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Bookwyrm
Accounting:
(I know, but Razz can't help but be helpful. He has a job to do!)
Ranger: .....yes well. I used to look over a few Cherries once. You just remind me of them. *Trying to cover up his nice attitude.*
Maraschino: *Perks up at this, if a Boss can handle Cherries it means they are less likely to push him around too badly!*
(Imma say the fire chief forced Razz to take his vacation days, and Edge’s workplace was shocked at his first time using his vacation days.)
Research:
(Poor bitty buddy bones...)
*The Baby Blue is still whimpering as Red wraps the Bitty up, it's quiet enough that it would be muffled by his purse.*
Red: You think you can watch him in the bag till we get done?
Drawl: I can do it.
Office:
Tart: That’s just skill. And I watched a video on that urban jumpy thing once!
Edge: It seems to be very useful.
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(Edge has accumulated so by vacation days he can stay for a few months if necessary. Red just quit his job and doesn't give a shit how long he needs to be here.)
Accounting:
Maraschino: R-really?
Ranger: O-of course! Did you think I was a barbarian? *Needs to still act somewhat Boss-like.*
Maraschino: R-right.... sorry Boss.....
Ranger: Please, call Ranger. I am only this human’s Boss.
Maraschino: Okay. *Stuffs his face when Razz gives him more Cheerios.*
Research:
*Red makes sure the two are securely placed in his purse, heading out into the Fell hallway where Tony is waiting.*
Tony: *Still a bit embarrassed about the whole period thing. Humans get flustered over the weirdest things.* T-there you are. I thought you got lost. Didn't you have a SlimJim with you?
Drawl: *Pokes his head out of the purse.* Hey! I'm trying ta sleep here. Stop needing me.
Red: Ya heard him. Ya know how the lazy types can be.
Tony: Right.... Anyway, now it's time to show you our nursery area.
Red: Nursery area?
Tony: It’s where the freshly made, baby bodied Bitties are kept until they are developed enough for the bigger Bitty rooms.
Office:
Edge:.... Remind me to show you something cool when we get back.
Tart: What?
Edge: Something Rus and I have been known to do every once in a while. Well, he does it far more than me, but still.
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Accounting:
*Maraschino is relaxed as he waits..... and waits..... did his human forget to pick him up when they went back to work?*
*Razz doesn't know the people well enough to return Maraschino.*
Research:
Tony: Bitties only take a little less than a year to mature, usually 10 to 12 months. We've been looking into if we can speed that up without causing too many side effects. Shortened lifespan isn't the goal.
*There are a few playpens with what seem to be different age groups of different Bitties.*
Tony: We keep them separate by type until about 2 months, then introduce the similar lines together. Later at 5 to 6 months, we let them all interact in a larger pen. If you have any teaching skills, you might be moved to the instructional room.
Red: Instruction?
Tony: They aren't born knowing everything, it just seems like the dust we used has a few core traits, like inclinations and a few motor skills.
Office:
(Omg the spelling error made me think Edge was having a stroke)
Tart: ....you can't be as cool as Razz.
Edge: ..... why not???
Tart: Razz is the coolest besides me.
Edge: ...... *Regrets dealing with other excitable personalities.*
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Accounting:
Razz: Your human dropped you off almost and hour ago..... I wonder where she went?
Maraschino: *Whimpers. He likes being with Sheldon and Ranger, but he misses him mama.*
Razz: What was your owner's name? Do you know where her desk is located? I can take you to her.
Maraschino: H-her name is Jessica...... Her desk is that way.
Razz: Is it okay if I pick you up? Or you can ride in the fanny pack with Ranger?
Maraschino:..... Fanny pack please.
Research:
Tony: We usually teach them up to the equivalent of a second grade level. They learn to read time, their colors, the basics of survival and a little bit about how to read. It's up to the owners if they want to further their Bitties education.
*The two enter the nursery, seeing many tiny babybones in glass aquariums. There is one other employee in there doing health checks on the babies. Each tank has an older Bitty in there with them, but they are a bit different then Drawl and the others he's met. They are slightly larger, and seemed... Older? It was hard to say.*
Red: What's with the older babysitter ones? They seem a little off from the Bitties I've seen.
Tony: Those are actually Gen 1 Bitties, the first batch of living Bitties we've ever produced. The remaining Gen 1 Bitties are used as parental figures since they actually have complete souls for the babies to feed on.
Red: Wait, they have complete souls? They don't need humans to recharge?
Tony: That was a feature we worked on removing for the second Gen, so they would be more dependent on their owners.
Office:
(Xjdjdjfk when I first saw the spelling error I seriously thought I was having the stroke.)
*Edge can't wait to show this little ass how he can practically walk on air.*
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Accounting:
*Cherries have a hard time trusting anyone but their owner. Jessica is working on paperwork at her desk.*
Razz: Miss? I think you forgot Maraschino at my desk.
