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Wondering how Audrey would go in a game

Looking at games? Already? Wow, here I thought I was just an impulse muse, but you're actually getting serious! This is awesome! Can the game have butterfly milk and truffula trees? And will Ted be there, too? Gosh, think of all the stuff to see, mun! Trees! Real, living, breathing trees! And flowers, too! With real bees--

Mun, I want to get stung by a bee. Or a wasp. Something. I know it must sound really weird, like I'm into pain or something, but I swear I'm not, I just want to know what it's like. Is it quick, does it ache? I've got so many questions, mun. Questions I've only ever dreamed about answering.

This is so cool, I could kiss you right now!

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Trust me, you really don't wanna get stung. Especially not if you're allergic.

But how will I know if I'm allergic without getting stung? And even if I am allergic, it'll be a new experience! [Gurl, y u no know what happens when you're allergic to beestings?] You should come with me! We can get stung together.

Wha- no way! You're pretty crazy, you know that?

[An evaluative look, then he smiles in amusement.]

Which is pretty rare. I like that.

If been warned about my madness, but I don't think it's anything to worry about... Unless, you know, I strip naked and run through the streets. If it gets to that I think we should worry.

[She grins, giggling at her own joke.]

Anyway, if I am allergic to bees, you'll help me out if something goes wrong, right?

Probably a good idea not to do that! [He chuckles.]

Uh - of course! ...Just don't go getting stung deliberately, alright?

[Audrey sighs, pouting softly. She wants to get stung by a bee, but if Oncie thinks it's a bad idea, maybe she should reconsider...]

And if I did get stung deliberately?

[Screw it, she'd rather experience something new than worry about possible allergies.]

[Holds his arms out and gives a resigned puffy sigh.]

I can't stop you.

If you looked any bluer, I might try to lick you to see if you tasted like blue fizz candy.

[WELP. NO INNUENDO THERE.]

Come on, cheer up, Once-ler. I'll be fine. Trust me, okay?

[Nervous laughter.]

...Well, if you say so, kiddo. I mean, it's only a bee sting. [Pause.] How bad could it be?

[And a disgruntled huff from lil' ol' Audrey.]

I'm not a kid. I'm a young lady. [She fiddles with a piece of her hair.] And I'll be a grown woman in a month or two, so I'm sure I can handle a little bee sting. [It's odd. Being around Once-ler wants her wish she was already eighteen. Something about adult men only ever wanting to date adult women, or something silly like that.]

Riiight, then you'd better make the leap into the real world quick, while you still know everything. [Satisfied smirk.]

[There's something about Audrey that is making him wish he were a little younger. Or at least maybe that he didn't spend the better part of his life so far under the iron rule of his mother.]

I should, but I kinda of like the reality I'm currently in. It means I can sit around and paint all day.

[The mildly annoyed scowl on her face slips away, being replaced with a soft smile as she takes Once-ler's hand, interlacing their fingers.]

You should visit, you know. Come and ignore 'grown-up land' with me.

[Flinch.] That's... very nice of you, and all. Real whimsical - but I gotta do a lot of thinking about 'grown-up land' until I'm old enough to have trouble with stairs. Though it's a nice thought.

[Gingerly frees his fingers and kind of nudges her hands back towards herself. At least he's still wearing his gloves.]

[Audrey rolls her eyes and playfully sighs.]

The other you is a lot more affectionate. Not that I mind if you're all, you know, grumpy and old. It's kind of adorable.

[He pinches his brow with one hand and sighs tiredly.]

Affectionate. [He doesn't sound very convinced.] Right. Well - yeah, I dunno, maybe I just have a really good reason not to be.

I'm pretty sure you know what that reason is, if you're from the future, and all.

Alright, alright, calm down.

[She smiles tiredly, and apologetic tinge in her eyes.]

I was messing around. Sorry, okay?

[After a moment, he lets his hand fall limply to his side and his posture slumps.]

No - it's not -

Why aren't you angry with me?

[Audrey yelps, instinctively pushing her arms out, ready to catch him, although careful not to touch. She's a little unnerved at the thought of someone so tall moving even slightly off center, out of fear they'll topple.]

Why would I be? You didn't do anything wrong.

[This only cements the idea that Audrey really only means well. The Once-ler feels a little worse for snapping at her.]

Don't. Don't say something like that, you have no idea. I singlehandedly turned a paradise into a wasteland. And now you have to live with my mistake. How can you possibly say I didn't do anything wrong?

[Audrey paused, swallowing, as if she's choosing her next words very carefully.]

I hate your actions, not you. I hate that you cut down all the trees, but, even if you aren't doing it now, in the future, you'll make things right. You did something wrong, something really, really bad, but it doesn't make me hate you.

