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[retirementsnotsopeachy]

WHO: Sun Wukong
WHAT: Everything
WHEN: All the time
WHERE: Wherever he wants
WARNINGS: Will be in the threads

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[retirementsnotsopeachy]

When he lands just outside the Research Center, it's pure disbelief. Disbelief that quickly turns into desperate fury. "No! You can't do that!" he all but howls. "Send me back!"

Gripping the concrete hard enough to crack it, Wukong launches himself toward the doors with every intention to find whoever he needs to to send him back. Because it can't end this way...it just can't!

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[castaside]

Macaque has been listening for this moment for two days. As soon as Wukong's (way too rapid) heartbeat is audible, he portals in and--

That circlet. Macaque stops in his tracks long enough for Wukong to start trying to get back into the research center, yelling about going back.

Regardless of whether that circlet is Wukong's past or his future, Macaque knows that he can't allow Wukong to go rampaging around in there. He portals in between Wukong and his target, trying to catch Wukong in his arms.

"They don't control it! Wukong, they can't send you anywhere."

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Not paying attention to anything beyond the center, Wukong isn't prepared to dodge Macaque and practically crashes into his arms. "No! Someone has to be able to by now!" He tries to push Macaque off and out of his way, not looking at him and almost not realizing who he's talking to. But he isn't putting his full strength into it, just more than usual.

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[castaside]

Macaque almost gets pushed to the side, because he honestly didn't think Wukong would do that to him anymore.

--It's MK. It has to be. Macaque pushes in front of Wukong immediately and tries to ignore the fear that's now weighing him down.

"They can't. You running around like this isn't going to do anything but scare people."

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"Let me go. I'll make a way back!"

There has to be a way, because if there isn't...there not being one is not an option. He vaults over Macaque and lunges for the doors again.

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[castaside]

"...No." Several shadows take the form of Macaque and converge on Wukong, holding him back. Macaque moves in front of him again to hold his shoulders.

"These people didn't do anything to you or to him, and they can't fix this. You can't make a way back any more than Red can use his dimensional spells. Don't think for a second that you're the only one hurt by that." Since Wukong was gone for the last two days, and MK is gone now. Macaque and Red and Cole and others have been losing their minds.

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[retirementsnotsopeachy]

At first Wukong tries to thrash, to pull away, to do anything, but as Macaque speaks the fight starts to drain out of him. Tears start to form as rage turns to despair andhis breaths start to come into shuddering gasps.

Sun Wukong is crying.

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[castaside]

As soon as Wukong stops trashing, the shadows shrink back into the ground and buildings around the research center. Macaque catches Wukong, pulling him in. He can't remember the last time Wukong cried... has he ever seen it?

"I'm so sorry." For whatever happened that did this. For that crown on his head. For not being there to help.

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At first, Wukong doesn't respond, letting Macaque support and hold him. Then he wraps his arms tight around his shadow, squeezing tight as he starts to sob into Macaque's shoulder. Later on, when he realizes what he's done Wukong will apologize, but for now Macaque has to deal with the scream of anguish that escape's Wukong as he clings to him.

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[castaside]

It is a testament to both how much Macaque loves Wukong and to how worried he is that he doesn't shove Wukong off of him when that scream starts. He does flinch, and his ears pin back against his head for protection, but he holds on. Rubbing Wukong's back in spite of vaguely wanting to scream and cry himself.

He can imagine how bad things must be with MK to put Wukong in such a state, and now MK went to meet whatever that fate is.

"I've got you." It's what he tells Choco when he can't comfort her any other way. "I won't let go until you're ready."

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Wukong doesn't respond, only clinging to him as the sobs continue. Failure, loss, and heartbreak bearing down on him. He gradually moves, curling up against Macaque and just letting the feelings overwhelm him for awhile.

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[castaside]

Macaque just sits them down in the middle of the street and holds Wukong while he gets some of it out. Anyone who so much as looks askance at them gets a withering glare, and they all move on quickly.

Macaque's attention is divided between wondering what the hell happened to MK to cause this reaction (he can guess, and he hopes it's not anywhere near that bad) and the crown on Wukong's head.

