Wondering how Audrey would go in a game

[truffuladreams]

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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it can be your superpower. use it for good!

[truffuladreams]

[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.

omg.

[thneed_ler]

[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.]

you can save the world. just imagine it

[truffuladreams]

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

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

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

[thneed_ler]

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.

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

[truffuladreams]

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.

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

[thneed_ler]

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...

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

[truffuladreams]

[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.

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

[thneed_ler]

[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.

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

[truffuladreams]

[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?

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

[thneed_ler]

[blink blink]

2/2 you lose all ability to convincingly have emotions

[thneed_ler]

...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.

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

[truffuladreams]

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.

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

[thneed_ler]

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.]