simon

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon turns, hearing the strange sounds coming from the transmitter. "What?" He whispers. Squinting at it. Then quickly Backing The Fuck Up.

"CAP?, MARK?" He called the two as he steers clear of it. Not at all trusting those noises.

@no1bestcaptain @avathemultiverseexplorer

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Tell me when it's done and I will try to leave. Either way. If you ever want to contact me in the future a connection should be established by now. Just. Preferably call me over the radio instead of dragging me here against my will."

[Maybe she could talk to the captain alone at some point. So their Simon dident have to know and dident need to be so worried. His Ava must have been really bad. Nothing she could do to change that.]

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

He kept a protective grasp on his partners. Eyes narrowed. But shed been cooperative, and he wouldnt deny that. Even if she still made him uneasy. He witheld snarky comments and instead asked "....do you think its a high chance? Of dragging her back?"

@no1bestcaptain

[no1bestcaptain]

[Mark frowns, considering Simon's question, and he's quiet for a moment.]

Um... I dunno about high, but there's a good chance, for sure... I-I just, I don't know, all of this stuff is so unstable and unpredictable, it... it's impossible to guess, really.

[He mumbles eventually, giving Simon a noncommittal shrug.]

But might as well try... not like I have any other ideas. You gotta, um. You gotta let go of me, though, sunbeam.

[The Captain sighs softly at the exchange as Mark tugs a little sheepishly against Simon's grip, but it's fond, and they have to fight to keep away a smile as they nod to Ava.]

For both our sakes, hopefully it lets you go. If it does... I'll be in touch.

( @avathemultiverseexplorer )

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

[Ava nods.]

"That is good to know. Let's hope this works."

[Hopefully their Simon wouldn't make their future discussions a bigger issue. He already looks ready to snap at her if she as much as looks at anyone for to long.]

[She hated being stuck here. Gesturing vaguely towards where she thought their warp crystal would be.]

"Go ahead. I'm ready."

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon did loosen his grip keeping a close eye on his partner, and a hand on caps. He wouldnt mind if they talked. She hasnt seemed dangerous yet. But he cant trust her.. not with his experiences. He stays as close to mark as he can without impeeding his work.

@no1bestcaptain

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon turns, hearing the strange sounds coming from the transmitter. "What?" He whispers. Squinting at it. Then quickly Backing The Fuck Up.

"CAP?, MARK?" He called the two as he steers clear of it. Not at all trusting those noises.

@no1bestcaptain @avathemultiverseexplorer

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Tell me when it's done and I will try to leave. Either way. If you ever want to contact me in the future a connection should be established by now. Just. Preferably call me over the radio instead of dragging me here against my will."

[Maybe she could talk to the captain alone at some point. So their Simon dident have to know and dident need to be so worried. His Ava must have been really bad. Nothing she could do to change that.]

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

He kept a protective grasp on his partners. Eyes narrowed. But shed been cooperative, and he wouldnt deny that. Even if she still made him uneasy. He witheld snarky comments and instead asked "....do you think its a high chance? Of dragging her back?"

@no1bestcaptain

[no1bestcaptain]

Pssst maaark, [and cap too if they wanna see] looky looky!

[Mark flushes and averts his eyes for a moment, before seeming to remember that he can look all he wants now, from the source even, if he asked, and shooting a furtive glance back before he gets flustered and shakes his head.]

G-Guys, c'mon, in public still?

[He squeaks, and the Captain huffs a laugh, their own cheeks pink but their gaze unrepentant behind the glass of their helmet.]

You act like you've never seen them before.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks at them both. Amused. Coming up behind the two and pressing them both two his chest from behind. "You both alright?"

[no1bestcaptain]

Wh- ah, Venus and Saturn, Si, d-don't sneak up l-like that...

[Mark stammers, going bright red at being caught, and the Captain's cheeks darken as well, although it's harder to see under the visor of their helmet.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon held the two against his chest. Very aware of what they can feel in this position. "Sorry starshine, but arrre you two alright?"

[no1bestcaptain]

Yep, mm-hmm, we're all good, j-just peachy, right Cap?

[Mark squeaks, and the Captain's jaw tightens - he's terrible at being subtle. How they ever missed this before is completely beyond them.]

[simonontheinvincible]

"Mmmhmm, is that so?" He runs his hands so subtly along the twos sides. Keeping them pressed so firm against his chest. He knew the can feel the very thing theyd been staring at.

[no1bestcaptain]

Pssst maaark, [and cap too if they wanna see] looky looky!

