sticksandbones | the magical girl sequence was hilarious ngl

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the magical girl sequence was hilarious ngl

Who: Pure Vanilla + Cookie House + Whomever
What: Pure Vanilla Awakens and comes back to hug everyone once more
When: Sometime near the end of the month
Where: The Grove
Warnings: NSFW sexual tension in the shadow milk thread beware tag

It doesn't take long for Truthless Recluse to make a decision, after enough time spent around Shadow Milk Cookie. The Beast has come from a future where a lot has happened, but if that's true that means there's a chance Truthless' own future is out there, waiting.

So one night, he walks into the Forest without hesitation. It's a future he needs, a future he wants.

And he gets it.

When he steps out of the Forest again, he's almost back to being the Pure Vanilla he was before, but now he's so much more. His Soul Jam has returned and is more than it was, and it echoes with the Knowledge he's gained. He's no longer blinded by Truth or hidden by Deceit, and he can stare in wonder around him with eyes unclouded by either.

And his soul aches in a way that he has yet to understand, yet feels more whole than it ever has.

The first thing he's going to do? Head home. He has some spouses to kiss.

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I think you would have.

[ Oh, Pure Vanilla is very well aware of what Fern was like before, as a plant. Even if he wasn't before he is now. And while before his hope and belief in people may have been bordering on naive, it isn't anymore.

But- ]

But you were seeking to change, weren't you? You were already on that path, you just got a little lost on the way. You just need to ask if you get lost again on what to do.

[ Is that true? It's still hard for him to understand himself as he used to be. But PV seems so sure, and even if he says he loves Fern now he's certainly not been shy about his flaws in the past. There's no way for him to know for sure, is there?

He sniffles. ]

I guess I was, yeah.

[ He did a lot of bad stuff, a lot of mean stuff, but he was always trying to find his place in the world. Maybe he wasn't trying to be good, but he was trying to be something else.

He lifts his head to look at PV, cautious hope in his tear-stained expression. ]

...You really forgive me? For really real?

[ Oh Fern. As the boy lifts his head, Pure Vanilla will let him go just enough to bring his hands around to put them on Fern's face and gently wipe the tears away, giving him a soft smile. Gently squishes his cheeks. ]

For really real, sweetie. I'm not mad at you, and it has helped you become a person capable of kindness. I would have gladly given you my heart if you had asked for it, but I forgive you for taking it as you did.

[ He tilts Ferns head down enough to place a little kiss on his forehead. ]

I know you will use this new chance well. So many people and so many things here need help, and now you are in a position to lend your aid.

[ He's actually very okay with pretty much any kind of manhandling, for the most part. He does attempt to pout as his face is squished.

It's surprising how comforting it is to hear that PV would have let him take his heart. It's a little disturbing to think about, but the sentiment lands. ]

I wanna try. I don't know how, I'm not any good at a lot of stuff, but I wanna try.

Is it okay if I come back to the other greenhouse?

[ His punishment is self-imposed, but it is based on his idea of PV's and the other cookies' comfort. ]

[ Surprise, Pure Vanilla is maybe not entirely quite all right from everything that's happened, but don't worry too much about it. He's beaming brilliantly like he did before, so it's all fine. ]

I will help you. And oh, sweetie, you were always welcome there! You can come back as you wish, but I do hope you continue to help here as well. I see the flowers are flourish well, and I do not doubt it's because of your helping hand!

You think so?

[ He brightens, his tears finally coming to a stop. He may be a very dumb teenager, but that means he's also very easy to distract. ]

I keep forgetting which is which, but I'm trying to learn!

It's very easy to forget! Would you like me to make little note signs? Livio can as well, if you'd like to ask him. He's very sweet and I know he would be willing to help however you need it.

[ Distracting him makes him happy, because he wants Fern happy. ]

Oh man, that would be awesome! I've just been asking FB to tell me again every time I see him.

Oh and I do not doubt Flamebringer is more than happy to remind you! Plants are his passion! He is, I believe, even more knowledgeable about it than me! If you would like, we can scour the archives and library here in the school for plant books to help.

Is that why he's been nice to me?

