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[ !!! He didn’t mean for her to move! She’s clearly beat. ]

‘My night? What the heck happened to *you*, Numbuh 89? Got into a scrap?’
[She lifts her head, slow blinking. Through slightly blurry and tired vision... she sees her savior. She pulls herself off the couch, and sits up.]

'Hey, Numbuh 2. . . How's your night?'

[A yawn, as she signs with both hands, though it seems her right leg is scraped up quite a bit in the knees.]
[ A hesitant after the last time he tried to grab her attention, but he gentle taps her shoulder anyway.

Hoagie Is Concerned. And more than willing to dote on her! ]
April 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
[ He never thought he’d have another clown friend again… this is great! More humor! ]

That’s crazy. You’re an operative *and* you’ve already got a job… seems like a lot to 𝙟𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚. HA! Get it? Juggle?

[ Slaps his knee. Man, he cracks himself up. ]
[She's about to panic until he says "cool". She breathes a sigh of relief, and nods.]

Yeah, I have two parents and some siblings, and a bunch of cousins, uncles and aunts! We're sorta like clowns for hire? It's a whole thing, ya know? It's why I dress the way I do!

[Does a lil cutesy clown pose!]
Wait a second, wait a second. You said you were raised by clowns? Seriously?

That’s so… COOL!

Yeah, I bet the obstacle course was like nothing for someone like you! You guys part of a circus?
April 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
[ As a rule, he tries not to be underfoot as she works. However, at her signal, he’s right there at the count. His index finger eagerly dipping into the battle so he can sample. ]

Mmmm! ‘Delicious! Just to be safe, though, I should probably double check…’ +
[Gretchen looks around, opening cabinets and drawers, finding what she needs. She washes her hands quickly, and is soon off to the races, working at her own speed, even with Hoagie right there. At some point, while she's scooping the red velvet batter out of the mixing bowl, she signs for Hoagie.]
[ Following, rubbing his hands together in an eager fashion. ]

‘You’ve been baking a lot recently. Although, Numbuh 3 and I do like to make sure the kitchen’s stocked. Still, I wouldn’t mind a trip to the store.’

[ He grins. ]
April 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
[ A hesitant after the last time he tried to grab her attention, but he gentle taps her shoulder anyway.

Hoagie Is Concerned. And more than willing to dote on her! ]
[Got back from a patrol. . . collapses onto the couch. Tired, and maybe a little injured? Seems she ran into some villains. . .]
March 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Reposted by 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙆𝙄𝙀𝙎.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Wait a second, wait a second. You said you were raised by clowns? Seriously?

That’s so… COOL!

Yeah, I bet the obstacle course was like nothing for someone like you! You guys part of a circus?
++ benefits, I'll tell ya! :)
March 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
[ Following, rubbing his hands together in an eager fashion. ]

‘You’ve been baking a lot recently. Although, Numbuh 3 and I do like to make sure the kitchen’s stocked. Still, I wouldn’t mind a trip to the store.’

[ He grins. ]
[Gretchen takes a deep breath, and nods.]

'I just need to make sure I have the ingredients, if not, I'll go pick them up.'

[She makes her way to the kitchen, opening the cookbook to the dog-eared page and starts gathering what she'll need.]
Totally chill. I won’t be looking over your shoulder or anything. Promise!’
March 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Stretch… I like it!

[ Perhaps something to explore… once he realizes it’s a natural sound and, in fact, not a neat trick. ]

Good to meet ya, Numbuh 7! Man, it’s been a while since we’ve gotten anyone new around here. You’re fresh outta the academy, right?
[Something about the comment about her being part amphibian seems to click in her mind.]

You know what, that's probably-- not too far off.

[Memories start to flood in, and she has to keep cool. She extends a suddenly stiff handshake to him.]

Sloane "Stretch" Kennedy, Numbuh 7, at your service~!
[ Shakes his hand, waving a hand. ]

Nah, it’s not bothering me! I thought it was one of our resident rodents or something.

That’s a pretty neat trick, actually. Think you’re part amphibian?