Jessica: I thought he might enjoy his time here with a buddy to talk to. I had some important work to do and didn't need a distraction.
Research:
Tony: Bitties with whole souls can, in extreme cases, summon these tiny dragon skulls. The only ones we have had the mistake of accidentally having a whole soul are the skeletons. There's not a lot of them, but we don't have other facilities needing them either. They seem okay with the Goat Bitties and Grillbitties too.
Red: ..... *can't believe that they purposefully made intelligent beings so dependent. That's worse than even the Gaster he knew would do.*
Office:
Edge: We will see what you say once I show you.
Tart: I’ll probably give you an interesting grade of 7 out of 10.
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(we had two variants of the Baby Blues, right? The childlike ones and the responsible ones?)
(Okay I got to listen to music in the car and had concept for another little bitty friend lol)
Accounting:
Maraschino: D-distraction?* The hurt in his voice was clear for anyone to hear, though Jessica didn't seem to notice.*
Jessica: Do you mind watching him a little longer? I have a phone meeting in four minutes with an important client.
Razz: *Trying to hold back his sudden rage, tightening his hands into fist a few times and breathing deeply.* Sure thing. He can stay at my desk as long as he needs.
Jessica: Thank you so much. Have fun Maraschino!
*Razz turns away and walks back to his desk, Ranger patting a tearful Marachino on the back trying to comfort him. On the way Razz did notice a few more Bitties. A Reaptertale Grim Bitty was snoozing on top of a man's computer, and a Lil Bro was resting on a tiny pet bed in another man’s cubicle.*
Research:
Tony: Right this way and I’ll show you the education center. *The two pass by a tank of adolescent Lil Bros, neither noticing the one watching Red’s purse like he found his ticket out.*
Office:
*Edge removes the flash drive from his computer, just in time for the VP to return with another man This one has a peculiar Bitty riding his shoulder. It is a Boss with small white wings. It looks like a little angel.*
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(yeah the cutsey ones and the ones responsible enough to be more of a support. The Baby Blues and Blueberries.)
Accounting:
(Not gonna lie, pet beds like those giant pillows are great to cuddle pets on.)
*Maraschino is not okay, he is very heartbroken. he can't help being needy..... he can't help being a bit clingy....*
Razz: .... I got some trail mix with dried fruit too.
*Maraschino is too crushed to answer.*
Research:
(BB gonna get a Lil Bro?)
Red: I think working with the young ones wouldn't be too bad, lil rascals.
Tony: They are very fragile, you would have to be very careful.
Office:
Edge: ....*Stares at the Bitty*...
VP: Ah, Jasmina, this is the head of our Experimental Division, Jason Bowell. He has one of the custom Bitties that we plan to launch orders for next year.
*Tart is hiding lil giggles.*
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(I thought Lil Bro, but honestly I am open to whatever type makes the escape. They just have to love singing their lungs out and driving the whole house insane fjfd if you prefer another type to escape I can switch the Lil Bro out.)
Accounting:
*Maraschino curls up in Razz’s fanny pack to cry, Razz unsure what to do other than let him get it all out.*
Ranger: I-It’s okay..... Umm mm, you are always welcome to hang out with me. I..... Don't think you’re a distraction.
Office:
*Edge only just met this guy and he wants to rip out his throat.*
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(Nah, a Lil Bro that is lazy UNTIL HE HEARS THAT MUSIC PLAYING AND WANTS TO SING HIS LITTLE SOUL PIECE OUT! OMG IS THAT HAMILTON?!? ..... Edge now knows what hell is, and it is showtunes on repeat, damn BB for learning how to work the bluetooth speakers and stealing Red’s phone. BB and the Lil Bro are not like Blue and Stretch.)
Accounting:
*Maraschino is curled himself into a ball.*
Ranger: If you keep it quiet..... I’m not a ... regular Boss... I don't... I’m not good at being pushy... I like cuddles.
Maraschino: ......really? .....*Shuffles closer.*
Ranger: *Reaches for the Cherry.*
Office:
Bowell: Hello Miss Jasmina, *winning smile.*
*Edge hates his assignment.*
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Accounting:
*The fanny pack has turned into a loud purring session, the Bitties comforting each other. Razz has to zip up the pack just to hide the noise they are making.*
Research:
*Drawl is in the purse stroking an unconscious BB’s head holding him close, only for a very young Lil Bro to teleport onto the brim of the purse and shimmy inside without anyone noticing, other than Drawl, as he landed right on top of him.*
Drawl: Hey! What the hell are you-
Lil Bro: Shhhhhh! I found my ticket out of here, don't try to stop- wait, where’s your gown? Are you owned-
Drawl: Shush! If both of us keep talking we’ll get caught, the little guy won't survive another freezer trip.
(The only thing to make this better would be an Edgy. I always write them as little Tasmanian devils and proud little shits fjfjfkd)
Office:
*Edge forces a smile, trying to stay in character. He promised Tart no magic.*
Edge: It is certainly nice to meet you.
