Jailbreak Close 🗡️ @too-cool-4-meth-bay - Tumblr Blog

Listen, we don't need this much of you! That's just the facts of things! You can either decide amongst yourself which part of this garden bed you're going to cede to other plants, or you're just going to have to deal with me ripping you up and throwing you into the sea!

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

Well, he sure remembered this place. Where he made an ass out of himself and still somehow made it out with a...Henry. (There were probably better words to use for him, but Glenn hadn't thought up of them yet. He's too busy "managing" the small pit in his stomach--if "managing" meant "shoving and punching and stomping down into a fine ash".) Despite his horrible nature, things were looking up and that's all he had to focus on.

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the younger Autumn, not knowing who this is.

Who is this?

It asks via the telepathy link, not wanting to piss the new person off. That'd be a bad idea. If they're stronger than him, it'd be dead if he angers them.

(( @princehen , i am so sorry, i forgot youre in the turn order now))

Hen has been pacing around the room, now finding it more cramped than before. He was nervous, but at least there wasn't anyone around to see how nervous. The prince felt terrible about what happened--he had gone and gotten himself killed, and now these very kind people had to rescue him!

What? Are you all in Faerun now? Sofanda and my mother should be near Oakvale.

He mentally responds to the group. Oh, Sylvanus, he felt useless, asking only questions.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Yes, dummy, we're in Faerun.

Junior huffs in annoyance. Despite coming through the portal first, they have the least idea of where they actually are right now. The woman in the near distance starts approaching, and Junior starts walking toward her in response.

"HEY!" they shout across the distance. "Which way to Oakvale!?" As Autumn reaches the group, Junior vaguely recognizes the same features present in the older woman, but still frowns at her until she answers their question.

@sofanda-bhuts

Shortly after Autumn runs up to the group Sofanda is heading up after her with a very large travel bag on their back. When she reaches the group she gives the Glenn she’d seen before a quick wave before she notices the older Autumn.

Oh wow Autumn, look at you! Like a fine wine!

They lightly nudge younger Autumn’s arm without breaking the staring they are doing at older Autumn.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn gives Sofanda a small nudge in return. She glances over the party.

Okay, we've got me, a couple of Glenns, and some children... why... why are we involving children?

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn responds telepathically to Dood and Glenn.

Well, that's me when I was younger.

She tries to suppress the slight blush she can feel at Sofanda's comment.

Has she already done the "you were right and I was wrong" routine, or do you need to hear it from me?

((@dood-the-doodler))

//oooook let’s try this again

Oh! Autumn! Hi!

dood waves at the new autumn.

also I’m not a kid. I can do magic!

See?

((The new characters are now included in the telepathic bond))

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Yeah, yeah, we're all capable of carrying out a mission; let's not hurt each other's feelings.

He says, almost breathlessly. As much as he thought he wouldn't have time for a smoke break in the whole nature cult thing, he was already debating lighting one up right here and now. Wow, Glenn, what an tough fucking iron will you got there. Did 'ya get it from Toys 'R Us?

Can we all at least pretend to know each other--or, for some of us, pretend we don't--so we can get this done as quickly and/or smoothly as possible?

He chuckles, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his signature leather jacket.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

That works for me. The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can get everybody back home, or at least to Henry's place.

Glenn sighs. It fidgeting with his jacket, staring at the patches on it.

How far is Oakvale from here? Do we have an easy way to get there? Are we sneaking in or going to a full-out attack to get Hen back?

I didn't exactly hear any of the planning stuff as I just impulsively decided to join, but Sen got me here. So that's nice

It doesn't speak, not looking up either. Just asking through the telepathic bond they all have right now.

(( @princehen , the correct one the first time, this time ))

Wait, wait! Attack? Nobody in Oakvale is armed. None of our spells do real damage--the only person you have to worry about is Father.

Even when hearing his thoughts, Hen 'speaks' very quickly; like a panicking trained strategist.

Sen? Who's that? ...maybe that doesn't matter. I can direct you when you're inside, but I don't know where in Oakvale I am...exactly.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

It doesn't matter who Sen is. He's a dick and he's not here so just ignore the fucking Glenns.

Junior huffs and balls up their fists.

"You're all taking forever-" they storm over to the Autumns and Sofanda. "Which way is Oakvale?" the witch asks with the bare minimum of a polite demeanor.

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda makes a slight face, not really convinced this rescue team was a team at all before sighing.

It’s going to take a while… we have a horse but that’s two passengers at most? You guys are going to be able to get along long enough to save the little prince right? Unless, Autumn, you’re a Druid right? You’ve probably just gotten stronger with age!

She looks to older Autumn, stepping up to her and putting a hand on her shoulder

Do you have any teleportation spells? I have one to get us back but not one to get us to there.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn looks at her older self.

I mean, I assume you have Transport via Plants if I do. The main drawback would be that it's my highest spell slot and we'd all have to make sure to be quick. The window to use it is only around 6 seconds ((1 round))

She pauses to think.

I have a pretty good idea where Bear is keeping him ((History check: 17)), so we could try to get as close as possible, or we could stay further out and sneak in. The problem with teleporting is that you don't really know what's waiting for you at the other end until you get there.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn nods.

I can cast that, I've got higher spell slots if we need them later.

She glances around at the rest of the ragtag crew they've assembled.

I personally would opt for further out, because, like you said, we don't know if there's going to be any guards or whatever once we get there, not like they'd be able to directly harm us, but it's best if we can stay undetected as long as we possibly can. Of course, that might be easier if we don't have to sneak through the whole commune though.

Autumn's glad her younger self seems to have such a grip on where Hen might be, she's been out of Oakvale long enough that her memory of it's layout is a bit shaky. ((History check: 10))

She glances over at the two Glenns, she's not sure she'd call them particularly adept strategists, but they at least had an eye for tactics that she felt could be useful.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yeah!! We’ll sneak up on him and then we’ll pounce!

Dood makes his hands into claws ((not literally) and pretends to swipe at the air.

we’re coming hen!!!!

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Glenn rolls his eyes at Junior. Come on--comparing him to the guy wearing an ugly-ass robe? Where'd he even get something like that, some...dead Faerunian grandma's estate sale? It's not even an option--she's just so much cooler and much more representative of the Glenn name!

At the time that he was in Oakvale, he reasoned that Bear was an asshole with a shitty interior design sense. But thinking back...wasn't there something he missed?

Okay, got it--once we get there, we can figure it out.

Come on, Glenn knew what a trapdoor looked like, especially under the poshest rug he had seen in his life. (Perception check: 20 + 3) But was he going to mention that? Not really--everyone else could just follow his lead.

His grin reaches his eyes in a way that is purposeful.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Great. We can figure this out when we get there.

Do better under pressure anyway.

Glenn sighs, stretching his arms.

(( @princehen ))

Hen laughs out loud.

Yeah, ignore the Glenn's. Just come find me before you cause too much damage?

He startles at a noise from outside the room he's in and backs as far away from the door as he can as it's opened.

There's someone outside--I think someone's-

He begins to telepathically communicate to the group frantically, but is cut off by @mother-of-oakvale (unbeknownst to the rest of the group) severing the magical connection.

// @mother-of-oakvale if you want, you can start a new post actually for this lmao

Yeah, we will. We'll find you, I promise.

Junior's tone is mollified, almost gentle, for a moment, as they respond to Hen. That goes away when Hen's voice comes through in alarm.

Hen? Hen!? Hen, come back! Fuck!

Their pupils dilate, and a faint heat radiates off of them. "Shit, we need to go. What if they're hurting him?" They look at the younger Autumn pleadingly. "Do your plant thing! We don't have time to waste."

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda reaches out and puts a hand on Juniors shoulder.

Hey, I get you’re worried but freaking out and rushing just leads to sloppy plans, you have to try and calm down just a bit okay?

They cast calm emotions on Junior (cha save 17)

Autumn you okay? Do you both have this?

She looks to her Autumn specifically.

Are you ready?

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn doesn't answer Sofanda. She's doing her best to mask her panic at the severing of the mental connection they'd had with Hen, no matter how brief she'd been a part of it.

This only lasts for six seconds, so once it's cast, we all need to get through right away.

She'd been planning on having the older version of herself cast this, but she feels horrible about having waiting as long as they did, she's cursing herself for not running back to Oakvale as soon as she heard that Hen was back there. She...she's stayed somewhere when she shouldn't have again.

She casts Teleport via Plants

This spell creates a magical link between a Large or larger inanimate plant within range and another plant, at any distance, on the same plane of existence. You must have seen or touched the destination plant at least once before. For the duration, any creature can step into the target plant and exit from the destination plant by using 5 feet of movement.

and without any further discussion she touches the tree and vanishes from sight.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn recognizes the expression on her younger self right before she disappears. Of course they're both panicked.

Well, you heard me.

Autumn reaches out to touch the tree and just hopes younger her didn't pick a stupid connection point.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Oh no! Hen! Where did you go?!?

Dood is frantically trying to reconnect the telepathic connection, but nothing seems to be working and he’s getting very frustrated.

we need to go! We have to help him!

and with that, Dood lays on hand on the tree and disappears

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

His heart sinks as Hen pleads. Shit. There's no use trying to communicate at this point--he knows what beating a dead horse looks like. He does what he finds least exciting: following the lead. He touches the tree and dissapears.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn doesn't really care too much, he's worried yes, but it doesn't know Hen like everybody else.

He touches the tree, following everybody else, and hoping they won't betray him.

// @princehen

The group appears just outside of Oakvale, and they can see into the peaceful village from where they stand. Everything looks normal and just how the Autumns left it. Oakvalians move about, chattering peacefully among themselves and all is well.

(It's at this point where the younger Autumn & Jailbreak!Glenn can remember the trapdoor entrance to the basement under Bear's house.)

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Failing the save to resist the Calm Emotions spell, Junior's shoulders relax slightly, though their scowl remains intact. It works to stop them from shouting any more or running off on their own. When the Teleport Via Plants spell is cast, they follow immediately after the younger Autumn. Without their usual loud bluster, what remains is a quiet determination.

They step out into the clearing, sticking out like a sore thumb with their bright red hair, though not nearly as much as Dood, Glenn, and Glenn do when coming in behind. Junior looks toward the Older Autumn, regarding her as the expert on this occasion. "He said he was in a basement. Do all the houses have basements? Will we have to look through all the buildings?"

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda follows everyone else through, grimacing the second her eyes fall on Oakvale. She moves to stand at her Autumn’s side, hand reaching for hers. She keeps her mouth shut for now… she doubted Autumn was in any shape to actually answer any questions right now anyway.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn has to stop herself from simply walking straight into Oakvale, it was so familiar, being back she can't help but still feel like it's her home. She looks around to double check that everyone has made it through.

Okay, so I'm pretty sure I know where Bear would keep Hen. Not alot of buildings here have basements, and I don't think he'd trust having him particularly far away, so the basement in our - I mean, his house is probably our best bet.

She glances around trying to discern if Oakvale is actually secretly on high alert and just hiding it really well, or if they really don't feel like changing anything after Hen and her disappearance. (Perception: 6)

With her free hand she rummages in her pack and pulls out a tiara and tucks it into her sleeve, somehow managing this without letting go of Sofanda's hand, though she doesn't seem to actively notice she's holding it.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Being back in Oakvale was making her feel twitchy, at least this was before Bear went on his homunculous kick so the Oakvalians were legitimately people and not just weird psuedo-versions of her son. She can tell the younger version of herself is starting to slip into her old demeanor, something about her posture, a little too perfect to be actually comfortable, and her gaze somewhat softer than it had been previously.

So she can't trust her judgement on the situation, fortunately this Autumn has a bit more distance from Oakvale and can be slightly more objective. She takes in the environment, trying to gauge what kind of threat level they were working with. (Perception: 16)

There was a benefit the younger version of her did have and that was remembering the secret basement. She'd completely forgotten about that until she'd mentioned it, but it seemed as solid a bet as any.

Autumn casts Pass Without Trace on the party.

A veil of shadows and silence radiates from you, masking you and your companions from detection. For the duration, each creature you choose within 30 feet of you (including you) has a +10 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) checks and can’t be tracked except by magical means. A creature that receives this bonus leaves behind no tracks or other traces of its passage. (Duration: 1 hour)

Let's be as careful as we can, we can't be un-noticed after Bear realizes we're here, so I'm all for putting that off as long as possible.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Although dood’a never been to oak vale, he immediately recognizes it. Slowly, though, the recognition is tainted by a sense of fear and he grips autumns hand.

he looks cautiously at the people around him and curls his body towards autumn slightly. (Insight on the oakvaliens: NAT 20 BABY HELL YEAH)

//AH FUCK! @too-cool-4-meth-bay

Glenn didn't nessessarily like Oakvale, but had to admit it was...pretty, now that he actually looked around. (Perception = 7)

He didn't have much time to sightsee, though, so he directs his attention to the creepy basement. He doesn't say anything but a quiet thanks to Autumn before running in the direction of Bear's house.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks around really quickly before following everybody else. It didn't notice much as he was mostly just getting a quick glance at Oakvale.

He follows the group in the direction of Bear's house. Quickly telepathically thanking Autumn.

