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OLD TIMES▼
OLD TIMES
[Didn't Cha Know?]
Madam
Madam knocks on the door to the room of the two new employees. "Monsieur!~ Would you let me in?"
Zion
2024-12-25 18:26:50
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Zion perks up a bit, getting up from sitting on his bed to go open the door for the good lady.

He nods his head in acknowledgement for her to enter. "Come in."
Madam
"Thank you! I hope you two have been doing well, yes?"
Madam
2024-12-25 18:28:04
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Posted by ID #64
Last edit: 2024-12-25 18:29:24
"Sorry about visiting so soon, but something about your situation worried me. Are you and your friend doing fine?"
Zion
"….Well, I feel naturally any relationship caught between these circumstances might suffer.

We will be fine. We will get through it, together, I hope."
Madam
"I see...Ah, would you be ok with a bit of an awkward question?"
Madam
Madam is careful with her words, she doesn't mean to offend. "Do you feel anything? Really? Or are you pretending?"
Madam
2024-12-25 18:30:05
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Posted by ID #107
Last edit: 2025-08-01 08:55:33
"Sorry for being so blunt. But if it makes you feel any better, I don't judge a man for missing a few emotions. I know the type. Love them really." She motions her hand vaguely upwards. "But, I know you're like him, uh, Zookeeper. And I know while he seems all hyped up, he doesn't feel too much really in his heart."
Zion
"Before I answer that, would it be rude of me to ask a question to your question?"
Madam
"Of course not. I consider it an honor that you would want to know a gal like me."
Zion
"Are you asking me this because you're seeking something that you do not have, but within me?"
Madam
She pauses as she thinks it over. "I......I'm asking because I guess I'm curious about other realities, maybe even ones where things went differently."
Madam
2024-12-25 18:49:37
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"I'm worried that with you at this company, you'll end up like Zookeeper. But....I guess ending up like him isn't a bad thing."
Madam
"Gosh, maybe it's even the best thing for you and him."
Madam
"I want to know how "Zookeeper" you are, if you would please tell me, monsieur."
Zion
"I don't desire what he wants. At least I don't think I do. Sorry, I don't know much about the me that is him."
Zion
"But to answer your question, no. I've never "felt" anything. But… I suppose that's what I seek."
Zion
"It's easy to smile!"
Zion
"Or be annoyed."
Zion
"But these are just expressions that seem acceptable in the moment, not that I feel them."
Madam
Madam starts to laugh, but it's not her normal type. It's slow, almost forced. "Sorry, but it's you. You're a real Zookeeper."
Madam
"It's so interesting to see other forms of him, but, in a way, sort of sad too? I wish I could be here, but I guess I had better things to do. I got a big wanderlust issue. Almost kind of want to hop onto that game show and disappear. Travel a few universes. See how things are going out there."
Madam
"Speaking of which....Zookeeper has ruined your chance of getting a wish, hasn't he?"
Zion
"You mean seeking the answers to my questions?"
Madam
"No no. Aren't you supposed to get a wish granted if you beat the game?"
Zion
"….I guess I never thought to hard about these "wishes" or "games". I've been too preoccupied working and seeking other artists to understand their perspectives…."
Madam
"No way! Did you join this game just to travel? What about your friend?"
Madam
"Well, your "friend."" She makes quotes with her fingers.
Zion
"We both came here to sell."
Zion
"It's curious, honestly. From where I'm from, we have quaint little capsules like you all do. I'm guessing whatever you are, is what gumbies are to us."
Madam
2024-12-27 13:55:39
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Last edit: 2025-08-01 08:57:59
Madam chuckles, even snorts a bit. "Oh I've known Zookers from before I turned into this."
Madam
"They all told me "Don't you talk to that man, he's no good you know?" And if anything, that made me want to talk to him more."
Madam
"I'm a dumb ole lady who loves to step in bear traps."
Madam
"I guess, in another universe. I ain't so stupid."
Madam
"I must be so boring there. Not a person worth talking to."
Zion
"Oh. So you're deep into the emotionally unavailable type I see."
Madam
"I don't mind, I think they're cute."
Zion
"If you're so curious, perhaps asking Tibia would ease your mind. I think they might know of a different you."
Zion
"And if not. I can make a new-you."
Madam
"You are so kind, monsieur, to be painting a lady who hasn't done much for you. I don't have much to offer you as I use all my money on buying cekekis to eat, but I'll make sure to put in a good word about you if you did, hun.~"
Madam
"I was hoping your friend would be here, but I did notice how upset they've been recently."
Madam
"Can't blame them. Working with Herr is a real downer after he ate his sister."
Zion
"They're in the closet."
Tibia
There's shuffling in the closet, ("No I'm not!")
Madam
She snorts. "Don't worry no one cares if you're gay in this universe."
Zion
"What?"
Zion
"No, I mean, they're actually in the closet. Right there."
Madam
"Any....reason why? You didn't kill them right? I don't think I can deal with another murderer."
Zion
"Murder them? No. I think they're just uncomfortable being around me right now."
Madam
"Just in case I'm going to make sure they're not dead." Madam opens the closet.
Zion
"I don't blame them. I did choose to work for Zookeeper over them."
Madam
"Really? Ha! Well, if I were them, I wouldn't care."
Tibia
Tibia falls out, stiff like a corpse.
Madam
"But then again, I'm just a silly person who just loves-"
Madam
"Oh! Uh....Sir, this looks like a dead body to me!"
Zion
"I suppose much like how you like unavailable men, I do have an affinity for businessme–

