#HKEY|SYSTEM|DESKTOPASSISTANT

[rry2k]

OH MY GOD TOMMY COOLATTA???

Y-yes! I am Tommy Coolatta, pronouns He/She/They! I-I'm your humble Desktop Assistant! Along with my do-

[Tommy gestured beside him, to empty air.]

Huh...nope...

Just me then!

That's okay! Here, User! Th-this informative c-card will give you a-all the information o-on your desktop a-assistant that you'll need!

[HKEY\SYSTEM\DESKTOPASSISTANT HAS SENT AN IMAGE]

[rry2k]

the browsing... bubby? is that intentional or a misspelling--

Oh, n-no! He’s actually th-the browsing buddy b-but he hates tha—-

[An epic guitar riff can be faintly heard in the background.]

What is UP, motherfuckers! The best one has entered the ring! And guess who finally got a new record on web surfing after two whole months?! THIS GUY!

[He points to himself, then looks over at Benrey.]

Who’s this punk?

YEAAAAAA BUBBYYYYYYY!!!

Forz, my man! How’s it hangin’?

Oh!.. and, there xe is!

Epic as usual bro.

[rry2k]

...Forzen he was screaming in pain after he left everyone else. I don't think that's nothing. pretty please? just a quick scan and we'll stop asking?

I’ll do it. If it makes you guys leave him alone.

Hey kid, the askers are sayin’ you’re infected. Mind if I check real quick?

Sure?.. I guess.

[Bubby cups Ramrot’s face with one hand, it steadily getting warmer and cooling down once Tommy was back to normal.]

[Ramrot yelped in surprise, grabbing onto the old man's wrists until the infection was gone, and a tired Tommy was left behind]

augh... wh.. whuhh..

B.. baba?..

Were your glasses al-always yellow and purple?...

[Suddenly, Bubby was now trampled with a knocked out desktop assistant.]

....

[rry2k]

Alright, staying here isn't doing anything but brewing up bad memories. How about a scene change?

[MOVING LOCATION...]

Not what I was hoping for. But okay.

I-it’ll do Marigold.. it’s alright..

Mrrrnng thanks, Sunflower-

[rry2k]

so that just happened

[For some unknown amount of time, Darnold has been clutching the video file to her chest so that no one could see the screen. His heart is out on full display to those in front of him, his life, those years it lost, and it gently murmurs to itself.]

Please… please just stop playing… just stop…

I- ah- you- now hold on, I didn’t- that- uhm-

[He scrambles to his feet, still clutching the video and effectively pressing his back to one of the recycling bin walls. He appears to be standing on his toes, like he’s trying to appear bigger.]

I...

Darnold, I...

Don’t! I- God, it’s all- no, please don’t- don’t come closer-

I’m sorry-

D-... Marigold...

O-Oh my God...

…Wh…Captain, is this-

Captain, oh my god…

...

H-How long...

How long has it been..?

[She presses further into the wall, shaking her head rapidly.]

Don’t think about it too hard- please- just- I didn’t- I- I-

I- I'm so sorry. It wasn't right that they did that. Nothing about this is fair.

But- it was my f- Don’t leave- Don’t come any closer-

[rry2k]

Estimated time: 0:00:03...

Estimated time: 0:00:02...

Estimated time: 0:00:01...

Program Loaded! Welcome, user, to your new programmer version of RRY2K! A new experience to enjoy the wonders of the new technology age with the use of AI programming and virtual reality!

[rry2k]

Let's get this over with, shall we? Like Sunshine said. Let's go to the recycling bin.

You don’t get to call me that..

…..

Ah… ahem..

Let’s.. have a little patience, alright?

…wow, okay-

…Tommy, I can, uh- you-

You’ve got it covered. Good on you.

[rry2k]

wait! Tommy if you can read the orbs, what does white mean??

Um.. I.. i dunno.. I’ll have to see it to read it..

Ahh.. User?.. is.. everything okay?

You seem.. tired.

Yeahhhhh....

