calling all grubs

[onlyasign]

[The video shows a much happier, more content Sufferer than the network has seen lately. In fact, he almost looks like Signless again. Over his shoulder, the video catches a cat-troll, one who could easily be mistaken for Disciple except for her shorter hair and blue kitty hat, sitting on a couch and cuddling something, with two kittens bounding around her. The audio catches the occasional giggle, purr, or squeak.]

Hello! It seems we're under another curse. I'm unaffected by this one, but many of my friends are not. If anyone finds someone who looks like this, please bring them to me.

[He holds up a picture of a... well, it looks like a giant, smiling maggot baby. Which is basically what it is. This is an Alternian grub, everyone.]

My assistant Nepeta and I will take charge of him or her for the week, if you aren't interested in caring for them.

[OOC: answers can come from Sufferer or Nepeta or both!]

Comments

[replicatedcourage]

[Don't mind Sola if he seems amused at Signless' sudden lack of adequate vocabulary.]

I think it's something to do with the curse. I'm not sure what, exactly, but I guess it effected me differently.

[onlyasign]

Yes? [Hey, at least he's happy!] How were you affected?

[replicatedcourage]

I'm not sure. I think it did the opposite to me. I feel... um, not older, just... Like I know what to do. Does that make sense?

[onlyasign]

Maybe your mind caught up with your body?

[replicatedcourage]

It certainly feels like it.

[He closes his eyes for a moment, a smile on his face.]

It's nice to finally feel how I look.

[onlyasign]

I'm glad, Sola. Really and truly.

[replicatedcourage]

[Sola's smile broadens as he opens his eyes.]

Thank you. Actually, while I have the chance, I want to really thank you.

[His expression grows affectionate.]

I know I've told you that before, but right now... Well, it's more obvious to me how your guidance has shaped - or will shape - my life and I want you to know that I will always be grateful for that.

[onlyasign]

[Awwwww... as the kids say these days, that gets Sufferer right in the kokoro, making it go all doki-doki.]

Thank you, Sola. It's been my pleasure, and my joy, to help you on your journey.

[replicatedcourage]

[Even though he'd started the exchange, Sola can't help but blush a little at his father's words. His approval means the world and to know the Troll feels similarly is more valuable than anything the Hylian can think of.]

U-umm, just, let me know if you need anything, alright Father? Like I said, I'll bring any grubs I find to you and Nepeta.

[onlyasign]

Of course, Sola. You enjoy yourself this week. And... [a pause to add a shabby filter] ... maybe go and talk to Johnny about things? Depending on what happened to him this week?

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[replicatedcourage]

Ah, well... he's... not a child, but he's much younger. He doesn't remember right now, so it wouldn't help.

[He rubs the back of his neck. He'd spoken to Johnny before, set up what he'd deemed a 'romantic' date. The outcome hadn't been what he'd hoped, though hadn't gone as poorly as it could have. If only Johnny hadn't been affected by the curse.]

I'm hoping I can hold onto this effect of the curse for long enough afterward that we can maybe talk about it. It hasn't changed my feelings, only how I'm able to express them.