Uh… No, he's fine. Maybe a bit of shock and fear."
Zion
"I don't think I could harm my boss."
Madam
2024-12-27 14:33:36
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"Well if it's a free anomalous corpse I guess it's a free meal." Madam opens her mouth to show off her sharp rows of teeth.
Tibia
2024-12-27 14:34:11
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"ThisIsYourConscienceAndNotMeTalking. Don'tEatMe-ThatCorpse!"
Madam
"Oh how strange!"
Madam
2024-12-27 14:34:51
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"Cause my conscience is telling me right now to grab that ""corpse"" and swing it around like a rag doll until the organs come out. Those are the best parts you know!~"
Zion
2024-12-27 14:36:07
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Last edit: 2025-08-01 09:03:03
Zion goes to take a seat on his bed, taking out his art supplies and a blank as he started working.

"Do you think if you had another chance in another life, you would fulfill your aspirations?"
Tibia
Tibia squeezes their eyes shut. If this is how they go out, this is how they go out.
Madam
Madam thought the threats would get Tibia to move, but when they didn't she really started to think they were dead. Her mind goes into overdrive as she no longer is able to surpress her need to click out her "kekekekeki." She bites down on Tibia's tail and starts dragging them further out of the closet and into the open.
Tibia
"PLEASE DON'T EAT ME I- I HAVE A BABY!"
Madam
Her trance is broken. "W-what? Really? With who?"
Tibia
"Zion helped with the conception."
Zion
2024-12-27 14:44:14
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"Not a kid of importance, a gumby companion." He chimes in while working.
Tibia
"She's of importance to me!"
Madam
"I assumed it was a dog. I assume you're either a full robot, or have a cekeki in your head, so you can't do "much.""
Madam
2024-12-27 14:44:58
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Posted by ID #64
Last edit: 2024-12-27 14:45:09
"Actually. Do you have a cekeki in there, or is it.....?"
Madam
"I guess where you're from, it might be a gumby instead!"
Madam
"Don't worry you can tell the truth, I'll promise to not try to eat it."
Zion
"There's nothing in my head aside from stray circuits."
2024-12-28 20:31:54
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"But truthfully, I guess I'm as curious about other "me's" as you are," he says holding up the gumby in his hands.

It was rough, unpolished.

"I will fix her up."

Zion
"My apologies. I feel this one is off from your image? Doesn't seem quite like you."
Madam
"Oh it's quite fine! Maybe it's like a reflection of me from your universe. I think she's quite pretty."
Madam
2024-12-28 20:32:50
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Last edit: 2025-08-01 09:03:17
"I think I wanted to ask your friend about the other me, but, to be honest, I doubt they know anything either.....Ah! You also asked me if I would fulfill my aspirations if I had another chance?"
Madam
"Sorry to tell you, but my aspirations are what led me here. See, I was really into this guy, you might know him, but it's not worth mentioning."
Madam
2024-12-28 20:33:11
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Last edit: 2025-08-01 09:05:42
"His boss said to him, "I have a promotion for you. I will send you to the very top. A young person like you must want that," and you wanna know what he said?"
Madam
2024-12-28 20:33:27
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"'Nope. I'm fine right here.'"
Madam
2024-12-28 20:33:36
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"He told me this, and I said to him. "You gotta be a fool to not take a job like that. You gotta go back to him, tell him you'll do whatever he asks.""
Madam
"He took that promotion, and the rest is history."
Madam
"A shame I've basically lost him in all of that."
Zion
2024-12-28 20:34:30
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Last edit: 2025-08-01 09:06:48
"…I hope that you find love in this life. If not, I hope this new you finds love in her life…

I don't understand your need for requited emotions, but I think I understand how the want to reach something seemingly impossible can lead you in a new place."
Zion
"It seems like for as long as you're here, you're going to love even if you will never be the first choice.

I wish I could love so unapologetically like you."
Madam
"Emotions are so special. Even when I cry, I love it in a way? I guess that's such a silly thing to say, who wants to cry? But well..."
Madam
"Guess that's why I love guys who don't have much going on in their head. Opposites attract and all that. I want to have enough emotion for the both of us."
Madam
"Pluuuuuuuuus, if I'm bawling my eyes out I want someone else who'll pat them dry."
Madam
"If we're both crying it just doesn't work, you know?"
Madam
"Sorry to take up so much of your time with my silly questions."
Zion
2024-12-28 20:35:42
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He smiles a small smile.

"If I ever could win this gameshow and make a wish, I would wish that out there, a me who is like you exists…."
Zion
"I find you very alluring. Visit me more often, yes?"
Madam
"Oh haven't I been told that before! You remind me of......"
Madam
"Heh, don't worry. I'll visit again, and not just cause it's my job."
Madam
2024-12-28 20:36:32
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"I do hope your "friend,"" She yet again stops to make air quotes. "Is alright."
Madam
"Make sure to tell them not to play dead in the hallways, you hear? Can't guarantee the safety of an anomalous piece of meat like that in a building full of anomaly consumers."
Madam
"See you later, monsieur. Good luck with your dreams."
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