Bandu and Expunged Adopt a Child

During Vacation

The two Chaos God siblings were at a hotel, on vacation. But one day, something happened that would change their lives forever.

Bandu: [bounding into the hotel room with boundless energy] Expunged! Expunged! Look what I found!

Expunged: [raises an eyebrow] What now, Bandu?

Bandu: [grinning widely] I found someone! Her name's Bambari, and she's just the cutest thing! She's waiting outside the door right now!

Expunged: [sighs] Bandu, we've talked about this. We can't just bring random people along with us on our adventures. Put her back where you found her.

Bandu: [concerned] But Expunged, she's only 7 and she's all alone! She's been hiding out here at the hotel because she has no one else to turn to. And she's so shy and sweet! We could help her!

Expunged: [hesitates, clearly unsure] I don't know, Bandu. We're chaos gods, not babysitters. What would we even do with a child? Besides, you know I'm not good with children...

Bandu: [puppy-dog eyes] Please, Expunged? I promise I'll take care of her. And besides, it'll be fun! We can show her all sorts of amazing things!

Expunged: [sighs again, relenting] Fine, but you're responsible for her. Got it?

Bandu: [beaming] Got it!

Just then, Bambari timidly enters the room, her eyes wide with uncertainty.

Bandu: Bambari, this is my sibling, Expunged!

Expunged: [awkwardly waves] Uh, hey there kid.

Bambari: [shyly waves back] Hello... It's... nice to meet you.

Bandu: [excitedly] Bambari, do you want to come on an adventure with us? We'll show you all sorts of amazing things!

Bambari: [eyes widen in amazement, but seems wary] An adventure? Really?

Expunged: [still uncertain] Bandu, are you sure about this?

Bandu: [nodding enthusiastically] Trust me, Expunged. everything will be okay! We'll take care of her together.

Expunged: [reluctantly nods] Okay, let's give it a try then.

Later that night, the room is dimly lit, and the quiet murmurs of the city drift through the window. Bandu snores softly in one corner of the room, wrapped up in a chaotic tangle of blankets. Expunged sits by the window, lost in thought, their eyes reflecting the distant glow of the city lights.

Bambari, unable to sleep, sits nearby, fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. She casts occasional glances at Expunged, unsure of what to say or do.

Expunged: [noticing Bambari's restlessness] What's wrong? You can't sleep?

Bambari: [nods shyly] Yeah... I'm not used to being in new places.

Expunged: [nods understandingly] I get that. It can be tough, especially when you're not used to it.

Bambari hesitates for a moment before tentatively scooting closer to Expunged, seeking comfort.

Expunged: [surprised but doesn't pull away] Uh... is everything okay?

Bambari: [softly] I just... I've never really had anyone to talk to before. It's nice being with you and Mr. Bandu, even if it's only been a little while.

Expunged's expression softens, a rare hint of warmth in their eyes.

Expunged: [awkwardly] Well, uh... I'm not exactly the best at this whole comforting thing, but... I'm glad you like being here, Bambari.

Bambari smiles, a small but genuine expression of gratitude.

Bambari: [leaning against Expunged] Thank you, Mx. Expunged. You're nice, even if you act all tough.

Expunged chuckles softly, a rare sound in the quiet room.

Expunged: [gently pats Bambari's head] Yeah, well, it's not an act. But thanks.

As the night wears on, Expunged and Bambari continue to sit together in the stillness of the night. Despite their differences and uncertainties, a small but strong bond begins to form between them, forged in the quiet moments of companionship and understanding.