You panic a bit, not sure what to make of the whole “beat” line. 

You do the best idea you have at the moment and T-pose.

Suzanne looks at you like you’ve lost it.

TeeVee stares, stepping back slightly- their voice is a little less sure now. 

TeeVee turns to Suzanne, clearly concerned by what's happening.

TeeVee backs up a few paces before crouching down, about to taking a running jump off their platform.

You're doing great.

 

TeeVee takes off running, jumping off the edge of his platform towards another one.

 

You watch TeeVee go for it, nerves spiking a bit as the TCP launches off. 

TeeVee soars through the air with all the experience of someone who has done this at least three times before.

They do stick the landing, though...

They look like they're waiting for something.

You break into applause, clapping for them- it was a hell of a jump. 

TeeVee stands up tall, clearly basking in it a bit. They shout so they can heard well, looking right at you.
 

TEEVEE: You saw that, right, See? Now you know what I mean when I say I'm gonna-

TeeVee flails their arms, trying to get your and Suzanne's attention.

TeeVee pauses, thinking about something. You can practically see the gears grinding- whatever that means.

TeeVee nods.

TeeVee then turns to another nearby pillar, starting to appraise how they'd get up it.

 

You consider jumping, but rethink that when you remember how it went the last time. Maybe best to avoid that, especially when it’s even higher up. 
 

But...TeeVee could help.

TeeVee narrows their eyes at you.

TeeVee stares at you and then sighs.

She goes for it, without hesitation... and makes it, with a roll to absorb the impact. But...that still sounded like it hurt a bit.

TeeVee opens their arms wide.

You psych yourself up before approaching the edge, steeling your nerves...

And jump.

TeeVee watches you rapidly approach them and...

Makes the catch.

TeeVee then immediately turns around and runs towards the edge of the platform, hurling you onto the next one.

You flop forward onto the platform, grateful that at the very least, you didn't seem to take damage.

TeeVee backs up, getting ready to make their own ascent.

  

The next pillar looks impossibly tall. TeeVee looks up at it, gauging the height.

TeeVee runs forwards, taking a leap towards the platform you were just thrown onto. He pulls himself up, a little slower than he was moving before. 

TeeVee rummages in their belt, pulling out a rope (or so your mind tells you) and a weird dangly bit of metal. They start tying one end of the rope to the weird dangly thing.

 

Suzanne gets into position to catch the equipment, more than a little bit nervous looking. TeeVee swings the rope a few times, and throws the end with the metal bit up to Suzanne. 

Suzanne fumbles with it for a moment before hooking it in place, making sure it's nice and tightly in there. 

TeeVee turns to you.

You really don't want to take risks with a climb this big, especially not when you need to heal somebody on the other side. TeeVee takes a few moments to tie a secure hoisting setup onto you.

He turns to the wall and starts scaling, it takes him a bit, but he does get there.

TeeVee looks back to where he came from, seeming to process the difficulty of getting back.

He makes a face and goes to chill out by a wall.

Meanwhile, Suzanne reaches over to pull you up, the peril of dangling in the air not lost on you.

After what seems like an eternity, you're pulled up onto the pillar, and you have never been so grateful to be on flat ground. 

TeeVee just waves off the thanks.

 

You feel a distinct warmness talking about Monty, fondly remembering your time together, as relatively brief as it was. 

TeeVee perks up a bit at the mention of a strong TCP, but doesn't say anything.

 

You remember Monty’s words about your typing...and how people liked eating it. There’s a sense of unease that settles over you as this echoes along with Suzanne talking- especially when she mentions Max wanting to protect you. 

You can’t shake off a bad feeling about this. 

 

TeeVee moves away from the wall and comes back over towards the conversation.

TeeVee makes sure to add that last bit.

Your unease only gets worse as Suzanne claps her hands together happily, what she said about Monty still hitting you deep in your chest.

She starts walking towards the open door. 

You hesitate.

You start walking forward, trying to play off your nerves. 

TeeVee leans way down to gently punch you with a hand.

You get the feeling that you better be.

 
 

You enter Max's room, the door staying open behind you and TeeVee- it looks like it either only opens and closes when the occupant leaves...or the people watching you want it to. It's barely decorated, but there's clearly spoils from trials here- books on the shelves, what looks like a weird box on his table, and a pile of what your first aid skill informs you is medical supplies.

Suzanne is already by the TCP's bedside- and she was right, he is big. Even just lying down, you get the feeling that he could pick you up with a hand with no trouble at all. 

Even though the thought of that was comforting back when Monty was doing it, right now, it just feels unnerving.

Suzanne pipes up, not wasting a moment.

TeeVee waves.

For once, he looks out of his element.

He gestures with a wide arm movement, and your gaze is drawn to his other shoulder- heavily bandaged, with (presumably) fluid staining through. 

Fluid isn't something you've actually...seen, yet, but you know about it from your first aid skill, and the fact that most TCPs have it. Somehow, seeing your first injury just makes that knowledge more chilling.

