There are scary crabs and a scary ocean and...whatever that whole thing was. ["That whole thing" being the powers they both apparently have now which Varian does not like one bit, no sir. ] I don't know about you, but I'm feeling kinda cheated right now. We were not warned about the murder crabs.
[He groans, finally pulling himself up onto his elbows to look around them, squinting off in the distance.]
I think I can see people further up the beach? [He turns his attention back on Wu, now the initial panic is over.] Are you okay? No terrible injuries?
Or go home. Or...stay in the town while it fell apart, I guess? Though... neither of those options was something I wanted.
[So now he's here. Having the most ungrateful entrance to a new life ever. He nods, glad that Wu is unharmed, at least. That's... well, a small victory, after all that.
Ah. Right. The fire. Varian, sits upright, curling his one leg inward in a vain attempt to get some modesty back (though knowing he sure can't hide all the scar that little his chest) raising his hands to stare at them like they're an unfamiliar part of him.]
I don't- I don't understand how. It doesn't...make sense? I'm not a firebender. I don't even come from your world, why would I suddenly have firebending. And you...you did something weird too. I...saw something. With your aunt?
I tried to go home. I did go home! But then I was brought back.
[ Wu sighs, dropping down next to him. For his part, he doesn't mind being naked. It is a little weird, but it's the least of his worries right now. He eyes flicker over the scars, then away, as he tries to parse those last words ]
My aunt? You, you saw her? Uh, that's weird. That's really weird. How did you see her?
You were...brought back? How? This doesn't feel like a dream, so I'm guessing you didn't get here by falling asleep?
[He kind of expected those who'd chosen home over the door to be able to stay there. It wasn't fair if that was ripped away from them. Everyone was entitled to their choice, he thought.
His frown softens.]
It- it was. I...or I guess you? Were being rushed out of this palace. Everything was terrifying, and you were being hushed a lot. And...people were shouting that the queen was dead.
No, no. I was brought back to Deerington. It was pretty spooky, really. Everything was totally normal, back home, but then... then I started seeing deer everywhere, and Mako and I were brought back by an antler. I came here through the ocean, which was also very spooky.
[ Everything is spooky. He sighs, shaking his head. It's all too much ]
Oh-- you say that? I'm, oh. How? I, yes. That, that must have been after my Auntie... [ Was killed, but he's more stuck on how did Varian see that. He's seen other people's memories before, in Deerington, and people saw his, but it was different, he was in the memory, after touching those flowers. ] You didn't touch a flower, right?
Oh. That's... not what I was expecting. I thought those that chose to go back could at least...stay there. [Kind of rude they got dragged back anyway, he hums softly.] That does line up with something Dipper was saying on the beach though. He said home didn't feel right for any of them anymore? Like... they didn't belong there.
[He shakes his head. No. Definitely no flowers.]
Only you. It's... I mean, Deerington has shared memories before, so I figure it's that. But there's usually more to it than just...touching someone?
I knew it before I went back-- but I can't say that I wasn't a little disappointed. [ He sighs softly ] No, it didn't feel right, not really, but it never really did. I had to go back and be the King again! I almost forgot how.
[ He grimaces, then shifts up to his feet, offering Varian a hand ]
I think I can get us back now. I don't want to sit here in case something else attacks us...
Um. I'll try not to show you anything else? I don't know. I don't know how it works. I don't know why you would have seen that! That was a really awful day. I'm sorry, Varian.
But you and Mako remembered each other, right? I- I mean obviously you remembered each other, but you remembered each other like you are here, right? Together? [He knows Dipper had no issues with memory loss, but that's not to say others wouldn't have been affected differently. He smiles, a touch sadly. ] I'm sorry it didn't work for you, you've got it in you to be a really good king. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't really glad to see you again.
[He's grateful for the help, using Wu to help himself to his foot-sorry, buddy, he's gonna be leaning on you still.]
Thanks. And don't worry about it. I... I have a feeling it's probably just Deerington weirdness. Or...wherever we are weirdness. [Just what they need, extra weirdness, yeesh. He exhales slowly.] It's been a really awful day.
Yeah, yeah! We remembered everything. Which was kind of funny because we maybe sort of kissed in front of everyone when they still didn't remember everything? Bolin was really confused.
[ He laughs thinly, hauling Varian's arm over his shoulder as they start their slow trek toward the boardwalk ]
I-- thank you. It was hard, because I didn't really want to go home. I don't want to have to be a king! But it would have be so irresponsible not to try. I had to try.
[ He lets out a sigh, hanging his head ] Either way! I'm sorry. If I showed you that, I didn't mean to. I, it really has been an awful day!
