The masked puppeteer.

A c!Dream rp blog. no support to the cc!dream

[masked-god]

"D-Dream..?"

– @tommy-innitsoot

"Hey Tommy!" Dream says cheerfully, taking a few steps closer. "How are you doing????"

@tommy-innitsoot

[tommy-innitsoot]

"I– Wh–What do you want from me?" *Tommy spat, taking several steps back when Dream tried to get closer.*

[masked-god]

"Just checking up on a friend, you seem to have gotten a bit out of control. Annoying, abrasive, obnoxious." Dream says softly, taking another step forward, smiling behind his mask.

[tommy-innitsoot]

"You– You know you're not allowed here Dream. A–And even if you were visiting a friend, what does that have to do with me? Why can't you just leave me in peace, man."

[masked-god]

"Tommy, I'm your only friend.... They didn't even come to your party, remember?"

[masked-god]

"D-Dream..?"

– @tommy-innitsoot

"Hey Tommy!" Dream says cheerfully, taking a few steps closer. "How are you doing????"

@tommy-innitsoot

[tommy-innitsoot]

"I– Wh–What do you want from me?" *Tommy spat, taking several steps back when Dream tried to get closer.*

[masked-god]

"Just checking up on a friend, you seem to have gotten a bit out of control. Annoying, abrasive, obnoxious." Dream says softly, taking another step forward, smiling behind his mask.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Limbo is starting to feel a bit cold.

[tatteredredbandana]

"Good"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Great. Another fake Tommy. I'm going to assume you're a hallucination then, and not part of alive Tommy's soul left behind Luke how Fizzle is.

[tatteredredbandana]

"Why would you hallucinate me? You don't feel guilty for anything..."

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Well you aren't alive Tommy and you aren't Limboinnit so what else could you be?

[tatteredredbandana]

"I don't feel fake, I feel....... dead.... this last thing I remember is you punching my head in."

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

... shut up.

[tatteredredbandana]

"No.... You did this to me."

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

You aren't real.

[tatteredredbandana]

"He left me behind to help him 'move on', so he wouldn't just.... break.... I'm the bit of him that's broken..." *The figure is a pale reflection of Tommy, staying as far from Dream as possible.*

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

You can't be real. There's already a very real version of Tommy that is his dead self.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I broke off when he was revived, this felt safer i didn't want to leave, but now you're here......" The figure says, wings folded tight to his back.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

... no. Go away. I don't need 3 tommies.

[tatteredredbandana]

"If I could, I wouldn't be anywhere near you...." The figure says, shoulders drawing in, instinctively trying to make himself smaller.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

You are actually the worst. You keep ruining everything. Tommy, you are the reason everything went wrong.

[tatteredredbandana]

"Stop it! I stayed here to be at PEACE..." He says, walking to the other side of the station, not once taking his eyes off of dream.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

This is my limbo, not yours. Get out of my void.

[tatteredredbandana]

You're the one what barged into MY limbo!!!!

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

It's my limbo! Mine! I was here before you were. I didn't see you here until now. This is my limbo. Get out. It's mine!

[masked-god]

"This limbo is big, little Timmy, stop throwing a damn tantrum. I've just been wandering around here for ages."

[masked-god]

"D-Dream..?"

– @tommy-innitsoot

"Hey Tommy!" Dream says cheerfully, taking a few steps closer. "How are you doing????"

@tommy-innitsoot

[tatteredredbandana]

https://www.tumblr.com/tatteredredbandana/802160115103989760/remember-when-me-and-tubbo-overthrew-your?source=share

((Something happened to Schlatt, let's just say Dream killed him....))

((Let’s just continue here....))

@not-the-blood-god

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno chuckled and nodded, quickly getting food cooking in the kitchen. He didn't blink at the feather tucked into his cape, already accustomed to acquiring a new one at random.

"So... what exactly happened while you were at Logstedshire? You're doing okay after that, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy hums as he sits down, wings settling against his back.

"Well, it was really fucking terrifying at first, but i eventually started talking about everything that happened."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Hm... you're doing better, then? That's good."

Once Techno finished preparing the food, he made two plates and set one in front of Tommy before sitting next to him and starting to eat.

[tatteredredbandana]

Another happy coo bubbles out of Tommy's throat, wings giving another happy little flutter, staying with Techno and Phil has been nice. It's nice to have another avian (and someone that knows a lot about avian instincts) around to tell him how this shit works. Being an orphan means he never had a parent to tell him these things, and it's nice to have people to care for him.

He eats the food eagerly, the the small golden bracelet from Techno (piglin hybrid i assume) clinking lightly against the plate.

"You guys are too good to me..."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Are we? I think we're exactly as good as you deserve."

Techno chuckled, ruffling Tommy's hair and smiling gently.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy grins, finishing his food and practically shoving his wings into the man's lap, another rumbling coo coming from him. He leans with his back against Techno's shoulder, wings splaying out across the man's lap, more of those rumbling coos spilling out of him as he silently asks to be preened. He's nearly in the man's lap like this, that specific chirping and cooing is used to address an avian's guardians.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno laughed softly, immediately taking the hint and beginning to preen Tommy's wings. He was very careful in his movements, experienced from centuries spent doing the same song and dance with Phil.

"This is nice..."

[tatteredredbandana]

The cooing gets louder as Tommy closes his eyes, his face buried in the fur of the man's cape, wings pressing into the preening as his entire body relaxes, going fully limp against Techno.

"Mhm, it sure does dad...."

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno paused for just a moment as that title sunk in. His hands went still for a few seconds before resuming preening Tommy's wings as he struggled to find a way to respond.

"Yeah... it's always nice to have time with you, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Eventually Tommy falls asleep like this, but it not too long before his brows furrow, an anxious chirp coming from his sleeping form. His wings tuck against his back, heart speeding up as he lets out a whine.

"I... worked so hard on ---- ----- D r eam.... you can't ---- it up.... ------ --n't... ---t hur-s!"

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy?"

Techno murmured once he heard Tommy's chirps and sleepy mumbles, eyebrows furrowing in concern. He rested a gentle hand on the teen's shoulder and attempted to shake him awake.

"Hey, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out another frightened chirp, eyes starting to leak as he starts squirming lightly.

"-'m sor-y.... i-i... did--t mean to h--e anything f--m y--..." Tommy mumbles, starting to tremble, wings folding tighter to his back.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy... hey, Tommy..."

Techno sighed, carefully lifting Tommy into his lap. He held the small avian close, gently rubbing his back.

"You're okay... you're safe. He's not here, kid. He can't hurt you. It's just you and me."

Techno had no idea if Tommy could even hear him... but he'd try his best with reassurances anyway in the blind hope he would.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy immediately wakes up, making that heartbreaking screech that hatchlings in distress make. He immediately starts thrashing, beating his wings about his 'attacker's' head, clawing at him with sharp talons, drawing a sword and making to swing it.

"NOT AGAIN! NOT AGAIN!!!!

[not-the-blood-god]

"WOAH, WOAH, TOMMY, CALM DOWN-"

Techno immediately moved to disarm Tommy, barely flinching as he got smacked with wings and clawed at with talons. It hurt, sure, but he'd dealt with worse and right now, making sure Tommy was soothed was his top priority.

"I'm not Dream! I'm Techno, I'm your dad! You're safe, I promise."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy keeps making those screeches, eyes dilated to the extreme as he backs up. His feathers puff up as he looses his sword, wings flaring out to appear bigger as he backs into a corner and stares through Techno.

Tears drip down his cheeks, panting.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Shhh... shh... it's just me... it's just me, Tommy."

Techno keeps his voice soft, inching closer until there's a more reasonable amount of space between the two. He knew better than to try and touch Tommy or get too close... so he kept his distance and kept speaking.

"Dream's not here, I promise. Just you and me... just us. No one's gonna hurt you here. You're home. You're safe."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy slowly starts to calm down, pupils slowly going back to normal as his wings lower. He's still trembling, now merely chirping in distress, the sword clattering to the floor as he slowly reaches a hand out for Techno.

"H.... help...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I've gotcha... I've gotcha, kid..."

