#dizzy talks

BASHING MY FISTS INTO THE TABLE IN AGONY OVER ALL THE NOW-DELETED FICS ON AO3 I NEVER GOT TO SEE. EATING DRYWALL BECAUSE I CAN SEE THEIR THUMBNAILS ON THE WAYBACK MACHINE BUT NO ONE ARCHIVED THE ACTUAL FICS.

ALL THE FANART ON TUMBLR I MISSED THAT IS NOW GONE FOR ONE REASON OR OTHER.

tHE ASKBLOGS AND ANIMATICS THTA ARE NO LONGER IN FASHION BECAUSE OF TRENDS MOVING ON BUT ALS O COVID FUCKED WITH FANDOM CULTURE BIG TIME.

(I started this while on break but I only get 30mins and I'm a slow typer so had to finish it at home :'D)

Cross grew up in a strict, Christian household. To the outside, him and his family seemed like the most perfect, loving family. (They were wrong, dun dun duuuunnnn) XGaster doesn't pay attention to his kids, and just focuses on his work and making sure him and his family maintain their "perfect" lifestyle. During Cross' time in church, he became friends with Nightmare and Epic (who appears shortly I'm working on a design for him now dw), who also grew up going to church. It's very common for Cross to get grounded, or get into fights with his father (that end up with him grounded anyway), but don't worry, his boys are always willing to sneak him out. It's not uncommon for Cross to just up and leave his house for a day or so after an argument with his father, and if that happens, he stays with Nightmare, who is arguably Cross' best friend.

Nightmare, as said before, also grew up in church, but didn't attend as often, as his mother, Nim, was often busy with work. Nightmare has been known in his group as the one to be able to sweet-talk the others' parents into letting them attend things or just simply hang out (Cross is grateful for this). Due to their background and who his mother is, Nightmare is seen by the others' parents as the good example, and is very trustworthy. As of now, Nightmare's the only one of the group who knows how to drive, and he even has their own car, because of this, he's always driving around the others (another reason they're trusted by the others' parents)

Killer grew up in an unhealthy living environment, not only is his house always dirty and rundown, but their father is verbally and (partially) physically abusive to him, aswell as neglectful. In the past, due to home troubles, Killer has run away a few times, their first time doing this being when they were 7. When Killer was about 13, his father had hurt them pretty badly, and in the dead of night, he ran. He didn't bother putting on shoes, a jacket, nothing, hell he was in a t-shirt and shorts. While running, they ran into Nightmare, who was on a late-night walk. Nightmare helped him, and they became friends (and then they would soon be introduced to the others). While Nightmare is the good influence, Killer's the bad, and XGaster doesn't approve of him, but only tolerates Killer and Cross' friendship because he believes Nightmare can balance them out.

Dust grew up in a neglectful household aswell. His dad is an alcoholic that rarely leaves his room, and he never knew his mother, but Dust has grown indifferent to it. Due to the easy access to alcohol, Dust is always the one bringing it to their hangouts. He's a frequent guest to the Dreamtale household, because not only is it a regular thing for Dust to be locked out of his own home, but Nightmare just prefers he stays with them. Dust is selectively mute, and only really talks to his group and Nim (Because she's very caring to Dust, and he's grown attached to her, and comfortable around her). Due to Dust's living situation, the fact he's "living off of Nightmare", his appearance, and attitude, XGaster doesn't approve of him (But, like Killer, XGaster tolerates him because Nightmare's around).

Horror grew up in a poor household, unable to afford basic necessities like food, hygienic products, and basic utilities, and it's not uncommon for things like water, electricity, or gas to be shut off due to being unable to pay for it. It's very rarely that Horror gets a proper meal, not only because of the lack of funds, but he lets his younger brother get his fill of breakfast/lunch/dinner, while he gets the scraps. No matter how hungry Horror is afterwards, and how much he wishes he could actually eat, he wouldn't dare change a thing, as he's always put his brother's needs before his own. After joining Nightmare's little group, and Nightmare hearing of Horror's living situation, Nightmare (of course) cooks Horror meals when he's over, and makes sure he has enough to bring home some for his family too (which they were very grateful for), the first time they'd done this, Horror broke down, and now sees Nightmare as his closest friend. While Horror's a complete sweetheart, XGaster believes because of his living environment, he "must be some delinquent", so XGaster doesn't approve of him aswell as Dust and Killer (But, as usual, is only tolerated because of Nightmare).

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So yeah got that all out of my system

What do we think?