#truthkey aftermath

[numberonegorotamafan]

Alrighty

Key

This is Odward again

And

I came to say

I AM NOT ACCEPTING THIS FROM YOU

Can you tell me what you wanna do that might cheer you up?

My treat.

-- @the-knights-striker

"I don't know..."

Odward won't take that answer. Key knows he won't. He sighs, realizing he has no choice.

"Maybe we could practice? At the field?"

It's not really what he wants to do right now. Right now he wants to hole up in his room, cry, and not talk to anyone. But that's not an option.

[numberonegorotamafan]

Key....

Buddy what's going on?

-@porkrollinferno

"I'm fine, Pork Roll."

He's not fine. He's really not. He begins to cry again.

[numberonegorotamafan]

Bro I think Falco’s gonna kill himself

"WHAT"

@ihatemyunclesuryasunspear @ihatemyunclesuryasunspear @ihatemyunclesuryasunspear

"FALCO! WHERE ARE YOU?"

He shoves away any sort of panic. He doesn't have time for his own emotions right now. He has to protect Falco.

Even if Falco isn't going to hurt himself, he can't let Falco hurt anyone else either. Falco wouldn't forgive himself.

Huh. Kind of like...

[numberonegorotamafan]

(Hands Key Goyen Ansell's cat) Pet her, Dragon kid. Sure it won't solve all your problems, but at least you won't be alone during these times.

And remember, it's easy to think that you're all alone in painful moments, but you aren't! You've got the Knights, your Goyen, your parents, Pork Roll, Mite, other kids like Skadi & Falco, me and many more! You're loved, kid. Never, ever let pain make you forget that.

"Thanks."

Mite is soft. She's nice. Her purrs make his heart swell.

"...Is Ragno going to come after me for this?"

[numberonegorotamafan]

(Grabs onto Key and shakes him) Listen here you pipsqueak! Wanting people who unjustly hurt you to get their comeuppance isn't mean, it's called being a human!! And yes, as painful as their consequences are, Surya and Casper are not innocent, Key! Who the heck blames a child for their mother's mistakes, and call you a monster for things he can't control!? (And mind you, we haven't seen the full picture yet, so accounts on what happened to your mother that day is still inconclusive) Who the heck asks children to hurt other children!? Who the heck tells a kid to go die like his dead mom!?

...Look kid, I understand that you don't want to hurt anyone. But not everyone out there will be as kind as you. Surya needs to learn that wallowing in self-pity has a price - his selfish actions caused a child under his care immense pain. Casper needs to learn that his actions will lead to consequences no matter what, and human emotions are not his plaything. In truth, the way that you were so hurted by their actions, the way you understand those two need to be taught a lesson, the way you never go out of your way to hurt them although you're justified to do so? That actions speaks of how kind you are, Key! Even at your darkest, weakest moments; never once did you wish to harm anyone! ...Cry as much as you need, but don't blame your heart for reclaiming the humanity others constantly strip away from you, OK?

"...Thank you. That...means a lot."

He feels a little better. The words mean a lot, even if his heart still feels fractured.

[numberonegorotamafan]

Alright

NOPE

Only one of use can be moody

And that isn't gonna be you

That doesn't seem right

Do you wanna talk about it?

-- @the-knights-striker

"Leave me alone."

He can't...he can't do this...please, not Odward. Anyone but Odward.

After what Key said about Casper, there's no way he'll ever be forgiven.

Please don't hate me. I can't handle being hated. Don't leave me. I don't want to be alone again.

[numberonegorotamafan]

...

his throat hurts. his head hurts. his eyes hurt.

his heart hurts.

"doesn't that make you a terrible person?"

they're going to hate him. they'll never forgive him for this. he's horrible. they all know that now.

key pulls his covers over his head and sobs.

[numberonegorotamafan]

🍪

The cookie tastes delicious. It reminds him of the times he spent baking with the Knights. And the time he made cookies for Falco. And baking cookies with his dad when he was younger.

It makes him smile.

"Thanks, Sacha. It tastes really good."