Stanford and Stanley

it's a Dumbo squid, stanley.

[sailingstans109]

ONLY STANFORD FOR NOW BUT ATLAS FALLS GRUNKLES

[acuteautonomy]

[S O O S]

[She decides the best course of action to respond to the arrival of S O O S is to pretend she's just a regular really big wolf! yep! Totally just a normal animal! Normal animal being nice to little baby creature! Yep!]

[sailingstans109]

"oh, geez— youre a big dog, arent'cha?"

[...why is this working??]

[SOOS slowly inches closer and picks up the baby.]

[he pauses, before reaching a hand out to pet puppy..]

[acuteautonomy]

[She sniffs his hand and lowers her head to let him pet, making no moves to stop him from retrieving Maria. Yesss pets for good wolf... #1 giant wolf of ever for all time...]

[sailingstans109]

"awww...youre a sweet girl, huh! pretty big for a dog..."

[scratch under the chin..]

[acuteautonomy]

[She rolls onto her back for chin scritches... Ouuughhh doggy never stood a chance... She cannot resist..]

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS laughs, and starts rubbing her belly. belly rubs,, for the dogy,,,]

"awwwh! youre so cute!"

[acuteautonomy]

[She howls! Yippee!!! Woohoo!! AWOOO-hoo!!]

[sailingstans109]

"yes you are! yes you so are! youre just a cutie patootie!"

[acuteautonomy]

[S O O S]

[She decides the best course of action to respond to the arrival of S O O S is to pretend she's just a regular really big wolf! yep! Totally just a normal animal! Normal animal being nice to little baby creature! Yep!]

[sailingstans109]

"oh, geez— youre a big dog, arent'cha?"

[...why is this working??]

[SOOS slowly inches closer and picks up the baby.]

[he pauses, before reaching a hand out to pet puppy..]

[acuteautonomy]

[She sniffs his hand and lowers her head to let him pet, making no moves to stop him from retrieving Maria. Yesss pets for good wolf... #1 giant wolf of ever for all time...]

[sailingstans109]

"awww...youre a sweet girl, huh! pretty big for a dog..."

[scratch under the chin..]

[acuteautonomy]

[She rolls onto her back for chin scritches... Ouuughhh doggy never stood a chance... She cannot resist..]

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS laughs, and starts rubbing her belly. belly rubs,, for the dogy,,,]

"awwwh! youre so cute!"

[acuteautonomy]

[S O O S]

[She decides the best course of action to respond to the arrival of S O O S is to pretend she's just a regular really big wolf! yep! Totally just a normal animal! Normal animal being nice to little baby creature! Yep!]

[sailingstans109]

"oh, geez— youre a big dog, arent'cha?"

[...why is this working??]

[SOOS slowly inches closer and picks up the baby.]

[he pauses, before reaching a hand out to pet puppy..]

[acuteautonomy]

[She sniffs his hand and lowers her head to let him pet, making no moves to stop him from retrieving Maria. Yesss pets for good wolf... #1 giant wolf of ever for all time...]

[sailingstans109]

"awww...youre a sweet girl, huh! pretty big for a dog..."

[scratch under the chin..]

[acuteautonomy]

[S O O S]

[She decides the best course of action to respond to the arrival of S O O S is to pretend she's just a regular really big wolf! yep! Totally just a normal animal! Normal animal being nice to little baby creature! Yep!]

[sailingstans109]

"oh, geez— youre a big dog, arent'cha?"

[...why is this working??]

[SOOS slowly inches closer and picks up the baby.]

[he pauses, before reaching a hand out to pet puppy..]

[sailingstans109]

Soossss Valarie is chilling with the baby

AH!! THE BABY!!!

[oh lord he runnin]

[sailingstans109]

((this is late but whateverr))

(Scape is carrying a wrapped box with them.. Hmmm I wonder what that's for!) Happy birthday you two! Don't think I forgot about you!

(They present the box to Stan-) This is for you! And I have another present for Author, but we'll have to go outside for that.

@aburningpinetree

"oh?" [FORD looks interested. STAN holds the box for a second, a little surprised, but—]

"d'aw, kid, its nice to know you love me!" [STAN jokes, ruffling SCAPE hair before opening the box]

[aburningpinetree]

(Inside the box is a gently folded, nicely tailored suit with small blue star accents embroidered onto the fabric.

