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Regardless of your feelings, you get comfy and await the movie to begin. You have level 5 Courage, you should be totally unaffected by what the motion picture industry can do. It’s not like this genre (when at its best) is known to break the barrier of what a person can imagine! All horrors have been seen before and all are comprehended! You get to sitting on the couch…
“Ajna, c’mere a sec.” Craig calls the fidgeting machine, despite being the asshole who asked everyone to get into position. “You know I have your back no matter what, right?” He whispers to the redhead.
“T-Thanks.” Ajna never took him for granted.
“I’ll take that as a yes.” Craig chuckles. “I’ll put the tape on!”
“Isn’t it a disk?” You’re pedantic because they are taking their time.
“Shut up, kid. The movie is starting!” Craig slaps your thigh as he finds his own seat. You and Crossbill are sitting in front of the couch on some pillows, while Craig and Ajna are sitting in the comfy part of the couch.
The movie is about the classical Lokyo Mythological creature <span class="mu-s">the Koggig!</span> A fae-like monster who snaps people’s necks after eating their faces! Your Mom used to tell you to behave or else the Koggig would send his merry band of goblins to grab your ankles to not let you escape from his face eating activities!
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This is terrifying to you, and it doesn’t seem to stop. Your courage is useless against what you’re seeing. This is not good. You can’t look away without making it painfully obvious that you’re scared, you’re too tall to go unnoticed. Wait, they already can tell you’re a baby! That’s good! Because you can tremble in fear without being judged too much!
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The movie is over. You’re in your safe space inside Ajna’s blankets. Yes, you’re right next to her forming a giant ball of clothing that no monster can penetrate. And yes, you’re both fidgeting as a team. Poor Ajna is as scared as you are. She won’t judge you.
“What a classic, eh? Back in my day, this thing terrified EVERYONE. All my buds are wannabe tough guys and all lost their marbles. Conti, Sewel, Flint, Ruffus, I could go on, all of them turned into big fat chickens.” Craig claps as the credits roll.
“W-What happened to you?” Crossbill noticed that you’re in your safe haven.
“T-Take a guess.” You won’t admit your Courage is temporarily lowered out loud.
“Y-Y-Y-You aren’t scared?” Ajna is impressed.
“Second watch, girl! Didn’t you hear Stumpy Legs? It was really famous!” Crossbill smirks.
“Your legs are trembling too…” You point out.
“I’m a lil’ surprised this old dog still pulled its tricks on you three of all people.” Craig talks about the entire group, well, assuming that Crossbill is as courageous as you and Ajna. “Okay, kids, it’s late. I gotta go. Does anyone want me to take them to their apartments? I’m not judgin’.”
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