TeeVee comes a bit more towards the center of the room, looking around.

You decide to let TeeVee do the talking to start, scooting to the side to take a look at those books-

TeeVee looks like she's thinking about saying something.

Max nods, glancing over at his arm.

He gestures for Suzanne to come over, and reaches over to pat her on the head when she does. The chimera fish type seems immensely pleased at this, and can't help but giggle a little.

He pauses for a moment, looking over at you before you can even get a good look at the books. 

He turns to TeeVee, now.

TeeVee gives a nervous shrug.

Max nods, thinking it over. You're pretty stunned yourself- that ability seems awesome...but also, kind of scary. You can't help but wonder what she'd see if she used it on you, but now's not the time.

You notice that Max isn’t asking about your or Suzanne’s abilities.

Weird, but...maybe he’s just caught up in conversation.

TeeVee nods, seeming to relax a bit.

TeeVee trails off, starting to pace. You decide to pick it up from there, having your own questions. 

You start to head over, having given up on looking at those books anyway- they're way too high up to see.

You get up close to the behemoth type, acutely aware of how large Max is.

He turns his face away for a moment, his tone grave.

TeeVee stops pacing, just listening to Max.

 

You can't help yourself anymore.

The room is silent. 

You have officially screwed up.

TeeVee glances between you and Max- they look uneasy.

You didn't even want to bring up Monty to Max, but you couldn't help it, not when they were so kind to you...

You have to think of something fast.

 

TeeVee is looking at you now- they aren't saying anything though, just.... standing there.

Max studies you with an almost fierce gaze, the room silent as he thinks this over. 

TeeVee looks like they have something to say, but they aren't saying it yet. They back up a bit from the other three TCPs.

He is definitely staring you down now.

You hate to admit that that part tracks from what Monty told you about their typing.

TeeVee trails off, and then turns to you.

Max continues to stare at you, the room silent once more.

TeeVee nods at you, but still just...seems uneasy in general.

TeeVee nods again, and then turns back to you.

You take a few steps forward, gesturing for Suzanne to put you on the box by Max's bed. She easily obliges, and you reach over towards Max's wound.
 
He shies away slightly.

Suzanne backs up, clapping her fins together and approaching TeeVee. 

 
TeeVee takes a glance around the room, anticipating suddenly being the center of attention

Everyone turns to him. 

Max is silent for a few moments.

TeeVee nods, and then looks between you and Max.

TeeVee taps one of their pockets, hands a bit shaky.

 
TeeVee sticks his hand into the pocket, rummaging for a bit before withdrawing it. Quickly, he opens his hand, four small chunks of chalk sit there.

TeeVee takes a step or two back.

The first thing that happens is TeeVee's feet leaving the ground, beginning to hover. As he slowly rises upwards, a ring of chains forms around his head, floating just away from his body. Next, his jumpsuit suddenly grows two more sleeves, which are rapidly filled as TeeVee grows another pair of arms.

Finally, TeeVee's halo and eyes begin to glow with an eerie blue light, more of the same blue light seeping out from the outermost edges of her jumpsuit.

You're pretty stunned- you've never seen anything like it before...well, that went for most things, but this is a pretty significant first.

TeeVee gently floats over to you. They seem less distressed now and more just... overwhelmed.

They reach out and gently touch your head. You hold still for them, your nerves plainly visible.

TeeVee stays silent, seconds ticking by.

They wait another five before speaking again.

No one speaks.

Your entire body feels cold.

You didn't see the vision yourself, but you know.

Oh, god, no.

TeeVee nods slowly, turning to Max.

Max avoids looking at you. 

TeeVee slowly floats over, expression getting more strained as the seconds move past.

They reach out slowly, and place a hand on his shoulder.

TeeVee's eyes widen, and they pull back, looking between You and Max, their posture is tense and they're not saying anything.

MAX: Are you alright, TeeVee?
MAX: You can tell me the truth.

TeeVee tenses more, arms shaking a bit. Since they've changed it's been almost two minutes.

TeeVee drops to the ground, all the changes vanishing and the jumpsuit reforming to a two sleeved form.

He immediately sits down, eyes still wide, still looking freaked out.

TeeVee nods along, clearly only half paying attention.

 

You get the feeling that Max will remember this interaction, and that only fills you with more dread. Right now though, there are more important priorities.

You ignore Max’s comments and hop off the box, heading towards TeeVee.

TeeVee seems to be calming down a little bit.

You take a moment to gather your courage before walking over towards Max's bed. 

Max is silent for a few moments.

You step forward and pop a piece of chocolate off of the other side of your head, placing it on the box with a bit of struggle. Your health had healed some since your last break, but it is now at POOR.

You don’t feel so good.

TeeVee waves to you, still just chilling where he sat down. Suzanne says nothing, looking down at her feet.

You head out the door.

It looks like the way to your room has been made easier, something you can't help but feel relief over. You just keep walking, every footstep feeling heavier and heavier.

 

You're back in your room now, the door closing behind you.