Break Room Transcripts

The Break Room is a non-canon roleplay channel. However, there have been times where semi-canon occurrences have played out there, and these transcripts can be useful to reference.

## Grizz's Tragic Backstory

While this conversation isn't canon, the story that Grizz tells is. Someone suggested I transcribe it, so here.

This took place between Episodes 6 and 7 of Organization: Chaos

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Grizz:
“So, is everyone ready to hear my tale of woe?”

Lepor:
*Lepor grabs popcorn out of nowhere.*

Pip:
“Yup! I got my cheddar popcorn and my Chaos soda.”

Grizz:
“Alright…”

Jack:
*Jack leans against the wall with a cup of tea.*

Grizz:
“It was the summer of ‘17. I was in the GUN training academy. We had just finished a training mission and all of our daily classes, so me and the boys had time to waste for the day.

Pip:
*Pip raises his hand.*

Grizz:
“We decided to check out a new arcade in the area. Now, I’ve gotta tell you about my best Academy bud, Metric. Metric was an anteater, and a real ladies’ man. Yes, again, Cheddarosier?”

Pip:
“Is this canon?”

Grizz:
“Unfortunately.”

Jack:
“CANNON?! WHERE?!”

Lepor:
“Oh no… not the fourth wall…”

Baxter:
“It’s not a wall at this point it’s a revolving door.”

Lepor:
“WHO KEEPS LETTING THIS SKELETON IN HERE?!?”

Baxter:
“I have a skeleton key.”

Grizz:
“Anyway, Metric was spending all his money on this stupid claw machine trying to win a plush for some random dame he had just met. Then I swooped in and won the plush in one try! I felt pretty good about myself, but that’s when I noticed her. The girl Metric was trying to swoon, a total babe of a polar bear. She thanked me for getting the prize, and with the voice of an angel, she told me her name: Glacia…”

Pip:
“Why’d she have a Mainer accent?”

Grizz:
“What?”

Lepor:
*Lepor snickers.* (That’s a dumb name.)

Pip:
“Why’d she pronounce Glacier Glayshuh?”

Grizz:
“Um. That was her name…”

Pip:
“Ooooohhhh…”

Grizz:
“Anyway. I asked her to join me for dinner at Don Fachios hot dog cart. Hey, I was a college student, I didn’t have money. And she actually accepted my invite! Imagine the look on this face when she said ‘Sure, I’d love to!’”

Lepor:
*Lepor crunches loudly on popcorn.*

Jack:
“Manners Lepor. What, were you born in a barn?”

Lepor:
*Lepor crunches louder just in spite.*

Grizz:
“I was sure I was dreaming. And boy oh boy was Metric FURIOUS. But he got over himself pretty quickly. Well, later that night, we went to get some hot dogs, she ordered a chili dog with kraut, I ordered a spicy bratwurst, then we went to the pier to watch the sunset… I couldn’t even look at the pristine waters, nor the glowing sunset, I could only keep my eyes on her. Her white fur glistened in the fading sunlight. I was in love…”

Nezumi:
“Wow, Grizz. I didn’t know you were such a romantic.”

Jack:
“Excuse me one second. The thought of chili dogs makes me queasy…”

Lepor:
*Lepor gags on a kernel.*

Pip:
*Pip is intently listening.*

Lepor:
*Lepor coughs.*
“That went down the wrong pipe…”

Grizz:
“After what seemed like a wondrous eternity, the sun had gone down. We sat down on a nearby bench and talked all about our hopes and dreams. She held the plush I had won her close the entire time. She told me about her 10 siblings, and how she had moved to Central City to make it big as an actress. A dream she had been struggling with since the move.
“Then as a new day dawned, we realized we had spent the whole night talking. I walked her to the subway, and before she got on the train, she said ‘When can we meet again?’ I replied, ‘Whenever you want.’ To which she said, ‘Then let’s meet again this Saturday. At the Sonic Day festival.’ I smiled and replied, ‘June 23rd. I’ll be there.’ And with a small hug, we said farewell.” [June 23rd 2017 was actually a Friday… :P]

Pip:
(I don’t think I like where this is going…)

Lepor:
“Dude got ghosted I bet.”

Grizz:
“The day of the Sonic Festival came and I had on my best non-combat boots and jacket. I was ready for my date with the most beautiful woman I had ever laid eyes on. I waited at the festival entrance for what seemed like hours until finally… Um… Are you guys listening?”

