[Someone went to pick up a certain gift for a certain someone both him and Basil care a lot about and... turns out Kel is pretty much terrible at holding himself back when it comes to getting stuff for his friends. And he has been reading, too! About things that can help people with their mood and he found a chapter about 'therapy animals' really interesting. Now... did he manage to finish reading it? Barely. Did he get to do more research on the matter? Not yet. Still, as he went to the large Shard, Kel made sure to ask something more than just his powers and a weighted blanket that was now sitting in his backpack.
The teen hopped toward the garden Basil tended (Well, he helped too, but it was mostly watering stuff with his powers and carrying the heavy stuff around with the excuse of 'this is all workout and I love it!'), a large box between his hands. It was covered in teal present paper, it had a big bow on top and... Kel was hiding the holes he made to make sure his little present had enough air inside it by keeping them against his chest.]
Oh Baaaaaasil? Guess what- I got something for you too! [He asked for an animal 'perfect' for his buddy, that meant it was what Basil needed, right? RIGHT? He just wanted to do the right thing for once. Oh, right, he wasn't supposed to tell the other he actually invested shards in this-] Well, more like 'found' but it's the same.
The teen hopped toward the garden Basil tended (Well, he helped too, but it was mostly watering stuff with his powers and carrying the heavy stuff around with the excuse of 'this is all workout and I love it!'), a large box between his hands. It was covered in teal present paper, it had a big bow on top and... Kel was hiding the holes he made to make sure his little present had enough air inside it by keeping them against his chest.]
Oh Baaaaaasil? Guess what- I got something for you too! [He asked for an animal 'perfect' for his buddy, that meant it was what Basil needed, right? RIGHT? He just wanted to do the right thing for once. Oh, right, he wasn't supposed to tell the other he actually invested shards in this-] Well, more like 'found' but it's the same.
( More than anything else, Basil had been focused on growing the things that he had not only promised to Kel, but others he had met, too. Working on this was the least he could do for them after all the kindness that he had showed them.
He stops from watering the plants when Kel calls for him. He had said that he had plans to go into town, but he hadn't asked just what he had planned on doing once he arrived there. Looking upwards, he looks to the box with curiosity before he pushes himself to stand. )
For me? Is that why you went into town...?
( He's not used to so much kindness at this point... It's nice, but a little overwhelming. )
Thank you, Kel. But... I wish I had something prepared to give to you, too. I promise that I'll have something soon.
( Even if he says 'don't worry about it', he definitely will! This can't all just be a one-way street, right? But, he does wonder what it is... The way that there's holes in the box is suspicious, but there's no way he'd be able to guess on his own. )
He stops from watering the plants when Kel calls for him. He had said that he had plans to go into town, but he hadn't asked just what he had planned on doing once he arrived there. Looking upwards, he looks to the box with curiosity before he pushes himself to stand. )
For me? Is that why you went into town...?
( He's not used to so much kindness at this point... It's nice, but a little overwhelming. )
Thank you, Kel. But... I wish I had something prepared to give to you, too. I promise that I'll have something soon.
( Even if he says 'don't worry about it', he definitely will! This can't all just be a one-way street, right? But, he does wonder what it is... The way that there's holes in the box is suspicious, but there's no way he'd be able to guess on his own. )
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Doing something like that so close to your birthday makes it seem like your own birthday wish would be more special...
( He's calmed down by now... But, thinking about Sunny's birthday does make him wonder: )
...
Do you think that Omori would be okay with getting a birthday present that day, too...?
Doing something like that so close to your birthday makes it seem like your own birthday wish would be more special...
( He's calmed down by now... But, thinking about Sunny's birthday does make him wonder: )
...
Do you think that Omori would be okay with getting a birthday present that day, too...?
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( That's reassuring to know. It sounds like somewhere where Basil can potentially stay safe. And... probably lay low until he can figure something out. He isn't sure how he'll handle being alone for the first time, but he doesn't have a choice.
It's... all pretty overwhelming. But, the kindness of strangers helps. )
A... Are you sure...? Uhm... I don't... want to interrupt anything that you were in the middle of... I could probably find my own way with some direction...
( Maybe.
He fidgets a bit, hesitating to take a step forward. )
( That's reassuring to know. It sounds like somewhere where Basil can potentially stay safe. And... probably lay low until he can figure something out. He isn't sure how he'll handle being alone for the first time, but he doesn't have a choice.
It's... all pretty overwhelming. But, the kindness of strangers helps. )
A... Are you sure...? Uhm... I don't... want to interrupt anything that you were in the middle of... I could probably find my own way with some direction...
( Maybe.
He fidgets a bit, hesitating to take a step forward. )
It's fine, just come with me.
[ Thorfinn isn't the nicest or the most helpful, but he doesn't want to leave someone stranded here with the weirdo villagers. Basil doesn't strike him as someone who can fight them off if something bad happens.
He turns and starts walking. ]
Do you have any weapons? Or…did you drink that potion thing?
[ Thorfinn isn't the nicest or the most helpful, but he doesn't want to leave someone stranded here with the weirdo villagers. Basil doesn't strike him as someone who can fight them off if something bad happens.
He turns and starts walking. ]
Do you have any weapons? Or…did you drink that potion thing?
[Kel has been an emotional mess since the lantern festivity, meaning Basil had to deal with him being as overly energic as humanly possible. Not a moment together without a smile on his face... and not a single mention of Sunny since the birthday night. To think he had so much fun with his other friends... but it doesn't matter now. He hurt Sunny and that is... the worst feeling.
He hurt Sunny, he hurt Aubrey, he can't help but feel incredibly aware of what shitty friend he is.
He can't be honest with anyone and... and he doesn't know what to do. But for now he can at least keep up his farce. He hums, stepping inside the house he shares with the blonde haired teen and goes straight toward the kitchen, dropping a bag on it.]
Heeeey, how is my favorite gardener? Today I had so much fun out there, heh! And don't worry, I already took a shower before coming here, perks of having water control! I can start making dinner! I hope you feel hungry because I got something fancy for us tonight.
