It's her fault! She should have to fix it!

by Graystar1

Summary:

Jax can't get the maid outfit from the lightning round out of his head! He's even been loosing sleep over this stupid thing. Jax knows that he can't keep ignoring these feelings and needs to find out what they mean. The maid outfit had left him with an itch, an itch he just had to scratch.

Notes:

I'll be fully upfront. I am not trans. nor do I know anyone who is trans.
I am a straight white cis man so all I know is that I know nothing.
the only point I have in the eyes of the internet is that I'm nerodivergent so if this is breaking internet law then I'm sorry, I just wanted to have fun.
That being said I read a bunch of the trans Jax fics and it was always him being trans masc and I thought it would be fun to try and flip that on it's head and write about the dress basically being a trans fem awakening for him.
I don't read this as a Gangle and Jax romantic fic but you are free to see it as that.
lastly I would love to make a follow up to this if you would like it so please tell me if you would!

Chapter 1

“WHY!!!”

 

“WHY ME!”

 

“WHAT DID I DO!?!?”

 

Jax laid on his bed for the third night in a row… just… awake. He tossed, he turned, he laid on the floor, he got back on the bed, he slept on the couch, even under the bed, where it is most cosy from a certain point of view… yet nothing. No sleep, not a wink, and it was starting to eat at him. In the digital circus not a single resident technically needed to sleep but this was getting ridiculous.

 

“[BLOINK] you Gangle!”

 

‘Coincidentally’ it was also three days ago that Cain’s lightning round took place.

 

“If it wasn’t for that maid outfit…”

 

It killed Jax but for the past three days a certain black and white outfit refused to stop tormenting him. Jax was mad sure, he was not accustomed to being on the back foot in such a way that there was nothing he could do, not even a backhanded remark to save face. He was stuck in his maid dress, (that swayed so elegantly) long socks (that were so soft he could feel it through his fur) and even the headband fit like a perfect puzzle piece between his long ears! And in his mind… HE STILL WAS!

 

HOW UNFAIR IS THAT! 

 

He just wanted to go to sleep! He didn’t ask for these feelings! Jax sat up… maybe, he could work something out. He was awake anyways so he jumped out of bed and went about the room, gathering whatever he could find that he thought might help. If he could just work something out so he could get some [SPLORTCH]ING SLEEP. Then maybe he’ll wake up with fresh mind and be over this obsession-

 

“God!”

 

It hurt to even think about it but he channeled his efforts back into his crack creation. Till eventually he had a blanket that he could wrap around himself and a few clothespins and two safety pins to hold it in the shape of a dress. It was… no prom dress… but if it would just feel the same he could relax like he did in the dugout after his batting… he doesn’t know why, or how… but once he was able to work out his frustration on the field he came back and just talked. He talked to Pomni about nothing in particular but she didn’t seem to mind the outfit, and… as much as it kills him. He didn’t either. It was insane to admit this but he grew accustomed to it in just the few minutes he was in it. Like he had been in it for days, or weeks, or longer. It wasn’t till it was gone that he felt so off…

 

clip, clip, rustle, clip

 

It was… not right at all!

 

“WHYY-Y-Y”

 

He said with a tone that was almost like a whine… it didn’t feel like this! It wasn’t the maid dress but it didn’t have to be! Just anything that could resemble the dress that let him sit comfortably in his skin for a few solitary moments in a way… that he couldn’t explain…

 

Everyone was asleep, maybe he could find something in one of the rooms that would work! Maybe an actual dress! At this point, it didn’t matter if it was one size too small, or two sizes two big! It just needed to be comfortable. Not that his overalls weren’t comfortable, they just weren’t what he needed right now… hopefully.

 

So Jax spent the next hour hiking through the circus but to no avail. Not behind the stage curtain, or one of the many rooms along the back wall! But he couldn’t give up! What was he going to do instead? Lay down extra hard and hope that tonight will be different? Find another safety pin and hope that's all he needs to make his [WOOT]-y ‘dress’ give him that feeling like a weight off his shoulders where his overall straps would dig in and hold him down? 

 

“I’ll make you pay for this Gang-”

 

It was then Jax noticed that he had taken a turn at some point that led him down the character’s room hallway… Jax’s best bet was that he could find costumes behind the stage curtain but… the next best bet had to be the little weeb’s room right? He knew it was theater themed from when he went snooping through it and stumbled across the ragatha figurine. She had to be asleep at this point right? Besides, if anyone was going to fix this with a little ‘donation’ it should be Gangle right? She drove him to this point after all. Well, for some reason his hands shook as he lifted one of his many keys up to the hole and it was all he could do to stop his cheshire smile from chattering as he turned the now unlocked doorknob and push the door so softly that only his long ears could hear and just like that. The hunt was on, and if Gangle's room couldn’t provide he could always take this time to boobytrap the room with all sorts nasty things to give her the payment she so rightfully deserved.

 

He gave Gangle's bed a wide birth as he started to traverse the room and open some drawers to no avail. It wasn’t till he was halfway through the room when he noticed it in all its glory, a massive wardrobe wedged between the wall and Gangle’s bed…

 

It has to be there! That’s my last chance! If it’s not in there… where could it be… Jax moved with a single focused drive as his teeth started to chatter with nervous anticipation and his chest seemed to lurch with every step closer 

 

“M-mm”

 

Jax froze.

Gangle lets out a soft noise as she sifts and rolls to her other side, now facing Jax! 

 

”Don't wake up! Don’t wake up! Don’t wake up!!!” he silently pleaded.

 

It seemed that this digital universe decided to grace him with a single mercy as the black marks of the cry baby’s mask didn’t widen. 

 

Ok, now all that’s left is to claim his prize… so he grabs the two small knobs and pulls them to open the two wooden doors.

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THEY’RE THERE!!!

 

It's not the maid dress but he has his choice of plenty of dresses! Most don’t seem like they would fit Gangle. Figures that Cain would actually make a character a wardrobe but not care enough to actually make sure they fit said character. But he could care less, he grabs a yellowish gold one that's long, with no back and puffed shoulder sleeve, which in turn reveals a soft blue dress that would look great against his fur, it wouldn’t reach as far on his down on his legs as the yellow one but the skirt of it was much more elaborate with it being shaped of three different layers that were cut in sections in the front to show the layer beneath it and this gave it a puffiness that Jax couldn’t wait to spin in, he quickly swiped through six more dresses and some suits that he didn’t even think enough of to notice their color till he found something incredible, a black and white dress with a poofy skirt! It wasn’t the maid outfit, it had no apron but it had the right colors and the skirt almost poofed out as far as the maid’s skirt did! The sleeves on this one were long but there was a low cut in the front that was reminiscent of the boob window the outfit that had haunted him for three days had. He smiled with a joyous relief and he lifted the skirt of it to feel the fabric against his face finally he would be able to-

 

“J-JAX WHAT THE [SPLORT]”

 

Jax was so shocked he hit the floor unable to get his feet under him.

 

“Ga-”

“What are you doing in here! You shouldn-”

 

Jax was petrified, staring up at the angry mask that towered over the bunny from her lofty bed. Gangle knew! She SAW HIM!

 

Jax’s mind was screaming as Gangle’s voice cut through the empty space.

 

“What are you doing with those dresses!”

Gangle said, pointing an accusatory ribbon at the yellow and blue dress that were strewn across his lap and getting wrinkled.

 

“I- and it! C-c couldn’t sle-ee-e- so I-”

 

Jax was growing more hysterical by the moment! He was caught! He shouldn’t have been so greedy! Get in, get out! Zooble will never let him let him live this down- Gangle will laugh and laugh that annoying laugh- pomni- w-ill think I’m a f-f–fre-

 

“Jax… b-breathe ok?”

 

Jax gasped, the mask wasn’t on the bed anymore, now sitting above the coiled ribbons next to his leg.

 

“I–” 

Jax choke out, only to be stopped.

 

“Save your excuses, you can feed me your B.S. once you can breathe again.”

 

Jax teared up, and the second he noticed he pressed the heels of his palms to his eyes, stealing any sign of weakness inside him, not to be seen by others.

 

“Jax… why are you here?”

 

“...p-prank…”

 

The crackling emotions boiling just below the surface didn’t react at all to the weak word that dribbles from his mouth, still not making eye contact.

 

Gangle didn’t know what to think, being too shocked by the outcome. 

On one hand, Jax was looting her wardrobe, on the other hand, the only Jax sounding reason he could give just feel from his mouth like a stone sinking in water.

 

“Jax… why do you have the dresses?”

 

“Pr-”

 

“Jax.”

 

“...It’s your fault.”

 

“No, this isn’t about me is it. Your not turning this ar-”

 

Jax was on the verge of tears, Gangle didn’t even know for sure if this was Jax anymore, the way he was acting you wouldn’t be held accountable if you thought someone new entered the circus with the same bunny model.

 

“It’s all your fault.”

 

Gangle relented.

 

“... tell me how.”

 

Jax seemed to crumple and as Gangle stood up to stretch considering she just woke up she looked at the wardrobe that she barely touched only to see a black and white dress, sticking out against the rows and rows of different outfits. And it looked familiar to Gangle too.

“Were you… looking for the maid outfit-”

 

Jax was on her before she could react to get away.

 

“YOU CAN’T TELL! YOU WON’T SAY ANYTHING OR- O-OR…”

 

Gangle fights in vain to push Jax away,

 

“If you tell me why you came here for the dresses!”

 

Jax looked just as mortified as before. But Gangle was willing to wait.

 

“I couldn’t stop… thinking about it.”

 

“It?”

 

“THE [PLUNK]ING MAID OUTFIT!”

“IT WAS COMFO- co… relaxing… I haven't been able to sleep since we got back from that [POP]ING SOFTBALL FIELD"

 

Time seemed to freeze. That was the first time Jax gave voice to his grievances, and it was the last thing Gangle would have expected to hear after he chased her around upon being forced to don the garment.

 

It was silent for a while.

 

“Didn’t you hate it?”

 

Nothing

 

“You chased me around in circles and were yelling at everyone… Was getting your hands on those dresses a way to get back at me?”

 

“Not everything is about you Gangle”

 

“You're the one who said it was my fault!”

 

“... it wasn’t to get back at you.”

 

Gangle watched as Jax grappled with his thoughts, trying to plan what to say, trying to predict what Gangle would do now that she held the power. The figurine thing was embarrassing but should she let loose with blackmail against him he could scream of her crime from the rooftops and it would be drowned out with waves of laughter at him.

 

“... ax? J-x? Jax?!”

 

“Wha?”

 

“You space out there… hard.”

 

Gangle stood, deciding that this seemed to be sitting heavy on his chest, but she had some idea of what could be going on.

 

“So, you were planning to wear them huh?”

 

“No I-”

 

Why was he fighting this so hard? She had him red handed, she could out him, claim him to be some sort of pervert or some freak and a-. But she didn’t. She was asking probing questions sure but once she calmed down she wasn’t shouting. She hasn’t even taunted or jabbed him with a single remark about his behavior being weird. Jax took a deep breath in… and out.

 

“Yeah… just to like, sleep in at least.”

 

“Ok. And do you care to share why?”

 

Jax looked down at the dresses. He shook his head.

 

“Do you know why?”

 

Another shake.

 

“Ok… which one do you want to try on first?”

 

“w-WHAT?”

 

“SSHHH! Do you want to wake everyone!” Gangle yelled in hushed whisper”

 

Jax shut his big purple mouth.

 

“Ok… which one do you want to try first? If I’m gonna give you a dress, I would rather it be something that at least fit you or felt right.”

 

Jax was still stunned, waiting to wake up from this dream he must have slipped into in his exhaustion.

 

“Th-the yellow one.”

 

“Ok, we can do that.”

 

Gangle had to take the initiative since the usually funny bunny seemed to be on the back foot and she could visibly see him coming down from his adrenaline high from having his gloved hand caught in the proverbial cookie jar. So Gangle scooped up the two dresses and laid them out on her bed. Looking them over she had seen them before and now that Gangle was fully awake she was actually getting excited! Her and the other girls plus Zooble had had plenty of sleep overs which of course had made good use of her costume wardrobe and stage makeup that came with the room for dress up parties and the sort. Gangle was smoothing out the yellow dress and sizing up a nervously shuffling Jax as he gripped one arm protectively.

 

“So, if we're gonna do this, we are gonna do this my way!” Gangle said with a celebratory tone.

 

“What? No! Eww! Not gonna happen.”

 

Gangle smirked knowing that she had the power here and that Jax was very sleep deprived.

 

“Jax I know what this must look like from your perspective, but I do want to do what's best for you here. I won't deny that I plan on enjoying this but this is about you in the end. So you can be forthcoming about what you think you need or I will do this my way.”

 

“...”

 

“My way will include wrapping you in a stuffed bra.”

 

OK! That was a touch too much for Jax. He was not going to be wearing a bra tonight.

 

“I want it to twirl!” he blurts out.

 

“I can work with that.” Gangle said with a smile.

 

Gangle pulled out a folding room divider out from under her bed so Jax could have a little privacy.

 

“Ok, out of the overalls and into the dress, chop chop.”

 

“You're enjoying this too much, you sadist.”

 

“You’re not enjoying this enough Jax, I told you that at the end of the day, well night, that this is about you so if you could show a little enthusiasm I could really make this memorable.”

 

Gangle extended the yellow dress to Jax who took it with a wavering hand.

 

Jax stepped behind the privacy divider and struggled to unbutton his overall straps with his fingers trembling with… excitement? Anticipation? Fear? It doesn’t matter, Jax is putting on that dress if it kills him! As his overalls dropped he didn’t even step out of them before he was throwing the dress over his head, one ear getting stuck in the puffed shoulder sleeve at first but his head had an easy time popping out of the dress thanks to it having no back. He fiddled with the string that went behind his neck to keep the dress together but he couldn’t do it so he held up the sleeves by the collar of the dress and stepped out to receive help from his unlikely ally.

 

“OH! You look so cu-!”

 

“N- not a word ribbons… just… tie it will you?”

 

Gangle could barely contain herself as she tied the string into a simple bow to help it stay put.

 

Jax was staring down at the skirt of it with a blank expression. His mind was still firing at a million miles a minute but… he wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

“You look good.”

 

Jax looks up at Gangle who wears a genuine smile.

 

“Th…anks.”

 

“So, makeup?”

 

“What?!”

 

“Oh come on, you had eye liner when you were in the maid outfit, and it was a great compliment to your big eyes!”

 

Jax was fully against the idea till Gangle mentioned that he had it on with his maid outfit and that was all he needed to fold.

 

“Ok.”

 

He shot down attempts to put lipstick on him and no foundation or blush was going to work thanks to his fur so they stuck with just the eye liner

 

“Do you… have any long socks? I.. thought they were really nice.”

 

“No… but I have thick tights, they’re kinda fuzzy.”

 

“Pass, they look too much like pants.”

 

“Is that… bad?”

 

Jax was quiet for a minute.

 

“Well it just… that’s not what we’re going for right now, ya know?”

 

“Yeah that makes sense… so, you ready to see what you look like? You didn’t get to see yourself in the maid outfit last time after all.”

 

“I guess there’s only one way to find out.”

 

As Gangle guided Jax to the mirror it dawned on her how much He’s chilled out. He seems mellow, like if before he was always on edge, anticipating someone to bite at him so he always came out swinging… it was a nice change of pace, Gangle thought as she smiled.

 

“Ok, open in one, two, three.!”

 

There wasn’t an immediate reaction. But his shoulders tensed, then relaxed.

He brought a hand to his face and flinched as the mirror copied him.

He leaned forward to study his black and glossy eyelashes, then noticed how the dress skirt moved with him.

He swayed, he stepped, he twirled!

