Must be nice

🏳️‍⚧️💕• May • 16 • Self aware • Pan/Poly • Deaths: 51 • Kills: none • Joined(birthday): 19 October, 2019

[steven-flipping-demayo]

[steven-flipping-demayo]

catgirl curse. go wild.

May was sitting just outside the library.... leaned against a crutch, half asleep..

she couldn't bring herself to leave the library in her current state so she... kinda... invited herself in.. just temporarily though

her hair was... so much shorter... neck exposed, sending little chills down her body as the cold wind blew against it..

she was wearing some of Lavs clothes, her neck and legs were all bandaged but even so...

she looked happy..

a soft little purr rumbling against her arm as she leaned on it. . . she didn't even notice...

just... dozing off... leaned dangerously and threatening to fall any moment..

-----

[Closed Rp] ——

at Lav library

shes not gonna vibe with anyone she doesn't know are safe so only a few people allowed to respond sorry/lh

@purple-steven @bubble-steven @unstable-steven

(Ref and stuff under readmore)

not this exact look, but cat her and short hair :]

takes place after this thread:

Time for some good 'ol family bonding ey? Don't you think so Ender? We're watching you. Do your best. Got it! He chuckled a little, going qu

[bubble-steven]

_It hasn't been long since the static curse happened, she's coming back home after taking a walk around the park, trying to clear her head a bit. She noticed May as she got closer to the library, blinking, before she walked a bit faster. She noticed her hair.. and the bandages._

_She sat beside her, specifically on the side she was about to fall on, trying to be careful to not wake her up._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

and she didn't wake up... for a good few minutes she didn't... resting peacefully despite the dangerous position...

there was a small adjust though- and she stumbled a bit- just barely catching herself, and only really able to thanks to Bubble being there. most definitely hitting her a little bit

loud eep however,, thats one way to be startled awake

confused blinking. Taking a hot second to collect herself and- ah. Bubble? AH BUBBLE-

"SORRY,,,—"

scrambling to sit down while also keeping her leg straight mdndmsnskw hold Bubbles face. inspect for injury,, worried little kitti... kitti? ah yes, seems the ears and tail have caught up during her startle. shes far from paying attention to that however

[steven-flipping-demayo]

catgirl curse. go wild.

May was sitting just outside the library.... leaned against a crutch, half asleep..

she couldn't bring herself to leave the library in her current state so she... kinda... invited herself in.. just temporarily though

her hair was... so much shorter... neck exposed, sending little chills down her body as the cold wind blew against it..

she was wearing some of Lavs clothes, her neck and legs were all bandaged but even so...

she looked happy..

a soft little purr rumbling against her arm as she leaned on it. . . she didn't even notice...

just... dozing off... leaned dangerously and threatening to fall any moment..

-----

[Closed Rp] ——

at Lav library

shes not gonna vibe with anyone she doesn't know are safe so only a few people allowed to respond sorry/lh

@purple-steven @bubble-steven @unstable-steven

(Ref and stuff under readmore)

not this exact look, but cat her and short hair :]

takes place after this thread:

Time for some good 'ol family bonding ey? Don't you think so Ender? We're watching you. Do your best. Got it! He chuckled a little, going qu

[purple-steven]

He smiled when he saw her outside, opening the door and sitting beside her.

Hey...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

small startle- not really noticeable but there

she yawned and moved to sit next to him

"hi,"

little lean.. she is stealing his warm, he has no say in this

"need smthn..?"

more gentle prrs... and lav could feel something starting to tickle against his neck... a little pair of ears sprouting up on Mays head

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol,, hand on her head still,,

Yeah... 's a good temperature... Might be a little cold...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leaned into the hand... eyes closed...

took her a moment to reply, wouldn't be off to assume she just went back to sleep but..

"sorry, you made me soup and I slept so long it got cold.."

littl apologetic smile,,

"I'll still eat it, im sure its delicious-"

brimg hands out of blanket, trying to keep everything else wrapped up tight,, cold,,

grabbys

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giving her the warmer bowl,,

It's okay... You deserved the rest... And don't apologise, mkay?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmkay...,"

she snuggled up into herself and sipped directly out of the bowl. spoons are for losers.

content little sigh... it was the perfect temperature— and it felt nice to eat something... if not a bit. odd after... everything...

"'s good..."

[purple-steven]

D'ya need anythin else...?

He smiled a little, rubbing her back. Just... Still really glad she's here,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she shook her head, wincing a little at the back rub... it didn't hurt per-say just... her whole back was sensitive right now..

"this is enough... thank you... love you.."

little smile

[purple-steven]

He flinched at the wince, backing off immediately. Felt bad,,

...for sure...? Nothin at all?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmn..."

little pause, readjusting herself a bit.. didn't look like the pain or discomfort lasted long..

"cuddlle.."

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giggling a little, before opening his arms, hugging her gently, trying not to touch the back,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leeaned in...

still groggy. almost forgetting she had soup in her hands, reaching to try and put it on a table— successfully doing so. probably definitely having to deny help from Lav

she'd eaten a bit of it,, maybe not enough but something was better than nothing

ok hug.. she buried her face into him, bringing into the blanket burrito... comfy..

[purple-steven]

He smiled a little, giving more hugs,, she's a vry good friend,,, gib head ruffle,,

You're doing great...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she was practically laying on him now

unintentional touch starved reaction. get as close as possible,, comfort seemed to outweigh discomfort in this specific situation

"thnk..yu"

still groggy... all energy focused on trying to patch things up in her body right now.. none going to keeping her feeling awake

at least her being kind of out of it meant she didn't notice pain as much. and was,, very cuddly..

"luv u" (/p)

[steven-flipping-demayo]

catgirl curse. go wild.

May was sitting just outside the library.... leaned against a crutch, half asleep..

she couldn't bring herself to leave the library in her current state so she... kinda... invited herself in.. just temporarily though

her hair was... so much shorter... neck exposed, sending little chills down her body as the cold wind blew against it..

she was wearing some of Lavs clothes, her neck and legs were all bandaged but even so...

she looked happy..

a soft little purr rumbling against her arm as she leaned on it. . . she didn't even notice...

just... dozing off... leaned dangerously and threatening to fall any moment..

