- BEEDUO

RECOVERY

"Alright, now I'm going to ask you what that picture i just showed you was." Tubbo said, looking forward at Ranboo, who looked terrified. "Hey, its okay! Rem- you won't be in trouble if you get it wrong." Tubbo said while rubbing soft circles on their hand.

"Er- ahhh- cat . . ?" They asked.

"Yes! Great job, boss man!" Tubbo exclaimed. This was the 12th picture they'd guessed correctly in a flawless streak.

The memory games had been going on for a while, two months to be exact, and were reinforcing the comfort that Ranboo won't forget everybody. Tubbo and Tommy rewarding them with verbal appreciation was enough to wrap blankets over the thought, each time getting even more muffled than the last.

Bzzt, bzzt.

"Oh, that's my communicator. Let's see . . ." Tubbo paused, trying to piece words together. "Don't stress yourself- 'Hey Tubs, can I hang with you?'" Ranboo piped in, leaning closer to Tubbo's face trying to get a better view of the upside down device. They could read upside down but headaches didn't go well with straining your eyes. "Oh, thanks big guy." Tubbo mumbled, light pink blossoming on his cheeks. His eyes were nearly slits as they watched Ranboo's finger trace the words for him. He was supposed to be watching, which he was, but the words still didn't make sense. It was like their finger was smudging the letters that poured into his ears. Ranboo's voice was all that mattered.

"L-let me respond before he gets mad," Tubbo choked, snapping back into reality. The taller grazed their hand over his as they retracted back into their seat, eyes pinned on whatever Micheal was doing.

Tubbo_
yeah sure dude where and when do we have to be there?

TommyInnit
oh i was thinking just you and me at my shack, if thats okay

Tubbo_
sure, be there in 10 :D

TommyInnit
alright seeya big man! >:D

"Okay, I gotta go. Toms want to hang out at his place," Tubbo said looking back up at Ranboo who was fumbling with their "paws". "I'll see you in a bit, alright?"

Ranboo's head snapped up and their ears perked up. "Uhhh- okay. Bye, I guess . . ." They mumbled, looking back down at their fingers.

Tubbo smiled at them and went to grab a coat. His was still in the wash, so he just grabbed his partner's. He looked back just in time to see them looking at him with pleading eyes. "Gotta go!" He called just before the door shut.

Guess what Ranboo did while he was gone.

Sleep curled up in Micheal's too-small-for-mama bed with him.

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"Hey, Tommy," Tubbo said as he walked up to Tommy and Shroud. "why did you only need me?"

Tommy's smile faded slightly. "Well, I kinda missed hanging out with you. I love Ranboo, I really do, but sometimes I just wanna be with you . . ." Tommy trailed off, feeling a pit grow in his stomach.

"Oh, that's totally okay dude!" Tubbo replied, bending down just a tiny, unnecessary bit to pat Shroud on the head. He wasn't much taller than the kid. "I was just wondering since it was sorta out of nowhere."

With that, they spent the day watching Shroud play and playing with Shroud. They ate lunch and dinner together, oblivious to the time. "Oh, shit! It's eight o' clock, dude!" Tubbo realized, running to grab his things. "GOD DAYUM GUESS I'LL SEE YOU TOMORROW SMALL TINY BABY MAN" Tommy screamed, high on candy and soda.

"OKAYYYYAAYAYAYAYSUXJSKDJXB" Tubbo yelled, running back to his house. He passed Niki, who looked terrified at what just flew past her.

Puffy tried saying hi, but the goat boy just said "SORRY MA'AM, KINDA IN A HURRY, MY HUSBAND MIGHT BE DEAD-" which mildly confused her, obviously, knowing damn well who he was talking about. What could be wrong with Ranboo?

He knocked on the door upon arriving, even though he had his keys and opened the door anyways. He thought he'd find food all over the place, unfinished and most likely frozen.

Instead, however, he heard soft humming coming from Micheal's bedroom. He went to go inspect it, but only found Ranboo holding Micheal in a loving hug while they played with his hair. Micheal was asleep, due to the melody his Boo was humming.