Pip:
*Pip nods.*

Jack:
*Jack shouts yes from the kitchen.*

Grizz:
“Okay, then. This is where it gets good, so you’d better pay attention.”

Lepor:
*Lepor snores.*
“Huh–whu?”

Grizz:
“She was there, a goddess… I still remember every detail.” *Grizz sniffles.* “I took her by the hand and we went in. We heard a butt-rock band play some Sonic tribute songs, and ate popsicles shaped like the Blue Blur’s head. But even if the festival was all about Sonic, me and Glacia were all about each other. We continued our conversation from the other night. And then, something in my heart swelled up, and I without thinking, got down on one knee…”

Pip:
*Pip’s expression is shocked.*

Grizz:
“I had no doubt she would slap me and walk away, but she actually said yes! And from that night on, we were engaged.”

Jack:
“ON THE SECOND DATE?!”

Lepor:
“What.”

Nezumi:
“I didn’t expect that… But I was expecting to not expect something so it doesn’t count.”

Grizz:
“Hey, true love has no timetable.”

Jack:
“Wow.”

Lepor:
“You’re telling me you knew this chick for one day and you’re already married??”

Grizz:
“Technically a week.”

Lepor:
“Ooohh.”

Grizz:
“Back on topic. We planned to be married by the next spring. But first, we needed jobs. I had a good ‘in’ with GUN, and had been offered to work under Captain Flame’s group. Glacia, however, hadn’t given up on her dream of becoming an actress, and after a few rejections, she finally got the lead role in the hit musical: The Night Sky Opens Faintly.”

Pip:
“You guys were like Peter and MJ! If Peter was a government agent instead of Spider-Man…”

Grizz:
“I worked hard at my studies at the academy, and soon became top of my class. Glacia rehearsed her lines and songs non-stop. On our dates, she would ask me to play the male lead and she would serenade me in a sweet voice that only she could create.”
*Grizz sniffles.* “Um. I don’t know if I can finish… Sorry…”

Pip:
“I was gonna say you guys are like Camille and Logan but I don’t think now’s the time…”
(Also no one gets that reference…)

Lepor:
*Lepor shrugs.*

Grizz:
“Does… anyone care to hear the rest? Because if so, I guess I can muster the strength…”

Pip:
“...”
“I’ll get the tissues…”

Lepor:
*Lepor gives a thumbs up.*

Nezumi:
“Well, you have to tell us now. Otherwise I’ll be up all night thinking about it. And my sleep schedule can’t take that kind of hit.”

Grizz:
“Okay…” *Grizz breathes heavily.* “Here goes… It was opening night of The Night Sky Opens Faintly. I still remember it like it was yesterday, even though I’ve come to terms with it, the date still resides in my memory, as I’m sure it does all of yours as well. November 7th. The day the Eggman War broke out.”

The group exchanges anxious glances.

Jack:
“Heh… well uh yeah…”

Grizz:
“Glacia had gotten me a front row seat. So there I sat, watching the show. I could have cried when I first saw her in costume. A bright blue gown that perfectly complemented her fur. She looked more stunning than ever before. She was in the middle of her solo when it happened…”

Pip:
*Pip tears up.*

Jack:
*Jack stares wide-eyed.*

Grizz:
“A missile hit the Central City memorial park fired from an Egg Carrier. The sound of the blast rippled through the theater, as the light went out. I knew then, Eggman had finally done it.”

Lepor:
*Lepor sniffles.* “i’M not crYing YOU’RE cryINg…”

Grizz:
“My duty as a GUN cadet required me to be on call in an emergency, and as such, I knew what I had to do. I grabbed my laser and began to make my way through the audience to get outside, just before I stepped through the doors, I heard the voice of my beloved, ‘Grant! Be careful! Please!’ I turned to face her, as I unknowingly said my last goodbye, ‘I will. I love you, Glacia.’
“I rushed outside and was met by a whole army of Egg Pawns. However, they weren’t like the ones I had seen many times before. The orange, sadistic, yet strangely endearing smile-plastered badniks had been replaced by a dull, metallic, lifeless murdering machine. I destroyed them all quickly, and ran to the site of the explosion.
“I met up with my fellow Cadets at the scene and we began to search for survivors whilst fending off Egg Pawns. That’s when the looming Egg Carrier struck again. Another missile, heading straight for the heart of the city. I readied my laser and attempted to shoot it down, but I missed…
“The missile struck Main Street. Everything… Everyone on that block was wiped out in a single blast… Metric and I left the site and ran towards the flaming wreckage. In my heart, I already knew what had become of Glacia, but my stubborn mind refused to accept it as I called her name above the wreckage.”