Mostly because I felt hungry myself, sorry... I was salivating while buying stuff.
[He looks... okay enough. Bet the bandages on his hands are stained with blood, even if they've been recently wrapped and his knees are scraped. He's been trying to hard, moving on the lake to learn how to dance on difficult terrains as the water moves under his feet-and he's been kicking and punching figures made of water, with its surface tension pulled to the extreme so every hit was like hitting a brick of rocks. He has to become stronger, he can't help his friends emotionally, so he can at least do it physically, right? And he may be coevered in bruises but itt's okay, he can weaer gloves while cooking.]
You gotta tell me all you did today, buddy! How are those hot hot peppers coming up? I can't wait to destroy my mouth with them. OH! And I got some new seeds, but I have no idea what they are so... mystery box time?
[He's talking. Talking, talking and talking.]
He hurt Sunny, he hurt Aubrey, he can't help but feel incredibly aware of what shitty friend he is.
He can't be honest with anyone and... and he doesn't know what to do. But for now he can at least keep up his farce. He hums, stepping inside the house he shares with the blonde haired teen and goes straight toward the kitchen, dropping a bag on it.]
Heeeey, how is my favorite gardener? Today I had so much fun out there, heh! And don't worry, I already took a shower before coming here, perks of having water control! I can start making dinner! I hope you feel hungry because I got something fancy for us tonight.
Mostly because I felt hungry myself, sorry... I was salivating while buying stuff.
[He looks... okay enough. Bet the bandages on his hands are stained with blood, even if they've been recently wrapped and his knees are scraped. He's been trying to hard, moving on the lake to learn how to dance on difficult terrains as the water moves under his feet-and he's been kicking and punching figures made of water, with its surface tension pulled to the extreme so every hit was like hitting a brick of rocks. He has to become stronger, he can't help his friends emotionally, so he can at least do it physically, right? And he may be coevered in bruises but itt's okay, he can weaer gloves while cooking.]
You gotta tell me all you did today, buddy! How are those hot hot peppers coming up? I can't wait to destroy my mouth with them. OH! And I got some new seeds, but I have no idea what they are so... mystery box time?
[He's talking. Talking, talking and talking.]
( Basil had noticed a change in Kel's demeanor.
It's easy for anyone to see. From the sudden mood changes, to the way he had been baking late into the night. Everything had seemed fine up until the lantern festival... The party had gone well, and so had the festival, so... What could it be?
Basil didn't have plans to just leave it alone, but confrontation isn't his strong suit -- especially as the years have passed. There were other things on his mind, but... The fact that the both of them seemed to be rekindling their friendship was also something he had been hoping for for so long.
When he comes home, Basil had been reading through a book. After the suggestion of trying to learn Latin, he thought it'd be a good way to pass the time. The teacher who had suggested it seemed to be confident that Basil could pick it up. Either way, he marks the page where he had been on and closes the book, his attention on Kel. As soon as he catches sight of his hands, his eyes widen.
He quickly moves closer to Kel, worry evident on his features. Ah, he seemed to get hurt when he was training a lot... ) K-Kel! Your hands...
Here, I can help get it bandaged up....Thank you for everything today, but-- m-maybe I can try to take care of dinner tonight
( Polly usually does the cooking at home, but... he can try.
He'll start heading for the first aid kit. Kel comes first! Those bruises look painful... )
It's easy for anyone to see. From the sudden mood changes, to the way he had been baking late into the night. Everything had seemed fine up until the lantern festival... The party had gone well, and so had the festival, so... What could it be?
Basil didn't have plans to just leave it alone, but confrontation isn't his strong suit -- especially as the years have passed. There were other things on his mind, but... The fact that the both of them seemed to be rekindling their friendship was also something he had been hoping for for so long.
When he comes home, Basil had been reading through a book. After the suggestion of trying to learn Latin, he thought it'd be a good way to pass the time. The teacher who had suggested it seemed to be confident that Basil could pick it up. Either way, he marks the page where he had been on and closes the book, his attention on Kel. As soon as he catches sight of his hands, his eyes widen.
He quickly moves closer to Kel, worry evident on his features. Ah, he seemed to get hurt when he was training a lot... ) K-Kel! Your hands...
Here, I can help get it bandaged up....Thank you for everything today, but-- m-maybe I can try to take care of dinner tonight
( Polly usually does the cooking at home, but... he can try.
He'll start heading for the first aid kit. Kel comes first! Those bruises look painful... )
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I've never really been able to grow flowers for anyone else before... I'm happy to do it!
They can last a really long time, if they're cared for correctly. I can give you special instructions, too... if it's not too much.
I've never really been able to grow flowers for anyone else before... I'm happy to do it!
They can last a really long time, if they're cared for correctly. I can give you special instructions, too... if it's not too much.
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It's not too much at all. After all, if you think it's important, then who would I be to ignore you?
[ Inigo likes flowers, yes.
But being an expert in them is something he won't claim to be. It feels like he should know more than he does to be able to claim that. ]
I suppose my only worry would be then whether I will be around to take care of them. Not that I am expecting to leave this place any time soon, since I have been here for so long, but.. well, this place often changes shape, taking us away from our normal homes for a while. It would break my heart to return to my tree house only to have found them withering.
[ Inigo likes flowers, yes.
But being an expert in them is something he won't claim to be. It feels like he should know more than he does to be able to claim that. ]
I suppose my only worry would be then whether I will be around to take care of them. Not that I am expecting to leave this place any time soon, since I have been here for so long, but.. well, this place often changes shape, taking us away from our normal homes for a while. It would break my heart to return to my tree house only to have found them withering.
Kel bit the inside of his own cheek, trying desperately to stay awake. When he and Basil opened the door with the ghost, he could tell this was not as pleasant as the sun and moon door from the last time he ventured in there. He... did his best to be useful, but they had no exit to find and when that.... thing started following them? They had to keep moving. And moving. And moving.
