Wholeheartedly Agree !! However !!!! I Hope U Don't Mind Me Inserting One Of My Own Headcanons Here :

so. so. uhhhh i finished the transcript. someone might've done this before me, i dunno. this was kinda on a whim.

anyways here it is. i mourn the formatting i bit, but didn't wanna share the document and you can't upload files here so you get a copy-pasted version instead.

i would say this sorta acts as my final farewell to the fandom, but i draw fanart for all the fandoms i've "left" from time to time, so who knows.

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CHAT TRANSCRIPT OF THE DREAM SMP *EPILOGUE STREAMED ON JACK’S ACCOUNT, 10/27/2024

*Jack offhandedly stated that it was canon, but it is unclear if it really is. During the stream, Tommy also mentions that the nuke ending isn’t canon but Jack contradicts him.

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Everything not in brackets is a direct transcript of what was stated in chat. Brackets only include minimal description. Other things are not included as you can deduce them from the chat messages, or for the sake of brevity.

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[Communicating entirely through chat; they aren’t together in person. Jack is in the Las Nevadas casino.]

<TommyInnit>

H– Hello?

<JackManifoldTV>

hey

<TommyInnit>

Wh…

Where have you fucking been?

<JackManifoldTV>

casino

been here years mate

made loads

[...]

[Jack spots Tommy in front of the casino, walks up to him.]

<JackManifoldTV>

let me bless you my boy

it’s been too long

[Jack drops a diamond block in front of Tommy. Tommy takes it.]

<TommyInnit>

Jack. Seriously.

What happened?

<JackManifoldTV>

Wdym?

I just been here

Playing roulette

Actually i have an issue rn

come with me

[Jack goes back into the casino]

<JackManifoldTV>

come on!!

[Tommy enters]

<JackManifoldTV>

i placed this block over the payment slot and now i can’t place bets

[Tommy breaks the button for the roulette wheel]

<JackManifoldTV>

put that back

[Tommy obliges.]

[From here on, they’re both typing at the same time, sometimes writing things out before reading the latest chat messages so text may seem to appear out of order. There may also be a couple pauses in between chats that are not indicated, as they aren't as long as others.]

<TommyInnit>

Wanna know where I’ve been?

<JackManifoldTV>

mine the block of diamond pls

<TommyInnit>

oh, okay

[Jack goes back to gambling]

<TommyInnit>

Come with me

<JackManifoldTV>

wait hold on can’t end on a loss

[...]

<JackManifoldTV>

BIG WIN

[...]

<TommyInnit>

Come with me.

I’m on the road.

[They walk together.]

<TommyInnit>

It’s good to see you.

<JackManifoldTV>

you too man

<TommyInnit>

I’ve been here.

<JackManifoldTV>

here?

in the bridge?

<TommyInnit>

Far out in the distance

That way

I have a house

It’s nice.

[...]

<TommyInnit>

I haven’t seen anyone for a loooong, long time.

Well, maybe Tubbo now and again.

<JackManifoldTV>

me neither casino been empty

honestly i just steal money from the safes to gamble with

i could take it all if i wanted but the thrill keeps me in there

gamblers ambition they call it

one day i’ll win big

99% of people quit before then

not me

i’ll make it

it’s been years but it’s coming

<TommyInnit>

…

[Referring to how Jack stopped walking to type] You’re not good at catching up, are you?

<JackManifoldTV>

just telling you my story man

<TommyInnit>

never thought i’d be around these parts again

<JackManifoldTV>

me neither

<TommyInnit>

I moved far from here. Get away from it. [Likely meant “got away from it”.]

Brings back too much…

Joy, Fun. Sadness, Pain. Too much of it all.

but it’s nice to see a familiar face

<JackManifoldTV>

hey you too man! :)

<TommyInnit>

even if you did blow up my fucking hotel

[...]

<TommyInnit>

I don’t live around here.

<JackManifoldTV>

oh

thought that was where we were going??

