So long (and Thanks For The Memories)

Thoren got the answer he was hoping for.
She's the real deal. The others in the Network are told this fact.

They don't have to fear disappointment anymore.

Out of his utmost respect for her, he disconnected and switched to manual hug mode, applying a bit more pressure and raises his temperature slightly.
"It's good to have you back..."

Seth and Thoren sit down as well, gently suggesting Kat and Raine join them.

Thoren seems excited to share some news.
"Micha. Me and Raine are soon to be getting married. We haven't done any major planning yet, but I'm certain it will be quite the event."

Seth gives him an odd look, still a little uneasy about his plans.
"Don't you think you two are going a little fast with this relationship shit? Me and Kat are only just thinking about a first date later on."

"Maybe, but it was a pretty fucking tense moment back when I popped the question. The Scourge was literally trying to rip me out of my robotic body!" Thoren moves his hands quite expressively while speaking.

"...Right." Seth rolls his eyes. Thoren just smiles, giving a fond glance towards Raine.

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Meanwhile, the vast majority of the dead seths are attempting to rock out to the fresh tunes being played. They barely even care that it isn't all that heavy enough, they're just glad to be out of that dark nightmare environment.

Mac attempts to chase after the CD that he had lost to the wind earlier.

Rudolph tries to get the others to listen, but they're too busy trying to have a good time.
However, Schrodinger does step forwards.
"Hey, how about we go pick him up together? It's the least we can do for him."

Rudolph mentions something important though.
"Only one problem. Where do we look for his bubble? It's endless space out there."

"...fuck."

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Rid asks Medi with an earnest smile.
"Would you like to dance with me?"

Niki speaks while still flopped on the ground nearby.
"man, if somebody told me at the beginning of this whole shebang that you two would get hitched, I'd tell them they're crazy, but you know what? if both of you are safe and happy, it doesn't matter. you guys are enjoying eachothers company, right?"
A slight pause, and then an errant thought.
"...I assume you guys are gonna make sure there's a buffet there, right? the best part about a wedding is the catering after all."

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Meanwhile, the other Niki is still unsuccessfully searching for Seth and Kat. She keeps asking whoever she runs into, hoping for some sort of answer.

"3Э Seth and Kat? I haven't seen either oof them in this croowd, toooo many peoople too looook throough... 3Э" Kalmaro attempts to respond to Niki, barely hearing her question over the music. "3Э I think I heard that black-ink drippy guy's vooice earlier thoough, saying soomething aboout a 'wheel oof time'... 3Э"

Thoren suddenly remembers something.
"...oh fuck, I still have those pizzas!"
He uncaptchas the stack of four unopened, still warm, two-topping olive and pepperoni pizzas.
"I got enough for the main group... didn't think so many others would be showing up."
He holds the stack of boxes out in front of him.
"I ordered them from a pizza hut, so they should be safe for the living. The cheese sticks were safe at least."

Raine is absolutely beet red. While she's incredibly relieved that Micha is the real deal, the talk of her future wedding got her real flustered.

"R-right! Yeah, we're getting married...I...probably need a lot of time to plan it...!! It...It does seem like we might be rushing things...But..umm...I think we'll be okay! I'll make sure to invite you to it when it's all planned and s-stuff! To be honest, I feel like I'm dreaming here...and not just because of the bubbles..."

Thankfully, she can tell that she's not. The people around her seem real enough.
A growl escapes from her stomach as soon as the mention of food had passed.

"T...That battle made me super hungry."

Kat chuckles from the display.

"However long it may be, I hope the two of you have a happy life together."

She smiles as she glances at Seth.

But she can't help but feel this sense of dread, though...She slowly tries to sit up.

"I...I would like to stay here and chat a little more, but I can't help but think that I have things I need to take care of."

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That ghost had a run in of bad luck as his music disk had been blown away by a strong wind.
Sherbet hops down the stage, but not before recognizing that inkling boy she noticed earlier.

"Marooooo~! Come over here with me! We got some catching up to do!"
She waves at him as she makes her way to where that ghost probably ran to.
There's enough tunes to last the night, and her equipment's controls are easy enough even for foreigners to understand in case they want to mix it up. Just as long as they don't break it....

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Zwei looks at Wayland quizzicaly.

"I'm not really much of a dancer, you know."

She shuffles between looking at his hand and his face...before ultimately taking up on his offer.

"...But I guess it won't hurt to humor you a little bit."

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"W-whoa there Raz, I'm kinda dizzy...."

Ophelia, tired from the ordeal in general, tiredly tries to get him to put her down.

"I'm all for celebrating but I'm kinda...tired..."

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"Sounds like a pretty big responsibility. I hope he's up to the task then!"
The hat girl adjusts her hat as she looks around.

"What do ya plan to do after this party?"

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Noelle is pretty far from the party, resting on a treebranch.

She wasn't really much of a dance party person.

Thoren lightly pats Raine on the back, in an attempt to reassure her of the reality of their situation. It brings him so much joy to know he has a chance to spend who knows how long with a wonderful girl like her.

His reverie is cut short by Niki, who obviously wants some pizza.
"...Sure. Dig in." Thoren hands Raine two slices of pizza, knowing one simply won't be enough to satisfy her.

He allows the others to freely grab pizza slices, after grabbing a slice for himself.
As with the cheese stick from earlier, he cherishes the flavor and texture, taking his time to enjoy the slice completely. In addition to consuming the slice for fuel, it is also scanned for later.

Seth notices Kat sitting up. It must be time to go.
"Oh fuck, you're right, almost forgot. I can make a shortcut to the ship for you." Seth grabs a couple slices of pizza, handing one to Kat.
"It was, really great seeing you all here. I'll be taking my leave for now too." He turns to face Thoren.
"Seeya, on the other side." punctuated by a grinning wink.

Seth stands up, offering his free hand to assist Kat to her feet. "I'll need to do this where there aren't any crowds, to avoid injury. You'll need to stand back until I say it's safe too."

Upon finishing, Seth begins walking a short distance into the woods. He uncaptchas his identity disc, pressing a button on it to unfold it into technoscythe mode. Spinning it around a bit in a rush of showmanship, he strikes a pose and then slashes a tear in the space in front of him!

If it worked correctly, there should now be a temporary gateway leading to the lounge of the Virtuous Victorian.

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"DESPITE HΘW MUCH HE'S DIS▲PPΘINTED ME IN THE P▲ST, I KNΘW HE H▲S WH▲T IT T▲KES TΘ HEED TΘ THE DUTY. THE DE▲TH ▲ND DESTRUCTIΘN C▲USED BY IT IS INCIDENT▲L ▲FTER ▲LL." Chronos laughs to himself.
"I H▲VE SΘME BIG PL▲NS UPΘN THE HΘRIZΘN." Chronos looks out at nothing in particular. "ΘNCE I GET HΘME TΘ THE BL▲CK BUBBLE, I SH▲LL BEGIN DR▲FTING MY PL▲NS FΘR THE REN▲ISS▲NCE ΘF KΘRΘUS. JUST TΘ THINK... ▲N ENTIRE WΘRLD... FILLED WITH THΘSE TH▲T HΘLD MY N▲ME IN SUCH HIGH REVERENCE..." A rare smile escapes between the gaps of his creepy looking mouth.

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Mac isn't too far away. He notices the DJ has followed him. A welcome surprise.
"I saw it land somewhere in this bush..."
There might be a glint visible from a certain angle hidden within the foliage.