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[despairing_hope]

[This is the first time Komeada has used the network to broadcast anything himself. He's smiling, though that's pretty typical for him, but there's a slight awkwardness to it.]

It would seem that by happenstance I've become a father.

[He sighs deeply, it is a rather purposeful sigh.]

I'm at a bit of a loss of what to do now though. I've been trying to look up information on how to go about it but the recourses are a bit lacking.

Biology was never really something I looked too deeply into. It seems a bit unlucky to be burdened by this so suddenly.

[He brightens at the next part though.]

However, I guess it is a rather lucky encounter to be bestowed a life to nurture!

Even though I was assaulted and insulted in the process.

[He sighs again, this one more genuine.]

Now I feel rather tired. So... yes, if someone could please help me, I don't really have enough stamina left to try and figure this out right now.

[And he does look rather drawn and tired. Paler than usual.]

[ That's when Undyne makes her grand appearance in the video feed, but not before setting off any number of crashes and explosions in the background? Did half the base just go up in flames? Sure sounds like it, but that's hardly important. Anyway... ]

What's up, buttmunches?! I'm a MOM now and if any of you losers even THINK about coming near MY egg-- [ She will fight Komaeda for it for custody!! Except not really. She'll share, just very badly, because that's Undyne. BUT EVERYONE ELSE STAY AWAY. ] --I'll make you regret it!

SO STAY AWAY FROM MY EGG!

[ A beat, and then: ] Oh! And uh... stay outta the Void, okay? It's too dangerous out there for you nerds.

Comments

[potentite]

I'm not sure anyone on this base is really fit to be a parent... Hopefully it's easy to take care of.

[despairing_hope]

That's a bit sad to hear.

I'm sure even if it isn't easy to take care of we can figure it out.

[potentite]

We'll have to figure it out! The lil' fella is counting on us. But together is the best way to do anything anyway. Just because one single person isn't qualified doesn't mean none of us are put together!

[despairing_hope]

It takes a village to raise a child?

[potentite]

That's the saying, right? I think it has some merit. Everyone has different skills that can assist with it.

[despairing_hope]

I rather like that idea! That way everyone can lend their hope, and it can grow with the strongest of hopes!

[He was getting excited at the prospect. And this was a good train of thought, a lot better than it could have been.]

[potentite]

Golly. [Komaeda and hope... Hinata wasn't kidding that it's his favourite topic. Aside from being a little creepy, though, it seems harmless right now.] That's not a bad way of thinking about it, though. If everyone pours in their effort, then it has to turn out better. And I'm sure the lil fella will be grateful to everyone for working so hard!

[despairing_hope]

I'm sure it will be, but I don't need any gratitude myself. In fact, trash like me should hardly even be allowed to care for it! But, I will do what I can, since the worthless person I am was lucky enough to be given such a thing. Surly just a vehicle though, one to bestow a shining future. A useful transport, a segue, a stepping stone.

An unimportant tool for the greater good that is hope.

[potentite]

['Trash like me'? 'Stepping stone'? Okay now it's weird.]

There isn't a such thing as an unimportant tool when it comes to hope. Everyone matters. No one's just a stepping stone when everyone matters to someone.

[despairing_hope]

[Oh what sweet words, how kind. He can't help but smile and laugh when he replies, though the words themself a chilling contrast to his tone.]

I don't matter to anyone.

[potentite]

Wh... What? Surely that can't be the case?

[despairing_hope]

It's quite true, and expected. I wouldn't know how to feel if someone even did, since it would be such a humiliating thing for them. The closest that can possibly come to such a thing is the obligation my class has to me as a member of the class. But that's just expected, and if they want to throw me away that's fine as well. Since I don't even deserve that much regard. Even after all the things we went though together.

[potentite]

[That sounds incredibly sad. Granted, Jake understands that feeling. Maybe that's why Komaeda seems a lot less scary now and more just... sad.]

I don't think it would be humiliating to be friends with you? I'm sure other people feel the same way. I see that you like hope a lot, so... shouldn't you have hope for yourself, too?

[despairing_hope]

Ah, you're the second person to say something like that.

And though it's greatly appreciated, it's far more hopeful to accept my place in the world. And since my life is so insignificant, and of such little worth, it means that I can be an easy sacrifice for hope whenever it's needed!

[potentite]

[This is so bizarre.]

Wait, what if your role isn't as a sacrifice?

[despairing_hope]

Of course it is, that way my life will have meant something.

[potentite]

[Wow his self-worth is worse than Jake's. How does he even handle that?]

Have you considered that maybe your life does mean something else or... maybe, well, it will mean something else? You can have hope for the future for everyone, including yourself. If you're trash, um, well, doggone it, it's even more important that you get to have hope for yourself. People need to be supported.

[despairing_hope]

[ By convincing himself it was somehow a positive trait. ]

Alas there's undeniable evidence of it. An existance that does nothing but cause inconveniences is hardly worth while. And, where it comes to thinking of potentials in the future, there just isn't enough time. No, the only clear answer is that such a useless person should do the only thing they're good for and do what they can to enable hope. I don't mind dying at all, so it's a perfect cost! My hope is strong so when that moment comes my luck will definitely make a scenerio where I can make the most impact for the future and everyone!

[potentite]

I mind you dying! I mind people dying in general. No one has to die for it to work.

[Ig...nore... Homestuck game mechanics.]

[despairing_hope]

But what if death is inevitable soon anyway? Isn't it better to offer a short worthless life for the greater good?

Death is a powerful thing, and it really can't be ignored what it comes up as a choice. More often than not it will become the necessity. After all, we all die eventually.

[potentite]

[Well that's... something.]

Accepting death doesn't sound like the most hopeful thing to me. If you could, I think struggling to live and beating death until it's impossible is much more satisfying.

[despairing_hope]

Sometimes that's a far more hopeless reality. The world can be unfair and cruel after all.

I believe in hope, but there's still only so much an individual can do against the realities of the world. Which is why I'm fine being just a stepping stone towards an accumulated greater hope.

[potentite]

Hmm... well, I guess we can agree to disagree but I'm going to keep on eye on you to make sure you don't hurt yourself.

[despairing_hope]

I don't particularly plan on hurting myself. But, I'm alright if things happen that might hurt me. You shouldn't concern yourself too much in fact... if you're not careful you might get caught up in something that might hurt you.

[potentite]

I'm not worried about myself. I'll be fine. I've lived through worse.

[And. Died... But hey he's alive.]