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[motherglowsbest]

Who: YOUR NEW MOM
Where: Future is Now
When: 97, late night

[ Depending on how long it takes you to notice either the update to the team roster or the voices from the common room, you will see the newbie poking purposefully around the dorms, or perhaps even already sat at the table busy mending whatever she could find in the closet that looked to be in need. She's pleasant-looking woman in a crisp retro-futurist dress, her hair and makeup somehow already perfectly styled. She seems absorbed with the task at hand, but once she notices company, her smile brightens. ]

Well hello there. Shouldn't you be in bed about now?

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[motherglowsbest]

That would be very sweet of you, but I'm not a young man who may still have some growing to do.

[ She finishes with one ripped seam, bites the thread, and then starts working on the next one. ]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Obviously not. You’re a middle-aged fusser who feels accomplished at tending to the needs of those you feel obligated to nurture. Probably as a coping mechanism.

Also...

[Pointing to the fun lab which Shogun and Infinity specifically made shorter than Intensity’s height.]

My roommates seem to think I’m tall enough.

[motherglowsbest]

[ she doesn't even blink at his insults. absolutely no reaction whatsoever? ]

Well, they might be right there. Another good growth spurt and you'll grow right out of your best uniforms.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Riiiight. Because that’s on the top of my list of concerns right now.

So, do you have your memories or not?

[motherglowsbest]

I have memories of the past forty-three minutes and thirty seconds.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

So not one of the Damned.

You're handling your amnesia well.

[motherglowsbest]

. . . Amnesia? Have I forgotten something?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

What happened before the last forty-three minutes. For starters.

[motherglowsbest]

[ she smiles at him for a long, unblinking moment. Then her smile gets a little wider. ]

Oh I suppose there was probably something, but it’s not really that important.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

And what is important now?

[motherglowsbest]

Why, that I’m here to take care of you, of course. Everything else will sort itself out.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

So if I need you to do something for me---

[motherglowsbest]

There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to keep you all healthy and winning.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[Casually rests his chin in his hand]

And how do you define winning?

[motherglowsbest]

As idols, of course. Why, is there something else you’re hoping to win at?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Don't think so small, mother dearest. I want to win it all.

[motherglowsbest]

[ WOW WHAT A PERFECT SON? SHE IS SO PROUD?? ? And has absolutely no idea what he’s talking about but that’s fine]

All of what, Sweetheart?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

I want this entire place to be mine. All of Hell.

[motherglowsbest]

[ there's another long pause while she stares with her unnaturally placid smile. then makes one not-terribly-natural looking blink and folds her hands in front of herself ]

I'll support you any way I can. You just tell Mother what you need.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

If I'm pulled away for work, I need you to protect the rest of them---

[Points to the line of bedroom doors in FiN]

For me.

And I need you to do your best as an idol so you don't also get transferred out of here.

[A slight chuckle. Mostly to himself]

Third mom's a charm.

[motherglowsbest]

Of course, dear. [ All that had been the plan anyway, perhaps this child is just a worrier ]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[Perhaps this child is just a worrier]

Glad to know we're on the same page.

And what can your eldest do for you in return?