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It was something rare… but something that happened from time to time. For once, it wasn’t Tenna who was having a small gloomy moment, it was the mailman, who also happened to be his business partner, his best friend… and more.
His slightly morose mood hadn’t escaped Tenna’s notice, and he had tried everything to cheer him up. Little jokes here and there, goofy faces right in the middle of a show, all kinds of clowning around,just to try to make his dear beloved Spamton laugh and smile! But… every attempt ended in failure. Spamton merely offered a fake smile, or simply seemed a bit uncomfortable.
Tenna had even started to wonder if he had perhaps become… bad at making his partner laugh. But that couldn’t be possible! The king of entertainment, incapable of entertaining the person closest to him? Unacceptable! There had to be a way,something Tenna hadn’t tried yet… right?
Oh!! A performance! Maybe if he focused all his attention on his mailman, he could manage to lift his spirits a little? Or maybe Spamton would suddenly snap and yell at him… Tenna was ready to take the risk!
So he carefully set everything up, transforming an entire room for this private, brand-new episode of a “physical challenge,” created solely to bring back his Spammy’s good mood. And if it didn’t work? No big deal,he’d just shrink himself down and lock himself in his dressing room until the shame passed! …And then he’d go apologize to his partner, hoping to be granted forgiveness.
A few hours later, the mailman was urgently summoned to the newly renovated room. Confused and a little lost, he looked around, noticing just how much the place was a beautiful… explosion of color.
-Hello? Tenna? You wanted to see me?
Spamton asked, trying to figure out where the giant Darkner was. Of course, Tenna didn’t take long to make himself heard! Only his voice echoed,he seemed to be… hidden somewhere.
-FINALLT ! Ladies and gentlemen, our special guest for the physical challenge has just arrived! The incredible partner of the popular Tenna steps onto the stage, ready to conquer the challenge designed just for him! Applaud his courage!
A recorded round of applause rang out, while Spamton looked even more confused. Okay! Tenna often had some really strange ideas, but this? He hadn’t even known they were filming a show,let alone that he was the star of it.
-W-Wait! Can we talk about this? I didn’t know about any of this, I was just told you wanted to see me!
-Our participant of the day will have to try to survive and escape a TERRIBLE maze! But that’s not all! He will also have to avoid being caught by a monstrous and terrifying enemy,or suffer horrible consequences! Do you think he’ll make it out, with those tiny little legs? There’s only one way to find out! Watch and see!
Spamton blinked as Tenna fell silent. So he was in a… MAZE? With… something chasing him? At first, the mailman thought it was a joke. He even hesitated to simply sit down and refuse to take part. Whoever was supposed to catch him was probably just one of Tenna’s employees, dressed up as a wolf or some other stupid animal.
…Yeah. Exactly. He was just going to sit down, wait until Tenna got bored, and put an end to this stupid show! But… a part of him wanted to play along. To relax a little. Lately, he kept receiving messages from the Addisons, mocking him and teasing him relentlessly about working with Tenna. Some even said that the TV man didn’t like him at all, and was just using him to get more viewers. So yes, he’d had a… small drop in motivation.
While he was thinking, Spamton didn’t notice the ground trembling,like something… big and heavy was currently running after him.
-Oooh, Spammy! Ready or not, here I come! I gave you a bit of a head start, otherwise I would’ve caught you way too quickly!
…Wait, what? The one in charge of catching him was Tenna…? Slowly, the Addison turned around and saw, in the distance… a VERY LARGE Tenna charging straight at him. Crap! He had to run through this stupid maze and try to lose him!
Spamton decided to play along and immediately started running. His little legs allowed him to pull ahead and shake off his pursuer, who immediately started grumbling. That actually made the Addison snicker a little as he tried to find the exit.
HEHE, he had always been more clever than him!
That’s what Spamton thought,until he got lost and ended up in a dead end. The moment he turned around to go back, Tenna was waiting for him. He was no longer giant, but he grabbed him effortlessly and pulled him into his arms. His screen displayed a big, victorious smile, while Spamton stuck his tongue out at him.