Scape is smiling widely as they watch him open the box intently. Did they make this? It seems.. Professionally made.)

[sailingstans109]

"did— kid, did you...?"

[STAN looks at the suit, then at SCAPE, then at the suit again]

"..did you...make this?"

[aburningpinetree]

Yes! ..Well. Is it ‘making’, if the barrier between a concept and a physical thing doesn’t exist for me? It depends on your definition, but I did put effort into it.

[sailingstans109]

[STAN looks at SCAPE, and— oh, oh, yeah, those are tears.]

"Stanley, are you—"

"NO. just got— just got glitter in my eye from mabels present, earlier!"

"..you had glitter in your eye, then, too.."

[FORD just smiles. STAN'S grateful.]

[aburningpinetree]

(Scape grins. Present successful!)

Oh, (They tack on, like it was something they’d almost forgotten about,) and it’s enchanted to always be comfortable, no matter the temperature! I just thought it was more convenient!

[sailingstans109]

"whatthehfuckkiddoohmyGOD—"

[he thinks its thoughtful. aaand theres more tears. mkay—]

"im sure we can both tell he appreciates it," [FORD whispers.] "so how about we head on outside while he goes and tries it on? Im rather excited to see what youve got in store for me!"

[aburningpinetree]

(Scape nods, and leads Ford outside, immediately bee-lining for the forest surrounding the shack. It may be dark outside, but they walk with a purpose.

It takes a bit of ‘walking’(I say this in quotes because they floated half of the way there. Cheater), but eventually they arrive at a makeshift stage with a few seats set up in front of it. Looks like this was set up only yesterday.)

[sailingstans109]

[FORD follows them out, and whistles at the stage.]

"well, you've certainly been busy! I suppose I should, uh, take a seaat.."

[hes going to find a seat and sit. he definitely did not expect this! not that it isnt a welcome surprise— even if he hasnt. gotten the surprise yet. hes certainly excited.]

[sailingstans109]

((this is late but whateverr))

(Scape is carrying a wrapped box with them.. Hmmm I wonder what that's for!) Happy birthday you two! Don't think I forgot about you!

(They present the box to Stan-) This is for you! And I have another present for Author, but we'll have to go outside for that.

@aburningpinetree

"oh?" [FORD looks interested. STAN holds the box for a second, a little surprised, but—]

"d'aw, kid, its nice to know you love me!" [STAN jokes, ruffling SCAPE hair before opening the box]

[aburningpinetree]

(Inside the box is a gently folded, nicely tailored suit with small blue star accents embroidered onto the fabric.

Scape is smiling widely as they watch him open the box intently. Did they make this? It seems.. Professionally made.)

[sailingstans109]

"did— kid, did you...?"

[STAN looks at the suit, then at SCAPE, then at the suit again]

"..did you...make this?"

[aburningpinetree]

Yes! ..Well. Is it ‘making’, if the barrier between a concept and a physical thing doesn’t exist for me? It depends on your definition, but I did put effort into it.

[sailingstans109]

[STAN looks at SCAPE, and— oh, oh, yeah, those are tears.]

"Stanley, are you—"

"NO. just got— just got glitter in my eye from mabels present, earlier!"

"..you had glitter in your eye, then, too.."

[FORD just smiles. STAN'S grateful.]

[aburningpinetree]

(Scape grins. Present successful!)

Oh, (They tack on, like it was something they’d almost forgotten about,) and it’s enchanted to always be comfortable, no matter the temperature! I just thought it was more convenient!

[sailingstans109]

"whatthehfuckkiddoohmyGOD—"

[he thinks its thoughtful. aaand theres more tears. mkay—]

"im sure we can both tell he appreciates it," [FORD whispers.] "so how about we head on outside while he goes and tries it on? Im rather excited to see what youve got in store for me!"

[sailingstans109]

((this is late but whateverr))

(Scape is carrying a wrapped box with them.. Hmmm I wonder what that's for!) Happy birthday you two! Don't think I forgot about you!

(They present the box to Stan-) This is for you! And I have another present for Author, but we'll have to go outside for that.

@aburningpinetree

"oh?" [FORD looks interested. STAN holds the box for a second, a little surprised, but—]

"d'aw, kid, its nice to know you love me!" [STAN jokes, ruffling SCAPE hair before opening the box]

[aburningpinetree]

(Inside the box is a gently folded, nicely tailored suit with small blue star accents embroidered onto the fabric.

