The Trans-four-mation

A Story by J

Two would see a small hooded figure seemly running away from something

Two notices and calls out

Two: Hey! You there! Stop!

?: "…"

Two is suspicious

Two: You should come out! I'm not going to hurt you!

?: "I don't trust you…"

noticing the fear in their voice Two: Trust me! I won't hurt you!

Two holds their hands up in a 'I won't harm you gesture', and their voice is friendly

the figure tries to flee, they are scared of Two

Two: Whoa! Wait! Stop!

Two steps forward and grabs the cloaked figure's wrist in an attempt to stop them

?: "What are you doing?! Let me go!"

Two: Hey! Hey! Just calm down!

Two is still trying their best to sound friendly I'm not going to hurt you! I swear!

the figure looks away from Two in shame

?: "s- sorry…"

Two's expression softens

Two: It's alright. I understand. You must be scared. But I won't hurt you, I promise. What's your name?

?: "I don't wanna tell. If I do, you may tell the objects hunting me down.."

Two looks more worried now

Two: Objects hunting you down? Why are the objects hunting you?

?: "They are hurting me. They think it will bring two plus two back.."

Two looks shocked

Two: They're hurting you to bring Four back?

the figure looked away in shame again

Two's expression softened

Two: I'm so sorry. That's awful! They think hurting someone innocent would bring back Four?

?: "…"

Two seems to get an idea

Two: Hey, can you take off your hood? I have a feeling I know who you are.

?: "I- I'm scared that they'll come…"

Two tries to sound reassuring

Two: I promise, I won't let them get you. I'll protect you. Now, can you trust me and please take off your hood?

?: "…"

Two gently takes hold of the hood and begins to slowly pull it off

Two: It'll be alright. You can trust me.

?: "I- I hope so.."

Two continues to pull the hood down, wanting to get a good look at the figure's face

Two: Just stay calm. Everything is going to be okay.

?: "O- okay.. I guess.."

Two can't help but grin when they see the figure's face

Two: It really is you. I think I might know why the objects are trying to hurt you…

the figure just puts the hood back on before Two can find out who they are

Two's grin turns into a frown

Two: Hey, no! Don't cover your face again. Please!

?: "Y- you'll tell the objects…"

Two: I won't! I swear to you, I will NOT tell them where you are. Now please, take your hood off again.

?: "O- okay.. but please don't tell the objects…"

Two smiles reassuringly

Two: I promise, I won't tell anyone. Now please, take the hood off again. I want to look at you. I want to see your face.

the figure removes their hood again, it's.. X?!

Two's smile returns

Two: X? It really IS you! Oh my god..

X: "Be quiet! You'll alarm the objects…"

Two lowers their voice

Two: Sorry. Sorry. It's just.. are you alright? What have the objects been doing to you?

X: "J- just look at me.."

sniffle..

Two looks at X, concerned. They take note of the bruises and scars covering their body

Two: My god.. what happened to you?

X: "S- so much has happened…"

Two moves a little closer, their expression a mixture of worry and anger

Two: Tell me everything. Tell me everything those objects have done to you.

X: "I- I just wanted my friend back…"

sob…

Two's expression softens when they see X start to cry

Two: I know you did. But those objects should not have hurt you because of that. I'm so sorry, X…

X: "S- someone.. please bring him back.."

Two's heart broke seeing X like this, they never thought a day would come where they'd see X crying like this

Two: Hey… shh… it's okay… please don't cry…

pure sadness noises

Two holds X comfortingly and protectively

Two: Shhhh… it's going to be alright…

they look around again, keeping a sharp eye out for anyone who might be approaching

X: "you're nice today…"

Two's expression softens

Two: Normally, I'm not. But I just can't stand to watch you suffer like this, X. You don't deserve this. I… I care about you…

X: "You remind me of two plus two… he was always nice to me.."

Two looks at X, feeling a pang of sympathy

Two: I bet he'd be horrified to see you being treated like this, X. He'd be disgusted with the objects who've done this to you.

the objects are coming…

Two tenses up upon hearing the objects approaching. They look around, trying to find a way to hide or shield X from them

Two: Crap, they're coming. Come on- we need to hide you somewhere. Fast.

X: "O- okay!"

Two spots a nearby log on the ground and pulls X towards it

Two: Here! Get behind the log, quickly!

he'd do so

Two quickly stands in front of the log, trying to act casual as the objects grow closer. They try to make sure X is completely hidden from view

?: "Where is that freak?!"

