I’m A Pretty Nice Guy

I’m just really tired of seeing everyone screw this up.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

(this is not ranked)

DNI:

Rule breaking fishermen & Henry Oak.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie nods, staring back at Scam as if trying to predict his next move. He figured that Well wouldn't debase his "suave" and pretend to be Scam, but stranger things have happened. But it was hard not to believe Scam--when was the last time someone had stood so close, as a true ally?

Xe flinches slightly, but lets Scam run a hand through his hair.

Zhao and I have always been at war.

And...something happened. I don't know what, but I haven't been able to hold him back like before.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

During your fight? I did peek in on that! I mean how could I not?~ Seems Zhao uses she/he pronouns~

He doesn’t stop the physical contact, he was a very touchy guy and he’d missed Jodie more than he was ever going to admit.

Why are you at war with her again? I don’t think you’ve ever actually had the opportunity to tell me~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums an affirmation to Scam's comment about Zhao and the fight, but then tilts his head slightly.

You saw that? What did Zhao say to Mark?

She, uh, well. Disagreed about how to deal with Well. One argument led to another, and it became a mental battle over our body--it was too taxing not to do something more permanent.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Ohhhhh nothing major~ just basically confirmed you trapped her! But then you came back before he got to say much else~<3

Scam moves a bit closer, looping his arms over Jodie’s shoulders.

He probably argued for not straight up killing him huh? Can’t say I don’t agree with her, seeing as how doing that would have killed me too~!

His smile wavers for a moment.

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums thoughtfully--pretty much what he expected. It wasn't great, but it could have been worse.

Not exactly. Zhao didn't know anyone involved--he just wanted to get back to Hell....and I was very Catholic at the time.

I-

Jodie sighs.

I thought the change was permanent, and saving you wasn't an option--and that it was just Well there. Things are...a bit more complicated now, right? What can we even do against Well at this point?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh!

Well this was not what he expected, he’d thought Jodie just simply didn’t care if he had to die to achieve his revenge. Knowing that Jodie doesn’t want that is such a relief that he can’t help but start to laugh.

I’m so glad! Jodie I missed you so much!~<3

He smiles and pulls Jodie close suddenly, spinning around with him.

I’m doing what I can to squash down that little error okay, Handsome? Turns out it’s pretty easy he just needs to feel too depressed to try to surface! I really thought with how many people claimed they loved him someone would try to save him or something but no one’s tried! Not Mark or his husbands or children- Even that real huge version of you that swore his heart to him just gave him some niceties in a message and moved on!~ I’m not ready for confetti yet but I’m pretty sure I’ve won!~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie was about to say something in response, but yelps when he's spun, wrapping his arms around Scam to remain upright.

it's over?

Xe laughs, and smiles--not quite being able to remember when the last time he did such a thing.

you really did it--i always knew well was pathetic, but that's really something!

wait--the huge version of me? the one with the arena?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam feels absolutely elated, holding Jodie as close as he’ll let him.

Yeah the big one with the arena, He seemed pretty ride or die for Well but when he found out he basically just sent him a message that boiled down to ‘I love you , try your best!’… and the husband ones have been completely radio silent! I even sent one divorce papers and he barely cared!~ So what now? Maybe we… get started on that future?~ We’ve got an awful lot of kissing to catch up on!~ <3

[vowofvvengeance]

'As close as he'll let him' turned out to be incredibly close, although Jodie had a fleeting thought of concern that the armor would be uncomfortable for Scam.

i've fought that one before--i hope he's not as intelligent as he is powerful....

Jodie trails off, pausing when he realizes the true weight of Scam's proposal.

the future--uh, yes! that sounds nice.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

You fought him? Ahahah and he lived! That’s a little concerning!

He smiles and leans in, kissing his cheek.

I’m not to worried at all~ not when my Jodie is so strong~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

yeah, it is...and i know that zhao spoke to him after that. and then she started causing more trouble than usual. but it's nothing that i haven't handled before.

He's been worrying about this a lot, and is still more concerned than Scam--even if xe is powerful.

i just suppose that while you are about to make sure that well never shows his side, i need to stop zhao from doing the same thing.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

There’s no more main argument right? Since things are absolutely fine now?~ It’s not like he’s gone around killing people you care about or anything~ Is it awful if Zhao hangs around?

He laughs, gently touching Jodie’s cheek.

Of course it’s whatever you want Handsome~<3 I’ll help you~

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie nods, staring back at Scam as if trying to predict his next move. He figured that Well wouldn't debase his "suave" and pretend to be Scam, but stranger things have happened. But it was hard not to believe Scam--when was the last time someone had stood so close, as a true ally?

Xe flinches slightly, but lets Scam run a hand through his hair.

Zhao and I have always been at war.

And...something happened. I don't know what, but I haven't been able to hold him back like before.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

During your fight? I did peek in on that! I mean how could I not?~ Seems Zhao uses she/he pronouns~

He doesn’t stop the physical contact, he was a very touchy guy and he’d missed Jodie more than he was ever going to admit.

Why are you at war with her again? I don’t think you’ve ever actually had the opportunity to tell me~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums an affirmation to Scam's comment about Zhao and the fight, but then tilts his head slightly.

You saw that? What did Zhao say to Mark?

She, uh, well. Disagreed about how to deal with Well. One argument led to another, and it became a mental battle over our body--it was too taxing not to do something more permanent.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Ohhhhh nothing major~ just basically confirmed you trapped her! But then you came back before he got to say much else~<3

Scam moves a bit closer, looping his arms over Jodie’s shoulders.

He probably argued for not straight up killing him huh? Can’t say I don’t agree with her, seeing as how doing that would have killed me too~!

His smile wavers for a moment.

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums thoughtfully--pretty much what he expected. It wasn't great, but it could have been worse.

Not exactly. Zhao didn't know anyone involved--he just wanted to get back to Hell....and I was very Catholic at the time.

I-

Jodie sighs.

I thought the change was permanent, and saving you wasn't an option--and that it was just Well there. Things are...a bit more complicated now, right? What can we even do against Well at this point?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh!

Well this was not what he expected, he’d thought Jodie just simply didn’t care if he had to die to achieve his revenge. Knowing that Jodie doesn’t want that is such a relief that he can’t help but start to laugh.

I’m so glad! Jodie I missed you so much!~<3

He smiles and pulls Jodie close suddenly, spinning around with him.

I’m doing what I can to squash down that little error okay, Handsome? Turns out it’s pretty easy he just needs to feel too depressed to try to surface! I really thought with how many people claimed they loved him someone would try to save him or something but no one’s tried! Not Mark or his husbands or children- Even that real huge version of you that swore his heart to him just gave him some niceties in a message and moved on!~ I’m not ready for confetti yet but I’m pretty sure I’ve won!~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie was about to say something in response, but yelps when he's spun, wrapping his arms around Scam to remain upright.

it's over?

