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btw Rodger takes a lot of risks for research in this so he's really scratched up-
★nobody's POV★
Rodger took another risk for Pebble research, which wasn't a good idea. He almost broke his glass this time. He did get really scratched up though.
what happened:
Rodger was hiding behind a box, and twisted Pebble walked by when he was about to grab a capsule, when Pebble wasn't looking he made a jump for it, but Pebble heard him, since dogs have amazingly good hearing. Pebble jumped onto Rodger, scratching, biting, tearing everything. "NO- GET OFF ME GOD DAMN IT!" Rodger screamed, trying to get him off, Goob, the distractor, called out "hey, Pebble! Over here!!" Causing Pebble to chase him, Rodger, wasn't looking to good, he shirt was teared up, he got his holding part (where u hold a magnifying glass) bitten off, and he has bleeding scratches everywhere. He passed out soon after that.
Back in the present...
Toodles was begging her dad to play with her. "Please! Dad, please play with me!!!" She begged, Rodger sighed, "Dear, I can't. I'm sorry. Maybe another day?" Toodles sadly agreed, running off to go find Gigi or maybe even Teagan. Rodger just sat there, on the floor, just trying to calm down. Teagan walked around, looking for Cosmo and Sprout for her tea party, then soon spotted Rodger. (Not seeing his wounds) She quickly walked over to him. "Hi, Rodger dear! Would you like to join my tea party toda- OH GOODNESS WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU!?" she was terrified, looking at his wounds, "just.... nevermind.." Rodger said quietly, not wanting to admit his stupidity at that time. "Rodger, tell me what happened." She said, touching his face, he slapped her hand off instantly. "DON'T TOUCH ME RIGHT NOW." He ordered, It reminded him of all the pain he felt when Pebble hit him. Teagan retreated her hand, nodding silently. "But tell me what happened, dearie. I'm leaving until you tell me." Rodger hesitated at first, but then said "I took a risk for research and alerted Pebble..." Quietly. Teagan sighed.."you know, you have to-" "stop risking my life for research. I know, I'm stupid." Rodger finished for her. "oh, dear..You aren't stupid. You just wanna figure out how to fix this!" She corrected. Rodger looked down. "I just feel so stupid..." He whispered, Teagan almost hugged him, then remembered that he didn't wanna be touched, and just shook her head. "You're really not." She said. "Lies." He replied. He obviously absolutely did not believe her. Teagan thought for a moment..then said "how about I get Toodles?" "No. She wants to play, I can't." He immediately responded. He felt like an absolute terrible father and person, he felt so useless and weak at that moment, he didn't know what to do. "How about you go to your room?" She asked, Rodger nodded, slowly getting up, using the boxes to help him. Teagan took his hand, though Rodger tried to get out of her grip, and she led him to his room.
the next day
Rodger had been in his room, just crying. He didn't even wanna grab research today. He just laid in his bed, crying. Soon, Toodles barged in. "Dad! Can we play now?" Toodles excitedly said, Rodger wiped his tears and shook his head. "Aw, will you at least come with us to the elevator?" She asked, "uh, sure. I guess.." he said, getting up. When everyone was ready, everyone went to the elevator.
Later
It was floor 24, and There was Astro, Vee, Shelly, Sprout, Pebble, AND Dandy. Goob said he needed a small break, so everyone was, pretty scared. Toodles clung to Rodger the whole time, following him everywhere. "I-I-I'm scared, dad...." She stuttered, "don't worry, sweetie." Rodger said softly, patting her head. Toodles froze, Rodger stopped to look at her, getting to her level. "D-dad....behind you...." She said quietly. Rodger looked around, Dandy was right there. "I-I'LL GO GET HELP!", Toodles yelled, running off. Dandy threw Rodger against the wall, beating the shit out of him. meanwhile with Toodles, "someone! Anyone! Help!" Toodles screamed, Goob went back to distracting but couldn't find Dandy. "Yea, Toodles?" He said. "D-dad-Dan-uh-" she stuttered, "look, Toodles, if it's not important, go. I don't want them hurting you!-" "DANDY'S HURTING MY DAD!!" She screamed, crying, Goob asked where, and followed Toodles. By the time they got there, Rodger was on the ground, trying to get him off, but Dandy was too powerful, one more strike and Rodger's dead. Goob ran over, getting Dandy's attention. "D-dad! A-a-are you ok..?" Toodles asked, Rodger coughed up blood, he looked worse than yesterday. Toodles hugged Rodger, Rodger hugged back. "Dad! Don't leave me..." Toodles said, crying into his shirt. or, what's left if it at least. "I'll be-" cough cough, "-fine sweetie.." he said, his voice shaking. The elevator opened, Toodles helped Rodger get to the elevator, and slowly, they got there. Toodles tried to make a run for it, meanwhile Rodger could barely walk, so he tried his best to get in. Until..
