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When classic and swap Monsters are told they must form packs, the skeleton family realizes that their shabby little two bedroom apparent is too small for four grown Monsters— so they pick up a couple more shifts while Blue and Stretch wait to receive ID’s and working permits. And once they scrounge up enough money, they find a slightly larger condo.

It’s two bedrooms with an office and an unfinished basement, both of which are transformed into more bedrooms. It’s not ideal, but it’s works.

Comet gets his PhD recognized and starts working as a high school science teacher, still picking up part time shifts at his fast food job whenever he can, but he can afford to quit the other.

Star gets promoted to manager at his grocery store job and his social media presence does well enough that he starts earning a little bit of income from that as well. His work as mascot does a lot to help better human’s perceptions of Monsters, and relations run smoothly for the most part.

Stretch works wherever and whenever he can. He picks up odd one-time jobs and seasonal jobs. Working at flower and produce stands, manual labor gigs and anything else under the sun. Sometimes he runs Comet’s old hotdog stand or works as a cashier at classic Muffets. Stretch doesn’t work to have his PhD verified.

Blue works a lot in construction, as they aren’t very picky as long as you work hard. It’s tiring and dirty, but pays well enough that he can make around the same amount of money as the others. Although that doesn’t stop him from picking up other odd jobs!! Barista, bartender, security jobs- nothing is too much for the magnificent Blue!

They’re definitely not struggling as much as before, but things are still a little tight. At the very least, Star and Comet have stable and secure jobs— and there are also programs to help Monsters that are struggling financially. So there’s that!!

Well- until UnderFell joins the chat…

The arrival of UnderFell turns the humans, and therefore the human job market, against Monsters for a little while. Despite their best efforts.

And the pack is once again faced with a reoccurring issue.

There’s not enough room.

Ensue a frantic scramble and shuffling of rooms and spaces while the skeleton pack tries to gather enough funds to move, once again, AND deal with the sudden surge of human vs Monster tensions that are on the rise.

It’s a lot harder for Fell Monsters to gain working permits, let alone a job. Red takes whatever is willing to pay him under the table. Bouncer gigs, transportation, security. Even a couple of the more shadier things. He’s not picky, money is money and he’ll be damned if he spends one more night with one of the marshmallows—

Edge… is very hard to employ. He tries for the military but they won’t even consider taking him until his mandated therapy is complete. And with the track he’s on now… it’ll be years until then.

Edge settles for phone scam jobs where he gets to intimidate weak minded humans into paying for overpriced items. He very quickly becomes their top employee.

Within the next few years, tensions have settled, better jobs have been acquired, and enough money has been saved that they can afford a proper house in the middle of nowhere.

And by proper, I mean a run down, out of date, most likely haunted, hundred year old house that is just barely within their budget.

It’s not great by any means, but it’s good enough while they once again save up money, to fix it.

Over the next couple years, Comet gets a better, higher paying job at a prestigious college working as a professor, making the most out of his now multiple PhDs. He makes pretty good money, even if he has to deal with snobs all day.

Star’s social media presence has really blown up in the last couple years with his expert handling of the UnderFell debacle. His following has been growing since day one of the Monsters emergence, and now it brings him in quite a bit of money. Enough that it’s almost overwhelming—

He starts to expand his reach on other platforms, and his income nearly doubles. People do collaborations with him and ask to sponsor him often, he’s alway being sent free things from companies in hopes that Star even being seen with their products will boost their sales.

Needless to say, Comet and Star easily bring in the most money.

Blue has solidified his standing within the local community and really enjoys watching it flourish. He’s brought on to the police force not long after establishing a community watch program on his own. It’s inevitable that Blue slowly makes his way through the ranks and becomes a beloved face and proud protector of his community.

As the stress and need for money lessens, Stretch eases out of a few of his jobs to focus on something more relaxing. Like growing weed. People pay good money to get high, and Stretch uses plenty of his own product, so it’s a win-win.

Stretch hadn’t really thought much of his writing until he sent in a manuscript of his for shits and giggles once while he was high. He certainly hadn’t expected to have it be accepted and published— and most certainly hadn’t anticipated its popularity-!

