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Episode 1: the echo of a 23 second handhold
!spoiler alert!
content of the Episode 1: Three months have passed since the fall of the Red Ring. The city of New York (and the SDN Torrance branch) is in a chaotic recovery phase. Tensions are high, the workload is tripled, and the dynamic between Blonde Blazer and Invisigal has shifted dramatically following a specific moment where Blazer held Invisigal's hand 23 seconds, a hold Invisigal returned with surprising intensity. Both are avoiding each other since that while clearly being affected. Robert (Mecha man blue) and Beef navigate the morning routine before a team meeting where Blazer announces a morale-boosting party at Crypto Night. The party reveals the awkward, intense tension between the two women, culminating in a drunken heart-to-heart outside the bar where Invisigal thanks Blazer for being her "light," leaving the usually composed leader stunned...
(Time: Year 2023, October 23, Day: Monday, 7:00 AM) - Robert Apartment:
Something wet and persistent drags me out of my dreamless sleep. I crack open my tired eyes, the morning sun assaulting them immediately.
Robert: "Oughh... Beef really Again? We talked about this like 100+ times. When I sleep, you shouldn't lick me. You know dad gets barely any sleep these days..."
Beef: Barks sadly, letting out a small whine. He looks at me with those big, manipulative puppy eyes, practically saying, 'Sorry again, Dad.' but beef is hungry like a blackhole!
I sigh, defeated before the day even begins. I reach out and scratch behind his ears.
Robert: "Okay, okay, don't be a drama queen. You're lucky you're a cute little guy. But how can I be mad at you when you look at me like this? You know my weak spot for you, huh?"
I sit up, rubbing my face. The weight of the last few months settles on my shoulders instantly.
Robert: "And sorry, Beef... You know how things have been these past three months. At first, when I killed Shroud, I thought everything would be easier. But I was so fucking naive, you know? We're still helping others when they need it like 24/7. We put the Red Ring's elite members in prison, yes, but there are still Red Ring leftovers and other criminals taking advantage of the weak situation. My job was already hard, but somehow it got worse and worse with each passing day! like Giving directions to 10 different kinds of freaks and weirdos every day was already hell. Now? It's tripple hell...
Beef: Barks softly, licking my hand to calm me down. and looking me mockingly like saying: now who is being the drama queen huh?
Robert: "Thanks, Beef. I'm good. Well, mostly."
I grab my phone to check the latest news more cleanup efforts, more petty crime spikes. Same old. I drag myself out of bed for the routine: breakfast, coffee, exercise, and a cold shower to shock my system awake. When Beef hears the word "breakfast," he activates Chase-Speed Mode, zooming around the apartment and nearly tripping me.
Robert: "Okay, okay! Hey, be careful little guy!"
I chuckle, watching him spin while I scroll through my messages. Royd sent me the latest schematics titled "How we gonna completely fix Mecha Man blue after shroud fight. (again) Aaand something from... Blazer?
System Notification: MANDATORY MEETING AT 11:00 AM.
Robert: "Hmm... wait, meeting at 11 AM?
I look down. Beef is sitting on my feet, begging for scratches and kibble. I pet him and start the day. Two hours later, I'm prepped. Clothes on, smelling decent (masked the scent of despair with cologne), and ready to head out. I check my phone again no new disasters. The clock hits 9:00 AM. I reach for the door handle, but I see it again...
Beef is sitting in front of the door like a furry brick wall which I named 'great wall of beef' he staring directly into my soul with those weaponized eyes, begging to go to the office.(again)
Robert: "Really? You're using the same trick again? Look, I want to take you there too I really do, but you know everything is a mess right now. How about this? When these hard times pass, I promise, I'll take you there like old times, But not every day, of course. Deal?"
Beef: Barks happily and excitedly, tail wagging so hard his whole body shakes. like saying: you're the best dad ever! seeing this I laugh while he acts silly, petting his head and belly, playing with him and his favorite squeaky toy for five minutes before I finally lock the door and manage to escape...
