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Part 3

A/N - ayyyyyyyy part 3 :D

Will would often say that luckily in his life he has had the fortune of avoiding confrontation amongst his family.

That's not to say that arguments in the family household weren't existent at all. There have been plenty of skirmishes between Techno and Tommy, too many to count in fact. Something about them made it impossible to not butt heads with one another.

Tommy's resilience and determination to push his luck sometimes would just agitate Techno in the wrong way. Techno's blunt and nonchalant nature could do the very same to Tommy. No matter what though, they would always make up. Small gestures were appreciated between the two. One day Tommy might wake up to a newly repaired sword or bow and Techno would wake up to new materials for his different weapons projects.

Wilbur supposed that was what made the bond so special between the two of them. He didn't share the same confrontational nature that they did. For the most part anyway,

He had his little quips here and there and regrettably not all of them land as he wished he did. The truth in his words could have and have been twisted or seen as malice infused. And as best as he tried to change that, he couldn't stop the words flowing from his mouth just yet.

He had gotten better though or so he had hoped. That afternoon might have just proven though.

The house laid still in motion, the air and space around every corner still at the void left by the three other people residing within it. Phil, Techno, and Tommy had left early in the morning. They found Wilbur sitting alone in the kitchen with a light brown mug in his hand, tea too warm to drink without the scalding heat. Their presence caused him to tense even if only a little but he was quick to relax as they went about their business.

Techno moved to explain as he searched the pantry, "We are going into the mineshaft that Tommy found about a week ago. He kept pushing so we are going today instead of this weekend because somehow he had all of his things ready." He spared a quick glance at Tommy who nervously chuckled before going to check his things.

"He thinks I didn't notice how a few iron bars and diamonds disappeared from my personal chests. How cute. Hope he knows I know where he keeps his pet moth." Techno mentioned and shared a small chuckle with Wil, both of them watching as Tommy heard reference to Clementine, his wings shuddering before moving more out of sight,

And with that, they were off. The three of them grouped at the door as they adjusted their shoes. Wilbur was ready to retreat to his own room, only stopping when his father looked up from correcting Tommy about his improper lace knots.

It was just a quick, "You coming Will?" His heart soared at the notion of tagging along, wanting to help them and just spend time in their presence. To laugh with Techno as they teased Tommy about his short stature, calling him a supposed 'Gremlin.' As much as he wanted to though, he knew that he would only slow them down. He didn't need to be another box on the checklist to occasionally remember when it came to it.

Will supplied a simple, "No thanks, I'll just stay behind and clean. Maybe play my guitar? I'd hate to distract you all with my playing when you get home."

Saying that brought Wilbur back to an earlier time, one where he would practice without a care in the world.

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He was singing words to one of his first songs ever, something he held deeply in his heart as it was something he could finally be proud of!

" The roads are my home, horizon's my target. If I keep on moving, never lose sight of it. Treating my memory of you like a fire, let it. Burn out, don't fight it, and try to move on.. ." he sang softly, voice echoing in his room and throughout the house.