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Rayas After the RTV Tour, Epilogue

Epilogue for @4thwallbreakerdraws2 / @rtv-puzzlevision-studios

Directory:Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 3.5-ish, Part 4, Part 5 (END), Epilogue

Note 1: Once again, writing this in first person. Drawings now inlcuded

Note 2: Even more lore drop, and 25% angst. Warning, some Red and Blue Blood.

Note 3: A mix between a story and an analysis post. May not be accurate, but just sharing my insights.

Final note: Final post of the RTV tour, this being the epilogue.

Story

POV switching from (Real) Rayas and... a surprise

Well, so... apparently, it seemed that the staged death of Other Me and her resurrection was enough for everyone to dogpile RTV to the ground; I thought Other Me and I were going to 'die' again! (but then come back later anyways) We walked further away from the chaos. Of course, mostly because we wanted to tell RTV in our way that, me and Other Me did meant before: we are not fighters and taking him down was not our goal. He would look at us in the struggle, us very further away, to obviously scowl at us; I just hope he isn't thinking we are laughing at him, because our faces read "Not even us wanted this to happen..." (Me and I think Other Me feel bad that this is how it went down, even if we didn't want to. That we got more involved than we should. I might had shed a tear or two, but because of the stress of it all, mainly; and the fact me and Other Me reached this far)

And he also put the blame on his younger self, who is Kid RTV; the boy stood right in front of us, so it almost looked like he directly spat at us. We... do have fault it all ended how it did.

"You... This is all YOUR FAULT!"

Not even a part of his sub-conscience had to see all that.

(How many aura points did we lost now? And has it reached the negatives?)

It was all for a lost drawing with him in it... He's the first different Mr Puzzles to meet (the first to be on bad terms, sigh...)... and maybe too early to meet him. I knew how RTV's place and rules are, and still went with it anyways. I followed the rules of the Tour... but the moment we were forced to enter the TV Dimension, it feels like the tour was over... (and by over... no more rules for us but RTV)

When we saw his head slump down in the ground, facing the ground all exhausted and hurt, Other Me got the advantage to fly above and open her much larger umbrella above RTV before quickly moving away (why did she do that? to share the safety of the umbrella with him but only to change her mind quickly?); apparently, if we opened the umbrella above Kid RTV or if in the eyesight of Kid RTV, it looks like RTV will still see it. I got... a bit surprised at that. Because...

"Seriously, stop showing that damn UMBRELLA! I know it's you fox girl; the one in the blue stained shirt." (That was shockingly specific!!) grumbled RTV, and slightly muffled since his face was on the ground. After giving up and letting everyone go. With anything to do with Puzzlevision, it stays; the workers that is.

(I still feel bad for touching his TVs and possessing one of his clones... but do I get a bill to pay it back since Other Me still broke one by the recoil? Maybe not to forgive me nor soften since it's obvious he won't. But just to let him know I'll be willing to repay the damages... the main question... how if there is one?)

I almost forgot that if we talked or showed his kid version anything, the current RTV will sense it. (could that explain why he was more willing to kill me than before while I fainted while experimenting with Astral Projection ability? Did he also sensed that I softly touched his young version's head?) I was tempted to test it on Kid RTV, but I don't want to aggravate RTV more than he already is (the feeling to comfort his young version is nagging though). So... if that's true...

*"I suppose... when I was in the cave, back alive and you had to rest a second time, I saw his younger self look into our stuff," Other Me explained. "I saw him look at the cool Puzzlevision Mass Attack drawing the MOST. Which means..."

He did not!!!

"He saw it already now!?," I said. Now more flabbergasted at that. "After I went chasing it around and playing the waiting game... Being on my best behavior... And keeping his eyes from it..." Small pause. "Do you think he'll bring it up?"

Who knows...

RAYAS' HOME (Epilogue)

Well, the way back home from RTV's was... I don't know how to explain it. Uneventful yet tiring?

I brought a few of the participants home, to crash, relax, get to know a little more, and maybe eat and watch a few movies; be my guests I guess. It seems they have nothing much to do, but also trying to keep the bittersweet event of the Puzzlevision Tour from their thoughts. I admit, I do believe everyone, including RTV, didn't get what they expected to happen...

But alas... home sweet home. We'll leave the canvas door open for a bit in case someone wants to do a last-second to crash at my home. But later had to remotely destroy the gateway canvas from RTV's place, just in case he would like to crash as well... uninvited (and maybe settle what was unfinished... Lord). But my home's canvas portal will calibrate to find their respective homes to send them back.

Well, since we were all tired, the first thing we all did was flop on the couches in the main room; me and Other Me placed our trinkets on the coffee table closest to us, but the RTV plushie right between me and Other Me (heh, still keeping it even after the disaster. The participants still question why, but hope notice that I'm the type who would forgive even those that don't deserve one). With the roof being all glass window, it's sunset. Time works differently from here and over there; here, it is afternoon and slightly dark while over RTV's was barely about to be the afternoon. Enough time to unwind before everyone leaves home. (Why is Other Me not going to change shirts? I mean... it's... blood. But since it's blue... it looks like a blue pen broke and all the ink splashed on her. Maybe she's too tired to do so?)

Shortly at one point, I took the two Inscryption cards of the participants that couldn't return home anymore... We hold some sort of funeral event to remember them... Unsure if to tell or ask them... of what became of their...

A quiet moment to mourn them. And in some part, Other Me. She did died and came back, but still technically... she died. (Robo-Fox-Umbrella Bot? Wasn't that the nickname SMG3 gave me back in the castle? At least, a brief chuckle from one of the participants; at least they already know our names. Did Other Me put that name for light humor?)

But to keep the atmosphereas neutral as possible, and since my place is mostly a relaxed atmosphere, and offering everyone some matcha latte, we all calmly chatted for a bit. And then, sugar zombies Fudge, Soda, and J.D. (Jelly Donut) show up; their eyes brighten up when they saw the souvenirs, but mostly the RTV Plushie, as expected. They have been waiting for my return, but not expecting to see Other Me and the new guests; but hey, they would at last keep them busy to keep their minds off the Tour and while I order food for everyone (and J.D. wanting to bake cookies for everyone, ha ha). Other Me will take over while I'm busy. And she decided to set to watch a few movies. The sugar zombies picked their favorite movie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2004)... ironic that it's a chocolate factory tour, after what happened before was... a tour (I don't blame the sugar zombies, since they don't know what happened. And didn't seemed to notice everyone's disheveled clothes). But it looks like the guests didn't mind at all? Or maybe they are being polite for the sake of being invited to crash in someone's place? Or maybe because they liked the story of it? But after that movie, we went to select the next one: Megamind; the irony that Other Me pulled back in the TV Dimension/Channel 999. And finally How to Train your Dragon; what I missed if I went with the other version of SMG4's group. I would loved to see the dragons, or even the characters in as well.

(I have a feeling, all ironies that happened are being brought up. But if that's how it goes, okay)

Now...

Back in Barbie and the Pauper, I still remember Preminger's "compliment" over my appearance; what would the people in HTTYD say about me... since my head doesn't add up? Possibly saying that... I'm some sort of amalgam with no classification; an enigma. And thinking about it, how did everyone in HTTYD reacted to the participants that weren't human? Well...

I'm still human... even if... my head and now new/broken cord tail don't add up. (I'll elaborate why my and Other Me's cord tails are broken later)

After eating and once the last movie is over, and more chatting, and a mini tour of my home in the gardens outside, and after touring a sub level room that is for smaller/medium size events that later turned into a dance party with Caramelldansen playing (picked by the sugar zombies, and a meme moment. And Soda played it 3 times! She loves that song), 'What does the Fox say?' by Ylvis, ironically the Barbie theme song (I guess a little goofing around helps), and finally Golden Brown by the Stranglers for a slow yet upbeat dance, it was time everyone was tired and for them to go home; its night already, and the quarter moon showing up and more stars.

(Ha ha, while dancing with the last song, for some reason... I still brought the RTV Plushie down with me, and slowly dance with it. How could have things been different back in the tour... perhaps...)

(Was a spontaneous dance party out of context after everything that happened? Maybe, but the sugar zombies appearance made it as if they were trying to make things a lot chipper; and they were unaware of some of the bad things that happened. Besides, they are naive and don't know about mood timing)

One by one, calibrating the canvas portal to be sure they return to their rightful homes; we hug and bid farewell. Ha ha, I guess the sugar zombies wanted to gift them their sweets as a present. Even though the zombies can be a little hyper and a little too happy, they are actually well behaved. So glad the guests/participants behaved well, even with their quirks and unique personalities; and even getting along with the sugar zombies. And besides, again, even if they can be a little mischievous when a little bit on a moderate level of sugar, they behaved very well. Like as if they have the idea that they need to act properly, or they think they might scare away the guests.

(It's almost as if... here, is all an exact parallel to the Puzzlevision Tour? I just hope this isn't to, quote, 'Show him up again.' That's not the intention, since I just invited guests to wind down and get to know them a little more. Nothing more)

After everyone left home, me and Other Me and the sugar zombies just chilled in the living room. And eating the cookies J.D. made; so glad the guests loved them.

......

"Has everyone left home?" ??? (no spoilers, hee hee) finally appears from around the corner of the hallway. ??? sees Other Me. "Well... this is something. But alas. How did it go?"

I look over the sugar zombies, and Other Me, and then ???. Wondering if the kids would want to hear it. But to start positive, I show the gifts and trinkets we brought. The keychain, the custom Inscryption Deathcard both the original and copies, some drawings, the RTV Plushie, and...

"Oh? You finally got the Puzzlevision Mass Attack drawing back?," ??? asks. ??? takes it, and smiles. "Honestly, I thought it wouldn't be worth the risk."

"But it has been recovered... Rayas."

The True Rayas.

