The most... lifeiest? lively? alivest? god of them all!

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[godjimmy4life]

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Listen you! I am the god of life alright? You know, the guy who made all the first people and everything! It does make sense that my builds are ruins, yeah? And for why my nature is all dry and stuff... well, maybe you should start thinkin about your own issues instead of snoopin around! Don't you dare disrespect the God. I'm gonna write that as part of my commandments- but, well, if you respect those, I guess you can stay at Stratos.

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[godjimmy4life]

JIMMY!! JIMMY! Jimmy, I've come to visit, say hello, chat with my... favorite godly neighbor! Hi. - @saus-of-goblands

Agh- is somebody comin' 'ere? Oi, show yourself!

...Ah. Just Sausage. Hiya, buddy!

[saus-of-goblands]

Hi! Yes, me. Just a friendly neighborly visit, since it's been a while since I've stopped by.

So, how have you been, anything interesting happen lately? Oh! Did you know that False is planning on putting on a performance for people to see over at the Ancient Capital? It'll be great, I'm sure, all the ghosts around there will join in their acting talents.

Seems like a lovely day... Hey, out of curiosity, anyone you get along with that you have your eyes on?

[godjimmy4life]

*He blinks for a while, absolutely lost on what Sausage was ranting about.*

Woah, woah, woah, tiny man, one thing at a time. Unbelievable, you.

I've kinda uh- not been 'round that much? So, nah, 'aven't heard nothin'. Guess if it's False, though, I really should go 'n see her.

Uh! And whazzat about? Like, havin' my eyes on someone? In what way?

[saus-of-goblands]

Yeah! She was planning on getting everyone together, making sure the musical is ready to go before showing it to everyone. Pretty sure it’s supposed to be about the history of the old emperors, which should be interesting! I’m excited to see what she’s got planned.

And I would really think you’d be able to keep up, really, it’s not much. I’ve said far more in far less time with plenty of others, and they seem to get what I’m saying! That has nothing to do with my height, tall man.

And, you know! Having your eyes on someone. Setting your sights on another person. Aiming to use your virile life powers and all. Looking for a closer connection with anyone, maybe even wanting to smooch them or something? You know. Unless dating is somehow below you, the almighty deity of life that you are. But that’s dumb, everyone deserves a bit of love in their life!

Got your eyes set on anyone, Jim?

[godjimmy4life]

Yeah, yeah, goblin that you are, I'm sure everyone understands what you're sayin', I guess. Jus'- cought me of guard a bit, that's all.

OH!

*His eyes widen and a deep red flush decorates his cheeks.*

I- Well, don't ya think that's a bit personal, excuse you? I'm a God! I don't need to be thinkin' 'bout none of the dating stuff, of course that's below me... I think?

[saus-of-goblands]

Yeah, sure, it's below you.

But if it wasn't. Would you kiss Scott? He seems like the closest to you... Oh, or maybe False, you seem interested in whatever she's up to. Maybe you'll find the industry stuff over at Pix's place to be endearing, or maybe you have the hots for Oli. And I'm just curious, it's nothing really personal! Can't a guy ask some questions? Not saying you need to answer them, just that I want to ask. You know me, I'm a very curious guy. Besides! Being a god must be pretty lonely with you being so out of touch with the ground and general mortal stuff. Could do you some good to chat with others every now and then.

[godjimmy4life]

Woah, woah, woah, I still don't know where any if this is comin' from, but- False? My buddy? No, no, no, you got it all wrong.

'N Olis and Pix, I don't know them that well at all...

Scott...

*His face flushes.*

Ah? W-what, no! He... he is one of my clostest mates, alright? And... ya don't think 'bout your friends that way, you just don't. I... wouldn't do that. 'S not right.

[godjimmy4life]

JIMMY!! JIMMY! Jimmy, I've come to visit, say hello, chat with my... favorite godly neighbor! Hi. - @saus-of-goblands

Agh- is somebody comin' 'ere? Oi, show yourself!

...Ah. Just Sausage. Hiya, buddy!

[saus-of-goblands]

Hi! Yes, me. Just a friendly neighborly visit, since it's been a while since I've stopped by.

So, how have you been, anything interesting happen lately? Oh! Did you know that False is planning on putting on a performance for people to see over at the Ancient Capital? It'll be great, I'm sure, all the ghosts around there will join in their acting talents.