And with popularity, comes royalties. And let’s just say he definitely thought he must’ve been high off his ass when he saw those numbers.

Edge has been (slightly) reformed and no longer scams people over the phone.

He now scams them in person.

Kidding!!!

After Blue’s nagging and the side eyeing from his therapist, Edge leaves his position as No.1 scammer and searches for a new job.

Somehow, Edge is now somewhat of a popular character on Star’s channel. After he kept appearing in the background and viewers kept inquiring, Edge has made a few appearances. Scowling into the camera and snarking at the live chat whenever the flood of ‘bbg’ and emoji mashes come in.

The people love him and honestly everyone in the skeleton pack is a bit baffled. But Edge reluctantly goes with it anyway, and through social media, discovers personal fitness trainers.

A whole new world is opened to him, and using his small bit of fame and a few connections from Star, Edge gets his certification and and now works as a personal trainer. Blue is very proud Edge is no longer illegally scamming people (and no longer fears having to arrest him), and Edge gets to tell people what to do. It’s an all around win.

Red finds more permanent work at The Hearthstone casino. A high end casino run by UnderFell and Classic Grilby. Red works as head of security as a bodyguard for VIP’s and a bouncer. He gets paid well, gets to rough up people who don’t follow the rules, and gets free drinks. He’s living the life.

The skeleton pack lives a a decent middle to upper middle class for a solid few years until SwapFell arrives.

It’s not as bad as when UnderFell came crashing through, as they’re more prepared and have ample space, but it does take a bit to get used to.

Black and Grim get settled quicker now that there are more programs in place. Grim pretty quickly establishes himself as a digital artist and gets a degree in cyber security. He gets paid pretty well in commissions, and Star even pays him to do branding designs for him. A win-win as it very quickly spreads word on Grim’s service’s.

Black struggles a bit more then his younger brother… he ends up working under Red for awhile while trying to find what he’s good at. He dabbles in growing tea’s in his free time in one of the greenhouses Stretch lent him.

Things are pretty settled until Horrortale comes through.

It’s new, and well, horrifying. It’s hard for Bear and Sparrow to leave the house, let alone find work.

Star takes advantage of his influencer status to work from home, keeping an eye on them while they find themselves.

Sparrow makes a lot of things with his anxious energy, and a few of his items end up around the house and are inevitably seen by a few of Star’s viewers. Cute plushies, massive handmade nest boxes, knitted blankets— things catered towards omegas. Something people sorely needed.

It’s no surprise when Sparrow is asked if he’ll do commissions. Which spirals into making an online shop, which turns into a physical one, and then into multiple stores and finally a chain of stores around the world. Needless to say, Sparrow makes money.

Bear is a bit more low key in his success, finding enjoyment in baking and growing produce along side Black’s tea. And at Sparrow’s prompting, the two of them combine their interest’s and buy a small shop together.

The BlackBear Cafe is a hit in their community, selling baked goods, fresh produce and hand made high quality teas. Grim even designed their logo.

So!! as a wrap—

Comet works as a sought after and respected professor in a very esteemed collage as well as a private tutor in his free time.

Star is a full time influencer. He does work from home and out in the world, doing hair and makeup for people and helping style clothes. He does a lot of collaborating and crowd work at events and does a lot to help any cause or charities he can.

Blue is captain of the police force, as well as Community warden along with Edge, Black, and Star

Stretch is a best selling author of a popular book series, he also grows and sells weed.

Red works as the head of security at the Hearthstone Casino doing bodyguard and bouncer work.

Edge works as a personal trainer, and sometimes works with Star on social media

Black makes and sells teas at the Blackbear Cafe with Bear

Grim works as a cyber tester, showing companies where their weaknesses are and how to fix them. He also does art commissions and sometimes works with Bear and Black in the cafe.

Bear works at the BlackBear cafe with Black, selling baked goods and freshly grown produce that he grows and prepares himself.

Sparrow is the owner of a growing global brand called The Sparrows Nest that sells items for all dynamics and is the most well made and non harmful brand around.

All in all, they make a fuck ton of money, but it’s hard earned. A pretty upper class pack.

What Is The Population Like?