By now he was full smiles, hands flapping.

 

“You like it?” Gangle asked rhetorically.

 

A jolt of lightning shot through Jax as he was reminded that he wasn’t alone.

 

“I- do… D-Don’t tell a-”

 

“Jax, I won’t, that wouldn’t be fair. You have my word.”

 

“Is this… wr-wrong?”

 

Gangle’s heart cracks at the thought as she watches his ears go limp and fall against his head.

 

“No no no, it's good if you want it to be, and it's fine if you don’t want it. We all have that choice.”

 

Jax seems to dwell on her words…

 

“Can I… try on more dresses?”

 

“I would love that.”

 

With each dress they tried on Jax was more and more relaxed, happy even. He would giggle and joke like usual, but it wasn’t at the expense of others like before. Jax had just slipped into the black and white dress that he had found when Gangle woke up and started all this. He held it gently, as if it was made of gold leaf.

 

“G-Gangle… what do I do if… if I don’t want to stop?”

 

“What? Stop what?”

 

“Like if I just didn’t stop being… pretty.”

 

“Jax, do you want to be pretty?”

 

Jax couldn’t bring himself to make eye contact, but he did nod.

 

“And do you think that you should stay in your dresses?”

 

Jax’s chest lurched as Gangle called them ‘his dresses’.

He nods again.

 

“Gangle I don’t know if this is going to stop with tonight. I-I couldn’t sleep because I needed to know what that maid dress made me feel and now… now I have it and I don’t know if I want to let go again.”

 

Gangle’s heart softened at his words, having a theory as to where this was going.

 

“Jax… have you ever given your gender identity any thought?”

 

Jax looks up at her and shakes his head but his eyes seem to have a thin sheen of tears resting on them, not quite threatening to spill out yet.

 

“Ok, I’m going to say some things and I want you to tell me how it makes you feel.”

 

Jax gulped, and nodded.

 

“Jax, you’re so beautiful.”

 

Jax lit up red and let out a little squeak

 

“Jax, you really are so darling in that dress it looks like you were made to wear it.”

 

Jax’s fingers grip his skirt hard. Much to Gangle’s satisfaction.

 

“Oh that Jax, she’s such a sweet girl.”

 

Jax goes weak in the knees as the last puzzle piece clicks into place thanks to Gangle, tears start to fall from her face.

 

“It's ok Jax, you’re ok” Gangle said as she knelt next to him, a ribbon resting on her leg.”

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“Thank you… so, so much.”

Chapter 2: Her First Morning

Summary:

Jax and Gangle get to talk a bit more and go to breakfast, then talk more. I promise it's more interesting then it sounds but I'm bad at summaries.

Notes:

added the F/F relationship tag but didn't know if I should get rid of M/F tag because Jax is male in cannon so it might be confusing for new readers. so we get them both!
Anyways, sorry its a shorter chapter but I found a great stopping point, its getting late, and I'm really wanting to upload this because I'm super happy with it and very energized to upload it tonight!
again, any feedback is truly appreciated because I am not trans and would love to know if I happen to make any glaring mistakes.

“So what does this mean for me Gangle, w-was my whole life a lie or something?”

 

“I think that might be a bit dramatic, don’t you think?”

 

“I DON’T KN- I don’t know what to think right now.”

 

Gangle rested a ribbon on her shoulder.

“And that’s ok, you haven’t had any sleep and you’ve been hit with a lot of emotions, too many for one night if you ask me.”

 

Jax actually gave a small chuckle as Gangle could so easily calm the storm in her head and heart with a single sentence. She’s right. Nothing has to change tonight. She doesn't have to wrestle with anything. Just knowing what she feels is major progress.

 

“Yeah… your right Gangle.” That elated smile that Jax has slowly built with Gangle as they tried on dresses returned.

 

“You… think that I could take one of these dresses back to my room? I-it will probably wrinkle cause I- I was hoping to sleep in it.”

 

“Not so fast bunny, I do have just two questions before you think I’ll let you go.” Gangle declared with playful tone.

 

Jax was all ears.

 

“One, do you want me to try some other pronouns with you? Like she/her for example?”

 

Jax let his head fall into her hand as she thought. Even if it didn’t end up fitting right, or if she woke up and decided that she would like to keep her original pronouns- wait could a guy be a girl and still go by he/him?

 

“Uh, don’t I like… have to?”

 

“Jax, you don’t have to do anything. If you woke up tomorrow and decided dresses just weren’t your thing I would be happy as long as you were being honest with yourself.”

 

“Oh… that’s comforting but I… I just don’t know… can’t you just pick for tonight?”

 

“I normally wouldn’t like to just assign pronouns but you're tired and I don’t blame you. I will call you by she/her if you don’t have any objections.”

 

Jax gave Gangle one of those genuine smiles that Ganglewas quickly growing more fond of as opposed to her defensive mask of a smile that exuded [BONK]-holery. 

 

“I’ll take that as a yes, second question. Do you wanna sleep here tonight?”

 

Jax blinked a few times, not sure if she was more shocked at how Gangle asked if she wanted to spend the night, or the delight that Gangle painted her mask with at the sound of the suggestion.

 

“You…want me to spend the night here? Really?”

 

“Sure. You don’t have too but I thought it would be nice to have a girls night in honor of all the progress you made tonight! Even if you just want to sleep, after all, we already played dress up so all that’s left for a proper girls night is to sleep anyway.”

 

Jax was stunned for only a sec before she knew that she couldn’t pass up on such a generous offer.

 

“I would like that.”

 

That night, Gangle wasn’t alone as she slept because there was a very pretty rabbit in a soft nightgown right next to her.

 

The next morning came too quickly for both Gangle and Jax who were both very eager to continue getting beauty sleep, but they knew that the show must go on and the circus waits for no man, or woman.

 

“Mmngh, Jax… you’re on my leg…” Gangle said as she rubbed her sleepy eyes to try and coax them to stay open.

 

“Nooo…” Jax droned.

 

“yeeeess.”Gangle replied

 

Gangle worked her leg out from under the furry sleeping beauty and she started picking up the discarded dresses they went through. Man, did he- well, she try on that many? Gangle shrugged. Well it's no skin off her mask.

 

“Come on, you’ve had your five extra minutes. I know you’re behind on sleep but you still need to feed that digital body at the very least. A growing girl needs her food.”

 

At that Jax’s rabbit ears stood at attention, getting a giggle from Gangle. Jax is so easy to get a reaction out of.

 

“Ok, ok I’m up. Why are you being so bossy.” she grumbled as she pulled herself out of bed till she practically fell off it. 

 

“Well today is a big day! You’ve had some sleep and I know that when you have some food in you you’re gonna have a wave of questions blowing my way.”

 

Gangle was a bit humbled by the realization that her prediction was off. As soon as the purple rabbit remembered more of yesterday she sprang out of bed, already taking a deep breath in to pepper the circus resident with questions.

 

“What do I WEAR! Do I have to wear d-dresses and skirts now?! Then everyone will know! Oh god, what would they think?! B-but what if I grow tired of she/her? Though I doubt I’d not enjoy hearing it for another millenia!- Oh! What am I supposed to do about Jax, it's not very feminine- but then everyone would know! Gangle we can’t let this get out they’ll laugh or even-”

 

“WOAH! Calm down girl, it's gonna be ok!” Gangle said as she reached up high so she could wrap the ends of two ribbons around her shoulder.

 

“None of that matters right now. You need food and you need a break from this for a sec, you know what that feeling is now. It's yours now and you’re not gonna let it go are you?”

 

Jax nodded wide eyed.

 

“Good, and that means you’re not gonna lose it somehow if you put your overalls back on or if someone else calls you he or even if someone laughed, though I can promise you they won’t.”

 

Jax took a deep breath… then a second one. 

 

“You’re right… Thank you. I am hungry.”

 

Gangle nodded satisfied and she handed her the overalls and she went behind the folding privacy screen.

 

“Do you want me to keep calling you he/him in front of the others? Since I doubt you want to come out right now since it's all new right.?”

 

Jax stepped out from the screen and she would look the same as yesterday if Gangle didn’t know better.

 

“Yeah I, I really don’t want anyone to know yet.”

 

“That’s perfectly fine, it’s all new and you deserve to get to know you before anyone else.”

 

Jax really liked the way she put that, it made her smile.

 

“I’m glad you know though… I w-would still be confused… and frustrated without you.” Jax said in a sheepish voice that Gangle had never heard her use before. Her heart practically melted and she stepped up to her and grabbed her hand.

 

“I’m happy I know too! You can be a girl all for me before anyone else knows, and that makes me feel special!” Gangle said with a smile.

 

Now it was Jax’s turn to melt the newly discovered heart of a maiden was swooning at such words

 

“Sh-shut up…” Jax sputtered as she averted her eyes. Gangle giggled.

 

“Come on, let's go get breakfast.

Gangle slipped out of the room and motioned that the coast was clear. So much happened in one night but the others would find it weird for Jax to be in Gangle’s room this early in the morning. They walked in a bit of an awkward silence to the kitchen. Jax’s mind was a-buzz with questions and ideas! So much so in fact that she could think of little else. Gangle however was busy thinking of how to answer said questions, and wanting to put Jax in more feminine clothes and the worst thing was… THAT NEITHER COULD SAY A THING! They need to keep quiet about that stuff since Jax wasn’t ready to come out. Gangle tried to collect her thoughts, and succeeded, Jax however walked in right behind her looking like she was bluescreening.

 

“G’mornin ya’ll” Ragatha said with a bit of an accent and a big pep in step to her.

 

“Morning! What's the line up for today?” Jax didn’t respond, her gaze never so much as grazing Ragatha.

 

“Cain seems to have just a couple different cereals lined up. That’s about it though, less you want toast.”

 

Gangle grabbed a bowl, seeing as how she wasn’t an anime girl about to be late for her first day of school.

 

Jax sat down and seemed almost mad thanks to the concentration that was painted across her face. Gangle watched in real time as her head inflated with more and more things she wanted to talk about. Gangle looked over and had to fight to keep the giggle in her throat from escaping. She poured the digital lucky charms knock offs into the bowl along with milk and wordlessly slid it over in front of Jax as she stood to get another bowl. 

 

This didn’t go unnoticed by Ragatha but she couldn’t really comprehend what was going on anyways so she just sipped her coffee.

 

“Kinger, have you ever been to a gun range?”

 

“I heard there’s a wide range of people who use guns… but I don’t think I’ve met any of them that I can remember.”

 

“That’s not what I… nevermind.” Pomni said as she walked in with Kinger in tow.

 

Jax was acutely aware of everyone in the room as that number grew too high, but what was more concerning is how she felt like they were acutely aware of her. She felt like she was naked in a blizzard. 

THEY KNOW.

THEY KNOW!

THEY KNOW AND THEY HATE IT!

THEY KNOW AND THEY HATE ME!!

THEY-

 

Gangle slipped a hand on her knee underneath the table.

 

“Breath… it’s just you and me.” Gangle whispered.

She’s not ready. I should have given Jax more time, I should have talked through more stuff with her first.

 

Gangle looked around and saw that at some point Ragatha had joined Pomni and Kinger at the other end of the table. So she leaned into Jax’s long rabbit ear.

 

“You can go to your room. It's ok, you’ve eaten enough. I will be there in just a little bit Jax… I’m sorry I rushed you out here.”

 

Jax opened his mouth and his lip immediately quivered prompting him to shut it and trust Gangle.She did everything she could to not run out the door, tripping over Zooble as she turned the corner. She didn’t stop to help them instead the jolt sent adrenaline through her as she fought to only power walk away and not bolt.

 

“Jack[HONK]!”

Zooble plopped down in what was Jax’s seat, right next to Gangle.

 

“What crawled in his cereal this morning.”

 

“Heh… yeah… who knows what's wrong with he-im.” Gangle said nervously but hopefully hiding it well thanks to her happy mask still being intact.

 

“Yeah well I’m not worried about it. You want to do something today?”

 

“Oh, I might later but I… have something I want to work on today so I hope that’s ok.”

 

“Of course, you don’t need to ask for permission from me.” Zooble said while her eyes displayed a smile in lew of her mouth.

 

“With that said I think I’m gonna get to work, have a good day Zooble.”

 

“You too Gangle.”

 

With that said Gangle cleaned her spot and headed out, speeding up as she got out of earshot of the kitchen.

 

knock knock knock  

 

“Jax, can I come in?”

 

The door flew open suddenly and Jax grabbed her by the closest ribbon and yanked her inside causing her comedy mask to hit the grown at the same time the door was slammed behind her.

 

“Jax what the hell?!”

 

“THEY KNOW! THEY KNOW CAUSE I [BANG]ED UP SOME HOW!”

 

Gangle was about to speak but was cut off by a panicked Jax.

 

“They hated me before but that was ok! I could work with that, I could understand that but this?! This is so different and- a-and I don’t know what to do I just know I’m gonna screw it up I-”

 

Gangle couldn’t listen to it anymore, she threw herself at the panicked blur of fur as she paced back and forth. She wrapped her ribbons ‘round her and shh’d her.

 

“They don’t know… you’re ok… they don’t know anything… and they won’t until you want them too… shhh, just breathe… that’s my girl, you can do it, can’t you?”

 

Jax crumpled against the bed, back propped against it as she slumped to the ground, Gangle landing in her lap as she clung to her. Her affirmations didn’t go ignored however and they worked their magic on the lanky rabbit as she began to slowly but surely even out her breathing.

 

“Gangle I… I don’t know what to do… I feel so different but I don’t know what to do about it when I’m out there. If they knew, what would they say?”

 

“It’s ok Jax… it makes sense that you feel that way, and those feelings are valid, important, but they don’t have to drown you. You know who you are. Things will change, but everything always changes.”

 

Jax didn’t feel very comforted by Gangle’s words but… this hug… was something precious. When was the last time she was hugged? It didn’t matter, she was being hugged now, and she was gonna enjoy it. Jax leaned into Gangle and she wrapped her hands around the coiled ribbon, not squeezing so hard that it was misshapen but enough to feel and enjoy the sensation of knowing that she was cared for… held… seen.

 

“That’s it… good girl.”

 

God, how the hell did she know what to say… like she could read her like an open book.

 

Eventually things settled down.

 

“Gangle… what should I do?”

 

“First… I think you should figure out what it means to you to be transfem.”

 

“Ok… so I want to be called she/her.”

 

“Good, that's amazing. What else?”

 

“I-I… like dresses.” she says letting out a seemingly relieved sigh.

 

“And you look great in them.”

 

“I… don’t know what else.”

 

“That's ok too. This is something you will define over time. Being trans can be something special that’s just for you. A truth that you believe and that makes you happy. It could be something that makes you want to sing it from the rooftops, and that’s beautiful. But above all else it’s you when you are truly yourself… truly happy.”

 

Jax didn’t know what to think for a sec. She was so sure there had to be more to it. A condition or several that needed met, a task that needs done or checklist that needs completed. It wasn’t a test, a trial or secret club where you had to fight tooth and nail for entry… but it was so simple. A simple truth that made her happy. Jax cried.

 

Jax cried tears of relief, maybe even joy.

Gangle didn’t let go, choosing to take the shower head on to continue supporting her new friend. Jax will learn more about herself as she gets used to living in her skin now that it actually suited her.

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Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Summary:

Jax fixes Gangle's comedy mask but is interrupted before Gangle can give her a reward.

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“Hey Gangle… I’m sorry”

 

“Where did that come from?”

 

The two had been in Jax’s room for a short while now. Jax had calmed down and felt a lot better. Gangle and her talked a bit between the falling tears and Jax thinks she’s ready to head back outside to see what’s going on.