Xe laughs, and smiles--not quite being able to remember when the last time he did such a thing.

you really did it--i always knew well was pathetic, but that's really something!

wait--the huge version of me? the one with the arena?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam feels absolutely elated, holding Jodie as close as he’ll let him.

Yeah the big one with the arena, He seemed pretty ride or die for Well but when he found out he basically just sent him a message that boiled down to ‘I love you , try your best!’… and the husband ones have been completely radio silent! I even sent one divorce papers and he barely cared!~ So what now? Maybe we… get started on that future?~ We’ve got an awful lot of kissing to catch up on!~ <3

[vowofvvengeance]

'As close as he'll let him' turned out to be incredibly close, although Jodie had a fleeting thought of concern that the armor would be uncomfortable for Scam.

i've fought that one before--i hope he's not as intelligent as he is powerful....

Jodie trails off, pausing when he realizes the true weight of Scam's proposal.

the future--uh, yes! that sounds nice.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

You fought him? Ahahah and he lived! That’s a little concerning!

He smiles and leans in, kissing his cheek.

I’m not to worried at all~ not when my Jodie is so strong~<3

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie nods, staring back at Scam as if trying to predict his next move. He figured that Well wouldn't debase his "suave" and pretend to be Scam, but stranger things have happened. But it was hard not to believe Scam--when was the last time someone had stood so close, as a true ally?

Xe flinches slightly, but lets Scam run a hand through his hair.

Zhao and I have always been at war.

And...something happened. I don't know what, but I haven't been able to hold him back like before.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

During your fight? I did peek in on that! I mean how could I not?~ Seems Zhao uses she/he pronouns~

He doesn’t stop the physical contact, he was a very touchy guy and he’d missed Jodie more than he was ever going to admit.

Why are you at war with her again? I don’t think you’ve ever actually had the opportunity to tell me~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums an affirmation to Scam's comment about Zhao and the fight, but then tilts his head slightly.

You saw that? What did Zhao say to Mark?

She, uh, well. Disagreed about how to deal with Well. One argument led to another, and it became a mental battle over our body--it was too taxing not to do something more permanent.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Ohhhhh nothing major~ just basically confirmed you trapped her! But then you came back before he got to say much else~<3

Scam moves a bit closer, looping his arms over Jodie’s shoulders.

He probably argued for not straight up killing him huh? Can’t say I don’t agree with her, seeing as how doing that would have killed me too~!

His smile wavers for a moment.

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums thoughtfully--pretty much what he expected. It wasn't great, but it could have been worse.

Not exactly. Zhao didn't know anyone involved--he just wanted to get back to Hell....and I was very Catholic at the time.

I-

Jodie sighs.

I thought the change was permanent, and saving you wasn't an option--and that it was just Well there. Things are...a bit more complicated now, right? What can we even do against Well at this point?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh!

Well this was not what he expected, he’d thought Jodie just simply didn’t care if he had to die to achieve his revenge. Knowing that Jodie doesn’t want that is such a relief that he can’t help but start to laugh.

I’m so glad! Jodie I missed you so much!~<3

He smiles and pulls Jodie close suddenly, spinning around with him.

I’m doing what I can to squash down that little error okay, Handsome? Turns out it’s pretty easy he just needs to feel too depressed to try to surface! I really thought with how many people claimed they loved him someone would try to save him or something but no one’s tried! Not Mark or his husbands or children- Even that real huge version of you that swore his heart to him just gave him some niceties in a message and moved on!~ I’m not ready for confetti yet but I’m pretty sure I’ve won!~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie was about to say something in response, but yelps when he's spun, wrapping his arms around Scam to remain upright.

it's over?

Xe laughs, and smiles--not quite being able to remember when the last time he did such a thing.

you really did it--i always knew well was pathetic, but that's really something!

wait--the huge version of me? the one with the arena?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam feels absolutely elated, holding Jodie as close as he’ll let him.

Yeah the big one with the arena, He seemed pretty ride or die for Well but when he found out he basically just sent him a message that boiled down to ‘I love you , try your best!’… and the husband ones have been completely radio silent! I even sent one divorce papers and he barely cared!~ So what now? Maybe we… get started on that future?~ We’ve got an awful lot of kissing to catch up on!~ <3

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie nods, staring back at Scam as if trying to predict his next move. He figured that Well wouldn't debase his "suave" and pretend to be Scam, but stranger things have happened. But it was hard not to believe Scam--when was the last time someone had stood so close, as a true ally?

Xe flinches slightly, but lets Scam run a hand through his hair.

Zhao and I have always been at war.

And...something happened. I don't know what, but I haven't been able to hold him back like before.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

During your fight? I did peek in on that! I mean how could I not?~ Seems Zhao uses she/he pronouns~

He doesn’t stop the physical contact, he was a very touchy guy and he’d missed Jodie more than he was ever going to admit.

Why are you at war with her again? I don’t think you’ve ever actually had the opportunity to tell me~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums an affirmation to Scam's comment about Zhao and the fight, but then tilts his head slightly.

You saw that? What did Zhao say to Mark?

She, uh, well. Disagreed about how to deal with Well. One argument led to another, and it became a mental battle over our body--it was too taxing not to do something more permanent.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Ohhhhh nothing major~ just basically confirmed you trapped her! But then you came back before he got to say much else~<3

Scam moves a bit closer, looping his arms over Jodie’s shoulders.

He probably argued for not straight up killing him huh? Can’t say I don’t agree with her, seeing as how doing that would have killed me too~!

His smile wavers for a moment.

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums thoughtfully--pretty much what he expected. It wasn't great, but it could have been worse.

Not exactly. Zhao didn't know anyone involved--he just wanted to get back to Hell....and I was very Catholic at the time.

I-

Jodie sighs.

I thought the change was permanent, and saving you wasn't an option--and that it was just Well there. Things are...a bit more complicated now, right? What can we even do against Well at this point?

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh!

Well this was not what he expected, he’d thought Jodie just simply didn’t care if he had to die to achieve his revenge. Knowing that Jodie doesn’t want that is such a relief that he can’t help but start to laugh.

I’m so glad! Jodie I missed you so much!~<3

He smiles and pulls Jodie close suddenly, spinning around with him.

I’m doing what I can to squash down that little error okay, Handsome? Turns out it’s pretty easy he just needs to feel too depressed to try to surface! I really thought with how many people claimed they loved him someone would try to save him or something but no one’s tried! Not Mark or his husbands or children- Even that real huge version of you that swore his heart to him just gave him some niceties in a message and moved on!~ I’m not ready for confetti yet but I’m pretty sure I’ve won!~

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie nods, staring back at Scam as if trying to predict his next move. He figured that Well wouldn't debase his "suave" and pretend to be Scam, but stranger things have happened. But it was hard not to believe Scam--when was the last time someone had stood so close, as a true ally?

