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July 11, 20XX

Location: Elevator

Poppy checked Vees back as the other two were discussing what they saw. The thoughts swirl as she tries to think of what she saw. The ichored covered claw that wounded Vees back, the white of a singular eye or what she assumes is an eye. It was glowing and felt like it wasn’t really seeing any of them. She shakes her head. Maybe she was looking too deep into it.

“Ow!” Vee shouted, as Poppy tried to wrap the injury with one of her socks.

“Sorry!” Poppy Quickly apologized, loosening her sock. She really wishes for a medkit it would be much easier. Sprout would be disappointed in their lack of medical preparation. Makes Poppy glad that they are going back up. That twisted was more frightening than others. Actually she isn’t sure if it even was a twisted. It talked and she didn't recognize the voice as any of her friends. It was something new. Roger must be enjoying himself.

“Hello Friends!” Dandy said cheerfully, offering items before noticing Vee. “What Happened?”

Vee pained and pale, got annoyed and got up, “You Weed!”

“Vee! Wait, your still-” Poppy tried to stop Vee but the TV was determined and pushed her aside. Walking painfully over to Dandy as she reached for her something inside her bag and pulling a folder and a record out. Placing the contents roughly when she reached Dandy.

“Explain this!” Vee shouted. Dandy looked confused on the folder as he picked it up. Reading the file name with barely concealed surprise.

“Project….Perfect power source?” Dandy mumbled, opening the file reading to read the mysteries of the file. Poppy can’t help but stare at Dandy as he reads silently. Brightney and Roger also seem to stare with Brightney looking at the file with wonder and confusion. Suddenly Dandy dropped the file with terrier and surprise. “No it…can’t be true.”

“What Dandy?” Vee questioned skeptically, seemingly off put by his reaction. Dandy didn’t answer as he picked up the tape. Seeming to have an internal conflict about the tape.

“When did….Delilah…..” Dandy seems to look at Vee for answers.

“So you don’t know?” Vee asked sarcastically. Leaning on the shop for support.

“Know what?” Roger asked sternly. “What’s in the file?”

Dandy and Vee seemed to snap their heads towards Roger then us as if releasing that there are others around them. Vee looks at Roger with suspicion while Dandy seems to be contemplating. They both seem hesitant to give any answers as it seems a bit personal.

“We can talk somewhere more privately.” Brightney suggested. “If that’s what you are worried about.”

“It's not that.” Vee said, looking paler. She didn’t continue what she wanted to say. Poppy and the other two looked at each other then back at them.

“Go on.” Poppy encouraged, watching Vee’s movements. Vee shifted side to side and looked at Dandy who was visibly shaking.

She sighed and handed them the file. Roger the moment he got the files eagerly read the file while Brightney and Poppy looked over his shoulder. What she read was horrifying. Detailed documents of torture of the main toons as they were experimented on. Pictures were taken of the mains with machines on them but the file didn’t end there. It was describing how someone will test on other toons with different projects. Poppy can’t help but tear up.

“What?” Roger choked out. Bareilly containing his disbelief on the continents.

“I only read the first page.” Vee began, venom dripping in her voice. “I don’t remember any of what it said happening and probably what the rest of the file said.”

She then looked at Dandy who looked very betrayed, still shaking. “And I'm assuming you don’t remember either?”

He only nodded as the elevator beeped that it reached the top. The doors opened as Dandy quickly waved goodbye and went to descend in his shop.

“Wait!” Brightney shouted to him. Getting his attention quickly. “We should talk in my room later,” She looked towards everyone else. “After dinner.”

We all nodded in agreement before exiting the elevator into the main area. Sitting on the beaches were Toodles and Sprout. The latter looked anxious for their return, jumping up when he saw them. While Toodles ran up to Roger asking if he found anything new.

“Is Vee alright?” Sprout asked, noticing the sock bandage around her. Pulling out a cupcake, handing it to Vee and investigating the wound, not waiting for an answer.

