prismatica | Video; UN: FINN

[ The video almost looks like the position a security camera might take, looking down at Finn's living room from a corner. For those that's been to his flat, they might remember a bookshelf is there. Anyway, the place is destroyed.

The couch is ripped apart, tables are broken, books are everywhere, a plant looks to have been torn from the pot and dragged through the white carpet, it's just bad.

The camera pans over towards the hallway where some big brown and black bird comes waddling into the room on webbed feet, head casually scanning on top of its long neck. ]

Can anyone tell me what this thing is. [ Oh, that's Finn's voice. He's whispering and, though he's not in view, sprawled on top of the bookcase. ] I found some shop and this guy told me that animals popped out of some sphere and I bought it because I wanted to see what it actually did and this thing-

[ The goose waddles over to the open wall closet, tugging on something inside until a jacket pulls free of a hanger, then proceeds to drag it through the dirt for no reason.

Finn speaks up. ] Why? You don't think you've done enou- [ The goose stops, flaps its impressive wingspan and hisses at him before folding its wings back and continues about its business.

After a beat- ] I didn't like that one anyway!

[ The goose stops again and looks at him, apparently annoyed now. It flaps its wings, lowers its neck parallel to the ground, and starts running- The camera shakes- ] No, no, no, no-! [ And the video ends. ]

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[ He ducks his head in no small amount of bashfulness about being stuck with James. It's quickly glossed over, though, even if he does squeeze his hand and let it pass by.

Finn considers asking the man that sold him the sphere in the first place, but then- ]

A name? [ Oh. Right. That had been a whole thing when Pancake clawed into his life. Dammit. He looks at the goose. ] You think it'd even like a name from me?

Of course it will. It has to. And you'll see, it'll help you two bond.

[ Maybe more literally than Jim might think. Either way, he does believe that it will help. It'll help Finn feel so reticent towards the animal, at least, which is a start. ]

And then maybe we can try and get you a new couch, [ He says with a laugh, glancing over at the wrecked mess the goose has made. ]

Yeah... [ He looks at his old couch with a wince, wondering if leather could hold up to the goose or if that's just going to be a more expensive mess. ]

Names are pretty important. Is there some way people usually name geese? Some... tradition or something? [ Finn squints and, against better judgement, leans in to the animal. For what it's worth, the goose is pretty chill from its new place. ]

What do you want to be called? [ HONK ] ... Is that a name?

[ Sorry, Jim. This is the conversation for the next... oh, three days, at least. ]

[ Jim doesn't think that getting a new couch right away might be the best idea. Finn will most likely just end up with another eviscerated piece of furniture. First things first: befriending the goose should be the first step. ]

I'm pretty sure that 'honk' isn't a name, no, [ he lets out with a soft chuckle, fingers running through the goose's feathers. ]

What about... Waldo?

[ He vaguely remembers some animated goose character with that name, from hundreds of years ago. Regardless, it seems rather fitting, and it's a cute name. So why not? ]

Waldo... [ Finn furrows his brow as he looks at Waldo. The reason why he has so much trouble with names is-... Actually, it's complicated. It wasn't until recently that he got his own, after all.

But James has always had a real name, even a family name. He knows more about this sort of thing, so Finn doesn't mind deferring to his judgement.

Maybe this won't take three days after all. Especially since the goose seems pretty indifferent about it. ]

Okay... Okay, Waldo. I think they like it. They don't hate it.

[ It seems silly to think of it like this, but it looks almost like the goose considers the name. He doesn't know why, but he just has a feeling that it's not unwelcome. Well, at least it's calmed down now, so that's a start. ]

It's cute. I think there was a character with that name a long time ago. A goose, of course.

[ The goose gives another honk, making Jim chuckle. ]

See, he likes it. Don't you, Waldo?

[ Yep, totally cooing at the murder goose. ]

[ That... actually did sound like he approved. Are all geese this intelligent? Should he ask while in earshot of the goose? ]

I guess that's handled then. Maybe that's all he wanted. Just a little respect or something.

[ HONK... Finn sighs and risks reaching forward to GENTLY pet the goose. It stares at him but doesn't seem to mind. ] I actually think this is really going to end up okay, y'know. Is that crazy?

[ Jim doesn't think they're supposed to be this smart. Maybe it has something to do with what kind of animal it is, or where it came from. ]

Maybe. Probably didn't take kindly to you treating him like the enemy.

[ He smiles at Finn. ] It's not crazy. I'm sure it'll be fine. Now... let's see if our new buddy's gonna let me get up, shall we? And we can try and clean up some of this mess. Come on, buddy.

[ He reaches around the goose's body, picking up the weight lightly and nudging him to move off his lap. ]

[ ~~But, Jim, he is the enemy.~~

Waldo shuffles for a moment but more or less rolls off of James. Congrats, you're free. Finn makes to stand, too, and... the goose doesn't even seem to care, waddling off back over to its sofa. ]

Thanks. [ It's said softly with a little smile to James. You're his hero! You get a prize when the goose is asleep. ]

[ ~~Is he though, because he's looking like Jim's new cuddle buddy. I MEAN.~~

Jim gets to his feet slowly, watching as Waldo goes back to the couch like it's his very own nest. Chuckling, he steps closer to Finn, holding his hand and leaning in for a proper kiss now that Waldo can't get in the way. ]

You're welcome. That was... weird, but actually pretty fun.

[ ~~YEAH THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE ENEMY~~

He returns the kiss before glancing over to the goose just in case. It's just happily making its nest more comfortable, so it's probably fine. Finn feels brave enough to squeeze his hand back. ]

I'm glad someone thought it was fun. [ He's teasing. It wasn't too bad there at last, anyway. ]

[ Jim chuckles, offering Finn an apologetic and sympathetic look. ]

Come on, I'll help you clear up some of the mess. And then maybe we can go out and look for a nice, comfortable nest for Waldo so he won't ruin your new couch.

I was kind of thinking about just letting him have that one. [ Not like the couch can be salvaged. But if Finn gets a nicer couch and Waldo decides he wants to make an exchange, it could be a problem. ]

Actually, your idea's probably better. [ He takes the chance to steal another kiss. ] You don't have to clean up my messes, though. I've got it. You're welcome to entertain my new roommate, though.

[ Said roommate seems to think his new nest is a little too soft so he's currently ripping more stuffing out of a few cushions. A goose's work is never done. ]

Alright, I guess you can do that.

[ It just looks sort of mangled and ugly in his living room, so he thought Finn might want to swap it out.

He glances at what's left of the couch, letting out a soft laugh. ]He looks entertained enough. No, it's fine. I'll give you a hand. Come on.

[ Oh, it is not staying in the living room. He's already mapping out a good spot for it in one of the spare bedrooms. That might be a task for tomorrow, though.

For now, Finn smiles and kisses James' hand before getting to work. He's not as scared of the goose anymore, and the goose isn't as pissed about his presence, so moving around the room is surprisingly easy again. ]

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why it's UNCLE WALDO

LOOK WALDO IS JUST SIMPLER... they can add the 'uncle' later

this is finn's life now i guess

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