Honeykiss/Character Interactions

## *BattleBlock Theater*

### Cat Guards

While Honeykiss is eager to meet the Cats Guards at first, when he learns of their true intentions toward Mom and the crewmates, he becomes wary of them. As the Cat Guards keep the crewmates captured, Honeykiss tries to guide them out of BattleBlock Theater.

When Mom first comes across the Cat Guards, they are holding Hatty against his will and are forcing him to wear Furbottom's Hat. Honeykiss assumes that Hatty is making new friends, however, he soon realizes that they have evil intensions for him as the hat begins to glow. When Mom is captured by the guards, Honeykiss explains that Hatty has become the leader of the cats while under the hat's control. He implores Mom to overcome the hazardous theater and save their friends from the Cat Guards' captivity. Honeykiss takes note of the absence of humans in BattleBlock Theater, assuming that they took advantage of the S. S. Friendship's shipwreck to use the crew as slaves. He wonders what happened to the cats that caused them to live in the abandoned theater, and for how long they have lived there. As Mom's performances continue, Honeykiss reveals that the cats were pets owned by the original owner of the theater, Purrham Furbottom. Furbottom died during a performance, and for thousands of years, his hat has been passed onto a new leader. Honeykiss notes that the cats are turning irritable due to Hatty not taking care of the theater. The cats assume that Hatty is hording the money earned from the theater all for himself, starting a riot. Honeykiss warns Mom that they intend to kill Hatty and seek out a new leader, and will target Hatty's crewmates.

### Hatty Hattington

Honeykiss tells Hatty Hattington's story as the unnamed narrator of *BattleBlock Theater*. He establishes that Hatty is outgoing and has made an abundance of friends as a result of his kindheartedness. Honeykiss also explains Hatty's caring nature, such as when he asks about the safety of his crew when they are caught in a storm, or when he defends a crewmember, Reginald, after he makes an obvious statement about the storm's danger. Because of Hatty's ability to make friends easily, Honeykiss assumes that the Cat Guards are amiable towards Hatty. When the hat the Cat Guards put on Hatty's head begins to glow, he realizes that they are hostile and advises Mom to hide, though they still get caught.

As Mom is lead around the prison, Honeykiss is confused by Hatty's betrayal. Knowing how Hatty cares about all his friends, Honeykiss recognizes that his actions are unusual, and that the malicious-looking hat he was forced to wear must be controlling him. As Mom's performance in BattleBlock Theater draws in a large crowd, Honeykiss notices that Hatty is observing the arena, appointed as the theater's leader, However, the hat has left him in a catatonic state. As Mom and the crewmates overcome the cats' challenges, the cats take notice of Hatty's inaction. As Hatty is not doing anything to help the cats, they plan to kill him and assign a new leader.

As Mom and the other crewmates traverse through the theater's traps, Honeykiss is annoyed at Hatty's refusal to help them. When the Cat Guards get angry over their lack of payment, Honeykiss finds that the gems that the crewmates have collected were hoarded in the Vault where Hatty is, and he sarcastically complements his actions. When the crewmates enter the Vault, Honeykiss calls out to Hatty to assure him that they are coming, then bluntly tells Hatty that he would prefer to meet up with them than have the crewmates come and rescue him.

When Mom finally reaches the Vault, Honeykiss congratulates them for overcoming the theater's danger and rescuing Hatty. As they try to lead Hatty out of the Vault, however, his body slouches to the ground. At first, Honeykiss thinks that Hatty is not taking the rescue seriously, but then expresses concern as Hatty does not move or react. During the escape from the island, he observes that Hatty has not responded to his friends, and solemnly questions the fate of Hatty. While singing a song about the relationship between Hatty and his crewmates, he emphasizes their loyalty to one another despite their failure to rescue Hatty. Afterward, Honeykiss begins to sing *Buckle Your Pants* as Hatty's body is thrown off the ship.

When Hatty body sinks to the bottom of the ocean, Purrham's Hat floats onto his head. Upon seeing the laser emerge, Honeykiss cries out "No!" repeatedly as it enters outer space and vaporizes a Space Bear. As the scene ends, Honeykiss comments that he now understands the context behind the scene, but does not explain.

### Mom

Mom is the protagonist of *BattleBlock Theater* and is guided by Honeykiss in their journey to rescue Hatty. Honeykiss constantly praises Mom for the bravery and selflessness as they try to rescue their friends.

After the S.S. Friendship crashed onto BattleBlock Theater, Mom is advised by Honeykiss to follow the footprints leading into the theater. As they enter, Mom discovers Hatty being held captive by two Cat Guards. Honeykiss initially believes that Hatty is making new friends. However, when the cats place a glowing hat on Hatty's head, he becomes possessed. Honeykiss tries to warn Mom about their nefarious intentions, but they are captured by the Cat Guards.

