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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[Wow??? Just calling them out in public like that???]

I'll have you know I'm being completely truthful this time. The last couple months were so boring I can barely even remember them! All I did was talk to stardust and mess around with Crafts~

Speaking of!! I learned a new trick, do you want to see it?

[ Abso-fucking-lutely you little shit. ]

Then I'm very glad! And so proud you've stayed out of trouble! I know it's difficult to do, especially here!

[ At least Loop knows he's being very genuine with that. ]

Of course I would, my dear! Shall I come visit or would you like to stop by?

It's been awhile since I've visited, so I'll come to you!

Do you drink? I want to bring something, but it's fine if you don't like alcohol.

I am able to handle a glass or two, so long as it's not terribly strong! I'm afraid my tolerance is quite low.

[ LOOP HAVE YOU FIGURED OUT HOW TO DRINK?! ]

That should be more than enough for us to celebrate your return, Healer~ I'll be right over!

[imagine if their cool new trick was actually juggling knives or riding a unicycle or something... anyway, yeah, they are going to head straight to PV's house. They walk right in without knocking, as is the Vaugardian way.]

Hello, Pure Vanilla! I brought wine! [it's nothing fancy, just whatever Heimr had on hand at the time, but it's also a gift shared with love so obviously that makes it way better]

[ If they hadn't have walked right in, Pure Vanilla would have scolded them and reminded them his door is open for them. So instead Loop merely gets a wide smile and a big hug.

Absolutely squashes the star to him.

At least his hair is braided back now so Loop doesn't drown in it.

And water would have been fine too because, indeed, it's the love that counts. And in case Loop hasn't figured out how to eat, only drink, there are some Loop colored foods set up on the coffee table. ]

It is good to see you, my dear!

[Ohhhh stars the instant hug is! A bit overwhelming!! But if he's fine with them just standing there awkwardly, wine bottle held free of the hug while their other arm is lovingly squashed, they don't mind it. It's warm and nice and makes their skin tingle.

... it's been awhile since they last touched another person, actually, but they've been good so it's fine. They only stall for a moment before remembering how to speak.] It's good to see you, too! My, you grew your hair out fast!

[Once they're freed of the hug, they set down the wine... and it would be hard not to notice the food prepared for them. And that should be fine, because he's just trying to be nice! It's basic hospitality! But they still can't help but waver, a flash of guilt that they push down and ignore in favour of plucking out the wine glasses.

It's not a big deal. Just be confident, they're making progress...]

You didn't have to do all this for little old me, you know! Eating will lose its shine if you spoil me too much~

[ Get fucking loved, Loop. Get absolutely fucking squashed. If Pure Vanilla could kiss your little star forehead he would. He might try actually. It's like kissing the sun but whatever. Smoochy for your forehead. Somehow. ]

Ah, the hair is a very long story, do not worry about it!

[ He lets them go and steps back to usher them towards the couch, big and squashy and full of comfortable pillows and blankets. In case someone needs to nest there. And he feels that guilt before it's shoved down and he offers Loop a smile, gesturing for him to sit. ]

My dear, I know I didn't, but I wanted to. I haven't seen you in a while, after all! Am I not allowed to fuss?

[ He sits himself down and watches Loop produce the wine glasses. He's so proud of him to figure it out on his own! ]

[yeah it's like kissing a squishy prickly lightbulb or maybe a really hot bowl of pudding, it also shuts their brain down for a couple seconds so they are Not gonna comment on it they don't know how to handle this much affection h elp,

They really don't get how Pure Vanilla can hold so much love in his body like that. He must be built different.]

Mmmm, I guess it would be rude of me to deny you your fussing... Alright, alright~ I'll allow it for today. [It still feels like they're being a bother, but they'll ignore those pesky feelings, just for him.

Setting the glasses down, uncorking the wine with a bit of Craft... this part is important. They have to get it just right, or it won't work. The ritual is the most important part. Even if they plead with their whole heart, the Universe won't listen if they mess up the ritual. They don't want to mess this up. Please, let this go well...

They move to pour the wine, and... stop. because their hands are shaking. Oh, haha, they're nervous! Why did they already hype this up!!

They clutch the bottle awkwardly to steady their hands, smiling at nothing in particular while cringing on the inside.]

... So! I've only done this a few times! But I tried a lot of different methods, and this one has worked the best so far. [this is just stalling to calm their nerves. remember to breathe, Loop, in and out]

[ Oh sweetheart, Vanilla smiles to the nerves coursing through the poor Star, shaking his head gently, his voice soft and soothing. ]

Take your time, my dear. Go slowly and have faith in yourself. Trust in your abilities. You have done this before, there is no need to be nervous.

