post-snek recoveries

[neonleon]

[You know?

That weird temple wasn't good, but it wasn't the worst. Not by far now that he's back in this dimension. He floats a bit aimlessly, body broken, shell cracked and falling apart, some bones and insides shattered. His head aches in a way that he can't think.

All he can really do is hope Prime doesn't find him immediately right now. The light off his ring catches his eye and he looks at it, not fully registering that it's lit up.

A promise.]

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[pyrighteous]

Huh. I think that's weird but...

[ He leans against Leo. ]

I'm excited to see it with you.

[neonleon]

[He smiles at that.]

I am too. Once we know it's the same place and catch up with my fam, I'll take you to see it.

[pyrighteous]

... Yeah. Yeah, family first.

[ Titan, he hopes they're there in the first place. ]

[neonleon]

[So does Leo. But for now, he settles in to the bus seat with Hunter in one arm and watches the rain on the windows.]

What do you want me to show you when we get there?

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter considers that for a moment. He winds up playing with Leo's fingers a little, especially the ring. ]

Your family. But - all your favorite things. Everything you wished I could see.

[neonleon]

[Leo smiles more at feeling that against his ring, watching Hunter's fingers against his own.]

Hmm... I think April had wanted to show us a bunch of places we never got to see. Could probably ask her- oh man, you get to meet April too. she's great.

[pyrighteous]

You mentioned her, yeah. Uh - do you think she'll like me?

[neonleon]

She'll adore you. And probably like you more than me most of the time.

[pyrighteous]

That's not true. You're still the best turtle in the whole world.

[neonleon]

[He chuckles a little to himself at the same time the old woman sharing the bus chuckles as well; she likely thinks being called 'turtle' is just a cute endearment for them. He doesn't mind keeping it that way.]

Definitely better than my brothers. But uh, yeah, she's very much human and very cool.

[pyrighteous]

[ Clearly a couple of kids with cute pet names. ]

Good. Uh - I definitely want her approval. And your dad's...

[ He might be most nervous about Dad. ]

[neonleon]

You'll get it in an instant. I know it. [Leo kisses Hunter's hair as they hit a good bump.] They know I don't trust people that easy, so they'll approve, don't worry.

[pyrighteous]

I - I know, you've said that, but -

[ He's still vibrating a little. ]

Are you really sure?

[neonleon]

I'm really really sure. Two reallys.

[pyrighteous]

I - okay, I trust you, but also - I might just die if your dad doesn't like me.

[neonleon]

Okay, well-

You're not gonna die again because I'm not letting that happen. And he'll just wanna talk and get to know you, but you're definitely better than Big Mama so you have noooothing to worry about.

[pyrighteous]

… who’s Big Mama??

[neonleon]

[......................................................... Just lowering his voice because he knows they have an audience.]

The leader of a huge underground fighting ring and crime syndicate in the Hidden City, kind of hates us but also helps us out sometimes but suuuper doesn't like me very much because I tricked her even if she made it work for her at the last second, she's weird and evil and also my dad's ex.

[pyrighteous]

………

[ So Leo shares his dad’s taste in ex midbosses good to know - ]

Oh. Uh. Okay yeah I see what you mean.

[neonleon]

[LISTEN HE WASN'T GONNA SAY IT but the fact it happened to his dad TWICE.]

They ended up not getting married, but he'll get to know you and realize how amazing and great and sweet and hard-working you are and be down for our engagement, so don't even worry about it, you're leagues above.

[pyrighteous]

W-well I’m glad! But! Also I will feel much better once I meet him.

[neonleon]

You will. Not just for that, but. I dunno, dad's just got a way of making you fel safe around him.

[pyrighteous]

… yeah? Like having a real dad huh.

[ Hunter has plenty of family from Snek but dad vibes are new. ]

[neonleon]

[Leo smiles a little at that, tucking Hunter in close.]

Yeah. Like having a real dad. He's the best dad.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter leans into that, utterly content. ]

He won't mind having another son?