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FOREVER STUNTED▼
FOREVER STUNTED
[Polar Bear - Brian]
2026-03-25 16:55:31
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WormWood
Bean didn't sleep well. Restless nights happen sometimes. It was going to be ok, he'll get through this day regardless. He always does.
WormWood
Social media was a double edged sword. He swore that it helped time to time, eventually he'll get tired. But it was particularly active this morning. Everyone had something to say about the news. As much as it exhausted him, he couldn't peel his eyes away from every piece of information- even if he reasonably knew it was overblown. At least, he hoped.

The clock was ticking. Light crawled in through the blinds.
WormWood
He stops scrolling. There was still time to spend, and he wasn't going to end up going back to sleep anyways. He had to break this somehow.

Social media was discarded for checking if a particular someone was awake.
WormWood
"Heeeyyyyy :)c Gmorrnniinnggg...!!!"

Some of that stress melts away.
Artie
2026-03-25 17:25:24
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"Oh my gosh! Good morning, Honeypot!"
Artie
"You're up early. Must be excited for the big day huh?"
WormWood
"Hi Bunnyboy hhiiiii how are you doing-"

Worm pauses for a moment.

"Uh, big day? Yeah uh, big day for what now?"
Artie
"Uh..........."
Artie
2026-03-25 17:29:23
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"............................................" Artie realizes that no one outside of his company is supposed to know anything about the upcoming plans. He panics and tries to come up with a way to throw Wormwood off.
Artie
"FOR YOU WORMY!!!!!!!!!"
Artie
"I can like, totally feel the air you know? The vibes are there! Plus, Neptune's in retrograde right now....."
Artie
"Today is going to be YOUR BIG DAY!!!!!!"
Artie
"You can uh, totally feel it right? Riiiiiight??????"
WormWood
"Love the optimism, Bunnies <:) ."
WormWood
"I didn't get a lot of sleep last night. I was worried today was going to be slog."
Artie
"Awwww why do you think that, wormy? I watched the weather report today and it's suppose to be beautiful."
WormWood
Damn. He should of been looking at the weather instead of worrying over the elections. Bean rubs the sleep out of his eyes.

