The apocalypse is nigh!

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Asch agreeing to a drink with Emperor Peony? Luke studying more or less willingly? Asch chuckling? Uncle Jade?

It would appear Abyss Dressing Room has inexplicably stumbled upon the four signs of the apocalypse. This must explain why there is suddenly a horde of monsters poised to attack. Redheads! Denizens! Defend your nexus!

...Just be careful with those artes. Looks like the apocalypse is a lot fuzzier and noisier than anticipated. As such, every arte used spawns at least two dozen cheagles. And Mystic Artes spawn about fifty.

Good luck. And welcome to Luke's Asch's anyone who isn't Tear or Ion's hell.

Comments

[prismshards]

Haha! Nice one! You'd think we deserve to get a few free hits in after putting up with his bullying. ..."super jerk", huh? How's that any different from normal?

[hymnotic]

Hmm, I think I have something better for having put up with him being such a jerk.

...I'd take how Asch used to be over that jerk any day...

[prismshards]

Not sure if I'd count living with him as a positive...

Eh? Are we still talking about Asch?

[hymnotic]

I guess that all depends on how things change while you're living together.

...Well, he was Asch from some version of Auldrant or another. Jerk kept acting like replicas are property.

[prismshards]

I can't picture him without that scowl, let alone his attitude being much different.

...you're right. That is worse than how Asch normally is. Him being disappointed in me beats that all to pieces.

[hymnotic]

Hmm, well, he does still scowl a lot, I guess, but he's a lot calmer and he doesn't yell at me for no good reason. We get along really well these days, actually. [ Really well. Go ahead and ask him how well, Luke. ]

Right? It was so satisfying to slam my fist into his face.

[prismshards]

He must have kept that expression too long and lost the ability to smile. [ Still, it makes him happy to hear one of them has a better relationship with their original. ] So would you say you're almost friends by now?

[ That mental image forces him to slap a hand over his mouth to keep from bursting into laughter. ] Pffft! Score one for the replicas!

[hymnotic]

Hmm~ I'd say we're a bit more than that.

[prismshards]

Oh, like best friends? [ Naive derp is naive. ]

[hymnotic]

Mm, well... well, to be a bit more accurate, he's my boyfriend.

[prismshards]

...

[ He needs a moment to process this. ]

...oh. That's, um... Different. Congrats?

[hymnotic]

Thanks. [ But he can't help but notice his other self's reaction. ] ...Does it bother you or something?

[prismshards]

Huh? [ Cue flailing as he scratches the back of his head. ] No, not at all! I'm happy for you, really!

[hymnotic]

Well, if you're sure. You just seem uncomfortable is all.

[prismshards]

I-I'm not. Never gave much thought to that kinda thing, yeah? Everyone was expecting me to marry Natalia, then with stopping Master Van...

[hymnotic]

Mm, true. But that was years ago for me.

[prismshards]

Oh, it would be, wouldn't it... And you guys wouldn't be close to the others in age anymore... [ His brain. It is broken and in dire need of duct tape. ]

[hymnotic]

...You sure you're alright?

[prismshards]

[ Luke's question goes unanswered, as he seems absorbed in whatever thoughts are racing through his mind. ] ...can I ask you something personal?

[hymnotic]

Huh? Oh, uh... sure, go ahead. [ Luke's kind of wondering what could be more personal than revealing he's dating his original. ]

[prismshards]

H-have you ever... I mean, you and Asch-- [ How about asking for details of said relationship? ]

[hymnotic]

Huh? [ Look, it's years later, but Luke is still a little inexperienced in the ways of the world, so he doesn't quite get the implication of the half-asked question. ]

[prismshards]

You two are an item, right? So I thought you might know what it's like to... [ Then they're both about on the same level, as he's making a vague gesture with both hands that may or may not be indicative of more risque activities. ]

[hymnotic]

[ Luke blinks in confusion. Really, he doesn't get it. ] To...?

[prismshards]

[ They're a new show: Derp and Derpier. Luke makes one last attempt at communicating his question by placing thumb and forefinger together, then putting his other forefinger through the hole. Sad part is, he's not asking what most would assume. ]