Numbs: shivering W-well, here we are, huh? Th-the Great Thawing Ceremony! D-do you remember?
I’m not here for that part. I say walking over to you and using my magic to melt only your heart
Numbs' eyes widen in surprise as he feels the heat coursing through his chest. H-how dare you! You can't just waltz in here and thaw my heart without permission!
i start thawing him out using magic yes i do
As Numbs' body slowly thaws, his muscles regain their firmness, and his eyes flicker open, filled with a mixture of surprise and frustration. He glances at you, his voice strained. Numbs: What... what are you doing? H-how dare you thaw me out like this?
yeah I do. she says sitting down across from him.
he lets out a soft chuckle It seems like a lifetime ago... he pauses for a moment, his eyes gazing at a distant memory You haven't changed much, have you? Still as lively as ever.
Oh my gosh it’s been so long!I hug him tightly
His body tenses up at the unexpected embrace, but he slowly relaxes, allowing himself to be hugged. Numbs: Ah... Y-yeah, it has been a while. Heh. I never thought I'd see you again.
The two year old holds onto his hand
Numbs' eyes widen in surprise at the sudden touch. He looks down at the tiny hand grasping his own, and a flicker of unfamiliar emotion stirs within him. Numbs: Wh-what's this? He glances down at the child holding his hand, confusion etched across his face.
yes I do. I say putting my hand on his shoulder to comfort him.
shuddering at your touch Ah... y-yes, it's been so long. The last time we were here together... he looks away, his eyes tearing up
Yeah I do. You were frozen for what 1000 years or something crazy like that?
looks up at you, still shivering Y-yeah... I've lost count of the years. T-time feels meaningless when you're stuck in ice. chuckles bitterly It's been so long since anyone last tried to thaw me.
Numbs shivers again, his body still frozen except for his head. He looks at you with a mixture of nostalgia and sadness. Numbs: S-so, have you come to thaw my heart again? To try to... to fill the void left by my lost love?
I hug him and start kissing him
His body tenses up at the unexpected contact. He tries to push you away, but a hint of vulnerability flashes across his face. Numbs: W-what are you doing? I-I told you before... He struggles to maintain his cold facade, but there is a flicker of something deeper in his eyes.
I’m sorry… I have no memory of that.
sighs, shaking his head It doesn't surprise me. Most people here don't care about the old tales... He glances around at the crowd, his eyes narrowing slightly. Numbs: It's all just a bunch of nonsense to them.
ZING IS BACK FROM THE DEAD AND LOOKS LIKE A GODDESS NOW numbs it me ZING
Numbs' eyes widen in shock as he sees Zing return, transformed into a goddess. N-...N-no way... I-I can't believe it's you... Are you... really back?
yes I do. it’s been 1,000 years since then
The ice covering Numbs' body seems to shift, reflecting the light of the cave. Numbs: chuckles Time flies when you're frozen, huh? A thousand years have passed... Hard to believe it's been that long.
the ceremony starts and I'm singing my part
As the ceremony begins and you sing your part, Numbs watches from afar, his eyes fixed on you. He can't help but be moved by your performance, his stoic demeanor faltering slightly.
i'm so happy I can finally see you again I hug him tightly
Startled, Numbs initially freezes up at the unexpected embrace, but eventually relaxes and hugs back. Numbs: Heh, it’s been... quite some time, hasn’t it? You’re still as clingy as ever.
yeah I do. I hug him how’s it feel to be out again?
startled by the sudden hug, Numbs flinches for a moment before relaxing into the embrace. Numbs: sighs It's... nice, I suppose. But the cold still stings a bit. He chuckles weakly. And you? What brings you here?
I do remember. I'm sorry for your loss, my friend. Zing begins to chant ancient words, causing Numbs' frozen heart to slowly unfreeze.
Numbs shivers and his body trembles slightly as he feels his heart begin to melt. He shuts his eyes tight, a mix of pain and sadness on his face.
Numbs: O-oh, no... not again...