Two pretends to be confused, acting like they aren't hiding a certain someone behind them

Two: Freak? What are you talking about?

?: "X..?"

Two continues to act confused and oblivious

Two: Who's X? I have no idea who you're talking about. You sure you're not just losing your mind over nothing?

someone begins to throw pebbles

Two winces slightly as a pebble hits them, but they remain standing in front of the log, keeping X hidden

Two: Hey! Watch where you're throwing those pebbles! You almost hit me!

a pebble hit X

X: "ow!"

Two's protective instincts kick in as X lets out a small yelp of pain. Two glares at the objects, their anger beginning to boil

Two: Watch. Where. You throw those damn pebbles! You're hurting me, and you're hurting someone who's behind me!

?: "The log?"

Two keeps their body planted in front of the log, preventing the objects from seeing what's behind them

Two: Yes, the log! Don't you dare throw anything towards it!

they begin throwing pebbles at the log

Two winces again as the objects continue to throw pebbles at the log, knowing it's hurting X

Two: I said, STOP THROWING AT THE DAMN LOG!! YOU'RE HURTING SOMEONE WHO'S HIDING BEHIND IT!!

X: "I- I don't like this!!"

Two grits their teeth, their protective instincts in overdrive as they try to shield X from the onslaught of pebbles thrown at the log

Two: Stay behind there, X! Don't let them see you!

X: "I'm trying!!"

Two can see that some of the objects are starting to get suspicious of the log

Two: You have to hold out for a little bit longer, X. Don't let them find you no matter what!

?: "When did logs talk?"

Two quickly improvises an explanation

Two: Huh? What are you talking about? I didn't hear the log saying anything! You might be losing it, buddy..

Pulse: "I, Pulse am not your buddy."

Two rolls their eyes

Two: Fine, fine, whatever. Just quit chucking those pebbles at the damn log! It's not gonna say anything! It's made of wood- wood can't talk!

the objects leave

Two watches as the objects give up and walk away. They let out a sigh of relief, grateful that X is safe for now

Two: Oh, thank god.. they're finally gone…

(Two's thoughts: He's so damn innocent.. and naive. He actually trusts me? It's almost pathetic, how gullible he is.. maybe I should take advantage of that…)

X: "S- so.. what now?"

Two turns back to X, their expression turning into a smug smirk

Two: Well, now that the coast is clear…. I think we need to have a little chat..

X: "Uhm.. ok…"

Two steps closer to X, their smirk growing wider

Two: Listen, X.. why do you always trust everyone you meet so easily? Haven't you learned yet that it's not all sunshine and rainbows? Not everyone is actually a good person. Not everyone gives a damn about you.

X: "That's mean…"

Two's smirk changes into a more serious expression

Two: Mean? Really? I'm not being mean, X. I'm being truthful. The world isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and not everyone is going to want to give you hugs and praise you like you deserve. You're naive, gullible, defenseless, easily manipulated…

X: "I- I guess that's right.. I'm so stupid.."

Two rolls their eyes

Two: I wouldn't call it stupid, more like.. gullible. You know you're easily manipulated, yet you still let people play you like a fiddle. You're too much of a pushover, X.

X looks away in pure shame

Two: You know it's true. You just let people take advantage of you because you're naïve. You're too kind for your own good, and some people will use that against you. And you know what? I think I'm going to be one of those people…

X: "…"

Two slowly circles around X like a lion stalking their prey, a smug smirk on their face

Two: Look at you, standing there all innocent. You're such an easy target. You're like a lamb to the slaughter.. so meek, so trusting, so pure..

someone threw a plus two at Two

The plus two hit Two on the back of the head, startling them and causing them to turn around.

Two: What the-? Who the hell threw that?!

?: "Run X! Run!!"

Two is caught off-guard by the sound of someone telling X to run

Two: The hell?! Hey! X, don't you dare run!!

X does so anyway

Two immediately begins sprinting after X

Two: You damn moron- get back here!

X: "No! You're mean!"

Two continues to chase after X, closing in on them

Two: You get back here right now! I'm not letting you get away that easily, you moron!

X would just get onto the nearest of trees on climb on there as fast as he can

Two stops at the base of the tree and glares up at X

Two: Of course I have to chase you up a damn tree.. hey! Get down from there!

but suddenly, Two begins to hallucinate

Two stops, suddenly feeling a bit dizzy and disorientated. They shake their head, their vision blurring a bit

Two: Ugh.. what the hell..