-----

[Closed Rp] ——

at Lav library

shes not gonna vibe with anyone she doesn't know are safe so only a few people allowed to respond sorry/lh

@purple-steven @bubble-steven @unstable-steven

(Ref and stuff under readmore)

not this exact look, but cat her and short hair :]

takes place after this thread:

Time for some good 'ol family bonding ey? Don't you think so Ender? We're watching you. Do your best. Got it! He chuckled a little, going qu

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol,, hand on her head still,,

Yeah... 's a good temperature... Might be a little cold...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leaned into the hand... eyes closed...

took her a moment to reply, wouldn't be off to assume she just went back to sleep but..

"sorry, you made me soup and I slept so long it got cold.."

littl apologetic smile,,

"I'll still eat it, im sure its delicious-"

brimg hands out of blanket, trying to keep everything else wrapped up tight,, cold,,

grabbys

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giving her the warmer bowl,,

It's okay... You deserved the rest... And don't apologise, mkay?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmkay...,"

she snuggled up into herself and sipped directly out of the bowl. spoons are for losers.

content little sigh... it was the perfect temperature— and it felt nice to eat something... if not a bit. odd after... everything...

"'s good..."

[purple-steven]

D'ya need anythin else...?

He smiled a little, rubbing her back. Just... Still really glad she's here,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she shook her head, wincing a little at the back rub... it didn't hurt per-say just... her whole back was sensitive right now..

"this is enough... thank you... love you.."

little smile

[purple-steven]

He flinched at the wince, backing off immediately. Felt bad,,

...for sure...? Nothin at all?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmn..."

little pause, readjusting herself a bit.. didn't look like the pain or discomfort lasted long..

"cuddlle.."

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giggling a little, before opening his arms, hugging her gently, trying not to touch the back,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leeaned in...

still groggy. almost forgetting she had soup in her hands, reaching to try and put it on a table— successfully doing so. probably definitely having to deny help from Lav

she'd eaten a bit of it,, maybe not enough but something was better than nothing

ok hug.. she buried her face into him, bringing into the blanket burrito... comfy..

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol,, hand on her head still,,

Yeah... 's a good temperature... Might be a little cold...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leaned into the hand... eyes closed...

took her a moment to reply, wouldn't be off to assume she just went back to sleep but..

"sorry, you made me soup and I slept so long it got cold.."

littl apologetic smile,,

"I'll still eat it, im sure its delicious-"

brimg hands out of blanket, trying to keep everything else wrapped up tight,, cold,,

grabbys

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giving her the warmer bowl,,

It's okay... You deserved the rest... And don't apologise, mkay?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmkay...,"

she snuggled up into herself and sipped directly out of the bowl. spoons are for losers.

content little sigh... it was the perfect temperature— and it felt nice to eat something... if not a bit. odd after... everything...

"'s good..."

[purple-steven]

D'ya need anythin else...?

He smiled a little, rubbing her back. Just... Still really glad she's here,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she shook her head, wincing a little at the back rub... it didn't hurt per-say just... her whole back was sensitive right now..

"this is enough... thank you... love you.."

little smile

[purple-steven]

He flinched at the wince, backing off immediately. Felt bad,,

...for sure...? Nothin at all?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmn..."

little pause, readjusting herself a bit.. didn't look like the pain or discomfort lasted long..

"cuddlle.."

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol,, hand on her head still,,

Yeah... 's a good temperature... Might be a little cold...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leaned into the hand... eyes closed...

took her a moment to reply, wouldn't be off to assume she just went back to sleep but..

"sorry, you made me soup and I slept so long it got cold.."

littl apologetic smile,,

"I'll still eat it, im sure its delicious-"

brimg hands out of blanket, trying to keep everything else wrapped up tight,, cold,,

grabbys

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giving her the warmer bowl,,

It's okay... You deserved the rest... And don't apologise, mkay?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmkay...,"

she snuggled up into herself and sipped directly out of the bowl. spoons are for losers.

content little sigh... it was the perfect temperature— and it felt nice to eat something... if not a bit. odd after... everything...

"'s good..."

[purple-steven]

D'ya need anythin else...?

He smiled a little, rubbing her back. Just... Still really glad she's here,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she shook her head, wincing a little at the back rub... it didn't hurt per-say just... her whole back was sensitive right now..

"this is enough... thank you... love you.."

little smile

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol,, hand on her head still,,

Yeah... 's a good temperature... Might be a little cold...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leaned into the hand... eyes closed...

took her a moment to reply, wouldn't be off to assume she just went back to sleep but..

"sorry, you made me soup and I slept so long it got cold.."

littl apologetic smile,,

"I'll still eat it, im sure its delicious-"

brimg hands out of blanket, trying to keep everything else wrapped up tight,, cold,,

grabbys

[purple-steven]

He smiled, giving her the warmer bowl,,

It's okay... You deserved the rest... And don't apologise, mkay?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmkay...,"

she snuggled up into herself and sipped directly out of the bowl. spoons are for losers.

content little sigh... it was the perfect temperature— and it felt nice to eat something... if not a bit. odd after... everything...

"'s good..."

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol,, hand on her head still,,

Yeah... 's a good temperature... Might be a little cold...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she leaned into the hand... eyes closed...

took her a moment to reply, wouldn't be off to assume she just went back to sleep but..

"sorry, you made me soup and I slept so long it got cold.."

littl apologetic smile,,

"I'll still eat it, im sure its delicious-"

brimg hands out of blanket, trying to keep everything else wrapped up tight,, cold,,

grabbys

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[purple-steven]

He finished the soup.

Just... With a whole buncha struggle.

But it's easier caring for others than himself...

He's doing it for her, and he'll end up eating some too. Two birds with one stone.