(Time: Year 2023, October 23, Day: Monday, 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM) - Dispatch HQ:
An hour later, I arrive at HQ. Security is tight, scanning badges with extra scrutiny. After clearing the checkpoint, I check my phone still have an hour before the meeting. To kill time, I hit the elevator button for the lower levels. I find Royd in the workshop. We do our usual greeting a complicated handshake that ends with a bump and proceed to argue for 40 minutes about the tensile strength of the new alloy for the Mecha Man suit. Royd is convinced we need more flex; I'm convinced we need more armor. We agree to disagree.
Robert: "See you later, Roy,"
I say, heading back up.
royd: see ya brah!
I grab a fresh coffee black, bitter, necessary and head directly to the meeting room. I open the door. Everyone is here. Except Invisigal.
Robert: (Murmuring) "Looks like nothing did change about her. Always being late, huh?"
I mutter a generic "Morning" to the room and sit down. To my right, Chase is sitting next to Blazer. We flank her like her right and left bodyguards. Blazer is in full uniform the iconic mix of blue, yellow, and white, with the blue mask covering her upper face. She sits in the boss's chair, holding her favorite coffee cup, sipping it while listening to Prism complain about the acoustics in the new sector. She looks like a real boss. Composed. Professional like usual. But when the clock hits 11:00 AM and Invisigal is still nowhere to be seen, the atmosphere shifts. The room becomes tense. Even the chatterbox Prism, Flambae, and Sonar shut up. Blazer stops smiling. She lowers her cup.
Blonde Blazer: (Cold tone) "Did anyone see Invisigal this morning?"
Silence. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news. Except for the Z-Team's resident genius.
Sonar: "Well yeah, I saw her at Crypto Night last night. Like usual, drinking her cold beer. I bet she got a hangover and ohh-
Before Sonar can dig his own grave any deeper, I hit him in the chest.
Sonar: "Oughh! Bro, why did you,-
I point at Blazer with my eyes. He looks. He stops breathing for a second.
Blonde Blazer: (Even colder) "Are you done, Sonar?"
Sonar: "S-Sorry...
Everyone looks at Sonar with pity. We all know Blazer acts helpful and friendly, but when she gets cold? She breaks hearts with words, and sometimes with her plasma blasts... The tension is thick enough to choke on. Breathing feels like a luxury. Fifteen minutes of mental torture pass. Then, the door bangs open. Invisigal appears, panting, covered in cold sweat.
Invisigal: (Panting) "Look, before you yell at me, let me explain! My old stupid car suddenly stopped working halfway around here! So I ran as fast as I could! I'm sorry, okay!?"
The team flinches, expecting the lecture of a lifetime. I'm betting on a formal warning. Blazer stares at her. The silence stretches. Then, she speaks.
Blonde Blazer: (Softly/worried) "I'm glad that you're okay, Courtney. And don't worry, your life is more important than anything else. Now, you may sit down."
The room freezes. Invisigal stands there, stunned, not moving.
Blonde Blazer: "Invisigal...?"
Invisigal: "Huh? What? who? Ah, yes!"
She scrambles to her seat. Everyone looks lost. Calling her by her real name...? In a briefing? No one expected this outcome at all! Blazer looks directly into Invisigal's eyes, smiling just a little bit. Invisigal sees this, blushes furiously, and gives an awkward smile back. I watch this exchange, trying to keep my face neutral.
Robert: (Inner monologue) Great my boss and teammate doing this "highschoolers who have crush on each other' but not admitting it " think tevery since we ended the Shroud, Ever since that 23 seconds of handhold...
After an awkward silence of doom, Flambae breaks the awkwardness by saying
Flambae: "Finally, Miss Invisible-Late is here too! Can we start now? Because my head is killing me right now! Being a hero was already a hard thing, and now? Helping 24/7 while these fucking Red Ring leftovers and others take advantage of the city's weak situation! If I catch one of them alive again, I swear I will burn them alive like a chickens!"
Prism: (Questioning tone) "chill there, hothead. But he's got a point though. I think we all wonder what this think about, right?"
Blazer clears her throat, gathering her thoughts. Her voice returns to that soft but professional tone.
Blonde Blazer: "I won't hold you guys here all day. It's simple. After some thinking, I remembered something we all forgot about. Yes, we won against Shroud, Robert killed him. and we put all the elite members of the Red Ring in prison. But we didn't make any celebration at all. So, my plan is renting Crypto Night this Friday night for all dispatchers and their teams. Drinks, snacks everything becouse I think we all need this break."