VP: See? I told you she is great with Bitties. Her Raspberry hasn't even postured up once since you entered, especially with the other Fell Bitty.
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Bookwyrm
Accounting:
*Razz gets some work done. Actual work. Boring Accounting..... he does enjoy the Bitties being all happy snuggles in the pack.*
Research:
*The Lil Bro is.... just about adolescent. A good inch and a half shorter than Drawl, he's not full grown.*
Lil Bro: ..... What's with him?
Drawl: Me and my human are keeping him from a freezer trip. Now quiet!
(Ngl, I think Red would have all the karma for an Edgy. Maybe later? And Edge is the one to pick him up. Red can't have all the fun picking up stowaways.)
Office:
Tart: Ony because I know momma won't even think of another Bitty! I'm all she needs!
Bowell: That’s impressive. Fells are notorious.
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(Yes, Edge can find the little ankle biter, maybe Bowell brings in a custom Edgy as a gift or something stupid trying to get in Edge’s pants lmao)
Accounting:
*It is approaching the end of his shift, Razz seeing the clock and unzipping the Fanny pack.*
Razz: Alright little guys, I’m pretty sure Jessica will come in a few minutes. Time to get up.
Research:
*The Lil Bro covers his mouth trying to shut up, Drawl going quiet again too.*
Tony: And this is the play area. Lots of adolescent Bitties running around laughing. As long as they are careful with each other they are allowed thirty minutes of this a day.
Red: They certainly sound like they are having a good time.
Office:
Edge: Um, well.... What can I say? With enough determination and disappointment anything is possible. *Hoping this douchebag will leave.*
Bowell: You shouldn’t be so modest. Even the most experienced owners struggle with training Fells. You must have a natural talent for it.
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(Cuz nothing says I wanna fuc like a bitey lil asshole of a mini-skele)
Accounting:
*Maraschino is completely cuddled up to Ranger’s side, snoring away. Razz has to nudge him awake.*
*Jessica walks up to Raz , not even realizing that Maraschino was distraught at her leaving him with Razz.*
Jessica: Sheldon? How was he? I know he can be a handful at times.
Research:
Tony: We had to cut them down to half hour time frames to fit in all the Bitties that use this room. Right now it's group H in the room.
Red: Doen right precious.
*Drawl is .....not sure what to make of the Lil Bro.*
Office:
(Edge omg using disappointment as training. Take the hint, Bowell you douche)
Tart: ........*the Boss is giving him a look over and seems unimpressed..... Tart wants to wipe that look off his face but that's. Not. Behaved.*
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(You see, it will work because he’ll dress it in a diaper and it has little white chicken wings protruding from its back. A tiny little Cupid of love.... and ankle biting XP)
Accounting:
Razz: I nearly forgot he was here. I think he and Ranger are becoming fast friends. They were napping. *Maraschino groggily pops his head out of the tote with a big yawn.*
Jessica: How precious! I might have to let him sit at your desk more often. What do you think, Maraschino? Do you want to hang out with Sheldon and Ranger tomorrow?
Maraschino: Ummmm.... okay.
Research:
*The Lil Bro has scooted to the far corner of the purse, feeling like he was interrupting something. He pulls his knees to his chest and flinches when the purse is swung a bit too much.*
Drawl: *Can’t really ask him much until they leave. Hopefully Red’s shift will end soon.*
Tony: And those are all the areas you’ll need to concern yourself with.
Red: Thank ya so much sweet cheeks. It was a very informative walk indeed.
Office:
(Edge: I hope you know how disappointed I am in you. I expected better. *Gives the disappointed dad glare. All shrivel under its power.*)
Edge: *Is praying the clock counts down faster his shift will be over soon dear good get him out of here.*
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(.....cuz nothing says sexy like a pseudo baby in wings. And one that likes to bite and scream)
Accounting:
Razz: .... um. Can you make sure he has a blanket or something? I am bringing a pillow or two tomorrow.
Research:
(Dude. The Lil Bro and Baby Blue’s minds are going to be blown when Red, Razz and Edge tear off their meat suits.)
Tony: You’ll be in the Sansy and Baby Blue rooms to start, probably in the Fell rooms by the end of the month.
Red: Sounds lovely boss.
*Drawl is contemplating life choices. And how a babybones just HAPPENED to hitch a ride.*
Office:
(That's one of the most ....unusual tactics Edge used when helping with recruit training.)
*The two men go into the VP’s office. Tart glaring at the prissy Boss the whole way.*
Tart: ....... I don't like them.
Edge: Shush. Save it for home.
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(We must all be grateful that he didn’t give Edge a Bitty Asgore in a diaper with chicken wings instead djdnfk)
(Honestly autocorrect changed discipline to disappointment idk what the heck happened there)
Accounting:
Jessica: Sure thing! Wow, I’ll have to tell everyone how good you are with Bitties. Maraschino has never warmed up to anyone this quickly before.