Children are born neutral, gaining their dynamic somewhere between ages 7-12. Stress may delay or hasten when the dynamic will settle, but it is impossible not to have one.

Gammas are the most common among the population, no matter what AU they come from. They are crucial to any pack, and are (socially) considered one of the most well rounded of the dynamics due to their Alpha/Beta mix of instincts. Good enough leaders, with enough Beta in them to not get too competitive.

Speaking of the mixed dynamics! While Gammas are considered the best of the three, and the most useful thanks to basically acting like a less volatile Alpha, Deltas are (unfortunately) perceived as almost useless. Due to their mix, they are not able to use either of their abilities fully, and many people view them as merely a second best to the real thing. Then you have Sigma’s, who are considered perhaps the most dangerous and unstable of the dynamics. More on that later.

Primaries (Alpha, Beta, Omega) are the least common, and different ones are even rarer depending on the AU. E.g., there’s more Alpha’s in harsher AUs like Horrortale and Underfell, but in Underswap there are more Omega’s.

Sigma’s are the rarest of the dynamics, as it takes a certain kind of environment to produce one. The O/a variant of Sigma’s is generally unheard of. (Which is what bbg Sparrow is.)

Is It Possible For A Dynamic To Change?

99% of the time, you are the dynamic you will always be. But in very rare cases, if you are born a primary, one of your genes can change. This typically happens because of a traumatic event, and is irreversible.

When the soul finds itself in a continuous state of extreme distress, I’m talking life or death— it will save itself in the only way it can: by demanding a new set of instincts. Sorta like how the human brain can develop an extreme case of the Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn response to an almost debilitating degree.

This is considered an extremely traumatic experience, especially on top of whatever event caused it. Shifters, are considered heavily unstable.

Almost all shifted Sigma’s become feral.

What Are The Abilities/Characteristics?

All dynamics possess scent ‘glands’: parts of the body that are densely packed with magic that disperse scent and are primarily used for social bonding and communication.

Scents themselves change with moods. As an example: Stretch’s natural scent is honey and lemon, a mild, sweet and lightly citrus scent. But when distressed the scent can take a more sour, heavily acidic note. Counter to that, when pleased or extremely comfortable, it can take a much sweeter, almost candy-like scent.

There are no strict rules on who can smell like what. You can have Alpha’s that smell like vanilla and marshmallows, and you can have Omega’s that smell like firewood and ozone. It’s really a mixed bag of what can happen, as scents begin to develop before the dynamic is set.

All dynamics can scent others, along with leaving mated marks. Mated marks are temporary, and need to be reapplied more or less frequently deepening on how strong the Intent that was used. Typically placed in visible points on the body, Mated marks are bites given by romantic partners that are seeped with Intent. What kind of Intent, is dependent on the relationship.

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Those with an Alpha gene (Sigma, Alpha, Gamma) have a vocal ability called a ‘command’. It’s speculated to have developed as a way to establish dominance or to assert control over a larger mass of individuals. Perhaps used to convey hunting orders within a large pack.

It’s a way of speaking that's heavily drenched in magic and Intent. It’s effective against all dynamics, but especially those with Omega genes (Omega, Sigma, Delta). Even more so against non-pack individuals.

A command sits in the mind, echoing with deeply laced magic and Intent that takes hours, or even days to dissipate if not followed. It demands to be obeyed, for whatever task to be completed. Ignoring can cause various levels of mental and physical distress. It sits there like an intrusive thought, ringing, echoing, demanding. Pack members will have more of a tolerance to it than a stranger would, but even then it is used rarely.

In modern days, it’s considered vulgar, and slightly even immoral to use on non-pack individuals. And while not outright illegal, you can face prosecution if you are found to be abusing the ability.

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Those with the Omega gene have a vocal ability dubbed as ‘the distress chirp’. It is a sound identified by the sharp, piercing nature of the noise that instills a sense of urgency into any dynamic, but more strongly felt by A-gene’s.

Speculated to have been developed as a defense mechanism against aggressors, the noise punctures through the thoughts of those that hear it, immediately instilling a need to soothe and protect. Continued exposure to the sound may cause heightened aggression to others near the O-gene individual, along with feelings of metal and physical distress.

Pups are also capable of producing this sound.

