10th Short - [Action]

[kingofwaste]

[Luceti was almost destroyed. Almost. It turned out to be just another prank by the Malnosso, or whatever, but for a while Oswald was convinced that his new home would be crushed by a creepy moon. Then, just like a cartoon short, it all ended and everything was reset to normal. But unlike a cartoon short, this story didn't have a happy ending. None

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[presumablyalone]

[It may have been a while since Seto's seen Oswald but he definitely recognizes him when he spots him on the bridge! But instead of cheerfully saying hello, he frowns. Why does the funny bunny look so down? No one should look so sad! It's not a good thing :c

So he approaches and stands next to him, his arms crossed on the railing of the bridge as he leans over to look him in the face] Are you okay..?

[kingofwaste]

[Oh hey, it's that kid who was so dedicated to Oswald Day that he braved certain illness to be there! Oswald appreciates fans like that and he can't afford to lose face in front of them. If they stop loving him because he's not funny enough, he'll never get his heart back.

Have a strained smile, as Oswald tries desperately to get back to his normal cheerful self.]

Oh, yeah! Yeah, it's nothing! How've ya been, kid?

[presumablyalone]

A-Are you sure...? [Because you sure don't look okay mister bunny! Even with a smile like that, Seto knows better and he wants to help if somethings wrong.

But he'll return that strained smile with a soft one of his own, to try and cheer the other up as best as he can] I'm doing okay! Still a little shook up about the whole moon thing though...

[kingofwaste]

Oh, well... That was nothin' to be afraid of, right? There's no way that thing really crashed into us.

[And yet Oswald doesn't sound entirely convinced. It's like the actual crashing portion was retconned, but retconning doesn't mean it didn't actually happen.]

[bemyused]

[Pommy notices Oswald looking all sad-like on the bridge. He doesn't know Oswald well at all (the only time they really talked was during Oswald Day), but he's in a generous mood and he feels like trying to help out.

So here he comes with a fresh box of pastries from the bakery.]

Hi, Oswald!

[kingofwaste]

[They may have only met once, but Oswald still considers Pommy a good fan- friend. ... Fan friend. And are those pastries?]

Hey! Uh... Pommy, right?

[bemyused]

Yep! [He holds out the box of baked goods.] You want some?

[kingofwaste]

[Oooo] Well, if you insist.

[He'll just take a donut, then. It's going to be shoved into his mouth whole.]

[godbent]

[Oh, there's Oswald looking glum.

...

...She makes her way on over to him quickly, and stops next to him, and pats him on the head]

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[kingofwaste]

W-whoah! [Oswald did not see that coming. He starts and nearly falls off the bridge, but after a bit of off-balanced and cartoony flailing, he manages to grab hold of the railing with one of his ears.]

[kingofwaste]

[Oh. It's only Haruhi. Oswald gives her a bit of an annoyed stare as he continues to dangle from the railing.]

... What's the big idea?

[godbent]

That was a greeting? [Wow talk about over-acting. She frowns and shakes her head, leaning against the Bridge's rail]

You know like, "hey I'm here?" What sort of place are you from where signs of support aren't recognized.

[action]

[sketchingideals]

[When Jeb comes across Oswald, his own smile fades. It's not like the rabbit to look so glum, and it's enough to shake the boy. He slowly approaches the other, eyes full of sympathy.]

...Oswald?

[action]

[kingofwaste]

[Oh no... another one of his fans is looking glum and it may or may not be his fault. ... Surely not. Nah, it's probably because of those stupid Malnosso and their stupid moon.]

Hey Jeb! That was a crazy week we had, huh? Good thing that's over with!

[action]

[sketchingideals]

Y-Yeah! I'm really glad it is!

[Slightly forced laughter, a fidget.] Are you okay, though?

[action]

[kingofwaste]

Oh, yeah! Yeah, just a little... out of steam, ya know? I'll bounce right back into the game, just gimme a minute!