So you know how Jello (allegedly) has Sylvie and Rick as the detective duo for the Horizontal Pilot Command book?
Well, I thought up of a funny scenario on how that would go:
Sylvie was on their own independent quest of investigating the identity of the Bliss Ocean leader when they bumped into Rick. (Let’s assume for this scenario that they already knew each other here)
Rick asks what Sylvie is doing alone, to which the stubborn teenager refuses to explain. They have convinced themselves that they WILL be able to do this mission alone. (Why wouldn’t they? They have skills that are stronger than anyone else’s!)
Sylvie pushes for him to go away and to leave them alone, insisting that they’ll manage just fine without Rick’s help (superiority complex wins!). Rick is convinced otherwise that this mysterious experience would help transform them into close-knitted companions and follows anyway despite protests.
Queue Sylvie comically trying to lose him by sending him on useless “quests” but failing. Rick persistently asks whether they’ve gotten closer as friends yet. Obviously not.
This investigation goes on without fruit for an hour and Sylvie eventually gets so frustrated that he lets it all out:
………..
“Just GREAT. I’ve already wasted SO MUCH time, I’m stuck with YOU of all people dragging me down, and I am NOWHERE close to finding any information on Bliss Ocean. How am I supposed to uncover them and prove myself to anyone now???? It’s HOPELESS!”
(While Sylvie pulls at their hair in frustration, Rick perks up behind him.)
“Oh? Bliss Ocean you say? Is that what we have been looking for?”
“Not “we.” ME! There is no “we” here. Just Dr. Sylvest-“
(Rick’s eyes turned black as he stated top-secret knowledge that wasn’t his own like he was reading from a page)
“Bliss Ocean meet-up today, 3:30 at the Horizontal Pilot Command Tournament. Just before the third round at [CLASSIFIED].”
(Sylvie stared at him dumbfounded)
“W-where?“
“I told you. It’s at [CLASSIFIED].”
“How are you even doing that with your mouth? Wait- HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS?”
“I have a friend who is able to speak a dozen words per second. Admittedly, she was quite difficult to keep up, but I was able to pick up the words “ Bliss Ocean meeting” in one of her many ramblings. And since she knows about it, that instantly means I do too :D”
(Sylvie blinked. Then blinked again.)
“YOU BEFRIENDED A BLISS OCEAN MEMBER?? WHY DIDN’T YOU SAY ANYTHING?”
“If I recall correctly, you said word-for-word that you hold no interest in what I have to say.”
(Rick smiled. This wasn’t to sass or jab at him. He just said so, matter-of-factly)
“W-well, I do now! What- That’s just incredible! I finally have a lead! Keep talking. Where are they meeting up exactly?”
“If I provide you the information you need, would you accept my offer of friendship in return?”
“Huh-? What?! No way!”
“Oh? Now, that’s a shame. I suppose that means your mission would be in vain then.”
(Sylvie laughed nervously)
“Excuse me? You’re joking. Don’t tell me that you’re SERIOUSLY trying to bribe me? ME?”
“Why not? It’s a very common practice for us folks in the under deep :] A very fair exchange that two friends can both benefit from!”
“You cannot do this to me. You’ll regret th-.. I-I will-“
(Sylvie stopped himself. What really can he do? Put this guy to sleep? But that means he’ll never get the information. And he’s running out of precious time.)
“Ugh- FINE! But just temporarily, got it? And no funny business with my powers and abilities!”
“EXCELLENT!”
(Insert lightning pact formation and maniacal laughter here)
(Sylvie shuddered and then groaned)
“Alright. Now can you tell me where Bliss Ocean’s meet-up spot is?”
“I told you already, Sylvester. It’s at [CLASSIFIED].”
(Sylvie twitched, blood boiling just underneath the surface.)
“Rick, do you know where they’re meeting up... or NOT?”
“Of course I do. Why? Have I not made it clear?”
(Rick tilted his head, confused. Sylvester could not believe he let himself get tricked again. How could he be this stupid?!)
“You don’t seem very content.”
(Rick observed, troubled by the fact that his friend is troubled. The man thought hard for a second before brightening up.)
“Fear not! I have another idea!”
(Rick raised his hand out and a soul string shot out in a certain direction.)
“All we have to do is follow this and then we can find my zippy friend. She’s bound to be there in this location you’re so keen to investigate, for sure!”
(Before Sylvie could comment, Rick had already grabbed their arm and dashed. He has absolutely no idea why this mission was so important. But if it meant a lot to Sylvester, then Rick will do whatever it takes to get it done.)
Graduated Middle School at 10-ish, and High School at 12-ish
Estranged from his parents. I don't think about his dad much but I personally imagine his mom teaches at a prestigious school centered around academics. She always used to brag about Sylvie to others, but never actually connected with him. She didn't realize how bad their relationship was until Sylvie moved out for college and cut contact with his entire family.
