066. Baby Come On Home

[samson]

[Look, here's Brock's deep and manly voice. Despite... everything... he sounds pretty damn blasé, as per usual.]

I'm back, by the way. Don't make a big deal about it. I've been back for awhile but I'm, uh, really busy, so.

[Busy dealing with his wife.......]

Anyway, I haven't made it back to the cabin yet, but please tell me somebody did me a solid and like... cleaned up.

Comments

Brock

[sworn]

[She won't make too big of a deal of it.]

I am glad you're back.

Vereesa

[samson]

[You're a bro, Vereesa. Broreesa.]

Thanks. So, I'm guessing you all killed those guys or whatever?

Brock

[sworn]

[Bro is already part of Brock's name so there we go.]

We did. If you haven't heard, their weakness was a genuine voice. We needed only to retrieve our voices and let out a scream.

Vereesa

[samson]

Oh. Well, now I don't feel as bad that I missed it.

[Screaming is just not as interesting as ripping guys apart with your bare hands, sorry...]

Anybody else die after me?

Brock

[sworn]

[She actually kind of shares that sentiment. They did have those creepy henchmen to fight off, but she would have liked to run her blade through the Gentlemen instead.]

Duke Pantarei, another resident, but no others after that. They required seven hearts, but we were able to stop them before they obtained them.

Vereesa

[samson]

Well... at least there's that.

[He can't even tell if he's upset about this or not, more people dying. Or if he's just upset about being like... one of several deaths, like it didn't even matter...

Mostly he just wants to put it behind him.]

Oh. So, hey. You know how... well, I don't know if you remember. Couple years ago, you gave me a dagger. Right?

Brock also i didn't die i just went on a late-night cake run

[sworn]

[Her tone shifts into a more familiar, pleased-sounding tone.]

You still have it? It's been so long, I--Well, perhaps it hasn't been so long for you. What of it?

Vereesa also why didn't you give me any

[samson]

Yeah, I still have it. I can give it back to you now if you want.

Brock also i will give you some next time, my mom ate most of mine anyway

[sworn]

I'm sure you're aware that when something is a gift, there is no need to give it back.

Vereesa also rude

[samson]

Yeah, of course. But -- on the plus side of, like, dying... I got my own weapon back.

Brock also here is a raincheck for delicious cake (it will make you very happy for 1 hour)

[sworn]

[Sorry, she has to chuckle at his words. The plus side of dying?? Brock plz.]

Then I'm glad. But perhaps you could still keep it with you. I'm sure a man of your tastes would love to boast possessing such a weapon.

Vereesa also good delicious

[samson]

[Brock has always kind of been blasé about death -- it only stands to reason he'd also be pretty unmoved by his own.]

Ha. Okay, well, I'm not gonna fight you to take it back.

Brock also it's halloween so now i have candy that my brothers worked hard to get

[sworn]

It's a fight you would surely lose anyway. [You just gonna take that sass, Brock? It's friendly sass so it's okay.]

Vereesa also yay gimme

[samson]

[Wow, that sass!!]

I don't know, you elves always looked on the delicate side to me...

Brock and surprising no one by now it's all gone but next year you'll totes get some

[sworn]

There is an expression you humans cherish so, what is it? "Looks can be deceiving?"

[Some day in the future Vereesa hopes they can test one another's strength by arm wrestling or something equally friendly even though he will likely win but she'll put up a good fight]

Vereesa and wow i have to wait so rude....

[samson]

[And when that happens, he'll be super extra careful not to just snap her arm okok...]

Ha. We also have a saying that goes, 'don't hit girls.'

Brock but there is pumpkin pie in the fridge i will go grab you a slice

[sworn]

[Uproarious laughter goes here]

How do the humans of your world manage to win wars that way?

Vereesa yes ok acceptable

[samson]

Oh, well, wars are different. If you want to go to war, just let me know and I can do that.

Brock and here's your pie do you like whipped cream on top

[sworn]

I'd much rather we be on the same side should that time ever arise.

Vereesa yes that's very kind thank you

[samson]

Same here.