 

“Well I… just haven’t been the nicest to you… I was just trying to have fun y-you know.”

 

Gangle just stared at Jax for a sec, waiting for her to continue and it only made Jax more red.

 

“FINE, I was just entertaining myself at your expense but it wasn’t cool. I can admit that, I am the model of maturity after all!”

 

Gangle was satisfied with that, the apology wasn’t something special, but it was a big step for Jax, and it was good to see her acting a little like herself again.

 

“Ok, I appreciate it… but if you are supposed to be the model of maturity, then I must be the goddess who invented it!”

 

Jax laughed.

 

“No way! That makes me like a paladin or something, not fun at all!” she stuck out her tongue to emphasize her disdain for the idea.

 

“Well, you could be like a warlock. They make deals with gods and goddesses, but they have to listen to them.”

 

“If I don’t have to be the stick up my [PLONK] good girl then I’ll take it. I’m sure I could find loopholes in your orders ribbons.”

 

“Well see” Gangle said as she started making her way to the door, followed by her warlock Jax

 

“You’re lucky.” Gangle said, freezing with ribbon resting on the doorhandle.

 

“I only lend my power to pretty girls, Warlock.”

 

Jax paused, flustered.

 

“H-hey, that not fa-...” Jax was about to tell her off but… why should she? She likes it. Being called pretty.

 

“Thanks” Jax muttered in a hushed tone.

 

Gangle smiled and they head out, finding the pieces of Gangle's comedy mask outside the door from when Jax ripped her through the door.

 

“What’s the hold up?- Oh, when did… oh.”

 

“It’s fine Jax, it happens all the time.”

 

That does not make Jax feel any better. Pointing out how often it happens only reminds her who’s at fault 99% of the time. Jax’s insides squirm a little with guilt and shame. Jax stoops, picking up the few chunks of porcelain shards.

 

“Oh you don’t have to it’s-”

 

“Yeah, actually I do. I wasn’t happy but I shouldn’t have done that.” Jax said as she stood with pieces in gloved hand.

 

“It was an accident, I’m not too worried.”

 

“yeah, this time.” Jax muttered under her breath.

 

“Excuse me?”

 

“What, I didn’t say anything wrong. You… you’ve been nothing but supportive with my- Jax looks up and down the hallway my transition, and I’m still doing the same crap.”

 

“You didn’t mean too”

 

“But I have before. I’m gonna make it right this time.”

 

Gangle blinks twice.

 

“You mean you’re gonna glue it back together for me?”

 

“Yeah! I didn’t want to break your mask and what’s worse is I didn’t notice it was broken till I nearly stepped on it.”

 

Gangle could say something else but Jax looked like she had her mind set on this. It did warm Gangle’s heart a bit, seeing her go out of her way to try and make up for things between them in the past.

 

“Thank you Jax, I appreciate it very much.” Gangle said with a warm smile.

 

Jax gave a small imitation of her smile, reflecting it back to her.

 

“Come on, I have glue in my room”

 

Like that, Jax was following Gangle to her room with pieces in hand. When they got their Gangle got the door for Jax and she whispered a “ladies first” as Jax passed. Jax didn’t push back this time just blushing as the smile she always wore reached her face.

 

“Glue’s in that drawer, you can use the makeup vanity.”

 

“Got it.”

 

Jax got to work in front of the big mirror and Gangle plopped down on her bed, watching her work with a small smile. As Jax put piece to piece a thought occurred to Gangle. Good girls deserve rewards. Gangle smiled as wide as she could with her tragedy mask and she looked through a bottom desk on the vanity. 

 

“Looking for something?”

 

“Just making sure they’re still there.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“I’m not telling quite yet, you need to be patient”

 

“Oh come on, no need for all that.”

 

Gangle swatted the gloved hand as it ventured from the table towards the still open drawer.

 

“Ah ah ah, If you're the model of maturity then waiting should be quite the easy task.”

 

“You’re being a bit over the top.”

 

“Hey, how’s this for an order with loopholes? Don’t look in the drawer.”

 

Jax let out a dramatic sigh.

 

“Whatever, be that way.”

 

Jax got back to finishing up the repairs on the mask but her knee bounced as she did, eliciting a chuckle from Gangle.

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“Ok, all done!”

 

Gangle put the mask on with a click and smiled as she saw Jax clearly being distracted with the thought of the drawer she was not supposed to look into.

 

“Mind occupied?”

 

“Hmm?- oh yeah just, you know, curious.”

 

“I bet you are, well I have good news for you since you’ve been so good recently.” Gangle said through a wide smile.

 

Jax held in a nervous laugh. “You’re talking crazy. It was nothing.”

 

“Oh? So you don’t want your surprise?”

 

“What?”

 

Gangle stepped closer “well yeah, you may not have known this but good girls deserve rewards. Yep, I’m pretty sure it's a rule.”

Jax was quiet, but his face pleaded for more.

 

“Well, Gangle crouches down and slides open the vanity’s bottom drawer. I thought I would paint your nails!” Gangle said excitedly

 

“REALLY!?”

 

“That is, if you’ve been good.” Gangle teased.

 

“Oh please, I’ve been the best.” Jax said as she put a hand on her chest and closed her eyes

 

When they opened though, they weren’t in Gangle’s room anymore.

 

“W-WHAT?!-”

 

Everyone made vague noises of complaint as they oriented themselves, looking around and not seeing Caine, the only one who could have done this.

 

Before anyone could speak Caine came in fast, flying from behind the stage and throwing the curtains open from the force for dramatic effect

 

“HOW DO YOU DO MY DILEGENT DETURGENT DRINKERS!”

 

Jax stomped “NOT NOW! I WAS BUSY!”

 

“What? Glue traps not gonna place themselves? Yeah, I still haven’t forgotten that. I had to pop my legs off and crawl back to my room to grab more!”

 

Jax would have laughed if he wasn’t so frustrated at Caine for ripping his surprise right from his hands.

 

“ENOUGH OF THAT! WE HAVE A NEW ADVENTURE! I’M SENDING YOU SIX INTO A CAVE SYSTEMS IN TEAMS OF TWO. THE FASTEST TWO TO MAKE IT OUT WIN!!!”

 

Pomni actually sounded happy with this turn of events. 

 

“So we’re spelunking? That’s aweso- wait, it's not gonna be full of bats or monsters or cannibals or something is it?”

 

“No, after making quick sets for your lightning round I figured I would give you one of the more generic ones I had on standby- WAIT, I WASN’T SUPPOSED TO TELL YOU THAT! THIS ADVENTURE IS GREAT AND MADE WITH AS MUCH LOVE AS THE REST! SEE FOR YOURSELVES!”

 

Just like that, they were all portaled into darkness, a few glowsticks illuminating a crate of supplies in front of her. Jax squinted into the darkness, hoping to have Gangle as her partner, or maybe Pomni. Pomni did seem excited after all, maybe she had some knowledge on the subject. Oh, Kinger could light up the whole chasm, he would be gre-

 

“[WHIRL] it, he didn’t even give me a chance to tell him I want no part in this.”

 

Oh no, not them.

 

“Who else is there?”

 

Jax kicked a rock in frustration

 

“Guess who~” Jax said with a sing-song tone.

 

“[BOINK]’in [POP] it... why you?”

 

“Hey, it’s not like I was the one picking teams. Why don’t we just get out of here. There aren't even any NPCs to mess with.”

 

Zooble huffed, following at a distance as Jax approached the crate. There were two head lamps as well as safety harnesses for repelling. Which didn’t make any sense, they were already at the bottom of the stupid cave. Rope, picks, a hiking stick which Jax called dibs on. Some more glowsticks, uncracked of course. Trail markers in the form of spray paint and some reflective tags that they could use to mark things.

 

“Ok, this looks like enough. Let's just get this over with.”

 

“Right behind you Zoobie”

 

“Not a chance. In front. Where I can see you.”

 

Jax shrugged but found herself on edge for some reason.

 

So they got started, picking the closest end of the section that lead into another, they were half way through the second section when Jax worked up the nerve to speak up.

 

“Hey, can Caine change our bodies?”

 

“Why are you asking me?”

 

“Well, you can change your body at will… who better to ask.”

 

“I don’t know what the deal with that is but, I would say no”

 

“What? But that isn’t fair, you get to change your body.”

 

“Yeah, and I hate it.”

 

“Why?”

 

“...”

 

“Come on, I just want to know if he could change the rest of us. What’s your guess?”

 

“He can’t, and why do you care so much [PEW]”

 

“... I- want to see if I can convince him to let me get Pomni a unicorn horn!” Jax said, putting a bit of emphasis on Pomni’s name.

 

“Go figure, you just want to screw with everyone. Maybe Caine should give you a 19 inch pecker so everyone can tell your a massive [HOONK]”

 

Jax’s ear twitched.

 

As soon as Zooble said it they regretted it. Now they’ve done it, he’s never gonna shut up about him and his big [WORT]. Zooble cringed in anticipation for death by a thousand paper cuts under the anticipated torrent of his laughter and terrible jokes.

 

“...”

 

Nothing? Really? Nothing? Not that Zooble was upset for the lack of his annoying laughter but it’s like they were on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop.

 

But nothing ever came.

 

Jax didn’t say another word…

 

Walking through corridor after corridor of rocky formations. They seemed to change in color and shape with every section they trekked through. It didn’t look like Caine really had a theme to stick to with this one and just kind of, dropped all his rock assets into a pile and carved tunnels. Jax was still thinking about what colors of nail polish Gangle would have let her try if they weren’t interrupted when,

 

“JAX, a said we’ve been that way!” 

 

Jax snapped back to ‘reality’ and turned around to see Zooble’s flashlight trained on a dot of pink spray paint, marking that they in fact been here before.

 

“We need to head back two rooms, there was a cross section there.”

 

“Ok.”

 

Zooble was taken aback at his quick agreement to her orders.

 

“What’s with you?”

 

“Hmm?”

 

“I don’t know what’s worse, you yapping into the wind about nothing and you staring into the distance and saying nothing.”

 

“... wow Zooble, if you missed my voice so much we could always play 20 questions.”

 

“I don’t want to play 20 questions with you.”

 

“Oh come on you buzzkill. What could be the harm in that?”

 

Zooble relents with a pained groan, already regretting the opening her nonexistent mouth..

 

“I’ll go first.” Jax said.

 

“Whatever.”

 

“And you have to answer truthfully.”

 

“Yeah, I know how to play 20 questions idiot.”

 

“Ok, ok… is it a thing?”

 

“Yes”

 

“Can I hold it?”

 

“Yes”

 

“Is it big?”

 

“No” 

 

“Can I buy it?”

 

“No” 

 

“Do you have it?”

 

“I have some on me, but I have about a hundred in my room.”

 

“That wasn’t yes or no.”

 

“Well I wanted to say that and I said it.”

 

“Ok, ok, how did you get so many if you can’t buy them?”

 

“I'm just better than you Jax”

 

“Oh, I’m wounded”

 

“You should be.”

 

“I’m running low on ideas.”

 

“Not my fault.”

 

Jax fell quiet for a bit, mind slowly wandering from the game and back to more important matters.

 

“Do you think…”

 

“Yeah? Are you calling me stupid or something?!”

 

“No, I just didn’t have the rest of the question yet.”

 

That was a lie. She had a thousand questions for Zooble. She wanted to ask when they realized they were nonbinary. What was the tipping point that made them realize that they weren’t a boy or girl. Did they try being the other gender but found they didn’t like that either. Did they also love dresses? Would they believe her if she told them they were transgender? Would she be mad because she doesn’t like her? Maybe not mad per say but would they see her as a girl or just the obnoxious guy that bullied them? Do they feel like they might change their mind about being nonbinary? Would it be bad or wrong to? Did they feel overwhelmed at first? How long have they been nonbinary?

 

Jax seemed to grow more and more frustrated with herself for not growing a spin and asking. BUT THEY WOULD WANT TO KNOW WHY SHE HAS SO MANY QUESTIONS!!! Jax balled up a fist in frustration and kept marching forward. Zooble noticed this reaction

 

“You just realize you’re scared of the dark or something?”

 

“I’M NOT SCARED I JUST DON’T REALLY WANNA ASK!”

 

Zooble paused.

 

“The [WHAM]?”

 

Jax hated this. Why did she say that, WHY DID SHE SAY THAT!

 

“Jax, are you sane?"

 

“Yes. I just want out. I was busy.”

 

“You-”

 

“Don’t talk to me.” Jax held her hand up behind her and with the flick of her middle finger, summoned a black box with wacky letters and symbols.”

 

“[WOW]hole”

 

“Build-a-bear reject.”

 

“Maid service reject”

 

Jax’s flinched, her ear twitching.

 

“Oh, so you do have a mute button.” Zooble said in a dismissive tone.

 

“Shut up”

 

“Maid boy"

 

“stop, n-O more” Jax lip quivers as she speaks, and hating how her voice cracked. Of all the things she could bring up, why that, why?

 

Zooble was taken aback by the prickling emotion bubbling under Jax’s fur. They didn’t mention it again… they didn’t say anything to each other for the rest of the adventure.

 

Unsurprisingly they were the last to crawl out of the hell pit Caine threw them in. Jax migrated to the side of the group Gangle was standing subconsciously. With the last two joining it was announced by the unfurling of one of the three banners that hung above the locked door with Pomni and Ragatha’s faces and had a big golden number one at the bottom.

 

“Hell yeah Ragatha, that was awesome!”

 

“I had a blast too Pomni! I’m also glad you found an adventure you like!”

 

“Yes! If getting lost to just explore is a hobby then I would be the best at it!”

 

Ragatha and Pomni congratulated each other while the lock on the exit door started to glow and suddenly poofed into golden dust, granting passage to the spelunkers.

 

“I’M SO GLAD TO SEE THAT OUR LADIES RAGATHA AND POMNI WON THE CAVE RACE! OH,  but I’m proud of the rest of you tribal toothfaries for your valiant effort!”

 

Gangle noticed that Jax had meandered over to her while Caine was giving them their prize for winning, which turned out to be an exclusive interview where the two poor, unfortunate winners had to ask Caine a bunch of questions so Caine could sing his praises to them.

 

“Oh, hey Jax… so how did things go between you two?” Gangle asked kind of nervously.

 

“Peachy.” Jax lied through a tired smile.

 

“That bad huh? Well, you did a very good job, I’m surprised you two didn’t try and kill each other down there.”

 

“Can I… Jax looked around a dress when we got to your room?”

 

Gangle's silky ribbon heart melted.

 

“Of course sweetie.” she whispered back to her.

 

Jax followed quietly behind Gangle when they got back to Gangle’s room Jax went straight to the wardrobe to get her favorite dress, the black and white one. It was the dress she wore when she came to realize her gender identity. It also reminded her of the maid outfit that started all this.

 

“Great choice.”

 

Jax let out a deep sight and thanked Gangle. Slipping behind the privacy divider that had been left out from the previous night she slipped into the dress and it fit in place and helped her relax way better than she thought it would.

 

“Looking good, mind taking your gloves off for me?”

 

“With pleasure”

 

“Good girl.” Gangle loved slipping that line in whenever she could, just a nice affirmation of gender, and she could plainly see that it made Jax happy.

 

Jax sat on the edge of the bed, facing Gangle who was doing the same.

 

“Really quick. Do you want to tell me how your hike went with Zooble?”

 

Jax was less excited to talk about that. “We… got into a fight. I don’t want to rehash it.”

 

“Oh. ok, you don’t have to tell me anything… but you know, I think we should talk to Zooble together?”

 

“What? Why?”

 

“Well, I think you two should call for a truce. You don’t want to fight with her right?”