Seems like a lovely day... Hey, out of curiosity, anyone you get along with that you have your eyes on?

[godjimmy4life]

*He blinks for a while, absolutely lost on what Sausage was ranting about.*

Woah, woah, woah, tiny man, one thing at a time. Unbelievable, you.

I've kinda uh- not been 'round that much? So, nah, 'aven't heard nothin'. Guess if it's False, though, I really should go 'n see her.

Uh! And whazzat about? Like, havin' my eyes on someone? In what way?

[saus-of-goblands]

Yeah! She was planning on getting everyone together, making sure the musical is ready to go before showing it to everyone. Pretty sure it’s supposed to be about the history of the old emperors, which should be interesting! I’m excited to see what she’s got planned.

And I would really think you’d be able to keep up, really, it’s not much. I’ve said far more in far less time with plenty of others, and they seem to get what I’m saying! That has nothing to do with my height, tall man.

And, you know! Having your eyes on someone. Setting your sights on another person. Aiming to use your virile life powers and all. Looking for a closer connection with anyone, maybe even wanting to smooch them or something? You know. Unless dating is somehow below you, the almighty deity of life that you are. But that’s dumb, everyone deserves a bit of love in their life!

Got your eyes set on anyone, Jim?

[godjimmy4life]

Yeah, yeah, goblin that you are, I'm sure everyone understands what you're sayin', I guess. Jus'- cought me of guard a bit, that's all.

OH!

*His eyes widen and a deep red flush decorates his cheeks.*

I- Well, don't ya think that's a bit personal, excuse you? I'm a God! I don't need to be thinkin' 'bout none of the dating stuff, of course that's below me... I think?

[godjimmy4life]

JIMMY!! JIMMY! Jimmy, I've come to visit, say hello, chat with my... favorite godly neighbor! Hi. - @saus-of-goblands

Agh- is somebody comin' 'ere? Oi, show yourself!

...Ah. Just Sausage. Hiya, buddy!

[saus-of-goblands]

Hi! Yes, me. Just a friendly neighborly visit, since it's been a while since I've stopped by.

So, how have you been, anything interesting happen lately? Oh! Did you know that False is planning on putting on a performance for people to see over at the Ancient Capital? It'll be great, I'm sure, all the ghosts around there will join in their acting talents.

Seems like a lovely day... Hey, out of curiosity, anyone you get along with that you have your eyes on?

[godjimmy4life]

*He blinks for a while, absolutely lost on what Sausage was ranting about.*

Woah, woah, woah, tiny man, one thing at a time. Unbelievable, you.

I've kinda uh- not been 'round that much? So, nah, 'aven't heard nothin'. Guess if it's False, though, I really should go 'n see her.

Uh! And whazzat about? Like, havin' my eyes on someone? In what way?

[godjimmy4life]

JIMMY!! JIMMY! Jimmy, I've come to visit, say hello, chat with my... favorite godly neighbor! Hi. - @saus-of-goblands

Agh- is somebody comin' 'ere? Oi, show yourself!

...Ah. Just Sausage. Hiya, buddy!

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[scott-of-animalia]

Genuinely, you are one of my favourite people.

Oh, did I tell you me and Pearl sorted ourselves out?

[godjimmy4life]

Ohhh dang, you two did? I'm happy for you guys! Are there beans to spill? How'd it happen?

[scott-of-animalia]

oh, we exploded and now everything’s okay. We’re actually, like, super close now. It’s great, she’s so great.

[godjimmy4life]

...Should I not be worried about the um- Explosion?

[scott-of-animalia]

Honestly, it was good for is. And now we’re getting on really well, which is so nice. I’m just loving getting to spend time with her, yknow?

[godjimmy4life]

Yeah! I can imagine!

Did ya figure out why she... was weird about you in the first place?

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, all sorted, she basically had this thing, and now we’re sorted the thing, so that’s good. We’re good.

She’s quickly becoming like one of the best people in my life, we’re got so close so fast its great :)

[godjimmy4life]

*Looks at him with so much genuine happiness and affection* I'm glad Scotts. I'm so glad ya two worked out. Haven't seen ya this happy in a while.

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah I- I dont think I’ve been this happy in a long time. It’s nice.

[godjimmy4life]

...Can we just stay like this? For a bit?