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While the Beta has no unique sound, they do possess a specialized neutralizing scent. It’s thought that the skill originally developed to mask scents while hunting, or to escape being hunted.

The scent is devoid of any emotional triggers, and can be deployed in high stress situations to cover the scent of others and induce a calming effect, similar to laying a blanket over an animal. It eases communication and allows an emotional reset. This is why every diplomatic setting requires at least one Beta to be in attendance.

Mixed B-gene types (Gamma, Delta) will not be able to produce this specialized scent as effectively.

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Heats are something all dynamic’s go through, the frequency is different for different species of Monster, but generally occur once yearly.

Heats are the body's way of balancing magic. It’s a time where you are forced to rest while your magic recalibrates, switching through different hormones like it’s a damn party. It’s an intense, and a deeply private event. Even longtime packmates may seek seclusion during this time, as it can bring out your innermost-self, making it very easy to descend into a feral state.

Heats can be sexual during certain points, especially as you get to recalibrating the more spicy hormones. During this time, it is common to experience heightened, and even a prolonged sense of sexual arousal/frustration. It is also common for individuals to find themselves to be more sensitive than usual. It is recommended to seek relief during this time to prevent worsening feelings of need/pain.

There is also a general sense of tenderness that persists throughout the experience, like a dull ache or full body bruise.

(Basically a heat in this universe is extremely similar to a menstrual cycle)

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Heats can range between a few days to a week. Most O-gene individuals become drowsy, pliant, and heavily dependent on their packmates, seeking physical comfort and rarely leaving their nests. In rare cases, an O-gene may become feral, brought to base instinct where safety and comfort is all they seek, such individuals may need to be commanded to eat, or do basic care in such a scenario.

A-gene individuals may become fussy or particular during this time. Over scenting packmates and becoming increasingly aggressive to any perceived threats while they are in this delicate time of reset. The best way to get through to an A-gene individual that has become feral, is with a distress chirp. Distress chirps will force any feral A-gene to immediately focus all attention on the assumed ‘O-gene in distress’, allowing them to be coaxed into tasks like eating or backing down from an attack.

Those with B-genes experience heightened anxiety during heats, cleaning, cooking, scenting— it’s a hard battle to get them to stay in one place. They will also be extremely emotional during this time, and may need constant emotional and physical reassurance from their packmates. A command or distress chirp would both be effective in the case of a feral slip.

For mixed-gene individuals, the type of heat they experience may flip between the two, or alternate between years.

How Do They Exist In This World?

Delta’s, Gamma’s, and Sigma’s can be seen as slightly unstable due to their mixed genes, Sigma’s especially.

Alpha’s and Omega’s are on opposite sides of the spectrum after all, what can you expect to happen when you mix both into a single person— A perfect balance?? Only if you're lucky.

As individuals, they struggle a lot with their identity, torn between instincts to lead, provide, and follow, nurture. An Alpha thrives best when leading a pack, they gain a massive sense of fulfillment from caring and providing for their mates— but that can feel at great odds with the Omega’s want to be cared for, to surround themselves with a pack and follow a leader they trust with their whole soul.

It might not seem like a huge difference, but for a Sigma in a world that pressures you to be perfect, to balance both or snap— it can feel like walking a tightrope over a chasm.

How can you lead and be led at the same time? How can one care and be cared for at once? How can you be everything and nothing but perfect?

Sigma’s can accomplish great things, extraordinary things, things no one has ever done before— but only if they’re in complete harmony with their instincts. Otherwise… Well, any dynamic can go feral. Sigma’s just have a statistically higher chance.

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Alpha’s are the go-getters, they get things done and they do it well. They thrive on challenges, but are often known to become too competitive. They work well in high up positions, but may become slightly aggressive while climbing the corporate ladder.

They also work well in physical jobs, as their natural competitiveness leads them to work faster, longer, and harder than other dynamics. But this is also often to their detriment. Alphas who work physical jobs should be monitored closely.

Alphas who continually lack feeling of success or accomplishment may begin to suffer mentally. It is recommended that packmates provide small feats or challenges for the mental enrichment of those with A-genes.