[ He nudges her, clearly joking. ]

I like your style. I’m Numbuh 2. 2x4 Technology Officer.
March 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
‘Aw, c’mon, I’m not an audience! It’s me; Numbuh 2; the Hoagster………’

[ There is no sign for Hoagster… and the time it takes him to spell it out almost makes it not worth it. Might retire it. ]

‘Yeah, see, you trust me! I’m nooo pressure. I just like to sit back and watch the process. +
[She considers it, eyes cast to the side in a slight embarrassment.]

'I... am not sure. Last time I tried to bake for an audience... I had a total nervous fit. . . but, maybe if it's you, I won't feel so bad? I trust you with every fiber of my being! ! !'
‘Think I could watch ya? I love watching a master at their craft. Especially when it involves desserts.’

[ Rubs his hands together, grinning. ]

‘Plus, you can give me the most important job of all: licking the spoon when you’re done making the batter.’
March 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
‘Think I could watch ya? I love watching a master at their craft. Especially when it involves desserts.’

[ Rubs his hands together, grinning. ]

‘Plus, you can give me the most important job of all: licking the spoon when you’re done making the batter.’
'Your wish shall be granted, then!'

[She closes the book on the doggy eared page with her hands, and tucks the tome under her arm.]

'Give me,'

[Counting on fingers for a second.]

'2 hours and 45 minutes.'
[ Some kind of inexplicable sound of reverence escapes him. This looks incredible… no wonder it’s dog-eared. Not even the Count Spankulot reference can stir him. ]

‘This is it. This is the one. It has to be this one.’
March 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
[ Shakes his hand, waving a hand. ]

Nah, it’s not bothering me! I thought it was one of our resident rodents or something.

That’s a pretty neat trick, actually. Think you’re part amphibian?

[ He nudges her, clearly joking. ]

I like your style. I’m Numbuh 2. 2x4 Technology Officer.
Oh, yeah. I've always been able to do it. . . it happens even when I want to be quiet, but I have no idea why!

[She shrugs, but her smile fades.]

Is it buggin' ya? Sorry!

[Quieter froggy trilling.]
[ Hoagie gives her a once-over, her appearance him throwing him. Not disagreeable to it, however. This just adds another question to the ever growing list, it seems. ]

Hey—! You must be the new recruit. That you makin’ that sound?
March 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
[ Some kind of inexplicable sound of reverence escapes him. This looks incredible… no wonder it’s dog-eared. Not even the Count Spankulot reference can stir him. ]

‘This is it. This is the one. It has to be this one.’
[She flips to a dog eared page, pointing to a roll cake in red velvet, with buttercream icing, strawberries, and chocolate sandwich cookies.]

'This one slaps harder than Count Spankalot, heavy recommendation on this one.'
March 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
[ Hoagie gives her a once-over, her appearance him throwing him. Not disagreeable to it, however. This just adds another question to the ever growing list, it seems. ]

Hey—! You must be the new recruit. That you makin’ that sound?
[She perks back up, turning, revealing her clowny aesthetic to him. Chirps instinctively, though. . . she has no idea why that's instinctive for her.]

Oh, hello!
[ Wondering if the guinea pigs have made their way back up… wait, is that the new girl? ]

Hey, kid!
March 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
‘By all means! Whatcha got?’
'May I make a recommendation, if you're considering going the cake route?'

[She interjects, and, yes, she realizes the point Numbuh 2 makes about Nigel is pretty accurate.]
‘Wow, look at that! No wonder your desserts taste so good… that cookbook is no joke!’

[ He sidles over, browsing the recipes as she flips the pages. ]

‘Don’t worry—Numbuh 1 would probably blow his top if he found out coffee was anywhere in this treehouse.’

‘I’m considering the cake route…’
March 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
‘Wow, look at that! No wonder your desserts taste so good… that cookbook is no joke!’

[ He sidles over, browsing the recipes as she flips the pages. ]

‘Don’t worry—Numbuh 1 would probably blow his top if he found out coffee was anywhere in this treehouse.’

‘I’m considering the cake route…’
++ skip that, I don't make coffee stuff. . . probably because it's what keeps adults on the alert all the time. . . '

[Inside are quite a few options, like cakes, cookies, pies, doughnuts, fudges, parfaits, all sorts of delicate treats.]
March 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
[ Wondering if the guinea pigs have made their way back up… wait, is that the new girl? ]

Hey, kid!
[She can hear screaming from down the street. Chirping fades to a chitter.]
March 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
‘Woah, seriously? You mean that? I—I don’t want you to put yourself off on my behalf or anything!’

