SCP-4480 // A Ranboo SCP AU

Part 24

HOLY COW 34K READS?? HEH? What is this bro))

He's really becoming a softie. Niki grinned.

She was in the main room, where the files and notes and main computers were, along with some out-of-place coffee mugs, plates, and utensils. Someone had left their badge on one of the tables and from where Niki was standing, leaning against the doorframe, the tiny picture on it looked like Dream. Her smile stayed and she shifted to her other foot.

Across from her, going over papers labeled "Final Construction Design" was Wilbur, pushing up his glasses as his head was facing down.

"Okay. . .Right, right, right. . .mhmmm. . ." Wilbur mumbled to himself, flipping through the countless papers. "Sooo, everything seems functional. All the details and wiring. They got all the right materials, equipment, measurements. As if I haven't checked those myself about 20 times." He rambled on to himself for a little while longer until putting the papers down and going back to Niki.

"I'll have to get more D-Class and guards around here. And I need to make sure that the email with the payment is sent, although sending a physical copy could be safer in case of hackers or else-"

"Wilbur." Niki interrupted him and he stopped talking, looking surprised at the use of his full name. Niki sighed. "Sorry, Dr. Soot, but you were rambling. And even I know that's a sign that you're anxious."

Wilbur stood up straighter and adjusted his glasses, clearing his throat. "I mean- Of course. Who wouldn't? It's a new structure, which means, things could go wrong or malfunction, and when it's this place, you've got to be careful."

Niki hummed as they both started down the hallway. "That's true. I feel like you're also anxious about other things too, though."

Wilbur glanced at her. "Like what?"

"Like maybe the SCPs won't like it." She whispered, and Wilbur stopped and stared at her.

i just heard faint weird noises outside my window and now im scared anyways back to writing fanfiction))

Niki sighed again, gently grabbing Wilbur's arm. "Maybe you just don't want to admit it. You're being nicer to everyone, checking on the SCPs when you think no one is noticing, and making sure they're comfortable. And honestly, it's so relieving to see you like this."

Wil looked away but she made him look at her again. "Just because you're becoming a "softie" doesn't mean you're weak. Being nice and caring about others doesn't make you less of a boss. I know why you think that, but people should not mistake kindness for weakness." Niki paused, made sure no one was around, knowing that it would embarrass him if there were, then hugged him. "You're still a great director."

Wilbur was tensed up at first in shock, but Niki felt his own arms slowly wrap around her. Seconds passed and Niki looked back up at him, smiling wider. "Now let's go see what they all think of it."

-w-

Eyes opening slowly, Ranboo found himself on the side wall of his room, curled up with his tail brushing against his side. A yawn escaped him. He winced as he stretched, his muscles regaining their strength after the effects of the sleep dart. This didn't happen often anymore, but whatever it was for, Ranboo assumed it must have been important.

He stood up slowly, very slowly, with his good leg and rested his head against the wall. He hummed, a good sign that his voice was coming back quickly, and fixed his hair and crown. Recently, whenever this did happen, Niki would come in right after, checking that everything was fine. She wasn't here though. Yet.