Despite his good stamina, no one s built to walk for hour a hours without time to breathe. And if Kel struggled, Basil hd it even worse. He tried to play things off, to laugh about the situation and make things lighter, he even forced himself to carry Basil on his shoulders was too exhausted to move on, but in the end even his body started to fail him. His muscles had been under stress for hours by the time his legs started shaking, and even there he did his best to push forward and laugh with Basil about whatever came to his mind. He knew he hit his limit when he started to feel dizzy- he had a large breakfast, like any other day, but there was only so much sugar in his system and it was not enough. He was a sports guy, he knew from the cold sweat covering his skin, the sense of both hunger and nausea and how fast his heartbeat was getting that he was entering a state of hypoglycemia and dehydration.
'You trained for this', he kept repeating himself, but his body wasn't listening.
It was when his speech start getting slurred that he knew he had to stop. Kel let Basil down, they tried to continue on their way, but as soon as he stopped just for a moment to breathe... the ghost jumped him. If he wanted to be terrified, he had no time to. He and Basil found himself outside and safe-
God, so he just had to... did he literally just reach the point of exhaustion for no reason at all? He let himself fall on the grass and laughed, asking Basil to get him something to drink and allowing himself to relax.
Peace, finally.
- - -
Said peace didn't last long. Kel felt exhausted, his body was in pain since the muscles were sore and lactic acid was in his system but that was hardly the problem.
It was two in the night and he was desperately fighting exhaustion, moving back and forth in the kitchen and struggling to stay awake.
Every time he dared to close his eyes, something tried to 'eat' him and it felt so real he carried over pain even when he jumped awake. Even if he tried to fight his need to sleep, though, it was like something was trying to drag him down and the only option was..... moving.
He tried to cook, a few chopped vegetables were sitting on the table, but it all ended when he cut himself. At least the half cut onion could explain why he had tears in his eyes if Basil woke up? He had always been weak to those, he just... he just....
"Oh, God...."
A whisper as he passed a hand between his long, wavy hair. He was terrified at the idea of falling asleep again- whatever was waiting for him enjoyed taking chunks of fless off him and he couldn't even see it. He could just feel his body being riped into pieces and... how was he supposed to fight it?
He could only keep up with his march and pray to find a way to handle it, perhaps he could reach for the healers as soon as dawn came... for now, pacing in the kitchen and living room seemed the only two good options.
Stay awake. Stay awake no matter what.
Despite his good stamina, no one s built to walk for hour a hours without time to breathe. And if Kel struggled, Basil hd it even worse. He tried to play things off, to laugh about the situation and make things lighter, he even forced himself to carry Basil on his shoulders was too exhausted to move on, but in the end even his body started to fail him. His muscles had been under stress for hours by the time his legs started shaking, and even there he did his best to push forward and laugh with Basil about whatever came to his mind. He knew he hit his limit when he started to feel dizzy- he had a large breakfast, like any other day, but there was only so much sugar in his system and it was not enough. He was a sports guy, he knew from the cold sweat covering his skin, the sense of both hunger and nausea and how fast his heartbeat was getting that he was entering a state of hypoglycemia and dehydration.
'You trained for this', he kept repeating himself, but his body wasn't listening.
It was when his speech start getting slurred that he knew he had to stop. Kel let Basil down, they tried to continue on their way, but as soon as he stopped just for a moment to breathe... the ghost jumped him. If he wanted to be terrified, he had no time to. He and Basil found himself outside and safe-
God, so he just had to... did he literally just reach the point of exhaustion for no reason at all? He let himself fall on the grass and laughed, asking Basil to get him something to drink and allowing himself to relax.
Peace, finally.
- - -
Said peace didn't last long. Kel felt exhausted, his body was in pain since the muscles were sore and lactic acid was in his system but that was hardly the problem.
It was two in the night and he was desperately fighting exhaustion, moving back and forth in the kitchen and struggling to stay awake.
Every time he dared to close his eyes, something tried to 'eat' him and it felt so real he carried over pain even when he jumped awake. Even if he tried to fight his need to sleep, though, it was like something was trying to drag him down and the only option was..... moving.
He tried to cook, a few chopped vegetables were sitting on the table, but it all ended when he cut himself. At least the half cut onion could explain why he had tears in his eyes if Basil woke up? He had always been weak to those, he just... he just....
"Oh, God...."
A whisper as he passed a hand between his long, wavy hair. He was terrified at the idea of falling asleep again- whatever was waiting for him enjoyed taking chunks of fless off him and he couldn't even see it. He could just feel his body being riped into pieces and... how was he supposed to fight it?
He could only keep up with his march and pray to find a way to handle it, perhaps he could reach for the healers as soon as dawn came... for now, pacing in the kitchen and living room seemed the only two good options.
Stay awake. Stay awake no matter what.
It's an understatement to say how truly terrifying their time in the labyrinth is. If Kel had any idea of what was waiting for them inside, Basil is certain that Kel wouldn't have wanted either of them to go. Everything seemed fine at first, until something started to follow them. It didn't seem to move too quickly, but it didn't slow down either. It felt like a test of stamina, one that Basil wasn't prepared for, one that he failed far more quickly than Basil did.
He ends up settling for being carried on Kel's back. It's the only way the both of them can continue to move quickly when Basil's legs can no longer move. If he had been alone, he surely would have fallen into the spirit's grip far sooner than Kel would have. If he hadn't been there, Kel would have lasted longer, wouldn't he have? But, he shouldn't have gone through it alone, either. Basil can't help but feel as though he was glad that Kel had some company, even if Basil had been worthless, in the end.
It feels like he had been terrified for both Kel and himself when the ghost seemed to grab Kel, and all Basil can do is watch in horror before reaching out for Kel and finding what strength he can collect to run away, legs moving as quickly as he can possibly move. It's the adrenaline if nothing else that helps him push through.
When they find their way out, Basil can only ask if Kel's alright, and even after he had laughed it off, the words before about lying play in his head again and again.
…
He keeps an eye on Kel, even when they make their way home.
