me that! Gosh, nobody tells me ANYTHING in this house!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Gee, wonder why! It's almost like you're a tattletail pussy snitch! Sheepy: Mordred: Mom told me to kill Arthur to become king...!!! Seriously, why did nobody think to tell me to go for Gawain instead?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Because you'd have been like "HM NO IM STUBBORN HURRRRR". Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, give me a weapon to stab this bitch with. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: *Grif pulls out a Christmas themed chainsaw* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Grif, what is that? Sheepy: Grif: It plays Deck the Halls when you rev it. Arsé-kun: Kay: But does it hit ghosts? Sheepy: Grif: Deck the halls with blood and gore-y, fa la la la la, la la la la. Sheepy: Grif: It was used to exorcise the Ghost of Christmas End. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't care, how does it work Sheepy: Grif: Which, as the name implies, slaughters to end Christmas due to being trapped next to a shopping mall and having to listen to Christmas music from October to December every year for over thirty years. Sheepy: Grif: Brrrr, brrr. Sheepy: Grif: And then slice, slice. Sheepy: Grif: Understand? Sheepy: Mordred: Hey, Grif, I’ll give you an apple not to exorcise me...!!! Sheepy: Grif: ..... Sheepy: Grif: ............. Sheepy: Grif: Two. Arsé-kun: Kay: You heard the man! Two or perish! Sheepy: Mordred: I’m not made of money! Merlin, I’m being tormented in my OWN HOME! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah? What do you want me to do about it? Sheepy: Mordred: Stop them. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And fuckin' die?? Sheepy: Mordred: Sure, whatever! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Lady Aru, your ghost is bullying me. Sheepy: Aru: He bullies everyone. Sheepy: Aru: ... Sheepy: Aru: Mordred, you’re grounded. Sheepy: Mordred: The heck?! You can’t ground me! I’m older than you! I should be able to ground you! Arsé-kun: Kay: You're grounded. Sheepy: Mordred: You’re the worst uncle ever! Arsé-kun: Kay: At least I'm not Merlin! Sheepy: Mordred: Merlin’s no uncle! Arsé-kun: Kay: I'm still better than he is. Sheepy: Mordred: No! Arsé-kun: Merlin: get positively DUNKED ON, Kay! eat my dust! Arsé-kun: Kay: ??? ??? ??? ?? Sheepy: Mordred: Yeah! Arsé-kun: Arthur: *IF I MOVE SLOWLY ENOUGH AND DON'T LOOK AT MORDRED, HE WILL NOT SEE ME* Sheepy: Mordred: ...Hey! Sheepy: Mordred: Why’s he here?! You absolute traitor! You brought him here, didn’t you?! Sheepy: Aru: Of all the objects he’d be attached to, which do you think it’d be? Sheepy: Mordred: *blank stare* Sheepy: Mordred: His crown, ‘cuz he cared way more about being a dumb, useless king than a dad! Yup, nailed it! Gosh, I’m a geniu- Sheepy: Aru: Do you see a crown on me? Sheepy: Mordred: ...Eh... Sheepy: Mordred: Whatever! Go away, old man, this is my kingdom! You can’t stay here! Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...... *he slowly turns his head to look at Mordred* .... As if I have much of a choice? I go where the Excalibur goes. Now please stop speaking to me. Sheepy: Mordred: Gosh! It's not like you even talked to me anyway! Man, you stink! Sheepy: Cain: As if Mordred could get any more annoying... Why do we have to live here...? Sheepy: Aru: I'm sorry for his behavior, Arthur. I'll deal with him later. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's.... It's fine, I didn't expect much else.. Sheepy: Mordred: "Deal with me later"??? Sheepy: Aru: We have a bunch of chores that need doing anyway. Sheepy: Mordred: You're the WORST Aru!! Gosh! Any cool descendant of mine would be gushing about how handsome and awesome I am...!! You just order me around and bully me! Sheepy: Grif: Hm. Sheepy: Grif: I see. I am piecing everything together. Arsé-kun: Kay: You wanna share with us? Or is it "spoiler"? Sheepy: Grif: So Morfred is the illegitimate son of the King and tried to steal the throne because his existence is a blotch on the King's good name and therefore Sir Gawain, the eldest of the King's nephews, was going to get the throne after the King's death. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Morfred. I mean, yeah basically, but... Sheepy: Grif: But Mordred ended up destroying Camelot instead because he killed the King, died, and presumably all heirs were killed as well. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I'm sorry? Excuse me? *he has stopped and turned all the way around to face Griflet* What did you just say? The first section only. Sheepy: Grif: Morfred wanted to become king. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Not that part. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Sheepy: Grif: Clearly, Camelot fell. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... There was no one left..? Sheepy: Bedi: Every single one of your heirs was killed by Sir Lancelot with the exception of Sir Gaheris, who died previously, as you may know.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: All of them?? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... So why didn't you take it up? Sheepy: Bedi:...? Sheepy: Bedi: I am just your lowly knight. Nothing more. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What did I say about things like that? Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize. I spoke too harshly. Sheepy: Bedi: However... Sheepy: Bedi: Every single one of your knights would have been better suited to follow in your stead than myself, perhaps even Mordred included. You may consider it self-deprecation, but my skill set, as limited as it is, is not suited for giving orders. Only following them to my finest ability. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I will permit this. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I understand. If nothing could be done, then that is simply how it was. Sheepy: Bedi: Sir Lancelot and the Queen survived. I stayed at the same monestary with Sir Lancelot for a while.. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Lancelot, huh.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I'd love to get his side of things, but that's unlikely, huh. Sheepy: Bedi: Oh, he visits the bar occasionally. Sheepy: Bedi: He's shy due to his appearance, though. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... ? Sheepy: Bedi: He lost most of his muscle mass and looks, well... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like a trash peasant. Sheepy: Bedi:...The Queen, however, is still very beautiful! Arsé-kun: Merlin: And she fuckin' lifts! She's got Lancelot's armor and it looks GOOD! Sheepy: Grif: I like the Queen. Sometimes she wears green. Green is my favorite color. Like apples. Arsé-kun: Kay: I don't know if anyone else notices, but it's goddamn cold out here! Sheepy: Grif: One time the Queen smiled at me. Nobody ever smiles at me. I like the Queen. She's nice. Sheepy: Bedi: That's nice, Grif... Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I like the King too. He liked the gift I gave him. Nobody ever likes the gifts I give them. Arsé-kun: Kay: *mr no manners* I am going inside your home now! Because it's fucking cold! Goodbye! Sheepy: Aru: Oh, right, it is...! Sheepy: Grif:....?! Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Arsé-kun: Kay: It's fuckin' cold! Nope! Sheepy: Grif: If you leave, I'll be cold. You're warm. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then come inside, moron! Sheepy: Grif: Hah. Fine. I have never waited to be invited into a home anyway. Sheepy: Aru: It's a dorm so I don't need to invite you...But we should go in! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But first! *he finally goes over to the other ghost (with the nice suit) on the ground* Do you need a hand down there, butler? Sheepy: *The ghost lets out a weak groan...* Arsé-kun: *Merlin tries to help, but cannot actually hold the ghost. oof.* Sheepy: *The ghost slowly shifts, finally standing... His whole front of his torso is bloodstained...* Sheepy: ?: *sigh* It's going to take forever to get this out... Thanks anyway- ...Merlin? Sheepy: ?: Bedi? Sheepy: Bedi: *he's gone wide-eyed...* ........ Sheepy: ?: Oh? You two have finally come to visit me? I'm so overjoyed my heart might just burst from the excitement! Sheepy: ?: Come, come, Bedi, give me a hug- oh, wait, I'm a ghost, so I guess you can't. Sheepy: ?: Of all the horror monsters I could be, I think a vampire would be more preferable because at least they can go out on adventures, even if it's just at night. I'm bound to this land... *sigh* With Mordred... Sheepy: ?: I suppose that explains how you look even more youthful than when I died... You really got the better side of the genes... Anyway, I'm trapped here, so I've read everyone's textbooks and homework more often than I can count. Cain makes me do his homework for him sometimes... What am I, a butler? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Last I checked, yes! Yes, you were! Now get that cleaned up, you look like you should be a vampire with your shirt stained like that. Sheepy: ?: Give me a minute. *he disappears briefly before reappearing without any stains* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Impressive! Sheepy: ?: Yes, of course! I spend so much time cleaning, I should be that fast. ...Am I right? He’s a vampire? They’re basically incubi, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Close. But if I was a regular vampire? There'd be a lot more biting around here >:3c Sheepy: ?: What? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... What? Most modern vampires are known for biting and bloodsucking. Is that news to you? Sheepy: ?: I meant Bedi, not you. You’re just weird. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He's not a vampire either. My point would still stand! Sheepy: ?: I watch TV occasionally... ...Uh, then how is he... Nevermind, maybe he’s like Benjamin Button! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wizard nonsense. Keep it at that. Sheepy: ?: Uhuh. Alright. Isn’t that a wizard crime? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Who's gonna tell the Merlins no? That's right, nobody. Sheepy: ?: Huh. Sheepy: ?: Well, you do you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'd rather do him instead. >:3ccccc Sheepy: ?: ... Sheepy: ?: He’s got standards... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Are you sure? Are you really sure? Sheepy: ?: ...Oh, don’t tell me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, I won't! Sheepy: ?: ...Aren’t you a joker! Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm doing my best, Lucan, sir! Sheepy: Lucan: No, there’s absolutely no way he’s in a relationship with scum like you...!!! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hey, I'm better than Myrrdin! Sheepy: Lucan: Eh? Really? Sheepy: Lucan: He’s more trashy than you? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He literally got cursed to have a cardiac arrest if he found a woman hot because he scorned a hot woman. How do you think he did? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... He still has them at least once a week. Arsé-kun: Merlin: He almost never goes out. Does that answer you? Sheepy: Lucan: Ouch...... Arsé-kun: Merlin: C'mon, lets go catch up with everybody else so we can tell you what's been going on. Arty'd probably like to see you. Arsé-kun: *Merlin offers Lucan a hand to lead him in (he's being polite), realizes the problem, and stops to think before taking Bedi's hand and offering it instead. Take the Airgetlam.* Sheepy: Lucan: ? That’s not going to work, is it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You never know! Sheepy: Lucan: *he attempts it* Sheepy: Lucan:....Hm? It's working. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sometimes I'm right! All right, off with you lot! Sheepy: Lucan: What, go off where? Sheepy: Bedi: Um...Where are you going, then...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I wasn't going far. I just wanted to call up Meril! Sheepy: Bedi: Really? I see... Well, have fun then. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll try to! Sheepy: Grif: I see. So this is a dorm. Sheepy: Grif: If I were a student, I would live here with a roommate. Kay, you can be my roommate. Arsé-kun: Kay: Fuck, sure, I guess!! Sheepy: Grif: Good. It's decided. Sheepy: Grif: We're roommates now. Sheepy: *From outside, there's a screechy HEWWOOOO!!! sound... Like a peacock!* Sheepy: Grif: Oh, Elyan seems like he's frustrated at his lack of attention. Sheepy: Grif: He can be our third roommate unless you had someone else in mind, Kay. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Can we talk about more important things? Like us all being here, and what this runt with the Excalibur can do. Is that why we're here, Grif? Sheepy: Grif: She pulled the Excalibur. Sheepy: Grif: Do you expect to fight her? Sheepy: Grif: Do you want to fight, child? Sheepy: Aru: You're Sir Griflet, who's notorious for your vicious behavior... No, I'll pass. Arsé-kun: Kay: I mean inside, you moron. I swear, you've just got some apple seeds and rocks rattling around in your skull. Arsé-kun: Kay: Don't correct me. Arsé-kun: Kay: I called you brainless. Sheepy: Grif:....! Arsé-kun: Kay: You can kick my ass outside. Sheepy: Grif: I'll TEAR YOU TO SHREDS! Sheepy: Aru: No fighting. Arsé-kun: Kay: The princess has spoken. Sit your ass down, Grif, sucks to be you. Sheepy: Grif:!!! Sheepy: Grif: You're just too critical. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's new? Sheepy: Grif: No! Arsé-kun: Kay: Then stop complaining! Sheepy: Grif: Fine! Arsé-kun: Fou: *pulling at Kay's pants leg* Fou! Arsé-kun: *This scares Kay greatly, and with a "HELL NO!", more or less leaps into Grif's arms to get away from Fou. At least Fou thinks it's funny* Sheepy: Grif: Hm. Sheepy: Grif: It's Fou. Arsé-kun: Kay: I KNOW that! Get that beast out of here! Sheepy: Grif: Are you hungry, Fou? Sheepy: Grif: You can't eat Kay but I'll feed you later. Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou! Fou fou! Sheepy: Grif: Hm. I see. Sheepy: Grif: Kay is scared of small animals, so I'll give you pets later. Arsé-kun: Kay: I-I am not! He looks small now, but just you wait..! Sheepy: Grif: ...? Sheepy: Grif: So Fou is a kitten? Arsé-kun: Kay: That's the goddamn Cath Palug and this is the stupid shit you ask?? This is, like you say, a bonus boss waiting to happen! Sheepy: Grif: Kay... Sheepy: Grif: I'm perfectly willing to fight defenseless old ladies but I would never beat up a baby. Arsé-kun: Kay: This thing has been around for over a thousand years! Sheepy: Grif: What an old baby... Arsé-kun: *Fou starts chewing on Grif's pants. Hungery* Sheepy: Grif: Hm... I do have food, but... Arsé-kun: *Fou keeps staring at him* Sheepy: Grif: I only have two hands. Sheepy: Grif: My siblings are lucky in some respects... Sheepy: Grif: For example, one of my brothers has eyes on his legs in case he needs to see with his legs rather than his face. Sheepy: Cain: What, kitty, you want cat food? The burnt brown pellets cats like to eat? Man, being a cat must stink... You shove your butt on everything all day only to get rewarded for being stinky with something that can barely be called food. Arsé-kun: Fou: Frrrou! Sheepy: Cain: Here, I'll show you where it is. Cait Sith......Sith Lord, whatever, he probably won't care that you're eating his food, considering how much he eyes mine... Sheepy: Grif: You feed the King of the Cats cat food... Sheepy: Cain: Here, follow me, kitty. Sheepy: *Cain leads Fou to the cat food.