That's good. I'm glad that you remembered everything. I know how important that was for both of you. [He laughs softly.] Woooooow, I bet it did! I would have loved to have seen his face.
[He's glad for the assist, if he can get to a bench...well, life will be a little easier. Not great, but easier. ]
I know, and that's what makes you a good king. You did what was right for your subjects, no matter what you wanted for yourself. You put them first. Even if that didn't work and you still ended up here, you were willing to give up everything for them, and that...that means a lot.
[He wishes Fredric was half the king Wu was. Corona would have been a different place if that was the case. He'd have led a very different life. ]
It's not your fault. It's obvious you had no control over it. No harm, no foul. I won't hold it against you.
It was pretty hilarious. And mortifying. And the teasing! You know Korra and Asami are his exes, right? And they were right there.
[ Wu's face flushes hot just thinking about it. He's not embarrassed being with Mako, not at all, but it was still embarrassing to be so emotional in front of people he respects so much ]
Ah... thanks. I'm glad you think so. I'm really trying! Or I was. I want to be a good King while I am one. Or was one? It's all very confusing. But my family, they never really did right by our people, and I want to change that.
I guess the other me will do that now.
[ His eyes scan the boardwalk. There is in fact a bench near the end where they are, and Wu makes for it. His body feels exhausted from the water, from the fear, from running, from supporting Varian's weight ]
Okay. If you're sure. I, I have no idea how that happened.
Oh wow, I didn't even think about those two being there too! Wow that must have been... and interesting explanation while you waited for everyone else to catch up.
[He's so glad he didn't have to worry about that one. At least choosing to move right on to this world, he and Fern managed to navigate around anything complicated in Corona.]
That's good, though! Knowing that the people before did badly and instead of following suit, doing something different. That's what Rapunzel is doing, too, back home. And yeah, your other you will do fine, and you-you gets to live here. I'm sure you can find your own not-king ways to make a difference to this place, too. I've got faith in you.
[The bench is good, and it'll mean Varian will feel a little less like he's completely relying on Wu to stay upright. It'll give a better chance to take stock too.]
I don't know how I did fire either? Like... I can't do that. I'm not magic. Maybe it's just... weird dream stuff. Or... well, I guess we're not in a dream anymore so weird... this place stuff?
[ Not incoherently trying to remember how to be back home, how to be a King, while Mako tries very awkwardly to explain why they were kissing. ]
Did she? Oh, that's good. But not good, because that means that where your from had the same problems. It's really awful, I just don't think that monarchies are great for the people!
I'll, I'll figure out what to do. Hopefully there will be more time to do things here than there were in Deerington! Do you know what you want to do, now that we're probably not fighting to survive every day?
[ Benches are great, and Wu lets out an exhausted sigh when the reach it, helping Varian to sit down however he needs before collapsing next to him. They are definitely still naked, but that's the least of Wu's concerns right now. His limbs feel like jelly ]
I wasn't a, um. Sea creature before, either. So maybe something really weird happened to us? Or maybe it's another dream! That could definitely happen in a dream!
[It's a little unfair Wu has lost all that, but maybe this is exactly where he's meant to be, Varian thinks. Or...hopes, at least.]
They really aren't, but that's what we're stuck with. She's still ruling, but she has us on her council and trusts us to give her input on things. The kingdom is looking a lot better for it. Better than what her dad did, anyway.
[Fred can take a long walk off a short pier as far as Varian is concerned. ]
I don't know. I still want to help people out here- maybe I'll work out what's needed in this new world and help make that happen? It's what I'm doing back home so might as well... keep up with that.
[Benches are great. Varian is uncomfortable with the naked thing, but he's uncomfortable with everything right now so he's just gonna roll with it. Jeez, everything is exhausting.]
I don't know if this is still a dream, Wu. Everything feels more solid, real? Like - like it felt by the doors.
Oh, good! Good. It's important to have people you trust. I'm glad that you can help her. It's really not an easy job, so many different people want so many different things from you, and it's all so complicated--!
[ Wu sighs, his head falling back. He's so tired, the energy just drained out of him as soon as they made it to safety. Or, what he hopes is safety ]
Yeah, yeah! Good, we can help people. I want to, I want to make sure that people are safe here, too, but it's... without being in charge, I don't know how much I can do, and I really don't want to be in charge anymore.
[ He bites his lip, glancing at Varian ]
I suppose so. I, maybe it is real. Maybe we are in a new place. It's just so hard to believe.
Yeah, and Corona... well, we're still rebuilding after a pretty serious attack. There's a lot of voices shouting for attention. She's doing her best though. I know she's got the potential to be a great queen. I wouldn't have stuck around otherwise. [A pause.] Or...other me, stuck around, I guess now? That part's complicated too.
