#eplefroet

[monenblogi]

@eplefroet - from dis

“Don’t touch that--!” 

He’s already shoving them away in time, the small device that had been sitting on the tabletop giving a surprisingly laser-ready explosion. A bit too close for comfort, but that was on Jayce for forgetting that he had been working on refining the laser. 

“Sorry--you okay?” He pulled back to inspect closely, a clear sign of worry. No singe, no smoke, all eyebrows where they should be... Alright, Jayce was content. “My bad, I was trying to refine the output on the claw.” 

[monenblogi-a]

@eplefroet - from dis thing

"I'm guessin' we should be a bit worried 'bout how you fit in so easily around here--but suppose that makes it a bit easier to adjust."

[monenblogi-a]

❝ you were holding hands with him! i saw it!! ❞ - @eplefroet

“Well--yeah, I was. The ferrule broke off his cane, so I helped balance him back to the lab. It’s not a big deal.” Yes, it very much was a big deal because why the hell was that the first thing that came to his head? Broken ferrule? After finding Viktor’s hands to be so nice to hold? 

Come on, Jayce, you’re better than this. 

“Besides, Jingyan, I don’t see why you have to shout about it.” It’s probably a miracle he was able to remain straight about it, probably something to thank all of those horrendous public appearances for. “I was—just doing the right thing.” 

Yep... he’ll keep telling himself that. 

[monenblogi]

I want to know him. He looks like he makes really good breakfast burritos. - @eplefroet

“He does. He was also arrested twice for drunk and disorderly.” He half expected the inevitable look while calmly finishing up his half of the fries. “I don’t handle those, I just happened t’ be on both times when he got rolled up for another thing.” 

Unfortunate side effects when it came to living somewhere the population could be counted on one hand. 

“Decent sort though, good head, just unfortunate impulse problem but he’s been workin’ on it.” There’s a moment of consideration for the remainder of his half of the tray before shoving it off. Kid looked worn, like they weren’t taking care of themself. They definitely could use the food more than he actually needed it. 

Sure, a shitty burger and friends wasn’t good but sometimes it’s what mattered. 

“Talk to him if you want. His name’s Davey.” 

[monenblogi]

@eplefroet - from dis

“I know it seems ridiculous, but what do you think?” He had swiped at one of the low hanging lollis to pass over, grabbing one of the orange ones for himself. It was perfect, sketchy, but pink and innocent like the land was always meant to be.  

Even the multitude of Esquies flying on by seemed extra atmospheric. 

“I started when I was a child, I think she’d make amazing adventures in this place... make even her own hideaway from Clea. But she’d need a friend here... not Esquie, he’s already doing too much.” A pause and Verso was chewing idly on the lollipop with a hum. 

“Someone small and childlike to match the wonder that I made here.” 

[monenblogi]

what if they don't like me? - @eplefroet

“Already having second thoughts?” It’s a pretty poor attempt at trying to be comforting because honestly? They had every reason to be nervous and Verso would be the first person to admit that. His family was... a lot. Too much sometimes. 

“Well... if we’re lucky, Clea might not even be home right now. Arguably she’s a bit more intimidating than maman is.” A quiet squeeze of the hand to hopefully help, and he smiled. “They’ll love you. And Alicia would be absolutely thrilled to have someone else she can call a big sibling.” That was the easy part. 

Papa and Clea on the other hand... 

“Regardless, if you’re uncomfortable we can leave at any moment.” 

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"nonono wait—WAIT PUPPIES n O" Jingyan's frantic pleas ignored on this fine spring day. The duo Great Dane puppies dashed ahead of her at a lighting speed, their merle coats shining in the afternoon sun. Their target? Manny.

Jingyan didn't know what they expected when they put the 13 (almost 14) pound puppies down after carrying them nearly a mile. Did they really think they would be calm? No. They also didn't expect them to run off like a charged rocket. Jingyan didn't plan on sprinting this morning either. Yet here they are nearly tripping over themselves to do the impossible tasks of stopping the power of excited puppy.

"MANNYYY!! Look out!!"

(from Eplefroet)

If there was one thing that Manny had learned quickly when stepping out into the rest of the world, it was that there were definitely equal relations between the average canine and the werewolves he had been used to raising. If he had a proper education, he’d probably know why that was. 

Probably wasn’t important anyways as it was establishing the hierarchy before inevitably getting trampled. 

“Sit!” Loud, but not yelling, firm in order as expected for any alpha. The reaction was immediate with both puppies immediately sitting at his feet and looking up expectantly. Manny could only sigh, already bending down to give them both a short pat. 

“Y’ know it’s bad to just run around in this town...” The puppies simply yipped and tried to get even closer to his hands. 

“You gotta leash ‘em before you can train them off, Jingyan.” 

[monenblogi]

@eplefroet - from dis

“You’re doing it again. Staring.” 

It probably couldn’t be helped, all things considered, and was the expected reaction almost. But it had been... days? Honestly, he had lost track by this point. A soft sigh managed to escape as he poked at the fire to try and keep the embers burning. 

No, felt like even the fire was disappointed. 

“--I told you, it’s going to be okay in here. Look at me, I’m doing just fine.” Nah, who was he kidding? They were lost as hell. “--Look, we just find the shore, we can call Esquie from there. Smooth sailing. When have I ever been wrong about that?” 

... Actually he probably wasn’t going to like the answer to that.