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After the door closed, Dream opened the map, that he got from the old man. It was pretty simple and a bit torn, but still in good condition. The closest station was "Tubbo and Ranboo mansion." It was a perfect place to stay for some time, and it could possibly cheer up Tubbo.
No-no-no! They definitely didn't have a soft spot for him.
- Te- Dave?
- Hm?
- Did you take my mask?
- Yes. My crown is also with me, though it is too big, just like your mask.
- I wonder if they are normal because they were very important to us...
- Are you bored or something? Stop wasting your non-existing brain cells on that.
- IS IT YOUR HOBBY TO BULLY ME?!
- Yes.
- You are not even denying it!
- Because it is true.
Dream tried to push Techno into the snow. The keyword "tried". His rival was too tall, even in his adult form (he probably got it from Mumza), so he didn't even flinch.
- You could at least pretend that you are hurt..
- oh no... I am hurt... please someone save me.
- ... You are the worst actor I have ever met...
- I'll take it as a complement, cause you are the best actor, I met. I'd say - clown.
Clay tried to move his bestie again but ended up laying in the snow, completely exhausted. Luckily, the snow that he fell into was thick and pretty soft, so he didn't get hurt... Atleast we hope so...
- You are a meanie...
- Yeah. Probably. You can't judge me to be honest.
Dream threw a judgement look at Techno.
- And why are you looking at me right now. You still can't do it.
- Yes I can!
- Really?
- Yes! I may not be good, but it means that I have seen it from your side, and I know what happened, so I can judge you!
- That makes sense... But you really need help right now. You look like a turtle that fell on its back... Are you stuck?
- YES
- it seems like your vocabulary disappeared with your age. Do you know more words than just simple 'Yes'?"
- Honorificabilitudinitatibus.
- I said words, not demon summoning spell.
- ...
- Ok then, I will help you, but only this time.
"Liar"
Dave gave him his helping hand and released Dream from snow trap.
- Thank you...
- Good, now let's keep going. We stayed here for like half an hour.
- Urghhh.... Fine...
They kept almost silent until they got to their first station. This trip would definitely exhaust a normal kid their age, but they weren't even a bit tired. Techno had already made a deal with The Blood God and became their successor, while Dream was born as an admin, and had unnatural abilities. Pretty odd, if you ask me.
But no admin blood could make him warm at this point. It was just simply too cold even for Clay, so he put his hood on and got little Philza's hat into his inventory. He completely buried himself in the cloak because he was afraid of getting sick. His face was covered in shadow by this point, so only his mouth was visible. Dave said that he looked like those pine trees that the first graders drew. He was right though...
When the duo approached the building, the younger one got uncomfortable. His heart and breathing rate increased as if he had just finished the race. All his senses screamed of danger. He was on the edge between hit or run. He just couldn't understand why seeing a big building affected him so much. He knew why, but was too afraid to admit it. Clay almost felt that burning feeling on his skin. He was sure that he heard distant helpless cry, that was so familiar for him. Just by looking at this massive building all of his worst memories from the Pandora suddenly appeared in his head. He was pathetic.
Dream tighten his grip on Techno's hand and got a lot closer to him. Right now "Dave", was the only person that he trusted. He was the inly one who never betrayed him, and that feeling worked in both sides. Of course, The mighty Blood God wasn't as scared as his companion, but still, he felt a bit uneasy near the building.
"We are definitely getting some therapy."
- Hey Clay? - Techno tried having a dialogue with his bestie, but only got a confused nod. - You know it is not Pandora's right?
- ... I do..?
- Then just calm down. Nobody's gonna try to catch you okay? - Dream just hugged his friend. - You don't have to be so careful now. We are on our vacation now.
Both of them already were on the doorstep of the mansion.
Techno without any hesitation knocked at the door, hoping that someone is at home. Well... One person there...
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