He poured it in to two bowls, before going out the kitchen, putting the bowls on the table.

He smiled a leetol at sleeping May,,

The food was hot anyway... Would take a while to cool. Probably for the best she fell asleep.

Smol leetol head pats,, just trying to be comforting,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she... surprisingly didn't wake up at Lav entering...

so tired... even still, she didn't sleep long...

30 mins or so... before slowly opening her eyes, sniffing the air... smelt like. soup.

"...'s it done..?"

groggy little May,, snuggling more into the blanket

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[purple-steven]

He went upstairs, grabbing a blanket before laying it on top of her,, just making sure she's cozy,,, and then going in to the kitchen to make the soup.

He's always hated going in to the kitchen after this.

After... Anything this stressful.

It's hard being around everything that could hurt someone.

He puts the pot on the stove.

Turns on the heat.

Puts in the water and soup sachet.

And he just waits.

...he wants to cut some veggies to put in to the mix, but doesn't trust himself with a knife.

Especially right now.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. she really. wants to get up and help him but...

as soon as she got warm in the blanket she kinda just melted into it..... somehow the couch was much more comfortable than the bed... she could.. feel herself dozing off..

small jolt..

but Lavs making her food and-

her head kept bobbing and shooting back up as she fought against the sleepy urge.. she did not win...

littl burrito... just snoozing...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[purple-steven]

He smiled a leetol more, gently placing on the couch,,

I'll get you a blanket too, okay?

Gentol head pats n ruffles,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

ah,, nod,,

hes being so nice..,,,

May don't feel bad about him being nice,,

"mmhm,"

she did a little wiggl.. making herself comfy

[steven-flipping-demayo]

//My hands are getting tired scrolling JDBDJB I move here @purple-steven

"yeah.. soup sounds good,, thank you..."

little hug tighter...

"I appreciate it"

Continuation of this thread;

He smiled a little, nodding. Yeah... Let's just sit on the couch... I'll make some soup if you want!

[bubble-steven]

Detroit become catboy curse.

_Bubble was currently just, walking around the park, the sun was setting, and she was relaxed. This was.. a good day! Nothing much happened, and she was very happy with that. Her tail was slowly swishing to the sides... wait._

_Tail???_

//open rp! tagging some people!! @corvid-steven @mirror-steven @purple-steven @steven-flipping-demayo @a-fluttering-flame @anyone!!

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. . .

May was walking nearby when— ! Bub! Friend! She should go say hi....

Approaching sounds... Eyes have locked on the tail.

??????

"Bubble—!"

Waving her down, excited confused expression

"Hi! Whats tha-"

Straight to it!

[bubble-steven]

_She blinked at her name, looking around. Oh! May! Friend! What's wha- Oh she has a tail._

_Oh she has a tail_

_And ears._

_And ears????_

_Confusion.. when....????_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

Wan touch wan touch wan touchwantouchwantouchwantouchwantou-

"you okay, when did this happen??"

Cute,, kitti,,, bub,,, kitti bub,,

She is jus. Visual awees not even hiding them

"curse? Are you okay? No other side effects?"

[bubble-steven]

_She blinked. Voice or no.. hm._

I don't know.. um. No side effects I think? I feel okay...

_She whispered.. smol tail swish, shy. She raises her hand to her ear, huh.. This.. is weird, to say the least. She's.. a bit embarrassed to be seen like this now, smol blush._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"Ah, that's good, I'm glad..!"

Smol surprise at voice.. little blush perhaps... But only vaguely noticeable

"It's cute..! Can you move them?"

Has made sure Bubble safe now: investiga-

[bubble-steven]

_Cute..? Ah ok- She tried moving ears.. it worked, smol ear flick and swish tail. Nod, she can move them. Now... what the hell does she do with these?_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

Littl excited giggle at them being able to move, cute! Very!

"I'm sure they'll go away soon, seems to be just a curse to mess with you—! Might as well enjoy it, right?"

Wan pat pat, head tilty at the Bub

"can I touch? The ears, I mean"

[bubble-steven]

Curse to mess with me...?

_She's only experienced agressive curses the entire time she's been here so.. this was new._

I guess..

_Touch the ears? smol blush appears once again_

Ah.. y-yeah... I don't mind

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmhm! It went around a lot awhile back... Actually— hope it doesn't stick, probably won't I haven't seen these do that in forever"

Little rambly childe...

Reachy,, gentle pet on the ears,, !!!!!! Eyes immediately lit up, somf !! Cutecute she wants someee

"they really are cute on you :D!!"

[bubble-steven]

_She didn't mind the rambling, information good :>_

_Purr. At May, immediately when gently pet. That felt nice,, too shy to ask for more pet. Good thing May can read the text-_

!!

Really..?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

She probably would have continued to pet unless Bubble looked uncomfy anyway,, somf, feel nice. Gib habby chemical

Little giggle

"yeah! Do you wanna see?"

Ok she stopped for just a moment— pulling her phone from her skirt pocket (pocket skirt pog :]) and opening the camera...

Quick picture..

Show the phone to Bub

:D?

"see! Cute!"

[bubble-steven]

_Small squeak at the camera- Didn't expect it. Ah. It's her with.. cat ears and a tail. She's.. really embarrassed right now._

I.. I guess..

_She looked away. She doesn't like looking at herself,, Bit uncomfy now.._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

Ah— yeah she shouldn't have done that without asking her bad—

"sorry got excited, I'll delete that"

Apologetic littl smile.. made sure Bub could see her delete it, if that brought any peace of mind. . .

Quick picture of herself, showing it to Bub— just her with a cat filter on JSBDJ Trying to cheer Bubble up, probably not doing a good job

"We're even now :D"

Pet the ears again

[bubble-steven]

n-no I..

_She was uncomfy about the picture, yes, but kinda felt bad for making her delete it._

_Oh.. another pic- Cat filter- You made her chuckle, she has been successfully cheered up. She nodded, they are even_

_More purrs, lean on her hand a bit._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"I can get more pictures when you're more comfortable with it, you being comfy comes first"

Ah,,, lean,,,, cu,,te,, awwe,,,,

Happy little giggle

"aaa its so cute, I love—!!!"