Macaque portals them into Wukong's nest after a few minutes, hoping that being surrounded by his comforts might help even slightly. He keeps his arms around Wukong, firmly. No more running off.

July 27th Evening - Post Heart Game

[noodleboi]

MK came out of the heart game, and wasn't actually feeling all that tired. Maybe it was because of the post adventure rush. Maybe it was because of what he gave up. He felt lighter now. Like something was gone and it felt like it lifted a lot of other things all at the same time. He knew that Eve would put that ambition to good use in her fire. He saw the text from Macaque and sent him a message back.

Then he headed for the castle. He quickly found Wukong and just hugged his mate tight. He snuggled close and made a happy chirp noise.

"We should go out. Like right now. You and me. Wanna go do karaoke? I feel like karaoke."

Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[heartshards]

"Mochi!" Emeth called running down the hall after Wukong's Bidoof. It had heard something and wandered off and of course as Wukong's new pet watcher Emeth had followed right behind. She picked up the squirming pokemon just as the front door opened and a stranger stepped in.

Emeth froze for a moment not sure what do to... and then took off running looking for Wukong to report their... visitor?

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[livesoutofspite]

Mike walked into the castle and smiled at first when he say Mochi wiggling in the arms of a small child. Then she took off back down the hall like she's seen a monster. Wait.

"H-Hey!" He called after her and closed the door behind him. He lifted his arm and sniffed.

"I don't smell that bad, do I?"

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[heartshards]

Emeth slowed down when she heard the stranger say that. That did sound like something a safe person would say. But her mother had always been so wary of unannounced visitors.

Slowing to a stop she turned and looked at Mike, still holding the Bidoof as if it was a stuffed toy.

"I don't think you smell sir..."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[livesoutofspite]

Mike smiled softly and watched Emeth. He didn't move closer yet. He lowered his arm.

"Oh. Well that's good. I'm Mike, by the way. I live here. What's your name?

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[heartshards]

Emeth seemed to be calming down, until Mike said he lived there.

"I'm Emeth..." She answered as she slowly put the Bidoof down and pushed it behind her. "And I live here."

"I look after Wukong's pets."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[livesoutofspite]

"Oh. Well nice to meet you Emeth," Mike said softly. He kept his smile on his face.

"I bet you're great at it. Mochi here looks happy. I help look after Wukong. We're on the same side here, it seems."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[heartshards]

Emeth was still wary, but she was listening, even if what Mike was saying was confusing.

"Wukong needs to be looked after too?"

Well Wukong was a king, maybe Mike was a guard of some kind.

"Are you a knight?"

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[livesoutofspite]

He can see she's wary and isn't going to get closer or push it. Give her time to adjust to the new ideas and face. He does make sure to go down on one knee though. Be on her level, show he isn't trying to be threatening.

"He does. I mean, everyone does really. Pets and people." He chuckles at the knight question.

"I like to think of myself as one. Though, between you and me, I'm actually a Prince. I'm here to try and win King Wukong's affections. We're best friends and I hope, one day, he'll be my boyfriend."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[heartshards]

Emeth pauses cocking her head to the side. A love match? Such things weren't normal for royalty, at least, it wasn't normal in her world.

And if Mike was royalty she was lucky not to already be in trouble for her behaviour, she was going to have to be very careful.

Emeth curtsied.

"I'm sorry for my rudeness, Prince Mike, I wish you luck in your courtship. Monkey King is a very kind ma- monkey. I'm sure he will treat you well when you succeed."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[livesoutofspite]

Mike smiles and bows back to Emeth.

"Why thank you, young Emeth. I am sure your kind words and wishes will help give me the courage I need to see this through. And he is very much a man monkey, or monkey man, whichever you want to say it. Now. About you. I don't know about you, but I am hungry. How about you? I could make us lunch."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[heartshards]

"Hmmm." Emeth pretended to think about it. "Ok! Mocha is probably hungry too. And after Lunch I can introduce you to Tiny."

Re: Meeting Mike, (backdated)

[livesoutofspite]

"Sounds like a plan," Mike said and headed for the kitchen. He looked back to make sure Emeth and Mochi were following. First, he would pour Pokefood in Mochi's bowl and look at Emeth.

"What would you like for lunch today?"