 

“N-NO I just… got defensive… and I kinda insulted her cause…” Jax shrugged

 

“That’s why I think I think it would be a good idea, if you had a truce then you two wouldn’t have to be anticipating an insult just because you two were in the same room. Plus, I don’t like hearing my two of my friends fighting. Just think about it, ok?”

 

Jax couldn’t argue with that. “Ok I’ll think about it.”

 

“Thank you.” Gangle got the conversation back on track.

 

“Ok I have a pack that comes in 16 different colors. Give me a hand while you try and pick a color.”

 

Jax nodded enthusiastically. Setting her left hand in Gangle’s ribbons. Gangle started to work on fixing up her cuticles so they wouldn’t look like a mess and paused for a moment to examine Jax’s fingernails. They were kinda long, not crazy long by any means but they had a slight curve to them. Now that she thought about it they were more like claws. Gangle facepalmed at how long it took her to realize.

 

“Huh?”

 

“They’re claws!” she giggled

 

“Does that mean the nail polish won’t work or something?!” Jax said in a quick panic.

 

“No no, I just, I was working on your cuticles for a solid minute before I realized your ‘fingernails’ weren’t weird, they were little claws!”

 

They laughed together and Jax held up two colors she wanted. One was a darker forest green that didn’t clash with the purple fur and a pale pink that would nicely pop against the other colors when put on her ring finger. Jax looked at them side by side and her smile faltered.

 

“I should probably stick with just the pink huh.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Well the forest green doesn’t… look too feminine. You know?”

 

“Jax it doesn’t have to be all pinks and such all the time. If the forest green couldn’t be a color that looks good on girls, do you think they would have put it in nail polish?”

 

“Yeah… I like it, but doesn’t feel right.”

 

Gangle took the polishes from Jax “then how about this, we can make it more feminine by making this pretty pale pink your main color and put this lovely forest green on your ring finger”

 

Jax’s smile returned to her face in full force. “Yeah, let's do it!”

 

Gangle held Jax’s right hand and finished working on her cuticles before she began painting. Jax couldn’t help but feel her heart flutter as Gangle held her hand like she was while concentrating on it so intently. It was nice. Really nice, in a dress, painted nails, hanging with a friend. 

 

Jax wasn’t going to let go of this feeling either.

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Jax comes out to someone. :3

Chapter 4: Coming out

Summary:

Jax learns some more things about herself an feels more confident in herself. Perfect, because Gangle was hopping they could go talk to Zooble about them and Jax getting along.

Notes:

sorry it's a little late, weekends on call absolutely suck and I was hit with some terrible writers block. I hope it doesn't show in my work but I hope you enjoy!

“Ok, don’t touch your dress because your nails will need a bit more time to dry.”

 

“Ok.”

 

Jax got up and walked over to the vanity mirror looking inside it she found a pretty girl in purple fur, a black and white dress with a low cut neck where her tuft of fur poked out- wait… Jax gets a smile.

 

“Hey Gangle, do you remember when you talked about doing things your way?”

 

“Oh, uh, no?”

 

“You said you had… s-something to help me in the… the uh… here, department” Jax patted her chest

 

The top half of Gangle’s mask goes almost full black as realization splashed her like cold water. She squeals with delight!

 

“OH MY GOD! I LOVE THAT IDEA! Apologies for not helping you fill out your dress!”

 

Jax blushed as Gangle scampered over the bed to a bottom drawer of the wardrobe and pulled out a bra and two C sized foam pads.

 

“I can’t believe I didn’t think to grab these!!! Ok, come here and I’ll unzip the back of your dress, I can teach you how to put it on and situate the pads another time- oh I can’t wait!”

 

Jax compiled with a smile and sat on the ground in front of the bed. Gangle hummed happily as she slid the dress down to Jax’s stomach and started clipping the bra around her and slipping the pads in. Before Jax could even adjust the bra Gangle was zipping up the back and trying to get her to the mirror

 

“Ok, ok, what has you worked up ribbons?”

 

“I just can’t wait for you to find out what you love most! I love cute things and you’re getting cuter with every new thing we try!”

 

Jax steaddied herself in front of the mirror and took a look, tilted her head, moved to get a side profile. She fidgeted with the bra, readjusted it, took a step back… ok maybe if she just tried to straighten out the frond and smooth it over? No. Jax almost puts her hand down her bra but stops first to check if her nails are dry. Once they are confirmed to be ready she tries again by taking out the bra pads and smoothing out her chest fur… [HONK] it!

 

“Is everything alright?”

 

“Huh? It's nothing… I just need to get used to the bra.”

 

Jax couldn’t keep her hands off her chest while trying to shift it again and again.

 

“Jax…”

 

Jax couldn’t help but try and fix it as it pushed her fur in the wrong directions and pressed it down. It sucked!

 

“It just won’t stop messing with my fur!” Jax whined in a defeated tone.

 

“That’s ok, the bra was a bust that fi-”

 

“But- but I need to wear one.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“W-what do you mean why!? You know, I have to wear a bra if I’m gonna be a girl.”

 

Gangle let out a sad sigh, understanding what must be going on.

 

“Come here, and I’ll help you out of the bra.”

 

“N-no I, I’m gonna make it work-”

 

“Jax… please. For me?”

It was a done deal. Jax couldn’t say no. She walked over and sat on the ground in between Gangle’s legs, letting her do as she wished.

 

“Jax. I’m a girl aren’t I?”

 

“Yes…”

 

“You’ve seen my ribbons, I hardly wear clothes, it’s a bit of a hassle getting them to stay put.”

 

“Yeah, but you don’t have anything to prove! You were born a girl.”

 

Gangle teared up a bit under her comedy mask. It’s not hard to see how Jax thinks like this but if only she knew how wrong she was. Gangle removed the bra and slid off the side of the bed and dropped herself on the ground between Jax’s legs, looking softly yet sadly into her big eyes, watching Jax avoid the caring and compassionate eyes that begged for her attention.

 

“Jax… please look at me sweetie.”

 

Jax was helpless as she obeyed, watching Gangle crawl a little closer, sitting on the edge of her skirt.

 

“You have nothing to prove. You are as much a girl as me, or Pomni or Ragatha. I need you to know that whatever you are feeling, you can share with me.”

 

“I… I don’t feel like I’m doing enough. Like I’m not there yet, or that I haven’t earned it-”

 

A sound escapes Gangle that almost sounds like a sob she is fully leaning against Jax now, tightly hugging her.

 

“Jax if you only believe one thing I tell you let it be this. You do not have to earn the right to love yourself. You are a girl, no matter what your past or future may bring. You are not defined by what you wear, or how ‘girly’ you can be, you are defined by what’s in here.”

 

Gangle rests her mask on Jax’s chest. A few tears slip through the seam between her comedy and tragedy mask.

 

Jax hugs Gangle back, just as tight.

 

“Gangle… I’ll believe in your words. I… never thought I would find someone wh-who cares about me as much as you do… YOU, a beautiful girl, who I b-bull-ied, and m-ocked… w-was so sweet and-nd kind that she would guide me through this journey even though I did nothing to earn your help… you truly are a special Gangle.”

 

“... do you feel better?”

 

If Gangle could forgive her and love her for the girl she is… then maybe Jax could do the same. 

 

“Yeah I do. How do you feel?”

 

Gangle smiled. “Great!”

 

“I do too.” Jax looked down at her dress and nails.

 

“I kinda wish I didn’t have to hide this.”

 

“You know, you don’t have to hide anything. This is who you are and you should be proud of it.”

 

“I just don’t think I’m ready… but thank you.”

 

“I know I haven’t been perfect, hell, I’ve been a real jerk… but I do want to be better.”

 

“OH! Did you think about what I asked you about when we painted your claws?”

 

“... Oh, the thing with Zooble? I… you know what? Lets do it, let me get changed and I’ll throw on my gloves.”

 

“Yeah, really? That’s awesome! I think you could learn a lot from them. They are nonbinary so they’ve given thought to their gender and decided it wasn’t for them.”

 

“I know! I wanted to talk to her about it in the cave but… I chickened out.” Jax said as she slipped behind the privacy screen and changed.

 

“Yeah but when you’re ready to come out they’ll be there, and I’m sure they'll will help. they’ve been a big help to me!”

 

“Did you struggle with your gender identity, Gangle?”

 

“No, I’ve always been happy to be a girl but when my emotions would be running rampant she would be there to calm me down, help anchor me… In fact, most of what I’ve done for you was either something Zooble said to help me calm down, or just me thinking of what they might say.”

 

“Oh, yeah I can see that, that’s what made it so fun to see them tilt… that was dumb. Sorry”

 

“It’s in the past now, Gangle said, handing Jax her gloves. Besides, going to see them is the point of all this, to put the past in the past and turn over a new leaf.”

 

“R-right.” Jax said, falling inline after Gangle.

 

Gangle had just opened the door with Jax in tow, just starting down the hall when they heard a voice.

 

“Gangle? Is he bothering you again?”

 

They turn to see Zooble, evidently walking back from the kitchen with a low poly muffin in claw. Jax was not ready to see them, her stomach dropped and mouth went dry.

 

“Zooble, just who we wanted to see! No, Jax isn’t bothering me, we were just talking.”

 

“Y-yeah…”

 

“Ok… can I borrow Gangle for a sec then?”

 

Zooble didn’t wait for an answer before taking Gangle to the side.

 

“Is he helping you with that art project you were working on, because I don’t want to find some your paint he swiped in my parts box later this week-”

 

“He wouldn’t do that!”

 

Zooble didn’t think they could be more confused if they tried.

 

“W-well sh- he wouldn’t anymore. L-look we wanted to talk to you so could you give him a chance?”

 

“Yeah but… why tho?”

 

“Just, listen for me.”

 

Gangle smiled and Zooble caved.

 

“Yeah, I’ll give him five minutes tops.”

 

“That should be fine.”

 

Gangle and Zooble broke their huddle and Jax couldn’t help but overhear with her long ears, when Zooble looked up at her her ears dropped back behind her head. THIS IS HAPPENING TOO FAST AND THEY DON’T SOUND LIKE THEIR IN A PEACE BROKERING MOOD!

 

No, no this will be fine, She just needs to hit them with a quick, don’t worry I’m a good Jax now and I won’t do crap. Just don’t be mean to me. What is she supposed to do now!? Stall, stall!

 

“Hey Zooble… is th-that a new leg?” 

 

Jax’s smile couldn’t convince a man that water was wet but it’s all she could muster. Unfortunately, Zooble didn’t even try to respond, just looking at Gangle like she was gonna fix this trainwreck of a conversation. SHE WAS ONE SENTENCE IN WHAT THE [WIRL] WAS SHE SUPPOSED TO DO NOW!!! 

 

“Jax, do you maybe want to take this inside?”

 

Jax lit up, only for her expression to sour, remembering that she left the dress hanging on the screen in playing view. Zooble might not connect that she wore it sure but it was too much.

 

“W-why not my room?”

 

“No, I’m not doing that, Jax I don’t know what you’re holding over Gangles head to try and get me in your room but I’m sick of falling for your pran-”

 

“There won’t be any more pranks! That's… what I wanted to talk about. I’m not blackmailing Gangle.”

 

“Yeah Zooble, Jax just wants to bury the hatchet.”

 

Zooble was wrong. Turns out she can be more confused.

 

“Ok… give me a sec, I’m gonna get a headache at this rate.”

 

Jax was a nervous wreck! Nothing was going according to plan! She knew how the others reacted to her when she was making them angry… BUT THIS IS COMPLETELY UNCHARTED TERRITORY!

 

Gangle could see as Jax tugged at the legs of her overalls. She needs a minute, and frankly, it looks like Zooble would appreciate one too.

 

“Ok, ok. Why don’t we move this to your room Zooble.”

 

Zooble was too disoriented. Sure he didn’t tear a limb off her today but they still argued in the cave… something is fishy right? Jax is as obnoxious as they come, how could he just unwind and chill like that?!

 

“Huh, yeah sure.”

 

Gangle grabbed Jax’s hand and they followed Zooble. Who, to put it mildly, is now thinking that the one doing the blackmailing has to be Gangle… but she’s too sweet right?? What did Jax do to push her over the edge?

Zooble held open the door.

 

“Ok, let's take the crazy train inside and you can try walking me through this while I’m sitting down.”

 

When the three walked inside Zooble grabbed two folding chairs from a card table and set them out for Jax and Gangle. Gangle sat, tapped Jax on the leg, prompting her to wake up, and sit down. Zooble took their seat on their bed.

 

“Ok, so he wants to bury the hatchet… and what are you here for Gangle?” Zooble asks, a little curious if her Gangle blackmailer theory holds any water.

 

“Oh me? Well, I guess you could say mediator/ moral support.”

 

Zooble was pretty sure that was a point to her prediction but Jax is an [FLOP]hole so surely he’s earned it, plus if that means he’ll leave them alone then they’re fine with turning a blind eye.

 

“L-look Zooble… I just d-don’t want to fight… is th-that an option?”

 

“The [BOP] are you asking me? You’re the instigator.”

 

“N-not always!”

 

Gangle raises a ribbon. “It's on both ends but yes, Jax, you were at fault 90% of the time.”

 

Jax nods.

 

That’s it, this is all upside down and this can’t be Jax.

WHAT NOW! THEY DON’T BELIEVE ME!!!

Jax was sweating bullets, arms chest tight, every sound loud, but she can’t let this fail. She need’s Zooble’s advice. If anyone can help her with next steps or coming out to anyone then it’s got to be Zooble right? Gangle’s the sweetest person she knows, they love her and she says that Zooble would be a good help… She needs to make this work.

 

“I’M SORRY! I D- WON’T DO IT AGAIN! I-i SHOULDN’T H-HAVE IN THE FIRST PLACE. P-P-PLEASE FORGIVE ME!”

 

What the [GLORP] this is NOT Jax, something is definitely weird li- like… is… he crying?! Jax can cry?!... maybe… he deserves a chance… I mean… it’s not like he’s ever done something like this…

 

“Ok.”

 

“Wh-what?”

“You clearly seem to be genuine about this… that or Gangle has really good dirt on you.”

 

Jax stares gob smacked while Gangle has a laughing fit. Jax just blue screens again… it was that easy? Like, they didn’t even get mad that she had the audacity to ask for forgiveness and they just… was like ok?! Was it that easy? Jax sits for a minute and Zooble turns and talks to Gangle just like that…

 

“I-is that it?! I-I’m forgiven and w-well just do our best not to y-yell at each other?! You’re forgiving me like that and you're just… chill with it?!”

 

Zooble sighs. “I mean, yeah. If you want to try and play nice I’m ok with seeing what comes of it. I mean, the alternative sucked so I’m willing to put my neck out for things to get better… plus this… seems to mean a lot to you and I’ve never really seen you care about anything… Did you want me to be mad?” Zooble says that last part in a dismissive tone.

 

It… was that easy… Jax didn’t have to worry? They just… accepted the apology? No how dare you? No explain yourself? No need to earn it? The weight on her shoulders lifted but the squirming in her stomach continued as they went back to talking to Gangle.

 

they was ok with it… and they made her feel better right after. Was… Gangle right? Well… there was only one way to find out.

 

Jax stood up, knees immediately shook. She could hear a ringing in her big ears. Her stomach dropped and the weight was now on her chest, weighing her back down, choking her, she coughed and it brought all eyes in the room on her. Were their stares always so piercing? Was the room always so hot? All these bright colors were giving Jax a headache. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out.

 

“I-e kt”

 

WHAT WAS THAT??! Just say it! Say it! Gangle never said coming out would be this hard! They’re still staring! QUICK, SAY SOMETHING ANYTHING!!!

 

“I’M GAY!”

“what?” they all three said in unified confusion.

