LU 157 - Dr. Thornberry 41

I had to tell him. Frezz had to know what happened. I took a deep breath of the air, and looked at the trees slightly waving their branches in the wind. It’s like they’re giving me good luck; I looked at the door and pulled it open. The house was quiet, but there was energy... Frezz was home.

I quietly stepped up the stairs, and there he was, just standing, staring at me.

Yeah, I’m so screwed. We exchanged hellos, and he apologized for not being home the past few days. I quickly told him it was okay, since I had bigger things to apologize for.

I took a big breath, and explained *almost* everything. I left out the details of the next day- but he didn’t need to know.

*”When you say he slept over, you mean over here right? On the floor?”*

*”Yeah uh- no.. I mean he slept on the bed.”*

He just nodded and beckoned me down to the basement to show me his machine fixes. It didn’t feel like the conversation was over, but I just silently followed him.

The same as any other time we’ve been down here, he looked back at me and walked into the hallway. Except last time, his mask wasn’t cracked.

*Sigh.*

I’ve been shit to this man. Once we got to the infuser, he told me he added more skulk to it, and also around the house …And since he’s connected to the skulk... he can know anything going on in the house at all times.

*”Vice, I’ll give you another chance. What else happened that night?”*

Tears started swelling up in my eyes, but I held them back and started talking, rapidly.

I didn’t take a breath until I told him every single detail. He stared at me with obvious hurt and disappointment in his eyes. It hurt to see him like this.

*”I’m sorry Frezz- I don’t know what came over me.”*

*”It’s okay Vice, it’s okay.”*

Why does he forgive me for everything?

*”It’s not okay though.”*

He was silent for a moment.

*”You don’t- feel anything for Space right...?”*

*”Of course I don’t- I still love you.”*

He nodded.

*”Lets go to Spawn.”*

We made a nice walk there. The temperature at this time of year is warm enough to have an enjoyable time staying outside.

Once we finally got to the Empire though, I explained everything going on with Shroom, and how we turned into the Amathian Empire.

*”But since we’re dating, you’d technically be king!”*

*”Vice, I don’t think it works like that unless you’re married.”*

Oh yeah... I didn’t think about that. I felt heat rise up to my face as I embarrassingly looked down. Frezz stifled a laugh and spoke up again.

*”You know, we’ve had a lot of problems, but we live together, and have a kid together and everything-“*

*”We do yes.”*

I thought he was just reflecting on our past until he started to get down on one knee.

*”Vice Thornberry, it would make me incredibly happy if we spent the rest of our lives with each other. Will you marry me?”*

I was so shocked I couldn’t speak words. I just stood there, staring down at him with my jaw on the ground. I eventually was able to pick it up and gleam.

*"Yes, of course.”*

He looked at me and smiled. For someone who rarely shows emotions, this was rare.

He put the ring on my finger and we kissed. We’d plan our marriage soon... I was thinking Mira could be our priest? The details will be decided upon later, but I couldn’t wait.

It was a tiring day, and we both decided it was time to head home.

Once we got there, Frezz apologized to Hallthorr for not being able to show up for his birthday and gave him a gift, a wither rose.

He then let Hallthorr into the basement… and tested on him. I was personally against this, but I trusted Frezz enough to do it without hurting the boy.

I watched as he lowered Hallthor into the pit and turned on the machine. I braced myself for a potential explosion, but nothing happened.

When I peered back down the hole, Hallthorr was just sitting there, confused. So was I… that lever did nothing. But according to Frezz, it was a start to fixing Hallthor’s redstone arm, and results wouldn’t show that quickly. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt.

Before we went to bed, I told Hallthorr the good news, I think he was happy for us.

Now I just have to tell Space... we have to discuss the new King.