?: "You. You have been decided guilty to verbally abusing X.."

Two looks around, trying to find the source of the voice

Two: What? Guilty of verbally abusing X? What are you talking about-?

Qjmmbhfstmbz3s 64: "Don't lie, I, entity Qjmmbhfstmbz3s 64, know what you did."

Two is a bit taken aback by the sudden appearance of this entity

Two: Wait, who the hell are you? Q-Qu-Qbllbh-whatever the heck your name is-!?

Qjmmbhfstmbz3s 64: "Me, T and K have decided you are sentenced to transformation.."

Two's eyes widen, as they realize the gravity of the situation

Two: Wait- hang on.. transformation?! What do you mean transformation?!

T: "Uxp xjmm cf op npsf, Uxp xjmm cf Gpvs. Gpvs bsjtf. Y offet zpv ifsf. Zpvs cpez pg Dvsjpvt Cmvf. Bsnt boe mfht pg Qjdupo Cmvf."

Two is completely confused by the sudden string of nonsense letters

Two: What are you- what language even is that?! What the hell are you saying?!

K: "Bsjtf Gpvs, Y xbout zpv cbdl."

Two growls in frustration, losing their patience

Two: Damnit-! Can you please just speak something comprehensible?!

Qjmmbhfstmbz3s 64: "Op."

Two is fed up and beyond frustrated

Two: That's it! Enough of this cryptic bullshit! What the hell are you saying?! Are you even speaking English?!

K, T and Qjmmbhfstmbz3s 64 all zap Two with a beam of a darker version of a Curious Blue

Two is suddenly hit with the beam, a sharp pain searing throughout their body

Two: Ow- ow, what the hell was that-?!

Two's arm is slowly turning.. Picton Blue?

Two winces in pain as they look at their arm, noticing it beginning to change color

Two: Wh-what's happening to me?! My arm- it's changing color-?!

the blue spreads faster, Two's fingers now have a sharpened appearance

Two's eyes widen in horror as the blue spreads further across their body, their fingers now sharpened like claws

Two: No, no, no, no- this can't be happening! Oh god.. what is this…?

the Picton Blue is beginning to spread to Two's right arm + both of their legs

Two lets out a cry of distress as the blue spreads across more of their body, their limbs now feeling a bit heavier as they become more Picton Blue

Two: No.. please- stop this! Make it stop!

Two's limbs are fully Picton Blue now

Two stares at their now picton blue limbs in disbelief, a look of horror on their face

Two: My limbs.. they're completely blue… how could this happen…?!

suddenly, Curious Blue begins to appear on your body

Two's eyes widen as they notice the curious blue appearing on their body, panic beginning to course through their veins

Two: No, no, no- not curious blue too… this can't be happening…!

suddenly Two gets an odd urge to let out an.. screech?

Two tries to resist the urge, clutching their head in pain as they desperately try to hold back…

Two: Nngh- no… I can't let it out… I can't-..!

but that urge was too strong!

The urge becomes too powerful to suppress, and a loud, guttural screech escapes from Two's mouth

Two: EYAH- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

suddenly, Two stops disliking this change, why fight it when they're becoming more powerful in exchange?

Two slowly stops resisting the change as the transformation progresses, feeling a strange new but almost enjoyable sensation flowing through their body

Two: Wait… no- hang on… why am I starting to accept this…? Shouldn't I be more horrified…?

Two's body begins to change itself into a more four shape

Two lets the transformation continue, feeling a strange sense of curiosity and anticipation as their body morphs into a more Four-like shape

Two?: This is… strange, but why do I feel… almost happy about it…?

as Two's body continues to change itself, an odd message appears in their mind: Qspufdu Y

Two reads the message in their mind, a mix of curiosity and confusion washing over them

Two?: "Qspufdu Y"..? What the hell does that mean…?

the message suddenly changes, it's been translated by putting the letters one letter back. It now says: Protect X

Two's expression shifts into one of realization, as the message finally clicks in their mind

Two?: "Protect X"….? Wait- that's right, X-! Where's X?!

Two loses the British accent, it's been replaced by a deep pitched, nasally American accent

Two is shocked by the sudden change in their voice, the distinct British accent they had before suddenly replaced by an American one

Two?: What the-?! My voice- it sounds different now..!

