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Episode 31 : The Watcher

Far-Away Places | ft. Starwand, Sparkler, Ribbon, and Mop
"Stuck inside."

March 29th, 2026



The Harbinger of Fate monologues to themself "Who does that DRAMA QUEEN see herself to be?! Ugh... Well, the drama's OVER! The stage lights are dimmed and the curtains are SHUT!"
They continue "Monitoring these people is so difficult when any light blocks my vision... Makes me feel lucky that lawyer couldn't see past the new eyes I gave her. But really, asking ME if I "really know" that Peter fellow her brother had dated? My, I know every last word about him! I could tell your brother why he so suddenly vanished now! AND WHO ARE YOU TO STOP ME?!"
They sigh and pull out several polaroids as they say "Just LOOK at the life you've thrown away, SCIENTIST! I knew that "Horizon" idea of mine would be fun! Now you'll never live that life again."
Several polaroids can be seen fluttering down. One shows Esme happy another with Esme and Myla in love and another shows a blade covered in blood.
Juno thinks to themself "I don't understand. We've been together through everything." A voice speaks "I want my children to stay far away from our home in Ring-Pop Rivers. I trust you to keep them. The middle child Onyx has passed. I have sent my youngest Malachi to Great Seas." Madeline with Lydia in front of her responds "Splendiferous. What am I supposed to do with this one?" The voice replies "It needs to stay away from the political unrest in our home. I do not want it around its sister either. It is to be turned into my greatest heir. Malachi must stay away from civilization so it does not begin to understand where it is from. You and I are this world's last standing monarchs. Our children are essential. Keep this child in your possession." Madeline mutters "I suppose we can't agree on everything..." Four years later...
Lydia and a barrel object are standing together with Lydia holding a tray of food. The barrel says "So I asked the division manager and he said 'Who do you think I am? HAIRBRUSH?' From a door labeled CEO, Madeline says "Lydia. Come in."
Lydia enters and sets down the food tray before bowing. Madeline grabs a dress that was on her desk and says "I had this dress made for you." Madeline puts it onto her.
As Lydia spins and admires the dress Madeline says "Hand-tailored by Tinsel the one who made my daughter's outfit." Lydia responds "Thank you, your majesty...!" She grabs her food tray back.
Juno thinks to themself "You were sick of just being another servant. You told me that." Juno and Lydia can be seen holding each other. Now Juno is miserable and Lydia is clueless. They continue "I don't know if it's by choice or if you just can't remember..."
Juno says to themself "I just don't understand why you never visit me... Lydia... Mama..." They take off their hat and pick up a doll of Bell. They think "I wish Sora would make dolls of anything but their public figures..."
Juno reaches for a filing cabinet pulls out several documents and tosses them on the ground.
Juno walks over the documents and goes to lay on them holding the doll and using them as bedding. They clutch their body and groan.
Juno mutters "Mama... Mama..." as they fall asleep. They imagine colorful hands reaching for them.
Anton drags a sword across the ground in the library. He coos "Ooh Lydia! Are you ready for ROUND TWO?"
Ryley smacks him and says "Shut UP." A shadowy barstool object can be seen watching Lydia and Evan.

OC CAMEO

This episode features an OC cameo paid for by glitchystarri.

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