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Castle town hadn't always been this populated, just 3 days ago Ralsei couldn't fathom ruling over this many subjects, but now his castle town has really grown into a bustling square for his subjects to roam, shop, play, just to live their lives, Ralsei has never been less lonely, but . . . He feels just as isolated as ever
* and is everything Allright over here?, . . . splendid!, . . . That um sure is a puzzle Mr. Karrd, . . . Meal time Mr. King
His responsibilities were the same as every day, well at least he had the swatches helping around, but instead of helping that honestly made him feel more antsy, without as much work to distract himself he finds him self finished early, and just decides to continue with the renovation of his castle for the new darkners, well, not that there's much left to do there, just some dusting and that's about it
* well let's see, everything's dusted, supper has been served, well, it seems I got things prepared for the new arrivals relatively quickly
. . .
Now what?
Ralsei had found himself in this situation many times before, but now was different, back then he'd always find some way to occupy his time, sure it was lonely but, he always managed, but now that his kingdom has grown, it almost feels like he has more and less to do at the same time, his purpose is to serve the lightners, when they aren't here well then . . .
[Explosion sfx]
* AH-
something shot into the room through the wall at blistering speeds, before crashing into the other wall, harmlessly bouncing off
♤ wowie! That was some serious ball game!
* L-Lancer!! You um, n-nice to see you her, you um, b-broke the wall, . . . G-great
♤ Girldad threw me as hard as she could! It was cool!
* I um . . . (Sigh) I suppose I could fix the wall, it was all in good fun, I suppose
♤ you could join us! Right now it's only girldad, lesser dad and one of my guys!, Lesser dad says "it's noteth fairth, this is unbalaneced"
* unbalanced but aren't you, p-playing
♤ yeah, I'm the ball!
* w-well um sure it would be fun but, I'm a tad busy at the moment, I should fix this up before Kris and Susie come back
♤ why? It's cool!
* well I'm certain that Kris would rather not have holes in the castle
♤ oh, why?
* because it's good to keep things tidy and I'm sure the lightners would appreciate it
♤ why?
* because we'll, um I'm not exactly sure but I wanna make sure they have the best possible time
♤ Susie has fun running around, she'll think it's cool that I made that, no need to stay all coupled up like a sad flock of chicken nuggets!
* well it's out purpose to serve the lightmers and I'd rather-
♤ why?
* well uhm it's, it just is
Ralsei was a bit stumped, he wasn't entirely sure how to answer that question, hasn't it always been that way, if he's supposed to be their friend, shouldn't his top priority be to make them happy, but as time goes on, he finds more evidence to the contrary, they way Susie was rude, brash, and sometimes selfish, but they all liked her anyway, and now Lancer's question, it shouldn't stumped him like this it's just a simple "why", a childish badge question, but as Ralsei began to spiral, Lancer piped up again completely unaware of what his question has brought
♤ cmon Let's go play, Lesser dad will be much less "grump mode"
* grump mode?
♤ that's what Girdad calls it!
Ralsei knew he had responsibilities bit maybe it wouldn't hurt to take a small break, after all couldn't he be selfish every once in a while, he should fix the wall but maybe just this once
* I suppose I could have fun for just a little while, let's go
♤ Allright, peach boy joins the fun!
[RALSEI JOINED THE FUN!]
[cue fanfare]
♤ This way prince guy!
* w-wait Lancer!
After quite a bit of jogging Ralsei makes his way to the court yard, following Lancer to where Queen and Rouxls Karrd ate waiting, and a single Bloxer
#Oh There He Is! (Lmao)
♤ I got peach boy in on it!
* oh um hello
• oh finally this game is fairest, I swear these wormes haven't the slightesteth of dignity
□ hurry up I wanna play the game!
# Agreed, You People Are Bornig As Heck (Hell)
* o-ok just how do we WOAH-
Ralsei has to duck as Lancer is thrown directly at him, Rouxls cowering in a corner instead of actually helping him
# Lmao Get Rekt Scrubs
□ you gotta hit the ball, you're a such of a wuss as the other guy!
• EXCUSETH ME???
* S-Sorry, just give me a warning next time please
The fame started again, Ralsei wasn't doing that well and of course Rouxls was of no help, so he was left on his own, he wasn't even putting up much of a fight
# Wait, Stop Everything. (???)
* huh did I do something wrong
# Yes (True)
* i-im sorry I just-
# Try.
* wha
# Stop Being A Loser. (True) Try.
♤ Yeah, What she said!
* well I suppose I could . . .
Ralsei tosses Lancer into the Air, smacking him full force towards the Bloxor, causing his Peices to Fly everywhere
□ Ow!
* o-oh my goodness I'm sorry
♤ wow peach boy, that was some serious Ballin
* e-what?
♤ Ballin
# That's My Boy. (Ballin)
As Rouxls and Queen put Bloxer back together Ralsei looks to Lancer
* well um t-thanks for inviting me to d-do this but (huff) i-i dont think I can play anymore
♤ aw cmon Toothpaste boy, one more game!
* . . . O-ok I guess I could stay for one more
The game goes on for hours and gours, Ralsei is beyond exhausted but he doesn't care, he's having fun, he's even scored a few time against Queen's team, no thanks to Rouxls eventually something cuts the game short
[BOOOM]
* AH-
Ralsei misses the ball which promptly slams into Rouxls face, as he turns to see another fountain rise over the horizon
• OWETH
* oh nonono this isn't good at all, that appears to be near Kris' house, I should go help
Ralsei gets himself ready to depart before being interrupted
♤ wait for me! I'm coming too!
* Lancer, I enjoy your enthusiasm but, last time you weren't compatible and turned to stone
♤ it doesn't matter, I wanna go see Susie, even if something goes wrong, I trust that her and the blue person whose name I know can fix it!
* I'm not so sure . . .
♤ TOO LATE! friendship forme
Lancer hops into Ralsei's pocket, leaving the prince no choice but to take him along now to just-
• I shall also assisteth!
* u-um, well thanks for offering Mr. Karrd, but-
• No need to thanketh me, I know I'm greateth and generous!
Rouxls Karrd also joins, although no one wanted that, finally with all distractions out of the way, Ralsei hurries over to the site of the new fountain, hopefully he's not too late
[END]