Continuing to be progressively flustered once more from the forgoing events, Veteran searched rather hesitantly around the interior of The Skeld, looking for a hint of crimson to show.   

He figured he could cool and control his outburst and temper, by simply strolling around, which worked surprisingly well, combined with taking deep inhales and exhales every now and then.

He had thoroughly checked through every area and couldn't identify him...at least he was absolutely certain he had.

From a surprisingly short distance away, the sounds of loud wails and weeping were very audible to the yellow bean, and he decided to investigate further by following where it lead to.

He peeked around the corner of Admin where the noise drew the loudest, and discovered a curled up bean, a pool of salty tears beside him.

Veteran: Player?

Player gradually widened his visor upon hearing Veteran return, his vision blurry from the tears residing on the lower half. He slowly repositioned himself so that he sat upright, however he bent his knees upwards and wrapped his invisible arms around them, still showing signs of dolefulness.

Player: Veteran? I thought you'd never wanna see me again, after what I did to you! Don't you think I'm still a piece of garbage?

Veteran: I do...

His firm response gave Player a difficult time to stomach, and was almost returning to blubber another stream of tears, before Veteran could even finish.

Veteran: ...but, I'm willing to tell you my side of the story, if you stop whimpering like a little baby.

Player never anticipated after his recent paroxysm, that Veteran would enlighten him on the details and perked up, following his order by wiping away some of the tears still present. 

He eventually regained his composure and didn't let his current emotions roam free. He was ready for whatever Veteran planned to say.

Player: Okay, I'm all ears, buddy.

Veteran gave off a slight twitch to the word "buddy". He knew it wasn't beneficial to go into a fit of rage, despite his doubts, given that Player had only just recovered from his mental breakdown.

Veteran: Uh... Yeah... 

He then proceeded to paint a picture in his mind for Player to comprehend.

Veteran: Anyways, you walked up to me like you were itching for a fight and-

Not even partway through his tale, Veteran heard an audible 'clanging' sound, and quickly turned around to witness BDay enter the room.

BDay: Oh, hey, Player! Didn't expect to see you still up, here! I assume you already convinced Veteran to vouch for you?

Unfortunately, much to his dismay, Player responded to his query by informing him of his troubles due to time constraints.

Player: Uh... No... Just, give me some more time, okay?

BDay: Come on, Player, let me kill him already, so you can finally get your first win!

Despite Player's urgent pleas, BDay was growing wearily impatient. He recalled how he mentioned BDay allowing the maximum amount of time necessary to convince everyone and was about to dispute, until Veteran interrupted in their own dilemma.

It was becoming all too clear for Veteran. The metallic thud, which signalled BDay travelling through the vents, the phrase "kill him" and the very fact that Player can achieve his lifelong goal because of it? He knew exactly what this meant.

Veteran: Oh my god! You two are the Impostors!

Player: I hate to admit it, but you're right, Veteran. I cannot tell a lie, not in a moment, like this.

Realising what BDay's intentions are and with only a morsel of choices available at his disposal right now, Player did the unthinkable.

Player: But...what I will tell you is to grab my hand and RUN!!!

Player immediately grasped Veteran's hand with a tight clutch and both condiment coloured beans made a beeline straight for the emergency meeting button. 

BDay quickly noticed his little plan in action and in an attempt to let the game come to a denouement, he plunged his blood-stained knife towards Veteran, however he narrowly missed and instead caused a abnormal dent in the wall.

It didn't take long for the deadly weapon to become unstuck from pure force and he chased Veteran at full sprint, almost catching up to him and seizing the opportunity for another kill.

There appeared to be no simple way to lead him off their trail, and Player's endurance was almost at an abrupt end.

However, a convenient blue balloon hovered towards him with the lifeless corpse of Captain laying shortly before him. A spark of brilliance emerged in his mind, however he very briefly considered Captain's feelings about the consequences of what he planned to do. 

It was a massive risk to take, but he virtually had no choice at this point.

Player: I'm sorry, bestie!

Player lunged for the balloon taking hold of it, halting his momentum to a complete stop. He stepped in front of Veteran, predicting BDay would attempt to stab Veteran with the knife, once again. Luckily, it worked to his advantage.

BDay thrust the blunt knife hoping it would make contact with Veteran and a brief deafening 'pop' followed suit. He shrieked and jumped in a state of panic, as a result.

BDay: AAAAH!!!

Player knew this was now or never and dived headfirst, slamming the button with his fist with enough force.

Emergency Meeting

An abundance of red crosses shot across The Gentleman, Mr. Cheese and Captain's icons, signalling their deaths had occurred. Only 3 online players remained standing.

Veteran and BDay: Hey, what was that for?

Responding in unison to his unexpected meeting call, Player decided that this was the opportune time to end this ruthless escapade, once and for all.

Player: I'm sorry, BDay, but friendship is more important than winning, right now!

BDay: This is your chance, Player! Don't flaunder it at this golden opportunity!

Player: I'm sorry to do this, but, I'm putting you on mute.