She suddenly smirks and looks directly at Invisigal.
Blonde Blazer: "So what do you think, Invisigal?"
The room collectively tilts its head. Blazer usually asks Chase first. Now it's Invisigal? Sonar is probably having flashbacks to the icy tone he got versus this soft treatment poor guy. Invisigal looks nervous, sensing all eyes on her.
Invisigal: (Talking very fast) Me? "S-sure! Why not?"
Chase: (Coughing) "I agree with Invisigal. Like Blazer said, we all exhausted in these past three months. You know no one in this room is some kind of mechanic robots; we have souls and living beings. So I say we should do it. Are you in, kid?
" Robert: "Me? Well, of course I'm in chase. you know Being a dispatcher to 10 heroes was already hell, and now? it's tripple hell for me. So yeah, like Invisigal said, why not? We all deserve this. I deserve this break."
Blazer beams, energized by the consensus (and Invisigal voice)
Blonde Blazer: okay Friday night at 9 PM. We'll all be there. Prism, music and decorations are on you. Punch-Up and Sonar, drinks and snacks on you guys. Cleaning is on you, Waterboy, are you guys okay with this?
Prism: is this even a question? of course I'm in! leave it to me!
Sonar: drinks? snacks? finally we are talking my language here!
Punch-up: yeah I'm in too, someone needs to keep an eye on that drug addict bat.
Waterboy: uhh... S-sure I will not let you down boss!
Blonde blazer: Well it's settled then As for others? You guys can help it too. That's all. If anyone has questions or needs my help, just come to my office. You all may disperse now."
Before leaving, Blazer shoots one last quick smile at Invisigal and walks out. Invisigal, realizing everyone saw that, turns invisible and flees the room very fast.
after seeing these kind of thinks like in these pass three months I don't supraise it anymore so I start walking toward to my desk, but suddenly a strong hand spins me around.
Robert: "Sonar... I swear one day you will give me a heart attack! like Why can't you just call my name man! you know like normal people!?"
Sonar: (Yelling) "Dude, dude! Did you see that! You did, right!? Like, why are they both acting like highscool crushes, bro!? Do you know anything about what's going on between them?"
Robert: "Sonar, calm down and stop yelling at me. And wait, what? why the fuck do you think I know anything about this? But you got a point though, both of them are acting very strange in these past 3 months... Anyway, Sonar, I think even Blazer and Invisigal don't know what's happening. So my friendly advice to you is just let things happen, man. Sometimes somethings might happen while some don't. Are we done now?"
Sonar: "Oookay bro, you're once again starting to talk like Shakespeare. Anyway about that-
Punch-Up: (Yelling from the elevator) "For fuck's sake, Sonar! Are you coming or what? C'mon, Bat-Man, c'mon!"
Sonar: "Oh shit! I totally forgot about that! Sorry bro! I gotta go now. see ya!"
Robert: "See yo-
before my eyes react sonar disappears from my sight so Thanks to Punch-Up, I'm free. I reach my desk, boot up my PC, but something catches my eye. Chase is looking at me secretly. I ignore it at first. Five minutes pass, then Ten minutes...
I finally crash out.
Robert: "Chase do you need something? like why are you looking at me for so long!?"
Chase: "Kid, you know we known each other a very long time. I was your dad's close friend, I was your babysitter. So I have a special question: Do you know what's going on between Blazer and Invisigal? Because since ve known Blazer, ve never seen her act like this. Not even when she was in a relationship with Phenomaman!"
Robert: "Again this fucking question!? Why is everyone assuming that I know something no one knows about? Like, do I have a secret power seeing the future or something!?
Chase: "Calm down, kid. I'm just asking a question and it's Just... your advisor and observation skills are very good."
Robert: "I'm not mad, Chase. and As for your question... I only know this think started after fight with Shroud. And let me give you a secret I remember but don't tell anyone, Before the ambulance took Invisigal, Blazer did come. She held Invisigal's hand for like... 23 second And the weird thing is... you expect from Invisigal that she take off her hand after a few seconds. But no, Chase... she literally held it more tightly..."
I pause, letting that sink in.
Robert: "That's all I know, Chase.
