Maxwell was sitting quietly in the gardens of Wickerbottom's private home. A place he never thought he'd see himself in but circumstances in mind, it wasn't too much of a shock. He looked over to his family, seeing the giants curled up around Scarlet, the woman fast asleep with them. He smiled a bit before looking up at the sky, his mind swimming with many thoughts. Not really sure where to start.

"It's strange how everything turned out."

Maxwell looked behind him, seeing Wickerbottom standing behind with Jack at her side.

"If you're here to slice my head off by all means just get it over with. " He said, ears flattened as his eyes landed on Jack.

Jack sighed, shaking his head.

"Had it been even six months ago I would have. Without hesitation. But that would be out of anger and against my job as the Reaper."

Stop talking like Lux…

"Alright… Then why are you here?"

"Just checking on you." Wickerbottom said, sitting beside him. "A year ago I would think you'd still a threat but yet here you are. You helped defeat Cato, bring my son back and are now taking care of those I wasn't able to under my reign. You're far different from the king I saw on the throne so long ago."

"Times change." Maxwell said, not looking to her. "I'm still trying to understand it myself. I've… never really had so much choice in my life that it never occurred to me being king wasn't… really being king here."

Jack looked to where Scarlet and the giants were.

"And then you started a family.."

"Yes, yes I did. I have two lovely daughters and two wonderful sons."

"Heh. Never saw that coming." Jack chuckled.

"Trust me. I didn't either."

"So, where are you planning to go from here?" Wickerbottom asked.

"Not sure.I don't really have anywhere else to go but… maybe just… travel with my family. Find a place to settle and stay out of your way which by the way, I have not intentions of causing trouble. Any plans of revenge died quickly since I found it pointless. Maybe I'll reconnect with the Thuelcitians down below."

"You could or you could also make your own homestead."

"Perhaps, but maybe in a different part of this world. I did want to show the giants the Fire Lands.."

"Then do as you please. Just no trouble."

"I can promise no major trouble but shenaginas, not so much." Maxwell chuckled. "I get bored."

Jack smirked.

"I make no promises to get even then."

"Consider it done then." Maxwell smirked at Jack before looking to Wickerbottom. "What about you though? You do know the gateway has been opened again, yes?"

"Wilson told me." Wickerbottom said. "I've been speaking to a colleague about the matter and we have plans to visit the other realms. We've got a lot of work on our hands and the last thing I need is a war."

"Well, don't expect me to get involved. I was almost killed by Pugna and I don't think he'd let me go so easily a second time."

"I'm aware. Which is why I'll be training Wilson to be the new master of the gateway."

"He'll be good at it. Just don't let him turn this world into some crazy science project."

"I don't need to do anything in that department. I have his mother and his wife to do that for me."

Maxwell blineknd.

"He's married?"

"Yes. To Willow."

"... Well, saw that one coming to be honest."

Both Jack and Wickerbottom laughed.

"They did make it pretty obvious, didn't they?"

"With the way he looks at her? Of course!"

Maxwell chuckled.

"How things have changed." Maxwell looked outward again. "A year ago, I wanted to see you all dead and now… heh… I don't really mind you folks being around. I just want to have my own life. Retire I guess."

Wickerbottom chuckled.

"There's nothing wrong with that Maxwell. Things change."

"And I do believe you'll be a better queen than I ever was a king."

"That's quite a compliment coming from you."

"Yes, I don't hand them out regularly." Maxwell smiled a bit. "I do you wish luck with the other dimensions. I'm sure they'll listen to you more than they did me but still, luck be with you."

"I appreciate that."

Maxwell nodded.

"So… Jack. Since we have an official declaration of shenanigans, I guess I'll be seeing you around in my travels?"

Jack grinned.

"But of course. And keep you from causing too much havoc."

"It's a deal."

Wickerbottom shook her head.

Business as usual I suppose.