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He was never one to sleep through the night. Basil had trouble sleeping through the night for a long time now. He's long grown used to it, even in a place like this. Usually, he'll make himself some tea to calm himself down and then attempt to try again. Tonight, it was thoughts of what had happened in the maze that was keeping him up. The scene of Kel being attacked ran through their mind again and again.
When he makes his way to the kitchen, he stops when he hears footsteps making their way up and down the kitchen. Taking a breath, he hesitates before making his way in. Was someone else in the house? Had the spirit made their way to their home...?
Tentatively, he peeks around the corner, looking into the doorway leading into the kitchen. When he realizes just who was there, he takes another step inside.
“Kel? Are you alright?”
What was he doing up...? He should be resting now. He'd gone through so much today....
He ends up settling for being carried on Kel's back. It's the only way the both of them can continue to move quickly when Basil's legs can no longer move. If he had been alone, he surely would have fallen into the spirit's grip far sooner than Kel would have. If he hadn't been there, Kel would have lasted longer, wouldn't he have? But, he shouldn't have gone through it alone, either. Basil can't help but feel as though he was glad that Kel had some company, even if Basil had been worthless, in the end.
It feels like he had been terrified for both Kel and himself when the ghost seemed to grab Kel, and all Basil can do is watch in horror before reaching out for Kel and finding what strength he can collect to run away, legs moving as quickly as he can possibly move. It's the adrenaline if nothing else that helps him push through.
When they find their way out, Basil can only ask if Kel's alright, and even after he had laughed it off, the words before about lying play in his head again and again.
…
He keeps an eye on Kel, even when they make their way home.
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He was never one to sleep through the night. Basil had trouble sleeping through the night for a long time now. He's long grown used to it, even in a place like this. Usually, he'll make himself some tea to calm himself down and then attempt to try again. Tonight, it was thoughts of what had happened in the maze that was keeping him up. The scene of Kel being attacked ran through their mind again and again.
When he makes his way to the kitchen, he stops when he hears footsteps making their way up and down the kitchen. Taking a breath, he hesitates before making his way in. Was someone else in the house? Had the spirit made their way to their home...?
Tentatively, he peeks around the corner, looking into the doorway leading into the kitchen. When he realizes just who was there, he takes another step inside.
“Kel? Are you alright?”
What was he doing up...? He should be resting now. He'd gone through so much today....
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( Basil smiles when Sunny tells him to do so, but it doesn't reach his eyes. He's trying, though!! And regardless, the picture is cute... )
This is a selfie? I get it now... It's because we took a picture of ourselves, right?
( It's a good memento of today. He was told that phones can have different backgrounds. Maybe it won't be so hard to set it as his own wallpaper. )
T... This is a really nice picture of us.... Do you want me to send it to you, too?
( Basil smiles when Sunny tells him to do so, but it doesn't reach his eyes. He's trying, though!! And regardless, the picture is cute... )
This is a selfie? I get it now... It's because we took a picture of ourselves, right?
( It's a good memento of today. He was told that phones can have different backgrounds. Maybe it won't be so hard to set it as his own wallpaper. )
T... This is a really nice picture of us.... Do you want me to send it to you, too?
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Is there something you liked to do at home, then...? F-For fun?
( Basil could point something out to him that might better suit his interests. )
Is there something you liked to do at home, then...? F-For fun?
( Basil could point something out to him that might better suit his interests. )
[There's a considering sort of pause, before Lahabrea answers.]
My work rarely left me with time to enjoy such things. Nor would I expect much here to be akin to reading.
[Not in the same way one might read a book, at the very least.]
My work rarely left me with time to enjoy such things. Nor would I expect much here to be akin to reading.
[Not in the same way one might read a book, at the very least.]
[ At some point or another, Basil will some how wind up seeing a little tiny BB that is hand-held size approach him on his way home one day - or maybe sitting in front of his home. How does she know where he lives - a mystery? ]
Basil-kun.
[ She is looking so cute, but considering she slandered Basil not that long ago it is very disconcerting to have her standing there like this. ]
Before you freak out, it's BB-chan I just made myself tiny so maybe you wouldn't get scared, or horrified, or whatever.
Basil-kun.
[ She is looking so cute, but considering she slandered Basil not that long ago it is very disconcerting to have her standing there like this. ]
Before you freak out, it's BB-chan I just made myself tiny so maybe you wouldn't get scared, or horrified, or whatever.
( Basil was on his way to his garden when he hears a quiet voice call for him. He just barely had put Marigold down, letting the kitten run in front of him when he looks around for that source of that voice--
... Oh.
Despite his curiosity, he can't help but feel anxiety begin to form in the pit of his stomach. She had been really terrifying the last time they had spoken... )
Ah... Uhm... H-Hello....
W-Why.... ( Are you here...? He thought that she'd never want to see him again.
Marigold walks to BB, sniffing at her. Basil quickly moves to scoop her up again. He doesn't want BB to get hurt. ... Or Marigold to be hurt by BB's hands, either. )
... Oh.
Despite his curiosity, he can't help but feel anxiety begin to form in the pit of his stomach. She had been really terrifying the last time they had spoken... )
Ah... Uhm... H-Hello....
W-Why.... ( Are you here...? He thought that she'd never want to see him again.
Marigold walks to BB, sniffing at her. Basil quickly moves to scoop her up again. He doesn't want BB to get hurt. ... Or Marigold to be hurt by BB's hands, either. )
[Nothing really changed since they became boyfriends, really. They've become more affectionate, that's for sure, and more direct in expressing each other how much they care and Kel finds this whole 'kissing' thing quite enjoyable, too but it's not like... things drastically shifted around like he remembers his brother's schedule and habits did once he met Mari. Perhaps it's because Kel and Basil already lived, ate and slept together but he enjoyed how perfectly things worked out for them, even in a place like this one.
What didn't change at all was how Kel kept a keen eye on Basil's mood changes, trying to make sure nothing really upset the other and trying to keep track of any weird shift that didn't seem to have a motivation.
He noticed something was off as soon as he arrived home. He didn't even need to get close enough to give him a kiss and say 'I'm home' after his usual trainings to know Basil was not exactly in... the best mood. He dropped the bags with groceries to the side, thanked the star for his newfound habit to shower before getting home /thank you water powers) and he approached the other.]