Entitlement formed because his university let him get away with a ton of shit because they wanted to brag about a young genius being one of their alumni
Dr. Beefton got his degree doing online night classes
I headcanoned he published at least one research paper before Jello dropped the bomb that Sylvie got lied to during college and had their work stolen 😭
Living Situation
Lives in a shitty apartment because they were too busy paying for college expenses/office rent
His sheep help him bring in groceries :) (I actually drew a doodle of this and never posted it on tumblr i think)
They had to use Dr. Beefton to forge a signature for his office/apartment because they're not legally allowed to rent since they're a minor
Related to last point, doesn't actually use his bed (if he even bothered to buy one). They usually just activate Dream Big and let Beefton do work at night. They communicate through sticky notes.
Has a permit but doesn't drive much because a permit still requires a guardian in the car with them
Work
The no clients joke is funny but objectively I imagine sylvie has to have at least a COUPLE regular clients
Uses his sheep as therapy animals + glorified pillows to hug during sessions
Uses a modified version of dream therapy where Sylvie puts his clients to sleep and then uses Dream Big to sort through their memories
Powers
Could eventually learn how to imbue his epithet if he put his mind to it (You can already see traces of it since his yo-yo lights up while using his epithet)
I like to think he's actually a formidable fighter, since they've apparently never lost a fight, but I'm waiting for canon to actually show that
Miscellaneous
Has narcolepsy (i reject the 5th anni "I'm immune to drowsiness")
Brotherly Bond Sylvie and Rick once they eventually meet (please please please please)
this guy is NOT dating anyone, at least not now. they are NOT mature enough for a romantic relationship at all. He wouldn't date people his age because he thinks he deserves better but older people won't date him because THEY'RE A KID.
Probably more but that's all I can remember right now
Graduated Middle School at 10-ish, and High School at 12-ish
Estranged from his parents. I don't think about his dad much but I personally imagine his mom teaches at a prestigious school centered around academics. She always used to brag about Sylvie to others, but never actually connected with him. She didn't realize how bad their relationship was until Sylvie moved out for college and cut contact with his entire family.
Entitlement formed because his university let him get away with a ton of shit because they wanted to brag about a young genius being one of their alumni
Dr. Beefton got his degree doing online night classes
I headcanoned he published at least one research paper before Jello dropped the bomb that Sylvie got lied to during college and had their work stolen 😭
Living Situation
Lives in a shitty apartment because they were too busy paying for college expenses/office rent
His sheep help him bring in groceries :) (I actually drew a doodle of this and never posted it on tumblr i think)
They had to use Dr. Beefton to forge a signature for his office/apartment because they're not legally allowed to rent since they're a minor
Related to last point, doesn't actually use his bed (if he even bothered to buy one). They usually just activate Dream Big and let Beefton do work at night. They communicate through sticky notes.
Has a permit but doesn't drive much because a permit still requires a guardian in the car with them
Work
The no clients joke is funny but objectively I imagine sylvie has to have at least a COUPLE regular clients
Uses his sheep as therapy animals + glorified pillows to hug during sessions
Uses a modified version of dream therapy where Sylvie puts his clients to sleep and then uses Dream Big to sort through their memories
Powers
Could eventually learn how to imbue his epithet if he put his mind to it (You can already see traces of it since his yo-yo lights up while using his epithet)
I like to think he's actually a formidable fighter, since they've apparently never lost a fight, but I'm waiting for canon to actually show that
Miscellaneous
Has narcolepsy (i reject the 5th anni "I'm immune to drowsiness")
Brotherly Bond Sylvie and Rick once they eventually meet (please please please please)
this guy is NOT dating anyone, at least not now. they are NOT mature enough for a romantic relationship at all. He wouldn't date people his age because he thinks he deserves better but older people won't date him because THEY'RE A KID.
Probably more but that's all I can remember right now
ASingleRaindrop has once again made the prompt list for this year's Nathmarc November, a month long event for Nathmarc/Marcnath/Marcaniel fans to celebrate their love for this ship through any kind of fanwork! We look forward to seeing what everyone creates!
What is the dumbest thing every epithet erased character has ever done?
Molly - "That's my epithet"
Giovanni - Tried to eat a hot coal from a bonfire
Sylvie - Turned over the credit for multiple groundbreaking studies to the supervising professor with little to no compensation (tricked)
Mera - Repeatedly broke own bones on the off chance it might make her stronger somehow
Indus - Lets Mera treat him Like That
Percy - Became a cop
Ramsey - "I have never done anything wrong ever" (shovels 2-week old chinese food in his mouth)
Zora - The first time she brought in a bounty when she was actively on the bounty list
Howie - Hasn't punched Martin yet
Gorou - Got scared by one of the stuffed animal trophies in his office and shot it fifteen times
Bugsy - Fell for multiple techbro scams
Arnold - World record 57 minutes at the checkout counter skimming through coupon booklet in order to save a grand total of six dollars
Lorelai - Tried to learn how to kiss boys by making boys with her epithet who also didn't know how to kiss because nothing her epithet makes can have knowledge she doesn't already possess
Phoenica - Walking financial disaster
Trixie - Multiple environmental hazards under their bed grown by accident from mushroom, bug, mold, and leftover hording
Rick - Tried to escape Ocean Country and swim to the surface (Worked, somehow. Still the dumbest thing he's ever done.)
Naven - Extremely bad judge of character to a nearly lethal degree while in college
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