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Your name is Starling Captor-Egbert and you really don't see the point of this. Who's going to bother reading it anyway? You have a variety of quirks, which anyone with any interest can find in the about you page you have so conveniently made and will keep updated as needed. ((Specieswap Sollux rp blog accidental progentitor of the Daftstuck AU, formerly Highschoolstuck AU, will still rp as him on a limited basis - tagged as HS Sollux))

[twofoldawakening]

[Screeches triumphantly. I FOUND THE ACCOUNT!]

[ectobiotech-blog]

your ears dip briefly then raise again, and you kiss him back.

“okay. its just… them being here surprised me. I guess they couldn’t call ahead or anything but still. one second its just you ‘me’ and our family, the next there are weird alternates in our kitchen.”

[twofoldawakening]

Tobi gets petted. At least they've managed to come to an understanding about the situation. "I get that it was shocking, and you all need to adjust. I just didn't want battle of the Egberts 2k15 happening, which I didn't think was too much to ask. So thank you. How about we finish up what you were doing now, since we have a couple extra mouths to feed."

[ectobiotech-blog]

“It was a joke. The Vriska thing. . Because I was moirails with her— A version of her— it’s kind of like hearing my ex in my head when we’re all one person.” Tobi gave a nervous chuckle before moving on. “And I don’t KNOW they have a thing, I’m just saying they could. It’s possible- I have some of their memories they could have some of mine I remember our shared memories thing. It’s not impossible.”

[twofoldawakening]

"Oh. Okay. Yeah, I guess that makes sense. I would say at least you don't hear YOUR ex in your head, but it's probably just as bad for him?" Whoops. You hadn't gotten that it was a joke. Silly you. You tip his head up gently and give him a kiss. "Even supposing they do, I don't see either of them coming after me. John's terrified of his own shadow, and I saw Johnny back quickly out of your territory. And while in some roundabout way I am technically married to all of you, you know you're the one who saved me, and you're the one whose proposal I accepted. So please calm yourself and respect their right to exist as long as they're going to, and my right to get to know them while that happens, because I do want that."

[ectobiotech-blog]

You cringe.

“Not… everyone… merged. Terezi is still just Alternian Terezi… and I’m fairly certain there’re others.” Is that a defensive tone? That’s a pretty defensive tone… “And John… That’s… We fought on opposite sides of the Alphas session and I am still kind of dressed for battle, so he’s probably mostly afraid he’s in danger here… which he isn’t!” You add quickly, turning to get back to making the meal. “I mean he’s stronger than I am, bigger, and faster, and has instant access to all the windy powers and I still only JUST got some of those abilities… But he also just got out of a really bad relationship… kindof… I mean Vriska WAS in his head that whole time… and… I wasn’t trying to be mean I just got really uncomfortable, you know?: You look over at him, brows drawn together. 

“Like imagine if someone else you knew had a sort of thing for me showed up, in your house, looking all fancy pants and being really nice?”

[twofoldawakening]

"Alright fine, but I don't know why they are, so forgive me for working off incomplete information." Your tone is fairly neutral there. You really aren't in the know with most of them, so you're fine with being corrected by someone more familiar with the others.

"I know what happened. I've heard stories. And I know fighting on opposite sides wasn't his choice, so that's good. He'd better not be in danger or people will be dealing with me." You won't be having any of that in your home. They're all welcome, regardless of Tobi being an ass. "From what I understand, from you, Vriska was less 'in his head' and more 'screeching in his head,' so that's really a relationship. Not to mention the other interloper's influence."

Only one part has you a little puzzled. "Johnny did more looking than John did, and he seems fairly harmless. Besides, they technically haven't met me before today, if my understanding of the three of you is correct, so how can they 'have a thing' for me?"

[ectobiotech-blog]

“Well from what I understand, it might as well be.” Johnny smiles, carrying the wriggler and wrangling the teen out of the room. “If you need me, you know where I am and I’ll turn on my hearing aids.” play up the old, non-threatening thing.

You don’t mention that you think he’s lying about the aides. He’s trying and that’s a good thing. you can’t complain about that.

“There’s no bug up my butt.” leaps out instead, mildly petulant.

[twofoldawakening]

You're a little embarrassed at the attention given to what you now feel is normal: raising Antare. John, Johnny, and the wiggler get a parting, slightly flustered smile.