* Arsé-kun: Fou: *sniff, sniff* Sheepy: *it's cat food!* Arsé-kun: *A slow bite. cronch. cronch cronch* Sheepy: Cain: Do you like it?....Haha, it's not like you can understand a word of what I'm saying anyway. Arsé-kun: Fou: Frou fou gao! Sheepy: Cain: Yeah, is that so? Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou fou! Foummnmn *chew chew cronch cronch nom* Sheepy: Cain: Oh, good, you do! ...I gotta wonder why. Arsé-kun: Kay: ---I mean it. Shut up for a minute, Grif. What are we doing in the order of business? Sheepy: Aru: I don’t know. I don’t know why I have this sword, nor its significance, considering we elect officials now... Sheepy: Grif: Maybe Merlin will decide that he’s bored and want to teach you. Arsé-kun: Kay: God have mercy on our souls if that's the outcome. Sheepy: Grif: Well, using a sword isn’t common in present day. Arsé-kun: Kay: But it's MERLIN. Sheepy: Grif: Merlin can teach well, probably. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Did you know stingrays have skeletons? I think that's neat. Sheepy: Aru: Really? Arsé-kun: Kay: It's not spinless like Lancelot? Incredible. Sheepy: Aru: Sir Lancelot is spineless? Sheepy: Grif: Incredible... What a talented man... he fights so skillfully while missing bones...!!! Sheepy: Grif: I must strive harder to be like him... Arsé-kun: Kay: Not literally, Grif. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... I don’t understand. Sheepy: Aru: Merlin, what do you think the right course of action is from here? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hmmm... Sheepy: Aru: I don't have any experience with a sword past playfighting with Cain with wooden swords... and since we were little, we had no clue what we were doing. Sheepy: Aru: But we don't know if I need to fight. Sheepy: Aru: I'd rather not. I don't like violence. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ..... I've got nothing but the vision of Grif being hit with a chair. Sheepy: Grif: Chair? Sheepy: Grif: I must ready myself... Sheepy: Aru: That doesn't help, unfortunately... Sheepy: Grif: Get ready for combat, Awoo. Sheepy: Aru: It, it's Aru... Sheepy: Aru: And you can't fight in here...! Sheepy: Grif: Worry not. I am capable of fighting in even the smallest of areas. Sheepy: Grif: Walls can be a weapon if used properly. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's not happening NOW, Griflet, don't worry so much about it. Sheepy: Grif: I see... Sheepy: Grif: Later, then. Sheepy: Aru: Maybe, umm... Maybe Arthur is supposed to have it? But he's a ghost... Arsé-kun: Kay: This makes no sense at all. Sheepy: Aru: I'm not sure either... Sheepy: Aru: Maybe it's just broken. Sheepy: Aru: The evil slug in the news died so that shouldn't be a concern. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Can it break..? Sheepy: Aru: Can it? Sheepy: Grif: Its durability is N/A. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Good to know, thank you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Either way, you've got both it and our King, so at least some of us will have to prioritize making sure you don't get into anything messy. Sheepy: Aru: Yes, that makes sense. Sheepy: Aru: Whom? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Uhhhhh. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... The only free ones are, uh, *he gestures towards Griflet* Sheepy: Aru: Oh, um... Sheepy: Aru: Sir Kay is busy, Sir Bedivere is busy...Really, everyone is busy but...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, no, *he gestures to Kay* but splitting at a time like this is... Questionable? Sheepy: Aru: Oh, I see... Arsé-kun: Merlin: But the King's here, so it shouldn't be too awful? Sheepy: Aru: I hope so... Sheepy: Grif: But.... Sheepy: Grif: I may have free time, but my time isn't free. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Didn't expect you to stop questing. But our bar can't hold extra guests for all that long, you get it? Sheepy: Grif: But where will Kay go? Sheepy: Grif: He's an extra guest, isn't he? Arsé-kun: Merlin: With.... You? Sheepy: Grif: I have no home either... Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... Arsé-kun: *A notification pops up for Grif.* Sheepy: *Grif looks at it* Arsé-kun: Yog: "This will be your primary base of operations. Would you like to take a tour? y/n" Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: However. Sheepy: Grif: I am no student... Sheepy: Grif: How will I be able to stay here? Arsé-kun: Yog: *peering out of his bag via Purson orb* The spirits are not students either. Exceptions can be made. Sheepy: Grif:......But what about payment? Arsé-kun: Yog: You will get fed and somewhere to sleep. Sheepy: Grif: I see. How much is it? Sheepy: Grif:....Ah, no, I understand... Sheepy: Grif: I have left the tutorial area. Sheepy: Grif: No longer do I get free healing at my base. Arsé-kun: Yog: The Bar will continue healing, but you may need to pay in the future. You will heal at an enhanced rate in the Dorms, but not to the same level. Sheepy: Grif: Pay.... Sheepy: Grif: *he looks to Merlin* Arsé-kun: Merlin: We'll take money or emotional stories in exchange for things, but the healing will remain free. Sheepy: Grif:.... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anything interesting or you were invested in. Quests? Sure. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Watching Elyan do dumb bird things? Absolutely! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Gushing about your wife for three hours? Yes please. Sheepy: Grif: Interesting...Invested... Sheepy: Grif: Wife... Sheepy: Grif: I love my wife. She's so pretty and sweet...She sent her men to capture me and then her men tried to kill me in my sleep.... Sheepy: Grif: ...... Sheepy: Grif:............. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *FREE FOOD!* Sheepy: Grif: I miss my wife... Sheepy: Grif: My wife would hate me if she found out that I didn't die and I simply left... but I can't go back... I miss her... Arsé-kun: Merlin: We'll figure something out, don't worry! Sheepy: Grif: Hmm. Sheepy: Grif: Fine. Arsé-kun: Medraut: --Aru, look at this tiny cat!! It's so small! *he's holding Fou along with his own cat, Sith Lord. Sith Lord is a fucking unit and not the cat in question* Sheepy: Aru: That’s Fou! He came with the guests. Sheepy: Aru: There’s a peacock outside, too. Arsé-kun: Medraut: Better not let Sith Lord near it, then.. Sheepy: Aru: I don’t think it’s too much of a concern. Sheepy: Aru; It turns out that peacocks are really big... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Useless fact! Did you know peacocks hate snakes and will fight them on sight? Arsé-kun: Kay: So if we ever see Aggy again, don't let Elyan see him, got it. Sheepy: Grif: Elyan might dislike Dad... Sheepy: Grif: He's like a snake with legs and wings. Arsé-kun: Kay: People are snakes except without any of that. Sheepy: Grif: No. Sheepy: Grif: He's probably hibernating right now. Sheepy: Grif: He sleeps in a cave. Sheepy: Grif:...Hm,your cat. Arsé-kun: Sith: miow. Sheepy: Grif: It's Cait Sith. Sheepy: Grif: It's cute and cuddly looking, too... Arsé-kun: Sith: meow. Sheepy: Grif: You're exactly as Sir Percival described you... Arsé-kun: Sith: meoh naow Sheepy: *Elyan's watching very closely from behind Grif.* Sheepy: Grif: Can I pet you? Arsé-kun: Sith: *he jumps down from Medr's arms and Loudly thuds on the floor before fattly wobbling to Grif. Pet him, peasant* Sheepy: *Grif starts petting Sith!* Arsé-kun: Sith: woah Arsé-kun: Sith: Moaaah. Sheepy: Grif: You're so cute... Yes, I can see why you're King of the Cats... Arsé-kun: *Distant sound of Arthur trying not to laugh at the King Cat's mighty decrees. The fact that anyone can hear him means he has once again failed this quest.* Sheepy: Grif: Just don't eat Elyan, okay? He isn't made of meat. It won't help you unless you're thirsty. Arsé-kun: *Cait Sith Lord looks at Elyan with intent* Sheepy: Elyan: !!! Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Sheepy: *Grif continues petting Sith* Arsé-kun: *Sith honks back at Elyan. HJÖNK* Sheepy: Grif: You're lucky Sir Percival isn't here, but don't worry, I won't rat you out. You're too cute. *pet pet* Sheepy: Elyan:!! Arsé-kun: Kay: Get that bitch running laps! That cat's fatter than Gawain's potato supply! Arsé-kun: Sith: *annoyed* MOW Sheepy: Grif: You're so mean to him. Isn't he cute? Arsé-kun: *arthur laughing again in another room. every fucking time this cat makes a noise. every fuckin* Arsé-kun: Kay: He's huge. He could step on me and immediately break my ability to have kids. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, which means you have more to pet. Sheepy: Elyan: *he's taken refuge hiding behind Kay* Sheepy: Grif: And not being able to have kids... That's just a risk you have to take. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You mean h- Arsé-kun: Kay: Shut UP, Dick Wizard! Arsé-kun: Sith: prraowww. *looks towards a wall while arthur un-dies of laughter* Arrrreow! Yeow! Sheepy: Grif:? Sheepy: Grif: I need better Animal Speech levels.. Arsé-kun: Sith: Arreowrr! Sheepy: Grif: Is something bothering you? Or do you want something? Or are you just feeling chatty? Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou fou, fou-fou fou, fou. Sheepy: Grif:..... Sheepy: Grif: Do you want pets too, Fou? I can pet both of you. Arsé-kun: Fou: fou fool. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm...Hmmm... Sheepy: Grif: I need to learn better Animal Speech... Arsé-kun: Sith: Arr. Thowr. Meaow. Sheepy: Grif: I want to be able to understand Cait Sith and Fou... For example, what if they want to play but I can't understand what toy? Or a treat but I can't understand what food? Or a walk but I can't understand what route? I need better understanding... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Fou called you a fool the last time if that helps. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: That's fine. He's smart. Arsé-kun: *Sith "menacingly" flaps his tiny vestigial faerie wings at Arthur when he finally enters after recovering from a laughing fit. Sith can't arch his back, he's too fat.* Sheepy: Grif: Ah...! *he's figuratively melting* His little wings... He's so cute...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he has detected a POWER SPOT-- i mean, a food supply. He decides to stand next to Grif and observe Sith. Real close. just fuckin up in his grill.* Sheepy: Grif: You can't even fly with them...! I believe in you, one day you'll be able to! Arsé-kun: Arthur: He's gotten fatter. I can't believe this. Sheepy: Grif: They must feed him very well here! Arsé-kun: Medraut: He figured out how to operate the auto-feeder. None of us are safe. Sheepy: Grif: Hmmm... I see. What treats does he like? Arsé-kun: Medr: All of them. Sheepy: Grif: I see. I'll keep that in mind. Sheepy: Grif: *he pets Cait Sith* You figured out how to operate machinery? So talented... Sheepy: Grif: When I learn better Animal Speech, I'll learn your likes and dislikes. I can't throw my mats around willy nilly to learn what treats you like and dislike... If you like them, we get more bond points. It's important to pay attention to such things. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Cait Sith doesn't care about that. He cares about eating your food. Sheepy: Grif: My food...Hm, if he asked for it, I suppose I couldn't say no... Sheepy: Grif: Unless it's apple related... Arsé-kun: Sith: *staring* Sheepy: Grif: He is the King of the Cats, after all. Sheepy: Grif:....? Do you want food? Arsé-kun: Sith: Feed. Sheepy: *Grif pulls out a steak dinner and puts it in front of Sith* Arsé-kun: Sith: Arsé-kun: Sith: Arsé-kun: Sith: Sir Knight, I love you. Sheepy: Grif: Ah...! You do? Really? Arsé-kun: *Grif's bond with Cait Sith jumps from 0 to 5. Immediately. All bonuses received.* Sheepy: Grif:!!! Sheepy: Grif: Ah...The King of the Cats likes me... Sheepy: Grif: Kay, isn't he really cute? Arsé-kun: Kay: He's as cute as a doorstopper. Sheepy: Grif: Doorstopper? Sheepy: Grif: I don't think he'd like being used to stop doors... Arsé-kun: Sith: Doorstoppers are... Food. Sheepy: Grif: ? Are they? I'm not sure. Arsé-kun: Medr: No, that's a jawbreaker! Doorstoppers are wood! Sheepy: Grif: Have you eaten a dooestopper before? Arsé-kun: Sith: Meow. Sheepy: Grif: Eating wood doesn't seem appetizing. Sheepy: Grif: What toys do you like? Arsé-kun: Sith: Feathr Sheepy: Grif: Like Elyan's... Sheepy: Grif: I have a few stray ones. Sheepy: Grif: *he pulls out one of Elyan's stray feathers from his inventory* Arsé-kun: *Sith grabs for it immediately. gib* Sheepy: *Grif shifts it* Arsé-kun: Sith: mao! *swat* Sheepy: Grif: *he shifts it again* Arsé-kun: *Sith swats his hand* Sheepy: Grif: ? Sheepy: Grif: No, that's not a feather. Sheepy: Grif: That's my hand. Sheepy: Grif: Ah, I suppose there's one issue in us staying here. Sheepy: Grif: Cait Sith is a cat. Elyan is a bird. They'll have to learn to co exist. Arsé-kun: Kay: If I can deal with you, they can do it fine. Sheepy: Grif: But we aren't naturally predator and prey. Arsé-kun: Kay: You sure?? Sure seemed like it when you hunted me down! Sheepy: Grif: Ah, but I was just going to slaughter you. Arsé-kun: Kay: THAT DOES NOT HELP Sheepy: Elyan: *staaaaare* Sheepy: Grif: Elyan can shapeshift. Maybe he should choose a different form for the time being. Arsé-kun: Merlin: And maybe we shouldn't teach swords in here. We don't need to break things we can't afford to fix.. Arsé-kun: *Sith occasionally meows at Elyan* Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* .......... *generic cat food commercial meow* Sheepy: *Elyan's begun to melt into a puddle. ah* Sheepy: *...a fluffy "cat" comes from said puddle.* Arsé-kun: Sith: *looking at him* No. No. None of this is right. Stop. Sheepy: Elyan: *meowww-- honk* Sheepy: Grif: Hm. I see. You two look alike. Sheepy: Grif: Yes, yes. Two ears. Four- six legs. Tail. Ah, back to four. Sheepy: *Elyan bobs over to Sith, much like a peacock, and blankly stares back with his pupilless eyes...* Sheepy: Elyan:............. Arsé-kun: Sith: [You're still a bird. You're a bird with some cat ideas. It's so bad.] Sheepy: Elyan: [I'm a cat like you now, so you can't eat me nor tell me what to do.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [I am king of the cats. You fool.] Sheepy: Elyan: ....? Sheepy: Elyan: [It was literal...cats have kings...] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Now sit down, you watery pheasant, and make yourself correct.] Sheepy: Elyan: *he hesitantly sits... as a bird would* [Correct? What's wrong?] Sheepy: Elyan: [I copied Fou and you. Everything should be correct.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Neither of us have that many eyes.] Sheepy: Elyan: .... Arsé-kun: *This does not stop Medraut from coming to pet can number three. fucks 0. cat* Sheepy: Elyan: *meow- honk* Sheepy: Elyan: ? [So I'm enough like a cat to fit in.] Sheepy: Elyan: [These aren't real eyes, they're markings.] Sheepy: Elyan: [What are the main traits of a cat...Eh...] Sheepy: Elyan:....[Socks.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Cait Sith Lord! Get it right!!] Arsé-kun: Kay: Hey Grif, you ever heard that bird make so much noise before? I think they get along fine. Sheepy: Grif: They're bonding. Arsé-kun: Sith: --- [And I will turn you into litter, so get it right!] Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah, I guess. Sheepy: Elyan: [Litter? What's that?] Sheepy: Elyan: [Do you eat that?] Sheepy: Elyan: [I'm no food.] Arsé-kun: Fou: [They take shits in it.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Like a toilet? I'm not toilet water.] Arsé-kun: Fou: [That can be changed.] Sheepy: Elyan: *blank stare* Arsé-kun: Fou: *stares back* [I have never needed to take a poo in my life. I am beyond such filth. But I can still arrange it.] Sheepy: Elyan: [So cats don't poop.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Oh, we poop. Cath Palug isn't a normal cat.] Sheepy: Elyan: [You're a normal cat? Really... I've never seen a cat like you before.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Just because I'm]... ... [Very large and in charge, does not mean I am not normal mostly otherwise!] Sheepy: Elyan: [Ah, so being so round is normal for cats. You're the roundest cat I've ever seen, so I assumed it was unique to you...] Arsé-kun: Fou: [Are you stupid or dumb? Cats can be however cats want. Have you never seen a cat? Are you blind or really fucking stupid?] Sheepy: Elyan: [My only life outside of the water is with Sir Griflet.] Arsé-kun: Fou: [Has he never seen a fucking cat??] Sheepy: Elyan: [They usually have six legs, giant teeth and claws, wings, or other features I don't see on you nor Socks.] Arsé-kun: Sith: .... Arsé-kun: Fou: ........ [An Earth cat, you tremendous cock.] Arsé-kun: Merlin: This just in, Fou called Elyan a tremendous cock. I wish I was kidding. I also wish I had context. Sheepy: Elyan: [I have seen a few... But Socks is one of the few I've seen.] Sheepy: Grif: But he's a cat now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It was an insult. Sheepy: Grif: Ah...Poor Elyan. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... *thonkang* Sheepy: Elyan: [I chose to ignore most of his features and instead implement ones I've seen in similar animals to go for an aquatic oriented build.] Sheepy: Elyan: *he lifts up a paw* [Water cat. You're the king of the cats so you should know of it, Socks.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [... Otter. The word you want is otter, and they are not cats.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Otter... They're closely related. Right?] Arsé-kun: Sith: [No.] Sheepy: Elyan: [But they're fuzzy and have four legs. Anything like that is related to a cat.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [... Are you suggesting rats are related?] Sheepy: Elyan: [Small cats...] Arsé-kun: Fou: [You are not smart. Stop speaking. I want to injure my hearing.] Sheepy: Elyan: [You rule over many animals. Cats. Rats. Otters. Is it hard?] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Just cats. And no.] Sheepy: Elyan: [How isn't it hard? There's so many cats in the world.] Sheepy: Elyan: [I saw one once. It was big. It grabbed my fish. I wanted to pet it. But it was frightened by me.] Arsé-kun: Sith: .... Arsé-kun: Sith: Must I live with this bird? Must we truly? Sheepy: Grif: Now he's a cat. Sheepy: Elyan: [Do you dislike me? You seem nice, so I like you, Socks. I haven't talked to a cat before.] Sheepy: Elyan: [I did my best to look like a cat. And this human thinks I'm a cat so it should be close. Now as you go about your daily life, I can imitate many of the things you do outside of your royal duties and learn from you.] Sheepy: Elyan: [You can also tell me about how cats are supposed to act so I can try to imitate it.] Arsé-kun: Sith: .... [Fine. I will recommend you ask Medraut to show you "regular" cats for a better idea.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Medraut knows how cats act better than you do? You should know more about cats as their king.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [No, it is simply easier.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Both. Videos will show me how they act but not why. You can tell me why.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [It will be considered.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Cats must have very busy schedules if it's just a consideration...] Sheepy: Elyan: [I saw a cat once that ate grass. It had big teeth and it was huge. It swam a lot.] Sheepy: Elyan: [It had a large kill count.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [Not every animal is a cat] Sheepy: Elyan: [Define a cat.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Your features are: Two ears, fur, four legs, a tail, not a dog.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Not a horse. Not a cow.] Sheepy: Elyan: [You are the model cat, so anything like you is a cat.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Some cats aren't like you, too. So anything that isn't one of the other three groups of furred animals is a cat.] Arsé-kun: Fou: [This is a fucking sitcom. Socks, the snarky cat that just wants to do pet things, and Elyan, the] *makes a noise of Some Kind* [who suddenly appears and tries to befriend him despite being a moron that drags him around. Cats, coming this summer, oh my fucking.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Ah, that's the situation? So like Sir Kay with Sir Griflet. We'll become great friends then, Socks. I can even bring you on adventures.] Sheepy: Elyan: [I saw a horse on the last one.] Arsé-kun: Sith: [I regret my decision to enter this room.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Why?] Arsé-kun: Sith: [I'm a king. Not an adventurer.] Sheepy: Elyan: [King Arthur was a great king and he did both. The more you see of the world, the better you'll be able to rule.] Arsé-kun: *Sith has no comeback* Sheepy: Elyan: [So, will you come with me on my next adventure?] Arsé-kun: Sith: [I will think about it.] Sheepy: Elyan: [Good.] Arsé-kun: Fou: *he looks up to Myrrdin* Fou! Fou fou fou foufou fou? Fou hungfou Sheepy: Myrrdin: Oh, you want to go home, Fou? Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Right, let's go home then. Well, you kids have fun. Don't bully everyone too much, Sith. Arsé-kun: Sith: meow. Sheepy: Elyan: *meow* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, that's probably a good idea. Meril might get annoyed if we leave him alone on duty. Sheepy: *Myrrdin gets going!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: What a jerk! Bedi, we gotta go catch up with Myrrdin! We can come back tomorrow. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, good idea. We should. Sheepy: *Bedi heads out with Merlin* Sheepy: Meril: Oh, you're back. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We're back!!! Sheepy: Meril: I was mostly bored without you here so I slept almost the whole time. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's too bad you can't come out with us tomorrow!! Sheepy: Meril: You're taunting me... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, but also no. But you remember my call, yeah? Sheepy: Meril: The King is back. Arsé-kun: Merlin: In a way. We're not quite up to the rest yet. Sheepy: Meril: Rest? Sheepy: Meril: Oh, that he has no body. Right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yep. I know I saw him have it, so why doesn't he now..? Sheepy: Meril: And the girl with the sword. Sheepy: Meril: Maybe you need to dig it up still? Sheepy: Meril:...That's a joke. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Sheepy: Meril: What? Arsé-kun: Merlin: That better not be it. Digging it out of a lake? In public? Covering something like that up would be hell. Sheepy: Meril: True. Sheepy: Meril: Who would do it without embarrassment? Sheepy: Meril: That way, it'd look filmed. Sheepy: Meril: Set it up like you're filming a movie and no one would care. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's underwater. Sheepy: Meril: Ummm... Sheepy: Meril: Good luck! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks a million. Sheepy: Meril: I don't know. Sheepy: Meril: Drain the lake? Sheepy: Meril: Illusion magic? Sheepy: Meril: You’ve got two wizards and a knight. Anything’s possible. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't want to go near the lake. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You don't wanna go near any lake, but yeah that's fair. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I don't want to even go outside. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Neet Sheepy: Myrrdin: Yeah, I sure am neat! Sheepy: Meril: A NEET is someone with no role in the outside world. Sheepy: Meril: They rarely ever enter it... Sheepy: Meril: And yet, a NEET chooses that lifestyle. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, I'm a people person. Sheepy: Myrrdin: I just like working alone in my room so I'm not interfered with. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You complain then too! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey...! It's boring being alone! Sheepy: Myrrdin: What else can I do? Sheepy: Myrrdin: You at least get someone to talk to when you work. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You can just ask! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Sure... Sheepy: Myrrdin: I want someone to talk to but I don't want to be distracted. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Man... I thought getting a hot girlfriend would totally fix all my problems, but instead it turns out that I had to actually go out with her on dates...I thought I just had to agree to them and then she'd decide to stop here... Arsé-kun: Merlin: And that's why we're in this situation! !! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Thanks and good night! Th-th-that's all, folks! Sheepy: Myrrdin: As if you know any better about girls. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Or guys. Or anyone. Sheepy: Myrrdin: None of us are any good at dating! Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... You might be right, but I'm still doing better than you! Sheepy: Myrrdin: Ouch! Sheepy: Myrrdin: That hurts! Arsé-kun: *Merlin T-poses to inflict dominance* Sheepy: *Myrrdin t-poses back* Arsé-kun: Fou: [what.] Sheepy: Meril: What are you doing? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Proving my dominance Sheepy: Meril: ...?? Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou fou fuu? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't know either, Fou... Sheepy: Myrrdin: *still t-posing* Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... *wisely decides to not comment on this. Not His Business.* Sheepy: Meril: What did you want to drink? Arsé-kun: *Arséne tells him, turning away from the T-posing wizards. boys will be boys* Sheepy: *Meril starts preparing it* Sheepy: Meril: So, anything going on with you? Arsé-kun: Arséne: Not too much, thankfully. But Sir Griflet came by and asked to keep an eye on missing corpses, so now I'm... A bit worried? Arsé-kun: Arséne: You know, somehow? That doesn't help. Sheepy: Meril: Well, our King is a ghost now, but he needs a body and due to where it is, his shouldn't have decayed. Arsé-kun: Arséne: .... Interesting. May I ask where? Sheepy: Meril: The lake near Glastonbury Tor. I suppose it was a hill at one point... Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... It was, wasn't it? Sheepy: Meril: Sir Bedivere buried the King there. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Where? *he leans forward a bit* I may be able to lend a small amount of assistance. Sheepy: Meril: The body is now at the bottom of the lake, which Merlin could deal with if he had a way of distracting everyone's attention away from the lake. Arsé-kun: Arséne: He isn't the distraction? *he's joking* Sheepy: Meril: He could serve as one if we had someone else who could remove the body. Arsé-kun: Arséne: But it being in the lake is the issue... Sheepy: Meril: Yes. Sheepy: Meril: Myrrdin has the fear of lakes so he tends to avoid them. Sheepy: Meril: Airgetlam, meanwhile, weighs too much fir Sir Bedivere to swim well... Arsé-kun: Arséne: *he smirks slightly* I'll scope it out during the daytime. I may be able to do a bit more than I initially thought. Sheepy: Meril: Really? You will? Arsé-kun: Arséne: I will. Sheepy: Meril: Great! Sheepy: *Meril gives Arsene his drink* Arsé-kun: Arséne: Hm, hm. What kind of story are you in the mood for? Sheepy: Meril: Anything's fine. Sheepy: *The door opens. Grif comes in* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oy, what are you back for? Sheepy: Grif: You. Come here. You're my wingman now. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he looks delighted* Oh? Oh?? Who's the lucky stud or dame?? Sheepy: Grif: Kay. Arsé-kun: Merlin: :O Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey, how come I don't get to be a wingman? Sheepy: Grif: He laughs in my face every time. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Because you're a stinky herb wizard and because I'm cuter than you. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Hey! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hay is for horses!! Sheepy: Grif: Horses.. Sheepy: Grif:....... Sheepy: Grif: I like horses... Arsé-kun: Arséne: *he sighs and looks over to Griflet* You'll want his full attention before you do anything. Sheepy: Grif: Hmm... Sheepy: Grif: How do I do that? Arsé-kun: Arséne: What does he like? Sheepy: Grif: Booze. Arsé-kun: Arséne: There's your answer. Bring him some from here, tell him he can have it if he listens to you. Sheepy: Grif: A bribe... Sheepy: Grif: I see...So you do bribe people to like you after all... Arsé-kun: Arséne: Not for liking. For the attention you need to tell them. Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh... Okay. Arsé-kun: Merlin: If he's listening, you can say words and he'll hear them! He's not deaf! Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: I understand. Sheepy: Grif: So bribe him for his attention and then talk to him. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Then you tell him as simply as possible. If he doesn't get that, good luck. Sheepy: Grif: Simply... Sheepy: Grif: But words are not my strong suit... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, then, like this. Hey, Bedi! Sheepy: Bedi: *He looks up from cleaning* Yes? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Love you! <3 *hand heart* :) Sheepy: Bedi: Oh...! Love you too! Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: *Grif hesitantly copies the hand heart* Sheepy: Grif: Secret magical symbol... Arsé-kun: *Merlin has distracted himself and goes over to Bedi. <3* Sheepy: Grif: Can I handle its power...? Arsé-kun: Arséne: Most likely. It's not like it'll shoot lasers or summon something wild. Sheepy: Grif: Then what does it do? Arsé-kun: Arséne: It's just a modern sign of affection. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: What do I need to do for the [KEY ITEM]? Sheepy: Meril: I don't know what he likes... Sheepy: Grif: Booze. Sheepy: Meril:........ Sheepy: Meril: Um... Sheepy: Meril: There are many kinds. Sheepy: Grif: Whatever type he likes. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... Not very helpful, is he? Sheepy: Meril: He never really is... Sheepy: Grif: I have little knowledge on such things. Sheepy: Grif: I only have alcohol at parties. Sheepy: Grif: He drinks a lot, so something that someone with lots of experience would like. Arsé-kun: Arséne: So he'd like to be absolutely obliterated? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arséne: Get him one of whatever the prosecutor had. *he gestures back to Barok, who is #dead in his booth. Arséne isn't jealous.* Sheepy: Meril: *he grabs a bottle and gives it to Grif* Sheepy: Grif: I see. This requires payment, I assume. Sheepy: *Grif pockets it before pulling out a shiny necklace* Sheepy: Grif: The Costly Necklace of Riches. It is useless in every way except for selling. I find them occasionally. Sheepy: Meril: Um...This isn't... Sheepy: Meril:...thanks. *he hesitantly accepts it, clearly not happy with it* Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arséne: (◕ヮ◕) *HE IS LOOKING AT IT* Sheepy: Meril:...? Arsé-kun: Arséne: I will unhesitatingly give you a second story for that. Sheepy: Meril:...! Oh! Really? That sounds great! Arsé-kun: *Grif's point has been proven. It is good for selling* Sheepy: Grif: Now then. I will attempt this. Sheepy: Grif: I will return if it does not work out. Sheepy: *Grif leaves* Sheepy: *Grif returns home...* Sheepy: Grif: --Kay! Arsé-kun: Kay: What? Sheepy: Grif: I got you, uhhhh... Sheepy: *Grif pulls out the bottle* Sheepy: Grif:...Whatever this is. Sheepy: Grif: yeah Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh-ho! Finally, something good! *he reaches for it* Sheepy: Grif: *he pulls it away* No, no, I'll give it to you if you, uh- if you listen to me. *he's awkwardly shifting* ...Uhh, okay? Sheepy: Grif: That's how it goes...I think. Arsé-kun: Kay: Wh..? *he leans back in his seat, not sure what to make of this* Yeah, sure. I'm all ears? Sheepy: Grif: Uhhh. Uhhhh... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Is everything okay? *He's starting to get concerned* Sheepy: Grif:...*he's beginning to get flustered* Uh... How do I say it... Sheepy: Grif: *he puts down the bottle and mimics Merlin's hand heart before... putting on a bloodthirsty grin. grif you're already messing it up* I- I- I love- Arsé-kun: *Kay is starting to also get flustered now. What is happening right now?* Arsé-kun: Kay: Are you good? Were you cursed? Did you get a bad status or whatever you call it? Sheepy: Grif: Charm! By you!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: !!!!! Sheepy: Grif: Uh, uh.... Sheepy: Grif: Ahahahaha! Very funny!!! Very much a joke!! Definitely!! Yes!! W-wait, no, no... No, I did this all so you wouldn't laugh in my face again... now I'm gonna ruin it... Sheepy: Grif:....Nevermind!! *he grabs the bottle and shoves it into Kay's hands* H-here, you listened, okay, just forget you heard anything! Ineversaidathing!! *he turns and flees!* Arsé-kun: Kay: H-hey! *he jumps up and reaches out towards Grif with his free hand* Get back here!! Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Oh, for fuck's sake! *he puts the bottle down and gives chase* Sheepy: *Grif, in his panicked state, heads towards the bar... and trips before he can get there* Sheepy: Grif: !!! Arsé-kun: Kay: You didn't even let me respond to you, you oaf. Sheepy: Grif: Okay, go ahead and laugh like you've always done before!! Arsé-kun: Kay: What's that supposed to mean? Why would... *he trails with a look of horror off as he realizes what Grif means* No, no, wait, hold on! That's not fair! Sheepy: Grif: You always have before! Sheepy: Grif: So you will this time... I shouldn't have said anything... Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't know that's what that was... Sheepy: Grif:...Uh, but it was really clear. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I'm good at math, not this stuff..! Sheepy: Grif: 'm no better... Sheepy: Grif: Just forget I said anything. Arsé-kun: Kay: Can I puh-leaze say what I wanted to before I lose it? Sheepy: Grif: What? Arsé-kun: Kay: I, um, *it's his turn to be uncomfortable, but for a different reason* Ya, uh, How'd it go.. *the reason of "speaking a language you usually don't"* Arsé-kun: *Kay proceeds to struggle over the next word, "lw’nafh", for a bit. That's a hell of a word to pronounce* Sheepy: Grif:...? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... ot ult... *visible struggling* .... Shit, I should have written down what Elyan said, dammit. Sheepy: Grif:....? Sheepy: Grif: Uh, so do I. But that's because I'm myself in my dreams, so of course I would. Sheepy: Grif:...... Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Ha. Sheepy: Grif:.............! Sheepy: Grif: Gh...! No!!! No!!!!! Sheepy: Grif: I messed up... I didn't mean that...! Arsé-kun: Kay: Give it another shot. Sheepy: Grif: GOOD! You better! Sheepy: Grif: No!!! Arsé-kun: Kay: ..... Okay, one more try before I go brain myself with that bottle. Sheepy: Grif: How do I... Arsé-kun: Kay: Griiiif! Sheepy: Grif: Kay?! Arsé-kun: Kay: I got you this! *he hands Griflet a rock. it's shiny.* Take care of it! Sheepy: Grif: E-eh?! For me?! Sheepy: Grif: I can have this? Arsé-kun: Kay: Just for you. You can hold this, too. *he takes his eyepatch off and gives it over as well* Sheepy: Grif:...! Sheepy: Grif: But, but...you need this...right? Arsé-kun: Kay: Not at all. Arsé-kun rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 20 Sheepy: Grif:...? Arsé-kun: *and finally, someone in this goddamn hell of a mess manages to smile genuinely. it's Kay! :)!* Sheepy: Grif: !!! Arsé-kun: Kay: :D ? Sheepy: *Grif tries to smile back, but nerves finally get the better of him and he... breaks down crying. That helps* Arsé-kun: Kay: No, no, don't do that!! C'mon, Grif! Sheepy: Grif: I- I- Uh...! *sob* I messed it up! Arsé-kun: Kay: Like I didn't? Come on, threaten me for screwing up or something..! Sheepy: Grif: But it's all you're going to th-think of when you see me now...! *sob* Sheepy: Grif: I just messed up every step of the way.... *he continues crying... help him* Arsé-kun: Kay: ... ... ....... ....... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I'm sorry. Sheepy: Grif:....? Wh-what? Arsé-kun: Kay: You did fine. I just never understood... It's my fault. Sheepy: Grif: No! Sheepy: Grif: I'm just bad at this...! Arsé-kun: Kay: We're bad at this! We're a disaster! Sheepy: Grif: Uh...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Together, we make one hell of a mess! Ain't that somethin'! *he bitterly laughs, but it's not funny* Sheepy: Grif: Uh...But... Sheepy: Grif: I asked Merlin for help... Sheepy: Grif:...! I shouldn't've said that... Arsé-kun: Kay: I asked the goose. Shit happens. Sheepy: Grif: Really...? Sheepy: Grif:......... Sheepy: Grif:.....Ahaha....Ahahahahaha! *he... looks surprisingly cheerful! Grif, actually laughing? It's more likely than you'd think.* I guess we both needed help with things like this, huh...! I thought it was just me... Arsé-kun: Kay: I thought it was just me... *he's staring at Grif in awe. Who knew this disaster knight could be so... so... cute???* Sheepy: Grif:...Uh, you've said things to me, too? Sheepy: Grif: Did I not notice...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I tried to! But I guess I wasn't clear enough... Or it got buried under me being an asshole. Sheepy: Grif: Uh...I don't understand humans very well... So I probably just assumed the latter... Arsé-kun: Kay: ... We're a mess. Sheepy: Grif: Yes... Arsé-kun: *distant wizards, one knight and a fou popping bottles in celebration* Sheepy: Grif: I didn't even plan what I'd do if you reciprocated the feelings... Sheepy: Grif:.No, I just didn't plan ahead at all. Arsé-kun: Kay: I never planned on saying it outright at all... I'm with you on this one. Sheepy: Grif: ....Uh, uh. I don't really know what happens from here. Arsé-kun: Kay: Me neither! What's your... ... ... Hey, your dad's okay with this, right? Sheepy: Grif: Uh, I haven't asked. Sheepy: Grif: Was I supposed to? Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Ummmm. Sheepy: Grif: And my other dad is hibernating right now. Sheepy: Grif: I'll ask him. Sheepy: *Grif opens the menu* Arsé-kun: *The menu immediately freezes upon opening and stops working. Menu Unresponsive. Menu has crashed* Sheepy: Grif:.....! No, no, no! H-he- did he ditch me?! *sob* I don't get it...! Arsé-kun: *Kay glares at the menu like it caused this, and slams a fist down on it. To his surprise, this works and several new dialogue boxes pop up!* Sheepy: Grif:...? Arsé-kun: Kay: I didn't know I could hit it... Sheepy: Grif: You can...hit it? Arsé-kun: Kay: I guess??? Sheepy: Grif: So many dialogue boxes... Arsé-kun: *The first box has confetti in it! It says "This scenario has been reviewed and approved by the board of Dad!" in two languages. English, and R'lyehian* Sheepy: Grif:?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he did allow it! Grif, we're okay!! Sheepy: Grif:!!! Arsé-kun: *Kay tentatively presses the "Okay" button. It works!!!* Arsé-kun: *The next box becomes the active dialog. This one says " Okay, you're being slow on purpose, aren't you? :P". It closes on it's own. The next one is just "????"* Arsé-kun: Yog: *previous message #4* These are going through, yes? I'm not merely speaking into a void? Arsé-kun: Yog: *previous #5* Helloooooo? Hewwo? Is Purson working? Arsé-kun: Yog: *#6* aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? Arsé-kun: Yog: *7* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?? Arsé-kun: Yog: *8* UHTW9028QHI3U8H2UOWQ.. *it's just button mash for several lines* Arsé-kun: Yog: *9, the last and biggest dialogue box* OH NO OH NO OH NO OH NO OH NO NO NO NO, NONONONONONONONONONONO, NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO, NONO, OH NO, WHAT'S BROKEN?!? WHY IS PURSON NOT WORKING?!? NOW ISN'T THE PLACE FOR THAT, I CAN'T LET MY KIDS THINK I'M AGAINST THIS! I KNEW THIS WAS COMING, DAMMIT, DAMMIT, DAMMIT ALL TO GRANDFATHER'S DARKEST CORNERS! F U C K Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I see the resemblance. Sheepy: Grif:...? Sheepy: Grif: It broke...? How? It can break...? Sheepy: Grif: It’s never broken before. ... Is it a quest? Hmm...hmm.. I have to fix it... Sheepy: Grif: Let’s work hard to fix it. *he’s recovered his composure...* Sheepy: Grif: And then we punch my uncle until it works. Arsé-kun: Kay: We can't just punch it until it works? Why not? *he might be joking. might* Arsé-kun: *The Panic Dialogue box closes on it's own, and up comes a new one* Sheepy: Grif: Hm? Arsé-kun: Yog: Oops, the menu server malfunctioned! Only that first message was intended to be read, but the confetti crashed everything! Oopsie whoopsie! uwu Sheepy: Grif: Hmm..So no punching anyone after all...Unfortunate. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... I don't understand this last part. Sheepy: Grif: I see. It is unnecessary. Sheepy: Grif: Simply, the server broke due to the confetti. Arsé-kun: Kay: Incredible. Sheepy: Grif: It's fine now. Sheepy: Grif: Howver... I did not plan this far, so I do not know what to do from here... Arsé-kun: Kay: Do we go back...? Or do we brag that we did this better than most of the wizards? Sheepy: Grif: I don't know. Sheepy: Grif: I'll follow your lead. Arsé-kun: Kay: Eh... Fuck those wizards. They can eat shit and choke on it. Deal with it when it's not night. Sheepy: Grif: Right. Sheepy: Grif: Makes sense. Sheepy: Grif: We can tell Elyan the news. Arsé-kun: Kay: And then rest up for another day of dealing with things I don't understand. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Kay: Exciting. I can't wait to get another headache. Sheepy: Grif: Let's work hard. Arsé-kun: *and so, they turn around and go back to home base.* Sheepy: Grif: We’re back. Sheepy: *Elyan turns his head much further back than a cat should and slowly slides down the wall.* Arsé-kun: *Sith throws a jingly ball at him for his anatomy breaking crimes* Sheepy: *Elyan chases after it... clumsily. He's still not used to this form.* Arsé-kun: *The door closes behind them, nearly hitting their backsides. Spooky!* Sheepy: Grif:! Sheepy: *Grif draws his sword!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Lower your weapon, Sir Griflet. It was only me. Sheepy: Grif: ....? Sheepy: Grif: You're a door? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I closed it for you. Lucan informed me it is still polite to do so. Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: I will keep it open so you can close it from now on. Arsé-kun: Kay: Or maybe don't do that? He won't need to if you do it yourself. Sheepy: Grif: But it's polite for him to close it and I shouldn't take that from him. Arsé-kun: Kay: It's polite to close a door after you use it in GENERAL! Unless someone is going in with you! Were you raised in a barnhouse?? Sheepy: Grif: No. In a cave. Sheepy: Grif: There are no doors in caves. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That makes more sense. Did your outing go well? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Good, good! That's wonderful to hear. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: The quest has been completed. Arsé-kun: Kay: Big alien gods are capable of panicking like people. We learned that today! Sheepy: *in the bg, Elyan is trying to play with the ball. he isn't quite getting it* Arsé-kun: *frustrated sith.jpeg* Sheepy: Grif: Yes. It is very concerning... I need to check on Dad later... Sheepy: Grif: I suppose other Dad too...but he's hibernating...He's supposed to wake soon... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Would I be able to meet him this time? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: He stayed away from you due to the sheer amout of knights around you. Sheepy: Grif: You should be safer now. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Wonderful! I've wanted to meet him for a while now! Sheepy: Grif: Knights are dangerous because they fight dragons for sport. Dad has been around for a very long time and probably would be unharmed by almost any weapon a knight could have, but... still he worried, just slightly. Sheepy: Grif: I'll introduce him to you when he wakes up. Arsé-kun: *Arthur is Pleased!