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[ Oh shit, it's Larx. Or actually, it isn't. Not the one most people are familiar with. It's his much older, future self, hanging out on the roof of the elevator in the apartments, where he can't be seen or sensed until it's too late. He's just waiting for random passerby to harass, maybe kill, maybe gut and hang from their own intestines down the fronts of buildings... It's been a long time since he's had any fun around here, between how dull this current timeline is and the people in it. He's looking for some good fun or some good bait. But he's not picky, and he's terribly patient. ]

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Oh god, screw that, I'm not marching into the arms of wrath.

[If he wanted to be suicidal he would have jumped on Larx earlier.]

[he is going to ruffle the fuck out of Aden's hair.]

Parents are scary. But you miss them enough to face whatever anger they might throw at you first, don't you.

[askljsdgs he tries to get away from that, because he can't stand his hair being messed with.]

Yeah, yeah, I get it. I'll go.

Whenever you're comfortable with doing so. And be sure to let me know if there's anything I can do, aside from murdering you so you can escape. I'm not going to suffer your mother's wrath with only Axel, sorry to say.

Might as well now. Get it over with so they don't think I hate them or anything. Besides, this'll give you time to spend with Inaya.

[Aden is not quite the oldest in his circle of cousin and friends, but he certainly acts like it sometimes.]

If you're sure.

[he seems kind of concerned, mostly because he doesn't want Aden to feel like he has to be alone for this. he can imagine it's a pretty big deal.]

Yeah, I'm sure. Might steal Apricot for a shield though.

[He's kidding.]

Inaya might disagree with you taking him.

[or hey, she might agree wholeheartedly that you need the shield!]

Selfish.

[Tsk. He hesitates, then lowers his voice a little.]

Thanks. For talking, and for earlier.

Of course, Aden. I'm always up to helping family out.

[ARE YOU READY FOR A BIG OL' BEAR HUG, ADEN.]

[No. No, he is not ready. He is never ready. But he'll return any hugs given anyway.]

[don't worry, Aden. it's meaningful! but thankfully very short.]

You should probably let Inaya know you're going, in that case.

Good point. This might be the last time I see her for a while, between kidnapping and possible death by parental wrath. If I don't come back, check the freezer?

It'll be the first place I look.

[headpat. don't worry, Aden, your Uncle Kai knows all the best places to check for a body!]

[He flashes Kai a grin, then starts heading back to where the others are, assuming he has nothing else to say.]

[nope, nothing else! he'll just follow Aden.]

[have you ever seen a giant bunny being held up on its hind legs by its front paws, and being danced in place? that is what is happening here. Apricot seems to be dozing through it. Axel's flopped back on the bed with baby!Inaya sitting on his stomach trying to get the moths to stay on her daddy's face.]

[...probably, considering who the bunny and the puppeteer are. He raises an eyebrow, and does a silent count of the moths. He hopes the baby didn't try to eat any, they're bitter as shit.]

Well, I'm off to face the music.

You'll be fine.

[patpat. he says standing so he can go with Aden to the front door, because it would be RUDE to just let him go without seeing him out!!]

[nah, she knows not to eat bugs, even if she sees baby Aden eat them first. older Inaya stops dancing Apricot around and looks sympathetic.]

Come back later and see me, okay? And tell them I'm looking forward to seeing them when I'm feeling a little better.

Will do. But I can't make any promises on coming back. Not without like, a ball and chain anyway.

[He's grinning as he says this, though by no means is he joking. He figures he'll be lucky if he gets out of their house within days.]

[he'll personally carry Inaya over for a visit if Aden doesn't return tomorrow to check up on her, don't worry!!!]

[OKAY SO, timeskip to some point during the next day, maybe during the evening because New Year's Eve and Aden would possibly be wanted for the actual midnight thing by his parents. Inaya probably had some ferocious nightmares during the night, and has been reluctant to sleep since then. she'll be curled up in bed with a book and a giant bunny whenever Aden comes in (having most likely been given that LOOK by Kai, the one that means "I trust you, but I'm also keeping an eye on you and you should feel lucky that I'm not chaperoning you upstairs").]

[As if Aden would be stupid enough to do anything with Inaya even if they were dating or whatever. She is the last person he would do that with, with her parents around. Hell, he's probably not even here alone. Riku probably came over too, purely to ~~yell some more~~ talk to Kai and Axel. Regardless, he comes knocking (whether the door is open or not), leeeeaning against the door to her room.]

Hey.

[she jerks her head up when he knocks, startled, but then she looks unspeakably happy to see him. this means she can't keep dwelling on all the things Larxene said to her, and how much her head still hurts from all the abuse yesterday. she probably looks a little tired, and a little puffy-eyed from more crying.]

Hey. Good to see you're still in one piece.