otherfathering | Reprise #1 [Voice

The sun's barely rising when he's ushered quite quickly out into the snow-layered town, no good-bye and a newly-acquired Chatot flying behind him. He had originally thought it would be positive to get going quickly, to head and find his family and friends and home... and then he felt the freezing early-morning cold. Oh holy chicken breast, the cold. Pumpkins are warm-season vegetables; apparently his body temperature is reflecting that, which is why he takes a moment to stand there shivering, his lack of a coat and gloves seriously being problematic right now.

They travel a small while to a tiny eating establishment that just seemed to be opening for the day.

[The feed switches on as voice at first, a bird's whistle filling the speakers with its simple repeat tune; it's amateur, but it's catchy.]

Hoo~... he~re we go!

[The still-partially shivering voice will be familiar to some, but the face that just clicked onto the feed's screen'll jog your mind if you can't quite place it. His inquisitive face breaks into a big, toothy grin as he realizes that- yes- it' broadcasting! Which means, people, and more importantly his family are on the other end.]

Wou~ld've said I was back earlier, but our mom sent me away pretty quick this time. o~hoo, think she remembers me?

[A single eyebrow raises with that playful little smirk that always comes out in situations like these.
The fact he turned up at the door of her house to collect his ill-as-fuck wife, who had considered burying this 'Mom' alive aswell... Well, I think there are reasons why she's going to want to get rid of him.]

'Didn't mean to leave in the first place, would've stayed in an instant if I could've. Still, that makes three times from the Otherworld, hm? Maybe it'll bring back some'a the others? It'd make my day to see my little Coraline again.

I'll try'n be home as so~on as I can, kiddos. 'Gonna need to make my way to the next town soon, too! I'm freezin' like a pumpkin out there.

[Hardy-har, Other Father.

As he goes to shut off the feed, he gives a wave to the screen and begins to whistle a much more complex tune that fits perfectly in with the Chatot's, though it does seem to be vibrating a bit. 8| stupid cold.]

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Seeing how happy the concept makes certain people, I am not...hrm. I am just a bit bewildered by it, honestly.

[The idea of some sort of human Mother Grub or human incarnation of her lusus is curious though.]

Other mother?

Your troll friends were too.

My wife; can't be perfect without both parents. [or with them either]

In our defense we've never had parents. And lusus aren't similar at all, frankly, aside from a bit of nuturing when we are grubs.

I see. She is human just...other.

Why other?

So I've heard.

[Why Other? Now that's a question...]

Do shiny buttons for eyes count?

[Buttons for eyes? She pictures it an actually recoils faintly.]

Why would anyone do that?

All Others have buttons.

But why? Buttons are for clothing and they involve needles which should never go near eyes.

It's just how it is in our world, kiddo.

[oh no please don't go too far into this this always ends badly.

Maybe he should add something to help...]

Doesn't hurt at all.

[Kanaya just looks kind of agast still, frowning at her screen.]

I find that difficult to believe.

[How can he turn this around without sounding dismissive to a child...]

Doesn't matter anyhow; No need for the buttons in the great wi~de world of Pokémon, hm?

I suppose not, I just.

[She's a little suspicious of you now, Other Father.]

You don't do that to anyone here, then?

Nope.

[Your Other Mother isn't here, so there's no reason. And he's sure as rain not doing it.]

Okay. Good.

[She isn't quite certain what else to say now. Buttons? The clothing designer in her just whimpers at the whole prospect, she knows how sharp button needles are.]

[His smile widens. Situation avoided. Considering he used to just slip up and quickly try and cover it, this is great work for him.]

O~n the world of Pokémon; enjoyin' your time here?

Yes, for the most part. There are certain things I would change if I were able to, but a world without the constant pressure of impending doom is pleasant.

I can imagine. [No really, he can.]

Must be fantastic havin' those you know around you.

I have rather mixed opinions on that.

[His brow furrows a little, looking confused. Go on, if you want. He's interested to know who or why... oh no, is this going to be Eridan again? Everyone seems to have a problem with Eridan. He seems like a lovely... maybe misunderstood, child.]

[Isn't it always Eridan? Kanaya is quiet for a moment, trying to decide how much information she wishes to share with puzzling button men.]

Someone I would rather have remained dead is alive here.

[Oh. See, the funny thing is, he can partially relate to that. And because of that, he's not going to judge.]

'They do something bad?

He murdered me.

[Ah. That would be why. He pouts, a little confused and sad and unsure how to react. His wife technically murdered him, and she's the one he's not entirely sure should come back or not too, so he understands a bit.]

I could keep an eye on him, Kiddo?

[His voice is softer; he's trying to help. He doesn't want to say 'That's Unfortunate', because really, no-one deserves to die or stay dead. But killing is a bad thing too.]

That will not be necessary, someone is with him attempting to prevent him from causing too much damage. As much as she should not have to.

[Really, this whole problem could just be fixed if they'd let Kanaya kill him again.]

[He nods.]

...This wouldn't be a troll, would it?

[He's still somewhere between a couple of the male trolls if it is. Gamzee and Eridan are at the top of the list... maybe sollux too. His poor lusus. 8(]

Yes. Eridan.

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