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As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Here you are... And remember, you deserve to be heard...

(He frowned, poking Aruna.)

But, he just promised he wouldn't. He just promised he'd keep us safe. He just saved us and kicked Grandpa out for wanting to do that! Why would he try to *they stop writing before changing their sentence* When did he? Before he understood? Doesn't that mean he's fixing himself? He doesn't act like he's going to do it again.

*another pause*

I don't mean to downplay what you went through, it must've hurt a lot, but he is trying to change. At least he seems to be. Can't you try to give him that? I mean, he called me a girl, his daughter for Hylia's sake. Before, he never ever would have, not with such honesty or conviction.

...

I'm sorry. I'm being dumb and mean again. I'm not Vio. I'm not Green. I don't know how to fix this or what to say. I'll just go to bed.

It’s ok. You weren’t trying to be.

*then Arn ran in, looking disheveled and terrified, clutching a note* Scarlet- *he sees her empty bed and his eyes go wide, tears welling up*

F[redacted]... That son of a mother f[redacted]ing b[redacted] shapes pig...

*he looks to Blue* Please... Tell me you heard something... Saw anything...? No, who am I kidding...

Help them get ready.

*Arn commanded, and Link nodded, rushing over to Blue*

Hi, yes, I'm Link. We've got to hurry into town before the carriage leaves. Has your dad said anything about what happened yet?

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Here you are... And remember, you deserve to be heard...

(He frowned, poking Aruna.)

But, he just promised he wouldn't. He just promised he'd keep us safe. He just saved us and kicked Grandpa out for wanting to do that! Why would he try to *they stop writing before changing their sentence* When did he? Before he understood? Doesn't that mean he's fixing himself? He doesn't act like he's going to do it again.

*another pause*

I don't mean to downplay what you went through, it must've hurt a lot, but he is trying to change. At least he seems to be. Can't you try to give him that? I mean, he called me a girl, his daughter for Hylia's sake. Before, he never ever would have, not with such honesty or conviction.

...

I'm sorry. I'm being dumb and mean again. I'm not Vio. I'm not Green. I don't know how to fix this or what to say. I'll just go to bed.

It’s ok. You weren’t trying to be.

*then Arn ran in, looking disheveled and terrified, clutching a note* Scarlet- *he sees her empty bed and his eyes go wide, tears welling up*

F[redacted]... That son of a mother f[redacted]ing b[redacted] shapes pig...

*he looks to Blue* Please... Tell me you heard something... Saw anything...? No, who am I kidding...

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Here you are... And remember, you deserve to be heard...

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Here you are... And remember, you deserve to be heard...

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Hey Scarlet. Are you ok? It’s been ages since I’d last seen you, and K was getting worried. I hope that…

(His eyes trialed down to the missing prosthetic.)

…ah. I’m sorry that happened. Losing a leg is painful… has adjusting been alright?

Hey, Olive? Yeah, the leg was... Hard. Dad says the prosthetic is bad, so I get to go see Ruhi to get a good one. I don't really remember losing it though. I think I was unconscious when they cut it off.

Olive. That prosthetic does look bad, comparing it to Green’s for his arm, but I’m sure Ruhi can do it.

I’m glad you were unconscious. Being conscious for it is… not the best experience.

(He stared at the paper for a moment, before shaking his head.)

(He stared at you, then the paper, and then you again.)

You went to what? Oh my gosh… ar you ok? What happened? Which era was it? J swear, if anyone there seriously hurt you…

You’re not broken though. Nor are you some doll for others to play with. I must be one too, then, if that’s true. I promise that you’re something to me, ok?

(He nodded.)

It feels like me, but not me. Like everything that happened was someone else's memories, even though my body remembers the same. It's like looking through a foggy glass. I just feel disconnected to it. I feel... more like...

*(?) takes a pause*

(He actually scoffed when he read that.)

Making it up for attention? You’re the last person who’d do that. Besides, you’d tell grandpa about this if you were doing that, since you only want attention.

Don't you touch that freak! And you, what were you doing!? Are you trying to get your brother possessed as well!? Why do you still have a room!? You should be in a closet until these demons are gone!

For one, they’re not my brother. They’re my sister. They’re my wonderful sister, and you better respect that.

As for what I was doing, I was trying to comfort them. They were upset about something.

(He wasn’t about to tell their grandpa about Aruna’s identity crisis. Tha was an invasion of privacy.)