Chase: "What! 23 second!? Are we talking about the same person here? Like, how!? That's really weird, really really weird... especially for someone like Blazer who professional and loves personal space... but thanks kid, Sorry to bother you too. And you don't have to worry, my lips are sealed. You know me."
Robert: yeah "Don't worry, Chase. I think we just should let it happen and see what's going on. And you didn't bother me. Well, mostly. Anyway, time to be a dispatcher of 10 misfits once again..."
(Time: Year 2023, October 27, Day: Friday, 8:00 PM) - Crypto Night Bar:
I'm wearing a half-black, half-white tuxedo (don't judge me, I lost a bet to flambae) smelling of expensive cologne. This time, I brought my best friend. Beef is on my left arm, and I'm carrying him like a king while he uses his dad as a servant. I look at his happy, excited, silly tongue out face.
Robert: "Beef, are you good? Like, do you need anything?"
Beef: Barks happily. Looks like he's saying: 'I'm okay Dad, thanks for asking!'
I check my phone. 8:00 PM.
Robert: "Looks like we came early, little guy. While I help others, you can be the mascot. But be careful, okay?
Beef: Barks more happily and excitedly like saying: 'Okay Dad, leave it to me!'
We get close to the door, but before I open it, Beef barks dangerously. A specific bark that means: DAD MOVE NOW OR WE GONNA DIE! I trust him. I lunge to the right with my max reflexes. One second later, something massive slams into the ground where I was just standing. We look down and see Golem.
Robert: "GOLEM! Really? Again? We talked to you about this! You're a big guy. If you aren't careful you might make innocent people into mashed potatoes! for exemple: US!
Beef: Barks angrily too.
Golem gets up, dusting himself off. He look at us and sounds sad/guilty.
Golem: "Robert? Beef? I'm Sorry guys, I lost my balance and fell. And you're right again, Robert, I should be more careful. I'm still trying to learn this living being thing, you know? But yeah, I need to be more careful. How about this? A free whiskey for you, and a special bone for my little friend Beef from one of my collections. Think of it as an apology gift from me."
Beef hears "special bone" and looks at me, begging. After thinking for a second, I accept.
Robert: "Okay fine fine! but I warn you don't make the same mistake ever again Golem, now Let's go inside."
Beef: Barks happily.
Golem: (Pets Beef's head) "Yeah, we almost done. Let's go."
We go in. First, I check Prim side. The DJ setup and dance floor are full of 3D/4D holograms of music lyrics and musicians. Everywhere is clean, shiny, and smells nice. Definitely Waterboy work. I look around and see Punch-Up and Sonar side lots of different kinds of drinks and snacks. I notice Both of them are glaring at Golem with pure hate. Golem arrives in front of me, handing me his whiskey promise and the special bone to Beef. Beef starts to chew on it immediately.
Robert: "Golem don't tell me that... before the party even started, you got drunk, Sonar and Punch-Up caught you, later... well, we know the rest."
Golem:you're right, Robert. I took some sips, and both Sonar and Punch-Up started to overreact all of a sudden! Later, Sonar and Punch-Up got very angry, pushed me, I lost my balance.
Robert:"Well, don't worry Golem. Both me and Beef already forgave you. Just don't make the same mistake again
I look down at Beef.
Robert: "Beef, while I help others, be a good boy, okay?
" Beef: Barks happily, shaking his head. 'Okay Dad, I try my best!'
After 25 minutes of helping everyone (with one eye always watching Beef past Shroud trauma), Prim gathers all of us at the DJ stand.
Prism: "Okay guys, we done everything. Only thing left is selecting the category of music we gonna play. My vote is Pop. What about you, Robbie?
Robert:"My vote is Rock, Metal, punk or emo.
Royd gives me a high five.
Royd: "Hell yeah brah!"
Sonar: "I say Rap."
Before the argument continues, suddenly Invisigal appears beside Prism, holding Beef and petting him. Beef looks happier with her than with me. I give Beef a look saying, 'Really? You just betray your dad just like that, huh?
' before we understand what's happening, something happens again flashes on the TV. All channels suddenly go to live news. We all see Blazer flying. She wearing her famous uniform. The cameras try to follow, but how do you track SDN superhero boss at speed?