Techno quickly scooted closer, pulling Tommy into his arms and carding his fingers through the other's hair. He gently rocked the two of them back and forth, murmuring reassurances.

"You're safe... no one's gonna hurt you while I'm here..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy whimpers into the man's neck, trembling, feathers all rumpled.

"I-i-i was b-back i-in e-exile!! H-he... he wanted m-m-my stuff!!"

((Since the Schlatt blocked us I vote we put this before Tommy loses his life in the jail.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno gently shushed the other, running a gentle hand over his wings to try and smooth the feathers down.

"You're not there anymore, kid... you're home. You're not in exile and Dream isn't here to take your things... you're safe."

(Yeah, that's cool)

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy nuzzles his face deeper into the man's neck, unable to hold back the tiny frightened peeps he keeps producing.

"I-i w-was u-ungrateful f-for the things h-h-he did for me! I-... h-he wa-as making m-me a be-etter person!!" He says, mind falling back on that way of thinking Dream had drilled into it.

[not-the-blood-god]

"No... no, that isn't true, kid. You know that isn't true..."

Techno continued holding Tommy as close as he could, messing with his hair and petting his wings.

"He wasn't doing anything good for you. He was hurting you. He was abusing you. You're not ungrateful for not liking that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy shivers softly, clinging to the comfort of his guardian. "B-but th-.... there w-were t-times w-where h-he'd be so n-nice.... s-so s-soft.... h-he'd take t-time to p-p-preen me...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Yeah... that's part of how abuse works. It's not just a constant source of pain, it's a push and pull that keeps you coming back no matter how much they hurt you because you still crave those good moments."

Techno sighed, shaking his head and pressing a quick kiss to the top of Tommy's head.

"He knew what he was doing. He knew he was hurting you. He wanted to hurt you. Him being nice to you and treating you well on occasion doesn't change that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy's soft peeps start to turn into coos, wings splaying on the ground to either side of him. He sniffles gently, slowly starting to calm down.

"I feel like he's still in my head sometimes...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I know... but it'll go away with time."

Techno murmured, smiling a little as he noticed Tommy starting to relax.

"I'll protect you... you'll be safe as long as you're with me, kid. You're my family."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy starts to softly coo, wings wrapping around the man as he just snuggles closer.

[not-the-blood-god]

"There ya go... you're gonna be alright, kid."

Techno held Tommy as close as he could, gently rocking back and forth as if he were rocking a baby.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I-i'm sorry f-for being such a b-baby about it...." Tommy says softly, face burning with shame

[not-the-blood-god]

"No need to apologize, kid. Feel as much as you need to as strongly as you need to. I'm not gonna judge."

[tatteredredbandana]

"Wh-why me though.... w-what did i do? Did ibdo something to anger h-him? I.... I feel so h-helpless.... s-so scared...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I wish I could tell you, kid... my only guess is that you were just... an easy target."

Techno sighed, kissing the top of Tommy's head and ruffling his hair.

"I know you're scared... but you're always safe with me. He can't get to you unless he can get through me and we both know how that would go if he tried."

[tatteredredbandana]

"What if he ge-gets out one day.... a-and you're a-away????"

[not-the-blood-god]

"If he takes you, I'll hunt him down and get you back. Simple. He's a fool if he thinks he could touch my family and get away with it."

[masked-god]

The sound of glass shattering rings out before a few glass bottles break over them. Slowness, blindness, and weakness. A harming one hitting Techno as Tommy is yanked from his grasp.

((Same person, different blog.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Even without sight, the moment the potions hit and Tommy was out of his arms, Techno immediately knew what was happening and who the perpetrator was. God. Fucking. Damn it.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding- really great timing, Dream! You know you're not gonna get away with this for long!!"

[masked-god]

"NONONO, DAD! DAD!!" Tommy cries out, squirming and thrashing and hitting at Dream, who immediately retalliates by ripping several of the boy's primary feathers out.

"Shut your mouth Tommy, brat." Dream says, dragging Tommy out the window. "Nice seeing you again, Techno." He taunts.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Y'know I'm bringing you hell later, Dream! You can't snatch my kid and expect to get away with it!"

[masked-god]

"If you can find us, that is. I might have a bunker deep underground for all you know."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Bold of you to assume I won't tear the entire region down to find him!"

[masked-god]

"He's mine, Techno. He just flew the coop for a bit..." Dream yells behind him, pearling away.

A week passes, no one has seen dream. But there's been sightings of a red cloaked figure in a porcelain mask, only the mask is frowning.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno, as he'd sworn, had been hunting down Dream and keeping an eye out for any signs of Tommy's whereabouts... and the rumors of a masked figure in a red cloak put together a horrifying picture.

His plan was rather simple: try to find this individual and either confirm or deny his theory. When he finally managed to catch a glimpse of someone matching the description, he got close and grabbed them by the arm to keep them from running, his voice gentle yet laced with hesitation... maybe even a little fear.

"...Tommy?"

[masked-god]

The figure pulls out their sword, immediately swinging it backwards at the man, kicking Techno away as they leap backwards a few feet. The frowning face staring blankly at the man. A pair of bright Green wings folding out of the cloak as they drop into a defensive position, they stay still for a second, waiting.

Behind the mask, the protégé half smiles.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno stumbled back a few feet, blinking as he stared at the other with a deep frown. The green wings, the mask... that had Dream's influence radiating off of it.

"Tommy... that is you, isn't it? What did he do to you...?"

Techno's voice shook as the horrific realization set in. That was Tommy. His Tommy. His kid. Dream had somehow corrupted him to be like this...

[tatteredredbandana]

"I have no idea who you're talking about, but Dream doesn't like you. I wonder if beating you will make him proud?" The Protégé says softly, head tilting to the side a bit.

[not-the-blood-god]

"...Oh, Tommy..."

Techno cooed, shaking his head and sighing. Tommy had to be in there somewhere... even if he wasn't showing right now.

Rather than even trying to put up a fight, Techno just slowly brought himself to the ground and sat down, a little smile on his face.

"...I forfeit. I'm not gonna hurt you, even if it's to defend myself. So... you win, technically."

[tatteredredbandana]

His head tilts more, he waits a few more seconds, then he races at the man, slashing at the pig's arm.

"Nice try Porky, it'll take more than a few words to drop my guard."

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno winced, pressing his hand to the new gash in his arm before snorting. Despite the pain, he just laughed shakily and smiled up at the teen like he hadn't just been attacked.

"I mean it. Kill me. I'd rather die by your hands than hurt you to live."

Techno insisted, not even attempting to get up or move away at all.

[masked-god]

His head tilts more, he waits a few more seconds, then he races at the guy from the back, gashing his shoulder and holding the blade of his sword to the man's throat.

[not-the-blood-god]

"I have no clue where you're hiding, so I'm making this a public post."

"XD, I WILL PERSONALLY HUNT YOU DOWN IF YOU DON'T STOP FUCKING WITH MY KID. I CAN AND WILL KILL A GOD."

[masked-god]

Hahaha

[tatteredredbandana]

https://www.tumblr.com/tatteredredbandana/802160115103989760/remember-when-me-and-tubbo-overthrew-your?source=share

((Something happened to Schlatt, let's just say Dream killed him....))

((Let’s just continue here....))

@not-the-blood-god

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno chuckled and nodded, quickly getting food cooking in the kitchen. He didn't blink at the feather tucked into his cape, already accustomed to acquiring a new one at random.

"So... what exactly happened while you were at Logstedshire? You're doing okay after that, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy hums as he sits down, wings settling against his back.

"Well, it was really fucking terrifying at first, but i eventually started talking about everything that happened."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Hm... you're doing better, then? That's good."

Once Techno finished preparing the food, he made two plates and set one in front of Tommy before sitting next to him and starting to eat.

[tatteredredbandana]

Another happy coo bubbles out of Tommy's throat, wings giving another happy little flutter, staying with Techno and Phil has been nice. It's nice to have another avian (and someone that knows a lot about avian instincts) around to tell him how this shit works. Being an orphan means he never had a parent to tell him these things, and it's nice to have people to care for him.

He eats the food eagerly, the the small golden bracelet from Techno (piglin hybrid i assume) clinking lightly against the plate.