Xe flinches slightly, but lets Scam run a hand through his hair.

Zhao and I have always been at war.

And...something happened. I don't know what, but I haven't been able to hold him back like before.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

During your fight? I did peek in on that! I mean how could I not?~ Seems Zhao uses she/he pronouns~

He doesn’t stop the physical contact, he was a very touchy guy and he’d missed Jodie more than he was ever going to admit.

Why are you at war with her again? I don’t think you’ve ever actually had the opportunity to tell me~

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie hums an affirmation to Scam's comment about Zhao and the fight, but then tilts his head slightly.

You saw that? What did Zhao say to Mark?

She, uh, well. Disagreed about how to deal with Well. One argument led to another, and it became a mental battle over our body--it was too taxing not to do something more permanent.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Ohhhhh nothing major~ just basically confirmed you trapped her! But then you came back before he got to say much else~<3

Scam moves a bit closer, looping his arms over Jodie’s shoulders.

He probably argued for not straight up killing him huh? Can’t say I don’t agree with her, seeing as how doing that would have killed me too~!

His smile wavers for a moment.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[vowofvvengeance]

Jodie nods, staring back at Scam as if trying to predict his next move. He figured that Well wouldn't debase his "suave" and pretend to be Scam, but stranger things have happened. But it was hard not to believe Scam--when was the last time someone had stood so close, as a true ally?

Xe flinches slightly, but lets Scam run a hand through his hair.

Zhao and I have always been at war.

And...something happened. I don't know what, but I haven't been able to hold him back like before.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

During your fight? I did peek in on that! I mean how could I not?~ Seems Zhao uses she/he pronouns~

He doesn’t stop the physical contact, he was a very touchy guy and he’d missed Jodie more than he was ever going to admit.

Why are you at war with her again? I don’t think you’ve ever actually had the opportunity to tell me~

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Are you busy? If you aren't, can I come over? And if you are, is there a time when I can come over?

Ψ

Hey!~ I’m with Jodie right now but I’ll be free after if you want to meet me then? Is everything okay? This reads with a kinda ‘I’m not okay’ urgency, I’ll be there for you~ I’ve got you Minutes~<3

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[vowofvvengeance]

After the clothes are conjured and he's healed, Jodie stands up from where he had been sitting just prior. This doesn't help their height difference still, but it felt more polite.

Thank you.

Jodie shrugs.

Don't apologize for Well. Actually, I've been dealing with a similar problem myself.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh?

Scam doesn’t move his hand from Jodie’s shoulder, smiling softly.

Is it Zhao? I know its going to take a long time for you to adjust to that… you didn’t exactly find out in a great way~

He reaches up with his other hand to gently brush through Jodie’s hair, very little concern about getting burnt.

Everything will be fixed! Don’t worry Jodie I’m in your corner and I’ll help you~<3

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[vowofvvengeance]

The depressing corner of not-quite-space-or-time had never seen so much color, and it made Jodie squint at Scam for a moment before looking back at what xe was doing.

Currently, he was in the process of bandaging up a wound from the previous fight with MilZhao--he's taken off its armor again, broken wings and scars on display, but makes no effort to reach for a weapon or shield because of Scam's presence. The clothes it was wearing under the armor had definitely seen better days, but it didn't seem like the type of thing that Jodie ever gave a second thought to. The grey tunic had grass stains and it smelled vaguely of smoke, with its sleeves rolled up.

Hey, Scam.

Uh, sure? You really don't need to trouble yourself over it.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

It’s not a problem at all Jodie~ conjuring you up something a little more up to date to wear won’t trouble me in the least!~<3

He tries not to let his concern show as he approaches slowly and places a hand on Jodie’s shoulder to heal him (cure wounds x3 45,43,47 hp returned) He casts prestidigitation to clean Jodie up and Conjures him a clean undershirt, a nice dark blue button down shirt and a comfortable pair of black pants and despite his sense of fashion being wholeheartedly against such a travesty: comfortable black sneakers.

Missed you Handsome~<3 how you holding up? I would’ve come sooner but… you know… trapped for years and all that!~

He laughs a bit.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

My dear Well,

BP KWBIO HC PYWP SC YWRC ECCI OCKWNWPCA TJN OJ GJIU. WTPCN ECBIU UNWLCA SBPY XJQN KNCOCILC AWX WTPCN AWX WIA IBUYP WTPCN IBUYP, B YWRC ECCI GBOPGCOO BI XJQN WEOCILC. BP YWO ECCI ABTTBLQGP PJ LJILCIPNWPC JI HX FBIUGX AQPBCO. WGPYJQUY B BIBPBWGGX CVKCLPCA XJQ SJQGA NCPQNI OJJICN, B WH ECUBIIBIU PJ QIACNOPWIA PYWP XJQN LJQIPCNKWNP YJGAO HJNC KJSCN PYWI B KNCRBJQOGX WOOQHCA.

XJQ YWRC HX OBILCNCOP WKJGJUBCO TJN QIACNCOPBHWPBIU PYC PYNCWP PYWP OLWH GBFCGX YJGAO. BP BO HX YJKC PYWP OWBA BIABRBAQWG TBIAO LBKYCNO PJ EC PBNCOJHC, WIA SBGG IJP PWFC PYC PBHC PJ KWNOC PYNJQUY PYC ACPWBGO JT PYBO HCOOWUC.

As ever, you are the key to my heart.

QITJNPQIWPCGX, B AJ IJP PNQOP WIXJIC OJ QIKNCABLPWEGC BI IWPQNC, WIA WO OQLY LWIIJP PWFC LYWILCO SBPY PYC TBICN ACPWBGO JT SYWP B SBOY PJ ABOLQOO. BI NCUWNAO PJ PYC KNJHBOCO B YWRC HWAC PJ XJQ, PYCNC BO W PJHC B SBOY PJ OYWNC SBPY XJQ. PYBO EJJF BO TJN XJQN CXCO WGJIC, WO B ECGBCRC BI WIX JPYCN YWIAO BP SJQGA EC PJJ AWIUCNJQO TJN PYBO SJNGA JN WIX JPYCN.

B SBGG EC YJKBIU PJ OCC XJQ WUWBI OJJICN NWPYCN PYWI GWPCN. B GJRC XJQ, SCGG.

