Jesse the Builder

“Um, that– no, no, nonononono. That can’t happen. I d-don’t know what I’d– what Beacontown would do without Jesse.

I, um, I really don’t think I’m the right person for this job. Jesse? Je–

Oh. Oh, she’s, um, she’s at the memorial. I… I shouldn’t bother her.

Hey, wait a minute—Wither is curable. I mean, except for that extra bad Wither that people got from the Wither Storm. But there’s no way that thing’s coming back. I’ve read all of Lukas’ books. Jesse dealt with it herself!

Oh, man, uh… that’s filed pretty securely under ‘things I don’t like to think about.’ I, uh, I mean, I don’t know what I’d do.

But it’s impossible. Nobody could be that powerful. There’s no way even an admin could bring him back.

… Could they?

“Jesse? Uh, are you okay?”

Huh–? Oh, Radar. I, uh, just—sorry. Just… gimme a minute. Can you handle this for a bit?

“Me? I mean, s-sure, of course.”

Heh. Thanks, buddy.

“N-no prob, Boss.”

I – she – Cassie? Hoo boy. Um…

If she came back asking me to be “redeemed?” I don’t know. Uh, being a better person is something people can really only handle on their own. There’s only so much my help can do about that kind of thing.

Romeo is out of control. He has way too much to learn before he’ll be even close to deserving the power he’s got as an admin. I mean, who imprisons people for talking funny? Come on. And I don’t think he thinks he’s “working against” people, which is really the bigger problem there. There is just… just so much wrong with the way Romeo thinks about friendship and heroes and what makes someone “cool.” Just… ugh, jeez.

The weirdest? I don’t know, probably the awesome octopus building. I love how the limbs spread out into the road. But I mean, weird is part of Beacontown’s charm! How many towns do you know that have upside-down houses?

Well, thank you very much! And to answer your question, my first reaction… was actually a lot of reactions, to be honest. I mean, it was so cute and sweet watching Petra actually dorking out about something for once. So there was that. But also… well, I gotta admit, I was a little bit jealous.

Any monster, huh? You know, the obvious and epic answer here is the Dragon. That would be amazing. I would ride it and call it Endie, because I can’t think of anything better right now.

One tool? So, ruling out a bow and arrow or a shield, too? Uh… heh, well, part of me wants to say “pickaxe,” just ‘cause it’s my favorite, but I think an axe would be the most helpful in a fight. So, that, I guess.

I – uh… whaaat? Why would - Zero. No, you know what? Negative ten. Yeah. I’m not dead inside, I’m – I am living. Woohoo!

Oh, man, this guy. Radar’s the best. He works so hard. I didn’t even know I needed his help until I met him, and now I don’t think I could go without. He’s sweet, he’s funny, he’s helpful… he’s everything. Radar makes me want to be a better leader, and a better hero. He makes me proud to lead Beacontown.

He makes me proud, period.

Gosh, they’re all so cool, but the one I usually wear is Ivor’s “Golden Goliath” set. Durable, heavily enchanted, and it matches my hair clip!

Aww, that sounds nice. But Isa doesn’t act too much “older” than me. I think Harper fits that description a little better… and even then, I mean… she doesn’t say it, but I think she kind of… looks up to me? It’s super flattering.

Oh, gosh… well, my head goes back to Reuben. But… if he hadn’t come with me, I’d have lost, and the Wither Storm would still be raging today. I miss him… but it’s what he wanted.

Then there’s Magnus… if I hadn’t let him give me his armor, he’d still be alive. Ellegaard always says I shouldn’t blame myself, but…