1962 Pt2 - Come Back to Me
"Ok what's going on? You've been moping ever since I got in yesterday."
"I'm not moping."
"Okay pining then. Did you meet a girl?"
"You know I don't meet girls."
"So this is about my sister then."
Nikolas fell silent, confirming Stefan's suspicion.
A gentle smile played on Nik's lips without him noticing. "Oh now I know something happened! Spill it."
Nikolas sighed, "We kissed or she kissed me...I don't know it was confusing."
"Uh huh and? Don't tell me you didn't like it?"
"Of course not! It was incredible!"
"But?"
"But...you didn't see her eyes Stefan. It wasn't real. I don't know why I'm telling you this. You've never even been in a relationship."
Stefan cleared his throat and grabbed his coffee. "Let me get this straight: Sofia kissed you in a clear cry for help and you...ran?"
Stefan stirred his coffee as his words settled over Nikolas. "I...I didn't run! I'm giving her space. She's confused and I don't know if I'm strong enough."
Stefan shook his head in mild annoyance. "My sister is going through hell and you don't think YOU'RE strong enough?"
"I don't expect you to understand."
"Why? Because I've never been in a relationship?"
"Well yeah. You just don't understand how hard it is to love someone this much and not be able to be together."
"I have a pretty good imagination. You do what needs to be done."
"Yeah which is why I'm staying away."
"You're an idiot. For as much as you claim to know my sister you've forgotten, Sofia self-sabotages when she feels alone. You're so worried about hurting her you abandoned her...just like our mother."
"Don't say that..."
"Prove I'm a liar"
Stefan was still irritated as he left Nik's apartment. "You've never been in a relationship," He mocked, "You don't know how hard it is." He flopped onto the bench in exasperation. "No, YOU don't know how hard it is. At least you can get advice. At least you have support."
He heard footsteps behind him and his heart leapt. Not from fear but in anticipation. He felt a hand brush his hair gently then his head was tilting back so he was looking into Estaban's eyes, "Talking to yourself?"
Stefan breathed Estaban in as he was greeted with a chaste kiss.
Estaban came to sit beside him cupping his face and peering into his eyes questioningly. "What is wrong Nae Lee?"
"It's just been a rough week. I don't want to talk about it yet."
Estaban smiled and took his hand. "I want to show you something."
"Wait."
"What is it?"
Stefan hesitated, thinking about Nikolas' words.
"You're doing that thing again aren't you? Someone said something and it got you thinking...about us."
"I'm just so scared Estaban. My family would have me locked up if they knew."
"You're cute when you worry"
"I wish you'd worry a little more."
"Well I was worried enough to check that the park is empty. And the patrols don't come by for another hour. And...we're just friends...right?"
Stefan nodded and Estaban took his hand again covering his eyes before they rounded a corner.
"Are you ready?"
Stefan laughed, "Just show me." Estaban lowered his hands and Stefan let out a barely perceptible gasp. "Estaban, it's...amazing!"
"I found it last time I came to the city and knew you would love it. I used to climb trees like that big one when I was little."
Estaban nuzzled his neck his hands travelling lower and Stefan gasped moving Estaban's hands up again. "Not yet. I'm...I'm still not ready."
Estaban kissed his shoulder "Okay Nae Lee."
"I wish you would tell me what that means."
Estaban hummed in his ear but didn't answer.
Stefan took his hand and they walked into the greenhouse together. "There is still something on your mind."
"I'm fine Estaban. I don't want to ruin our evening."
"It's ruining my evening to see you upset."
"I'll tell you...But I want to enjoy just being together first."
They walked slowly through the greenhouse. Stefan shared useless facts about some of the plants they passed and Estaban just listened holding him close. "This one's native to Sulani..." He faltered "They...they're going extinct because of...pollution and..."
"Hey! What's wrong?"
Estaban led them back outside. "Okay, no more stalling. What is going on?"
"It's about Sulani."
"I got that..."
"You've heard what's happening?"
"Yes."
"I...I...I got drafted"
"Drafted?"