Yours,

Zhao Dae Foster

Hmmmm~ don’t like that! You know, I’m not stupid, I could translate this if I felt like it~ you made it easy enough!~

But I don’t care!~<3 Has it settled in yet? He’s not coming back and you idiots guaranteed that! At least you’ve done a fraction more then anyone else, with all their big talk I really expected some sort of rescue mission but even Mark didn’t come here for more than a conversation! I was pretty on the nose about no one really caring I guess!~

But that just means I’m here to stay! But you don’t want anything to do with me sooooo….. sucks to be you!

….I see what you’re doing. What a hopeful message! Ahaha ‘be back soon’, yeah sure~<3

[his-demonic-majesty]

I see. Thank you for the enlightening response. It is true that I would prefer to have no contact with the likes of you at all, but occasionally an exterminator must interact with pests. Would you classify yourself as a roach? I have experience in getting rid of vermin such as yourself.

I must also thank you for the reminder to invite the person who may be my future brothersister-in-law over. I have been meaning to meet with him. Perhaps she and I will find a common interest in our mutual wish to dispose of a certain roach.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh there’s your mistake~! See, the only thing we’ve got an infestation of is Jodies and Zhaos~! So many unnecessary extras! All because your little lover boy couldn’t have the one that’s meant for me! He told you right? How you’re nothing but a sad attempt at filling the very huge hole in his heart where the Jodie from our reality once was?~ it won’t matter! I was able to take over before when I had no one… and now I’ve got two some ones!

Oh right~!

I mean, you’ve probably not really considered this, but to be clear, this body he’s been borrowing to spend time with you? It’s exactly that, borrowed, if you don’t just consider it thievery! It’s mine and I’ve been using it to spend time with my new partner, the Time witch.

:) you seem like the jealous type so I’ll just let you sit on that thought!~

[his-demonic-majesty]

Is there an aim to your inane mockery, roach? I am perfectly secure in my identity. Of course, perhaps you simply project what you fear. You are afraid of being indistinguishable, of being replaceable, but I have no such trivial anxiety.

How fitting that you would mention thievery in the same remark as the witch. How ironic that you would use it in an attempt to disturb me. Once again, you prove yourself to be incredibly simpleminded, unable to see even what is directly in front of you. I nearly pity you. I'm almost inclined to wish you well. Two pests together, a match made by fate.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Awww you got me! I’m so sad because a Zhao I couldn’t care less about called me names! Do you really think you’re upsetting me? Nah I just think you two and your little secret messages are so adorable in almost a pathetic way so I’m letting you have this! I letting you both pretend things will work out in the end and you two will get your little happy ending!~ I’ve even made sure to provide just sooooo many letters and neither of you are grateful~

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

My dear Well,

BP KWBIO HC PYWP SC YWRC ECCI OCKWNWPCA TJN OJ GJIU. WTPCN ECBIU UNWLCA SBPY XJQN KNCOCILC AWX WTPCN AWX WIA IBUYP WTPCN IBUYP, B YWRC ECCI GBOPGCOO BI XJQN WEOCILC. BP YWO ECCI ABTTBLQGP PJ LJILCIPNWPC JI HX FBIUGX AQPBCO. WGPYJQUY B BIBPBWGGX CVKCLPCA XJQ SJQGA NCPQNI OJJICN, B WH ECUBIIBIU PJ QIACNOPWIA PYWP XJQN LJQIPCNKWNP YJGAO HJNC KJSCN PYWI B KNCRBJQOGX WOOQHCA.

XJQ YWRC HX OBILCNCOP WKJGJUBCO TJN QIACNCOPBHWPBIU PYC PYNCWP PYWP OLWH GBFCGX YJGAO. BP BO HX YJKC PYWP OWBA BIABRBAQWG TBIAO LBKYCNO PJ EC PBNCOJHC, WIA SBGG IJP PWFC PYC PBHC PJ KWNOC PYNJQUY PYC ACPWBGO JT PYBO HCOOWUC.

As ever, you are the key to my heart.

QITJNPQIWPCGX, B AJ IJP PNQOP WIXJIC OJ QIKNCABLPWEGC BI IWPQNC, WIA WO OQLY LWIIJP PWFC LYWILCO SBPY PYC TBICN ACPWBGO JT SYWP B SBOY PJ ABOLQOO. BI NCUWNAO PJ PYC KNJHBOCO B YWRC HWAC PJ XJQ, PYCNC BO W PJHC B SBOY PJ OYWNC SBPY XJQ. PYBO EJJF BO TJN XJQN CXCO WGJIC, WO B ECGBCRC BI WIX JPYCN YWIAO BP SJQGA EC PJJ AWIUCNJQO TJN PYBO SJNGA JN WIX JPYCN.

B SBGG EC YJKBIU PJ OCC XJQ WUWBI OJJICN NWPYCN PYWI GWPCN. B GJRC XJQ, SCGG.

Yours,

Zhao Dae Foster

Hmmmm~ don’t like that! You know, I’m not stupid, I could translate this if I felt like it~ you made it easy enough!~

But I don’t care!~<3 Has it settled in yet? He’s not coming back and you idiots guaranteed that! At least you’ve done a fraction more then anyone else, with all their big talk I really expected some sort of rescue mission but even Mark didn’t come here for more than a conversation! I was pretty on the nose about no one really caring I guess!~

But that just means I’m here to stay! But you don’t want anything to do with me sooooo….. sucks to be you!

….I see what you’re doing. What a hopeful message! Ahaha ‘be back soon’, yeah sure~<3

[his-demonic-majesty]

I see. Thank you for the enlightening response. It is true that I would prefer to have no contact with the likes of you at all, but occasionally an exterminator must interact with pests. Would you classify yourself as a roach? I have experience in getting rid of vermin such as yourself.

I must also thank you for the reminder to invite the person who may be my future brothersister-in-law over. I have been meaning to meet with him. Perhaps she and I will find a common interest in our mutual wish to dispose of a certain roach.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh there’s your mistake~! See, the only thing we’ve got an infestation of is Jodies and Zhaos~! So many unnecessary extras! All because your little lover boy couldn’t have the one that’s meant for me! He told you right? How you’re nothing but a sad attempt at filling the very huge hole in his heart where the Jodie from our reality once was?~ it won’t matter! I was able to take over before when I had no one… and now I’ve got two some ones!

Oh right~!

I mean, you’ve probably not really considered this, but to be clear, this body he’s been borrowing to spend time with you? It’s exactly that, borrowed, if you don’t just consider it thievery! It’s mine and I’ve been using it to spend time with my new partner, the Time witch.