Razz: Yes, well.... I’ll be sure my space is more comfortable for him in the future.
Research:
Red: Gotta run sadly, but this was a fantastic first day. *Pushes his cleavage together a bit making Tony sweat.*
Tony: Y-y-yes, it was- IS great to have met you and I-I’ll see you tomorrow!
Red: *Walks to the staircase, picking up the pace when he is out of eyesight and camera view. He has to check in the little tykes.*
Office:
VP: I look forward to working with you in the future.
Edge: .... Likewise.
Tart: Bye Mr. Boss man! Tell that Boss Bitty to jump in a hole! *Waves cutely.*
Edge: ...... they say the darndest things.
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(Oh god no that would be awful for Edge to see the king, because of course the Asgore was of the Fell line, like that. Nothing kills a mood faster.)
Accounting:
Jessica: Aren’t you just the nicest lil go getter, huh?
Razz: *Bitch leave those height comments to yourself.* I try....
Ranger: I make sure he doesn't take more than he can handle!
Research:
*The Lil Bro is startled when Red checks the bag, .... to be fair he hadn't planned much more than this far.*
Red: .... Drawl? How's the blue?
Drawl: .... better than in the freezer. Probably could do with a good soul dose.
Red: .... uh. Whose the lil lil guy?
Office:
VP: Ha! Guess you can't completely keep a Fell from being a Fell, huh?
Edge: Yes well... I’m glad he didn't tell that Bitty to his face.
Tart: No Boss would ever beat me! Not even the tallest Boss could!
(Just so we have it here)
(Momma Red time)
(What sick weak BB snuggled to mamma Red looks like.)
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(My bad, I was looking at the thread so confused where it went before realizing I put it in the wrong one djdnfk)
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(Momma Red gonna show off the skills from when Edge was a babybones. Edge is gonna be so weirded out.)
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(It’s gonna be the most awkward time of his life and he’s just gonna be trying to keep the Lil Bro occupied and ignore the scary nanny Red.)
*Red is just outside of town waiting for the others to meet up with him.*
Drawl: Good question, he just kinda fell on top of my head so I assumed you put him here.
Red:..... I definitely did not.
Lil Bro: .... you aren’t gonna send me back, are you?
Red: Depends. Behave yourself and stay hidden for now. don’t do anything stupid.
Lil Bro: O-okay.
*Razz and Edge finally meet up with him. Took them long enough.*
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....
*Razz is held up because..... Jessica and Carol.... wanted to talk to him. Maraschino was enjoying being with his owner again. Razz was not enjoying the "you're such a cutie" comments.*
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.....
*Edge was held up too, because the VP had to make another offer for dinner..... or some alone time in his office. Edge could feel the man’s eyes burning into his fake hella padded booty.*
Red: What the hell took you two so long?
Razz: .... stupid coworkers.
Edge: ...... womanizing bosses.
Red: ..... whatever, we got a life hanging in the balance and we gotta go now.
Razz: A life?
Red: Coworker said he was defective so stuck him in a freezer ta dust. Drawl got him out, but it really took a toll. *Shows them the little fabric bundle in his purse with a little white head poking out.*
Tart: Drawl! What’s with the striped shirt?! How many Bitties did you two break out?
Drawl: Unless another one decided to hide in Red’s ass or cleavage, just these two.
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Red: Papyrus, stop looking at me like that. No, I didn't hide a Bitty in my tits.
Edge: Well what do we do for them?
Tart: Soul time will help the Baby Blue most. I don't know for the stripes.
Razz: Let’s just get to my house. I have Bitty supplies there. I want to get out of this flab suit.
*Lil Bro is very very confused and trying to make sense of things.*
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(We’re gonna need a name for theLil Bro. I’m thinking something music/musical related.)
*Red teleports them to the machine, the Lil Bro jumping in shock.*
Lil Bro: H-humans can use magic?! Since when can humans use magic?!?!
Red: Sorry buddy, this is gonna get a whole lot weirder very soon. Just try to keep an open mind. *He turns the machine on and steps onto the pad with the others, the group being teleported to Swapfell.*
Razz: Finally we can strip!
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(Theater names? Musical names?)
Lil Bro: What?!?
*..... the Lil Bro is completely terrified once Razz starts taking off the pieces of the flesh suit. It looks like he is filleting himself with the suit removal tool. Slicing the pretty much invisible seams along his limbs.*
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(Hmmmm..... Brio? Alto? Riff? Hamilton? Mozart? Jovi? Reo? Devo?)
Razz: Stars that feels SO much better! .... Who the hell is crying?
