oh, no. close friend of dragon's. very... /very/ close friends. uhm... what's plan? would like to help...

no no no, you're fine! checking up! heard lots about what happened, wanted to make sure you're okay! ( ..who the hell is this? )

( Maverick Hunter HQ isn't someplace they frequented, but with a little help from a friend, it wasn't hard to locate. ) ( With a gentle knock, a robot @within-umbrasis.bsky.social had never seen enters the room. ) Lunus! Hello!

i don't think we can mansplain manipulate manslaughter our way outta this one, boys

( knows about the kirin babies. smiles ever so sweetly )

—【🩸】— Made for it or not, I appreciate it. Very few people are so devoted without any guilt!

—【🩸】— But of /course/ you're my favorite. You keep the concept of violence in the world— and therefore, keep me /alive./

—【🩸】— Oh, I am very aware. Do you really think I have the heart to look away from my favorite robot?

—【🩸】— To talk to you in person, of course. Have you never been excited to meet an idol?

—【🩸】— A full introduction is in order, isn't it..? ( She folds her arms, eyes narrowing. ) I am the Embodiment of Violence. I suppose you can tell why I am fond of you now?

—【🩸】— Simply put, you can call me a /big/ fan. Wily's right hand bot and his main fighter... you're quite the big help.

—【🩸】— Please, put the buster down— or keep it up, it helps me live longer. ( She stands, stretching as she does so. ) My name is Viaios. I mean /you/ no harm, I promise.

( There's... nothing there. ) ( But there is, he can tell when something /laughs./ )

[ @protomasters.bsky.social ]

there!! akui charge!!

I would follow you anywhere.

Wouldn't Tempus be a better wish, though?

I would have expected higher standards from you.

..really?

( They nuzzle against them a little. ) ..I missed you as well.

so so happy!! so happy birthday celebrated, too!! ( He full on tackles them with a hug now that they're up. Well. )

What do you take me for, some kind of coward? Why wouldn't I stick around?

Good morning, ( and unexpected voice says from behind right as they wake, ) happy birthday.

of course!! another year around, yay!! ( Of course they're the excited one... )

( Tempus told them about today, right? November 13th. ) ( ..eh. They'll wait for @displacedsavior.bsky.social to wake up on their own. )

( It is midnight. ) ( Nothing should be stirring in the house. ) ( And yet, a party popper wakes @kirinmasters.bsky.social from their sleep. ) happy birthday, kirin!!

( Of course they will. )

( They wrap around them a little tighter, flat face nuzzled into their fur. )

( It's Plane. Seems like they're already asleep on top of them... )

( There's a gentle weight on them, coaxing them a little further into slumber. )

so sorry for being away!! ( His arms wrap around them like snakes. ) truth be told... just lazy, bleh

yes! always so pouty! look like >•:(

( singular wave. he makes an exaggerated, comedic frown in response. ) •:(

oh, so so good! seeing you again, after all!!

( cutesy wave ) haiii enker!!!

( Oh, it's just Tempus. ) ( She grabs them, twirling them around in a hug excitedly. ) HELLO KIRIN!!!

( There's quick, heavy footsteps. Someone is running right at them. )

YOUR HOME'S A PROMISE LONG FORGOTTEN

IT IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF YOUR DREAMS

☆ mun

☆ muses