Blazer finally arrives at Crypto Night and makes a classic superhero landing. She enters the building. We all watched the show. Blazer enters, sees us debating. (she was listening here while flying), Invisigal and Blazer speak at the exact same time.
Invisigal / Blonde Blazer: "Let's just mix all categories into one playlist."
Boom. Crypto Night becomes deadly quiet. No one talks, blinks, breathes at all Just pure shock! Some look at Blazer, some at Invisigal. Blazer and Invisigal look at each other, trying to understand what the fuck is going on. They look more shocked than us. Seeing the tense atmosphere, Prim tries to lighten up everyone.
Prism: "Okay, okay! Let's not argue. We came here to have some fun, and I think their opinion is really good. So I'm gonna mix all songs into one playlist. just Give me 10 minutes at worst.
Eight minutes later, Prim completes the mix and yells.
Prism: "Guys, it's done! Time to party like bitches baby!"
And just like she said, party started, Some drink, some talk, some laugh, some even dance. I'm hanging with Beef, Royd, and Sonar. Me and Royd are mostly talking Mecha Man specs, while Sonar is telling us his shitty Harvard stories like usual. On the ground, Beef is chewing his special bone like crazy. I drink whiskey with one hand while petting Beef with the other. Royd drinks beer. Sonar drinks wine. Ten minutes in, Sonar yells very loudly.
Sonar: "GUYS! GUYS! LOOK!
Before I answer, Royd says the same shit I would say.
Royd: "Sonar man, why are you yelling at us? We get it, dude!"
Meanwhile, I look where Sonar points. And I fucking see it. Blazer is leaning against a cold wall, one foot up, holding a glass of red wine very elegantly. Sipping slowly. Smiling while looking at everyone. But specifically... she is secretly looking at Invisigal, who is sitting at the bar drinking her cold beer. Every time Blazer looks at Invisigal, she smiles uncontrollably. And Invisigal? While she tries to get drunk, she secretly looks at Blazer too. Both of them acting like that 23 second handhold didn't happen.
Sonar: (Voice low) "Bro... why boss starting to aura-farm all of a sudden? And the most important question is: why is she looking at all of us like a damn proud mom!?"
Royd: (Half drunk already, voice emotional) "To be fair sonar, I think she has the right to act like this, you know. Everyone in this bar is alive and free because of her. If she didn't give us that second chance at living, we all probably be dead, prison or Somewhere no one cares or gives a shit about..."
Hearing what Royd said, both me and Sonar become quiet for a sec.
Robert:: "Well, you're right, Roy. She really works hard. Anyway Roy, about Mecha Man left hand do you think...".
On Blazer side, she talks with Chase. Her voice is emotional.
Blonde Blazer: "You know, they really deserved this."
Chase: "We all deserve this. You always think of others. I always liked this side of yours, but sometimes you have to be selfish too."
Blonde Blazer: selfish? "If I become selfish, who gonna look out for them chase? You know that before 24 hours pass, they probably go back to being villain and kill each other."
Both of them laugh. Chase catches Blazer looking at Invisigal again. Suddenly, Chase becomes serious.
Chase: "Look Blazer, I always respected your personal life, and never questioned you. But this time it's different. We known each other for some time, but I never seen you act like this! Not even when you were in a relationship with Phenomaman! Both you and Invisigal are acting very strange when getting close to each other. like not looking each other eyes, trying so hard to be not in the same room, all sdn see this blazer. and this kind of things has been happening for like 3 months, I just wanna say... if you need a friend to talk I'm here, always."
When Blazer hears what Chase said, she freezes on the spot. She stops looking at Invisigal side.
Blonde Blazer: (Awkwardly) "What? I think you're just being paranoid, Chase. Maybe because you got drunk? Either way, nothing weird is happening between us so you don't have to worry. But thanks for asking."
Chase doesn't push and they change the subject...
On Invisigal side, she drinking her beautiful cold beer. How much has she had? She stopped counting after the fourth one.
Invisigal: She's acting cooler than me? You start a war, Blazer! I get it. I'm gonna prank her she get scared, and bam! she gonna lose all those cool vibes. Time to become invisible!
She holds her breath and turns invisible. She almost reaches Blazer, but suddenly she loses her balance. Her foot touches something wet. She slides.
Invisigal (Inner thoughts): FUCK.
