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ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
[Their perfect, wonderful boy.
Even now, in the midst of their tumultuous grief, they realize this will not be quite so easy to just heal from. There will be both good and bad days, and maybe some days in between that almost feel like normal. But Casey is right, Rue has to stop to give themself the chance to feel all of their feelings, no matter how undignified and messy and heartbreaking they feel.]
I love you too, Casey. And I hope you know that I'm glad I am as well. As much as I love Hob, as desperate as I am to be with him, I would never let anything separate me from you boys. Never.
Even now, in the midst of their tumultuous grief, they realize this will not be quite so easy to just heal from. There will be both good and bad days, and maybe some days in between that almost feel like normal. But Casey is right, Rue has to stop to give themself the chance to feel all of their feelings, no matter how undignified and messy and heartbreaking they feel.]
I love you too, Casey. And I hope you know that I'm glad I am as well. As much as I love Hob, as desperate as I am to be with him, I would never let anything separate me from you boys. Never.
I know she's going to become even cooler by being here. Even if everything is harder right now.
Thank you. You're my hero, mom.
Thank you. You're my hero, mom.
Yeah. Never...
[Even if Thirteen had other plans, they'd find Rue just as they would find any of their kids. Somehow, someday. It's not fine, but it's okay. (The distinction is very important.)]
Hey, um. I've got a few hours now, and then I have to take Duchess to the garage. I should bring BINX with me, too. But after that, how about I grab some stuff from my place and come back to stay for a while?
[Even if Ciel lives here more often than not, he doesn't want to leave Rue alone now that he knows.]
[Even if Thirteen had other plans, they'd find Rue just as they would find any of their kids. Somehow, someday. It's not fine, but it's okay. (The distinction is very important.)]
Hey, um. I've got a few hours now, and then I have to take Duchess to the garage. I should bring BINX with me, too. But after that, how about I grab some stuff from my place and come back to stay for a while?
[Even if Ciel lives here more often than not, he doesn't want to leave Rue alone now that he knows.]
[oh. that. hm.
From the couch, the owlbear's feathery brow furrows.]
My darling, does that need to be finished right this very moment?
From the couch, the owlbear's feathery brow furrows.]
My darling, does that need to be finished right this very moment?
Yeah?
Good. [Too sharp. Roll it back, gentler.] I mean- I'm. Really, genuinely glad he's more like you remember.
He'll come back. And until then, you've got me and the rest of us to keep you company. [And he does mean that. After everything they've all been through, after everything Rue's done for them, it would be beyond insult to not have the emotional comfort in store for Rue. Rue needs them. So he's here.]
Good. [Too sharp. Roll it back, gentler.] I mean- I'm. Really, genuinely glad he's more like you remember.
He'll come back. And until then, you've got me and the rest of us to keep you company. [And he does mean that. After everything they've all been through, after everything Rue's done for them, it would be beyond insult to not have the emotional comfort in store for Rue. Rue needs them. So he's here.]
[Over and over and over again. Nothing will keep them apart. Rue would never give up, and thankfully so far, they've never had to even consider it.]
Oh Casey, I would so hate to take you from your home... [But the way that he's gazing up at them, with such open love and adoration and worry in his eyes, it makes Rue think back to the words he only just spoke a few moments earlier.] ...But would that be alright? Last night was terrible enough, having you here, it might ease some of the emotion that I'm feeling.
Oh Casey, I would so hate to take you from your home... [But the way that he's gazing up at them, with such open love and adoration and worry in his eyes, it makes Rue think back to the words he only just spoke a few moments earlier.] ...But would that be alright? Last night was terrible enough, having you here, it might ease some of the emotion that I'm feeling.
Of course! It's no problem at all. I bet Hunter will want to come and help too, once he hears. He really liked Hob. So it's not like I'll be leaving anyone alone.
[With Ciel around it'd be a trio of sons to help Rue feel more comfortable. Hopefully it'll make a dent in the loneliness they must be experiencing.]