// @princehen

@autumnwithnooaks, with a roll of 6 (perception)--nothing seems amiss in the little village of Oakvale. Just like Autumn remembered it! Everybody is normal, and Autumn believe that Bear has probably done a good job at managing the disappearance of yourself and Hen.

@dood-the-doodler, with a roll of 20 (insight)--something seems amiss in this little village that Dood has never been inside before. Although the party goes unnoticed, the people still seem like they're hoping that someone will return. Maybe multiple someones, from the way people keep checking the village's entrance.

@too-cool-4-meth-bay, with a roll of 7 (perception)--yeah, this village seems peaceful! Pretty identical trees, people happily going about their days...nothing isn't perfect in the village of Oakvale.

The inside of Bear's house was somewhere that the Autumns would be very familiar with--magical artifacts on nearly every shelf, the belongings of the entire family....this place was much less humble than Bear needed people to believe he was. There is one very nice rug in the corner of the living room--the one that @too-cool-4-meth-bay would remember as 'way too nice to just be shoved in the corner.'

// Also! Everyone should roll stealth to enter Bear's house undetected (it'll just be 1 roll to navigate the town + get inside bc y'all have both Autumns there lmao).

// @blog-of-a-time-witch - your turn!

Junior gets a 16 for perception and a 3 (+10 for Pass Without Trace) for Stealth

The red-haired witch follows Autumn toward Bear's house, still calm but alert as they walk. Their hand goes to their jacket, from where they pull a set of nunchucks. Just in case.

(18 stealth +10 for pass)

Sofanda stays as close as they can to Autumn, staying quiet and walking with purpose. She hated this place. So so much. As much as she was not focused on the people and almost entirely locked onto Autumn and whether or not she was okay, they couldn’t stop the fantasy of burning-down-the-copied-trees-to-enrich-the-soil-for-new-real-ones-to-grow from popping into her head every time she caught a glimpse of those carbon-copy lies in her peripherals.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

(17 Stealth +10 for pass)

Autumn, as much as she's convinced that the residents of Oakvale appear to not be paying attention for anyone who is missing, recognizes her older self as having a point in regards to the idea that once they're noticed, they can't go back to being unnoticed. She keeps a hold on Sofanda's hand as follows after the Glenns who already were heading towards her - no, Bear's house.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

(19 Stealth +10 for pass)

The vibes are off, but not dangerously so. Autumn gives Dood's hand a small squeeze. She was still concerned how they would respond it the group ran into Bear, not to mention being concerned how Bear might react if he figured out who Dood is. She holds a finger to her lip to encourage him to stay quiet as they make their way across the compound.

((@dood-the-doodler))

(17 for stealth, +10 PWT)

Dood looks around nervously but follows after autumn, a bit behind her.

who do you think they’re looking for?

Dood asks through the physic connection.

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

(12 + 8 = 20 stealth + 10 pwt)

Glenn continues his charge until they reach the inside of Bear's house. Yep, just as humble and homely as he remembered. He glances around to see if there are any shiny objects he could steal, but stops himself before he could go down that train of thought any longer. Glenn, that would be fucking weird--what would Henry say? In fact, he should have brought that spider robe you stole earlier to return...but he left it at Henry's house. Ah, shit.

He cringes a little, remembering what his kids might do with a robe that gives you spider abilities, but ultimately brushes it off as no big deal and goes to pull out the fancy rug.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

(19 + 5 = 24, +10 from PWT = 34) (7 + 3 = 10 to perception)

Glenn follows the rest of them, looking around and trying to notice anything he can see. It just let's everybody else do what they have to.

He hadn't been here the first time that small group had come to Oakvale, so it doesn't know how he can help. He really just joined to see if he'd be helpful and to get into combat if it came down to it.

( @princehen )

The entire party manages to enter Bear’s house unnoticed! What the party sees as Jailbreak Glenn pulls up the rug is a trapdoor. It looks ordinary, with no locks or magical symbols. As if Bear never expected anyone to ever trespass in his home nor search through it.

The trapdoor leads to a basement that specifically Autumn had never been allowed inside—when Jailbreak (or anyone else) opens the door, they would be greeted with the sight of a spiraling staircase that leads to a small basement that is currently out of sight.

To Dood's mental question, Junior does briefly try for an answer. But with what they know about this Oakvale, it could be anyone or anything.

I don't know, and I don't care. It won't matter because once we get Hen, we're leaving.

Junior's confidence carries through the mental tone of their voice, and it's reflected on their features. When their eyes land on the trapdoor, their expression gains a flicker of hope. "The basement," they mutter, and if no one beats them to it they're lifting the door just enough to slip inside, seemingly undaunted by the darkness below.

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda doesn’t wait or hesitate, once she’s sure there’s no security alarm or trap the door could trigger and Junior has slipped through she grabs the edge of the door with her free hand and hefts it up all the way.

Should a lookout remain or- it’s probably fine right?

They whisper before following after Junior down the steps, moving slowly incase Autumn stops their forward momentum.

@autumnwithnooaks

I don't think so -

She frowns, she'd known about this basement, but she'd never seen it or appreciated how mildly foreboding it seems.

It feels like we're less likely to be noticed if there isn't someone standing outside the trap door. Also I'm really not sure which of us would even be a good candidate to stay behind.

She gives Sofanda's hand a squeeze, trying to remind them that not everyone in this rescue party has darkvision.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

She can almost admire her younger self. There was still a small voice of Bear in her mind insisting that this was a place she was not allowed to be. She wonders if, when the anti-violence field had gone up if it had taken some of her spark with it. After all, she had attempted to defy Bear and yet nothing came of it, or more accurately, it made things worse.

To distract herself from that line of thinking, she gives Dood a small nudge, before heading for the steps.

Are you doing okay?

If she's busy making sure those around her are still alright, maybe she can avoid having to answer that herself.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood hugs Autumn’s arm a little tighter as he follows her to the steps.

I- I think so. I can do this!

then he repeats it again, almost to himself.

I can do this.

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Glenn hops down and descends the spiraling staircase behind the younger Autumn. As the minority in the party without darkvision, he figures it’d probably be safer that way--though it would be fucking funny if he fell down these stairs. Which reminds him:

Hey guys, what do you call a snobbish criminal going down the stairs? A condescending con descending!

He mentally exclaims to the group, attempting to bring some light to the situation. After all, this has been so incredibly easy so far; they just walked in and, by the looks of things, they were going to just walk out. And more than that, the group could kick anyone’s ass! Nothing could possibly go wrong, so they should stop acting like they’re going to a funereal.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the younger Autumn, not knowing who this is.

Who is this?

It asks via the telepathy link, not wanting to piss the new person off. That'd be a bad idea. If they're stronger than him, it'd be dead if he angers them.

(( @princehen , i am so sorry, i forgot youre in the turn order now))

What? Are you all in Faerun now? Sofanda and my mother should be near Oakvale.

He mentally responds to the group. Oh, Sylvanus, he felt useless, asking only questions.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Yes, dummy, we're in Faerun.

@sofanda-bhuts

Oh wow Autumn, look at you! Like a fine wine!

They lightly nudge younger Autumn’s arm without breaking the staring they are doing at older Autumn.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn gives Sofanda a small nudge in return. She glances over the party.

Okay, we've got me, a couple of Glenns, and some children... why... why are we involving children?

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn responds telepathically to Dood and Glenn.

Well, that's me when I was younger.

She tries to suppress the slight blush she can feel at Sofanda's comment.

Has she already done the "you were right and I was wrong" routine, or do you need to hear it from me?

((@dood-the-doodler))

//oooook let’s try this again

Oh! Autumn! Hi!

dood waves at the new autumn.

also I’m not a kid. I can do magic!

See?

((The new characters are now included in the telepathic bond))

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Yeah, yeah, we're all capable of carrying out a mission; let's not hurt each other's feelings.

Can we all at least pretend to know each other--or, for some of us, pretend we don't--so we can get this done as quickly and/or smoothly as possible?

He chuckles, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his signature leather jacket.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

That works for me. The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can get everybody back home, or at least to Henry's place.

Glenn sighs. It fidgeting with his jacket, staring at the patches on it.

How far is Oakvale from here? Do we have an easy way to get there? Are we sneaking in or going to a full-out attack to get Hen back?

I didn't exactly hear any of the planning stuff as I just impulsively decided to join, but Sen got me here. So that's nice

It doesn't speak, not looking up either. Just asking through the telepathic bond they all have right now.

(( @princehen , the correct one the first time, this time ))

Wait, wait! Attack? Nobody in Oakvale is armed. None of our spells do real damage--the only person you have to worry about is Father.

Even when hearing his thoughts, Hen 'speaks' very quickly; like a panicking trained strategist.

Sen? Who's that? ...maybe that doesn't matter. I can direct you when you're inside, but I don't know where in Oakvale I am...exactly.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

It doesn't matter who Sen is. He's a dick and he's not here so just ignore the fucking Glenns.

Junior huffs and balls up their fists.

"You're all taking forever-" they storm over to the Autumns and Sofanda. "Which way is Oakvale?" the witch asks with the bare minimum of a polite demeanor.

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda makes a slight face, not really convinced this rescue team was a team at all before sighing.

She looks to older Autumn, stepping up to her and putting a hand on her shoulder

Do you have any teleportation spells? I have one to get us back but not one to get us to there.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn looks at her older self.

She pauses to think.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn nods.

I can cast that, I've got higher spell slots if we need them later.

She glances around at the rest of the ragtag crew they've assembled.

Autumn's glad her younger self seems to have such a grip on where Hen might be, she's been out of Oakvale long enough that her memory of it's layout is a bit shaky. ((History check: 10))

She glances over at the two Glenns, she's not sure she'd call them particularly adept strategists, but they at least had an eye for tactics that she felt could be useful.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yeah!! We’ll sneak up on him and then we’ll pounce!

Dood makes his hands into claws ((not literally) and pretends to swipe at the air.

we’re coming hen!!!!

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

At the time that he was in Oakvale, he reasoned that Bear was an asshole with a shitty interior design sense. But thinking back...wasn't there something he missed?

Okay, got it--once we get there, we can figure it out.

His grin reaches his eyes in a way that is purposeful.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Great. We can figure this out when we get there.

Do better under pressure anyway.

Glenn sighs, stretching his arms.

(( @princehen ))

Hen laughs out loud.

Yeah, ignore the Glenn's. Just come find me before you cause too much damage?

He startles at a noise from outside the room he's in and backs as far away from the door as he can as it's opened.

There's someone outside--I think someone's-

He begins to telepathically communicate to the group frantically, but is cut off by @mother-of-oakvale (unbeknownst to the rest of the group) severing the magical connection.

// @mother-of-oakvale if you want, you can start a new post actually for this lmao

Yeah, we will. We'll find you, I promise.

Junior's tone is mollified, almost gentle, for a moment, as they respond to Hen. That goes away when Hen's voice comes through in alarm.

Hen? Hen!? Hen, come back! Fuck!

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda reaches out and puts a hand on Juniors shoulder.

Hey, I get you’re worried but freaking out and rushing just leads to sloppy plans, you have to try and calm down just a bit okay?

They cast calm emotions on Junior (cha save 17)

Autumn you okay? Do you both have this?

She looks to her Autumn specifically.

Are you ready?

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn doesn't answer Sofanda. She's doing her best to mask her panic at the severing of the mental connection they'd had with Hen, no matter how brief she'd been a part of it.

This only lasts for six seconds, so once it's cast, we all need to get through right away.

She casts Teleport via Plants

and without any further discussion she touches the tree and vanishes from sight.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn recognizes the expression on her younger self right before she disappears. Of course they're both panicked.

Well, you heard me.

Autumn reaches out to touch the tree and just hopes younger her didn't pick a stupid connection point.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Oh no! Hen! Where did you go?!?

Dood is frantically trying to reconnect the telepathic connection, but nothing seems to be working and he’s getting very frustrated.

we need to go! We have to help him!

and with that, Dood lays on hand on the tree and disappears

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn doesn't really care too much, he's worried yes, but it doesn't know Hen like everybody else.

He touches the tree, following everybody else, and hoping they won't betray him.

// @princehen

(It's at this point where the younger Autumn & Jailbreak!Glenn can remember the trapdoor entrance to the basement under Bear's house.)

@blog-of-a-time-witch

@sofanda-bhuts

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn casts Pass Without Trace on the party.

Let's be as careful as we can, we can't be un-noticed after Bear realizes we're here, so I'm all for putting that off as long as possible.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Although dood’a never been to oak vale, he immediately recognizes it. Slowly, though, the recognition is tainted by a sense of fear and he grips autumns hand.

he looks cautiously at the people around him and curls his body towards autumn slightly. (Insight on the oakvaliens: NAT 20 BABY HELL YEAH)

//AH FUCK! @too-cool-4-meth-bay

Glenn didn't nessessarily like Oakvale, but had to admit it was...pretty, now that he actually looked around. (Perception = 7)

He didn't have much time to sightsee, though, so he directs his attention to the creepy basement. He doesn't say anything but a quiet thanks to Autumn before running in the direction of Bear's house.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks around really quickly before following everybody else. It didn't notice much as he was mostly just getting a quick glance at Oakvale.

He follows the group in the direction of Bear's house. Quickly telepathically thanking Autumn.