"Yeah. I have to fight Estaban. I have to go away for two years and fight a stupid war"
Estaban pulled away.
"It's not my choice. If I refuse I would lose everything." Estaban looked down at his hand, tracing the lines like Stefan often did. "It'll only be two years and I'll probably just be in a boat...shooting into the trees-"
"Stop. I'm not mad at you."
"You're not?"
Estaban turned fiercely. "Why would I be mad at you for things you can't control?"
"Then why are you upset?"
Estaban brushed Stefan's cheek, "I like when you braid your hair like this. I don't know if I ever told you that."
Stefan collapsed into his warm embrace.
For a moment Estaban just held him but after a moment he pulled back. "I'm upset because if the military were to find out about us it would ruin you and I refuse to allow that. You cannot write me. Not like you do now."
"We're...just friends right?"
"Yeah...just friends."
Estaban's arms came around him, pulling him close. They'd never kissed before. Not really. Not any differently then how Estaban kissed others in his Home World. But this...this was different.
Estaban pulled him close and whispered against his lips. "Just come back to me Nae Lee."
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1961 Pt2 - Fear in Her Eyes
TW//Self-harm discussion
Things started to stabalize for Sofia once she moved back to Copperdale. Her parents happily provided meals and took their grandkids on occassion so Sofia could take care of herself and work some odd jobs. Even Catty settled in.
One day when the kids were in Plumbite Cove for the night, Nik stopped by to check on her and they went to the roof to catch up.
"You look good, Sof."
"I don't feel good. It's still hard. But I'm trying...for the kids."
"I hope for yourself too."
As they chatted for a bit the sun went down and Sofia shivered. "You cold?"
"A little."
"Here." He drapped his arm around her and pulled her closer "Can't have you freezing on your own roof."
"I can go get a sweater."
He kissed her forehead gently, "Up to you."
Sofia nudged his shoulder and their eyes locked, the air around them stilling.
"Hey!" Nikolas poked her side, "No spacing out on me."
She laughed and pulled away, "Stop you know I'm ticklish there."
"Where? Here?"
"Gah, Nikolas stop." she screeched in laughter.
She leaned back and he fell on top of her both lost in the humor of it. But then the air became charged again as their eyes locked. He brushed his thumb against her lip without thinking and she looked away, her mind disconnecting at his touch, preparing herself for what came next
Before Nikolas could process what was happening Sofia pulled him down into a practiced kiss, wrapping herself around him, feeling his body respond to her touch. After a moment he pulled away.
He could see her fear how she was already catergorizing him with all the rest. "Damn."
He climbed off her angrily. "Damn it!"
"Was it not good?"
"I didn't ask for that! I don't want that!"
She scanned his body with a smirk, "Sure."
"Sofia, any redblooded man would have this reaction if you touched him like that, that doesn't mean I want it with you."
"Oh so you just get hard for any floozy who looks your way it that it?"
"NO! Gah give me some credit, I'm not an animal."0
"So you do think I'm attractive. Just not enough to plumb with."
"No...yes...stop!...You're putting words in my mouth!"
"It's really not that complicated"
Nik rubbed his forehead. "Sofia, you're beautiful okay. There's nothing wrong with you. But let's get one thing straight. You're my best friend and ONLY my best friend. And if you ever try to twist that again this friendship is over. Understand."
"Yeah...get off my roof Nikolas"
Nik did as Sofia asked leaving her sitting alone feeling more abandoned and confused then she'd ever felt in her life. As Nikolas walked home the storm clouds started to roll in and he looked up to the sky and whispered a little prayer.
"Watcher, don't let me have ruined it."
He made his way home to San Myshuno and collapsed on his bed. He'd never lied to her before. Never in his life had he wanted something so badly as that kiss. But not like that. Not with that fearful disconnect in her eyes. He couldn't, wouldn't take her that way.
No matter what.
"Is everything okay Ann?"
Ann forced a smile but footsteps interrupted them.
"Mind if I join you, ladies?"
Sofia rolled her eyes at Mathias' unwelcome entrance but kept her attention on her friend. "You seemed distracted at dinner."
"I'm fine just under a lot of pressure."
"It's that family again isn't it."
"I really like them Sof. If I nail this recital they might adopt me. Can you imagine? Me a Valley girl."
"I can't even imagine getting out of this place let alone moving to the Valley."
Footsteps interrupted them as Maci entered the room.
"Will you be okay in here while I sort out your paperwork."
The new boy nodded as she slipped into her office.
"Hi! I'm Sofia, what's your name"
"Nikolas Layne Pearson"
"Wow 3 names! I only have one...I was born here."
Nikolas didn't say anything.
"What happened to your face?"
"That's a rather rude question to ask someone you just met."
"I'm just curious. I thought you might have a tragic backstory...like a novel."
"This isn't a plumbing novel. And if you must know I ran into a wall!" He stood to his feet and disappeared into Maci's office.
Later that night a terrible sound drew Sofia from her room. Crying and hysterical screams came from Nik's room. "Sit still child before I actually hurt you." An electric buzzing met her ears and filled her imagination with all sorts of horrors.
A few moments later Maci left.
Sofia slipped into the room Maci had vacated and found a tragic sight. She sat on the bed as Nikolas sobbed into his knees. Sitting closer she could see his bald head was full of scabs and scars
"What...what happened? Why did Maci shave your hair off? Did you have lice?"
Nikolas sniffed and wiped his nose. "No I didn't have lice. I...I pull my own hair out."
"What? Why?"
"I don't know. Just...sometimes when I'm sad...it's easier...to feel that...instead of what's inside."
"Oh Nikolas...that's so sad."
He shrugged "I guess."
The next morning, Mathias cornered her in the hall. "What did you do to your hair?! You look like a frilled lizard!"
Sofia rolled her eyes and brushed past him as she made her way toward Nikolas. He eyed her warily as she approached "Is this your idea of a joke?"
"I don't know what it's like to experience that much pain but...I'm here if you need a friend."
Nik smiled, "I liked it better long."
"I liked yours better long too, so let's grow it out together okay?"
That was the moment Nikolas Layne Pearson fell in love with just Sofia
1962 Pt1 - Memories of Us
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MAJOR, MAJOR SPOILERS FOR GENLOSS EPISODE: THE CHOICE
hello! these are my reactions and thoughts as i watched the third, and final, part of generation loss! not really an analysis, tho it does have some of my theories that were developed as i was watching. enjoy i suppose, lol
ok this is dope opening footage
who the hell is the mask person just walking around??? why are they in a mall??? hello???
does mask persons mask have the showfall symbol on it because i genuinely can’t tell lmao
ENHANCE
ok well it’s still just as blurry as before because like. obviously. but i’m almost positive their mask DOES have the showfall symbol on it. cool 😎
why are there so many mask people actually
are they like. guards?? is this fnaf: security breach??? thas crazy lmao
why was that one wearing a fedora 😂
also this dynamic camera shot is low key making me motion sick lmao, even if it is super cool
that’s a super helpful directory right there yep!
ah yes, the smoke gala, my favorite
why did that one showfall symbol on the glass look like it was painted in blood or something and how did they get it so neat. did they paint it on w a stencil using blood instead of paint. i need answers
oop hello ranboo
ok finally ranboo took off the bundle of like wires or paper clips or whatever that was dangling from their neck, i was wondering what that was lol
ohhhh ranboo trying to talk to the person filming is super cool
who the hell is talking to them rn lmao
hello hacker guy
his name is HEDGE?? did i mishear that
ok so i was right! when the mask is glowing red it means he’s being controlled
also i didn’t even know ranboo here was able to take off their mask. i thought it was like. attached to them or something.
ok i’m genuinely like on the edge of my seat lol
oooof ranboo is finally realizing that the people who died are like actually dead! yikes lmao
those are some pretty good effects for the blood tho like that looked pretty real all things considered. or like it’s the right color more or less
aaaaaand there’s the grappling with morals and survivors guilt and trying to reconcile being under someone else’s control while simultaneously realizing that the things you did while under said control was at least somewhat responsible for like, what, four? at least? people’s deaths!