While Honeykiss is aware of the bleak circumstance Mom is in, he urges them to rescue their friends and escape the theater. The Cat Guards force Mom to perform in dangerous theater performances. Despite the theater's challenges, Honeykiss commends Mom for their willingness to withstand the danger and save their friends. Mom's participation in BattleBlock Theater draws a large crowd, allowing the cats to implement more dangerous traps because of the crowd's patronage. Honeykiss draws Mom's attention to the cats, wondering about their origins, and warning to Mom to be cautious around them.

He reveals that the cats were pets owned by Purrham Furbottom, the owner of BattleBlock Theater. After Furbottom's death, his hat has been passed down to a new leader for generations, who is expected to take care of the theater and its cats. It's rumored that the hat is possessed by the spirits of its past owners, which caused Hatty to fall into a catatonic state. Due to this, he is unable to take care of the cats. Without proper leadership, the cats are planning to turn on Hatty and kill him. He warns Mom about the cats now that they are determined to murder Hatty, and must enter the vault where he is being held as quickly as possible. Mom enters the Vault where Hatty is held and is congratulated by Honeykiss. He is eager for the group to leave the island, but notices that Hatty does not move. Noticing that something has happened to Hatty, he tells Mom to carry him to the ship. Hatty and his crew leave the island, but Honeykiss notices that Hatty is still unresponsive. Somber about Hatty's fate, Honeykiss sings a song about the crewmates losing Hatty after overcoming the perils of BattleBlock Theater. Although the moment is somber, Mom and the other crewmates participate in the dance party as Honeykiss sings *Buckle Your Pants*, causing Hatty to fall overboard.

As the narrator of the game, Honeykiss encourages Mom to persist and face against the Cat Guards' trials. He guides Mom around the theater, giving them information on why Hatty has turned against them, the origins of BattleBlock Theater, and what the cats plan to do to Hatty when he cannot maintain order. While Honeykiss sympathizes with Mom and says he admires their determination, he occasionally he acts rude or callous towards them. After telling them the origins of the Cat Guards, and pointing out how irritable they've gotten over time, Honeykiss advises Mom not to complain. Upon discovering that the cats are planning to kill Hatty, he casually instructs Mom that they should overcome their deadly trials to save Hatty without complaints. Several times, he disregards Mom's safety and describes the deadly hazards of the theater nonchalantly.

*Gimme that funky beat*
*So now it's come to an end,*
*We tried so hard, but lost it all...*
*And you were my best friend,*
*You were my, Hattington.*
*(Hatty, Hattington)*
*And when you reached for help,*
*we were too late to take your hand.*
*But we're here now,*
*you're the moon and we're your stars...*
*And we're here for you, as you fade into the dark.*
*(...fade into the dark...)*

### Other Crewmates

As Mom travels endures the challenges in BattleBlock Theater, Honeykiss reminds them of their other friends that were captured. As he knows all of Hatty's crewmates have strong bonds of friendship, he rallies Mom to overcome the challenges created by the Cat Guards and to rescue their friends. Honeykiss is familiar with three other crewmates: He knows that Gordon is a skilled chef, that Bat Scientist plans to breed a race of super-bats, and that Cleo is a caring person that likes to tell bedtime stories.

### Purrham Furbottom

Honeykiss relays information about Purrham Furbottom to Mom in their journey in BattleBlock Theater. He explains that Purrham was a billionaire who desired to create the grandest theater in history. The performances in his theater were met with rave reviews. In spite of Honeykiss' high opinion of Purrham, he does not understand the hatred Purrham has for intermissions, and remarks that the lack of breaks between performances contributed to his death.

Honeykiss wonders about the origins of Furbottom's hat, and discusses different theories with Mom. He personally believes the hat is haunted by the souls of previous owners. He also informs Mom that the hat can only be worn by those who have the personality traits it desires. While the cats have chose Hatty as their leader, the hat has left him in a comatose state, leading him to be unable to take care of the cats. Because of this, the cats plan to kill Hatty and find a new leader.

## *Pit People*

### Hatty Hattington

In the events of *Pit People*, Honeykiss is revealed to be the narrator from *Battleblock Theater*. Honeykiss hates Hatty, in contrast to his determination to assist Mom in rescuing him in *Battleblock Theater*. It is revealed that the Space Bear killed by the laser shot from Hatty's body was his best friend, Honeyhug. Devastated by Honeyhug's death, he plans on destroying the human race.

After Horatio rescues his son from Honeykiss, Honeykiss denounces Horatio and his allies for seeing themselves as heroes for saving humanity. Honeykiss declares that he has never killed anyone, his best friend was killed by a human. Remembering Honeyhug's death, Honeykiss is enraged and grabs Hatty from the bottom of the ocean. Using another laser fired by Hatty's body, Honeykiss destroys other planets and kills Horatio's comrades. As Honeykiss comes to his senses, regretting his actions, he returns Hansel to Horatio before disappearing into outer space. The two are then approached by the Speckled Horse, who has the power to grant wishes. In order to prevent the deaths of thousands of people, Horatio wishes to undo Honeykiss' rampage against Earth.