// @princehen

// Also! Everyone should roll stealth to enter Bear's house undetected (it'll just be 1 roll to navigate the town + get inside bc y'all have both Autumns there lmao).

// @blog-of-a-time-witch - your turn!

Junior gets a 16 for perception and a 3 (+10 for Pass Without Trace) for Stealth

The red-haired witch follows Autumn toward Bear's house, still calm but alert as they walk. Their hand goes to their jacket, from where they pull a set of nunchucks. Just in case.

(18 stealth +10 for pass)

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

(17 Stealth +10 for pass)

((@grandmotherofchaos))

(19 Stealth +10 for pass)

((@dood-the-doodler))

(17 for stealth, +10 PWT)

Dood looks around nervously but follows after autumn, a bit behind her.

who do you think they’re looking for?

Dood asks through the physic connection.

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

(12 + 8 = 20 stealth + 10 pwt)

He cringes a little, remembering what his kids might do with a robe that gives you spider abilities, but ultimately brushes it off as no big deal and goes to pull out the fancy rug.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the younger Autumn, not knowing who this is.

Who is this?

It asks via the telepathy link, not wanting to piss the new person off. That'd be a bad idea. If they're stronger than him, it'd be dead if he angers them.

(( @princehen , i am so sorry, i forgot youre in the turn order now))

What? Are you all in Faerun now? Sofanda and my mother should be near Oakvale.

He mentally responds to the group. Oh, Sylvanus, he felt useless, asking only questions.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Yes, dummy, we're in Faerun.

@sofanda-bhuts

Oh wow Autumn, look at you! Like a fine wine!

They lightly nudge younger Autumn’s arm without breaking the staring they are doing at older Autumn.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn gives Sofanda a small nudge in return. She glances over the party.

Okay, we've got me, a couple of Glenns, and some children... why... why are we involving children?

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn responds telepathically to Dood and Glenn.

Well, that's me when I was younger.

She tries to suppress the slight blush she can feel at Sofanda's comment.

Has she already done the "you were right and I was wrong" routine, or do you need to hear it from me?

((@dood-the-doodler))

//oooook let’s try this again

Oh! Autumn! Hi!

dood waves at the new autumn.

also I’m not a kid. I can do magic!

See?

((The new characters are now included in the telepathic bond))

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Yeah, yeah, we're all capable of carrying out a mission; let's not hurt each other's feelings.

Can we all at least pretend to know each other--or, for some of us, pretend we don't--so we can get this done as quickly and/or smoothly as possible?

He chuckles, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his signature leather jacket.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

That works for me. The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can get everybody back home, or at least to Henry's place.

Glenn sighs. It fidgeting with his jacket, staring at the patches on it.

How far is Oakvale from here? Do we have an easy way to get there? Are we sneaking in or going to a full-out attack to get Hen back?

I didn't exactly hear any of the planning stuff as I just impulsively decided to join, but Sen got me here. So that's nice

It doesn't speak, not looking up either. Just asking through the telepathic bond they all have right now.

(( @princehen , the correct one the first time, this time ))

Wait, wait! Attack? Nobody in Oakvale is armed. None of our spells do real damage--the only person you have to worry about is Father.

Even when hearing his thoughts, Hen 'speaks' very quickly; like a panicking trained strategist.

Sen? Who's that? ...maybe that doesn't matter. I can direct you when you're inside, but I don't know where in Oakvale I am...exactly.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

It doesn't matter who Sen is. He's a dick and he's not here so just ignore the fucking Glenns.

Junior huffs and balls up their fists.

"You're all taking forever-" they storm over to the Autumns and Sofanda. "Which way is Oakvale?" the witch asks with the bare minimum of a polite demeanor.

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda makes a slight face, not really convinced this rescue team was a team at all before sighing.

She looks to older Autumn, stepping up to her and putting a hand on her shoulder

Do you have any teleportation spells? I have one to get us back but not one to get us to there.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn looks at her older self.

She pauses to think.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn nods.

I can cast that, I've got higher spell slots if we need them later.

She glances around at the rest of the ragtag crew they've assembled.

Autumn's glad her younger self seems to have such a grip on where Hen might be, she's been out of Oakvale long enough that her memory of it's layout is a bit shaky. ((History check: 10))

She glances over at the two Glenns, she's not sure she'd call them particularly adept strategists, but they at least had an eye for tactics that she felt could be useful.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yeah!! We’ll sneak up on him and then we’ll pounce!

Dood makes his hands into claws ((not literally) and pretends to swipe at the air.

we’re coming hen!!!!

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

At the time that he was in Oakvale, he reasoned that Bear was an asshole with a shitty interior design sense. But thinking back...wasn't there something he missed?

Okay, got it--once we get there, we can figure it out.

His grin reaches his eyes in a way that is purposeful.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Great. We can figure this out when we get there.

Do better under pressure anyway.

Glenn sighs, stretching his arms.

(( @princehen ))

Hen laughs out loud.

Yeah, ignore the Glenn's. Just come find me before you cause too much damage?

He startles at a noise from outside the room he's in and backs as far away from the door as he can as it's opened.

There's someone outside--I think someone's-

He begins to telepathically communicate to the group frantically, but is cut off by @mother-of-oakvale (unbeknownst to the rest of the group) severing the magical connection.

// @mother-of-oakvale if you want, you can start a new post actually for this lmao

Yeah, we will. We'll find you, I promise.

Junior's tone is mollified, almost gentle, for a moment, as they respond to Hen. That goes away when Hen's voice comes through in alarm.

Hen? Hen!? Hen, come back! Fuck!

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda reaches out and puts a hand on Juniors shoulder.

Hey, I get you’re worried but freaking out and rushing just leads to sloppy plans, you have to try and calm down just a bit okay?

They cast calm emotions on Junior (cha save 17)

Autumn you okay? Do you both have this?

She looks to her Autumn specifically.

Are you ready?

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn doesn't answer Sofanda. She's doing her best to mask her panic at the severing of the mental connection they'd had with Hen, no matter how brief she'd been a part of it.

This only lasts for six seconds, so once it's cast, we all need to get through right away.

She casts Teleport via Plants

and without any further discussion she touches the tree and vanishes from sight.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn recognizes the expression on her younger self right before she disappears. Of course they're both panicked.

Well, you heard me.

Autumn reaches out to touch the tree and just hopes younger her didn't pick a stupid connection point.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Oh no! Hen! Where did you go?!?

Dood is frantically trying to reconnect the telepathic connection, but nothing seems to be working and he’s getting very frustrated.

we need to go! We have to help him!

and with that, Dood lays on hand on the tree and disappears

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn doesn't really care too much, he's worried yes, but it doesn't know Hen like everybody else.

He touches the tree, following everybody else, and hoping they won't betray him.

// @princehen

(It's at this point where the younger Autumn & Jailbreak!Glenn can remember the trapdoor entrance to the basement under Bear's house.)

@blog-of-a-time-witch

@sofanda-bhuts

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn casts Pass Without Trace on the party.

Let's be as careful as we can, we can't be un-noticed after Bear realizes we're here, so I'm all for putting that off as long as possible.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Although dood’a never been to oak vale, he immediately recognizes it. Slowly, though, the recognition is tainted by a sense of fear and he grips autumns hand.

he looks cautiously at the people around him and curls his body towards autumn slightly. (Insight on the oakvaliens: NAT 20 BABY HELL YEAH)

//AH FUCK! @too-cool-4-meth-bay

Glenn didn't nessessarily like Oakvale, but had to admit it was...pretty, now that he actually looked around. (Perception = 7)

He didn't have much time to sightsee, though, so he directs his attention to the creepy basement. He doesn't say anything but a quiet thanks to Autumn before running in the direction of Bear's house.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

#ooc reblogs #((TEEN HIGH SWEEP

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Teen high sweeeeeeeep!!!!!!

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the younger Autumn, not knowing who this is.

Who is this?

It asks via the telepathy link, not wanting to piss the new person off. That'd be a bad idea. If they're stronger than him, it'd be dead if he angers them.

(( @princehen , i am so sorry, i forgot youre in the turn order now))

What? Are you all in Faerun now? Sofanda and my mother should be near Oakvale.

He mentally responds to the group. Oh, Sylvanus, he felt useless, asking only questions.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Yes, dummy, we're in Faerun.

@sofanda-bhuts

Oh wow Autumn, look at you! Like a fine wine!

They lightly nudge younger Autumn’s arm without breaking the staring they are doing at older Autumn.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn gives Sofanda a small nudge in return. She glances over the party.

Okay, we've got me, a couple of Glenns, and some children... why... why are we involving children?

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn responds telepathically to Dood and Glenn.

Well, that's me when I was younger.

She tries to suppress the slight blush she can feel at Sofanda's comment.

Has she already done the "you were right and I was wrong" routine, or do you need to hear it from me?

((@dood-the-doodler))

//oooook let’s try this again

Oh! Autumn! Hi!

dood waves at the new autumn.

also I’m not a kid. I can do magic!

See?

((The new characters are now included in the telepathic bond))

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Yeah, yeah, we're all capable of carrying out a mission; let's not hurt each other's feelings.

Can we all at least pretend to know each other--or, for some of us, pretend we don't--so we can get this done as quickly and/or smoothly as possible?

He chuckles, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his signature leather jacket.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

That works for me. The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can get everybody back home, or at least to Henry's place.

Glenn sighs. It fidgeting with his jacket, staring at the patches on it.

How far is Oakvale from here? Do we have an easy way to get there? Are we sneaking in or going to a full-out attack to get Hen back?

I didn't exactly hear any of the planning stuff as I just impulsively decided to join, but Sen got me here. So that's nice

It doesn't speak, not looking up either. Just asking through the telepathic bond they all have right now.

(( @princehen , the correct one the first time, this time ))

Wait, wait! Attack? Nobody in Oakvale is armed. None of our spells do real damage--the only person you have to worry about is Father.

Even when hearing his thoughts, Hen 'speaks' very quickly; like a panicking trained strategist.

Sen? Who's that? ...maybe that doesn't matter. I can direct you when you're inside, but I don't know where in Oakvale I am...exactly.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

It doesn't matter who Sen is. He's a dick and he's not here so just ignore the fucking Glenns.

Junior huffs and balls up their fists.

"You're all taking forever-" they storm over to the Autumns and Sofanda. "Which way is Oakvale?" the witch asks with the bare minimum of a polite demeanor.

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda makes a slight face, not really convinced this rescue team was a team at all before sighing.

She looks to older Autumn, stepping up to her and putting a hand on her shoulder

Do you have any teleportation spells? I have one to get us back but not one to get us to there.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn looks at her older self.

She pauses to think.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn nods.

I can cast that, I've got higher spell slots if we need them later.

She glances around at the rest of the ragtag crew they've assembled.

Autumn's glad her younger self seems to have such a grip on where Hen might be, she's been out of Oakvale long enough that her memory of it's layout is a bit shaky. ((History check: 10))

She glances over at the two Glenns, she's not sure she'd call them particularly adept strategists, but they at least had an eye for tactics that she felt could be useful.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yeah!! We’ll sneak up on him and then we’ll pounce!

Dood makes his hands into claws ((not literally) and pretends to swipe at the air.

we’re coming hen!!!!

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

At the time that he was in Oakvale, he reasoned that Bear was an asshole with a shitty interior design sense. But thinking back...wasn't there something he missed?

Okay, got it--once we get there, we can figure it out.

His grin reaches his eyes in a way that is purposeful.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Great. We can figure this out when we get there.

Do better under pressure anyway.

Glenn sighs, stretching his arms.

(( @princehen ))

Hen laughs out loud.

Yeah, ignore the Glenn's. Just come find me before you cause too much damage?

He startles at a noise from outside the room he's in and backs as far away from the door as he can as it's opened.

There's someone outside--I think someone's-

He begins to telepathically communicate to the group frantically, but is cut off by @mother-of-oakvale (unbeknownst to the rest of the group) severing the magical connection.

// @mother-of-oakvale if you want, you can start a new post actually for this lmao

Yeah, we will. We'll find you, I promise.

Junior's tone is mollified, almost gentle, for a moment, as they respond to Hen. That goes away when Hen's voice comes through in alarm.

Hen? Hen!? Hen, come back! Fuck!

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda reaches out and puts a hand on Juniors shoulder.

Hey, I get you’re worried but freaking out and rushing just leads to sloppy plans, you have to try and calm down just a bit okay?

They cast calm emotions on Junior (cha save 17)

Autumn you okay? Do you both have this?

She looks to her Autumn specifically.

Are you ready?

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn doesn't answer Sofanda. She's doing her best to mask her panic at the severing of the mental connection they'd had with Hen, no matter how brief she'd been a part of it.

This only lasts for six seconds, so once it's cast, we all need to get through right away.

She casts Teleport via Plants

and without any further discussion she touches the tree and vanishes from sight.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn recognizes the expression on her younger self right before she disappears. Of course they're both panicked.

Well, you heard me.

Autumn reaches out to touch the tree and just hopes younger her didn't pick a stupid connection point.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Oh no! Hen! Where did you go?!?

Dood is frantically trying to reconnect the telepathic connection, but nothing seems to be working and he’s getting very frustrated.

we need to go! We have to help him!

and with that, Dood lays on hand on the tree and disappears

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the younger Autumn, not knowing who this is.

