Henry rubs his eyes as he drank his coffee, he was more tired after the encounter with Ellie, even if it was around 3 weeks ago. He looked at his phone that sat next to him at the table, black screen because it wasn't on.

Henry sighed as he decided to ask Ellie for more details on why she wants him to join the life of a criminal once more, he didn't like being called a criminal, he was just desperate, desperate for a wealthy life, after being kicked out, he went from literal hell and back, and he still isn't close to living a decent life.

~with Ellie (I'm adding my favourite Toppat members)~

Burt Curtis, a survivor from the Toppat explosion, was playing an unusual game quietly with Sven Svensson, another survivor from the explosion, watched with interest as Burt passed the level gracefully.

Ellie sighs as she sits on a spinning chair as the 2 Toppats played the game and she bites on a piece of chocolate, with Geoffrey Plumb, another survivor (damn alot of the Clan is my fave-) tries to reach the cabinet extremely high from him due to his shortness, trying to prove he doesn't need help, only to be defeated with Thomas Chestershire, yet again another survivor, grabs the thing he was trying to get, earning a huff but quiet and brief thank you in return.

Ellie's phone gave a loud ping, showing she has a new message. Of course wondering who it is, she turned on her phone and looked through her contacts, and found Henry Stickmin texted her.

"young Rose, who has decided to text you?" Thomas asked, manners too polite for the world's good. "Henry! He messaged me!" Sven looks up from the game as Burt continues with the game, "really? Just now?" Sven was obviously irritated at his late reply, still quite mad at what he did to the Toppats' well planned idea destroyed by a man who's mute and a hyper boy around the same age as him with headsets that matches Burt's, except for the colour difference with Burt's orange and his red.

"well? Did he accept?" Geoffrey asked, jumping on the spinning chair trying to get up, and get unwanted help from Thomas once more. "he just asked a question..." Sven then walks up, then asked "the question is?" "he said 'why do you want to have me as a criminal? And if you are in a group, may I see your friends that are with you?'" Ellie stops, "do you know how to respond with that?" Burt's monotone voice said, as he sits in front of Ellie, "I might... But..." Ellie trails off, obviously nervous knowing the impact that explosion did to Henry, emotionally and socially.

Ellie sighs, "I'll talk to him" she said with an obvious timid tone.

~chat start~

Henry: why do you want to have me as a criminal? And if you are in a group, may I see your friends that are with you?
Ellie: oh Henry! Ok, let me answer, 1st, I just need a lead so we won't get caught. And 2, I'll take a picture and send. (the picture above)
Henry: ........
Ellie: H-Henry?
Henry: I'll think a bit more....
Ellie: O-ok!

~chat end~

"did he say yes or no?" Sven said, getting impatient with each passing minute. "he said he'd think some more..." Ellie nervously said, "*sighs* understandable" Sven mumbles, "What do you mean-" "think about it Rose, that explosion had only 5 survivors, us 4 and Henry, and there were 2 of the government remember? Not all the time the Toppats are evil empty shells" Burt's emotionless voice interrupted Ellie from her question.

Ellie sighed, she forgot about that detail, "right.... Anyway, I'll have to go to the shop again" "really?" "yes really, Geoffrey, I want more chocolate (same-)" Ellie then walks to the door with a bag in hand and went out.

~back with Henry~

Henry sits still, 'she works with the Toppats... The last 4 survivors.... She's leading me to a trap! But... They seem to be better, and judging by War's Geoffrey and Thomas, I guess I could let them off the hook, but for Burt and Sven, I really don't know about them...' Henry sighs, he rubs his head after hearing the doorbell ring.

Henry was about to type when he saw a teary eyed Dave Panpa (aaaaahhhhhh Dave our boi!) In the exact pose as in a crying Larry Butz (watch the 1st episode of Ace Attorney to see it, or just search). "h-hey Henry... L-look! I just n-need a f-favour! I know I-it's been a while and you saved me and I don't deserve to give you a favour, butImdesparateaftermylifewentdownwithmyparentskickedmeoutofmyownhouseand-!!"

Henry sighs as Dave continues to ramble with teary eyes shut tight. Henry then pat him on the back, stopping him, "look, how about we take this inside? You obviously look tired" Henry types on his phone, Dave nods slowly, accepting the invitation with caution. He may have said he would be in Henry's dept for life after saving him, but very careful of him after finding out what happened to Charles Calvin.

There was a tense silence, "so, you wanted a favour, right?" a robotic voice said, it was coming from Henry's phone. "uh! Y-yeah... You see... My mom and dad went to 'vist' me, only to steal my house.... And I really need a place to sleep so..." Dave tears up, Henry again patted his back with a soft smile on his face, "you can stay here, as long as you like, it gets lonely here anyway" the robot voice said. "t-thanks! I-I appreciate the help..." Henry then toured him around the house, and gave him the guest room as his bedroom, Dave was so grateful for the man's generosity.

"hey Henry....." Dave said that dinner, they spent the day playing games, catching up with each other, and the like. "hmm?" Henry hummed, "I-I was thinking.... Wanna visit..... Charles... Some time..... I-it's ok if you don't sorry for asking-!" "yes" Henry abruptly said, taking a spoonful of soup in his mouth.

"you aren't.... Upset at that idea?" the robot voice took over for Henry "I wasn't able to visit him, and it would be good to have a little company while joining" Dave let out a sigh of relief "ok then! I'll clean our shoes so we can be-!" "we can use my car, it's a long ride anyway" "you have a car?!" they continue to talk, having the time of their lives, finally relieved

~1107 words~

A/N:

Yes! I always wanted to add Dave! I was able to string him into the story here and I love him! In case you don't know, Dave Panpa is a character from EtP (Escaping the Prison). He was the nervous guy who didn't check the box! I forgot the picture, but it will be quick!
Edit: picture added!

Sincerely,
four_colours (or Galaxy_Inky)