*A Few Weeks Later*

Caine: *pops in*

I see you two have missed another adventure, what’s the occasion?

-buddy anon

buddy had a nightmare.

Gangle: And leave you?

it’s...i’ll be fine.

Hehehehe, tis i the magic anon, how's your journey been?

NOT GREAT, (🎉)HOLE. HOW ARE YOU EVEN DOING THIS

Jax: *grins evily wanting to add to the chaos and pushes Zooble away from the wall*

Good luck on your military trail!

(🎉) YOU JAX

(They walk out of the circus tent.)

Caine: I'M TRYING!

*snaps his fingers but it just teleports a small mannequin atop her head*

Mannequin: YAY FREE TAXI!

oh for (🎉)’s sake-

Buddy: Im a dolphin!

*taped a cardboard fin to their back*

ooh, cool costume!

???: *nods*

mummy bought it, she said no touch but i'm sorry...

*sniffle*

it’s...you’re gonna be ok. i...

(How do they tell them? How do they tell this little kid that they’re never coming home, never seeing their friends or family again?)

Buddy: NO DONT HURT ME MONS-

*notices it's Zooble and hugs them, letting it out*

(They hug them back, wishing they were softer but offering as much comfort as they can.)

I-I HAD A BAD DREAM, A REALLY BAD DREAM!!!

-buddy anon

hey, it’s ok. it was just a nightmare. i’m here now.