Who is this?

It asks via the telepathy link, not wanting to piss the new person off. That'd be a bad idea. If they're stronger than him, it'd be dead if he angers them.

(( @princehen , i am so sorry, i forgot youre in the turn order now))

What? Are you all in Faerun now? Sofanda and my mother should be near Oakvale.

He mentally responds to the group. Oh, Sylvanus, he felt useless, asking only questions.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Yes, dummy, we're in Faerun.

@sofanda-bhuts

Oh wow Autumn, look at you! Like a fine wine!

They lightly nudge younger Autumn’s arm without breaking the staring they are doing at older Autumn.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn gives Sofanda a small nudge in return. She glances over the party.

Okay, we've got me, a couple of Glenns, and some children... why... why are we involving children?

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn responds telepathically to Dood and Glenn.

Well, that's me when I was younger.

She tries to suppress the slight blush she can feel at Sofanda's comment.

Has she already done the "you were right and I was wrong" routine, or do you need to hear it from me?

((@dood-the-doodler))

//oooook let’s try this again

Oh! Autumn! Hi!

dood waves at the new autumn.

also I’m not a kid. I can do magic!

See?

((The new characters are now included in the telepathic bond))

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Yeah, yeah, we're all capable of carrying out a mission; let's not hurt each other's feelings.

Can we all at least pretend to know each other--or, for some of us, pretend we don't--so we can get this done as quickly and/or smoothly as possible?

He chuckles, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his signature leather jacket.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

That works for me. The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can get everybody back home, or at least to Henry's place.

Glenn sighs. It fidgeting with his jacket, staring at the patches on it.

How far is Oakvale from here? Do we have an easy way to get there? Are we sneaking in or going to a full-out attack to get Hen back?

I didn't exactly hear any of the planning stuff as I just impulsively decided to join, but Sen got me here. So that's nice

It doesn't speak, not looking up either. Just asking through the telepathic bond they all have right now.

(( @princehen , the correct one the first time, this time ))

Wait, wait! Attack? Nobody in Oakvale is armed. None of our spells do real damage--the only person you have to worry about is Father.

Even when hearing his thoughts, Hen 'speaks' very quickly; like a panicking trained strategist.

Sen? Who's that? ...maybe that doesn't matter. I can direct you when you're inside, but I don't know where in Oakvale I am...exactly.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

It doesn't matter who Sen is. He's a dick and he's not here so just ignore the fucking Glenns.

Junior huffs and balls up their fists.

"You're all taking forever-" they storm over to the Autumns and Sofanda. "Which way is Oakvale?" the witch asks with the bare minimum of a polite demeanor.

@sofanda-bhuts

Sofanda makes a slight face, not really convinced this rescue team was a team at all before sighing.

She looks to older Autumn, stepping up to her and putting a hand on her shoulder

Do you have any teleportation spells? I have one to get us back but not one to get us to there.

(( @autumnwithnooaks ))

Autumn looks at her older self.

She pauses to think.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn nods.

I can cast that, I've got higher spell slots if we need them later.

She glances around at the rest of the ragtag crew they've assembled.

Autumn's glad her younger self seems to have such a grip on where Hen might be, she's been out of Oakvale long enough that her memory of it's layout is a bit shaky. ((History check: 10))

She glances over at the two Glenns, she's not sure she'd call them particularly adept strategists, but they at least had an eye for tactics that she felt could be useful.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yeah!! We’ll sneak up on him and then we’ll pounce!

Dood makes his hands into claws ((not literally) and pretends to swipe at the air.

we’re coming hen!!!!

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

At the time that he was in Oakvale, he reasoned that Bear was an asshole with a shitty interior design sense. But thinking back...wasn't there something he missed?

Okay, got it--once we get there, we can figure it out.

His grin reaches his eyes in a way that is purposeful.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the younger Autumn, not knowing who this is.

Who is this?

It asks via the telepathy link, not wanting to piss the new person off. That'd be a bad idea. If they're stronger than him, it'd be dead if he angers them.

(( @princehen , i am so sorry, i forgot youre in the turn order now))

What? Are you all in Faerun now? Sofanda and my mother should be near Oakvale.

He mentally responds to the group. Oh, Sylvanus, he felt useless, asking only questions.

@blog-of-a-time-witch

Yes, dummy, we're in Faerun.

@sofanda-bhuts

Oh wow Autumn, look at you! Like a fine wine!

They lightly nudge younger Autumn’s arm without breaking the staring they are doing at older Autumn.

(( @grandmotherofchaos ))

Autumn gives Sofanda a small nudge in return. She glances over the party.

Okay, we've got me, a couple of Glenns, and some children... why... why are we involving children?

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Autumn responds telepathically to Dood and Glenn.

Well, that's me when I was younger.

She tries to suppress the slight blush she can feel at Sofanda's comment.

Has she already done the "you were right and I was wrong" routine, or do you need to hear it from me?

((@dood-the-doodler))

//oooook let’s try this again

Oh! Autumn! Hi!

dood waves at the new autumn.

also I’m not a kid. I can do magic!

See?

((The new characters are now included in the telepathic bond))

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

#((OOC: i am so sorry i totally missed the ping LOL #jailbirdposting #ask blog #dndads versa

Yeah, yeah, we're all capable of carrying out a mission; let's not hurt each other's feelings.

Can we all at least pretend to know each other--or, for some of us, pretend we don't--so we can get this done as quickly and/or smoothly as possible?

He chuckles, stuffing his hands in the pockets of his signature leather jacket.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn realizes she hears a bit of a commotion coming from the tree line, and realizing this must be the rescue party, hikes up her skirt and starts sprinting towards the noise.

((@grandmotherofchaos))

Mmmm, yeah I did not properly prepare myself for how weird this was going to look.

Autumn watches her younger self sprint up to their group, shouting something behind her as she ran, probably trying to get Sofanda's attention.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Autumn?

(Dood is communicating only to autumn)

He tugs her sleeve

who’s that?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay I’m so sorry I keep forgetting to tag you!)

#((OOC: ur good alix!#jailbirdposting #ask blog #dndads versa

And that's definitely an Autumn, alright; even he could see the similarities clear as the blue sky they stood under. He holds a hand up in the laziest wave he could (not) muster.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn gives Dood's hand a squeeze.

I'm hanging in there. We'll be back outside with more space soon enough.

As cramped as she felt, she did always love seeing how many people Henry could pack into his house. The temple had always felt so big and empty when they'd both been back in Oakvale, so seeing that her son had crafted such a lively, cozy, and bustling place to live after he'd left always warmed her heart.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yay! And Glenn seems nice too. The one that’s Henry’s boyfriend. He liked my bubbles.

Dude lets go of Autumns hand to take a seat and watches the others talk

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

In response to ( @blog-of-a-time-witch )’s last post: When they look up and see the Glenns, they frown. "God fucking damn it, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Junior fall, Glenn can’t help but laugh.

Eating breakfast--maybe you need some, considering your balance issues. We have a long day ahead of us, you know; can’t have any trips like that again!

He says jokingly.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks over at Junior before looking back at Henry. It fidgets with his jacket sleeve, picking at it softly.

So. Pancakes. What fruits do you got? I'll really take any, just curious.

I'll probably eat where I'm standing right now. Like how my back is against the wall.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Strawberries and bananas! I had blueberries but it looks like someone must have taken the last of them to feed to the chickens.

He laughs a bit to himself and rounds the table to place a cup of tea in front of his Glenn, giving him a soft smile and a lingering shoulder pat before heading back to the stove to make more pancakes now that the number of guests increased.

You said something before about the shakes- did you just get out of prison too? Im sorry you had to go through that- it’s awful…

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior flips Jailbreak Glenn off in annoyance, then turns to glare at Senior, who has hopped onto a counter to sit, kicking his feet.

"And what are you doing? Fuck off," Junior hisses.

"Mm, why should I?" Senior replies with a yawn. "I mean if I stay, it's not like I'm the one who has to give up their memory." They thumb over at Henry. "Besides, I haven't had good pancakes in years."

Junior looks like they're about to say something, but then both they and Senior are struck by a migraine as the Art Fucks is born into existence. Junior squeezes their eyes shut, while Senior just winces and rubs his head.

"...you can go to a fucking Denny's or some shit," Junior complains in a low voice, but decides to drop it. They turn away, and their gaze lands on Dood. A blank look of surprise comes over their features as they stare at him. "Uh. Is that..?"

@grandmotherofchaos

See I felt like it was going to be weird hanging out with another version of myself later, but you all are making it look pretty easy.

Autumn takes a sip of tea and takes one of the counter stools to a spot next to the sliding door out to the backyard, just to get the illusion of there being more space. She does her best to try and gauge the distinctly different vibes both Glenns were giving in regards to Henry.

((@dood-the-doodler))

God, Glenn liked Henry. Or maybe fancied was better--no it was not. Absolutely not. That's like old Victorian-era dances and shit. Though he would not mind dancing with Henry, who would look fucking amazing in a suit or dress. But no, maybe...

No, he didn't have it; nothing came to mind. But the way he moved and the way he embodied such kindness in his well-made home made his heart jump...or maybe he was just horny.

Either way, he made quick work of his breakfast staring down everyone in the kitchen systemically. Junior was angry (good for combat), Senior was cool (good for combat), Dood was being fucking adorable (bad for combat), Autumn was being quiet (good for combat), and the other Glenn was being anxious (bad for combat, but he had a feeling he didn't need to worry).

All in all, things were looking on the up and up. Having failed to find his contact, failed to escape Meth Bay, failed to tell the truth, failed to connect with his contact, failed to protect Henry and his family, failed to kill Willy, failed the bare fucking minimum of keeping Henry alive...

Maybe he could actually succeed in something for once.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn's eye darts around the room. Looking at everybody. How good would they be for the combat they're probably about to get into.

It's decided that everybody but Dood would be good for combat, but he's not going to underestimate a smaller opponent. Dood could easily be super strong and just be acting weak to make their opponents lower their guard.

It looks at the other Glenn, seeing how they were looking at everybody. He finger tuts a quick message to them.

[Seeing if they'll be good for combat?]

Replying to @henry-is-o-a-k 's stuff

Yeah. Just got out a bit ago. Sen helped. 15 years, nobody came to save me. Honestly, the phrase of "dads don't do other dads dirty" came to mind a lot. They're liars. Didn't come rescue me.

And yeah, those blood shakes were horrible. And sometimes sickly sweet, probably because somebody paid for a health potion to heal me. Nice of the people watching to keep me alive... the sick bastards. Forced to keep on going and fighting.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

They didn’t-

Henry pales a bit and starts thinking

Fifteen years can’t be right? I mean the time dilation the prison had- we got to you within days and it had been more than fifteen years- they really didn’t come for you? I mean- maybe they just hadn’t made it yet? It wasn’t easy to break in?

He starts passing out platefuls of pancakes, gently Patting the younger Glenn on the shoulder when he hands him his plate.

I’m sorry… they should have been there for you.

He pulls back quickly and with everyone now given a plate of breakfast and offered a cup of tea he moves to loiter behind his Glenn’s chair, hands on his shoulders, thumbs idly tracing circles into the back of the shirt he was wearing, which Henry had to admit looked way better on Glenn than it had ever looked on him.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior tears their eyes away from Dood long enough to shoot a look at Henry.

"It's a different version of events, dumbass."

"Yeah," in chimes Sen. "You might have gotten your Glenn out," they say, pointing their fork at Henry, "but I was the one who broke that loser," they point at Worse Prison Glenn, "out of his Meth Bay." They nod at Jailbreak Glenn. "And he wasn't lucky enough to meet me before he broke out, so he was in there even longer.

"And that's enough of a fucking history lesson. Coolest Glenn, text me when you're done here," Sen says before jumping off the counter. He disappears before their feet even touch the floor, taking their plate, pancakes, and fork with him.

"...show off," grumbles Junior, taking a bite of their own pancake.

@grandmotherofchaos

She can feel both Glenns scoping things out, which was comforting. It suggested they were both taking this seriously. She'd been a little unsure since the older Glenn really seemed more focus on setting all of Oakvale on fire, which was still a religious conundrum she was working through. She doubted a quick prayer of Oak, Ash, and Thorn would be enough of an apology if that's the route they ended up taking, but she was craving the catharsis of seeing each one of those identical trees wiped off the face of the Forgotten Realms.

She was having a harder time getting a read on why Kelsey was here, but if Glenn appreciated their presence, she was fine taking them on board.

She watches her son and can't help but think about his concern for her going back. She at least wasn't worried about being lured back into the cult, but she was wondering about the younger version of herself whose exit was much more recent.

Ugh, she needed to just stop overthinking this and enjoy the damn pancakes.

((@dood-the-doodler))

//dood seeing none of the stress happening here:

dood carefully lifted a forkful of pancake to his mouth and ate it.

oh.

his tail started to wag and their entire body began to flicker, almost like a film real.

he finished his pancakes and tugged autumns sleeve to get her attention

Autumn!! THESE ARE SO GOOD! WHAT ARE THEY?

Glenn, seeing @methbay-best-fighter‘s question, defensively and dismissively tuts back:

[As if you arn’t doing the same thing.]

