Ink: Stand up straight, Cross…
Cross: Why? Are we going to go to some manners class or something? Because I don't have to if that's not the case.
Ink: *Sighs* No, we're going to Dreamtale. I thought we already discussed that… I'm only telling you to stand up straight to be polite. Don't fight with me.
Cross: *Rolls his eyes and takes out his phone* Sure… *He stands up a bit straighter*
Ink: *Shakes his head, looking quite worried, and teleports both of them to Dreamtale, in front of the Tree of Feelings*
Dream: Oh, Hi Ink. *slightly smiles*
Ink: *Smiles back and waves* Hey Dream. Sorry for coming at short notice. I needed my son to be in a safe place, while I meet with Error.
Dream: Well, I guess he can stay here. But Nightmare's here today…
Ink: I figured… I'm sure he'll be fine, right Cross?
Cross: Yup… *He doesn't look up from his phone and mutters* … It was safe in the Doodle Sphere, though…
Ink: *Puts a hand to his head* Cross, you've been there ever since I found you… I thought you'd like a chance to go outside it…
Cross: *Shrugs*
Ink: *Frowns at him and takes the phone. He puts a hand on his shoulder and pushes him forward gently* Cross, be nice. This is Dream, Protector of the Tree and a good friend of mine. Say hi.
Cross: *Gives Ink a look and glances at Dream, putting a hand out* Cross, nice to meet you.
Dream: *shakes his hand* Nice to meet you Cross. Cross: *Leans against Ink* So… Can I have my phone back now? Ink: *Sighs but laughs* Yes, here. *Gives it to him, and looks at Dream apologetically* He isn't used to meeting people, I'm sorry for his behavior.
Dream: Heh, it's fine.
Ink: *Looks at Cross* Cross, you like trees, don't you? You're always around the one at home.
Cross: Yeah…? *Glances up at him* Ink: Well, why don't you take a closer look at that one? *Points to the Tree of Feelings*
Cross: *Sees it and puts his phone in his pocket, smiling as he walked towards it* Whoa… That looks sweet! Ink: You don't mind, do you Dream? I don't want him to ruin anything. He's mainly careful at home.
Dream: It's fine. Ink: Thanks. You're the best. Cross: *Circles around the Tree, grinning lightly* Are those golden and black apples? How do you do that? Dream: They're just like that, my side is full of positive feelings which is why the apples are gold colored. The other side is full of negative feelings which is why that apples are black, my brother guards that side.
Cross: Huh… That's really cool. So, where is your brother? Isn't he supposed to be guarding it with you?
Ink: *Steps forward* Well, you've heard me talking about Nightmare, haven't you?
Cross: Oh… That one dude you said wasn't as powerful as Error but equally dangerous?
Ink: *Glances over at Dream nervously* Yeah… Him. Cross: Huh… Well, are you guys on good terms now? Since he's here today? *Tilts his head at Dream*
Dream: *shrugs* We're okay, for now at least.
Cross: That's good enough for me. *Hums absentmindedly, putting a hand against the Tree*
Ink: I should be leaving. Thanks so much for this, Dream. Oh, a few more things: He loves chocolate, but if he asks for any, give him only a reasonable amount. A bar or so. There are times where he's active and talkative, and there are times he's on his phone and quiet. Those are normal. If he happens to disappear, try looking in quiet, shiny places. He'll most likely be there… Hmm… *Taps his chin* … I think that's everything… Ah, this is important: Cross likes to create things, the manipulation of creativity. He makes origami and lets them come to life. That's perfectly normal, but… I'm afraid he's a little magically unstable in that area. Just keep an eye on him for me.
Dream: … Alright.
Ink: Thanks again. *Walks over to Cross and hugs him* Be good, ok?
Cross: *Hugs him back, burying his head in his chest* Yeah, ok. -w- Don't kill yourself. Who's gonna stop me from eating all the chocolate? Or Chara for that matter? Ink: Dream will. But, yeah, I understand. If I do die, I'll come back to scold you. *Laughs and presses a kiss to his forehead* I'll see you soon. Cross: *Lets him go and waves* Bye Mom. -w-
Ink: Bye Dream. *Takes his paintbrush out and paints a portal* I'll be back as soon as I can. *Jumps through and closes it*
Dream: Bye.
Cross: You can come out now. -w-
C!Chara: *Appears beside him, crossing his arms and wearing a bored expression* Thanks for not warning me, you asshole.
Cross: *Laughs* Not my problem. Can't accept love instead of LOVE?
C!Chara: Whatever… The Goody Two-Shoes is staring. *Nods at Dream*
Dream: No, look ahead.
C!Chara: What the…
*Nightmare just stabbed a monster in the distance*
Cross: Did he… Whoa…
C!Chara: Yes! Finally, some action! *He sounds relieved* The bastard probably deserved it. *He sneered, looking over at Cross* Why the fuck is Ink scared of him? He seems badass.
Cross: You know how Mom is.
C!Chara: Let's talk to him. His killing skills are clean.
Cross: Eh… Not sure if we should…
C!Chara: I can't hear you~ *Possesses Cross and walks over to Nightmare* Those are some nice killing skills you got there.
(Cross: CHARA! I WILL FREAKING KILL YOU! WE CAN'T GET THIS CLOSE TO HIM.)
(C!Chara: Shut up. I'm in control now.)
Nightmare: What do you want kid?
(C!Chara: … Kid? Seriously? I'm not a fucking kid!)
(Cross: Funny. You're the kid, I'm the adult.)
(C!Chara: You're an idiot. We're both kids. You just happen to be older.)
(Cross: I'm basically an adult, though.)
(C!Chara: YoU'rE 18! YOU'RE STILL A KID, CROSS!)
(Cross: Am not.)
(C!Chara: No, I'm not doing this with you again. You take control.)
Cross: *Takes control again* Nothing much, just… Your Nightmare, right?
(C!Chara: You're not gonna say anything about the 'kid' comment?)
(Cross: Shh…)
Nightmare: Pretty sure that's my name.
(C!Chara: No shit… Nice job, dummy.)
Cross: Course. Sorry if the question was dumb. I haven't really seen you, so I wanted to be sure.
Nightmare: If you and your friend are done, I'll be on my way.
Cross: I-
(C!Chara: Oh, hell no. He isn't leaving that quick.) *Takes control and snaps his fingers. Small knifes appear behind Cross, floating lightly* Alright, this is getting us nowhere. You're the infamous Nightmare, we get it.
Nightmare: If you say so, what's your name? C! Chara, and your buddy Cross right?
(Cross: … How… do he know?...)
C!Chara: Hush up, idiot. Yeah, that's right.
Nightmare: Not Really Cross and Chara, thing is. You can't really keep a secret forever from the multiverse.
C!Chara: Fuck… I knew it would go out eventually, but… Do a lot of people know about us?
Nightmare: About a couple hundred, not much.
(Cross: …)
C!Chara: Well, looks like Ink was wrong. Then again, we can build our reputation up again.
(Cross: … What reputation, Chara? We're not killers! We never were! And… and did… Ink… Mom… Why would he lie? Did… He surely should have known…)
C!Chara: Oh, just get over it, you stupid baby. Mommy lied to you, big deal.
Nightmare: Heh, now that I got what I wanted. I'll go, see yah. *teleports away* C!Chara: Crap, he got away!
(Cross: Let 'em… Talking to him was a stupid idea anyways...) C!Chara: Grow up, Cross. You'll never survive on your own with that attitude.
(Cross: …)
C!Chara: *Sighs* Alright, alright… How about some chocolate, yeah?
(Cross: … Yeah.)