You! What is all this nonsense about being a girl!? You don't go to this- this *thing* for comfort! He's dangerous!

*he sighs* It's a good thing I've been looking at conversion camps. I *knew* I needed one for someone here.

*he glares around the room as Aruna becomes terrified before their grandfather sees the other handwriting on the notebook, then glares back at Blue* You- you've got your *brother* possessed!?

*he looks back at Aruna and shoves them back* We outta lock the both of you up for this!

*then the door opened. Arn walked in with Clock behind him, he freezes at the scene. Obviously he was just as scared of his dad as his kids were*

...dad? What- what are you doing? What's happening in here?

This freak- *he points to Blue* Has infected your son and has got him thinking he can be a girl! And now he's also demon possessed!

*Arn looks at Aruna, sees the fear she has, then looks back at his dad* What are you talking about? Nothing is wrong with my *daughter*.

Oh so you're playing into it now!?

Playing- this isn't a game dad...!

We need the priest here, now! An exorcism is in order for both of your sons!

*Arn goes silent before he sees his kids, then something in him snaps. He steps forward and in front of Blue after gently pulling Aruna behind him* No.

No? What-

I mean no! Dad! They aren't possessed! They are freaks! My daughter is allowed to be who she wants! And if she wants to be a girl then that's fine with me! What isn't fine is their grandfather throwing them around like ragdolls and treating them like he hates them! That is unacceptable and- and because of it you are not welcome in this house!

*their grandfather laughs* I own the deed, I pay for this place!

Not anymore! *He shouts back, standing surer* The deed was transferred to me when you transferred your business over to me after you retired! Now get your shit and get out! I will not let you torment my kids because of your old fashioned bigoted ideas about how the mind works!

(Their dad’s talking only earned a nod from Azure, who refused to take his hand.)

(Arn was lying anyway. He’d let them get hurt again and again and again and again and again—)

(Meanwhile, Clock made it a point to hug Aruna.)

Is this a pattern?

(Clock seemed as mad as she could be, with her numbness.)

I think so.

*he smiles shakily* I'd rather you three stay in here... Where it's... Safe...

*he trails off, then looks to Blue* ...at least... It used to be...

*then Arn gets up, carrying Aruna who has refused to let go and looks out the window* ...Blue... Um... The house should be done tomorrow. We just need to add in the protection enchantments... Would you... Like me to help you move in? Or would you rather your sister and her- hm?

*he looks down at Aruna who sighs "T-H-E-Y" and he nods, looking back at Blue* Okay, would you rather your sister and *their* friend to help you?

*then he looks back at Aruna* Did I say that right?

(Azure shook his head.)

I want them to help. Not you. You stay far away.

(He seemed scared still. Probably from the remarks about him being a demon.-possessed freak.)

(Cloc seemed to have a realization though.)

Okay... Listen everyone, my father is... An a[redacted]. He really is. He doesn't understand and refuses to understand.

(Azure just nodded, only relaxing slightly.)

Thank you.

(Clock walked up to Aruna, poking them.)

I'm sorry you grew up with that, kiddo...

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Hey Scarlet. Are you ok? It’s been ages since I’d last seen you, and K was getting worried. I hope that…

(His eyes trialed down to the missing prosthetic.)

…ah. I’m sorry that happened. Losing a leg is painful… has adjusting been alright?

Hey, Olive? Yeah, the leg was... Hard. Dad says the prosthetic is bad, so I get to go see Ruhi to get a good one. I don't really remember losing it though. I think I was unconscious when they cut it off.

Olive. That prosthetic does look bad, comparing it to Green’s for his arm, but I’m sure Ruhi can do it.

I’m glad you were unconscious. Being conscious for it is… not the best experience.

(He stared at the paper for a moment, before shaking his head.)

(He stared at you, then the paper, and then you again.)

You went to what? Oh my gosh… ar you ok? What happened? Which era was it? J swear, if anyone there seriously hurt you…

You’re not broken though. Nor are you some doll for others to play with. I must be one too, then, if that’s true. I promise that you’re something to me, ok?

(He nodded.)

It feels like me, but not me. Like everything that happened was someone else's memories, even though my body remembers the same. It's like looking through a foggy glass. I just feel disconnected to it. I feel... more like...

*(?) takes a pause*

(He actually scoffed when he read that.)

Making it up for attention? You’re the last person who’d do that. Besides, you’d tell grandpa about this if you were doing that, since you only want attention.