“Berry boy I’m fine.” Vee said annoyed but tired. Trying to stop him but hissed when Sprout removed the colorful bandage.

“You are not fine Vee.” Sprout said bluntly, trying to get her to eat the cupcake. Vee eventually relented as Roger and Toodles left for her room. While Brightney headed for the library. Poppy stayed behind to make sure Vee was ok. Sprout removed the makeshift bandage sock. Putting Vee’s bag to the side and checked her wound. Her injury seemed to heal somewhat after she ate it but still didn’t look well.

“That’s…” Sprout began looking concerned before shaking his head. He made Vee sit down on the bench to get a better look. Pulling out a medkit, grabbing some bandages to begin wrapping the wound carefully. Sniping the end of it as he finished wrapping. Poppy can’t help but be impressed with his medical knowledge. “There, that should do it.” Then began to put the rest away.

Vee looked down at the bandage. “How long do I have to have this?”

“Uh.” Sprout hesitated, fidgeting with his apron. “In about two weeks.”

“WHAT!” Vee shouted, making Sprout jump violently and Poppy flinch. “WHY THAT LONG!”

Sprout was shaking but quickly composed himself. “My cupcake didn’t heal your injury all the way, so you will be on bedrest until then.”

His voice sounds a bit shaky, she can’t help but comment in her mind. Poppy forgets sometimes that Sprout gets jumpy when toons shout.

“But the runs!” Vee exclaimed, trying to argue, but Sprout was having none of that. He grabbed her shoulders firmly with an intense look on his face.

“Listen Vee you are not going on any runs until that wound heals. You will not argue with me on this.” Sprout said with a tone that said there is no room to argue. Vee looked away mumbling something before turning back.

“Fine.”

“Good.” Sprout said with a lighter tone. Turning to Poppy, his face having a small smile. “Can you take this outdated-tech to her room.”

Poppy couldn't laugh as Vee looked indignant like a princess shouting “Hey!” before nodding.

“I’ll get right on it.”

“Thank you.” Sprout thanked gratefully, handing Poppy her sock before walking away. “Tell me if you need anything.”

“Will do!”

July 1, 1992

Location: ????

‘Is this thing on?’

The first thing you see is a glass window with a room on the other side. It has metal walls on all sides with no decoration that seems to be in it. On the side with the camera there is a desk with a microphone and speaker. Paper neatly piled on a corner of the desk, a file in the center with the mic. A woman, Delilah, stepped into frame checking the light.

‘Good, it's working.’

Delilah stepped into full view making a motion to clear her throat. Pulling out a pen and paper as she began talking.

‘This is test one on the Power project. The first subject will be L-001.’

She picked up the camera and moved it closer to the glass.

‘I will now bring in the subject.’

There was a bit of shuffling off screen as Delilah left to bring in the toon. It took a moment but soon there was a muffled sound of a door opening in the other room. Voices were being picked up.

‘Delilah, how will this room help me and the other’s.’

A toon and Delilah came into view. She was holding a colorful flower toon known as Dandy who seemed a bit nervous.

‘Well it's a special room where you get shots.’

The colorful toon in her arms seemed to stutter at the mention of shot as she put him down.

‘I’ll be right back.’

‘Ok.’

Dandy began to explore the room, trying to see what was in it. When his bright and innocent eyes caught sight of the glass window. The toon got closer examining it.

‘Why is there a mirror here?’

The toon poked at the mirror, testing if it is real or has something more to it. But got bored quickly and began wandering the room. I wouldn’t be long when Delilah came back.

‘Give me your arm.’

Dandy quickly obeyed, sticking out his arm for his maker to grab. Tensing when the needle got close to his arm. Delilah gave no warning and swiftly stuck the needle in injecting what looks like black liquid in then pulling out. The poor toon yelped after the needle came out, having no time to prepare for it. The maker of toons poached him up quickly before leaving.

‘I’ll be back.’