[ He closes his eyes gently to give Loop some space to focus himself, so he doesn't feel like he's being watched. Though he's proud of Loop anyways, for even trying with something that must be so difficult. So sorry if he's still radiating absolute joy in your direction. ]

[They're masking their nerves poorly here... but it helps, having someone to gently encourage them, to give them time to pull themselves together. They just don't want him to be disappointed.

They take a deep breath in, and hold it. Have faith. Trust in your abilities. You've done this before.

Slowly, they start again. Their hands are still a little shaky, but they can hold the bottle straight—they can manage this part without spilling anything.

First, they fill each glass only half way (to leave room for the wish). The wine bottle can be set aside now. Second, they tap the rim of their glass three times (to call attention from the Universe). Third, they hold their glass to their "mouth" and breathe into it (as much as this body can breathe, but a whisper will do). Fourth, they raise their glass high, holding it out towards Pure Vanilla...]

... To our Healer's triumphant return! [Something simple and nice, so it won't get twisted. They're careful not to let their thoughts stray regardless.]

[ Well he has to open his eyes when he hears the wine being poured, so he can watch Loop perform the very thing they've worked on. It's interesting to see the ritual in action, fascinating to See it. There's power there in a way he hasn't seen before, but ... also has. Somehow it's vaguely like Shadow Milk.

When Loop lifts his glass, he reaches out to take his and raise it as well, his smile as bright as Loop themself is. ]

And to my dear Star!

[ Listen, a toast is to be greeted with a toast, it's only proper. Then he will lift the glass to sip it slightly, beaming, waiting to see Loop drink theirs as well. ]

[The offer both accepted and returned, they give their glass a little clink against his (to signal the ritual's end). Only then do they lower their glass, calmly and confidently tipping it back to their featureless face.

... there's nowhere for it to go, but it simply vanishes on contact. The wine tastes unusually sweet, a hint of caramel that lingers in the air. They take a moment to savour it.

It's a shame the Wish Craft kind of ruins the flavour... but they did it all by themselves!! They can't help but beam with pride. They did a Wish Craft on purpose and it didn't even blow up or make a timeloop or anything.]

[ OH! They did it! It's exactly like what Vanilla did for them with the food. It disappears and Loop looks so proud that Vanilla has to put down his drink to clap, delighted for them. ]

I'm so proud of you, my dear! That must have taken so much work, and you did it so flawlessly!

[ Yes, there were nerves, but who wouldn't be nervous? ]

And I have never seen magic like that, but it was very beautiful!

[ To see Loop reach out and the ... the Universe itself? answer... Vanilla is beaming with absolute pride on his face and so much affection. ]

[They soak in all that praise and attention... for five seconds, and then they start to feel a little embarrassed. They didn't do that much, really...]

Oh, it was mostly just luck! I didn't know any rituals, so I just kind of guessed. [and guessed, and guessed, until they found the right combination of steps that Made Sense. There's probably still an easier way to do this, something that lasts longer and doesn't take as much setup.] It's more of a loophole than a real Wish, anyway. Drinking is part of the toast, so I guess it has to let me do that part to make the rest of the ritual work? As long as I do all the other steps right...

[Oh. It's around this point that they realize they've never really... told him about Wish Craft before? They've been keeping it close to their chest so far, but... Pure Vanilla is someone they can trust, right?

They take another casual sip of their drink, mulling over the thought. Pure Vanilla isn't like Time Keeper, so he probably wouldn't do anything dangerous...]

It's not magic. It's more like... asking for a favour.

Oh, my dear, do not discredit your hard work as mere luck! [ He sees you, Star. ] You have put time and effort into this! You have done something you thought was once impossible.

[ There is no turning the pride off for him on this one, sorry Loop, you can hide in the blankets on the couch if it becomes too much. And he listens, nodding, that it really was more of a Wish. So that's why it looked the way it did. He hums softly, thoughtful. ]

It may have been a Wish and the Wish was granted but you took pains to do it proper.

[ He beams at Loop, pleased, then picks up his wine to sip at it again, enjoying the flavor. ]

It was still hard work and dedication, and still something to be proud of.

[ It's a fascinating thing indeed, to think even here where there are things beyond their normal powers, the Universe would still answer Loop. If he was anyone else but Peepaw, it might be a dangerous thing indeed to speak of. But all Pure Vanilla cares about is the fact Loop is happy, and growing, and letting themself find confidence in what they do. Who they are. ]

[Retreating into the blanket pile is tempting, but they settle for staring into their wine glass and trying not to glow too much. They did work hard, they made Pure Vanilla proud... it's a nice feeling.