Chapter 5: Coming out... for real this time.

Summary:

Jax straitens out the confusion with Zooble and they have a movie night with no inturuptions.

Notes:

EP 6 OMG!!! I WAS HIT BY A TRUCK WHEN WATCHING THAT!!!! I HAD TO WORK HARD NOT TO LET IT AFFECT THE LAST PART OF MY FIC!
anyways, hope you enjoyed!

WHAT DID I JUST SAY!?!?!?!?!?

 

              boys?”

“You like          Gangle and Zooble say in unison.

              Girls?”

 

Zooble whips their heads around with a bug eyed look, like ???

 

“NO THAT WASN’T-”

 

“GANGLE HOW THE [SWIRL] DO YOU NOT KNOW WHAT GAY MEANS?!”

 

“SHE SAID SHE WAS GAY, I WASN’T READY!”

 

“SHE?!”

 

“THAT’S WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SAY!!!”

 

Zooble had to take a full minute to process this and Jax and Gangle also needed a moment to compose themselves, Jax being very red the whole time.

.

.

.

“Ok… I-I’m t-trans… that what I… meant to say.”

 

Gangle put a hand on Jax’s shoulder as she sat there, avoiding Zooble’s gaze.

 

“Ok… your transfem then? Gangle calling you she and all.”

 

Jax just nodded, her rabbit legs bouncing as she sat.

 

“Oh wow, I… didn’t see that coming to be honest.”

 

“Me either, till I found her ste-”

 

“No not that!” Jax groaned, finally looking up at Zooble, unable to read their face.

 

“Look, Zooble I’m sorry but I w-wanted to p-p-ick your brain about g-gender stuff.”

 

“There’s nothing to feel sorry for! Ask away!”

 

“Well… h-how about… I don’t even know where to start!”

 

“Hehe, how about I name some things to get a baseline of where you’re at and all.”

 

Jax nodded, eyes wide

 

“Ok, easy one, what are your pronouns?”

 

“she/ h-her”

 

“Nice, they suit you.” Already this leap of faith was worth it.

 

“How long have you known you're a girl?”

 

“Less than 24 hours, but I was kinda feeling… these feelings since the lightning rounds… with the… the maid dress.”

 

“Oh… OH… I can’t believe- … I didn’t realize that’s what had you worked up.”

 

“N-neither did I, to be fair.”

 

“Yeah well- OH THE CAVE! Jax flinches Jax I um… feel kind of bad in retrospect… about what I said.”

 

“It’s fine Zooble, I kinda egged it on.”

 

“Hey Gangle, gonna go out on a limb and say this was the ‘art project?’” Zooble said, pointing at Jax

 

Gangle nods with a smile as Jax blushes

 

“Oh, she painted my nails!” Jax blurted out.

 

Jax seemed actually excited as she pulled at her gloves and Zooble couldn’t help but smile.

 

“Look see?”

 

“They look nice, I should find a pair of hands with nails so Gangle can paint mine.”

 

Gangle laughed, ribbon on the back of her mask. “Well I would be delighted.”

 

“So Jax, do you plan to come out to the others?”

 

“I uh… do but not right now… I kinda wanna make up for… stuff, before I hit them with this…”

 

“Ok, I can kind of see that… you do what feels right to you, just know that it is freeing and you deserve to feel that.”

“... do I?”

 

“Jax…” Gangle said quickly reaching for her hand

 

“Woah, hah, sorry j-just a joke” Jax said, retracting her hand.

“You do.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Deserve it. You deserve to feel accepted. You’ve already proven that you want to change your behavior. That will take time, mistakes and all that but it doesn’t mean you have to suffer in the meantime.”

 

“...”

 

“I’m serious.”

 

“Thanks Zooble.”

 

“Good, now, I wanna know. What do you want to do right now? What’s gonna make you feel better?”

 

“Oh, we don’t have to, I’m not that bothered-”

 

“That’s not what they asked. Come on, let's do something fun before we continue.”

 

Jax sighed, but a smile clung to her face.

 

“I wanna get some food… and I’m… missing my dresses.”

 

“Oh really? Jumping into the deep end with dresses?”

 

“They feel great! The skirt flows hypnotically, they don’t cling and press the fur on my legs in weird ways, the fabric is softer than any of my blankets, they are so delicate and feminine and I feel so relaxed and oh! I really like the long skirted ones, I just wish there was one that went all the way down to my ankles. I was gonna try a short skirt and just a shirt but felt kinda nervous and I thought my boxers would stick out weirdly and-” Jax realized she had been rambling about dresses for almost a solid minute and a half.

 

“Oh… I don’t… know what came over me there, sorry-”

 

“No no, that’s good. It’s passion. It’s good to see you caring about something, and something that comforts you in your gender identity, that's awesome!”

 

“Yeah Jax, I love seeing you in your dresses, so it’s nice to see you excited about them.” Gangle realizes how that sounds a bit late and feels very flustered.

 

“Oh, um, h-how about some dinner guys! I- mean girls… and Zooble… im gonna shut up now.”

 

Jax shrugs it off, half of her brain still thinking about a silk red chinese style dress that she thinks she remembers seeing in the back of Gangle’s wardrobe. Zooble however doesn’t let it go unnoticed and can’t help letting a quiet laugh escape them. Oh Gangle, Zooble can read you like a book.

 

So down the hall they trek, Zooble already ate, but they had other plans. When they got there the only one still eating was Pomni.

 

“Hey guys.”

 

“Sup. hi. Nod ” they respond as they split up to find what they want.

 

Jax ended up with a plate of spaghetti which seemed to be the main dish for the night, along with what would have been the last two slices of Garlic bread if she didn’t catch Gangle also reaching for the plate, causing her to divide the pieces between them. Zooble found some popcorn, a 2 liter of a pop that had to be if 6 different flavors of pop were taken and then the average of the taste was made into a new pop, as well as some M&Ms knock offs called C&As though the package didn’t say what C&A stood for. 

 

“So Pomni, how are you feeling tonight?” Jax said, dropping herself on the chair next to her.”

 

“I’m good, more or less. That cave adventure was really fun though, right?”

 

“Yeah, it wasn’t terrible… n-not enough stakes for my taste though!” Jax spat out fast to save face. Pomni didn’t notice, already launching into explanations about how excited she was.

 

“I did urban exploration but if I lived out in a more rural place I would have killed to be near a cave! They’re actually how I got started with the urban stuff. I would watch video after video of spelunking POV’s and I loved them. Though I lived in a city so I was out of luck unless I wanted to break into the sewer, which, ew. But then I came across urban exploration videos as a result and I knew I had to try it! That’s why I uploaded my stuff in the first place.”

 

“Wow, that actually is pretty neat. It's cool to hear you had such a cool hobby.” Jax said as she took the third bite of her garlic bread.

 

Pomni didn’t even realize there wasn’t a quip till she was halfway through another story comparing spelunking to urban exploration. Gangle and Zooble sat and talked in their own conversation of very important proportions like giving Jax a makeover, movie night. .Jax finished her pasta and garlic bread, as she got up she could already see Pomni putting up her stuff and with a simple goodnight Pomni was gone, leaving the three alone in the kitchen.

 

“Hey Jax, I know we had girls night last night but what would you say to like a movie night? Zooble kinda wanted in on the fun and… uh-”

 

“I wanna see you in a dress.”

 

“Whats that supposed to mean-”

 

“Calm down princes, it’s not like I wanna laugh at you, I’m sorry for how things went down at the softball game but this is different.”

 

Jax couldn’t really argue with that… plus it’s not far-fetched to think that seeing her in a dress would be an amusing and curious sight for Zooble who only recently learned of her gender identity.

 

“Fine… b-but if I hear so much as a snicker you're out.”

 

“Jax… I don’t think this is a laughing matter.”

 

Jax had to take a second. Yeah, it wasn’t a laughing matter for her… but for them… was she just reading into things? Gangle comes up beside Jax and grabs her hand. Wow, she’s never gonna get tired of this feeling is she? Jax zoned out at some point, perplexed by the seeming 180 in those two and their behavior when she took a step back. Were they always this nice… was she just… making things up? They didn’t want to have a laugh about this… Zooble was serious. Gangle was looking out for me from the start of this dress fiasco. If… if the roles were reversed would she have been so quick to help Gangle. Jax feels her stomach knot around her meal as she gags, choking on the realization that she wouldn’t have. She would have never let this go. She would never have stopped to understand Gangle and help her out with her crisis. She’s terrible… she doesn’t des-

 

“Jax… did something happen?”

 

Jax snapped to, hand clapped to her mouth to keep her food where it was. She was in the doorway to Gangle’s room. When did they get back?

 

“Jax!- are you ok?”

 

“Yeah, what’s going on?”

Jax panted as she managed to remove her hand from her mouth safely.

 

“Jax-”

 

“I’m sorry”

 

“No no it's ok, you didn’t do anything wrong.”

 

“I would have!”

 

Jax was still panting and Gangle put a ribbon around her. Jax hated herself for leaning into it. She didn’t deserve this.

 

“I w-wouldn’t have helped, I-I would have gone out of my way to be mean and-” The tears flowed freely

 

“What are you?- no, you… not now you wouldn’t. You're changing.”

 

“But I was still awful and you still- hic ”

 

Gangle led Jax into the bed with her and Zooble found Gangle’s weighted blanket, tossing it over the two of them. Then they sat on the edge of the bed. Gangle didn’t know what to do but Jax clung to her, so she let her, planking gently with her ears while she calmed down.

 

“You… why do you… care about me.”

 

“Because… you needed someone.”

 

“But I… don’t think I would have done the same for you.”

 

“I know… but that’s not what matters. You don’t have to be who you were. You can change. You have that choice and you’ve shown you want to be better.”

 

Zooble speaks up. “You reached out to me, to put an end to things… even though I didn’t even consider if you were being genuine with me. I thought Gangle was blackmailing you.”

 

Without the stress of when she heard that earlier, it actually made her give a weak laugh. Gangle’s ribbons slipped down the sides of her face and lifted her head to look into her mask.

 

“You may have been mean before, but we love you. A sweet girl. Gangle laughs the smallest amount. And a cute bunny girl at that.”

That line actually does manage to make Jax laugh a bit more.

 

“That’s terrible you weeb haha… sigh ”

 

“I don’t deserve a friend like you.” 

 

Gangle looks up at Zooble, a little surprised. Zooble smiles back with a small nod.

 

“Well, you got one. Now, do you want to put on a dress?”

 

Jax couldn’t help but smile like an idiot. “Yeah… thank you.”

 

Zooble took the opportunity provided by Gangle comforting Jax to be the first one to the wardrobe. Fishing around they found a nice pink dress that they thought would look great against Jax’s fur. It had a wide neck but didn’t dip down to show cleavage, half length sleeves that came to the elbow, a lighter pink lace around the waist that connected to the skirt which had some wavy folds to it. It was perfect for a flowing graceful look as they predicted it would come down somewhere around the knees as they held it up.

 

“Oh, that looks so elegant and cute! Jax what do you think?”

 

“I think I wanna try it.”

 

Zooble handed her the dress and she took it behind the privacy screen. While back there Zooble sat next to Gangle and gave her another smile as they leaned in.

 

“That was a smooth line. If I had to guess you had a great teacher.”

 

“Haha, what can I say?”

 

Jax steps out. “How does this one look on me?”

 

Zooble had to adjust to the sight of Jax in a dress, it being their first time since the softball game where she had her awakening.

 

“You look great with it! Is it comfy?”

 

“Yeah, I like how it sways, and the sleeves aren’t too tight.”

 

Zooble comes back too. “What do you know, looks like I have a knack for finding a piece that fits.”

 

And like that, the night was kicked off. After an anime suggestion from Gangle was outvoted they settled on Anne of Green Gables, it being a coming of age story for a young girl with bright red hair. Jax had never seen it but the other two had so they assured her it was a classic. The movie sunk into the background later on as Zooble found the makeup and Jax decided to give it another shot. The foundation and things still wouldn’t work, go figure, but this time she got some nice lip-gloss in a nearly identical pink hue as the dress that was all sparkly, along with the black winged eye liner she had with the maid outfit. Other accessories were found and worn when Gangle found two black bows and tied them gently near the tips of Jax’s relaxed ears and she let them sway.

 

“Oh wow, I really like it. And they help my ears to sway back and forth!” Jax demonstrated by shifting from one foot to the other while her earls lagged behind gently.

 

Suddenly a very disruptive laugh rang out from Zooble who beckoned Jax and only Jax over to see what was in the back of the second drawer of the wardrobe.

 

“Whatcha got Zooble?”

 

Zooble pulled her down to their level by the wrist and Gangle could feel their ribbons burning with curiosity. Suddenly laughter made to rival Zooble’s bubbled up from Jax.

 

“Oh that’s gonna be good alright. I’m in!”

 

“What’s going on! Show me!”

 

Gangle said with a pout as she turned swiveling to be sat on the opposite edge of the bed.

 

“You’ll see Gangle just let Jax put it on first. Hehe.”

 

“I don’t trust that laugh…”

 

“Oh come on, just cover your eyes. I promise you’ll love it.”

 

Zooble’s tone didn’t instill confidence but she was too curious and closed her eyes, holding her ribbons over them for good measure. She could hear some shuffling behind her in front of the wardrobe and she needed to know! The suspense was killing her! With a quick five steps she could deduce that Jax was now in front of her. Gangle’s red ribbon leg bounced with anticipation.

 

“Ok Gangle, you can look now.”

 

Jax didn’t even finish her sentence before Gangle was yanking her ribbons from her eyes.

 

“AHHSAHIEFKAH!!!”

 

There Jax stood in front of her with long purple legs sporting a very eye-catching set of black fish net tights! SHE LOOKED LIKE A HELLO KITTY GOTH GIRL!

 

“Oh Gangle, I hope I didn’t catch you by surprise.”

 

Zooble was fighting demons to hold in their laughter, not wanting to break Gangle from her trance.

 

“Gangle?”

 

“It’s THEY’RE- I- its just, I-”

 

Zooble swallowed their laughter. “I think we broke Gangle.” they said in a teasing tone.

 

Gangle had to bury her mask in her ‘hands’ fast!

 

“Oh, don’t look away from me so fast, why don’t you look me in the eyes and tell me how I look?”

 

Zooble burst out laughing but as Gangle shook with flustered embarrassment Jax decided she had had enough and slid off the tights, tossing them behind the privacy screen, sparing the poor puddle of ribbons that was melting into the bed.

 

“It’s fine Gangle, I took them off.”

 

Gangle hesitantly looked up to find that Jax had been honest. Unfortunately for her, Zooble didn’t think Gangle had enough yet, leaning in behind the edge of her mask to whisper.

 

“Just be glad I didn’t find a garter belt and stockings.”

 

Gangle let loose the last of the air in her non-existent lungs, forming them into a typhoon of squeals.

 

Zooble and Jax finished laughing a minute later and decided to give Gangle a break as they all broke into their small bounty of snacks.

 

Gangle and Zooble shared some popcorn but Jax steered clear of that option and found the bag of C&A’s as well as what was just a fruit rollup with the logo cropped out in lazy fashion.

 

They were simply chatting when… SNAP

 

Gangle was alone.

“THERE YOU TWO ARE, I COULDN’T FIND EITHER OF YOU IN YOUR ROOMS! I had an idea for a new adventure and as you two were the losing team I thought it would be fair for you two to pull the nightshift and help me sort this… out… Jax?”

 

Jax and Zooble were dropped backstage with Caine who had a myriad of assets strewn about and half sorted.

 

“Jax-”

 

Jax panic only lasted a second before she had to think of something.

