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@the-dr-rodriguez
I suppose I should introduce myself
My name is Dr. Issac Rodriguéz. Do not refer to me by my first name. I will ignore you
I specialize in robotic engineering but have a background in software engineering.
If you wish to collaborate or gain an apprenticeship in sciences that will better the world, this is the place to reach me
Do not contact me outside of working hours. You will not reach me as I keep my work and home life very separate
Thank you. Have a good day
I'm back working on my BotanyBot project again, where I'm designing fictional botany themed robots 🌱
These two new additions are the BiomeBots, available as either a terrestrial model or an aquarium model. While similar in features to the SolarBots, these robots have more advanced systems capable of nurturing entire terrariums in their bodies rather than just one plant, and can even host small beneficial animals like isopods or shrimp. They monitor the environment inside their casings 24/7, and will send text alerts if their tanks need cleaned - if you neglect them for too long, they might just walk up to you to alert you in person!
Part One: SolarBots
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i may be short but that doesn’t mean you’re not about to experience the wrath of a god
It always upsets me so dearly remembering that Nine is very much still a kid. That's just a little boy who has to pretend to be big and scary and in control all the time because he never experienced a genuine moment of safety and love while stuck in a permanent survival state, and having been given valid reasons to see everyone around him as a potential threat
https://www.tumblr.com/intern-ko/822887504231514112/not-really-no-its-giving?source=share
Guess not *shrugs shoulders metaphysically*
“…Unfortunate.”
*a clunky old printer appears on the closest object in Ko's peripheral vision, before abruptly buzzing to life*
*before Ko can react, a piece of paper is ejected, fluttering dramatically to the floor just a pace in front of her*
𝚆𝚎𝚕𝚕. 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛 𝚍𝚒𝚍 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚜, 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢?
“Fine, fine.”
*Ko hums. It would be funny, wouldn’t it? If…* “…Aunt Lana?” *If it were today of all days.*
*the printer buzzed and another sheet of paper ejected, hot off the press*
𝙽𝚘. 𝙰𝚙𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚗𝚘.
*it begins printing oncemore. another paper. It takes a bit longer, perhaps a longer message? It finally flutters down to Ko's feet, a three blocks of text meet her on the page*
𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚒𝚗 𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗. 𝚂𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚙𝚞𝚜𝚑 𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚢, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚎𝚝 𝚌𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚖 𝚝𝚘 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗.
𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢'𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚞𝚝, 𝚋𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗. Usually to be cut down, 𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚋𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚍
𝙸𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚊𝚋𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎, 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚘𝚛𝚎. But y𝚎𝚝, 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚏𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 staring 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚘𝚘𝚛
*the printer has quieted. No more papers yet*
“…Oh.” *Ko pauses, looking over the papers.*
“Hi, Nugget. Nice poetry. Mom’s back, then?”
*the printer jumps to life again. Another paper is shot out to the floor*
𝙷𝚎𝚢 𝚔𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚘. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚕𝚢. 𝙽𝚘𝚝 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛 just yet, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚝 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚗𝚘𝚗-𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎
“…Huh. So that’s… what happened. Does that mean they’re text-able again, or… will I just get the error message?”
*the printer buzzed and spat one more paper out*
𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚙𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚒𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚢𝚎𝚝, or anywhere near them. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚕𝚊𝚋 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚢𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛'𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚢𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚏𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢. 𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚏𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚊 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 they weren't going to be gone forever
“I… already knew they wouldn’t be. You told me that they would be back, remember?”
*Ko’s quiet.*
“If… they’re able to leave wherever they are, for even a short moment, I’m holding an event today. I think they’d like it. We’re lighting lanterns.”
*the printer paused, quiet a moment*
𝙸 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝.
*another paper*
"((𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢'𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚖𝚊𝚓𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎. 𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖))" 𝙸𝚜 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚜𝚊𝚒𝚍.
𝙸𝚏 𝚗𝚘 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚝 to 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖, 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚌𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛s. 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚏𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚜, 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢
*the printer wirred*
𝙸 𝚍𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚒𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢'𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚘. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢'𝚟𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑, 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚏 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚊 𝚒𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍.
