F4: New Beginnings

Chapter 6: Jack's Hat

//After some superhero work, the team are switching back to their civilian clothes. Jack's last, and the others are waiting for him so they can leave.

Jack struggled on the ground, grunting as he managed to pull the pants of his Quackerjack costume off. The others didn't even blink, as most ducks don't bother with pants anyways.

Bud and Reggie did look a little surprised when he proceeded to pull off his shirt, but Elmo just shrugged. Jackie had never really cared about those things, and the other two were practically nudists, so who were they to talk?

Pulling on a pale blue t-shirt, Jack put his hand on his hat with a whine, eyes flicking from Elmo to the other two.

Elmo sighed and waved his arms at the others. “Alright, you two, turn around.”

“What? Why?” the Doc asked. “He already-”

“He needs to change his hat.” Elmo explained, still gesturing for the other two to turn around. “He doesn't like people seeing his head.”

After a minute, Jack gave them the okay to turn back around. His outfit now included a yellow and red patterned vest and a thick brown winter hat with long side flaps. He tugged them, smiling a bit sheepishly.

“Er… thanks, guys. I know it's a little weird, but-”

“I-i-it's okay.” Bud smiled, patting his back. “We-we all have our, have our own issues. But with Liquidator Brand friendship, you don't have to worry. And that's a guarantee!”