 

“I lost a bet”

 

“YEAH? YEAH! See, this is why I’m always telling Bubble to kick their gambling addiction but he always tell me, one more, just one more Caine, then I say to him, BUT THINK OF THE CHILDREN! After he loses four more games of black jack he has the audacity to say “I wAs ThInKiNg Of ThE kIdS cAiNe! I wAs GoNnA wIn ThEm MoRe CoLlAgE mOnEy!” Anyways that’s why this next adventure is gonna be about gambling addiction and how if you get addicted your toes will fall off.”

 

Zooble was worried for Jax but couldn’t let that last bit slide.

 

“But… Bubbles don't have any [THUMP]ing toes!”

 

Caine answers in a haunted tone. “Not anymore.”

 

Jax, glad she was able to distract the AI ringmaster till he forgot that anything was amiss and wanting to get out of here defaulted to the first things that came to mind.

 

“Give us black jack, poker, Texas holdem, and throw in slot machines for the losers who can’t bluff. Stick to a black and red color scheme, can we go?” she said all in one breath.

 

“Caine hovered for a sec, catching up to all that Jax said.”

 

“THAT WAS SURPRISINGLY HELPFUL MY LITTLE BUNNY BUNCH! HAVE A GOOD NIGHT CUTIES!” he shoved them out through the opening slit in the massive red curtains and… locked them somehow? 

 

“You ok Jax?”

 

“I’m fine… at least it was the crazy AI that saw. Even if he did say something we can just say he’s mixing up the softball adventure… it’ll be fine.”

 

Zooble almost throws an arm around Jax, but settles on resting a hand on her shoulder.

 

“Don’t worry, I’ll back whatever story you give… plus he has the memory of a goldfish.”

 

“Heh, yeah, and don’t get me started on the amount of small details he misses, none of his explosions have any shrapnel!” Zooble lets out a chuckle of a sigh.

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“You know what bubble? Poker Punishment Palooza can wait. Jax’s stunning outfit has given me a SELLER IDEA!”

 

Bubble ignored him, already trying to sneak back to the casino with a mouthful of poker chips from Caine’s asset pile.

Notes:

thanks to dragon-spaghetti for drawling such an amazing dress for Jax and letting me put her in it in my fic!
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Chapter 6: The breakfast before the storm.

Summary:

it's a shorter chapter because I've been busy+ I don't have a lot I want to do and say before we dig into chapter 7.

Notes:

I just wanted to thank you all so much for simply reading and the kudos but especially thank you for the comments! I am so exited to read every single one and respond. It makes me happy to see you enjoy my work and I hope that you continue to enjoy.

“So, have you thought of changing your name?”

 

Jax hesitated as she was picking up some leftover trash. The three of them had fallen asleep in Gangle’s room last night after hanging out a bit more. Jax was woken up accidentally by Zooble when they stepped on a wrapper. 

 

“Mm-m Zooble?”

 

“Sorry ‘bout that. Though, if I had to guess, you slept well last night?”

Jax looked at them through squinted eyes. Then, she felt a gentle breath graze her ear, causing it to twitch.

 

“Hmm?”

 

Jax shifted her head to find that at some point in the night when she fell asleep on Gangle’s bed they had ended up half wrapped around each other! Jax, unfortunately, being in something approximating the little spoon position under the tangle of limbs.

 

“Zo-Zooble?” Jax said, almost sounding worried as she carefully slithered out of Gangle’s grasp and gently slid off the edge of the bed.

 

“Don’t look at me, what was I supposed to do? Wake you up and warn you two that you girls almost had a very comfortable and restful sleep?”

 

Jax grumbled, cheeks darkening with a mix of crimson in her cheeks.

 

“Wanna help me clean up before our hostess wakes up?”

 

Jax nodded and they got to work quietly.

 

…

 

“I don’t know, the thought crossed my mind a time or two but… I just…”

 

“What is it? Like do you think it’s too drastic or something?”

Jax didn’t speak, but sheepishly nodded.

 

“What’s wrong with that?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Well, sometimes it’s ok to get drastic. Think about it. There are plenty of things you would do if your life was on the line.”

 

“Yeah… but this isn’t dire.”

 

“Isn’t it? This is a chance to reinvent yourself and find what you love most about you and bring it to the forefront. What hangs in the balance is your life as yourself… your real self. Comfortable, loved, safe, seen. Don’t you think that’s something worth fighting for?”

 

Jax was stunned. They put it out there in such an unimpressed and plain way. Like it was obvious when you knew. And… they were right! Why shouldn’t Jax fight to live the kinda life she wanted, was she gonna let something like her name stand in her way? Besides… It’s not even something she just got from Caine on her first day, and he only has a good idea once in a blue moon.

 

“I think… I think you're right Zooble, I wanna give it more thought when Gangle wakes up. I… want her input.”

 

Zooble pondered that for a sec, just smiling with those mixed matched eyes of theirs and they eventually nodded. 

 

“That makes sense. I like that idea.”

 

The two finish cleaning up and Jax changes back into her overalls without a fuss. Yet Gangle was still asleep.

 

“You think we should wake her?”

“Na, ribbons is fine… OH! Great Idea, since we had so much fun, we should surprise Gangle!”

 

“I am not waking her up with a pie to the face.”

 

“No, not that kinda surprise! I was thinking like breakfast in bed ya know?”

 

Zooble had to check themselves for a moment, a bit embarrassed that they just assumed Jax wanted to harass Gangle first thing in the morning. If Jax noticed the thought behind her suggestion then she didn’t show it, only beckoning them through an open door with a, “Ya coming?” It was… heartwarming in a way Zooble never thought they would feel because of Jax. To see her coming along so fast. It was really sweet.

 

The two walked down the hall and into the kitchen where Jax fired up a waffle cooker, and Zooble grabbed some coffee for themself.

 

Ragatha and Pomni swing in from round the corner, chatting about nothing in particular.

 

“Morning Pompom! You too Rags.”

 

“Oh, morning Jax.”

 

“Likewise.”

 

Zooble offers the ladies a wave.

 

“Watcha making?” Pomni said as she took the pot of coffee from Zooble.

 

“Bunch of waffles for me, Zooble and Gangle.”

 

Ragatha was very perplexed by that answer, waiting for the punchline.

 

“Oh yeah?”

 

“Yep!”

 

“Thanks but, don’t make me a whole stack, filled up on popcorn after I had the bowl to myself last night.”

 

“There you go, spoiling your appetite when mama’s making a special breakfast.” Jax said dramatically, swaying and tossing herself against the kitchen aisle to hold her up, as if her poor rabbit legs won’t hold her under the weight of such news.

 

“Ppfft, mama Jax, if Zooble won’t have theirs may I?” Pomni said, sliding into a seat and making puppy dog eyes.

 

Jax had to admit, it felt nice even if she had to lean into the sarcasm. Can’t blow her cover after all… not yet anyways.

 

“Oh fine, but only if you behave.” Jax couldn’t hold back her laughter anymore and she giggled in a chorus that was joined by Pomni, who was equally tickled by the bit. They even had guest vocals from Zooble who’s short and sweet chuckle chimed in.

 

Ragatha on the other hand could only sit down and wait for the world to make sense again.

 

Jax finishes her batch of waffles and checks a watch that isn’t on her wrist.

 

“I’m gonna take these to Gangle, Enjoy you guys, oh Ragatha, I made you one two with the batter I had left.” Jax leaves with the waffles and a fork and knife.

 

“I’m… not the only one who saw that right?”

 

Pomni finishes munching a bite of buttery waffle. “Umm I saw Jax making a bunch of waffles. You?”

 

“Sh, He was. What did you see Ragatha?”

 

“Did he like… put something in them???”

 

“Na, they’re really good!”

 

Ragatha couldn’t wrap her head around this! She had tried again and again to reach out or understand Jax and what little she thought she knew was overthrown with like seven waffles!

 

“Am I the only one who finds that weird?”

“Well… I guess I’ve never seen Jax make waffles before.”

 

“ZOOBLE YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!”

 

“Heh, yeah. Look, maybe he’s just tired of causing grief...”

 

Pomni and Ragatha turn to look at Zooble. This seemed like enough of an answer for Pomni but Ragatha was gonna need more than some very unlikely maybe.

 

“Oh yeah? And like… what makes you so sure?”

 

“Slow down, I didn't say sure just maybe.”

 

“He made you waffles unprompted.”

 

“Look, just drop it Ragatha, why question a good thing?”

 

“Yeah, I’m sure that you can be mad the next time he blows up an important NPC.” Pomni said, shoveling the last of her waffle in a bite that was a bit too big in Ragatha’s opinion.

 

“I… fine, it’s whatever then.”

 

Ragatha leaves. Waffle untrusted to be tasted.

 

. . . 

 

knock knock

 

“Oh, Gangle. I have a surprise for you.”

 

Jax leaned a long ear to the door till it was pressed against it. She could hear some shuffling along with a weary moan.

 

“Who… is it.”

 

“Only your favorite visitor!”

 

“...heh, Oh Pomni, what could you want with me at this hour?”

 

“Hey, what! I- oh you little-”

 

Jax opened the door to be met with a pretty smug looking Gangle. Well, as smug as you can look after just waking up.

 

“You must think you're so cute huh?”

 

“Not as cute as you in a dress.” Gangle said even more smugly, knowing Jax will fold.

 

“I-” Jax’s previous plan of holding her breakfast hostage till an apology was given was suddenly lost to time.

 

“Y-Yeah… w-whatever!” Jax blurted out flustered, "I made you breakfast you ungrateful art project.”

 

“Awe, you’re so sweet you pretty little thing.” Gangle rewards Jax with a grateful smile and a few head pats… god, why did she waste so much time being… anyways-.

 

“I uh… wow. Thanks- I mean you’re welcome.”

 

Gangle eats and Jax just sort of, tries not to stare. Letting her finish eating before they talk. They take a deep breath and lay their ears back… man. When did she become so… needy. Wanting nothing more than more praise and head pats, wanting to lay her head in Gangle's lap and feel her silky ribbons run over her ears and- 

 

Smack

 

Jax clapped her hands over her cheeks embarrassed by her rampantly running thoughts.

 

“W-woah! What was that?”

 

“Just uh- still trying to wake up…”

 

“Oh… well just take it easy on yourself ok Jax?”

 

“Y-yeah.”

 

They enjoyed their peaceful moment for a bit but Jax was thinking about her name. She wanted to bring it up to gangle but she wanted to have a name in mind first. OH- THAT WOULD BE GREAT!

 

“OH Gangle I was talking to Zooble this morning about names and-”

 

Knock knock knock “Caine says it’s time for another adventure.

 

“[STERP] you got to be kidding me!”

 

“Oh well, maybe he’ll let us bow out and we can get back to it. Come on”

 

Jax whined but followed Gangle like a good girl, meeting up with Zooble in the hallway and making their way to the stage.

 

“HELLO ALL MY SPARKLING STARFISH! TODAY WE HAVE A SIMPLE HAPPY AND PRETTY 

ADVENTURE! ARE YOU HAPPY?!”

“Oh really? That would be nice.” Pomni beams.

 

“So you can understand us.” Zooble chimes in to earn a dirty look from Caine.

 

Oh, that might be good, maybe Caine won’t care if we skip the small tame adventure.

 

“Originally it was gonna be about the dangers of gambling for the benefit of a certain orb shaped assistant of mine.”

 

Bubble sank a little from where they floated.

 

“ANYWAYS! This adventure was inspired yes b-BUT IT WASN’T A SUGGESTION SO IT’S STILL MINE AN MY GOOD ADVENTURE!”

 

“Yeah, ok well me and Gangle want out!”

 

“W-w-what but- BUT I MADE IT FOR YOU THOUGH!”

 

“Wait wha-”

 

“IT’S CALLED THE PRINCESS PROM!!! SO HOP TO AND SHOW ME WHO HAS THE MOVES FOR THE CHANCE TO DANCE WITH THE QUEEN OF THE BALL!!”

 

SNAP

Notes:

I'll get the next chapter out as soon as I can an I hope that it wasn't too short to satisfy. I'm more focused on the 7th chapter for what you can tell by the title of the next adventure has some room for interesting story. thank you again for reading and I hope you continue to enjoy.

Chapter 7: Save the Princess!

Summary:

Jax is the princess of a ball where her suitors will dance to earn the right to become the husband and consequently, the king!

Notes:

IM SO SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG!
writing is hard and especially so when you work in utilities and the work picks up.
I hope you love this chapter and if it takes me like a week again to write just know,
I WILL NOT GIVE UP AND THIS WILL BE FINISHED!... as long as I don't start forgetting to take my ADHD medication.

Pop. 

 

Jax felt about eight pounds heavier. And… tight? Are there lights in here?!

 

“Hello!”

 

“PRINCESS! What are you doing in the dark here? If you’re ready it’s time for the ball. Your subjects are all waiting and even your suitors have arrived.”

 

“The hell are you talking about?!”

 

With a click the lights in the room came on and Jax found herself in a very swanky looking bedroom with a bed that could fit the whole cast comfortably.

 

BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY JAX WAS IN A VERY ELABORATE BALL GOWN!

It was a nice white dress with the four card suits in a grid pattern up and down the skirt. It had thin silky gold sash wrapping around the waist where the skirt of it flowed out in an umbrella shape wavy and soft. It was very puffy and reminiscent of the maid dress skirt if it went all the way down to the floor. Upwards of the gold sash was white as driven snow and- there’s a [HONK]ING CORSET UNDERNEATH IT! No wonder it felt so tight! Anyways the torso of the dress had white frills traveling up to the low cut of the dress where her tufted chest fur sprung free, narrowly dodging the corsets iron grip. She had long white sleeves with the same thin silky gold fabric of the sash puffed around her shoulders as puffed sleeves. The sleeves traveled down her slender furry arms to the hands where her normal cartoony yellow gloves had been replaced with a delicate and smooth white pair that felt really nice.

 

Jax had gotten lost in the elaborate design till the voice cleared his throat.

 

“Yes, you look very nice princess, now it is time to go so we must move post haste!”

 

The voice belonged to a card man with thin black arms and legs. Jax had… seen these guys somewhere before… wait… CAINE THAT LAZY HACK RIPPED OF THE ALICE AND WONDERLAND CARD GUYS!

 

The guard takes her hand. “Come along madam.”

 

Jax takes one step and tumbles, landing in the arms of her loyal guard. What on… SHE’S IN HEALS!

 

“Careful my lady, I know you may be nervous but you must stay focused.”

 

He brushes her off and fixes her crown, then slowly walks the wobbly rabbit out the door and down the hall.

 

“What's going on here?” Jax says, sounding terrified

 

“Well, it’s time for your ball, here our god will watch the suitors dance with the partners we picked out and then he will choose your spouse, the person who will help you guide the kingdom to prosperity!” he says with fond delight in his voice

 

He pushes open a door that opens up to a massive room  where there’s a throne on a balcony for her to sit and watch the display.

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“Jax!”

 

“Zooble?!”

 

Gangle looked around to find nothing around her! It was a dark room, pitch black. Gangle took a step back and let out a small ‘eep’ upon backing into a wall.

 

“Hello?”

 

No answer… it wasn’t till a few minutes later till the door on the opposite end swings open with a single startlingly fast motion

 

“AAH!”

 

“Hello handsome suitor, I hope you know the waltz because our princess is waiting and she needs a husband before she can become queen and rule the kingdom!”

 

“Huh? Wait wait wait? What am I supposed to do? And where are my friends?”

 

“The other suitors are in similar waiting rooms. You will all dance with one of the princess’ stand-ins while she watches, and more importantly, while god watches.”

 

Gangle just slouched for a sec. Looking down she notices that she is in very regal attire, like a prince from a medieval shoujo manga… oh damn. This can not be good.