Don't you touch that freak! And you, what were you doing!? Are you trying to get your brother possessed as well!? Why do you still have a room!? You should be in a closet until these demons are gone!

For one, they’re not my brother. They’re my sister. They’re my wonderful sister, and you better respect that.

As for what I was doing, I was trying to comfort them. They were upset about something.

(He wasn’t about to tell their grandpa about Aruna’s identity crisis. Tha was an invasion of privacy.)

You! What is all this nonsense about being a girl!? You don't go to this- this *thing* for comfort! He's dangerous!

*he sighs* It's a good thing I've been looking at conversion camps. I *knew* I needed one for someone here.

*he glares around the room as Aruna becomes terrified before their grandfather sees the other handwriting on the notebook, then glares back at Blue* You- you've got your *brother* possessed!?

*he looks back at Aruna and shoves them back* We outta lock the both of you up for this!

*then the door opened. Arn walked in with Clock behind him, he freezes at the scene. Obviously he was just as scared of his dad as his kids were*

...dad? What- what are you doing? What's happening in here?

This freak- *he points to Blue* Has infected your son and has got him thinking he can be a girl! And now he's also demon possessed!

*Arn looks at Aruna, sees the fear she has, then looks back at his dad* What are you talking about? Nothing is wrong with my *daughter*.

Oh so you're playing into it now!?

Playing- this isn't a game dad...!

We need the priest here, now! An exorcism is in order for both of your sons!

*Arn goes silent before he sees his kids, then something in him snaps. He steps forward and in front of Blue after gently pulling Aruna behind him* No.

No? What-

I mean no! Dad! They aren't possessed! They are freaks! My daughter is allowed to be who she wants! And if she wants to be a girl then that's fine with me! What isn't fine is their grandfather throwing them around like ragdolls and treating them like he hates them! That is unacceptable and- and because of it you are not welcome in this house!

*their grandfather laughs* I own the deed, I pay for this place!

Not anymore! *He shouts back, standing surer* The deed was transferred to me when you transferred your business over to me after you retired! Now get your shit and get out! I will not let you torment my kids because of your old fashioned bigoted ideas about how the mind works!

(Their dad’s talking only earned a nod from Azure, who refused to take his hand.)

(Arn was lying anyway. He’d let them get hurt again and again and again and again and again—)

(Meanwhile, Clock made it a point to hug Aruna.)

Is this a pattern?

(Clock seemed as mad as she could be, with her numbness.)

I think so.

*he smiles shakily* I'd rather you three stay in here... Where it's... Safe...

*he trails off, then looks to Blue* ...at least... It used to be...

*then Arn gets up, carrying Aruna who has refused to let go and looks out the window* ...Blue... Um... The house should be done tomorrow. We just need to add in the protection enchantments... Would you... Like me to help you move in? Or would you rather your sister and her- hm?

*he looks down at Aruna who sighs "T-H-E-Y" and he nods, looking back at Blue* Okay, would you rather your sister and *their* friend to help you?

*then he looks back at Aruna* Did I say that right?

(Azure shook his head.)

I want them to help. Not you. You stay far away.

(He seemed scared still. Probably from the remarks about him being a demon.-possessed freak.)

(Cloc seemed to have a realization though.)

Okay... Listen everyone, my father is... An a[redacted]. He really is. He doesn't understand and refuses to understand.

(Azure just nodded, only relaxing slightly.)

Thank you.

(Clock walked up to Aruna, poking them.)

I'm sorry you grew up with that, kiddo...

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Hey Scarlet. Are you ok? It’s been ages since I’d last seen you, and K was getting worried. I hope that…

(His eyes trialed down to the missing prosthetic.)

…ah. I’m sorry that happened. Losing a leg is painful… has adjusting been alright?

Hey, Olive? Yeah, the leg was... Hard. Dad says the prosthetic is bad, so I get to go see Ruhi to get a good one. I don't really remember losing it though. I think I was unconscious when they cut it off.

Olive. That prosthetic does look bad, comparing it to Green’s for his arm, but I’m sure Ruhi can do it.

I’m glad you were unconscious. Being conscious for it is… not the best experience.

(He stared at the paper for a moment, before shaking his head.)

(He stared at you, then the paper, and then you again.)

You went to what? Oh my gosh… ar you ok? What happened? Which era was it? J swear, if anyone there seriously hurt you…

You’re not broken though. Nor are you some doll for others to play with. I must be one too, then, if that’s true. I promise that you’re something to me, ok?

