It was unexpected that Lou would ever set foot in this room again. But he actually is making his way, along with Mandy, towards the man that gave him this punishment. If Lou were to be honest, he was really nervous about changing, he wanted to- but he was scared that the rest of the doll society wouldn't forgive him. The two dolls reached the elevator and made it to the main office floor. Ox's room. Ox had grown in perspective of business and had managed to keep the citizens of the IOP really tame. But As far as staff? Not so much, he needed a solution and was rumaging through papers at this point. At the corner of his one eye, he spots Mandy.

"Mandy! It's been so long! How have you been!" Ox exclaimed with excitement for Mandy's return.

"I've been good. " Mandy smiled. Ox then noticed a certain blonde prototype standing right by Mandy and quietly gasped.

"Mandy... Why is he here?" Ox wasn't so much as furious anymore, but he was actually quite terrified. He never expected to really see Lou all back together and make amends with Mandy. The two perfect dolls noticed Ox's behaviour and Mandy quickly spoke.

"Oh no no no no. You see Lou actually wants to change. And he wants to be a better role model for everybody but doesn't know where to safely start.. " Mandy looked at Lou behind her, who just had his hands in his newly sewed pockets. Feeling guilty as ever.

As you can imagine, Ox would've felt more scared and confused about the situation. But instead he was so relieved to hear that Lou wanted to come back. This surprised the two dolls. "That's actually great that you bring it up now. You see... I've been getting some reports lately that some dolls have been struggling with the Big World due to the lack of training." Lou's eyes widened, but then he smirked. "So you're saying that they are struggling because they haven't been given the proper training?" Lou asked with an eyebrow up and a smirk on. Ox only crossed his arms and sighed "Y-yes." Ox shyly admitted. "But now that you're back, you can help!" Ox exclaimed. Lou stopped for a second. "You want to give a title like that to me, even after everything I've done?" Lou asked with disbelief. Ox nodded

"I might need some time to think about that. " Lou said as he turned his back against Mandy and Ox. It fell silent for a few seconds, not until a small "ping" was heard at the elevator. The two dolls and the prototype turned their heads to see Moxy and the other Dolls. Because Lou was facing a big window a few half meters away from them, they didn't spot Lou at first.

"Moxy!!" Ox exclaimed with happiness. Ox had missed Moxy after a certain while. He went over to give the dolls a big hug. Then Ugly Dog spotted Mandy, his tail wagging behind him as he spotted her. "Hey ya'll, it's Mandy!" ugly doll said as he went over to hug her. As did the other dolls when they saw Mandy. She ended up being piled over by all of the dolls. She laughed along with them, enjoying their small reunion.. Lou smiled a the scene in front of him. He completely missed out on what it would've been like to have some people love you, and only felt more worse about not experiencing or realising it later. But soon realised that he was noticed by the ugly dolls and stopped smiling at the scene. Only to end up looking down at his shoes in shame.

"Lou? Is it really you?" Lucky Bat asked in disbelief. Lou had a lump in his throat, unsure of how to handle the situation. "Ehe... Hi." Lou replied awkwardly.Lou knew that the ugly dolls were very forgiving, but still doesn't believe that they'll forget the incident so easily. If not forget? Then the least would be forgive. "Why... ARE you here anyway?" Moxy asked curiously as everyone was getting off each other. She didn't even know it was possible for him to get out of punishment, and now that he was infant of her in perfect condition - how is she to react now? You would hardly believe this, but Moxy actually felt pity for Lou rather than anger and revenge.

"Guys, Lou-"

"No no. It's okay Mandy, I want to tell them." Lou said gently. Mandy nodded and step back.

Lou took a deep breath and began to speak. "Listen guys. You may not believe this- maybe you will- but I really want to change... I want to be better for the dolls and become a proper role model. I know that everything I did in the past- and to you especially Moxy -is unforgivable. I know that this is something I'll never forget and I wish I could forget it. But just know that everything I said about you all was most definitely not true... I was just selfish and thought about my benefit of the situation, but I never made anyone excel as they should've been... I'm sorry" Lou finished speaking and just stood there, hoping and praying in his mind that he would be forgiven. He looked at Mandy who looked at him proudly, letting him know that he did a good job. Lou took her mental word for it and looks back at the dolls.

"Lou, that was the nicest thing I've ever heard you say. And of course you're forgiven silly!" Moxy exclaimed in happiness, the other ugly dolls following along by nodding and smiling. Lou on the other hand was shocked and overjoyed. "W-What?! You're gonna forgive me just like that?" Moxy walked over to him and spoke.

"Lou, I get what it's like. Having to fit in to feel accepted. Wanting to just have what everyone else did; a chance to go to the Big World." Lou looked down after she said that last sentence. "But just know, that even though what you did was wrong, you were only blind enough to not recognise that what you were doing was wrong, even if you had your own sensible intentions. Besides, everyone is friends here! And I'm so glad that you are willing to change!" Moxy exclaimed giving Lou a hug. Lou was not used to hugs, especially not with anyone else he had encountered that disliked him before. So he only patted her awkwardly in the back but smiled happily. "Thank you, Moxy."

Just as they realised the hug, Ox had looked at the clock on the wall to realise that he was behind schedule."Oh no! I've gotta pick somethings up! I'll be right back!" Ox then rushed out the door to get back up to speed on his schedule. The rest of the dolls chuckled, but not for long before they saw Ox running in again "Oh and Lou?" Lou looked up at him.

"You sure you don't want to start tomorrow." Ox said. All the dolls looked at him, hoping that he'll take the deal. Lou pondered. He sighed with a smile.

Another risk? Leads to another step to victory

"I'm in."