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Context: Rumor has it that a strange creature lives in the castle nearby. You see a light on in one of the towers but have never had the bravery to investigate. At least, not until tonight. What waits for you within its walls may very well prove to be your end. Or...?

Setting: Ashton's castle

Tags:[M4F][Sadodere Half-Drider Speaker][Humanoid Moth Listener][Sadistic][Mild Angst][Confession][VERY Protective][Baby][Remorseful][Loving][Domestic Life][Comfort][Reverse Comfort][Happy Marriage][Making Up][Prejudice][Vulnerable][Dom/Sub Energy][CW: Listener Injury/Argument]

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[Scene opens in Ashton’s bedroom… Your bedroom, now]

[SFX: Early morning ambiance, Ashton gently breathing, and Rosy creeping out of bed]

[You carefully part from Ashton’s arms early in the morning and creep over to an expectant, impatient Sonny reaching up from his crib]

[SFX: Eager moth babber noises]

“Nnh… Does he need a bottle?”

[Ashton sits up blearily, rubbing his eyes]

[Pause!]

“Yes, well, while I appreciate you trying to let me sleep in, I’ve attuned all of my senses so that I know when Sonny needs me. There is webbing affixed to the legs of his crib so that I can detect vibrations.”

[Pause <3]

[He grumbles and kisses you back]

“Good morning to you, too. And a good morning to little Mister Troublemaker, here.”

[SFX: Happy babber noises]

[Ashton smiles as Sonny derpily flaps into his arms]

“There’s Sonny… Eugh, in need of a diaper change, from the smell of things.”

[He holds up a hand as you reach out to get Sonny]

[Pause]

“Ah ah, Rosy. You stayed up with him yesterday while I had to work. It’s my turn. C’mon, Sonny, let’s get you changed, yes?”

[...?]

[Ashton pauses, looking at you]

“You… seem confused, Rosy. Is something wrong? Or… is this because male moths typically don’t handle childcare?”

[Pause]

“Yes, well… If I’m going to play husband and father, I should at least have the courtesy to play a good one. And a good husband and father is one that shares both the burden and the fun of family life with his partner equally.”

[<3 <3 <3]

[Ashton gives you a wry smile]

“Goodness, Rosy. One mention of equal marriage and you’re looking at me like that?”

[Pause <3]

“Ooh, well… Perhaps if Sonny goes to sleep early tonight, we can explore that particular branch of playing house. For now, I’m going to go ahead and get our son changed so he doesn’t have to watch his parents flirt while being messy.”

[SFX: Ashton carrying a very giggly Sonny off]

[You get yourself presentable as well, trying not to acknowledge your injured wing]

[Pause…]

[SFX: Ashton returning]

“And there’s one handsome lad all ready for the day, along with his very sleepy Papa trying not to stare at his darling wife while she dresses.”

[Pause?]

“What is… a wife? Ahm… It’s… the female of a human couple that have undergone a ceremony that commits them as husband and wife. It’s… somewhat close to how you might mate for life if that makes sense?”

[Pause]

[He blinks, taken aback]

“Just… ‘Oh, OK’? You’re not… offended by the idea of being my wife?”

[Pause]

“Oh… You thought that was my intent since the night I buried my face in your neck to taste you… Wait, so… you let me mark you on purpose?”

[Pause?]

“Oh.”

[Pause]

[He stands uncertainly for a moment before he clears his throat]

“W-Well then. Good. You knew who you belonged to fairly immediately, hm?”

[Pause]

“Oh. Oh, my.”

[Pause]

“I am NOT shy! How dare you… Ahem. I need to get to work if I am to make more medicine for your wing, love. Will you and Sonny be enjoying the gardens or have you not made up your mind, yet?”

[Pause]

“Ah… yes, I would enjoy it if you two walked me to my laboratory. Thank you.”

[SFX: The two of them walking while Sonny happily climbs on Ashton]

“And here we are. The Papa dropoff zone. My kisses, if you’d please?”

[He purrs happily as you kiss him]

“Mmh, wonderful… And now, where’s one from dear, little Sonny?”

[SFX: Happy babber moth giggles]

[Pause]

[Ashton feigns disinterest as he looks down at his leg]

“Oh. I do appear to have a passenger clinging to my leg. Hello, Sonny.”