MY POV, the TRUE RAYAS

"But tell me, did you make any friends? How was the place?" I asked. I think it's time I address these versions of me as Tour Rayas (or Tou-Ray for short), and the copy Other-Ray (Other Rayas). All to avoid confusion.

"Well honestly, I thought... even being the same person, it would be tricky and hard," Tou-Ray explain. "I mean, we share the same condition."

*"While I...," slightly drawled Other-Ray. "Showed up to make sure she's doing okay. And besides..."

"You seem slightly independent, even in a short time," Tou-Ray chimed in. "Like,... almost braver than me; and maybe a little more of taking and or making all the risks for me."

"Huh, well...," I nod. "So it turned out fine then? So what about everyone? The staff, or Him?," I asked. I noticed the two look at each other... with uncertainty. And seeing Other-Ray's shirt... I prefer to wait since... I got the idea, that something DID happened.

I can tell there's mixed opinions about it. I cannot blame neither of them, knowing the fact, I sent Tou-Ray there to retrieve the drawing; and the tour is hosted by a different Mr Puzzles: RTV Puzzles. Plus, knowing the sugar zombies are present, and want to hear it. They already (half) know there are Good and Bad Mr Puzzles... But... (not all of it)

Oh boy... what will Tou-Ray and Other-Ray say?

......

I think the two decided to lie a little, for the sake of the kids; they will explain the real events when going to their Rooms. But the good thing about the tour, which is the truth, is that they got to interact with the SMG3 Gang. Explains the keychain and Inscryption cards, and the fact Tou-Ray made matcha latte on the first try in the alternative SMG4 Castle, and that SMG3 loved it; there's more in the kitchen here, for the guests Tou-Ray made (I will try it). Both Tou-Ray and Other-Ray showed me the trick to duplicate items, like for example, creating a duplicate of the RTV Plushie (They'll have to teach me how, ha ha). I guess one for the two, and one for me... The friends/acquaintances such as Grinnames, Harley, Nira, Lucian, Colores, and Animsay; the four, Nira, Lucian, Colores, and Animsay, being staff of Puzzlevision (the fact RTV Puzzles isn't in it is reasonable, but he is like that. I respect that). So Other-Ray appeared by accident, yet was allowed to be there anyways. I got a bit worried that Tou-Ray got sick during the tour; she said quote, "The Resistance stormed the tour," and the big scare sort of was too much for her.

(I already know, how the RTV world is. I knew the hint)

Well, while finishing the tale with quote, "the threat was over, and everyone later went home; and some participants helped as well." So... it's late, so I sent the sugar zombies to bed. Once that is done, me and the versions of me walk to a different hallway, to their respective Room marked, 'Tour Rayas (Temporary in the RTV AU).' Along with their trinkets.

Opening the door, the Room is a near exact replica of my home; with the same living room, kitchen, bedroom, etc. Albeit smaller since, the two won't be involved in any more adventures; and 'hibernate' unless called. We sit on the smaller living room/main area.

"So... um," oh boy... I know Tou-Ray and Other-Ray are still me technically, so it's still strange. "Well, how did the Tour go?" I finally asked.

"...Well, the first half was fine and okay," answered Tou-Ray. "A bit overwhelming with the new people all around at first; and the fact the drawing was flying around and almost landing in front of RTV was nerve-wrecking. But I played the waiting game, and it has returned to me... I just hope it didn't got jinxed to get me to break away and get in trouble."

I smile at that. Wise move Tou-Ray; I would do the same. I close my eyes as the images come to me. Anything that goes with any copy of mine, all that information witnessed in their POV becomes my POV.

"Fun fact, the first person to interact was a TV head," Tou-Ray continued; I raise my eyebrows at that. "Well, if by chance you cannot attend the tour and speak to RTV, and since I share the same shyness... why not practice with one of the TV headed participants? Her name was Crystal, and wears a Kuromi cap."

Cute.

So... while Tou-Ray tells me all of her experiences in the first half of the tour, I keep listening through all of it; all the while the images come to me. I'm glad that she had fun; the fun I wished to... but I was not taking chances to get myself involved knowing how the place worked (even forced into the plot). Again, Tou-Ray is still same as me. All the while, Other-Ray is duplicating the presents Tou-Ray received from the SMG3 gang; I guess because she believes, I would like to look over them and keep them. The acrylic Pichu Bros keychain from Boopkins, the custom Deathcard from Tari; the latter, I'm glad she/I had fun with Tari with the Inscryption game match. Ha ha, Raya's MOD: Beasts vs Technology while playing with Animsay, the head of the Social Media Department; Tou-Ray admits that for some reason, Animsay showed a lot of wanting to interact with her, and a bit overwhelming. Looking into that, she just seems friendly. I wouldn't be lying if me or Tou-Ray would like to play Inscryption with Animsay again. While not making immediate friends with Crystal before, or Loyboo (I didn't think Tou-Ray would find a way to interact with him by using the Shy Boo gesture. Smart I think?), she believes her first friend being a tour participant was Grinnames.

"There are some points she might come off as scary, but actually, she's pretty chill...," explained Tou-Ray.

*"And funny," chimed Other-Ray. "We saw her pull a meme... but... I'll get to it." She sounds uncertain there.

And then, Tou-Ray explains that when everyone went to the Social Media Department, is when the good times stopped. With a version of SMG4 interrupting it all and stopping all the fun.

"Wow... but. That... that felt too early," I said in a tone that sounded like wary and slightly shocked. "I wished it didn't have to. Couldn't he just started near the end of the tour?"

"It was unpredictable chaos. And everyone was marked as collateral..."

The images coming to me. Indeed... chaos at the worst time. Panic, the division of two parties, the threat of getting hurt or worse.

"But... at least you helped comfort someone," I said. "Harley was it?"

"Yeah," confirmed Tou-Ray. "I got to be honest, a kid at that age-"

*"Alien, Real Me," corrected Other-Ray and decided to finish her sentence (An alien you say?). "Yeah, a young alien like Harley shouldn't be put in a situation like that. But... Harley is a bit stubborn and brave, but she still needed someone to look after her."

"I'm glad that not only I made her feel safe, but also made another new friend." Tou-Ray smiles.

I smile back.

"But then...," Tou-Ray looks at Other-Ray. "I got sick by the stress. And..."

I learned of how Other-Ray showed up. Huh, making a Wish while eating a custom Deathcard to absorb the sigils? I... to be honest, I was sort of thinking if it could be possible; but has my thoughts actually reached her as a feeling to do it? I mean... again, we are the same person with a link. I made a copy myself before sending her to the Tour to recover my drawing (actually wanting to hear how it played out). I was concerned with the Wr3n Ai seeing all that, but Tou-Ray was wise enough to use the umbrella and found an alibi to cover the making of the Wish.

"*So... I showed up," said Other-Ray. "The first thing I did was cover for her, protect her. I was thinking of joining the Security group, but protecting her was the first thing that came first."

Seeing the images... Yeah. Poor Tou-Ray... but hey, she helped clean up RTV first. That's nice.

The conversation changed to the Health Department. Other-Ray chose to lay Tou-Ray right next to RTV. I got to say... I think I'm starting to understand, that Tou-Ray was right of her being slightly independent. Because... that's a little dangerous, especially since while Tou-Ray was sound asleep, Other-Ray was the first to listen his rant after waking up and what where the chances he might crash and take it out on the two; I'm starting to feel... Other-Ray was meant to be there by Tou-Ray's side? Like an extra precaution to make sure she returns with the drawing and a couple of souvenirs, safe and sound?

(Oh, and Other-Ray gifted Nira, the head of the Health Department her striped vest? That's very sweet)

And then... the other half of the tour that went very badly. The fight in the TV Dimension (Grinnames making a meme, lol), the TV hijacking and the staging of "my death and sacrifice" (good lord, what where the two thinking, especially Other-Ray), more fighting and attempts to escape the chaos, ending up in a Barbie movie (?), meeting RTV's version of his subconsciousness, the talk with SMG4 and Tou-Ray, and finally... the finale at Channel 999...

(Oh, and that two participants died. One with glasses, and one being a cyclop cat sort of creature; the former died first in the Security group before the TV Dimension. The two showed me Inscryption cards with their portraits...)

The two me's almost died! Unkillable sigil or not, that's too much. As much as I don't want to admit it despite it could happened to me if I went, so glad they returned fine; especially Tou-Ray, who I sent her there. But now...

"That's... oh boy." I have no words.

The two affirmed in unison. But they also slightly look down. Like... as if there's more to it? Or the fact that now that RTV is on bad terms with them, that means I'm also on his bad side. Tou-Ray and Other-Ray are still me, and I'm linked in their responsibility.

"So... It's like there's no right nor wrong answers over there," I said. "Only consequences. And also...," I for some reason began to tense a little. A Heavy sigh. "Why did you touched his stuff? Wasn't that one of the rules of the tour he specifically said?"

"W-What other choices where there?," said Tou-Ray in a tone as if she feels sorry.

*"Like you said, only consequences regardless," chimed Other-Ray in the near tone as Tou-Ray. "While he did said not to touch anything, Puzzlevision Studios property that is," muttered Other-Ray. "But the moment he made everyone join the TV Dimension, I felt, and I think to everyone, the Tour just ended there. I felt the tour ended after stepping into the dimension."

Huh? What is Other-Ray saying? That the tour rules no longer apply in the pocket dimension? Is that a loophole she found or? Regardless, neither she nor Tou-Ray should have done all that. Not to mention, making everyone think I "died" and leaving them with a ghastly image to forever remember?

"I got to be honest Other Me," spoke Tou-Ray to Other-Ray, sounding slightly upset. "When the staged sacrifice went and then RTV going at everyone, I felt we made it worse; it actually made it worse. I was tempted to removing your Unkillable sigil, Other Me!"

(No crap Sherlock... Sorry, but I think Other-Ray is the guiltiest. And somewhat reckless. But why is Other-Ray different?)