….i feel like hedge or whatever he’s called is like for sure lying. i mean i know at least some of the people are in some capacity still alive but ALSO. i feel like he’s lying to ranboo to keep him from just leaving lmao. also i feel like that exit door prolly wouldn’t have worked anyway so whatever
this is such a cool setting btw, the amount of work that must’ve gone into this is insane. and also the soundtrack is phenomenal
i’m like super sus on this hacker guy lmao
UHHH YEAH I AGREE WHAT IS THAT???
‘it’s locked up, it’s secure, don’t worry about it ^^’ homeslice that thing is behind the least secure covering i’ve seen in my life. that thing looked flimsy as hell
i feel like this hacker might not know what he’s doing
i did not catch any of what that hacker said he needed, in one ear and out the other
‘..are these people, or machines, or-‘ uhhh i think the answer to that is YES.
i feel like i’m about to get jumpscared lmao
i feel like these guys won’t be ‘pretty much harmless’ in a bit tee hee
ranboo sure is going through it huh
‘how long have i been here’ i’m not sure you’ve ever left, buddy.
also, showfall SET UP MISSING POSTERS for ranboo on the OFF CHANCE HE ESCAPED??? BRUH. absolutely bizarre behavior
the fucking whiteboard in the corner with basically the plot of the series so far 😂
‘DAY 2 PLAN!!
-puzzle
-electric chair
-audience will chose
two plus two equals five
-black light closet
decoy “planned case of death” ‘
along w a couple doodles and some other stuff i couldn’t quite make out so that’s cool lol
ranboo is ahac- assigned hero at construction
i’m like convinced gl!ranboo is not like a full flesh and blood human being, homeslice is a lab baby for sure
oh there’s a day one plan whiteboard too but it wasn’t completely shown
imagine being payed to sit in a room completely still for however long lmao
did one of the people standing in the window leave?? 😂
oh that’s such a cool way to incorporate the viewer interaction or whatever again, with the hacker intentionally seeking them out for their input and ranboo being completely against it because ‘they might try to kill me’. i’m not gonna say it’s foreshadowing, BUT- it’s like for sure foreshadowing not a doubt about it lmao
lmao ranboo this is why you always listen to chat, they’re always right without fail /j
but honestly the audience hasn’t steered him wrong so far for the most part, at least for like the puzzles and stuff
oop bye hacker
oh he’s called hetch (?)
oop the people are moving around now that’s ominous
oh god the security
welp :D
that’s not good ^^
I CAN HEAR CHARLIE JN THE BACKGROUND MY BOY WHERE ARE YOU
i admire those people’s ability to just completely not break character to this tall person running up to them and desperately trying to get their attention lmao
the headphones probably help lol
ok what the actual hell is charlie literallt even saying right now 😂
the amount of times i’ve said that should be concerning but honestly i’m just resigned to it at this point. that’s my streamer 💔
sup my dude lmao
LMAO RANBOO JUST BREAKING CHARLIES CAMERA 😂
charlie sounds so fucking confused and sad nooo
ok genuinely i do not understand how the puzzler died AT ALL. literally what even happened there
i can’t get over how much taller ranboo is than charlie, charlie looks itty bitty but he could also just straight up deck me so i’m getting mixed signals here XD
charlie is such a good actor i’m losing my mind
that is a very big mall lmao
i like just noticed that piercing alarm noise ouch my ears
SUBA hell yeah
ah yes, jake’s, my favorite store
i’m surprised they actually found a functioning directory
oop. that’s a corpse
OOP THATS A SPOOKSTER YIKES RUN RUN RUN RUN LMAO
i should not be watching this at like 2am lmao
du du du du minecraft minehunt that’s crazy
CHARLIE PARKOUR AWAY I BELIEVE IN YOU XD
charlie has an axe what will he do
ranboo with a knife what will they do
(im pretty sure i know what they’ll do with that knife 😅)
charlie has died a lot yeah lmao
charlie w a frying pan what will he do XD
yeahhhhh i had a feeling they wouldn’t just be able to leave lol
that cameraman got moves tho lmao, mad respect
oof running up stairs, ouch
‘OH WHY DIDNT GOD GIVE ME LONGER LEGS’ mood, charlie, mood
yeah i’m sure they’ll be able to emotionally process this later lmao
oop hacker is dead
oop never mind yikes
…yeah it’s just a flesh wound i’m sure he’ll be fine 😅
that dye is not gonna wash out of that guys hand easily yikes. fake blood can be a bitch to get out of things lmao
ALSO I WAS RIGHT, ranboo and charlie and all the others aren’t actual humans technically!
