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Doesn’t matter who is running their mouths here, you’re not in the mood to experience more terror. You’re here to heal. But you don’t want to leave Suan De out of the loop! And you’re sure this next move has Crossbill’s approval…
“It’s not that simple…” You say as you pull out your phone to find the trailer of the movie. Praise all the people who upload vintage trailers and commercials on the internet. True modern heroes. “Watch this to get an idea of what we’re talking about. I’m gonna change clothes in the meantime.”
“If you decline, we know exactly why, hotshot.” Crossbill acts cocky. Doesn’t work that well when her voice quivers...
“...If that’s what you want.” Suan De is ultra-competitive. Or petty. Or both. She’s in good company with you two.
Suan De watches the snippet of the horror film that traumatized a generation… You’re back as soon as they finish. How efficient!
“And?” Crossbill expects a reaction, but Suan De barely emotes. The trailer captured the atmosphere of the movie perfectly.
“It’s been a long while since I heard about this film. I missed my one chance to watch it...” The Slob Dragon feels a little nostalgic. “It doesn’t look compelling after all these years. Good riddance.”
“Come on, it holds up so well. I wasn’t expecting it upon rewatching. Right, Knockout?” Crossbill doesn’t buy it.
“Yeah, the monster looks terrifying.” You add. It’s like it’s behind you ready to wipe your face!
“It isn’t convincing. The notion of it existing in our world is ludicrous.” Suan De is the type of person who would rant about realism in movies.
“But look at the way it moves! The way he hunts! The point is to imagine it being real.” You think that’s the fun of it. Huh, it’s weird that you’re defending a film that left you slightly perturbed. Doesn’t help that you feel like this thing might be real...
“It’d be frightening, perhaps.” Suan De doesn’t see a way to know. “But it doesn’t exist, and never will.”
“What are you talking about? Real monsters AND demons are around. You two have one each!” Crossbill points out.
“Your point?” Suan De raises an eyebrow.
“Don’t they come from our collective thoughts or something? Some even change shapes based on your psyche, right? What makes you think there’s no chance that the Koggig isn’t real?” Crossbill justifies her answer.
“…” You were supposed to chill. Not think about this.
“…” Suan De breaks into a cold sweat.
“Meow.” Bradford Jr. is licking his paws.