[Mark flushes and averts his eyes for a moment, before seeming to remember that he can look all he wants now, from the source even, if he asked, and shooting a furtive glance back before he gets flustered and shakes his head.]

G-Guys, c'mon, in public still?

[He squeaks, and the Captain huffs a laugh, their own cheeks pink but their gaze unrepentant behind the glass of their helmet.]

You act like you've never seen them before.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks at them both. Amused. Coming up behind the two and pressing them both two his chest from behind. "You both alright?"

[no1bestcaptain]

Wh- ah, Venus and Saturn, Si, d-don't sneak up l-like that...

[Mark stammers, going bright red at being caught, and the Captain's cheeks darken as well, although it's harder to see under the visor of their helmet.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon held the two against his chest. Very aware of what they can feel in this position. "Sorry starshine, but arrre you two alright?"

[no1bestcaptain]

Pssst maaark, [and cap too if they wanna see] looky looky!

[Mark flushes and averts his eyes for a moment, before seeming to remember that he can look all he wants now, from the source even, if he asked, and shooting a furtive glance back before he gets flustered and shakes his head.]

G-Guys, c'mon, in public still?

[He squeaks, and the Captain huffs a laugh, their own cheeks pink but their gaze unrepentant behind the glass of their helmet.]

You act like you've never seen them before.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks at them both. Amused. Coming up behind the two and pressing them both two his chest from behind. "You both alright?"

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon turns, hearing the strange sounds coming from the transmitter. "What?" He whispers. Squinting at it. Then quickly Backing The Fuck Up.

"CAP?, MARK?" He called the two as he steers clear of it. Not at all trusting those noises.

@no1bestcaptain @avathemultiverseexplorer

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Thank you."

[It felt much better to have it back. Much safer at least.]

"Thats the most likely theory I have at least. Most of the time it just act like this- but every now and then it behaves on it own. Floating, moving around, changing- I heard it got very mad when a version of me died. Not sure how it expressed that since I wasn't there. It adapts to the situation at hand but it dosent speak. At least it have never told me anything."

[She looked back at the captain.]

"Whats the situation for you? You mentioned not using pocket dimension, correct? Does it behave on its own or-?"

[She was telling them more than they were telling her. Which wasn't ideal. But they also weren't trying to make her pay for whatever this Simons Ava did to him so that was... something at least.]

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon held his partners protectively. Looking between them. Ready to fight if he had to. He didnt trust ava. But so far she wasnt proving dangerous. He rubs marks back gently.

@no1bestcaptain

[no1bestcaptain]

It... seems to just be random. I don't control it, it doesn't appear to be triggered by anything, or even centered around me. Events just... happen. [The Captain sighs, looking reluctant to admit it, but it's true. Things really do just happen, now, and they're just along for the ride.] Being able to control a pocket dimension would certainly be helpful, but... I don't even know if it's stable or strong enough for that. All I have is... residuals. [As they speak, Mark tilts his head to watch Simon, his brow creasing slightly, and it's a struggle to resist the urge to just pull him off to Life Support, away from Ava, away from the stress, but he knows that would only make it worse, leaving the Captain alone with her even if they both know they can take care of themself.] (@avathemultiverseexplorer)

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Thats unfortunate. I had hoped an exchange would help build trust."

[Ava shrugged. Sitting on the floor with the clipboard against her legs. What could she do to make the situation better?]

"I understand you don't trust me. Do you want me to continue to just sit on the floor until you have had time to look at the warp core? The quicker we- or you- find the issue the quicker I be out of your life."

[Ava sighed. She would prefer helping but Simon had done nothing but hold a tight grip on the others. Like she would zap them to death the second he let go. He was allowed to be worry. But she wasn't dangerous enough to take 3 people down.]

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks at mark, seeing the worry on his face and gave him a breife squeeze. "Ill be okay starshine. Just stay close" he whispers in his ear. He looks back at ava, fhrn to his partners. He doesnt know how long that would take.. ..at leasf ava seeems fo be proving coorpative and non dangerous..but trusting that is..hard.

@no1bestcaptain

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon turns, hearing the strange sounds coming from the transmitter. "What?" He whispers. Squinting at it. Then quickly Backing The Fuck Up.

"CAP?, MARK?" He called the two as he steers clear of it. Not at all trusting those noises.

@no1bestcaptain @avathemultiverseexplorer

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Thank you."

[It felt much better to have it back. Much safer at least.]

"Thats the most likely theory I have at least. Most of the time it just act like this- but every now and then it behaves on it own. Floating, moving around, changing- I heard it got very mad when a version of me died. Not sure how it expressed that since I wasn't there. It adapts to the situation at hand but it dosent speak. At least it have never told me anything."