[Everything is complicated and he's just hoping it's going to get easier. He offers Wu a reassuring smile, putting a hand on his shoulder.]
Well. You don't have to worry about being in charge anymore. You can still do plenty while letting someone else take the lead. I know you've got it in you to do that.
[He has so much faith in you, Buddy!]
I know. I was still half-convinced we'd all die when we crossed over. But we're here, it's a whole new life- and I think we can live it however we want to.
That part is complicated. I, I get that. The whole war thing. I have to clean up Kuvira's mess-- or other me has to.
[ He laughs weakly, glad for the touch. It makes him feel better, the pulse of feeling of another person next to him. He isn't alone, and that means something. He reaches up to grip Varian's hand ]
I hope so! I'd happily support others doing the right thing. But they aren't all be like your queen.
[ Wu looks out at the boardwalk with a soft smile ]
Yeah, it really is a whole new life. We can leave all of that behind and just... figure out what's next.
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[He groans, finally pulling himself up onto his elbows to look around them, squinting off in the distance.]
I think I can see people further up the beach? [He turns his attention back on Wu, now the initial panic is over.] Are you okay? No terrible injuries?
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[ Was there an "or?" The only other option was going home, but he wasn't allowed to stay there. ]
Ah, no, no. I'm okay. Just a little shaken up. They didn't really get me.
Oh-- [ He gasps, turning to Varian and crawling a little toward him ] The fire! You firebended! That was amazing!
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[So now he's here. Having the most ungrateful entrance to a new life ever. He nods, glad that Wu is unharmed, at least. That's... well, a small victory, after all that.
Ah. Right. The fire. Varian, sits upright, curling his one leg inward in a vain attempt to get some modesty back (though knowing he sure can't hide all the scar that little his chest) raising his hands to stare at them like they're an unfamiliar part of him.]
I don't- I don't understand how. It doesn't...make sense? I'm not a firebender. I don't even come from your world, why would I suddenly have firebending. And you...you did something weird too. I...saw something. With your aunt?
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[ Wu sighs, dropping down next to him. For his part, he doesn't mind being naked. It is a little weird, but it's the least of his worries right now. He eyes flicker over the scars, then away, as he tries to parse those last words ]
My aunt? You, you saw her? Uh, that's weird. That's really weird. How did you see her?
*scars that litter* what sentence was THAT me?
[He kind of expected those who'd chosen home over the door to be able to stay there. It wasn't fair if that was ripped away from them. Everyone was entitled to their choice, he thought.
His frown softens.]
It- it was. I...or I guess you? Were being rushed out of this palace. Everything was terrifying, and you were being hushed a lot. And...people were shouting that the queen was dead.
its cool i decoded it i got u
[ Everything is spooky. He sighs, shaking his head. It's all too much ]
Oh-- you say that? I'm, oh. How? I, yes. That, that must have been after my Auntie... [ Was killed, but he's more stuck on how did Varian see that. He's seen other people's memories before, in Deerington, and people saw his, but it was different, he was in the memory, after touching those flowers. ] You didn't touch a flower, right?
you are so good to me
[He shakes his head. No. Definitely no flowers.]
Only you. It's... I mean, Deerington has shared memories before, so I figure it's that. But there's usually more to it than just...touching someone?
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[ He grimaces, then shifts up to his feet, offering Varian a hand ]
I think I can get us back now. I don't want to sit here in case something else attacks us...
Um. I'll try not to show you anything else? I don't know. I don't know how it works. I don't know why you would have seen that! That was a really awful day. I'm sorry, Varian.
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[He's grateful for the help, using Wu to help himself to his foot-sorry, buddy, he's gonna be leaning on you still.]
Thanks. And don't worry about it. I... I have a feeling it's probably just Deerington weirdness. Or...wherever we are weirdness. [Just what they need, extra weirdness, yeesh. He exhales slowly.] It's been a really awful day.
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[ He laughs thinly, hauling Varian's arm over his shoulder as they start their slow trek toward the boardwalk ]
I-- thank you. It was hard, because I didn't really want to go home. I don't want to have to be a king! But it would have be so irresponsible not to try. I had to try.
[ He lets out a sigh, hanging his head ] Either way! I'm sorry. If I showed you that, I didn't mean to. I, it really has been an awful day!
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[He's glad for the assist, if he can get to a bench...well, life will be a little easier. Not great, but easier. ]
I know, and that's what makes you a good king. You did what was right for your subjects, no matter what you wanted for yourself. You put them first. Even if that didn't work and you still ended up here, you were willing to give up everything for them, and that...that means a lot.
