Darkness Retribution

The Special Savior

After the laughter subsided, Freddy wiped a tear from his eye. "Man, Neuvillette, you've got timing, but—seriously, sorry. We actually want to hear the rest."

Felix nodded in agreement. "Yeah, that was... really intense, but we're interested, dude. Please continue."

Even Neuvillette, after realizing his joke had cut a bit deep, held up a hand. "Forgive my interruption, Daddy Hello Kitty Batman. You have our attention."

Daddy Hello Kitty Batman straightened up, surprised by the sudden sincerity from the group. He looked around at everyone, then back at Toe Pedeos, who had been silently watching the exchange. "Alright then," he said with a softer tone, "where was I?"

"You just found Toe Pedeos on the side of the road, half-dead," Freddy said, leaning in with an eager expression.

"Right," Daddy Hello Kitty Batman continued. "So I took him in. He was in bad shape—barely able to wiggle. I wasn't sure if he'd make it. But I didn't give up on him. Slowly, he started to recover, and as I said before, we became more than just a team. We became... family."

He paused for a moment, glancing at Toe Pedeos. "He might be a small, odd little thing, but he's fierce when it matters. He was there when no one else was. And though I've lost people along the way—my wife, for instance—I've gained something more valuable in this strange journey."

Toe Pedeos twitched a little, as if acknowledging the heartfelt words, and the whole group listened intently now, fully invested in the story.

"I thought my life would end that night when she left me," Daddy Hello Kitty Batman admitted, his voice quiet. "But finding Toe Pedeos gave me a reason to keep going. He's been there for every fight, every battle, and every ridiculous adventure we've had. And honestly... I wouldn't change a thing."

There was a moment of quiet reflection as everyone took in his story. Felix leaned over and whispered to you, "That's actually kind of beautiful."

You nodded, feeling the weight of the story. "Yeah, it is."

Emo Jesus, unusually solemn for once, placed a hand over his heart and dramatically sighed. "A toe that saved a man's life. You know, I never thought I'd hear something like that, but I'm glad I did."

Freddy patted Daddy Hello Kitty Batman on the back. "You're one tough dude, you know that?"

Neuvillette, still the ever-composed one, gave a single, respectful nod. "It's a story of resilience. And we can all respect that."

Daddy Hello Kitty Batman gave a small, appreciative smile. "Thanks, everyone. I didn't think I'd end up sharing all that, but... it felt right."

The group shared a rare, quiet moment of camaraderie, no jokes, no chaos—just a sense of respect for the unusual but deeply loyal bonds they had all formed.

"Well," Felix said, breaking the silence, "here's to Toe Pedeos and Daddy Hello Kitty Batman. Family can be found in the most unexpected places."

As Daddy Hello Kitty Batman finished his story, the group sat in silence, soaking in the emotional weight of it all. Toe Pedeos twitched in appreciation, and Freddy gave a solemn nod.

But despite the somber mood, Neuvillette was still visibly trying to suppress a chuckle. His lips twitched, and his usually composed face cracked just slightly. With a small cough, he straightened up and said, "My apologies... my sense of humor is... different."

A few of the others snickered quietly, but the mood remained respectful. Daddy Hello Kitty Batman gave him a knowing glance but let it slide.

Freddy, trying to keep the moment lighthearted, patted Neuvillette on the back. "Well, at least you admit it, Neuvillette."

Felix smiled as he leaned into you, whispering, "He really can't help himself, huh?"

You smiled back, feeling the warmth of the group despite Neuvillette's awkward attempt at humor. It was moments like these that made your strange little team feel like family.