[She looked back at the captain.]

"Whats the situation for you? You mentioned not using pocket dimension, correct? Does it behave on its own or-?"

[She was telling them more than they were telling her. Which wasn't ideal. But they also weren't trying to make her pay for whatever this Simons Ava did to him so that was... something at least.]

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon held his partners protectively. Looking between them. Ready to fight if he had to. He didnt trust ava. But so far she wasnt proving dangerous. He rubs marks back gently.

@no1bestcaptain

[no1bestcaptain]

...so iiiis mark gonna let simon try the ice cream?, i think the Guy who Likes Cold And Has Rarely Had Sweet Things would like it..

Huh? Yeah, of course he can try it! He can, he can have the whole thing if he, um, wants...

[Mark trails off at the end, staring mournfully at the tub of ice cream, and it's clear that the suggestion is a great sacrifice for him.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon shook his head. "Im not gonna take the whole thing mark, you can have it, its alright" he assured. Kissing marks forhead and snuggling him. "My Sweet starshine." He whispers.

[no1bestcaptain]

[Mark flushes slightly, not expecting the sudden onslaught of sap, and he pouts playfully, leaning into Simon.]

Aw, no, now I feel bad... at least try some, we can split it!

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon kissed his head tenderly. "If youre sure starshine, but dont feel bad if youd rather just have it, its alright love" he promised. Speaking soft in his ear. Holding him close. So tenderly.

[no1bestcaptain]

...so iiiis mark gonna let simon try the ice cream?, i think the Guy who Likes Cold And Has Rarely Had Sweet Things would like it..

Huh? Yeah, of course he can try it! He can, he can have the whole thing if he, um, wants...

[Mark trails off at the end, staring mournfully at the tub of ice cream, and it's clear that the suggestion is a great sacrifice for him.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon shook his head. "Im not gonna take the whole thing mark, you can have it, its alright" he assured. Kissing marks forhead and snuggling him. "My Sweet starshine." He whispers.

[no1bestcaptain]

Im feeling generous. Everyone is freed from their period cramps.

Thank you.

[The Captain says immediately, as Mark slowly unfolds from his little ball on the floor behind them.]

Are we free?! Is it over?!

Yes, it's over. Hopefully.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon kissed marks head and rubs his back. "I fucking hope so."

[no1bestcaptain]

"Delivery!"

The cosmic delivery person pulls up. "Ive got triple brownie fudge ice cream, chocolate truffles, dark choclate almonds, heating pads and the best human Safe painkillers in the multiverse as well as rhe usual atock of your favorite snacks and drinks.." the delivery person set them down for them.

🚛

[Mark gives the delivery person a weak thumbs-up from where he's curled up on the floor, and the Captain stands after a moment of hesitation to examine everything, wary as always. After they've looked over it all, they slowly take the ice cream to set by Mark's side in anticipation - they're observant, always have been, and they know what he likes. It makes him grin, anyway, and that's all they care for, even if he doesn't reach for it yet. Satisfied, they turn back to the delivery person, giving them a grateful nod.] ...Thank you.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks confused. "Whats ice cream?" He wasnr here during the last ice cream deliveries, and it hadnt been shown to him yet.

[no1bestcaptain]

Ah... frozen cream, essentially. Sweetened and flavoured, of course. If you want to try some, get in there fast, before Mark gets started on it.

[They tease, and Mark frowns, curling around the heated Chica plush a little more.]

Don't bully me while I'm paiiiin...

[He whines, and the Captain sighs.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon rubs marks back soothingly. Holding him and cap gently. "He can have it, i dont mind" he assured.

[no1bestcaptain]

"Delivery!"

The cosmic delivery person pulls up. "Ive got triple brownie fudge ice cream, chocolate truffles, dark choclate almonds, heating pads and the best human Safe painkillers in the multiverse as well as rhe usual atock of your favorite snacks and drinks.." the delivery person set them down for them.

🚛

[Mark gives the delivery person a weak thumbs-up from where he's curled up on the floor, and the Captain stands after a moment of hesitation to examine everything, wary as always. After they've looked over it all, they slowly take the ice cream to set by Mark's side in anticipation - they're observant, always have been, and they know what he likes. It makes him grin, anyway, and that's all they care for, even if he doesn't reach for it yet. Satisfied, they turn back to the delivery person, giving them a grateful nod.] ...Thank you.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks confused. "Whats ice cream?" He wasnr here during the last ice cream deliveries, and it hadnt been shown to him yet.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon turns, hearing the strange sounds coming from the transmitter. "What?" He whispers. Squinting at it. Then quickly Backing The Fuck Up.