(He nodded.)

It feels like me, but not me. Like everything that happened was someone else's memories, even though my body remembers the same. It's like looking through a foggy glass. I just feel disconnected to it. I feel... more like...

*(?) takes a pause*

(He actually scoffed when he read that.)

Making it up for attention? You’re the last person who’d do that. Besides, you’d tell grandpa about this if you were doing that, since you only want attention.

Don't you touch that freak! And you, what were you doing!? Are you trying to get your brother possessed as well!? Why do you still have a room!? You should be in a closet until these demons are gone!

For one, they’re not my brother. They’re my sister. They’re my wonderful sister, and you better respect that.

As for what I was doing, I was trying to comfort them. They were upset about something.

(He wasn’t about to tell their grandpa about Aruna’s identity crisis. Tha was an invasion of privacy.)

You! What is all this nonsense about being a girl!? You don't go to this- this *thing* for comfort! He's dangerous!

*he sighs* It's a good thing I've been looking at conversion camps. I *knew* I needed one for someone here.

*he glares around the room as Aruna becomes terrified before their grandfather sees the other handwriting on the notebook, then glares back at Blue* You- you've got your *brother* possessed!?

*he looks back at Aruna and shoves them back* We outta lock the both of you up for this!

*then the door opened. Arn walked in with Clock behind him, he freezes at the scene. Obviously he was just as scared of his dad as his kids were*

...dad? What- what are you doing? What's happening in here?

This freak- *he points to Blue* Has infected your son and has got him thinking he can be a girl! And now he's also demon possessed!

*Arn looks at Aruna, sees the fear she has, then looks back at his dad* What are you talking about? Nothing is wrong with my *daughter*.

Oh so you're playing into it now!?

Playing- this isn't a game dad...!

We need the priest here, now! An exorcism is in order for both of your sons!

*Arn goes silent before he sees his kids, then something in him snaps. He steps forward and in front of Blue after gently pulling Aruna behind him* No.

No? What-

I mean no! Dad! They aren't possessed! They are freaks! My daughter is allowed to be who she wants! And if she wants to be a girl then that's fine with me! What isn't fine is their grandfather throwing them around like ragdolls and treating them like he hates them! That is unacceptable and- and because of it you are not welcome in this house!

*their grandfather laughs* I own the deed, I pay for this place!

Not anymore! *He shouts back, standing surer* The deed was transferred to me when you transferred your business over to me after you retired! Now get your shit and get out! I will not let you torment my kids because of your old fashioned bigoted ideas about how the mind works!

(Their dad’s talking only earned a nod from Azure, who refused to take his hand.)

(Arn was lying anyway. He’d let them get hurt again and again and again and again and again—)

(Meanwhile, Clock made it a point to hug Aruna.)

Is this a pattern?

(Clock seemed as mad as she could be, with her numbness.)

I think so.

*he smiles shakily* I'd rather you three stay in here... Where it's... Safe...

*he trails off, then looks to Blue* ...at least... It used to be...

*then Arn gets up, carrying Aruna who has refused to let go and looks out the window* ...Blue... Um... The house should be done tomorrow. We just need to add in the protection enchantments... Would you... Like me to help you move in? Or would you rather your sister and her- hm?

*he looks down at Aruna who sighs "T-H-E-Y" and he nods, looking back at Blue* Okay, would you rather your sister and *their* friend to help you?

*then he looks back at Aruna* Did I say that right?

(Azure shook his head.)

I want them to help. Not you. You stay far away.

(He seemed scared still. Probably from the remarks about him being a demon.-possessed freak.)

(Cloc seemed to have a realization though.)

Okay... Listen everyone, my father is... An a[redacted]. He really is. He doesn't understand and refuses to understand.

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Hey Scarlet. Are you ok? It’s been ages since I’d last seen you, and K was getting worried. I hope that…

(His eyes trialed down to the missing prosthetic.)

…ah. I’m sorry that happened. Losing a leg is painful… has adjusting been alright?

Hey, Olive? Yeah, the leg was... Hard. Dad says the prosthetic is bad, so I get to go see Ruhi to get a good one. I don't really remember losing it though. I think I was unconscious when they cut it off.

Olive. That prosthetic does look bad, comparing it to Green’s for his arm, but I’m sure Ruhi can do it.