Other-Ray raises her head a little... she appears to trying to comprehend that. And then looks down and heavily sighs. I think she now knows she shouldn't perform a Desti and/or agree to hijacking RTV's TVs. While seeing the images but in small bits... I also felt the feelings... But... like me... Tou-Ray holds no grudges on RTV. Mostly because it was staged, or because we are very different from him.

Tou-Ray forgave him...? Why do I feel that's debatable? (And there's no need to... but I think we also share the same big heart so, yeah)

(At least the fact Tou-Ray trying to think of dark humor of an example of an online gaming session gone wrong with raging and cheesing in a game with hacks and still losing. Well... I would think if it did took place in an online game session. Maybe even make a comic about it?)

*"The choices got very limited," continued Other-Ray. "And as much as I don't want to say this, but since I just have noticed I'm a lot different myself, but if he was very willing to off someone permanently himself, why not start with us. That's why we both had the Unkillable sigils; and regardless who was going to off, we would revive anyways."

....Bruh (that's a bit dark. A little meme moment)

*"But anyways, everyone worked together and he let us all go."

I ponder on a little on the information. And I'm also shocked that Tou-Ray had no choice but to possess an RTV clone because he was ready to kill her while unconscious and vulnerable. I mean, it's the last thing she did to stay alive... but that made him only madder than before (and did the two gotten a bill receipt for the broken TV and clone?)

I'm glad that she and also the copy, had the ability to grant a Wish for a better skill of adaptation/transformation, when things started to get hostile too quickly for their heads to make them come up with something. But I, the same and True Rayas, actually never made another one for a long time. Since my life is so calm and no worries, there's no need for it. Tou-Ray explained to some in the tour that she's still human, like me, even if the fennec fox head and the mechanical parts don't add up. (My biology is a bit abstract, but that's how I am)

Though, I'm not sure, about the "getting sick by too much stress." As far as I remember, I don't get sick by too much stress; unless school and college were (but minus the blue nosebleed and fainting thing. Unless I implemented that in a part of the... you know... plot). The disaster at the Social Media Department and the whole TV Dimension fiasco is understandable. Other than Other-Ray being somewhat independent and maybe a bit problematic with wise decision-making, I'm glad she appeared to keep Tou-Ray safe; and making sure the Puzzlevision drawing doesn't fly away again.

"Now... what happened after RTV surrendered and allowed everyone to go home?," I asked. Curious to know more. The images do come in, but only if they tell me the details, I can see them much clearer.

Tou-Ray and Other-Ray look at each other, ready to tell their versions.

"Once everyone had hopped off RTV, he shrunken down to his usual size; he's very tall actually." Described Tou-Ray. "Much taller than any Puzzles seen from out there."

*"We didn't think he would end up going out there with no one holding him back. But he was hurt in the end, like... he was covered in injuries, his suit was ruined with too many scratches. And the nice technicolor coat he wears, all battered and with blood." Other-Ray says, and her tone sounding like pity.

Seeing the images coming to me, of course. RTV's stubbornness, and holding on to grudges led him to surrender. All battered and injured. The participants who had beast attributes where the ones who hit him the most; the two, Tou-Ray and Other-Ray served as distraction to tire him out. Never directly hit him nor insulted him. Both share my same level of forgiving, and having a good heart to others; even for those with a frozen, stone heart. (But RTV is RTV. No chance for a slight warm-up)

"But you touched another of his things," I interjected. "Why Astral Projection of all abilities? Wouldn't a self-healing ability? Besides, Other-Ray's cord tail connection, you said that it staves off the stress sickness and replenish your energy quickly."

She nods, but looks down.

"I heard noises coming in the cave, so I disconnected it so it wouldn't arouse suspicion." Answered Tou-Ray.

*"I agree with her, True Rayas. But we both saw it was just RTV's younger version and subconsciousness," explained Other-Ray. "Besides, we later realized that after RTV surrendered, anything we showed or spoken to Young RTV, the real RTV would sense it. I guess what Real Me did was a close call. What if Young RTV saw the connected tails, and RTV realizes I was still alive."

I think that makes sense. An invisible form of spyware in the form of someone's repressed subconsciousness? But I admit, a part of me was curious if the RTV clones would be empty enough to be controlled by a different party. But did that thought travelled to Tou-Ray when it happened? And the Wish she made read it and granted it... who knows. Since... well, I knew what I was doing back home will eventually play over there.

Now...?

Flashback to Channel 999

Both Rayas' POV (Real and Other, or Tou-Ray and Other-Ray) and True Rayas

After being all hurt and exhausted, he let everyone go; everyone checking on who is hurt. For some reason, as expected, we walked up to RTV after he shortly spoke to SMG4, but not too close enough he would grab one of us and toss us. And SMG4 even gave us a concerned looked as if saying, 'Why are you approaching him again, after killing one of you and then almost the both of you again?'

*I know, we know. It sounds very unwise and unnecessary; and perhaps dangerous. But same as Real Me, we couldn't help but feel sorry. I think SMG4 might have caught our message that, we are not the type to hold grudges against someone like RTV. I don't hold a grudge on RTV for killing me when I took that shot for Real Me. But I think... I'm a bit on the fence for that? All I can think of, he is willing to kill anyone for the slightest thing wrong such as the hijacking incident.

As soon as he saw us, it was obvious he wasn't going to not scowl. He was mad at us for touching his TVs, possessing a clone, revealing that Other Me was back alive, running away from him... But why was he still mad at us? Like what else did we upset him with.

I also noticed some participants turned to look at us and a quarter stayed to watch and or trying to keep an eye. Obviously not trusting leaving us with him, they are ready if RTV would try to pull something again; I just hope he's too hurt to try anything, but... It's pitiful to see him like that.

"I don't want to fight," I stated with my arms in a gesture that supports the fact I'm not the one to start fights.

"*We are not fighters, we... are just visitors," I said and following Real Me's action.

He just, stares...

"What do you want?," grumbled RTV as if also gritting his non-existent teeth. "You are free now...Or are you here to laugh at my face? A last laugh?"

Dang it... cold feet caught up to me at the worst time! (and does RTV know I cannot look at him in the face since his screen showing a hostile expression with those eyes?) But I had to get it out quickly.

"No." That was it... just no. Sensing my cold feet, Other Me hands me the RTV plushie and first umbrella for comfort; the very same items that helped me feel calm. I also looked elsewhere while looking at him from the corner of my eye.

*As soon as I looked back at RTV, and despite his eyes narrowed, he was confused? I think its because of why are we still holding onto a toy of his likeness, after he shot and killed me and almost killing Real Me and the both of us; I saw his gaze. But he quickly scoffs to change subject.

"Ugh, then what?" He said almost sneering. Starting to sound annoyed.

*He "likes" us alright.

"What...!?" *Briefly exclaimed True Rayas (a bit funny, but I was being sarcastic)

*"Alright," I said. I look at Real Me, and noticed she's still hesitant to talk to him. Unlike her and I being both her and you True Rayas, you were right that I'm a bit different. I'm brave. "Mr Puzzles, we are sorry for touching your things. And... the fact the tour didn't went how it should,... it wasn't how we all wanted it to go. We never wanted it all to go down, honestly. We were being dumb."

I looked at Other Me like... what is she doing?

"And you do realize you are also calling me dumb?," questioned True Rayas. "We are the same Other-Ray. Hold on... y-yeah... you got some point there. Go on."

"I said it before, I mean it," I said as if pleading. But still looking from a side eye view, and then down at my plushie from time to time. When I look at the toy, it at least makes me feel comfortable. "I would never hurt you directly; and I... I never did." I felt like I had to mention the Spiny Chicken incident, to come clean. "The flying bomb was never meant to be directed at you, but the clones had other ideas to make it look like I wanted to. And, had I known about the TVs and the clone... I wouldn't had touched them... All along... I just wanted to enjoy the tour like everyone else... And much earlier on the tour, I hoped... I would have found the courage to speak to you...."

*The face he made like scrunching up, it was obvious he didn't believed us. I was sort of thinking that because our heads are of a fox, and since in some cultures (mostly), the fox represent sly cunning and trickery, he thinks we weren't being truthful.

He's RTV Puzzles, and very different from all versions of Mr Puzzles. He's the type to not listen to anyone. It's obvious he wouldn't believe a word we said, just like while I was being chased and shot at while possessing a clone to protect my body. After what we did, all that neutral trust is gone.

"But why are you still angry at us...?," I quietly asked, still looking from the corner of my eye and hugging the plushie and umbrella. "What... else we bothered you with?"

A brief pause.

"I'm not telling you," RTV slightly hissed with a small shake of his head. Giving us the side-eye. "The door's open. Go."

*"Sorry Real Me...," I softly sighed, breaking the act since there's no point due to everyone allowed to go home. I don't think the participants who stayed to keep an eye heard it. "Guess we'll never know. Come on."

"Yeah... and... I even forgave him what he did to you...," I muttered that part. For some reason, I felt like, I was not meant to say that last part. Why did I said that? "Um... Bye Mr Puzzles..."

Other Me for some reason decides to carry me again in bridal style, even if I'm not feeling sick anymore. I didn't mind it since it is very comforting; along with the blanket duplicate. And maybe that made me forget that now he knows I was the Real one and not the Other all along.

*Well, since it was similar to back in the Health Department, I recalled how he looked at us. Like, how we were able to get along. Almost as if apparently, doppelgängers get along better with their originals than he with the other versions before? I rather not say how I was able to read his body language.

"Huh? Strange," said True Rayas. "And then what happened?"

*The best part...

"Seriously, another lie?," I heard RTV said a little louder as we took just a few steps away towards the platform, before hissing as if his injuries hurt again. "And... you still forgive me after all? Like- Agh!," he appears to want to yell but he's too hurt but finishes his sentence. He takes a few breaths. "Like... as if I was in the wrong?! What is wrong with you two?" He sounds slightly hoarse. Or maybe realizing yelling isn't worth his energy in the state he was?