"CAP?, MARK?" He called the two as he steers clear of it. Not at all trusting those noises.

@no1bestcaptain @avathemultiverseexplorer

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Well. Controls me as much as I control it. Think of it as a symbiotic relationship."

[The symbiosis beeing keeping her alive, letting her do her job, use a pocket dimension... for what? Becaouse it liked her? Decided she was entertaining? It wasn't exactly talking to her.]

"Worth trying. Dident hurt me to get pulled here so if thats the result I am not too worried. It would be unfortunate but we can work from there."

[... are they really gonna continue just. Holding the clipboard?]

"If you dont want to make an entry Captain, or Mark, I would like to have my clipboard back."

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon looks at cap and mark. Keeping them close to his side, secured in his arms. Protected. Eyes squinted slightly at ava as she talked about the symbiotic relationship and he asked. "....its sentient then?"

@no1bestcaptain

[no1bestcaptain]

And ya know what, while we're at it, period cramps for simon too!!

Wh- no, don't-

[The Captain grimaces darkly. They know it's too late.]

I told you I don't care what you do to me, but leave them out of it.

...please.

( @simonontheinvincible )

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon had looks up from where hed just knelt by mark, having come to his side the moment he made a pained noise.

Simon drew in a sharp breath. But didnt otherwise noticeably react.

Hed never had period cramps before but hes no stranger ro pain. "Fuck." He cursed. "Can you assholes quit hurting my partners!!" He growls out protecrive and pissed. Duomg his damnedest to keep his anger in check. He didnt want his partners to see him like that. He wraps around mark and offers an arm out to cap. Plotting to figure out if he can stab an anon.

[no1bestcaptain]

[Mark squints up at the Captain and Simon, gauging the active danger level before sighing and giving in to the urge to curl up in a ball on his side, arms wrapped around his stomach as he leans into Simon. The Captain crouches on the other side of him from Simon, glancing up at the offered arm, and for a moment Simon can see that familiar pained guilt in their eyes before they look away. They don't deserve such comforts, not now, not when both their partners are in pain and they can't do jack shit about it.]

Just breathe, both of you. I... I'm sure it'll pass...

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon rubs mark back tenderly. Being so careful not to hurt him more. Then looks at cap with a 'please?, for us?' Look, hoping that would get cap to give in to the cuddles.

[no1bestcaptain]

And ya know what, while we're at it, period cramps for simon too!!

Wh- no, don't-

[The Captain grimaces darkly. They know it's too late.]

I told you I don't care what you do to me, but leave them out of it.

...please.

( @simonontheinvincible )

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon had looks up from where hed just knelt by mark, having come to his side the moment he made a pained noise.

Simon drew in a sharp breath. But didnt otherwise noticeably react.

Hed never had period cramps before but hes no stranger ro pain. "Fuck." He cursed. "Can you assholes quit hurting my partners!!" He growls out protecrive and pissed. Duomg his damnedest to keep his anger in check. He didnt want his partners to see him like that. He wraps around mark and offers an arm out to cap. Plotting to figure out if he can stab an anon.

[no1bestcaptain]

*picks up cap like a mii in tomodachi life*

*drags them to whereever mark and simon are and drops them on the two*

Now Kiss!

What the hell is a To-

[The Captain doesn't yelp, exactly, but they do make a rather undignified sound as they're yoinked by an invisible force and carried across the room only to be dropped squarely on top of Mark. Mark does yelp, high-pitched and shocked, trying to catch them bridal-style and failing as he overbalances backwards, and they both end up in a heap at Simon's feet.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon stoops quickly to catch mark or at least brace his head so he doesnt hit it. "What the fuck!?" He asked worried. "Are either of you hurt?"

[no1bestcaptain]

[Mark gives him a thumbs-up, having had the breath knocked out of him by the fall, and the Captain slides off of him quickly, frowning.]

I'm fine. I do wish they wouldn't do things like that, though. I've had plenty of bruises from being thrown around already in my lifetimes, I don't need more.

[simonontheinvincible]

"I know the feeling, love" eimon sighed. Checking the two of them over dispite them both saying their okay. "...why did they even do that??" He mumbles. Not really expecting an answer

[no1bestcaptain]

[Mark wheeze-grumbles something that sounds vaguely like 'entertainment?', and the Captain just sighs, shrugging.]

