after vivarium

[fairsfair]

after vivarium!

It may have been weeks, months, or even years, but finally, everyone makes it out of the warehouse just fine. The authorities have broken in and let everyone out, or maybe the characters managed to escape on their own. Either way, Zero and Calhoun vanish without a trace and they still haven't been caught to this day. It's infuriating, but the important part is that they're now free. What exactly entrails after that ending though? How to Play: ✖ Make a top-level comment, either blank or filled with some info/prose. ✖ Tag others, whether it's shortly after the escape or much later. ✖ Action, text, video, whatever, it's all good. ✖ Have multiple threads? ✖ Done!

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[fairsfair]

We'll see. [ He might or might not. It really depends on what stage of life he's on, so hmm, hmmm. ]

It's completely your fault for continuing to play truth-or-dare with people like me.

[ Hershel gets flustered at the smallest things and no, Jake got him a second base sweater for Christmas and Hershel is going to LOVE IT ]

You got a point there, but asking her out to coffee or whatever you do isn't going to kill you or her. It's casual enough.

[puzzlinglad]

I really should have known better. [He really should have. It was kind of his fault.] Both times, now that I think of it.

[You're dead to him. Dead. A pile of dirt, that's you.]

I... suppose. [He can't really argue with that even though he's clearly unsure about it.] I was thinking of asking her to help me in one of our classes, that'd be alright, wouldn't it? [How is he asking Jake for romantic advice. What is this.]

[fairsfair]

Up for another round when we get to your place? It probably wouldn't be as bad as the last two.

[ hahahaha and wow jake is just filled with romantic advice okay? look at his love life, totally filled with dates with normal people like sherry, they probably text now and then, probably ]

Sounds fine by me. Not exactly a date but one step at a time, I guess. [ tell him how it'll take about seven years for you guys to get anywhere ] You should introduce me to her someday.

[puzzlinglad]

[Have a grimace.] No, never again, the last time I played truth or dare was with Simon. I'm thoroughly done with that game I think. [Shockingly Jake wasn't the one who ruined it for him, congratulations.]

[Jake Muller, lady killer if the ladies are zombies he suplexes.]

It's a good start. [He sounds a bit like he's convincing himself there. He dos look pleased Jake wanted to meet her, he must have thought Hershel wasn't entirely hopeless here then.] Of course- if you promise not to try and embarrass me.

[fairsfair]

[ wow, shocking, jake didn't ruin something for once. call the news station? but he makes a face at the mention of simon. ugh, fuck that guy. he was weird and an ass, so he'll drop the convo there. ]

[ hey man, lady killer still applies in this case. you just never ask what kind of lady killer he is. ]

Depends on how I feel for that day. [ He always feels like a horrible friend though ] But either way, she should see what your hair was like before you cut it all off.

[puzzlinglad]

[dear evening news, jake disaster predictions are surprisingly incorrect, he may not be a complete piece of shit.

but have a face that's expressing the deepest, innermost sigh possible.] Do you ever feel like not being horrible? I somehow doubt it.

What- oh no, absolutely not. [another LOOK dear god man] I swear Jake, if you ask Ma for pictures I'll- I'll be very cross. [WHAT A THREAT] Speaking of which, here we are, try to be good, yes?

[and he bounds up the steps to the Layton household, opening the door and gesturing for jake to come into what looks like a safely empty foyer]

[fairsfair]

[ mr layton, mr layton, please explain to us in detail about the tale on how you have barely avoided the jake disaster ]

What, got some baby photos you don't want anyone seeing? Or photocopying?

[ telling him not to do something normally resulted in the opposite but give him all the photos, lucille, he needs those for showing-hershel's-crush reason, but jake walks into the house (probably having to lean slightly so he doesn't hit the doorframe or something). ]

What a mansion.

[ sarcastically said because it's probably not that big of a home and not big enough for jake. also there is your line, i hope you're happy. ]

[puzzlinglad]

[well it seems jake is capable of human emotions, a startling discovery that will surely leave the entire world in a state of shock it may never recover from.]

More than I want to admit. [If you think Lucille Layton is someone who doesn't have about 20 million family albums you're very wrong. he follows in after, without having to lean like an animal. he rolls his eyes at the pure gold that just came out of Jake's mouth, unable to appreciate the genius. what a shame.]

We're here! [he calls, and you can bet only a moment later Lucille Layton is out in the room, probably brushing flour off her hands or something equally motherly. you can also bet i'm gonna rp her fight me about it.]

You took your sweet time Hershel Layton, did you take the long way, and in this weather? Honestly- Oh, Jake dear, it's so good to see you, please come in! [fuss fuss fuss how happy are you right now Jake.] You must be freezing, let me make you both some tea.

[fairsfair]

[ fascinating, this will make new progress on the studies of jakeians. one day, they will truly understand these creatures. ]

[ and you piece of shit, rping lucille, i can't believe you, but jake is going to be so awkward... just unsure as always. ]

That's fine. Just coffee for me is good.

[ because he's a monster and doesn't drink tea. ]

[puzzlinglad]

[the real question is do we really want to though.]

[and you're welcome. also i'm sorry. i had to do it. hershel looked kind of amused at this, jake being polite-ish was pretty funny. lucille just smiles because what a nice boy that jake muller is, patting his arm.]

Of course dear, I'll put a pot on for you right away. You must be dreadfully tired from your trip- Hershel, help him put his things away, will you? Go on. [and off she goes to be like. a british mom still. god speed lucille.]

[hershel just casts jake an amused look as he gestures for the stairs.] You look like a fish out of water. [polite friendship.]

[fairsfair]

[ think of the scientific progress. we may be able to use jakeians to advance civilizations ]

[ just... letting lucille pat his arm and nodding... god this is so awkward, why must this happen every year. ]

Shut up. Don't think I was joking about asking for photos.

[ That was his weak response but up the stairs he goes. He's probably been here enough to know where the guest room is. He doesn't need this shitlord leading him along. ]

[puzzlinglad]

[by curbstomping anything that vaguely threatens us?? actually i can get behind that]

[hershel just chuckles a bit and opens the door to the room for them, it was worth it. it was always worth it.]

Yes, yes, I'll remember. Here we are, you know where everything goes and all that. [He gestures around the room, taking a seat on the bed because he imagines Jake wasn't going to let him do anything crazy like be polite and help him unpack.] You've been to London a few times now, haven't you? What do you think of it?