I’m glad you were unconscious. Being conscious for it is… not the best experience.

(He stared at the paper for a moment, before shaking his head.)

(He stared at you, then the paper, and then you again.)

You went to what? Oh my gosh… ar you ok? What happened? Which era was it? J swear, if anyone there seriously hurt you…

You’re not broken though. Nor are you some doll for others to play with. I must be one too, then, if that’s true. I promise that you’re something to me, ok?

(He nodded.)

It feels like me, but not me. Like everything that happened was someone else's memories, even though my body remembers the same. It's like looking through a foggy glass. I just feel disconnected to it. I feel... more like...

*(?) takes a pause*

(He actually scoffed when he read that.)

Making it up for attention? You’re the last person who’d do that. Besides, you’d tell grandpa about this if you were doing that, since you only want attention.

Don't you touch that freak! And you, what were you doing!? Are you trying to get your brother possessed as well!? Why do you still have a room!? You should be in a closet until these demons are gone!

For one, they’re not my brother. They’re my sister. They’re my wonderful sister, and you better respect that.

As for what I was doing, I was trying to comfort them. They were upset about something.

(He wasn’t about to tell their grandpa about Aruna’s identity crisis. Tha was an invasion of privacy.)

You! What is all this nonsense about being a girl!? You don't go to this- this *thing* for comfort! He's dangerous!

*he sighs* It's a good thing I've been looking at conversion camps. I *knew* I needed one for someone here.

*he glares around the room as Aruna becomes terrified before their grandfather sees the other handwriting on the notebook, then glares back at Blue* You- you've got your *brother* possessed!?

*he looks back at Aruna and shoves them back* We outta lock the both of you up for this!

*then the door opened. Arn walked in with Clock behind him, he freezes at the scene. Obviously he was just as scared of his dad as his kids were*

...dad? What- what are you doing? What's happening in here?

This freak- *he points to Blue* Has infected your son and has got him thinking he can be a girl! And now he's also demon possessed!

*Arn looks at Aruna, sees the fear she has, then looks back at his dad* What are you talking about? Nothing is wrong with my *daughter*.

Oh so you're playing into it now!?

Playing- this isn't a game dad...!

We need the priest here, now! An exorcism is in order for both of your sons!

*Arn goes silent before he sees his kids, then something in him snaps. He steps forward and in front of Blue after gently pulling Aruna behind him* No.

No? What-

I mean no! Dad! They aren't possessed! They are freaks! My daughter is allowed to be who she wants! And if she wants to be a girl then that's fine with me! What isn't fine is their grandfather throwing them around like ragdolls and treating them like he hates them! That is unacceptable and- and because of it you are not welcome in this house!

*their grandfather laughs* I own the deed, I pay for this place!

Not anymore! *He shouts back, standing surer* The deed was transferred to me when you transferred your business over to me after you retired! Now get your shit and get out! I will not let you torment my kids because of your old fashioned bigoted ideas about how the mind works!

(Their dad’s talking only earned a nod from Azure, who refused to take his hand.)

(Arn was lying anyway. He’d let them get hurt again and again and again and again and again—)

(Meanwhile, Clock made it a point to hug Aruna.)

Is this a pattern?

(Clock seemed as mad as she could be, with her numbness.)

I think so.

*he smiles shakily* I'd rather you three stay in here... Where it's... Safe...

*he trails off, then looks to Blue* ...at least... It used to be...

*then Arn gets up, carrying Aruna who has refused to let go and looks out the window* ...Blue... Um... The house should be done tomorrow. We just need to add in the protection enchantments... Would you... Like me to help you move in? Or would you rather your sister and her- hm?

*he looks down at Aruna who sighs "T-H-E-Y" and he nods, looking back at Blue* Okay, would you rather your sister and *their* friend to help you?

*then he looks back at Aruna* Did I say that right?

As Arn had said earlier, he was reading s book, although it was hard to tell what it was. He seemed pretty absorbed in his task, not even looking up when she entered.

At the very least, he looked calmer. Not as panicked and depressed as when Scarlet had found him.

-@blueofthefoursword

Hey Scarlet. Are you ok? It’s been ages since I’d last seen you, and K was getting worried. I hope that…

(His eyes trialed down to the missing prosthetic.)

…ah. I’m sorry that happened. Losing a leg is painful… has adjusting been alright?