Hey... What's happening? I can tell something is not okay, Basil, do you want to talk with me?
[He can't do much if he doesn't know what happened, sadly. ]
What didn't change at all was how Kel kept a keen eye on Basil's mood changes, trying to make sure nothing really upset the other and trying to keep track of any weird shift that didn't seem to have a motivation.
He noticed something was off as soon as he arrived home. He didn't even need to get close enough to give him a kiss and say 'I'm home' after his usual trainings to know Basil was not exactly in... the best mood. He dropped the bags with groceries to the side, thanked the star for his newfound habit to shower before getting home /thank you water powers) and he approached the other.]
Hey... What's happening? I can tell something is not okay, Basil, do you want to talk with me?
[He can't do much if he doesn't know what happened, sadly. ]
( Nothing changed, yet it feels like everything's changed. Basil has been paying closer attention to Kel. He's been making more excuses to spend more time with him, though it feels like they had been spending all their time together before. It just feels more special now to Basil. He's never really had a boyfriend before...
Still, the other feelings he had before hadn't changed. If anything, the thought of Sunny is enough to put him on edge. The time he had spent with him when his memory was altered was enough to remind him of things that were broken. He wants to desperately to have the bond that they had before.
He loves Sunny. He always has. He always will.
He wants to run away from Sunny. He has for the last four years.
The conversation he had with Omori triggered something within him -- something ugly that he wanted to push away. He was going to settle into the guest room, but that thought was short-lived. The last thing he wanted to do was to worry Kel...
Quickly, he lifts a hand to wipe his tears away. The smile on his face is weak. )
I'm... I'm okay, Kel. Sorry. I just... didn't sleep well. I-I'm going to go try to nap.
( He promised to be honest with him. He will. But, he isn't ready right now. )
Still, the other feelings he had before hadn't changed. If anything, the thought of Sunny is enough to put him on edge. The time he had spent with him when his memory was altered was enough to remind him of things that were broken. He wants to desperately to have the bond that they had before.
He loves Sunny. He always has. He always will.
He wants to run away from Sunny. He has for the last four years.
The conversation he had with Omori triggered something within him -- something ugly that he wanted to push away. He was going to settle into the guest room, but that thought was short-lived. The last thing he wanted to do was to worry Kel...
Quickly, he lifts a hand to wipe his tears away. The smile on his face is weak. )
I'm... I'm okay, Kel. Sorry. I just... didn't sleep well. I-I'm going to go try to nap.
( He promised to be honest with him. He will. But, he isn't ready right now. )
Kel didn't know exactly why but since morning he felt like a weight had been lifted from his chest. It happened after breakfast, while he was running around and training, but he suddenly went from incredibly worried to moderately worried for no apparent reason? Yes, he still worried about Basil, the poor guy had been fending off that monster for years on his own and this place wasn't much kinder to any oof them, he worried about Aubrey who didn't spend time with anyone from Faraway but... beside that?
He was confident they were going to get things fixed somehow. He knew he could at least protect the person he loved if he tried hard enough... right?
The teen cleaned himself from sweat and dirt using his magic (water was the most convenient thing in the world.) and hopped toward the house where he and Basil were supposed to meet for lunch. He felt... incredibly chipper? Happy? The seitan dish he prepared in the morning before leaving just needed to be heated up, he had veggies ready as well, all he still needed to prepare was some rice to accompany their dishes. The teen was with his hands in the bowl still washing tthe white crains, when the other finally arrived and he couldn't help but grin in his direction.
"Why, hello! How is the best person in the world?" He asked, tossing the rice in a pot and turning on the fire below it. "Had a good day? Do you need any help with... anything today? I feel like I have so much energy for no reason and I would love to help you in the garden." A wink "Any news from you, handsome?"
He was confident they were going to get things fixed somehow. He knew he could at least protect the person he loved if he tried hard enough... right?
The teen cleaned himself from sweat and dirt using his magic (water was the most convenient thing in the world.) and hopped toward the house where he and Basil were supposed to meet for lunch. He felt... incredibly chipper? Happy? The seitan dish he prepared in the morning before leaving just needed to be heated up, he had veggies ready as well, all he still needed to prepare was some rice to accompany their dishes. The teen was with his hands in the bowl still washing tthe white crains, when the other finally arrived and he couldn't help but grin in his direction.
"Why, hello! How is the best person in the world?" He asked, tossing the rice in a pot and turning on the fire below it. "Had a good day? Do you need any help with... anything today? I feel like I have so much energy for no reason and I would love to help you in the garden." A wink "Any news from you, handsome?"
Basil always looked forward to seeing Kel. The both of them spent a lot of time together sure, but it also felt like Basil and Kel both had their own schedules that they were used to. It felt like it was working out for the best. After all, for the first time in four years, Basil feels like he might have a chance to be happy.
He's making friends here - far more than he ever thought that he would ever be able to make. The fact that the truth was out with at least one person with Faraway helped him feel like he was forgiven, even if he still didn't feel like he deserved it. Still, the fact that Kel still accepted and loved him despite it all... made him feel like a weight had been lifted.
When he enters their home, he finds a very happy Kel. The last time this had happened, it was a result of when Sunny and Kel had fought. But, this felt different. This felt far more genuine.
He offers a smile then, walking to the kitchen and leaning in to press a gentle kiss to the other's cheek before stepping away. He doesn't want to get in the way of his cooking.
"Ah, there's a few things, but... uhm... did something good happen?" He leans on the counter, facing Kel. "A-And, would you like some help?"
He's making friends here - far more than he ever thought that he would ever be able to make. The fact that the truth was out with at least one person with Faraway helped him feel like he was forgiven, even if he still didn't feel like he deserved it. Still, the fact that Kel still accepted and loved him despite it all... made him feel like a weight had been lifted.
When he enters their home, he finds a very happy Kel. The last time this had happened, it was a result of when Sunny and Kel had fought. But, this felt different. This felt far more genuine.