Jack:
“...”

Lepor:
*Lepor is in the fetal position sobbing.*

Pip:
*Pip is comforting Lepor while wiping his own tears.*

Jack:
*Jack feels very awkward more than anything.*

Grizz:
“I called for at least five minutes before Metric got ahold of me. He shook me, saying, ‘Snap out of it, Grant! You’re a fighter, remember? No matter the pain, you’ve got to keep fighting!”

Nezumi:
“Nevermind, now I’ll be up all night because I’m depressed.” *Nezumi blows her nose.”

Grizz:
“All I could do in response was fall to my knees. I didn’t want to fight. Not after losing my reason to do so…”

Jack:
“That’s rough, buddy.”

Pip:
“Okay…” *Pip sniffles.* “I’ll never fall in love… too painful…”

Grizz:
“I let out a roar of despair. A grizzled mess of emotion that could be heard for miles. Then, shutting my brain off, I grabbed my laser and violently smote every robot in sight. Metric described it to me later as a berserker who had nothing more to lose…
“After the battle, I was a shell of a man. In the war to come, I would work under Captain Flame’s GUN remnant group. We fought bravely, and lost a few along the way… including Metric. But the day the war ended and GUN was re-established, I vowed to never let that day get the best of me. Because in reality, we all lost something back then. A piece of ourselves we can never get back…
“So here I am now. I still believe in love, but I don’t believe I’ll ever find another quite like Glacia…”

Lepor:
*Lepor is still sobbing uncontrollably on the floor.*

Grizz:
*Grizz begins to cry quietly, wiping his eyes to hide the pain.*
“Well, you got what you came for…”

Nezumi:
*Nezumi takes her glasses off to wipe her eyes.* “I think that’s enough for tonight…”

Jack:
*Jack clears his throat.* “Yes… I think you all need some sleep.”

Nezumi:
“Let’s get you two to bed.” *Nezumi grabs Lepor and Pipsqueak by the hand.*

Jack:
“I need to um… think… about some stuff…”

Lepor:
*Lepor leaves a trail of tears as he gets dragged to bed.*

Beau:
*Beau walks in confused about everyone crying.*
“What’d I miss?”

Nezumi:
*Nezumi hands Pipsqueak off to Beauregard.* “You take this one.”

Jack:
“...”

Beau:
*Beau makes unintelligible confused and annoyed noises.*

Pip:
*Pip sniffles.* “Can… we get ice cream…”

Beau:
“Sure buddy. With sprinkles just how you like it.”

Jack:
*Jack is left alone in the room with Grizz.*
“Well. I uh… Hmm…”

Grizz:
“You can go now, Jack. I’m fine, really.”

Jack:
“Yeah… okay… If you like, need anything.”

Grizz:
“I’ll let you know.”

Jack:
“Just gimme a call… It’s the least I can do… after everything…”
*Jack walks out awkwardly.*