𝙱𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚜, 𝙸'𝚖 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚙 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚔, 𝚜𝚘. 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚋𝚊-
*the printer gave another wirring sound, then a ka-thunk, and quiet.. huh. Probably not good*
“No, not in dms. When I went to explore the missing door, I think.”
“…ah, right. I just… think they were close. I can’t quite remember.”
“…”
“Goodbye, Nugget.”
*there was one more slip that came from..the ceiling of all places*
𝙸 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚍 𝚗𝚘𝚝. 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝. 𝙵𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕
*reading the paper triggered an exact recollection of events(ie. Nugget included the link to the comment thread within the text*
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Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
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A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
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" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
Oliver nodded
" ill probably go visit him tommorrow, you guys are stuck with me for tonight "
He smiled, ruffling Micheles hair.
*he giggles leaning into the ruffles a moment* "Good! I really wanted to play soccer with you today" *he grinned
'And I wanted to show you the finishing touches we put of the crow's bird house!'
" sounds like a plan. Im sure Ash is gonna love the house "
He'd been talking and playing with the crow on a regular basis, trading it shiny objects and whatnot.
Those two have certainly been working hard at it *they say, as though they weren't inveated, helping and getting supplies for said project with the kids every step of the way*
*the crow in question had taken to the young man quite a bit, very happy to have a friend to spend time and play games with*
" I believe it "
He gave them a subtle wink, knowing theyd also been working hard on it as well.
*they pretend not to notice, definately not smiling* Indeed
*his hair has been ruffled, the kids cheering, excited to see what the bird thinks of it*
Oliver chuckled, pulling them into a side hug
*the scientist returned the hug, the young man being hugged from every angle by the three, fully embraced physically and emotionally by his new family*
The young man felt his eyes water, discretely wiping his eyes
" alrighty then, lets get this house put up and then dad and I'll start on supper "
"Yaaay!" 'Wooo!' *the two bounced, excited to help*
"I'm gonna pick up the living room!" 'No fair. Hmm, I'll pick up theeee.. Couch!'
*the two ran off in their respective directions. The doctor chuckled, before calling out to them* Just be careful
'Wee wiill!'
Oliver chuckled
" maybe i should've been more specific? "
He shook his head, putting the overnight bag in his closet after taking out some medications.
" so! Do you want me to make something to go with the ziti? "
Perhaps. They are both a bit excitable *they smiled fondly*
And maybe, if you're up for some cooking time with your dad *they noticed the medications, taking a glance at then before very gently patting his shoulder*
◇
Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
♧
A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
♤
" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
Oliver nodded
" ill probably go visit him tommorrow, you guys are stuck with me for tonight "
He smiled, ruffling Micheles hair.
*he giggles leaning into the ruffles a moment* "Good! I really wanted to play soccer with you today" *he grinned
'And I wanted to show you the finishing touches we put of the crow's bird house!'
" sounds like a plan. Im sure Ash is gonna love the house "
He'd been talking and playing with the crow on a regular basis, trading it shiny objects and whatnot.
Those two have certainly been working hard at it *they say, as though they weren't inveated, helping and getting supplies for said project with the kids every step of the way*
*the crow in question had taken to the young man quite a bit, very happy to have a friend to spend time and play games with*
" I believe it "
He gave them a subtle wink, knowing theyd also been working hard on it as well.
*they pretend not to notice, definately not smiling* Indeed
*his hair has been ruffled, the kids cheering, excited to see what the bird thinks of it*
Oliver chuckled, pulling them into a side hug
*the scientist returned the hug, the young man being hugged from every angle by the three, fully embraced physically and emotionally by his new family*
The young man felt his eyes water, discretely wiping his eyes
" alrighty then, lets get this house put up and then dad and I'll start on supper "
"Yaaay!" 'Wooo!' *the two bounced, excited to help*
"I'm gonna pick up the living room!" 'No fair. Hmm, I'll pick up theeee.. Couch!'
*the two ran off in their respective directions. The doctor chuckled, before calling out to them* Just be careful
'Wee wiill!'
◇
Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
♧
A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
♤
" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
Oliver nodded
" ill probably go visit him tommorrow, you guys are stuck with me for tonight "
He smiled, ruffling Micheles hair.
