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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · 3d

. . . what is with all the commotion .ᐣ

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · 3d

it almost reminds me of how cold our bed was. even now… it’s still so cold. can things ever be warm again ?

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · 3d

it’s felt chillier … i do hope i wont catch a cold or something without my shell.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 5

uncomfortable. A nervous glance away. )

Do tell me though … if it gets too much. I could easily hide away until the egg is done.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 5

( Her head nods gently, an assuring smile soon following with such words to be processed. )

As long as you’re okay, that’s what matters. Well … at least okay with this.

( A quiet correction to herself, soon moving her hands back to her lap. Not wanting to risk making the other +

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Sep 2

EV EN IF IT WAS BAD , I COU LD ALW AYS JU ST BUI LD A DIS PEN SER UN IT , YOU KN OW . BES ID ES ...

... EV EN IF IT SEE MS STR AN GE , SHE DD ING A TE AR TH IS WAY ...

( he looks away . )

MA KES ME FEE L MO RE ... HUM AN , AGA IN .

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’d appreciate the company, thank you! You’re very sweet for offering.

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 3

For the sake of safety . . . sure. I don’t like the uncertainty of that guy.

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 3

Why is it every time there’s an issue the same people always popping out of the woodwork . . .

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 2

hymn’s touch. )

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 2

like a friend as they bonded. )

My word , I didn’t mean … are you okay, dear .ᐣ

I — I could find a temporary cover if this is an issue, i’m sure something here would work. I’d not like for this form to .. to hurt you.

( Her other hand atop Bsod’s own. A subtle warmth radiating from +

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Sep 2

( Worry. Visible , obvious worry on her face. At least with the egg one could deny it, but her hand reached out. Gently cupping his face. Even if he wouldn’t face her, the tear was gently wiped anyhow.

Hymn’s eyes sparkled with concern toward the other. Someone who had grown to feel more +

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 29

( ... he hides his face away , turning to the left quickly to hide the weeping fracture . )

HA HA - I FOR GOT . I ... FOR GOT HOW BRI GHT YOU SHI NE .

( ... trying to wipe the tear away and hide that it ever happened . but ... he's not a good actor . )

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

Goodness . . . it’s very weird to be fully out of my shell like this. I hope I don’t look too out of place.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

certainly present. A similar glow came from her hands as she held them over the pieces. And suddenly — poof! They all seemed to have vanished. )

Alright. It should reform in … somewhat soon. I never actually know the timeframe, but … probably soon.

Thank you very much for your help.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

of her face quickly exposed, then the side. Then it was easy enough to just pop the rest off rather carefully. )

Alright … new record. Keep your hands steady please, dear.

( Her wings still covered her face slightly. Having to adjust to the light after all. But her glowing features were +

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

( A deep exhale. As she moves rather quickly once they’re settled. Pulling the hammer out and setting it aside.

Almost in a flash, she’s pulling pieces and putting them down. As large of chunks as she can muster. A golden glow peeking out more and more as she peels away.

The front +

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 29

... IF YOU NE ED TO KE EP THE PIE CES FOR THE PRO CE SS , THE N ... I SHO ULD PRO BAB LY TOU CH TH EM AS LIT TLE AS POS SIB LE . I DO N'T WA NT TO BRE AK THE M WOR SE .

( he opts for simply holding the tarp to better catch the pieces as they fall . )

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

I think for the sake of not making this too scary, if you’d like, you can just make sure the pieces stay in the tarp.

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

I think for the sake of not making this too scary, if you’d like, you can just make sure the pieces stay in the tarp.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

( Following happily, hymn has a bit of pep in her step. Rather enjoying that at least this time she has someone to help with this.

Last time . . . not so much. Once it’s laid, she kneels down on the ground close to it. A few more little pieces falling into it as she leaned forward. )

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]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 29

... !!!

( holding it tightly . a warm , mild buzz . he's been shocked silent - in a good way , though . )

... Y YES . I' LL LE AD , MI SS .

( after gathering himself , leading on around the side of the cabin's outdoors , to the secluded spot described. taking a moment to lay out the tarp . )

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

( not so fast — ! she gently grabs hold of it. )

yes, let’s. i’d like to get this over with — it’s always so cold for a bit when i adjust, the longer we wait the more i dread such.

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 29

( not so fast — ! she gently grabs hold of it. )

yes, let’s. i’d like to get this over with — it’s always so cold for a bit when i adjust, the longer we wait the more i dread such.

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 25

YES , LET 'S ... LET 'S HUR RY .

