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ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
I'm happy to hear it, I would hate to have to ground him moments after he's been given a body for ruining your sleep.
That is a joke. :)
That is a joke. :)
you should definitely ground him for something I think he'd get a kick out of it
[Isn't he like 20 or something, can sons get too old to be grounded]
[Isn't he like 20 or something, can sons get too old to be grounded]
[20??? those are infant years, son]
Truly? I have never had a chance to ground someone properly. I will then! :) A first experience for the both of us.
Truly? I have never had a chance to ground someone properly. I will then! :) A first experience for the both of us.
[ Hunter bobs his head up and down. ]
Please? I - I know that's weird but it would make me feel so much better.
Please? I - I know that's weird but it would make me feel so much better.
how is it that with all the drama and trouble we get into, none of us have been grounded yet
[look into your heart casey and you will find the answer (mom is a pushover)]
Now, now. Drama I can agree with, but when have any of you boys gotten into trouble?
Now, now. Drama I can agree with, but when have any of you boys gotten into trouble?
Truth be told, my darling, I don't think it's weird in the slightest. Those are important conversations to have. Being honest with one another about boundaries and needs is so important to the strength of any relationship.
[A gentle brush of their talons over his horns.]
Knickolas and I have to revisit such things as the two of us grow and change, to make certain the other knows exactly what we need. It is natural and normal, I promise.
What about you, Hunter? Are there any rules or expectations that you have for me that you want to be clear about?
[A gentle brush of their talons over his horns.]
Knickolas and I have to revisit such things as the two of us grow and change, to make certain the other knows exactly what we need. It is natural and normal, I promise.
What about you, Hunter? Are there any rules or expectations that you have for me that you want to be clear about?
uhhhh
ok i can't think of anything, but there's gotta be at least one example somewhere
ok i can't think of anything, but there's gotta be at least one example somewhere
[ Hunter leans into that gesture, horns clicking gently against their talons in turn. ]
I - uh - I guess I don't know what I have for you? Other than um - can you promise you'll tell me if I'm doing something you don't like? I don't want you to pretend and then hold it against me later.
[ A beat. ]
-- Which you've never done! I want to be clear! Just - Belos -
I - uh - I guess I don't know what I have for you? Other than um - can you promise you'll tell me if I'm doing something you don't like? I don't want you to pretend and then hold it against me later.
[ A beat. ]
-- Which you've never done! I want to be clear! Just - Belos -
[see???? proof of all of their sons are actual angels.]
I was mildly put off with Donatello once, but that cleared up fairly quickly. You boys are too wonderful to get into any real trouble with me.
Though if our darling guard continues to keep you up, he shall be the first to face being grounded.
I was mildly put off with Donatello once, but that cleared up fairly quickly. You boys are too wonderful to get into any real trouble with me.
Though if our darling guard continues to keep you up, he shall be the first to face being grounded.
[dammit they're too nice]
oh yeah Donnie is kind of terrible at first impressions, that's never changed
Hopefully he can enjoy the novelty of it. I don't know if he's ever been grounded before.
oh yeah Donnie is kind of terrible at first impressions, that's never changed
Hopefully he can enjoy the novelty of it. I don't know if he's ever been grounded before.
[Just Belos.
It will take a long time for Hunter to heal from the wounds that Belos left behind, but Rue knows there will come a day when that man will not haunt so much of his life. But for now, of course they understand. It isn't a reflection on Rue themself, just Hunter's past traumas.]
I understand.
[and they do, Hunter does not need to apologize or explain a thing. Rue gets it.]
And of course, I would never keep a thing from you. My life has been full of secrets for long enough, that is not the kind of relationship I want to build with any of you boys. I will not deny that having this kept from me for so long hurts deeply, to know others are involved and plans have been made and followed through upon while I was kept in the dark. But beyond that, I can think of nothing else.
It will take a long time for Hunter to heal from the wounds that Belos left behind, but Rue knows there will come a day when that man will not haunt so much of his life. But for now, of course they understand. It isn't a reflection on Rue themself, just Hunter's past traumas.]
I understand.
[and they do, Hunter does not need to apologize or explain a thing. Rue gets it.]
And of course, I would never keep a thing from you. My life has been full of secrets for long enough, that is not the kind of relationship I want to build with any of you boys. I will not deny that having this kept from me for so long hurts deeply, to know others are involved and plans have been made and followed through upon while I was kept in the dark. But beyond that, I can think of nothing else.
[ Oh. Yeah. That's ... a fair point really. Hunter droops visibly as Rue (gently) does exactly what he asked him to do: tell him when he's done something wrong. (It's good, it's good. He'd rather know, truly.) ]
I'm sorry. It - it won't happen again. I just ... got so tangled up with my feelings about the guard's letter that I couldn't tell you about anything else without having to also admit how long I didn't deliver it. It just got worse and worse.
I'm sorry. It - it won't happen again. I just ... got so tangled up with my feelings about the guard's letter that I couldn't tell you about anything else without having to also admit how long I didn't deliver it. It just got worse and worse.
Oh, it was not a first impression. :) It happened fairly recently. But we've since spoken about it and I understand his reasoning better.
[casually dancing around it was because he did not attend casey's birthday party]
Even if he has, I will still do it better.
[casually dancing around it was because he did not attend casey's birthday party]
Even if he has, I will still do it better.
oh, huh. well that's good then.
