Author Notes: Thanks again for all the reviews :) I am glad so many people like my tri-drabbles and are so sweet as to keep reviewing. As a special treat I will upload two chapters this week, and I am hoping to update weekly from now on. That said, I have some deadlines coming up and university starts again at the end of the month, so not sure if I can keep that promise but I'll do my best! This chapter uses tri-drabble prompt #023 - future.


Seeing Through Defences

Arnold x Helga

(300 words)


"What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Arnold stuck with his rather generic questioning, but he really felt it would offer the best analysis of Helga. He'd found out she had a taste for classic literature and that she was a deep person from her favourite book. He'd learned she was lonely and cherished her bow after being complimented on it. She must be a romantic at heart. What could he find out from her plans for the future?

"I plan on sitting at home watching TV and eating snacks." She answered, without a second thought.

"What? But Helga… why?"

She shrugged.

"Seriously?" He couldn't believe it. It was like the Helga that dream he'd had. The one where they were married and she was slovenly and mean, and made him do all the work. Then he remembered that at the end of that dream it was all revealed to be a front. She was actually much nicer than that.

He was determined to get to the truth.

"So no writing career? No journalism? Or career in the police force? Or being a lawyer? "

She looked at him suspiciously.

"Boy, Helga. That seems a bit of a waste really. I thought for sure you'd put your talents to good use in some sort of career. Do you not even want a family?"

She flushed a little and then scowled again.

"Nope. Gimme some chips and The Wheel and I'll be happy as pie. Just like Bob."

"I don't believe you." He admitted. She frowned.

"Why not?"

"Because, Helga," he looked her in the eye, "I know you are better than that. I know you will do great things."

"T-thanks, I guess." She mumbled, seemingly a little surprised at the praise.

"Now. Your turn to ask, Helga."


AN: Will Helga be brave enough to ask anything important? Find out in the next chapter, which luckily doesn't involve a long wait!

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