*Yep, that's the ticket! But just briefly. It had a 50/50 chance he would not care. By the way, I'm not sure what Wish I made in the cave, but it looks like I gained the ability to make others speak a little more; add another sentence. I call it... A(d)d Lib

"A(d)d Lib....?," blankly asked True Rayas. "Other-Ray... Hold on, that's not how a Wish of- That's manipulation!"

Other Me... That wasn't nice. And you probably made him hate us more if he happens to fall for the effect. He's already proven to be spiteful. And very, very spiteful.

*I admit, it wasn't the best one; and I knew he would grow more irritated. But at least, he did not gave off a look that read he was going to kill us again; he's already too hurt to try anything. But if honesty hurts more than lying, best to come clean. And yeah, that Wish sounded like I could use it to manipulate people. Selfish even... But... this isn't for personal gain for anyone, just wanted some answers. I swear I only did it on you Real Me... alright, maybe I did on him, but only once!

"Damn it... what am I going to do with you, Other-Ray," heavily sighed True Rayas.

I also don't know why all of a sudden, you revealed the ruse of our real identities. At least there weren't many participants nearby to hear it since they moved as soon as we were leaving; plus I agree, everyone is leaving home and no need to fight for the reveal of more lies. We rather stick that the 'Real Rayas' came back as a walking miracle. Because if they knew everything, the planned sacrifice, and including the fact we can come back after many deaths, they might hate us for traumatizing them for no reason but for the outcome. Or perhaps, if they heard our Desti plan earlier, they would sound so fake, RTV will take note of it.

*Yeah. But, let me continue. So, we took a few steps back to him but still a safe distance, a little further away than before, and looked at him. I didn't cared about the scowl, just wanted to say more. I also connected my tail to you, Real Me, because I felt like, you needed something to make you feel a little less hesitant.

*"We... we don't hold grudges," I said it, with honesty. I look at where he shot me. "It still hurts though." I looked at Real Me as we talked through the cord tail connection.

"I just... I can't hate you," I said as well. Moving around to let Other Me back to stand up. "What I said back when you shot her... the forgiving... I just said it, I think. The rest I said before that is true though... I-I said it for myself?"

When I realized that forgiving him was not only a bad thing for him, but the fact it read I wanted him to change, and that wasn't what I wanted back in the hall of TVs. RTV can stay as himself. I just wanted to show him that I'm just too nice (merciful even); the exact opposite. Like you and Other Me, from origin... we let go of all that old grudge and self-loathing from many years ago, for a long time ago.

"If this is an attempt to- shut it," RTV said/grumbled. He looks away. "The whole hijacking stunt... I will never forget it, and I will never forgive you two. What are the chances you'll try again? Leave..."

All we did was look down and sigh, in a tone of defeat. It's true, because he doesn't trust us anymore. And not just us; I think everyone else.

"I cannot believe you two kept at it," said True Rayas in a tone that sounded like disappointment. "At least he didn't barked back, but you probably made him even more to deeply dislike you two... and by some extension me as well..."

*I think it was all my idea... Yeah. I knew it... and still... I don't understand why I just wouldn't quit.

So in our psychic connection, shortly after, we quickly discussed if RTV won't believe us with words, then it will be with actions. What we did was, we disconnected our cord tails and raise it in front of us, close to our faces. RTV looks at us. I guess he noticed we barely moved away. But he did make an expression that read, 'Damn it... what now?,' though is confused of what was going to transpire.

*And... the time I only used A(d)d Lib once on him. Sorry...

Dang it...

"We'll make sure not to do it again if that's the case?" I asked.

*"Again, we were being dumb," I chimed in.

At the same time, Other Me and I, bite down the cord tails as hard as we can. And ripping the cable 5 inches away from the prongs, and drop the severed cable on the ground. The deed is done. A little moment later, RTV stares before he scoffs. But... was it a good thing? We want to let him know we learned not to touch his things for reasons for escape (and survival). And if we ever meet again, that mistake won't repeat again.

"Just as you are all allowed to go? Hmph! You disgust me," he said while his face showed a grimaced expression mixed with... not a smile but... barely forming there? "Yet, you are nothing but a pair of dumb girls, indeed."

He pauses for a bit, dropping the near smile as if realizing something. Indeed, I think that was the effect of Other Me's A(d)d Lib ability. He shakes his head a little. Back to his bitter personality.

*I shouldn't be proud of that, but my ability made him speak more than he intended. Again, it was only once.

"...Just go...," *RTV finally said. And I picked up he looks like he wanted to shout if we stood longer. I went to pick Real me in the same way as before. We are done.

"Bye... um... Mr Puzzles,... it was nice meeting you," I said that last part quietly after a few steps away.

That's the cue we are done talking to him. He may not be convinced that we are not like the other participants who attacked him, despised him, insulted him; which never will. But he'll remember that. So me and Other Me walked away from him, done talking to him, and heading towards the portal to head home; and repeating the pattern of being carried in bridal style. But... for some reason, Other Me told me to go ahead as she'll catch up.

*But not before knotting the cord tails, despite the fact they are severed as a sign of learning our lesson and mistakes. Luckily, the cord tails are extendable. So with the two tied, enough length for greater distance before the length limit ends.

I came to be transported back to the Health Department. Everyone is still yet to come in; they all looked at me in relief, that they were able to stop RTV from crushing me and Other Me. I looked around, and there was Swag who was unconscious for some reason, but had a bruise on his head. Chris was in a corner and Nira busy with... I looked at their eyes... Under mind control. The first thing I did was look into the room Nira was attending to and... Lucian!

"One of the members of security and who returned the Puzzlevision drawing back?," asked True Rayas, and I nod. "He was the one who went to the Security room with a few others. How was he?"

Oh boy... he looked like he brawled with a paper shredder. His outfit was ragged. The one injury that stood out what I could see, was some injury on his side; like something sharp went. I couldn't help but feel bad for him. He was still conscious, albeit barely. I rather not know what happened, but my guess was, it was messy. I went to sit in the exact room, me and Other Me were, right next to the room RTV was being repaired.

*I saw that.

"Wait... how?," asked True Rayas confusedly. "Weren't you still not back from... what you were doing still in Channel 999?"

*Well, it seems that as long as the cords are touching. Connected like usual or knotted, the psychic connection still goes like usual.

Because while waiting for her... I could still feel what she felt and saw. And spoken as well. And by feeling what Other Me felt, I cried... I mean, we both did.

"What happened when you decided to stay a little longer?," True Rayas asked. "And what made you cry?"

*Just as I looked back, I saw the same siren girl. She looked hurt. But then I saw Young RTV approacher her; I think RTV wanted to retrieve him but the boy escaped his hold for a moment. For some reason, I felt something's going to happen. That's when I decided to let Real Me go to the portal first and tie the cord tails. But for a little bit... for a short time... I was not expecting... that while I looked at a stone wall, there was... the other casualty.

("OH no...")

(*"What?! What the....")

("The connection still works? I-I can see-")

(*"No time to explain Real Me!)

*I had to put my hand in front of my face so Real Me didn't see the last casualty. It was the cat participant with a single eye. They didn't make it. (Or I presume, they didn't make it since the One behind them... just decided to pull the plug on them).

I was surprised that even with the prongs ripped off, the knotted cords, the connection works. I had to slightly close the curtain of the hospital room, in case someone sees me react via Other me's POV. Like you True Rayas, we almost never cry. But that wasn't the main source... Other Me?

*I decided to hide behind a rock, across from the fallen participant, and see what the siren, Young RTV and Him will be doing. As far as I can see and hear thanks to the sensitive ears, it looks like Young RTV didn't want to go back where everyone found him; the dark bedroom he was there. The siren, ho boy... knew that Young RTV cannot go. And neither can she stay...

As what I recall from throughout the tour, even if barely, she was the chillest and strongest; willing to protect those she cares. Me and Other Me could see, she was trying not to break down. The siren was the first person Kid RTV hold hands the most since the dark hallway; and she has been protecting him the longest, so of course Kid RTV found a guardian to look up to.

*Also, I noticed that while Young RTV was pleading at the siren girl to stay, I saw RTV glance at the fallen participant. Almost as if, he actually never wanted everything to go the way it went; like he never wanted that to happen. Perhaps, see it as collateral damage, that shouldn't be.

"Lord...," muttered True Rayas. "And then what else?"

*As soon as he got close to his young self and the siren, and too busy to know their surroundings, I... I was debating whether to bring the fallen participant back to the portal to give them a proper burial, or leave it there but left with items to remember them. If the latter, set as... I know this sounds unfair and cruel, but as a warning sign for future visitors/victims arriving in Channel 999. I also felt, the TV Dimension wasn't going to be a place to die; as if... metaphorically, someone dying in the villains place would result in them being lost souls. I believe a memorial is all it needs to put them to rest.

I could still feel what you were thinking Other Me... sigh, but it's you I guess.

Sigh...

*I created another blanket duplicate and draped it over the body, and carefully closing the half open eye of them from under the blanket; and making sure the blood isn't so visible with the blanket over it. All the while listening to what was going on with the siren girl and the RTVs, and making sure Real Me isn't seeing too much of it. I took an Inscryption card copy, I 'bleached' it, set the name and portrait... didn't know their name, so I settled with just 'Creature.' Then duplicated them, with one stuck to the wall above their body; the other for when we got the chance to mourn them. Just like we did when we came back home with a few guests. We hold a small mourning session.

I could hear what was going on with the RTVs and the siren girl; she was crying, and the boy as well. I heard... RTV almost... like wanting to...

*He was trying not to. The interaction with the siren girl and Young RTV, and since the boy is part of RTV, he could feel everything he for so long put aside. For him is foreign, but he hates it. And then, the siren girl gave Young RTV her spiky bracelets to the boy as gifts of comfort. Heh, the bracelets were too big on him. She even told him that with them on, he'll be tough. But... I doubt RTV would let his younger self keep them. Well... at least, the blue hand prints each by me and Real Me gave to his younger self will last a little longer.