Scape is smiling widely as they watch him open the box intently. Did they make this? It seems.. Professionally made.)

[sailingstans109]

"did— kid, did you...?"

[STAN looks at the suit, then at SCAPE, then at the suit again]

"..did you...make this?"

[aburningpinetree]

Yes! ..Well. Is it ‘making’, if the barrier between a concept and a physical thing doesn’t exist for me? It depends on your definition, but I did put effort into it.

[sailingstans109]

[STAN looks at SCAPE, and— oh, oh, yeah, those are tears.]

"Stanley, are you—"

"NO. just got— just got glitter in my eye from mabels present, earlier!"

"..you had glitter in your eye, then, too.."

[FORD just smiles. STAN'S grateful.]

[sailingstans109]

((this is late but whateverr))

(Scape is carrying a wrapped box with them.. Hmmm I wonder what that's for!) Happy birthday you two! Don't think I forgot about you!

(They present the box to Stan-) This is for you! And I have another present for Author, but we'll have to go outside for that.

@aburningpinetree

"oh?" [FORD looks interested. STAN holds the box for a second, a little surprised, but—]

"d'aw, kid, its nice to know you love me!" [STAN jokes, ruffling SCAPE hair before opening the box]

[aburningpinetree]

(Inside the box is a gently folded, nicely tailored suit with small blue star accents embroidered onto the fabric.

Scape is smiling widely as they watch him open the box intently. Did they make this? It seems.. Professionally made.)

[sailingstans109]

"did— kid, did you...?"

[STAN looks at the suit, then at SCAPE, then at the suit again]

"..did you...make this?"

[sailingstans109]

((this is late but whateverr))

(Scape is carrying a wrapped box with them.. Hmmm I wonder what that's for!) Happy birthday you two! Don't think I forgot about you!

(They present the box to Stan-) This is for you! And I have another present for Author, but we'll have to go outside for that.

@aburningpinetree

"oh?" [FORD looks interested. STAN holds the box for a second, a little surprised, but—]

"d'aw, kid, its nice to know you love me!" [STAN jokes, ruffling SCAPE hair before opening the box]

[sailingstans109]

Yeah, she could help with the medical side of raising Maria, giving her life energy occasionally so they're not struggling to survive

ooooo...

[sailingstans109]

Soos have you met Valarie

oh! the dog-triangle-thing? ive seen her around!

[sailingstans109]

Soos how are you gonna tell your wife you adopted some random baby

uhhh

ill figure it out!

[sailingstans109]

WHERE ARE YOU, DEMON!? WHERE ARE Y—

[sailingstans109]

Hench is stopping by to speak with Soos.. he's bringing the baby.

[SOOS is currently sweeping the porch of the mystery shack!]

[henchmaniac-ford]

Hench hesitates- he's not the closest with that Soos of his dimension, something he needs to immediately rectify Soos is an incredibly charming individual despite being of a more simple nature.

Hench makes his way over to him and immediately offers a hand "Greetings, Soos. My name is Hench- I don't believe you know me in anyway that matters.. I'm a dimensional variant of your Stanford"

[sailingstans109]

"oh!—"

[SOOS nearly drops the broom]

"oh! yeah! huh!— well, its nice to meet you, alternate doctor pines! youre not secretly here to try and take over the universe, are you?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

Hench chuckles and shakes his head "No, that's unfortunately not on the agenda for today. I was actually planning on replacing your Ford but, I figured it would end with my lack of personal knowledge on all of you coming back to bite me."

[sailingstans109]

"ha! that— thats a joke, right?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

"Yes, of course it is. I have no interest in doinh anything to harm your dimension or the people in it.. Are you currently working?"

[sailingstans109]

"oh, no, not right now! im just cleaning stuff up. we're actually closed at the moment!"

"sooo....why are you here?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

"I.." He holds up the baby, fucked up looking thang. "This is Maria. I've been informed by.. far too many people that I'm not fit to care for her as things currently stand.. it seems to be a common consensus that it would be best if I left her in your hands.. Which, is an admittedly strange request for someone you just met. You're free to decline, I just-" he fumbles with his words "I want what's best for her.."

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS stares at the baby for a long moment, before—]

"oh...my....god...this is the most adorable thing ive ever seeen!"

[he scoops MARIA out of HENCH's hands.]