Peopleeee and... emaillllsss.. ....wonntttt... shuttt upp.... Thouuggghhh...

The peaceeeee....issss niceee.... dontttt youuu... think...?

… yeah.

We could sit in silence if that will make you feel better, User!

Thatttt'dddd be niceee....

Silenceeee.... Nooo worrryyyy overrr small things....

No worrryyy... Overrrr being trapppeeddd....

Nooo... Worryyy... Over everythingg... falllinggg apartt.

A niceee.... yawn escapeee frommmmm realittttyyyyy....

[Tommy stays quiet for a moment, a bit put off by Lackadaisy’s words]

Well… I’m sure it’s.. r-really stressful.. being trapped..

I-I’m glad you can find a way to.. f-feel better, during this..

Drrifffttitnngggg offf to sleeepppp.... annddd... innttooo... dreaaamlaanndd... isss alrr...eeadddyy... doinggggg... theee.... jobbbb....

Pink and rosy means.. I’m growing dozy!

Uh.. do you.. need a nap?

Yeahhhh.....

Nooo oneee.... issss leetttinngggg... meee.... napppp... thoughhhh...

Well.. you can take a nap on my lap if you want! I-I don’t mind

Thaattt'ddd... beee... nicceeee....

[rry2k]

Hey Darnold, I think you should check up on Tommy, I think she needs it after everything that's happened :( - 🦝

…this is stupid. I shouldn’t be. Urgh.

Heyyy. Tommy?

M… marigold?..

Mhm. Yeah yeah, uh- yeah, it’s me, Toms.

[He scrambles, surprised, walking over to Tommy and gently offering a hand to her.]

I saw what happened. With…you know. I’m sorry, about all of that.

You didn’t deserve any of that. What so fucking ever.

I-I—…

Th.. thank you, Marigold..

I’m.. I’m glad I can count on you…

Of…of course, Toms. It’s the least I could do.

[She hesitantly held her arms open for Tommy, an offering.]

[Tommy rushed into Darnold’s arms, clinging onto the adblocker and crying into his shoulder. She muttered multiple ‘thank you’s to him, even giving him a small kiss on the cheek.]

A. Mhm, yeah, I- uh, mhm, of course, yep.

[rry2k]

tommy? Are you okay? -⚙️

Wh—

NO! I'M NOT OKAY!

I-I— I don’t understand what the FUCK just happened?..

What did I do wro-wrong? Was it the.. the flowers? Did I— say something?..

Was I just not good enough?

[rry2k]

That- it hurts bro! What the fuck?! You could've just talked t' me!

Wh— F.. fireball!

I don’t—

I don’t know what you’re talking about! I don’t want this to end!!!

You- you don't need t' lie t' me! I don't wanna hear it if you're jus' gonna try t' save my feelings!

I...I don't wanna hear it. I'm....I can't do this, I...I jus' can't. 'M sorry Tommy, I can't.

F—.. Forzen! Stop! Y-you—

You can’t just— I-I don’t—

You can’t just— run up to me a-and expect me to.. to know what’s going on!

Can’t we-.. can’t we talk about this?? What happened?..

....

You- You can't fix everything Tommy!

[He ran off sobbing.]

FORZEN!

[She couldn’t bring herself to chase, standing among the bright green flames in bewilderment.]

[rry2k]

¡Bueno! ¡Muy! >:>

More than happy to see the gang in high spirits!

‘Course, we’ve never been b—

Forzen...?

Uhh... Forz-?

....Tommy I need t' talk t' ya 'bout somethin'.

Huh? What’s the— the matter my love?

I- I get it if ya don't- don't love me 'nymore but I jus'-

You could've jus' t-told me man! I- I'd rather jus' hear it from- from you! A letter? Are you kidding me? That's!-

I-...that really fuckin' hurts, bro.

Wh—

What?

[rry2k]

I’m going insane why do you all look so AMAZING!!!!

Ayyyy, they got shit in, uh, my style. Hell yeah.

Y-you look... really nice, Fireball.