I still remember that back in the cave when he went in there and before I fainted, I touched his frame with a blue bloodied handprint. Yeah... but does he know? If Kid RTV sees, RTV sees. But, did RTV brought up when his kid self saw you Other Me?

*I... I don't know... his young self was confused when he saw double; he never brought it up. And when the clones were searching, he hid under the blanket with me; and before I left for a final time, I made duplicates of the blanket and umbrella, and softly touched his TV frame on a different side. By the way, by the time when you crafted the handmade Spiny Shell and went with Animsay, I finally woke up from my coma and the injury all healed up; blood slightly fresh though after it healed. Look... a blue star, doesn't it?

"Huh...," said True Rayas as she looks at the scar. "It does look like a star. So... RTV gave you a One star huh?" Her tone sounding like as if wanting to laugh, but stops. "But the siren girl and Little RTV and RTV, what happened?"

*So, she tearfully turned back to the portal; at least she didn't noticed me hiding from where I was watching, and I would have blown my cover if I tried to place my larger umbrella above her as a sign of comfort. I looked back at RTV who gave a look that wasn't neither hate nor appreciation, don't know what it was.

More like... indifference? I think because he was still reeling what he felt through his kid version. I mean, I could still see and hear through the cord tail connection; and maybe the fact, we were both trying not to cry seeing all that. But what else could we do? We are visitors, just visitors. The main objective was to get the drawing back and make friends, not get involved in other's affairs.

*So, RTV took his young self away; a little too rough though. The siren turned and waved at Young RTV who was doing the same while being taken. I... couldn't help but wave as well from where I was hidden. And maybe I didn't cared that RTV would see me. But at least he didn't turned around to bark at me to just leave already. The cue to go back to the portal immediately was when I heard growls, and some dark beast with pink neon areas just running uncontrollable. So yeah... I returned back to the Health Department. I went to look in the room me and Real Me stayed; I knew she was there because not only the cable cord led me there, but I knew she was there. So, as soon as I found her, we sort of huddled, now that we are out of the place most escaped; and unknotted the cord tails as well, and wasn't so hard since it wasn't too tight. A few participants when they saw me, patted me on my shoulders like as if they were glad I'm back and running again. Again, like I was some sort of walking miracle.

After she came into the room, the same room we rested before the TV Dimension, we... just sat there to sort of trying to process what we both saw and heard; covering ourselves with our blankets. We were tired... But since there's still participants left to come in, guess it could give us time to look around a little. Me and Other Me decided to look for Lucian. He was partially conscious, but hopefully not passed out yet. So... while Nira, still under mind control, she paid no attention to us while she worked on him to recover.

"Lucian?," I asked, to see if he would react. A small grunt came from him, as his neon sign head slowly turned to us.

"...Oh... hey...," uttered Lucian as his head shakily displayed the word [...hi...]. "You are back..."

*"How are you doing?," I asked.

"Hm... not ready to die...," a small cough. "Yet..." A small pause before his head displayed the word [...um]. "Your shirt...?"

*Lucian was referring to me. He noticed my ruined, blue stained shirt. But I don't think he knows it's actually blood; like Real Me and you, our blood changes color from red to blue when it leaves the body. It looks like as if a blue pen broke and all the ink splashed all over... though that won't support the holes from the front and back. All I can say to not worry him.

*"I had an accident, but I'm alright," I said/lied and smiled.

Unfortunately... Only for...

"HELL NO! MR PUZZLES SHOT AND KILLED HER!!!" *Yelled a random participant who... randomly burst into the conversation. (Tattle tale... sorry)

Bruh...

*Bruh...

"BUT SHE CAME BACK TO LIFE!!" yelled another.

Ho boy...

*Ho boy...

I decided to come clean to him, because I felt like you were going to lie Other Me; it was a feeling I had. So... Hijacking the TVs to find Channel 999 alone to find a way out for everyone. Not just me and Other Me, but for all of them. Because to some of the participants, I grew close to them; especially Grinnames and Harley. We just couldn't leave all of them behind. And then more after Other Me's death and revivaI. It was all risky and stupid, but the choices were growing short. Though leaving out the part that it was all planned; saying that her revival could only be explained as a miracle. All Lucian could display on his head was [... I see...]

"But... are you...," Lucian tried to speak, but he appears to slowly slip out of conscience but fighting to stay awake. I also could tell, if he wondered if we came out differently. Emotionally than physically speaking.

*Oh. I'm fine," I said in reassurance. I showed him the blue star scar. May as well be proud of it?

"Same here," I chimed in. I admit, I might be the only one to not look all disheveled and the uniform in perfect shape; a bit dusty, but easy to clean. I don't know how I didn't get a drop of blood from Other Me's. Me and her still got the gloves we have, now ruined with our blood... I took mine off back in the cave in Channel 999 after painting the rotisserie chicken with the blue blood of Other Ray. Yuck.

If Lucian is about to pass out, because it almost felt like he will soon, me and Other Me should do one last thing. We approach him and carefully hug him one for each side, taking note Nira is still busy (and under mind control). If Lucian had an actual face, we could visualize he was relieved or even impressed we were emotionally strong; and the fact, I'm still keeping the RTV Puzzles plushie.

Real Rayas (left, and edited), and Other Rayas (right).

*I secretly slipped the inside of his ragged clothes two copies of our Inscryption Deathcards. The Beast and Technology versions. I just wanted something for him to remember us. I just hope he keeps them hidden a little longer. I wouldn't mind if he loses them, just as long as he saw them.

"I knew something like this would happen, but did Lucian said something more?," asked True Rayas.

He did said something else actually.

"...You... heh, you two are strong," Lucian said slightly quietly.

"THEY ARE," said the second random participant.

(*Oh stop it...)

"Rayas and her double were the reason we fought until we all escaped from that place," said SMG4.

(Why... thanks I guess?)

"And thanks for returning the drawing to me, Lucian." I said with a soft smile.

"...W...Will do..." uttered Lucian. "Again... not, ugh... not letting go of that doll?... even after..."

Lucian was referring to the RTV plushie I'm still holding close. I think he's questioning why I still have it even after the nasty mess back in the TV Dimension. So...

"Colores gave it to me," that was all I said.

Lucian hums in understanding. It's true, I'm keeping it since Colores was the one who gave it to me. Plus, the first person and one of the Heads, to talk to me and compliment on my custom uniform. She's so nice.

"So like, you associate the plushie to the person who gave it to you, and not whom the plushie's likeness is from?," True Rayas asked. "That's... I don't know what to say actually. I would have thought the same."

*I know... it's strange. But again, me and Real Me, the both of us... we don't hold grudges. Since...

Since we know how RTV's place works and the people in them. But now... that's in the past. Moving on.

We say or farewells' and leave Lucian's room to join the others, when all of a sudden, a spiky shadow-like monster with neon areas bursts out of the TV we all came back from. And erratically running away.

*I jumped out in fright and onto Real Me's arms. Sorry if I made you drop the plushie for that. Didn't want to get trampled by it.

No worries, I grabbed it with my cord tail and brought it to you to hold on. Plus, I think it was your turn to be carried. Ha ha. But we also learned that the monster was actually someone who works for Puzzlevision. The identity was actually the same silhouette girl with the heart-shaped patch eye, that I offered her the matcha latte from afar. I had no idea she can shift into that. I guess we missed so much while hiding in the cave. But anyways, the hologram of the AI security, Wren, appeared and spoke via the loudspeakers I think.

*We were the ones to on the front seat to be near him. Ha ha! I admit, from what I remember before showing up from memories of Real Me, I think this physical version looks cooler than the one from the Social Media Department.

“Puzzlevision thanks you for coming and hopes you enjoyed the tour thoroughly.” he spoke before teleporting to a hallway.

*Yeah... right... But hey, at least Real Me survived because of me.

And the fact the only best parts were the first half of the tour, before it all went south. But at least... I think, the fact I spoken more to RTV. The nerves to talk to him have almost all left. Guess because of how the situation worsen.

“Remember, we always enjoy watching your lovely creative process and all those great ideas you come up with. It’s been fun.”

Yeah, the 4th wall awareness very abundant over there. And I'm pretty sure, everyone over there will know what everyone did behind them; especially, the people from RTV's place. But alas, the tour is over, and we can all finally leave. The Wren AI opened the emergency exit from across the hall, and everyone slowly left. What a relief, but... I'm not sure if what Other Me did was to lift the mood with some humor. She puppeteered the RTV Plushie and...

"*Congratulations on attending my lovely the tour," said Other Me as she made the plushie 'speak' and facing me. "Would you like to rate your experience on the way out?"

"Hey," I hushed at Other Me despite I'm trying not to smile at that. "That's mockery!"

"But no one heard you? Or the Wren AI?," asked incredulously True Rayas. "I don't want you two to get even more trouble."

*I was careful to make it sound it wasn't too loud, and we were leaving anyways. But the impulse was too great. And no worries, it only happened once outside the studios.

That's right.

"Hm... that's what I thought," dryly said True Rayas.

So we made it to the hallway, once there was enough space to walk between a few of the participants. For some reason, I looked around for the cameras and spotted one; Other Me followed my gaze. I don't know why, but I just stopped and put Other Me down back on her feet to... wave at the camera with a soft smile. I don't know why, but I think because the Ai is still watching. Perhaps, to let him know, we don't break easily. Or it was just something random.

*Still holding onto the plushie, I raised close to the camera to make the toy look like it's waving as well after I did. I thought it would be cute and silly.

*"I forgive you," I said it out of nowhere.

"You what...?-"

"Me!!," I exclaimed before giggling a little. "You don't want to upset the security bot too, do you?"

*"Just a little bit of humor for the bittersweet ending," I answered.

And... as if by some coincidence...

What are you forgiving me for, fox girl? One of you snooped too much and I had to take care of him. Why though?-Wr3n

We don't know if to answer or not.