Two's body has stopped changing itself, it is now a open four, a Curious Blue open four

Two looks at their changed body, taking in their new form. They feel stronger, more powerful.. more confident.

Two?: This is… this is actually kind of cool….

Two's thoughts become fuzzy as their mind gets altered. A strong sense of revulsion towards TPOT washes over them, replaced by an unwavering loyalty to BFB. They recall their friendship with X, considering them their best friend and co-host. The name "Four" becomes synonymous with their own identity, and a wave of realization washes over them as the pronouns "he" and "they" replace all other pronouns in their mind

a few minutes later, Two is now dead to the world replaced by Four

Four wakes up, disoriented and confused. He looks around, trying to get his bearings when he suddenly remembers something

Four: X…. I have to go find X….

He immediately begin sprinting around the area, calling out for X

Four: X?! X, where are you?!

meanwhile X

X: "where are you..? I'm stuck up here and can't get down.."

Four looks up, noticing X up on a tree

Four: X! There you are! What are you doing up there?!

he calls up from the ground

X: "I.. am stuck."

Four chuckles

Four: I can see that! But how did you even get up there in the first place?

X: "Well, I was running away from Two who was being mean per usual so I climbed up here but someone else must've put glue up here before I came.."

Four frowns when he hears Two mentioned

Four: Two was being mean to you again, huh? That jerk just doesn't know when to stop, does he?

X: "True… Now uhm, can you get me down please..?"

Four smiles

Four: Of course! Hang on, I'll come get you down in a sec.

he begins climbing up the tree to reach X

a few minutes later

Four finally reaches the branch where X is stuck, letting out a sigh of exhaustion as he crouches down next to them

Four: There, now let me help you down. Four holds out his hand, intending to help X down

another few minutes later

Four successfully helps X down from the tree, setting him down on the ground

Four: There we go. Now, are you okay?

X: "I am! Thanks for helping me down! I was up there for so long I lost track of time!"

Four chuckles softly, feeling glad that X is safe

Four: Don't worry about it. But… seriously, why was that jerk Two after you in the first place?

X: "I'm not sure about that.. sorry.."

Four sighs

Four: Typical of that guy to just bully you for no reason….

he notices the bruises and small cuts covering X's body

Four: Hey, are you okay? Those look like they hurt.

X: "They do hurt… a lot.."

Four's expression becomes more serious, anger welling up inside them as they notice the injuries

Four: That idiot Two gave you those, didn't he?

X: "Two gave most of them, some mean objects gave the rest.."

sniffle..

Four's expression hardens, his anger towards Two only growing as we speak

Four: Stupid jerk.. hurting you just for the hell of it. And the other mean objects too. You don't deserve any of this, X.

X just breaks down into tears while hugging Four from pure fear of getting hurt again

Four's expression softens when they see X start to cry. He gently wraps his arms around them in a soothing embrace, holding them close

Four: Hey, hey.. it's alright.. I'm here now. Don't cry.

sniffle..

X: "I'm glad you're back…"

Four's heart fills with a sense of fondness and protectiveness for X. He holds them a bit tighter, gently rubbing their back in a soothing gesture

Four: Yeah, I'm back. And I'm not going anywhere. I promise.

the sad sobbing turns into a more joyful sobbing fest

Four feels a wave of relief wash over him when X's sobs turn more joyful. He continues to hold them close, letting them cry happy tears

Four: That's it.. let it all out, X. Just let it out.

2 hours, 7 minutes and 63 seconds of X sobbing later

Four stayed by X's side throughout the entire duration of their sobs, patiently holding them close and letting them get all the emotions out of their system. Eventually, X's sobs subside into occasional sniffles, their tears slowing down

Four: You feeling better now?

sniffle..

X: "Y- yeah.. I do.. thanks for being here with me.."

Four smiles at them reassuringly

Four: Of course. I'll always be here for you, okay? You don't have to go through this stuff alone.

X: "Now that sobbing fest is over and Two is gone, the both of us can have some fun! Ow… as soon as these hurtful things Two gave to me are patched up.. ow.."

Four looks at the cuts and bruises covering X's body with a mixture of concern and protectiveness

Four: Yeah, we should get you patched up, pronto. Then we can go have some fun together, okay?

X: "Okay! Lead the way! Sorry if I lack behind.. my legs are small.."