Alpha’s have a deep-rooted, extremely insistent instinct that demands to find and form a pack. They need someone to provide for and protect, and those who don’t have an outlet for these instincts may imprint on random strangers as their soul's way of seeking relief. To avoid this, many Alpha’s acquire pets, or volunteer to take care of others.

(This reoccurring issue has led to the development of ‘fosters’, where those who require attention and lack a pack can be cared and provided for by a rotation of A-genes. This includes pups without parents, the elderly, the disabled, and others who are suffering from not having a pack. It is one of Monster-kinds‘ greatest accomplishments)

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Gamma’s are considered the best option for competitive workplaces like office jobs, and make up a good majority of the workforce. They use their Alpha genetics with their Beta instincts seamlessly, working well with others while also having a healthy sense of competition.

They are thought of as the most balanced of the three mixes, and are more likely to receive a pass on slip ups than the other two.

Being the most common dynamic of the population, they are considered the majority, and thus weigh in heavily on decisions made for Monsterkind.

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Beta’s work a lot in delicate, high stress jobs. Their ability to help neutralize any and all emotions makes them good politicians, and they do a lot of good work in the medical fields. Especially as therapists, as their neutralizing scent allows their clients to process their thoughts and emotions without becoming lost or overwhelmed.

Betas are mandatory in working with Ferals, as their ability prevents any damaging emotional outbursts to worsen their condition.

Betas have an innate instinct to keep the peace, and may become distressed if continuous attempts to soothe result in failure. Any Beta working a sensitive job must take mandatory breaks, as using their ability often with no sense of success can lead to far more painful heats when their body attempts to reset.

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Delta’s are are sometimes lost in society, unable to fully use the Beta’s ability to ease conflict, and not as good at soul connections as Omega’s. This leads them to often be dismissed in the corporate world.

In packs however, they are incredibly useful. Their unique mix of abilities make them incredibly talented at reading and deciphering intent, allowing them to help facilitate deep communication. They work well with Beta’s and Omega’s to help keep harmony within the pack.

They also make very good salesmen, or service providers. Though most end up working in retail, or in customer service. They take a lot of the more 'undesirable’ jobs in the market, simply because the other dynamics are seen as more useful in other positions.

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Omega’s are intensely nurturing by nature, and feel a great sense of comfort by caring for others. This makes them wonderful in medical, hospitality, and caregiving fields.

Along with that, Omega’s have a deep-seated need to feel safe, stable, and secure. Omega’s lacking in any of these will begin to suffer emotionally. To combat this, Omegas are instinctively driven to form deep, incredibly fulfilling bonds with others. They make themselves the heart of the pack, encouraging emotional growth and stability.

There is an popular outdated ideal that trivializes many omegas positions in the pack as simply ‘the heart’, making them the soul emotional outlet of the pack. This leads to an overworked, unconnected, and neglected omega, as the street needs to run in both directions for their abilities to work without incredibly dangerous strain on their souls. (Reminiscent of how many women are treated in relationships today)

Omega’s thrive when giving and reviving care in equal amounts, and a well cared for Omgea can lead to great emotional satisfaction to all parties.

Allow an Omega to trust you with the entirety of their soul, and they will show you a world of colors you didn’t know existed. An Omega who is fully bonded to their pack, will feel secure enough to freely use their abilities and intensify any bond they touch.

How Are Skeleton Monsters Unique?

Skeleton Monsters have a distinct way of communicating that is highly specific to their species. Being made of bone, it makes their bodies extremely conductive for magic, especially their teeth.

Teeth are very significant in their culture, as damaged teeth can lead to an individual being completely cut off from their style of expression. Broken or damaged teeth are akin to losing feeling in your hands, and the mental distress from the sudden isolation can cause a skeleton to Fall Down.

Missing teeth must be replaced with highly magic-conductive material, and must be carefully integrated into the body's preexisting natural leylines. Replaced teeth often have a heightened sensitivity.

Skeleton kisses are also very unique, as they don’t have lips as many other Monsters do. A skeleton kiss is where their teeth are pressed together, (this most often includes nuzzling) and bits of magic spark or hums between them. Kisses in skeleton culture are considered more intimate than in others, due to the more private nature of the magic shared. Along with how highly teeth are regarded in their society.