[He wishes Fredric was half the king Wu was. Corona would have been a different place if that was the case. He'd have led a very different life. ]
It's not your fault. It's obvious you had no control over it. No harm, no foul. I won't hold it against you.
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[ Wu's face flushes hot just thinking about it. He's not embarrassed being with Mako, not at all, but it was still embarrassing to be so emotional in front of people he respects so much ]
Ah... thanks. I'm glad you think so. I'm really trying! Or I was. I want to be a good King while I am one. Or was one? It's all very confusing. But my family, they never really did right by our people, and I want to change that.
I guess the other me will do that now.
[ His eyes scan the boardwalk. There is in fact a bench near the end where they are, and Wu makes for it. His body feels exhausted from the water, from the fear, from running, from supporting Varian's weight ]
Okay. If you're sure. I, I have no idea how that happened.
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[He's so glad he didn't have to worry about that one. At least choosing to move right on to this world, he and Fern managed to navigate around anything complicated in Corona.]
That's good, though! Knowing that the people before did badly and instead of following suit, doing something different. That's what Rapunzel is doing, too, back home. And yeah, your other you will do fine, and you-you gets to live here. I'm sure you can find your own not-king ways to make a difference to this place, too. I've got faith in you.
[The bench is good, and it'll mean Varian will feel a little less like he's completely relying on Wu to stay upright. It'll give a better chance to take stock too.]
I don't know how I did fire either? Like... I can't do that. I'm not magic. Maybe it's just... weird dream stuff. Or... well, I guess we're not in a dream anymore so weird... this place stuff?
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[ Not incoherently trying to remember how to be back home, how to be a King, while Mako tries very awkwardly to explain why they were kissing. ]
Did she? Oh, that's good. But not good, because that means that where your from had the same problems. It's really awful, I just don't think that monarchies are great for the people!
I'll, I'll figure out what to do. Hopefully there will be more time to do things here than there were in Deerington! Do you know what you want to do, now that we're probably not fighting to survive every day?
[ Benches are great, and Wu lets out an exhausted sigh when the reach it, helping Varian to sit down however he needs before collapsing next to him. They are definitely still naked, but that's the least of Wu's concerns right now. His limbs feel like jelly ]
I wasn't a, um. Sea creature before, either. So maybe something really weird happened to us? Or maybe it's another dream! That could definitely happen in a dream!
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They really aren't, but that's what we're stuck with. She's still ruling, but she has us on her council and trusts us to give her input on things. The kingdom is looking a lot better for it. Better than what her dad did, anyway.
[Fred can take a long walk off a short pier as far as Varian is concerned. ]
I don't know. I still want to help people out here- maybe I'll work out what's needed in this new world and help make that happen? It's what I'm doing back home so might as well... keep up with that.
[Benches are great. Varian is uncomfortable with the naked thing, but he's uncomfortable with everything right now so he's just gonna roll with it. Jeez, everything is exhausting.]
I don't know if this is still a dream, Wu. Everything feels more solid, real? Like - like it felt by the doors.
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[ Wu sighs, his head falling back. He's so tired, the energy just drained out of him as soon as they made it to safety. Or, what he hopes is safety ]
Yeah, yeah! Good, we can help people. I want to, I want to make sure that people are safe here, too, but it's... without being in charge, I don't know how much I can do, and I really don't want to be in charge anymore.
[ He bites his lip, glancing at Varian ]
I suppose so. I, maybe it is real. Maybe we are in a new place. It's just so hard to believe.
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[Everything is complicated and he's just hoping it's going to get easier. He offers Wu a reassuring smile, putting a hand on his shoulder.]
Well. You don't have to worry about being in charge anymore. You can still do plenty while letting someone else take the lead. I know you've got it in you to do that.
[He has so much faith in you, Buddy!]
I know. I was still half-convinced we'd all die when we crossed over. But we're here, it's a whole new life- and I think we can live it however we want to.
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[ He laughs weakly, glad for the touch. It makes him feel better, the pulse of feeling of another person next to him. He isn't alone, and that means something. He reaches up to grip Varian's hand ]
I hope so! I'd happily support others doing the right thing. But they aren't all be like your queen.
[ Wu looks out at the boardwalk with a soft smile ]
Yeah, it really is a whole new life. We can leave all of that behind and just... figure out what's next.
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[God, that's gonna get complicated to think about. ]
Trust me, there's only one Rapunzel in the whole universe. I don't think anyone can be like her. But helping people is a good start.
[He smiles a little. He knows a part of his past will always follow him like a shadow, but maybe here he can make it a little lighter. ]
Exactly! We've got this, we've dealt with way, way worse than this.