Dandy tried to go to the door, shouting out for Delilah not to leave. But it was too late, the door was shut and he couldn’t open the door. Appears to be locked. Hurt the toon sat at the door and began to cry when the women came back to the room with the camera. The sounds of footsteps and muttering came closer to the camera. Then a sound of a chair scrapping against the floor as the lens was focused on the crying flower.

There wasn’t much happening for ten minutes, the only noise you hear is wet hiccup and sobs. Then the toon began to choke and cough aggressively. The sounds of a chair falling backward as the toon began to rath in agony. But that was all the creator did as the toon began to vomit what looked like ink. Something was heard being written as the flower began to scream. More ichor came out of his eyes and nose.

The video kept playing as the toon suffered for thirty more minutes until he passed out. There was a cut to a different room. With the toon now laying what looks like a hospital bed. Looking scared, hurt, and confused as the women tried to put a device on him.

‘No I don’t want to put this on!’

Delilah sharply grabbed his arms making the toon stop struggling in surprise.

‘This is meant to help you L-001.’

Dandy only shook as he shook his head violently. Beginning to try and pull out of her grip.

‘Help with what! I just woke up!’

That made Delilah pause letting go of Dandy’s arms. The toon took advantage and shuffled away from her. Pulling his arms close.

‘What do you mean? We discussed this before.’

The toon only looked at her confused. Pondering for a moment before asking.

‘What are you talking about Delilah? Why am I here?’

Delilah pressed stop on the camera making it the end of the tape.

July 11, 20XX

Location: Dandy’s Room

Dandy just stared at the TV. Even after the tape ended and just showed static he just stared. Mind blank at what he saw. He’s not sure how to feel about it. The thought that this happened to him but he doesn’t remember and worse watching himself not remember. It looked painful and he was alone. Why would…..

His hand turned off the TV and retrieved the tape robotically. Retrieving the tape and stared at it. It was just an ordinary black tape with no label on it other than the number 1 on it. Of course he’s always number one. The star of the show! The oldest toon and the first made.

He wanted to puke.

But he didn’t instead Dandy checked the time. 7 o clock…..it’s dinner time. Sprout or Cosmo would be here soon to get him. Should he even go?

Whatever, it doesn't matter.

*Knock*

“Dandy? It's dinner time!”

It was Sprout. Of course it was Sprout. Why does Sprout even come? The other mains either distance themselves or hate him. And the regular toons are nervous or scared around him. Even his best friend Astro keeps a distance. Why not Sprout?

“Are you staying in here today?”

Why is he even asking? It doesn’t matter if it's dinner. Just leave a plate at his door and leave! But of course Sprout doesn't do that.

“Is everything ok?”

There was a pause, Dandy didn’t bother answering. There is no point to the question. His well being doesn’t matter. He’s just selfish.

“I’m coming in.”

There was a creek of the door opening. Light shines through making Dandy shut his eyes and blink away the pain. The light in his room was flipped on when his eyes were adjusted to the brightness of the room. Sprout was halfway to him. Dandy wanted to care and yell at him but he didn’t. It wouldn’t work on the strawberry and he was too tired. All he did was curl up, tape in his hands, knees to chest. When the tall toon reached him, putting a hand on his shoulder.

“Dandy…are you ok?” Sprout asked warmly. Causing Dandy to look up from his knees. The first thing he saw was that the other toon had a plate of food in one hand. “Are you hungry?”

The question made him move his eyes to the concerned but warm face of Sprout. He can’t help but compare that face to his toon handler. When did Sprout feel so safe? He remembers a time when the red toon was too impulsive for his own good. Very happy and cheerful but very awkward at the same time. Only really expressing himself around certain toons. Now Sprout seems warm, tired and very sad.

The grumble of his stomach stops his train of thought. Making the flower blush from embarrassment. Sprout only looked amused as he handed Dandy the plate of food. It was a burger with fries. Dandy only stared at the good looking food. Not bothering to grab it as he clutched the tape tightly. The other plant toon only looked at him sadly as he put the plate to the side and reached for the tape. Dandy pulled away.