"Don't worry Buns. I'm just tired is all. Got a lot of stuff to get done today, got me moving around the park a lot to cover some other guy's shifts. On less sleep than usual, you know how it is."
Artie
"Hmmmmmm wow......sure seems your job is mega draining you out.........."
Artie
"You know you should.......consider uh.........maybe asking for a little more respect, or uuuuuuh maybe.....just quitting......"
WormWood
Bean tenses slightly.
Artie
"Look! I know you hate talking about this, wormsy, but I feel like every week it's the same thing! You're trying to enjoy yourself, and bam! You're suddenly sidelined by your job! I mean, you're like, a really good artist, man, and when was the last time you REALLY got to work on projects that weren't for that stupid job!?"
Artie
"Uh....."
Artie
"The....ok....subpar...........terrible job....."
Artie
"If you just looked a little bit I promise you could find a better job......"
Artie
"I even offered you a better job but uuuuuuh I don't think that one is open anymore haha......"
WormWood
The stress was back. Bean chews the inside of his cheek, looking over at the time. "...Yeah, I feel it buns. I'll figure something out, I just want to be a little less, Obligated. My folks need me here."
Artie
"Siiiigh yeah I understand. I know I'm talking big stuff, but if I was in your position. I'd fold like a piece of paper. Things would fall apart without you in terrible ways....."
WormWood
"....Do you really think it'll be good day today, though?"
Artie
"Well, let me recheck the weather report......"
Artie
Artie shuffles through his phone before chiming up. "Oh my gosh! This is like YOUR WEEK, WORMY!!!!"
Artie
"I gotta be honest before I was just kind of making stuff up......"
Artie
"You know how you're one of those tooooooooooooootal freaks born under the eyes of Pluto?"
Artie
"Well PLUTO'S COMING BACK INTO ORBIT SOON. WHICH IS TERRIFYING!!!!!"
Artie
"But this means your luck is going to SKYROCKET!!!!!!!!!"
WormWood
"I'm that pluto type of freak."
Artie
"It's such a shame Pluto people have like, no interactions with Neptune people.....or really anyone.....they're kind of forgotten workhorses of the astrology lineup."
Artie
"Then again, you don't want to be under Neptune! I mean look at me. I'm a gosh darn wreck all the time! Neptune's in retrograde! Neptune's in orbit! Who the fuck even knows what Neptune is up to! Woops! Turns out Neptune is FUCKING DYING!!!!!!"
Artie
"I don't even know if I'll have an astrology sign in five years to be honest at this rate."
Artie
2026-03-25 18:00:35
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"Like.....what even happens when an astrology sign dies.......?"
WormWood
"I love hearing you talk about the planets. I don't know jack about them."
Artie
"Well you should think about them, because they determine our future, past, and present!!!!!"
Artie
2026-03-25 18:02:57
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"Course some people say that it's all placebo.........But I can feel it. When I hear the weatherman go "those under Neptune's eyes are 50% more likely to cry today" I just immediately start bawling my eyes out just to get it out of the way."
Artie
"Maybe the reason why you're not feeling the effects is because you refuse to let Pluto into your mind."
Artie
"Which is fair! Pluto is uh...........TERRIFYING!"
Artie
"Buuuuuuuuut, you need a big terrifying man in you, Wormy."
WormWood
"............."
Artie
".............................................."
Artie
"Let me reword that."
WormWood
Bean snorts and stifles a laugh. "No, no no don't reword that. You're right I think."
WormWood
"Funnybun." Bean stretches, cracking his joints. "I think I'd let pluto take a peek in this brain pan if it'll help me that much. But I probably should get dressed first."
Artie
2026-03-25 18:09:07
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"Woah you can't be talking to me while you're not even dressed yet.........we're not dating anymore...."
WormWood
"I'm in pjs, goofball." Snrk.
Artie
Artie thinks about asking for a photo.................
Artie
God he needs to find a new boyfriend.
Artie
"LOL!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!..............."
Artie
"Anyway, you go get ready for work, and remember. Pluto is coming soon! This is YOUR week honey bun! As long as you let the power of Pluto in you, good luck will come your way. Just keep thinking positive."
Artie
"No more Mr. Nice Worm....."
Artie
2026-03-25 18:14:28
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"It's time to take what's yours."
Artie
"A RAISE!!!!"
WormWood
"I've got that pluto in me."
Artie
"You got that Pluto in you!!!!!"
WormWood
"A raise would be nice." Worm's pai motions to give Artie's a quick hug. Given how small his is in comparison, it's mostly just around Artie's arm.
WormWood
"Thanks Bunnies, I'll talk to you after work, right?"
Artie
Artie picks up WormWood and swings him around with a spin. "Speak to you after work!~"
Artie
"And remember, if your boss tells you "I need you on overtime" what are you, a man with the power of Pluto going to say?"
WormWood
"It's not my problem, boss."
Artie
"YAY WORMY!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!!"
Artie
"I gotta get going, so see you after work! Lo-"
Artie
2026-03-25 18:23:35
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"Lone sharks are scary! Totally unrelated comment haha! Bye!"
Artie has logged off.
WormWood
.....It was time to get out of bed.
WormWood
The morning passes as normal. Thoughts swim around in his head, batting them away as they got too close to poking at something a little more fragile inside him. It was best that he focused. Cold water on the face helps wake you up. Stretches before work prevent sprains. Eating anything was better than eating nothing. The house was quiet at this hour, easy for him to slip out without any fanfare.
WormWood
Neatly pressed into a plastic cover, his suit was held under one arm. The headpiece under the other. He inhales, and exhales as he steps outside. He was going to be just fine today.
Wet legs scuttled down an empty apartment block.
[Planet Wisp (Act 2) - Sonic Colors]
Creature Comfort
"Neeeeeeeeighbor........." A familiar alien approched WormWood, its movements frighteningly fast.
Creature Comfort
"Do you feel the minds today? Someone is going to fly."
Creature Comfort
The alien scuttles around WormWood but does not touch him. "Your mind is fiiiiilled with excitement......"
Creature Comfort
"Do you think you'll be flying tonight? I think you could fly like any bird or beetle of ooooold human history if you believeeeeeee."
WormWood
Bean wasn't alarmed. This was just his neighbor, of course. He'd raise his brows, acknowledging the creature as it scuttles circles around him. "Hey. Good morning t'you too."
WormWood
He looks past it. But he listens. It's the neighborly thing to do. "Don't think this bod's built for flyin', pal." ...
WormWood
"Sure wish I could. I guess."
Creature Comfort
"No no no! WormWood! You can fly. I've seen you fly in my mind! You climbed to the top of apartment, and there you grew wiiiiiings!"
Creature Comfort
2026-03-25 18:53:21
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"You leapt and flew away from this terrible place, WormWood! And whole island mourned your departure. Can you not see? You are meant to fly. This is destiny."
Creature Comfort
"You were like a butterfly.......Not of the singularity created kind, but a true butterfly."
Creature Comfort
"This existence is waiting for you on the rooftops. You muuuuuust meet it."
Creature Comfort
"Do you not understand? It is belief that makes reality true."
WormWood
"The whole island mourned. Ain't that somethin'." ...Bean stops treading forward towards the goal, allowing the comfort to catch up to him.
WormWood
"I understand what you're puttin' down." Bean kneels, and reaches out to it. "...Old world beetles have wings, yeah? I've thought about just, takin' off plenty of times, like you said..."
Creature Comfort
"You've thought, but you've never been ASSURED of your flight! It is only when you believe it true with your whole soul, that you will fly."
Creature Comfort
"Look. Come with me. Up the elevator of wonders!" The alien scuttles into the apartment and calls for the elevator.
Creature Comfort
"When you see the world from so far up, you will know it is your place to flyyyyyyy. When was the last time you've been anywhere but the floor?" It chimes as it herds WormWood into the elevator.
2026-03-25 19:01:56
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[Strong Howling Wind]
Creature Comfort
Its speech gets faster and faster, as if to not allowed WormWood time to think. It scrambles out the elevator on the highest floor and pushes the door to the roof. "This is where you belong."
Creature Comfort
It points to the void. "Out there."
Creature Comfort
"Flying."
Creature Comfort
"And as your soul sails. All will mourn."
WormWood
In one moment, he was still on the floor offering a hand to his neighbor. The next, he was feeling the winds batter his body. Maybe it's enough to carry him upwards. Worm flexes wings he didn't know he had.
WormWood
Bean inhales again. It could all be so far away.
WormWood
...
WormWood
There's a sudden snap, like someone flicked a switch in his head. Bean catches his balance, his heart skips a beat. When the fuck did he get up here?
WormWood
"Wait, wait wait wait," Bean sinks to the floor, staring over the ledge and into the distance. He felt sick, dizzy. But as long as he was on the floor, he couldn't tumble over the edge. Where did he leave his suit?
When Bean looked to his neighbor, it was nowhere to be seen.
Bean wasn't even sure if it was there in the first place.
Did he come up here all by himself?
WormWood
".....Get it fuckin' together, Bean." His body shook, swallowing hard as he took another glance towards the horizon from his vantage point. It was beautiful, and dreadful, how it peeked over the park's structures and illuminated the entire island.
WormWood
As though gravity increased tenfold, he crawls pitifully away from freedom's edge and back to safety. If he could fly, he wouldn't be finding out today.