"Um... It's hard to explain. Really..."

*"I just said it," I answered with a shrug. "It's just... me and her, we are not the type to hold against anyone. And when we forgive someone, regardless, a part of that resentment goes away."

"It's... like the... the most human trait there is. And well... we still are, even if our heads and tails don't add up. Among the other nice things I did during the tour before we all went into the screen... I don't know much of the one being 'out,' but he seemed important to everyone."

A pause before Wr3n answered.

You two are a weird bunch to see life differently. Unfortunately, that's not on my database to learn, even if you talked to me many times over it. I don't care of any of that or if you just forgiven me just because. I'm just an AI doing my job. However, the First One of you, and the Other One, you're too nice... and maybe a bit naive. Thanks for cleaning up the Big Boss by the way. Now go-Wr3n

So, after that, we politely leave the studio grounds. And as soon as we leave, we made several somersaults and sprouted our wings to fly over head before landing back to the ground; a burst of energy and relief that we were all finally out. My Airborne sigil was not damaged actually, so I was worried I might fumble when taking flight if it was. I also discovered that the mysterious memer that yelled out "DO A FLIP!" was Other Me all along. I thanked her for that; she saved me twice back in Channel 999.

*Also, we hugged some participants as a sign of farewell. I also spotted SMG4 quickly leaving the scene. Of course, RTV would give him a head start.

*"SMG4! No running into ongoing tours okay?," I called and shouted from the afar. He did saw me and quickly made a salute and fled into the nearby forest. Hope that my "death" and from the other two taught him a lesson to not come in at bad times.

During the second wave of violence in the main tunnel of the TV Dimension, I still cannot forget the space-out expression he made after Other Me "died." Like he self-blamed himself for it, and for entering the tour undetected in the first place.

Then, we decided to fly for a little bit all around the place, but not too far away from the participants who cheered at us; and made them laugh with a few tricks as well. They were all happy Other Me, or the 'Real Me,' was back alive; the both of us actually. We spotted an alien ship flying, and we decided to take a closer look before it took off. It was Harley alright! Ha ha! We waved at her as we catch up to wave at her one last goodbye. She saw us, and her eyes beamed. I think because Other Me was back and alive, she felt a wave of relief that not all things that happened back in the TV Dimension was grim; like... giving her a sign of hope. She waved back at us. We are glad that it was a way to apologize for scaring her so badly for the planned sacrifice. So, since Harley will soon fly into space, what I believe is her home in space, we leave.

*For some odd reason, and I think Real Me as well, we loudly recited a famous quote from Richard Adams' novel, Watership Down while flying near the leaving crowd and around Puzzlevision Studios.

It was odd and random, but I think it's because of the heroism, survival, courage, and teamwork of everyone else, we all worked together until it was over.

"All the world will be your enemy, *Prince With a Thousand Enemies. And whenever they catch you, they will kill you. *But first, they must catch you Digger, listener, runner, Prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks, And your people will never be destroyed. *And your people will never be destroyed.

"Ha ha, well, didn't know you two would do that sort of theatrics," chuckled True Rayas. "It sounded like you wanted to inspire them. So what happened? I recall you brought some participants here to wind down a little."

Oh well, me and Other Me thought about it. Since they will be heading home and are so tired after the experience, we asked around if anyone would like to crash at out place to unwind. That is if they got nothing much to do. We thought maybe 3 or 4 of them would like to; our home is big but we don't want to crowd it too much.

*I sort of wanted the dragon shifter, Marie, and maybe the siren girl, if they would like to; but it looked like they got important people waiting for them, so we didn't insisted. And apparently, those two have their own Mr Puzzles waiting for their return. I didn't know how that was ironic, after confronting another Mr Puzzles who was "having a bad day and taking it out on them and all of us"; even though RTV started it... and in some part, the other version of SMG4.

"'Having a bad day?'," questioned True Rayas. "I don't know that's how you interpret it Other-Ray."

So... yeah, that's that. And the participants got along very well with the sugar zombies, and behaved despite their quirks and different personalities. J.D. baked some cookies for them; they loved them.

"Well, then, so the end wasn't so bad," said True Rayas. "So only 56 participants from the original 57 returned home."

*Um... I think 55 actually. Since I was meant to cover the 57th participant, and after I 'died,' it technically still counted as a lost number. Plus, I was an accidental addition. So, I was not meant to be in the tour yet I appeared. And... wait. If I was the 'extra,' that means I could have fought RTV. But the reason I didn't, was because I respected your wishes to not fight him or attack him directly that would got us on his bad side, Real Me. And even if I wanted to fight him, I would feel regret if I landed a direct hit on him. And I think... yeah...

"Hm... well, despite the good start before the big conflict, until the climax, you secured the Puzzlevision Mass Attack drawing," said True Rayas. "I'm glad it actually turned out okay, and you two returned home. All of the friends you made, and inspired everyone, glad you were able to do it Tou-Ray. And to the same extent Other-Ray."

Me and Other Me smile at that.

"As for the problem-solving and way you handled the TV Dimension," True Rayas' expression changes to slight worry and disappointment. "Touching RTV's things and the Desti stunt... you two were very stupid. Yet I had a feeling... it was going to happen anyways." She sighs.

True Rayas yawns, so it means it's now very late. We yawn as well.

"Well, thanks for sharing the tale Tou-Ray and Other-Ray. You two need all the rest after all that. I still don't know what now though; but you are not stepping back in RTV's place again. By the way, nice RTV Plushie and trinkets. Hope you can teach me how to duplicate items, ha ha. Goodnight."

True Rayas leaves the Room with the trinkets the SMG3 Gang and plushie duplicate. (for the Puzzles Plush quest ha ha)

......

*"Still would..."

"What? Are you okay Other Me?Like..."

*"Oh... um... nothing. Okay, maybe dying and coming back made me feel a little... stronger? I don't know, I'm just tired; and I don't know what I'm saying. Lets go to sleep."

Well, the bedroom only has one bed. But it's at least queen size, so we fit; perhaps we won't sleep alone. Other Me went to change shirts, finally. And came back with one that showed as if there were no signs she was shot and with blue blood on it. Though she still kept the ruined one and hanged it on the very far end of the closet, despite the fact it was a ghastly reminder of what happened. I... I think I was too lazy to change out of my uniform. So we laid on the bed, covered with our blankets. And our RTV plushie sitting right between us.

After a short time to trying to fall asleep...

"Other Me, we, didn't told her that RTV already saw the drawing and actually brought it up."

*"I think because we didn't want to tell her what was his feedback, even thought the sudden surprise was too much we left in a hurry before we heard what he thought of it? And the fact we lied about that when I played with the plushie actually happened in the Health Department and not outside. I'm... not so proud of that, like you Real Me."

"I also... cannot believe I stayed quiet about it. But since we won't be involved into more adventures, and made it back, it's shut-eye for us."

*"Agreed. And also... I hope you don't mind I might had... somehow, got everyone's number."

"....Why?"

*"It's been nice meeting all those people, that maybe True Rayas would like to meet them again, the one's behind them of course in the same form they came to the tour. And maybe... we can also go outside."

A pause

"*I also left out the part that RTV DID barked at me after seeing his interaction of his Young self and the Siren girl, just as she entered the screen."

"Are you still HERE, FOX GIRL?! Mind your own business and just GO already!!" he barked/yelled. *And a few feet before going back, he yelled one more time. "These blue handprints better not be permanent! DISGUSTING!!"

*He would had phrased it with the meme sound effect, 'DISGUSTANG!' It would be funny if he memed once in his life. And I might had heard him mumble something along the lines of, "Just because everyone is trying to be nice, I don't need your pity."

"(Sigh) What am I going to do with you Other Me....? Let's just hit the hay."

But... for some reason, I still can't fall asleep. Does Other Me feel the same? Or is she asleep? Hm... there's one more thing, just as I bring the plushie close in a hug.

"Other Me, are you asleep?"

*"Oh um... what is it, Real Me?"

"It's just... while after you were finishing giving the fallen participant, Creature, a memorial... why did you went and approached the broken RTV clone I possessed, propped it up against a rock...and then hugged it? Did you know that... I could feel it as well? Why though?"

*"I... I'm not sure if because out of pity, or in case I was hoping RTV would look at it; a sign of how things could have been different and wished if there could be some way to fix the wrong foot, and a message to say we still don't hold a grudge against him, nor wanted to hurt him. Maybe a last farewell to the host via the broken clone? Given the fact doing so with the actual RTV, he might squeeze the life out of me if I tried, heh. And...We never told True Rayas about it..."

"The other thing is... while you did that, I did the same with my plushie back in Health; both at the same time. Maybe to not make True Rayas question it, or make her cry? Like her... we almost never cry."

A silence... before I felt something curl around my severed cord tail. It looks like... Other Me wants to see if we can share dreams like that? I'll figure it out.

*"Goodnight, Real Me."

"Goodnight, Other Me."

(*I wonder if RTV would pick up the severed cables and prongs we bit down and tore and dropped. He can throw them away if he doesn't want anything to do with us; or maybe keep them? I... for some reason... wouldn't mind if he uses them for something. It means, how I interpret it, is that he kept them as our parting gifts...)

Back to True Rayas, (ME)

After listening to their story, I leave their Room and close it. Once I lock it, the two Me's will 'hibernate,' but for how long? Unless there's a chance for a special event in the future. Now, turning to the living room, I sat down and take a closer look to the trinket and plushie duplicates; I still see the latter as the original one. Now, recalling everything they told me, that RTV's place could go right, or go wrong; and to some extent, terribly wrong.

