#virigl

1. While the biggest and most shown relationship is Virgil x Patton they all have more of a polyamorous relationship that can be romantic and platonic. Even if I haven’t shown it yet Roman and Logan actually get along quite well too.

2. They live in a fort/castle where they have their own rooms and a number of facilities. The lab that the testing was done in contains equipment needed to repair any damage the Dark Sides cause and they need to remain at a stable temperature when not on. These devices were all designed and built by Logan.

3. They do live in a kind of mental realm with other people. If you’ve seen the anime Cells at Work it’s kind of like that where the other people are not warriors, but normal workers and civilians. Usually only their environment is affected by the Dark Sides, but say Thomas has an episode or constantly indulges in bad behavior it can begin affecting the people. 

With that being said I’d like for all of you to ask me questions and send prompts for what you all would love to see next of this world. I think it would be fun for us to create our own narratives for this open-ended story of mine. I do still plan on drawing more, but the beginning is complete so there’s no real order to follow anymore. Additionally, I have a short story idea I’ve been working on to share with you all soon that’s something completely different from this current AU. Please look forward to it! Enjoy this current post as well!!!

- Virgil had now grown large enough to slide himself into the covers next to Patton in the bed. He was still pretty small, maybe the size of a child he thought, but he could still get closer to Patton without worry. As he curled up next to Patton, Virgil extended his arm to try and hug him, but didn’t quite reach to his dismay.  Instead he thought back to when he was in Patton’s hand and the soft, warm feeling he felt from Patton’s lips pressing up against him. He wanted Patton to feel the same, but at his current size that wasn’t possible. 

He would have to get bigger, still he hesitated. If he grew too fast he’d wake Patton up and if he couldn’t stop for any reason it would become dangerous. Still his heart wasn’t calming down at the thought of completely embracing Patton entirely. Virgil shifted upwards a bit in the bed and layed a small kiss on Patton’s forehead to reassure himself. When he was always with Patton he felt so safe. He wanted to protect Patton, Logan, and Roman always. He loved them all dearly as his family. With those feelings flooding his thoughts Virgil began to grow. At first it started slow, but quickly accelerated from his excitement. 

He simply couldn’t help himself. He loved the feeling of towering over Patton and holding him close as his arms and hands touched every ounce of his form in a warm embrace. When Virgil was like this he felt like he could keep Patton safe from anything. It gave him a sense of power and confidence in himself. Although, the sudden growth and creaking of the bed had woken Patton up. It didn’t take long for him to notice that Virgil had grown back to a normal size and far beyond as well.

Patton: “Hey kiddo, looks like you’ve grown since I last saw you.”

- Virgil was surprised, but remained still as the bed continued to creak under his weight. Virgil was a little embarrassed to be found by Patton in such a position, but relieved by his joking behavior. 

Virgil: “Sorry I woke you up Pat. I tried my best not too, but I guess I grew a little too fast.”

Patton: “It’s alright!”

- Patton scooched closer to Virgil and stretched his arms out to give him a hug back. Patton’s figure was now completely covered by Virgil’s form. Virgil’s face flushed red in response and he slowly brought his hands closer to Patton’s back to hold him even closer. Patton could hear Virgil’s heartbeat pounding throughout his entire being as he was pressed up against Virgil’s chest. It was a comforting sound he could lose himself in. 

Patton: “I guess you growing so big was your idea then?”

Virgil: “Well I did grow back while I was asleep, but once I woke up I did want to keep growing.”

Patton: “Do you like being big?”

- Unlike last time when he felt bad about admitting he enjoyed growing and being big, Virgil didn’t hesitate to answer. Instead he held Patton even closer and curled his body around him.

Virgil: “I do. It makes me feel like I can protect you and everyone from any danger. I felt really safe when I was being carried in your hands earlier and I want you to feel the same when you're with me.”

- Patton was overcome with joy at Virgil’s words. He was thrilled to see that Virgil no longer saw himself as a monster, but as a guardian. Patton worked his way closer to Virgil’s face as he pressed his own face against it. He then began nuzzling Virgil’s face in a comforting manner. Virgil noticed and titled his head down a bit in order to nuzzle back softly. However, Patton still worried if Virgil could remain big all the time. He definitely wanted him to feel comfortable, but the thought of a mini giant roaming around the realm or even inside the fort was just unrealistic. Perhaps a compromise could be met.

Patton: “I’m really happy to see you being so comfortable with yourself now, but I can’t help thinking that this size might be a bit too much for daily life. It’s already too much for the bed you’ve outgrown.”

Virgil: “I guess you’re right. My legs are technically on the floor and my back is nowhere near the bed anymore. Still...”

Patton: “Listen kiddo, I want you to be comfortable and I also like our big bear hug times like this one. So how about we make a deal where you only get this big or bigger when you're with me and for most of the time you can stay tall, but not big...deal?”

Virgil: “Deal.”

Patton: “Awesome! Now then, think you could shrink back down to that new size of yours before the bed finally kaputz?”

Virgil: “Sure.”

- Virgil closed his eyes and imagined the size he was going for. He wanted to remain tall, tall enough to still pick up Patton from time-to-time and big enough to still give him lots of hugs that completely covered his frame. Virgil rested on 6’10 and opened his eyes to a now astonished looking Patton.

Patton: “I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of seeing you do that! Anyway you still seem pretty tall, what size did you set on?”

Virgil: “I went with 6’10.”

Patton: “Wow! That’s more than a foot taller than me!”