He was going to be late for work, after all.
WormWood
His suit remained untouched at the bottom, exactly where he left it. Maybe pluto was in fact, looking out for him. If there was one thing about this job he was grateful for, it was that it was right outside where he lived. Residential areas surrounded the park like a ring.
WormWood
Worm punches in, and puts on his best smile for work.
[Bap Bap Bap - Polar Bear]
WormWood
The Wilmore mascot was popular. Most work days he starts his shift inside the suit, greeting guests, giving directions, getting pictures taken. It came naturally these days. He even perfected Wilmore's voice.
WormWood
"Heya Folks! Welcome to Screamin' Hills!" Part of him enjoyed this, allowing someone else to take over for a while. "The lliiiinnnneee'ssss this way! Don't wait up, y'loose your spots!"
Nugget
A small human walks up to to Bean and tugs on his costume. The moment he looks down a microphone is shoved up at him.
Nugget
"Wilmore Worm, the people at school want to know. Are you a REAL worm or not?"
Nugget
"Everyone says "Of course Wilmore Worm is a worm it's in the name......""
Nugget
"But worms don't have eyes OR limbs. Can you explain this dis...dis....dis-crepe-pants-see?"
WormWood
Of course, there were things to shake him out of his zen state. "Heeeeyyyy there kiddo...!" He brought his volume down slightly, wishing he had slightly more visibility in his suit.
WormWood
Stay in character. "Why of course I'mma real worm! I'll let y'in on a lil' secret there kiddo, bein' a worm ain't about how many legs y'don't got."
Nugget
"Wrong."
Nugget
"Being a worm is SPESFI.....SPE....SPE-SEF-FIC-LY about how many legs you have."
WormWood
"It's about the wiggles."
WormWood
"Worms wiggle better than any other thing out there. And y'pal Wilmore's got some good wiggles."
Nugget
2026-03-25 19:47:16
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"Mom's roommate. How many legs does a worm have?" The child asks, turning to another person.
Aestus
As this conversation about being a worm sparks, the (actual) news reporter comes in with his own microphone and laughs, placing a hand on the mascot's shoulder.
Aestus
"Hah! Oh Nugget, you're a silly one."
WormWood
He wish he wasn't already on edge from earlier. Aestus can feel him jump slightly under his palm. "Ah, Howdy there!"
Aestus
"Howdy to you too, my old friend Wilmore!" He chimes. "Sorry about Nugget here, she's quite excited to ask questions about this wonderful little island and whatnot."
Nugget
"I'm not being silly." Nugget huffs. "We're suppose to report on uh....uh..." She looks to the cameraman's teleprompter.
Nugget
"Worker......abuse......and ummmmmmm the myth that children get eaten by the singularity....."
Nugget
"But both of those were boring so I wanted to talk about Wilmore Worm instead."
Nugget
"Cause he doesn't make sense."
Aestus
"That is true, he makes no sense! Isn't that fun?"
WormWood
"Aww, don'tcha worry about that! This lil' one yours? She's gotcha hair." He gives Aestus a lil nudge with his elbow.
Nugget
"We're suppose to talk about the high sue-i-slide rates on the island too but Aestus says we can't go on the sue-i-slide."
WormWood
"Now uh.. you have read the uh, warnin's about bringin' in your tykes, right?" He lowers his volume slightly. "That's somethin' to worry about."
Aestus
Aestus gives a nice little smile. "Oh! Yes, yes. You must be wondering. Why's little Nugget here with me? You must be sweating in that suit, 'cause you know the place better than I do!"
Aestus
"Well, actually. We were doing a little bit of an investigation before our co-host ran off to you."
WormWood
"Bring y'kid to work day already? Well, I think I covered the first question, what do you wanna know from lil' ol me today?"
Aestus
"Yes sir! Hold on, I actually have a few findings over here..."