[scott-of-animalia]

i would like that a lot.

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[scott-of-animalia]

Genuinely, you are one of my favourite people.

Oh, did I tell you me and Pearl sorted ourselves out?

[godjimmy4life]

Ohhh dang, you two did? I'm happy for you guys! Are there beans to spill? How'd it happen?

[scott-of-animalia]

oh, we exploded and now everything’s okay. We’re actually, like, super close now. It’s great, she’s so great.

[godjimmy4life]

...Should I not be worried about the um- Explosion?

[scott-of-animalia]

Honestly, it was good for is. And now we’re getting on really well, which is so nice. I’m just loving getting to spend time with her, yknow?

[godjimmy4life]

Yeah! I can imagine!

Did ya figure out why she... was weird about you in the first place?

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, all sorted, she basically had this thing, and now we’re sorted the thing, so that’s good. We’re good.

She’s quickly becoming like one of the best people in my life, we’re got so close so fast its great :)

[godjimmy4life]

*Looks at him with so much genuine happiness and affection* I'm glad Scotts. I'm so glad ya two worked out. Haven't seen ya this happy in a while.

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah I- I dont think I’ve been this happy in a long time. It’s nice.

[godjimmy4life]

...Can we just stay like this? For a bit?

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[scott-of-animalia]

Genuinely, you are one of my favourite people.

Oh, did I tell you me and Pearl sorted ourselves out?

[godjimmy4life]

Ohhh dang, you two did? I'm happy for you guys! Are there beans to spill? How'd it happen?

[scott-of-animalia]

oh, we exploded and now everything’s okay. We’re actually, like, super close now. It’s great, she’s so great.

[godjimmy4life]

...Should I not be worried about the um- Explosion?

[scott-of-animalia]

Honestly, it was good for is. And now we’re getting on really well, which is so nice. I’m just loving getting to spend time with her, yknow?

[godjimmy4life]

Yeah! I can imagine!

Did ya figure out why she... was weird about you in the first place?

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, all sorted, she basically had this thing, and now we’re sorted the thing, so that’s good. We’re good.

She’s quickly becoming like one of the best people in my life, we’re got so close so fast its great :)

[godjimmy4life]

*Looks at him with so much genuine happiness and affection* I'm glad Scotts. I'm so glad ya two worked out. Haven't seen ya this happy in a while.

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[scott-of-animalia]

Genuinely, you are one of my favourite people.

Oh, did I tell you me and Pearl sorted ourselves out?

[godjimmy4life]

Ohhh dang, you two did? I'm happy for you guys! Are there beans to spill? How'd it happen?

[scott-of-animalia]

oh, we exploded and now everything’s okay. We’re actually, like, super close now. It’s great, she’s so great.

[godjimmy4life]

...Should I not be worried about the um- Explosion?

[scott-of-animalia]

Honestly, it was good for is. And now we’re getting on really well, which is so nice. I’m just loving getting to spend time with her, yknow?

[godjimmy4life]

Yeah! I can imagine!

Did ya figure out why she... was weird about you in the first place?

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[scott-of-animalia]

Genuinely, you are one of my favourite people.

Oh, did I tell you me and Pearl sorted ourselves out?

[godjimmy4life]

Ohhh dang, you two did? I'm happy for you guys! Are there beans to spill? How'd it happen?

[scott-of-animalia]

oh, we exploded and now everything’s okay. We’re actually, like, super close now. It’s great, she’s so great.

[godjimmy4life]

...Should I not be worried about the um- Explosion?

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[scott-of-animalia]

Genuinely, you are one of my favourite people.

Oh, did I tell you me and Pearl sorted ourselves out?

[godjimmy4life]

Ohhh dang, you two did? I'm happy for you guys! Are there beans to spill? How'd it happen?

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[scott-of-animalia]

Yeah, now you're down here. Which is great honestly. More Jimmy time for me.

You okay? That was a big thing to tell me. I'm proud of you.

[godjimmy4life]

I don't really know how I expected you to react? But this really wasn't it, so-

*He softens.*

Thank ya, buddy. Your my best friend.

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott, although no longer hugging him, does not move from leaning on jimmy*

Yeah, they're super sweet! It's hard to quite understand? It's like different accents-

Is that why they're skeletons? Because of the whole God of Death thing?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh! Yeah, actually. That makes more sense now, hm?