Hey, Olive? Yeah, the leg was... Hard. Dad says the prosthetic is bad, so I get to go see Ruhi to get a good one. I don't really remember losing it though. I think I was unconscious when they cut it off.

Olive. That prosthetic does look bad, comparing it to Green’s for his arm, but I’m sure Ruhi can do it.

I’m glad you were unconscious. Being conscious for it is… not the best experience.

(He stared at the paper for a moment, before shaking his head.)

(He stared at you, then the paper, and then you again.)

You went to what? Oh my gosh… ar you ok? What happened? Which era was it? J swear, if anyone there seriously hurt you…

You’re not broken though. Nor are you some doll for others to play with. I must be one too, then, if that’s true. I promise that you’re something to me, ok?

(He nodded.)

It feels like me, but not me. Like everything that happened was someone else's memories, even though my body remembers the same. It's like looking through a foggy glass. I just feel disconnected to it. I feel... more like...

*(?) takes a pause*

(He actually scoffed when he read that.)

Making it up for attention? You’re the last person who’d do that. Besides, you’d tell grandpa about this if you were doing that, since you only want attention.

Don't you touch that freak! And you, what were you doing!? Are you trying to get your brother possessed as well!? Why do you still have a room!? You should be in a closet until these demons are gone!

For one, they’re not my brother. They’re my sister. They’re my wonderful sister, and you better respect that.

As for what I was doing, I was trying to comfort them. They were upset about something.

(He wasn’t about to tell their grandpa about Aruna’s identity crisis. Tha was an invasion of privacy.)

You! What is all this nonsense about being a girl!? You don't go to this- this *thing* for comfort! He's dangerous!

*he sighs* It's a good thing I've been looking at conversion camps. I *knew* I needed one for someone here.

*he glares around the room as Aruna becomes terrified before their grandfather sees the other handwriting on the notebook, then glares back at Blue* You- you've got your *brother* possessed!?

*he looks back at Aruna and shoves them back* We outta lock the both of you up for this!

*then the door opened. Arn walked in with Clock behind him, he freezes at the scene. Obviously he was just as scared of his dad as his kids were*

...dad? What- what are you doing? What's happening in here?

This freak- *he points to Blue* Has infected your son and has got him thinking he can be a girl! And now he's also demon possessed!

*Arn looks at Aruna, sees the fear she has, then looks back at his dad* What are you talking about? Nothing is wrong with my *daughter*.

Oh so you're playing into it now!?

Playing- this isn't a game dad...!

We need the priest here, now! An exorcism is in order for both of your sons!

*Arn goes silent before he sees his kids, then something in him snaps. He steps forward and in front of Blue after gently pulling Aruna behind him* No.

No? What-

I mean no! Dad! They aren't possessed! They are freaks! My daughter is allowed to be who she wants! And if she wants to be a girl then that's fine with me! What isn't fine is their grandfather throwing them around like ragdolls and treating them like he hates them! That is unacceptable and- and because of it you are not welcome in this house!

*their grandfather laughs* I own the deed, I pay for this place!

Not anymore! *He shouts back, standing surer* The deed was transferred to me when you transferred your business over to me after you retired! Now get your shit and get out! I will not let you torment my kids because of your old fashioned bigoted ideas about how the mind works!

*Red(?) was missing a leg and covered in blood, she looked like she'd been tortured.*

*he slowly knelt down, cupping her face* ...oh my dear... What happened to you...? Who's this behind you...?

*he looks at you and the adult*

@fourswords-links-dad

(Red (actual Red, not Scarlet) just stared for a bit, clearly unsure of what to do.)

(They didn’t look as physically beaten up, but the emptiness in their eyes made it clear that something had happened.)

(Notably, they were dressed similarly to how Link used to dress.)

I’m R— Clock. This is Captain Link. We’re friends of hers. She insisted on coming here first, actually.

As for what happened… there was an attack. It went poorly. I don’t know where the blood’s from though. She says she wasn’t attacked, but it wasn’t there yesterday.

(They cocked their head.)

(She sounded unconvinced.)

*Red(?) was missing a leg and covered in blood, she looked like she'd been tortured.*

*he slowly knelt down, cupping her face* ...oh my dear... What happened to you...? Who's this behind you...?

*he looks at you and the adult*

@fourswords-links-dad

(Red (actual Red, not Scarlet) just stared for a bit, clearly unsure of what to do.)

(They didn’t look as physically beaten up, but the emptiness in their eyes made it clear that something had happened.)