Aestus quickly flips through his notes. It looks like he already knows what he's about to ask.
2026-03-25 20:06:27
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[Broadcast Background by MUSIC4VIDEO]
Aestus
He then throws the clipboard to the side with complete disregard. "Right, so the Singularity here eats children!"
Nugget
"We have reasons to believe that is a LIE!"
Nugget
"Reasons one. My mom has said it's ok to use me as bait for this report segment."
Aestus
".....(Oh, yeah. She did say that.)"
Aestus
"But they don't just eat children, as we've found! They eat orphaned children!"
Aestus
"More specifically, we discovered that the Singularity works under certain circumstances. Even more specifically, they eat orphans who have been neglected and abused, the poor kids."
WormWood
"Well then, I wouldn't call it a lie per se! I'd call iiittt just bein' extra careful." He's had the displeasure of witnessing episodes first hand. He hated thinking about it.
WormWood
"Parents or no parents, we here at Screamin' Hills wanna ensure a safe and fun experience for its guests! We'd hate for somethin' to go wrong on your special day."
Aestus
"So it is true! The rule to keep kids in general out isssssss....a safety measure!"
Aestus
"You heard it, folks. It is technically safe to bring them. Just don't do it!"
WormWood
Not exactly what he had in mind.
Nugget
"Well, no Aestus, it's not safe!" Nugget points to the camera. "Because of the TOTALLY AWESOME SUE-I-SLIDE!!!!""
Nugget
"That's right! On this island the Sue-I-Slide is amazing."
Nugget
"The Sue-I-Slide is so cool, people are DYING to ride it!"
Aestus
"Yes! My friend! Wilmore, my friend. Can you tell us about the awesome Sue-I-Slide?!"
WormWood
"That's Suzie's Slide, my friends! Suzie Slug's one of my pals, and her ride's one of the best water rides we got on the park!" Bean felt like he was going to be sick again.
WormWood
"I'll bet people are lining up to have a go at it right about now! No one's dyin' on my watch!" He swings his arm to emphasize enthusiasm.
Aestus
Aestus claps excitedly but silently. "That's wonderful! I bet the reviews are raving in positives!"
Nugget
Nugget stares at the teleprompter. Whoever is working the lines for the report seems flustered, trying to correct statements, deleting it, writing "WHAT IS GOING ON" and finally just settling on a simple line of text, finally giving up.
Nugget
Nugget jumps in to say it. "That's right! And if you or anyone you know is interested in committing to Sue-i-Slide, have them call this number right on the screen!" Nugget says, pointing down at an invisible number that only exists on the screen of the viewers.
Nugget
She then turns to Aestus. "Why do people have to call the number before committing to the Sue-i-Slide?"
Aestus
"Because it's dangerous and you may get hurt, Nugget. And we don't want people hurt!"
Aestus
2026-03-25 20:25:58
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"Any~way!~ I'm excited to know! What would you say is the best ride on the island?"
WormWood
This kid was killing him.
WormWood
"Oh, My favorite is Wilmore's Spintop! Nothin' gets y'heart racin' than a fun twirl up in the air! But I'll have y'know that Moutain's Peak is our most popular ride. One of those Reaalllllll Tall rides, one of our oldest attractions too! If you're a dare devil, you wanna have a peek at mountain's peak! But if you're a spinner like me, you'll have your day at spintop."
WormWood
He wished he knew what time it was. Or that he had been informed he'd be taken for interview today. People would stop and stare to watch, Bean kept up the pace.
Aestus
"You love to see it! I, for one, would kill to be at the spintop!"
Aestus
2026-03-25 20:37:52
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"I can't because I'd end up spilling everywhere."
Nugget
"Spinning a snail is a bad idea!"
Aestus
"Very, very bad!"
????
"Ah, now what's going on here?"
WormWood
"Happens to the best of us. We care for our snail patrons, we even got specialized seatin' for those who need-" Bean freezes.
????
"Oh ho ho! The media!" The large man slaps the back of Bean's back. "I hope you've only been telling them positive things about our park, right Wilmore Worm?"
WormWood
"...Weellll Howdy there Mr. Warner B! I've been givin' them the whole deal, I have!" Bean gives him a lil' salute. "You folks know my good pal here? He's a real important guy here in this park!"
Warner B.
"Indeed! Warner Bakkensfield here, operating manager of Screaming Hills. Handed down by my pa, which was handed down by his pa!"
Warner B.
"If you folks have any questions about operations around these parts, Warner B. is who you should be asking."
Warner B.
"My poor Wilmore Worm here only thinks about digging holes and wiggling! Ain't that right?"
WormWood
"Afraid he's right about that folks! I'm just a lil' lazy worm!"
Aestus
"Is that so? Well, Mister B! Tell us for those watching—How did the thrill come to be, anyway?"
Warner B.
"Well see, the rides on this here island have been here since before we set up shop. We can only assume the big ole ball of fire set down this place to be an entertainment center for humans of all ages!"
Warner B.
"Sadly for the last 100 or so years children haven't been allowed on this island, for fear they might be eaten................"
Aestus
"Better safe than sorry, yes?"
Nugget
"......................................................"
Warner B.
"Why is there a child here?"
Aestus
"......"
Aestus
"It wouldn't be nice if she were all alone!"
Aestus
"And also, my co-host came up with a feeeeew issues!"
Warner B.
2026-03-25 20:57:18
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"Well, uh, if anything happens to that child, just know that we at Screaming Hill Park Management would like to inform you of all the signs that say "Please do not bring children into this park.""
Aestus
"Don't you worry. I keep Nugget very close, no matter what!"
Warner B.
Warner B. spots the teleprompter telling, no, BEGGING Aestus to talk about the suicide rates and worker abuse.
WormWood
Bean feels a mountain of dread come over him.
Warner B.
