if i stumble they will eat me alive

“I offer hugs and blanket burrito.”

“Sounds like a deal I can’t refuse.”

“Sure thing. I’ll definitely ask if he wants a Double Burg, ‘cause I know I’m sure gonna want a Double Burg when I run out of candy.” That hopefully isn’t soon, but knowing Aria…

“I can be the same way sometimes. I like…I like focusing on one thing at once, it’s easier for me.”

“Aw, I’d love to do that. Burger Burger is pretty nice.” Yes, that’s an actual restaurant in Inkopolis - what else do you expect from Inklings? “I try not to forget about anyone if I can. I try not to forget about anything at all, actually. Forgetting scares me a bit.” With the amnesia-related trauma she went through in the Metro, it’s hard to blame her.

“Weeks? That’s…that’s some impressive dedication. I threw this costume together in, like…a day or so? I just needed a fancy cloak and fangs.”

“I’m glad he gets to enjoy that. Hanging out with old friends is really nice.”

“Just drop him a text message if he doesn’t each out; he might not be excitable as you are, but I’m sure he’ll greatly appreciate a good Double Burg.”

“I’ve known him for over a decade, I know how he can get when he’s doing something he enjoys; he forgets everything else. Some people can get offended...some are not.”

“Aw, I’m glad he’s having fun, though. That’s…that’s what’s really important, I think. And, uh…I don’t need much space at all most of the time. I can be a little bit clingy, even. I definitely won’t mind getting a call or two from him.”

“I think that’s the best way he could carry on my mission. Bullies don’t deserve to have any candy at all, so…so I think they totally should be scared away. I bet he can scare them away just by staring.”

“I’m sure he’s gonna happy to do something with you, like going to Burger Burger, or something like that. Don’t worry; he didn’t forget about you!”

“He has been working on his costume for WEEKS, whenever he’s not at work or sleeping, he was on his sewing machine, making sure it was just *perfect*, because Bellwether will never half-ass something.”

“Oh, you can totally have a hug.” Aria very carefully sets down the ridiculous amount of candy, then hugs Baptiste gently. “I’m…I’m glad Angelo is having fun, but…uh…is Perry alright? I haven’t seen him in a while.”

“Don’t worry too much for Per - he always loved sinking into his job; the commission takes a lot of his time, but he loves it. Per has...always been good at leading, at holding any form of responsability.”

“I’ll make sure to nudge him and tell him to call you, at least. Pretty sure he sorta miss you, but also wants to give you space and all. “

“Tonight...well, ain’t supposed to tell you this, but Perry is taking your vigilante mantle, on a different playground. He dressed up for the occasion, and is scaring away bullies. You know, the type of teenagers that scare kids to steal their candy. He’s dispensing justice."

Chuckles

“Maybe next year! I can’t just go and bite someone who, like…just gave me a bag and a half of candy.”

“Can I have a hug, at least? I mean, my boyfriends aren’t home right now. Angelo is out being nice and helping kids trick-or-treating, and Perry is well...”

“Heck yeah!” Aria laughs. “Thanks a ton, I’m gonna love all this candy so much. You’re spared from the bite of the vamparia this year.”

“Lemme guess. I’m the only one who’s ever achieved it? I…I don’t think there’s another me out there.”

“DING DING DING YOU WIN...another pocketful of candy!”

“...that sure is a costume, right. Looks comfy”

“Is worthiness decided by gayness, vampire-ness, or something else?”

“A secret factor few know about, known as *Arianess*.”

“Oh, this is perfect!” This box is gonna last her like a month - hopefully. She really, really shouldn’t try to eat all of it at once. “This is how much candy everyone should hand out on Splatoween.”

“I’m a force of nature and I demand candy.”