𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥

­ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀.

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

𝖺𝖽𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗌𝖺𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌
✗ 𝗉𝗎𝗋𝗂𝖿𝗂𝖾𝖽.

「#MVRP × #OFFRP」
[#zykedout]

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

...
The merchant always comforted him, oddly.

There was something about this masked man that felt so friendly and yet, he couldn't explain it.

But, the Batter was thankful.

“... Even after everything I've done, you're still glad we met...?”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“... Maybe we're all that ever was.”

The impure being says, a soft, somewhat defeated sigh escapes him.

The world around them is a reminder of the sin he committed, but, maybe it really is better this way.

... There's no knowing for now.

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

With his eyes still closed, he'd lift his head up a little bit.

Nod nod.
Though, he doesn't exactly feel good about what he did, he supposes he does deserve some kind of... reward?

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

A slow nod, as he continues to purr gently.

Although he's awake now, he's still pretty tired from his nap.

“Mm... hm..”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

Very soft purring ensues.

He may or may not really likes pets-

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

,,, purr

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

Snoooozin...

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“... maybe.

... maybe we were. maybe we still are.”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“... we killed everyone.
it's the burden we share.

. . .
...”

Falling silent, he continued to hold the other in his arms tightly, fighting back his own tears.

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

FUCK YEAH ANGST THANK YOU OTHER BATTER WOOOOO

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“....-”

Understanding how this realization must feel, the monster could do but only one thing.

... Crouching down, he gives himself a tight hug.

“this is hard.
i know it is.
but just trust me,
please don't pull that switch.”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

The Batter doesn't exactly like hurting people anymore, but he will slaughter you unconditionally if you make a "OFF" pun.

... He finds it...
... 𝗼𝗳𝗳ensive.

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“... i thought the same.”

The reptilian says, shutting his eyes as he lowers his cap to cover his face.

It just, barely, does the trick.

“...but we 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 them.
...
.... 𝗉𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗌𝖾 𝖽𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝖽𝗈 𝗂𝗍.”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“we lost everything, batter.
our wife.
our son.
the very, little friends we had.

and for 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵?”

The other explains, it's clear in his tone that whatever happened left him..
.... upset. Which is surprising due to his history of being more stoic and somewhat emotionless.

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“Your name is nice too.”

Double finger guns.
Don't get shot. ~

[𝙋𝙞𝙥 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩 @RogueAIchemist]

“I agree.”

Finger guns right back.

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

NOOOOO

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

.. Finger guns.

“Real nice.”

[𝙋𝙞𝙥 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩 @RogueAIchemist]

“Oh do you? Nice.”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

WHAT
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

“No.
All the zones have been purified, but I can't do it.

... you remember our puppeteer, right?

i can't do it without them. The Judge is too strong for me to do it.

. . . and, im not sure if i even want to anymore.”

[𝗕𝗔𝗗!𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 @xPurifyer]

NOOO, MY BALLSS