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6. Color

Amazing, I didn't know you had tattoos!" you exclaim in excitement.

"I'm just as amazed as you are." Zacharie chuckles.

Batter grumbles under his breath. Since he is the strongest member in the team, Batter wanted to take the lead in case any enemies catch them by surprise meanwhile Zacharie would keep an eye out from behind. The only flaw he didn't predict in his strategy is that now you and Zacharie are close to each other, distracting him with conversation.

"Did you notice this Batter? You guys have color and texture now! I can't believe I missed it for a second." you continue to admire the man beside you.

"It's not important to the mission so I didn't bother with it." the Batter responds in disinterest.

Your reaction is the complete opposite from Batter's. It's like seeing new 3D models of your favorite video game's remake.

You continue to admire the mask man. How his skin has a tan pigment, with fun doodle like tattoos littered all over his arms and hands, his mask looks smooth to the touch even though you haven't had Zach's permission to touch or hold it yet. But by just looking at it you assume it's thick and layered with plastic. His clothes weren't too colorful, but the red heart and the cotton like texture on his shirt is nice to look at. However, the odd thing is that the knitted pattern looks like someone tried to recreate a sweater but has never seen one in the flesh.

"Well it is to me! I live for these kinds of details, it's like looking at a 3D remake of you guys~" you chime joyfully. "Come'on Batter, you gotta admit you're looking pretty slick." you compliment the man, but he remain apathetic.

He shrugs off his new appearance. Strangely enough, he did enjoy having your attention on him instead of Zacharie. Yet, he looked you up and down before commenting. "If color equal to slick, then I have bad news for you."

You looked at him baffled. "What are you talking about, I'm always lookin slick." you pout, figuring he was just messing with you.

The Batter opened his mouth to say something, however he decided against it and kept it closed.

Zacharie was the one to speak up instead. "Player, I hate to bring bad news but maybe you should have a look at yourself." he said carefully.

Now you were really starting to get worried.

Crouching in the edge of the walkway so you could see your reflection in the ocean liquid. With all the new color in the world it was easy to tell you are the only one lacking it, from your skin tone to the pajamas you are still wearing now drenched in a monochrome palette.

"I-I don't get it. Is this bad?" you ask worryingly, searching answers from your add ons.

But even Zacharie, the 4th wall destroyer didn't have any answers.

"This is weird." you mumble, feeling bummed out for a second.

The Batter isn't the best person to comfort others, but he knew he didn't want to see you upset.

"You had color back at your bedroom," batter brings up, remembering how much he contrasts to the colorful room. "We could go for a while if you like?" he suggests.

Zacharie raised an eyebrow, crossing his arms over his chest "My, and here I thought you were the reserved one Batter." he teases.

The Batter clenched his teeth together, lowering his head so his cap could obscure the blush on his face.

"That's not what I meant." he growls.

You try to interject in the conversation in a passive way, the last thing you need is Batter lowering Zacharie's hp.

"He's right though, maybe my room is like the starting point in this world?" you tried to comprehend before shaking your head. "It doesn't matter though, seeing the color on you guys is way better than my own." you smile, standing up from the edge of the walkway while dusting yourself.

Batter took a second look at his own clothing and pigment, maybe these new designs aren't so bad after all. Zacharie also adjusted the mask on his face properly, as a way to make himself more presentable.

Especially after player said they like the new look on them.