*he giggles leaning into the ruffles a moment* "Good! I really wanted to play soccer with you today" *he grinned
'And I wanted to show you the finishing touches we put of the crow's bird house!'
" sounds like a plan. Im sure Ash is gonna love the house "
He'd been talking and playing with the crow on a regular basis, trading it shiny objects and whatnot.
Those two have certainly been working hard at it *they say, as though they weren't inveated, helping and getting supplies for said project with the kids every step of the way*
*the crow in question had taken to the young man quite a bit, very happy to have a friend to spend time and play games with*
" I believe it "
He gave them a subtle wink, knowing theyd also been working hard on it as well.
*they pretend not to notice, definately not smiling* Indeed
*his hair has been ruffled, the kids cheering, excited to see what the bird thinks of it*
Oliver chuckled, pulling them into a side hug
*the scientist returned the hug, the young man being hugged from every angle by the three, fully embraced physically and emotionally by his new family*
◇
Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
♧
A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
♤
" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
Oliver nodded
" ill probably go visit him tommorrow, you guys are stuck with me for tonight "
He smiled, ruffling Micheles hair.
*he giggles leaning into the ruffles a moment* "Good! I really wanted to play soccer with you today" *he grinned
'And I wanted to show you the finishing touches we put of the crow's bird house!'
" sounds like a plan. Im sure Ash is gonna love the house "
He'd been talking and playing with the crow on a regular basis, trading it shiny objects and whatnot.
Those two have certainly been working hard at it *they say, as though they weren't inveated, helping and getting supplies for said project with the kids every step of the way*
*the crow in question had taken to the young man quite a bit, very happy to have a friend to spend time and play games with*
" I believe it "
He gave them a subtle wink, knowing theyd also been working hard on it as well.
*they pretend not to notice, definately not smiling* Indeed
*his hair has been ruffled, the kids cheering, excited to see what the bird thinks of it*
◇
Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
♧
A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
♤
" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
Oliver nodded
" ill probably go visit him tommorrow, you guys are stuck with me for tonight "
He smiled, ruffling Micheles hair.
*he giggles leaning into the ruffles a moment* "Good! I really wanted to play soccer with you today" *he grinned
'And I wanted to show you the finishing touches we put of the crow's bird house!'
" sounds like a plan. Im sure Ash is gonna love the house "
He'd been talking and playing with the crow on a regular basis, trading it shiny objects and whatnot.
Those two have certainly been working hard at it *they say, as though they weren't inveated, helping and getting supplies for said project with the kids every step of the way*
*the crow in question had taken to the young man quite a bit, very happy to have a friend to spend time and play games with*
◇
Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
♧
A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
♤
" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
Oliver nodded
" ill probably go visit him tommorrow, you guys are stuck with me for tonight "
He smiled, ruffling Micheles hair.
*he giggles leaning into the ruffles a moment* "Good! I really wanted to play soccer with you today" *he grinned
'And I wanted to show you the finishing touches we put of the crow's bird house!'
◇
Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
♡
A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
♧
A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
♤
" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
" this is shaping up to be a great supper "
He set his bag aside for the time being
Indeed it is *they smiled a bit*
*Michele noticed the overnight bag and looked up at him*
"Are you going somewhere, Ollie?"
He's just planning on visiting a friend of his later on..try to help him feel better *they reassured*
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Patient....he'd been patient for too long. Not everyone would agree with or desire to join the organization, many actually laughed at the idea of a group that focused on peace, and he could understand.....the existence he lead had not always been a peace one. And it was to those roots he now returned, gathering a small but powerful army, to retrieve who had been taken.
A woman and a glowing mass of light and emotion are preparing as well, the only thing they didn't plan on bringing along was Mercy.
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A demon and a vampire sit in a coffee shop...the demon is filled with guilt, what occurred isn't his fault, but it doesn't stop the apologies. There's a contract to sever their acquaintanceship on the table next to a bagel and a iced latte, the vampire pushed it back to the demon, they don't want to be rid of him....they want his help. Given the circumstances, he's happy to do it for free.