Due to the conductive nature of their teeth, bites have many culturally significant meanings. In public, affection is displayed through chaste nuzzles against the cheek, temple, or skull.

Pressing teeth to the knuckles or back of the hand is a way of showing respect, deference, or affection depending on the Intent. And while it may look odd or scandalous to humans, gentle bites to the wrist or along the jaw is a well known sign or romantic, or sexual interest respectively.

Shoulder bites are mostly playful in nature, and are often given by siblings, close friends, or packmates.

Neck bites are extremely intimate, as the neck and spine of a skeleton are highly sensitive. Biting or nuzzling the neck of a skeleton is a deep show of trust and affection, thus, this is almost exclusively done in private. As doing so in public could be viewed as inappropriate.

Moving away from teeth, skeletons in general are an extremely physically affectionate race. Touch, and the Intent behind it, are incredibly important, as Skeletons are much more sensitive to such things.

A touch-deprived skeleton may experience symptoms of soul Null, I.e., heightened aggression, temperature sensitivity, emotional instability, time blindness, weakened health, and possible feralty. It is imperative that skeleton Monsters form packs and receive a constant source of physical touch.

A common greeting between two skeletons are cheek nuzzles, as it allows the shared feeling of excitement or happiness to be expressed in an non-intimate manner.

Where Do They Fit In The Pack?

Generally speaking, personal pack hierarchy is pretty lax. Some people may have stronger opinions than others, but people usually just go where they fit best. Other than that, there are some guidelines they tend to follow:

Sigma’s work best towards the upper middle of the pack's structure. Not the sole leader, but not just a go-with-the-flow follower. To flourish best, they need to balance their instincts to lead with their counter instincts to follow and nurture. They’d work best as a second or third in the power structure.

Alphas work best on top, of course. Their need to provide and drive to lead makes them optimal leaders in a pack setting. They work best as the number one, or in the case of multiple Alpha’s in larger packs; they form a council where they share the number one spot.

Gamma’s are very good at middle-upper management, often acting as authoritative peacemakers. It scratches that itch to protect and to neutralize conflict. A good choice for any leading Alpha’s left hand.

Beta’s are the perfect middle, helping to keep the pack moving smoothly and ensure communication stays open. They are the perfect meditators thanks to their innate desire to keep peace and fix problems.

Delta’s are lovely homemakers, working diligently on creating spaces for every member of the pack. Their unique mix of caretaking, along with their neutralizing instincts makes them quite fierce and loving protectors.

Omega’s are considered the heart of the pack, reinforcing bonds and facilitating deep emotional connections. They help to take care of the pack's emotional and instinctual well-being, using their deep-rooted instinct to nurture to keep the pack well balanced.

How Does The Boy’s Pack Function?

Edge is the ultimate decision maker of the pack, in charge of most major things that affect the pack's welfare. While he usually calls for a vote, sometimes it’s necessary for him to make the call himself. This power has been entrusted to him by the pack itself. Besides that, he does a lot of checking in with the pack and ensuring everyone is properly taken care of.

Black takes care of the pack's budget, managing what money goes where and making sure bills get paid on time. He’s the one that files their taxes every year. The pack trusts him as their financial advisor, and all big purchases go through him first.

Bear is in charge of making sure the house stays properly stocked with food. He gets a lot of the households’ produce from his gardens, and has carefully documented lists of each member's preferred foods when he goes to the store. He’s also in charge of regular meal plans, and he keeps the schedule on a whiteboard he remakes every two weeks.

Blue is the mediator, he’s in charge of keeping the peace and smoothing out disputes. Along with that, he works surveillance for the household and keeps up with the security. He does regular patrols of the forest, if only for some of the other residents' peace of mind.

Red works on general home maintenance, keeping things in working order and fixing all the wear and tear that come with having a pack of ten adult Monsters. If you break something, you better hope it’s not something a Red has just recently fixed— or be prepared to pay for the wasted time. He’s also the one that keeps up with the pack's cars.

Star does most of the cleaning, as he has a particular way of having things done. It’s a big place, but he enjoys the challenge. Thankfully the house is full of skeletons, so he doesn’t have to worry about too much dust or hair accumulation… he will be very cross if the cats decide they want to cause chaos and ruin his freshly cleaned floors though.