Scrimches,,

[bubble-steven]

..Thanks...

_Smile towards her, she appreciated that.._

_She liked the compliment, even if it was towards a temporal body part. And.. scritches,, scritches are good, great, amazing even. Louder purr,,, that feels so nice.. More leaning, moving a bit closer to her._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

....Its not towards the temporary pa-

littl blushy at the purr,,, awe,,,

"What else do you think you can do?"

scrimches continue throughout speaking. honestly— good luck getting her to stop

[bubble-steven]

I dunno..

_Well It's a good thing she doesn't want her to stop then- She didn't notice the blushy, more focused on the scrimches. Tail swish, she's happy,,_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"understandable.."

She deserves to be,,

"should we find somewhere to sit,,? I can keep petting you, my legs are just getting a bit tired,,"

one last scrimch for now

"or maybe we can go get something to eat..? have you eaten yet today?"

[bubble-steven]

Oh.. I should eat...

_She nuzzled her hand on the last scritch, she wants more scrimches,,_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"yeah..! probably..! anything you like in particular? we can go somewhere, or I can cook something maybe?"

....

ok she cannot just leave Bub waiting...

cup cheeks, small little thumb pets at the ears... audible little 'aw..'

[bubble-steven]

Detroit become catboy curse.

_Bubble was currently just, walking around the park, the sun was setting, and she was relaxed. This was.. a good day! Nothing much happened, and she was very happy with that. Her tail was slowly swishing to the sides... wait._

_Tail???_

//open rp! tagging some people!! @corvid-steven @mirror-steven @purple-steven @steven-flipping-demayo @a-fluttering-flame @anyone!!

[steven-flipping-demayo]

. . .

May was walking nearby when— ! Bub! Friend! She should go say hi....

Approaching sounds... Eyes have locked on the tail.

??????

"Bubble—!"

Waving her down, excited confused expression

"Hi! Whats tha-"

Straight to it!

[bubble-steven]

_She blinked at her name, looking around. Oh! May! Friend! What's wha- Oh she has a tail._

_Oh she has a tail_

_And ears._

_And ears????_

_Confusion.. when....????_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

Wan touch wan touch wan touchwantouchwantouchwantouchwantou-

"you okay, when did this happen??"

Cute,, kitti,,, bub,,, kitti bub,,

She is jus. Visual awees not even hiding them

"curse? Are you okay? No other side effects?"

[bubble-steven]

_She blinked. Voice or no.. hm._

I don't know.. um. No side effects I think? I feel okay...

_She whispered.. smol tail swish, shy. She raises her hand to her ear, huh.. This.. is weird, to say the least. She's.. a bit embarrassed to be seen like this now, smol blush._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"Ah, that's good, I'm glad..!"

Smol surprise at voice.. little blush perhaps... But only vaguely noticeable

"It's cute..! Can you move them?"

Has made sure Bubble safe now: investiga-

[bubble-steven]

_Cute..? Ah ok- She tried moving ears.. it worked, smol ear flick and swish tail. Nod, she can move them. Now... what the hell does she do with these?_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

Littl excited giggle at them being able to move, cute! Very!

"I'm sure they'll go away soon, seems to be just a curse to mess with you—! Might as well enjoy it, right?"

Wan pat pat, head tilty at the Bub

"can I touch? The ears, I mean"

[bubble-steven]

Curse to mess with me...?

_She's only experienced agressive curses the entire time she's been here so.. this was new._

I guess..

_Touch the ears? smol blush appears once again_

Ah.. y-yeah... I don't mind

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"mmhm! It went around a lot awhile back... Actually— hope it doesn't stick, probably won't I haven't seen these do that in forever"

Little rambly childe...

Reachy,, gentle pet on the ears,, !!!!!! Eyes immediately lit up, somf !! Cutecute she wants someee

"they really are cute on you :D!!"

[bubble-steven]

_She didn't mind the rambling, information good :>_

_Purr. At May, immediately when gently pet. That felt nice,, too shy to ask for more pet. Good thing May can read the text-_

!!

Really..?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

She probably would have continued to pet unless Bubble looked uncomfy anyway,, somf, feel nice. Gib habby chemical

Little giggle

"yeah! Do you wanna see?"

Ok she stopped for just a moment— pulling her phone from her skirt pocket (pocket skirt pog :]) and opening the camera...

Quick picture..

Show the phone to Bub

:D?

"see! Cute!"

[bubble-steven]

_Small squeak at the camera- Didn't expect it. Ah. It's her with.. cat ears and a tail. She's.. really embarrassed right now._

I.. I guess..

_She looked away. She doesn't like looking at herself,, Bit uncomfy now.._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

Ah— yeah she shouldn't have done that without asking her bad—

"sorry got excited, I'll delete that"

Apologetic littl smile.. made sure Bub could see her delete it, if that brought any peace of mind. . .

Quick picture of herself, showing it to Bub— just her with a cat filter on JSBDJ Trying to cheer Bubble up, probably not doing a good job

"We're even now :D"

Pet the ears again

[bubble-steven]

n-no I..

_She was uncomfy about the picture, yes, but kinda felt bad for making her delete it._

_Oh.. another pic- Cat filter- You made her chuckle, she has been successfully cheered up. She nodded, they are even_

_More purrs, lean on her hand a bit._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"I can get more pictures when you're more comfortable with it, you being comfy comes first"

Ah,,, lean,,,, cu,,te,, awwe,,,,

Happy little giggle

"aaa its so cute, I love—!!!"

Scrimches,,

[bubble-steven]

..Thanks...

_Smile towards her, she appreciated that.._

_She liked the compliment, even if it was towards a temporal body part. And.. scritches,, scritches are good, great, amazing even. Louder purr,,, that feels so nice.. More leaning, moving a bit closer to her._

[steven-flipping-demayo]

....Its not towards the temporary pa-

littl blushy at the purr,,, awe,,,

"What else do you think you can do?"

scrimches continue throughout speaking. honestly— good luck getting her to stop

[bubble-steven]

I dunno..