* Sheepy: Grif: He lives in a cave. It's cozy. It's my childhood home. Sometimes I go back there. Arsé-kun: Kay: Who hasn't been in a cave before? Sheepy: Grif: People who haven't been in a cave before. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... I can't argue against that. Sheepy: Grif: It's where dragons store their hoards. Sheepy: I was going to design a ferret version of elyan because I thought it'd be fitting but thn I forgot Sheepy: *Elyan is blankly watching them in the background* Arsé-kun: *Elyan continues to be a mood* Sheepy: Grif: But for now, you can meet my other dad occasionally. Sheepy: Grif: He's Santa Claus. Sheepy: Lucan: Every Santa is someone's parent. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Mine. Arsé-kun: Yog: You called? Sheepy: Grif: Dad, this is my King. He's a ghost now. Sheepy: *Elyan approaches Yog* Arsé-kun: *Elyan is pat by an orb. Do not ask how this works.* Sheepy: Grif: The other cute cat is Cait Sith. Sheepy: Grif: He likes steak. Arsé-kun: Yog: Two kings. Interesting. I would curtsy, but I believe the problem with that is easy to see. Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Sheepy: Grif: No pants. Arsé-kun: Yog: ..... There are several issues with this suggestion. Sheepy: Grif: For one, you'll be thrown in a dungeon for not wearing pants. Arsé-kun: Yog: ... Several knights have raided enemy camps alone and completely nude without ever seeing a dungeon for it. Sheepy: Grif: Unfortunately, you can't escape to put pants on and people are not thrilled to help you escape. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Griflet, how many times have you done this? Sheepy: Grif: Armor wears down and generally I don't bother wearing it. Sheepy: Grif: I have a whole list on ratings of enemy dungeons on a scale of 10 stars based on areas such as food, atmosphere, sights, and general treatment. Arsé-kun: Arthur: How many times for not wearing pants, Griflet? Sheepy: Grif... Sheepy: Grif: 22. So, of course, I have top twenty best and worst dungeons to be stuck pantsless in. Sheepy: Grif: That is because two of those were in dungeons I'd already been caught in before without pants. Arsé-kun: Yog: Please wear pants to not be thrown into jail. It is not a dungeon. It is not fun. Sheepy: Grif: Clothes...clothes are not comfortable... Unfortunately, they're required. Sheepy: Grif: However, I sleep with full armor on. Arsé-kun: Arthur: It's very uncomfortable. Sheepy: Grif: You do it as well? Arsé-kun: Arthur: I've had to a few times. I did not enjoy the experience. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: However, I've slept through multiple people at once trying to beat me to death thanks to it. Sheepy: Grif: Sleep is important. It's very rude to interrupt it. Sheepy: Grif: Therefore, it's worth it. Sheepy: Elyan: *honk* Sheepy: Grif: No, don't wake Kay either. Arsé-kun: Kay: I'd like to, but I'm waiting for you to move your ass. Sheepy: Grif: Let's go, then. Sheepy: *Grif heads to bed* Arsé-kun: *Kay goes with, for the same purpose. finally, hell day can end* Sheepy: *Elyan sticks with Sith. He's just very excited to have a new friend!* Sheepy: *the next morning!* Sheepy: Grif: Rise and shine, Kay. We're going grave robbing. Arsé-kun: *Kay adamantly refuses to rise or shine.* Sheepy: Grif: *he throws Kay over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes* I appreciate your enthusiasm. Sheepy: Grif: Let's work hard as usual. Sheepy: Grif: But should I bring someone else with me.. Sheepy: Grif: *he goes looking for Arthur* Arsé-kun: *Arthur is in the hallway, inspecting a message board. What are these mysterious scrolls, so thin and straight but so clean? .. It's just old fliers for school events, but he's more interested in the paper itsellf* Sheepy: Grif: There you are. Sheepy: Grif: We're going grave robbing. Come with us. Sheepy: Grif:...Ah, that's paper. You can eat it. It's decent in flavor. Sheepy: Grif: However, it's warmer and tastier right out of the printer. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What is a printer, Sir Griflet? Arsé-kun: Arthur: But I see.. Paper is much different than it used to be. Sheepy: Grif: It takes the contents on a paper and duplicates them onto a new paper. Arsé-kun: *Featuring Kay just not bothering to argue because he isn't winning this. He's stuck on all fronts. Help him.* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Fascinating! And it doesn't require a human to manually do this? Sheepy: Grif: It can clone it infinitely so long it has its two most important supplies: Ink and paper. Sheepy: Grif: It just requires a human to put the page in. Arsé-kun: Arthur: :O Sheepy: Grif: Unlimited Page Works. Arsé-kun: Yog: *from Paimon* It also requires electricity, do not forget that crucial element! Sheepy: Grif: If you continue to punch it it will not require electricity. Arsé-kun: *Yog responds by bringing up an old tutorial on machine durability. aka "dont do that"* Sheepy: Grif: I see. Sheepy: Grif: Well, you have to come with us. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I would love to, except I am bound to the Excalibur. Where I am presently is the furthest I can go. Sheepy: Grif: Ah. I'll just carry its wielder with me too. Sheepy: Mordred: Man, sure is too bad for you that I don't want to help my stinky, garbage, good for nothing dad by carrying the shiny king sword, huh? You totally need mt help, don't you? (Griflet: No.) C'mon, c'mon, beg for my help! I know you want it! Don't be shy- (Griflet: You're useless to me.) -EH?! Sheepy: Mordred: How could I possibly be USELSSS to you?! Sheepy: Grif: I don't know you and you aren't a potential social link. Arsé-kun: Kay: Also, you're annoying and don't know how to shut up. Arsé-kun: *Arthur makes the squinting cat face* Sheepy: Mordred: How do you not know me? You SAT NEAR ME! AT THE TABLE! And made eye contact many times! -And maybe you're just not very tolerant! Sheepy: Grif: I have never seen you before. Arsé-kun: *Kay is laughing into Grif's shirt.* Sheepy: Mordred: You guys are JERKS! Sheepy: Grif: ? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps put your helmet on. Sheepy: Mordred: Ugh, fine! Sheepy: *Mordred does so* Sheepy: Grif: Ah. Bucket head. Sheepy: Mordred: Ugh, fine! Sheepy: *Mordred does so* Sheepy: Grif: Ah. Bucket head. Sheepy: Mordred: It's Mordred. Mordred! The King's son!! Sheepy: Grif: Ah. I've never heard of you. You aren't at all charming like the Queen... Sheepy: Mordred: *huff* You'll all see! One day I'll do something so great everyone will regret not paying attention to me sooner...! You won't even be able to claim we hung out together!! Sheepy: Mordred: "Man, I wish I could've been friends with him before he got popular! Now he doesn't have the time of day for people like me"... That's what you'll think, Dad! And then I'll hang out with you anyway! Not because I like you but to prove that I'm better than you and I'd actually give time to my family no matter how big I am. No, not because I ever want to spend time with you nor my uncle! Because I hate both of you but especially you! Sheepy: Aru: Mordred, you're being loud. Arsé-kun: Kay: Morning, Princess. Your service is required! Sheepy: Mordred: See, see! I spend way more time than my great, great, wonderfully great grandkids than you ever spent with me! And look at how much they love me! You can see where you went wrong, I bet! Sheepy: Aru: Really? Where are we going? Sheepy: Aru: How can I help? Sheepy: Mordred: I even kick Lucan around until he helps them figure out tough homework problems! Yup, I really am the best. Arsé-kun: Kay: Mode, nobody's even listening to you Arsé-kun: Arthur: I need to be mobilized, for one. Griflet referred to it as "Grave Robbing", but a more accurate term would be "Restoring me to being alive." Sheepy: Aru: Oh, I see. Sheepy: Aru: I'll get the sword then! One moment. *she leaves briefly before returning with the sword* Sheepy: Mordred: Why does nobody ever listen to me? Arsé-kun: Kay: Because you have no concept of timing or letting important things happen? You can bully your father better after we make him physical, okay? Can you wait that long? Sheepy: Mordred: Heh! I'm patient! I've waited so long for this... What's one more minute! Sheepy: Mordred: But you better not run away! Sheepy: Mordred: I'll track you down! Sheepy: Aru: You can't leave here. Sheepy: Mordred: Ghhh... Details... Sheepy: Aru: Are we ready to go? Arsé-kun: Kay: We're about 90 to 95 percent ready! Sheepy: Aru: What's missing? Arsé-kun: Kay: My feet being on the ground. Sheepy: *Grif puts Kay down* Arsé-kun: [Quest: Arthur’s Corpsereal Forme] Arsé-kun: Kay: ... Do I have to see these terrible puns every time we set out to do something? Sheepy: Grif: No, just wear an eyepatch over both eyes. Sheepy: Grif:............. Sheepy: Grif: Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: Kay: .... *he just sighs* Sheepy: Grif:...Because you cannot see with both on. Sheepy: Aru: He'd smack into everything, though. Sheepy: Grif: Dad writes them. Sheepy: Grif: He’s so busy, and yet he does it anyway... Sheepy: *The group gets to the lake!* Sheepy: Grif: It’s in there. Sheepy: Grif: We just have to get it out. Simple, one step quest. Sheepy: Aru: How? Sheepy: Grif: By getting it out. Arsé-kun: Kay: We need to find it. I can stay down there long enough to do this, but I don't know where it is. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That would make the most sense, but... I wasn't buried with it. Sheepy: Grif: We could also have the King go through to see where it is. Use his ghost tricks to find its core... Eh, wait, wrong thing. Sheepy: Grif: You weren’t buried with it, hm. Sheepy: Grif: And Bedivere’s memory seems to be failing him generally... So would he remember where your body is exactly, I wonder... Sheepy: *Nearby, Bedi has arrived with flowers! He places them down by the lake. he doesn’t seem to notice the group and is more fixated with a certain spot in the lake. [Burial Spot has been marked on the minimap!]* Arsé-kun: Kay: *strolling over* Morning, Bedi. No wizards? Sheepy: Bedi: ...Oh, Kay! *he looks up, visibly surprised* I think it’s too early for them... Arsé-kun: Kay: What losers. Sheepy: Bedi: They usually do not come with me. Sheepy: Bedi: Coming here daily would probably be too tedious for them. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose there is no point for me to come here anymore, but it always helps clear my head and keep me focused. Arsé-kun: Kay: Then what's gonna stop you? Sheepy: Bedi: Nothing. Sheepy: Bedi: Even if his soul is no longer here...I must visit every day to make sure his grave is not defiled. One of my final acts for my King was to prevent geave robbers from finding his body...so I must continue that service. Sheepy: Grif: We're going to rob his grave. Sheepy: Bedi: ! *he appears conflicted* ...I cannot let you do that. But if you know the location... I'm not stupid. I'd die trying to protect it from you. But I made a promise...so I can't die here. Sheepy: Grif: Ah. Well, you can go find another promise after I stomp on this one. I believe in you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *unsure* .. Is it still defilement if there is a necessary reason to dig it up? Sheepy: Bedi: I don't understand why you would want to be dug up. This was Lucan's last action for you. ..Can I really just erase that? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Because according to most recordings of our stories, it suggests I would once again walk the Earth. This is difficult when I am not alive or have a physical forme. The act is not to destroy the site- It's only an extraction process. And if I die again, this will be where I am returned to. It will only be a temporary situation. Sheepy: Bedi:....*he's mulling this over* ....Right, that makes sense. Sheepy: *Bedi hesitantly lifts his hand and points to a spot in the lake* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Thank you. Arsé-kun: *Unfortunately, Arthur does not have the range for this and can't actually reach it* Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize for its quality... it's the best I could do. If I were Sir Lancelot or Sir Gawain, I am sure I could have given you the grand burial you deserved. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I appreciate it all the same. Sheepy: Bedi:...! *his eyes widen in surprise* Really...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Why would I not? Sheepy: Bedi: Because Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain could have done better had they been there. Arsé-kun: Kay: I got it, I got it! *no hesitation before throwing himself into the lake. he got it he got it* Sheepy: Bedi:?! Sheepy: Grif: He can swim. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I hope so. It would be awfully ironic to be unable to drown but also be unable to swim. Sheepy: Grif: I can swim. Arsé-kun: Arthur: We know, Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Good. Arsé-kun: *Griflet is reminded by a menu pop up that if he wants to participate in things like this, he needs a Swim over 15.* Sheepy: Grif:! Sheepy: Grif:...But water's cold and wet... Sheepy: Grif: The only water I like is Elyan. Sheepy: Grif: I hate going in it. Arsé-kun: *Yog's only reply is "Lol git gud noob". classy* Sheepy: Grif: Guh...! Sheepy: Grif: F...fine! I'll...! Sheepy: Grif: I'll show you! I'll get good! Nobody can doubt my capabilities! Nobody!!! Arsé-kun: Yog: There is a time and place for everything. But not now. Sheepy: *Grif has gone into rage and reject input mode. He jumps in.* Arsé-kun: *Yog gives up and goes back to his other duties. Whatever.* Arsé-kun: *It is very wet. It is very cold. It is a body of water in the winter. How the lake is not frozen over is completely beyond me.* Sheepy: Bedi:...But his swimming skills are some of the worst among the knights. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... *he just kinda accepts that this is happening* Sheepy: Bedi: Should we do something...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: Probably...? Sheepy: Bedi: Um, ummm... Sheepy: Bedi: He's going to get sick... Arsé-kun: Arséne: Absolutely. Sheepy: Bedi:?! Sheepy: Bedi: Why are you here...? Arsé-kun: Arséne: I offered my assistance to Meril yesterday, so I am making good on it. Good morning and bonjour to you too. Sheepy: Bedi:.... Sheepy: Bedi: *he anxiously looks to Arthur* Arsé-kun: Arthur: If Meril permitted it, I do not see a problem with it. He's the most trustworthy in these sorts of situations. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose so... Arsé-kun: Arséne: Fantastic. I was not sure how this was going to be done, so I brought some modern tools along. Sheepy: Bedi: Really? Arsé-kun: *Arséne responds by pulling his toolbag to the front. Yes, really* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...Kay and Griflet are already in there. Kay is a very talented swimmer. Sheepy: Bedi: Griflet is one of the worst among the knights. Arsé-kun: Arséne: ... Well, that sounds like a personal problem. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: Perhaps Kay will need these tools. Arsé-kun: Kay: Kay would like these tools. Please take this Griflet. Sheepy: Grif: *he's clinging to Kay, shivering all over..* I-it's cold! Cold!! Sheepy: Bedi: *he takes his coat off and puts it on Grif* Arsé-kun: Arséne: If you need out of this weather, I drove here, so you can warm up in the car. Sheepy: Grif: Uh...Paimon, define car. Arsé-kun: Yog: Big metal machine with four wheels designed to carry two or more occupants. Used for travelling, and for far more distance than any normal mount. They have heating and air conditoning. Sheepy: Grif: ! Sheepy: Grif: Yes. I want warmth. Arsé-kun: *Arséne puts the toolbag down and guides Grif to Warmth* Sheepy: *Grif is very happy to have warmth!* Arsé-kun: *Kay checks the bag. What is this strangely shaped sickle? Is this a weapon? Is this a mattock? It's sure about to be!* Sheepy: Bedi: It's a pickaxe. Arsé-kun: Kay: Real clever name. Sheepy: Bedi: It's like an axe but it's used to pick at hard objects. Arsé-kun: Kay: Like rocks? Sheepy: Bedi: That's its main use. Sheepy: Bedi: It's a dangerous tool for archaeology because it can destroy bones with ease. Sheepy: Bedi:...Oh, would you know what archaeology is, even... Arsé-kun: Kay: Nope. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose eventually I should brief you on modern subjects. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yes, please, break me in half with your modern knowledge. Sheepy: Bedi: Um...This may be difficult to do. Sheepy: Bedi: But I can do it after you've finished. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well, okay. I will go back into the depths of cold. Arsé-kun: *Kay walks into the lake a second time. Just right on in. just* Sheepy: Bedi: Good luck! Arsé-kun: *bubble sound. kay says thanks* Sheepy: *Bedi awaits Kay's return.* Arsé-kun: *LATER* Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... I wonder when he'll return... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It certainly is taking him a while. Sheepy: Bedi: *he's activated Airgetlam to keep everyone warm. it's a much more welcoming light than how it is in combat.* ...I think he's coming back! Sheepy: Bedi: Kay, did you find it?! Arsé-kun: Kay: *resurfaces, finally* What?? Sheepy: Bedi: The body? Arsé-kun: Kay: I think so??? I got a huge chunk of rock?? Nothing else down there! ... Also, I found another sword so that was cool. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah....Um, we need to open the chunk of rock. Arsé-kun: Kay: I did all this myself, you come get it! It's heavy! Sheepy: Bedi: You brought it up? Arsé-kun: Kay: Yes! I considered bringing it up all the way, but nobody wants to see me that big I bet. Sheepy: Bedi: I can do the rest. Sheepy: *Bedi goes to the rock and lifts it using airgetlam* Arsé-kun: *it very big. very rectangl. much purble. wow* Sheepy: Bedi: How do we open it...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Hit it? It looks like a gem, but there's somethin' in there. No doubt about it. Sheepy: Bedi:....Yes, I can do that. Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 3 Sheepy: Bedi: *he puts it down on the ground and inhales sharply, positioning himself to break the crystal. ...He begins trembling all over. What if he damages the King? Oh no. Oh no. Oh no- Ah, he only hit the edge...* Arsé-kun: Kay: That proves we can break it. Good work, Sir. Sheepy: Bedi: ...? Sheepy: Bedi: I just cannot stomach the thought of potentially hurting the King... Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm dead. You have permission to injure me slightly. Sheepy: Bedi:..... Arsé-kun: Arséne: *He is disregarding this for the chunk of gem on the ground. He wants the Shiny. He has the shiny. And he didn't steal it! Technically!* Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 7 Sheepy: get ready for nat 1 Sheepy rolled a die with 20 sides. The die showed: 1 Sheepy: *Bedi tries calming his nerves. He finally manages to... But just as he's about to make contact, Airgetlam deactivates and Bedi instead pulls a muscle. The area remains undented...* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... Okay, move it, lemme have a go. Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize...I just can't...*he shifts so Kay can get to it* ...I have to, and yet, I... Arsé-kun: *Kay smacks it with the pickaxe. It bounces right off and he smacks himself in the face* Sheepy: Bedi:! Kay, are you alright?! Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah... That hurt, but worth a shot. Sheepy: Bedi: Switch on, Airgetlam! *His right arm lights up brightly! He brings it down upon the rock!* Arsé-kun: *Finally, some meaningful damage! He gives it a big ol' crack right in the middle!* Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, it's a start...! Sheepy: Bedi: *he brings Airgetlam down on the rock once more, fired up!* Arsé-kun: *He breaks it!!!* Sheepy: Bedi: *huff...huff...huff...* ...It's done.... Sheepy: Bedi: *he clutches the ribs on his right side* Sheepy: Bedi: Guh...! I'm sorry... *huff, huff* ...I suppose I've gotten rusty. Sheepy: Grif:...? *he approaches* ...It's rocks. ...Tasty... Arsé-kun: Kay: Grif, can you at least wait until we get Wart OUT of the rocks to eat all of them?? Sheepy: Grif: Yes. Sheepy: Grif: We can share them afterwards. Sheepy: Grif: They contain many vitamins. Sheepy: Grif: Like... Arsé-kun: Kay: They also contain break-your-mouth. Sheepy: Grif:.....Eh, what's a vitamin? Sheepy: Grif: It just sounds like a fun word...Probably good for you. Sheepy: Grif: Maybe you're just eating rocks wrong. Sheepy: Bedi: It's open...Now what do we do...? Arsé-kun: Kay: Hell if I know. Sheepy: Bedi: Uncover his body, I suppose... ... Ah, but I haven't seen it since I buried it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Me neither! *trying to be funny to lighten the mood just a Little Bit* Sheepy: Bedi: So its status...I hope it has been perserved properly. Excalibur can help prevent aging, but... Sheepy: Bedi:...Decaying, I wouldn't know. Sheepy: Grif: Well, one way to find out. Sheepy: Grif: *He throws off the layer on top of Arthur's body* Arsé-kun: *If not for the fact that everyone present knows Arthur is dead, it would be surprisingly easy to mistake him for just napping in some rocks. Except the paleness and not breathing, but you get it. Shut.* Sheepy: Bedi:?! Arsé-kun: *Slight disappointment from Arséne, who was expecting a genuine corpse and not this preserved nonsense* Sheepy: Grif: Huh. Arsé-kun: Kay: Geez, what a loser. It can't be him, he's gotta be under. *he jokingly starts to lean down to fucking toss Arthur's body, but stops because he isn't actually going to* Arsé-kun: Arthur: :I Sheepy: Grif: He's surprisingly less dead than I remember him being. Arsé-kun: Arséne: He looks like he was only dead for about five minutes. Decay hasn't even set in yet. Sheepy: Grif: Well, decay's really lazing on the job. Sheepy: Grif: Go on, wear your fleshsuit. Arsé-kun: Arthur: My... My what? Pardon? Sheepy: Grif: Fleshsuit. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I firmly dislike that. Sheepy: Grif: Well, you don't wear a body. Sheepy: Grif: You are a body. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Sir Griflet, you are henceforth banned from referring to my body as a "Fleshsuit". Sheepy: Grif: Go into your meat puppet and puppeteer it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... I take back my declaration in awe of how much worse you made it. Sheepy: *Bedi's broken down crying in the background from seeing his king again, but this isn't about him.* Sheepy: Grif: Good. Arsé-kun: *Bedi needs time to himself to process it all. Let him be* Sheepy: Grif: When you go into your body everything may feel off at first. Sheepy: Grif: You may feel like stiff. Because you're in one. Sheepy: Grif: .......Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can't this wait until after I have the ability to function? Sheepy: Grif: I will prepare my greatest joke for you for when you are able to function. Arsé-kun: Kay: That sounds horrific. Quick, take far longer than necessary. Sheepy: Grif: More time to think of one. Arsé-kun: *After a lot of deliberation and cautious lowering of one's self, Arthur does re-enter his body!* Sheepy: Grif: How are you feeling? Sheepy: Grif: Dead bodies are so slow to talk back. Arsé-kun: Arséne: It's not going to be that quick..! Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Sheepy: Grif: Why? Does he need to reboot his operating system? Arsé-kun: Arséne: That is... A surprisingly apt way of putting it, but yes. Sheepy: Grif: Paimon has many apts. Arsé-kun: Arséne: That's an App. Sheepy: Grif: Ah... Sheepy: Grif: So we just wait Sheepy: Grif: Bedivere, please cry quieter. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oi, eat sod, let him have it. Sheepy: Grif: Eat? ..... Rocks, tasty... Sheepy: Grif:......*He turns around towards the lake and starts digging for a rock* Arsé-kun: *he finds a rock immediately* Sheepy: Grif: *he starts eating the rock. cronch* Arsé-kun: Kay: .... So, Aru, this is a whole mess you've landed yourself into. You feel good about it? Sheepy: Aru: It's not the weirdest situation I've ended up in. I know my contribution has been minimal, but I'm happy that I helped someone. Arsé-kun: Kay: ....? How have you gotten into stranger than watching a ghost retake his centuries? Old? Corpse?? Sheepy: Aru: Our uncle travels often for business but occasionally he visits us. Arsé-kun: Kay: Yeah? Is he dead too? Sheepy: Aru: No, but he's supposed to be. Sir Lancelot nearly killed him for revealing the affair between the Queen and Sir Lancelot... Sheepy: Aru: He doesn't hold any grudges about it. Arsé-kun: Kay: ... .... How the hell is HE alive??? Sheepy: Aru: He's a vampire. Sheepy: Aru: He likes baking sweets so he usually brings them when he comes to visit. His lion-shaped cookies are cute... Sheepy: Aru: He's extremely prickly on the outside but he's sweet on the inside. Arsé-kun: Kay: Oh, he does that openly now?? Good for him. It's about damn time. Sheepy: Aru: Yes, he does. Apparently his boss does too. Arsé-kun: Kay: Is it just more acceptable now? Is that a thing men are permitted to do publically? Sheepy: Aru: Yup! Arsé-kun: Kay: We get back *he looks a bit excited* And you're showing me how to operate that so called "oven stove". Sheepy: Aru: Yeah, I can do that! I'm good at using it. Sheepy: Grif: You can cook, Kay? Arsé-kun: Kay: Used to. Not sure how it'll work out now. If I gotta make a fire and do it my way, so be it. Sheepy: Grif: I believe in you. Arsé-kun: Kay: Well now I have to! Sheepy: Grif: I'm sure you'll bake something great, dough you may mess up a few times. Sheepy: Grif:....Ha. Ha. Ha. Arsé-kun: Yog: [Quest: Arthur’s Corpsereal Forme: Completed!] *confetti, confetti, small trumpet fanfare* Sheepy: Grif: Guh! Sheepy: Grif: ...*he appears embarrassed*... It startled me. Sheepy: Grif: So with the quest completed...He's awake? Arsé-kun: Yog: [New Extra Quest: Life's Batter with Cakes!] Sheepy: Grif:....Cake... Sheepy: Grif: *His eyes have lit up...He's excited!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: ..... Cake sounds... *he sounds a bit hoarse* .... Really nice right now... Sheepy: Grif: I don't have any. Sheepy: Bedi: ...! Sheepy: Grif: You can have some later. Sheepy: Grif: For now, you need to get up. I won't carry you unless I have to. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... ..... *he coughs* Sir Bedivere, please assist. Sheepy: Bedi: ...! Yes, of course! *He rushes over to Arthur's side and lifts him up* Arsé-kun: Kay: Great, cool, can we go now? It's goddamn colder than the inside of a winter fae's dead heart and tit. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Please lead the way. Arsé-kun: Kay: I gotta do everything in this shit century?? *but, he eventually does. he isnt happy about it.* Sheepy: *Bedi follows Kay to their destination. Grif and Aru follow as well.* Sheepy: Grif: *he takes off the coat Bedi gave him and shoves it at Kay* Arsé-kun: *Kay takes it without complaint. For once* Sheepy: Bedi: How do you feel, my King? Sheepy: Grif: With his hands. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Like I got hit by a bear. Sheepy: Bedi: Maybe you should take advil...Oh, you wouldn't know what that is. Sheepy: Grif: It's what you forge weapons upon. Arsé-kun: Kay: That's an anvil. Sheepy: Grif: Oh. Sheepy: Bedi: Advil is a pain medication. Sheepy: Bedi: It temporarily relieves pain. Sheepy: Bedi: Some types of pain medication reduce swelling as well and allow blood to flow easier, which is problematic if you're bleeding. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Ah. I meant hit as in... Hm... Sheepy: Bedi: However, I cannot attest to its usefulness. I stopped feeling pain long ago. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That is extremely concerning. Sheepy: Bedi: I have very few sensations when it comes to touch, I'm afraid... Cold does not bother me because I cannot feel it. The same goes for heat. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose that's why I am not bothered by Airgetlam being up against what was once a tender area. Sheepy: Bedi:...Heating up. Arsé-kun: Arthur: .... Extraordinarily concerning. Sheepy: Bedi: I suppose so. Sheepy: Bedi: But... if not feeling is the price I must pay to always be there for my King, it is a small price. Arsé-kun: Arthur: *mac loading cursor* Arsé-kun: Arthur: .. If everything being blurry is my price for being back, so be it. Sheepy: Bedi: We can get glasses for you. Arsé-kun: Arthur: What will glass do...? Sheepy: Bedi: It corrects vision. Sheepy: Bedi: You'll need to get a special prescription... But we can do that later. Sheepy: Bedi: It should fix everything. Sheepy: Bedi: You wear it over your eyes. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Interesting. Sheepy: Bedi: Just be careful not to break them. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... Because it's glass. Sheepy: Bedi: And they're somewhat expensive. Arsé-kun: Arthur: But isn't glass just hot sand..? Sheepy: Bedi: Well, the glass is special because it's custom made to fit your specific vision so you can see well. Arsé-kun: Arthur: That's amazing. Things have certainly advanced... Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! Science truly is amazing! Arsé-kun: Arthur: You'll have to inform me of more! It's very interesting! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! Sheepy: Bedi: There's a lot to learn. For example...The Earth is round. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, that was proven? Very nice. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Sheepy: Bedi: You can put your clothes in a box and they come out clean. Arsé-kun: Arthur: No hand washing by maids anymore.. Sheepy: Bedi: Some clothes need hand washing. Most don't. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Kay can still do the laundry. Sheepy: Bedi: Kay is very talented... Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I fully expected a complaint of some kind. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Kay? Arsé-kun: *... Nothing* Sheepy: Bedi: Hm...he must have needed to do something... Sheepy: Bedi: Where do I carry you to...? Arsé-kun: Arthur: The sofa, I suppose. I would like to try that. It looks soft.. Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, that works. *he carries Arthur to the sofa* Arsé-kun: *Well, they found Kay, hogging up all of the sofa space and leaving his wet clothes on the floor. How'd he change this fast? Probably learned that from Grif. I don't know either.* Sheepy: Bedi: Ah.... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Oh, that's a shame. Sheepy: Bedi: I should find a blanket for him afterwards... Arsé-kun: Arthur: It would be wise. Sheepy: Bedi: But finding a place for you to rest is my top priority. Sheepy: Bedi: After I find a place for you, I can figure out the difficult situation of how I can be here for you if you need me if I don't live here. No phone yet...Hmm. Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... You don't have to be. You have your own life, don't you? Sheepy: Bedi: My role is being your knight. Without that, I am nothing. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... ... *he opts to just quietly leave again. Nevvvvvermind.* Sheepy: Bedi: If you have no need for me, well... Hmm. The very thought of being useful to you in the future helps me cling to life. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I didn't say that, but I doubt I'd need you so often that you move. ... That is a poor way of saying it. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I'm trying to tell you that you don't need to orbit around me like Kay does alcohol. Sheepy: Bedi: I see. That makes sense. But you'll still need to communicate with me long distance. ...For now, I'll trade phone numbers with Aru if she allows it... Sheepy: Bedi: However... unfortunately, other than the Queen, Sir Lancelot, and the wizards... I am the only one who can relate to both being a part of the past while still having understanding of modern technology...Simply, among us, none would be better for making you accustomed to modern times. Arsé-kun: Arthur: And between all of you, I believe it will go well. You do not need to do it all yourself. Sheepy: Bedi: However, I should do all I can. Sheepy: Bedi: I cannot just sit around and do nothing. I have already done this for too long. Sheepy: Bedi: My embarrassment of my performance back at the lake is unfathomable. Sheepy: Bedi: No knight of yours can possibly be so weak. So, I must work harder. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Sir Bedivere? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes? Arsé-kun: Arthur: ...How did Kay say it? "Shut the hell your mouth"? Sheepy: Bedi: I apologize. You need not hear my thoughts on the matter. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Your thoughts are valuable input. You're valuable. Stop saying things like that and meaning them. Sheepy: Bedi: *he appears surprised... and incredibly happy very briefly!* Arsé-kun: Arthur: Instead, I'd rather you think about how well you did today. Sheepy: Bedi:...! Arsé-kun: Arthur: Can you do that for me? Sheepy: Bedi:...! Yes, of course! If that is your order, I will pride myself in today's achievements. Arsé-kun: Arthur: I shouldn't have to make that an order... Sheepy: Bedi: Unfortunately, compared to my fellow knights, my achievements are insignificant and overall unmemorable. It is difficult to feel pleased with them. But if you believe it them to be great, then they must be. Sheepy: Bedi:...Hmm, but...am I forgetting something? Sheepy: Bedi: Ah! Merlin never came to see you... Sheepy: Bedi: He did seem incredibly unhappy the other day. It worried me, but...I am sure he just felt overwhelmed. Arsé-kun: Arthur: Perhaps you should ask him. He seems to speak with you easily. Sheepy: Bedi: It would not be an ideal relationship if you could not speak easily to your husband... Arsé-kun: Arthur: Yes, yes, that makes s- --- Arsé-kun: Arthur: ... I'm sorry? Sheepy: Bedi:? Our relationship is wonderful... Were you worrying otherwise? Arsé-kun: Arthur: No, no. I wasn't aware that you two had gotten together. My apologies for my rudeness, and congrats to you both! Sheepy: Bedi: Thank you. Arsé-kun: Kay: *irritably* Can you two chatter somewhere else?? Sheepy: Bedi:...Ah, right! We still haven't found a place for you... I apologize, Kay. Sheepy: *Bedi brings Arthur to a place to lie down* Arsé-kun: *Arthur appreciates this. Kay also appreciates them leaving him alone* Sheepy: Bedi: I will go speak to Merlin about coming to visit you tomorrow. For now, please rest. You have had a long day. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Merlin certainly agrees on that plan, unless the day is taken up by something else! Even then, I'll call! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah! Merlin! You're here! *he gives Merlin a huge smile!* Sheepy: Bedi: Yes, and if you're not up early, I'll make sure to wake you if you'd like. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Same to you, hun. Except you won't get a choice. Sheepy: Bedi: For now, let's go home and get ready for tomorrow. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yeah, yeah, one thing first. *He leans down to give Arthur a biiig hug. It is Required* Sheepy: Bedi: Now, let's head home so our King can sleep. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, yes, of course. Sheepy: *Bedi gently takes Merlin's hand and heads out!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin's hopes go up. What a fool he is.* Sheepy: *Enjoy this while you can, Merlin!* Arsé-kun: *HE'S SURE GOING TO!* Sheepy: Bedi: After visiting the King tomorrow, we can stop by the sweets shop we always go to. The King might like it too, so we can invite him when he's recovered. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, he'd absolutely love it, no doubts! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes! I need to start training again as well... I've gotten rusty, it seems. Maybe sometime later this week you could train with me? Sheepy: Bedi: I believe training will help both of us. Sheepy: Bedi: And anyway...I embarrassed myself today from being rusty. I'd rather only mess up in front of you alone...I don't feel embarrassed when it's you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Aw, I thought you did great. It was just some nervousness, nothing unusual. Sheepy: Bedi:...Nervousness isn't something I should let control me. Sheepy: Bedi: I make mistakes when it consumes me. Sheepy: Bedi: I pulled my rib on the right side thanks to this. But as a knight... I cannot let such things bother me. And yet, even with my senses dulled, breathing is uncomfortable. Sheepy: Bedi: However...around you, I do not mind letting that show. You wouldn't judge me over it. *he grins* Thank you. Let's train hard together, okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You hurt yourself?? I'll judge you on that and only that. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm healing that as soon as we get back! Arsé-kun: Merlin: After that, yes, absolutely! *he looks pumped* We're gonna kick so much ass! Sheepy: Bedi: Ah, you'll heal my ribs? Thank you. I appreciate it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: <3 You're always welcome Sheepy: Bedi: *He's very pleased!* Arsé-kun: *Because Bedi is pleased, Merlin is happy! All is Good* Arsé-kun: *and they go home. bedi is healed. a good time is had. merlin brags at 90 miles an hour at meril. fou ends his fucking miserable life* Sheepy: *Meril is happy just being included in conversation.* Sheepy: *The next morning... Thanks to the excitement of yesterday, Bedi slept surprisingly well!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: *Throwing the door open* Goooood morning!!~ Up and attem, sweetcheeks! :D :D :D Sheepy: *Bedi was confusedly glancing around the room before turning his attention towards Merlin* ...Sweetcheeks? Arsé-kun: Merlin: You not like that one? That's okay, but c'mon, you're runnin' late hun. Sheepy: Bedi:..... Arsé-kun: Merlin:..... Sheepy: Bedi: (...He could be useful for information...) Sheepy: Bedi: (...But he could also be why I can't seem to recall a thing.) Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... What's wrong? Sheepy: Bedi: Are you certain you have the right person, sir? My name isn't "hun"... It's... (...What is it?) Arsé-kun: *Merlin freezes, losing all the color in his face as he stares at Bedi.* Sheepy: Bedi: (There has to be something with my name on it... Does this ring have an inscription on it?) Sheepy: Bedi: *he looks his wedding band over closely.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Oh, you're right! My bad, mistook you for your brother! Haha haha! Sorry for bothering you..! Sheepy: Bedi: Brother? Sheepy: Bedi: ...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Haha, sorry, my bad!! I'll let you be! Sorry!!! *he excuses himself and promptly bolts* Sheepy: Bedi: Hey, wait...! (My source of information left...!) Arsé-kun: *Merlin does not wait. Merlin is already down the stairs and leaving.* Sheepy: Meril: Hey, Merlin, you forgot Bedivere... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Aren't you in a hurry! Arsé-kun: Fou: Fou fou! Sheepy: Meril: I'm sure it won't bug him too much though. He already forgets to bring you often enough. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I did my part here! *He gives them a big, empty smile. It is clearly fake. He did not even remotely try to hide how hurt he is, or how his heart is currently shattering into tiny pieces as they speak.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Anyway, I'm dead inside, have a nice day!! :D :D :D *And he sure looks it. That is... Bad?* Sheepy: Myrrdin: What? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Did he kick you out? Arsé-kun: Merlin: What? I wish. Sheepy: Myrrdin: Eh? Sheepy: Myrrdin: Then what...? Sheepy: Meril: Maybe Bedivere broke up with him after deciding the King needed him more. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...... I....... No, but... Sheepy: Myrrdin: Then what? Sheepy: Myrrdin: I've never seen you like this before. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... ...... *He just sighs, dropping the obvious act for a moment. If he looked dead inside before, then now he matches the face of an actually dead person. Why have those lights and sparkles in your eyes when you can simply just not?* The inevitable finally happened. Sheepy: Myrrdin:......! Arsé-kun: *Merlin immediately puts the act back up, grins, and decides he's done with this discussion in favor of leaving.* Sheepy: Myrrdin:...I'm so sorry. Take the time you need. Arsé-kun: *Merlin exits the bar without a single line of sass. He's really hurting, and it shows* Sheepy: Myrrdin: Just...come back soon, okay? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Maybe. Arsé-kun: *Merlin leaves.* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... (Why did I never prepare myself for this? I knew it was coming eventually. I knew, and it still doesn't help... There was nothing I could do, like usual.) Arsé-kun: Merlin: (Why am I so utterly useless? Meril hates his incubus half but manages to be the best at it, Myrrdin has a constant threat of dying and he still does his damnest.. But there was nothing I could do for him.) Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he shakes his head and then glances around* (Maybe I can stop off at our favorite.... Well, just mine now.) Arsé-kun: Merlin: (Wonder if Vivian's willing to put me down. Or would she just call me gross and throw me out? I'd deserve it either way..) Sheepy: Shuzo: Hey. You look down ⭐ Arsé-kun: Merlin: ...Oh. Morning, Shuu. You're out early. Sheepy: Shuu: I was bored⭐️ And I can’t let my sparkling dream tourists think I’ve disappeared⭐️ Hehe⭐️ But such a face doesn’t fit a cute idol like you⭐ Arsé-kun: Merlin: Like the viewers care. I'm pretty sure most of them are there because I give myself gigantic boobs and because I'm gross. Sheepy: Shuu: Hey, I’m there because you’re sparkling ⭐ Sheepy: Shuu: You don’t have to talk about what’s bugging you... just know that I’m here for you ⭐️ Just call my name and I’ll appear by your side... Hehe ⭐ Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... That helps a little. Sheepy: Shuu: Hearing that makes my heart sparkle ⭐️ In return... do one favor for me: give me a smile. Even an itty bitty one⭐️ Arsé-kun: *Merlin at least gives it a shot* Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe ⭐ Thank you ⭐ Sheepy: Shuu: When you feel down make sure to smile for me ⭐ My beloved friends being sad makes my heart crumble ⭐ Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least you have one ⭐ Mine took off for a week-long vacation in the Bahamas. Sheepy: Shuu: *his smile fades, leaving a concerned expression* ...Hey, c'mon, I'll treat you to something. I can't leave you like this. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I won't be in your way? I'm incredibly annoying. Sheepy: Shuu: You aren't annoying to me. You're my beloved friend. Arsé-kun: *Merlin perks up a bit!* Sheepy: Shuu: Where do you want to eat? Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he shrugs* Wherever the most people are, I guess. Sheepy: Shuu: Okay, let's go to Trip's. It's always crowded around now. Just make sure I don't eat too unhealthily... Nobody's there to make me eat veggies (star) Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'll do no such thing. Sheepy: Shuu: Hehehe. What a good friend you are. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Just don't let me order anything bad. Sheepy: Shuu: Will do ⭐ Arsé-kun: *it's time for a trashy breakfast place people only go to because it's open and has good grilled cheese!* Sheepy: Shuu: Great, we actually got a table ⭐ Is there enough people? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, I believe so. If everyone starts picking fights with each other, that's when we bail. Sheepy: Shuu:...Hmm? Okay. Sheepy: Shuu: If people start fighting, we can go somewhere else. Sheepy: Shuu: But for now, let's enjoy ourselves. Arsé-kun: *And they do! They get food, they eat, they chatter. ... Meanwhile, the Trip's is erupting into chaos around them. Just another normal morning at Trip's!* Sheepy: Shuu: Hehe. It's chaotic as usual. Arsé-kun: Merlin: We should probably get going soon... Don't need anyone realizing I'm the source of it. Sheepy: Shuu: Okay, then where do you want to go next? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... That's a good question. Where could we go that won't start shit? Sheepy: Shuu: Denny's. Sheepy: Shuu:The head honcho was good about setting up a place that has that kind of effect ⭐ There's a bakery nearby too but I don't think you're in the mood to deal with the self-proclaimed waiter... He waited three seconds before telling me to leave the last time ⭐ Sheepy: Shuu: It's a new record. The food's too good to get mad at him though. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But it's more "You end up at Denny's" than "You intentionally go to Denny's", isn't it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, well. If they have that cool animatronic again I'll shut up. Sheepy: Shuu: It looks so musical. I want it to sing to me. Sheepy: Shuu: Let's go, let's go ⭐ Sheepy: *Shuu drags Merlin to Denny's* Arsé-kun: *Merlin ends up at Denny's. His prophecy... Was true.* Sheepy: Shuu: Here we are. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sheesh, this place always has such a weird vibe to it. Sheepy: Shuu: Yes ⭐ I rarely go here. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Same. After a while, the dulled emotions of drunks and stoners doesn't really do it. Sheepy: Shuu: Yes... And the fear of being interacted with. Sheepy: Shuu: It's okay, though. I could duet with the robot and nobody would ever recognize me ⭐ Sheepy: Shuu: My voice reaches the furthest borders space but not Denny's. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But is it here? Is the robot here? Sheepy: Shuu: Let's go look. Sheepy: *Shuu goes looking for the robot* Arsé-kun: *The robot is not on it's perch on stage. It must not be here today* Sheepy: Shuu: Nope. Too bad. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What a shame. Sheepy: Shuu: What do you want to do instead? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ♪ What do you do when you're stuck at Den-ny's? Sheepy: Shuu: Cry. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Okay, that's true but please don't. I already want to. Sheepy: Shuu: Did you want to talk about it? Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Eh, at worst I'll sound like I'm on crack. Sure, I guess. Sheepy: Shuu: I'm a good listener. You can tell because I have four ears (star) Sheepy: Shuu:...Sorry. Go on. Arsé-kun: Merlin: *he slides into a booth* ... *sigh* You've seen how forgetful Bedivere is. Every time I think things are going well, Fate smacks me upside the head. I've been trying to help him for so long.. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... He woke up today not knowing who he was or who I was. Sheepy: Shuu:...! Arsé-kun: Merlin: It was inevitable. I knew it was coming. I knew..! Sheepy: Shuu: *his usual cheerful persona has faded* ...I'm so sorry. Sheepy: Shuu: Just because you knew doesn't mean you're to blame. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It feels bad. I've been trying so much to fix it or at least slow it. I've made no progress. Nothing works. *he looks down at the table* I can't call trying to help him a waste of time. heepy: Shuu: Have you brought him to any doctors? Sheepy: Shuu: Watson isn't a brain doctor but be might know a good one. Arsé-kun: Merlin: What kind of doctor would be willing to work on a patient well over five hundred years old? I can't just bust down a hospital door and ask them to take my boyfriend immediately. Sheepy: Shuu: You can if he can't remember anything. Sheepy: Shuu: That's an emergency. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I guess.. Sheepy: Shuu: You shouldn't carry this sort of burden alone. You might be some super powerful wizard but nobody is capable of everything. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Not yet. Sheepy: Shuu: You still intend to figure it out by yourself? You'd be better off bringing him to the hospital. Sheepy: Shuu: The body tends to collapse when it forgets its resolve to live. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I never thought about it that way. If he even forgets that... Sheepy: Shuu: He might die without it, if I understand the situation properly. Sheepy: Shuu: Being his hero will feel satisfying if you succeed but relief when he gets help from many people is much better⭐ Arsé-kun: *Merlin is now visibly stressed. Good work, Shu⭐zo!* Arsé-kun: Merlin: We don't even know that many people anymore, though.. And it's not like we can go out much- if at all- with the curses stacked on us..! Sheepy: Shuu: Go to the Lupin guy who's been visiting you. Sheepy: Shuu: Detectives know everyone. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's a detective... And I'm pretty sure he does muggle cases. Sheepy: Shuu: Nyarlathotep lives at his place rent free. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, let me literally ask the Crawling Chaos himself to help me with no demonic contracts. Sheepy: Shuu: My point is that he should know someone. Sheepy: Shuu: Maybe consider outsourcing help. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Let me just post a crowdsourcing post. Let me open a Patreon for my immortal husband. Better tell the big newspapers! Arsé-kun: Merlin: How am I gonna ask without sounding completely insane?? Sheepy: Shuu: He lives with Nyarlathotep. He also lives with my doctor. Someone there should know. Sheepy: Shuu: Don't throw away possibilities. It's better to seem crazy rather than actually become it from heartbreak. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You sound as if you've learned that lesson personally. Sheepy: Shuu: No, I'm just a movie buff... maybe ⭐ Hehe. Sheepy: Shuu: You can't just uncover all of my mysteries so quickly. Next you'll be asking my species. Company secret ⭐ Arsé-kun: Merlin: Hm, we'll see about that, you... *he looks Shuu over* Lets call you a fox for now. Sheepy: Shuu: Sounds fine to me. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Let me get this straightened out. You expect me to go to a place I have never been to, and to explain all of this like it's completely normal? Without accidentally draining the entire building? Sheepy: Shuu: I can go with you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: But would your man allow it? Sheepy: Shuu: Eh? Why would he care? Sheepy: Shuu: I could ask, but... Arsé-kun: Merlin: You know what? Good point. Sheepy: Shuu: Okay, when did you want to go? I guess you should bring Bedivere with you, too, in case it's a situation that can be fixed right then and there, right? Arsé-kun: Merlin: I should, but is it a good idea? Sheepy: Shuu: What's the potential harm? Sheepy: Shuu: He doesn't remember you and thinks you're abducting him? Sheepy: Shuu: It'd be best if you explained the situation. He seems gullib- I mean, trusting. Hehe ⭐ He won't doubt you. Sheepy: Shuu: Then, you bring him to the detectives and they can help you. Arsé-kun: Merlin: You really think it'll be that easy..? Sheepy: Shuu: Yeah. Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... Hm. Maybe. Sheepy: Shuu: I believe in you ⭐ Sheepy: *Merlin gets a text. And another text. And another text. And five more texts. Short pause. Text. Text* Arsé-kun: Merlin: Sheesh, speak of the angel! *he goes to check, and it just keeps going off. bzz DING bzzz DING bbzzz DING bDING* Sheepy: *Most of the texts are incomprehensible combinations of letters, "ARE YOY OKAY???", "WHERE ARE YOU??", or "I'M SIRRY"* Sheepy: *Among the messages is a picture of Fou. It's from Bedi!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin looks relieved!* Sheepy: Shuu: Oh, it's him? Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's him. He's apologizing though it isn't his fault. Sheepy: Shuu: How kind of him (star) Arsé-kun: Merlin: [text: to Bedi] I'm okay, I'm at Denny's, don't be sorry, and don't go to Trip's- Last I saw it was a mess! Sheepy: *Merlin gets no response... It's just marked as Read...* Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... If he shows up in the next ten minutes, whatever we buy's entirely on my tab. Sheepy: Shuu: Eh? Why? Sheepy: Shuu: I offered to treat you... Arsé-kun: Merlin: You did, but I'm making a bet. Sheepy: Shuu: Oh, how exciting ⭐ Sheepy: *Bedi shows up a few minutes later, looking fearful!* Sheepy: *His eyes are red and puffy and his face is still damp from crying... You've looked better, Bedi!* Arsé-kun: *He's also looked much worse! Merlin isn't picky!* Arsé-kun: *Either way, Merlin waves him over* Sheepy: *Bedi rushes over to Merlin and embraces him. Thought you had personal space, Merlin? Not anymore!* Arsé-kun: *Merlin didn't want personal space to begin with. He had no need for that!* Sheepy: Bedi: Merlin...! I'm so sorry...! I... *sob* ... Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... I know, it's okay... It's fine, I understa-*hic* Sheepy: Bedi: No...! It's not fine! Arsé-kun: Merlin: ... *he takes a moment to swallow his own pride* ... Yeah, I know. You're right. Sheepy: Bedi: If only I could do something about it, but no matter how hard I try not to forget things, my effort is in vain. Arsé-kun: Merlin: It doesn't make any sense..! Nothing works, and it seems to happen whenever it wants..! Sheepy: Bedi: It doesn't appear to be connected to anything. I've always been on the forgetful side, but Sir Galahad suggested it was because I was an "airhead"... Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's not the same. Being a bit forgetful is one thing. This is... Completely different. Sheepy: Bedi:...Certainly, he did not mean it as an insult. so it must be that he meant I had too much air in my head for space for memories. Sheepy: Bedi:...But for now, we can't question why it has to happen. Just how to fix it. Sheepy: Bedi:...Until then... I just have to keep fighting not to forget my purpose. Without my purpose, I... Arsé-kun: Merlin: I've got nothing. At this point, I'm willing to get... Uh, what was it? Outside help? Sheepy: Shuu: Yup yup ⭐ Try talking to Mr. Detective. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Really don't think he's gonna have any good feelings towards us for it, but it'll be something. Sheepy: Shuu: Watson's a very good doctor so he might be able to help. Sheepy: Shuu: It's not like you have any other options anyway. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Even if I did, they're not exactly... Good. Sheepy: Bedi: Let's try our less risky options first. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So no bad decisions involving watery tarts? Good plan! Sheepy: Bedi: I'd rather we ask Sir Lancelot on matters concerning Vivian... Sheepy: Bedi: Huh? But we haven't asked him. Arsé-kun: Merlin: I'm gonna change that. *he promptly harasses sends a message to Lancelot* Arsé-kun: Merlin: And that's that. Not my problem anymore! Sheepy: Bedi: Eh!? Arsé-kun: Merlin: He can talk to her, I'm not chancing it! I like living! Arsé-kun: Merlin: After what she already did to us, no thanks! Sheepy: Bedi: Yes... I suppose so. Arsé-kun: *Rom impatiently staring at Shuu in the background.jpeg* Sheepy: Shuu: Oops⭐ There's my ride⭐ It's tough being so popular... Hehe⭐ Arsé-kun: Merlin: It really is 🌸 Don't distract your driver now! Sheepy: Shuu: Yes! Bye bye, good luck⭐ Sheepy: Bedi: What should we do...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, let's see. Did you at least feed before you ran out here? Sheepy: Bedi: No. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, we're gonna solve that first. Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...good idea. Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm... What should I get... Sheepy: Bedi: What a lawless place...! Sheepy: Bedi: Certainly they must know...! Pork is eaten in the morning, chicken in the afternoon, and beef at night. Ah, but fish can be eaten at all times of the day depending on the type snd the meats can be swapped depending on availability and the way it's cooked...Hmm..hmm...maybe such rules are arbitrary... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why would a place named after the deity of being rowdy and rambunctious care about this? Sheepy: Bedi: It is...? I have never met a deity named Denny before... Arsé-kun: Merlin: It's romanticized to modern english. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Oh, but if I translate, he might come out. We're not drinking this early. Sheepy: Bedi:? Sheepy: Bedi: Ah...so how Bedwyr became Bedivere... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Yes, exactly like that! Sheepy: Bedi: And how Bedivere became Bedi...Yes, I suppose my name is too difficult to pronounce for most. Arsé-kun: Merlin: A nickname doesn't always mean your name is hard, Bedi. Sheepy: Bedi:...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: A shortening of someone's name is used for familiarity and friendliness. Or something. Sheepy: Bedi: I see... I could never comfortably use nicknames for others... However, having one does not bother me. Sheepy: Bedi: The risk of potentially seemingly overly casual is too great! Arsé-kun: Merlin: But you don't need to be so formal all the time either! Sheepy: Bedi: Hmm...I have to disagree. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Why? Embarrassed of being casual? Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, that's fine. Your formality is cute anyway~ Sheepy: Bedi: Yes. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Well, that's fine. Your formality is cute anyway~ Sheepy: Bedi: To be such a hopeless, sad man... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Ooooh, I'm Tristan and I'm sad, ooohhh, give me your paypal account Sheepy: Bedi: He never paid off his loans with me...! Sheepy: Bedi: ...Right, I know, I will get a hamburger. Arsé-kun: Merlin: Get two! All this made me hungry again! Sheepy: Bedi: Thinking of Tristan made me come to a decision... Sheepy: *a pink haired man rushes over, pursued by a blond. THE Denny* Arsé-kun: *One of them. One of them is The Denny. the other is an idiot* Sheepy: Pink: Hey hey! I'm your waiter! What do you want? Sheepy: Bedi: I want- Sheepy: Pink: Okay, okay! I believe in you! Go get the thing! Arsé-kun: Merlin: Wait a bit longer, you mongol! Sheepy: Pink: Eh? Arsé-kun: Merlin: At least let the man order first before Denny here gets your ass! Sheepy: Pink: Why? The kitchen is right there. If he goes in the kitchen, the food will be there. Sheepy: Dio: Y-you're a bodyguard! Why are you waiting on customers...? Arsé-kun: Merlin: Because he's an idiot. Sup, Denny? You low on drunkards today? Sheepy: Dio: Yeah, unfortunately... I want a drink... Arsé-kun: Merlin: Then go get one. Or is our songplayer not here because he's guarding the booze? Sheepy: Dio: Yeah...'cuz apparently I can't drink booze so early in the day. Sheepy: Dio: Thus guy is supposed to be Orpheus's bodyguard but he keeps trying to wait on people. Arsé-kun: Merlin: So no more drawing dicks on him when he isn't looking?? Sheepy: Dio: Yeah, he got fed up with it. Arsé-kun: Merlin: That's fair. A tad disappointing, but fair. Sheepy: Pink: I'm earning two wages by bodyguarding and waiting! Sheepy: Dio: You're not doing either... Arsé-kun: *every denny's regular's favorite robot finally takes his spot on the stage! Orpheus is here!! And boy does he looks weary despite being an animatronic. That's what he is. Clearly.* Sheepy: Bedi:...? Sheepy: Bedi: It's the fursona. Arsé-kun: Merlin: .... You know what? That's close enough.

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