<TommyInnit>

No, oh, god no

<JackManifoldTV>

oh

<TommyInnit>

Do you know how long it took for me to get back here?

[They stop in front of Techno and Phil’s cabin.]

<TommyInnit>

I come here a lot though.

<JackManifoldTV>

coupa hours?

<TommyInnit>

Well, more than the other places

<JackManifoldTV>

cool

quaint

i like it

maybe i’ll buy this place when i win big!

<TommyInnit>

This is Technoblade’s house

<JackManifoldTV>

maybe i won’t do that

[Tommy stares at him]

[...]

<JackManifoldTV>

o7

how long do you sit here like this usually?

<TommyInnit>

As long as I need to.

Sometimes a few minutes. Sometimes hours.

Mind if I ask you something?

<JackManifoldTV>

sure

hit me

<TommyInnit>

Do you ever…

Well, like, despite all the war, and the fighting, and the.. well.. the mess. How much it sent ME a fucking mess.

You ever miss those days? The people? Or, well, the way they were? The way it all was?

<JackManifoldTV>

sure

it was all a bit much at times

and i’m not sure i’d want to do it again

but i miss it sometimes

it was fun really

<TommyInnit>

Yeah… I wouldn’t do it again either haha

But…

I don’t know… I’ve tried to move on. My little cottage far away. My humble paradise. But that little thought trails into my mind…

<JackManifoldTV>

i think it probably trails into all our minds, wherever we all are

<TommyInnit>

Okay, phew.

<JackManifoldTV>

but we all have to move on and find our own destiny some time

<TommyInnit>

I’m glad it’s not just me

<JackManifoldTV>

and chasing the win keeps me happy

i like who i am now!

probably more than who i was

but that doesn’t mean he was bad

<TommyInnit>

You like being a gambler? Over an incompetent fight loser?

Well, I guess they’re not great options, are they

Sorry, that was harsh. I don’t see many people

Also, hey, you blew up my hotel

And me

<JackManifoldTV>

one of them means i may win some day. i was never gonna win back then

oh yeah i did

i think i blew everything up actually

my fault

<TommyInnit>

Luckily that wasn’t canon

<JackManifoldTV>

Well no i’d say it was

<TommyInnit>

I’ve still got my 1 life.

<JackManifoldTV>

I mean no one else is here anymore are they

<TommyInnit>

And I intend to use it the best way I can

<JackManifoldTV>

wdym??

<TommyInnit>

Well, 1 canon life

I was left with 1 when everyone went away

<JackManifoldTV>

yh yh yh but how do you wanna use it

<TommyInnit>

You know…

I’ve got not a clue

But I’ll figure that out later

<JackManifoldTV>

okay

you could come gamble with me

<TommyInnit>

For now. I’ve got my cottage. My new pet! Awh, she’s adorable. Mareep. She’s a little sheep I caught.

<JackManifoldTV>

i hear a big win is just around the corner

<TommyInnit>

I don’t want to gamble Jack

<JackManifoldTV>

oh..

okay

more for me!

<TommyInnit>

Yep

But yeah you know… things are OK for me. Tubbo and his fucking bee’s I’ll see too every now and then

<JackManifoldTV>

well this was nice

<TommyInnit>

He’s doing pretty well for himself

Selling all that fucking honey

<JackManifoldTV>

that’s good

i thought he exploded when i blew everything up

<TommyInnit>

I guess being the president of L’Manburg teaches you a few logistical things, ey?

<JackManifoldTV>

i can’t actually die i don’t think so i never know whether these things are bad for everyone else or not

<TommyInnit>

Not that either of us would know anything about that

Well…

<JackManifoldTV>

well..

<TommyInnit>

But I haven’t seen anyone else, besides Tubbo

I think I like it that way for now.

The quiet life.

<JackManifoldTV>

yeah you two are hard to separate

<TommyInnit>

TELL ME ABOUT IT

<JackManifoldTV>

quiet is nice

<TommyInnit>

It’s nice to see an old face though

<JackManifoldTV>

this is nice

<TommyInnit>

I know I said that before

But it really is

[...]