(Notably, they were dressed similarly to how Link used to dress.)

I’m R— Clock. This is Captain Link. We’re friends of hers. She insisted on coming here first, actually.

As for what happened… there was an attack. It went poorly. I don’t know where the blood’s from though. She says she wasn’t attacked, but it wasn’t there yesterday.

(They cocked their head.)

*Red(?) was missing a leg and covered in blood, she looked like she'd been tortured.*

*he slowly knelt down, cupping her face* ...oh my dear... What happened to you...? Who's this behind you...?

*he looks at you and the adult*

@fourswords-links-dad

(Red (actual Red, not Scarlet) just stared for a bit, clearly unsure of what to do.)

(They didn’t look as physically beaten up, but the emptiness in their eyes made it clear that something had happened.)

(Notably, they were dressed similarly to how Link used to dress.)

I’m R— Clock. This is Captain Link. We’re friends of hers. She insisted on coming here first, actually.

As for what happened… there was an attack. It went poorly. I don’t know where the blood’s from though. She says she wasn’t attacked, but it wasn’t there yesterday.

(They cocked their head.)

*Red(?) was missing a leg and covered in blood, she looked like she'd been tortured.*

*he slowly knelt down, cupping her face* ...oh my dear... What happened to you...? Who's this behind you...?

*he looks at you and the adult*

@fourswords-links-dad

(Red (actual Red, not Scarlet) just stared for a bit, clearly unsure of what to do.)

(They didn’t look as physically beaten up, but the emptiness in their eyes made it clear that something had happened.)

(Notably, they were dressed similarly to how Link used to dress.)

I’m R— Clock. This is Captain Link. We’re friends of hers. She insisted on coming here first, actually.

As for what happened… there was an attack. It went poorly. I don’t know where the blood’s from though. She says she wasn’t attacked, but it wasn’t there yesterday.

(They cocked their head.)

*Link ran his fingers through her hair and held Scarlet closer while he hummed a soft lullaby his own father sang to him at night*

*Clock noticed a third plate, not cut up, but not being offered to Link*

I'm going to bring dinner to my other kiddo. If you need me, I'll be upstairs.

*he looks at Scarlet* In Blue's room.

(She stared at the food, not wanting to eat it. What if it was poisoned? What if it would hurt? It would make sense. It was probably best to not eat it.)

*Arn pauses at the bottom of the stairs and doesn't turn around* ...I... Caused a bit of a rift between us. And they don't exactly trust their grandfather. I don't blame them so, I'm letting them eat upstairs until they have their own house.

...by that point I'll bring meals over to them or teach them how to cook. From what I remember, Blue can't cook. But maybe they've gotten better since... Since before all of this...

(More proof that this man wasn’t trust worthy.)

(She subtly pushed the food away. She had to.)

And you say you aren't paranoid.

*Link says casually, sitting back as Scarlet keeps eating*

Hm, that's odd. I don't feel any different. Maybe I should try the macaroni, or the beans as well. Just to be sure.

I… ok…

(She ate a little, even if it was hesitant.)

Tastes weird.

(Still, she waited a bit. No effects for either her or Lonk.)

(She got back to eating a bit.)

(She accepted that, deciding that further protest was bad.)

He gains nothing from harming us, let alone his daughter and her obvious friends. His actions around this Blue shows that he's feeling guilt from whatever he'd done and that he fears hurting them in the future.

(She began rocking back and forth.)

And to hurt them is not a reason, that's just reiterating my statement.

I’m sure you will be.

*as Link was talking, Arn came downstairs* Scarlet, right?

*when she nods, he smiles*

(She watched for a bit, then nodded.)

I’m staying with Scarlet.

Who made this hunk of junk? It's too long for your leg, the straps are loose all the time, it falls off... Scarlet, Hun, have you met Ruhi before?

*she nods slowly*

Good, bc we're going to see her to get you a *good* prosthetic made tomorrow. I can't stand to watch you struggle with this one.

Why do you want to talk with Blue beforehand? I mean, right now, at least when I left them, they were reading.

*Scarlet pulls back and signs, but bc she's standing with her back to Clock, she can't see what is being said*

Oh... So, you're pretty paranoid about this whole new experience. Well hearing that you're an 11 year old that was forced into a war and obviously this, Cia, *said with MUCH anger* woman did something awful to both of you, and I can only guess what that is and I hope I'm wrong... You've both been through the wringer, paranoia is to be expected, even if it's saddening.

