+ how things should be, all the way in the deepest part of himself.

But the Lords have taken Richie’s mind away, broken and reshaped it to form the best toy, the best obedient plaything. He smiles.

“I want to stay with my friends and Wiggly. They LIKE me!”

// that’s actually so funny because I think in an interview Jon said that Richie felt the closest to him that year that he played him looool

Richie blushes faintly, fidgeting with the hem of his shirt and vest.

“Um — well — this is. This is the CCRP Technical building over here! And that way is Lakeside Mall… and if you take that side road, you’ll find the Witchwood!”

+ They will! W - Wiggly? T - Tinky? Are you… there?”

He doesn’t look out though, that same fear keeping him in place.

“Can — Can I watch anime with — with Pete and Ruth again?”

+ “It’s Tinky’s turn to play. I told you, your turn is later! Where’s Tinky?! I told him to be here!”

Richie blinks, waking up again.

“… hello? Wh - where am I?”