_Well It's a good thing she doesn't want her to stop then- She didn't notice the blushy, more focused on the scrimches. Tail swish, she's happy,,_

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"understandable.."

She deserves to be,,

"should we find somewhere to sit,,? I can keep petting you, my legs are just getting a bit tired,,"

one last scrimch for now

"or maybe we can go get something to eat..? have you eaten yet today?"

[purple-steven]

Time for some good 'ol family bonding ey? Don't you think so Ender?

We're watching you. Do your best.

Got it!

He chuckled a little, going quiet. Lav was... Startled by the sudden noise, but it's fine. He wanted to find May! He really enjoys hanging out with her and wants to get closer to her,,

Wonder where she is..,,

//@steven-flipping-demayo closed rp.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

May wasn't. Close to the beach house... or the Library... she was actually kinda far away...

up on brooding hill, a sketchbook and some watercolors set up as she drew the everchanging scene before her

She knew Lav. . . Ender.... was coming... this was alright, she was fine. This was fine. Everything would work itself out eventually. she just needed to get past this and it would all... be okay...

[purple-steven]

Everything would work out for her. Not for him, however. Especially since Ender knows a special something that's going to make Lav and May panic. Lav didn't even realise where he was going... He was just following his gut feeling.

He didn't know that his gut feeling was in fact Ender.

He doesn't know what's about to happen. And he's going to enjoy what happens next, whether he likes it or not.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

She... wants to talk to Lav... Only reason she hasn't run yet

Packing up just about when he would be arriving... closing her sketchbook despite the paper still being wet... packing it and her other supplies into a little bag and... throwing them off the edge into the ocean

turning around.

and waiting.

[purple-steven]

And almost as if on cue, he noticed her on the cliff and smiled.

Hey!! May!!! How're you?!

He seemed alright... But everyone knows how temporary his happiness can be.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

not creepy at all how she was just staring directly where he came from

she smiled,,, ah,,, lav. already feel better—

"Hey,, I'm alright... what're you doing up here...?"

[purple-steven]

I wanted to see you!!!

He smiled and gave her a hug, snuggling in to it. Absbdb,, her <3 /p

[steven-flipping-demayo]

small sigh... hugging into Lav,, relaxe...

she probably just misinterpreted the text..

it's alright, May... you're fine.. nothing's gonna happen...

"Yeah... me too.."

Warm... cozy... felt safe...

[purple-steven]

It felt warm.

And wet.

And her back felt a sharp pain.

A knife in her back.

He smiled, starting to tremble.

Boy, is it good to be doing this again.

He hugged her tighter, refusing to let go.

And the knife is slowly going deeper and deeper the tighter the hug gets.

Still somewhat... Snuggling in to it, though...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

there was a small gasp of pain, grimacing... her body trembling along with his

"la..v"

she shuddered everytime knife made its way deeper, letting out little whimpers... but... surprisingly quiet..

"let go... hurt..s"

she was pushing against his hugging a bit now. She'd.. love to keep hugging but...

[purple-steven]

Shh... It's okay... It'll be all over soon...

He chuckled a little, pulling out the knife. Blood is on his hands. He was smiling. Visibly enjoying this. He's shaking... Is it adrenaline or fear?

You don't have to be so quiet, yknow. I want to hear you scream.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

She was pushing harder now. and bleeding more now that the knife was removed. she wasn't weak— though I suppose Lav being a gem could give him an advantage against her.

"no.. stop"

she wasn't screaming. she wasn't crying. she was just. trying to get out of his hold. face wrinkled in pain. hurt.

"Lav, please— you d- you don't have too do th... ple.."

[purple-steven]

What do you mean I don't have to?

He summoned his whip, chuckling, wrapping it around her, before swinging her over his head and slamming her to the ground.

I know I don't have to! But it's just too much FUN!

He's enjoying himself, tempted to swing her once again. Throwing people is such an efficient way to do this... And it tends to break bones.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

surprised little yelp— quickly followed by a loud snapping as she was slammed into the ground.

her head. was bleeding. it was hard to tell what else got hit though..

"lav"

her whole body was trembling. it all hurt. her vision was blurry-

just... silently pleading.

and trying to think of how to get out of this...

[purple-steven]

He started to walk closer to her, keeping her tied with his whip.

Why do you keep saying my name?! D'ya think that's gonna help?!

He sighed, rolling his eyes, before striking a punch to her face.

DO YOU THINK I'M GONNA STOP BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME TO?!

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she tried to move out of the way, but her head seemed to swim at any movement and— a punch to the face didn't do anything to help with that

she gasped out in pain- surprised

man she should. really get all this head trauma checked out.

"I thought. you- we."

her eyes were half closed, honestly having trouble staying awake.

"weren...t we.. fri..ends?"

a tear..

which was hard to tell if that was a genuine tear or just masking as she threw her leg up as hard as she could with the binds and kicked him right in the groin.

[purple-steven]

Fuck.

He winced, stumbling back, just. Ow. Ow ow ow. He is. Keeling over. Help.

Okay. Give him. A minute. Lav can feel all of this and he is. Ow. Owie. Just a minute.

J.just a minute he is struggling to think. It's extremely painful. And he's trying to just get up as fast as he can.

But he doesn't have to move for this.

He bubbled her, desummoning his whip, tears rolling down his cheek.

It'll be fine. Ender can't feel any of this anyway. It'll just hurt Lav in the end.

Fuckwad. You made a bad mistake, yknow that? You made a bad mistake in trusting me. Has no one told you what I've done?

His voice wasn't wavering, but he's trembling more and more. Just a second. Still needs time to recover.

But Ender won't. Let. Him.

Guilt is coming back and it's swallowing him.

And he's remembering so many things.

But he can't fight it.

Or is it that... He doesn't want to fight it?

