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Hey Vyng, needed to ask an important question so don't laugh or be weird about it.
Where's your tattoo?
Where's your tattoo?
[ Sorry, Glitch. Telling him not to laugh or be weird is pretty much a guarantee that he's gonna do at least ONE of those things. ]
I'm gonna answer a question with a question: What would you say if I told you it was on my low back?
I'm gonna answer a question with a question: What would you say if I told you it was on my low back?
....I wouldn't care? Does that matter really?
IS IT on your low back?
IS IT on your low back?
Nah. Shiro told me it's a really embarrassing place to have one, though, and I still don't know why. Do you?
I don't really get it either, but wait. SHIRO said this?
[ A pause before. ]
...No? Mine's on my shoulder.
[ A pause before. ]
...No? Mine's on my shoulder.
Yeah, he did! Pretty weird, right?
[ Vyng's too much of a bro to actually disclose that's where Shiro's tattoo actually is. But he can at least toss the concept around without betraying anyone, right? ]
Anyway. Mine's on the my left forearm. The bottom of it. If you know to look there, you won't get it mixed up with any of the other tattoos on my arms.
[ Vyng's too much of a bro to actually disclose that's where Shiro's tattoo actually is. But he can at least toss the concept around without betraying anyone, right? ]
Anyway. Mine's on the my left forearm. The bottom of it. If you know to look there, you won't get it mixed up with any of the other tattoos on my arms.
Huh. He was really cagey about where his was when I asked him.
Wonder if that's where it is.
[ He decides not to question it much further but instead just, turn the video on to show Vyng where his shoulder tatt is. ]
Shiro was saying if we turned into monsters you gotta touch them so. This is what mine looks like.
And yeah good, to know where yours is.
Wonder if that's where it is.
[ He decides not to question it much further but instead just, turn the video on to show Vyng where his shoulder tatt is. ]
Shiro was saying if we turned into monsters you gotta touch them so. This is what mine looks like.
And yeah good, to know where yours is.
Edited 2020-09-26 22:09 (UTC)
Oh. Really? That's sure weird, huh.
[ Vyng is just...going to try feigning ignorance about where Shiro's tattoo is, yep yep.
In the meantime, his face brightens when Glitch shows him a video of his own tattoo. Giving him a visual is probably for the best, since he's more likely to remember something he's seen before (rather than something he only heard about). ]
Lookin' good there, pal. Thanks for letting me know. Very smart, calling up folks and asking them directly...so good job. Kinda surprised Sleepers don't treat it like they do their name, to be honest.
[ Vyng is just...going to try feigning ignorance about where Shiro's tattoo is, yep yep.
In the meantime, his face brightens when Glitch shows him a video of his own tattoo. Giving him a visual is probably for the best, since he's more likely to remember something he's seen before (rather than something he only heard about). ]
Lookin' good there, pal. Thanks for letting me know. Very smart, calling up folks and asking them directly...so good job. Kinda surprised Sleepers don't treat it like they do their name, to be honest.
I can't promise it'll be GOOD advice, but
I'll give it my best shot.
What's going on? Is this about Glitch?
I'll give it my best shot.
What's going on? Is this about Glitch?
There've been times when he was angry, sure.
But it was less from a bad situation, and more from an evil creature's bad influence.
(Or his teacher failing to save us because he was busy buying fucking stupid hats.)
Most of Billie's memories were missing for a long time, though, so...it's different.
It's okay to not know what you're doing. That's normal, man.
Does Glitch keep pushing you away?
But it was less from a bad situation, and more from an evil creature's bad influence.
(Or his teacher failing to save us because he was busy buying fucking stupid hats.)
Most of Billie's memories were missing for a long time, though, so...it's different.
It's okay to not know what you're doing. That's normal, man.
Does Glitch keep pushing you away?
...Vyng are you heavily hinting his tattoo is on his lower back?
[ That tone he's being given definitely seems to insinuate it. He does roll his sleeve back down at this point however. ]
Yeah, well. It's just the smart thing if we're all gonna start turning into monsters next month.
So, where is yours anyways?
[ That tone he's being given definitely seems to insinuate it. He does roll his sleeve back down at this point however. ]
Yeah, well. It's just the smart thing if we're all gonna start turning into monsters next month.
So, where is yours anyways?
Nnnnnoooo? It's not like I've seen it!