[ He's been wondering about that. Actually, he's been wondering that about everyone that's been nice to him since the day of the fight. ]

That sounds like school... Would I have to do homework and stuff?

Oh no, I'm sure that's merely because the man is sweet and kind!

[ Are we talking about the same Flamebringer here, Peepaw? And he laughs gently, shaking his head. ]

No homework, unless you would like a plant of your own to take home and care for!

[ Fern where are you staying... ]

Nah, that's okay. I'm just... trying to be useful. Since other stuff hasn't been working so good...

[ He's not taking risks! Mostly. It's very important to him that PV knows he remembers what he was told the last time. ]

Oh, sweetheart, you have no need to try. You are already being helpful. Do not put so much weight onto your shoulders that you buckle under it. Let yourself live and be happy. Put your hands to work where they feel the best at. What do you truly wish to do?

[ PV is so different from before. Something must have changed... But regardless, Fern still has to make up for taking his life. How can he do that if he just lives and is happy? ]

I... I wanna go on adventures and stuff, like I used to. But I keep donking it up. I think, if I try to do the whole hero thing again, I'll just end up hurting someone.

My dear, don't let your fears color your future. The more you feel you will - ah - "donk"? it up, the more likely that is to become the truth.

[ He takes Ferns hands in his, squeezes them gently, mindful of the bandages on his left hand. ]

Have faith in yourself and remind yourself it is the journey itself that matters. The road you are taking now, every step forward, every little action that builds upon itself. You have stumbled, stopped perhaps, but you are still on the road. If adventure is your thing, my dear, find it. Keep moving towards it. There are so many things to do here beyond tending plants. Places that need to be investigated, secrets that need to be found.

[ So wasn't because of the curse... it's because of his stupid brain. That's so much worse? Whatever road he's supposed to be on, doesn't that basically mean he'll never get there?

Secrets and investigations do sound really tempting though. ]

...Are you sure it's okay for me to do that stuff? You're not... worried you'll have to come rescue me again?

[ Child, he HEARS THAT THOUGHT. Being Comprehension kind of sucks sometimes. He tucks Fern back in against him, squishes him into another tight hug. ]

Sweetheart, would you worry if you had to rescue someone else? If you had to rescue me?

[ He was not expecting the squeeze, and a quiet oof escapes him. ]

I dunno, maybe a little? But you seemed really mad about it last time.

I was not myself. I was missing an important part of me. I have it again and I would never fret about coming to your side. I love you.

Oh.

[ He has to think about that for a second. That, and how PV keeps saying he loves him. It's weird, being told that so much. Even Joshua and Margaret didn't say it this much, and they were pretty affectionate parents. It makes him feel... some kind of way. ]

...Like my curse?

[ Is that why he was so different when he came back? Not because he was just that mad at Fern? ]

Yes! I lost my Truth, something that is crucial to who I am as a person, and became Truthless. That is who pulled you from the brand that night. But I have found my Truth again, as well as embraced who I was without it.

[ A sort of similar line between Finn and Fern. ]

[ He doesn't know what 'truth' is supposed to mean here, but it sounds like the inverse of his curse. Different, but the same. He's not sure how to think about that. The things he did and said before were still him, he just... regrets it now.

He should just not worry about it. ]

Then... okay. I'll try.

[ He will try! To be normal! Oh, but... ]

Uh, is your husband still gonna be mad if he sees me around again?

Oh... ah, yes probably.

[ He offers Fern an apologetic little smile. ]

He will calm over time, but for now there may still be anger there. I am his husband, and we have loved each other for centuries. His anger is still fresh from you taking me from him.

It's okay. He didn't hurt me when he had the chance.

[ Fern literally threw his sword at Cacao's feet the day he killed PV, and the man didn't touch him. He's reasonably confident he has nothing to fear physically. He's only afraid of his own guilt whenever he sees the guy. ]

I don't mind staying away from him.

[ ... That makes him smile, his heart warming ridiculous. Yeah, that sounds like Cacao. ]

He will be upset, but he will not harm you. Cacao is a good man, his heart is full of love. Don't fear going to him if you need to.

[ He feels that guilt and he smiles a little. There's the heart. ]

Thank you for speaking with me. I'm glad you didn't run.

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