I know we got that drabble with Trep showing Addie his true form a bit more but... what about a little drabble about Jamie seeing more of Skitch's true form? Y'know... when Skitch isn't busy almost dying on a Medbay bed. 👉👈
Your wish is my command! Thank you for the prompt! And secondary thank you to @ambathy because once again I am using their monster fanart as a starting place for this scene. I hope you like it!
With a soft grunt, Jamie pushed the couch the last little bit until it was flush against the wall. Then, he straightened, dusted at his hands, and then turned to face Skitch.
The Impostor was standing in the middle of the living room in the large and empty space they'd cleared. Skitch looked around and squeezed his hands together - and his clear worry brought a light frown to Jamie's face.
"Are you alright?" Jamie asked, and Skitch's immediate answer was a nod. Jamie waited a few seconds, and sure enough Skitch continued.
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Skitch signed, the question leaving a slight shakiness in his hands. "I don't know if this will go the way you think it will."
"If you're uncomfortable, you don't have to do this," Jamie said firmly as he moved to stand closer to his boyfriend. "That's that, end of conversation." Jamie reached out, laid a hand along Skitch's arm, and squeezed - and when Skitch looked at him, Jamie gave him a smile. "You're not going to scare me, though, I promise."
Skitch studied him for a long second before, with a breath, he nodded. He gestured away with his hand, and Jamie obediently took a few paces back, moving to stand at the edge of the room. Jamie watched as Skitch looked down at his hands - and continued to watch, even as Skitch's form began to change.
Everything had happened so quickly on the Skeld - Jamie hadn't really seen Skitch change, then, as he’d been more distracted by the fighting Impostors. Now, though, he was witnessing it in real time. Skitch's pale skin began to rip and boil - and quickly gave way to glimmering, ink-black hide. He crouched forward, and when he touched the ground it was with massive clawed hands. Everything about him began to elongate - his face, his body, his legs. When all was said and done, Skitch's human form had given away to something massive, long, and definitely alien.
He was laid on the ground, four separate sets of legs and clawed feet tucked beneath him. A tail - thick at the base, but long, whiplike, and sharp by the end, was curled around his body. Another set of - well, Jamie wasn’t sure if they’d be classified as legs or arms, but either way, they jutted upward from near Skitch’s shoulders and hovered above his torso. Skitch’s head was almost canine-like - with a long, rounded muzzle and set upon a thick and elongated neck. Although the especially long, piercing teeth that jutted from the top of his mouth down below his chin gave him a thick air of danger. The ears on his head twitched and angled like a dog’s might - but the shape of them were much more reminiscent of bat ears.
When Skitch ducked his head slightly, as if more unsure than ever, Jamie realized he should do more than just stare. He moved quickly over to the Impostor and, once in front of him, Jamie reached out and laid his hands on either side of Skitch’s muzzle. This close, Jamie could really appreciate how big Skitch was - between his hands, the Impostor’s muzzle was like holding onto a thick tree trunk.
Jamie had expected fur - but Skitch’s skin was cool, thick, and somewhat rough to the touch. As Jamie drew small circles with his hands, he could feel minute imperfections and wrinkles snatch at his skin. With a soft hum, Jamie dragged his nails gently down along Skitch’s muzzle - and then trailed his hands over the two visible teeth. They were deadly sharp - no doubt could cut through anything - although Jamie knew that was true of all of the incisors lining the inside of Skitch’s mouth.
A sudden breath of air startled Jamie, and he couldn’t help but laugh at the sensation of it brushing over his face and hair. He looked up to find one of Skitch’s amber eyes - now nearly the size of Jamie’s head - watching him. Even in this form, Jamie could see the apprehension and worry there - so he gave Skitch a bright smile, leaned forward, and pressed his lips to Skitch’s nose.
An explosive purr escaped Skitch’s body, the sensation enough to vibrate at Jamie’s feet. Emboldened, Jamie trailed a line of kisses along the side of Skitch’s muzzle, and as he got closer to the Impostor’s neck, Skitch curled in on himself. Jamie felt Skitch’s tail press against the back of his legs, and a massive claw wrapped gently around the back of Jamie’s torso. Skitch dipped his head down, and when he nuzzled his nose against Jamie’s abdomen, Jamie couldn’t help but pull back with a soft giggle.
“That tickles,” Jamie complained without any real heat, eyes going up to the smaller pair of arms above Skitch’s head. Sure enough, it seemed their purpose was largely communication as they began to sign Skitch’s answer.
“You tickled first,” Skitch responded, and Jamie felt his face split into a grin.
“Are you telling me that the big, scary Impostor is ticklish?” Jamie teased, and he reached to tickle at the underside of Skitch’s jaw - and despite his question, he was genuinely surprised when Skitch wiggled slightly at the sensation and wrapped his tail around them both a little tighter still. With a soft growl of protest, Skitch dipped his head a little further still, until he was pressing the top of it against most of Jamie’s body. With a soft laugh, Jamie acquiesced and moved his hands to rub softly at Skitch’s ears instead.
“You really are something, you know,” Jamie said quietly as he watched himself massage Skitch’s ears. “The way your skin glitters, how bright your eyes are, all these claws and teeth - you’re gorgeous, Skitch.”
“Flattery,” Skitch responded, even as he pressed his head a little more firmly still against Jamie.
“Truth,” Jamie retorted, leaning forward to press another kiss to Skitch’s skin. “I love you, Skitch. No matter the form you take.”
Skitch’s answer was another explosion of purrs.