Got them the last time I was you know. Up there.

*Vaguely points in the direction of the sky*

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[scott-of-animalia]

I-

I-um...

*Scott is not holding himself together well*

Your cats they- they are very nice. You've raised them well, haha

[godjimmy4life]

*Realizes what he just said was kinda weird and jumps onto the change of topic 100%* Ahahaha, yeah! You'd probably know best, wouldn't you! I'm glad they are. um- polite?

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[scott-of-animalia]

You think I'm adorable, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

Of course! You know, I don't have two cats for no reason-

Though I don't think I needed to know your a cat to think so...

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!

[scott-of-animalia]

Listen, I'm not proud of it! And, for the reference, I speak like 8 animal languages, so don't- Yeah. Yeah I can speak to Flick because I'm a cat.

See, you're not the only one with secrets! And mine is arguably worse. I'm shorter than Sausage, Jimmy.

[godjimmy4life]

What? You aren't proud of it? Being a cat?

Cats are the greatest gift from the universe! You are frickin' adorable!

[godjimmy4life]

@scott-of-animalia: ... Jimmy? You about?

... oh haha he's not here guess I'll just have to leave again oh well-

OH! 'ELLO 'ELLO!

*he turns around from the building he was doing to greet scott with an excited wave*

If it's not my favourite lil' guy!

[scott-of-animalia]

Your f-

Hiii, Jimmy. How are you? It's... it's been a bit huh.

[godjimmy4life]

Ugh, yeah, you don't say. Missed seeing your face 'round here, my buddy. Maybe it's been good, though, found some time to get some work done! You've met Amaranth, yeah? I've jus' been lookin' into any way of fixin' the mess down below 'ere, really. Seeing how we can make do. Ya know how it is!

[scott-of-animalia]

I'm glad you've been able to get stuff done! I'm that distracting when I'm about, huh?

[godjimmy4life]

*Chuckles* I mean, of course, mate! Never know where the time goes when I'm around ya.

Oh but jeez, where are my manners, really. What do like, proper people do. Offer you a tea or somethin'?

[scott-of-animalia]

What can I say, I’m a joy to be around. Tea would be lovely! Will it kill me genuine question

[godjimmy4life]

What! Are ya pullin' my leg, of course not! Never tried havin' some faith in your favorite life god?

*Pulls out a few miserable, crumbled, black leaves.* ...Orrr nevermind, maybe we should leave the tea idea for later... haha...

[scott-of-animalia]

… total coincidence huh. that you decided against the tea.

[godjimmy4life]

*He... is quiet, just for one second.* ...Hey, Scotts? Come 'ere, come with me, I wanna show you a good view. Good spot to dangle your feet over the rest of Stratos.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh? yeah, I’d like that. Which way?

[godjimmy4life]

*Walks Scott to a ledge a couple meters away and sits down, spreading his arms behind him and leaning on them. Just so that Scott could theoretically lean on them. If he ever felt the need to. For some reason or another.* ...Hey, you know... we are pretty good friends, yeah?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott sits down. very close to jimmy. and internally debates leaning on him for a while before deciding that maybe that would be too obviously gay*

… We are. Jimmy did you break something.

[godjimmy4life]

No! What? Why would I have broken anything, I never break stuff. Except, well, maybe, that one time-

DOESN'T MATTER!

I'm just saying, I'm not really... as close with anyone? As I am with you? Is that strange?

[scott-of-animalia]

No that’s… well, I really enjoy your company. So I don’t mind at all. Being close. With you. And your very endearing trait of breaking things.

[godjimmy4life]

Do you think we are close enough friends that we shouldn't... have secrets from each other?

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean, yeah? Jimmy it does sound like you’ve done something bad Jimmy. Its okay you can tell me.

[godjimmy4life]

Nononono-

*Jerks back, creating a bit of distance between them*

Ahahaha, I mean, it was stupid of me- You probably don't really care anyway-

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, hey, you can tell me! I always want to hear what you have to say, I’m afflicted with “cares about Jimmy Solidarity”, unfortunately.

[godjimmy4life]

*Scratches at his arms*

It's just... I'm sure you're 'ere for a reason, yeah? Like, I just started chattin', didn't even let you say what you came here for-

[scott-of-animalia]

I just came to say hi, honestly. Realised it had been a bit since we’d spoke, so I came to talk to you. My friend.

