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"I like the sound of the first one - you’d share some with me though, yeah?"

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"Ohhh, who ever said anything about sharing? I'm a witch! We don't share with anybody!"

#Yeah... Okay.#T... Thank you Forte.#(ic tags)#swn001forte

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"Aww, he’d just lick you. But hey, if you’re a witch, are you gonna put a spell on someone?"

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"Still... Hmm... Maybe! A spell that doubles the amount of candy I get from everyone I visit on Halloween... Wouldn't that be great?! Or maybe I could prank someone... Hehe..."

#Mmmm... Okay.#Thank you Forte.#(ic tags)#swn001forte

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"Oh er - they’re both really nice. Gospel might chase ya if you wear the second though, hehe."

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"I'm not sure I want to be chased, even if it is just by Gospel...! T-the witch costume it is, then. The kitty one would probably get cold at night, anyways."

#...The thought of being chased is kind of scary actually...#(ic tags)#swn001forte

"I was looking through my closet and found two costumes, but I don't know which one I'd rather wear..."

"This one? Or..."

"This one? I know that if I own them, I've probably worn them both once before, but..."

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I always do!

You two could do matcing costumes. Ooooh and take Forte with you! You three could have a lot of fun out there.

dln002mkii

Hmmm, maybe...!

I-if they want to. I might just stay behind and hand out candy... I-If that's something Dad does. I... I'll have to ask him.

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dwn019gemini-deactivated2015111

Mhmm!

Yes kids get to go trick or treating. You go from door to do and people give you candy. Likewise there’s lots of parties with sweets too~

dln002mkii

O-oh, I see! That sounds like a lot of fun...!

Are you going to dress up this year? I wonder if I should, too... M-maybe my brother and I could do something...

#dwn019gemini

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Well, it’s this wonderful day where everyone dresses up in all manner of costumes! Traditionally they’re supposed to be scary, but you can dress up as whatever you like.

There’s lots of candy involved too~

dln002mkii

Costumes, huh...? I can see why you'd like it so much, Gemini. Hehe...!

...And candy?

#Okay...#dwn019gemini

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GASP.

Only the most wonderful time of the year!

dln002mkii

Is... Is that so? What is it, Gemini?

#I feel like I ought to know this... But I can't remember.#dwn019gemini

Everyonre's been going on about this 'Halloween' thing lately... What's that?

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And theeeeeere she goes. Right on cue. It would be reassuring if it wasn’t so frustrating - Roll only liked Forte for his dog, apparently. Or at least she sure seemed glad to see Gospel whenever they dropped by, before. Oh well, Gospel could use the affection, dumb mutt though he is. Forte shakes his head and lets out a whistle, which brings the canine unit bounding up on command.

Here y’are, you mutt. Say hi to Roll, won’t you?

Gospel looks at his master, then at the blonde - and Forte is abruptly forgotten as the fierce wardog turns into an overgrown puppy, tongue lolling out as he trots to Roll and sits down by her feet, whining softly for pets. Attention, attention please miss Roll he’s missed you you give the best belly rubs ever!

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Hi, Gos'!

Roll drops down to her knees, happily giving the support unit the attention he's looking for. It's been a long time, and poor Gospel has a lot of attention that she owes him. Better start making up for lost time! A little giggle escapes the DLN as she gives the canine a little pet on the head.

You're such a good... I've missed you so much, sweetie pie! Wanna play, Gospel? Hmm?

Or she can just sit here and pet him forever. Either works. This is probably the happiest Roll has looked since coming back online-- And it's all because of you, Forte. Feel proud.

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Thanks, Roll, Forte says, and this time his smile is genuine, though he looks a little disappointed when she breaks off the hug. Not for any particular reason though! Nope. It’s not like he liked getting a hug from her that much nope not at all.

Hey… Uh…. while we’re here, y’ wanna play with Gos’? He could use the chance to burn off some of the energy he’s been buildin’ up.

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Gospel?!

Aaaand we've lost her. Yep, Roll remembers the support unit very well, if the way her eyes light up and her mood completely shifts from worried to excited in the blink of an eye is anything to go by. He's the most precious dog in the world...! Second only to her brother's own dog, of course. Mhm.