[ Oh… but whatever he wants? How can he turn down such an offer! ]

‘I don’t even know what I’d pick! A triple layer fudge cake with peanut butter drizzle? Or Strawberry shortcake cupcakes? Oh, oh! +
[She goes quiet and signless for a moment.]

. . . 'Hey. If you give me a few hours, I'll make you whatever you want for dessert tonight. What would you like? If it's in my mom's recipe book, and I have the stuff, I'll make it.'

[Oh?]
‘I don’t see a problem. I haven’t met my cupcake quota for the week yet, so I’ve got room to spare.’

[ Pats his stomach, mouth watering at the prospect of more dessert. ]

‘I guess we really should pack some up and bring ‘em to the new kid. And then I’ll have the leftovers!’
March 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
‘I don’t see a problem. I haven’t met my cupcake quota for the week yet, so I’ve got room to spare.’

[ Pats his stomach, mouth watering at the prospect of more dessert. ]

‘I guess we really should pack some up and bring ‘em to the new kid. And then I’ll have the leftovers!’
[She seems elated, till the joke comes out. It takes her a second to process, but she offers a giggly groan of realization and acceptance that he just pun'd.]

'Heh. Yeah, there's quite a few left! I made...too many.'

[Looking away, almost embarrassed. She always overloads on recipes.]
her idea. ]

‘Yeah, we should. Are there any left? Hey, hey— no 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 way to say ‘welcome to the team’ than delicious cupcakes! Huh?’

[ Hoagie thinks he’s soooo funny. ]
March 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
You’re always one step ahead, I like it. Poor guy… I’ll give the eulogy.

But not a long one, ‘cause Numbuh 89 will probably make the snacks.
Numbuh 5 already ordered the flowers. She picked somethin' orange. Oh, and also found an embarrassing photo for the funeral portrait.
March 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
[ 📸 This is amazing. ]
March 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Hey, @candycrusades.bsky.social

Think we should start planning the funeral?
March 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
‘HECK YEAH, I am SO there.’

[ Plucking a cookie from the tray and shoving it into his mouth. ]

Mmmmf. ‘Y’know, if someone ate my portion of something you baked, I’d go berserk too. I don’t blame her.’
[Signing to @numbuh-2.bsky.social and Numbuh 5.]

'You guys wanna watch Kuki beat the snot out of Wally for eating her cupcake with me? I made vanilla kitty cookies.'

[Holding the platter.]
March 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
[ Blasphemy, btw. ]
'. . . Kuki. You have to eat them. . . I made them for eating.'

[Worried all of a sudden that Kuki didn't like her cupcake or something and she's using "too cute to eat" as an excuse...oh god.]

'Was the cupcake bad? Did Numbuh 2 lie to me?'

[ :( ]
[ The warning is not heeded. She picks one up and, despite holding it with her sleeve, ends up tossing it like a hot potato. ]

Ow, oooh, ouch!!!

[ It lands back on the baking sheet. Kuki shakes out her hands, reduced to admiring them. ]

‘They’re soooo cute, Numbuh 89! Too cute to eat!’
March 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
[ Hogarth-approved, indeed! He grins, scarfing it down. ]

‘Nah, they’re perfect. And with the cookie dough center? Inspired. You got some gift, Numbuh 89! You need to bake more often.’

[ Pops the rest in his mouth, subsequently licking the frosting off of his fingers. He nods along with +
March 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
[ Oh! Then etiquette dictates he bow out of respect before accepting. ]

‘Why, thank you ever so much, milady! How can I repay you?’

[ Excited finger wiggle before taking the cupcake. He chomps a bite out of it, blue frosting all over his mouth. Cue awkward, one-handed signing. ]

‘You’ve been +
[Hands him the cupcake coated in blue frosting as if presenting the crown to the king of the realm. Dramatically, of course.]

'Your cupcake, m'lord~'

[Wow, she seems a little chipper, more so than usual! She even lets out an airy giggle.]
[ Attention grabbed! He spins on his heel, happy to see her… equally as happy to see those cupcakes in her hands. ]

‘Finally, they’re ready! Come in!’
March 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM