vatheon | (no subject)

[If you've visited the island any time in the past week, then you would have had the briefest conversation with Station Master in the elevator, right before you stepped off onto the island, demeanor as polite as ever as he speaks--]

I'm trying out some new cookie recipes and wanted to know if you wanted to try some. Stop by, when you and your friends are able. I’m thinking of baking up a big batch on Saturday and pass them out where we met before. You really should come.

[--before the doors of the elevator will close, dissuading further conversation. He certainly looked far too serious to be talking about cookies.]

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[For those who take Station Master up on his offer, he'll be waiting by the warehouse up on the island, distracted, before waving people inside. Inside are cookies, muffins, and cups of water, but those aren't the real reason he's summoned you here. When Station Master steps inside, he removes his hat, but his gaze is still distant, as if he has other thoughts preoccupying him.]

I’m sorry for calling everyone here on such short notice. I’m afraid I had little choice though and my message is not an enjoyable one.

[His expression is serious now, very serious.]

This morning I intercepted a message meant for the Head Nurse from the lead scientists who are behind this experiment. I was able to erase the message, leaving her unaware of its existence for now but I’m afraid I’ve only been able to buy us some time, nothing more.

[He’s reaching into his pocket now, drawing out a folded piece of paper. The message for those who’d rather read it black on white.]

It said they have gathered all the data needed and are shutting down this project. They’ve also given her the all clear on eradicating all left over assets. That is to say… you.

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I'm glad I was able to spend time with you here, too. I want to spend more time with you, if I can. And your brother, too.

H-hey, make that two brothers. Can't forget Night. He's one'a us now, too.

Of course, how could I forget your triplet?

[ She reaches up and ruffles his hair. ]

Yes, Night is part of the family too.

H-hey...

[He doesn't really swat at her, but there's still a wiggle like he's trying to get away from the hair ruffling. Still, even a faint smile is hard for him to hide.]

I'm glad he is. It... it feels right, y'know?

[ She smirks. ]

The fact that he looks just like you doesn't hurt much.

See? It's perfect.

[smiling back]

And it's not like we weren't a weird family to begin with.

I like our family. We're a little more than strange, but I feel like we're a fairly tight little family unit when it comes down to it. Wouldn't you agree?

I guess so. Yukio and I don't always get along...

That's normal, with brothers. Especially with brothers as different as you and Yukio.

We're... tryin' to get better about that. Not that it's gonna make a damn difference with all this shit that's happenin'.

Keep working at it. You two will be just fine, I know it.

[ Here son, have a hair ruffle. ]

I never had any siblings, you know. Count yourself lucky, even if it can be hard sometimes.

[How high did you have to reach to do that, Yuri?]

It's not like I take him for granted or anythin'. He's my twin brother, and the only twin brother I've got.