He offers a smile then, walking to the kitchen and leaning in to press a gentle kiss to the other's cheek before stepping away. He doesn't want to get in the way of his cooking.
"Ah, there's a few things, but... uhm... did something good happen?" He leans on the counter, facing Kel. "A-And, would you like some help?"
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( from here )
Something pushed her... W-When she landed at the bottom of the stairs, my best friend-- he was there. But, he wouldn't! Sunny would never hurt anyone! He loved Mari!
( His hands go to his head then, nearly pulling at blonde hair. He whimpers then, a quiet groan escaping him. )
I-I can't. We promised! We have to protect each other! Y-You can do whatever you want to me... But, I have to protect him...
Something pushed her... W-When she landed at the bottom of the stairs, my best friend-- he was there. But, he wouldn't! Sunny would never hurt anyone! He loved Mari!
( His hands go to his head then, nearly pulling at blonde hair. He whimpers then, a quiet groan escaping him. )
I-I can't. We promised! We have to protect each other! Y-You can do whatever you want to me... But, I have to protect him...
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from here
( Basil stops, visibly surprised at her offer. )
... Really? Uhm...
M-Maybe we could look for our friends together...? If we ended up here the same way, then maybe they did, too.
( Basil stops, visibly surprised at her offer. )
... Really? Uhm...
M-Maybe we could look for our friends together...? If we ended up here the same way, then maybe they did, too.
[It's some small way to be of use. She can't help at home, but if she can do something here ... it's a start. Zelda nods slightly, though she has her doubts.]
I don't know that they are. I - I have to admit that I have never seen anyone with ears like yours before.
[And so far, all the non-gelflings she's seen have had the little round ears of humans.]
I don't know that they are. I - I have to admit that I have never seen anyone with ears like yours before.
[And so far, all the non-gelflings she's seen have had the little round ears of humans.]
( from here )
Your Pubba? ( His dad, maybe...? ) It sounds like he really just wanted for you to be safe. I-It's really nice that you have someone like that.
( And, it must be lonely to be without him, too...
Still, he sits next to him, offering a small smile -- although it looks a bit uncertain at the offer. )
A-Ah, I don't want to hurt you -- promise! But, if you want to protect yourself, I understand... This place is a little scary.
Your Pubba? ( His dad, maybe...? ) It sounds like he really just wanted for you to be safe. I-It's really nice that you have someone like that.
( And, it must be lonely to be without him, too...
Still, he sits next to him, offering a small smile -- although it looks a bit uncertain at the offer. )
A-Ah, I don't want to hurt you -- promise! But, if you want to protect yourself, I understand... This place is a little scary.
Edited 2024-09-07 03:22 (UTC)
That's why we lived alone out in Yellowstone. So the Last Men wouldn't find me. He was the only other person I ever knew. The only other person that I ever saw. Until now.
[All the people here. Until Basil. He glances at the other, tentative and cautious still, but finding him believing the other doesn't mean him any harm. He's had the chance if he did want to hurt Gus by now. So it's probably safe enough. But he still mentions his slingshot anyway, just in case.]
It is. A little.
[All the people here. Until Basil. He glances at the other, tentative and cautious still, but finding him believing the other doesn't mean him any harm. He's had the chance if he did want to hurt Gus by now. So it's probably safe enough. But he still mentions his slingshot anyway, just in case.]
It is. A little.
[While he has been unable to remember anything relevant, Kel has... tried his best to make Basil happy after their conversation a few days prior. He doesn't want that Thing to find the other or attack Basil, yes, but he also desperately wants to keep his boyfriend's mind off... bad stuff. He tried with food, he tried with Marigold, he tried with many things but in the end... he didn't feel like he was doing enough? That's when he decided to face his own worst enemy, the library, and moved in to search for new things to suggest Basil.
He got... a few ideas, at least.
When he ran back home, that afternoon, he was carrying three books with himself and a bag full of sweets he got from a bakery. Honey based sweets, something he didn't try to make yet but... he had stuff to bring to the table, right?]
Hey Baaaaaasil?
[He put on a big smile while hopping in the garden that was constantly growing and becoming more and more beautiful over time. At least it was genuine as soon as he spotted the other teen, expression naturally softening at the sight of the person he loved.]
How is the most beautiful person in this hellcity today? I got something to share here, do you think you can take a break with me? I got food and drinks and all- I can help you after so we can make up for any time lost!
He got... a few ideas, at least.
When he ran back home, that afternoon, he was carrying three books with himself and a bag full of sweets he got from a bakery. Honey based sweets, something he didn't try to make yet but... he had stuff to bring to the table, right?]
Hey Baaaaaasil?
[He put on a big smile while hopping in the garden that was constantly growing and becoming more and more beautiful over time. At least it was genuine as soon as he spotted the other teen, expression naturally softening at the sight of the person he loved.]
How is the most beautiful person in this hellcity today? I got something to share here, do you think you can take a break with me? I got food and drinks and all- I can help you after so we can make up for any time lost!
( It took a moment before Basil could adapt to the idea of Kel's memories having been changed, and if someone were to ask, it'd be fairly obvious that the idea still upset Basil, but he was doing his best to be there for Kel regardless. Even if the other had no idea of it. He decided not to push anything. After being told that doing so could possibly harm Kel, he didn't want to try to do anything that might sabotage one of his most important people....
When Kel comes home, Basil quickly moves to him in an attempt to try to help him, reaching to take some of the books he was carrying.
He offers a smile then, gently teasing the other. )
Heheh, I don't know... how are you doing, Kel? ( He'll put the books on the table out in the garden, blinking a bit when he mentions a break. )
Ah, sure? I can take a short break... What is it?
When Kel comes home, Basil quickly moves to him in an attempt to try to help him, reaching to take some of the books he was carrying.
He offers a smile then, gently teasing the other. )
Heheh, I don't know... how are you doing, Kel? ( He'll put the books on the table out in the garden, blinking a bit when he mentions a break. )
Ah, sure? I can take a short break... What is it?