[ Which is technically true... ]
Being a monster isn't so bad. It's the losing-yourself part that's the real problem.
[ With that, he rolls up his own sleeve. On the underside of his forearm is a set of fairly-simple lines arranged into a pair of antlers. ]
But here's mine, in case you need it.
[ Which is technically true... ]
Being a monster isn't so bad. It's the losing-yourself part that's the real problem.
[ With that, he rolls up his own sleeve. On the underside of his forearm is a set of fairly-simple lines arranged into a pair of antlers. ]
But here's mine, in case you need it.
[ Glitch had the camera up and he's looking at his fluid trying to send a message to a certain someone. ]
Okay. How do I even fucking start?
Uh.
Heeeeeey, Hunk.
No, that's stupid.
Sooo, Hunk. You're cool. I'm cool. Why don't we-
No, that's really fucking dumb. [ He lets out an aggravated sigh, scrubbing at his face. ]
How did fucking Varian ask Ruby out on a date? Maybe I should just get into that mindset.
'Hey. I'm a science guy. Let me just mix these potions together and lets get the dating on.'
[ He scoffs at it and he continues to babble away. ]
No. That's even worse if I'm taking that route. Why am I even taking Martin's advice...fuuuuck.
Just forget it. Just ask him straight out. 'Hey Hunk, when the month from hell is over do you want to hang out like date like? I think you're cool and want to get to know you.'
Maybe I should forget-...
wait why does it say 'sent'?
Okay. How do I even fucking start?
Uh.
Heeeeeey, Hunk.
No, that's stupid.
Sooo, Hunk. You're cool. I'm cool. Why don't we-
No, that's really fucking dumb. [ He lets out an aggravated sigh, scrubbing at his face. ]
How did fucking Varian ask Ruby out on a date? Maybe I should just get into that mindset.
'Hey. I'm a science guy. Let me just mix these potions together and lets get the dating on.'
[ He scoffs at it and he continues to babble away. ]
No. That's even worse if I'm taking that route. Why am I even taking Martin's advice...fuuuuck.
Just forget it. Just ask him straight out. 'Hey Hunk, when the month from hell is over do you want to hang out like date like? I think you're cool and want to get to know you.'
Maybe I should forget-...
wait why does it say 'sent'?
Brothers that's a lot
(stupid hats)
Yeah, well, I'm not in the business of not knowing what to do. Shit happens when I don't.
No, not exactly. He needs me or at least I think he does. I won't go into specifics to respect his privacy but he didn't exactly come from anything you would call structured or safe. Family is nonexistent. The idea of family to him is nonexistent.
(stupid hats)
Yeah, well, I'm not in the business of not knowing what to do. Shit happens when I don't.
No, not exactly. He needs me or at least I think he does. I won't go into specifics to respect his privacy but he didn't exactly come from anything you would call structured or safe. Family is nonexistent. The idea of family to him is nonexistent.
(I KNOW, right??)
[ Vyng normally prefers video or audio. But this is honestly one of the few times he appreciates texting instead. It gives him more time to reflect on his relationship with parenthood, and then take more time to shape those feelings into words. ]
Listen, Clover. You can try your best to be ready by knowing everything. But shit's always gonna happen, man. Especially since you can't (and shouldn't) decide what kind of person your child's going to be. Adaptability is key, my friend.
Billie didn't always have a concept of family, either. The good news is, you both get to decide what "family" looks like.
Glitch's job right now is to learn about life beyond the bubble he grew up in. That's the only way he'll figure out his place here. It might mean facing some painful truths about where he came from. He might get angry and sad about it, and that's okay too. It's natural.
And if you're serious about being a parent to this kid, your job is to offer Glitch a safe and secure place to...just be whatever he decides to be.
That means making sure his basic needs (food, shelter, warmth) are being met. Listening to him when he vents or cries or does whatever he's gotta do to wrap his head around all this. Offering a shoulder to lean on (or a hug, if he's okay with it) when it's too much. Staying up with him with all night if he gets sick from eating too many rocks. All while respecting his boundaries. He's got to have enough space to take risks, make mistakes, and really come into his own too.
Love him unconditionally, in other words. Because love isn't just a feeling — it's something you do.