Grizz:
*Grizz sighs and faintly smiles, tears still welling up.*
*Grizz slowly enters his quarters and lies on his bed. He picks up a plush toy, like one you’d win from a claw machine, and embraces it before falling asleep.*

```

## Jax's Deliberations

No one asked for a transcript this time. But, it provides some insight into what Jax is struggling with after the death of Grizz, and the conversation itself *could* be canon. Mortimer said that there had to have been a conversation *somewhere* along these lines.

This takes place during Organization: Chaos, after the climax and before the funeral.

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Dr. Dash:
“I’m back, finally… It might be a little too late for ice cream.”

Calias:
*Calias stirs from sleep slightly.* “Whadya mean? …is never too late for ice cremmmm…” *Calias snores.*

Jax:
*Jax searches around for a blanket, then tucks Calias into it.*

Dr. Dash:
“Thank you, Jasper. I could use some rest myself. Getting everything back in order after my little unplanned vacation has been an ordeal…”

Jax:
(Ha, at least you had something to return to and set back in order in the first place.)
“That’s good to hear, Doctor. Anything I can help with?”

Dr. Dash:
“Thanks, but I think I’m all set. How about you? How are you holding up?”

Jax:
“I’m…” *Jax sits down in a chair with a sigh.* “back to square one. Just looking for something to do.”

Dr. Dash:
*Dr. Dash nods.* “While [probably supposed to be “Well”?], I’m here for you if you need anything. Granted, rather busy at the moment…”

Jax:
(I mean, that’s partially true. I’m looking for a job, but…) “I can’t lie to you.”
“Did you know Grizz well?”

Dr. Dash:
“...”
“Yes. Yes I did.”

Jax:
“I mean, I guess you’ll tell us a bit about that at his funeral whenever that is. But I just want to get this off my chest before then. Better privately here than out where we’re supposed to be respectful in public and stuff.”
“Did he ever seem like an idiot?”
“Sorta, stubborn?”

Dr. Dash:
*Dr. Dash smirks.* “To be forthright, Grizz was in a bad place when I met him. So, I’ve seen him at his worst.”

Jax:
*Jax glances from under his hand at Calias to make sure he’s sound asleep and not hearing this.*
(Or maybe he should be. I dunno. I dunno yet.)

Dr. Dash:
“He had a knack for fighting even when he knew it would cost him.”

Jax:
“Right. That makes sense.”
*Jax sighs, reapplies his shades, and puts his hands on his hips.* “It sounds a lot like what I strive to be. But I’m not sure that I am. Not sure that I want to be.”
“I guess the difference between Grizz and I is that Grizz knew where he needed to be. So much so that it seemed stupid to me at the time that he sacrificed himself like that, even if it did save everyone.” *Jax glances at Calias.* “It’s hard for me to imagine that with all our powers and skills that *that* was the only way we could have saved everyone… but…”

Dr. Dash:
“I don’t think… considering what could have been is wise.”

Jax:
“I just keep replaying the scene in my head, again and again. He was standing there, with the evil Phoenix, and I got it into my stupid head to try and steal the Emerald from between them with the glove, instead of getting him and I both out of there…”
*Jax turns to Dr. Dash, tears sneaking out from beneath the shades.* “Could I have saved him? *Should* I have saved him??”

Dr. Dash:
“I don’t know. Couldn’t tell you. What I do know is that you stuck your neck out for a friend. Despite how it played out, that’s something. I honestly don’t believe there was any truly happy ending. I mean, that was one spectacular mess Elijah cooked up. We should be thankful we’re all still here.”
*Dr. Dash looks at Hannah sleeping on the opposite end of the couch from Calias.*
“The other thing I know is that he’d want us to carry on. He wouldn’t have made that choice if he didn’t expect us to grow from it.”

Jax:
*Jax nods.* “That’s very true. I made a toast to such an effort earlier. Heh. It’s easier to say so than to do so, though.” *Jax stands up.* “But, you’re right, Doc.” *Jax gives a rough pat on the back to the doc.*

Dr. Dash:
“Well, most things are. Easier said than done, I mean. Well… except ‘systematically assisting Sisyphus's stealthy, cyst-susceptible sister’, that’s a pretty tricky thing to say…”

Jax:
*Jax blankly stares.*

Dr. Dash:
“Sorry, I’m rambling.”

Jax:
“That’s alright.” *Jax turns toward the door.*
“Um. Odd question.”

Dr. Dash:
“Hm?”

Jax:
“Do you know any good nighttime beaches? I’ve only recently gotten out of jail and I still haven’t found a decent, quiet beach. Just fancy member-only places, or tollbooth-locked ones, but no like, wander down to the water, wild, public ones.”

Dr. Dash:
“Whenever we’d take a family day out we’d go to Emerald Beach over in Emerald Town.”

Jax:
“‘Emerald Town.’ ‘Emerald Beach.’ Ok. Might have to take a bus… Thanks, Doc. I’ll see you around.”

Dr. Dash:
“See you, Jasper. Have a pleasant night.”

```

## Jax's Prrromotion

The promotion itself is canon, but however it played out would not have been quite like this.