“Relax Dandy, I’m not going to steal it.” Sprout reassured with his arm still stretched out. It took a moment but Dandy finally gave the tape to Sprout. Who gently took it and had a look at the tape. His face had a complicated expression before putting it on Dandy’s bed and came back to try to encourage Dandy to eat.

It took fortyfive minutes of Dandy refusing and Sprout encouraging the flower to eat half of his plate. That seems to satisfy the taller toon as he cleaned up the plate and put it to the side. Neither of them talked as Sprout left to put the food away. Probably saving it for Dandy tomorrow.

The silence when he left made the flower go to his bed and curl on it. Making sure the tape was in his grip as he did so. Why hold it so tight? Is it because he doesn't want to lose something I forgot again?

Or is it because deep down, he’s still that scared toon in that tape. Holding on so desperately to the past. Both the bad and good.

“I’m back.” Spout’s voice cut through Dandy’s dark thoughts. The younger toon seems to be smiling until his eyes land on Dandy. Sprout didn’t say anything, just sighed and walked over to Dandy and sat on the bed. Putting a hand on his shoulder asking, “You going to tell me what’s wrong?”

Dandy didn’t move. No indication that he is going to answer. Sprout scrunched up his face then brightened. “Did you break up with a tape?”

The question caught him off guard. Staring at the tall strawberry with disbelief.

“Ok not that….did you run out of paint for your petals?”

Sprout said with such blunt sincerity that he can’t help but smile. Though that didn’t stop him from kicking dumb friend.

“Or- Hey!” Sprout exaggerated, he didn’t kick him that hard. Squatting at Dandy with his left hand and removing his right from his shoulder. Making a miserable face. Dany giggled. Then Sprout faked a pout. “You could have just told me no.”

That made Dandy laugh. All the bad thoughts slipped away as his friend laughed along. Both finding it really funny despite it being really bad attempts at guessing the issues Dandy was having. It helped. They laughed for what felt like hours, was probably only a couple of minutes, before they calmed down.

“Hahaha…ha…remind me to never…huff…ask Vee to invite you to…ha…trivia.” Dandy spoke, trying to contain his laughter and calm down. Sprout only nodded trying to do the same. Maybe they aren’t as calm as they thought because they began to laugh at what he said.

It took them several more minutes to finally calm down. They are both breathing heavily from lack of oxygen. In other ways be a quiet room. Then Sprout broke the silence. “I needed that.”

He needed that too. Dandy can’t help but think.

Sprout turned to look at him. “Feeling better?” He only nodded, smiling. “Good!” The joy in Sprout’s was bright. Dandy only hummed before tenssing up. Brightney, he forgot about that. What time is it?

“Do you have anything you need to do?” Sprout asked, noticing his sudden shift in mood. He only nodded in response. Can’t seem to talk today. “Ok, where?”

Dandy then shifted away his loosened grip on the tape tightening once more. Should he say anything about what he discovered? What have the others have found? One look at Sprout told him that answer. No, the guy is already taking care of everyone. There is no need to add upon that stress.

“Is it a secret?” Sprout asked, pressing if he should know. Jeez he makes this hard. Also is it a secret? The thought caused him to shrug in response. “Ok…..is it important?”

That he actually has an answer for. “Yes.” Huh he can speak again.

Sprout only smiled, “Visiting someone?”

Dandy laughed for some reason and said yes. Shifting a little in on the bed.

“Want company? You're anxious.” Sprout pointed out, still with that soft smile. Like it says that he’ll always be here. Like a dad. Dandy held back a snort. Sprout a father? That seems far-fetched.

But he accepted the offer. Only until they reached the door.

Sprout shouldn’t be involved in this.

July 11, 20XX

Location: Brightney’s Room

“Where is that dang flower!?” Vee screech, impatient as they have waited for an half an hour now. Pacing in the lamps room.

“Please calm down Vee.” Poppy tried to mediate. Trying to get her to sit down. “Remeber what Sprout said?"

“Screw what Sprout said!” Vee said harshly. Her arms gestured wildly. “I’m going to tear his petals out!”

Brightney only looked at the scene with concern, but didn't bother trying to calm the TV. She knows that Vee needs to relieve some steam off after what happened at floor 20. It went horribly and they encountered a new Twisted. One that is more dangerous than mains. The slow steps that Vee takes as she paces doesn’t help with her thoughts. It does bring questions to her.

Vee seems slower somehow compared to Poopy, who is following Vee around, trying to get her to sit. And Poppy isn’t a fast toon, just average speed. Sure Vee wasn’t the fastest but this feels like she is watching Shrimpo stomping away. That wound that seems to have not healed even after Vee ate one of Sprouts cupcakes. Something isn’t right.

And looking over at Rodger, we seem to be thinking the same thing.

*knock*

“Finally!”

“Vee sit down!”

Vee ignored Poppy and went straight to the door and opened it. While Poppy grabbed her arm to stop anything physical happening.

“About time-!” Vee stopped when she noticed who was at the door. Looking a bit guilty at whoever is at the door. Curious Brightney went over to see who it was. Seeing Dandy who they were expecting, face full of regret, and Sprout who looked like he jumped out of his skin. Now she understands.

“Sprout oh my gosh.” Poppy worried, trying not to yell. Walking up to him apologizing for Vee who looked like water got into her circuits. Before mumbling an apology to him. Sprout seemed to calm down after things calmed.

“Didn’t expect you at the door Sprout.” Brightney said, trying to start the conversation calmly. “Why are you here?”

“Well,” Sprout began but Dandy cut him off. “He was just here to walk with me. Nothing more!” Ending the sentence quickly before trying to show Sprout away.

“Uh yeah.” Sprout confirmed, looking a bit concerned about Dandy’s behavior. “Did something happen?”

“No, all good!” Dandy said with too much cheer. “Just seeing what these guys have to offer. You know, business?”

Sprout didn’t look convinced. Seeing right through the lie and just raising a brow. “Dandy, stop lying. Why would Vee want to do any dealing with you?”

Dandy deflated after being caught. Everyone can’t help but laugh. Brightney can’t help but think of a Dandy as a child caught by a parent. But she understands the concern for Sprout being here.

“Oh calm down Sprout, we are looking at new information on the Twisteds and Dandy wanted to join.” Brightney said, the others nodding and confirming her statement. While she is not telling the full truth it isn’t a lie either.

“Ok, I believe you.” Sprout said after a moment of hesitation. “But if you need anything, come get me.”

After saying goodbye, the air in the room shifted. Roger removed the files in his briefcase and Dandy handed over the tape.

“Alright, what do we know so far?” Brightney began, and quickly they compiled a bulletin board. Putting up dates and information, but left the photos out. As two of the six toons in the photos are here.

“That looks good.” Rodger said with satisfaction after putting the last pin in. Backing away to admire it.

“This is less than I thought.” Dandy can’t help but comment. Looking at the board blankly.

“Well it's just one file, we haven’t looked at the tape yet.” Brightney answered, but she had to agree this was less despite the folder suggested. Only a few papers and documents on the thing with many sticky notes and photos. Though she can’t help but notice the flinch that Dandy made when she mentioned the tape. He had already watched it.

“What’s with the empty space in the middle?” Poppy pointed out. Looking at the spot quizzically.

“That is where we put the elephant in the already elephant-filled room.” Rodger answered, pulling out a sticky note that just has ‘Twisted ?’.

“Oh that thing.” Vee said, looking miffed. Finally sitting in a chair after they all dragged and forced onto one. “Can’t say I saw much of it. Didn’t even detect it when we first got there.”

Rodger wrote that down, mumbling to himself. “Wasn’t there at the beginning.”

“I can second that, me and Vee stumbled on a strange room filled with blueprints.” Brightney added. The others, besides Vee, looked shocked.

“Where did you find it?” Dandy asked, getting closer to her. She didn’t mind her mind was elsewhere. Brightney actually can't remember where exactly, only that it was by the dinner. Actually now that she thought about it the layout was weird.

“This may be strange but I think it was close to the eating area.” Brightney supplied. There were a mixture of reactions. Dandy seemed weirded out and concerned. Poppy and Rodger looked surprised and Vee looked like she was figuring something out.

“Wait, we would have seen you.” Rodger said after snapping out of his shock.

“Yeah! And the Twisteds acted weird.” Poppy added. This was news to her.

“Weird how?” Vee asked. Leaning on the edge of the seat.

“Like, they disappeared near the end, kinda strange.” Poppy answered, making both her and Dandy shout. Vee had a blank screen before switching to an exclamation mark. Rodger nodded to confirm Poppy’s word.

“TWISTEDS DON”T JUST DISSAPIER!”

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN DISAPPIER!”

“That’s not all, the Diner kept changing.” Vee said, cutting through the hysteria. Making everything go quiet. Everyone just staring at Vee

“What….” Rodger said simply.

Vee popped the map of the Diner up. “This is what we should have seen.” she said before switching to a different map that looked, jumbled? She isn’t sure how to describe it. “This is what we actually saw.” Vee then put the maps side by side. Looking at it, she now understands why the hallways felt so long. “But there is more.”

Her screen changed to video footage of Vee and her running. All from the perspective of Vee before she paused at the elevator and zoomed on something. None of them could make it out until Vee brightened the image, and there was a security camera.

“That’s…..” Dandy said through shock. The others are silent, having nothing to say. They were being watched, and it was probably that Twisted that they knew nothing about. Is it even a Twisted?

Vee’s face came back, looking pale somehow. They were all pale. Is it watching us right now? Brightney can’t help but look around.

“I think we need a break.” Poppy suggested, voice shaky. They all silently agreed.

After the break that was more like a tense staring contest, we all agreed to talk more tomorrow. Wanting to clear her head of the mystery for now, she closed the door. But Rodger shouted “Wait!” making everyone stop in their steps and turn back. Rodger was digging through his brief case before pulling out a device.

“Vee, I need to check something.” Rodger said, holding the device up. It’s a stat tracker everyone used at the beginning to figure out what they're good at, and categorize who fits what. Though it was mostly for those who don’t know what to do.

None of them questioned it. Vee only nodded looking concerned. They all had a few ideas why he wanted to check Vee’s stats specifically.

Rodger scanned the device over Vee, making the familiar beeping as it processed. It took a few minutes but it made a final beep before showing the states on the screen. Though Brightney didn’t get the chance to look as Rodger faced away from everyone. Probably trying not to concern anyone, but failing. The face he made when he turned back brought no comfort.

“Rodger what does it say?” Vee asked, her concern evident in her voice. Shaking in anticipation.

“Vee…

You're at one heart.”

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Perfect Power Source

April 5 1990

12:13 pm

To Arthur Walton

There's an issue with power for the facility. Regular energy isn’t enough and is ineffective for toon production. It keeps shutting off at the most inconvenient of times. I’m afraid I can’t work productively if I have to work after hours so the power doesn't shut off during visiting hours.

Delilah Keen

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April 5, 1990

1:20 pm

To Delilah Keen

I’ll look into alternatives, for now work after hours. So sorry you can’t work as many hours as you want, but maybe you take a break while we sort this out.

Arthur Walton

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August 10, 1990

4:55 am

To Arthur Walton

I’ve found the answer to the power problem. You know the ichor I use to make the toons? While I was creating one of the Christmas toons when the power went off again. I accidentally dropped some ichor on the computer and it powered on. So I tested it with other technology. I’ve discovered that it can be used to power machines.