The first half of the tour went smoothly until the Social Media Department, no problems whatsoever. I've been thinking if it would be wise to wait for the Puzzlevision drawing to come around, and it did happened; Tou-Ray waited. Tou-Ray started to trust Lucian the moment he returned her drawing back, and while looking up the tab (I'm looking it up, sorry), it was actually his sister Colores, who spotted it first; and it appears that indirectly, Tou-Ray made the siblings speak again. Tou-Ray, like me, being in the spectrum and shy when meeting new people, progressively attempted for small talk and/or making new friends. That growth became more obvious from the Film Department, until the end of the tour. How she was able to make SMG3 slowly like her via listening his one rule of not going up the stairs, make him like a Pokemon that would fit his style, make him laugh during a Smash Bros Ultimate match fumble, make some matcha latte he loved it and that she made on the first try; he was exhausted, and Tou-Ray not only made him less tired, but also spread her reassurance to the rest of the Gang. Oh, and that she grew worried when the girl with the heart eye patch who's name is Nicknack was not feeling emotionally well, she asked Lucian to give her the latte. What I can infer, it wasn't because out of shyness, but because Tou-Ray felt a near unfriendly vibe from her; so that's why she never directly approach her to ask if she was okay. And yeah, Animsay, or as she refers the cheery one, G0lly Ani, Tou-Ray was able to handle her with a game of Inscryption. And the time when she first spoke to RTV. It's where she felt she did it! She spoke to the host!

A comment Tou-Ray mentioned that when the SMG3 Gang gave her gifts, unexpectedly, she felt that she became an empathy/sympathy magnet. And it did made it until her return. She earned everyones' trust and friendship; for the second Animsay, only as close as an acquaintance, but not a full friendship. Looking up the other tab, it looks like her interactions with the whole Gang was what SMG3 noted, he wished to see them more happy if he could do the same. Sadly, Tou-Ray and Other-Ray are not stepping back there after the fiasco. Because, it feels like, the Gang will need more of her. And like how Tou-Ray said in her speech of sorrow after Other-Ray 'died,' her interactions was just as close as the late Axol. A good friend of the SMG4 Crew (in any version) who was loyal, gave words of encouragement, and who would put himself in harms way to save his friends. But... the two Me's won't step back in RTV's place, I repeat.

(And another sad thing, I don't think an RTV version of me would be there. I predict, her sole appearance and regardless which side she's in, everyone will be too hard on her. And that scrapped version's presence if she worked at Puzzlevision, would bother RTV too much since it reminds her of what the two did; even if she's a different one, with different memories, background, and has done nothing wrong. But thinking of more than one RTV!Rayas, as in twins, triplets... or even quadruplets... is barely nagging)

Now, Tou-Ray so far, and before the appearance of Other-Ray, she have been like a samaritan; a basic person doing what she can/could to help others. She cleared a misunderstanding in the Castle's kitchen and befriending Grinnames, offered latte to Nicknack albeit from afar, helped Harley feel safe from the fiasco at the Social Media Department, cleaned RTV from the sticky notes and hair, protected Animsay while everyone was grouping, saved Animsay from the RTV clones back in Channel 999, and distract RTV so Kid RTV (Young Other-Ray refers) could run away and for the siren girl who's name is Sci to recover.

Onto Other-Ray... I was thinking of scenarios of whether Tou-Ray would handle any situation alone, since like me, I'm creative to coming up with something. But a part of both her and me, we share the same insecurities; one of them, is if what to do would help and make us feel useful. I think when I was having doubts of how it would turn out, it looks like the obstacles Tou-Ray may not be able to had summoned Other-Ray to be on her side through a Wish after eating the custom Deathcard and absorbing the sigils; still questioning if my thoughts or Tou-Ray did it alone by impulse. The fact the Amorphous sigil changed to the Fecundity sigil... unsure if it was the perfect timing or a coincidence despite the fact, that sigil changes to a random one; but it looks like it decided to change to one that Tou-Ray needed the most? (Or maybe I was curious to see how it played out if a second Me showed up) Now, Other-Ray is just the same as Tou-Ray and me. Memories, personality, and trouble-solving. But shortly before and until she 'died,' it seems she slightly changed a little; and that Tou-Ray could recall, she was slightly independent. The whole Desti sacrifice plan was one of her ideas if the situation in the TV Dimension got out of hand, and knew that her own Unkillable sigil would protect her from dying permanently so she could keep a lookout after Tou-Ray. Other-Ray also knew it would be a bad idea, because "dying" in front of everyone would traumatize them, and she hoped she wouldn't do it; but Tou-Ray was about to be shot, so Other-Ray settled with the last resort. But both had the Unkillable sigils, even Tou-Ray for that matter, so it looks like... Did Other-Ray knew what would happen long before the TV Dimension since she showed up? Wouldn't be crazy if she had Foresight/Clairvoyance? But back to the matter. I recall, based on the rules of Inscryption about the Unkillable sigil, that a card bearing that sigil perishes, it returns to your hand immediately, but why did it took longer for Other-Ray to come back? Was the shot too fatal, that when she came back, she was put in a healing coma? Strange... But when she came back fully healed just during the battle of Channel 999, she continued keeping an eye out for Tou-Ray; such as helping her not get blown up with Animsay while being chased by the clones and the makeshift Spiny Shell, and saving her from a final shot by RTV near the climax. While when Other-Ray was with Tou-Ray, she was the one to willingly make the riskier decisions and actions. But when she was 'killed,' Tou-Ray was left alone to deal things in her own way as best as she could. Hesitantly even. After returning home, that independent side of Other-Ray become more noticeable. She still showed remorse and regret, after speaking a part of her mind. And a little more confident than usual; and again like Tou-Ray described, slightly braver (and cocky?) than her and I. But also... looking at the tab, aren't Wishes supposed to be in sync? It looks like when Other-Ray died and came back, it looks like that synchronization broke and made her even more independent; making her own Wishes.

As for the host of the tour, RTV... And in fact, very different Mr Puzzles. A... special case, to say... This version won in PV Movie, and that made him the Mr Puzzles, everyone should be careful with. And I mean by, be very careful. Plus, didn't helped the fact he doesn't trust anyone, even if some where on their best behavior; Tou-Ray was one of the nicest people in the tour, before the TV dimension forced her and Other-Ray to scheme an escape plan for everyone behind his back. In the first half of the tour Tou-Ray was in, he behaved politely as a tour host should be. Smiling and being nice, but like some Puzzles out there, it's all an act; putting a face of a perfect host. Other than distrustful, RTV also proved himself to be very spiteful. When he woke up after getting fixed back in the Health Department and hearing the news of the Security group's actions and for defending SMG4 (a different version), he went on a very angry rant, that everyone ruined everything, and everyone will pay in part for the people behind them (me included); dropping the perfect humble host act. All of the good behavior Tou-Ray did and helping him clean his clothes before getting involved with his TVs is probably lost... (hopefully not forever until the end of time) But for how long exactly? Holding on to grudges is also one of the things RTV Puzzles has; like he cannot let go of them for a day or a minute.

Now, RTV has to be... the most complicated one all Mr Puzzles AUs out there. How? A comparison between Tou-Ray/Me and RTV, lets take a look. Unlike RTV, Tou-Ray and me (and Other-Ray I guess), we don't hold a grudge on anyone. Because a little lore on Tou-Ray/Me (and irl), I once felt self-hate due to struggling with being born in the spectrum and school and the inability to make friends easily; brought me a phase of incongruity and depression (hence the broken left side of my face and eye). But because I have moved, and with new people came their support... and friends. That helped me heal gradually, that I learned to forgive the past no matter how much it hurt. I regained my confidence, and I no longer saw my condition as a curse anymore. My sense of sympathy/empathy grew as well. As for the fennec fox head, it was a gradual Wish to better adapt to sudden changes whether be social or for trouble-solving. The cog gear is natural actually, but the teeth are slightly different; the split blue hair is the most notable one. Despite these traits, still natural... even with physical changes to happen; still human. But for RTV... Like any Mr Puzzles, is a cyborg with all the mechanical modifications but still keeping parts of his humanity; and growing up with no friends like all the others (most of them). Tou-Ray/Me and RTV, both have human/organic hearts (I heard RTV still has his), but his is ironically... is all symbolically steel cold. Now, after the tour based on the girls' stories and from the tab, RTV refuses to feel anything that could make him feel all those feelings he never got as a young child; he has settled those feelings are all big weaknesses, including the want for friends. Like... he hates to feel 'vulnerable,' or hates to be weak; befriended by "enemies." Hm... this brings me my struggling time in middle school many years ago, that when I went down a path of incongruity and depression, and resentment; no one understood why I was the way I was, nor known I was in the spectrum (I also was unaware of this, which resulted in disliking myself). I also... didn't want to show how overwhelmed I was. But... hiding them only hurt me too much, even the self-hate. When I couldn't hide my feelings anymore, it was the time I had to look for help forgive the past; forgetting about it to me is optional, but I prefer to look back to understand all that. Tou-Ray and Other-Ray, still being me, have these memories as well. That's why... they don't hold a grudge against RTV. But he's still stuck to holding grudges that's the main difference; and what brought him down back in Channel 999, he still couldn't let go of what the two Me's did (I admit, touching his things is reasonable... and the Spiny Chicken? But just a gentle touch to his child self was too far?). Seeing two different people; one person who's been through harsh times yet healed and learned empathy, but the other one is full of apathy and refuses to look at their own history or to feel for others. (Like, Love vs Hate) And because of Tou-Ray's overly empathic and nice personality, it's the main reason RTV cannot comprehend nor get along with her. The other contrast of the two, like me, Tou-Ray (and Other-Ray) are ever adaptive and evolving, but RTV is stagnant and stubbornly sticking to harmful ways; the latter refuses to possibly even upgrade himself(?)

But like one of them said, it's all in the past. And RTV will always be RTV; he can stay like that, since it's not mine nor the Me's problem anymore.

(And they are not stepping into his place again!)

Now...