Considering when this was roleplayed, it would've occurred between Organization: Chaos and Balance.

```
[starting in the middle of a conversation]

Fifticinco:
“Also, hello, Mudbaum.”

Jax:
*Jax accepts lemonade [offered by Agent Stone] eagerly.* “Director.” *Jax raises his glass.* “To your health. That’s still a thing nowadays, right?” *Jax slurps.*

Fiftincinco:
“I don’t know? Probably? Anyway, I wanted to ask you about something.”

Jax:
*Jax slurps.* “Fire away. Stone, did you get this store-bought?”

Jack:
*Jack walks in exhausted.*
*He sees Fifticinco.*
“Have we… met? You seem… familiar.”

Jax:
*Jax chuckles as he sees Jack over Fifticinco’s shoulder.* “Oho, this should be good. Jack, meet the director of GLACIA.”

Fifticinco:
“I just wanted to know if you’d like to have a rank within the organization.”

Jack:
“...You do know I work with Eggman right? Like, personally.”

Stone:
[in response to Jax’s question] “Sorry. I have to spend time brewing the coffee. I don’t have time to also squeeze lemonade.”

Fifticinco:
“As far as I’m concerned, Jack, you’re a misunderstood hero. I’ve heard about your exploits against Dr. Starline’s creations.”

Jax:
[in response to Jack’s statement] “I know you’re family. That’s enough to make sure you know as little as possible, unless you’ve had a very serious change of heart, which frankly wouldn’t make me trust you anymore, my good man.” *Jax strangely smiles.*

Jack:
“Huh. Well, two questions.”

Jax:
[in response to Stone] “Fair enough, Stone. I appreciate it still.”

Jack:
“Wait. You were asking Turtle Boy here if HE wanted to join. That makes more sense…”

Fifticinco:
“He’s already a part of GLACIA, he just has no official title.”

Jax:
“Oh. Right. Well, I mean, making it official would be great. I’ve been working closely with Admiral Beauregard, but…” *Jax shrugs.* “Titles are fun.”

Jack:
“Hmm he looks like a lieutenant.”

Fifticinco:
“Based on his service in the war and the recent events, I’d say he’s fit to be a Captain at least.”

Jack:
“Alright! Another captain! I’ll get ya a hat.”

Jax:
*Jax’s eyebrows raise briefly, before he reasserts an air of indifference.* “If I’m being completely honest, I have no idea the ranks. I’ll take whatever you think is best, Director.”

Fifticinco:
“Your duties won’t change. You’ll just have extra clearance and benefits. Plus the respect that comes with a rank.”

Jax:
*Behind his shades, Jax barely refrains from rolling his eyes.* (Respect. Ha.) “Sounds great, Sir.”

Fifticinco:
*Fifticinco extends his hand.* “Fantastic! I’ll write up the papers as soon as I get back to my office.”

Jax:
*Jax shakes the hand.* “Great. Captain, you said?”

Fifticinco:
“That’s right!”

Jax:
(I’m going to have to study up on all of that. Maybe ask Beau. Wouldn’t want anyone taking advantage of ignorance on my part.) “Well, thank you very much, sir.”

Fifticinco:
“The pleasure is all mine. It’s the least I could do for a hero of your caliber.”

It was then that everyone in the room saw a tortoise blush.

```

## Dash Smoothies

There's some very obviously non-canon portions. What could be canon is the thing with the blender, also the fact that Nihil is staying with the Dash family.