Besides, you always say this is our home, too. So we won't be away from it really.
[With Ciel around it'd be a trio of sons to help Rue feel more comfortable. Hopefully it'll make a dent in the loneliness they must be experiencing.]
Besides, you always say this is our home, too. So we won't be away from it really.
[Rue does need them, that is undeniable at this point in their life. It's what makes losing Hob all the more bearable, the simple fact that even if given the choice to follow him, they would choose their boys every single time.
Hob will make it back to them in time. Until then, Rue is still with their family.]
Thank you, Leo. [And Rue drags the boy back into a hug, a few stray tears slipping down across their feathery face, but truly, they'll be alright. Rue knows they will.]
Would you stay? Just for a night? It's so quiet here without him.
Hob will make it back to them in time. Until then, Rue is still with their family.]
Thank you, Leo. [And Rue drags the boy back into a hug, a few stray tears slipping down across their feathery face, but truly, they'll be alright. Rue knows they will.]
Would you stay? Just for a night? It's so quiet here without him.
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[They do always say that, because it is so very true, but the fact that Casey so sweetly reminds them manages to draw a sad, wet little laugh from the owlbear.
They're all going to be alright. They will.]
Please, I would love to have you both come stay with me, anytime, for as long as you both like.
They're all going to be alright. They will.]
Please, I would love to have you both come stay with me, anytime, for as long as you both like.
That's how it's gonna be, then!
[He can probably coax Hunter to fly over with the frozen spider-bot, actually, so Rue won't even be alone for the time he has to leave and take them both to Peter for fixing.]
Come on, let's get comfy on the couch. I'll get us some tea and snacks, and we can put something on to make us laugh or cry or throw popcorn at the screen, whatever you want. I can brush your feathers?
[He likes it when Rue brushes his hair, and it's so very effective when he's feeling down. He can think of nothing better.]
[He can probably coax Hunter to fly over with the frozen spider-bot, actually, so Rue won't even be alone for the time he has to leave and take them both to Peter for fixing.]
Come on, let's get comfy on the couch. I'll get us some tea and snacks, and we can put something on to make us laugh or cry or throw popcorn at the screen, whatever you want. I can brush your feathers?
[He likes it when Rue brushes his hair, and it's so very effective when he's feeling down. He can think of nothing better.]
[Leo wraps himself up into that hug so snuggly, warm and affection, as he can given how small he still is compared to the owlbear (but he is growing, he is getting taller, just not as noticeably).]
You've got me for as long as you need. All right? Always.
[And he means that. No matter how many times this cycle repeats, no matter how many times Rue needs a shoulder to cry on for a while. Leo will always be there.]
You've got me for as long as you need. All right? Always.
[And he means that. No matter how many times this cycle repeats, no matter how many times Rue needs a shoulder to cry on for a while. Leo will always be there.]
I would like that, yes.
[Honestly, being able to curl up on the couch with one of their favorite people and finally get a little rest would do Rue some good. Even now, their shoulders droop a little from their exhaustion and heartache. Being able to find some peace, even if it's only in their dreams, will make tomorrow much easier.]
Something that feels normal would be very much appreciated.
[Honestly, being able to curl up on the couch with one of their favorite people and finally get a little rest would do Rue some good. Even now, their shoulders droop a little from their exhaustion and heartache. Being able to find some peace, even if it's only in their dreams, will make tomorrow much easier.]
Something that feels normal would be very much appreciated.
[Always.
Rue knows just how true that promise is. Not once Leo's love for them ever questioned. He is as loyal and true as the day they first met.]
Thank you, my darling. Peter can come too, if you both like, whatever works easiest. Or Donatello or Raphael. I just would appreciate the company tonight, I think. Maybe tomorrow. It's so hard to tell.
Rue knows just how true that promise is. Not once Leo's love for them ever questioned. He is as loyal and true as the day they first met.]
Thank you, my darling. Peter can come too, if you both like, whatever works easiest. Or Donatello or Raphael. I just would appreciate the company tonight, I think. Maybe tomorrow. It's so hard to tell.