( ... instinctively , he started to hold out his hand . his face immediately goes blank . after a second , beginning to pull it back . )

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sounds good enough to me. Let’s get this done — i think it’ll be miles easier to explain my head being out to my Sweetheart rather than a hammer being in my egg.

( A lighthearted attempt to joke. Even if it may not have been in the best taste. )

Let’s get a move on, shall we ?

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sounds good enough to me. Let’s get this done — i think it’ll be miles easier to explain my head being out to my Sweetheart rather than a hammer being in my egg.

( A lighthearted attempt to joke. Even if it may not have been in the best taste. )

Let’s get a move on, shall we ?

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 25

... I DO N'T REA LLY HA VE A ROO M OR ANY TH ING . HM ...

ARO UND THE SI DE OF THE CAB IN , MAY BE ? NE AR THE LOC KED CEL LAR ENT RA NCE . I JU ST ... SO MEW HE RE FLA T AND LEV EL WIT HOU T TOO LS SIT TI NG ARO UND TO GET HUR T ON .

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 25

That’ll work wonderfully, thank you. And … probably! This feels a bit too open, i wouldn’t want to disturb anyone if they walk in.

Um … where will we go though ?

( Looking around , a slight hum as hymn tries to think. )

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 25

That’ll work wonderfully, thank you. And … probably! This feels a bit too open, i wouldn’t want to disturb anyone if they walk in.

Um … where will we go though ?

( Looking around , a slight hum as hymn tries to think. )

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 23

HM . HO LD ON . LET ME SEE IF I CAN FI ND ANY THI NG TO HO LD THE M IN ...

( ... he darts into the cabin briefly , already having something in mind - returning with a blue tarp . )

WI LL TH IS DO ? SHA LL WE GET SO ME WHE RE SAF ER ?

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 23

( An oddly long pause. Had she actually been considering that? )

I think it’ll be like … peeling it away. That way I can have most of the pieces and begin the process. So.. let’s put them all in one place. That should work.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 23

( An oddly long pause. Had she actually been considering that? )

I think it’ll be like … peeling it away. That way I can have most of the pieces and begin the process. So.. let’s put them all in one place. That should work.

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 22

... IT 'S ...

... YOU UND ERS TA ND IT IS HA RD FOR ME TO NOT WA NT TO PUT YOU FI RST .

I' LL DO MY BE ST . IF I'M OVE RWH ELM ED .

HOW DO YOU ... TA KE THE RES T OFF ? PLE ASE DO N'T HIT YOU RSE LF WI TH THE HAM MER .

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

situation for you to be in.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

situation for you to be in.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

I don’t think all that is necessary, really! It’s alright. I just may be a bit more sensitive to touch until it’s back on, but that’s not a big deal.

I appreciate your help, if you get nervous … just tap out, and i’ll handle myself, okay? I know based on circumstances this is not the best +

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 22

I CAN HAN DLE IT , I PRO MIS E .

... SHO ULD WE GET YOU SO MEW HE RE SA FE FIR ST ? I CAN HE LP YOU FIN ISH PUT TI NG TH IS UP AFT ER . YOU CO ME FI RST .

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

Help would be appreciated… but i’m not exactly fragile. It just may be … brighter than you’re used to.

I’m a little nervous, honestly. It’s been a long while since it’s been off of me. It’ll take adjustment.

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˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

Help would be appreciated… but i’m not exactly fragile. It just may be … brighter than you’re used to.

I’m a little nervous, honestly. It’s been a long while since it’s been off of me. It’ll take adjustment.

]|I 𝔹𝒆𝓨𝕠𝕟Ｄ 𝐑Ẹⓟαιя I|[ @bsoderman.bsky.social · Aug 22

... I' VE ... SEE N YOU UND ERN EA TH , BEF ORE . WE LL , MY JAN .

IT WAS FOR A SPE CIA L OCC ASI ON . IF I HAD KN OWN YOU HAD TO REG ROW IT ...

... WI LL YOU NEE D PRO TEC TI ON , WH ILE IT 'S GRO WI G BAC K ? HE LP GET TI NG IT OFF ?

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

far from a new experience … but she did forget that it seemed rather scary to others. )

It’ll all be okay, trust me. I’m not hurt, it’s more like … a broken hard hat, of sorts.

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 𝘑𝘈𝘕. ꒱ ˎˊ˗ @builderwife.bsky.social · Aug 22

far from a new experience … but she did forget that it seemed rather scary to others. )

It’ll all be okay, trust me. I’m not hurt, it’s more like … a broken hard hat, of sorts.