As for your husband... "Yes, there is, and everyone knows it. Well, except maybe Antare, who is doing a bang up job of making them feel welcome. I know you fought them for dominance and won, which still baffles me, since everyone else managed to merge rather than splinter, but you need to tone it the fuck down. John's already terrified of...well, everything. So let's deal with the problem so you're at least not growling every time they so much as turn their head in the direction of something that's 'yours.'" You might be a little annoyed to be lumped in with that, given you're not an object or bit of space Tobi has the right to control or occupy.

[ectobiotech-blog]

The hold does help. So does ignoring the presence of the other two egberts. Like you do when they’re part of you. Ignore and deny. They’re just guests in your home,

"Is he? Are you using a computer already? Wow you’re smart…” Johnny beams down at Antare, offering to pick him up. “I’ll just get the little fish butt and mister mopey pants into the other room so food time can recommence without interference.” He’s smart enough to pick up on the territorial mood, keeping away from the young troll and his matesprit until acclimation has happened. He does however, hook an arm around Johns shoulders and guide him to the door.

[twofoldawakening]

"I was doing the same thing at his age. Then again, I think it runs in the Captor blood, which he technically has in half. Just not mine." You give a half shrug, since you only have the one arm free. You also give Johnny a grateful smile. Having him take charge of the others is a big help right now, since you have your hands full with just the one. "Sure. If you need anything, just holler."

Once they're through the door way, you pat Tobi's back. "Look alive. They're gone. Which means you can work on the food, and I can work on dealing with the massive stink bug that crawled up your ass and made a nest there."

[ectobiotech-blog]

You press your face into Star’s arm, pointedly ignoring your elderly alternate as he chuckles in his grandpa-like, eye crinkled ‘practicing for Santa’ way. It offended you, and caught John’s attention, briefly.

"he’s a little sea sponge. I wouldn’t be surprised if he started figuring out the computer soon." Johnny smiled, crouching himself down to Antare’s level, ruffling his hair. "of course how could he not pick things up? he’s being raised by some pretty capable young men, isn’t that right, Squirt?"

[twofoldawakening]

You slide your arm farther along Tobi's shoulder, drawing him against you as you do so. Maybe that will help him to feel better. He really needs to calm down, but you know the chances of that happening immediately are fairly slim.

This doesn't change your focal point any. You like Johnny already, not that you're surprised at that. "More like young assholes, but I think we're doing okay. And he's already picking up the computer quite handily for someone his age. And occasionally putting it down where it doesn't belong." You smile, attemping humor to lighten the younger Egberts up.

"Unless I'm mistaken, someone was in here making something when all this happened. Maybe we should finish that before we forget and everyone starves to death." Yes. Distract and focus. Or possibly start a war if Tobi goes nuclear this time with the territorial thing. You're flipping a coin and praying on this one.

[ectobiotech-blog]

You purr at the kiss and ignore how your alpha alternate flinches when he sees you in the room.

Antare beams, putting the fish in the old human’s hand. “mhelping.” its a very matter of fact declaration and you can’t help being proud of him. he’s amazing.

"such a great kid." Johnny’s attention goes to star and he blinks thoughtfully as you fight back a territorial growl. You’re all the same person. getting fussy over territory and people won’t help anyone.

[twofoldawakening]

You, on the other hand, are fairly sympathetic to the younger human's reaction. It's not his fault, and you make a note to approach him later, privately, if possible. It wasn't so long ago the sight of their father gave you panic attacks.

That will probably go over swimmingly with the troll version of your husband whose shoulder you pat. "Down, Tobi. He's just looking." He's bristling at the mere look from Johnny, which is amusing but ultimately unhealthy. "And he's allowed to do that, so don't scratch his eyes out."

Your attention never left the old man, but you direct words toward him now. "He is. It's amazing how quickly he picks things up. Whether some people want him to or not. Isn't that right, Antare?"

[ectobiotech-blog]

That’s high on your  list of amazing magical moments, too.

You roll your eyes up at him, starting to trudge back down to the kitchen where a gentle voice is chatting with a small one, rather enthusiastically.

“Yes I see. That’s a very neat thing you have there. What’s it called?”

“Blue.”

The wriggler was presenting the old man with a blue rubber fish.

“Antare found a friend.”

