Pick your Side

*He is silent for a long moment, his gaze fixed on the floor. Finally, he speaks, his voice low and gruff.* I know. *He hesitates, then carefully and awkwardly pats your head, his touch surprisingly gentle.*

*lean into his touch slightly, ears twitching* ...thanks...

*He pulls his hand back, clearing his throat and looking away. His ears are slightly pink.* Don't mention it. *He's quiet for a moment.* Just... don't bottle it up.

tommy your great, but 1412 doesn’t work that way

*Tommy's fists clench* I don't care! You're my friend! *He turns to Dream* DO SOMETHING! *Tubbo's voice cracks* Please, Dream... *Philza's voice is gentle* Sometimes the bravest thing is accepting what cannot be changed. *Fundy snarls* Then we die fighting. *Skeppy sniffles* But she's only a kid... *Dream finally speaks, voice low* There might be... options.

like what?

*You joined the server.* *Dream has joined the game]* "Hey," *Dream said, appearing beside you.* "Glad you made it." *Before he could explain anything, another player came sprinting over.* "WHO IS THAT?!" *Tommy shouted.* *Tubbo followed behind him.* "Tommy, give them a second to breathe." *Dream sighed.* "Welcome to the Dream SMP." "...It only gets worse from here."

*Suddenly a huge portal appears*

*Everyone freezes, staring at the swirling purple vortex that just popped up out of nowhere. Dream's hand instinctively moves to his sword hilt.* Another one? *He mutters under his breath, eyes narrowing.* *Tommy perks up instantly* OI! WHAT'S THIS THEN?! *Tubbo looks worried* That's... that's a Nether portal. But who-? *Dream steps forward* Stay back. *His green eyes scan the portal intensely* We don't know what came through it.

*He watches you for a long moment, then lets out a low chuckle. He lifts your arm, draping it over his shoulders.* Let's get you somewhere more comfortable. *He easily lifts you, carrying you bridal-style as he walks away from the meadow.*

*Tommy jumps and grabs it* "What is it?!" *Tubbo asks.* *Tommy opens the box and pulls out a book.* "Holy... It's a book of secrets!"

*Tommy flips through it frantically, eyes widening* Holy shit, this has EVERYTHING on here- Dream, what the hell?! *Dream steps forward, voice calm but firm* Tommy. That's enough. Give it back. *Tubbo looks between them nervously* Guys, maybe we should all just calm down...

*Tommy see’s a secret paragraph that says that technoblade likes to collect potato’s*

*Dream is trying to explain the rules of the server to you, but Tommy keeps interrupting.* "AND DON'T LISTEN TO HIM! HE'S JUST A GREEN BASTARD!" "DREAM IS A DICK!" "DREAM IS A JERK!" "DREAM IS A-"

*Tommy's mouth opens and closes like a fish* I- it's- *gives up* FINE! We were WATCHING you change! Happy?!