*The Lil Bro is backed up as far on the table as he can get, tearing up andrattling in fear. He’s currently convinced he’s going to be stripped at the bones by the Horror film monsters, or he’s somehow entered hell. What the hell was he thinking climbing in that purse?!*
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(I was just thinking of the Lil Bro discovering Edge can play guitar and getting super excited because he wants to sing along to everything..... and Edge pulling up YouTube videos to help the little guy learn how to sing properly fjfndj)
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(Large and Adagio are slow tempos in music. Elvis. Elton. If Edge names him.... Sweeney Todd? )
Razz: .... hey... child? We are.... um....
Red: Nice going Razz. Kid, you ever hear about undercover agents?
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(Elton would be cute not gonna lie. Sweeny is also hilarious, though I feel he’s too innocent to be called Sweeny djdnfk)
Lil Bro: *Trying to wipe back his tears.* N-no? What’s that?
Red: Ah geez.
Drawl: *Pats him on the back trying to be comforting.* Sorry we didn’t explain things ahead of time, but these guys here are actually monsters. They are trying to help us.
Lil Bro: *Sniffle.* M-monsters?
Drawl: Like us, but the original versions instead of the lil old clones that we are.
Tart: We are on a top secret mission, to bring down the abusive Bitty Corp and stop the mistreatment of our kind! They just.... had to look human to get in.
Edge: *Peels off his face.*
Lil Bro: *Hic.* Y-you look like a giant Boss Bitty! And you an Edgy..... and Raspberry?
Drawl: Don’t worry kid, we were confused at first too.
Ranger: *Pokes his head out of the Fanny pack.* Who is there? I don’t recognize the voice.
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(....yeah... but Sweeny is if Edge gets to name him. The guy gave a cat the name doomfanger)
(Dude what if baby Bitties are called “stripes” because of the bits of culture and history from the empty Underground? This leaves room for mistakes.... like misunderstandings of the context of words.)
Tart: A Lil Bro stripe decided to grab a ride on Red. And Red rescued a Baby Blue from the freezer.
Ranger: Oh…. Why is he upset then?
Lil Bro: THEY JUST PEELED OFF THEIR FLESH. I DIDN'T KNOW HUMANS DID THAT.
Red: .... Razz you can explain that one. *Bundles up the Baby Blue.* Tart, he only needs soul time right?
*Tart nods yes.*
Razz: *Has no idea how to explain everything to this child.*
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(..... Okay yes you make a VERY valid point on Edge’s naming skills fgbbfds)
(Actually that's a genius idea! We shall call the youngest little guys stripes from now on.)
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(The funniest thing would be the Lil Bro name becoming Stripes like a nickname that sticks like Buddy or Kid)
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Razz: Okay..... Do you have a name?
Lil Bro: No. Everyone calls me Lil Bro or a striped one.
Ranger: Stripes is the term used for a baby Bitty.
Razz:.... Right, we can tackle that at a later date. Well striped shirt, humans cannot actually peel their skin off. We are just pretending to be humans.
Lil Bro: Why?
Razz:... As Tart said, we are on a special mission..... Say, would you like to see Tart’s Lego fort?
Edge:.... What are you doing?
Red: *Sitting with his feet propped up on the couch, the Baby Blue now bundled up with a thick plush baby blanket and Red cradling him like a human baby on his chest.*
Red: I’m letting the kid recharge, what does it look like?
(Honestly the nickname idea is so adorable I love it)
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(Like he is officially named Elton Sweeny, Destroyer of Humanity.... but everyone calls him Stripes.)
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(XDDDDD This now means they must have an argument over what they are going to call the little fella, resulting in that mess of a name dlfjf)
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Tart: My fort is heavily trapped and no place for stripes!
Lil Bro: um...
Razz: Surely you are capable enough as a guide to ensure the safety of any stripe in your fortress?
Tart: .....DRAWL! CAN YOU GET THE HONEY BOTTLE I KNOW YOU STILL HAVE HALF OF IT.
Razz: I’ll look to see if we have any extra Papyrus Bitty clothes. That poor quality cotton shorts and shirt is not acceptable. The stripe is all wrong too. Stripes aren't vertical!
Edge: Where did you get the blanket?
Red: I got it when Razz said baby stuff works just as well for Bitties.
Edge: ........
Red: *Tucks the Baby Blue closer* ......what?
(Yes they will. And this name thing will be after they find out about the lil guy's dreams of showtunes)
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Lil Bro: ..... so I’m not allowed inside?
Razz: I am afraid not at the moment, it would seem. I’m sure Tart is going to disarm some of his traps so you can enter.
*Tart is going through his wardrobe, both the stuff bought from the toy store and the Bitty stuff he brought. Turns out all the Papyrus stuff would be too big. He settles on a blue sweater with vertical orange stripes and some Sansy type cargo shorts..... he’d let the kid pick any accessories from his pile.*
Edge: Since when are you so......
Red: So what?
Edge: I don’t know! Gentle? Loving? You look like an experienced parent or something.
Red: I learned a lot over the years.