:) you seem like the jealous type so I’ll just let you sit on that thought!~

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

My dear Well,

BP KWBIO HC PYWP SC YWRC ECCI OCKWNWPCA TJN OJ GJIU. WTPCN ECBIU UNWLCA SBPY XJQN KNCOCILC AWX WTPCN AWX WIA IBUYP WTPCN IBUYP, B YWRC ECCI GBOPGCOO BI XJQN WEOCILC. BP YWO ECCI ABTTBLQGP PJ LJILCIPNWPC JI HX FBIUGX AQPBCO. WGPYJQUY B BIBPBWGGX CVKCLPCA XJQ SJQGA NCPQNI OJJICN, B WH ECUBIIBIU PJ QIACNOPWIA PYWP XJQN LJQIPCNKWNP YJGAO HJNC KJSCN PYWI B KNCRBJQOGX WOOQHCA.

XJQ YWRC HX OBILCNCOP WKJGJUBCO TJN QIACNCOPBHWPBIU PYC PYNCWP PYWP OLWH GBFCGX YJGAO. BP BO HX YJKC PYWP OWBA BIABRBAQWG TBIAO LBKYCNO PJ EC PBNCOJHC, WIA SBGG IJP PWFC PYC PBHC PJ KWNOC PYNJQUY PYC ACPWBGO JT PYBO HCOOWUC.

As ever, you are the key to my heart.

QITJNPQIWPCGX, B AJ IJP PNQOP WIXJIC OJ QIKNCABLPWEGC BI IWPQNC, WIA WO OQLY LWIIJP PWFC LYWILCO SBPY PYC TBICN ACPWBGO JT SYWP B SBOY PJ ABOLQOO. BI NCUWNAO PJ PYC KNJHBOCO B YWRC HWAC PJ XJQ, PYCNC BO W PJHC B SBOY PJ OYWNC SBPY XJQ. PYBO EJJF BO TJN XJQN CXCO WGJIC, WO B ECGBCRC BI WIX JPYCN YWIAO BP SJQGA EC PJJ AWIUCNJQO TJN PYBO SJNGA JN WIX JPYCN.

B SBGG EC YJKBIU PJ OCC XJQ WUWBI OJJICN NWPYCN PYWI GWPCN. B GJRC XJQ, SCGG.

Yours,

Zhao Dae Foster

Hmmmm~ don’t like that! You know, I’m not stupid, I could translate this if I felt like it~ you made it easy enough!~

But I don’t care!~<3 Has it settled in yet? He’s not coming back and you idiots guaranteed that! At least you’ve done a fraction more then anyone else, with all their big talk I really expected some sort of rescue mission but even Mark didn’t come here for more than a conversation! I was pretty on the nose about no one really caring I guess!~

But that just means I’m here to stay! But you don’t want anything to do with me sooooo….. sucks to be you!

….I see what you’re doing. What a hopeful message! Ahaha ‘be back soon’, yeah sure~<3

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

@vowofvvengeance

Scam, determined to make an entrance, opens a portal in Jodie’s blank grey expanse, dropping through and landing on his feet, multicolored spotlights shining down on him.

Jodie!~<3

Did you wait long? Oh- you look a little rough Handsome~! Want me to heal you up? Maybe get you something a little cleaner to wear while I’m at it~?

[mugen-actually]

Hello, My name is Martha and We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s warranty! … Aw Father they hung up again! This game is silly, can we play the one where I tell them they won something again?

Mugen hangs up the rotary phone and rocks back and forth where she’s sitting.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Sure kiddo~ you do like giving good news don’t you? You’re very good at cold calling Mugen! No phone anxiety at all! You’re so brave! I couldn’t be prouder!~<3

Scam ruffles Mugen’s hair a bit.

(( @pretty-likely ))

Scam frowns instantly.

Oh no, I’m having bonding time with my kid right now-

(( @pretty-likely !!!))

Stop that~!

[pretty-likely]

Pretty appears directly behind Scam, hand in hand in hand in hand with Mark.

Hello again Cousin!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark looks up at Scam, frowning. He knows that Scam doesn't want to see her right now, but -

But -

Mark's gaze lands on Mugen. Well's kid.

"What is he doing here?" He demands, glaring at Scam. "She doesn't have anything to do with you."

(( @mugen-actually ))

[mugen-actually]

Mugen scrambles to her feet to greet the family members he’d never seen before, happily skipping to close the distance between her and Mark.

Hello! I am Mugen! We talked before! You are my Aunt-Uncle! And I don’t know you arm and leg person!

She tries to hug Mark first.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

You brought Mark?

Scam sighs.

Little Mugen has everything to do with me! You see, I’ve been there for Mugen all along~ when not one of the rest of you were! What? Was I supposed to leave the poor child alone with Jodie or one of her other neglectful Fathers? No, See, despite what you think, I don’t abandon those I care about! Why are you here? Pretty can’t delete me so you’re out of luck~

[pretty-likely]

Pretty points between Mark and Scam.

Are you two fighting? Ohh this will be interesting!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark finds himself paralyzed by the small blue creature that wraps happy little arms around him. It's all she can do not to immediately kick Mugen off of him. She's normally pretty chill with children, so why does the sight of Mugen make his skin crawl?

"It's... nice to meet you... Mugen..." Mark answers through gritted teeth and forced smiles before carefully peeling him off and handing her to Pretty.

Turning back to Scam, Mark folds her arms. "I have to keep an eye on you. Every time I turn around, you're doing another stupid thing."

(( @mugen-actually ))

[mugen-actually]

Mugen keeps reaching for Mark even as Pretty grabs hold of him and hugs him. It takes a second before she shifts and returns the hug.

Father is not stupid he is really really smart! And he always helps me- wait, Father is that still a secret??

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam frowns at Mark’s narration but says nothing. He smiles at Mugen.

No, my little Blueberry, you can tell whoever you want now! Cat’s out of the bag as they say!~

And really Mark, What stupid thing am I doing? Have you made up with your ’best friend’ yet?~ Or are you going to just let that relationship die hmm? Just go home, My Jodie actually wants to meet to talk, and then I’m spending more time with Mugen until Minutes comes back or one of his little friends pulls a good enough scam to come have a play date with the kid~

[pretty-likely]

Pretty cuddles Mugen happily, Arms closing around the kid as he’s passed to her with the same looking reflex as a Venus Fly Trap closing around prey.

What a cute new cousin! I didn’t know you had another kid Scam! This one is different than the other one right? The other one wasn’t blue right?? Congratulations!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

"...she doesn't want to talk to me," Mark says, looking away from Scam uncomfortably. He knows that Scam can read her narration right now, and it frustrates him that she can't read it too.

The mention of Revenge Jodie is startling. Did xe really ask to meet with Scam? He'd never seemed interested in talking to Scam during the conversations xe and Mark shared, but maybe it was something that had just been in the back of Jodie's mind this whole time.

"Looks like the stupid thing you're doing right now is surrounding yourself with danger," Mark grumbles, looking away unhappily. "I'm not worried about you. Whatever happens to you happens to Well."