But before she falls something happens. A half-soft, half-angry voice calls her name.
Blonde Blazer: "Courtney... you're safe. Open your eyes."
Invisigal freezes on the spot. She slowly opens her eyes. The music, talks, laughs, and dance stop. All people are looking one way. Invisigal sees Blazer holding her in her arms. Her head is a few inches away from the cold ground. Blazer ocean blue eyes are looking directly into hers. There is worry in her eyes like she almost lost something very special but she looks angry too. On the side, the red wine glass is shattered on the ground. Invisigal looks down to see why she slid. It's water. Invisigal (Inner thoughts): WATERBOY! She gives Waterboy a deadly look. He is on the dance floor, hiding behind Golem. Invisigal quickly gets up from Blazer's arms.
Invisigal: "Look, I can explain! I got drunk, accidentally became invisible, lost my way, and my feet slid and you know the rest! I'm sorry, okay?"
Blazer looks around. Seeing everyone watching, she gives everyone a look that says: 'Mind your own business.' Everyone quickly goes back to normal music, drinks, talks. But secretly? our ears and eyes on them.
Blonde Blazer: (Taking a deep breath) "Really, Invisigal? Do you really think I'm some kind of child who can't understand your real purpose? And look what you have done. To save you, I dropped my wine to the ground. You owe me a red wine now. And let me guess... you were trying to scare me but failed, right?"
Invisigal: "Whaaat? me? scareing my boss!? Of course not! well, yeah. You got me Okay. again, I'm sorry. How about this? Let me take you to the dance floor and show you unique tricks of mine. Later, I buy that red wine for you."
Before Blazer can say yes or no, Invisigal is already holding her hand and dragging her to the dance floor. The pop music shifts to Rock 'N Roll. Lucky for Invisigal.
Blonde Blazer: (Jokingly) "I didn't know you were into Rock 'N Roll. I always thought you were more into 'bad girl' music. And... sorry to break it to you, but I'm not good at Rock 'N Roll..."
Invisigal: "Well, I don't know about others, but my bad girl music always been the Rock 'N Roll. And c'mon don't worry, that's why I'm here, right? Like I said, to show you my unique tricks. And let me give you a secret: Rock 'N Roll is actually one of my secrets. So you may think like... you're the lucky girl who discovered it first. ;)
invisigal and blonde blazer stops danceing for a moment becouse... did invisigal just flirted with her...? realizeing this did really happend both their Faces blushed so hard like a tomato! and Not looking in each other's eyes... Invisigal starts to rock. She shows Blazer some moves. Blazer tries to learn. They start to lose themselves to the rhythm...
When others see this, their mouths open wide.
Sonar: damn wait... what are we waiting for!? Let's go and dance, man! Let me show you two tech losers some Harvard Rock 'N Roll tricks! Are you guys coming or what?"
Sonar runs toward the floor screaming.
Royd: "Sonar is right, man. We are not here to make some chit-chat, you know. We are here to have some fun. So let's go, brah!"
Robert: "You're right, Roy. We need some real fun. Beef, do you want to dance with Dad?"
Beef: Barks excitedly. like saying: let's go and show these rookies who is the real boss dad!
We join the floor. some dispatchers and their team members 26 Teams (A to Z) starts to join in too.
But the spotlight on the chaotic eye catching duo, it's Invisigal and Blonde Blazer.after rock ends both panting and next song is...
Radio by Bershy:
I wake up exhausted, even in the morning...
Like I'm made out of decaf, I'm barely running...
Oh, and I hate parties... It's just too many bodies...
I don't like small talk, I'm always leaving early...
Then I met you and my eyes changed...
And now you're in my eye range, I'm gunning for you...
You changed my heart in a big way...
Now every day's a celebration and I wanna say...
When you're around, it's already alright...
Already alright, like a radio...
I'm tuning into you...
I'm tuning into you...
You're turning me on...
You're turning me on...
And I'm my own person, not like I need protection...
It's just that I wanna change and go in your direction...
God, you're a laser beam...
You're all my teen dreams...
And if I knew you in school, you'd be too cool for me...
Then I met you and my eyes changed...
And now you're in my eye range, I'm gunning for you...
You changed my heart in a big way...