Hhhhhh. Mhm, you look g-great, very nice.

[rry2k]

If that's where the clock fellow might be, then that's our best bet... even if it might not be the greatest choice to you, Darnold. We're unfortunately getting low on options, and all help is better than none at this point, methinks.

We'll be here for you through everything, I promise. The one constant, remember captain? You need that support now more than ever. All of you do. And support is what you'll get. Not all of us are here to dig and pry into old wounds, you know.

-flowers anon 🌷

Not all of you, but some. Opportunistic to opportunistic. That Garden’s been dead, to my assumption, and it’s only been preserved in one spot. I’m hoping… hoping he’s been taking care of it.

Oh how I can’t wait to see him.

Fine, fine, we can go. Maybe we take a sit down first, not a rest, I just… need to stabilize.

Yeah...I think we could all use a quick break 'fore, uh, we figure out what to do next.

!

Oh, uhm...

Tommy could we...uhm...You have a moment?

Oh.. um…

sure?

[rry2k]

[Tommy takes a look around the website. Lots of gorgeous flowers to look at! her eyes catch onto some gorgeous bright green flowers. He reads about them, gathers up a few and walks up to Forzen]

u..uh.. f.. fireball? I got you some.. flowers. The website s-says they’re- l-little green apple orchids!

[she holds out the bouquet of orchids to Forzen]

!

[He accepted the bouquet, admiring them.]

O-Oh, thanks Sunshine, this 's, uh, 's really pretty.

They r-reminded me of you! I.. felt like maybe you’d.. like them.

[she shyly rubbed the back of her neck, before leaning down and gently pressing a kiss to the top of his forehead]

U-Uh- I-

This 's, uhm- haha- uh, thanks.

[He used his free hand to attempt to put out the brightly burning flames though they barely wavered. The bouquet was still fully intact, untouched by the fire on his person.]

[Tommy giggled, flapping her hands before shifting to a less intense fidget by spinning her bracelets on her wrists.]

Y-you’re welcome…

[rry2k]

Is- is everyone ok after that? we wanna take a moment to process, or?..

[He stays where he's standing but offers a hand for her to take.]

D-Darnold, it's not your fault. I...I should've....

No...no 's their fault. None 'f us did anythin' wrong.

'N I'm...I'm sorry that you're the one who had to suffer jus' because 'f those idiots not listenin'.

You shouldn't have had to go through that, and it's not your fault. It'll never be your fault that all of that happened.

I didn’t- I should’ve done- I still haven’t helped…

[She takes Forzen’s hand, not moving much from against the wall and sliding to the floor, sobbing as her model glitches.]

[He follows, sitting on the ground himself and lightly squeezing her hand but not moving closer.]

It doesn't have to jus' be you.

I...I'll never know what it was like to go through all of that. 'N you're still strugglin' with all 'f it.

But you aren't alone now, and you don't have to be alone. We'll all figure this out somehow.

Need to- I- But it’s-

[She hyperventilates slightly, tightening her grip on Forzen’s hand to steady her breathing.]

I’m sorry, I don’t- I’m trying to help, I don’t mean to- it’s been so long. I never got to say goodb-

[It tugs his hand, to opt him to move closer, breath hitched on its own words.]

[He moves closer, once again squeezing her hand.]

I know dear, I know. You...You care so much, 'n everythin' that's goin' on is..

A lot.

You don't have to fix it by yourself, it shouldn't be your burden to carry alone.

[Tommy looked away, taking a deep breath before he came up to the other side of Darnold]

F.. fireball’s right.. you shouldn’t have to go through this alone..

I’m.. I’m so sorry.. that we weren’t there for you when you needed us..

Let us be there for you now.. please?..

[she reached forward, cupping the scarred side of Darnold’s cheek to direct her gaze to him.]

…

[It gently moved forward to hug the both of them, quietly murmuring thank yous to the both of them.]

[And silently she was chirping, too.]

[He hugs back, glancing at Tommy with a silent 'we need to talk later' look, but mainly keeping his focus on comforting Darnold.]