"You guys are too good to me..."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Are we? I think we're exactly as good as you deserve."

Techno chuckled, ruffling Tommy's hair and smiling gently.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy grins, finishing his food and practically shoving his wings into the man's lap, another rumbling coo coming from him. He leans with his back against Techno's shoulder, wings splaying out across the man's lap, more of those rumbling coos spilling out of him as he silently asks to be preened. He's nearly in the man's lap like this, that specific chirping and cooing is used to address an avian's guardians.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno laughed softly, immediately taking the hint and beginning to preen Tommy's wings. He was very careful in his movements, experienced from centuries spent doing the same song and dance with Phil.

"This is nice..."

[tatteredredbandana]

The cooing gets louder as Tommy closes his eyes, his face buried in the fur of the man's cape, wings pressing into the preening as his entire body relaxes, going fully limp against Techno.

"Mhm, it sure does dad...."

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno paused for just a moment as that title sunk in. His hands went still for a few seconds before resuming preening Tommy's wings as he struggled to find a way to respond.

"Yeah... it's always nice to have time with you, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Eventually Tommy falls asleep like this, but it not too long before his brows furrow, an anxious chirp coming from his sleeping form. His wings tuck against his back, heart speeding up as he lets out a whine.

"I... worked so hard on ---- ----- D r eam.... you can't ---- it up.... ------ --n't... ---t hur-s!"

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy?"

Techno murmured once he heard Tommy's chirps and sleepy mumbles, eyebrows furrowing in concern. He rested a gentle hand on the teen's shoulder and attempted to shake him awake.

"Hey, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out another frightened chirp, eyes starting to leak as he starts squirming lightly.

"-'m sor-y.... i-i... did--t mean to h--e anything f--m y--..." Tommy mumbles, starting to tremble, wings folding tighter to his back.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy... hey, Tommy..."

Techno sighed, carefully lifting Tommy into his lap. He held the small avian close, gently rubbing his back.

"You're okay... you're safe. He's not here, kid. He can't hurt you. It's just you and me."

Techno had no idea if Tommy could even hear him... but he'd try his best with reassurances anyway in the blind hope he would.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy immediately wakes up, making that heartbreaking screech that hatchlings in distress make. He immediately starts thrashing, beating his wings about his 'attacker's' head, clawing at him with sharp talons, drawing a sword and making to swing it.

"NOT AGAIN! NOT AGAIN!!!!

[not-the-blood-god]

"WOAH, WOAH, TOMMY, CALM DOWN-"

Techno immediately moved to disarm Tommy, barely flinching as he got smacked with wings and clawed at with talons. It hurt, sure, but he'd dealt with worse and right now, making sure Tommy was soothed was his top priority.

"I'm not Dream! I'm Techno, I'm your dad! You're safe, I promise."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy keeps making those screeches, eyes dilated to the extreme as he backs up. His feathers puff up as he looses his sword, wings flaring out to appear bigger as he backs into a corner and stares through Techno.

Tears drip down his cheeks, panting.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Shhh... shh... it's just me... it's just me, Tommy."

Techno keeps his voice soft, inching closer until there's a more reasonable amount of space between the two. He knew better than to try and touch Tommy or get too close... so he kept his distance and kept speaking.

"Dream's not here, I promise. Just you and me... just us. No one's gonna hurt you here. You're home. You're safe."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy slowly starts to calm down, pupils slowly going back to normal as his wings lower. He's still trembling, now merely chirping in distress, the sword clattering to the floor as he slowly reaches a hand out for Techno.

"H.... help...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I've gotcha... I've gotcha, kid..."

Techno quickly scooted closer, pulling Tommy into his arms and carding his fingers through the other's hair. He gently rocked the two of them back and forth, murmuring reassurances.

"You're safe... no one's gonna hurt you while I'm here..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy whimpers into the man's neck, trembling, feathers all rumpled.

"I-i-i was b-back i-in e-exile!! H-he... he wanted m-m-my stuff!!"

((Since the Schlatt blocked us I vote we put this before Tommy loses his life in the jail.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno gently shushed the other, running a gentle hand over his wings to try and smooth the feathers down.

"You're not there anymore, kid... you're home. You're not in exile and Dream isn't here to take your things... you're safe."

(Yeah, that's cool)

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy nuzzles his face deeper into the man's neck, unable to hold back the tiny frightened peeps he keeps producing.

"I-i w-was u-ungrateful f-for the things h-h-he did for me! I-... h-he wa-as making m-me a be-etter person!!" He says, mind falling back on that way of thinking Dream had drilled into it.

[not-the-blood-god]

"No... no, that isn't true, kid. You know that isn't true..."

Techno continued holding Tommy as close as he could, messing with his hair and petting his wings.

"He wasn't doing anything good for you. He was hurting you. He was abusing you. You're not ungrateful for not liking that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy shivers softly, clinging to the comfort of his guardian. "B-but th-.... there w-were t-times w-where h-he'd be so n-nice.... s-so s-soft.... h-he'd take t-time to p-p-preen me...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Yeah... that's part of how abuse works. It's not just a constant source of pain, it's a push and pull that keeps you coming back no matter how much they hurt you because you still crave those good moments."

Techno sighed, shaking his head and pressing a quick kiss to the top of Tommy's head.

"He knew what he was doing. He knew he was hurting you. He wanted to hurt you. Him being nice to you and treating you well on occasion doesn't change that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy's soft peeps start to turn into coos, wings splaying on the ground to either side of him. He sniffles gently, slowly starting to calm down.

"I feel like he's still in my head sometimes...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I know... but it'll go away with time."

Techno murmured, smiling a little as he noticed Tommy starting to relax.

"I'll protect you... you'll be safe as long as you're with me, kid. You're my family."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy starts to softly coo, wings wrapping around the man as he just snuggles closer.

[not-the-blood-god]

"There ya go... you're gonna be alright, kid."

Techno held Tommy as close as he could, gently rocking back and forth as if he were rocking a baby.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I-i'm sorry f-for being such a b-baby about it...." Tommy says softly, face burning with shame

[not-the-blood-god]

"No need to apologize, kid. Feel as much as you need to as strongly as you need to. I'm not gonna judge."

[tatteredredbandana]

"Wh-why me though.... w-what did i do? Did ibdo something to anger h-him? I.... I feel so h-helpless.... s-so scared...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I wish I could tell you, kid... my only guess is that you were just... an easy target."

Techno sighed, kissing the top of Tommy's head and ruffling his hair.

"I know you're scared... but you're always safe with me. He can't get to you unless he can get through me and we both know how that would go if he tried."

[tatteredredbandana]

"What if he ge-gets out one day.... a-and you're a-away????"

[not-the-blood-god]

"If he takes you, I'll hunt him down and get you back. Simple. He's a fool if he thinks he could touch my family and get away with it."

[masked-god]

The sound of glass shattering rings out before a few glass bottles break over them. Slowness, blindness, and weakness. A harming one hitting Techno as Tommy is yanked from his grasp.

((Same person, different blog.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Even without sight, the moment the potions hit and Tommy was out of his arms, Techno immediately knew what was happening and who the perpetrator was. God. Fucking. Damn it.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding- really great timing, Dream! You know you're not gonna get away with this for long!!"

[masked-god]

"NONONO, DAD! DAD!!" Tommy cries out, squirming and thrashing and hitting at Dream, who immediately retalliates by ripping several of the boy's primary feathers out.

"Shut your mouth Tommy, brat." Dream says, dragging Tommy out the window. "Nice seeing you again, Techno." He taunts.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Y'know I'm bringing you hell later, Dream! You can't snatch my kid and expect to get away with it!"

[masked-god]

"If you can find us, that is. I might have a bunker deep underground for all you know."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Bold of you to assume I won't tear the entire region down to find him!"

[masked-god]

"He's mine, Techno. He just flew the coop for a bit..." Dream yells behind him, pearling away.

A week passes, no one has seen dream. But there's been sightings of a red cloaked figure in a porcelain mask, only the mask is frowning.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno, as he'd sworn, had been hunting down Dream and keeping an eye out for any signs of Tommy's whereabouts... and the rumors of a masked figure in a red cloak put together a horrifying picture.

