mama bear

indie dorothy "dot" malto of transformers earthspark. 18+ & mutuals only. rules & dossier

[mamaisms]

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤwhat was the first day you knew you could kill someone?

MAMAISMS indie tfe dot malto

played by jay / bunny rules & dossier

the first time i held my children

[mamaisms]

I have spent a considerable amount of time the last several days working out the timeline of events.

If Dot lost her leg in the Battle of the Bay, but it seems she'd known Megatron BEFORE that point, does that mean that the fighting continued with Megatron fighting alongside Autobots all the way up to that point?

How hard did Megatron murder whoever it was that hurt her if that's the case?

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"You know," he starts, popping another oil cookie into his mouth with a pleased rumble, "I could get behind an actual 'Christmas', this time around. If nothing happens."

Dot glances up at Megatron from where she's half laying on top of her jeep, arms folded across her chest. She's exhausted, but at least he's always seemed to recognize that.

"If you say that out loud, Megs, you'll jinx it." But she pushes herself up fully regardless. "But if you're down, then I doubt the kids would say no. It'll bet he Terrans' first Christmas, too, so I think we could make somethin' real special of it."

[mamaisms]

Dot deserves a vacation, even for just a day

Let her relax a bit, yunno?

Trying to get her to take a break is like pulling teeth. GHOST doesn't really let her rest, and she's got her family besides that. She wants to spend time with her husband, who she loves SO much! She wants to spend time with Robby and Mo! She wants to spend time with the Terrans!

But she's got so much on her plate. She just... can't really stop. Nothing around her will let her stop, no matter how hard she tries.

[mamaisms]

Ever sit and think about the sheer amount of stress Dot must be under between being tricked into something she wanted to get away from, making sure the children she carried herself know she still loves them dearly, trying not to ostracize them while making sure her Terran children know she loves them, taking care of her family, and also doing her actual job that is a cover for her real job?

[mapping-constellations]

Mo smiles as her face is cupped, but it doesn’t quite reach her eyes. She feels a little bit like a baby for this (she loves all of her siblings, seriously!), but.. she always has been the baby, if only by a couple years. She shouldn’t be expected to just take such a significant change to her family dynamic in stride, as much as she tries to.

“But you’re busy,” she says very quietly, shifting her gaze down to her feet, anywhere but her mother’s lovingly stern expression.

She acts like she’s someone big and tough, but.. she’s nine. Being brave for herself, Robby, and the Terrans is a big ask.

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"You're right, I am busy. I have been busy. And I'll do better to spend more time with you, okay?"

Dot leans forward, pressing her forehead against Mo's, smiling fondly. She loves all of her kids, it's true! But there's no denying that Robby and Mo are impossibly important to her, and she hates that she may have done anything to make Mo feel like she doesn't have time for her, or may not make time for her if she wants it.

"I love you, baby, okay? You're my baby girl. Nothing is gonna change that." She rubs their foreheads together for a moment, then offers a quiet smile. "How 'bout we make ice cream together, like we did back in Philly? Just you and me."

[urlsaremeaningless]

See if I can handle every family burden

                    Watch as I buckle                                    and bend but never 

                                                                                      B R E A K

[mapping-constellations]

“It makes sense,” Mo starts, wrapping her arms around her mom’s waist and tucking her face into her side, “but the twins and triplets are pretty excited. They might want more time than you have to give.”

Her voice is uncharacteristically small— is this the first hint of jealousy towards her new little siblings?

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That tone just breaks Dot's heart, and she very carefully untangles herself from Mo's grip before sinking to her knees in front of her, hands coming up to cup her face so she can look her daughter in the eyes.

It had occurred to her that Robby and Mo may experience some discomfort with having little siblings. She wishes she'd talked to them about it much sooner.

"Baby, you never have to fight for my time, okay? No matter how much time anyone else takes, I will always have time to give you."

[mamaisms]

“Er, Mrs. Dot, apologies in advance…”

Dot blinks as she glances up. That curious expression is replaced after a short pause with a warm smile, and she turns fully at that, hooking her thumbs in the pockets of her khakis.

Honestly, as frustrating as it had been at first to have transformers back in her life, it's been stunningly easy to fall back into patterns.

"No need to apologize unless something's blown up. What's up?"

[pretentiousfork]

Babies ~

[mamaisms]

@mapping-constellations said (x):

"I think we're gonna need a new Mother's Day, actually— one probably isn't enough for all of us." Mo, honey..

"Awh, sweetheart, you don't need a different day for all of you. I'll just be happy to spend the whole day with my family... and that means each and every one of you, okay?"

[cirilee]

Wow. These two are everything to me <3

[mamaisms]

"Sometimes I think about the fact that I went to bed with two kids, woke up with four, then later went to bed with four, and woke up with seven. I'm just sayin' I better get the best chocolate for Mother's Day next year."

[rpmemes-galore]

Reblog if your muse would pick a fight in a parking lot at 3am

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unprompted

@littlc-bird said: Mom! Mom! I found a bug!! Wanna see?

Having kids was always an adventure. Even now, with a handful of new kids whose knowledge of the world was spotty at best. Not that it makes Dot any less willing to have a look at what Twitch is showing her, turning around from pulling some stuff out of the jeep and dusting her hands off on her shorts.

It wasn't much, but it could easily be a learning experience, given the opportunity!

"Of course I would, baby. Did you bring it over here with you or do you want me to come with? Maybe we can identify it and learn some fun things about it."

[mamaisms]

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤwhat was the first day you knew you could kill someone?

MAMAISMS indie tfe dot malto

played by jay / bunny rules & dossier

the first time i held my children

[rpmemesiwanttosee]

Tom's Mother: What was the first day you knew you could kill someone, anyone at all, if you had to? Claire: The first time I held my children.

─ "Jekyll"