 

“I I-um… have a question. What is the name of the princess?”

 

“Why I never, to think you could forget our lovely princess. She is the fair lady Jax”

 

…oh [TONK]

And like that, Gangle stepped out and into a wide room that had a very high roof with arches holding it up, stained glass windows, paintings and a red and black color scheme… honestly it looked like a cathedral and a casino had a baby.

 

“Gangle! There you are, what is this adventure?” Zooble huffed after sprinting to Gangle

 

“Look, we need to find Jax, fast!”

 

“Why?! What's gonna happen to her?!”

 

“She’s-”

 

“ALL RISE FOR THE ARRIVAL OF OUR FAIR PRINCESS! LADY JAX!!!”

 

Jax stumbled into the railing on her balcony overlooking the rather odd ballroom. Her corset was tight, throat was dry and burning, something tried to claw its way up through the knots in her stomach as her eyes met one familiar face after another. That was it. Full dress, on display with her in it. Ragatha, Pomni, Kinger, they will never look her in the eye again, and she wouldn’t be able to meet theirs if they cared to try…

 

Gangle looked up, ribbons shaking. “Zooble what do we do! She looks like she’s gonna have a panic attack!”

 

“I don’t-”

 

“LET THE DANCING COMMENCE!"

 

Like that, the five suitors were swept into a crowd that all jumped into place on the dance floor. Each of the circus residents were met with a rather tall basic NPC model with a bunny ear headband and a copy paste of Jax’s dress.

 

“WOAH!”

 

Gangle was taken by the hands and dragged to her spot, yanked so fast her comedy mask was left behind and fell to the floor, breaking. The other four were swept up in a similar fashion. And like that, the room started to sway to the classical music that erupted into the massive room. Gangle tried to keep eyes on Jax, as did Zooble but things were moving fast till-

IS KINGER JUST ON THE SIDE LINES?!

Turned out that just as the stand-in had done with all the rest, they had taken his hands, only his character model did not follow. So as Gangle sways back and forth, dragged by the NPC only catching glimpses of Kinger looking at a plate of shrimp, mumbling something about ocean bugs!

 

“K-KINGER WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!”

 

“HUH? I was… well I was gonna dance but I can’t figure this out, are shrimp like ocean bugs or a type of animal. Like, its too big but-”

 

“We don’t have time for that! It looks like you're the only one free from this dance! I need you to go help Jax!”

 

“ROGER!” Kinger said, with what would have been a salute if he still had his hands.

 

And so Kinger hopped over to the balcony, looking for a way up.

 

Jax flinched as the loud music erupted to life. Swirling, like the voices in her head! All culminating on one idea. Rejection. This isn’t gonna end, Caine outed her! She’s in the dress and yeah change takes time but the change was already evident. She was different and with this last puzzle piece spelling out the picture they would all know why she seemed to be acting weird. Jax couldn’t breathe, being strangled by the thought of others finding her disgusting. And if she became an outcast, how long would Gangle and Zooble hang around, clinging to dead weight that has done precious little besides tear them down. She couldn’t breathe! She couldn’t breathe! She couldn’t breathe! She couldn’t breathe! She couldn’t breathe! She couldn’t breathe!She couldn’t breathe! SHE COULDN’T BREATHE!

 

Suddenly her fur started to grow, softer, longer, curling in some places it got too long. Her ears were thick with the fur, they would be drooping with the weight if all muscles in her digital rig weren’t tight with fear. Her tail was now very uncomfortable with the forming curls being suffocated in the skirt. Her chest tuft, which was getting slowly softer and longer by the second spilled from her dress and the fur that was flattened by the corset, making it irritating, but right now, it felt like thousands of needles in her pores! Jax sinks down to her feet, crouched and tugging on her ears, the guards start to swarm, kept at bay by the moat of fabric that was the skirt, spread around her and swallowing her into the center.

 

By this point, the other girls had taken notice of the panicked commotion that was kicked up by Gangle and Zooble. Gangle took advantage of her thin hands and slipped from her NPC’s grip. She spilled into the center of the dance floor where it was clear, all while the NPC took no notice, still dancing to its script.

 

“Gangle, what’s going on?!” Pomni said, breaking free of her dancing partner.

 

“Pomni? Gangle? Guys what’s going on?” Ragatha chimed in, spilling from her dancing partner as it tried to dip her.

 

“Jax n-needs me. Help me get up there!”

 

Ragatha and Pomni looked up and from their perspective it looked like a coup was taking place, like his guards were grabbing at him.

 

“Isn’t Jax like a professional at tearing up NPCs and derailing adventures?”

 

At this time the music slowed and so did the dancers as they circled the three suitors that had congregated in the middle. Thankfully this slowed pace gave Zooble a chance to get their legs under them and start kicking the NPC as best as they could through the thick skirt. Once one hand was free they popped their kicking leg out of socket and gave their captor several good wacks.

 

Pop “ok, ok I’m here, what’s the plan?”

 

Gangle felt panicked, looking around for something to help. She saw that Kinger had made no progress getting up the pillar that connected to the balcony and she doubted she could either until she looked above it at the hand railing.

 

“HEY! ZOOBLE! Do you remember that time Jax used me as a rope to get out of bounds on the mall adventure? He went outside and tossed me out till I grabbed the railing on the fire escape to the side of the building!”

 

“Yeah, He made that adventure last forever because she wouldn’t come down so we could all leave! AND, you got stuck on the railing because you couldn’t get up!”

 

“Well, I bet we can do the same to the hand railing! But, I don’t know who would climb up me.”

 

Ragatha piped up, “Oh! Pomni was great in that caving adventure! If anyone here could climb you like a gym rope I bet she could!”

 

And like that the plan was set! They all got up to the balcony and Gangle slipped out of her fancy suit. Zooble started to whip Gangle around like a lasso! Till eventually flinging her mask and arms first up and barely over the banister.

 

“You’re up Pomni!”

 

Gangle couldn’t help but giggle as she felt Pomni pull herself up half a foot at a time. When she got to the top Pomni stopped to pull Gangle up and the girls rushed to push the guards out of the way to get to the princess in need only to find-

 

“Jax?! You’re-”

 

“You’re so…”

 

“SOFT!” 

 

Jax flinched, coming too with mascara and blush running down her face as she visibly trembled.

 

“Pomni I- I need you to keep the guards back or- or do something Jax needs me.”

 

“I wanna help too-”

 

“Trust me, I- sh- HE… needs this.”

 

Pomni relents and starts to clear the balcony, tipping the card men over like dominos and even picking one up by the corner and flinging it off the balcony for it to fly for an impressive distance. While Pomni went gremlin on the card guard, while Gangle crawled over the poofy skirt and lightly into Jax’s lap, holding her. Jax shook horribly and Gangle hatted seeing how Jax gripped her ears.

 

“Oh sweetie, it’s gonna be ok.”

 

Gangle slid her ribbons up her arm, into her palms and gently got between her ears and her hands, separating the two. Jax’s hands clamp down on her ribbons instead and a few more murky mascara tears run down and land on Gangle's ribbons.

 

“You’re ok now sweetie, you don’t need to say anything because I’m here with you and I love you, the real you. And the others will too when you are ready. I promise you.”

 

“G- g-an- hic ”

 

“Shh, shh.” Gangle slid her ribbon down Jax’s face, running back up and locking her into a hug as she smoothed out her now long fur under her silky ribbon to calm the poor girl.

 

Gangle brushed her mask against Jax’s face and saw her react again, heaving out a heavy sob as she seemed to relax a few muscles in her shoulders. Gangle remembers how she first found Jax that night, brushing her face against the skirt of the black dress, how she seemed so absorbed in it as Gangle’s eyes fluttered open that night. She lifts one silky hand and places it behind Jax’s head, and gently pressed her face down into the top coil of Gangle’s body, where her collar bone would be, at the bend where her ribbon lifted to support her mask.

 

Instantly Jax curled much tighter around Gangle and nuzzled her face into the crook of Gangle’s neck as she sputtered out Gangle’s name, along with sorry’s and thank you’s and please’s. As many as she could sputter out between heaving sighs and sobs, fully relaxing into Gangle’s comforting embrace as the weight of those strong and fearful emotions were slowly chipped away by Gangle’s comforting affirmations.

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After a good ten minutes Jax had settled and fallen quiet. She was in her right mind so to speak. But she didn’t dare lift her face from the resting place Gangle had made for it. Fearing the coming explanation she knew she would have to give, already seeing Ragatha’s eye boring into her for answers she was scared to give. So she stayed in the harbor of Gangle’s arms as each of them folded around the other.

 

“Hey.”

 

“...hey” Jax responded hoarsely.

 

“What are you thinking about?”

 

“... what the others will think”

 

“That’s ok… it’s to be expected. But you know what?”

 

“What?...”

 

“You can just make them wait, you know. If we ask them not to question it or dig into this whole debacle I can promise you they will.”

 

“Yeah right, I-I doubt they would do that for me…”

 

“Yeah… I know what you’re thinking. But I think you would be surprised.”

 

“And, when did your fur grow? Is it part of Caine’s adventure?”

 

“... you remember how I was so secretive of what happened to me if I held my breath… this is why.”

 

“Oh… well, you look very cute, and you’re so soft.”

 

“...” Jax had fallen silent again, seeming to be lost in thought till, 

 

“And, what happens if they still want answers?”

“... me and Zooble will bite them”

 

“Heh… ha ha… hahahahah! Jax lifted her head, straightening a little. You- y-you two don’t have mouths! Hehehehe!”

 

Gangle let out a relieved sigh. “That’s my girl. Thank you.”

 

“H-huh? For what?”

 

“For laughing. It makes me feel better.”

 

“O-oh… well… you make me feel better too.”

 

“Oh? And what specifically would that be?”

Jax blushed brightly and buried her face back into Gangle’s neck, inhaling.

“... a-all of it.” she squeaked out.

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“Hello my mango millet dumplings, I kinda got distracted but I’m here now and I must say, this was not y’alls best showing.”

 

The whole cast stairs up at their floating “god” mother[GOINK]ily

 

Jax shivered, prompting Gangle to say something.

 

“Yeah, sorry but like, can we go back to the circus now?”

 

“WHAT!?” BUT I DIDN’T PICK A KING FOR THE BIG DANCE YET!!” Caine whined.

 

“Can… it be Ga-” the tired bunny got cut off by the bee fanatic.

 

“KINGER! YOU WIN! YOU’RE GONNA BE THE KING AND DO THE BIG DANCE WITH JAX!!”

 

Kinger was still trying to get up the pillar, surprisingly not having already forgotten his task.

 

“Uh, do you think I could go instead?” Gangle asked, holding Jax just a little tighter in her arms.

 

“Yeah, Gangle saved the day!” Zooble said, rallying behind their friend from the ground floor.”

 

“Because she, like the rest of you, ruined the first dance! And- and Kinger is a KING! It just makes sense!”

 

“But-”

 

“You’re not even tall enough, you guys can all get in on the dancing once Kinger and Jax are done.”

 

“Kinger buddy, dance time.” 

 

Caine snapped his fingers, giving the room a factory reset and sending everyone back to their spawn points. Jax saw the massive pink bed and in her tired state, and foolishly thought that she could rest for at least a little bit. She carefully sauntered over to the bed so as to not trip in the heels she was forced into. However, as soon as she tipped forward to be met with the soft bed befitting a princess there was a snap, and then a smack of fluffy bunny hitting cold tile. Caine had summoned Jax and Kinger to the middle of the dance hall and dimmed the lights as a tacky looking disco ball was lit by two lights. The hell was Caine even going for with this nonsense dance party crap.

 

“[HONK]” Jax whimpered into the floor, doing everything she could not to cry again. 

 

A gloved hand settled between her ears, right behind her tiara.

 

“I know you’re not up to it. Just follow my lead and we'll take it nice and slow.”

Jax relented, flying by mostly on auto pilot at this point taking Kinger’s hand as a much softer song started to play.

 

“This is… a nightmare.”

 

“Why do you say that?” Kinger said as he led the two of them to shuffle back and forth, slowly turning as they did so.

 

“You… wouldn’t understand… crazy.”

 

“Why don’t you just tell me? I can promise I won’t laugh… plus, it looks like it’s weighing heavy on you.”

 

“You’re crazy, how could you help?”

 

“Heh, well if I’m as crazy as all that, what have you got to lose?”

Jax… paused… What did she have to lose? If he’s crazy, he’ll forget it like everything else, if he’s not, maybe he could help.

 

“Well… I’m… t-trans… as in I want to be a girl, even though I’m a… was. A boy.”

 

“Oh wow, I’m so happy you told me but, isn’t that a reason to be happy? Not so sad that your ears droop.”

 

Caught, Jax’s now fluffy ears were drooping. “Well I’m… scared of what the others will think of me.”

 

“I get that. You’ve never been the first to open up. But, I don’t blame you for it. It feels better, safer… for a while. But you grow soft inside those walls. Fragile. Worse, you can’t see outside of them. Can’t see others… can’t see anything but yourself. Actually, it must have been worse for you. The you you saw didn’t look right I bet.”

 

Jax’s pupils went wide.

 

“Sorry, didn’t mean to say all that.”

 

“It's… fine.” she said, still shocked that he could string so many lucid sentences together.

 

“What do you think you’ll do now?”

 

“I…”

 

Jax looked past Kinger, and… it was calm. No one on the side lines pointed or laughed. No one found it funny that Jax was forced to slow dance with Kinger. Or forced into a dress. There were some concerned looks from Zooble and Gangle of course… and Pomni. Were they really alright with this? Just her, being here in her dress. Would things change if she wore a dress in the circus tent too? Would they point and laugh then?... somehow the vivid image of half the circus laughing and mocking her while the rest grew tired of her and turned away was gone. Jax couldn’t see it anymore. But instead she saw the soft faces of the people who didn’t seem to hate her like she had told herself they did…

Jax smiled, tired and weak… but relieved.

 

“I think… I’m gonna be me for a change.”

Notes:

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Chapter 8: Long Term Goals.

Summary:

Jax comes out! It's received well and she gets to party with her new friends! The morning after is pretty rough but her friends help her out with that too! It's like everything is going to be perfect from now on! Right everyone?

Notes:

I hope you love this next chapter and I hope you come to love Jax's new name!

It’s not long before the music fades and the dance floor is opened up to the rest who all fall in after Gangle, who is first to Jax’s side, taking her hand.

 

“I think I’m gonna tell them. I mean, it is just Pomni and Raggy left.” Jax whispered

 

“Y-you told Kinger?- wait, you wanna tell them?!” Gangle whispered excitedly, tugging on her hand like a kid trying to ask for candy

 

“I did and I think… I think it’s gonna be ok… Yeah. like, it’s the girls and they… Well, Pomni can stand me.”

 

Gangle nudges Jax. “It’ll be ok, remember, you’re not him anymore, and they will love the new you. I promise.”

 

“... ok.”

 

Jax gathered her courage and tried to get the gang's attention, finding her voice way quieter than she wanted it. A whisper blown away by the swing music that had taken center stage while Gangle and Jax spoke. Seriously, can Caine not pick a lane or does he just not know what a lane is?! Jax flinches as she feels Gangle’s supportive ribbon slide up her back, bracing her. That’s right… she’ll be ok.

 

“e-everyone?” not enough

 

“E-Everyone?” nothing!

 

“EVERYONE I-!” TOO MUCH, TOO MUCH!

 

“Yeah, what ’cha got?” Pomni said, rallying all attention and eyes to rest on Jax.

 

She takes a step back. Slowed by Gangle’s hand.

 

“Go on… it’s all gonna be ok.”

 

She inhales… and exhales.