We'll make it normal, then. The most normal day either of us can imagine.
[Even if it might be one of the worst days ever, even if the loss might feel insurmountable. For a little while, at least, he'll do his best to help Rue forget some of that grief, fill up the holes left by Hob's absence with love and support. It's nothing less than Rue deserves.
The moment they're settled on he couch, he climbs up to give their feathery cheek a soft kiss before he bustles about getting everything: entertainment, warm drinks and snacks, a cozy blanket nest, whatever they need. It'll be the best crying-into-ice-cream-tub party ever.]
[Even if it might be one of the worst days ever, even if the loss might feel insurmountable. For a little while, at least, he'll do his best to help Rue forget some of that grief, fill up the holes left by Hob's absence with love and support. It's nothing less than Rue deserves.
The moment they're settled on he couch, he climbs up to give their feathery cheek a soft kiss before he bustles about getting everything: entertainment, warm drinks and snacks, a cozy blanket nest, whatever they need. It'll be the best crying-into-ice-cream-tub party ever.]
It isn't
Raph doesn't usually stay angry for a long time
But he gets
Disappointed
[Which is ONE BILLION times worse, only just barely edged out by Dad being disappointed]
Raph doesn't usually stay angry for a long time
But he gets
Disappointed
[Which is ONE BILLION times worse, only just barely edged out by Dad being disappointed]
Yes of course! I can't just leave it half finished. [Don't mind him crawling on the walls to install a projector that descends from the ceiling, this will just taaaake onnnnneeeeee momeennnnnnnt-]
Hey, we can all come by whenever, however long you want. You know I'll be here.
[He does give Rue one more hug-squeeze before pulling back just to watch their face for a second.]
Seriously, we all love you. We wouldn't be where we are now if not for you.
[He does give Rue one more hug-squeeze before pulling back just to watch their face for a second.]
Seriously, we all love you. We wouldn't be where we are now if not for you.
[The cottage won't ever feel exactly the same without Hob's boisterous voice echoing off of the walls or his perfect, furry cuddles that Rue so enjoyed sinking into every night, but Rue knows there is joy and love to be found within these four walls still. It just may take some time before they can fully see it.
The kiss is accepted as easy as anything, as physical affection always is between the pair of them, and Rue settles in for an evening spent at their son's side, ready for both cuddles and tears.]
The kiss is accepted as easy as anything, as physical affection always is between the pair of them, and Rue settles in for an evening spent at their son's side, ready for both cuddles and tears.]
[OH that IS worse.]
How can I help, dear? Shall I speak with him? Try and suss out his feelings?
How can I help, dear? Shall I speak with him? Try and suss out his feelings?
Ah, I suppose that's true...
[Rue can just push back into the couch cushions and watch their son upgrade their entertainment system for the rest of the afternoon. That's fine.]
[Rue can just push back into the couch cushions and watch their son upgrade their entertainment system for the rest of the afternoon. That's fine.]
[As he likely would expect, try as they might to hold their tears back, Rue is crying softly, their beak trembling, but there's nothing in big, reflective eyes but love.]
And I don't know what I would do if not for all of you. You especially, my Leo. You all have given me purpose and brought such happiness into this old owlbear's life.
And I don't know what I would do if not for all of you. You especially, my Leo. You all have given me purpose and brought such happiness into this old owlbear's life.
Thankfully, you'll never have to find out. One of us is always gonna be with you. No matter what. You're family, and we stick to family whether we like it or not.
[He does reach into one of his belt pouches to produce a little travel package of tissues. You never know, he'd told himself when he restocked his things. And this is the perfect case in point. Breaking them open, he hands one up to Rue.]
[He does reach into one of his belt pouches to produce a little travel package of tissues. You never know, he'd told himself when he restocked his things. And this is the perfect case in point. Breaking them open, he hands one up to Rue.]
Work your "emotion" magic on him or whatever you call it [talking, it's called communication] and make him forgive me
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