"Ah, haha! Well, me and Wilmore Worm are quite busy people, so we don't have much time to chit chat!" Warner scruffs Wilmore and pulls him along, hoping to dodge the media.
WormWood
Bean follows wordlessly, but gives them a little wave while Warner ushers him away.
Aestus
"Now, hold on! I've got one more question for you, Mister B! Just one."
Warner B.
"!!!!!!"
Aestus
"......"
Warner B.
Aestus is just staring at him??????
Aestus
"Is Wilmore a real worm?"
Warner B.
"What."
Warner B.
"I mean! Of course he's a real worm! It's in the name! Being a worm ain't about the amount of legs you have. It's about how you wiggle!!!!!!"
WormWood
"I did proclaim my Wormy Authenticity..."
Aestus
"You heard it from the boss, everybody!"
Nugget
2026-03-25 21:04:51
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"I think that's wrong but you did hear it here, from the boss himself."
Aestus
"So there we have it. If you're looking for a fun and thrilling theme for everybody! Except children. And especially orphaned children."
Aestus
"That's it for today's segment. Aestus and Nugget, out!"
WormWood
He's going to die at this reporter's hand.
[The Godfather Waltz]
Warner B.
"Well well well, we got lucky there ole, Winnie! That's the most incompetent news reporter I've ever seen in my life."
Warner B.
"And, before you ask. I didn't pay that one off. Trust me. If I did, I would have gotten someone a bit more believable."
Warner B.
Warner brings Bean to his office. "You really were frazzled out there, brother. Take a moment to get your bearing. Maybe grab a snack or two."
Warner B.
2026-03-25 21:17:50
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"It's pizza day after all and I got your favorite!"
WormWood
Within the safety of the office, Bean completely deflates, sitting down onto a chair and sinking in. He carefully removes the headpiece, setting down beside him. "I didn't take it y'got that guy. He fuckin' snuck up on me with a kid. With a kid!"
Warner B.
Warner sighs. "I hope parents keep their kids off this island......"
WormWood
2026-03-25 21:21:23
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Last edit: 2026-03-25 21:21:31
"Most people are smarter than that." Bean sighs, and helps himself to some pizza when the suit is pulled down.
Warner B.
"Once there's kids around, things get complicated. Parents want cheaper tickets. They want special access. They want more safety features and cheap toys. Adults are where the real money is at!"
Warner B.
"Plus, children jump on everything. If anything breaks in this park it's broken forever!"
Warner B.
"........Also of course, there is the child eating singularity. That too."
WormWood
"Yyyeeaahhhuh. Thank you for pullin' me outta there. They need to put a leash on that kid."
Warner B.
"I will say Winny, next time the media comes rolling in, you run right to me. Don't talk to them. They'll spin your words around until you're admitting to a federal offense." Warner pours himself a small drink. "I'm still not sure if that reporter was trying to trick me or not. Maybe the teleprompter was a threat of what's to come?"
WormWood
"Y'got it. No more reporters."
WormWood
"Great for my sake."
Warner B.
"Anyway. I'm sorry to tell you this, but you're going to need to put in a bit of overtime today."
Warner B.
"Trust me, I don't want to do this but......the orphans really want to see you today."
WormWood
"Aawwwww geeze, are y'sure? We ain't got someone who can step in for the day, I had plans tonight..."
WormWood
"Like... somethin' I'd reeaallly like not to get pushed back again..."
Warner B.
"Well we can't call in Timtim cause he well." Warner whistles while pointing down.
Warner B.
"You're all we have brother. I tried so hard to get someone else to cover, but they all rejected me. Not a single person would take the shift."
Warner B.
"Plus, I prefer family, you know Winny? Dad always said, if anything goes wrong, you call family first!"
WormWood
2026-03-25 21:37:55
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Everyone's rejected this job, couldn't of guessed why. "We really oughta be puttin' some funding into building another breach suit, yknow." He finishes up his pizza slice, his gaze rolls over to the headpiece of his suit on the floor.
Warner B.
"I'm working on it, Winny. It's just hard to source all the special materials to make another one that fits anyone else in the family."
Warner B.
"After all....it has to be bigger......"
Warner B.
"And also have space for their horns........"
Warner B.
"You're just the perfect fit for it! It's cost effective. Plus, brother, a grub like you knows what a worm would think! Hoo hoo hoo hoo!"
WormWood
It stings a bit.
WormWood
"Yeah yeah I know, y'got me. I'll uh.. I'll cover it then, leave em to me."
WormWood
"I'll tucker the kids out quick. The water park seems to be a hit with em recently, and that usually gets all their excitement out real fast."
Warner B.
"That's the Bakkensfield spirit!"
Warner B.
"Pa would have been proud to see you in that costume, Winny."
Warner B.
"Now get back out there. I've already told the Orphans to wait for you."
WormWood
"Thanks, Mr. B." Snort. "Hope dad's watchin', I'll get em to bed in record time." He picks his suit back up, stomach twisted in knots.
WormWood
It ain't my problem. What a joke. He twists the head on, and cracks his knuckles.
WormWood
The Orphans were, by and large, the worst part of working here. He could zone out of talking to people as Wilmore. But the kids threw him off. As much as he had the potential to be good with kids, circumstances outside of his control made this work.. hard. So much harder than it need be.
WormWood
But he needed to put on a strong face for this. Mercy be, it'll be quick. They're just kids. Lonely kids.
[everyone dies. - spellcasting]
The Orphans
As Bean approched the orphans cheered. "Wilmore!!!!!! Wilmore!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!"
The Orphans
"I....LOVE you WILMORE WORM!!!!!!!!"
2026-03-25 22:31:09
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"I'm your BIGGEST fan."
THE ORPHANS
Current State: Fully functioning.
Location: Screaming Hills
Length Imprisoned Currently: Approx 100 years.
Memory Makeup: Primarily young cocooners.