Sparrow tackles the outdoor maintenance, tending to the gardens, cutting grass, and handling the upkeep of the greenhouses. Anytime someone tries to convince him to take it easy because of his condition, he’ll repaint the color of the shed. He quite enjoys the exercise.

Comet stocks the house with regular supplies; things needed for cleaning, hygiene, maintenance, things for their dynamics, etc. Any need the house has, Comet supplies. Despite being incredibly lazy, he takes the job very seriously, and has several dedicated lists and charts to remind him when to stock up on what. Requests are sent via a specific group chat.

Stretch is in charge of managing everyone’s medical needs, tracking medications, scheduling doctor/therapy visits, and generally just ensuring the health of the pack. He is also the unspoken nest maker, perfecting and fixing any of the nests in the house that are looking a little worn down.

Grim manages the packs various internet presence’s, keeping track of emails for business opportunities, tracking social media, upkeeping their business websites, dealing with possible breaks in security— if it’s something involved with tech, he’s on it.

Black, Edge, Star, Bear and Blue take turns cooking, While Sparrow, Red, Grim, Stretch, and Comet rotate on dish duty. More often than not, both cooking and dishes are a 2-3 person job.

Besides that, they all tend to help out with each other's roles, so the pack is pretty efficient.

OKAY!! I think this is all the random information that I can come up with unprompted— damn. 4309 words, I’m so insane…

Anyway! Thank you again for the ask!!! I hope I answered most, if not all of your questions! Feel free to ask more, or for more clarification on something if your confused or curious, I’m always happy to ramble :3

Yknow the saying, “Money talks, wealth whispers”? Yeah, that’s pretty much the Seybolds’ vs the Sotiris’. (Harper vs Lune’s family.

The Seybold family prides itself on rigid rules and tradition, as many other families do. They adhere to many of the rules from centuries past, while also picking and choosing when they see fit.

Servants are owned and are to obey without question. They are not meant to be seen, or heard. (Edith was firmly against this, and all the staff she had have been employed by Harper.)

Children are to fear and obey their parents. To speak out against them is to commit family treason. (Besides Kristen because she’s the golden child.)

Males inherit the business, females are to marry into high standing family’s and grow their parents fortune. (Again, Kristen is the exception. Somewhat.)

Every ‘failure’ requires punishment. Reputation means everything, do not attempt to sully it. (Harper typically takes the fall for most of Kristen’s mess ups, as well as typically being held to a more sever standard.)

You are to always act as if being observed by royalty. Smile pleasantly, stand proper, dress for excellence, do not offend, lift the ego’s of those above you and squash those who stand below. Typical aristocrat rules and behavior.

Lunes family, the Sotiris’, believe that those who wish to follow you will do so of their own volition. Loyalty is better won with respect then with antkiller. Or however the saying goes.

They operate more on a system of codes and ethics. They’re more reactionary then needlessly cruel.

A servant accidentally slips up and ruins a meeting with some very important figures? Accidents happen, may be removed from more important duties for awhile. Minor consequences, more training.

A servant has maliciously compromised their security? Hunt them down, make them disappear. Quietly.

Their rules are easily bent if needed. There’s no family hierarchy. Whoever is most interested in inheriting the main family line can speak to their siblings about it, and if needed, come to a compromise.

Children are nurtured, they are the future of your legacy. Raise them to be better then even you. Build them to greater heights, and hold them up when they fall.

All in all, the two family’s are quite different.

Question 2: I basically use the same five AU’s in all my stories, with a few variations to make them feel unique. And I think I came up with a few of the names myself? Either that, or they’re just not often used, so I completely understand the confusion!!

There will be an official rundown in the story later, but for now here’s the headcount!

UnderTale or ‘Origin verse’: Star is Papyrus, Comet is Sans

UnderFell or ‘Fell verse’: Edge is Papyrus, Red is Sans

UnderSwap or ‘Swap verse’: Stretch is Papyrus, Blue is Sans

HorrorTale or ‘Horror verse’: Sparrow is Papyrus, Bear is Sans

SwapFell/FellSwap-verse: Grim is Papyrus, Black is Sans.