[Silence for a while. After a second, he manages to stop staring at Audrey, and awkwardly glances away to run his hand through his hair and then looks like he's about to say something, doesn't, then starts fiddling with his gloves.]

[Yeah he's really not sure what to say to that. But it's definitely done something to him.]

[A frown twists Audrey's lips, and she resists the urge to prod him.]

...Well. What do you say to that?

Ahh- I- I say, uh.

[Ma never liked him stuttering. The posture could do with a fix, too, and he makes the effort to stand up straight.]

...I guess I say thank you. I don't know if I believe you, but thank you.

Why don't you believe me?

[Usually, Audrey would be a little bothed by the lack of trust, but she's noticed there's something a little off about Once-ler. Something that shows it'll take time to make him happy.]

I wouldn't say it if I didn't believe it. Besides, I don't get anything out of saying something nice. I'm doing it because it's what I honestly believe.

Because I haven't done it yet.

I'm not making any more promises I can't keep.

[He hesitates, then holds out his hand.]

But I feel a little less iffy about trying, 'n' that's cool, so...

[Audrey blinks at his hand, before grinning like it's Christmas and she just got a truffula tree, taking Once-ler's hand.]

Even if you don't promise, I know you'll do the right thing.

[The Once-ler shakes hands like he's sealing a business deal, firmly and with some trepidation; then he takes his hand back and fiddles with his glove again like a little kid being scolded. The contrast is pretty funny in itself.]

I'm glad at least one of us is sure. [Forces a smile.] But there's no harm in giving it my best shot.

[Audrey's a little surprised at how formal the handshake is, a returns it with a more tiny, awkward bounce, instead of a confident shake.]

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. [Her smile softens.] I think you know what I'm talking about, right?

[blink blink]

...I hope I do.

[He turns away and takes a deep breath.] I should be going.

I'm glad we talked, Audrey. I think I needed that.

Feel free to talk to me, again. I kind of enjoy it when you come over. It's fun.

[Superquickhug.]

Sorry. I know you don't like being touched, but it's hard to resist.

Oh I will, you're a very interesting person to be around -

[Flinches a bit, then... looks a little disappointed as she pulls away?]

Oh, that's

that's fine

thank you

[Smiles very quickly and backs away for a few steps to wave at her awkwardly before turning and heading away.]

Getting stung by a bee is not a good experience, believe me.

But it's an experience. Good or bad, it's something different!

Well... Yeah. You've got a point there.

Your mun's looking for games, right?

Yeah, we're looking for games. Preferably one with trees and flowers and bees.

I don't know about bees, and the state of the forest is debatable, but you might like

ink_city. There's plenty of flowers to look at, between me and a couple others.

Wait, are you a florist or something? Like, one that works with real flowers?

Sort of. I've got a degree in botany, and was working on my PhD when I arrived in the city.

I do work with real flowers, though. And I've got a greenhouse there.

[LE GASP! This is the best day ever! Bro, consider your personal space invaded by the exuberant redhead.]

What are they like? Do they smell like butterfly milk?

[Whoa step backward.]

Not... quite? I don't even know what butterfly milk smells like in the first place.

[He holds his hands up.] But, look. If your mun decides on Ink City, I promise to show you around the greenhouse, and you can spend all the time you want in there.

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Wondering how Audrey would go in a game

i'm at jarjammed, but apps close for a while... tomorrow, i think? maybe today ;n;

Then I shall wait in the shadows. Like Batman.

you are the night! it is you.

how did you knoooooow?

because... i am a secret super sleuth! what a great team we make

we should become extremely stylish vigilantes

do we have to wear our underwear on the outside :(

only during boss fights

glorious.

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oops codefail

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if i don't stop codefailing so hard i swear to god

it can be your superpower. use it for good!

omg.

you can save the world. just imagine it

i am.... the html bandit!!! correcting code for the greater good

and i am the obligatory love interest who will eventually turn evil

oh no! i correct your html one last time as i hang over a pit of sharks and sweep you off your feet

oh bby! i'm sorry i ever betrayed yooooooou~

forgiven, babes. *dons sunglasses, jetpacks out, credits roll, nic cage was probably in it*

be careful using lord cage's name. every time it's said, he grows more powerful

1/2 i heard if you say his name into a mirror three times at midnight

2/2 you lose all ability to convincingly have emotions

don't try to tell me the wicker man remake wasn't a masterpiece of emotion. you know it was

it will take the golden pedestal beside con air and drive angry

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forgiven, babes. dons sunglasses, jetpacks out, credits roll, nic cage was probably in it