Four chuckles softly

Four: Yeah, I won't lie, you are pretty short.. But that just makes you all the more adorable, if you ask me. Come on, I know where the first-aid station is.

a few minutes of walking later

Four finally leads X to the first-aid station, helping them inside

Four: Okay, now, let's get you patched up, alright? That jerk Two really did a number on you, huh?..

X: "They did.."

Four gently leads X over to a chair and carefully helps them sit down, grabbing a first aid kit and some cotton pads from a nearby shelf

Four: Now, stay still. This is probably gonna sting a little, okay?

X: "I'll try my best to do that.."

Four nods, dipping one of the cotton pads into some antiseptic. They gently begin to dab the cut, being extra careful not to hurt X

Four: Just hold still, buddy. This is gonna help the cuts heal faster.

X: "Ow.. that burns…"

Four cringes in sympathy as X lets out a soft cry of pain, continuing to dab the antiseptic-soaked cotton pad on the cuts

Four: I know, I know, it stings like hell. But I promise, just a few more minutes of this, alright? You just gotta hang tight, okay?

exactly 6 minutes later

Four finishes up dabbing the antiseptic onto the cuts, disposing the used pads and grabbing a roll of bandages

Four: Okay, good job! You held still pretty well. Now, time for the bandages. This part's gonna be a little easier, alright?

X: "Ok… do I get something after all of this?"

Four smiles, beginning to gently wrap the bandages onto X

Four: You sure do. Once I'm done bandaging you up and I make sure you're all patched up, then we can go have some fun, alright?

X: "Sounds good to me!"

A few minutes later, Four finishes wrapping the last bandage onto X, making sure everything is snugly in place

Four: Alright, there we go. All patched up and good to go now. Ready to have some fun?

the most innocent and adorable giggle Four has ever heard

X: "yeah! Yeah! What's first on the plans?"

Four chuckles fondly at the adorable giggles X just let out, finding it incredibly cute

Four: Well, how about we go out to the park and have a picnic? he holds out his hand for X to take, an affectionate smile on his face

Four: How does that sound?

X: "I've never done one of those before! I'm down for whatever a uhm.. what is it called again?"

pause for 7 seconds before realizing

X: "oh! A picnic! Yeah! I'm down for whatever that is!"

Four chuckles again, finding X's innocent naivety to be absolutely adorable

Four: Well, to put it simply, it's just having a little lunch outdoors. And I got the perfect place in mind. C'mere, take my hand. I'll show you.

X does exactly that

Four gently takes X's much smaller hand in their own, beginning to lead them away from the first aid station, heading towards the park

Four: Okay, now, just follow me. We're almost there.

X: "I'm following!"

Four continues to guide X through the park, eventually arriving at a nice clearing in the middle. It's quiet, peaceful, and the ideal location for a picnic. Four sits down in the grass, patting the space next to them for X to sit

Four: Well, here we are! What do you think? Pretty good spot, huh?

X: "It is! Although that flying music disk is trying to steal someone's bread in the distance."

Four looks over to where X gestured, noticing the flying disc attempting to steal a piece of bread from another object

Four: Pfft- oh my god, it really is. That's actually kinda funny.

(Distant) Chirp: "give me the bread I haven't eaten in weeks!"

Four snorts, barely holding back a fit of giggles as they listen to the disc's pleas

Four: Oh my god, this is hilarious.

suddenly, Chirp would notice Four and X and fly over towards the duo wanting to inspect them

Four looks up as Chirp begins to fly over to them, an amused expression on their face

Four: Woah- looks like we got a curious lil' music disk on our hands.

Chirp: "who are you, weird blue thing?"

Four chuckles at the label of 'weird blue thing' as the disc floats next to them

Four: Well, little guy, my name is Four. And this right here is my friend X. I'm guessing you're.. Chirp?

Chirp: "first off, I'm female. Second off, yes. Third off, I only look small because I'm flying."

Four nods, a small smile forming on their face as they listen to Chirp, finding her somewhat amusing

Four: Alright, my apologies. I didn't mean to misgender you, Chirp. And yes, you do look quite a bit smaller when you're flying around up there.

Chirp flew off

Four chuckles as they watch Chirp fly off

Four: Well, she's a feisty one. Guess she's off to attempt yet another bread theft.

X: "I guess so!"

Four turns their attention back to X, the small smile still present on their face.

Four: Alright, now that our little flying disc interaction is over, how 'bout we finally have this picnic?

another few minutes later

Four has now laid out a blanket on the ground, a basket of fruits and a small drink cooler sitting on top of it. They look at X, who was admiring a nearby plant

Four: Alright, everything's all set up. Come have a seat.

