Inanimate Insanity Invitational is over, and that means it's back to the real world for the contestants. Getting back in contact with old friends now that they're back in the city comes with new relationships and problems, but surely things will wor...
Balloon stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, watching as police surrounded a pretty house down the street from Hotel OJ, dragging someone out. He wasn't sure what happened, but couldn't help but be interested.
After a few moments of watching the person struggle, Balloons phone buzzed and he looked down at his screen. It was just one of those reminders to drink water, but it made him realize the time. Balloon took one more glance at the house and kept walking, not wanting to be late.
He walked for about half an hour before he got to the airport. After Invitational ended and Mephone continued the second season, Suitcase had been eliminated. It was sad to think she wasn't getting any prize, but from what he saw last time he was face to face with her, she needed that.
The two had gotten back in touch when Balloon returned to the hotel. And he was going to meet her at the airport to take her to the hotel. He was still friends with her, but something about seeing her in person for the first time in years just made him uneasy.
Balloon waited outside the gates, looking all around every few seconds in search of her face. He knew she wasn't going to be landing for at least another 10 minutes, but he couldn't help but feel like he would miss her.
After what felt like the thousandth time looking around, he spotted that familiar brown handle accented by those yellow straps. He stood up, walking over to make sure it was her. It was! It felt so unreal seeing her again. She seemed tired, but who wasn't tired after such a long flight?
She glanced around as well, finally noticing him and running towards him, looking like she was trying to tackle him. He quickly wrapped his arms around her, hugging her tight. "Oh my gosh, I missed you so much!!!" He laughed, squeezing her as she leaned into him, giving about the best hug you could without arms. "I missed you too! It was so lonely without you!" She smiled.
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The two walked out of the airport, catching up on lost years before Balloon mentioned a name that made her pause. "You're with Nickel..?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. "I mean, we're good friends, hahah!" Balloon rubbed his arm, feeling awkward with her wording.
"But he's horrible to you!" She frowns. "Actually-! He's changed a lot since the season started! He's pretty cool now, I think you'd like who he's become!" He gave her a reassuring smile as they kept walking and talking, nearing Hotel OJ.
"Second place... that's incredible!" Suitcase commented after Balloon had finished summarizing the season. He opened the door of the hotel for her, letting her walk in first. A few of the residents paused what they were doing as they recognized her. Several of them walked over, welcoming her back.