-Folks! It seems a certain Spamton isn’t skilled or clever enough to get out of a tiny little maze! What a shame! He was so close to the exit!
-Ten, stop talking to your audience. I could tell there weren’t any cameras… You just wanted to use me to entertain yourself, didn’t you?
The TV man looked shocked,almost hurt that his precious partner would think such a thing of him. He cooed softly, then shook his head and broke character. Still holding Spamton against him, he used one hand to gently stroke and ruffle his partner’s hair. Spamton almost instantly melted under the touch… did Spamton just chirp ???
-No, no! It’s just that… you’d been really down, and I just wanted to help. It’s my job to make people happy, and seeing you,the most important person in my eyes,so… glooby, I just wanted to try to cheer you up with this little game! But I guess it wasn’t… a good idea.
Tenna muttered, his size slowly beginning to shrink. Spamton was going to hate him completely and scold him,or tell him he was going back to Cyber City because he was so boring! The TV man braced himself to hear his partner’s awful words.
-…And what was the monster supposed to do when it caught me? I mean, I did get caught,you probably planned a consequence?
Spamton’s voice was calm, and his face showed not the slightest trace of anger. Just… a curious look, and the beginning of a smile on his handsome face.
Spamton… wasn’t mad at him?
A flower bloomed at the tip of Tenna’s nose as he suddenly regained his size and enthusiasm. His screen went black, but his smile was still there.
-What had I planned if the monster managed to catch the little mailman? Something horrible! Awful! The nightmare of people starved for love! A torture for those who are glooby!
Spamton slowly raised an eyebrow, before letting out a small, surprised “oh” as Tenna lowered his face to give him a little kiss on the cheek. Then on the nose. Then on the forehead.
-That’s all…?
-That’s only the beginning, my love letter~
Before the mailman could even say anything, Tenna’s mouth dove into his neck, planting butterfly kisses all over his skin, even nibbling at it from time to time. Spamton started to squirm a little in his partner’s arms, trying to hold back the giggles that wanted to escape… but he finally gave in after Tenna blew a evil raspberry into his neck.
Spamton’s yelps and laughter quickly filled the room, his face covered in butterfly kisses from Tenna.
Oh, he felt so loved in that moment. His little heart felt like it was about to burst! It was true,Tenna loved to drown him in affection, and it was a very good way to… help him feel better.
-HAEHAEHAEHAE! That tickles! Ten!
All of this was nothing but a sweet melody to Tenna, who growled playfully as the mailman tried to push his screen away with his hands and feet. But the TV man was unshakable; he placed little kisses on his partner’s hands, making him let out even more adorable giggles. Spamton begged Tenna to have mercy, not noticing that his vest had come undone, revealing the beautiful white plumage on his chest and stomach… and that inspired Tenna for his “grand finale.”
-You know what, Spammy? I’m a little hungry… and you’re so adorable like this, I could just eat you up!
-Ahahaha—wait!
But Tenna doesn’t wait at all. He buries his head against his partner’s belly and rubs his face into the soft, beautiful white feathers… and just for fun, he says a few “nom nom”s out loud, all while continuing to nuzzle there and plant a few kisses as well. And Spamton? He’s currently a mess of squeals and laughter, crying with joy and squirming as he tries to escape this delightful torture.
-Damn it, Tenna! Your screen! It’s sohohoho staahahahtic! Please!
Maybe it goes on for a few more minutes, until Tenna decides he has “fixed” his mailman’s mood. Spamton catches his breath, snuggling up against Tenna and hiding his face against his chest. The tall Darkner scratches his scalp once more, listening to the few chirps Spamton lets out.
-Are you feeling a bit better now…?
-Yeaaah… thanks. Even though you didn’t have to do that!
The TV man simply chuckles, then starts walking. He sends a message to Mike, telling him he can dismantle the maze, then heads toward his dressing room.
-Now, Spammy… how about a nice hot chocolate with extra marshmallows while watching your favorite show?
-Haehae, I’m definitely not going to refuse an offer like that! I suppose I won’t be escaping the bonus cuddles either?
-Exactly! Hehe!