It started with a punishment.. ‖PAPERHAT‖

CHAPTER X

Running..
He was running as fast as he could.
Was he in danger?
Not really, nobody was following him.
Then why?

Embarrassing.

It was so embarrassing. He felt like he was back in the Villain Academy. Running on the hallways in embarrassment. The only difference is the absence of people laughing.

He slammed the door, entering his bedroom, heading directly in the shower.
Hot water pouring over his head, melting the paper bag. He didn't mind to take off the clothes.

"Maybe I'm dead.. That's why He didn't follow me.. "

He leaned his head against the wall slowly dragging it down along with his body.
Sitting on his knees, the papper bag was already gone , just some pieces remained attached to his shirt, and the googles that were still on his eyes.

"What the heck was that?!"

Suddenly everything became so weird around the mansion.
Maybe he somehow inhaled a toxin from the lab, that's why he has such a weird dream. Cause there is no way this is real.

"Ok ok. Forget about this. If He didn't give any reactions - I won't do anything stupid, and get one.. "

He stripped and finally took a shower.

Getting back to the routine.
As the water was running down his face he realized one thing. 'My hair is almost getting to the shoulders..'
Time to trim it. He has a bit of time, it's still 5 in the morning.

Getting out the shower with a towel wrapped around his body, he took a pair of scissors from the drawer.
As he was unskillfully cutting his hair, random thoughts were passing by his already overwhelmed mind.
Thoughts about what he'll do today, projects, upcoming events and also past events.
All of these visions had something in common - Black Hat.
"Hmm.. "

Flug trimmed the last area of hair.
Done.
He turned on the water and washed the scissors, looking in the mirror. So unusual to see his own face. So pale, it's obvious that it's been years since the last time any light has touched his face.
He put the scissors back in the drawer.

Time to start the day... 5:20
Time is passing so slow today.

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Finally the morning officially started in BH org.

Flug headed inside the lab, rubbing his head. Dementia was especially aggressive today. At least the scientist got to make her dress up.

5.0.5 already left a cup of coffee and some biscuits on his table. "Such a good boy"
'At least I know who'll cry at my funeral' - Flug sight and sat in his chair only to jump back up when the door was slammed open.

"FLUG. Pack your stuff we are expected on the Gem Homeworld."

" Wh-"

"You have 5 minutes to get ready Flug! "

"W-wait!!"

"Don't make me repeat." said Black Hat while exiting the lab with His hands behind His back - slamming the door again.

Flug rushed to his bedroom and took an emergency case, full of clothes and all he'd need for a business trip. Yes - he prepared an emergency case for this situation too.
You never know when Black Hat needs you.
Well.. "need" is hard to say.
More likely you need to be ready, if you love being able to walk, or breath, or to have your hands bend in the right direction...

As fast as he could Flug changed into a business suit. And ran downstairs at the reception.
"I am ready sir! And I already prepared the portal gun-"
"You won't need that." - said Black Hat and then turned and just walked towards the door. Flug rushed and opened it so his boss would exit the mansion, where a dark limousine was waiting for them.
"Gladly... I also have an important meeting in two hours." - said He mumbling aggressive.

"W-what but there is nothing in my schedule- neither the b-business trip.." - said Flug while checking the tablet.
"Some things are none of your concern Slys. " Black Hat gave Flug a terrifying look while hissing.
"Yes, my lord." - Flug flinched and then bowed in submission.
"Now get inside! "
He grabbed the scientist and shoved him inside the car.

Gem Homeworld it is.