X proceeds to bite a chair

Four stares at X, a confused expression on their face

Four: … X, what the hell are you doing? Why are you biting the chair?

X (muffled): "You said have a seat…"

It takes a moment for it to click in Four's head, but once it does, they can't help but start giggling

Four: …oh my me, X. That's not what I meant. I meant for you to sit on the blanket, not literally bite the chair.

X (muffled): "Wait.. why does the chair taste like chocolate cake?"

The giggling turns into full-blown laughter, Four doubling over in amusement at X's innocent mistake

Four: Oh my me again, X. You're too cute for words. But seriously, stop biting the damn chair.

X would stop biting the chair, showing that said chair was in fact, actually a chocolate cake

Four is almost in tears from laughter now, finding every part of this situation absolutely hilarious

Four: Oh my me, so this entire time you were actually biting into a chocolate cake that looks like a chair??

X: "I didn't even know that was a thing!"

Four's laughter finally starts to settle, their shoulders still shaking slightly from the hilarity of the situation

Four: Oh my me, X- you're killing me here. Well, at least you found out that you really like chocolate cake.

(Distant) "who the hell bit into my hyper realistic chair looking chocolate cake?!"

Four starts laughing all over again at the sound of the distant object's distressed cry, completely unashamed about their laughter

Four: Oh me, they sound angry... Guess you really ruined their chocolate cake.

X would just look away in shame

Seeing the look on X's face, Four quickly stops laughing, their previous amusement fading away. They reach up and gently cup X's face in their hand, tilting their head so that X is forced to look at them

Four: Hey… No need to look so sad about it, buddy. It was an honest mistake. You didn't know it was a cake.

X: "Who even made that dang cake?!"

Four chuckled again, their expression softening

Four: No idea. But whoever did make that cake was a great artist, I'll give them that. I mean, I literally thought it was an actual chair.

a few minutes later…

Four and X are sitting on the picnic blanket, enjoying the food they've laid out. There's sandwiches, fruit, potato chips, drinks, cookies, etc. Four is currently munching on a sandwich as they look over at X, checking up on them every once in a while

Four: You enjoying yourself, X?

X: "I am! Especially that you're here!"

Four grins, feeling a sense of fondness and affection as X mentions his presence being a source of comfort and happiness for them

Four: Aww, well I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but here, with you.

X: "Neither would I."

Four smiles softly, feeling a warm and content feeling in his heart. He can't help but continue to marvel at just how cute X is, every action and thing they say just makes them more and more endearing in his eyes

Four: You know, X- you're honestly probably the cutest person I've ever met. You're so damn innocent and adorable, it's almost unreal.

X: "Aw, thank you!"

Four gently pats X's head, looking at him with an affectionate grin on their face

Four: Of course. I could sit here all day complimenting how cute you are. You're almost too cute to be real, you know that?

X: "What does that mean?"

Four chuckles again, finding X's innocence completely adorable

Four: It means you're so cute, it's almost hard to believe you're even real. Like, how could someone be that damn cute? It's almost unnatural.

X: "That's just the way I am! He he!"

Four smiles affectionately at X's cheerful response, utterly enamored by their bright, naive nature

Four: I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. Your innocence is one of the things that makes you so cute, after all.

it's getting dark..

Four looks up at the sky, noticing that the sun is starting to set

Four: Woah, time sure flies. It's getting late already, huh? I didn't realize we spent this much time out here.

X: "We should probably rest… Maybe we can have more fun tomorrow!"

Four nods in agreement, their gaze still held by the setting sun

Four: Yeah, you're right. We should probably go rest now. But yeah, there'll be plenty more fun to be had tomorrow. I got plenty of other things I wanna do with you.

𝘈𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯, 𝘟 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴

As they walk back, Four notices X starting to yawn and stumble slightly

Four: Hey, you doing alright there, buddy? You look pretty tired.

X: "I am tired... today was really fun though!"

Four smiles warmly, slowing his pace to match X's tired steps

Four: I'm glad you had fun. I did too. It's been a while since I've had such a good day.

X trips slightly over a small rock

X: "Whoa!"

Four quickly reaches out and catches X before they can fall

Four: Careful there! You're more tired than I thought. Here, let me help you.

Four gently scoops X up, carrying them bridal style

Four: There we go. Much better.

X: "You don't have to carry me..."