[SFX: Happy moth babber noises]

“Sonny… You know Papa is at work, now. You need to be somewhere else while he does so. You don’t need to get splashed with any kind of acids or bases while I try and make more medicine for your moth-... Rosy.”

[SFX: Sad moth babber noises]

[On a dime, Ashton softens up and picks Sonny up in his arms]

“Shh, shh, no, don’t be sad… Papa wants to spend time with you, too, sweetheart. I promise he does. It’s just not safe in here for one so young. Papa doesn’t want you or his Rosy to be harmed. You understand, don’t you?”

[SFX: Sad moth babber noises]

“... Of course, you don’t, you’re hardly a toddler. Rosy, could…? I-I need help, please.”

[SFX: Rosy walking to Ashton’s side and fluttering her wings]

[Pause]

“Alright… One… two… three three… three… And he understands that as…?”

[Pause]

“‘N-Not safe here’?! Rosy, why would you tell him he’s not safe with me?!”

[Pause!]

[He tenses, blinking a few times]

“A-Ah… Of course, he understands that doesn’t mean me. O-Of course… N-No, no, Sonny, please don’t cry, we’re not fighting… Shh…”

[...]

“...Yes, here. Take him. It’s clear he doesn’t want to be here.”

[Ashton hands Sonny to you and turns back to his work, terse]

[...]

“...I… love you, too. I will see you at supper.”

[SFX: Rosy walking out and a heavy door closing]

[Sonny looks up at you uncertainly. You try and explain it to him but he’s far too young to understand the intricacies of psychology. Nor that his Papa is scared to fail him. Instead, you ask him if he’d like to do something fun. He smiles and says he would]

[Time passes into the early evening]

[SFX: Frantic footsteps and a grandfather clock chiming, followed by happy babber squeals]

“Where are they… Where are they?! It’s ten minutes passed suppertime! No no no, Rosy, please, I-I didn’t… I wasn’t that terse, no. Rosy? ROSY!”

[Pause!]

“Aha, there! In the art studio!”

[SFX: The door bursting open]

“Rosy! There you and Sonny are! I was worried sick!”

[Pause?]

“Yes, yes, I’m sure you lost track of time, but I was worried! Oh, Sonny, look at you, you’re covered in paint…”

[SFX: Sonny laughing happily]

[Ashton sighs, resting one hand on his hip and another to rub the bridge of his nose]

“...Yes, you’re both very cute. Cute at MY expense, but regardless… What were you doing up here for so long, Rosy?”

[Pause]

“Painting a portrait, hm? Well… are you going to show me?”

[Pause!]

[You adjust the easel for him and watch an entire range of emotions cross his face]

“This is… the portrait I painted of you… b-but you painted myself and Sonny in?”

[...]

“No… No, I don’t… I don’t care how good your technique is… Look at this… It’s perfect.”

[Pause?]

“Like it?! I love it! I’ve never… I’ve never had a family portrait, and certainly never one painted by someone as sweet and rare as you. I… Oh Gods, d-don’t look at me for a moment…”

[He turns away, shoulders shaking]

“Ohh, I hate this. I hate the salty water squeezing out of my eyes. This is the worst.”

[Pause <3]

“...You wanted to show me that you and Sonny want to be my family.”

[SFX: Happy babber moth and Rosy fluttering her wings]

[Ashton holds you both as you gang up on him, semi-smothering him with love]

“...I’m not dreaming, right?”

[Pause]

“I really do have two wonderful, beautiful little poofs in my life?”

[Pause!]

“Hmhm, well… How am I meant to tease you now, Rosy? All of the affection I used to put into annoying you is being used to show you actual affection.”

[<3 Pause]

[He sighs, seemingly sad and content]

“...Rosy?”

[Pause?]

“If we truly are going to be together… I need to tell you about the man that saved my life. If I don’t… I may never make any sense if I falter, and I want you to understand what parts of myself are me and which are, well…”

[Pause?]

“...Are…Him. Please, will you… Come with me, tonight? After Sonny is in bed?”

[Pause]

[Ashton smiles nervously, holding you both close]

“Wonderful. Now, ahm… Let’s go enjoy dinner together, shall we? I’ve missed you both all day.”

[Pause!]

[You collect Sonny and the three of you head out together, Ashton carefully holding the painting. From the pain in his eyes, you know whatever he has to show you will not be pleasant]

[To be continued]

Note: Ashton is a tryhard, confirmed.