Does he... Want to hurt someone?

Is he actually trying his hardest?

Is it just like last time?

He chuckled, gradually getting back on to his feet. He's stumbling slightly. Nice kick, May.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

She took. the moment of Lav trying to save his... jewels ... to take a deep breath...

the bubble was stuffy but... not as bad as being bound up... she definitely had a concussion at this point... her back was still bleeding and... that kick pulled her hip out of place. hurt.

it was alright though.. this she could recover from this much

she has before

"I trust you-"

it was getting harder to breathe the longer she was in here- she didn't. like it.

"But— tell Ender. I'm gonna. kick. his. ass."

and. she was... she was starting to hyperventilate

it was unsure if it was the bubble or her injuries doing it to her but she. wasn't having a good time.

[purple-steven]

Having a nice time in there? How about we make it smaller?

He made the bubble tighter, less space inside. He chuckled, punching the bubble, trying to seem threatening.

Wanna stay in there? Or should I take you somewhere more f u n ?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

surprised little gasp as the bubble closed in around her. she. her eyes were wide, taking in long gaspy breaths.

nonono. stop she doesn't- she-

she was pushing at the walls with her arms and her good leg, eyes squeezed closed

out.

let her. out.

[purple-steven]

You wanna know something else May? It was real stupid to be near the ocean while I'm here. Because you know exactly what I could do. I could easily just...

He gently started nudging the bubble closer and closer to the cliff.

Push...

Closer.

You...

Closer.

Off...

She almost fell, but he caught it, chuckling and bringing her back.

But why would I do that? I'd miss out on all the fun! Watching you panic like this is MUCH more entertaining~!

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she opened her eyes as Lav started speaking... blurry.. dizzy.. barely processing anything.. she can't even... read text in this condition—

as soon as the bubble moved though she jolted into alertness— what, why. where—

spark of realization—

no—

she pushed back against the bubble

no—

her eyes were wide, tears were pooling at the sides

"no- no please I don't— PLEASE NOT-"

a scream... dissolving into terrified sobs as Lav stopped the bubble

she was trembling.. backed against the wall of the bubble as close as she could possibly get— smearing blood as she did.

please- she. she. . stop...

[purple-steven]

What's wrong? Finally realised? Your life is in my hands, May. And I can make this death as long and painful as I like. I have experience, yknow. So, we're going to take a nice little trip to the sea. And we're going to make sure you suffer.

Lav wants to scream.

He wants to break free, but he can't.

He wants this to stop but it won't.

He wants it to stop...

He's ignoring how much Ender is enjoying it...

He doesn't enjoy it.

He doesn't... Enjoy doing this...

Right...?

This isn't him, this-

This is Ender.

This is...

This is Ender. Right? He wouldn't do this on purpose. It isn't fun. It isn't something he enjoys, it isn't him. Right...?

He started to hum, picking up the bubble and making his way down the cliff and towards the ocean. He was... Skipping. Almost as if this was a normal... Hobby, of his.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

A trembling... exhausted May being carried down to her biggest trauma... fun...

she wasn't moving much anymore... aside from gentle kicks at the bubble with her good leg...

everything else hurt... her arms felt numb.. and the bubble was pushing her injured leg into an awkward position..

she closed her eyes. trying to take some breaths— its alright. you're okay. it'll be oka-

but every step Lav took shocked her back to reality— every little shake hurt so much..

"ple.. pl..ase— I'm s.. sorry I d.. don't—"

she could barely get a word out, choking on her own sobs, gasping in pain, breath getting caught in her chest..

there was still time to turn back..

she just..

she.

"L..av I l..love you please-"

[purple-steven]

Awww, do you love me? Really? Well here's a FUCKING reality check, May. I'm a murderer. It's what I do. And you made it all too easy.

He went closer to the water, chuckling more, looking out at sea.

He can feel himself shake... But he isn't going to stop. The bubble popped, and he would grab her as soon as she dropped.

Now, I'm going to drown you, alright? And you're not coming back up until you're dead.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"stop- no ple-"

she choked, letting out a distressed sob

and then a scream as the bubble popped and she fell down into his arms

that. took the breath out of her. it hurt so bad— she winced and squeezed her eyes shut, biting on her lip so hard it bled.

"im s-"

yeah this... was doing more than beating her up was... shes used to that... its a normal thing now but—

she looked at the ocean growing closer through her blurry vision— she felt sick. she didn't- please- please.

"Put me-!! DOWN-!!!!"

flailing her arms wildly, biting Lav as hard as she could wherever she could reach..

crying harshly... trembling wildly... beginning to act like a feral dog as the shore came closer

please..

[purple-steven]

He grabbed her by the hair, smiling wide, before putting her down in to the water, holding her in place. The bite mark was extremely visible... But he doesn't care.

He... Doesn't care.

He just wants to see the light from her eyes vanish.

He just wants to see her dead.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she let out one last pleading cry, before yelling out in surprise as her hair was grabbed— she tried to get out but sh. it d. it was all tangled up in his grasp.

and then she was underwater... the blood from the back of her head bubbling up and staining the surface...

her head went blank immediately... memories surfacing- panic building again.

she jolted as water entered her lungs, coughing and spitting only letting in more—

it hurt.

it hurt

there was bustling. trying to fight against him— her back was starting to bleed freely again

but she needed to get out— she couldn't breathe- it was so cold. it burned.

there were bubbles....

and then there were none...

her body was slowly going limp as her life was being sapped away... only small jolts of retaliation now...

[purple-steven]

He chuckled, laughing more, tears rolling down his cheeks again. He's slowly backing off... Just waiting for her to completely stop moving.

The more he watches...

The more he's reminded.

The more he remembers.

And the more he cries.

But it's useless now.

Does this mean...

She's dead too...?

Is she going to come back?

She's going to come back, right?

...right...?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

and she stopped.... one last... hopeless movement before she slipped away...

laying limp in the sand ...

good job... are you proud? did you have fun..?

[purple-steven]

He pulled her out, and just put her to shore, laying her down.