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Father isn’t in danger and even if he was I’m really strong thanks to him so I will protect him! He’s gonna marry Grumpy father , so he won’t be in danger meeting him either!

Mugen manages to pry his way out of Pretty’s hug to hug Mark again.

You seem sad! I’ll cheer you up!

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

‘Never seemed interested’? I’ll have you know he knows about our destroyed future and that I’m trying to repair it and xe said he misses me! So if you think you’re going to squeeze your way in and I’ll just hand him over like I did with Zhao you’re VERY WRONG! You aren’t taking Minutes away from me either, not even if you manage to fix that friendship! And if Minutes won’t talk to you that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave a lengthy apology message!

He points at Mark and frowns.

[pretty-likely]

Pretty seems genuinely surprised that Mugen is able to pry it’s arms off.

Uh… wow little guy is strong!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark flinches at Mugen's touch, just barely passing her Wisdom Save.

"I... yeah." He struggles over what to do with the small blue child on his leg, but decides that ignoring it might be the easiest thing to do right now.

"Look, I don't want him, or Zhao Dae for that matter. And-" Mark pauses, because Scam had a literal point. She could just send Psi an apology, even if he didn't think she'd be forgiven. "Don't talk to me about Kel. I know them better than you." He swats Scam's pointing finger down and maintains a stubborn demeanor. "I'm going now. Take your... kid."

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Mugen starts trying to climb up onto Marks shoulders, deciding that being taller just like her aunt-uncle would make cheering up her new favorite person way easier.

How many arms do you have? Can you tell me? You have so many mouths can they say different things at the same time? Can you talk to me with one and Father with another at once? How many days old are you? You are so very cool! Can I be like you when I get older? I want to be able to talk to so many people at once!

He grabs one of Mark’s arms and tries to heft himself up further.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh I’ll talk about them as much as I want actually~! And sure maybe you know more right now but that’s subject to change Mark, especially since I’m dating Minutes. There will be a point in the near future where I’ll know more and if you can’t handle that then maybe it’s time you look at yourself hmm~? Someone’s jealous their friend has someone else in their life I think! And Good! Even if you did want Jodie It wouldn’t be without a fight!

He frowns

And you Pretty, how many times did you delete someone on Kelsey?! I thought your games were one and done?

Mugen get off her, I’m going to go visit Jodie so I have to find you a babysitter, you made such a mess when you were on your own last night after I was so sure you’d gone to sleep~ I’m so proud but really, I’d rather not rebuild a whole portion of the realm so, come here kiddo~!

[pretty-likely]

Usually they are one and done but imagine my surprise when I hopped back in to give my toy a little haunting reminder and there was the person back again! Gosh following her around and just giving a little quick -boop- right out of existence every once in a while was just so entertaining and oh gosh the fear was just so exciting! I’ve seen what it does to normal people but imagine it on that level! But then he got all boring and stopped looking for the Sonnet and I got bored and thought…. What if I changed the game just a bittttttt you know? Just a teeny bit and maybe sometimes some other people they got close to just bopped away too? Like how fucked up would that make someone right? And I mean have you seen them? Hilarious!

Pretty laughs loudly, fingers fluttering

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark winces as Mugen starts to use him as a jungle gym, restraining herself from up and hurling the child off. The rapidfire slew of questioning almost seems to collide with the serious conversation he's trying to have with her brother, and without the ability to use the narration as a source of closed captions, Mark starts to struggle to process the words being spoken. He blanks at Scam for a moment, then scowls.

"I'm not jealous," she tries to interrupt. "If I was then I'd have- I'm sorry. I don't think I heard that right. A fight? A fight. When's the last time you were in a fight, Scam? Don't make me laugh."

Mark would have more to say, but Pretty starts recounting its game with Kelsey in more detail. Mark stares at his cousin, realizing there was more to what happened than she had known about previously.

His arms go limp and her shoulders droop, erasing any foothold Mugen had.

"...that really would fuck someone up," he mumbles, starting to wonder just how much Kelsey went through after he stopped confiding in Mark.

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Uwa-

Mugen slips in her attempt to climb Mark, making a sad sound and tries again, grabbing her hair this time trying to pull himself up.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

That’s the point Mark!~ I’m not a fighter but I will fight for my Jodie~ Go home Mark, apologize to Minutes and go home!

Scam frowns grabbing Mugen by the collar trying to tug her off ineffectually.

You too Pretty, You can’t delete me so it’s a stalemate in your little game! Find someone else to play with~

[pretty-likely]

Ughhhhh boring. It’s not over, the rules have just changed that’s all! I’ll give you one cause you won me a bet against Devotion with that little divorce stunt you pulled! Sooooo fiiiine I’ll lay off a little for noooow!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

"Fine, I get it- ow!" Mark stumbles as his head is yanked back painfully. She was in the middle of opening a portal to leave, but Mugen's unintentional attack yanks him off balance and she stumbles through it... taking Mugen along for the ride with him.

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Oh fuck!

Mugen looks momentarily surprised when Goofs realm fades into the distance of the closing portal, clinging hard to Mark the entire time.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam let’s go of Mugen just in time to not be yanked through as well. He laughs watching the portal close behind them.

Guess you’re babysitting! I was going to leave the little guy-gal with Henry but this works!~

He turns to Pretty

Go, shoo, I’ve got a really important date right now so you have got to leave!~

[mugen-actually]

Hello, My name is Martha and We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s warranty! … Aw Father they hung up again! This game is silly, can we play the one where I tell them they won something again?

Mugen hangs up the rotary phone and rocks back and forth where she’s sitting.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Sure kiddo~ you do like giving good news don’t you? You’re very good at cold calling Mugen! No phone anxiety at all! You’re so brave! I couldn’t be prouder!~<3

Scam ruffles Mugen’s hair a bit.

(( @pretty-likely ))

Scam frowns instantly.

Oh no, I’m having bonding time with my kid right now-

(( @pretty-likely !!!))

Stop that~!

[pretty-likely]

Pretty appears directly behind Scam, hand in hand in hand in hand with Mark.

Hello again Cousin!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark looks up at Scam, frowning. He knows that Scam doesn't want to see her right now, but -

But -

Mark's gaze lands on Mugen. Well's kid.

"What is he doing here?" He demands, glaring at Scam. "She doesn't have anything to do with you."

(( @mugen-actually ))

[mugen-actually]

Mugen scrambles to her feet to greet the family members he’d never seen before, happily skipping to close the distance between her and Mark.

Hello! I am Mugen! We talked before! You are my Aunt-Uncle! And I don’t know you arm and leg person!

She tries to hug Mark first.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

You brought Mark?

Scam sighs.

