Act 1, Scene 45 - The Boys are Back in Town

[reckless_rebel]

Dear Fishbowl,

Apparently it's war now. Well trust me, I intend to bring it.

Love and Kisses,

Your Evil Overlord

P.S. Cross is a fatty.

P.P.S. Hi guys. What's up?

P.P.P.S. So apparently I accidentally all our stuff, house, savings, you know. Anyone interested in the Evil Overlord Charity Fund? It involves you, me and a cup of coffee, to start

Comments

He focuses on the important things

[bloody_pens]

You accidentally all your stuff? Accidentally what?

Clearly.

[reckless_rebel]

Accidentally disappeared. It. Me. You know how it goes.

[bloody_pens]

The tree just has no respect for its Overlord, clearly.

[reckless_rebel]

I'd call it playful but, well, I think it needs a spanking. And a time out in the corner.

[burntorangesky]

[Don't mind the spot or two of dampness that turns up on the page while she's staring at it. It's raining wherever she's sitting. Obviously.]

You have been gone a long time, oh great and powerful Overlord. Your subjects sorely missed your guidance.

[reckless_rebel]

[Not... Going to comment on the wetness. He's covering his general confusion and upset as he always does, humor.]

Sorry, had to take a vacay from all the serious Evil Overlording business. Unplanned, wasn't really worth it. Prices were insane, and you wouldn't believe the weather.

How you been, Fred?

[burntorangesky]

[There's a pause, possibly to let her compose herself.]

Well, I cannot guarantee the weather is any better, but I should hope the company is.

Asleep, actually; I just woke up yesterday, from roughly two weeks of slumber, according to everyone I have spoken to. [Tap, tap.] Or perhaps I woke earlier today. It is rather hard to say, really.

[reckless_rebel]

Two weeks? I know they talk about needing your beauty sleep Fred, but you looked fine to begin with.

[live_ringer]

[He... has to pause for a moment because he can hardly believe the kid has come back along with Cross, much less with memories. It's almost kind of fishy, but that's not what he's going to focus on right now.]

Well, damn. They'll just let anyone back in these days, won't they?

[reckless_rebel]

[You and him both find it pretty weird dude. But light hearted is the way.]

Seriously, the screening process just ain't what it used to be. Looks like things got lax in my absence.

[live_ringer]

Can't say I'm terribly surprised you managed to sneak in while the getting was good.

So, since you're rebuilding your resources from scratch... how would you feel about a donation of Legos?

[What he's not saying is that they are the Legos Of A Dead Man. Nobody had claimed them when he was executing Grift's will, and honestly, he's not sure what he would do with them.]

[reckless_rebel]

What can I say, I just can't quit this crazy place. Apparently. Or the aliens decided to re-abduct me. Who knows?

Legos? Gene, you're either generous or a troll. I'll take whatever I can get though. At least it's probably something Cross won't eat.

[crownofsnow]

For the last time! I AM NOT FAT!

And I might have the fund started, I'd getting back to work as soon as I can.

[reckless_rebel]

Sorry I couldn't hear you over the sound of om nom nom.

Yeah. Jobs sound good I guess.

[crownofsnow]

I haven't eaten since we got back!

We have to get back into the grind, which isn't so bad.

[reckless_rebel]

...Do you feel okay? Not going to faint on me, are you buddy?

It just feels like I never left the grind. It's weird to think I've been gone.

[blue_shields]

Took you long enough, Your Majesty.

[reckless_rebel]

What can I say, royalty likes to take the scenic route--how long was long enough, anyway?

[blue_shields]

About four months.

[reckless_rebel]

I guess it could be worse. I could be Cross What'd I miss?