Delilah Keen

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August 10, 1990

10:45 am

To Delilah Keen

That’s wonderful news! I’m sorry that I couldn’t find a solution faster, but this sounds promising. Let’s talk about it more in person and see how we can add this to the building if possible.

Arthur Walton

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October 14, 1990

The sterile halls Delilah walked through to her lab normally bring her excitement now bring dread. The work that Delilah put in has been more exhausting as she needs to create not only toons but the ichor itself. To power the facility and to create the toons. Making it hard to manage what to do first, both are really important to run the business and she has to decide which is more important. It is making Delilah infuriated as she wants to focus on the toons. But she can't say she regrets choosing ichor over other power sources as it can keep a steady flow of energy and can handle extreme amounts of stress. But it requires tons of it to power an entire museum with many many floors. Delilah needs to find a way to make more and she is coming up with nothing.

Slamming the pencil onto her desk, Delilah stood up and began to pace. Thoughts swirling in her mind trying to come up with a solution. It feels as if the solution is at her figure tips, but she can’t quite grasp it. Her pacing stops when Arthur enters her office.

“Hey Del.” Arthur said cheerfully with that dumb nickname he always greets her with. A warm smile on his face before quickly dropping. “Is everything alright?”

Ever caring Arthur is.

“No, just thinking.” Delilah answered back, keeping her face and voice neutral. She sees the playful smirk coloring his face.

“Well that’s pretty loud thinking don’t you think?” Arthur joked, they are always awful. He swung his arm around her shoulder as he said it to.

“Aren’t you here for something?” Delilah said unamused, she usually plays along but she is not in the mood. Lucky for her Arthur took the hint and went back to business, looking a little miffed.

“Right,” Arthur said before clearing his throat, getting into his business voice. Pulling folders underneath one of his arms she didn’t notice before. “I came to give you designs for the easter toon.” Arthur shuffled through some papers before pulling out a poster for an episode. She’s never seen it before. “I was asking around for opinions on the draft poster for the next episode.”

“Oh.” Delilah simply said, normally she would be ecstatic, but she was too tired. She reached for the poster to see two toons L - 001 and M - 005 or simply Dandy and Shelly. They seem to be digging in the desert. The title being Shelly’s dream come true. Very original Arthur. “Thanks, I’ll email about it later.”

“Alright.” Arthur said, putting the rest of the files on her desk, turning to leave, but he paused, staying just a moment, whispering something under his breath; she didn’t bother listening, before leaving.

Delilah exhaled a breath she didn’t know she was holding. She can usually handle Arthur and his theatrics, but she is too exhausted dealing with the ichor situation to go along. But it does make her laugh when he does.

She sat back down with a huff looking at the files then the poster at hand. Looking directly at the toons, her thoughts spinning before inspiration hit. Delilah jumped from her desk quickly gathering the files and other blue prints scattering it across her desk. Quickly opened a new folder and began to write.

Possible ways to extract ichor from toons

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July 11, 20XX

Kitchen: Floor 20

*Ding*

The sound of the ichor extractor let Vee know that she is done. As she moved the grunts and gurgles of twisteds as they chased Poppy around. Or she assumes is chasing as Poppy is supposed to be a distractor this round, but you never know if the others are getting chased by a stray twisted. Whatever, as long as they are safe it doesn't matter who is being chased. Most of them are fast enough to not get caught. Except maybe Roger. Hopefully-

She quickly cut that thought short. No need to be distracted.

Vee wondered for a bit before spotting a research capsule, quickly checked if the cost was clear, and booked it. Nabbing the thing before looking for more of these things. Not exactly enjoying doing research runs but it was needed. As Roger claims it can help understand twisteds and their patterns. Vee calls crap! Roger just wants to study them, but nobody seems to be exactly against it. Sprout being weirdly supportive of this while also begging them to be safe. Ok, hypocrite.