████ ███████ would be proud of them, too.

...

They blink, unaware of the confused blip that passes over their face. They really need to stop spacing out so much.]

Well! Next is food, I guess. That one's going to be harder... do you think I could get away with toasting to soup?

[It's worth a try (no it's not)]

[ ? What... was that? He's not a mind reader like Shadow Milk, he can't touch the thoughts of people, but he doesn't need to to feel that. To See that. Something happened there and he's not entirely sure what, yet. His mind latches onto it, however, to begin to mull it over as he places it in the back of his thoughts to give Loop his attention.

He laughs gently, sweetly, looking amused. ]

Hmm, soup might be a good middle point! It is liquid, you can drink it, yet it counts as a food.

[ His smile never wavers but his gaze turns a little sharper, slightly more piercing. ]

This is quite a thing, my dear, it is not everyone who can call upon the Universe and have it respond! In fact, you are the only one I know who can! But... it does not come with a price, does it?

Or I could go on a smoothie diet! [anything can be a liquid if you try hard enough!!!

They can feel the shift in his gaze, though, and it soon becomes obvious why. Ah, yeah, that's something he'd worry about... they wave with their other hand as if to shoo his worries away.]

Doing it too much makes me tired, but as long as I only ask for small things, it's fine. You don't have to ask me to be careful.

[Believe them. They know what careless wishing can do.]

[ Oh that reminds him of Sparkling asking for flavors and Beat mentioning a meat smoothie and he wrinkles his nose just a little, hiding his laughter though. Gross.

The wave and reassurance makes him hm softly, but he lets himself relax. Is Loop even aware of what happened? He's going to have to keep an Eye on him. ]

Oh, you know I worry, my dear. Fretting is in my nature. I don't wish you to be harmed in anyway.

[ Speaking of, he will fuss a little over Loops clothing choices. It's still cold out. He might have an extra scarf or two buried in the blankets he can wrap the other in... ]

[Yeah, it's still cold out so they put pants and a sweater on, Odile probably wouldn't let them leave the house if they didn't. They'll start walking around naked again in the spring until someone makes them get spring clothes.

The touching makes them jump, but perhaps having clothes as a barrier also helps with this issue. They're not gonna fight peepaw's need to put scarves on a starperson.]

... I know. [and as much as part of them hates it, an equal part of them sure loves being worried about. It's nice, feeling like they might matter to someone else. Even if he's just like that with everyone, even if it's a selfish thing to want... it makes them feel like an actual person, maybe, instead of a mistake.]

I am being careful, I promise. Stardust wouldn't let me hear the end of it if I wished for something dangerous, accidental or not.

[ Yeah, you can't escape it, you're getting wrapped up in a colorful wool sweater. There. Tuck that in. He might have a hat somewhere that would - well, no. Maybe not. He'll have to figure that out.

And he feels that, Loop, and he tsks gently. How do you stroke the hair of a Starperson? Get your head stroked anyways, dear. Ah he forgot it's like petting the personification of warmth. ]

Good. I'm glad you're watching out for yourself, we would all be worried if you hurt yourself. You know that, yes?

[ He smiles to Loop, soft and sweet. ]

I have missed you. I'm glad you came over today. It's always a joy to have you here.

[Their skin is fizzling from over-stimulation, have mercy peepaw they're touchstarved they can only handle so much in one sitting

They nod absently at the question—yeah, they shouldn't cause trouble for everyone else, that makes sense. They're doing such a good job lately of not getting hurt, they barely even went outside for like two months. Getting a good grade in not being a bother & etc these are normal thoughts to be having.

but oh, he likes having them around!! They fidget with their glass, trying very hard not to seem too eager about this.]

Anytime, Healer! It's not like I have much else to do day to day! And the ritual only works with two people, so if you want to see it again, it would be good practice? For me? If you want!

[ Oh that's not what he meant at all you little self-deprecating sweetheart. He's going to stuff you into the Other-Realm once he figures out how to use it properly. His forever. And he beams when Loop finds joy in the idea, looking pleased himself. ]

Of course I want to! And you would be doing me a service, keeping me company! I am quite an old man, after all, and I do enjoy it when I have my loved ones over, even if we merely share the same space. And we can help you practice, I'm sure you will have foods down in no time!

[ And then he, maybe, might stop feeling like a burden on others, and Pure Vanilla can finally help get it into his head he's wanted and loved as he is. ]

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