"hello little gal! how are youuu? you— you said its best if shes in my care?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

He smiles pridefully and looks down at his- Soos is given a look that could kill. Bro, his baby! Hench presses his hands against his sides until they relax. This is what he came here for.. "that's.. more or less what I said, yes. She's- not the healthiest child out there so be careful"

The baby looks at Soos and squeaks softly.

[sailingstans109]

"and...you thought id be the..."

[..is he..tearing up?]

"we..we hardly know eachother.. how can you know that ill—"

[oh hes already smitten isnt he. hes already attached to this child.]

[henchmaniac-ford]

"Yes.." Hench rubs the back of his neck eventually giving Soos a firm nod as confirmation. "I know you're a good man. Stanley trusts you, I'll put my faith into you as well. It's not wise to keep her in my dimension so, this is the next best option.."

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS nods slowly, looking from the baby to HENCH]

"..I'll do my best to raise this child, sir."

[henchmaniac-ford]

"I appreciate it.. Do you have a cellular device? I'd like to be updated when possible."

The baby's sleeping again, out like a light. it does that a lot.

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS nods, pulling out his phone]

[henchmaniac-ford]

Hench gives him his phone number, email, and password??? For some reason.

He hands soos a bag with toys and clothes he bought the baby. Most of them are unopened before he leaves. He needs to tell Stanley where Maria is before he starts tweaking out-

[sailingstans109]

[oh wow okay!— wow! okay! okay buddy!]

[well! id say soos is all set! hes just..gotta tell MELODY they have a new baby.]

[sailingstans109]

Hench is stopping by to speak with Soos.. he's bringing the baby.

[SOOS is currently sweeping the porch of the mystery shack!]

[henchmaniac-ford]

Hench hesitates- he's not the closest with that Soos of his dimension, something he needs to immediately rectify Soos is an incredibly charming individual despite being of a more simple nature.

Hench makes his way over to him and immediately offers a hand "Greetings, Soos. My name is Hench- I don't believe you know me in anyway that matters.. I'm a dimensional variant of your Stanford"

[sailingstans109]

"oh!—"

[SOOS nearly drops the broom]

"oh! yeah! huh!— well, its nice to meet you, alternate doctor pines! youre not secretly here to try and take over the universe, are you?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

Hench chuckles and shakes his head "No, that's unfortunately not on the agenda for today. I was actually planning on replacing your Ford but, I figured it would end with my lack of personal knowledge on all of you coming back to bite me."

[sailingstans109]

"ha! that— thats a joke, right?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

"Yes, of course it is. I have no interest in doinh anything to harm your dimension or the people in it.. Are you currently working?"

[sailingstans109]

"oh, no, not right now! im just cleaning stuff up. we're actually closed at the moment!"

"sooo....why are you here?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

"I.." He holds up the baby, fucked up looking thang. "This is Maria. I've been informed by.. far too many people that I'm not fit to care for her as things currently stand.. it seems to be a common consensus that it would be best if I left her in your hands.. Which, is an admittedly strange request for someone you just met. You're free to decline, I just-" he fumbles with his words "I want what's best for her.."

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS stares at the baby for a long moment, before—]

"oh...my....god...this is the most adorable thing ive ever seeen!"

[he scoops MARIA out of HENCH's hands.]

"hello little gal! how are youuu? you— you said its best if shes in my care?"

[henchmaniac-ford]

He smiles pridefully and looks down at his- Soos is given a look that could kill. Bro, his baby! Hench presses his hands against his sides until they relax. This is what he came here for.. "that's.. more or less what I said, yes. She's- not the healthiest child out there so be careful"

The baby looks at Soos and squeaks softly.

[sailingstans109]

"and...you thought id be the..."

[..is he..tearing up?]

"we..we hardly know eachother.. how can you know that ill—"

[oh hes already smitten isnt he. hes already attached to this child.]

[henchmaniac-ford]

"Yes.." Hench rubs the back of his neck eventually giving Soos a firm nod as confirmation. "I know you're a good man. Stanley trusts you, I'll put my faith into you as well. It's not wise to keep her in my dimension so, this is the next best option.."

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS nods slowly, looking from the baby to HENCH]

"..I'll do my best to raise this child, sir."

[henchmaniac-ford]

"I appreciate it.. Do you have a cellular device? I'd like to be updated when possible."

The baby's sleeping again, out like a light. it does that a lot.

[sailingstans109]

[SOOS nods, pulling out his phone]