seriously... just because i can admit when a man is attractive doesn't mean i ponder about him in any other capaci- ( she stopped short then, her eyes widening slightly. could she even honestly say that..? what did it mean... )

( of course she's offering; he's helped look after the little ones a good amount, after all. even if a bounty waits for later, he can enjoy their spoils. what are allies for? )

( another one.... she might actually pass out, at this rate. ) m-mm, of course.

( this was dangerous, so dangerous that himeko could literally feel the way her heart melted inside of her chest. he clung to her in a way she couldn't say she'd ever experienced before, but the nature of it all overwhelmed her until golden amber hues took on a glassy look. . . . she wouldn't cry,

tiny! 丹恆@hymnusnubis.bsky.social · 13h ago

The moment she had came closer and moved to take him, Dan immediately seemed to perk up. Little hands having gripped tightly to the back of her top, leaning in to hook his chin over Himeko's shoulder as she stood. He was more than content— If the soft, almost purr-like hum was anything +

good boy. i'll be sure to have you a treat later to make up for it, hm?

. . . he could always stick around for lunch, if he wanted; free food is better than taking a bounty for it.

exactly. kindness is a tactic that deserves more use, hm?

you don't want to make anyone else feel bad by saying it, do you?

× there is so much going on that i think himeko might burst with the intensity of an atom bomb-

( oh, that action itself was enough to tug hard at her heart strings. she still moved slowly, allowing him to telegraph her every move as her arms gently pulled him in. slowly lifting back to her feet proper with him resting against her hip. this felt... too natural. ) h-how is this?

tiny! 丹恆@hymnusnubis.bsky.social · 13h ago

Hands still held up even as Himeko came to kneel in front of him, the little boy nodded firmly— Fingers curling in a small gesture toward her, inching a little closer as he did. ".... Please?"

. . . it's not funny, it's a rude word-

we worked with boothill back on penacony, and he's made himself comfortable on the express once or twice... admittedly, we've only spoken a few times in passing, but it's nice to have someone my age around, too. ( amicable really was the best word for it, in truth. ) the little ones seem quite

𓉸@ashenrebirth.bsky.social · 13h ago

﹝ there followed a soft chuckle , midnight locks swaying with a shaking head of dismissal . ﹞ don’t mention it . i’m not the kind of person to leave children unsupervised . let alone knowing they’re a part of the astral express … you seem familiar with the ranger .

. . . caelus, you weren't supposed to hear that, please don't repeat it- 💧

i won't. i'm... steadier on my feet than that, rest assured. ( even as she said that, however, little dan's arms outstretched towards her. she had to really curb her enthusiasm when she knelt towards him. ) would you... like to be held?

stupid... one has no right looking like that. tch... 💭

( despite being out of sorts, himeko could feel a bit of a smile hinting at her features. ) . . . who would've expected a certain cyborg ranger would influence them when he can barely curse as it stands? it's quite funny, really. however, ahem. thank you... for looking after them, blade.

𓉸@ashenrebirth.bsky.social · 13h ago

﹝ back is pressed against the adjacent wall , arms folded with lingering bouts of ire etched unto his visage . though , there too lie something fond . ﹞ it’s fine . though it seems their influences have quite the mouths on them . i’m simply glad you came .

i-i just... ahem. i'm a little out of sorts, but i'll be fine- ( he called me "ma ma"... 💭)

( she can literally feel her world go off kilter now. ) i-i... ahem. i-if that's what you'd like to call me, i don't... mind..

( there's a shift of irritation at his insistence, but it's pretty quickly covered up by the pink on her cheeks; it would seem that wording, as they are currently, did much to her brain. ) . . . don't worry, i'll take over from here. you've handled enough, surely..

𓉸@ashenrebirth.bsky.social · 13h ago

hmph——- get some water and help me . these children of yours have proven difficult , if that’s not obvious .

i-it looks like.. i'll get shush on lunch preparations... ( be still her quaking heart. )

( CRITICAL DAMAGE. )

attempting to sleep off what i assumed was a fever dream... it looks to be that i was wrong, however-

𓉸@ashenrebirth.bsky.social · 13h ago

𖬺͟𖬺 where have you been ﹖

. . .

( it would seem she's still awake and about; the evening has not been kind to her, in regards to resting proper. )

she's decided to take refuge inside of the schematics room for now; there was far too much going on earlier for her to feel presently present otherwise.

× oof i kinda low key don't feel great all of a sudden... i'll be back eventually surely-

rubbing her temples....

. . . please don't load them up on sweets. 💧

perhaps i'll make a grocery run.. at least to be sure we have enough snacks for all these little ones.

× this is the most action robin has gotten since her inception i'm so happy right now--