His plan was rather simple: try to find this individual and either confirm or deny his theory. When he finally managed to catch a glimpse of someone matching the description, he got close and grabbed them by the arm to keep them from running, his voice gentle yet laced with hesitation... maybe even a little fear.

"...Tommy?"

[masked-god]

The figure pulls out their sword, immediately swinging it backwards at the man, kicking Techno away as they leap backwards a few feet. The frowning face staring blankly at the man. A pair of bright Green wings folding out of the cloak as they drop into a defensive position, they stay still for a second, waiting.

Behind the mask, the protégé half smiles.

[dreamuwashere]

Dream watches what Tommy's doing as the brat goes around Logstedshire, smiling behind the mask as he lurks out of sight. It's been about a month out here for poor Tommy, he's gotten to the point where he's really really jumpy.

Dream walks over with an invisibility potion in effect, taking a silent drink of milk after positioning himself directly behind Tommy.

"Hey, Tommy! What are you up to??" Dream asks cheerfully, as if he's not systematically breaking the kid down.

(( @masked-god ))

Tommy turned around and looks at Dream in shock.

"I'm... out for a walk. What you up to? " Tommy replied hesitantly

[masked-god]

"Just checking on my friend, did you manage to make any armor or tools while I was away?" Dream asks nonchalantly, his tone suggesting that Tommy should definitely tell the truth if he doesn't want to get hurt.

[dreamuwashere]

"Yeah I got some iron Armour. It's not the best but it's something. And I got myself a sword too.... Do you need anything, like I don't like that 'checking in on your friend' thing, it's weird. " Tommy replied trying to to sound scared

[masked-god]

Dream starts digging a hole, then climbs out of it. "You know the drill by now, right?" Dream says cheerfully, smiling behind his mask.

[dreamuwashere]

"W.. What why would I throw away my stuff" said Tommy scared and angry

[masked-god]

"Tommy........ Drop your things.... now..." Dream says, taking a step closer and putting a hand on the hilt of his sword. "You know what happens if you upset me...."

[dreamuwashere]

"Ok ok ok, no need to get violent" Toy said with a shaky voice. Tommy dropped all his stuff in the hole "there? Better?" Asked Tommy still shaken

[tatteredredbandana]

"Good.... now was that so hard? I'm doing this for your own good Tommy, I don't know why you want to go against me at every turn. This is exactly why Tubbo banished you, you're too abrasive and annoying for anyone to stand for long.... You should be grateful that I'm bothering to try and make you a better person...." Dream says, sounding disappointed before blowing up Tommy's stuff.

[dreamuwashere]

"Yeah I guess I should" Tommy said sad and sarcasticly. "And you're gonna keep doing right? Never leaving me alone. "Tommy said with almost no emotion

[masked-god]

"Of course, I'm always here for you Tommy." Dream says, smiling as he puts a hand on the boy's shoulder.

"One day they'll see how much better you are, then maybe they'll accept you back."

[dreamuwashere]

Dream watches what Tommy's doing as the brat goes around Logstedshire, smiling behind the mask as he lurks out of sight. It's been about a month out here for poor Tommy, he's gotten to the point where he's really really jumpy.

Dream walks over with an invisibility potion in effect, taking a silent drink of milk after positioning himself directly behind Tommy.

"Hey, Tommy! What are you up to??" Dream asks cheerfully, as if he's not systematically breaking the kid down.

(( @masked-god ))

Tommy turned around and looks at Dream in shock.

"I'm... out for a walk. What you up to? " Tommy replied hesitantly

[masked-god]

"Just checking on my friend, did you manage to make any armor or tools while I was away?" Dream asks nonchalantly, his tone suggesting that Tommy should definitely tell the truth if he doesn't want to get hurt.

[dreamuwashere]

"Yeah I got some iron Armour. It's not the best but it's something. And I got myself a sword too.... Do you need anything, like I don't like that 'checking in on your friend' thing, it's weird. " Tommy replied trying to to sound scared

[masked-god]

Dream starts digging a hole, then climbs out of it. "You know the drill by now, right?" Dream says cheerfully, smiling behind his mask.

[dreamuwashere]

"W.. What why would I throw away my stuff" said Tommy scared and angry

[masked-god]

"Tommy........ Drop your things.... now..." Dream says, taking a step closer and putting a hand on the hilt of his sword. "You know what happens if you upset me...."

[dreamuwashere]

"Ok ok ok, no need to get violent" Toy said with a shaky voice. Tommy dropped all his stuff in the hole "there? Better?" Asked Tommy still shaken

[tatteredredbandana]

"Good.... now was that so hard? I'm doing this for your own good Tommy, I don't know why you want to go against me at every turn. This is exactly why Tubbo banished you, you're too abrasive and annoying for anyone to stand for long.... You should be grateful that I'm bothering to try and make you a better person...." Dream says, sounding disappointed before blowing up Tommy's stuff.

[dreamuwashere]

Dream watches what Tommy's doing as the brat goes around Logstedshire, smiling behind the mask as he lurks out of sight. It's been about a month out here for poor Tommy, he's gotten to the point where he's really really jumpy.

Dream walks over with an invisibility potion in effect, taking a silent drink of milk after positioning himself directly behind Tommy.

"Hey, Tommy! What are you up to??" Dream asks cheerfully, as if he's not systematically breaking the kid down.

(( @masked-god ))

Tommy turned around and looks at Dream in shock.

"I'm... out for a walk. What you up to? " Tommy replied hesitantly

[masked-god]

"Just checking on my friend, did you manage to make any armor or tools while I was away?" Dream asks nonchalantly, his tone suggesting that Tommy should definitely tell the truth if he doesn't want to get hurt.

[dreamuwashere]

"Yeah I got some iron Armour. It's not the best but it's something. And I got myself a sword too.... Do you need anything, like I don't like that 'checking in on your friend' thing, it's weird. " Tommy replied trying to to sound scared

[masked-god]

Dream starts digging a hole, then climbs out of it. "You know the drill by now, right?" Dream says cheerfully, smiling behind his mask.

[dreamuwashere]

"W.. What why would I throw away my stuff" said Tommy scared and angry

[masked-god]

"Tommy........ Drop your things.... now..." Dream says, taking a step closer and putting a hand on the hilt of his sword. "You know what happens if you upset me...."

[dreamuwashere]

Dream watches what Tommy's doing as the brat goes around Logstedshire, smiling behind the mask as he lurks out of sight. It's been about a month out here for poor Tommy, he's gotten to the point where he's really really jumpy.

Dream walks over with an invisibility potion in effect, taking a silent drink of milk after positioning himself directly behind Tommy.

"Hey, Tommy! What are you up to??" Dream asks cheerfully, as if he's not systematically breaking the kid down.

(( @masked-god ))

Tommy turned around and looks at Dream in shock.

"I'm... out for a walk. What you up to? " Tommy replied hesitantly

[masked-god]

"Just checking on my friend, did you manage to make any armor or tools while I was away?" Dream asks nonchalantly, his tone suggesting that Tommy should definitely tell the truth if he doesn't want to get hurt.

[dreamuwashere]

"Yeah I got some iron Armour. It's not the best but it's something. And I got myself a sword too.... Do you need anything, like I don't like that 'checking in on your friend' thing, it's weird. " Tommy replied trying to to sound scared

[masked-god]

Dream starts digging a hole, then climbs out of it. "You know the drill by now, right?" Dream says cheerfully, smiling behind his mask.

[dreamuwashere]

Dream watches what Tommy's doing as the brat goes around Logstedshire, smiling behind the mask as he lurks out of sight. It's been about a month out here for poor Tommy, he's gotten to the point where he's really really jumpy.

Dream walks over with an invisibility potion in effect, taking a silent drink of milk after positioning himself directly behind Tommy.

"Hey, Tommy! What are you up to??" Dream asks cheerfully, as if he's not systematically breaking the kid down.

(( @masked-god ))

Tommy turned around and looks at Dream in shock.