Now Clock, do you mind if we talk instead while Link gets settled in in the guest room and Scarlet catches up with her sibling? I'd like to discuss your fears in greater detail if that's okay. I've dealt a bit with my own children's paranoia over Vaati, seeing as he did come back three times...

*Scarlet shudders at that, but she doesn't look too scared.*

Speaking of that... Scarlet, do you need help getting up the stairs? Blue needs some help right now due to their... Own missing legs... *He looks saddened, but Scarlet? She just gets pissed off. Arn sees this and kneels down, cupping her face*

Scarlet, I know you know what they did to Blue, but right now we need to be there for your sibling, not dwell on the anger towards those awful people.

Scarlet, wait—

(She had to make sure Scarlet was safe. Sure, Scarler hadn’t made any moves yet, and Blue was there, but since she had that stopped Scarlet from—)

(She shook the vision of Scarlet dying out of her mind, deciding to begin ascending the stairs just in case.)

You’re lying. That’s never stopped her before. Kafei being there didn’t stop her.

*he smiles sadly, looking down* I didn't even know until she came sobbing to me three days later... Apparently Blue convinced her to tell me what happened... I... Don't think I handled it right then, what with my previous biases, but now? I'm going to do better. And I know that I can help.

And I care because, while you're not my kid, you're very important to Scarlet, I can tell, and that means you're important to me. And I hate to see you suffer silently, even if you don't realize yourself. I can tell you're lying to me, and yourself, when you say you're fine...

I’m not that important to her. And I’m fine. I don’t know why you keep saying otherwise. Nothing’s happening at all.

It's not my business, but it is my privilege to worry about those that I care about.

That doesn’t answer my question about what you meant. A lot of things have happened. You need to be specific.

*he shrugs, then smiles*

(She perked up a bit.)

First, we have the Keaton Mask. This mask was given to me by Kafei.

I have a mask with s god in it. It’s pretty. Both the god and the mask.

I also have this other one…

*Red(?) was missing a leg and covered in blood, she looked like she'd been tortured.*

*he slowly knelt down, cupping her face* ...oh my dear... What happened to you...? Who's this behind you...?

*he looks at you and the adult*

@fourswords-links-dad

(Red (actual Red, not Scarlet) just stared for a bit, clearly unsure of what to do.)

(They didn’t look as physically beaten up, but the emptiness in their eyes made it clear that something had happened.)

(Notably, they were dressed similarly to how Link used to dress.)

I’m R— Clock. This is Captain Link. We’re friends of hers. She insisted on coming here first, actually.

As for what happened… there was an attack. It went poorly. I don’t know where the blood’s from though. She says she wasn’t attacked, but it wasn’t there yesterday.

(They cocked their head.)

*Link ran his fingers through her hair and held Scarlet closer while he hummed a soft lullaby his own father sang to him at night*

*Clock noticed a third plate, not cut up, but not being offered to Link*

I'm going to bring dinner to my other kiddo. If you need me, I'll be upstairs.

*he looks at Scarlet* In Blue's room.

(She stared at the food, not wanting to eat it. What if it was poisoned? What if it would hurt? It would make sense. It was probably best to not eat it.)

*Arn pauses at the bottom of the stairs and doesn't turn around* ...I... Caused a bit of a rift between us. And they don't exactly trust their grandfather. I don't blame them so, I'm letting them eat upstairs until they have their own house.

...by that point I'll bring meals over to them or teach them how to cook. From what I remember, Blue can't cook. But maybe they've gotten better since... Since before all of this...

(More proof that this man wasn’t trust worthy.)

(She subtly pushed the food away. She had to.)

And you say you aren't paranoid.

*Link says casually, sitting back as Scarlet keeps eating*

Hm, that's odd. I don't feel any different. Maybe I should try the macaroni, or the beans as well. Just to be sure.

I… ok…

(She ate a little, even if it was hesitant.)

Tastes weird.

(Still, she waited a bit. No effects for either her or Lonk.)

(She got back to eating a bit.)

(She accepted that, deciding that further protest was bad.)

He gains nothing from harming us, let alone his daughter and her obvious friends. His actions around this Blue shows that he's feeling guilt from whatever he'd done and that he fears hurting them in the future.

(She began rocking back and forth.)

And to hurt them is not a reason, that's just reiterating my statement.

I’m sure you will be.