That's right!!! There was that really nice beach with really pretty flowers and we went into the sea and...
[He looks around. Now they're in a dank cave and even Deerington wasn't this cruddy, he vaguely remembers. He takes a moment longer to realise that...oh right, also there's no clothing and he awkwardly shifts to cover himself up, staring at the ceiling instead of Bella. This is fine. This is great.]
This is definitely a rip-off. If I'd actually spent any money on this venture, I'd want a refund. Also clothes. And my leg.
Oh, jeez, yeah, hold on -- [She'd picked up a couple sodden pieces of torn robe that the ocean had washed into the tiny damp cave, and is wearing one as a sort of toga-thing. But she'll give him the other one because Nudity is Embarrassing.
Then she manages a weak laugh.] Me too. At least Deerington had streets. And houses. I'm definitely not cut out for cave life. I hate...damp wet things.
[Bella, you are the best person in the world. He exhales gratefully, putting the damn thing on. That's...so much better than having to deal with any of that, thanks. His 19th-century sensibilities can't handle it. ]
Thanks.
[Seriously, thanks!! Someone else might have found an innuendo in that comment, luckily, Bella is blessed to have said it in front of The Disney, so it sails right over his head. ]
Ugh, yes. I needs somewhere that's not like this. At least give me somewhere I can set up a lab, geez.
[Bella nods, hugging herself tightly, more out of a woeful desire to have her layers of flannel and denim back, than any actual chilliness. It's the principle of the thing, okay? She likes being fully clothed.]
I still can't remember everything perfectly, but I'm pretty sure if anyone could set up a lab here, it'd be you. [She offers a smile, rising to her feet and looking around.] But I agree. I'd really rather not be here. Maybe there's...a way out?
[Bella nods, squinting around the dark cave. Even if the water doesn't make her feel cold, she'd rather avoid being wet. Finally she spots what looks like a crevice in the wall, through which there's a glimmer of light.]
[Varain squints at the light before a tiny smile crosses his face. ]
Yeah! Yeah that... that looks hopeful. It's gotta be coming from somewhere, right? That light? It's better than more darkness, anyway. Let's try there.
I'd settle for some...bioluminescent fungus at this point. [Bella stands up, wobbling a little because the rocks are slippery and she's barefoot. If she falls and drowns, remember her fondly, V.
She holds out a hand, ostensibly to help him up, but also because she needs steadying, help.]
Oh man, I would love me some bioluminescent fungus at this point. You know exactly how to get to my heart, Bells.
[Bella, he has one leg, is very short and is rake thin, you are relying on the wrong person for stability here. Still, he'll take her hand so they can...awkwardly wobble together. FRIENDSHIP!!]
That's what they say about me. "Bella, you know just the right sort of weird plant or mineral to mention to make the boys wild."
[There is SO MUCH WOBBLING happening, but!! Bella manages not to fall over!!! This is a triumphant day for them both.] Here, lean on me if you gotta. I don't want you to fall back in the water.
[He laughs.] It's a skill you should be very proud of!
[Good job, kids!! Today you did not fall flat on your faces- congrats on the balance! Varian is glad for the offer, he definitely needs it- leaning on her shoulder for support.]
Thanks. Hopefully, we can find something I can use as a crutch until I find my leg.
[Bella makes a face, taking careful steps along the slippery rock towards the staircase.] I'm gonna just pretend I still have amnesia about that part and that I have nooo idea what you're talking about.
Right. Well, if this place operates by Deerington-logic at all, you should be able to get it back somehow, right?
[Varian lets out a soft snort of amusement. ] Okay, this time I'll let it slide, we can pretend you definitely don't remember your skeevy exes.
And that's true! I think it just fell off when we were squids...which is a sentence I never thought I'd have to utter. Hopefully, it'll just come in on the tide.
I thought there was only one. [Bella walks for a moment, then suddenly winces.] No, yeah, okay, just remembered the other one. We were never official, though.
Awww, no little robotic tentacle? That'd...actually be super adorable.
[He's just casting her a side-eye. ] You say that like it somehow makes that better, Bells. It really doesn't, hate to break it to you.
[Luz might have made him get rid of his murder book, but he's still very much okay with dropping Edward and Jacob into a big fucking hole and leaving them there if they ever show up here. ]
I know, right? Sure, we can turn into freaking squids but asking my leg to change with it is obviously asking too much of the all-powerful magic here, gosh!
I only got engaged to one of them. I consider that a win. [Oh hey, her memory's recovered enough to remember that bit. Yayyy?
The steps are just as slippery as the cave floor had been, and Bella grimaces a little as she starts to scale them, one hand braced against the wall.] You'll just have to fill that niche market. Invent little...tentacle prosthetics.
I'd say getting engaged to none of them is more of a win.
[He's just going to continue hating both of them forever, god, they're both the worst. He tries to brace on his side of the wall, but he's still relying on her a lot to get around- this sucks. He really doesn't want her faceplanting due to trying to keep them both upright. ]
Hah. When the business takes off, I'll remember to give you a share of the profits for intellectual input.
I'm really trying to remember if you told me if you'd got engaged to your girlfriend or not but I'm...thinking no?
[MAYBE.
They can all be thankful for gross walls this day- and at least some dull sunlight can be seen just ahead of them. Light at the end of the tunnel. He snorts.]
Squiddy Stumps. Yeah, let's...put that on the maybe pile. Pros-oct-tics? [He makes a ehhh noise.] Probably not. I was never very good at the naming part.
I...don't think so? Maybe? I feel like I'd remember that, right? [Or, y'know, not, because you didn't know you had a girlfriend ten minutes ago, Bella.
