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[hagrides]

[That is definitely some kind of bug person on your communicators right now. Sorry.]

Good evening, or whatever time of day you may be viewing this message. I have a small request.

As some of you may know, I am largely unfamiliar with human clothing as well as many human customs. However, I have gleaned that costumes are traditional for celebrating this season. It would bring me great relief if someone were to offer advice on costumes that might fit my body type and would suit the occasion.

Thank you for your time.

[He bows politely, as one does when asking for a favor.]

Comments

[hagrides]

Oh, absolutely get them a blanket fort. I shall change my usual sleeping posture for the occasion so that I may join you.

[He usually sleeps hanging from the ceiling but like, blanket forts.]

They might enjoy watching a movie.

[itsknighttime]

[[The call of blanket forts is a strong one, he and Karkat love blanket forts.]]

man its going to be so fuckin baller
we can hang a sign on it that says no girls just for emphasis that its a sleepover for real men doing manly things
yeah join us
i dont know how you usually sleep but bro
blanket fort

oh fuck movies
yes
ah shit classic ghostbusters if i can find it
can be nostalgia boner for me and maybe he hasnt seen it
have you seen it?

[hagrides]

Men and those without gender. They may wonder if they are allowed in if not specified.

[That's 99% because of their lack of self-esteem and only 1% because of any ambiguity.]

I typically hang from the ceiling, which may be comfortable, but it's no blanket fort.

You may safely assume that neither they nor I have seen any movie that you can think of.

[itsknighttime]

fuck
yes
my bad i swear im goin to try to get better at this
maybe do me a solid and explain when i say bro its like not because im callin them a guy

haha oh my god
thats so cool
ok how about
big if because idk how you feel about it
we just nail like blankets to the ceiling and i can ask my bro to sew a few together so they hang down and then you can sleep wherever the fuck you wanna

i got so many movies in my head right now and im going to get so many more in my head while im thinking of other cool shit we can do

[hagrides]

I would be delighted. Only if that is not too much trouble for you, of course.

[itsknighttime]

nah whats a few blankets between friends?
nothing thats what
ok cool when you both have free time let me know

aight im gonna run out and like pre get this shit so that if an impromptu blanket fort needs making i am ready

thanks again man i appreciate you bein honest and cool about shit

[hagrides]

You should ask them their schedule. While attempting not to let them rearrange things for you, if possible.

I am happy to answer whatever questions you may ask, hypothetical or otherwise.

LOOK AT THIS BEST DAD. Best Dad.

[itsknighttime]

yeah i can do that for sure
i wont let them bend over backward like i can work this all in and maybe i can even get my other friend who is also a bug to come
he has a mouth though and hes loud but i love him
like a friend love because im totally into chicks
sometimes he comes out of his house but like not always well have to see
do you got anything i gotta take into consideration for the calendar?

ok ill be sappy for ten seconds
that means a lot so thanks
a lot

adopted. you're all adopted. none of you are free from parental affection.

[hagrides]

I am an Iris, so during the Iris moon would be less than ideal. Otherwise, nothing immediately comes to mind.

You are more than welcome. It means a great deal simply that you would come to me for advice.

I readily accept my fate.

[itsknighttime]

fuck right moons
ill figure somethin out

you come off as a no bullshit kind of guy so im glad i got someone who i can go to

[[Going to Karkat is a different thing entirely and him and his embroiled friendship with said other youth is too complex to ask him these questions. That and thinking of Karkat as a dad doesn't mix well. Hard limit where his daddy issues kick themselves out, Karkat is that line.]]

[hagrides]

[Better to ask an actual dad then your definitely-not-boyfriend.]

I have heard that I am unusually straightforward for a higher being.

[itsknighttime]

[[Totally not his super secret boycrush, and especially if you ask either of them. Not that this place hasn't continued to make his life figuring out his sexuality a living hell.]]

dude
thats a quality
youre not an asshole about it youre just straight forward i think thats how it should be
i mean sometimes a guys got to watch what hes sayin but not where its got to be about throwin his balls out the window over it

[hagrides]

Manners are no excuse for being deliberately obtuse. There are those who feel that they need to be mysterious at all times, but I find that sort of act to be tiring.

[itsknighttime]

oh man
you may as well hit them with the im not mad im disappointed
whew
i felt that all the way over here

[hagrides]

It's a power you gain when you become a parent. Sadly, some people are immune.

[itsknighttime]

im not
if you say it ill feel it from across the damn universe haha
youre braver than me i never want kids
i dont even want pets
maybe a fish those things are boss

[hagrides]

Parenthood is not for everyone. But for those who are meant for such, it can be enormously rewarding.

What sort of fish?

[itsknighttime]

yeah i guess so
when you were talking about your kid i could tell
youre a good guy

oh man
like maybe a beta fish
orrrr a gold fish
just someone to chill out with when im on my own and dont feel like being around people
ive been doing a lot of me time or was until bro got here
not that its bad just i know they can take him back too at any time
so i like to check in you know? hes family
my family

[[Responsibility is what he's saying. Not burden, really, he's elated his big brother is here and that he isn't dead, but there's a lot of really sour feelings still. He's got to watch that he doesn't get to spread that kind of venom to anyone else, either and that without Cal he may actually not be apt to trap the entire house. He's not unhappy but he knows it's an undertaking.]]

[hagrides]

That is only what they deserve.

I see. My dear musician also favors time alone and in the quiet. I wonder if there is something about the occupation that lends itself to introspection?

[itsknighttime]

then im right
had a good dad

idk could be idk that i waver up to someone like them but it could be
im used to being alone but not the past three years
i think maybe its just the place
all my friends until we met in person were just people behind a screen
still my friends but text feels easier sometimes

[hagrides]

Such a sudden change is difficult to adjust to. Even I have similar difficulties when called somewhere truly strange for me.

[itsknighttime]

yeah this place is real god damn different
at least i know im not the only one
and if someone as badass as you had an issue in similar situations then i dont feel like such a pussy
well whatever its cool i got friends like you guys now so i got a crew to run with

[hagrides]

So you do. I could consider you an honorary member of my troupe, if you like. You are assisting with a performance.

[itsknighttime]

[[It takes him a few to get his head on straight. That's a damn nice thing to see, in fact it's above and beyond nice. This is exactly why he told his brother he doesn't want to go home anymore. With Karkat here, with Dirk here, there's no reason when his life doesn't suck comparatively with kind souls like this one.]]

wow
fuck i wasnt expecting that
i mean in a good way
fuck yeah man id run with yall
long as it isnt gonna start no shit for you guys
im one hundred percent human i think
pretty sure

[hagrides]

We have no humans at home, but we also have no prejudice towards them. You would be welcome among us.