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*The Lil Bro looks tiny in his ill fitting clothes. He likes the gummies Razz gave him.*
Drawl: Hey, Stripes.... you ever seen a TV? Razz has a cool one and there's some cool movies. *Tart might be a while, he has a lot of traps.*
*Razz collects Lord Hater before she can attempt to eat the lil guys. And puts the cat in his room for a bit.*
Edge: ....it's weird.
Red: It’s not that odd.
Edge: .......
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*The Lil Bro finally finishes going through the accessory pile, finding a military style cap that he really likes. It’s a little big on him, so he has to push it out of his sockets all the time, or let it hang by a string around the neck.*
Lil Bro: Is it like the computers the bad men used all the time?
Drawl: Yes and no. Hold on, let me see if we got any Disney movies still.
*Meanwhile Razz warms up some leftover lasagna Edge brought over for the group.*
Red: You’re acting like a goof right now.
Edge: I am not! You are usually passed out drunk or messily rolling around in kink toys! How the hell did you get good with children?!
BB: *Whimpers in his sleep at the loud noise, clutching at Red’s shirt with his tiny fingers.*
Red: If ya really must know, ya were a really whiny kid.
Edge: I was not!
Red: Pfft. Yeah ya were. Even before we left The Lab.
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*Drawl shows the stripe different movies to choose from. There's a couple to choose from on the shelf. Slim apparently likes Disney. There's frozen, Moana, enchanted.... Slim has a few Bitty friendly movies. The Lil Bro doesn't know what to choose.*
*Razz checks the time...... it's about an hour til slim gets home.*
*Red shushes the Bitty.*
Edge: .....this is weird.
Red: I had a lot of opportunities to work with baby bones. It's the older ones that are harder.
Edge: ...........
Red: Hand me another blanket. I want to make sure he's warm.
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*Lil Bro eventually points at the one in the white case (he isn’t good at reading).*
Drawl: *Teleporting up to Razz’s shoulder.* Mind putting Frozen in? The new guy would like to watch it.
Razz: Right after dinner. The food will be ready in a couple minutes.
Edge: He’s 4 inches tall. Won’t the extra weight crush him or something?
Red: Nah. I’m watching him. He’ll be safe.
Edge: ..... *Storms off to find another blanket, still weirded out by his brother’s behavior.*
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Tart: Okay! The fortress has been cleared of traps! Would you like a tour now?
Razz: Food is finished!
Tart: Never mind! These people make the most amazing burritos!
Lil Bro: What’s a burrito?
Tart: Come with me and find out!
Ranger: Mr. Red? Are you up there? I.... think I see you.... I can’t tell if it’s you though.
*He’s standing on the floor right beside the couch, squinting up at the blobby shape that he thinks is Red.*
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Razz: *Sets the Bitties up on the table, serving the lasagna.*
Tart: ..... this isn't a burrito.
Razz: Edge was nice enough to bring this so we wouldn't have to cook after the first day of work.
Tart: It still isn't a burrito.
Lil Bro: … are you sure? It could be one. I wouldn't know.
Red: Hey buddy, what’cha need?
Ranger: Drawl said you.... had a Bitty with you? Can I see?
*Edge grabs a towel, he couldn't find Razz’s blankets (he hasn't been allowed to enter Razz's room yet and he doesn't really want to try Slim’s)
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Lil Bro: THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING THING I’VE EVER TASTED!!!
Razz: Slow down, you’ll make yourself sick if you eat like that.
Lil Bro: I didn’t know anything other than food pellets existed till today..... I am so glad to be here!
Red: Sure thing pal. *Lowers his arm and puts it flat on the ground in front of the Bitty.* Step forward and I’ll give ya a lift up.
*Ranger does as instructed, holding Red’s finger tightly as he brings him up to his chest and sets him next to the sick one. Ranger follows the sound of shallow breathing and feels his head.*
Ranger: Drawl said you saved him from a freezer?
Red: Yeah. I thought for a minute we might have been too late. Thankfully it looks like he’s gonna make it.
Ranger: I.... I see. Thank you.... for saving my fellow defect.
Red: You talk like that’s something I wouldn’t think of doing. Trust me little bud, there’s nothing wrong with either of ya.
Ranger: *Happy and warmed by the comment, crawls under the blanket with the sick Bitty, purring into Red’s chest showing his gratitude.*
*Edge comes back with the towels, seeing the Bitties on Red’s chest are increasing in number. Even Red is on the verge of purring with Ranger.*
Edge: I got you..... towels. I couldn’t find the blankets.
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Razz: I’ll have something better later. We have to figure out who you are going to live with. You're much too young to be alone… and figure out how much you need to learn. Tart probably can teach you a good bit. Or Drawl...
Lil bro: What could be better than this?
Razz: Hey Red! You want me to bring you a plate?
Red: That’s fine, I'll just wrap the soft blanket round them, then the towel.
Edge: .....
Red: *Hearing Razz bossing.* Can ya tell Razz I got Bitties on me and I'd like some. Maybe let the other Bitties get a good soul session during the movie.
