The Submerged Factory

Problems

"Everything that has been told in this circle will not be exposed to everyone else other than us. That includes Blue, Joe." Bartender squinted at Joe. He had a feeling that was exactly something Joe would do.

"What? Aww..." Joe looked down in disappointment. He could tell Blue so many stories from here like he always does.

"Or Squid." Bartender raised his head  to see Mama Squid's face. He also squinted at Mr. Dance who sat next to her, but he didn't seem to care.

Mama Squid looked away. It's just her nature to tell Squid about almost everything. She couldn't believe she got dragged into the circle. If anything she wanted to leave this place and be on her own. Perhaps hang out with someone she rarely met.

"To get everyone comfortable, I will start. Personally, I never had any problems with all of you. We are pretty chill, right Blocky?" Bartender began his confession. He was probably the only person with less problems compared to everyone else.

Blocky nodded in agreement. From the day they talked together, he  was easily able to talk about his feelings. "Yup, I won't lie, but you're pretty good at convincing people to talk."

Bartender clapped his hand. The dramatic guy struck again.  "Now, who wants to confess next?"

Joe jumped excitedly, like a child who wanted candy. "Me! Me! Me and Helpy!"

Helpy just bumped softly to Joe, allowing him to speak for Helpy's behalf. Joe then talked it out.

"I and Blocky get along really well. Unfortunately, I heard what you had done to my best friend, Helpy. You are the floating eyeballs that attack him, right!?" Joe gave Blocky a death glare. If Helpy was harmed, so were his feelings.

Blocky landed on the ground. He realized how many people were harmed by his actions. " You're very right. All I wanted was to hurt Squid by attacking consciousness he cares the most. I'm in the wrong and I'm deeply sorry." He sounded sorrowful at the end of his speech.

"Yeah, if you don't attack us again, we will forgive you." Joe smiled. He never took the situation seriously. "Besides, we are also wrong for attempting assassination on you, hehe."

Mr. Dance and Blocky screamed in sync. They were so in shock. All the arguments were for nothing."It was you!?"

"More like Helpy." Joe with no hesitation, telling the whole situation. "If it wasn't because of me, Blocky's face would probably split into two!"

Blocky was disturbed. Last time he got shot, his face took forever to reattach back. He didn't want that to happen once again. The pain he endured was unbearable.

Helpy bumped Joe aggressively. Joe stared at Helpy. "What? It's the truth! I'm sure that's it from us. Next!"

Bartender held his hand close. "Okay, thank you, Joe and Helpy for the wonderful confession. Alright... " Bartender pointed to Mr. Dance, Blocky and Mama Squid from left to right as he spoke. "I know for the fact you three have the most problems. Mostly when it comes to each other or Squid."

Mama Squid hid her face with her tentacles. She didn't want to say anything. She didn't even want to be here in the first place. Even in her own room.

"Blocky and Mr. Dance, you two seem to have had some beef since day one." Bartender signaled Helpy and Joe.

As instructed, Joe pushed Blocky forward and Helpy pushed Mr. Dance. It's like they were planning to do a  therapy circle for a long time. Mama Squid took a seat back for this one.