A couple more stairs and they're finally at the light, which is through a very gross, slimy crevice. Lovely.] Oct-sthetic? Squidlimbs? There's something there, somewhere. [Bella pauses to catch her breath, gesturing at the crevice.] Think we've gotta go one at a time.
I mean, yeah, probably. It's... a pretty big thing but memories are...weird right now. Just give it a couple hours to make absolutely sure.
[He puts a hand on the slimy wall and lets out a soft 'ugh'. This is so gross. He turns his head to where Bella gestures, nodding and offering a shaky smile.]
Yes, please. One at a time. I don't want to end up with us both falling over on this thing.
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That's right!!! There was that really nice beach with really pretty flowers and we went into the sea and...
[He looks around. Now they're in a dank cave and even Deerington wasn't this cruddy, he vaguely remembers. He takes a moment longer to realise that...oh right, also there's no clothing and he awkwardly shifts to cover himself up, staring at the ceiling instead of Bella. This is fine. This is great.]
This is definitely a rip-off. If I'd actually spent any money on this venture, I'd want a refund. Also clothes. And my leg.
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Then she manages a weak laugh.] Me too. At least Deerington had streets. And houses. I'm definitely not cut out for cave life. I hate...damp wet things.
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Thanks.
[Seriously, thanks!! Someone else might have found an innuendo in that comment, luckily, Bella is blessed to have said it in front of The Disney, so it sails right over his head. ]
Ugh, yes. I needs somewhere that's not like this. At least give me somewhere I can set up a lab, geez.
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I still can't remember everything perfectly, but I'm pretty sure if anyone could set up a lab here, it'd be you. [She offers a smile, rising to her feet and looking around.] But I agree. I'd really rather not be here. Maybe there's...a way out?
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Thanks, I appreciate that. I'm sure I'd be able to work something out. ...Probably clothes and leg first, though.
[God, he wants his leg back. This is a nightmare. He looks around, frowning.]
There's got to be some light somewhere- it might point to a way out. I'd rather not try and get back into the water.
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[Bella nods, squinting around the dark cave. Even if the water doesn't make her feel cold, she'd rather avoid being wet. Finally she spots what looks like a crevice in the wall, through which there's a glimmer of light.]
That way, maybe?
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Yeah! Yeah that... that looks hopeful. It's gotta be coming from somewhere, right? That light? It's better than more darkness, anyway. Let's try there.
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She holds out a hand, ostensibly to help him up, but also because she needs steadying, help.]
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[Bella, he has one leg, is very short and is rake thin, you are relying on the wrong person for stability here. Still, he'll take her hand so they can...awkwardly wobble together. FRIENDSHIP!!]
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[There is SO MUCH WOBBLING happening, but!! Bella manages not to fall over!!! This is a triumphant day for them both.] Here, lean on me if you gotta. I don't want you to fall back in the water.
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[Good job, kids!! Today you did not fall flat on your faces- congrats on the balance! Varian is glad for the offer, he definitely needs it- leaning on her shoulder for support.]
Thanks. Hopefully, we can find something I can use as a crutch until I find my leg.
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Bella nods, unable to keep the concern off her face.] You're not -- in any pain, right? Just kinda wobbly?
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[He does not like the boyfriends you have had. He does not care for them at all. He returns the smile. ]
Yeah, I'm good. It healed up a long time ago. It's just inconvenient.
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Right. Well, if this place operates by Deerington-logic at all, you should be able to get it back somehow, right?
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And that's true! I think it just fell off when we were squids...which is a sentence I never thought I'd have to utter. Hopefully, it'll just come in on the tide.
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Awww, no little robotic tentacle? That'd...actually be super adorable.
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[Luz might have made him get rid of his murder book, but he's still very much okay with dropping Edward and Jacob into a big fucking hole and leaving them there if they ever show up here. ]
I know, right? Sure, we can turn into freaking squids but asking my leg to change with it is obviously asking too much of the all-powerful magic here, gosh!
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The steps are just as slippery as the cave floor had been, and Bella grimaces a little as she starts to scale them, one hand braced against the wall.] You'll just have to fill that niche market. Invent little...tentacle prosthetics.
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[He's just going to continue hating both of them forever, god, they're both the worst. He tries to brace on his side of the wall, but he's still relying on her a lot to get around- this sucks. He really doesn't want her faceplanting due to trying to keep them both upright. ]
Hah. When the business takes off, I'll remember to give you a share of the profits for intellectual input.
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[The wall is super slimy, but it actually is more or less helping to keep them both upright and moving forward. Thanks, gross wall.]
You'd better. I wanna be in on the ground level of, uh...Squiddy Stumps. [A pause.] Might wanna rework that name, though.
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[MAYBE.
They can all be thankful for gross walls this day- and at least some dull sunlight can be seen just ahead of them. Light at the end of the tunnel. He snorts.]
Squiddy Stumps. Yeah, let's...put that on the maybe pile. Pros-oct-tics? [He makes a ehhh noise.] Probably not. I was never very good at the naming part.
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A couple more stairs and they're finally at the light, which is through a very gross, slimy crevice. Lovely.] Oct-sthetic? Squidlimbs? There's something there, somewhere. [Bella pauses to catch her breath, gesturing at the crevice.] Think we've gotta go one at a time.
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[He puts a hand on the slimy wall and lets out a soft 'ugh'. This is so gross. He turns his head to where Bella gestures, nodding and offering a shaky smile.]
Yes, please. One at a time. I don't want to end up with us both falling over on this thing.
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I believe in you entirely. [This is said as Varian approaches the wall...crack. Crevice? Either word is terrible.]
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[He laughs a little, leaning on the wall and trying not to fall into it to take the steps, trying to give her a little less weight to carry.]
Your faith in me is deeply appreciated.