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A young man is packing a bag in a room he's finally growing comfortable in, a couple posters on the wall, a plant or two growing near the window. He's not leaving permanently, but he is leaving soon.....a friend of his was in distress, and he wasn't going to leave him alone. He doesn't notice the figure standing in the doorway, the reason he had this room in the first place.
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" have everything you need, boss? " " once again Ace, yes, I have everything " they were sat at a table, having tea with an older looking woman, the latter stared at her own cup of tea with a mix of fury and dread. Once again, it had occurred without fault from her end, and yet she blamed herself regardless " ......we'll get them back, ma'am " " .....I'll believe it when I see it "
*the figure that stood in the doorway just stared, noticing him packing up...they carefully knocked on the doorframe*
He glanced over his shoulder
" oh, hey doc. I'm just packing an overnight bag.....somethings gone wrong on the other side and Clare is in a lot of distress. I'm gonna see what's going on and make sure he's okay "
*they walk in, quietly so the kids don't hear*
Hey.. *they listen, eyes widening at the mention of Clarence..oh no*
Do you know what happened?
" ....something happened to dr octayve. They're not around, their lab dissapeared, and people are starting to forget them "
....*they were quiet, eyes now a bit fearful*
...Oliver.. I don't know how safe it is over there right now.. *they put a hand on his shoulder*
If that reality is distorting to patch up their existance somehow, I don't want you caught in the fray
He hesitated, placing a hand over theirs, avoiding eye contact.
" ....he'd do the same for me if something happened to you "
Does that mean he...
...*he paused, carefully putting their other hand over Oliver's*
....i didn't think..you.... *they were quiet a long moment before gently squeezing his hand*
..i'm sure he would, son *they say softly*
It took him a second to realize what he'd said, afraid they be uncomfortable. He blinked, looking back to Isaac
" .....thanks, dad ".
*they smiled at him, blinking away a couple tears*
...of course, love *they opened one of their arms in case he wanted a hug*
He accepted, carefully scooping them into a hug, a few tears rolled down his cheeks
*they sniffled, hugging him close*
I got you, mijo.. I have you *they say, gently wiping away his tears*
" No dije nada, porque no quería hacerte sentir incómodo. pero te he admirado por un tiempo. "
He sniffled.
Yo tambien..
Estaba asustado que sentirías que estaba tratando de extralimitarse que te resultaba cómodo
*they pressed a kiss to the side of his head*
Pero, me has importado durante tanto tiempo.... te he considerado como si fueras mío.. y los niños tambien, nene
He blinked, more tears started to spill out
" ¿Lo hacen? .. ¿Lo sabes? ¿De verdad? "
*they nod, smiling softy*
Ellos preguntan por ti a menudo..Esos dos están locos por ti.
*they held his cheek gently* Últimamente han sido tiempos difíciles, especialmente para los niños, pero se ponen muy felices cuando estás aquí... Fia dijo que se sentía como si tuviera dos hermanos mayores
He leaned into their hand, giving them a watery smile.
" .....never thought id be a big brother before.....a big bother maybe, but "
He chuckled
*they gently wiped away his tears with their thumbs, holding his face as they shook their head fondly*
Kiddo, you are absolutely the most wonderful bother to have dropped into our lives.. *they say in a lightly joking tone*
*unbenounced to them, two little faces peaked around the corner into the room*
His smile grew
" if you're in the market for another bother, I know a lawyer who'd be interested "
He joked, adding
" might have to share us though, theres a certain doctor with two kiddos of his own thats taken a shine to us knuckleheads "
*they chuckled*
I just miggt know who that is *his hair has been gently ruffled* Sounds like you two will have two families trying to adopt you
*as they say that, Oliver could feel two pairs of little arms hugging his legs*
" I don't see why we can't choose both of ya "
He leaned into their hand, looking down with a smile, the feeling didnt startle him like it used to
" well hey there, when'd you two pop up? "
*their smile only grew*...that sounds like a wonderful plan, sweetheart
*two pairs of eyes shine up at him, beaming*
'A loooooong time ago, Olie!'
"We were over there. Are you and the other knucklehead staying here forever now?"
'And we're sharing you with Mr. Martin?' "Are we brothers now?" 'Who's the other knucklehead?'
