You look like... A cherry jolly rancher... I think.

...You have got to be kidding me-

Hah- I read about this Abnormality... Least I still have Iori's keypage...

Fortunately, no... As far as I recall, at least...

...That duck do be swimming, though-

The Colors of Heroes (2/2)

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;; Hey there's no need to apologize :o Life happens, and sometimes not in ways that we expect or are easy to deal with. I just hope things are treating you kinder now 🫂

-The Librarian begins to follow behind Judgment Bird, summoning their baton to better scale the trees. While their footwork is amateurish, they soon manage to get higher ground.-

🌸 ...Quite faster than anticipated.

🔒 Sounds like they've been practicing... You staying here?

🌸 In case any of the trees falter, yes. I can rejoin you both when you're at the top.

🔒Got it. Thank you, Grave!

🔒Please, can you at least try?

🌸...Very well. Since you asked so nicely.

-The Abnormality soon held onto a fan, similar to the E.G.O. weapon affiliated with himself. With a singular motion, cherry blossom trees of varying heights soon sprouted forth. All leading to the Lighthouse.-

🔒I should be fine... I'm not as experienced with climbing, but I might be... Grave, do you mind?

🌸...Rain'll make it easier, but the sand will make it harder. I can do what you wish, but... The trees will sink with any additional weight.

🔒But, Olive-

...She can be helped, I know it. It has to be possible. As for the Lighthouse... I know you, uh, can't see, but... How good are your tree climbing skills...? If any?

...Hog Earmuffs...?

...Know what, fuck it- If they drown those out...

🔒Olive is... Still in there. I believe it. She... Isn't the type to just fade away like that.

As for Kenneth he's my older brother-! He has no reason to go against us. I feel bad he had to come by this way again, but-

...Maybe I can prove to him I can handle this. Somehow.

🔒S-sorry I just... Ugh- There's just a lot happening and I'm... Frantic, OK?

🌸...Now I worry why you need to get on top of the Lighthouse.

🔒I just want to see if Olive's still here! I guess... If Boss and... Kenneth are too.

...File mentioned those two were here...

🔒 Wait, don't hurt him! He's one of my assistants!

🌸 What a warm welcome.

🔒 This isn't the time for sarcasm, please–! I... I need to see if... If Olive is still here.

🌸...Well isn't this a sight for sore eyes. Didn't know your guest was Judgment Bird themselves.

Guess this only proves File's not around, seeing as their little lock down isn't in effect. That or... We've still got a hole in the floor.

-They took to rifling through the books, trying to find something. Eyes kept going between the books and the tall building.-

...Grave! There you are!