Fearless leader

[lee-o-nardo]

Hi! My name is Hamato Leonardo. My friends and family just call me Leo or Lee.

- L

What happened so far:

A sad start

A friendly shadow?

Watching and getting watched

[lee-o-nardo]

*Throws a piece of toast at you.*

He catches it and puts it away. Then Leo glares at the Anon before trying to go back to meditating.

[lee-o-nardo]

Fine~. Then go drink some water, eat some crackers, and take a nap, grampa. That will help with the hangover.

"I already sorted it out."

[lee-o-nardo]

You just think that because you're such a stick in the mud that doesn't allow themself to have fun! Letting yourself loose every once in a while doesn't mean the end of the world you know.

"No, the experience was just horrible. I rather enjoy such thing differently...."

[lee-o-nardo]

Hey, you were having a great time! *Whacks you in the head with a rolled up newspaper.*

Leo hisses, looking not amused.

"My behavior was embarrassing!"

[lee-o-nardo]

That's rude. All I did was help.

"No, you did not. And now leave me alone!"

[lee-o-nardo]

I know how to fix that.

He cringes a bit, shaking his head.

"You caused enough damage..."

[lee-o-nardo]

Hangover?

"Yeah... Don't mention it..."

[lee-o-nardo]

So, how are you doing?

Leo just groans before trying to meditate.

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps, giving Ren some chin scritches before guiding Leo to the living room after Asha.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo was distracted by Dahlia, blindly following his brother.

Asha puts the tray down on the coffee table before guiding Leo onto the couch, so he sits down.

"Leo, I got a new tea! I'm sure you will like him."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey watches the scene before sitting down himself.}

[lee-o-nardo]

"Thankss Aaasha but I-I'm good hydrated-"

He doesn't have a choice as Asha gently pushes the cup into his hands with a smile.

"Oh, please try it. I dried the tea leaves myself and I perfected this recipe."

Leo looks surprised before smiling back.

"Alright. I do-don't want to disrespect yo-you."

He slowly takes a few sips before churring. Leo blows a bit before drinking more from the tea.

Asha sits down next to him, grabbing her own cup to drink some tea.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey gives a small smile, churring quietly.}

Thanks, Asha.

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha just smiles to Mikey, offering him some tea as well.

Leo still drinks his, but he'S quick in emptying it.

"-was really good. Thanks-s"

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes the offered drink, sipping over his tea, watching Leo.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He puts down the empty cup before looking at Dahlia again. He coos and tries to entertain the small being as he suddenly yawns. Leo chirps confused, trying to stay awake.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey churrs, nuzzling Leo. Dahlia coos and babbles a bit to Leo.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He smiles to both. Very gently he pats Dahlia, while leaning on Mikey. Slowly but surely, he falls asleep.

Asha puts down the cup, chuckling.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey helps support Leo before feeling the effects himself. He looks at Asha with a quiet chirp, holding the hatchlings safe as he nuzzles his brother more, slowly falling back asleep.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps one last time, smiling.

Asha looks a bit shocked, as Mikey slumps together.

"Oh no- Did I switched up the cups?!"

She quickly takes the hatchlings, cooing apologetic.

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps, giving Ren some chin scritches before guiding Leo to the living room after Asha.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo was distracted by Dahlia, blindly following his brother.

Asha puts the tray down on the coffee table before guiding Leo onto the couch, so he sits down.

"Leo, I got a new tea! I'm sure you will like him."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey watches the scene before sitting down himself.}

[lee-o-nardo]

"Thankss Aaasha but I-I'm good hydrated-"

He doesn't have a choice as Asha gently pushes the cup into his hands with a smile.

"Oh, please try it. I dried the tea leaves myself and I perfected this recipe."

Leo looks surprised before smiling back.

"Alright. I do-don't want to disrespect yo-you."

He slowly takes a few sips before churring. Leo blows a bit before drinking more from the tea.

Asha sits down next to him, grabbing her own cup to drink some tea.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey gives a small smile, churring quietly.}

Thanks, Asha.

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha just smiles to Mikey, offering him some tea as well.

