recession | scawwy ✦ pickles

[ He's probably just sat on a bench or something staring towards the pyre because he's just trying to process it all...

The disassociation... though he jumps just slightly at the bark. ]

Ah...

[ Hello. ]

[ Boothill is probably watching this

/s

Pickles watches Daan jump a little and goes to nudge his leg with a small whine. ]

[ SUFFER, WE GET DOG SEROTONIN AND YOU DON'T BOOTHILL ]

...For better or worse, we've... we've done something today.

I'm not sure... what, exactly...

Awoo...

[ The puppy says that most people are safe for now and would consider that as an achievement. ]

An achievement.

[ God. By the lord's mercy and damnation. He rubs his temple. ]

Can we really...? Even having "solved" one, Death... Mr. Nehan.

And the popular suspect being a fourteen year old besides.

[ Pickles will just shut up about Karma's violence, since that won't help the current situation. ]

Woo...

[ His tail doesn't wag, but he sits in front of Daan with his full attention to him. ]

This is... really a problem.

If what they say is true, and their counter ritual of sorts works -- doesn't that mean there's one more?

And if its all due to the mechanics of their sacrifice ritual, then we may be asleep again.

It would be too easy then, wouldn't it.

And they could always redo the ritual on their sides.

[ He really doesn't like being a huge downer but... it's looking all pretty bad, fellas. ]

[ Pickles listens and listens, thinking about what Daan says. He won't deny things looking bleak though. ]

Woof...

[ The puppy wonders if saving our monster affinity power for emergencies such as everyone falling asleep again would be a better use. ]

...

You may be right...

[ He swallow quietly, brows furrowed. ]

Though I'm not sure if it'd be smart to, it would mean nothing if the alternative is death.

[ Pickles tilts his head. What do you mean by that, Daan? ]

...

By using it... I can't help but wonder if you might not be letting it in further, in a sense...

Woof.

[ The puppy says that it used its power, but hasn't felt very different. ]

...

You never know. They always start it out innocently.

...

But as I said. If the alternative is death...

Awoo...

[ The puppy asks if you wont ever use your power. ]

Well...

[ Slightly awkward. ]

I did try it, just to test the verity of it. I meant more whether to keep doing it.

Woof.

[ Pickles doesn't know why Daan is a little awkward about it, but he won't think too much of it.

The puppy will continue and let you know if anything feels different. ]

[ He realises his wording maybe makes it sound like he never touched it and never will. ]

...Alright. And I as well...

Did you have thoughts? In regards to this whole... strengthening, linking business.

Woo... woof, woof.

[ The puppy would prefer not to link with anyone, as it enjoys living instead of having power. The puppy has been careful of who to share them with. ]

... awoo.

[ The puppy says one such person was Aventurine. ]

Agreed.

...

[ And he's somber at this. ]

I'm sorry to hear it. No way to control it, the ways we form our connections with people... When they're gone.

[ Pickles whines a little, resting his head on Daan's lap again.

The puppy will miss Aventurine. ]

[ He hesitantly puts a hand on Pickles's head. ]

I know.

Take the moment if you need it.

... Woof.

[ The puppy says it has mourned enough, but thanks you. ]

It's barely been a day. You shouldn't be forced to feel like you've grieved too much.

Some pain... it'll stay with you, for a while...

[ Pickles tilts his head a little, whining.

The puppy wishes for closure for both. ]

[ Closure. Yeah. His expression fragments just the tiniest bit at that word, something slightly more fragile peeking through the cracks. ]

I know...

Let's hope we can get it. Closures, answers... both.

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