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Jack's Therapy Game (From the beginning: -> here)
After Jack cared for the horses and Lou prepared the room for Jack, they went over to the Pub. Jack didn't get kicked out like Vlad and no one asked about his 'status'.
Jack: "About the money for the room and stuff... I'll get a job right tomorrow morning. I heard the sculptor is hiring." Lou: "Oh no, no one works for the sculptor." Jack: "I don't have problems to take my shirt off." Lou: "It's not this. We don't talk about it. Don't you worry, you can help me at the shop."
Lou noticed Jack's rash. Lou: "Isn't this painful? I've heard about this. Did your Alpha die? If you don't get this treated you might die too, you know that, don't you?" Jack: "No, he didn't die - it's uhm... complicated and yes..." Now that he thinks about it, it doesn't hurt! He didn't even pay attention since he was so stressed about being locked up. But as far as he remembers, it didn't hurt since he entered the game!
Jack: "I'm fine :3 So, are these your horses?" Lou: "No, Lunatic belongs to no one but he kind of lives here and Val is the horse of my best friend from the neighboring village. But he's here all the time because they are deeply in love." Jack: "Is that so." Does that mean this friend is NPC Jeb? Well, since Ji Ho and some of their other friends are also here as NPCs, it would make sense. Jack hopes he can talk to one of them soon to see how 'real' their NPC versions are. Tiny Can maybe does this so they feel comfortable in their therapy.
Even the Queen and the Prince Caleb are here tonight. And he's seen NPC Leander, Barfolomew and: Greg -.- But the Queen and Greg don't sit together. Like at the Arena. That's good news! Jack: "Is the Queen married?" Lou: "No. And she's only the Queen here until the Prince gets married to Princess Jihovere." Princess Jihovere? Caleb and Ji Ho will get married here? OMG! And the Queen will not stay the Queen here so his chances to hit on her just increased! (Omg Jack!) ('Jihovere' refers to 'Guinevere', the beloved wife of King Arthur.)
Jack and Lou had a good time at the pub and Jack has a good feeling about this therapy. For once he can try to act like a 'more normal' person in this world and see what he could achieve. No one here knows about his disorders and hardships. And here he can experience what his life could be if he overcame/worked on some of them. He's fully aware that he can't be 'healed' and he knows that his friends love him and worry about him and try to protect him. But he also gets the feeling that this keeps him from prospering. He'll talk about this with the others when he's back. But he's going to stay a little longer because he really likes Lou and they have so much fun together. And the pain is gone. Jack hadn't felt this good for a very long time.
'Everybody here is out of sight They don't bark, and they don't bite They keep things loose, they keep 'em tight Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight
Dancin' in the moonlight Everybody's feelin' warm and bright It's such a fine and natural sight Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight
We like our fun and we never fight You can't dance and stay uptight It's a supernatural delight Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight'
Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy · Song · 1977
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BEST MIXED KID?
Barfolomew
Blaine Anderson
Outtakes
Pic above: It seems Agatha is also a big fan of Lou ;)
Pics below: Jack and Lou were peacefully riding to the Pub, when Lunatic ran off.
Back to the Arena where Noxee still was (with Greg of course! Poor Jack ^^')
Siawa had 'called' (from outside the Game) to ask Jack if everything is ok :3 aouww They are so worried after what happened in Jack's first playtest.
And Vampire Prince Caleb wasn't feeling well with all those furry Werewolves around ö.Ö' Prince Caleb: "Why are we even here?" Queen Noxee: "That's what royals do apparently. Show up at all kind of nonsense events to please our subjects or whatsoever. Smile!"
Haha and then adult Jack passed by!
Vlad: "Can I have my money now?"
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Jack eventually convinced the others to send him back to the Therapy Game. And even though Vlad had a (mostly) positive experience, they are so worried after Jack broke down when he returned from his last session.
Saiwa: "Be careful. Leave whenever you feel uncomfortable." Jack: "I will." Tiny Can beeped exitedly and started the Game.
Jack was still locked up. But he kept himself from screaming 'OUT!' and tried to get himself together. This. Is. Just. A. Game. Breathe in through the nose and out through the muzzle. Just like Saiwa tought him. He managed to calm down a bit and looked around. There was NPC Barfolomew! And NPC Uncle Stefan on the stands! What a strange place. Is this a court hearing? They won't execute him, will they?
NPC Barfolomew stood up: "Are you ready Boys?" A growl and a rattle from the cell next to Jack answered him ö.Ö' There is another wolf captured here. And from the stand Jack heard the crowd chant: "Wolfsbane! Wolfsbane! WOLFSBANE!!!" Just like last time. Barfolomew is obviously the bookmaker here.
He opened their cells (finally!) and they stepped out. Jack looked around. Of course there is also an NPC Greg! He is so going to have a word with Tiny Can when he's back! At least there's no gallow or pyre.
The Queen hissed: "Who is this pooch and why isn't he greeting his Queen?" Barfolomew: "Forgive him, Your Royal Highness! He probably grew up in the woods!"
And to Jack: "Hey, Moonchild! Get yourself together!" And so Wolfsbane and Moonchild greeted the Queen and her entourage.
Which consisted of no lesser than Noxee, Ji Ho and: Caleb! OMG! (The Boys met Caleb Vatore last Winter Solstice ^^') Even though Jack knows that these are only NPCs, he's so excited. Noxee! And Caleb! He already regrets that he left the game early last time. And Ji Ho looks so beautiful!
Barfolomew went back to his table. Jack Moonchild and Wolfsbane stood opposite of each other. So these are wolf fights! Barfolomew shouted: "The bets are placed. Leeet's get ready to rrrumble!" And the crowd cheered and chanted their 'Wolfsbane!' fan chants...
Wolfsbane hugged Jack Moonchild and whispered: "Don't worry, I'll go easy on you!"
Caleb does not seem to like what he sees.
Despite Wolfsbane's promise, it was a rough fight. But Jack Moonchild enjoyed it. He loves a good fight - and he's the Super Soldier after all :3
Neither is giving anything away. Caleb's eyes are locked on the combatants.
'Well, in the Euston Tavern you screamed it was your shout But they wouldn't give you service so you kicked the windows out They took you out into the street, kicked you in the brains So you walked back in through a bolted door and did it all again
At the sick bed of Cúchulainn we'll kneel and say a prayer And the ghosts are rattling at the door and the devil's in the chair, hey'
The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn - The Pogues I can't keep still when I hear this song! ^^'
It was an equal fight but Jack Moonchild won in the end. And Caleb looks shocked. It seems he placed his bets on Wolfsbane.
The Queen stepped down to congratulate Moonchild and extolled them for the enthralling fight. His beloved, beautiful Noxee. Best therapy ever! In this world he is not the damaged, mangled wolf with a bag full of disorders. Here he can show his talents and gather positive experiences in a safe surrounding. Good job, Tiny Can! And maybe, in this game, Noxee is not together with Greg and Jack can woo her and become her King! If Greg were her King, he would sit next to her, wouldn't he? Poor defeated Wolfsbane can't look pouting Caleb in his sulking eyes.
To be continued...
The Pogues · Song · 1985
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Outtakes from the Castle
To the left is the Princess' Tower
Adult Jack walked by and Caleb eyed him hatefully ö.Ö'
And Greg did nothing to help him, tch.
Noxee and Greg are glued together :3
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Jack's Therapy Game Part 3 (From the beginning: -> here)
Lou and Jack are on their way to the Pub. Seems it's in Goldshire, where Vlad already playtested the game. They've been chatting on their way. Lou: "So, where do you live?" Of course Jack can't tell him that he comes from another world and this is just a game. Jack: "Uhm, to be honest, I have no place to stay here." Lou: "Ah don't worry. I'll take care of you." 'Take care'!? This reminds Jack of his Heidi dream nightmare where the Laird aka Kiyoshi 'took good care' of his people! All of them!
But this is just a game, right? He can quit anytime. Lou: "I have a guest room where you can stay. But let's care for the horses first and go to the pub. I'm thirsty and we have to celebrate your win! But remember, no one knows it's us who fought today. We're not Wolfsbane and Moonchild here - we're Lou and Jack. Only Barfolomew and - uhm... only Barfolomew knows." Jack: "Understood."
And so they reached Goldshire in the early evening.
They rode over to the stable where Diablo had stayed earlier. Jack: "Erm - I've heard they eat horses here, will they be safe?" Lou: "Of course they will. That's just one of those silly tales they tell strangers." Jack: "No way! We've been so worried!" Lou chuckled: "They mean no harm. Just don't let them pull your paw. To be honest: we are almost all vegans. No one eats no one here :3 "
Bunny to Valerian: 'This is my meadow! Step back or I will devour you like these lifeless leaves I just brutally ripped out of the ground!' Or not ^^'
Valerian, unimpressed: 'Sure.'
Lou: "I tell you what. You care for the horses and I'll get you your room ready. I'll be back in a minute." Jack: "Ok, thanks!"
Lou is so handsome!
There he goes. Seems Lunatic is not so convinced that the bunnies are of no harm ^^'
To be continued... (To be honest: I have no idea where this is going with Lou but I'm so exited, he's just so awesome.)
'Oh, my name is Jock Stewart I am a canny gun man And a roving young fellow I've been
So be easy and free When you're drinking with me' I'm a man you don't meet every day - The Pogues
Lou Howell is surely a man you don't meet every day. This song is so beautiful.
The Pogues · Song · 1985
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Outtakes
The cocky Prince ^^'
One of the no-nonsense Bunny Gang 🐇
This is part 2 of Jack's Therapy Game Part 1 is -> here
After the fight, the crowd left the arena to buy some souvenirs and then head to the pub to discuss the event. Barfolomew took some photos :3 And the royals chatted a bit with the combatants.
Then they left too to do their royal stuff or whatsoever. Jack smiled brightly at Caleb because he's a big fan but Caleb's smile back was a bit strained.
Jack Moonchild: "It would have been better if I'd lost, huh?" Wolfsbane: "Ach, don't worry! It was awesome! I'm glad I eventually found an equal opponent for once. It got a bit boring. Let's change and head to the pub!"
Jack Moonchild: "Won't the folks be mad at me for messing up their bets?" Wolfsbane: "No one will recognize us in our human form and even if, I think most were glad the fights got a lot more interesting." Wolfsbane took Jack behind the cells so they could change unseen. Jack wonders what Wolfsbane looks like in his human form.
Oh! It's Lou! Lou Howell!
Wolfsbane: "Hi, I'm Lou." Moonchild: "I'm Jack."
The souvenir stand is still open. Lou: "You won. I'll buy you anything you want." Jack: "Really?" Jack feels that this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Saiwa never bought him anything at the stands or in the stores ^^' And if, Jack had to beg (a lot).
Jack: "I want these two wolves :3" (Omg, Jack!) Lou: "Haha ok!"
Lou and Jack called the horses and rode to the pub. They also passed the castle. Lou: "Here lives our Queen *Lou sighed* and the prince with his fiancèe."
So NPC Ji Ho is the fiancée of NPC Caleb? He'll be thrilled to hear about this!
Tiny Can gave Lou Jeb's horse Valerian.
The Wolf and the Moon - Brunuh Ville
BrunuhVille · Song · 2014
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