*there was a overlapping stream of very excited questions from the two hugging his legs*
Oliver chuckled, kneeling down to get on their level.
" as far as I'm concerned, we're siblings now. The other knucklehead is my friend Willow, they work with me and Mr Martin and basically act like an older sibling. They have their own place but I'm sure they'll be coming over a bunch once we talk to them "
Speak of the devil, his phone buzzed
" Juniper and Herman are taking Clarence out for a ride to get some fresh air and figure things out. Id hold off the Calvary till later today or tommorow "
" noted. Mind if I call you real quick? "
" sure. Heads up, im eating right now so warning for chewing in advance "
" got it "
He dialed their number.
*they both reach up, hugging him properly*
"I have a big brother" 'Me too!' *Michele chuckled* "But you already had a big brother!"
'Yeah! But now I have a Bigger brother'
*the doctor chucked* That you do, loves. And a wonderful one at that.. Who are you calling, kiddo?
" Willow. They let me know that clares out in a ride with juniper and herman so I'll wait for now. "
They picked up quick
" whats up, Cinderella? "
He rolled his eyes
" not much. I'm here with doc roc and the kiddos "
Long story on the nickname
Ah, I see, I see.
*the doctor raised an eyebrow in question*
And, I am a Rock?.. Hello, Willow
*Fia's eyes lit up* 'Are you a secret princess, Olie??'
" i...no- "
Willow was currently laughing now.
" no, sweetheart. He's just blonde and good with animals. And yeah, Oliver felt awkward trying to shorten your name to Dr Rod soooo, doc roc was born "
'Like a princess' *Oliver is probably not going to live this down. She sees this as the coolest thing ever* "Fia, Oliver goes by he, so he'd be a prince"
'He can be a princess if he wants, Michele! And I have a tiara that'd fit him too'
*the doctor holds back a laugh, for a few reason* Oh dear. Yeah, I prefer the latter version, if it's all the same. How are you?
" im doing alright, up to my "
There was a pause
" butt in paperwork, but alright nonetheless. You? "
I cannot complain.. With three of my kiddos, so I am quite happy
*they nod* Perhaps a bit sudden, but I planned on making some ziti tonight, if you had time and wanted to have a hot meal? Perhaps a break from the paperwork
" three, huh? "
Its clear they're smiling in the other end, passing for a moment to consider their offer.
" ....If you're sure, I certainly wont say no to that. Is there anything youd like me to bring? Beverage, dessert....bag of ice? "
Just yourself, Willow.. And a reminder if you have any food restrictions?
" hm.....as much as it pains me to say, I try to avoid anything with a lot of spice to it. Heat wise, not flavor....i already take something to help with dairy so that should be fine. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Any restrictions on your end? "
They still wanted to bring something.
I see. I'll be sure to hold off on the peppers. Michele also has a bit of a hard time with spicy foods
*his hair was ruffled affectionately* "I still like it..just need to drink a lotta milk with it"
*they chuckled* And that is okay, but you don't want to go hurting yourself either just to eat it *hence why they keep their cooking tasty, but at a very mild spice level*
*they look to the phone, thinking..*..hmm. You know, I did forget to get a dessert for after dinner. Would it trouble you too much to bring one?
*Michele brightened considerably at the mention of dessert and looked to the phone too*
They smiled on their end
" of course. I can bring a chocolate option and a fruit one if you'd like "
*he seemed to bounce a bit, him and Fia both looked to their papa. They chuckled*
I hope you know, you are quite possibly the kid's new best friend now. That sounds wonderful *they intended to pay the lawyer back anyways* Anything you can find is perfect
" hear that Ollie? Im their new best friend "
" well iiiiiii'm their new big brother, so nyeh "
They chuckled
" touché "
*they hid a laugh behind their hand*
'Biig brotheer!!' "Yaaaay! And we have a new best friend, too" *these two feel like this is the best day ever*
" ill see you all then "
" yup. Bye Willow "
" bye Ollie. Goodbye kids! Goodbye dr Rodriguéz "
Until then, kiddo
"Bye, Willow" 'Byyyyeee! See you later' *Fia waved goodbye at the phone, despite it not being a video call*
