Kepler

The head of the research department at Retcon Ran by same mod as Carbine PFP by Autumn

[rotary-phone-man]

RETCON_LOGS.txt

>> 0700: All OK. No changes.

>> 0710: Subject H-42-B has begun to display signs of distress and agitation. Proceeding with electrical suppressive measures.

>> 0715: Subject H-42-B is attempting to destroy its confinement. Security team has been notified.

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[rotary-phone-man]

Mother’s Day is today!

….

*arti hates Mother’s Day.*

“What the HELL is your problem???”

*he hated his mom.*

“Why can’t you be like your sister?? Why can’t you be EASY?”

*all he remembers is pain. And yelling.*

“You’re a fucking disgrace to this whole family.”

“I wish I NEVER FUCKING HAD YOU.”

*….*

*arti hates Mother’s Day.*

[rotary-phone-man]

Everyone Artemis loves is dying.

over and over. And he can’t help.

He wants to help. Why can’t he just help??

they keep telling him that it’s safer if he stays here.

but.

he misses his family, his friends. Everyone. But he should stay. For Lovebug.

he tries to calm down. In and out.

In and out. He can feel his heart rate quicken.

in and out and in and out. He tugs on his hair.

in and out and in and out and in and out. He starts to hyperventilate.

in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and in and out and-

……

ARTEMIS HAS ABSTRACTED

[gryphonanon]

So, mistakes may have been made today...

@rotary-phone-man

[rotary-phone-man]

I do believe I’m in need of new test subjects soon… hmm….

[rotary-phone-man]

*breathe.*

*just calm down. It’s ok.*

*you’ll be ok.*

*just calm down.*

*breathe.*

*…*

*… breathe, dammit.*

*just calm down.*

*your friends are suffering and you can’t help them.*

*there’s no way that PANICKING is going to FIX it, dumbass.*

*calm down.*

*… breathe Wesley. You’ll be ok.*

[say-their-name]

*…. Sami just sat there, crying in the woods.*

*His brother was supposed to keep him safe. He lied to him.*

I never wanna see him again…

Why are you here?

*Sami jumped at the voice, obviously scared.*

*…. Behind him, a man with a telephone for a head was standing there. Kepler had been working on the new lab, and heard odd noises.*

…. I ran away from home…

Why on earth would you do that?!?

Because my brother hurt me.

On purpose?

… no….

Then what the hell is your problem??

*Sami shivered slightly at his harsh tone. Kepler noticed this, and relaxed slightly. He was just a kid, after all.*

Look, how much has your brother done for you?

A lot…

is he always there for you?

mhm…

no matter what?

yeah…

… so it’s clear to me that A: Your brother would NEVER hurt you on purpose, and B: Your brother loves you with all his heart and soul, and you absolutely need to understand that.

… I wanna go home…

Do you know where home is?

no…

would you like me to take you to someone who can help?

mhm.

Alright, take my hand…

[rotary-phone-man]

Behold! Arti’s Voice claim :3

it’s Finn the human :3

[rotary-phone-man]

*A card and a wrapped box addressed to Arti have been left on the counter of Lovebug’s bar.*

“Hi Arti,

I know we’ve not talked since, well, y’know, but I wanted to wish you Happy Holidays. And I also wanted to remind you that what happened wasn’t your fault, and I do not blame you or hate you for anything that Kepler did. I hope you’ve been doing well, and I hope you enjoy the cookies.

From Grif”

*The box has quite a few stained glass cookies in it, mostly stars and snowflakes. There’s plenty here that you could share them with Lovebug.*

-@gryphonanon

….

*… Arti had been feeling sick for the past few days. When he saw the cookies, he smiled a little.*

[rotary-phone-man]

he just leaves.

….

[rotary-phone-man]

stop assuming this is about her.

then how about YOU tell me what it’s about??

[rotary-phone-man]

there are some things you just don't trust people with.

he turns to leave.

….

… if you didn’t trust me, how did you know I would send her home?

[rotary-phone-man]

I never said I didn't trust you with her. To be fair, I couldn't care less about who you were to her.

Then why don’t you trust me?

[rotary-phone-man]

his smile drops

I didn't trust you. I still don't.

How?? I LITERALLY just sent her home!

[rotary-phone-man]

that just leaves bug boy.

*…. Arti just turns to him, scowling*

… why did you lie to me?

[rotary-phone-man]

*And just like that, she's gone.*

……

[rotary-phone-man]

*She doesn't take them... she just wants to go home.*

…. Alright!

*he stands up, bringing the terminal with him, and stands in front of Manna*

… it was nice meeting you, Manna! Maybe we’ll talk again in the future!

>> IT Manna.exe CasCal_aquarium

[rotary-phone-man]

*nod nod*

Alright, hang tight for a moment..

*Artemis goes over to his couch, and starts typing on that weird terminal thing again.*

*….. you also notice some crayons and paper.*