07 April 2019
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Demitrius Larson Elijah McMurran John Crowley Middler Blaydow Julius Larson Jessica McMurran Adam McMurran Ernest Randall

Demi: …What're you doing?
Elijah: Writing a Demon Survival Guide!
Demi: …Why…?
Elijah: For Mr. John!
Demi: …Oh… Wanna hang out or something?
Elijah: I'm wo-orking on this.
Demi: Si-igh. Sits down on Elijah's bed. A few minutes later. Sigh. A minute later. Si-igh.
Elijah: Wha-at?
Demi: No-othing. Si-igh.
Elijah: Well, then go away.

J.N: At the bar. With his friends.

Demi: Grumbles and leaves, slamming the door with all of his passive aggressive tendencies.

J.N: Throwing darts and drinking water.

Elijah: What's HIS problem?

J.N: Got all his drinking out of his system before he was legal.

Demi: My stupid friend won't hang out with me, my dad's all mopey, and my mom's insane.
Middler: Filling his top hat with WATER. And your mother is insane!
Demi: Sta-ares at Middler.
Middler: Hi there! Waves.
Demi: Hullo… Bows.
Middler: How are you? Hat is about filled to the brim!
Demi: Fine. How are you?
Middler: Doing well! About to retrieve someone near and dear to me.
Demi: Nods and looks at the top hat. …?
Middler: Holds the sagging top hat with one hand, using the rolled up sleeve to plunge his hand into the water… all the way to his elbow.
Demi: Watches with some curiosity.
Middler: Digs around, sloshing water about, until he finally pulls out a thoroughly soaked GIGANTIC RABBIT, also known as Natey, out.
Demi: … Mouth falls open.
Middler: That can't have been the most impressive thing you've seen. Sets Natey on the ground and promptly dumps the rest of the water on him.
Demi: Wonders what the purpose of the water was, but isn't about to ask.
Natey: Rolling around… JOYFULLY in the water.
Demi: Mildly disturbed and looks to see if he can make an exit without Middler noticing.
Middler: Isn't paying much attention to Demi. Looks very happy to see his gigantic bunny again!
Demi: Inches away and makes his exit!
Middler: Is mostly wet now that he's hugging his beloved Natey!
Demi: That guys always kinda unnerved me.
Middler: Now to show Julius!

