an ally lost an ally gained

vibes: *is hooked up to the megabit producer*

CG: so how long till the machines drained all the energy from her?

* Mega Fox grins*

Mega Fox: It won't be long now, soon she will be totally drained.

cg: good. Then I get to finish her

*Mega Fox smiles*

Mega Fox: Yes, yes you do.

CG: ill get these new bots out into the city

*CG laughs*

CG: Let's see how those pests handle these little surprise packages here.

*meanwhile*

*Anty is administering potions to Sal and Lilith*

Anty: Let's see if we can get you back on track.

*the 2 deflate*

*Sal breathes a sigh of relief*

Lilith: No time to relax, we need to get Vibes back.

Sally: right.

* IG smiles*

IG: I'll stay here with Van.

*She sees Sal's look*

IG: Look, I promise it's just to talk!

sally: sure.... let's go lil

Lilith: if he's a blimp when I get back. You're squashed *leaves with sally

*Van looks awkwardly at Insect Girl*

Van: Umm...

*IG smiles at Van*

IG: I just want to help you...as a friend.

Van: ....alright. I trust you.

*IG takes a deep breath*

IG: OK...why do you feel so down?

Van: is....is now the best..... *sighs* I dunno. Just this cycle got to me.

*IG smiles*

IG: It's okay. Sometimes things just get to you. You're not a bad person for that.

Van: but now vibes is in this situation

*IG looks sympathetically at him*

IG: Not to cheapen it or anything, but that's part of the deal. She gets into
trouble all the time.

Van: i could have helped this time.

IG: or you may have been blimped too. you can't focus on "what ifs"

Van: ....i guess you're right....

IG: now. let's save your friend so i can sting you after all this.

*Sees Van's look*

IG: Joking...totally joking. I...I guess I need help too.

Van: ....well....i'd at least owe you something. Jen.

IG: awh. you didn't even need to be hypnotized this time! *hugs Van*

Van: gah! erm....yeah...

*They head off*

IG: oh hang on. i'm gonna go get my super suit back.