It's been a year but damnit, I will finish Dukeceit Week 2025! And what better time than right before the 2026 one will being? 😂 Hope you're okay with super late submissions @darksideweeks! Enjoy!
Masterpost | Dukeceit Week 2025 Masterpost | Ao3
Summary: Patton had a simple request for Janus...
"Hey Janus, could I talk to you for a moment?"
Janus, who had just been on his way back upstairs with a cup of tea and pack of cookies, stopped and turned to Patton.
"Of course, Patton. I always have a moment for you."
The other didn't seem perturbed by his overly sweet tone, on the contrary, he seemed relieved.
"Thank you! I just wanted to ask if you could have a word with Remus?"
"Oh? Whatever do I need to talk to him about?" Janus asked innocently.
"It's about the prank war he's been having with Roman. I know they don't mean any real harm, but it's been starting to affect all of us and especially Virgil has been a bit of a nervous wreck. I'll talk to Roman as well, but if you could reason with Remus on your end, I'd greatly appreciate it."
The entire time Patton spoke, Janus nodded along, understanding clear on his face.
"I see your point, Patton, and I agree that it's been going on for long enough. I'll go speak to Remus right now."
"Wonderful!" Patton beamed, clapping his hands together. "I'll go to Roman then, thank you so much, Janus!"
"No problem, Pat. That's what friends are for after all."
Patton squealed and gave Janus a quick hug before rushing past him up the stairs. Janus sighed before following him up and walking over to Remus' room. He summoned one of his extra arms to knock twice in quick succession before entering the room without waiting for an answer.
"Octi?" he called after closing the door behind him.
"Jannie!" Remus yelled, bursting out of his wardrobe, tangled in different fabrics. "What gives me the honor of your visit?"
"Patton just stopped me to ask me to talk to you about wrapping up that prank war you're having with your brother."
"Oh? So you're here to convince me or what?"
"Oh no! I'd never take your fun!" Janus gasped, offended. "I just wondered if you had considered using some of your lovely obscene wrapping paper on his make up collection."
"Now you're talking my language!"