diversity win! you and your friends are artificially created humanoids designed to play a role in horrific death games for the mundane entertainment of a faceless audience!
ok so the hacker is called hetch? cool
i’m also like mostly certain that the hacker is grizzly im pretty sure. maybe. i’m not great w voices i’ll be honest lol
oop. ranboos just committed a murder lmao
baby’s first kill in cold blood, i’m so proud 🥰 /j
charlie looks awfully blasé about the stabbing that occurred right in front of him
THE LOOK HE GAVE RANBOO XD
why’d ranboo ditch the knife bro they might need that later :(
goddd the soundtrack is literally so good tho
OH THATS WHY RANBOO SAID THAT THERE WAS A WEIRD PAINTINF, I WAS RIGHT, IT WAS IN REFERENCE TO SEEING ‘the fourth wall’, THATS SO COOL
oop bye bye charlie 😭
i feel like homeboys about to get eviscerated and like actually disemboweled this time
omegalul 😂
RANBOO GET THE BUTTON GET THE BUTTON GEY THE BUTTON
HELL YEAH
NEVERMIND
THIS PROBABLT ISNT GOOD 😅
uhhhh sup buddies tee hee
oh they’ve stopped moving that’s good
conveniently placed button
i mean not convenient enough i guess cuz like charlie is currently bleeding out or something but THATS BESIDES RHE POINT
i’ve almost managed to convince myself this has like a somewhat happy ending
aaaaaand never mind
the way my stomach genuinely fucking DROPPED when i saw that guy appear in the doorway immediately after ranboo bowed jesus christ my heart
i reiterate i absolutely should NOT be watching this at 2am yet my hubris knows no bounds
and also now my cat is meowing at my door bruhhh stop ruining the ending of this for me, max /j
the immeasurable dread in my gut right now, yall 😅
bye bye ranboo 👋
BOXED LIKE A FISH RANBOOS BOXED LIKE A FIS- *gets shot*
i fucking KNEW hetch was a goddamn bootlicker!!
fuck you hetch!!!
oh oof what happened to their mask :(
i knew this goddamn audience interactive element was gonna bite me in the ass jesus christ
ranboo is fucking stellar at acting which is why i can safely say i am in absolute goddamn shock!
oh homeslice is just straight up crucified wow
i wonder if there was any alternate ending or if the vote was precast to always end the way it did. because i know how this ends, and it is not a happy ending. i don’t think there was ever any way it COULDVE been a happy ending. this was always a tragedy, and the hero is always doomed by the narrative
oh just the abrupt and complete SILENCE upon the box closing, before it slowly zooms out and the theme fades in and swells as the blood drips down from the box??? holy shit that’s so fucking cool
the way this entire thing was directed and performed is a goddamn masterpiece, this was phenomenal and an absolute blast all the way through!!! i’m so so so glad i watched this and i so so so wish i had watched it earlier
i’m in shock y’all that was so cool
this is definitely going on my list of all time favorite pieces of horror media!! mannnn that was done so unbelievably well i’m absolutely blown away!!
i can’t wait to just lose my mind about this for the next like. forever i suppose
i can’t wait to analyze this dude i’m so excited!!!!!!!
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