This takes place between Awaiting the Big Day and For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll.

```
Dr. Dash:
"Uh... Has anyone seen the blender?"

Hannah:
"Now that you mention it... I haven't..."

Toni:
"Wasn't me!"

Pip:
"I didn't break it. You know, this time..."

Dr. Dash:
"Come to think of it... Has anyone seen Calias recently?"

Calias:
*Walks out of the bathroom.* "Huh?"

Dr. Dash:
"Have *you* seen the blender Calias?"

Calias:
"Erm... No?"

Dr. Dash:
"Hm... Well, so much for making smoothies tonight."

Calias:
"S-Smoothies?!..."

Dr. Dash:
"Yeah, I was gonna make everyone smoothies since you've all done so well in your training."

Calias:
"..."
"I may have relocated the blender."

Hannah:
"Where did you put it?!"

Calias:
"In a box with a little bow."

Hannah:
"..."

Dr. Dash:
"..."
"Okay... Why?"

Calias:
"Y'know how Jackaboy and Miss Angie are getting married here soon?"

Hannah:
"..."
*Is trying to figure out how to explain to him.*

Dr. Dash:
"But... What does that have to do with the blender?"

Calias:
"Well, they need a wedding gift, don't they?"

Dr. Dash:
"You can't just give them our blender, Calias."

Calias:
"Well where else am I gonna get one this close to Christmas?"

Dr. Dash:
"Calias, my point is you have to at least ask before giving something that doesn't belong to you away like that."

Calias:
"Well... Grizz told me it's better to ask forgiveness than permission."

Dr. Dash:
"Does this really seem better?"

Calias:
"I mean, not really..."

Grizz:
(Hey, I wasn't asked to be a role model.) [no, he's not actually in the room :P]

Dr. Dash:
"I can find a blender to gift them. But my point is, I could've helped you out if you'd just asked me."

Calias:
"Point taken..."

Dr. Dash:
"Aaand just because you live with us doesn't mean you own everything."

Toni:
"Yeah, not cool."
*Is currently wearing Dr. Dash's watch.*

Calias:
"Not even my favorite side-table coaster?"

Dr. Dash:
"Sure, you can own the coaster. Also, a blender was a thoughtful gift. Good on you. But, what say you dig it back out so I can get on those smoothies?"

Calias:
"Yeah, okay!" *Runs off to find the gift.*

Dr. Dash:
"So, what can I mix up for you tonight?"

Nihil:
"Oh? I'm here suddenly?"

Dr. Dash:
*Shrugs.* "You're the one that's so quiet."

Hannah:
"Chocolate."

Nihil:
"I would like guava and dragonfruit in mine."

Dr. Dash:
"Someone's exotic."

Nihil:
"I honestly have no idea what those fruits are, I just heard their names and thought they sounded delectable."

Dr. Dash:
"I think you'll like them."

Selphius:
*Storms in.* "CALIAS!!!!!"

Calias:
"Huh? What's up with you?"

Selphius:
"MY SPACESHIP IS GONE. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT."

Calias:
"What timeline are you from?"

Dr. Dash:
*Whispers to Hannah.* "You think she wants a smoothie?"

Selphius:
"THE ONE WHERE OUR FUTURE SON DIED IN MY ARMS. I couldn't find the Calias of that timeline so I jumped to this one to vent." [this refers to a different Break Room incident]

Calias:
"Excuse me, what?"

Hannah:
"..."
*Shrugs.*

Dr. Dash:
"Okay, might need more than a smoothie..."

Selphius:
"Give me your strongest, Doctor."

Dr. Dash:
"One triple chocolate shake coming right up."

Selphius:
*Sits down on a stool and collapses her head onto the counter.*

Nihil:
"Who is this sassy lost Cryptid?"

Selphius:
*Muffled in angst.* "Selphius..."

Nihil:
"Alright. Carry on."

Dr. Dash:
"Well, here you go, Selphius." *Slides a shake over to her and hands another to Hannah.*

Hannah:
*Accepts smoothie with a smile.* "Thanks, Dad."

Calias:
"Strawberry banana, please!"

Dr. Dash:
"Alrighty. Uh, Nihil, we don't seem to actually have any guava or dragonfruit. Would you settle for strawberry banana, too?"

Nihil:
"If it is something Calias enjoys, it stands to reason I will enjoy it as well. After all, we share the same tongue."

Calias:
"Dude. Weird."

Selphius:
*Is too busy being miserable.*

Dr. Dash:
"Um... Righty-o then."
*Finishes Calias and Polybius smoothies.* "Here you go, let's put Nihil's hypothesis to the test."

Nihil:
*Takes a sip.*
"..."
*Begins to violently shake.*

Calias:
"Uh... Did you break him?"

Hannah:
*Eyes widen.*

Dr. Dash:
"Are you okay there?"

Polybius:
"WHO DARES AWAKEN ME?!?"

Dr. Dash:
"Oops."

Hannah:
*Eyes remain wide, with nervous sweat.*