"I'm... out for a walk. What you up to? " Tommy replied hesitantly

[masked-god]

"Just checking on my friend, did you manage to make any armor or tools while I was away?" Dream asks nonchalantly, his tone suggesting that Tommy should definitely tell the truth if he doesn't want to get hurt.

[tatteredredbandana]

https://www.tumblr.com/tatteredredbandana/802160115103989760/remember-when-me-and-tubbo-overthrew-your?source=share

((Something happened to Schlatt, let's just say Dream killed him....))

((Let’s just continue here....))

@not-the-blood-god

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno chuckled and nodded, quickly getting food cooking in the kitchen. He didn't blink at the feather tucked into his cape, already accustomed to acquiring a new one at random.

"So... what exactly happened while you were at Logstedshire? You're doing okay after that, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy hums as he sits down, wings settling against his back.

"Well, it was really fucking terrifying at first, but i eventually started talking about everything that happened."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Hm... you're doing better, then? That's good."

Once Techno finished preparing the food, he made two plates and set one in front of Tommy before sitting next to him and starting to eat.

[tatteredredbandana]

Another happy coo bubbles out of Tommy's throat, wings giving another happy little flutter, staying with Techno and Phil has been nice. It's nice to have another avian (and someone that knows a lot about avian instincts) around to tell him how this shit works. Being an orphan means he never had a parent to tell him these things, and it's nice to have people to care for him.

He eats the food eagerly, the the small golden bracelet from Techno (piglin hybrid i assume) clinking lightly against the plate.

"You guys are too good to me..."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Are we? I think we're exactly as good as you deserve."

Techno chuckled, ruffling Tommy's hair and smiling gently.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy grins, finishing his food and practically shoving his wings into the man's lap, another rumbling coo coming from him. He leans with his back against Techno's shoulder, wings splaying out across the man's lap, more of those rumbling coos spilling out of him as he silently asks to be preened. He's nearly in the man's lap like this, that specific chirping and cooing is used to address an avian's guardians.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno laughed softly, immediately taking the hint and beginning to preen Tommy's wings. He was very careful in his movements, experienced from centuries spent doing the same song and dance with Phil.

"This is nice..."

[tatteredredbandana]

The cooing gets louder as Tommy closes his eyes, his face buried in the fur of the man's cape, wings pressing into the preening as his entire body relaxes, going fully limp against Techno.

"Mhm, it sure does dad...."

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno paused for just a moment as that title sunk in. His hands went still for a few seconds before resuming preening Tommy's wings as he struggled to find a way to respond.

"Yeah... it's always nice to have time with you, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Eventually Tommy falls asleep like this, but it not too long before his brows furrow, an anxious chirp coming from his sleeping form. His wings tuck against his back, heart speeding up as he lets out a whine.

"I... worked so hard on ---- ----- D r eam.... you can't ---- it up.... ------ --n't... ---t hur-s!"

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy?"

Techno murmured once he heard Tommy's chirps and sleepy mumbles, eyebrows furrowing in concern. He rested a gentle hand on the teen's shoulder and attempted to shake him awake.

"Hey, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out another frightened chirp, eyes starting to leak as he starts squirming lightly.

"-'m sor-y.... i-i... did--t mean to h--e anything f--m y--..." Tommy mumbles, starting to tremble, wings folding tighter to his back.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy... hey, Tommy..."

Techno sighed, carefully lifting Tommy into his lap. He held the small avian close, gently rubbing his back.

"You're okay... you're safe. He's not here, kid. He can't hurt you. It's just you and me."

Techno had no idea if Tommy could even hear him... but he'd try his best with reassurances anyway in the blind hope he would.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy immediately wakes up, making that heartbreaking screech that hatchlings in distress make. He immediately starts thrashing, beating his wings about his 'attacker's' head, clawing at him with sharp talons, drawing a sword and making to swing it.

"NOT AGAIN! NOT AGAIN!!!!

[not-the-blood-god]

"WOAH, WOAH, TOMMY, CALM DOWN-"

Techno immediately moved to disarm Tommy, barely flinching as he got smacked with wings and clawed at with talons. It hurt, sure, but he'd dealt with worse and right now, making sure Tommy was soothed was his top priority.

"I'm not Dream! I'm Techno, I'm your dad! You're safe, I promise."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy keeps making those screeches, eyes dilated to the extreme as he backs up. His feathers puff up as he looses his sword, wings flaring out to appear bigger as he backs into a corner and stares through Techno.

Tears drip down his cheeks, panting.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Shhh... shh... it's just me... it's just me, Tommy."

Techno keeps his voice soft, inching closer until there's a more reasonable amount of space between the two. He knew better than to try and touch Tommy or get too close... so he kept his distance and kept speaking.

"Dream's not here, I promise. Just you and me... just us. No one's gonna hurt you here. You're home. You're safe."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy slowly starts to calm down, pupils slowly going back to normal as his wings lower. He's still trembling, now merely chirping in distress, the sword clattering to the floor as he slowly reaches a hand out for Techno.

"H.... help...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I've gotcha... I've gotcha, kid..."

Techno quickly scooted closer, pulling Tommy into his arms and carding his fingers through the other's hair. He gently rocked the two of them back and forth, murmuring reassurances.

"You're safe... no one's gonna hurt you while I'm here..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy whimpers into the man's neck, trembling, feathers all rumpled.

"I-i-i was b-back i-in e-exile!! H-he... he wanted m-m-my stuff!!"

((Since the Schlatt blocked us I vote we put this before Tommy loses his life in the jail.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno gently shushed the other, running a gentle hand over his wings to try and smooth the feathers down.

"You're not there anymore, kid... you're home. You're not in exile and Dream isn't here to take your things... you're safe."

(Yeah, that's cool)

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy nuzzles his face deeper into the man's neck, unable to hold back the tiny frightened peeps he keeps producing.

"I-i w-was u-ungrateful f-for the things h-h-he did for me! I-... h-he wa-as making m-me a be-etter person!!" He says, mind falling back on that way of thinking Dream had drilled into it.

[not-the-blood-god]

"No... no, that isn't true, kid. You know that isn't true..."

Techno continued holding Tommy as close as he could, messing with his hair and petting his wings.

"He wasn't doing anything good for you. He was hurting you. He was abusing you. You're not ungrateful for not liking that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy shivers softly, clinging to the comfort of his guardian. "B-but th-.... there w-were t-times w-where h-he'd be so n-nice.... s-so s-soft.... h-he'd take t-time to p-p-preen me...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Yeah... that's part of how abuse works. It's not just a constant source of pain, it's a push and pull that keeps you coming back no matter how much they hurt you because you still crave those good moments."

Techno sighed, shaking his head and pressing a quick kiss to the top of Tommy's head.

"He knew what he was doing. He knew he was hurting you. He wanted to hurt you. Him being nice to you and treating you well on occasion doesn't change that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy's soft peeps start to turn into coos, wings splaying on the ground to either side of him. He sniffles gently, slowly starting to calm down.

"I feel like he's still in my head sometimes...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I know... but it'll go away with time."

Techno murmured, smiling a little as he noticed Tommy starting to relax.

"I'll protect you... you'll be safe as long as you're with me, kid. You're my family."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy starts to softly coo, wings wrapping around the man as he just snuggles closer.

[not-the-blood-god]

"There ya go... you're gonna be alright, kid."

Techno held Tommy as close as he could, gently rocking back and forth as if he were rocking a baby.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I-i'm sorry f-for being such a b-baby about it...." Tommy says softly, face burning with shame

[not-the-blood-god]

"No need to apologize, kid. Feel as much as you need to as strongly as you need to. I'm not gonna judge."

[tatteredredbandana]

"Wh-why me though.... w-what did i do? Did ibdo something to anger h-him? I.... I feel so h-helpless.... s-so scared...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I wish I could tell you, kid... my only guess is that you were just... an easy target."

Techno sighed, kissing the top of Tommy's head and ruffling his hair.

"I know you're scared... but you're always safe with me. He can't get to you unless he can get through me and we both know how that would go if he tried."

[tatteredredbandana]

"What if he ge-gets out one day.... a-and you're a-away????"

[not-the-blood-god]

"If he takes you, I'll hunt him down and get you back. Simple. He's a fool if he thinks he could touch my family and get away with it."

