Fictober25 day 15 "It's rather complicated."
Ves almost jumped about two feet when they saw Z. Well, it was more the shock of seeing a seven-foot-tall Irken come into the room. It's not what they expected when they asked for a meet-up. An older Zes was just so odd in her mind.
Z just chuckled. “Well, it’s not the worst reception I’ve gotten.”
Do I wake up Zes? Will she base her form in our mindscape to resemble this in a few years? No, no, stop having gay thoughts, it's just a meetup.
"Well, excuse me for not knowing this could be a thing. Like, how can you be Zes?!" Ves huffed. Not like they had any room to talk, being a hybrid after all.
Z just walked over and took one of the seats that Ves prepared. "Kid, you better bee-live it." There is the telltale sign right there. The puns only Zes loves to no end.
"Yeah, no one else but Zes would do those dumb puns." They deadpan and take the other chair.
Z just shrugged. “I figured the Bee pun was appropriate since you two have met my father. Four arms, and he probably gets called a bee a lot.”
So she's the Zes that went with the giant bee. Perhaps it's something in the water or food they consumed while living there that caused them to grow so large.
"It's stupid, but that's besides the point. Just something I needed to ask." It was an upsetting thought. Well, less upsetting than their friend situation.
Z sighed. "Straight to the point. Some things don't change with you, V. I'm guessing your other half is asleep for this."
So I do exist where she is. Plus, she has control over her special skill, it seems. Maybe I actually beat some sense into her in that timeline.
"Did you have to deal with that woman?" Ves asked. It's always hard to talk specifically when it concerns Sycorax. It's only easier when Zes is asleep.
Z just took a moment before leaning to look at them directly. "It's rather complicated. Yes, but I didn't have quite as bad a time as you two probably did. My parents came for me then. Miyuki is gone, and so is a large chunk of those who were stuck in the computer."
"The short end of the stick is nothing new. Just we both wonder one thing. Does she exist in the timeline that's connected to the chat? The one with the twins, more teens, and less you." There were only a few moments before Zes woke, and the communication would be muffled.
Speaking about Dib had been easier over time. Speaking about Sim was like pulling teeth.
Z paused and sighed. "Yes, I blocked her access more than once. I know full well what she can do if she gets curious. It might never happen, and the psycho bitch does mad science in some corner of the universe forever. "
Are you done with the big questions?
Yeah, I kinda figured you fell asleep so we could get this done. You see your jumbo sister?
She's an older alt. Not my sister.
Hey, the giant bee said he wanted to adopt us. That's his Zes. My issues calling people dad are besides the point.
Fuck
The eyes got a darker sheen as the swap happened. "We gave our own warning when fighting our other alt. I'm not seeking out that nightmare again. They have things better equipped anyway."
"Kid, you and I both know our minds are pragmatic. I know that face. I just know if the worst happens, we have the best insider knowledge to help." Z just pats the hybrid on the head. She's a bit amused that the kid started purring.
Ves pouted. “We are the worst that’s happened.”
“My little sister is so cute when she’s angsty.” Just keeping up the pats.
Fuck
I fucking called that shit