A Splash of ink

Chapter 8- A new type of tree! (SwapDream)

He tried to catch the numbers that seemed to fall off it like a stream, giggling as he did so, not noticing how his surroundings violently glitched in response to his actions. He was highly entertained by this simple activity but eventually grew bored, very confused when he realised it was suddenly very dark.

He was sure it was still daytime..?

...Oh , someone was here. Turning to look behind him he frowned at the being that had to be the tallest.. monster? he had ever seen. He was drawn to the magic radiating from their back, which he was amused to see were shaped like wings. Looking between them and the tree stump he grew increasingly confused, unsure what he was looking at.

"..are you a tree?" He seriously asked, as he rather liked trees, even if they could be rather boring at times, so he really hoped he found a new type of tree. He flinched when they burst into laughter, looking at the tall being? in bafflement.

"No. I'm not a tree~"

He squinted at them, briefly looking back at the tree stump in betrayal, before staring up at the tall figure. One of them had to be lying to him..but the numbers rarely did, so...

"..are you sure ?" He was really hoping they were mistaken, otherwise he was going to be severely disappointed.

His frown deepened when he was suddenly picked up, unsure where to put his hands, as he was only held by Parasite before...was this actually a monster holding him? He was doubtful but he would keep it in mind.

...Being randomly touched wasn't as bad as he expected it to be.

His black boned 'parent' used to screech loudly when others tried to touch them, so he had been expecting to feel at least somediscomfort. He hummed as he looked over them in interest, patting their face and examining their numbers deeper, now that he was much closer to them.

They sort of felt like Positivity did but much stronger and he had a niggling feeling the tree stump played into this somehow.....does that mean Positivity was a tree too?! Why didn't they ever tell him?

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Dream was thoroughly amused by his new find, still hearing them mumble about 'trees' as they touched his face, sometimes forcibly tilting his face so they could examine a new part of him easier. He was unsure what exactly they were looking for but he was happy to oblige, his new tiny guest.

He had no clue why he had been drawn back to his mother today but he was glad he came, as this was a very amusing find.

He smirked wider as he saw his Nightmare grumpily making their way over, adjusting his new prize so his brother could see them better.

"Dream..what are you doing?" Nightmares asked tonelessly, already done with his brothers antics for the day. He gave a dead eye stare as they ignored him, watching them coo at the babybones as if they were a pet, dreading the idea of having to grab the child from them later.

They were clearly not from their multiverse, idly wondering what poor idiots his brother had killed, in order to get the latest 'entertainment'.

"I just found them! Aren't they interesting?~"

Dream smirked at sensing his brothers frustration, mixed in with a large dose of disbelief at his response. He shrugged, deciding it wasn't his fault if they didn't believe him, when he actually told the truth. He ignored the fact that he had told numerous lies in the past, hardly seeing it as relevant to the now .

"-just take any random child. Our multiverse was nearly destroyed with the last annoyed parents you brought here...are you even listening to me?!"

Nightmare felt his socket twitch, getting out a cigarette and muttering uncomplimentary things about his brother, who was still cooing at their latest kidnapee. Why did he have to get stuck with this?! He was basically a babysitter for an overpowered toddler! He should get paid for this thankless job!

"Why are you talking to yourself?..Are you insane ?"

Nightmare spluttered at the innocent sounding question, the sheer excitement at the last word made him look at the child in worry. Where had his brother gotten them from?!

Dream cackling in sheer amusement made a new sense of dread wash over him, shivering as he saw their eyelights flash in possessiveness. Wonderful , his brother was already growing attached. This was going to make things even harder.

Paperjam huffed as he wasn't given an answer, looking back at the Fluffy Destroyer and examining them further. He was sure he would get them to admit they were a tree soon, fascinated at how bright some of their numbers were. It almost looked like they were on fire!

This new place was fun. Parasite really had some good taste.

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Paperjam: Can you help me get to a new multiverse?

Fresh: *Whose idea of childcare is extremely questionable* Sure thing! I'll drop you off right now!

Ink: *Twitching and staring off into the distance*..Why do i have the sudden urge to dust Fresh?
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SD Dream: *Smiling manically* Hello latest entertainment~

Paperjam: *Starry eyed and vibrating in excitement, showing no fear* A new type of tree!

SD Nightmare: *Watching the interaction with a growing sense of dread* This is going to be painful to deal with, i just know it...
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Paperjam: *Tactlessly asking questions like usual*

SD Dream: *Highly amused and cuddling PJ closer* They truly are a gem!~

SD Nightmare: *Close to tears due to stress* They are something alright...