But then looks back at Henry, an anchor in this odd sea of a breakfast conversation. 15 years? Maybe he just got lucky. And of course the dads couldn’t get him; the Meth Bay Supermax was a labyrinth of dangerous traps and authoritative guards.

...At least his dads were upfront about how much they hated his mistakes. That poor guy still had to hope.

Thank god for Tumblr, I guess.

He mutters as Henry approaches him. His touch reminded him that he still had something to fight for--who gave a shit about his timeline? It’s not like his Henry was doing any good from the grave. He leans up to meet @henry-is-o-a-k‘s eye, smiling like one of those dopey idiots on TV.

Are you going to eat?

He asks, completely ignoring Sen’s history lesson to stare into Henry’s eyes. He could never tell exactly what color his Henry’s eyes were--he called them hazel, but Glenn always called them a wonder.

His smile falters, returning to a default expression. Here he was, thinking about that...son of a bitch. He was out of there, he was finished. All this talk about Meth Bay--if he had his way, he would forget all about it.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just rolls his eyes when the other Glenn dismisses its question. It didn't mean that as a bad thing, just wondering if the other Glenn was doing the same thing as it.

When Henry ( @henry-is-o-a-k ) pats it on the shoulder, it immediately freezes for a few seconds. He then follows after Henry, attempting an attack on him.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Dood slammed one hand down on the table, his eyes closed. It shouldn’t have been intimidating givin his small stature, but the force sent all of the plates rattling. He extended his other hand towards Glenn and closed his fist. Glenn was immediately frozen. (Dc 18, you rolled a 14) his eyes opened and they were bright white as he said

STOP.

but as everyone watched, his eyes faded back to their normal color and he sat down heavily. ((@henry-is-o-a-k))

Henry catches eye-contact when he’s asked about his own breakfast. This Henry, the one smiling back softly at Glenn, has green eyes.

I’ll eat later. Don’t worry about me.

He moves one of his hands from his shoulder to gently tuck Glenn’s hair behind his ear.

And then Dood slams his hands down and the dishes rattle and Henry looks up to see the other Glenn, frozen in place, ready to attack him.

It’s hard to describe exactly what he’s feeling- it wasn’t fear- he’s never been afraid of Glenn. But it definitely isn’t good. He himself tenses up completely, his hand squeezing his Glenn’s shoulder just a bit too tight as he stares wide eyed at the other Glenn.

"Woah, what the fuck!?" Junior drops their fork in surprise at Glenn's sudden act of aggression. "He didn't even do anything to you, what's your problem?"

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn sets her plate on the counter and comes alongside Dood to talk to him.

Hey, what's going on here? What are we doing?

Her voice is very calm, almost casual. But she's looking between her son and the now frozen Glenn.

((@dood-the-doodler))

I don’t know. It just kind of happened?

dood leans into her, his head against her arm.

I didn’t want henry to get hurt. But I also didn’t want to hurt Glenn? I can- i can stop it.

he lifts his head and looks at Glenn. As he does, Glenn unfreezes. ((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Hey!

Glenn instinctively reaches a hand on top of Henry’s, but is quickly assured that there is no danger. Look at Dood go!

You did good, little man.

Sure, he got it. Meth Bay, fighting for your life--it had to take a toll. He was jumpy around Ron when that demon Jodie took him out, but a few drinks took that right out of him.

He pushes Henry’s hand away as he gets out of his chair and walks over to wherever Glenn ended up. He puts a hesitant hand on his shoulder, forcing himself into Glenn’s entire line of sight.

Glenn. We good here?

He says bluntly, his face showing nothing but seriousness.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the other Glenn like a deer in headlights. It slowly takes the other Glenn's hand off his shoulder, not wanting to be touched.

Yeah, I'm good. Just wasn't expecting my shoulder to be touched.

Just brought up bad memories. First reaction was to fight him.

It won't happen again, I'll keep this shit under wraps. I am still useful enough to help. This is just a minor setback.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

S-sorry! I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable! Really- I uh… oh jeez. I really am sorry? Do you want some more tea or-?

He keeps his distance, just looking between the two versions of Glenn. He got it, Prison had to be rough, the Glenn in his version of things was a little off about things for a while too… he’d just never been attacked. It genuinely hurt his heart that there were realities where he hadn’t gone with the rest of the dads to save Glenn or worse… where a version of him, a decidedly stupid version, Ever tried to hurt Glenn.

I’ll get you some more tea…

He turns back to the stove to start another pot of tea, shoulders tense.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior clenched their fists for a moment as a silence seemed to fall over the previously cheerful room, then sets their plate down roughly on the counter with a clank.

"Okay, shut up about your tragic backstories for now," they huff. "We came here to save Hen, so let's fucking go. Can we go now? Come on!" Junior turns their attention to Autumn. "He's already been there for like a week, we need to get him before it's too late."

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn lightly pats Dood on the head before looking over to Henry.

We're using the tree in the backyard, correct?

Her stomach knots up at Junior pointing out how long Hen's been trapped and dealing with whatever Bear was forcing him to endure.

((@dood-the-doodler))

junior’s right- we should go.

dood still seems to be clearing the magic from his head, and he seems much less like themself than usual.

how are we getting there anyway?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Well said, Junior.

Glenn steps back, returning to the table to put his dishes in the sink. Right, Hen was in danger--he had no time to deal with these people.

Just going through the trees--it's how Henry and I got there the first time, when we met Hen. Some sort of spell.

As he passes Henry, he gives his shoulder a squeeze to say not your fault, Sunshine.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn nods. He goes back over to the plate he had forgotten about, picking it back up. Shockingly, none of the pancakes fell onto the floor.

Alright. Good to know. And I don't need any tea, Henry. You just startled me.

It starts to eat them. Quicker than he probably should, but they're probably leaving soon, so he wants to make sure he actually eats them.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Ah yeah I noticed the kids were using portals to hell and using it as a waypoint to get to my timeline so I used the same theory with Tree Stride and it worked!

He relaxes a bit when Glenn touches his shoulder. He turns off the stove.

Are you sure about the tea? I guess I’ll- I’ll get that portal open for you guys if you’re ready?

He seems hesitant at best, like he wants to stall them longer.

Are you ready Mom?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

"They aren't fucking timelines," Junior grumbles under their breath while walking to the door. "Yes, we're ready!" They shout impatiently while walking outside, leaving the door open behind them.

@grandmotherofchaos

I'm ready if everyone else is.

She gets up and walks over to Henry, she leans in to whisper in his ear.

I told Linda to check in within you every day to let you know she's doing alright or if she needs any help with anything. We would have asked Ron, but we're a bit confused about his whole "being in heaven" thing?

She gives Henry as reassuring a hug as she can before following Junior out to the backyard.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs after autumn into the backyard, gesturing behind him for the others.

YAY! I’m so excited! We’re gonna go save your son!

oh wait!

he stops in the backyard and stand still. A light seems to begin to emanate from his body and a voice whispers through each of your heads.

there! Now we can all talk to eachother

//(Dood has cast Greater Telepathy at 10th level. You’re all able to telepathically communicate with each other for as long as you want to, it’s permanent. This includes Hen, Dood, Autumn, Glenn, other Glenn, Henry, and Junior)

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Glenn follows the rest of the group to the backyard, but lingers at the door. This was really happening. He would prove himself at last.

What, can you read our minds now?

He says to Dood, mentally. He didn’t actually intend on questioning them, but...you know, he couldn’t help it. Mind-reading’s fucking weird--haven’t they ever seen a sci-fi movie? Even worse than all this weird fantasy bullshit he and his friends had landed themselves into. Honestly.

He turns and gives Henry a small smile before exiting the home and crossing the backyard. He hoped Henry wouldn’t feel so bad about all this--he hates seeing him so worked up about and blaming himself for...well, everything.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn places the now empty plate down. It's shocking how fast you can eat pancakes if you try hard enough.

It follows the group into the yard, not saying anything but keeping close to something to cover his back.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Henry takes a deep breath and heads out to the yard after everyone else stepping up to the largest tree and casts Tree Stride.

Alright be careful okay? One at a time through, it’ll take you to the beach house- where your cleric friend lives mom.

He smiles and move to stand next to Glenn, whispering

Glenn can I talk to you before you go?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior jumps in surprise, suddenly having several voices in their head.

Fuck! This is so weird. If you can hear my thoughts, you better not be snooping around in my head!

They run over to the tree and stare into the portal hesitantly. Their eyes are wide and uncertain, but Junior closes them and takes a deep breath.

"It's for Hen," they mumble, and run into the portal before they lose their nerve.

@princehen

Hen is also incredibly startled by the sudden sounds of several ‘voices.’ Familiar, but startling nonetheless.

He stands up from where he was sitting against one of the walls, and dispels the Dancing Lights cantrip in the room.

Hello? Who’s there? Glenn?

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn shakes her head, trying to dispell any remaining nerves or concerns about what was waiting for her when she gets back. She has a job to do.

She gives Henry a small wave before stepping through the portal.

Hen, I told you we were coming. Just hang on a bit longer, alright?

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs up and hugs Henry before jumping through the portal after Autumn.

SEE YOU SOON, HEN!

//Ah fuck

@too-cool-4-meth-bay

Glenn laughs at Junior's panic, knowing he would have said the exact same thing if there weren't much bigger fish to fry here.

One of them. Hey, Hen!

At Henry's request, he stays back. He would always stay back for him. He would do anything he asked, really; this is the Henry he cares about, after all. Even though there is another Henry to save, Glenn takes in all of his features in the morning sunlight. Gorgeously standing there beside him of all people.

Yeah, of course. What's up?

He whispers back.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just walks through the portal silently, doesn't say anything.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Henry takes Glenn’s hand

My mom- the younger version of her- and I mean maybe this one too might not handle being back there too well? Can you keep an eye on her? And…

He reaches up with his other hand cupping the side of Glenn’s face, giving him an affectionate smile.

Come back home safe?

He blushes a bit

I mean- here? to me? I- Glenn I-

(( @too-cool-4-meth-bay ))

He listens carefully, a blush rising up his face as Henry holds him. When he finishes, Glenn reaches up and rests a hand over Henry’s.

Henry, I will always come back. You know that. I’ll keep an eye on your mother, and those kids, and--you know, everything’s gonna be fuckin’ fantastic!

He leans forward a little bit so both their noses touch. He completely missed Henry’s theme of home, but generally got the point.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

I know….I know it will be fantastic- I’ll miss you while you’re gone so …hurry back?

He smiles softly and leans in, kissing him.

Yes, sir.

He grins, kissing him back.

Now, I have a prince in a dungeon to save.

He lets go of Henry, still admiring him. Still grinning.

Real hero shit.

He starts toward the portal, walking backward.

I’ll be back real soon, alright?

He shoots Henry a wink and a wave, then enters the portal.

Autumn gives Dood's hand a squeeze.

I'm hanging in there. We'll be back outside with more space soon enough.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yay! And Glenn seems nice too. The one that’s Henry’s boyfriend. He liked my bubbles.

Dude lets go of Autumns hand to take a seat and watches the others talk

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

In response to ( @blog-of-a-time-witch )’s last post: When they look up and see the Glenns, they frown. "God fucking damn it, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Junior fall, Glenn can’t help but laugh.

Eating breakfast--maybe you need some, considering your balance issues. We have a long day ahead of us, you know; can’t have any trips like that again!

He says jokingly.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks over at Junior before looking back at Henry. It fidgets with his jacket sleeve, picking at it softly.

So. Pancakes. What fruits do you got? I'll really take any, just curious.

I'll probably eat where I'm standing right now. Like how my back is against the wall.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Strawberries and bananas! I had blueberries but it looks like someone must have taken the last of them to feed to the chickens.

You said something before about the shakes- did you just get out of prison too? Im sorry you had to go through that- it’s awful…

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior flips Jailbreak Glenn off in annoyance, then turns to glare at Senior, who has hopped onto a counter to sit, kicking his feet.

"And what are you doing? Fuck off," Junior hisses.

@grandmotherofchaos

See I felt like it was going to be weird hanging out with another version of myself later, but you all are making it look pretty easy.

((@dood-the-doodler))

No, he didn't have it; nothing came to mind. But the way he moved and the way he embodied such kindness in his well-made home made his heart jump...or maybe he was just horny.

Maybe he could actually succeed in something for once.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn's eye darts around the room. Looking at everybody. How good would they be for the combat they're probably about to get into.

It looks at the other Glenn, seeing how they were looking at everybody. He finger tuts a quick message to them.

[Seeing if they'll be good for combat?]

Replying to @henry-is-o-a-k 's stuff

Yeah. Just got out a bit ago. Sen helped. 15 years, nobody came to save me. Honestly, the phrase of "dads don't do other dads dirty" came to mind a lot. They're liars. Didn't come rescue me.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

They didn’t-

Henry pales a bit and starts thinking

He starts passing out platefuls of pancakes, gently Patting the younger Glenn on the shoulder when he hands him his plate.

I’m sorry… they should have been there for you.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior tears their eyes away from Dood long enough to shoot a look at Henry.

"It's a different version of events, dumbass."

"...show off," grumbles Junior, taking a bite of their own pancake.