Leo still drinks his, but he'S quick in emptying it.

"-was really good. Thanks-s"

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes the offered drink, sipping over his tea, watching Leo.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He puts down the empty cup before looking at Dahlia again. He coos and tries to entertain the small being as he suddenly yawns. Leo chirps confused, trying to stay awake.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey churrs, nuzzling Leo. Dahlia coos and babbles a bit to Leo.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He smiles to both. Very gently he pats Dahlia, while leaning on Mikey. Slowly but surely, he falls asleep.

Asha puts down the cup, chuckling.

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps, giving Ren some chin scritches before guiding Leo to the living room after Asha.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo was distracted by Dahlia, blindly following his brother.

Asha puts the tray down on the coffee table before guiding Leo onto the couch, so he sits down.

"Leo, I got a new tea! I'm sure you will like him."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey watches the scene before sitting down himself.}

[lee-o-nardo]

"Thankss Aaasha but I-I'm good hydrated-"

He doesn't have a choice as Asha gently pushes the cup into his hands with a smile.

"Oh, please try it. I dried the tea leaves myself and I perfected this recipe."

Leo looks surprised before smiling back.

"Alright. I do-don't want to disrespect yo-you."

He slowly takes a few sips before churring. Leo blows a bit before drinking more from the tea.

Asha sits down next to him, grabbing her own cup to drink some tea.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey gives a small smile, churring quietly.}

Thanks, Asha.

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha just smiles to Mikey, offering him some tea as well.

Leo still drinks his, but he'S quick in emptying it.

"-was really good. Thanks-s"

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes the offered drink, sipping over his tea, watching Leo.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He puts down the empty cup before looking at Dahlia again. He coos and tries to entertain the small being as he suddenly yawns. Leo chirps confused, trying to stay awake.

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps, giving Ren some chin scritches before guiding Leo to the living room after Asha.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo was distracted by Dahlia, blindly following his brother.

Asha puts the tray down on the coffee table before guiding Leo onto the couch, so he sits down.

"Leo, I got a new tea! I'm sure you will like him."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey watches the scene before sitting down himself.}

[lee-o-nardo]

"Thankss Aaasha but I-I'm good hydrated-"

He doesn't have a choice as Asha gently pushes the cup into his hands with a smile.

"Oh, please try it. I dried the tea leaves myself and I perfected this recipe."

Leo looks surprised before smiling back.

"Alright. I do-don't want to disrespect yo-you."

He slowly takes a few sips before churring. Leo blows a bit before drinking more from the tea.

Asha sits down next to him, grabbing her own cup to drink some tea.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey gives a small smile, churring quietly.}

Thanks, Asha.

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha just smiles to Mikey, offering him some tea as well.

Leo still drinks his, but he'S quick in emptying it.

"-was really good. Thanks-s"

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps, giving Ren some chin scritches before guiding Leo to the living room after Asha.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo was distracted by Dahlia, blindly following his brother.

Asha puts the tray down on the coffee table before guiding Leo onto the couch, so he sits down.

"Leo, I got a new tea! I'm sure you will like him."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey watches the scene before sitting down himself.}

[lee-o-nardo]

"Thankss Aaasha but I-I'm good hydrated-"

He doesn't have a choice as Asha gently pushes the cup into his hands with a smile.

"Oh, please try it. I dried the tea leaves myself and I perfected this recipe."

Leo looks surprised before smiling back.

"Alright. I do-don't want to disrespect yo-you."

He slowly takes a few sips before churring. Leo blows a bit before drinking more from the tea.

Asha sits down next to him, grabbing her own cup to drink some tea.

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps, giving Ren some chin scritches before guiding Leo to the living room after Asha.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo was distracted by Dahlia, blindly following his brother.

Asha puts the tray down on the coffee table before guiding Leo onto the couch, so he sits down.

"Leo, I got a new tea! I'm sure you will like him."

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"

[the-party-dude]

*Cheep!*

{Mikey gently nuzzles and cuddles Ren, while Dahlia happily gums on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo coos more, gently wiggling his finger.

