Small moments of peace tend to mean a lot, don't they..?

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It was terrifying that night, learning what happened to Eclipse. Learning that he, along with Ruin and Tiger Rock had almost died.

..But it was okay now. It was, wasn't it?

Tiger had dragged the two eclipsed models to the Pizzaplex, reaching for help from the others. Henry, thankfully, had been found, though needed assistance all the same as the other three. Monty had gotten to work, but it didn't take long for, to their surprise, Frank, to show up and help as well. Together they fixed up and repaired the animatronics, and with their knowledge on humans bandaged Henry's arms and head. Jake had been given a new robotic suit, due to the loss of his other one in the explosion. Eclipse was the first to wake, then Ruin.

… It's been a few days since then.

..

Charlie sat by Ruin, listening to the conversation quietly. Sure, she was still worried, but Ruin wouldn't want her to worry.

They all felt it right to sit back and, figuratively as well as literally, breathe, after everything that's happened. Eclipse was sat by Tiger Rock, with his kids sitting close by, glancing at him often, worried about him and the others.

"I think we should watch KPop Demon Hun-” Roxanne was cut off by Eclipse.

“Roxanne, we already watched that. What about something else? Like TriGun?”

Ruin tilted his head curiously. “You watch that?”

“What's TriGun?” Charlie asked.

“No idea, kid,” Tiger replied, shrugging.

“How about- Eclipse, how about something for the kids as well? That isn't mostly guns or what that is about?” Henry cut in. “Maybe something like.. I dunno, Spider-Man? I think there was one called Across the Spider verse? That's… for kids, right? I think everyone likes superheroes..?”

"I.. dunno what that's about. RuRu do you know?” Charlie asked, looking at Ruin uncertainly.

"Yeah. Enlighten me. Because God forbid you actually had any newer movies in that collection of yours for us to watch,” Tiger added, grinning slightly, though earning a small glare from Ruin. Of course, he wasn't really mad, was he? The amusement in his eyes betrayed the glare he feigned anger for.

“To answer your question, dear,” Ruin said, switching to face Charlie, “It's about numerous Superheroes, all different versions of Spiderman, coming across each other and working alongside each other. Would that be something you'd like?”

"Ooh! Yeah! That sounds cool!” Charlie exclaimed, her eyes lighting up.

"Yeah. Sounds good to me and Sunshine.”

“Movie!” Andy and Jake cheered.

"Yeah, sure. I want to see it again.”

“Yess!”

“Couldn't hurt, could it?”

“Oh! Certainly! I've yet to see it, thinking of it now.”

“Ballora it's been out for more than I'd say two years now-”

“Well, yes, but I've been watching other shows for quite some time!”

“Spiderverse! Spiderverse!” FC chanted.

Tiger Rock blinked, before glancing at Ruin with a raised brow. “Sorry, TriGun is about guns? And you of all people watched-”

“Rocks, please. We're on a different topic,” Ruin replied, dismissing the slight disbelief and amusement in the tiger's mismatched eyes.

“Right. Spiderverse it is. I'll set it up,” Eclipse stated, standing up, and making his way to get it up, on the screen.

….

After the movie had ended, it was clear quite a few of them had fallen asleep. Eclipse, Roxanne, Monty.. Mostly everybody, even Henry and FC. The few still awake were Charlie, Ruin, and Tiger Rock, though it was obvious Charlie was sleepy all the same, the little girl leaning against Ruin's shoulder, half asleep.

“Charlie, dear. You should rest,” Ruin said softly, not wanting to wake anyone else.

“Mmh not tiredddd!” Charlie protested, head dipping downwards, before bopping upwards quickly, as if to show she was awake.

“I'll grab a blanket or two. We should all sleep, honestly,” Rocks spoke up, standing.

“Alright, Rocks.. if you insist.”

“Hm.. Yep. I’ll be right back, Ruin.”

And with that, he'd left to grab blankets, presumably from storage.

“... Thank you,” Charlie said quietly, awkwardly sitting upwards .

“For what, my dear?” Ruin asked softly.

“... For watching movies with us. I'm kinda still worried though..”

“... I know. I'm worried all the same, Charlie.. But we shouldn't have to feel worried or scared. Not anymore. Nothing will happen to you, or anyone else, from now on. Alright?” Ruin responded, tucking a few strands of hair away from Charlie's face.

Charlie hummed in agreement, just as Rocks came back with the blankets.

“I've got ‘em. Come on.. the floor. Not the bench. I doubt that'd be comfortable,” Rocks said, setting the blankets to the ground.

Charlie grumbled when Ruin nudged her carefully, but went and laid down on the blankets, Rocks sitting on the ground beside her as he tucked her in, Ruin sitting by his side as well. They said their good nights, with the older two staying up, just to ensure Charlie fell asleep. It didn't take long.

".. Aight. Go to sleep you twink,” Rocks said, the moment he knew Charlie was asleep.

“.. Really now?” Ruin asked, narrowed his eyes, unamused. “How original,” He said, as he hit Rocks playfully with a pillow, the tiger chuckling, entertained.

“Come on! Go to sleep, you stupid actor. Or I’ll lock you in a closet or something.”

“Tch.. Fine, fine.. goodnight, Rocks.”

“Night, RuRu.”