*Moves hand toward Chaos Blade.*

Dr. Dash:
"Well, if we're sticking to the scientific method we should write this down."

Calias:
"Erm..."

Polybius:
"That smoothie was delectable. Good job, tiny father."

Dr. Dash:
"Okay, maybe don't write down that last part..."

Polybius:
"What? Your muscle mass pales in comparison to mine. DO YOU EVEN LIFT?!?"

Hannah:
"..."
*Awkwardly sips smoothie.*

Dr. Dash:
"I mean, I made myself a special protein shake..."

Polybius:
"Just another way you fool yourself into believing you are swole..."

Dr. Dash:
"I knew I should've restricted Nihil's internet access..."

Polybius:
"I LIVE ON THE INTERNET. HOW DO YOU THINK I SURVIVED?!?"

Dr. Dash:
"Well, up until recently I had hoped you hadn't."

Polybius:
"Rude."

Hannah:
(Trying to blow up Central City is pretty rude too...)

Polybius:
"DIRECTIVE." [at this point I pointed out in VC that Hannah had merely thought that]
"I AM A MIND READER NOW."

Hannah:
"..."

Nihil:
"Just kidding! I wanted to see your reaction."

Dr. Dash:
*Blinks.*

Hannah:
"..."

Calias:
"How did your eyes change color?"

Nihil:
"My eyes?"

Dr. Dash:
"I'd rather you not scare me like that, you know..."

Hannah:
*Nods in agreement.*
"Yes, your eyes. They changed color."

Nihil:
"I didn't mean to do that."

Selphius:
*Groans dramatically.*

Calias:
"Are you gonna go back to your own timeline any time soon?"

Selphius:
"...Maybe."

Dr. Dash:
"Seriously, try the smoothie. There's a chance it might make you feel better."

Selphius:
*Downs the smoothie in one gulp.*
"..."
*Gets up from the barstool and walks over to the couch, curls up and goes to sleep instantly.*

Dr. Dash:
"That was unexpected..."

Hannah:
"Okay then."

Nihil:
"Ah. Yes. Babylonian DNA..."

Dr. Dash:
*Starts writing stuff down.*

Nihil:
"Sugar does not agree with our internal systems... I assume you removed this feature when you made Calias?"

Dr. Dash:
"I mean, maybe? There was a lot of splicing and dicing of DNA."

Nihil:
"Well, regardless. If a Babylonian-blooded person has too much sugar, they will end up in a... wheezing coma..."

Hannah:
*Concerned glance at Selphius.*

Selphius:
*INHALES LOUDLY before curling back up.*

Nihil:
"It should only last a week or two."

Dr. Dash:
"Okay then. Next time could you tell me this beforehand, please?"

Nihil:
"I am conducting my own scientific research. Why would I let a perfectly good experiment go to waste?"

Hannah:
"...Because it put somebody in a coma?"

Dr. Dash:
*Squints.* "I'll allow it."

Nihil:
"Two weeks is nothing for the Babylonians. A normal cold puts us out of commission for at least three."

Hannah:
"Maybe she'll be happier when she wakes up..."

Nihil:
"Although, we do tend to live a lot longer than mobians and humans."

Calias:
"You didn't take *that* out of me, did you? Am I gonna die like a *regular person*?"

Dr. Dash:
"Let me answer that with another question. Do you want to outlive everyone you know?"

Calias:
"...No. I'll probably outlive Hannah, anyway if she doesn't get her life together."

Hannah:
"..."
"What is that supposed to mean."

Calias:
"No offense."

Dr. Dash:
*Makes a "really, man?" expression.*

Calias:
"You don't DO anything. Your entire life is training and sleeping!"

Hannah:
"That's because the training takes away the time and energy to do anything else!"

Calias:
"...Oh. I have a lot more energy than you. I've gotta remember that, I guess."

Hannah:
"Yes."

Dr. Dash:
(Phew. That resolved itself without any Dad intervention.)

Nihil:
"Very nice. It is now 1:41 AM. I suggest we all get some sleep." *Goes into the living room and curls up on the floor, since the couch is taken.*

Hannah:
"..."
"How did it get so late??"

Calias:
"Slumber party in the living room?"

Hannah:
*Yawn.* "Yeah, sure."

Calias:
*Lays down on the coffee table, using a newspaper as a pillow.*

Dr. Dash:
"I think I'll retire to my study, but you kids enjoy your sleep."

Calias:
"This was a horrible idea. Goodnight, Dr. Dad!"

Hannah:
"I'll go get some pillows and blankets from my room..."

Calias:
"Goodnight, Nihil!"

Nihil:
*Is already snoring.*

Hannah:
*Returns with arms full of blankets, pillows, and a fan.*
*Offers Calias a blanket and pillow.*

Calias:
"Thanks sis." *His eyelids get heavy as he drifts off.*

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