"Do you mean Dave?" Tubbo asked.

Tommy nodded, not looking at the brunette. "He would've killed you otherwise. It was either I keep the Captain role and kick you out or keep the Captain role and you die."

"Was there no other alternative?"

The blonde shook his head. "I tried to leave the guard entirely, but he said if I did then I wouldn't like the consequences...."

"Why didn't you tell me...?"

Tommy looked at Tubbo for the first time since they got to the hill, sorrow in his eyes. "I didn't get the chance to."

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Happy birthday Gogy!!!! (Fun fact: My sister is exactly 20 years younger than George. She also turns 4 today, so)

This is super short, I'm sorry!!!! I want to get to the final memory and then the final chapter as quickly as possible, I'm sorry. :(