[masked-god]

The sound of glass shattering rings out before a few glass bottles break over them. Slowness, blindness, and weakness. A harming one hitting Techno as Tommy is yanked from his grasp.

((Same person, different blog.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Even without sight, the moment the potions hit and Tommy was out of his arms, Techno immediately knew what was happening and who the perpetrator was. God. Fucking. Damn it.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding- really great timing, Dream! You know you're not gonna get away with this for long!!"

[masked-god]

"NONONO, DAD! DAD!!" Tommy cries out, squirming and thrashing and hitting at Dream, who immediately retalliates by ripping several of the boy's primary feathers out.

"Shut your mouth Tommy, brat." Dream says, dragging Tommy out the window. "Nice seeing you again, Techno." He taunts.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Y'know I'm bringing you hell later, Dream! You can't snatch my kid and expect to get away with it!"

[masked-god]

"If you can find us, that is. I might have a bunker deep underground for all you know."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Bold of you to assume I won't tear the entire region down to find him!"

[masked-god]

"He's mine, Techno. He just flew the coop for a bit..." Dream yells behind him, pearling away.

A week passes, no one has seen dream. But there's been sightings of a red cloaked figure in a porcelain mask, only the mask is frowning.

[tatteredredbandana]

https://www.tumblr.com/tatteredredbandana/802160115103989760/remember-when-me-and-tubbo-overthrew-your?source=share

((Something happened to Schlatt, let's just say Dream killed him....))

((Let’s just continue here....))

@not-the-blood-god

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno chuckled and nodded, quickly getting food cooking in the kitchen. He didn't blink at the feather tucked into his cape, already accustomed to acquiring a new one at random.

"So... what exactly happened while you were at Logstedshire? You're doing okay after that, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy hums as he sits down, wings settling against his back.

"Well, it was really fucking terrifying at first, but i eventually started talking about everything that happened."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Hm... you're doing better, then? That's good."

Once Techno finished preparing the food, he made two plates and set one in front of Tommy before sitting next to him and starting to eat.

[tatteredredbandana]

Another happy coo bubbles out of Tommy's throat, wings giving another happy little flutter, staying with Techno and Phil has been nice. It's nice to have another avian (and someone that knows a lot about avian instincts) around to tell him how this shit works. Being an orphan means he never had a parent to tell him these things, and it's nice to have people to care for him.

He eats the food eagerly, the the small golden bracelet from Techno (piglin hybrid i assume) clinking lightly against the plate.

"You guys are too good to me..."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Are we? I think we're exactly as good as you deserve."

Techno chuckled, ruffling Tommy's hair and smiling gently.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy grins, finishing his food and practically shoving his wings into the man's lap, another rumbling coo coming from him. He leans with his back against Techno's shoulder, wings splaying out across the man's lap, more of those rumbling coos spilling out of him as he silently asks to be preened. He's nearly in the man's lap like this, that specific chirping and cooing is used to address an avian's guardians.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno laughed softly, immediately taking the hint and beginning to preen Tommy's wings. He was very careful in his movements, experienced from centuries spent doing the same song and dance with Phil.

"This is nice..."

[tatteredredbandana]

The cooing gets louder as Tommy closes his eyes, his face buried in the fur of the man's cape, wings pressing into the preening as his entire body relaxes, going fully limp against Techno.

"Mhm, it sure does dad...."

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno paused for just a moment as that title sunk in. His hands went still for a few seconds before resuming preening Tommy's wings as he struggled to find a way to respond.

"Yeah... it's always nice to have time with you, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Eventually Tommy falls asleep like this, but it not too long before his brows furrow, an anxious chirp coming from his sleeping form. His wings tuck against his back, heart speeding up as he lets out a whine.

"I... worked so hard on ---- ----- D r eam.... you can't ---- it up.... ------ --n't... ---t hur-s!"

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy?"

Techno murmured once he heard Tommy's chirps and sleepy mumbles, eyebrows furrowing in concern. He rested a gentle hand on the teen's shoulder and attempted to shake him awake.

"Hey, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out another frightened chirp, eyes starting to leak as he starts squirming lightly.

"-'m sor-y.... i-i... did--t mean to h--e anything f--m y--..." Tommy mumbles, starting to tremble, wings folding tighter to his back.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy... hey, Tommy..."

Techno sighed, carefully lifting Tommy into his lap. He held the small avian close, gently rubbing his back.

"You're okay... you're safe. He's not here, kid. He can't hurt you. It's just you and me."

Techno had no idea if Tommy could even hear him... but he'd try his best with reassurances anyway in the blind hope he would.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy immediately wakes up, making that heartbreaking screech that hatchlings in distress make. He immediately starts thrashing, beating his wings about his 'attacker's' head, clawing at him with sharp talons, drawing a sword and making to swing it.

"NOT AGAIN! NOT AGAIN!!!!

[not-the-blood-god]

"WOAH, WOAH, TOMMY, CALM DOWN-"

Techno immediately moved to disarm Tommy, barely flinching as he got smacked with wings and clawed at with talons. It hurt, sure, but he'd dealt with worse and right now, making sure Tommy was soothed was his top priority.

"I'm not Dream! I'm Techno, I'm your dad! You're safe, I promise."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy keeps making those screeches, eyes dilated to the extreme as he backs up. His feathers puff up as he looses his sword, wings flaring out to appear bigger as he backs into a corner and stares through Techno.

Tears drip down his cheeks, panting.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Shhh... shh... it's just me... it's just me, Tommy."

Techno keeps his voice soft, inching closer until there's a more reasonable amount of space between the two. He knew better than to try and touch Tommy or get too close... so he kept his distance and kept speaking.

"Dream's not here, I promise. Just you and me... just us. No one's gonna hurt you here. You're home. You're safe."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy slowly starts to calm down, pupils slowly going back to normal as his wings lower. He's still trembling, now merely chirping in distress, the sword clattering to the floor as he slowly reaches a hand out for Techno.

"H.... help...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I've gotcha... I've gotcha, kid..."

Techno quickly scooted closer, pulling Tommy into his arms and carding his fingers through the other's hair. He gently rocked the two of them back and forth, murmuring reassurances.

"You're safe... no one's gonna hurt you while I'm here..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy whimpers into the man's neck, trembling, feathers all rumpled.

"I-i-i was b-back i-in e-exile!! H-he... he wanted m-m-my stuff!!"

((Since the Schlatt blocked us I vote we put this before Tommy loses his life in the jail.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno gently shushed the other, running a gentle hand over his wings to try and smooth the feathers down.

"You're not there anymore, kid... you're home. You're not in exile and Dream isn't here to take your things... you're safe."

(Yeah, that's cool)

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy nuzzles his face deeper into the man's neck, unable to hold back the tiny frightened peeps he keeps producing.

"I-i w-was u-ungrateful f-for the things h-h-he did for me! I-... h-he wa-as making m-me a be-etter person!!" He says, mind falling back on that way of thinking Dream had drilled into it.

[not-the-blood-god]

"No... no, that isn't true, kid. You know that isn't true..."

Techno continued holding Tommy as close as he could, messing with his hair and petting his wings.

"He wasn't doing anything good for you. He was hurting you. He was abusing you. You're not ungrateful for not liking that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy shivers softly, clinging to the comfort of his guardian. "B-but th-.... there w-were t-times w-where h-he'd be so n-nice.... s-so s-soft.... h-he'd take t-time to p-p-preen me...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Yeah... that's part of how abuse works. It's not just a constant source of pain, it's a push and pull that keeps you coming back no matter how much they hurt you because you still crave those good moments."

Techno sighed, shaking his head and pressing a quick kiss to the top of Tommy's head.

"He knew what he was doing. He knew he was hurting you. He wanted to hurt you. Him being nice to you and treating you well on occasion doesn't change that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy's soft peeps start to turn into coos, wings splaying on the ground to either side of him. He sniffles gently, slowly starting to calm down.

"I feel like he's still in my head sometimes...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I know... but it'll go away with time."

Techno murmured, smiling a little as he noticed Tommy starting to relax.