 

“I’m I’- uh… discovered something… a-a-bout myself and… it’s a- it’s sensitive s-s don’t laugh…”

 

“We won’t” Zooble chimes in, seeing right through her, giving her as bright a smile as they can shine through their usually laid back aura and lack of mouth. The other’s nod in agreement.

 

“I’m… Trans.”

 

It was a defining, terrifying pause for a split second. Jax was able to feel the pulse of every one and zero that made up every part of her avatar. In that moment, her digital blood froze over. The music was gone, colors faded, and their faces were all a blur, she felt so hot, so cold, so fragile, so-

 

“THAT’S AMAZING!” Pomni let out.

 

COLOR AND MUSIC AND LIFE BLOOMED INSIDE HER IN AN INSTANT!

 

She did it! Everyone swarmed and it wasn’t scary! Pomni lept to her side, Gangle had half her coils around Jax in a great big hug, Kinger rushed back over with a hand floating to Jax’s support over Zooble’s head as they stepped up, giving her a playful jab. Ragatha brought up the rear behind Kinger, stanced next to him.

 

“Knew you had it in you.” Zooble chuckled as their fist connected.

 

Jax was overwhelmed with happy emotions! All positive! The already saturated colors felt more vibrant, the faces she saw all equipped with smiles, group hugs from most of the cast, at least those who could still reach Jax over the ball gown skirt, oh it was amazing, she could still feel her ones and zeros but this time electrified with euphoria till she remembers through the happy tears that there’s more she wants to say.

 

“Oh yeah, I wanna go by Jen now is that ok?”

 

This time that pause was shared by everyone, catching all five off guard.

 

“CAN YOU?! OF COUSE! IT’S SO CUTE!” Gangle squealed, delighted and full of smiles even without the happy mask on. Jen thought the whole happy mask would have been swallowed up in the black void of a smile had Gangle still had it.

 

“I LOOOVE Jen! It’s a great name!” Pomni cheered.

 

“It suits you. The real you.” Zooble says, slipping back into a light and laid back demeanor. After all, they still have an image to maintain.

 

“That’s my girl.” Kinger said, gently setting his hand between her ears, nudging the crown to the side.

 

“Y-yeah it's… nice.” Ragatha tosses out.

 

And so with the bunny out of the bag the cast celebrated with the party food and even found the weird mix match of songs for each kind of dancing occasion fun, it kept the dance floor on its toes.

 

Jen, at some point had tired, taking a seat on the sidelines. Only drinking in solitude for a few minutes before Gangle finds her way to her side as she seems to be getting better and better at.

 

“Taking a break?”

 

“Yeah just, relaxing… drinking it in.”

 

“That’s good… so, how you feeling?”

 

“Just… happy. You know, the kind with no strings attached… it amazes me…”

 

“What does?”

 

“Well, from their perspective. I just kind of… stopped being snappy and… angry. For only like two days? Three? Like, it feels like so much has happened in that time. The days haven’t blended together like they used to.”

 

“I can see what you mean. It can be hard to feel like you’re making any progress here in the circus. I mean… we are stuck here and it’s not like there's a big difference in the day to day. So it… makes it hard to feel like we made each day count.”

 

Jen sat with that for a sec, it was a serious sentiment, but she still had a residual of the wide, true, bright smile that had sprung up from deep inside upon being accepted.

 

“I think you’re right Gangle.” she responded, not having much she could add.

 

“It’s actually one of the reasons I got back into my art so much upon being trapped here. I can look back at my older sketchbooks and see the progress I made. You know?”

 

“I… didn’t realize.”

 

“Yeah it's just something I do to feel like I’m not wasting time here, just spinning my wheels.”

 

“I like that idea. Something to do. Something that can fulfill, even translate to the real world… if we…”

Gangle is quick to put a hand in Jen’s lap, resting the tragedy mask on her shoulder.

 

“We will get back. One day… After all, I still wanna see the real you in a dress.”

 

The two laughed. Short, calm and sweet. Meaningful. Hopeful.

 

“Welp, I’m tired and I have an AI set of dentures that I plan to chew out.”

 

“That joke was cheap, even for you.” Gangle said, laughing anyways.

 

“Heh, well they can’t all be winners. Caine! You ‘round?”

“Why yes Jax?”

 

“Holy [GLORP], if I had the energy, I would have jumped out of these heels.”

 

“You have heels on?”

 

“Yeah… a-anyways! I’m tired, can we like, wrap it up after this song?”

 

“Oh, alright, my- wait… you seem to be a bit fluffier than the last time we met.”

 

“Yeah, and that’s your fault. I just wanna go to bed.”

 

“Oh alright whiny pants- er, dress. I can catch a hint”

 

“I assure you that you cannot.” Gangle tossed into the conversation with a giggle.

 

“HEY! MY MILKY TOSTERS! LET'S WRAP IT UP!”

 

“What the hell did that AI call us?!” Zooble said, eye twitching.

 

“It’s fine Zooble, lets let it go and just head to bed, I bet you’re tired too right?” Ragatha said, working for peace.

 

Snap the exit portal appeared and they all shuffled in.

 

“All right kiddos, off to bed, we have a big day tomorrow doing… BUG HUNTING!”

 

“He does remember that we are all adults right?”

 

“Let him have this one Poms.” Jen said as she stretched, glad to be out of that tight corset.

 

Gangle slinked up behind Jen, tapping her side.

 

“You uh, wanna sleep in my room again?”

 

Jen was tempted, scratch that, would love to jump on that but just didn’t have it in her… but like, Gangle had gone so far for her today alone, she could put up with a bit more.

 

“Y-yeah I would… like that” she squeaked out quietly.

 

And like that, everyone split up to get some rest. Jen follows close behind Gangle.

 

“So, you wanna do something before we go to bed? Dress you up in comfy girl style? We’ve only done dresses with you.”

 

Jen was out of it, watching the ribbon coil bounce and using what brain power was left to keep her feet moving after it.

 

“Um, Jen?”

 

Jen didn’t respond.

 

“Jen?”

 

“...”

 

“Jax?”

 

“Huh? Sorry wha?”

“I called your name like three times and got nothing. Oh, and sorry to deadname you.”

 

“I'm sorry, What about me?”

 

“You uh… you wanna just head to your own bed? You look like you could use a quiet night in your own bed.”

 

“Wait I- what did I do wrong?”

 

“Jax- I mean Jen… you didn’t do anything wrong.”

 

“But you wanted to have a sleepover right?”

“Yeah but it doesn’t look like you’re up for it so I just thought you might want to sleep in your own bed, you know?”

 

“And what about… you know, you?”

 

“I’m fine, I’ll probably sketch something and turn in myself . I just think you should rest, this has been a pretty stressful adventure.”

 

Wait, why was Jen fighting this so hard? She was tired, beat, and was emotionally drained two sobbing fits ago. But well…

 

“And if I did go, you wouldn’t like, you know… be upset or something stupid?”

 

Gangle smiles sadly, putting an arm around Jen's hip and heading to the rabbit’s room.

 

“I can promise you this, my friendship is not gonna be shaken by you telling me no. I don’t like you because you listen to what I tell you to do. I like you for you. The new you. The real you.”

 

Jen’s eyes went wide

 

“A-a-and like by, like you I mean um uh!-”

 

Jen was quick to give her a big hug, scooping down and dropping one knee down to hold herself steady.

 

“O-of course I don’t know what I was thinking… you’re too sweet for that…”

 

Gangle hugged her back quickly. Nothing more was said. Gangle walked Jen back to her room, about to set her on her bed till-

 

“Um, Jen? What is thi- is this your blanket?”

 

“I don’t know what that is… OH [PLINK]”

 

“Did it like, earn a punishment? Choke you in your sleep?”

 

“No I!” Jen quickly turned red in the face.

 

“I um… made it like that to um… be like a… kinda like a dress.”

 

Gangle had to rotate it a few times before she could kind of see the shape she was going for.

 

“I see… and like, why- ooohhh… you haven’t been back here since you tried on dresses in my room right?”

 

Jen blushed and nodded.

 

Gangle held in the laughter as best she could. “S-sorry I didn’t catch on sooner- how- snirk how long did you make due with this?”

 

“IT- it was- I tried it like, just a bit before I went looking for a real dress… It didn’t feel right.”

 

“Sorry I wasn’t laughing at you I promise I just… it’s late and I wasn’t ready for this… here,”

 

Gangle started to remove pins and clips

 

“How about I tuck you in to make amends?” Gangle said, hiding their nervous smile by holding up the blanket.

 

Jen’s ears lay flat back. “I… y-yes.” she whispered.

 

So with little words able to be passed between the nervous pair Gangle watched as Jen set herself down beneath Gangle, who stretched the blanket over her, ribbons stretching out to trace Jen’s outline poking the blanket underneath her. She finished by fluffing the pillow and Having Jen set her head back down on it, and rested her small ribbon hand on Jen’s forehead, sliding it back between the ears in a petting motion, something Jen would never be able to speak of, much less ask for despite how much it did to put her at ease and make her feel loved and so much more.

 

“I don’t know if it’s my place to be the one to say it but, I’m really proud of you Jen. Coming out to everyone is a big deal and I’m really proud of you. Plus… Jen is a really cute name.”

 

That was the straw that broke the rabbits back, just tonight, she could lean in. She leaned into the soft ribbon against her head, that coiled gently around the base of her ear, with a small sound of content.

 

“Gangle you… you have no idea just how much that means to me.”

 

It was Gangle’s turn to turn red, metaphorically anyway.

 

“Oh, y-yeah I just uh and doing what I can.”

 

Gangle could have sworn something resembling a soft whimper could be heard as she pulled back her ribbon but she was quick to believe herself crazy.

 

“Anyways, goodnight and get some rest.” Gangle said as she turned to the door.

 

Gangle opened it and hesitated before leaving, half turning to say,

 

“Sweet dreams Jen… my sweet girl.”

 

Jen was warmed at the words as her mind went blank with the compliment of being sweet. Something she never thought she would be called in a hundred years. Sweet… girl… wait- MY?!

 

Before Jen even had time to bluescreen Gangle had quickly, but quietly shut the door and raced down the hall.

 

She spent the next two hours staying up and couldn’t help but to sketch the lanky rabbit in her dress, multiple dresses… then in the bed… and cuddl-

 

Gangle quickly scribbled out the two forming beings as soon as she had sketched the outline.

 

“Ok, time for bed!” she stated robotically, having flustered herself and finally decided on sleep over art.

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“Uuuhhhhh” Jen croaked as she woke up. She sat up, the fur on the back of her head was out of whack from how she slept but it went unnoticed.

 

“This has to be the closest you can get to a hangover short of stupid sauce.” she groaned while stretching.

 

Then it hit her.

 

“Do you… am?” 

 

Damn… Jen found her ears being grated by the sound of her morning voice, dry from sleep and soar from crying, pushing it further and further into a deeper register. WHY PROGRAM THAT!

 

So Jen pulled herself together, trying not to think about it as she stood up, tanking a wave of lightheadedness and marching forward. If she could get some water it should help things right? So she walked… she didn’t think she did much walking in Caine’s stupid heels the day before but the center of her heels begged to differ. They also begged for rest and an ice pack.

 

“Morning Ja-en.” Zooble said as they turned the corner. Seeing her at the end of the hall.

 

“Ni-” Jen had turned, ready to let loose a sassy ‘nice save’ but… closed her mouth instead. She really needs some water… or tea or coffee or something!

 

“You uh, you good?”

 

A nod was not the answer Zooble wanted as they caught up with Jen.

 

“You’re not talking. You. not talking. Care to elaborate?”

 

Jen sighed. “Morning.”

 

Things clicked for Zooble instantly. They nodded, putting a claw on the slouching rabbit's shoulder.

 

“Lay o-” Jen shut up and stepped into the Kitchen before Zooble did, intending to get to the first hot drink she could, shrugging Zooble off her in the process.

 

“Slow down I was gonna tell you something… hey guys.”

 

Jen ignored the rest and got her coffee while the room acknowledged Zooble and Jen, leaving only Gangle still absent.

 

“Jen, how’s that voice treating you now?”

 

Jen lowered her mug. “Better.” and it was. But with her voice pointed out in her head, it still didn’t leave her satisfied.

 

“So… I’m not gonna lie, I thought you would show up to breakfast in a dress.” Pomni said, not realizing how it came off.

 

“GAK-” “HURK- COUGH” Jen and Ragatha sputtered and choked in unison.

 

“B- cough blunt this morning huh? You blue and red wrecking ball”

 

“Wait w-was I not supposed to- sorry”

 

“It's fine… I would have if I knew Gangle was up.”

 

“What does Gangle have to d- ooohhh. I uh, yeah that makes sense.” Ragatha quickly turned back to her food.

 

“Moring everyone yawn” Gangle seemed to uncoiled, stretched, and coiled again as she yawned.

 

Murmurs of greetings swept through over the table of residence, eating out of habit and routine.

 

Gangle had no problem walking right up to Jen, seeming to ponder Pomni’s question as she stared at her overalls.

 

“You have the dresses dummy”

 

“O-oh whoops, hehe, I guess we could ask Caine to copy paste a wardrobe for you in your room. Has uh… anyone seen him this morning?”

A couple of shakes as Kinger shoots up, seems to think for a half second, and sits back down after two beats of standing straight and tall.

 

Zooble maneuvered their way over to her as Jen sipped her third cup of coffee, hoping that the next drink would help it sound even better.

 

“Hey, I um… couldn’t help but you being quiet.” they whispered

 

Jen seemed stunned, shocked that she had been found out. When did she grow so comfortable? When the hell did she let her mask slip?! Scratch that, where the hell was it?!

 

“Can’t I just enjoy the view? a handful of dinguses eating nine polygons and calling it food.” she joked, smiling and correcting her mistake from earlier.

 

“Fine, sound that way, as long as you’re happy.”

 

Jen folded instantaneously. “Wait you,- you can help my voice?!”

Everyone seemed to tune into their suddenly not-so-subtle conversation.

 

“Well I do know a thing or two about voice training. I did try experimenting with the other gender before I decided that neither fit me.”

 

“You’re telling me you can help me sound more like a girl!?” Everyone heard that. More than that though, they heard the obvious enthusiasm. 

 

“Oh, I could teach you how to put on your own makeup!” Gangle pitched in, the excitement of it seeming to wake her up.

 

“Oh wow I-”

 

“I may not be the most lady-like but if you could ask nicely, I bet Ragatha could give you some pointers on posture and manners.”

 

Ragatha straightened with surprise as Jen looked to her two closest supporters, being a loose spool of ribbons, and a roblox character made via randomizer. The choice was very clear.

 

“Ragatha… could you teach me to be more… you know, l-lady-like?” Jen said, trying to sound as casual as she could, yet not looking the part though.

 

Ragatha could feel all eyes on her as the room was buzzing with excitement. She gulped.

 

“Sure Jax, I can do that.”

 

Pomni leaned over to Ragatha, “It’s Jen now.”

 

“Oh?- OH! Right s-sorry Jen I didn’t mean to get it wrong, its new an new things take t-”

 

“It's fine. No one’s perfect.”

 

The room kept buzzing but Ragatha was still trying to figure out what she was gonna do about this.

Notes:

I SWEAR I AM NOT A RAGATHA HATER!
IN CANNON OF EPISODE 5 I THINK SHE WAS JUSTIFIED WITH HER CRASHOUT! if you can even call it that.
I SWEAR I'M COOKING! PLEASE DON'T COME AFTER ME BEFORE I CAN GET EVERYTHING OUT!

Notes:

Like I said, If you wanted to see this continued please say so, or better yet, leave some feedback or ideas! maybe something like Jax coming out to the rest of the gang with Gangle's help.