Reason for imprisonment: Constant crying. Only seeks positive physical and emotional comfort. Enters into a rampage when faced with rejection. Refusal to learn. Only consumes trauma. Extremely hedonistic.

Chance of rehabilitation: Poor. The Orphans are an extremely childish and traumatized satellite. They feel an overwhelming need to protect other traumatized people, especially children, and as such only consumes those who fit this niche. Extremely resistant to current punishment methods. I have already put in an order for a new punishment to replace the current one.

Punishment Method: Device that induces nightmares in the subject. Extremely inefficient as subject is essentially composed of only traumatic memories.

Therapeutic Method: Memory therapy with Jupiter. Slightly positive results, but prisoner needs to be "babied." Once Jupiter is finished with its session, prisoner quickly deteriorates and memories given are quickly buried.

Note from the Sun: Wildlife originally displayed anger to prisoner. After the prisoner killed the mate of a beetle in retaliation the beetle had changed the process of to be more positive, though there is still some negative engagements with the prisoner. Rates of suicide have steadily gone up on the island, but it is unknown if this is due to the prisoner's effect, the INVASIVE animals stored on the island being used for the punishment, or both.

Note from the Moon: Very bad.
The Orphans
The Orphans drop their plush of Wilmore Worm and lunge for the real one. They hold him close in a hug. "Wilmore!!!!!!!! Oh..........."
The Orphans
"I missed you so much Wilmore! I tried to go to sleep and I imagined so many people trying to hurt me....."
The Orphans
"But Wilmore Worm will be there to save me! I knew it!"
WormWood
"H-heeeyyy Buddy!" He pats The Orphans, pressed into clammy, soft flesh. "That's no good pal, no one's gunna hurt my favorite boys n' girls with Wilmore around!"
WormWood
Bean takes in a breath. He's never prepared to be grabbed at. The orphans don't know better. His gloved hand strokes the singularity gently while he's in its grasp. "You wanna go have some fun? It's perrrfffect weather for the water park today!"
The Orphans
"Hmmmmm.......Wilmore you don't sound right....." The Orphans squeeze Wilmore slightly as if checking if its beloved mascot had been replaced by a robot. "Are you......."
The Orphans
"Saaaaaaaaaaaaaad?"
WormWood
Fuck. He should of known better, he can't hide anything from them. Bean persists.
WormWood
"What gives ya that impression, Pal? You don't gotta worry about lil' ol' me, I'm as happy as can be!"
The Orphans
"I know when people are sad even......even when they try to hide it! I know when people are lying about being sad, so no one gets angry at their parents! But Wilmore doesn't have parents anymore......"
The Orphans
The Orphans twitch and shake their head. "Sorry......."
The Orphans
"Maybe it is today that I cheer up Wilmore Worm instead!"
The Orphans
The Orphans place down Bean. "What does Wilmore Worm want to do?"
The Orphans
"No lying, Wilmore! Ok? I KNOW when boys and girls are lying."
WormWood
"Awww Pal, you're a peach." He's dwarfed by the singularity. It's almost comical to see a tiny human figure reach up for them, pet them reassuringly.
WormWood
"You and I goin' out to play will make me happy, because seein' you be happy will make me a happy lil' worm."
WormWood
He folds his hands together, fidgeting underneath the polyester skin. It wasn't a lie, admittedly. Because it meant he'd go home sooner.
The Orphans
The Orphans lower themselves to look eye to eye with Bean. "Liar, liar, liar, liar, liar, liar, liar!!!!! Liars get punished Wilmore!"
The Orphans
2026-03-25 22:52:09
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"They get ripped apart into strips! Liars get hit on the head until they cannot move anymore! Liars get turned into fabric and wrapped around, over and over! Liars get put into the dark place! Wilmore is lying to me!" The Orphans punch the ground with their many arms as they scream.
The Orphans
"Did they do that to you Wilmore? Because you're a liar? And now you can't tell the truth anymore....because they want only lies...."
The Orphans
"Who did this to Wilmore!? Was it Wilmore's brothers? Wilmore doesn't have a dad anymore, so it must be Wilmore's brothers!"
The Orphans
The Orphans fling themselves to a first aid station, ripping a kit off of the wall.
The Orphans
"It is ok Wilmore....."
The Orphans
"Just show me the booboos and I will fix you!"
WormWood
"Hey hey, easy Pals!" He puts up his hands defensively. He's come back from worse situations. "Look, look. No booboos on me, ok? No one's layin' a hand on Wilmore."
WormWood
"...Truth is that Wilmore's just a lil' more tired than usual, this lil' worm's had a hard time bein' as sleepy as he usually is."
WormWood
"...But that doesn't mean we can't have a good day together, right?" He offers his hand to the singularity.
The Orphans
The Orphans drag themselves around Bean, checking every inch. "No booboos outside....."
The Orphans
"Is the pain inside, Wilmore? That is the worst place for the pain to be. Cause...cause....no one can see the booboos because they're only in your head."
The Orphans
"SO NO ONE BELIEVES YOU!"
WormWood
It stings a bit, yet again.
The Orphans
"I will believe you Wilmore." The Orphans grab Bean again. Petting him.
WormWood
Bean lets it happen. Maybe this was what he needed, a honest to god hug. Then, why didn't he enjoy this more? He leans into the singularity, sighing. "...Thank you, Buddy."
The Orphans
"I will take care of you, and protect you Wilmore Worm. Wilmore Worm should never be unhappy......"
The Orphans
The Orphans begin to squeeze Bean tightly. "I want Wilmore to be safe. Sometimes I see Wilmore so sad but I don't say anything."
The Orphans
"I DON'T SAY ANYTHING! I DON'T! IT'S BAD! PEOPLE SHOULD SAY WHEN WILMORE WORM IS SAD! PEOPLE SHOULD NOTICE AND BE ANGRY BECAUSE WILMORE WORM DOESN'T HURT PEOPLE!"
WormWood
Wheeze. Too tight.
The Orphans
And the hold just tightens even more. "Wilmore deserves hugs. Wilmore deserves to be loved. Wilmore Worm does so much for everyone! He smiles, and he does really good in school. I saw the episode "Wilmore's big school adventure" and he is so good and tries so hard."
The Orphans
"WILMORE WORM DESERVES THINGS! WILMORE WORM DESERVES THE WORLD!"
The Orphans
"WILMORE SHOULD BE LOVED WITHOUT ASKING!"
WormWood
Fuck. Fuck. They're holding me too tight. His ribs ache under the pressure.
Warner B.
Warner exits his office and casually approaches the two. "Hey kids, are you all having fu-"
Warner B.
Warner spots his brother asking for help silently. "Ho-Holy Moly! What are you doing to him? Put Wilmore Worm down! You're hurting him!"
The Orphans
"SOMEONE IS HURTING WILMORE WORM AND I DON'T KNOW, AND WILMORE WON'T TELL ME! YOU'RE HURTING WILMORE WORM AREN'T YOU!"
WormWood
"Ghhk-" He can't take a breath in to defend his brother. He looks his way pitifully in the thrashing arms of the singularity.
Warner B.
Warner doesn't let the giant singularity scare him. This was life or death. "Put. Him. Down. NOW."
The Orphans
The singularity just screams and snaps its jaws at Warner. It coils its body to shield Bean from even viewing Warner.
Warner B.
"Didn't want to do this." Warner reaches into his back pocket and pulls out a whip. He snaps it against the floor. "Down."
The Orphans
"Hhhhhh....."
The Orphans
The Orphans place down Bean, look down to the floor and fold their hand neatly. They mouth the word sorry over and over but do not actually say anything.
Warner B.
Warner holds his ground for a moment, to make sure the Orphans weren't pretending......
Warner B.
Before running and kneeling to his brother. "Winny! Are you ok?"
WormWood
Wormwood coughs, coming down to his knees when he's placed onto the floor. Sputtering for air under the helm of his suit.
WormWood
"G-get me outta here man. Please. I-I need to sit for a bit."
Warner B.
"Look calm down Winny. It's not going to hurt you anymore." Warner takes the helm of the suit off his brother. "Get some air. You'll be ok."
Warner B.
Warner scowls and yells at the singularity. "You didn't break anything did you?"
The Orphans
The Orphans don't look at Warner, instead opting to bash its head repeatedly into the concert in a state of self punishment.
WormWood
2026-03-25 23:31:53
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Bean leans forward onto Warner. He can feel the bruising spread along his sides where the orphans hands gripped him. Get it together, Bean.
WormWood
"Hey uh.. c-can I like.. call out for the rest of the day, man. W-we can get him his toys or somethin' he likes."
Warner B.
2026-03-25 23:36:30
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"I think you can go home. Enjoy your day off tomorrow, ok?"
The Orphans
"But...." The Orphans start to mumble as its eyes don't leave the floor.
The Orphans
"I....still.....want to play today.....you promised me......."
Warner B.
"Don't worry Winny, I'll handle this."
Warner B.
Warner stands up, hands still on the whip, a move that immediately has the singularity move back a few steps. "You think you get to stay outside and enjoy the park after what you pulled?"
Warner B.
2026-03-25 23:39:50
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"I'm going to send you back where you god damn came from myself! You don't get Wilmore Worm!"
WormWood
...