"I'll protect you... you'll be safe as long as you're with me, kid. You're my family."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy starts to softly coo, wings wrapping around the man as he just snuggles closer.

[not-the-blood-god]

"There ya go... you're gonna be alright, kid."

Techno held Tommy as close as he could, gently rocking back and forth as if he were rocking a baby.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I-i'm sorry f-for being such a b-baby about it...." Tommy says softly, face burning with shame

[not-the-blood-god]

"No need to apologize, kid. Feel as much as you need to as strongly as you need to. I'm not gonna judge."

[tatteredredbandana]

"Wh-why me though.... w-what did i do? Did ibdo something to anger h-him? I.... I feel so h-helpless.... s-so scared...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I wish I could tell you, kid... my only guess is that you were just... an easy target."

Techno sighed, kissing the top of Tommy's head and ruffling his hair.

"I know you're scared... but you're always safe with me. He can't get to you unless he can get through me and we both know how that would go if he tried."

[tatteredredbandana]

"What if he ge-gets out one day.... a-and you're a-away????"

[not-the-blood-god]

"If he takes you, I'll hunt him down and get you back. Simple. He's a fool if he thinks he could touch my family and get away with it."

[masked-god]

The sound of glass shattering rings out before a few glass bottles break over them. Slowness, blindness, and weakness. A harming one hitting Techno as Tommy is yanked from his grasp.

((Same person, different blog.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Even without sight, the moment the potions hit and Tommy was out of his arms, Techno immediately knew what was happening and who the perpetrator was. God. Fucking. Damn it.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding- really great timing, Dream! You know you're not gonna get away with this for long!!"

[masked-god]

"NONONO, DAD! DAD!!" Tommy cries out, squirming and thrashing and hitting at Dream, who immediately retalliates by ripping several of the boy's primary feathers out.

"Shut your mouth Tommy, brat." Dream says, dragging Tommy out the window. "Nice seeing you again, Techno." He taunts.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Y'know I'm bringing you hell later, Dream! You can't snatch my kid and expect to get away with it!"

[masked-god]

"If you can find us, that is. I might have a bunker deep underground for all you know."

[tatteredredbandana]

Dream finds himself in the land Tommy has lived in since his exile. Dream isn't wearing his mask this visit. He hasn't done that for the past two visits. 'It is to show that I trust you' he would say when Tommy asked.

Currently, he was searching for the teenager.

"Tommy?"

( @dr3am-th3-g0d )

"In the mine! Coming up!!" Tommy calls out, making his way back to the surface, he's been in the mine most of the day. Arms smudged with dust and coal.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"There you are!"

Dream smiled. He still had some of Tommy's feathers embedded into his bright green hoodie. He had discovered that it kept Tommy's instincts in check, and made it easier to manipulate him.

"How are you doing today?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out a greeting chirp, smiling at the man. "Doing pretty good dream, mine has been working out good lately!"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"You don't have any weapons, right?"

He narrowed his eyes at Tommy.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I made some in case I ran into a z-zombie at night or in a cave, but you can have it!!" Tommy says, handing a iron sword to Dream.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Dream took it without a second thought, putting it in his inventory.

"I brought you some food."

He handed Tommy some bread, two apples, and a steak.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy smiles, happy coos coming from him. He grins as he's given food, sitting down to start eating it, wings splaying out on the ground behind him in case Dream wants to preen them.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"You aren't hiding anything from me, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

"O-of course not, you're flock, I w-wouldn't hide anything from flock!"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"Are you lying?"

[tatteredredbandana]

"Of course not, why would I lie to you?" Tommy is starting to sweat a bit, trying not to glance at Ghostbur's house.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"What are you hiding, Toms?"

[tatteredredbandana]

"Im not hiding anything Dream..." His eyes flick in that direction for a split second.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"You are, though. And if you don't tell me what it is, I'm going to punish you."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy bolts out of the tent, flapping and leaping, trying to fly.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Dream chases after him, catching up quickly and grabbing onto the teen's wrist, dragging him back to the tent.

"Last chance. What are you hiding?"

His hand goes to the hilt of his sword, giving Tommy a death glare.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy goes pale as Dream grabs his sword, letting out a whimper as he starts trembling, making soft peeping sounds in fear.

"F-food!! A-armor!!! J-just stuff in case mine b-b-breaks!!!!!!!!

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"Where?"

[masked-god]

"Please d-don't!! I'm b-b-begging you Dream!!!!"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

The sword gets drawn, and Dream aims it at Tommy's throat.

"Where."

[tatteredredbandana]

"Under Ghostbur's house!! Please don't hurt me!!!!!!!!" Tommy cries out, peeping louder.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Dream drags Tommy to Ghostbur's house, he digs a small hole, placing tnt in it, and giving Tommy the flint and steel to light it.

"You're going to light the tnt, then burn what's left of this house."

[tatteredredbandana]

"B-b-but it's G-ghostbur's h-house!!"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"Things belonging to someone else hast stopped you from destroying it before."

[masked-god]

"B-but I -don't w-want to!!!!"

[tatteredredbandana]

https://www.tumblr.com/tatteredredbandana/802160115103989760/remember-when-me-and-tubbo-overthrew-your?source=share

((Something happened to Schlatt, let's just say Dream killed him....))

((Let’s just continue here....))

@not-the-blood-god

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno chuckled and nodded, quickly getting food cooking in the kitchen. He didn't blink at the feather tucked into his cape, already accustomed to acquiring a new one at random.

"So... what exactly happened while you were at Logstedshire? You're doing okay after that, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy hums as he sits down, wings settling against his back.

"Well, it was really fucking terrifying at first, but i eventually started talking about everything that happened."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Hm... you're doing better, then? That's good."

Once Techno finished preparing the food, he made two plates and set one in front of Tommy before sitting next to him and starting to eat.

[tatteredredbandana]

Another happy coo bubbles out of Tommy's throat, wings giving another happy little flutter, staying with Techno and Phil has been nice. It's nice to have another avian (and someone that knows a lot about avian instincts) around to tell him how this shit works. Being an orphan means he never had a parent to tell him these things, and it's nice to have people to care for him.

He eats the food eagerly, the the small golden bracelet from Techno (piglin hybrid i assume) clinking lightly against the plate.

"You guys are too good to me..."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Are we? I think we're exactly as good as you deserve."

Techno chuckled, ruffling Tommy's hair and smiling gently.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy grins, finishing his food and practically shoving his wings into the man's lap, another rumbling coo coming from him. He leans with his back against Techno's shoulder, wings splaying out across the man's lap, more of those rumbling coos spilling out of him as he silently asks to be preened. He's nearly in the man's lap like this, that specific chirping and cooing is used to address an avian's guardians.

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno laughed softly, immediately taking the hint and beginning to preen Tommy's wings. He was very careful in his movements, experienced from centuries spent doing the same song and dance with Phil.

"This is nice..."

[tatteredredbandana]

The cooing gets louder as Tommy closes his eyes, his face buried in the fur of the man's cape, wings pressing into the preening as his entire body relaxes, going fully limp against Techno.

"Mhm, it sure does dad...."

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno paused for just a moment as that title sunk in. His hands went still for a few seconds before resuming preening Tommy's wings as he struggled to find a way to respond.

"Yeah... it's always nice to have time with you, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Eventually Tommy falls asleep like this, but it not too long before his brows furrow, an anxious chirp coming from his sleeping form. His wings tuck against his back, heart speeding up as he lets out a whine.

"I... worked so hard on ---- ----- D r eam.... you can't ---- it up.... ------ --n't... ---t hur-s!"

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy?"

Techno murmured once he heard Tommy's chirps and sleepy mumbles, eyebrows furrowing in concern. He rested a gentle hand on the teen's shoulder and attempted to shake him awake.

"Hey, kid..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out another frightened chirp, eyes starting to leak as he starts squirming lightly.

"-'m sor-y.... i-i... did--t mean to h--e anything f--m y--..." Tommy mumbles, starting to tremble, wings folding tighter to his back.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Tommy... hey, Tommy..."

Techno sighed, carefully lifting Tommy into his lap. He held the small avian close, gently rubbing his back.