Yes, please! I've missed him so much!! I was wondering why you hadn't brought him by yet! ...Unless he chases Tango or something. I-I forget.

...The fact that whenever he was around before everything went wrong, you paid more attention to him than Forte might be a factor, Roll.

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You’re gonna hate me when you do find out the whole story, Forte rumbles, face flushing as she attempts to comfort him. I know you’re promisin’ now, but… please, Roll. Don’t make a promise like that, in case it is that bad for you. Just…

He trails off for a moment, then winces and adds, Just… be my friend for now, if you want? I think that’s more important than future promises anyway. Don’t you? This topic is way too serious for the blush that is growing on his face, but Forte can’t help the flustered feelings rising up in him at the continued positive attention from the blonde robot.

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S-sorry...

Okay, maybe that was a little too much. She did forgive him already, that much was true enough-- And Roll knows it's going to hold even when she does find out the truth, having seen just how utterly sorry this whole mess has left the SWN. It had been a genuine mistake, one he is dealing heavy with consequences for already. But... She doesn't know how she's going to react, and he has a point there. Forgiving is one thing, but just because one was forgiven didn't mean that everything was magically alright.

She just... Wants him to be okay. It's hard being in her position, one where she can only spout empty words because she really doesn't know what she's talking about.

O-okay... I-I can work with that. It's high time Roll's released him, probably. Small arms fall from Forte's sides as she takes a step back, but smiles. Friends.

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I didn’t think it would involve you, Forte admits, bowing his head as he speaks. It wasn’t supposed to involve any of you. It… Telling you too much yet could hurt you, Roll, I ain’t gonna lie, me’n your brother are worried how you’ll handle it when you know, so that’s why we aren’t being too clear yet.

But… His shoulders shake, and the tears in his eyes brush against Roll’s fingers as she wipes at them.

It was a - a family thing. Me ‘n… somethin’ of Doc Wily’s. Your family - you weren’t supposed to get hurt. You were never supposed to —— to get hurt….

dln002mkii

Mmm...

So they were actively avoiding the truth... But for a good reason. That sounds like Rock; He's trying to protect her. It's a little overbearing, but he's doing what he thinks is right... Even though it's hurting her now. Roll can't fault them for that, but she can't help but wonder if the boys understand how she feels.

She'd tell him not to cry, but evidently this is something Forte has been holding in for a long time now. Instead she gently lowers her hand and places it back around him, burying her face in his chest. He needs cuddles, evidently.

Forget her own problems, making sure her friend is alright has taken priority. She'll wait until the end of time to find out if it takes that long.

It's okay, Forte... It's okay. I'm... Sorry for being so pushy about this. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to yet. And when the time comes... I won't be mad at you. Or hate you. I promise. I forgive you, okay...?

She tentatively runs a hand up and down his back in hopes of soothing the boy.

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Forte sighs and returns the squeeze, but doesn’t meet her gaze. He looks down, then away, and finally closes his eyes with another sigh.

The shortest, simplest explanation f’r that, Roll…. the… accident - the one that you got hurt in? It… it was my fault. It’s my fault y’ can’t remember things. My fault you were hurt in the first place. My fault Gemini was hurt. A’…. other people, too. A lot of ‘em…. ‘s my fault. And…

He swallows roughly and looks at her, eyes watering and threatening to spill tears over his cheeks.

I’m sorry, Roll…

dln002mkii

The shorter robot is silent, green eyes widening ever so slightly at Forte's admission. His fault she was injured...? She remembers before the accident that Forte had a violent streak; Many of the details weren't clear in Roll's memory, but she knew he'd been built as Dr. Wily's answer to her brother. Had they... Gotten into a really bad fight or something? Was that it?

Would now be the right time to even ask...? Just this was a huge revelation in its own right, and Forte was clearly hurting. No. The truth could wait a little longer, and she's certainly not going to be angry with her friend... So long as when she does muster up the courage to ask about what really happened, he tell her.

It's... It's okay. She manages a little smile, reaching up to wipe away any potentially escaping tears. I'm not mad at you. It was... A mistake, right? You didn't mean to do it... Isn't that right?

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