<TommyInnit>

Well, look, I can’t stay for long. I need to feed Mareep.

<JackManifoldTV>

yeah i got some places to see now i’m out

<TommyInnit>

I’ll be off soon.

Anything else you want to ask me?

I have no questions for you

<JackManifoldTV>

haven’t left in a while should probably go check on some things

are you happy?

i guess that’s all i’d care to know

<TommyInnit>

Getting there.

<JackManifoldTV>

nice

<TommyInnit>

Good to see you, jack.

<JackManifoldTV>

i’m glad for you

<TommyInnit>

Hope you get the big win.

<JackManifoldTV>

good to see you too tommy

<TommyInnit>

Oh and hey

<JackManifoldTV>

i will

<TommyInnit>

Don’t let anyone buy this house

<JackManifoldTV>

i won’t

when i win big there’ll be no money left HAHAHAHA

<TommyInnit>

I might not see you again

<JackManifoldTV>

that’s okay

<TommyInnit>

But I hope I hear about it if you win big.

So long J money

<JackManifoldTV>

i can deal with that knowing you’re happy :)

bye bye big T

[End.]

hey, hey what's this...

not sure about what the consensus on tone indicators is but personally, aside from maybe like /s (sarcastic) and /ref (reference) i don't think they're all that necessary

like ?? most of them can't convey anything more than what using your words can't do already. Many of the abbreviations also mean something else in different contexts which counterintuitively makes communication even more unclear (ie, pos meaning both "piece of shit" and "positive", etc).

that and they operate under the assumption that everyone knows what each one means (especially with more sort of obscure ones like /nf, not forcing or /nm, not mad)

being more clear with your words also just reads more genuinely, eg,

"can you help me study tomorrow? /nf" vs "can you help me study tomorrow? it's fine if not :]]"

"your eyes are really big /pos" vs "i love your eyes !! they're really big n remind me of my cat :D"

i am unfortunately guilty of laughing at slash-derogatory jokes tho </3 ("Deepnest /derogatory" and the like)

O captain my captain

oughh the brainworms,,,, the brainworms are coming back

Favorite scene

[cw: danganronpa blood (i'm sorry force of habit😞 /hj), loud sounds, flashing images, violence ?? i dunno guys, lifesteal s4 spoilers]

oh woah !! look, a fluffy dualityduo animation where nothing bad happens at all !! completely unrelated but "enjoy your utopia" actually ruined me and this is most certainly not a product of my visceral reaction to that innocent tiny little chat message💕💕

The eye opened and I wasnt prepared.

Anyway Gertrude was goth

On the topic of humans being everyone’s favorite Intergalactic versions  of Gonzo the Great: Come on you guys, I’ve seen all the hilarious additions to my “humans are the friendly ones” post. We’re basically Steve Irwin meets Gonzo from the Muppets at this point. I love it. 

But what if certain species of aliens have Rules for dealing with humans?

Don’t eat their food. If human food passes your lips/beak/membrane/other way of ingesting nutrients, you will never be satisfied with your ration bars again.

Don’t tell them your name. Humans can find you again once they know your name and this can be either life-saving or the absolute worst thing that could happen to you, depending on whether or not they favor you. Better to be on the safe side.

Winning a human’s favor will ensure that a great deal of luck is on your side, but if you anger them, they are wholly capable of wiping out everything you ever cared about. Do not anger them.

If you must anger them, carry a cage of X’arvizian bloodflies with you, for they resemble Earth mo-skee-toes and the human will avoid them.

This does not always work. Have a last will and testament ready.

Do not let them take you anywhere on your planet that you cannot fly a ship from. Beings who are spirited away to the human kingdom of Aria Fiv-Ti Won rarely return, and those that do are never quite the same.

Basically, humans are like the Fair Folk to some aliens and half of them are scared to death and the others are like alien teenagers who are like “I dare you to ask a human to take you to Earth”.