I suppose it can't all be giant plushies and ice cream, there has to be some sort of 'negative' side... or something.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon held them both tenderly. As though he could protect them from the invisable force.. "i wish they quit messing with you both.." he whispers.

[no1bestcaptain]

We-ell, that would require turning off the transmitter-

[Mark starts, still a little breathless, and the Captain, somewhat predictably, cuts him off.]

-and we're not doing that. Besides, I'm not convinced that would stop them, anyway.

[simonontheinvincible]

"Or they could all just... stop hurting you." He held them protectively.

[no1bestcaptain]

Or... that.

[They concede, tilting their head towards him, and Mark huffs, clearly believing it's not likely.]

But it's not so bad... I can cope with a few bruises.

Yeah, it's when they start stabbing that I have a problem-

-oh, will you drop that already, for the love of-

[The Captain groans, fondly annoyed, making Mark grin in response.]

[simonontheinvincible]

"If they try that again i am going to find a way to stab back." Simon may not of been there for that. But he wont let it happen again. He held them both protectively.

[no1bestcaptain]

My hero.

[The Captain teases, rolling their eyes, but it's fond, and they bring a hand up to touch his arm softly.]

No, no, he's got a point, think I could figure out a way to huck a screwdriver at 'em?

No-one is stabbing the Anons, come on now.

[simonontheinvincible]

"I will if they hurt you again. No one hurts either of you and gets away with it." He simon says protectively. Holding the two very close. Very protected against his chest.

[no1bestcaptain]

We don't even know if they can be stabbed.

[They retort, still gently teasing, patting his arm, and Mark snorts.]

Are you kidding? This is Simon we're talking about, if anyone could do it, it'd be him.

True.

[simonontheinvincible]

He kissed their cheeks tenderly. "Mm, i really appreciate the faith and trust" he whispers. He means it. He snuggled them securely.

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon turns, hearing the strange sounds coming from the transmitter. "What?" He whispers. Squinting at it. Then quickly Backing The Fuck Up.

"CAP?, MARK?" He called the two as he steers clear of it. Not at all trusting those noises.

@no1bestcaptain @avathemultiverseexplorer

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"The radio..."

[She stops. Looking thoughtfull. She arrived, talked to Rhys, book transformed to clipboard and before that conversation was done she was already talking to someone else over a radio. How did she get there?]

"I dont remember."

[She looks towards the clipboard which the group is still holding.]

"My best guess is that it was the clipboards work. Or I used a radio that was already there and it modified itself for me. Then again- others have reached out to me with their radios."

[Someone knew how to modify radios. Or all radios had always been capable of contacting others across the multiverse. Which one was most likely? Someone meddling with different universes so they could talk across them... watchers. Probably.]

[Ava was focusing on thr captain now. Sounds like something similar happened to them... universes getting deleted. Perhaps their own. Even if she was curious it wasn't a topic for now. Best to avoid emotional subjects until she had her clipboard back and they trusted her more.]

[simonontheinvincible]

Simon kept his protective hold on his partners. Rubbing marks back. Eyeing ava suspicious of her still. "...so this thing drags you across dimensions.. and you..dont remember how you got it?" ...it did not sound like good news. And at least cap and mark remember very well how they got the crystal and how this started...

@no1bestcaptain

[no1bestcaptain]

It's alright. Multiversal travel, it... does that, I find.

[The Captain interjects calmly, before Simon gets too worked up again. They brush a thumb across his knuckles, soft, and oh how they wish they could just send Ava away so that he could feel safe again, but it's not possible right now, and they'd rather be on friendly terms with her, fully aware of the kind of danger a warp crystal can present, in the wrong hands.]

There's many things I don't remember, either. The jump is not always... flawless. I- do you...

[They pause, unsure how to word their next question, and visibly decide to scrap it altogether, shaking their head slightly.]

[avathemultiverseexplorer]

"Oh- no. The thing dragging me across dimensions is different from the radio. Its just a transmitter after all. Its the crystal that lets me open gateways to other worlds and transport smaller items around easily in a pocket dimension."

[She dident want to mention her connection to the clipboard. Not while they were still holding it at least.]

"I got the crystal after my- universe was destroyed."

[She realized she did not want to talk about that with these people. She dident have to. She couldn't trust them.]

"Regardless. If you could work on your transmitter not pulling me here so I can go back to my work that would be great."

@simonontheinvincible

[simonontheinvincible]

His protective hold on his partners remains. ".....pocket dimensions...?" He mumbles confused. Lookung at cap and marm to see what they thought. Holding them close.

@no1bestcaptain