@grandmotherofchaos

She was having a harder time getting a read on why Kelsey was here, but if Glenn appreciated their presence, she was fine taking them on board.

Ugh, she needed to just stop overthinking this and enjoy the damn pancakes.

((@dood-the-doodler))

//dood seeing none of the stress happening here:

dood carefully lifted a forkful of pancake to his mouth and ate it.

oh.

his tail started to wag and their entire body began to flicker, almost like a film real.

he finished his pancakes and tugged autumns sleeve to get her attention

Autumn!! THESE ARE SO GOOD! WHAT ARE THEY?

Glenn, seeing @methbay-best-fighter‘s question, defensively and dismissively tuts back:

[As if you arn’t doing the same thing.]

...At least his dads were upfront about how much they hated his mistakes. That poor guy still had to hope.

Thank god for Tumblr, I guess.

Are you going to eat?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just rolls his eyes when the other Glenn dismisses its question. It didn't mean that as a bad thing, just wondering if the other Glenn was doing the same thing as it.

When Henry ( @henry-is-o-a-k ) pats it on the shoulder, it immediately freezes for a few seconds. He then follows after Henry, attempting an attack on him.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

STOP.

but as everyone watched, his eyes faded back to their normal color and he sat down heavily. ((@henry-is-o-a-k))

Henry catches eye-contact when he’s asked about his own breakfast. This Henry, the one smiling back softly at Glenn, has green eyes.

I’ll eat later. Don’t worry about me.

He moves one of his hands from his shoulder to gently tuck Glenn’s hair behind his ear.

And then Dood slams his hands down and the dishes rattle and Henry looks up to see the other Glenn, frozen in place, ready to attack him.

"Woah, what the fuck!?" Junior drops their fork in surprise at Glenn's sudden act of aggression. "He didn't even do anything to you, what's your problem?"

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn sets her plate on the counter and comes alongside Dood to talk to him.

Hey, what's going on here? What are we doing?

Her voice is very calm, almost casual. But she's looking between her son and the now frozen Glenn.

((@dood-the-doodler))

I don’t know. It just kind of happened?

dood leans into her, his head against her arm.

I didn’t want henry to get hurt. But I also didn’t want to hurt Glenn? I can- i can stop it.

he lifts his head and looks at Glenn. As he does, Glenn unfreezes. ((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Hey!

Glenn instinctively reaches a hand on top of Henry’s, but is quickly assured that there is no danger. Look at Dood go!

You did good, little man.

Sure, he got it. Meth Bay, fighting for your life--it had to take a toll. He was jumpy around Ron when that demon Jodie took him out, but a few drinks took that right out of him.

He pushes Henry’s hand away as he gets out of his chair and walks over to wherever Glenn ended up. He puts a hesitant hand on his shoulder, forcing himself into Glenn’s entire line of sight.

Glenn. We good here?

He says bluntly, his face showing nothing but seriousness.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the other Glenn like a deer in headlights. It slowly takes the other Glenn's hand off his shoulder, not wanting to be touched.

Yeah, I'm good. Just wasn't expecting my shoulder to be touched.

Just brought up bad memories. First reaction was to fight him.

It won't happen again, I'll keep this shit under wraps. I am still useful enough to help. This is just a minor setback.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

S-sorry! I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable! Really- I uh… oh jeez. I really am sorry? Do you want some more tea or-?

I’ll get you some more tea…

He turns back to the stove to start another pot of tea, shoulders tense.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior clenched their fists for a moment as a silence seemed to fall over the previously cheerful room, then sets their plate down roughly on the counter with a clank.

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn lightly pats Dood on the head before looking over to Henry.

We're using the tree in the backyard, correct?

Her stomach knots up at Junior pointing out how long Hen's been trapped and dealing with whatever Bear was forcing him to endure.

((@dood-the-doodler))

junior’s right- we should go.

dood still seems to be clearing the magic from his head, and he seems much less like themself than usual.

how are we getting there anyway?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Well said, Junior.

Glenn steps back, returning to the table to put his dishes in the sink. Right, Hen was in danger--he had no time to deal with these people.

Just going through the trees--it's how Henry and I got there the first time, when we met Hen. Some sort of spell.

As he passes Henry, he gives his shoulder a squeeze to say not your fault, Sunshine.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn nods. He goes back over to the plate he had forgotten about, picking it back up. Shockingly, none of the pancakes fell onto the floor.

Alright. Good to know. And I don't need any tea, Henry. You just startled me.

It starts to eat them. Quicker than he probably should, but they're probably leaving soon, so he wants to make sure he actually eats them.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Ah yeah I noticed the kids were using portals to hell and using it as a waypoint to get to my timeline so I used the same theory with Tree Stride and it worked!

He relaxes a bit when Glenn touches his shoulder. He turns off the stove.

Are you sure about the tea? I guess I’ll- I’ll get that portal open for you guys if you’re ready?

He seems hesitant at best, like he wants to stall them longer.

Are you ready Mom?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

"They aren't fucking timelines," Junior grumbles under their breath while walking to the door. "Yes, we're ready!" They shout impatiently while walking outside, leaving the door open behind them.

@grandmotherofchaos

I'm ready if everyone else is.

She gets up and walks over to Henry, she leans in to whisper in his ear.

She gives Henry as reassuring a hug as she can before following Junior out to the backyard.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs after autumn into the backyard, gesturing behind him for the others.

YAY! I’m so excited! We’re gonna go save your son!

oh wait!

he stops in the backyard and stand still. A light seems to begin to emanate from his body and a voice whispers through each of your heads.

there! Now we can all talk to eachother

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Glenn follows the rest of the group to the backyard, but lingers at the door. This was really happening. He would prove himself at last.

What, can you read our minds now?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn places the now empty plate down. It's shocking how fast you can eat pancakes if you try hard enough.

It follows the group into the yard, not saying anything but keeping close to something to cover his back.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Henry takes a deep breath and heads out to the yard after everyone else stepping up to the largest tree and casts Tree Stride.

Alright be careful okay? One at a time through, it’ll take you to the beach house- where your cleric friend lives mom.

He smiles and move to stand next to Glenn, whispering

Glenn can I talk to you before you go?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior jumps in surprise, suddenly having several voices in their head.

Fuck! This is so weird. If you can hear my thoughts, you better not be snooping around in my head!

They run over to the tree and stare into the portal hesitantly. Their eyes are wide and uncertain, but Junior closes them and takes a deep breath.

"It's for Hen," they mumble, and run into the portal before they lose their nerve.

@princehen

Hen is also incredibly startled by the sudden sounds of several ‘voices.’ Familiar, but startling nonetheless.

He stands up from where he was sitting against one of the walls, and dispels the Dancing Lights cantrip in the room.

Hello? Who’s there? Glenn?

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn shakes her head, trying to dispell any remaining nerves or concerns about what was waiting for her when she gets back. She has a job to do.

She gives Henry a small wave before stepping through the portal.

Hen, I told you we were coming. Just hang on a bit longer, alright?

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs up and hugs Henry before jumping through the portal after Autumn.

SEE YOU SOON, HEN!

//Ah fuck

@too-cool-4-meth-bay

Glenn laughs at Junior's panic, knowing he would have said the exact same thing if there weren't much bigger fish to fry here.

One of them. Hey, Hen!

Yeah, of course. What's up?

He whispers back.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just walks through the portal silently, doesn't say anything.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Henry takes Glenn’s hand

My mom- the younger version of her- and I mean maybe this one too might not handle being back there too well? Can you keep an eye on her? And…

He reaches up with his other hand cupping the side of Glenn’s face, giving him an affectionate smile.

Come back home safe?

He blushes a bit

I mean- here? to me? I- Glenn I-

(( @too-cool-4-meth-bay ))

He listens carefully, a blush rising up his face as Henry holds him. When he finishes, Glenn reaches up and rests a hand over Henry’s.

Henry, I will always come back. You know that. I’ll keep an eye on your mother, and those kids, and--you know, everything’s gonna be fuckin’ fantastic!

He leans forward a little bit so both their noses touch. He completely missed Henry’s theme of home, but generally got the point.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Autumn gives Dood's hand a squeeze.

I'm hanging in there. We'll be back outside with more space soon enough.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yay! And Glenn seems nice too. The one that’s Henry’s boyfriend. He liked my bubbles.

Dude lets go of Autumns hand to take a seat and watches the others talk

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

In response to ( @blog-of-a-time-witch )’s last post: When they look up and see the Glenns, they frown. "God fucking damn it, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Junior fall, Glenn can’t help but laugh.

Eating breakfast--maybe you need some, considering your balance issues. We have a long day ahead of us, you know; can’t have any trips like that again!

He says jokingly.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks over at Junior before looking back at Henry. It fidgets with his jacket sleeve, picking at it softly.

So. Pancakes. What fruits do you got? I'll really take any, just curious.

I'll probably eat where I'm standing right now. Like how my back is against the wall.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Strawberries and bananas! I had blueberries but it looks like someone must have taken the last of them to feed to the chickens.

You said something before about the shakes- did you just get out of prison too? Im sorry you had to go through that- it’s awful…

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior flips Jailbreak Glenn off in annoyance, then turns to glare at Senior, who has hopped onto a counter to sit, kicking his feet.

"And what are you doing? Fuck off," Junior hisses.

@grandmotherofchaos

See I felt like it was going to be weird hanging out with another version of myself later, but you all are making it look pretty easy.

((@dood-the-doodler))

No, he didn't have it; nothing came to mind. But the way he moved and the way he embodied such kindness in his well-made home made his heart jump...or maybe he was just horny.

Maybe he could actually succeed in something for once.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn's eye darts around the room. Looking at everybody. How good would they be for the combat they're probably about to get into.

It looks at the other Glenn, seeing how they were looking at everybody. He finger tuts a quick message to them.

[Seeing if they'll be good for combat?]

Replying to @henry-is-o-a-k 's stuff

Yeah. Just got out a bit ago. Sen helped. 15 years, nobody came to save me. Honestly, the phrase of "dads don't do other dads dirty" came to mind a lot. They're liars. Didn't come rescue me.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

They didn’t-

Henry pales a bit and starts thinking

He starts passing out platefuls of pancakes, gently Patting the younger Glenn on the shoulder when he hands him his plate.

I’m sorry… they should have been there for you.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior tears their eyes away from Dood long enough to shoot a look at Henry.

"It's a different version of events, dumbass."

"...show off," grumbles Junior, taking a bite of their own pancake.

@grandmotherofchaos

She was having a harder time getting a read on why Kelsey was here, but if Glenn appreciated their presence, she was fine taking them on board.

Ugh, she needed to just stop overthinking this and enjoy the damn pancakes.

((@dood-the-doodler))

//dood seeing none of the stress happening here:

dood carefully lifted a forkful of pancake to his mouth and ate it.

oh.

his tail started to wag and their entire body began to flicker, almost like a film real.

he finished his pancakes and tugged autumns sleeve to get her attention

Autumn!! THESE ARE SO GOOD! WHAT ARE THEY?

Glenn, seeing @methbay-best-fighter‘s question, defensively and dismissively tuts back:

[As if you arn’t doing the same thing.]

...At least his dads were upfront about how much they hated his mistakes. That poor guy still had to hope.

Thank god for Tumblr, I guess.

Are you going to eat?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just rolls his eyes when the other Glenn dismisses its question. It didn't mean that as a bad thing, just wondering if the other Glenn was doing the same thing as it.

When Henry ( @henry-is-o-a-k ) pats it on the shoulder, it immediately freezes for a few seconds. He then follows after Henry, attempting an attack on him.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

STOP.

but as everyone watched, his eyes faded back to their normal color and he sat down heavily. ((@henry-is-o-a-k))

Henry catches eye-contact when he’s asked about his own breakfast. This Henry, the one smiling back softly at Glenn, has green eyes.

I’ll eat later. Don’t worry about me.

He moves one of his hands from his shoulder to gently tuck Glenn’s hair behind his ear.

And then Dood slams his hands down and the dishes rattle and Henry looks up to see the other Glenn, frozen in place, ready to attack him.

"Woah, what the fuck!?" Junior drops their fork in surprise at Glenn's sudden act of aggression. "He didn't even do anything to you, what's your problem?"

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn sets her plate on the counter and comes alongside Dood to talk to him.

Hey, what's going on here? What are we doing?

Her voice is very calm, almost casual. But she's looking between her son and the now frozen Glenn.

((@dood-the-doodler))

I don’t know. It just kind of happened?

dood leans into her, his head against her arm.

I didn’t want henry to get hurt. But I also didn’t want to hurt Glenn? I can- i can stop it.

he lifts his head and looks at Glenn. As he does, Glenn unfreezes. ((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Hey!

Glenn instinctively reaches a hand on top of Henry’s, but is quickly assured that there is no danger. Look at Dood go!

You did good, little man.

Sure, he got it. Meth Bay, fighting for your life--it had to take a toll. He was jumpy around Ron when that demon Jodie took him out, but a few drinks took that right out of him.

He pushes Henry’s hand away as he gets out of his chair and walks over to wherever Glenn ended up. He puts a hesitant hand on his shoulder, forcing himself into Glenn’s entire line of sight.

Glenn. We good here?

