I may be a child, but...

The Concern of Family

Technoblade has been trying for two days to get anything he can on the kid with as limited resources as he had. Tommy had been secretive as fuck about something, he had only been able to take  a glimpse over his shoulder of what looked like a map of something.

Michael and Shroud were no help, Tommy had sent them after him time and time again. Though, he must admit, the toddlers did a really good job at keeping him occupied. He fears and resents the one that taught these kids puppy dog eyes.

Tommy left maybe half an hour ago, Techno was in the middle of a tea party with the kids, dressed back up in his outfit. Michael had his crown though, he wasn't able to say no to the happy squeals.

He had just finished brewing the last pot of tea, both of them had said Tommy would make them real tea for their tea parties so who was he to say no? The Blade, he was the Blade, but these kids didn't care.

For some reason, the idea of causing harm to the children restricted his movements, his limbs would lock up and his chest would feel heavy. Chat would screech and yell at him, clearly very angry at him. But there was more than just chat keeping him from harming the kids.

It sort of felt like Wilbur, his brother, had used his power on him. His movements felt like he was moving through molasses, a piece of him demanded he take care of the kids and he had no clue why.

Did...Did the kid do something?

Techno wonders how Tommy is doing on his outing, and how long he'll be gone. Maybe he'll be able to snoop around a bit.

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Tommy was having a great time so far, though Ranboo was late. He took a table near the back, the one Niki saves specifically for them. He's kind of sad Tubbo won't be able to join them for a while.

There were loud screams coming from outside, the easiest warning of a power fight. Meaning Ranboo will probably be a little bit more late, especially if they shut down the transportation systems. Quite bothersome. Might as well continue to plan, the job won't complete itself.

Humming, Tommy takes out a map he printed while Blade was busy with the kids and starts to mark the places of entrance and exit, marking them in red circles. Thinking for a bit, he pulls out a blue pen and marks the areas of the most security.

A cup being placed on the table startled him out of his focus, he looked up to see Niki smiling at him. A kind, sweet thing that filled him with a warmth that came with family. She had set down a straight black coffee.

"Looks like you need it Tom, you working on a contract?" Was the light voice of a lovely Niki.

"Yeah, it's a big one too. Too many people here to talk about the contractors, y'know?" Tommy asked, taking a sip of his drink afterwards.

"Of course, Ranboo on his way?" Niki asks, laced with concern.

"Mhm, though he is a little late. I hope the fight outside stops soon. Is public transportation down?" He asks through another sip of coffee. Niki always had the best coffee.

"No, it's still up and running. Need anything?" She prompted, motioning towards the shelves of different sweets and baked goods.

"Hm, well, a muffin does sound good. You have any chocolate ones?" He asks, thinking of the yummy recipe Niki had from Bad. Those were really tasty. He should get some for his chicks before he leaves.

She smiles at him, "I'll have it to you soon. Do fetch me when Ranboo gets here."

"Of course, thank you." Tommy replied respectfully, he takes careful consideration into how he addresses Niki. She is scary when she's angry. He shivers when he remembered the last person to anger her.