Little Mugen has everything to do with me! You see, I’ve been there for Mugen all along~ when not one of the rest of you were! What? Was I supposed to leave the poor child alone with Jodie or one of her other neglectful Fathers? No, See, despite what you think, I don’t abandon those I care about! Why are you here? Pretty can’t delete me so you’re out of luck~

[pretty-likely]

Pretty points between Mark and Scam.

Are you two fighting? Ohh this will be interesting!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark finds himself paralyzed by the small blue creature that wraps happy little arms around him. It's all she can do not to immediately kick Mugen off of him. She's normally pretty chill with children, so why does the sight of Mugen make his skin crawl?

"It's... nice to meet you... Mugen..." Mark answers through gritted teeth and forced smiles before carefully peeling him off and handing her to Pretty.

Turning back to Scam, Mark folds her arms. "I have to keep an eye on you. Every time I turn around, you're doing another stupid thing."

(( @mugen-actually ))

[mugen-actually]

Mugen keeps reaching for Mark even as Pretty grabs hold of him and hugs him. It takes a second before she shifts and returns the hug.

Father is not stupid he is really really smart! And he always helps me- wait, Father is that still a secret??

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam frowns at Mark’s narration but says nothing. He smiles at Mugen.

No, my little Blueberry, you can tell whoever you want now! Cat’s out of the bag as they say!~

And really Mark, What stupid thing am I doing? Have you made up with your ’best friend’ yet?~ Or are you going to just let that relationship die hmm? Just go home, My Jodie actually wants to meet to talk, and then I’m spending more time with Mugen until Minutes comes back or one of his little friends pulls a good enough scam to come have a play date with the kid~

[pretty-likely]

Pretty cuddles Mugen happily, Arms closing around the kid as he’s passed to her with the same looking reflex as a Venus Fly Trap closing around prey.

What a cute new cousin! I didn’t know you had another kid Scam! This one is different than the other one right? The other one wasn’t blue right?? Congratulations!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

"...she doesn't want to talk to me," Mark says, looking away from Scam uncomfortably. He knows that Scam can read her narration right now, and it frustrates him that she can't read it too.

The mention of Revenge Jodie is startling. Did xe really ask to meet with Scam? He'd never seemed interested in talking to Scam during the conversations xe and Mark shared, but maybe it was something that had just been in the back of Jodie's mind this whole time.

"Looks like the stupid thing you're doing right now is surrounding yourself with danger," Mark grumbles, looking away unhappily. "I'm not worried about you. Whatever happens to you happens to Well."

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Father isn’t in danger and even if he was I’m really strong thanks to him so I will protect him! He’s gonna marry Grumpy father , so he won’t be in danger meeting him either!

Mugen manages to pry his way out of Pretty’s hug to hug Mark again.

You seem sad! I’ll cheer you up!

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

‘Never seemed interested’? I’ll have you know he knows about our destroyed future and that I’m trying to repair it and xe said he misses me! So if you think you’re going to squeeze your way in and I’ll just hand him over like I did with Zhao you’re VERY WRONG! You aren’t taking Minutes away from me either, not even if you manage to fix that friendship! And if Minutes won’t talk to you that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave a lengthy apology message!

He points at Mark and frowns.

[pretty-likely]

Pretty seems genuinely surprised that Mugen is able to pry it’s arms off.

Uh… wow little guy is strong!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark flinches at Mugen's touch, just barely passing her Wisdom Save.

"I... yeah." He struggles over what to do with the small blue child on his leg, but decides that ignoring it might be the easiest thing to do right now.

"Look, I don't want him, or Zhao Dae for that matter. And-" Mark pauses, because Scam had a literal point. She could just send Psi an apology, even if he didn't think she'd be forgiven. "Don't talk to me about Kel. I know them better than you." He swats Scam's pointing finger down and maintains a stubborn demeanor. "I'm going now. Take your... kid."

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Mugen starts trying to climb up onto Marks shoulders, deciding that being taller just like her aunt-uncle would make cheering up her new favorite person way easier.

How many arms do you have? Can you tell me? You have so many mouths can they say different things at the same time? Can you talk to me with one and Father with another at once? How many days old are you? You are so very cool! Can I be like you when I get older? I want to be able to talk to so many people at once!

He grabs one of Mark’s arms and tries to heft himself up further.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh I’ll talk about them as much as I want actually~! And sure maybe you know more right now but that’s subject to change Mark, especially since I’m dating Minutes. There will be a point in the near future where I’ll know more and if you can’t handle that then maybe it’s time you look at yourself hmm~? Someone’s jealous their friend has someone else in their life I think! And Good! Even if you did want Jodie It wouldn’t be without a fight!

He frowns

And you Pretty, how many times did you delete someone on Kelsey?! I thought your games were one and done?

Mugen get off her, I’m going to go visit Jodie so I have to find you a babysitter, you made such a mess when you were on your own last night after I was so sure you’d gone to sleep~ I’m so proud but really, I’d rather not rebuild a whole portion of the realm so, come here kiddo~!

[pretty-likely]

Usually they are one and done but imagine my surprise when I hopped back in to give my toy a little haunting reminder and there was the person back again! Gosh following her around and just giving a little quick -boop- right out of existence every once in a while was just so entertaining and oh gosh the fear was just so exciting! I’ve seen what it does to normal people but imagine it on that level! But then he got all boring and stopped looking for the Sonnet and I got bored and thought…. What if I changed the game just a bittttttt you know? Just a teeny bit and maybe sometimes some other people they got close to just bopped away too? Like how fucked up would that make someone right? And I mean have you seen them? Hilarious!

Pretty laughs loudly, fingers fluttering

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark winces as Mugen starts to use him as a jungle gym, restraining herself from up and hurling the child off. The rapidfire slew of questioning almost seems to collide with the serious conversation he's trying to have with her brother, and without the ability to use the narration as a source of closed captions, Mark starts to struggle to process the words being spoken. He blanks at Scam for a moment, then scowls.

"I'm not jealous," she tries to interrupt. "If I was then I'd have- I'm sorry. I don't think I heard that right. A fight? A fight. When's the last time you were in a fight, Scam? Don't make me laugh."

Mark would have more to say, but Pretty starts recounting its game with Kelsey in more detail. Mark stares at his cousin, realizing there was more to what happened than she had known about previously.

His arms go limp and her shoulders droop, erasing any foothold Mugen had.

"...that really would fuck someone up," he mumbles, starting to wonder just how much Kelsey went through after he stopped confiding in Mark.

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Uwa-

Mugen slips in her attempt to climb Mark, making a sad sound and tries again, grabbing her hair this time trying to pull himself up.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

That’s the point Mark!~ I’m not a fighter but I will fight for my Jodie~ Go home Mark, apologize to Minutes and go home!