[Ah, being back 'home' was the best. The past few days had been hell in the horrible place they landed, Kel was barely himself as all the negative feelings he had and how they took over his head. Only negativity in his heart until he and Basil managed to scramble back home. He had never been happier to see a small patch of pumpkins and smell the not-so-lovely 'fragrance' of litter after returning home to collect Marigold and their things. They were moving to a cottage soon and it was... okay. The trip to the garden was going to take a bit longer and this changed his morning routine a bit but it was safer for Basil and possibly better if Hero or others arrived, just in case they wanted space in their cabin.
He also didn't know where Aubrey was but... in case, now there was a bed for her as well.
Kel finished to unpack stuff in their new fridge, one of the good things was how larger it was compared to the treehouse one, and proceeded to pick up their 'daughter' and place enough kisses on the top of her head to annoy her and have the cat jump away and find her own spot on the couch.]
What? Giving me the cold shoulders? I'm heartbroken!
[He was not. After having to hide her bones, he... he couldn't get upset with her even in the slightest. Even if she was definitely preferring Basil to him as parental figure. SPeaking of which...]
Long day, huh? Hey, babe, huh... wanna go to bed? moving all stuff here has been intense and I'd like to, you know... [He moved behind the other, wrapping his arms around Basil's waist and pressing a kiss against the other teen's neck.] I showered and all, promise... and I'd really like to, you know... cuddle? Snuggle?
He also didn't know where Aubrey was but... in case, now there was a bed for her as well.
Kel finished to unpack stuff in their new fridge, one of the good things was how larger it was compared to the treehouse one, and proceeded to pick up their 'daughter' and place enough kisses on the top of her head to annoy her and have the cat jump away and find her own spot on the couch.]
What? Giving me the cold shoulders? I'm heartbroken!
[He was not. After having to hide her bones, he... he couldn't get upset with her even in the slightest. Even if she was definitely preferring Basil to him as parental figure. SPeaking of which...]
Long day, huh? Hey, babe, huh... wanna go to bed? moving all stuff here has been intense and I'd like to, you know... [He moved behind the other, wrapping his arms around Basil's waist and pressing a kiss against the other teen's neck.] I showered and all, promise... and I'd really like to, you know... cuddle? Snuggle?
( Basil was happy to be home, to say the least. At this point in time, he wanted to try to just put the entire ordeal behind him, though he knew it would take time. That time spent in that desolate world would certainly leave a scar on the both of them. It feels like the end result of it all was a little strange, if only because Basil was so introverted. He wanted to be around company at this point.
He's taken the time to check on his friends when he can, but for the most part, he's focused on getting ready to move their things to a bigger place. It's true that the garden would take some time to move, but Basil had reassured Kel that he'd be fine doing it alone.
He laughs a little when Marigold jumps away from Kel, leaning downward to gently scratch behind her ears until Kel approaches him. He straightens then, gently peaking up at Kel after he kisses him.
Did he really have to ask? )
Ah... yeah. I'd like that, Kel. Let's go to our room.
( He pushes himself upwards to place a brief kiss to the other's lips before reaching for his hand, tugging it forward.
Marigold begins to follow after them. Maybe it was of little surprise that Basil was the one she preferred. Kel did ask for her for Basil, after all. )
He's taken the time to check on his friends when he can, but for the most part, he's focused on getting ready to move their things to a bigger place. It's true that the garden would take some time to move, but Basil had reassured Kel that he'd be fine doing it alone.
He laughs a little when Marigold jumps away from Kel, leaning downward to gently scratch behind her ears until Kel approaches him. He straightens then, gently peaking up at Kel after he kisses him.
Did he really have to ask? )
Ah... yeah. I'd like that, Kel. Let's go to our room.
( He pushes himself upwards to place a brief kiss to the other's lips before reaching for his hand, tugging it forward.
Marigold begins to follow after them. Maybe it was of little surprise that Basil was the one she preferred. Kel did ask for her for Basil, after all. )
[When he tripped on a blank pumpkin, Kel didn't immediately realized something was wrong. He didn't immediately associate it with a growing sense of dread and fear... and that was probably a mistake. His warped perception of reality was not helping, but the constant seeing Something in the corner of his eyes, a shadow moving after him whenever he lowered his guard... it didn't help with the fact he was now convinced Something was stalking he and his friends in that place. The orange was mixed with black, the vines turned into hands in his head and before he could register it Kel was already rushing back home.
Something was there. Something was finally making its move and while he also needed to protect Aubrey to some degree... Basil was home, alone, and for too long he had been that Thing's main target. He had to protect Basil, even if he didn't really know what to do beside using water to deter that creature- water worked, right?]
Basil!
[He almost slammed the door to the cottage open, rushing inside and startling little Marigold. The other was fine, right? That monster didn't get to him first, did it?]
Basil, please, tell me you're home!
Something was there. Something was finally making its move and while he also needed to protect Aubrey to some degree... Basil was home, alone, and for too long he had been that Thing's main target. He had to protect Basil, even if he didn't really know what to do beside using water to deter that creature- water worked, right?]
Basil!
[He almost slammed the door to the cottage open, rushing inside and startling little Marigold. The other was fine, right? That monster didn't get to him first, did it?]
Basil, please, tell me you're home!
( It's not just Kel who seems to be going through something odd. Ever since Basil had stepped into one of the fairy rings, his thoughts had been going back to Kel almost nonstop. He wants to see him, he has to see him. It reminds him so much of when he was last in Faraway, when he was begging for Sunny not to leave him.
But, that's silly. It's a ridiculous thought. He had faith in Kel. There's no reason for him to run. And whatever happened, they'd work through it together. Basil wanted to have faith in that.
When Kel slams the door open, Basi feels himself jump - heart thudding quickly in his chest. He feels himself panic when he hears Kel, and he moves quickly to make his way to the front of the cottage. )
Kel -- Kel, what's wrong? Are you okay?
( Was something wrong? Was something out there? Things happen so suddenly here, it could be anything? )
I'm here...
