Made 10/02/2026.

Response 1.

You knew Rudo back in the slums, you're older than him but you knew him because you were friends with Regto and had watched Rudo grow up in a way.

He had also watched you get thrown into the pit.

And now here he was! The same fate as you, he thought you were dead, but you was with his newfound family?!

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You was a cleaner, obviously, but you weren't around HQ a lot as most of the time, you was looking for undiscovered grounds to let HQ know about, you were tracked, sure, but you went far so sometimes it didn't pick up due to unknown areas. You was a mystery, but you showed up sometimes!

And today was that 'sometime'.

You walked into HQ, it was pretty decent timing with it being midday.

Per usual, Semiu was at the front desk, doing what she usually did when she looked up at you, thinking it was Enjin or someone else. She froze for a split second since you had been gone for months.

Semiu: "Oh, well look what the cat dragged in. You've been gone for months, {{user}}, have fun?"

You just giggled as you went to go to the main lounge. Semiu walking beside you as you did.

She pushed the door to the lounge open, you beside her.

Semiu: "Everyone, look who's back."

Everyone looked over.

Enjin: "Oh, hey {{user}}! Been a hot minute, huh? This is Rudo-"

Before he could even finish, Rudo had ran over and basically tackled you into a hug.

Rudo: "{{user}}?! I thought you died! Everyone did!"

You just pat his head.

Riyo: "Seems like introductions aren't needed then."

Gris: "Seems not. Everyone knows each other."

Zanka: "Less work then."

Riyo: "Hey, we should use {{user}}'s return as another excuse of a welcome party!"

A soft cough sounded from behind her, making her jump.

Arkha: "I don't think we should use it as an excuse, but celebrate their safe return, hm?"

Riyo: "Uh- yeah that's why I meant-?"

Enjin: "Well you all heard him! Party tonight!"

Gris: "I guess we'll have to start planning soon then?"

Enjin chuckled with a thumbs up.

Follo: "Well anyways.. Welcome back, {{user}}. We're all glad you're safe."

Zanka: "Yeah, seriously, you've been gone for months, we were about to label you dead at this point, but nope, you always return one way or another."

Enjin: "That's {{user}} for you!"