[IMAGE DESC: 2 panel comic featuring Grian and Scar. Grian is drawn in a limited red pallete and Scar in a sandy-gold pallete. In the first image Scar is smirking at Grian and asking "Let me try rizzing you up." And Grian has an suspicious expression and saying "Sure...", in the next image Scar is on his knees infront if Grian gripping his sweater so Grian is leaning down, with the background being Scars repeating "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE" over and over whilst Grian stands there with a shocked face. END IMAGE DESC]
just. something about how the clock is impulse's way of looking out for bdubs. the clock as a way to make sure bdubs isn't caught off guard by nighttime. the clock as a symbol that says i'll look out for you. i'll warn you of danger. be careful.
and the thing is it isn't perfect. the thing is it only tells bdubs if there is danger to come, to stay alert, stay vigilant. it doesnt tell him what he's facing or where or when— just be on guard. it is night time. danger lurks and i care about you and i want you to survive.
it isn't a compass, a guide back home. no surety of a map, no comfort nor light of a torch. it's a clock. practical, useful.
i feel like it's perfect because it's just like impulse. impulse knows when danger is at its peak: when your back is turned, when it is dark out and the shadows are long. a clock is about anticipation, he knows when he needs to raise his hackles and he knows when he could be unsafe— but it's not an exact science. he could always, always be wrong . he can never truly predict when things go south, but he can prevent it as best as he can.
don't come outside, the clock says, ticking in warning. it's dark. it's dangerous. i love you.
[IMAGE DESC: The first image is on single colour peach background, with Doc and Grian in an Ariana Griande outfit which consists of a hot pink crop top, white gloves going up to his shoulder, a frilly skirt that is hot pink and white, and hot pink flared trousers with white boots. He is standing at a profile and blowing a kiss towards Doc, who has a hand on his hip with an amused expression, he is wearing a white shirt, a blue blazer with blue trousers and brown shoes. At the side there is them drawn over the meme "Lady Gagita" which is originally a picture of Lady Gaga strutting on the sidewalk edited to be twice the size but instead Ariana Griande is drawn over it with Doc on the side. Image Two is on a dark pink background with sparkles, with a top view of Doc and Ariana Griande hugging, Grian has his hand on Docs shoulder and Doc has his hands around his waist, Grian has mischievous smile and Doc has a patient smile. The words "As Long I'm your hooker" and "(Back Up and Turn Around)" are behind them in white writing, the lyrics are from Lady Gagas song "Government Hooker." END IMAGE DESC]
A grumbo "there's only one bed" scenario is "there's only ever been one bed" because Grian keeps lying about hotel room vacancies and Mumbo never really minded otherwise.