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"-And as he's bleeding out, dying, he walks around his lab and he's… happy. The one person who undeniably, loved meth the most, never even used it."
"Wow… that's… god that's dark. No wonder Jax liked it." Ragatha said, contemplating the almost half a decade of television her girlfriend summarized to her… just because she asked, because she was curious about what reference Jax had done during Zooble's adventure suggestion.
"Yeah, no kidding. Like, he reads to me as someone who either never watched an episode, yet claims to be a fan. Or he worships Walt like he's this great, awesome guy." Pomni laughed, she didn't really mean that… but she also didn't NOT mean that.
"Nail on the frickin' head!" Ragatha said, laughing as the words escaped her mouth, it was contagious as her girlfriend started laughing as well… girlfriend… God she still couldn't believe it. For so long she thought her and the jester's relationship was just two really good friends, best friends even! Friends so close their moods instantly switched to joyous whenever the other was near! Friends so close they got red in the face when the other said something charming or when the other looked cute, which in Pomni's case was all the time! Friends so close they sometimes jokingly flirted with each other, as gal pals do! Friends so close they do fun little hangouts together! Like, random example…
One gets the other flowers and asks the other to a walk by the lake, and while the sun sets, the water washing at the shore, and everything looks gorgeous, they put their hand on your cheek, which you instantly lean into, not only because you desire to be touched, but because them touching you out of their own volition means they completely trust you. They then gently guide your head down as they stand on their tippy toes and… they kiss you, as pure euphoria blasts thought your head, and when they pull you, you can't help but wish it lasted a little bit longer, and your brain is foggy, a single tear of joy falls down your which you don't even realize, as you can't help but spew out…
"Pomni I… I- I think I love you."
"…Pff, kinda of an obvious thing to tell your girlfriend Rags. Specially when we've been dating for three months, hahah!"
"We've been!?"
…
You know! As friends do!
God the memory still made Ragatha cringe (oh hey, she used that word pomni taught her right!), but it's fine. Because Pomni was with her, and saying being around her made Ragatha happy would be an understatement. Ragatha was never one to indulge in addictive substances, but it'd be pretty apt to say she was addicted to the jester, becoming visibly upset and needy when she was away, which the other circus members were quick to tease her on, some more than others. But she didn't care, she loved her girlfriend and by God, was she proud of it!
Proud… of…
…
Well. That wasn't a lie, she very much wasn't shy about how much she loved being in a relationship with Pomni. But there was that… feeling, in the very very verryyy back of her head, yelling out how it was 'Wrong!' and 'A sin!', normally in her mom's voice, go figure. She thankfully knew that wasn't the case, that it was just her past trying to drag her down and trying to turn her back into that complacent, always sunny and smiling doormat she was for most of her life. But she was past that! She had her wonderful girlfriend next to her, which with any luck, one day would be her wife-!
…
'Wow, eager today hm? Barely started dating, or at least, realized we were dating and I'm already planning the wedding, hah!' Ragatha thought to herself.
"What's so funny?" Ragatha snapped wide awake from her day dream as she realized that not only she actually let out a 'Hah!' out loud, but she hasn't been paying attention to Pomni at all, since she was too busy thinking about… Pomni… huh.
"O-Oh, sorry I was just- Just thinking of…" Ragatha tried over correcting, flailing her arms around before realizing the jester didn't look angry or concerned, she looked happy, really happy, a small blush on her face and smiling softly at the ragdoll. That sight might as well be laced with xanax, because that made Ragatha calm down immediately, as she leaned into the back of the lounge area's couch they were both sitting in. "…heh. Nothing huh, just thinking of how… incredible you are."
"Aww… shucks. You flatter me Raggy." The jester said, blush growing bigger as she waved with one hand and rubbed the back of her head (hat?) with the other. 'God she's so corny… I need her so bad.' Was all Ragatha could think of.
"But it's true! You're just so… amazing. Kind and empathetic to everyone around, funny, cute as a button~" Ragatha said while booping where Pomni's nose would be had she had one, which made her let out an adorable little laugh that made Ragatha's plush heart melt. "You're just so… so… sigh… honestly Pomni…
if you were a boy, I'd totally marry you!"
…ah crap, she said that out loud, didn't she?
Pomni was… confused, to say the least. "But you're a…"
"Yeah yeah! I am! Obviously! L-Like you know I like you! I'm not trying to p-pretend or something, God forbid." Yep, time for Ragatha's patented spiral and apology session as she thinks she made a mistake and is now gonna be put down like a sick dog. "It's just… y'know, we're both…" she gestured to both herself and the smaller woman, which after a bit of silence, the latter's face lit up from it's confusion as she let out a laugh. Now it was Ragatha's turn to be confused.