If Tou-Ray (and/or Other-Ray) were to do something to be on RTV's bad side, she would have mocked him for the fan mail incident, looked at him in the wrong way, side with SMG4 immediately back in the Social Media Department, abandon or destroy the plushie in front of him (but didn't because Colores gave it to Tou-Ray) or actually fight him physically like the ones who fought him; and maybe hold a grudge on him as well. You see, I would never done all that (not even the hijacking the two pulled up twice). To keep it short, I'm holding back (won't explain what that is). Tou-Ray so far has been on good behavior, sticked with the group and never broke away, never brought up the fan mail, respected all the rules by him and the workers, never spoke to RTV in a hostile tone, was very nice and respectful towards everyone else, and most importantly... always addressed RTV as Mr Puzzles out of politeness and respect. That's what the tab of how Tou-Ray did. I'm proud that she has to be the one to behave well the most... until the TV Dimension disaster and the appearance of Other-Ray forced her to be in the plot and to find ways to escape unnoticed (which was useless, but understandable since they were just experimenting with their new cord tails). I think the reason they wanted to escape with some instead of just the two of them during the first wave of battle, was because they grew attached to some of the participants; especially Grinnames, Harley, Astro (who I drew in the Puzzlevision Mass Attack drawing), and a few others. Like, they were more worried about them and help them, than deciding to stand by as bystanders of the Health group (looked the tab); I sent Tou-Ray as a visitor to recover the drawing, just a visitor (who's unfortunately forced into the plot).

The other things if Tou-Ray and Other-Ray wanted to harm RTV, they would have done more than just hijack his TVs. The would have broadcasted the fight publicly, ruining RTV; but they didn't because it would make them no better than him... or maybe just as worse as him. They were trying to either find Channel 999, or bring something from the channels for a vehicle or tool to help everyone escape. And as for possessing the clone, Tou-Ray would have used her finger gun to shoot back at RTV, but running away as far as she could was her priority to keep her body safe. The two girls (and some extension me) don't have to like him, but just show some respect (but I think touching his TVs and clone possession where infractions, that no one told them. Lesson learned, and that's now in the past).

I got to be honest, I would have no idea, what outcomes would turn out to happen. So many scenarios (ideas) came to my mind until ones settle; and sadly, none of the ones to keep Tou-Ray (and possible Othe-Ray if she appeared out of the blue) out of RTV's list of people he didn't liked; or even one that would keep RTV at least to tolerate her (never liked anyone even as the tour started?). And other scenarios if RTV saw the drawing at any point; or if Tou-Ray lost the drawing again in the TV Dimension/Channel 999 (how would that play out?). Or, what if Tou-Ray slipped by during the Social Media chaos... only to end up locked out between the entrance to the department and the hall outside; she would have been left alone and scared, not knowing what to do. Or what if Tou-Ray still absorbed the sigils but Other-Ray never showed up, and went to the Security group for moral support and to shield everyone with her umbrella. But the latter, it could play out like a more distressing version of Western Spaghetti. Dying over to only come back, and repeat itself... Except that Tou-Ray and I, already know the story; and since Tou-Ray isn't Meggy, she would not be bothered too much and would either make Wr3n target her more or grow bothered she isn't reacting how he wants to, but everyone would be so traumatized to see her die and come back over and over again. Or it could have been Other-Ray if she showed up and joined Lucian and left Tou-Ray to be cared for in Health, but the first thing she did was take Tou-Ray to Health (mostly to not conflict with the poll). Until the TV Dimension chaos and final battle in Channel 999, I still couldn't make a concrete idea or how the two would do. Almost as if when things started to grow hostile, many outcomes where waiting to happen, until one is settled; picked at random. Some that I'm not proud of, nor that one in particular, the "performing a Desti" plan, because it would make things worse. And it did... Though the ghastly spectacle inspired everyone to work closely together, and it turned out well so a tragedy can be prevented on time; but the therapy to all those people... One weird idea that came to mind... and that is what if Tou-Ray challenged RTV to a Inscryption match. Betting something whether be the freedom of the participants, or her freedom in exchange for everyone to be let go; but... RTV would refuse that, he's a movie producer, not a gamer. That would sort of mirror the ending of the first season of Meta Runner now that I think about it. But then she wouldn't return home with the Puzzlevision drawing and plushie if she loses. Unless if she manages to convince him to play, she would do what the last scenes of act 3 of the game: playing the game without keeping score; and maybe converse with him during the game... But his act of good host is gone, so he won't.

Though... what if in a scenario that didn't involved hijacking his TVs, they could probably explore the completely-dark abyss of the TV Dimension; and maybe sneak a few participants through the dark, but kept close via the cord tails to guide them, all the while one of the Rayas looking for Channel 999... and no hijacking. What if the TVs have their channels' numbers on one side? Or when Tou-Ray fumbled with the last TV she hijacked, why couldn't she and Other-Ray flew away from the pursuing RTV, or hide further down into the void where RTV may have a hard time finding them in the darkness? Maybe to not make him any more angrier, and take responsibility instead? This shows how much they were aware of how RTV would react to some not wanting to take responsibility; but he could find an excuse to destroy someone.

Another one... if RTV where to know how quickly Tou-Ray and Other-Ray could adapt too quickly for survival, and how creative they were... Why am I imagining that not just dislike them, but grow an obsession over them instead of destroying them?

Hm... looking back to RTV's place. Not a lot of abundance of memes or anyone memeing in his place; it's obvious not a single one under his rule. The only time memeing happened for a while, was during the tour. The Pomeranian sneeze, the Mutahar laugh, the Peter Griffin Death pose, the baked cookie tribute meme Grinnames pulled, the Deltarune reference RTV said (unknowingly), and I think the Megamind meme for last. The question is... who's keeping an eye to the meme lifecycle?

Still, I'm still debating if Other-Ray, since she came up with the "Desti" plan first, would it be crazy if she has foresight/clairvoyance all along? Like, she knew what will transpire? (Alas, still written regardless if she has. I still wrote something. Or maybe, all a coincidence?)

Now....

The big questions, to everyone, do you think the planned "Desti Sacrifice" was unnecessary and only made things worse and for everyone to end up traumatized for no reason, or was it a chain reaction incentive for everyone to keep fighting until RTV gave up and let everyone go? Looking back at what they did, I interpret this as a way for everyone to learn of their mistakes, I think. You see, the mistake everyone did was not looking after everyone close enough. And when RTV was about to destroy Tou-Ray and Other-Ray, everyone jumped so history doesn't happen again. Like, there's actually a benefit to losing: you learn from your mistakes. Other-Ray's return was likely a way to tell everyone, they got a second chance to redeem that mistake. A sign of hope. Heh, Tou-Ray described when she blocked the last bullet, Other-Ray looked like between a superhero and an angel. Ha ha, a Megamind meme shortly after SMG4 said the quote from the movie. At least, her revival brought everyone a sign of relief. Hope mostly.

The second, what could Tou-Ray and Other-Ray done differently?

Comparing the participants, the ones with much offensive (giants, beastly) attributes. The first half of the tour, everyone was civil enough; until the Security team's actions and the entering of the TV Dimension brought with them their inner... to make it less sounding offensive, inner Beast (?). However, even if Tou-Ray would give herself some ability that would either make her big, or have a variety of... of... like... maybe gain abilities from video games; one game now that came in mind: Octoggedon. RTV, like any Mr Puzzles, watched every moving picture that exists... but never played every video game that exists. But Tou-Ray (Me and Other-Ray to some extent) isn't that special, just an ordinary human, trying to adapt when things were going hostile too quickly; and not fighters... but who knows. So by not being like the shapeshifting participants, and not joining in the fight, she retains her humanity. I know, her head and new tail, don't add up.

So far... that's all in the past now.

Now... ending my internal analysis, I completely forgot it's past midnight. I take a good look at the keychain, it's very cute; the Pikachu and Pichu short is indeed, a favorite of mine. The Inscryption custom cards, well, I'm glad Tou-Ray had fun with Tari and Animsay (G0lly Ani, Tou-Ray would refer to the friendly one). Looking up the custom cards from the participants who sadly will never go home (yet I knew the ones behind them chose their fates), well... Now, looking at the RTV Plushie. It looks neat and cute I got to say; even the tiny cape with the technicolor in the inside of it. It's different from the canon classic one. It has a more smug vibe to it, but it makes it more unique I guess...

Well, since this is the first Puzzles Plush, guess I'll make a special glass case for it. I mean, RTV's plushie is the first for the Puzzles Plush Quest! (wonder if RTV would be at least... be neutral about it. He doesn't have to change his mind about the girls and me if he doesn't want to)

Looking at the notifications that at least two Puzzles are looking for people, what are the chances they are plushies to add for the Quest?

Now, whether to go there myself... actually, I'll ask the two Me's if they could help me make more Me's to explore. And maybe teach me how to make duplicates and absorb Inscryption sigils; the one to create copies a lot quickly. (But also visit them just to check how they are faring after the harrowing off-rails tour)

Also... I'm thinking if to add myself a tail or not, Ha ha. (I could use a slight upgrade. Or... even stitch a star patch on my shirts; or even a pin for easy removal)

Yawn... I think I'll sleep in the sofa tonight... And RTV Plush wouldn't mind if he stays with me all night. I'll build his special glass case the next day. (Wonder if I can dream up playing Inscryption against Animsay, to continue were Tou-Ray left off. Ha Ha, Rayas' Mod: Nature versus Technology)

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Thanks to @4thwallbreakerdraws2 / @rtv-puzzlevision-studios for hosting such a fun and creative event. Loved how everyone's characters interacted with each other and the RTV characters as well. This was my first Tumblr event to take part of (the main reason I got Tumblr in the first place, lol), and I'm glad to have joined.

I apologize if I wrote and posted this too late after two weeks since the event.

I pardon if I wrote some of the RTV characters slightly off. (It's all Other-Ray's A(d)d Lib ability. Guilty)

If anyone would like to be interested in your sona at Rayas' place and for me to draw some, DM or comment down below. Sadly, RTV inserts cannot be there. Limit is between 3 to 4; one per person.

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