I can touch the stars-?
𖤐 I let the twisted space nerd experience a planetarium, because she deserves it (she's very cute with her momma too it's so fluffy) 𖤐
✮ Caretakers of Twisteds au is mine!!! ✮
☆ @soupiestzilla look it's more fluff that I wrote randomly, I don't really have an explanation for this one lol ☆
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Today was a great day, a magical day, a beautiful day - for Vee at least. She was being taken somewhere, Veronica wouldn't say where though, and she was excited and patiently loafed in the truck as she drove. And by patiently loafed I mean shaking so violently with excitement and not shutting up about her curiousity about the world around them, which made Veronica have a really hard time staying focused on the road. Thankfully they just reached their destination without a problem, and Veronica sighed in relief when it was as empty as she expected it to be. She knew she had to plan this right or Vee would've killed someone- whether or not it would've been an accident was not something Veronica wanted to find out that day. Instead she parked the truck, got out, then helped her galaxy sweatshirt wearing daughter out of the back. Kinda fitting how she chose to wear that one and black sweatpants that day.
"We're here, and it's as quiet as I expected it. Please behave though, okay?" Veronica softly asked as she watched Vee stretch, the six foot tall robot looking massive and terrifying as she stretched at first- then went cat mode as she stretched like a cat in the parking lot. Vee then shook herself off like a dog, stood up fully, then grinned like an idiot.
"Of course I'll do my best to behave, I'm not an asshole on purpose. Just happens sometimes." Vee stated sweetly, getting back down into a lower position, just to rub her monitor against her mom sweetly like a massive cat giving their owner a headbutt. Veronica just laughed and gave her some affection, and so did a sweet elderly woman who was walking past.
"What a sweet massive robot... Looks just like Vee from uh... Gardenview... My kid loved that place..." The elderly softly spoke, making Vee pause.
"Oh actually-"
"Oh my goodness, you sound like her too! Oh how sweet... Would you like a butterscotch dear..?" The kind woman softly offered, and Vee very carefully took it like it was some sort of peace offering. The poor woman was then a victim of gentle Vee nuzzles and massive cat purring time, and she just gave the robot the love she desperately craved, Veronica just watching in disbelief for a bit.
"Vee, we have to go in now, we can't miss the show-"
"But... But she smells like grandma and lavender..." Vee whined, getting a laugh out of the sweet old woman.
"Oh don't worry dear, I'm going in there too, we'll see each other soon. Have fun now..." The elderly woman softly said, put an unopened bag of the butterscotch candies in Vee's hands, then she went inside the building quietly. Vee held the bag like it was a gift from a god, shaking a little.
"I love elderly people..."
"I'm very happy to know that, Vee. I'm really happy you still love hanging out with your older fans too... Let's go honey, I promise- you'll love this." Veronica sweetly soothed, gently taking Vee's free hand and watching her stand up to her full height again before she lead her inside. It was a space museum, and Vee was absolutely astonished by everything in it- but that wasn't why they were there. Veronica gently lead her shocked daughter to the planetarium, and as expected, it was near empty. Just a few other people here and there, Vee ignored them as she just sat down in a comfortable looking spot. Veronica sat on her lap, letting Vee hold her close.
"I love you, momma. I love you."
"You know where we are, don't you?"
"They're gonna let me touch the stars momma... I love the stars." Vee whispered, tail wagging itself into a motion blur. Veronica just smiled even more, especially when Vee stated purring excitedly. Though when the show started, Vee went silent- still- focused. Her eyes going huge as the domed room filled with the projection of the galaxy, her mouth a small "o" shape in awe. Veronica was giggling, watching as she reacted to finally being in a planetarium for the first time in years, as Vee obviously absolutely loved every second of it. Especially since she could touch the walls and admire the stars closely without anyone telling her not to, especially since she'd touch them so gently it was almost like she barely touched anything. She was mesmerized, softly touching all the stars around her, not even fake breathing anymore. The stars were all she could focus on now, and it was absolutely adorable, like watching a little kid discover their newest favorite toy. All eyes were on her at one point, but Vee never could make herself care, nor did Veronica even blame any of them for watching. Vee was definitely admiriable like that, being the little toon that was still deep down, the little curious robot that just wanted to touch the stars. Veronica sniffed as she wiped an eye on her shirt sleeve, not even realizing how comforting it was to see that curious and excited expression on Vee's face until she realized her vision was a little blurry.
"They really do let me touch the stars here mama..."
"Yeah, that's why I brought you to this one dear, I know you love that." Veronica whispered, though she squeaked when Vee picked her up, just to smile and let the robot take her hand and put it on one of the projected stars.
"You touch stars too." Vee whispered, smiling at her mom. Veronica just nodded once, chuckling a little until she realized which star she had put her hand on. It was the brightest one projected... It definitely was on purpose.
"It shines as bright as you, momma." Vee whispered so quietly it was barely heard. Veronica broke down crying.
"Thanks Vee..." She whispered back, getting a gentle nuzzle from the robot as they huddled together comfortably.
"I love you momma."
"I love you too, Vee."
Neither of them had noticed that someone had taken a picture of them like that, they just stayed close to each other, Vee's hand on Veronica's, both over a star.
They probably wouldn't have cared anyways.
After the planetarium unfortunately had to let them go again, Vee just carried her mom around the actual museum, and Veronica didn't even try to stop her. They just looked at everything together, ate astronaut food together at the gift shop, laughed at Veronica's horrible space themed puns together. They had a great time, just bonding and being the same inseparable duo they used to be back at Gardenview, the roles reversed now. Vee was the one showing Veronica everything now because of her new size, but they both didn't seem to care one bit. They were thriving, being silly, and Vee was finally being confident in public again.
They both immediately passed out on the couch together when they eventually got home, Veronica curled up against Vee, Vee clinging to her mother like their lives depended on her holding Veronica down. They looked as peaceful as ever though, and Shanon just smiled at the two doofuses as she covered them up in a blanket real quick, then went back to the kitchen. Shelly was in there, getting spoiled rotten by an old friend.
"They immediately passed out on the couch before they even knew you were here, Sam." Shanon stated casually as she strolled over to the oven, checking on her mac and cheese. Sam just laughed, giving Shelly another chocolate chip muffin, who just emitted a dino squeak of absolute joy as she devoured it excitedly.
"Do you think they'll ever notice the photo that my mom took in the planetarium on the fridge?" The red head asked, giggling as Shelly nuzzled her face into their hands. They immediately gave her the pets and kisses she wanted, getting more happy dinosaur squeaks and giggles from the way-too-excited-for-words fossil. Shanon looked at it, then shrugged as she looked back at the two, closing the oven again.
"They'll notice eventually, Sam. They always do. Still staying over for dinner?" Shanon asked, getting a look from the other handler, who now was giving the happy fossil a hug.
"I'm literally your neighbor, I'm always down for dinner with you idiots."
"So that's a yes then." Shanon stated, making Sam nod just once, not even flinching as Shelly picked them up. They were honestly expecting to be carried around in a dino hug when they got to see each other again. Shanon just laughed, also expecting that.
"Yeah, you're family now. Welcome to chaos, Sam." Shanon teased, getting a shrug from Sam as they just plopped their head against the fossil's shoulder.
"Glad to be back to handling toons... I think."
"Yeah, they're still toons, Sam."
"Glad to be back then."
