[TOY] Plaything

[skinstealer]

POLKA DOT: No no no, you’re all good-
POLKA DOT: Roulette’s, uh-
POLKA DOT: I think it just needs a break.
POLKA DOT: You didn’t do anything wrong, okay?
 

The virtual pet hesitates for a moment before nodding, resigned to a low beep-sigh.

CROSSBONE: If you’re sure…
POLKA DOT: I’m sure.
POLKA DOT: Let’s go train together, alright?
 

You open your wing up for a quick side hug, to which she gladly indulges.

POLKA DOT: I got you.
 

The character on her screen smiles, a little pixel sun popping up.

CROSSBONE: I know.
 

You catch Tim giving you a grateful look from the side, and without any more words, the four of you walk back into the training gym.

With everyone back inside the arena, Ortho sizes up Cross.

ORTHO: Alright! Gonna say...let's see...
ORTHO: ...Willow, you're with Devo. Ribbon and Tim team up.
ORTHO: Quick reminder, and for Willow's sake: land hits on the other team, doesn't gotta be hard, taps work fine.
ORTHO: First team that has both team members score two hits is the winner.
ORTHO: Tim's startin' out in the rough terrain at green, Willow's at yellow, on the top.
ORTHO: Devo's on the blue bridge, Ribbon in the red building.
ORTHO: Head over n' get situated.
POLKA DOT: Alright! Tim, you r-
 

The dog  next to you is gripping his sword like his life depends on it.

POLKA DOT: ...relax, man. It's gonna be okay.
TIMOTHY: H...
TIMOTHY: How can you be so chill about this?
TIMOTHY: You're fighting your partner too!
POLKA DOT: ...probably because it's just practice.
POLKA DOT: Like Ortho said, all you need is a tap, right?
TIMOTHY: ...I guess....
POLKA DOT: Cmon. Let's go get this done.
 

Tim sighs before giving you a stiff nod, walking over to the rough terrain and taking big, fumbling steps.

 

You make your way into the red building, tossing your hammer from wing to wing.

POLKA DOT: Back here...
 

But now, it's my turf.

ORTHO: Everybody good to go?
 

The synthesizer eyes everyone making it to their spots.

ORTHO: 3...
ORTHO: 2...
ORTHO: 1...
ORTHO: GO!
 

The whistle blows.

 

 

Show ContentSpoiler:

POLKA DOT
EQUIPPED: Foam Hammer
STATUS: Fine

Polka Dot can always…
-Taunt the Enemy

TIMOTHY
EQUIPPED: Foam Longsword
STATUS: Fine

Tim can always…
-Channel his Rage