"You're okay... you're safe. He's not here, kid. He can't hurt you. It's just you and me."

Techno had no idea if Tommy could even hear him... but he'd try his best with reassurances anyway in the blind hope he would.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy immediately wakes up, making that heartbreaking screech that hatchlings in distress make. He immediately starts thrashing, beating his wings about his 'attacker's' head, clawing at him with sharp talons, drawing a sword and making to swing it.

"NOT AGAIN! NOT AGAIN!!!!

[not-the-blood-god]

"WOAH, WOAH, TOMMY, CALM DOWN-"

Techno immediately moved to disarm Tommy, barely flinching as he got smacked with wings and clawed at with talons. It hurt, sure, but he'd dealt with worse and right now, making sure Tommy was soothed was his top priority.

"I'm not Dream! I'm Techno, I'm your dad! You're safe, I promise."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy keeps making those screeches, eyes dilated to the extreme as he backs up. His feathers puff up as he looses his sword, wings flaring out to appear bigger as he backs into a corner and stares through Techno.

Tears drip down his cheeks, panting.

[not-the-blood-god]

"Shhh... shh... it's just me... it's just me, Tommy."

Techno keeps his voice soft, inching closer until there's a more reasonable amount of space between the two. He knew better than to try and touch Tommy or get too close... so he kept his distance and kept speaking.

"Dream's not here, I promise. Just you and me... just us. No one's gonna hurt you here. You're home. You're safe."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy slowly starts to calm down, pupils slowly going back to normal as his wings lower. He's still trembling, now merely chirping in distress, the sword clattering to the floor as he slowly reaches a hand out for Techno.

"H.... help...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I've gotcha... I've gotcha, kid..."

Techno quickly scooted closer, pulling Tommy into his arms and carding his fingers through the other's hair. He gently rocked the two of them back and forth, murmuring reassurances.

"You're safe... no one's gonna hurt you while I'm here..."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy whimpers into the man's neck, trembling, feathers all rumpled.

"I-i-i was b-back i-in e-exile!! H-he... he wanted m-m-my stuff!!"

((Since the Schlatt blocked us I vote we put this before Tommy loses his life in the jail.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Techno gently shushed the other, running a gentle hand over his wings to try and smooth the feathers down.

"You're not there anymore, kid... you're home. You're not in exile and Dream isn't here to take your things... you're safe."

(Yeah, that's cool)

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy nuzzles his face deeper into the man's neck, unable to hold back the tiny frightened peeps he keeps producing.

"I-i w-was u-ungrateful f-for the things h-h-he did for me! I-... h-he wa-as making m-me a be-etter person!!" He says, mind falling back on that way of thinking Dream had drilled into it.

[not-the-blood-god]

"No... no, that isn't true, kid. You know that isn't true..."

Techno continued holding Tommy as close as he could, messing with his hair and petting his wings.

"He wasn't doing anything good for you. He was hurting you. He was abusing you. You're not ungrateful for not liking that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy shivers softly, clinging to the comfort of his guardian. "B-but th-.... there w-were t-times w-where h-he'd be so n-nice.... s-so s-soft.... h-he'd take t-time to p-p-preen me...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"Yeah... that's part of how abuse works. It's not just a constant source of pain, it's a push and pull that keeps you coming back no matter how much they hurt you because you still crave those good moments."

Techno sighed, shaking his head and pressing a quick kiss to the top of Tommy's head.

"He knew what he was doing. He knew he was hurting you. He wanted to hurt you. Him being nice to you and treating you well on occasion doesn't change that."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy's soft peeps start to turn into coos, wings splaying on the ground to either side of him. He sniffles gently, slowly starting to calm down.

"I feel like he's still in my head sometimes...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I know... but it'll go away with time."

Techno murmured, smiling a little as he noticed Tommy starting to relax.

"I'll protect you... you'll be safe as long as you're with me, kid. You're my family."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy starts to softly coo, wings wrapping around the man as he just snuggles closer.

[not-the-blood-god]

"There ya go... you're gonna be alright, kid."

Techno held Tommy as close as he could, gently rocking back and forth as if he were rocking a baby.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I-i'm sorry f-for being such a b-baby about it...." Tommy says softly, face burning with shame

[not-the-blood-god]

"No need to apologize, kid. Feel as much as you need to as strongly as you need to. I'm not gonna judge."

[tatteredredbandana]

"Wh-why me though.... w-what did i do? Did ibdo something to anger h-him? I.... I feel so h-helpless.... s-so scared...."

[not-the-blood-god]

"I wish I could tell you, kid... my only guess is that you were just... an easy target."

Techno sighed, kissing the top of Tommy's head and ruffling his hair.

"I know you're scared... but you're always safe with me. He can't get to you unless he can get through me and we both know how that would go if he tried."

[tatteredredbandana]

"What if he ge-gets out one day.... a-and you're a-away????"

[not-the-blood-god]

"If he takes you, I'll hunt him down and get you back. Simple. He's a fool if he thinks he could touch my family and get away with it."

[masked-god]

The sound of glass shattering rings out before a few glass bottles break over them. Slowness, blindness, and weakness. A harming one hitting Techno as Tommy is yanked from his grasp.

((Same person, different blog.))

[not-the-blood-god]

Even without sight, the moment the potions hit and Tommy was out of his arms, Techno immediately knew what was happening and who the perpetrator was. God. Fucking. Damn it.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding- really great timing, Dream! You know you're not gonna get away with this for long!!"

[masked-god]

"NONONO, DAD! DAD!!" Tommy cries out, squirming and thrashing and hitting at Dream, who immediately retalliates by ripping several of the boy's primary feathers out.

"Shut your mouth Tommy, brat." Dream says, dragging Tommy out the window. "Nice seeing you again, Techno." He taunts.

[tatteredredbandana]

Dream finds himself in the land Tommy has lived in since his exile. Dream isn't wearing his mask this visit. He hasn't done that for the past two visits. 'It is to show that I trust you' he would say when Tommy asked.

Currently, he was searching for the teenager.

"Tommy?"

( @dr3am-th3-g0d )

"In the mine! Coming up!!" Tommy calls out, making his way back to the surface, he's been in the mine most of the day. Arms smudged with dust and coal.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"There you are!"

Dream smiled. He still had some of Tommy's feathers embedded into his bright green hoodie. He had discovered that it kept Tommy's instincts in check, and made it easier to manipulate him.

"How are you doing today?"

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy lets out a greeting chirp, smiling at the man. "Doing pretty good dream, mine has been working out good lately!"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"You don't have any weapons, right?"

He narrowed his eyes at Tommy.

[tatteredredbandana]

"I made some in case I ran into a z-zombie at night or in a cave, but you can have it!!" Tommy says, handing a iron sword to Dream.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Dream took it without a second thought, putting it in his inventory.

"I brought you some food."

He handed Tommy some bread, two apples, and a steak.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy smiles, happy coos coming from him. He grins as he's given food, sitting down to start eating it, wings splaying out on the ground behind him in case Dream wants to preen them.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"You aren't hiding anything from me, right?"

[tatteredredbandana]

"O-of course not, you're flock, I w-wouldn't hide anything from flock!"

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"Are you lying?"

[tatteredredbandana]

"Of course not, why would I lie to you?" Tommy is starting to sweat a bit, trying not to glance at Ghostbur's house.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"What are you hiding, Toms?"

[tatteredredbandana]

"Im not hiding anything Dream..." His eyes flick in that direction for a split second.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"You are, though. And if you don't tell me what it is, I'm going to punish you."

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy bolts out of the tent, flapping and leaping, trying to fly.

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

Dream chases after him, catching up quickly and grabbing onto the teen's wrist, dragging him back to the tent.

"Last chance. What are you hiding?"

His hand goes to the hilt of his sword, giving Tommy a death glare.

[tatteredredbandana]

Tommy goes pale as Dream grabs his sword, letting out a whimper as he starts trembling, making soft peeping sounds in fear.

"F-food!! A-armor!!! J-just stuff in case mine b-b-breaks!!!!!!!!

[dr3am-th3-g0d]

"Where?"

[masked-god]

"Please d-don't!! I'm b-b-begging you Dream!!!!"