Jimmy, what’s going on? Did I- are you okay?

[godjimmy4life]

Oh. That's um. Good! Glad we are... talkin'.

I am just thinkin', isn't it a bit... funny? That thinks keep... breaking? Or dying? When I'm around? Even though I'm- Even though I'm supposed to be-

...

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. You are very clumsy, Jim.

Is there something you wanna tell me?

[godjimmy4life]

*Nods shakily*

I don't really... wanna say it, though.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott moves so he’s facing Jimmy*

do you wanna… write it down? or uhh.. you dont happen to know polar sign?

[godjimmy4life]

Nah, I should probably learn to say this stuff like a big boy, huh?

...Say, how much dyou know about how gods function?

[scott-of-animalia]

um… only what you’ve told me? not yet had any gods moving into animalia, so not much additional research has been done? Why?

[godjimmy4life]

It's just... gods live in pantheons, yeah? They aren't- meant ta be alone. Like ever. Unless other gods um. Don't want ya around.

...And gods are also really good at what they do. They aren't meant to be clumsy...

[scott-of-animalia]

Jimmy, did you, like, get kicked out from being a God or something?

[godjimmy4life]

...Didn't want me around.

They tried, for a long time, you know? But they said... what I was was too dangerous. And I thought- I thought I could prove myself to them! That's why I picked up Stratos! Thought I could- I could-

[scott-of-animalia]

what you-

Jimmy, what are you?

[godjimmy4life]

*Curls in on himself*

...Do you promise not to tell anyone?

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott scoots closer to jimmy, rests a paw on his arm*

hey! of course not. Jimmy, you’re my friend. I would never.

[godjimmy4life]

*Breathes.*

...I'm a God of Death.

[scott-of-animalia]

oh! oh that makes sense! that’s fine! honestly, you could lean into the aesthetic more, but-

why do you say you’re a god of life then?

[godjimmy4life]

...It's... fine? Scott, it's not fine!

I was kicked out for it! Because I was to dangerous to be around! That's not just fine, don't say that!

[scott-of-animalia]

I mean. I’m not dead, am I? You’ve not harmed me at all, honestly quite the opposite, and I hang out with you a lot.

I totally understand that it was a hard thing for you to tell me, and I’m genuinely very proud of you, but it’s not like a Bad Thing. At all.

[godjimmy4life]

*Is almost to stunned to speak*

But- You saw the crops! And- and Stratos, everybody left because of me, I-

...How can you be just okay with that?

[scott-of-animalia]

Idunno. I like you. You’re my friend. You’ve never made an active attempt to hurt me or anyone I know. And, nothing you’re so upset about is on purpose. Like if you’re pretending to be a life guy when you’re not, of course the life stuff isn’t gonna work! You’ve gotta, like, embrace who you are. Or something.

[godjimmy4life]

Huh, I... haven't thought of it? Like that?

...Thank you.

I was told that um, if I just try hard enough... I could change it? Not be a death god anymore? Andd I guess, I just kinda thought I wasn't- good enough.

[scott-of-animalia]

*scott hugs jimmy*

You- well- I like you as you are. I think you’re great. You shouldn’t have to change to be more like what the, uh, pantheons say you should be. I think you’re wonderful.

[godjimmy4life]

Oh...

*carefully puts his arms around Scott*

Hahaha... Thank you...

[scott-of-animalia]

Hey, you think its bad you're lying about what type of God you are? I'm lying about my species.

*scott looks about, then removes his mask*

I'm, like, actually a cat. Don't tell anyone, but, yeah. I'm super good at just telling people I'm not, but I'm cat through and through. Or, some weird cat variation where I walk and talk and act like a human.

[godjimmy4life]

*Stares at him with huge eyes in disbelief, before a huge grin splits his face and he loses his fucking mind.* WAIT, YOU'RE A CAT???

[scott-of-animalia]

WELL DON'T GO YELLING IT! IT'S A SECRET! JIMMY!

[godjimmy4life]

SORRY, SORRY!

Well, nobody 'ere to hear anyway, 'cept like Amaranth maybe. Won't tell a soul.

*He smirks*

But, wait, you really are a kitty cat? That's why you could speak to my lil' guy Flick!