Virgil: “Really? How tall are you? I noticed the three of you are pretty much the same height or close to it.”

Patton: “ I’m 5’9 actually. So I’m shorter than Roman who’s 5’10, but taller than Logan who’s 5’8.”

- Patton yawned as he listed off the trios height. Virgil saw that Patton was still tired from the long night.

Virgil: “I had no idea Logan was the shortest.”

Patton: “Uh-huh, he says all his growing energy went to his brain instead.”

- Virgil gave a light chuckle at that remark as he began working his arms back around Patton. Patton had begun fading in and out of consciousness.

Virgil: “We should get back to sleep Pat.”

- Patton was too tired to answer so he just closed his eyes with a slight nod and laid his head up against Virgil’s chest. Allowing himself to fall asleep to that all familiar heartbeat. Virgil pressed his face into Patton’s hair and whispered him a sweet good night as he too closed his eyes.

To be continued.

Another day in the mindscape.

It was evening already and while Thomas prepared for a relaxed evening of watching a show and taking care of himself, his sides did so, too.

 “I got the popcorn!”

 Roman placed yet another bowl on the coffee table. The other sides cluttered the couch already. The sight already elicited feelings of comfort and warmth.

They were all pretty much cuddled up. Remus actually managed to dress somewhat neatly (a pair of soggy jogging pants and a badly stained shirt, but hey! Small steps. At least he didn’t smell bad.) while Logan was in a more comfortable set of clothing. The rest was in the onesies they had worn for some videos before.

 Well, almost everyone.

Patton noted the absent of only one side. No one else.

He looked around, scanning the couch and trying to count it out multiple times, only to discover he was actually right.

 “Hey, kiddos. I think someone is missing.”

 He gave them an awkward smile which Roman returned with a bright beam.

 “Oh padre, don’t be silly! We are all here!”, he stood before the couch and loudly started naming everyone before stopping abruptly, “See? There is me - the wonderful prince Roman - Three Days Gays, Alphabelicious, your adopted gremlin rat and you, padre -”

 Roman blinked at the error and silently counted to himself. His fingers formed into fists and one by one rose up and stretched out. When he completed one hand, confusion came to settle on his face in exchange for concentration.

 “What the heck! In the name of the holy Broadway, we are missing Janus!”

 Patton gasped until his words hit him and guilt shadowed over his features. How had he not noticed this before? They were missing a whole side and he had not even understood who it was! He was a bad da-

No. It was okay, he reminded himself. Things happened and he could make up for it.

 Logan glanced up at them, sipping his iced coffee. The drink was sweeter than Patton’s soft compliments, Roman knew as much. He had made the mistake of trying the hell of Logan’s beverages before. All of them were just as disgustingly sugary.

So much about healthy eating and drinking. Hypocrites be wearing ties -

 “Guys, this is an issue. We wanted to meet up and all spend a nice day together. And now Janus is missing. We are not complete if it is not all of us together.”

 Logan clicked his tongue at the comment.

 “Well, one might have to add that we are metaphysical presentations of Thomas’ areas of functioning, his personality and motivations. It is not like we can really disappear. At most, some of us could be heavily repressed but I think we made substantial progress in that regard.”

 Something rustled.

Eating noises could be heard. Wet, loud sounds of chewing.

 “Yeah, Thomas knows better than to repress us~ But if he so wants, we can arrange to do away with some of you and finally have him do all the fun things I suggest he pursues!”

 Patton scowled at Remus.

 “Nu-uh! You know, that is not the kind of nice behaviour we are promoting here.”

 Remus pouted in return but Logan offered him the bowl of crisps which seemed to have him deeply enraptured. He hugged the bowl and started cronching on the crunchy delights instead of eating away at his deodorant.

Why would anyone even eat deodorant?

 “Well, Patton. I think we will be quite able to locate him. At worst, all we have to do is produce a falsehood in order to summon him. We might as well just visit his room in order to be less intrusive. If we want to be friendly and show him we are trying to invite him, he might be more inclined to join us.”

 Patton nodded softly, his hands were wrapped around one another in front of his chest. His eyes looked wide and warm, if not wet. Logan blinked at him and offered him a hesitant smile before dipping into his comforting voice.

 “It will be okay. Maybe he forgot.”

 A smile returned to the dad figure’s face.

 “Thank you, Logan!”

 The moral side curled back against Logan, who was sandwiched between Patton and Remus by now. Virgil was next to Patton and carefully sat up while Roman took the seat next to him and drew a blanket around them.

 Virgil cleared his throat.

 “Not to be too distressing, but the emotional support liar is right here.”

 He tapped his neck where a big piece of golden jewellery seemed to adorn his rather dark features. In fact, around his neck, there was.. there was Janus.

Patton leaned in, a huge beam taking over his features.

 “Oh! Janus, excuse my silliness! I did not see you there! I am so glad you slithered in~”

 In the background, Logan drowned his groans in another jug of cold, plain coffee. The snake bleped at Patton before sliding over Virgil’s arm to Patton’s body and onto his shoulder. Patton gently brushed over the small head. Janus slowly sunk onto his shoulder, neither moving nor stirring in any way.

 “Did I hurt him? Is he asleep -”

 “He likes it warm. You keep him warm, he relaxes, Popstar.”

 Patton nodded and gently cupped the little boopnoodle with his hands. His fingers were arched in a way they formed some kind of bowl for the small Janus to reside close with him.

 “Aw, I will keep you warm, little noodle!”