BDay: What!? No! Think about what you're do-

Utilising the newest update's capabilities, Player ensured that no words were emitted that would interrupt the conversation between him and Veteran.

Determined, and with an attentive look in his pupils, Player proceeded to ask Veteran surrounding the origins of his outburst.

Player: Please continue your story, Veteran. I wanna know everything that went down, yesterday!

Still in complete shock from these recent moments, Veteran responded promptly.

Veteran: Um... Okay... Well, it looked like you wanted to fight, but instead you came in with bold fighting words.

Flashback (Previous Game)

Player's last visit was made specifically for Veteran, the perfect candidate for his emotional torture to be released upon.

Without further ado, he gave him a taste of a few insults currently on his mind.

Player: Veteran! How are you doing, my dim-witted, pee-coloured, chubby, moron?

Veteran was obviously aghast to witness him address him in such a manner.

Veteran: Whoa, easy there, Player!

Player officially laid waste on him, throwing out constant insults, which would have been drastically inappropriate, had GameToons been more laid-back with its target audience.

Player: Aw, was that not good enough for you? Okay! How about you stupid, jerk, dunce, dipstick, dork, bonehead, dingbat, mouth-breather!

Veteran was growing suspiciously concerned towards Player, and presumed he had some sort of beef with him.

Veteran: Geez man, what the heck has gotten into you!? What's with all these insults you're gesturing to me!? You're not normally like this!

Player: Well, if your tiny mind could comprehend, you would understand that normally, I hate your guts. But, I don't tell you that, because I stomach the entirety of it, waiting for the perfect moment to ruin our "friendship", as you call it. That moment is now!

Veteran: What!? So, this whole "best friend" thing was a dud and meant nothing to you?

Player: Exactly... Vet. Even from the start, when you wore that stupid banana costume in Fall Guys, I plotted this entire crash course of a partnership!

Veteran was mentally unstable. Every single memory he cherished spending time with Player, practically reduced to atoms. 

He eventually found a surge of pent up anger and let it out at Player, seemingly feeling justified through it all.

Veteran: How could you do this to me, bro? You were the only one that's kept me fighting on through, and you just went ahead and did that!? You know what? Just get out of here and never come back here, again!

Player: Have fun with your pathetic life! Hahahahahaha!

Present

Veteran: And that's the whole story. I suppose I'm no longer a human being, by your standards, am I right, or am I right?

Player jovially disagreed with what he assumed was his own opinion on him, instantly recognising the flaw in this poser's little description. However, he continued to deliver a heartfelt speech on what their friendship truly means.

Player: No, I don't think that, at all. I think you're the best hardcore gamer, a loser like me, could ever ask for!

Veteran: You're just saying that to make yourself feel better!

Player: Quite the opposite, actually! You've turned my entire life around, ever since I was just a silly, pink, tutu wearing starter, who just wanted to have fun! You've always been there for me, man. I know you care so much about me, even at times where you were ready to sacrifice yourself, just so I could get a win! You understood my intentions, my feelings, everything about me. And that's coming from a guy, who understands everything about you!

Veteran: As if you know anything, traitor!

Player put the finishing touches on by explaining the aforementioned flaw.

Player: Veteran, I know that the guy who you referred to as "Player", isn't actually the Player who you were so accustomed to for an entire year. Wanna know the reason why?

Veteran pinched his forehead in annoyance, before sighing in regret, believing this could take a turn for the worse.

Veteran: I'm listening...

Player: That "Player" mentioned you wore a banana costume, back in Fall Guys. As a true best friend, I can safely say that is false because you were in fact wearing a bullet costume.

Veteran took a second to process that specific word, "bullet". He gasped in disbelief when memories flooded back into his brain.

Cue Flashback to Fall Guys Logic 1, where several scenes pad out focusing on Veteran and his physical appearance.

Veteran's jaw dropped immediately afterwards and he slapped one of his hands directly on his forehead in utter astonishment.

Veteran: You remembered that? How?

Player: I'll never forget that first moment you introduced yourself and called me a-

Player and Veteran: Noob.

A wide smile formed across Veteran's face, after joining in unison with Player. He was confident and had no doubt in his mind that the real Player was standing before him, after his touching speech, and especially proving this faker wrong.

He was overcome with the feeling of finally reuniting with a long lost relative, even though they aren't biologically related.

Veteran: Player! It really is you!

Player knew the perfect solution to deal with particular moments, like this. A well needed hug was in order.

Player: Bring it in, pal!

Veteran gladly accepted his invitation and embraced Player in a tight hug. Player closed his eyes and gave a beaming smile, knowing this nightmare was finally over.

After a few seconds of wholesome nature, both red and yellow beans slowly loosened their grips with one another. Player posed a reassuring question to Veteran, believing this heart wrenching journey would have left some impact on him.

Player: Do you feel better, now?

Veteran was currently in seventh heaven at befriending Player again, and responded with great enthusiasm.

Veteran: Better? I'm the best, I've ever been!