But, that's silly. It's a ridiculous thought. He had faith in Kel. There's no reason for him to run. And whatever happened, they'd work through it together. Basil wanted to have faith in that.
When Kel slams the door open, Basi feels himself jump - heart thudding quickly in his chest. He feels himself panic when he hears Kel, and he moves quickly to make his way to the front of the cottage. )
Kel -- Kel, what's wrong? Are you okay?
( Was something wrong? Was something out there? Things happen so suddenly here, it could be anything? )
I'm here...
👻🕸️ Cursed Text Warning 🕸️👻
Once upon a midnight dream, while you opened your oracle so weary... This message came to be! 😱 And now, you’ve been CURSED!! It's real curse magic! 😈💀
If you don’t send this to 10 people within the next 6 minutes, you’ll wake up to these horrors:
1. Your phone screen will mysteriously crack... 📱💔
2. A pixie will rearrange your furniture in the middle of the night 🛋️🧚 (and you’ll fall on your face)
3. The shard magic you collected will go to 0... and you'll have to start all over again 💎😱
4. You’ll lose your abilities you regained one by one 🔮😳
5. Vaeros will come into your nightmares and force you to date him... 😘💋
6. But if you do send it... nothing creepy will happen 👀 …maybe… 🕷️
Good luck 😏💀
Once upon a midnight dream, while you opened your oracle so weary... This message came to be! 😱 And now, you’ve been CURSED!! It's real curse magic! 😈💀
If you don’t send this to 10 people within the next 6 minutes, you’ll wake up to these horrors:
1. Your phone screen will mysteriously crack... 📱💔
2. A pixie will rearrange your furniture in the middle of the night 🛋️🧚 (and you’ll fall on your face)
3. The shard magic you collected will go to 0... and you'll have to start all over again 💎😱
4. You’ll lose your abilities you regained one by one 🔮😳
5. Vaeros will come into your nightmares and force you to date him... 😘💋
6. But if you do send it... nothing creepy will happen 👀 …maybe… 🕷️
Good luck 😏💀
( ....
This is... It's not serious, right? But, the fact that he received this anonymously is a little creepy...
Maybe he should take it seriously... )
This is... It's not serious, right? But, the fact that he received this anonymously is a little creepy...
Maybe he should take it seriously... )
[ BB is predisposed to giving people things she feels they need without realizing she is doing it or just because she genuinely thinks she has to(Looks at all of new OC3 Content). It's a form of penguin pebbling, you can call it, but as an AI, she naturally wants to give others everything and feels she must give you what you desire. Its inherently something that she herself is not aware of. Either way, here is your random gift:
x5 Red Lights for Fostering Plant Growth- These lights are in the shape of a round circle that you can stick anywhere. BB recommends sticking them on a ceiling above the plants. It will have a diameter of 24 feet beneath it. This means it covers a wide area and will give ample lighting to the plants under it. If Basil is curious about how she made them, BB will say that she made them with crystals she studied from the one cave that Mun forgot the name of, which leads to where Myrta's place was. They are super hi-tech and do not need to be recharged as it recharges via the natural mana flow that is heavy in this magical world. ]
x5 Red Lights for Fostering Plant Growth- These lights are in the shape of a round circle that you can stick anywhere. BB recommends sticking them on a ceiling above the plants. It will have a diameter of 24 feet beneath it. This means it covers a wide area and will give ample lighting to the plants under it. If Basil is curious about how she made them, BB will say that she made them with crystals she studied from the one cave that Mun forgot the name of, which leads to where Myrta's place was. They are super hi-tech and do not need to be recharged as it recharges via the natural mana flow that is heavy in this magical world. ]
( He grateful, to say the least. It feels like BB has been doing so much for him. He wants to think of something nice to do for her in return...
Maybe now would be the best time for him to really try to get back into photography, like others have been suggesting. )
Maybe now would be the best time for him to really try to get back into photography, like others have been suggesting. )
Hey, Kel. [Kel?] Have you met BB yet? Her robots kinda rock.
[Attached: Video of a frisbee-shaped robot, nothing short of a technological marvel to this peasant 90s kid. Aubrey, offscreen holding the camera, clears her throat.]
R0sie, play, uhh… play the Kel song.
[A robotic mrrp!, and then R0sie dutifully begins emitting that one tune Aubrey remembers blasting from Kel’s room a lot. What matters is not so much what it’s called, but that Aubrey spent a stupid amount of time humming it aggressively until the bot’s inter-reality-mensional sensors or whatever recognized it. Worth it, though.]
( Funny how Aubrey is one of the few people who Basil is comfortable having a voice chat with at this point... He recognizes that song. But, he feels a little awkward responding. This most definitely was not meant for him. )
Uhm... A-Aubrey? Sorry, it's Basil... Do you want me to get Kel?
( Ah, but it seems that he wasn't the only one getting gifts from BB... He's glad for that, though! Doesn't that mean that BB is making more friends? )
Uhm... A-Aubrey? Sorry, it's Basil... Do you want me to get Kel?
( Ah, but it seems that he wasn't the only one getting gifts from BB... He's glad for that, though! Doesn't that mean that BB is making more friends? )
( The message catches him off guard. They might be friends again, but it's going to take a moment for him to get used to that fact again. )
Hi, Sunny! ´ ▽ ` ✿)ﾉ
Is everything okay?
Hi, Sunny! ´ ▽ ` ✿)ﾉ
Is everything okay?
[When Basil will return home, he'll find on the table a present for him. Wrapped into orange paper, there is Basil's old camera, ready to be used. They did talk about it, after all, right? And Kel had to go in and get it.
He's just working in the kitchen, but he also left a picnic set out there, ready to go, in case Basil wants to go out and go get some new pics.]
He's just working in the kitchen, but he also left a picnic set out there, ready to go, in case Basil wants to go out and go get some new pics.]
from here
Do you think you've changed while you've been here?
Ah...
I don't
I don't know about that.
But, thank you.
Do you think you've changed while you've been here?
Ah...
I don't
I don't know about that.
But, thank you.
(Oh no my heart T.T Also when it just hit me that these two are similar in age XD)
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