Oh god- oh g- god-

He can't stop crying, and he's looking at the body.

He wants to look away, but he can't.

You could've fought me off, couldn't you? Are you actually enjoying this?

N-no- no, just- no-

He cradled the corpse, hugging it, sobbing more, almost screaming.

He's killed another.

But this time, he doesn't even know.

He doesn't know if she's going to come back.

What if her wounds don't heal?

What if he's lost another?

What if...?

What if he can't fix it again...?

What if he's messed up?

Has he killed another?

Has he killed another?

She's limp.

And cold, and she's wet, and she drowned, and he sees blood, there's so much blood and it seeped through her clothes and there's so much of it and she's drenched and-

And there's so many things he doesn't want to remember, repressed things that are just resurfacing and he can't-

He cant-

.

He's wet.

It's been 10 minutes.

He finally got up, picking up May's body.

And slowly made his way over to the warp.

He hates the fountain, but always finds himself making excessive trips there.

He just... Needs to heal her.

Slowly... Dunking the body in to the magic water.

Hoping she heals.

Hoping she doesn't end up like him.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

....she....the fountain water surrounded her limp body... but...

nothing... the most it did was lighten the bruises that had formed on her face... and even then, just barely.

It wasn't working. she wasn't healing.. her wounds were just as open as before, the cut on her lip the most noticeable just from looking at her face.

this wasn't gonna work, Lav..

[purple-steven]

He stared at the body, tearing up more.

He's starting to tremble.

He's starting to sob.

He can't.

He picked her out.

She's dead, isn't she?

She's...

...

He picked her up, making his way to the warp once more, warping straight to the library.

He ran to his room.

Locked the door.

Bolted it.

And he put May in the bed.

...two dead people.

Two of them... And both of them his fault.

What has he done...?

What has he...?

...

He's not... Leaving his room for a while.

No one will notice if he's gone...

Hopefully...

He needs time to himself.

He needs...

He needs to be away from everyone.

If someone finds him, he can go to his gem room.

People can't find him there.

He might panic, but he could get used to it again.

He's a danger.

A hazard.

He needs to stay away from everyone.

Before another one dies again.

He hasn't stopped trembling.

And he hasn't stopped crying.

Hands to his head.

Quiet.

But his thoughts are so, so loud.

He just wants to fix it again.

He just wants to fix this.

He just wanted to be friends.

He just wanted someone who liked him...

And someone who... Wouldn't see that side of him...

But that's never going to happen, is it...?

...so he just waits.

He has food in his gem... As well as water...

So the best thing to do now is wait.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

~~~

it was a few days later.... a few long... long days.... before May revived....

it's never taken that long before... she felt... disgusting... and groggy... half alive...

moving felt practically impossible... but. bathroom. she felt like she needed to get to a bathroom—

she managed to sit up- back aching with a dull stabbing pain.. and turned to get off the bed... she didn't even notice the other body...

standing up... falling and catching herself on a wall- then slowly inching her way to the bathroom... opening the door, trembling..

and straight to the toilet opening the lid and emptying her gut— water. it was just. water. she coughed and choked as she got the rest of it out and.

a breath-

she. that. her first breath in awhile. it stung her chest, she could feel her body starting to tick again... heartbeat... lungs... and pain, so much pain.

what happened, she—

mirror...

grasping the back of the toilet she hoisted herself up, looking around... mirror.! there-

she stumbled over with her very... not okay leg and looked into it.. wiping her eyes a bit...

bloody... bruised... there was still sand in her hair...

she blinked... just staring for a minute.

........

then it all came flooding back. she stumbled back in shock—

Lav- the. he— she was...

she clasped a hand to her mouth... the other shaking as it moved to the back of her head... her hair was still tangled... and a wound she—

essence. wheres the— she started opening things at random. . .

a knife.

small pause

she grabbed it. staring at it in her hands. then at herself in the mirror- . . .

glass shattering. a thud. loud clatter. morning Lav...

[purple-steven]

He shot up, looking at the bed.

It's... It's empty.

He rushed to the bathroom where the smash was, his eyes red.

He's... Not got much sleep.

And he's cried a lot.

He froze when he saw her awake...

He couldn't... Focus on her.

She's alive...?

She's alive for real?

...May...?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

there was glass all over the floor... and hair... and a May holding a knife shakily at Lav

tears streaming down her face—

her neck was.. bleeding a bit... her hair— cut all nasty and uneven

"s..stay..b..ac..k"

shes trembling...

everything hurt... she didn't know where she was she- she just wanted..home

[purple-steven]

He stared at the knife, his breathing hitched, and he put his hands up, crying as well.

...i-i didn't... Mean to... M-may, it's okay now... I-i swear... I...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she stayed pointing the knife at him for a moment. she could take revenge right now but— but she knows it wasn't his.. fault

she choked on a sob, her hands trembling as she slowly lowered it... and then it clattered against the glass... she curled up...

she couldn't even speak past sobs...

[purple-steven]

He hesitantly came close...

He seemed scared of his own steps.

He picked May up, moving her away from the shards...

She might've seen Varian in the tub too... Which is... Disturbing...

A-away from the glass... Away...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

her breath hitched in surprise, stiff...

then she relaxed into the hold..

clinging to Lav... crying into him... she doesn't have to say it to tell ... she's already forgiven him...

[purple-steven]

He hugged her tightly, walking out of the bathroom and closing the door. He just... Gently squeezed her... And he's just starting to sob.

...i-i thought- I thought you died-

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she- well... she did but..

she shook her head against him...

"I...i'm o...im...o-ok...ay"

she hugged him tighter, before wincing back into a more relaxed position as her back wound threatened to reopen

"s..sor..y"

[purple-steven]

He shook his head, laying her back down.

Shh- shh, it's okay... The- the fountain didn't work, and- and I wasn't sure what to do- just- just rest, okay? I can get some water- o-or something, I'm so sorry, im-

He started crying again, he's been trembling this entire time.

I-i'm sorry- I'm sorry, I'm so sorry-

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"n-no..do..dont leave I w-"

she grabbed onto his jacket... she didn... she didn't want to be alone..

especially injured... she didn't... trust the cd enough for that.. Lav was strong... and she...

"i'm oka...its..oka..y... stay..please"

[purple-steven]

He nodded, sitting down next to her. He's... Still shaky... But he'll be alright. He always is,,

I should've known... I- I'm sorry...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she was immediately clung to him... arms around waist.. just...

"'s okay... 's oka..y.."

there was still blood all over her clothes... and a rip in her shirt but.. the wound on her back seemed to have at least closed up between it happening and now..

she'd be okay..

it was just gonna take some time and.... maybe a visit to a doctor to put her leg back in place.

for now though .... she felt better just hugging him...

shes okay...

[purple-steven]

He hugged back, snuggling in to it, but he couldn't keep his eyes off his hands. He's scared. He's so, so scared. He was tense, trembling, he didn't want to do it again.

He didn't... Want to hear the screaming again, he didn't want to do it again, he just wanted it to stop...

And now he's sobbing again.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she wished she had the energy to comfort him...but she just...

talking took so much energy right now.. and crying- and.. everything...

she was so exhausted... the adrenaline from the bathroom was quickly wearing off... her eyes were heavy..

but she didn't want to sleep... dozing... then jolting awake Rinse and repeat

and she was trying to rub Lavs back but... her hands were heavy too..

[purple-steven]

...y-you need... Rest... I-i'll stay here, okay? I-

He pulled away from the hug, holding her hand and sitting down next to the bed.

I'm right here... Alright...?

He's still crying, but he just... He's done this too many times...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

"but—"

is she went to sleep he was gonna have more time to think about it...

she— maybe she shouldn't have woken up, maybe—

little shiver... bad thought...

a small...smile ..

"I'll...try.."

[purple-steven]

He nodded, gently ruffling her hair,,

Just- just...

He took a deep breath, trying to calm down.

Please... Rest...

[steven-flipping-demayo]

soft little lean into the hair ruffling...

god her hair looked a mess.... they could deal with that later though...

eyes slowly closing..

littl mumbles at Lav, too quiet to hear...

then she was asleep... chest slowly rising and falling...

shes alive Lav.. it's okay, everything's gonna be alright..

[purple-steven]

He smiled a little, but that smile eventually broke in to more sobbing, his head against the bed.

He thought he'd ran out of tears, but he had more...

And they just kept... Falling.

He's so tired...

He needs sleep too...

And he just... Gradually fell asleep against the bed... Tears still falling down his face.

Crying himself to sleep has been something of a normality recently.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