She collects five more before finding herself in a weird office. Vee has never seen this room before. For one it has many, many blueprints that are scattered across the room. There is ichor on the left wall and floor, looking like something or…some toon was thrown there. And on the lone desk was a thick folder with a tape on top of it.

“What is this?” Vee asked curiously, setting aside the tape and looking at the title of the folder.

File # 10

Project: Perfect Power Source

“Perfect Power Source?” Vee mumbled under her breath. Curious, she opened the folder to see what it was about.

Discovery

I have discovered that the solution I gave to each toon has a different effect. Depending on how long a toon existed. The older the toon the more ichor leeks out. As L-001, M-001, M-002, M-003, M-004 and M-005 seem to react strongly to it. As they were leaking out of their eyes and mouth. Witch is a bit of a problem as I was hoping that I use one of the ordinary toons, but it can’t be helped. Nobody wants one of their favorite mains gone.

And Arthur would question me.

Might have to create something to carefully extract from them. Will record the reactions and findings to see what else to add to these findings.

Vee didn’t read any further than the first page. Not feeling very comfortable after reading that she and some of the main toons were tested on. She doesn’t remember any tests or ichor coming out of her like that. There were many alarm bells going off as she looked around the room. More specifically looking directly at the ichor splatter. Possibilities of what happened in this room and who was the victim. Vee then glared at the tape, this has Dandy written all over it.

BAM

Jumping at the sudden opening of the door. Vee tensely but quickly grabbed the tape for an escape, but saw a glow and knew exactly who it was. Anger replaced the fear she had a few seconds ago. “Brightney! What the heck!”

The lamp jumped at her shouting before quickly apologizing. “I’m so sorry Vee. I was just trying to hide and-” Brightney paused looking around. “What is this place?”

“I-” Vee began but stopped. Not really sure what this place is or its exact purpose, but she has a few theories. “Not exactly sure, but it looks to be uh, secret room? Office? Full of blueprints of-” Vee took a good look at one of the blueprints. There are plans for a machine called Version 10: ichor extractor. “...Extractors.”

Brightney raised a brow at her answer. That being one of Vee's least descriptive answers she ever gave.

“Listen, I just discovered this room too.” Vee said defensively. “And it isn't anything I've seen before on this floor.”

“Ok?” Brightney replied, focusing on the blue prints around. “Should we take some of these?”

Vee took a moment to think. They do look important and can tell them more about the extractors. “Sure.”

Vee and Brightney quickly but carefully collected the blue prints into their bags. Trying to fit as many as possible before their bags overflow. Once everything was secure they walked out agreeing they should head towards the elevator, but they heard heavy footsteps running towards them, lights flickering out. Without thinking Brightney grabbed Vee's hand and ran.

RUN

With racing hearts they try to run quickly to the elevator. Hoping it's open when they get there. The heavy footsteps got closer making their hearts beat louder as Brightney took a sharp turn to the kitchen. Hiding underneath the table as they heard the footsteps run past the kitchen. They panted heavily trying to catch their breaths as they turned to look at each other.

“What was that!?” Brightney whispered. They had never heard a twisted run that fast and be so quiet. “That wasn't Twisted Pebble right?”

“No.” Vee said, stunned. “My scans said there aren’t any Mains on this floor.”

They remained quiet for a moment, staying under the table before they heard the elevator open. That got them to snap out of it and quickly run to the elevator. Where they saw Poppy and Roger are waiting. Roger prepared to press the button while Poppy held out her hand to grab them. When they were half way with 20 seconds left they saw the lights flickering and heard a familiar pair of heavy foot steps.

Vee and Brightney ran faster while Poppy and Roger began to panic. The twisted got closer and closer as Brightney made it in panting. Vee was at the entrance when she heard a scratch.

DUCK

She felt pain as something hit her back as she made it in the elevator. The elevator door closed behind Vee as everyone heard the twisted behind the door scream.

“G!V# !T B@CK!”

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