Bean holds up a hand. Drawing in a breath hurts, but he steels his nerves.
WormWood
2026-03-25 23:42:56
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"Warner don't- don't hit em again, please. L-look, lemme.." He gets up, steadying himself and dusting himself off. "I-I'll take em home, ok? I'll handle the orphans."
WormWood
"It'll just make tomorrow harder for everyone if they're upset."
Warner B.
"Winny......"
Warner B.
"You're a real go getter you know that? Best in the family!"
Warner B.
"Dad would have been proud, and so am I." Warner leaves the Orphans with his brother. He knows once the singularity enters a state like this it's of no risk.
The Orphans
The Orphans pulls at their hands. "I'm sorry you have to play with me Wilmore."
The Orphans
2026-03-25 23:48:34
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"I know....you don't like me........No one likes me."
WormWood
Bean puts the headpiece back on. He wishes he had hugged his brother before he left.
WormWood
"It's ok, Bud. I do it for everyone's sake. You're included in that everyone." Bean paces over, and puts his hand on the coiled singularity. "You don't mean it."
WormWood
"Um. No more grabbin' for a bit though. That hurt a lot. You understand?"
The Orphans
".....................I think I'm a bad person and do mean it."
The Orphans
"But I don't want to mean it."
The Orphans
2026-03-25 23:52:16
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"Do you know when the therapist will be back? You call it Jupiter. I cannot explain what I mean without hurting you." The singularity asks in a moment of lucidity.
The Orphans
".............................You wouldn't know anything like that. Sorry for asking."
WormWood
"....Ah.." Bean leans on the orphans. He was going to feel this one tomorrow, for sure. "Can't say I know, Buddy. That's a bit, um, beyond me. But.."
WormWood
He spots the discarded wilmore plushie from earlier, fetching it and bringing it back over to the orphans. "I'll be here until they get here."
The Orphans
The Orphans take the doll from Bean. "Haha thank you Wilmore!......."
The Orphans
2026-03-25 23:58:26
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But the second Bean walks away to lead it to rides to look at, its head drops again, unable to pretend it believed in his words. It knew it was nothing but a burden in this world and to those it considered its pets.
Later, after work...
2026-03-26 00:16:51
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[Their Morals and Ours]
WormWood
Bean enjoyed that his path back home was often very quiet. Few people lived around his apartment block. Frankly, he did want to talk to anyone at the moment.
WormWood
Someone inevitably would ask him if he was ok. He wasn't. He didn't want to talk about it. It's just a bruise.
WormWood
He pauses at the door to his place, fumbling with the keys between holding his gear. Bean quickly gets himself inside, and leans up against the door. Exhaling. Finally.
Siete
2026-03-26 00:09:56
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"Dude," The snail draped across the couch hardly takes his eyes off of the monitor as he greets his roommate, "Presidential debate's on right now. Come look at the clowns they've got on air."
Siete
2026-03-26 00:10:12
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"They've got this lady in an animal costume making a fool of herself. It's fucking awesome."
WormWood
"The fuckin' huh?" It clicks a moment later. "Oh, that. Yeah, saw people talkin' about em this mornin'."
WormWood
"Sorry dude I'm like. Beat."
Siete
"Bro, it's the election. It's like, the single most important thing you can watch on live TV."
Siete
"Next to, fuckin'... I dunno. Drag racing... or whatever they have on nowadays..." He mumbles, finally glancing away from the television.
WormWood
"Dunno, Maybe if it was a drag race I'd watch." Bean mumbles, putting up his suit and keys. "Sorry man, I like. When I say I'm beat, like I'm fuckin' Beat."
WormWood
Anything to not admit he almost died today. "Overtime's killin' me. I think I just need to lay down. Did uh, you and your Mini Me eat dinner?"
Siete
"Yeah, the kid n' I ate, don't worry. There were a few leftovers from last night, hope you didn't need 'em..."
Siete
Sev squints at his haggard roommate.

