“That was… I don’t even…. HUH???? How… in the FUCK… is that a GUESS???”

“THAT WAS A WHOLE-ASS THEORY AND, JUDGING BY THEIR REACTIONS, IT WAS DEAD-ON.”

(As Flatline reels in their emotions, Mewtwo approaches them - giving Mew a stern look as before turning to the demon before him.)

Flatline: “…Yeah. It’s better you guys know upfront, anyways. Sorry for, uh… not saying anything sooner.”

Mewtwo: “No, no- I get it. That’s… definitely a lot to unload on someone you just met - and it reveals things about yourselves that you might not want people to know… so I totally understand why you were hesitant.”

(Mewtwo can’t help but silently notice the way Flatline and Cyzon seem to stand so close together - like they’re trying to protect one another. It… sort of reminds him of himself and his own siblings. Maybe these demons are family, too.)

(…Maybe they weren’t so different after all.)

Mew: “Yeah. Uh… sorry about that. Kind of just slipped out.”

Lucario: “Sorry, what was that you said earlier? About acting on impulse? And how I shouldn’t do it?”

Mew: “Oh, shut it- I know I’m a hypocrite now…”

(Mew rolls their eyes at Lucario’s jab, but they can’t stay mad at her. She’s not wrong, after all.)

Lucario: “…Weird to think that there’s a universe out there where we only exist in video games, though. Nothing more than images on a screen…”

(Before she can think too much more on it, Cyzon speaks up.)

i’m old now \o/

(Just wait, someone's gonna say or do something stupid like mention the psychic mind reading BS... oh wait... =] oopse~)

Flatline: “Yeah… Cyzon mentioned that already. Can’t say I LIKE that these guys could theoretically just- read our minds and figure out EXACTLY what we’re thinking in an instant. But they haven’t said anything about it yet - except for that whole thing - so maybe they’re trying to be respectful?”

Flatline: “But honestly, I’ve been considering just… telling them the truth. It might be easier for them to help us if they know what’s really going on.”

(Flatline turns away, looking more uncomfortable than before. It’s clear the idea, though necessary, isn’t one they like the sound of. They mutter to themself absentmindedly, hoping you don’t hear them.)

Flatline: “…gonna be tough, though…”

(…But someone else hears them clearly.)

Cyzon: “…Hey.”

(Cyzon, standing right next to them, gently nudges Flatline in the arm. Her voice is soft, but firm and reassuring.)

(Flatline looks down at her with a soft smile, their expression a mix of gratitude and subtle admiration. They swear, this kid’s too sweet for her own good…)

(With their newfound resolve, Flatline takes a deep breath and approaches the trio once again - with Cyzon staying right by their side.)

Mewtwo: “Wh- Mew, did you read their minds-!?”

so uh. what happened while i was gone