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Edge: .....*Steps into the kitchen.* Red said he’d like a plate brought to him, as he’s got too many “comfy” Bitties on him to move. He also said the others are welcome to join in some soul time.
Lil Bro: You guys sleep in piles too?
Razz: ..... We've been starting to do it more often. I’ll get the movie started.
Lil Bro: I wanna sit on the big Bitty.
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Tart: They don't need it like we do, but they have complete souls, so it's like an owner's soul.
Lil bro: I didn't know that was an option!
Tart: ..... so we aren't in… our world anyone. In this world there's only big Bitties like them.
Lil Bro: .... I don't understand.
Tart: .... just treat them like Bitties and they will respond.
Lil bro: Oh. Ok.
Edge: I am not a Bitty.
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*Razz is working on cleaning up. Edge carries the other Bitties out to the couch where Red has already been given a plate of food that he’s sharing with Ranger. He’s also trying to get the Baby Blue to eat a little.*
Red: Come on little bud, just a small bite. It will help ya feel better.
Ranger: Yes, it is quite good. Mr. Edge called it lasagna. It’s much better than the food pellets at the lab.
BB: *Groans and hides his face, going back to sleep immediately. He’s too tired and he just wants soul energy and SLEEP!*
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*BB still hasn't connected the dots and is just tired and everything sucks EXCEPT sleep right now. Slim came home to quite the bone pile.*
Slim: So you guys picked up a..... Baby Blue? And a Lil Bro? Are those the right names?
Drawl: Yup. The Lil Bro isn't full grown. I'd say he's about.... 4 or 5 months.
Ranger: ... is he going to be okay?
Red: Hopefully.
*Edge watches as Red is the chosen Bitty cushion of the night so far.*
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*Though every Bitty is currently sitting on Red, Tart is the only one that hasn’t cuddled under the blankets with the others. He’s close to doing it, but the curiosity over this film is keeping him up.*
Slim: *Has grabbed a plate and is now seated on the floor.* So how’d you end up with the new guys anyway?
Red: Saved the Baby Blue from a freezer when the guy I’m working with decided he’s defective or some bullshit, and the other lil guy hitched a ride in my bag. I was surprised ta see him too.
Lil Bro: So you’re a giant SlimJim?
Stretch: It’s more like the SlimJims were based on me......
*Edge sits on the other end of the couch feeling a bit dejected. Sure he didn’t OFFER for the Bitties to hang out with him, but they hadn’t shown interest either.*
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(Btw what type of outfit do you picture BB in? I need to start drawing him and Stripes doing karaoke fkfdnx)
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*The Bitties are just.... used to cuddle piles and how Bosses work, and there was already a Bitty with blankets on Red. Yeah. It's not because they don't like him. Not that at all. And how is Red so.... patient with the little bones?*
Lil Bro: .... like the originals??? Aren't Bitties made from your dust? That's what the nice teacher lady said.
Slim: ..... um.
Ranger: I think it's like .... they tried to make similar Bitties to them. Not directly related.
Tart: .... I still think they are just large Bitties really.
Slim: ......how about we watch the show?
(I kinda see the lil stripe in an oversized sweatshirt he will eventually grow into. The pants are really baggy too. They don't sell children clothes for Bitties as they don't sell the children and Bitties don't reproduce outside of the facilities. The Baby Blue eventually in a lil scrapper version of Blue’s outfit. The guy gets into everything and has Tart help him make it. BB likes to… explore vents and every corner. He needs to find things for his collections! Tart has to practically beat BB away from Tart’s own stash.)
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(Now all I can picture is BB with tiny safety goggles, overalls and some oversized blue boots, short sleeve shirt likely covered in tiny stars, and a bandana to protect his lil face from dust bunnies. Also has dental floss looped around a tiny belt so he can climb for all the good loot lmao)
*With Edge still sulking, Razz starts the movie. Within the first minute a lot of men start singing in unison about ice. Unfortunately Slim didn’t have the special “visually impaired friendly” edition so Ranger just has the voices and sounds to work from.*
Lil Bro: What is this? It sounds so cool!
Slim: Movie intro scene. They actually make some important points in this song that apply to the plot later.
*The Lil Bro had already crawled out of the cuddle pile and is sitting by Tart, bobbing his head to the music. Sadly it was a short song.*
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(I had to look up some tiny outfits for reference and LOOK AT THEM!!!! Those dolls are 5 inches and the overalls are so cute!)
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(Is that Deku? And I love BB's survival outfit. He is prepared for anything. He does not want a large blade like Tart’s, BB runs not fights. Has a lil fish hook and steals some fishline once he finds some.)
Lil bro: ... Can we see that again?
Red: There’s a whole movie with songs in it.
Lil bro: There’s..... more? Really?