~~~

May didn't sleep long... a few hours at most... it hurt too much to sleep comfortably..

and waking up was even harder... her whole body ached, the extent of her injuries were really hitting her..

but- ah, Lav.. right she was here...

she'd somehow ended up cuddled into him, dangerously close to falling off the bed..

little smile... she probably shouldn't wake him up... he was sleeping so soundly...

so she moved to gently pet his hair instead... poor thing.... he really didn't deserve any of what's happened to him here...

soft little hum... at least they were both still alive... as far as that counted here...

[purple-steven]

He hasn't been sleeping well at all,, nightmares plague his mind and the thought of Ender terrified him.

This is the first time since she died that he's actually seemed to have slept even remotely well,,

He had his arm over her,, and he honestly just seemed to be handling this all awfully.

Then again, corpse in the bathroom probably has some part in that...

The knife in the bathroom would also be kinda confusing...

But he can't answer any questions when he's. Yknow. Asleep.

But just... Weird to think about.

And how he'd talked about how he's done this before,,

He's on 112 kills now... And god, does he feel terrible.

He doesn't want it to get higher, but at this rate, something is going to go wrong.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

The knife was completely understandable and the body...

she was trying not to think about why it was there... honestly earlier she was in too much a panic to think about anything...

her mind was calmer now, however..

snuggling into Lav... small flinch... readjusting and snuggling again..

she'll be here till he wakes up... not like she has much a choice, but she would be anyway..

closing her eyes and attempting sleep too... it wasn't going to work but...

[purple-steven]

He woke up with a slight jolt. A yell clogged up in his throat, but he didn't say anything. Didn't want to wake anyone up if she was asleep. Nightmare,, but it's fine,,,

He looked over to May, smiling a little. She's awake,,

Heya,,

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she flinched in surprise— oh. little chuckle at her response

"Morn... you alright..?"

ah,, she can speak normally now...!

littl worried smile at him

[purple-steven]

He smiled back, leaning against her.

Yeah... You hungry? Thirsty...? You should probably get something in your system...

He's ignoring all the guilt at the moment,, and he doesn't want to focus on the room that feels like it's closing in on him...

He felt trapped...

He's gonna need some air soon. Might just open up a window.

[steven-flipping-demayo]

petpetpet

"I'm... honestly not feeling food but im sure I can manage something small... don't wanna make you worry"

and water.... yeah no thanks, shes had enough of that for awhile...

little movement to sit up... she could use some air too..

"can we... get out of the room...?"

[purple-steven]

He nodded, smiling a little. It's one of those... Small, tired smiles. He's trying his best. He picked her up, holding her close.

'm not gonna let you walk though, 'kay? If you need anything, let me know...

He opened the door to his room, slowly making his way downstairs.

Probably best he got out there... Seemed a lot nicer now.

Wanna go outside...? Or just stay here for now?

[steven-flipping-demayo]

she did a surprised little squeak at bring picked up— she. would have (tried to) walked but it was clear by how bruised her leg was that wasn't possible... black and blue. . .

that might need medical attention. eventually.

"you don't have to carry me, I can manage-"

she already knew he wasn't gonna give in, not insisting any further than that and hugging around his shoulders

"m' fine with anywhere... it.. might be too cold outside for what im wearing though.."

a t shirt. no shoes. and one of those skirt short combos. . . not fall weather attire thats for sure