Adding on to that, my Grim and Black fall more into the SwapFell category, meaning a Swap sans and papyrus that got ‘fellified’. At least that’s how it works in my mind. The fandom distinction is pretty confusing— but for me, Grim is a fell version of Stretch, and Black is a fell version of Blue. Hopefully that makes sense ^^;

I don’t have dedicated sketches for the boys in this story, but these drawings for my other fic give a good enough mental image. Just imagine then a little more worn-for-wear looking. More depresso and more espresso. Fresh out of their nuetral run verse and having witnessed The Horrors.

Question 2.5: Each of the guys have their own reasons for their interest in Kristen. Some may be for friendship, some may be for connections or power. When/if they cut Kristen off will be entirely dependent on their own motives. So some may leave sooner then others, especially if they see the way Harper is treated after they get to know both sides— Others might stay out of spite to Harper ;]

Question 3: The first Monsters to appear were a classic variant. They emerged from the mountain many years before the Nexus started pulling in other verses. The first verse to be pulled in was a storyshift variant where a Shyren was queen. This is the founder of the Seybold family.

If you’re unfamiliar with the term ‘storyshift’ it’s basically a type of AU where everyone gets shuffled around into different roles while still maintaining their original personality. In this case, Shyren is queen of Monster’s.

Question 4: I do plan on having some ‘beach episode’ cliche type chapters :D They’re a cliché for a reason, after all!!

Side note! Super sorry for the confusion, Metty and Lune are the bondmates, Harper and Lune (and Metty) are more queer-platonic friends. Harper is their beloved third wheel UvU (I love them sm)

They are pretty close, and in-universe they would basically be considered a couple?? Lune gave Harper a collar (with Metty’s blessing), and she excepted. There are many reasons as to why, but to everyone else it’s a sign that she’s off limits. Especially because it’s engraved with Lune’s family crest.

Question 5: Yes!!! Harper has many stims!! She used to do the T-rex arms when she was really young, but that was quickly trained out of her. Now she clasps them across her stomach, far more ‘normal’ looking.

She also scratches at her wrists and neck, mostly because she’s not allowed to do less harmful (‘strange’) stims. She only scratches when she starts to feel really overwhelmed.

Her regular stims are far less noticeable, and therefore deemed more acceptable. She taps her fingers a lot, or adjusts her glasses. She really likes repetitive motions like petting her cat, or when she’s alone, rocking side to side.

Sometimes if she’s starting to feel overwhelmed she blinks excessively or hums. Just a short, quick low note that could be passed off as a thoughtful sound.

She has a bad habit of grinding her teeth as well, and regularly ends up with a sore jaw. In the same vein, Harper struggles with keeping her muscles untensed, and it often leads to pain. She’ll end up fully rigid if she doesn’t take the time to purposely relax. Even when she’s completely comfortable and by herself.

She does tiptoe on occasion, typically in high stress situations where she forgets all the training she went through to not do that.

And unfortunately, you are very correct. Because of who her family is, she’s not really allowed to stim or self soothe, so she regularly ends up shutting down. And very rarely— she melts down.

We’ve seen a shutdown in chapter two, and chapter three was more of a bad overstimulation moment. It’ll be awhile before we see a full blown meltdown— and it won’t be pretty.

Question 6: Horrortale is my favorite!! Hands down. Horror sans is bbygrl and I will not be told otherwise.

Other then that, I really enjoy Fellswap Gold. (The one with Wine and Coffee) I haven’t written them yet, but that’s about to change! They’re going to be in my Aeiisy? Fic, and I’m superrrrr impatient for them to show up!!

Also fellswap, swapfell, and fell universe in general are my jam. Love the vibes and all the angst opportunities.

Annnnnnnnd Done! You think you talk to much? Do you see how much I just yapped??? I yap like it’s a full time job with a 401k and three months paid vacation. It is a disease.

I really enjoyed this! It really helped me get some of The Lore out of my head and set in stone lol. I’m absolutely rabid about my own stories, and as you can see, very happy to ever answer any questions!! (Somebody please put me down I am infecting the masses)

If anything was unclear of confusing, feel free to let me know!