"...You look like shit, man. Are you like, good?"
WormWood
"It's cool man, I'm not even hungry right now. Warner bought pizza n' shit." Bean glances at the tv, then back at Siete. "I'll be fine man, I just need to get like. A full eight hours or I'm gunna keel over."
Siete
"Whatever. I'll keep the TV down so you can sleep." He makes no apparent effort to retrieve the remote.
Siete
"...And, hey. Best time to put in your two weeks is two weeks of overtime ago. Second best time's tomorrow~."
WormWood
He's so fucking tired. He turns down the hall, giving him a half-hearted thumbs up before he's out of sight. "I hear you, Sev. I got tomorrow off, I'll relax a bit."
Siete
He waves a hand from the couch, returning his attention to the debate, "Sure man. G'night."
WormWood
Bean doesn't bother with changing. He admits defeat, and falls into bed the second he's back into the comfort and safety of his own room.
WormWood
He's been squeezed by the Orphans before. It's not the first time something like this has happened, and it's not going to be the last. He gingerly feels around under covers and clothing to place his finger tips along his sides, pulling back sharply in reaction to its sting.


All he needed. Was sleep. He could forget about this for a while if he just sleeps.
Wormwood suddenly realizes he forgot about Artie.
WormWood
....
WormWood
Idiot. Moron. Dipshit. Fuck.
WormWood
...Feeling around once more, Bean eventually pulls his phone out from underneath himself. He winces as the light turns on, and he checks the messages left there for him.
Artie
"Hey Wormy! You should be coming back from work soon! I'm online and ready to talk whenever you are!"
Artie
"Hey are you running a little late? If you are make sure to text me so I know nothing is wrong....."
Artie
"..............................I'm guessing you're not coming home on time. It's ok."
Artie
"I want you to know it's totally ok if you got overtime. But, I think, you really need to stand up for yourself and......"
Artie
".....you always choose work over yourself and others, and it's just upsetting. Ok."
WormWood
What can he even say for himself? Worm flips the phone over for a moment, weighing what he should do. He could just, go to sleep. It would be nice.
WormWood
2026-03-26 00:48:50
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...If there was anyone he felt comfortable with being entirely open with at all, it was Artie. One more thing for him to do, just one more thing. And he can put it all behind him.
WormWood
"Hey. Sorry I missed hang out time tonight, Buns."
WormWood
"..Yeah, I stayed longer than I should of. The uh. The singularity squeezed me pretty hard. I'm ok, nothing's broken. I had the infirmary check me out before I left today, I should be just fine in like, a week or somethin'."
Artie
"......................................................................"
Artie
"You're not getting time off for that. Are you?"
WormWood
"...."
WormWood
"Shit. I forgot to even ask." Ugh.
Artie
"You didn't ask because you know they would have said no. Just like all the other times."
Artie
"They don't care about you, Wormy."
Artie
"As family....sure. But...not as a worker."
WormWood
"...Yeah. Yeah, uh..."
WormWood
"You're right, I think."
WormWood
"I just need to get some rest. I feel like I'm gunna pass out over here on you by accident and drop the phone on my face x_x"
WormWood
"I'll poke you tomorrow, ok? You wanna.. hash out another time to hang later...?"
Artie
"I'm going to be very busy tomorrow which is why I wanted to hang out today.......but it's ok. I'll figure something out. Can you at least do one thing for me and promise me you're not going to work on your day off?"
Artie
"Can you choose yourself over work at least once?......."
WormWood
"I'll rest. Frankly I expect myself to sleep for the next ten hours after today." ...
Artie
"Yay! I hope you rest up Wormy."
WormWood
"I'll text you later. Have a good night Bunnies. (zzz)"
Artie
2026-03-26 01:10:22
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"Goodnight! Mwah! (On the cheek!)"
Artie closes the chat with WormWood and opens a chat with someone else.
Artie
"My ex is going to FUCKING kill himself and he WON'T stop no matter how much I ask!!!!!"
????
"God I hope so."
Artie
"You're like. The smartest person I know Nettle. What do I do?"
Nettle
"Oh geeeeeeeeez I don't know, maybe stop talking to your ex who picked his job over you maybe?"
Artie
"UGH I CANNOT BE THINKING ABOUT THIS RIGHT NOW. THE BOSS IS ABOUT TO GO LIVE AND I'M WORRYING ABOUT WORMY!!!!"
Nettle
"Please stop calling your ex "Wormy", you're a grown ass woman*."
*Complicated
Artie
"It's not fair that they can't just remove the parts of me that SUCK and just turn it in little threads and-"
Nettle
"When you die you're either going to be fed to a giant shrimp or if the boss likes you, toss you into a brain robot. Keep dreaming girl."
Artie
"....................You like....know everything Nettle. Do you think if he was given another chance-"
Nettle
"No."
There's an audible thunk as Artie hits his head on his desk.
"I need a new boyfriend."
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