[should he ask? he probably shouldn't ask. he's not really awake enough for a serious chat and it seemed like it's been resolved anyway...]
I'd agree with you either way but that's kind of a low bar to overcome with those two :/
[Since Rue's "competition" is Belos and it takes minimal effort to be better than that guy.]
[should he ask? he probably shouldn't ask. he's not really awake enough for a serious chat and it seemed like it's been resolved anyway...]
I'd agree with you either way but that's kind of a low bar to overcome with those two :/
[Since Rue's "competition" is Belos and it takes minimal effort to be better than that guy.]
[No drooping for too long while mother's around. Hunter visibly deflates and Rue is right there to drag him in closer for cuddling and affection, their talons brushing through his hair. They are right here with him, they aren't going anywhere.]
I hear you and I understand, Hunter. It can be so difficult when that happens, to face something that has grown so much bigger than you ever intended. I only hope that next time it will be easier. But I still want to promise you - [A gentle bump of their head to his] - No matter what, even if it happens again and again, nothing could ever make me not want you in my life.
The promise I made with you was forever. You are my very heart.
I hear you and I understand, Hunter. It can be so difficult when that happens, to face something that has grown so much bigger than you ever intended. I only hope that next time it will be easier. But I still want to promise you - [A gentle bump of their head to his] - No matter what, even if it happens again and again, nothing could ever make me not want you in my life.
The promise I made with you was forever. You are my very heart.
[ Hunter gladly buries his face in their feathers again. This will never stop being comforting to him. ]
Thank you. I - I believe you. I'm sorry you have to keep promising it.
[ But there's gratitude too. He needs to hear it. It's his greatest fear: that somehow he will do something bad enough to prove that his new family's love is conditional after all, and he'll get abandoned in the end. ]
Can ... can I ask one more thing?
Thank you. I - I believe you. I'm sorry you have to keep promising it.
[ But there's gratitude too. He needs to hear it. It's his greatest fear: that somehow he will do something bad enough to prove that his new family's love is conditional after all, and he'll get abandoned in the end. ]
Can ... can I ask one more thing?
[It doesn't matter how many times he needs them to repeat it. Each time will be just as calmly spoken as always, full of all of Rue's love. He'll never have to fear hearing them annoyed at having to repeat themself.]
Absolutely. You can ask me anything.
Absolutely. You can ask me anything.
[ He knows this is a weird question. A weirder request. But - ]
If you were angry with me, what would that look like?
If you were angry with me, what would that look like?
Oh! Hm, that is a very good question.
[Rue has never really had a reason to be angry with any of their children, so they can't quite pull from past experiences, but let them think.]
Are you asking so that you will be able to identify it?
[Rue has never really had a reason to be angry with any of their children, so they can't quite pull from past experiences, but let them think.]
Are you asking so that you will be able to identify it?
[ Hunter nods a little at that. It's most of the answer, but not all. ]
Yeah. And so - so I can prepare for it? In my mind? Like - I'm sure if it actually happened it won't be as bad as what I'm picturing as a worst case scenario.
[ Belos. ]
Yeah. And so - so I can prepare for it? In my mind? Like - I'm sure if it actually happened it won't be as bad as what I'm picturing as a worst case scenario.
[ Belos. ]
Well now I will have to set the bar even higher. I refuse to come in just above Belos in anything.
[oh, their poor traumatized son.]
How about this? If I ever find myself angry with you, I will state it plainly and we will talk about it. I will not lose my temper with you or shout or threaten. It will be calm and it will be dealt with in that moment.
Now, I can hardly imagine why I would ever feel angry with you, you are such a wonderful, kind boy, but if this is an agreement we can make that will ease your worry now, then I'm happy to.
How about this? If I ever find myself angry with you, I will state it plainly and we will talk about it. I will not lose my temper with you or shout or threaten. It will be calm and it will be dealt with in that moment.
Now, I can hardly imagine why I would ever feel angry with you, you are such a wonderful, kind boy, but if this is an agreement we can make that will ease your worry now, then I'm happy to.
[ An agreement is good. An agreement is, practically speaking, the best option. Does he really want to see Rue in a rage? Would it even be real enough if they tried? Maybe, maybe not ...
But an agreement doesn't quite get at the heart of his fears, either. ]
Of course it makes me feel better. But - but I'll still be a little nervous. I think.
[ A pause as he struggles to explain - oh. ]
I feel much better after fighting with Casey, honestly, because I know what that looks like now.
But an agreement doesn't quite get at the heart of his fears, either. ]
Of course it makes me feel better. But - but I'll still be a little nervous. I think.
[ A pause as he struggles to explain - oh. ]
I feel much better after fighting with Casey, honestly, because I know what that looks like now.
[...is he asking?]
Hunter - [And Rue pulls away just enough so that they can look down to catch the teen's gaze, a talon hooked delicately beneath his chin. There is no judgement in their big eyes, they simply need clarification.]
Sweetheart, are you asking me to get angry with you here? Right now? So that you know exactly what to expect?
Hunter - [And Rue pulls away just enough so that they can look down to catch the teen's gaze, a talon hooked delicately beneath his chin. There is no judgement in their big eyes, they simply need clarification.]
Sweetheart, are you asking me to get angry with you here? Right now? So that you know exactly what to expect?
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