Two Smuppets

[plushaeusrumpified]

yo bitches.
im gonna get real with you all for a sec.
cuttin the bullshit throwin out the ironies.
some shits come up and i gotta go for a while.
banks youre responsible for the entire class now.
dont fuck it up.
my spies are watching you.

well fuck i just realized that sounds pretty goddamn suspicious doesnt it.
bet youre thinking i molested somebody.
and that im on the run.
fuck you have a little more faith.
my bro died if you must know.
its real fucking tragic.
i hear lifetimes already tryin to get the rights to the movie.
anyway yeah.
peace out and ill see you fuckers after summer.

[Filtered to Dave]

so.
guess whose comin to live with us.

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[selfhatred]

[His brow furrows together as he tilts his head incredulously.]

We're talking about the same Cyrus that cringes at any kind of physical touch, right?

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[nosigntospeakof]

The very same. He wasn't nearly as reluctant with physical contact when we were in school.

[Because he hadn't met her yet.]

In fact he was very eager for me to share details.

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[selfhatred]

[Karkat's face screwed up before he pursed his lips together, biting his bottom one.]

Then...I guess it's no big deal that Gamzee was my first kiss, huh?

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[nosigntospeakof]

[Gamzee? Really? Hm. This is somehow both expected and unexpected. Regardless, Sal smiles and gives Karkat's hair a gentle ruffle.]

No, it's not.

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[selfhatred]

[He pondered for a moment on telling his uncle about Tavros before deciding against it. One shock for the evening was enough for him. Learning that his uncle didn't care about who he liked made it feel as though a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders. That he didn't have to impress him or live up to him. He turned so he was on his side and buried his face in Sal's torso, one hand coming up to cling to his robes.]

...Thanks.

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[nosigntospeakof]

[The clinging comes as a surprise. He can't remember the last time Karkat hugged him of his own volition. But he happily accepts it.]

Remember we love you, Karkat. No matter what we're your family.

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[selfhatred]

[Karkat doesn't think he's ever hugged his uncle willingly. Even after three years of living with him, he's always kept his distance from his dad's side of the family, mostly because he figured they were just like his dad.]

I think I forget that sometimes.

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[nosigntospeakof]

[Yes, Karkat. Your hippie dippy aunt and uncle are just like your dad. This makes sense.]

I'll make a note to remind you more often.

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[selfhatred]

[Hey, he didn't know that. He just figured they were covering it for when he messed up. He pursed his lips together before speaking again.]

I...don't think I ever thanked you for taking me in.

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[nosigntospeakof]

[Three years, kiddo. THREE YEARS.]

No, I don't think you ever did. But it's okay. We didn't do it for thanks.

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[selfhatred]

[Your point?]

It's better than being shuffled around by social services.

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[nosigntospeakof]

We never would have let that happen, Karkat.