Now every day's a celebration and I wanna say...
When you're around, it's already alright...
Already alright, like a radio...
I'm tuning into you...
I'm tuning into you...
You're turning me on...
You're turning me on...
You make me feel like I could dance all night...
Already all night, like a live wire...
I'm always louder with you...
I'm always louder with you...
Keep turning me on...
Keep turning me on...
Up, up, up, up When I get down...
when I get down When I get...
Up, up, up, up When I get down...
when I get down When I (Ow!)
When you're around, it's already alright...
Already alright, like a radio...
I'm tuning into you...
I'm tuning into you...
You're turning me on...
You're turning me on...
You make me feel like I could dance all night...
Already all night, like a live wire...
I'm always louder with you...
I'm always louder with you...
Keep turning me on...
Keep turning me on...
When you're around, it's already alright...
keep turning...
me up, up, keep turning me up, up...
Already alright, like a radio...
keep turning me up, up...
keep turning me...
I'm tuning into you...
I'm tuning into you...
You're turning me on...
You're turning me on...
You make me feel like I could dance all night keep...
turning me up, up...
keep turning me up, up...
Already all night, like a live wire...
keep turning me up,....
up, keep turning me...
I'm always louder with you...
I'm always louder with you...
Keep turning me on...
Keep turning me on...
When you're around, it's already alright...
Already alright, like a radio...
I'm tuning into you...
I'm tuning into you...
You're turning me on...
You're turning me...
hearing these lyrics both stop and look at each other eyes like searching something... like wanting to say something, but... no metter how much they try, words just won't come out...
Four hours later. It's 3:00 AM.
Some passed out. Some are half-awake. Sonar passed out (Royd helping him). Me and Beef? We lost ourselves on the floor. He's tired, playing with his bone.(tiredly) I'm sitting on a chair, gathering energy.
Invisigal is heavily drunk, still drinking beer like water. She stands a wall where Blazer stood earlier. She looks around and sees drunk Blazer helping the cleaning up
Invisigal: (Annoyed) "She always acts like some kind of guardian angel! Never thinks of herself! And never acts selfish! What a role model, huh! But damn it! just why... why... I can't hate her like I can hate others...?
while invisigal questioning herself Cleaning is done. Blazer goes outside.
Invisigal: "That's it! That's my second chance for a revenge prank!"
She gulps her beer and turns invisible.
(Time: Year 2023, October 28, Day: Saturday, 3:20 AM) - Crypto Night Bar:
Blazer is ready to fly.
Invisigal: "BOO!"
Blazer jumps, startled for a millisecond.
Invisigal: "Yeahooo! I did itttttt! Finally success!"
Blazer watches her. Her inner thoughts are a mess. cute... wait what! Snap out of it, Mandy! You're her boss, act like that!
Blonde Blazer: "Congrats Invisigal, you win this time. I have to leave now..
Invisigal becomes normal again. Sobering up slightly.
Invisigal: "Look Blazer, before you go... I need to thank you, you know sometimes I'm very hard to manage and understand."
Blonde Blazer: "Sometimes? Really?"
Invisigal: "Fineee Most of the time. My point is... People like Shroud used me as a weapon... Some didn't see me as a human being at all... Some never believed in me... Some did say I'm piece of shit unworthy of anything good... But somehow, out of nowhere... you did appeared in my life... and You gave me a second life... a second chance that even I'm not sure if I deserve it... It's weird to me because... no matter what I did, you didn't lose your hope for me... Like, damn it, you even didn't listen to people like Chase and others saying I only will be "loose cannon" but Every time I made a mistake, you just... decided to believe in me again, and again... Fuck, no matter how much I think, I just don't get it! what might you may see in me no one sees!? just Why did you hold me when everyone said to you that you're making a big fucking mistake!? But no... you just shut them down and for what, for... me...?
Invisigal looks down, kicking a pebble. after a few seconds later She looks up, her voice trembling slightly
Invisigal: I just wanna say... "Thank you for believing in me since Day 1. And... for being my light in my darkness... "Mandy"
When Blazer hears Invisigal use her real name, she freezes on the spot! Her heart pounds so fast it feels like it might explodeat any moment too!
Even Invisigal can hear the thumping in the silence of the alley...
(Episode 1 end.)