Scam frowns grabbing Mugen by the collar trying to tug her off ineffectually.

You too Pretty, You can’t delete me so it’s a stalemate in your little game! Find someone else to play with~

[mugen-actually]

Hello, My name is Martha and We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s warranty! … Aw Father they hung up again! This game is silly, can we play the one where I tell them they won something again?

Mugen hangs up the rotary phone and rocks back and forth where she’s sitting.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Sure kiddo~ you do like giving good news don’t you? You’re very good at cold calling Mugen! No phone anxiety at all! You’re so brave! I couldn’t be prouder!~<3

Scam ruffles Mugen’s hair a bit.

(( @pretty-likely ))

Scam frowns instantly.

Oh no, I’m having bonding time with my kid right now-

(( @pretty-likely !!!))

Stop that~!

[pretty-likely]

Pretty appears directly behind Scam, hand in hand in hand in hand with Mark.

Hello again Cousin!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark looks up at Scam, frowning. He knows that Scam doesn't want to see her right now, but -

But -

Mark's gaze lands on Mugen. Well's kid.

"What is he doing here?" He demands, glaring at Scam. "She doesn't have anything to do with you."

(( @mugen-actually ))

[mugen-actually]

Mugen scrambles to her feet to greet the family members he’d never seen before, happily skipping to close the distance between her and Mark.

Hello! I am Mugen! We talked before! You are my Aunt-Uncle! And I don’t know you arm and leg person!

She tries to hug Mark first.

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

You brought Mark?

Scam sighs.

Little Mugen has everything to do with me! You see, I’ve been there for Mugen all along~ when not one of the rest of you were! What? Was I supposed to leave the poor child alone with Jodie or one of her other neglectful Fathers? No, See, despite what you think, I don’t abandon those I care about! Why are you here? Pretty can’t delete me so you’re out of luck~

[pretty-likely]

Pretty points between Mark and Scam.

Are you two fighting? Ohh this will be interesting!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark finds himself paralyzed by the small blue creature that wraps happy little arms around him. It's all she can do not to immediately kick Mugen off of him. She's normally pretty chill with children, so why does the sight of Mugen make his skin crawl?

"It's... nice to meet you... Mugen..." Mark answers through gritted teeth and forced smiles before carefully peeling him off and handing her to Pretty.

Turning back to Scam, Mark folds her arms. "I have to keep an eye on you. Every time I turn around, you're doing another stupid thing."

(( @mugen-actually ))

[mugen-actually]

Mugen keeps reaching for Mark even as Pretty grabs hold of him and hugs him. It takes a second before she shifts and returns the hug.

Father is not stupid he is really really smart! And he always helps me- wait, Father is that still a secret??

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Scam frowns at Mark’s narration but says nothing. He smiles at Mugen.

No, my little Blueberry, you can tell whoever you want now! Cat’s out of the bag as they say!~

And really Mark, What stupid thing am I doing? Have you made up with your ’best friend’ yet?~ Or are you going to just let that relationship die hmm? Just go home, My Jodie actually wants to meet to talk, and then I’m spending more time with Mugen until Minutes comes back or one of his little friends pulls a good enough scam to come have a play date with the kid~

[pretty-likely]

Pretty cuddles Mugen happily, Arms closing around the kid as he’s passed to her with the same looking reflex as a Venus Fly Trap closing around prey.

What a cute new cousin! I didn’t know you had another kid Scam! This one is different than the other one right? The other one wasn’t blue right?? Congratulations!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

"...she doesn't want to talk to me," Mark says, looking away from Scam uncomfortably. He knows that Scam can read her narration right now, and it frustrates him that she can't read it too.

The mention of Revenge Jodie is startling. Did xe really ask to meet with Scam? He'd never seemed interested in talking to Scam during the conversations xe and Mark shared, but maybe it was something that had just been in the back of Jodie's mind this whole time.

"Looks like the stupid thing you're doing right now is surrounding yourself with danger," Mark grumbles, looking away unhappily. "I'm not worried about you. Whatever happens to you happens to Well."

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Father isn’t in danger and even if he was I’m really strong thanks to him so I will protect him! He’s gonna marry Grumpy father , so he won’t be in danger meeting him either!

Mugen manages to pry his way out of Pretty’s hug to hug Mark again.

You seem sad! I’ll cheer you up!

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

‘Never seemed interested’? I’ll have you know he knows about our destroyed future and that I’m trying to repair it and xe said he misses me! So if you think you’re going to squeeze your way in and I’ll just hand him over like I did with Zhao you’re VERY WRONG! You aren’t taking Minutes away from me either, not even if you manage to fix that friendship! And if Minutes won’t talk to you that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave a lengthy apology message!

He points at Mark and frowns.

[pretty-likely]

Pretty seems genuinely surprised that Mugen is able to pry it’s arms off.

Uh… wow little guy is strong!

(( @dilf-dennis ))

[dilf-dennis]

Mark flinches at Mugen's touch, just barely passing her Wisdom Save.

"I... yeah." He struggles over what to do with the small blue child on his leg, but decides that ignoring it might be the easiest thing to do right now.

"Look, I don't want him, or Zhao Dae for that matter. And-" Mark pauses, because Scam had a literal point. She could just send Psi an apology, even if he didn't think she'd be forgiven. "Don't talk to me about Kel. I know them better than you." He swats Scam's pointing finger down and maintains a stubborn demeanor. "I'm going now. Take your... kid."

@mugen-actually

[mugen-actually]

Mugen starts trying to climb up onto Marks shoulders, deciding that being taller just like her aunt-uncle would make cheering up her new favorite person way easier.

How many arms do you have? Can you tell me? You have so many mouths can they say different things at the same time? Can you talk to me with one and Father with another at once? How many days old are you? You are so very cool! Can I be like you when I get older? I want to be able to talk to so many people at once!

He grabs one of Mark’s arms and tries to heft himself up further.

(( @well-actually-youre-wrong ))

[well-actually-youre-wrong]

Oh I’ll talk about them as much as I want actually~! And sure maybe you know more right now but that’s subject to change Mark, especially since I’m dating Minutes. There will be a point in the near future where I’ll know more and if you can’t handle that then maybe it’s time you look at yourself hmm~? Someone’s jealous their friend has someone else in their life I think! And Good! Even if you did want Jodie It wouldn’t be without a fight!

He frowns

And you Pretty, how many times did you delete someone on Kelsey?! I thought your games were one and done?

Mugen get off her, I’m going to go visit Jodie so I have to find you a babysitter, you made such a mess when you were on your own last night after I was so sure you’d gone to sleep~ I’m so proud but really, I’d rather not rebuild a whole portion of the realm so, come here kiddo~!