*Razz is not impressed at the movie choice. He thinks Elsa could have easily taken over the queendom and lead the people with an icy gaze.*
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(Yep, someone took the head off a Deku Nendoroid and stuck it on the doll body. BB is always looking for upgrading his equipment, and he and Tart make a great pare, BB is really good at getting into the weird places and Tart as the meat shield)
*By the third song, the Lil Bro is standing up and bouncing a bit, attempting to sing along but not knowing the words.*
Lil Bro: “Love is an open dooooor with you! ......nananana..... Love is an open DOOR!~”
Red: Dang, the squirt is really getting into this.
Lil Bro: *Still trying to sing even after the song ends.*
*Razz is also annoyed at how Elsa, just, ran in FEAR! She literally froze the entire kingdom over! She could have ruled the continent with all the dignitaries there for her coronation! Also Anna leaving the palace without long sleeves was a stupid move and she deserved death.*
(Dude, this just made me realize.... all the boats in the fjord in that film were surrounded by ice several feet thick after Elsa ran and there were all sorts of important people visiting. She was basically holding the world leaders hostage.)
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(Razz is bemoaning the fact Elsa could have established herself as a world power right there. She had all the opportunities!... slim can't help but notice the difference from when slim watched it when Razz was trapped in Birdtale. Razz does not like Anna.... and thinks Hans is too cocky)
Red: You think Stretch was ever that exciting?
Edge: .... I… have no idea.
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(Razz’s favorite character is the reindeer so far, mainly because it’s the only one making sense in this film. Olaf he wants to take a flamethrower to)
Razz: If you want some form of comparison, Slim had his moments when he was younger. You should have seen him the day he found his first spider pet. The kid was giggling and chatting up a storm.
Red: Pfffft. Seriously?
Slim: You sound so shocked.
Red: Your reactions are usually so mellow though.
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Razz: That was much later. I'd sometimes find him giggling at 3 am with the thing.
Slim: *A bit embarrassed*..... Sans....
Razz: I don't know why he was giggling. Probably the beast ate something or other.
Red: ..... Slim? No way.
Edge: ...... that's a bit unsettling.
Ranger: .... What else happened?
*Lil Bro is entranced with the movie.*
(Razz would like to see if Olaf reforms in the winter if he melts.)
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Razz: More stories? Oh, I have plenty.
Slim: Sans please-
Razz Don’t “Sans please,” me. I’ve never actually shared stories of you growing up and they seem interested.
Red: Yes please. I would love ta know.
Razz: Let’s see.... he also had a ball that I got from the dump. That was a rare find, and it bounced a lot too. For the longest time he was convinced my room was completely off limits.
Slim: Because it was!
Razz: No, the desk and record player were off limits, which you thankfully stayed away from.
Edge: So what happened?
Razz: Apparently he somehow bounced the ball into my room while I was working, and when I come back he’s sleeping on my bed with his butt in the air. Apparently he was looking for the ball and fell asleep.
Red: Pfffft.
Razz: Funniest part, when I went to check on him he was so freaked out he teleported for the first time dragging me with him..... dropped us five feet in the air in the living room. That fall hurt.
*Let it Go has started playing and the stripe is practically dancing along, Tart unsure what he’s doing.*
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Edge: *Is silent because he doesn't want Red to-*
Red: That reminds me of the one time Edge got his claws stuck in a branch, and couldn't get in the door after pulling the branch off the tree and dragging it back to the house. I found him in the doorway, stuck from trying to force the branch in. The stick was wedged tight in the frame, the little guy defeated and waiting for help.
Edge: *Fuck his life.*
*Tart is just staring at the stripe. Great ..... they got a weird one. Is this a reason stripes aren't allowed out of the labs?*
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Razz: Mweheheheheh! No way.
Red: It happened, swear on my jacket. I even said “looks like you got into a.... tight spot.” and he started crying. It’s hilarious now, but at the time I did feel bad.
Edge: Bullshit! You were laughing your ass off!
Razz: *Is nearly falling out of his chair from laughter.* S-stars that’s good.
*Tart is still staring at this kid singing his lungs out..... then again, no stripes would “normally” come up with the idea to hitch a ride like this one did without being prompted.....*
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*Tart is beginning to think the stripe is a defect at most or an acceptable variant at least. Maybe they tried for a less lazy Lil Bro?*
Lil Bro: .....can we watch that again?
Drawl: There’s other singing movies.
Ranger: .....*slides over to Razz.... Razz needs cuddle time too.... even if Slim is somewhat leaning on Razz since Razz moved in his seat.*
*Slim is almost draped on his brother's chair.*
Red: He was a doofy kid but he had the most guts of them all.
Razz: Your jokes are shitty, but damn is that funny.
Baby Blue: *shifts slightly awake.* .. l-lan… guage..... shhh....
(If only the Tales saw the Fells now. Those friendship lessons paid off and it's like the Fells are a loose group. At least they know each other well enough to let their guard down a bit and know they would at least somewhat have each other's backs)