#refriedramblings

Vox pauses. "Of course."

Angel tenses. He knew Val was a piece of work, but-

"The war... It was hard on him, you know? It was on a lot of people. But I- I never really knew him before..."

And the cut episode where Mini Moose is introduced, while not canon (it is in my eyes) he knows Zim's favorite color and makes Mini Moose that color. So cute. I thought you'd like it. Omgosh.

Zim's not gonna erase the children. He's gonna not know how to handle them if they're in his care and leave everything to Computer. Uncomfortable when they interact with him. Begrudgingly taking care of them in the same way he begrudgingly handles GIR.

Like he's uneasy when Angel is all buddy buddy with him because fully associates him with the family and he knows whether it's on earth or in hell you don't get involved with the mob and Angel just has to assure him they're on fantastic terms. The family loves him

Like it'd definitely hurt Angel that every time Vox sees him he flinches or freezes up, but he's an actor one of the best so he can handle this without upsetting Vox further. It's not just this sense of responsibility, it's also guilt for leaving the tower without him, this fucked up one-sided sense of kin ship from being locked in the same cage, the horror that he left Vox and the man who did this to him immediately snatched him up

Just cause he can. Even bringing some of Vox's shit down to show off.

"Guess where I've been!" Pulls out a dart board with his own face. "Vox. If I didn't know you better I might take this as an insult."

Alternatively Angel and Husk "I'm willing to excuse cannibalism, but I draw the line at confinement!" Alastor's just eating in the background

Like this thing (the potential fic I could write for it) would be focused on Valentino, Velvette and Alastor, so of course Angel would feature whether he's all that involved in the search or not

But like Angel can't let himself be angry at the serious violation of their relationship that's finally come to light as Valentino's absolutely falling apart at the seams, because despite everything Angel still loves him. He thought he was done. Thought he knew better, but he's never seen Val so distraught and destroyed before

He's so touchy right now, snapping at a moment's noticed but anytime, he hurts Angel during this he fucking shatters

He can't. Not with Vox's screams lingering in his head. This is a by far the worst reality check he's ever been given and he has everything to lose. Angel has always been a constant, he was in the mob, he's tough, he can handle anything Val could ever give him. Val was positive he'd never leave him. But what if... What if he just didn't get up again? What if they didn't end up finding Vox before...

His own name, a glitched and garbled plea for salvation, plays endlessly in his mind

On the floor Angel shields his head, blood pouring down the side. And his voice overlaps with Vox's, "Val, please-" help stop!" He's apologizing. He knows he is but the words stop being words. They turn into sounds Val can't even hope to catch as everything swims around him. Acid erupts into his throat.

The bright red staining Angel's fur is like a spotlight, demanding every ounce of attention Val's attention. Yet in the back of his mind he can still hear the squelching, tearing, snapping and cracking and that horrible horrible laughter.

Shaking, he falls to his knees and tenderly scoops Angel up, needing more than anything for the blood to stop, for his sweet Angel to be okay. He sobs and apologizes endlessly. When Angel wiggles out of his grip, he can't even bring himself to stop him, too afraid he'll break at his touch. Valentino heaves at the thought of him leaving, abandoning him here and now. He knows it's what's happening. He did this