Ren churrs, nuzzling back.

Asha comes back with a tray of several cups full of tea. She heads for the living room, knowing that Mikey and Leo will follow.

[lee-o-nardo]

{After having fallen asleep, eventually, Mikey wakes up.}

Leo still sits there, holding his head. He hiccups softly.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey yawns with a quiet chirp, rubbing his eyes before noticing Leo.}

Leo....?

Are you okay?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo flinches a bit before looking to Mikey. His eyes are unfocused.

"H-Hey 弟. Did- did u sllleep well?"

[the-party-dude]

I-...fine...

Leo, did you sleep?

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo furrows his non-existing brows and tilts his head.

"Sl-Sleep is for 弟..."

He pats Mikey, missing at first before succeeding.

[the-party-dude]

Sleep is for 兄貴 too....

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chuckles amused. Then he hugs Mikey.

"弟, you need the sleep m-moooore than 兄貴."

[the-party-dude]

Leo....

{Mikey goes quiet for a moment, hugging Leo back with a chirp.}

[lee-o-nardo]

He chirps back, but it's too high pitched and too carefree for a Leo. Leo still hugs Mikey before slowly melting in his embrace.

"ThE- the Anon g-gave me strawwwberries~ And-and my water was spicy-"

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Maybe you should get some sleep, 兄貴。

[lee-o-nardo]

"No, I don' need it right now, 弟. Must protecc u..."

He whines slightly, holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

....

{Mikey nuzzles Leo gently.}

Leo.... I have to go.

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo suddenly stares at Mikey with big eyes.

"What....? Why, where d' you going?"

[the-party-dude]

Back to Asha and the kids...

[lee-o-nardo]

"Noooooo, don't leave me, please...."

Leo looks with sad, big teary eyes.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey whines quietly, watching Leo.}

Why don't you just come with me instead?

[lee-o-nardo]

He stops his whining and thinks. And after a moment, Leo nods.

"Okay."

[the-party-dude]

Okay....

Come on then.

{Mikey gets up, offering Leo his hand.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo takes his hand and stands up. His balance is off set for a moment before he finds it again. He chirps, still holding on to Mikey.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey chirps quietly to Leo, guiding him over the AU Lair.... He hopes Asha won't be too upset that he bailed like that.....}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo just follows, chirping quietly away like a puppy.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey makes his way into the lair, looking around to see if anyone is out and around.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo looks around as well, even if he doesn't really know what Mikey is looking for.

Asha comes out of the kitchen with the hatchlings and noticing Mikey. She smiles and chirps a greeting.

Phlox immediately stares at Mikey, as if he just insulted her.

[the-party-dude]

{Dahlia squeals and giggles, reaching for Mikey. Mikey chirps back to Asha, nuzzling her before nuzzling Dahlia.}

Sorry, I left...

[lee-o-nardo]

"It's alright. I can understand it...."

Asha churrs, giving Dahlia to Mikey.

Ren notices his sister squealing and immediately imitates the sound. He tries to grab Mikey.

Leo chuckles, watching the hatchlings in awe.

"....oh, did Leo want to see the kids too?"

Asha smiles, watching both brothers.

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey takes Dahlia, cuddling with her. But don't worry, Ren, Mikey didn't forget about you.}

More like he would let me leave without him.

[lee-o-nardo]

"Ah, okay."

She watches Leo closer now.

"...why? I never saw him like that so...."

Leo coos to Dahlia, his eyes getting big again.

[the-party-dude]

He needs sleep...

{Dahlia coos and chirps around, trying to grab Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Leo chirps back, holding a finger to Dahlia. His tail wags.

Asha nods, understanding now.

"I'll make some tea."

[the-party-dude]

{Mikey nuzzles Asha with a chirp before taking the other two hatchlings off her hands. Dahlia coos more, starting to nom on Leo's finger.}

[lee-o-nardo]

Asha chirps a thanks before going back to the kitchen.

Ren coos happy, snuggling on Mikey. Phlox just watches before looking back to Asha.

Leo chuckles, cooing.

"Hello Dahlia~"