"Hahah… aah… I mean, yeah we are but, you know it's legal now, right?"
"…what's legal?" Ragatha asked, genuinely confused.
"Oh c'mon now, don't play that… game with… me… aw shoot I forgot."
"Forgot what?" Ragatha's confusion turned into sheer bewilderment.
"You said you were here since… uuh…"
"Early 2008, why?"
"Well uuh, a lot changed while you were here, some for the worst, but most for the better! Like for example… it is now legal." Pomni said, grasping her hands together and side eyeing the doll, trying to see if she would figure out on her own.
"'It'???"
"Yeah… it.
Same sex marriage. Gay marriage… lesbian marriage."
Ah.
Ragatha pupil became wide at the newfound information, but even then she had to be sure "It is?? Really!?"
"You know I wouldn't pull your leg on this type of stuff! Besides, it's not like you're the… only one who's been, thinking… that, heheh…" Pomni laughed awkward, looking to the side while scratching her cheek. "L-Like, I know it hasn't been long, but I was just thinking, since we got eternity in here, and you're the only person who ever made me feel like… this. I've just, been thinking, is that weird, I get if you think it's weird, and blah blah blah blah blah bla-"
Ragatha admittedly wasn't listening anymore. Her mind raced with all sorts of questions.
'What should I wear? What flavor should the cake be? Should we invite Jax- No, stupid question, obviously not. We should invite Caine though, that'd be fun. Should we both wear dresses, or does one need to wear a dress and the other needs to wear a suit? What if I'm the one who needs to wear a suit? I'm not opposed to it, but it'd like to wear a pretty dress- Wait! If I wear the suit that means I'll get to carry her! Okay yeah, no, I'm definitely wearing the suit. Who should officiate? Kinger? Yeah that sounds about right. Would Gangle be down to being my maid of honor- No, stupid question, obviously yes. Hell I wouldn't be shocked if her tragedy mask broke to reveal a comedy mask underneath when I break the news to her. Wait- What about Pomni, who should be her maid of honor? Can't be Jax of course, he's not invited, Zooble perhaps? Naah, they're cool with each other but not close- Wait wait! Maybe if I ask really really nicely, I can convince Caine to bring Gummigoo back, and give him his memories of Pomni back, oh my god she's be so happy, and I'll be so happy she's so happy, and we'll love each other forever, and have three kids called Peri, Olo and Pierrosie, and-'
"Oh my go- Earth to Raggy, Earth to Raggy! Respond Raggy!" Pomni said playfully as she waved a hand in front of the doll's face. But she didn't reach, she sat there looking at nothing, pupil wide with determination and face red like her hair. "…Ragatha are you oka-"
"I need. To do something. Real quick." She stood up, almost robotically. "I'll be right back. Promise." And she was off, to do… something.
"…Bwhut??"
"ALRIGHT! NOW LET'S SEE HERE!" Caine reached out into the suggestion box when he was certain none of the Circus members were looking.
"Didn't you say the suggestions box adventures were gay and cringe because they hurt your wittle fee-fees?" Bubble asked, having materialized out of thin air and now floating next to Caine.
"NOT HOW I WORDED IT! BUT… YES. BUT SOMETIMES I LIKE TO GO THROUGH THEM ANYWAY TO GET A GOOD LAUGH AT HOW PATHETICALLY BORING AND UNINTERESTING THEY WOULD BE!" Caine said, shortly followed by a maniac laugh. "LIKE, FOR EXAMPLE… THIS ONE!" He pulled out a piece of paper from the suggestion box and brought it close to his eyes.
"'POMNI AND RAGATHA GET MARRIED ADVENTURE'!… HUH." He thought for a bit while looking at the paper. "DOESN'T… SOUND ALL THAT BAD. COULD MAKE FOR SOME GREAT DRAMA! OKAY BAD EXAMPLE, HOW ABOUT THIS ONE?" He tossed the paper aside and reached for another one that said…
"'POMNI AND RAGATHA GET MARR-'… WHAT THE?" He tossed the paper away, and reached for another.
"'POMNI AND RAGATHA GE-' OH C'MON!" He reached for another, then another, then another! "IS THIS THING BUGGED?"
"If you mean the love bug, then yes!" Bubble said.
"GOOD ONE." He pointed a close fist at Bubble, who lightly floated towards it, somehow not popping in the process. "WELL, I MEAN… IF THAT'S REALLY REALLY WHAT THEY WANT. WHO AM I TO DENY THEM?"
"Oh boy! Is that a cliffhanger I smell and taste!?"
"MAYBE!" Caine lets go of the suggestion box as it magically is reattached to the wall it was stuck on. He then turns around to look and point at… You!
"WHAT DO YOU VIEWERS THINK?"
