video | after the Hotel Rescue Shenanigans

[rideme]

[It's evening, as evidenced by the general dim light in the room. The living room of Nonah #5 has been the scene of a lot of mayhem, and now doesn't seem to be any different.]

[There's a cut on the Iron Bull's face, and he's holding himself with the care of someone who knows damn well he's hurt something important and doesn't want to make any sudden motions. There may also be glass stuck in one of his horns. More small abrasions decorate his torso. Looks like the aftermath of Motorcycle vs. The Iron Bull didn't end well for anyone.]

[As he records, he's moving gingerly across the house to deposit one (1) unconscious lump of teenager -- namely the Problem Child Tetsuo himself -- into a room. Probably his own room. Only after that's done, does Bull address the camera.]

Hey. Got a message for you, network.

[One might say he forgot it was on, but it's also more likely this was purposeful. Demonstrating the kid is in hand, put somewhere safe and no longer charging through the streets.]

Dear Whoever the Fuck Made Tetsuo's Bike,

You should have made it Bull-Proof.

[It's at this point, he holds up a certain finger on the hand still possessing all of its fingers. Wow, Bull, stay classy. He's about to turn the feed off when someone else pipes in, from somewhere else in the house--]

And would someone come heal my big, dumb boyfriend! Please?

[THANKS CHARLIE. Bull makes a sudden face, and hurries to mash the OFF button.]

Comments

[ursawhiner]

It was a spur of the moment thing! Can't a guy hug his bro without thinking too much?

[amadaman]

Yeah and look what that led to.

[ursawhiner]

Next time I will carefully consider what I have in my hands before hugging you.

[amadaman]

[Ken take the juice Koromaru put on Dipper's lap and sets it on the coffee table, propped up against his glass.

And puts his arm around Dipper's shoulder.]

That'll help both of us. Here.

[ursawhiner]

Aww.

[Dipper makes it into a proper hug, putting both arms around Ken.]

[amadaman]

[Look at these two hugging it out while the house hustles and bustles around them. It's nighttime, are they having a sleepover??

Ken wasn't expecting a full-on hug like this though so he turns red like a tomato for a second and puts his other arm around him too]



... Hey.

[ursawhiner]

Yeah?

[This is a nice hug. Ken smells good.]

[amadaman]

...

[Ken's quiet, thoughtful. Then he takes a breath as if to say something... then drops his forehead on Dipper's shoulder, shaking his head there.]

No, not yet. There's someone else who has to hear it first, but after that, can I come talk to you?

[ursawhiner]

Sure, man. You can always talk to me.

[He's a little confused, but doesn't want to push it if Ken's not ready to talk.]

[amadaman]

[This time he nods.]

Kaneda-san got Tetsuo-san back. Those two will be okay, so... I have to move forward, too.

[ursawhiner]

Is this something serious? You're not going to disappear again, are you?

[amadaman]

I'm not gonna do anything like that again.

But... it's important. It's really important.

[ursawhiner]

And you can't tell me what it is yet.

[amadaman]

Nope. There's someone here who has to hear it first. It's got to be him.

[ursawhiner]

...Okay. I can wait.

[amadaman]

[Ken smiles at that and pats Dipper's back.]

Thanks you.

[ursawhiner]

Hey, you listen to all my weird stuff. It's the least I can do.

[amadaman]

To me, you listening means a lot more than you could ever imagine.

[ursawhiner]

[Time to pull back and give Ken a light punch in the shoulder.]

C'mon, you're getting all sappy.

[amadaman]

...I'm being honest! You're just too easily embarrassed!

[ursawhiner]

Well, I mean... You, too.

[Way to play it cool, Dipper.]

[amadaman]

[Ken SIGHS and rubs his arm now. You ruined it Dipper!]

[ursawhiner]

Hey, I didn't hit you that hard. C'mon.

[amadaman]

You hit me at all.

[ursawhiner]

It's a bro punch! Because we're bros!