Julius: Sleeping at his desk with kinda a bit of a smile on his face…
Middler: Hey Julius!
Julius: Snerk. Sits up. Blink, blink. Mmm?
Middler: I got Natey back! Thrusts out the soggy Natey!
Natey: …
Julius: Water drips all over his papers. Oh… Gloomily. Hi Middler.
Middler: …Something wrong? Pulls Natey in so he doesn't drip.
Julius: I'm just a fuck-up, I guess… How'd you get Natey back?
Middler: Blinks. I pulled him out of my hat. What's wrong?
Julius: Nothing. I'm glad you've gotten Natey back.
Middler: I am, too.. Uhm, Do you need to talk?
Julius: Stares at Natey and wonders just why he feels uncomfortable having personal conversations with him in the room. I dunno… I thought I'd feel better once I left J.N.'s, but I just feel worse. I'm always in a bad mood and I can't seem to get along with anyone anymore. I feel better when I'm asleep, but I'm in an even worse mood when I wake up. I feel like I'm trapped and slowly suffocating… Sigh.
Middler: …Maybe you miss J.N?
Julius: Looks at him a bit quizzically, but then shrugs. I feel more guilty about him than anything else.
Middler: Why?
Julius: I said some things to him I didn't intend to say… Well, I apologized to him, but I don't really feel any better about it and it's been gnawing at me.
Middler: Well, what did you say?
Julius: Looks uncomfortable for a bit… I said he had no ambition, that he wasn't a human being, he was a waste of Daniel's time, money, and body, and that I'd rather be with Lonan than with him.
Middler: Nods, taking that in. Who is Lonan?
Julius: The Demon who tortured Elijah, held me hostage for ten years, and killed Daniel recently.
Middler: Oh… I see. …Would you rather be around him than John?
Julius: No. I just said it in the heat of the moment.
Middler: That happens.
Julius: But it obviously hurt J.N.'s feelings just the same.
Middler: Well, the most you can do is apologize.
Julius: Nods. Well, you're always nice to everyone. Even if they're not nice to you. You have the temper of a saint.
Middler: I wouldn't say so.
Julius: Hm? Why not?
Middler: I guess if I was saintly-tempered I wouldn't merit being insulted so much.
Julius: Gwen just feels threatened by you. She doesn't have any right to make nasty remarks to you, but I wouldn't put any countenance to it. I know, it's easier said than done. Marrying her is kinda like getting a mean doberman you have to keep apologizing for because it keeps biting people. Sigh. But she's pretty much nasty to anyone besides me.
Middler: Why?
Julius: Why is she nasty to everyone or why is she not nasty to me?
Middler: Dobermans are generally more friendly pending on the owner… but I more meant to ask why she's so mean.
Julius: She doesn't actually talk about her past much, but I expect it's the kind of environment she grew up in. She seems to think the world is out to get her, so she's going to get them first.
Middler: I'm sorry to hear that.
Julius: It's not an excuse for her actions.
Middler: I guess not… but still…
Julius: Smiles. I admire your empathy for people.
Middler: Well, I guess I'm technically not a 'people', though. It's also a bit naive, I guess.
Julius: You are a person. As much as me.
Middler: I'm also a bird monster.
Julius: Well, you may not be human, but neither am I, really. You're still someone with thoughts and emotions.
Middler: True enough and so is Gwen, so it's not difficult to empathize with her.
Julius: Nods. Well, I don't really know about J.N. I don't think he hates you, or anything… He's not particularly nice to anyone, either.
Middler: He's just really annoyed by me, I guess. And you're right
Julius: As for Daniel… Well, I forget exactly what his problem was.
Middler: I spoke with him about it… I think he just thought I should grow up.
Julius: I guess he did get over it, at least.
Middler: Nods, and sets Natey on the ground.
Julius: Jessica's always liked you… Smile. And I have, too.
Middler: I really appreciate that too. Smiles. I like both of you too.
Julius: I do feel a bit better since you've returned from Elf Haven.
Middler: It was nice there… just not as friendly as here, and I really missed you and Jessica.
Julius: Elves are kind of aloof.
Middler: Well, it's their way. Not my place to really question it. Thana was very kind though, so there was that at least.
Julius: Well, I can't say if Angels are any better or worse. Thanasi is certainly less aloof. Do you have any interest in visiting J.N. again?
Middler: …Kind of. I don't want to go there if it's going to bother him, though.
Julius: Well, I said after I had to stop babysitting him I wouldn't care if I never saw him again so… Pride and everything. Or maybe I should HUMBLE MYSELF BEFORE HIM… whatever… thinking about it gives me a stomach ache.
Middler: Why would you say that?
Julius: Well, I was angry at him.
Middler: Maybe he forgives you?
Julius: I-I can't remember if he's the type to hold grudges.
Middler: Ask him?
Julius: …If you'll come with me…?
Middler: Sure! …Should I leave Natey?
Julius: Yeah, probably. He looks sleepy, anyway.
Middler: He does a bit. He usually wears himself out playing in the water. Smiles. Where can I put him that's safe?
Julius: Um, not in here… He'll chew my papers… Daniel's office is across the hall and… it's not being used anymore…
Middler: Alright, I'll be right back! Carries the now damp Natey to Daniel's office!
Julius: Follows so he can lock the door after Middler comes back out.
Daniel's Office: There is a desk! Some seating! A small bed! And a small bathroom! AND A LAYER OF DUST.
Middler: Sets Natey on the bed. I'll be back, Natey. I'll tell Jessica where you are so you don't get hungry, too. Kisses the top of his head.
Julius: Ya-awn.
Middler: I didn't think I took THAT long. Exuents!
Julius: Getting sleepy even after all those naps. Locks the door behind him. You want to see Jessica? Points to the door next to Daniel's office.
Middler: Sure!
Julius: Knocks.
Jessica: Come in!
Julius: Motions to Middler that he's welcome to enter.
Middler: Does so. Hello Jessica!
Jessica's Office: Much the same as Daniel's, minus the layer of dust and plus crib for Adam.
Jessica: Hello Middler. Smile.
Middler: Oh, there's the crib… Less noise. How are you? Spoken much quieter!
Jessica: Pretty good, and you?
Adam: Sleeps.
Middler: I'm alright. Would you please check on Natey in Dan's room at tiiimes? Just until me and Julius get back from J.N's?
Jessica: Natey? Oh… Alright. Smile. Say, 'hello' to John for me.
Middler: Of course. How is Adam doing? Wants to talk for a bit before just ditching her to take care of Natey.
Jessica: He's doing fine. Isn't he cute? He looks like his daddy, huh?
Middler: Takes a closer look! He does.
Jessica: Nod nod. I can't wait 'til he grows his hair again.
Middler: He's a very handsome child.
Jessica: Thank youuu.

Julius: Takes the go-to-where-J.N.-is drink… which I guess is a bar.
J.N: Just beat Ernest at darts.
Julius: Walks in, slightly disoriented…
People At The Bar: Just shooting pool, talking at the bar and DRINKING.
Julius: Taps J.N. on the back.
J.N: Blinks. Almost threw his dart into the back of someone's head.Looks over his shoulder. What?
Julius: Hey.
J.N: What are you and… Middler doing here?
Ernest: It's that gay dude. He thinks I'm hot.
Julius: Blushes under Ernest's stare. Um… Just wanted to visit you.
J.N: How'd you know I was here?
Middler: Hi John!
Julius: The potion just takes us to wherever you are.
J.N: That's just great.
Ernest: Potion? Do these guys do drugs?
Julius: Didn't know Ernest was overhearing. …Hey Ernest. Uh… Curtis… Doesn't know the other guys.
Curtis: At the bar, not paying attention.
J.N: Hm. Aims for awhile, and throws the dart! Doesn't get a bulls-eye, but gets the very inner ring near the bulls-eye.
Julius: Trying to remember why he came here… Keeps an eye out for Eugene since he's curious as to what he looks like.
J.N: Glad Jessica isn't here and betting on darts. Would rather not lose money.
Julius: Stands awkwardly and silently by Middler.
Middler: How are you John!?
J.N: Just fine.
Julius: I guess you hold grudges, huh?
J.N: Not really.
Julius: You're still mad at me.
J.N: Not really. Throws another dart! Second ring.
Julius: I apologize… Realizes WHAT HE IS WEARING… Atlantis clothing. Robe 'n' all. Sigh.
People: Now they're snickering.
Julius: Blush. At least Middler can shape-shift. And is not wearing dark red velvety stuff with gold embroidery and ugh. …You're pretty good at that…
J.N: A little. You already apologized.
Julius: You're my… friend… though… and I guess… I kinda missed… you?
Ernest: I'll leave you two alone. Snickering and leaves to the bar counter.
Julius: DEATH GLARE. So, um… Holds his hand out to J.N.
J.N: … Looks at the hand, and shakes it after a moment of thinking!