He says bluntly, his face showing nothing but seriousness.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the other Glenn like a deer in headlights. It slowly takes the other Glenn's hand off his shoulder, not wanting to be touched.

Yeah, I'm good. Just wasn't expecting my shoulder to be touched.

Just brought up bad memories. First reaction was to fight him.

It won't happen again, I'll keep this shit under wraps. I am still useful enough to help. This is just a minor setback.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

S-sorry! I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable! Really- I uh… oh jeez. I really am sorry? Do you want some more tea or-?

I’ll get you some more tea…

He turns back to the stove to start another pot of tea, shoulders tense.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior clenched their fists for a moment as a silence seemed to fall over the previously cheerful room, then sets their plate down roughly on the counter with a clank.

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn lightly pats Dood on the head before looking over to Henry.

We're using the tree in the backyard, correct?

Her stomach knots up at Junior pointing out how long Hen's been trapped and dealing with whatever Bear was forcing him to endure.

((@dood-the-doodler))

junior’s right- we should go.

dood still seems to be clearing the magic from his head, and he seems much less like themself than usual.

how are we getting there anyway?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Well said, Junior.

Glenn steps back, returning to the table to put his dishes in the sink. Right, Hen was in danger--he had no time to deal with these people.

Just going through the trees--it's how Henry and I got there the first time, when we met Hen. Some sort of spell.

As he passes Henry, he gives his shoulder a squeeze to say not your fault, Sunshine.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn nods. He goes back over to the plate he had forgotten about, picking it back up. Shockingly, none of the pancakes fell onto the floor.

Alright. Good to know. And I don't need any tea, Henry. You just startled me.

It starts to eat them. Quicker than he probably should, but they're probably leaving soon, so he wants to make sure he actually eats them.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Ah yeah I noticed the kids were using portals to hell and using it as a waypoint to get to my timeline so I used the same theory with Tree Stride and it worked!

He relaxes a bit when Glenn touches his shoulder. He turns off the stove.

Are you sure about the tea? I guess I’ll- I’ll get that portal open for you guys if you’re ready?

He seems hesitant at best, like he wants to stall them longer.

Are you ready Mom?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

"They aren't fucking timelines," Junior grumbles under their breath while walking to the door. "Yes, we're ready!" They shout impatiently while walking outside, leaving the door open behind them.

@grandmotherofchaos

I'm ready if everyone else is.

She gets up and walks over to Henry, she leans in to whisper in his ear.

She gives Henry as reassuring a hug as she can before following Junior out to the backyard.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs after autumn into the backyard, gesturing behind him for the others.

YAY! I’m so excited! We’re gonna go save your son!

oh wait!

he stops in the backyard and stand still. A light seems to begin to emanate from his body and a voice whispers through each of your heads.

there! Now we can all talk to eachother

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Glenn follows the rest of the group to the backyard, but lingers at the door. This was really happening. He would prove himself at last.

What, can you read our minds now?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn places the now empty plate down. It's shocking how fast you can eat pancakes if you try hard enough.

It follows the group into the yard, not saying anything but keeping close to something to cover his back.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Henry takes a deep breath and heads out to the yard after everyone else stepping up to the largest tree and casts Tree Stride.

Alright be careful okay? One at a time through, it’ll take you to the beach house- where your cleric friend lives mom.

He smiles and move to stand next to Glenn, whispering

Glenn can I talk to you before you go?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior jumps in surprise, suddenly having several voices in their head.

Fuck! This is so weird. If you can hear my thoughts, you better not be snooping around in my head!

They run over to the tree and stare into the portal hesitantly. Their eyes are wide and uncertain, but Junior closes them and takes a deep breath.

"It's for Hen," they mumble, and run into the portal before they lose their nerve.

@princehen

Hen is also incredibly startled by the sudden sounds of several ‘voices.’ Familiar, but startling nonetheless.

He stands up from where he was sitting against one of the walls, and dispels the Dancing Lights cantrip in the room.

Hello? Who’s there? Glenn?

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn shakes her head, trying to dispell any remaining nerves or concerns about what was waiting for her when she gets back. She has a job to do.

She gives Henry a small wave before stepping through the portal.

Hen, I told you we were coming. Just hang on a bit longer, alright?

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs up and hugs Henry before jumping through the portal after Autumn.

SEE YOU SOON, HEN!

//Ah fuck

@too-cool-4-meth-bay

Glenn laughs at Junior's panic, knowing he would have said the exact same thing if there weren't much bigger fish to fry here.

One of them. Hey, Hen!

Yeah, of course. What's up?

He whispers back.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

hen! hey, how's it hanging? we're almost there.

-og glenn

I'm okay!! Looking forward to seeing you all! And the sun

ohhhhh shit right you're in a. basement? bummer. don't worry! i'll keep you updated, everythings gonna be fine.

Autumn gives Dood's hand a squeeze.

I'm hanging in there. We'll be back outside with more space soon enough.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yay! And Glenn seems nice too. The one that’s Henry’s boyfriend. He liked my bubbles.

Dude lets go of Autumns hand to take a seat and watches the others talk

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

In response to ( @blog-of-a-time-witch )’s last post: When they look up and see the Glenns, they frown. "God fucking damn it, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Junior fall, Glenn can’t help but laugh.

Eating breakfast--maybe you need some, considering your balance issues. We have a long day ahead of us, you know; can’t have any trips like that again!

He says jokingly.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks over at Junior before looking back at Henry. It fidgets with his jacket sleeve, picking at it softly.

So. Pancakes. What fruits do you got? I'll really take any, just curious.

I'll probably eat where I'm standing right now. Like how my back is against the wall.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Strawberries and bananas! I had blueberries but it looks like someone must have taken the last of them to feed to the chickens.

You said something before about the shakes- did you just get out of prison too? Im sorry you had to go through that- it’s awful…

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior flips Jailbreak Glenn off in annoyance, then turns to glare at Senior, who has hopped onto a counter to sit, kicking his feet.

"And what are you doing? Fuck off," Junior hisses.

@grandmotherofchaos

See I felt like it was going to be weird hanging out with another version of myself later, but you all are making it look pretty easy.

((@dood-the-doodler))

No, he didn't have it; nothing came to mind. But the way he moved and the way he embodied such kindness in his well-made home made his heart jump...or maybe he was just horny.

Maybe he could actually succeed in something for once.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn's eye darts around the room. Looking at everybody. How good would they be for the combat they're probably about to get into.

It looks at the other Glenn, seeing how they were looking at everybody. He finger tuts a quick message to them.

[Seeing if they'll be good for combat?]

Replying to @henry-is-o-a-k 's stuff

Yeah. Just got out a bit ago. Sen helped. 15 years, nobody came to save me. Honestly, the phrase of "dads don't do other dads dirty" came to mind a lot. They're liars. Didn't come rescue me.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

They didn’t-

Henry pales a bit and starts thinking

He starts passing out platefuls of pancakes, gently Patting the younger Glenn on the shoulder when he hands him his plate.

I’m sorry… they should have been there for you.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior tears their eyes away from Dood long enough to shoot a look at Henry.

"It's a different version of events, dumbass."

"...show off," grumbles Junior, taking a bite of their own pancake.

@grandmotherofchaos

She was having a harder time getting a read on why Kelsey was here, but if Glenn appreciated their presence, she was fine taking them on board.

Ugh, she needed to just stop overthinking this and enjoy the damn pancakes.

((@dood-the-doodler))

//dood seeing none of the stress happening here:

dood carefully lifted a forkful of pancake to his mouth and ate it.

oh.

his tail started to wag and their entire body began to flicker, almost like a film real.

he finished his pancakes and tugged autumns sleeve to get her attention

Autumn!! THESE ARE SO GOOD! WHAT ARE THEY?

Glenn, seeing @methbay-best-fighter‘s question, defensively and dismissively tuts back:

[As if you arn’t doing the same thing.]

...At least his dads were upfront about how much they hated his mistakes. That poor guy still had to hope.

Thank god for Tumblr, I guess.

Are you going to eat?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just rolls his eyes when the other Glenn dismisses its question. It didn't mean that as a bad thing, just wondering if the other Glenn was doing the same thing as it.

When Henry ( @henry-is-o-a-k ) pats it on the shoulder, it immediately freezes for a few seconds. He then follows after Henry, attempting an attack on him.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

STOP.

but as everyone watched, his eyes faded back to their normal color and he sat down heavily. ((@henry-is-o-a-k))

Henry catches eye-contact when he’s asked about his own breakfast. This Henry, the one smiling back softly at Glenn, has green eyes.

I’ll eat later. Don’t worry about me.

He moves one of his hands from his shoulder to gently tuck Glenn’s hair behind his ear.

And then Dood slams his hands down and the dishes rattle and Henry looks up to see the other Glenn, frozen in place, ready to attack him.

"Woah, what the fuck!?" Junior drops their fork in surprise at Glenn's sudden act of aggression. "He didn't even do anything to you, what's your problem?"

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn sets her plate on the counter and comes alongside Dood to talk to him.

Hey, what's going on here? What are we doing?

Her voice is very calm, almost casual. But she's looking between her son and the now frozen Glenn.

((@dood-the-doodler))

I don’t know. It just kind of happened?

dood leans into her, his head against her arm.

I didn’t want henry to get hurt. But I also didn’t want to hurt Glenn? I can- i can stop it.

he lifts his head and looks at Glenn. As he does, Glenn unfreezes. ((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Hey!

Glenn instinctively reaches a hand on top of Henry’s, but is quickly assured that there is no danger. Look at Dood go!

You did good, little man.

Sure, he got it. Meth Bay, fighting for your life--it had to take a toll. He was jumpy around Ron when that demon Jodie took him out, but a few drinks took that right out of him.

He pushes Henry’s hand away as he gets out of his chair and walks over to wherever Glenn ended up. He puts a hesitant hand on his shoulder, forcing himself into Glenn’s entire line of sight.

Glenn. We good here?

He says bluntly, his face showing nothing but seriousness.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the other Glenn like a deer in headlights. It slowly takes the other Glenn's hand off his shoulder, not wanting to be touched.

Yeah, I'm good. Just wasn't expecting my shoulder to be touched.

Just brought up bad memories. First reaction was to fight him.

It won't happen again, I'll keep this shit under wraps. I am still useful enough to help. This is just a minor setback.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

S-sorry! I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable! Really- I uh… oh jeez. I really am sorry? Do you want some more tea or-?

I’ll get you some more tea…

He turns back to the stove to start another pot of tea, shoulders tense.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior clenched their fists for a moment as a silence seemed to fall over the previously cheerful room, then sets their plate down roughly on the counter with a clank.

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn lightly pats Dood on the head before looking over to Henry.

We're using the tree in the backyard, correct?

Her stomach knots up at Junior pointing out how long Hen's been trapped and dealing with whatever Bear was forcing him to endure.

((@dood-the-doodler))

junior’s right- we should go.

dood still seems to be clearing the magic from his head, and he seems much less like themself than usual.

how are we getting there anyway?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Well said, Junior.

Glenn steps back, returning to the table to put his dishes in the sink. Right, Hen was in danger--he had no time to deal with these people.

Just going through the trees--it's how Henry and I got there the first time, when we met Hen. Some sort of spell.

As he passes Henry, he gives his shoulder a squeeze to say not your fault, Sunshine.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn nods. He goes back over to the plate he had forgotten about, picking it back up. Shockingly, none of the pancakes fell onto the floor.

Alright. Good to know. And I don't need any tea, Henry. You just startled me.

It starts to eat them. Quicker than he probably should, but they're probably leaving soon, so he wants to make sure he actually eats them.

(( @henry-is-o-a-k ))

Ah yeah I noticed the kids were using portals to hell and using it as a waypoint to get to my timeline so I used the same theory with Tree Stride and it worked!

He relaxes a bit when Glenn touches his shoulder. He turns off the stove.

Are you sure about the tea? I guess I’ll- I’ll get that portal open for you guys if you’re ready?

He seems hesitant at best, like he wants to stall them longer.

Are you ready Mom?

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

"They aren't fucking timelines," Junior grumbles under their breath while walking to the door. "Yes, we're ready!" They shout impatiently while walking outside, leaving the door open behind them.

@grandmotherofchaos

I'm ready if everyone else is.

She gets up and walks over to Henry, she leans in to whisper in his ear.

She gives Henry as reassuring a hug as she can before following Junior out to the backyard.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Dood runs after autumn into the backyard, gesturing behind him for the others.

YAY! I’m so excited! We’re gonna go save your son!

oh wait!

he stops in the backyard and stand still. A light seems to begin to emanate from his body and a voice whispers through each of your heads.

there! Now we can all talk to eachother

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Glenn follows the rest of the group to the backyard, but lingers at the door. This was really happening. He would prove himself at last.

What, can you read our minds now?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

orion-galxy-anon

I FORGOT PRINCE HEN WAS STUCK IN A BASEMENT OH GOD-

Me for real!

It'll be fine, my mother(s?) are coming to rescue me with their friends! I think!

They're being fucking slow. We'll be there soon though. Gonna kill your fucking dad.

You to my father! But I don’t think you could kill him in a way that matters—he’d just come back. I found out that he uses homunculi nonstop, which is. Bizarre.