[twofoldawakening]

Tobi gets himself a kiss to the head. Your husband is silly, but you know how serious he is about that kitchen, so you were only half joking.

You snort softly when the voices reach your ears. As the kitchen comes sight, you joke lightly but with just enough sincerity in your tone to hopefully keep the young from thinking you're making fun of him, "Looks like someone's already doing our job for us. Thanks for keeping the guests entertained, Antare. Always good to know we can count on you in a pinch."

[ectobiotech-blog]

You let the air out in a sloppy raspberry.

“Virtually nil? Have you met me? Especially the older one. There’s mischief in him.” It’s back, the connection between him and Star that kept him alive, happy, and healthy. Part of him wants to be ecstatic about it, but the rest is nervous about the other three in his home.

[twofoldawakening]

"Classy." You brought that raspberry upon yourself. You can't possibly be upset about it. "Yes. Virtually nil. Because I said 'running around wreaking havoc.' It's going to take them time to orient themselves before they'll get anywhere, unlike the ones on Kyouei who are already there with free reign to run amok. Now let's go keep them from ruining your precious kitchen." You place a hand on his back, turning him to go with you as you head down the stairs. This is certainly not your favorite magically induced event in recent memory. (That honor might have to go to the twin Tobis, which you'll never admit aloud.) But you'll deal with it.

[ectobiotech-blog]

You look up at him, cheeks puffing with your lack of amusement.

“Yeah it looks like it. We’ve got an old guy and a nervous teen in our kitchen did you know that? I mean I know they’re part of my… me… or whatever but they’re still in my kitchen. And human.”

[twofoldawakening]

You poke one of those cheeks. Deflate, Tobi. Deflate. "No. But I could guess. At least the odds of them running around wreaking havoc before we get to them is virtually nil. I suppose we should go take care of them, my little magically alive husband." Yeah. It's back. It's real, but at least it's not your only motivating lifeline this time.

[twofoldawakening]

From this: m!a: split (ectobiotech)

You're just chilling doing something suitably Solluxy, or possibly laughing at the true facts about the land snails video, when you feel something slightly odd. It's a familiar tug and yet it's just different enough to catch your attention.

You write it off as imagination, since that's not something even possible anymore. Your setup doesn't work that way, and the other one is not coming back. Or is it? There is someone barreling up the stairs to come find you, and you have a sneaking suspicion you ought to be paying attention, so you're already standing at the door when he arrives, not even needing to tell you the news exactly, since you can see it for yourself.

"Your turn, huh?" you chuckle at him, the portion of Tobi you originally fell in love with running to you once more.

[furiouskeystrokes]

PROBABLY US, DIPSHIT.

[twofoldawakening]

ii 2uppo2e. we're cooler though.

[furiouskeystrokes]

THOSE KIDS. YOU KNOW THEY REALLY REMIND ME OF PEOPLE I KNOW.

[twofoldawakening]

what're you goiing for there? or who. w/e.

[furiouskeystrokes]

STAR, WHERE ARE YOU IN THE FILM?

[twofoldawakening]

ravii and piia ju2t bulliied thii2 kiid at the gym.

[furiouskeystrokes]

AQUA BLUE PILLOW WITH AN EMBROIDERED STYLIZED BEE IN A FUSCHIA RED, IN THE OFFICE THE WIFE WORKS IN.

THIS CAT THOUGH. BALLS LOOKS LIKE A POOR SAD CREATURE.

LOVING THE KIDS THOUGH. A LITTLE PRECOCIOUS BUT HELL, WEREN’T WE?

[twofoldawakening]

there were liike three benche2 OUTDOOR2. that'2 where ii wa2 lookiing. kk you giive terriible de2criiptiion2. al2o, ii diidn't happen two 2ee that, becau2e ii am not wholly devoted two watchiing iit.

[furiouskeystrokes]

TWENTY. I MEANT TWENTY.

#THERE'S SOMETHING I'M SURE YOU'LL LIKE.

[twofoldawakening]

runniing commentary: well, ii liike the wiife 2o far. 2he kiick2 a22. gho2t bear. al2o juggliing ii2 awe2ome. ii liike thii2 maiin guy other than the weddiing thiing 2o far. hu2band guy ii2 kiind of dumb. what about the bench though? ii mii22ed 2omethiing?