Surprise!
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Milo was sitting at the table with everyone, catching up on what happened with them - and what really happened with him. The corpse Janice saw was planted there, even if the hair was real. It was to scare her into getting in - and having skin taker become a part of his crew. They had been fighting since the beginning for her.
As for poppy - he was trying not to be too attached to Milo and give him some space no matter how happy he was. Even Percy had to keep his distance. They all had missed him.
"Anyway, I'm glad you got that doll. I spent tons on that thing... Ya know... For you." He gushed, turning and stretching the back of his neck.
"I love it, Milo." Janice giggled and played with the dolls hair. It seemed so real. Huh.
"I'm glad, but it's getting late. Can I bring you to bed?" He offered.
She nodded quickly and stood. She walked to Milo and took his hand, running off to her room.
Milo sat at the end of her bed while she climbed in. He tucked her in, telling her all the big brother type stuff he knew how to do when putting a kid to bed.
"Goodnight, Janice. Sweet dreams, kiddo."
"Goodnight Milo." She drifted off in a matter of seconds, but just as Milo was walking out, something grabbed hold of him. This made Milo jump, and without making a sound, he grabbed his knife and stabbed into whatever was behind him. Nothing, only the edges hit something hard. He turned and saw a hollow, dark, deadly looking scull, wearing a hat and cape.
"You're coming back, Milo. Valentine's is over."