I’m also finding out that there’s a lot about Oakvale that I don’t know. :(

I'm not gonna use a rock! Don't be stupid. And it's fine, I'll keep beating him up until he stops coming back.

Are you okay?

Be careful, would you? I have not a clue what’s going on right now.

Once, we did an experiment in class where we grew a plant inside a dark closet and another outside! I feel like the former right now.

But I’ll be alright!!

Yeah, yeah, I'll be careful. Careful is my last name.

That doesn't sound good. Are you like a plant? Are you gonna die without sunlight?

No, I'm just exaggerating! I'm okay!

Although I'm not sure that dying even means anything anymore--how can I tell if I'm not a homunculus again?

What is a homunculus? And what do you mean again??

Oh, right, you said you don't remember?

It's the reason I'm not still dead--it's like, a body of clay that one can put their soul into. When I got murdered, I woke up in Oakvale because the connection was severed.

Holy shit, what the fuck???

@blog-of-a-time-witch @henry-is-o-a-k @justalittlebirde @too-cool-4-meth-bay hey you idiots, how are we supposed to know if Hen is really Hen this time????

#that sounds right #like in the movies #jailbirdposting #ask blog #dndads versa

idk??? maybe we just have to find his real (?) body

Autumn gives Dood's hand a squeeze.

I'm hanging in there. We'll be back outside with more space soon enough.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yay! And Glenn seems nice too. The one that’s Henry’s boyfriend. He liked my bubbles.

Dude lets go of Autumns hand to take a seat and watches the others talk

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

In response to ( @blog-of-a-time-witch )’s last post: When they look up and see the Glenns, they frown. "God fucking damn it, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Junior fall, Glenn can’t help but laugh.

Eating breakfast--maybe you need some, considering your balance issues. We have a long day ahead of us, you know; can’t have any trips like that again!

He says jokingly.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks over at Junior before looking back at Henry. It fidgets with his jacket sleeve, picking at it softly.

So. Pancakes. What fruits do you got? I'll really take any, just curious.

I'll probably eat where I'm standing right now. Like how my back is against the wall.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Strawberries and bananas! I had blueberries but it looks like someone must have taken the last of them to feed to the chickens.

You said something before about the shakes- did you just get out of prison too? Im sorry you had to go through that- it’s awful…

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior flips Jailbreak Glenn off in annoyance, then turns to glare at Senior, who has hopped onto a counter to sit, kicking his feet.

"And what are you doing? Fuck off," Junior hisses.

@grandmotherofchaos

See I felt like it was going to be weird hanging out with another version of myself later, but you all are making it look pretty easy.

((@dood-the-doodler))

No, he didn't have it; nothing came to mind. But the way he moved and the way he embodied such kindness in his well-made home made his heart jump...or maybe he was just horny.

Maybe he could actually succeed in something for once.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn's eye darts around the room. Looking at everybody. How good would they be for the combat they're probably about to get into.

It looks at the other Glenn, seeing how they were looking at everybody. He finger tuts a quick message to them.

[Seeing if they'll be good for combat?]

Replying to @henry-is-o-a-k 's stuff

Yeah. Just got out a bit ago. Sen helped. 15 years, nobody came to save me. Honestly, the phrase of "dads don't do other dads dirty" came to mind a lot. They're liars. Didn't come rescue me.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

They didn’t-

Henry pales a bit and starts thinking

He starts passing out platefuls of pancakes, gently Patting the younger Glenn on the shoulder when he hands him his plate.

I’m sorry… they should have been there for you.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior tears their eyes away from Dood long enough to shoot a look at Henry.

"It's a different version of events, dumbass."

"...show off," grumbles Junior, taking a bite of their own pancake.

@grandmotherofchaos

She was having a harder time getting a read on why Kelsey was here, but if Glenn appreciated their presence, she was fine taking them on board.

Ugh, she needed to just stop overthinking this and enjoy the damn pancakes.

((@dood-the-doodler))

//dood seeing none of the stress happening here:

dood carefully lifted a forkful of pancake to his mouth and ate it.

oh.

his tail started to wag and their entire body began to flicker, almost like a film real.

he finished his pancakes and tugged autumns sleeve to get her attention

Autumn!! THESE ARE SO GOOD! WHAT ARE THEY?

Glenn, seeing @methbay-best-fighter‘s question, defensively and dismissively tuts back:

[As if you arn’t doing the same thing.]

...At least his dads were upfront about how much they hated his mistakes. That poor guy still had to hope.

Thank god for Tumblr, I guess.

Are you going to eat?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just rolls his eyes when the other Glenn dismisses its question. It didn't mean that as a bad thing, just wondering if the other Glenn was doing the same thing as it.

When Henry ( @henry-is-o-a-k ) pats it on the shoulder, it immediately freezes for a few seconds. He then follows after Henry, attempting an attack on him.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

STOP.

but as everyone watched, his eyes faded back to their normal color and he sat down heavily. ((@henry-is-o-a-k))

Henry catches eye-contact when he’s asked about his own breakfast. This Henry, the one smiling back softly at Glenn, has green eyes.

I’ll eat later. Don’t worry about me.

He moves one of his hands from his shoulder to gently tuck Glenn’s hair behind his ear.

And then Dood slams his hands down and the dishes rattle and Henry looks up to see the other Glenn, frozen in place, ready to attack him.

"Woah, what the fuck!?" Junior drops their fork in surprise at Glenn's sudden act of aggression. "He didn't even do anything to you, what's your problem?"

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn sets her plate on the counter and comes alongside Dood to talk to him.

Hey, what's going on here? What are we doing?

Her voice is very calm, almost casual. But she's looking between her son and the now frozen Glenn.

((@dood-the-doodler))

I don’t know. It just kind of happened?

dood leans into her, his head against her arm.

I didn’t want henry to get hurt. But I also didn’t want to hurt Glenn? I can- i can stop it.

he lifts his head and looks at Glenn. As he does, Glenn unfreezes. ((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Hey!

Glenn instinctively reaches a hand on top of Henry’s, but is quickly assured that there is no danger. Look at Dood go!

You did good, little man.

Sure, he got it. Meth Bay, fighting for your life--it had to take a toll. He was jumpy around Ron when that demon Jodie took him out, but a few drinks took that right out of him.

He pushes Henry’s hand away as he gets out of his chair and walks over to wherever Glenn ended up. He puts a hesitant hand on his shoulder, forcing himself into Glenn’s entire line of sight.

Glenn. We good here?

He says bluntly, his face showing nothing but seriousness.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn stares at the other Glenn like a deer in headlights. It slowly takes the other Glenn's hand off his shoulder, not wanting to be touched.

Yeah, I'm good. Just wasn't expecting my shoulder to be touched.

Just brought up bad memories. First reaction was to fight him.

It won't happen again, I'll keep this shit under wraps. I am still useful enough to help. This is just a minor setback.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

S-sorry! I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable! Really- I uh… oh jeez. I really am sorry? Do you want some more tea or-?

I’ll get you some more tea…

He turns back to the stove to start another pot of tea, shoulders tense.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior clenched their fists for a moment as a silence seemed to fall over the previously cheerful room, then sets their plate down roughly on the counter with a clank.

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn lightly pats Dood on the head before looking over to Henry.

We're using the tree in the backyard, correct?

Her stomach knots up at Junior pointing out how long Hen's been trapped and dealing with whatever Bear was forcing him to endure.

((@dood-the-doodler))

junior’s right- we should go.

dood still seems to be clearing the magic from his head, and he seems much less like themself than usual.

how are we getting there anyway?

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Well said, Junior.

Glenn steps back, returning to the table to put his dishes in the sink. Right, Hen was in danger--he had no time to deal with these people.

Just going through the trees--it's how Henry and I got there the first time, when we met Hen. Some sort of spell.

As he passes Henry, he gives his shoulder a squeeze to say not your fault, Sunshine.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Autumn gives Dood's hand a squeeze.

I'm hanging in there. We'll be back outside with more space soon enough.

((@dood-the-doodler))

Yay! And Glenn seems nice too. The one that’s Henry’s boyfriend. He liked my bubbles.

Dude lets go of Autumns hand to take a seat and watches the others talk

((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

In response to ( @blog-of-a-time-witch )’s last post: When they look up and see the Glenns, they frown. "God fucking damn it, what are they doing here?"

Seeing Junior fall, Glenn can’t help but laugh.

Eating breakfast--maybe you need some, considering your balance issues. We have a long day ahead of us, you know; can’t have any trips like that again!

He says jokingly.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn looks over at Junior before looking back at Henry. It fidgets with his jacket sleeve, picking at it softly.

So. Pancakes. What fruits do you got? I'll really take any, just curious.

I'll probably eat where I'm standing right now. Like how my back is against the wall.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

Strawberries and bananas! I had blueberries but it looks like someone must have taken the last of them to feed to the chickens.

You said something before about the shakes- did you just get out of prison too? Im sorry you had to go through that- it’s awful…

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior flips Jailbreak Glenn off in annoyance, then turns to glare at Senior, who has hopped onto a counter to sit, kicking his feet.

"And what are you doing? Fuck off," Junior hisses.

@grandmotherofchaos

See I felt like it was going to be weird hanging out with another version of myself later, but you all are making it look pretty easy.

((@dood-the-doodler))

No, he didn't have it; nothing came to mind. But the way he moved and the way he embodied such kindness in his well-made home made his heart jump...or maybe he was just horny.

Maybe he could actually succeed in something for once.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn's eye darts around the room. Looking at everybody. How good would they be for the combat they're probably about to get into.

It looks at the other Glenn, seeing how they were looking at everybody. He finger tuts a quick message to them.

[Seeing if they'll be good for combat?]

Replying to @henry-is-o-a-k 's stuff

Yeah. Just got out a bit ago. Sen helped. 15 years, nobody came to save me. Honestly, the phrase of "dads don't do other dads dirty" came to mind a lot. They're liars. Didn't come rescue me.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

They didn’t-

Henry pales a bit and starts thinking

He starts passing out platefuls of pancakes, gently Patting the younger Glenn on the shoulder when he hands him his plate.

I’m sorry… they should have been there for you.

(( @blog-of-a-time-witch ))

Junior tears their eyes away from Dood long enough to shoot a look at Henry.

"It's a different version of events, dumbass."

"...show off," grumbles Junior, taking a bite of their own pancake.

@grandmotherofchaos

She was having a harder time getting a read on why Kelsey was here, but if Glenn appreciated their presence, she was fine taking them on board.

Ugh, she needed to just stop overthinking this and enjoy the damn pancakes.

((@dood-the-doodler))

//dood seeing none of the stress happening here:

dood carefully lifted a forkful of pancake to his mouth and ate it.

oh.

his tail started to wag and their entire body began to flicker, almost like a film real.

he finished his pancakes and tugged autumns sleeve to get her attention

Autumn!! THESE ARE SO GOOD! WHAT ARE THEY?

Glenn, seeing @methbay-best-fighter‘s question, defensively and dismissively tuts back:

[As if you arn’t doing the same thing.]

...At least his dads were upfront about how much they hated his mistakes. That poor guy still had to hope.

Thank god for Tumblr, I guess.

Are you going to eat?

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))

Glenn just rolls his eyes when the other Glenn dismisses its question. It didn't mean that as a bad thing, just wondering if the other Glenn was doing the same thing as it.

When Henry ( @henry-is-o-a-k ) pats it on the shoulder, it immediately freezes for a few seconds. He then follows after Henry, attempting an attack on him.

( @henry-is-o-a-k )

STOP.

but as everyone watched, his eyes faded back to their normal color and he sat down heavily. ((@henry-is-o-a-k))

Henry catches eye-contact when he’s asked about his own breakfast. This Henry, the one smiling back softly at Glenn, has green eyes.

I’ll eat later. Don’t worry about me.

He moves one of his hands from his shoulder to gently tuck Glenn’s hair behind his ear.

And then Dood slams his hands down and the dishes rattle and Henry looks up to see the other Glenn, frozen in place, ready to attack him.

"Woah, what the fuck!?" Junior drops their fork in surprise at Glenn's sudden act of aggression. "He didn't even do anything to you, what's your problem?"

@grandmotherofchaos

Autumn sets her plate on the counter and comes alongside Dood to talk to him.

Hey, what's going on here? What are we doing?

Her voice is very calm, almost casual. But she's looking between her son and the now frozen Glenn.

((@dood-the-doodler))

I don’t know. It just kind of happened?

dood leans into her, his head against her arm.

I didn’t want henry to get hurt. But I also didn’t want to hurt Glenn? I can- i can stop it.

he lifts his head and looks at Glenn. As he does, Glenn unfreezes. ((@too-cool-4-meth-bay))

Hey!

Glenn instinctively reaches a hand on top of Henry’s, but is quickly assured that there is no danger. Look at Dood go!

You did good, little man.

Sure, he got it. Meth Bay, fighting for your life--it had to take a toll. He was jumpy around Ron when that demon Jodie took him out, but a few drinks took that right out of him.

He pushes Henry’s hand away as he gets out of his chair and walks over to wherever Glenn ended up. He puts a hesitant hand on his shoulder, forcing himself into Glenn’s entire line of sight.

Glenn. We good here?

He says bluntly, his face showing nothing but seriousness.

(( @methbay-best-fighter ))