[ Vyng normally prefers video or audio. But this is honestly one of the few times he appreciates texting instead. It gives him more time to reflect on his relationship with parenthood, and then take more time to shape those feelings into words. ]
Listen, Clover. You can try your best to be ready by knowing everything. But shit's always gonna happen, man. Especially since you can't (and shouldn't) decide what kind of person your child's going to be. Adaptability is key, my friend.
Billie didn't always have a concept of family, either. The good news is, you both get to decide what "family" looks like.
Glitch's job right now is to learn about life beyond the bubble he grew up in. That's the only way he'll figure out his place here. It might mean facing some painful truths about where he came from. He might get angry and sad about it, and that's okay too. It's natural.
And if you're serious about being a parent to this kid, your job is to offer Glitch a safe and secure place to...just be whatever he decides to be.
That means making sure his basic needs (food, shelter, warmth) are being met. Listening to him when he vents or cries or does whatever he's gotta do to wrap his head around all this. Offering a shoulder to lean on (or a hug, if he's okay with it) when it's too much. Staying up with him with all night if he gets sick from eating too many rocks. All while respecting his boundaries. He's got to have enough space to take risks, make mistakes, and really come into his own too.
Love him unconditionally, in other words. Because love isn't just a feeling — it's something you do.
Okay, well, I don't really want to tempt the fates here soooo...don't want to monster out thanks.
[ He takes note of the tattoo though and draws it down in a small book he has. Vyng name is underlined a few times before he looks up. ]
Good. I'd prefer you don't monster out and lose your brain. You'd be kind of terrifying.
[ He takes note of the tattoo though and draws it down in a small book he has. Vyng name is underlined a few times before he looks up. ]
Good. I'd prefer you don't monster out and lose your brain. You'd be kind of terrifying.
You know what? That's fair. Most people wouldn't want that.
[ It's not like "monster" has a positive connotation. ]
Monster man with an empty head, though? Pretty sure that's just my default form. [ Said with a grin and a short laugh. ]
[ It's not like "monster" has a positive connotation. ]
Monster man with an empty head, though? Pretty sure that's just my default form. [ Said with a grin and a short laugh. ]
Vyng. You're definitely not empty headed. Trust me on that.
You've clearly been drinking the super wise juice or something. [ That's a compliment, he swears.A lot ]
You've clearly been drinking the super wise juice or something. [ That's a compliment, he swears.
Okay, alright. You caught me. Sometimes I get songs stuck in my head, so it's...technically not empty, empty.
Super-wise juice, though? [ A quiet chuckle. ] ...Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Super-wise juice, though? [ A quiet chuckle. ] ...Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Man, just take the compliment already. You don't need to deflect it. I like you, you know. As a friend.
[ Though maybe he's assuming that Vyng isn't trying to take a compliment. Vyng might just be being weird for all he knows. ]
[ Though maybe he's assuming that Vyng isn't trying to take a compliment. Vyng might just be being weird for all he knows. ]
[ Little bit of Column A, little bit of Column B. He's a weirdo by default. And it is hard to outright accept compliments when you don't have a high opinion of yourself. Combine those two things together, and then you get...this bullshit. ]
[ But when it comes to friendship? He'll accept that any day of the week. With open arms, even. Vyng's expression visibly brightens at that declaration. ]
Aw, really, bud? That's...really sweet of you to say. I like you too. You're a good friend.
[ But when it comes to friendship? He'll accept that any day of the week. With open arms, even. Vyng's expression visibly brightens at that declaration. ]
Aw, really, bud? That's...really sweet of you to say. I like you too. You're a good friend.
[ Vyng plays through the video a couple of times, eyebrows furrowed with confusion. Where did this even come from? ]
[ God, he's gotta put his Responsible Adult hat on again today, doesn't he. With a small sigh, he fires back a response. A gentle response, mind you. ]
Look, I'm flattered. Really. But...don't you think I'm a little old for you?
[ God, he's gotta put his Responsible Adult hat on again today, doesn't he. With a small sigh, he fires back a response. A gentle response, mind you. ]
Look, I'm flattered. Really. But...don't you think I'm a little old for you?
[ Oh no this is the absolute worst response. Glitch is immediately freaking out; ]
WHAT?! NO! VYNG THIS WAS MEANT FOR A GUY CLOSER TO MY AGE! NOT YOU! BECAUSE EW???!
WHAT?! NO! VYNG THIS WAS MEANT FOR A GUY CLOSER TO MY AGE! NOT YOU! BECAUSE EW???!
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