pip / bunnie 🍑

A/N: Partially using this to soothe some of my frustration with a sucky guy in my own life

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"I don't know what his fucking problem is! After everything that happened in our Freshman year, he wanted to put me in a palimpsest! And he thinks we're fucking buddy-buddy!" at this point, Adaine had given up on trying to stop the frustrated tears from flowing as she rants to Fig and Kristen on their walk home from school.

Biz had, for some god-forsaken reason, decided to approach her and try and strike up a conversation when she was alone today. Adaine, of course, swiftly shut that shit down, and after a series of explotatives from her he finally left her alone.

"Y'know, I'm really starting to think Riz should've just killed him back in the arcade." Fig says sharply, her own anger maching Adaine's.

Laughing bitterly, Adaine responds with a "he really should've." swiping tears off her face as they enter Mordred's front door.

As soon as she crosses the threshold into Mordred, it feels like all of her anger and momentum disappears in a moment. Like the flip of a switch, suddenly all she can feel is a familiar bone-tiredness, the intensity of her emotions seemingly having taken everything out of her.

Dropping her bag by the door, Adaine promptly walks over and collapses onto the living room couch, not even bothering to take off her jacket before she does.

The last thing she hears is a faint "is she alright?" from Jawbone as exhaustion takes over her mind.

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Lifting he head off her pillow, Adaine is instantly aware of two thing. She's in her own bed, and that she is small. Her head feels all fuzzy and heavy, and she lets out a small whine as she rolls onto her back.

Right next to her, there's a quiet "oh, she's awake," before she feels a gentle hand on her arm.

"Hey 'Daine," a voice she now recognizes as Fig's says softly to her, "how do you feel?”

Adaine can only respond to Fig's question with another whine. She reaches her hand up and wordlessly makes a grabby hand at Fig, who luckily understands exactly what she wants.

Fig scoops her up, gently holding Adaine up and resting her head on her shoulder.

Despite the coos of Fig and Kristen, Adaine can't help but continue to quietly fuss and whimper, her intense emotions from earlier still stuck in her mind.

"Shh, you're okay…" Fig soothes, rubbing circles into her back.

One of Adaine's hands clings to Fig's soft flannel, she hides her face away into her big sister's neck. The action makes both of her sisters laugh.

"You're alright, 'Daine… it's okay…" Fig murmurs, moving her hand up to comb through Adaine's hair. "Hey, Kristen, can you grab some pajamas for her or something? She should have some in the drawer over there."

"On it!"

While they wait, Fig continues to coo at Adaine. She plays with her hair and rubs her back until Kristen returns with some clothes.

Adaine lets her sisters help her into some comfy clothes— a big t-shirt and some fuzzy pajama shorts— the soft clothes making her feel even smaller than she already was.

Now with her in comfy clothes, Fig stands up and starts to carry Adaine downstairs, Kristen following close behind.

Once they make it downstairs, Adaine is handed over to Jawbone.

"Hey kiddo," he greets as he takes her in his arms, "Fig's gonna be makin' you a bottle with some coco, okay?"

Adaine nods faintly.

"I'm sorry you had such a rough day at school, kiddo… but you're okay now, I've got you."

Jawbone continues to whisper comforting words to her, gently swaying her as he speaks. The rocking makes her head feel fuzzier and fuzzier. She rests her head on his shoulder with her thumb in her mouth.

As he speaks, one important thought surfaces in Adaine's mind.

"'Wyn," she babbles, to which Jawbone responds with a "hm?"

Adaine repeats her sister's name,"'Wyn." lifting her head to survey the room, searching for wherever her sister may be.

"Hey, shh, it's alright kiddo," Jawbone murmurs, gently placing a hand on the side of her face, "your sister's gonna pick you up when she gts out of work, alright? Shouldn't be too long now."

The words comfort her a little, but she still wants her sister.

She continues to whimper, repeating her sister's name. Jawbone continues to rock and soothe her till Fig brings over a fresh bottle of hot coco.

Jawbone takes it, bringing the bottle to Adaine's mouth. He holds it as she takes the first few sips, before allowing her to take the bottle in her own hands.

The warm liquid instantly soothes her mind. She drinks it contentedly. Her want for her sister is still present in her mind, but it's quieted temporarily as she sips on the hot coco, focus shifted for the moment.

"There we go…" Jawbone murmurs, kissing her forehead.

As she drinks from her bottle, Jawbone carries her over to the couch. He sits down, resting Adaine's head against his chest.

Jawbone turns on some cartoon on the TV as they sit on the couch, something quiet and low-stimulating. While Adaine is too sleepy and tiny to really follow along with the story, or even really understand what's being said, she likes watching the colors as she sips on coco.

By the time she's finished with her bottle, she can barely keep her eyes open.

"It's alright," Jawbone whispers, pressing a kiss into her hair, "you can sleep, okay? Your sister's comin' to get you soon."

With the reassurance, Adaine yawns, before letting herself drift off once more.

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Coming in through the door that connects Compass Points to Mordred, Aelwyn wastes no time as she makes her way downstairs. After hearing about how bad of a Day Adaine had, Aelwyn wanted nothing more than to get her little sister home to their apartment.

Entering into the living room, her expression immediately softens when she sees Adaine, fast asleep on their adoptive dad's shoulder.

"Hey Aelwyn," Jawbone greets as she enters, "how was work, kiddo?"

"Good, good." she responds quickly, anxious to get her sister home. She knew he meant well, but she was never too eager to start small talk with Jawbone— something he was aware of, and (luckily) usually respected.

Aelwyn lifts Adaine from Jawbone's arms. She holds her sister close, happy to finally hold her after the long day.

She bids her farewell to Jawbone, before swiftly heading out the door.

As she's getting Adaine settled and buckled into the car, she notices her little sister begin to stir, eyes just barely fluttering open.

"Hello, sleepy." She murmurs affectionately.

"…'Wyn?”

Aelwyn smiles, gently brushing some hair from Adaine's face. "Mhm, hi. You sleep well?"

Nodding sleepily, Adaine is visibly fighting falling back asleep. She yawns, bringing a hand up to clumsily rub her eyes. Aelwyn softly laughs with amusement.

"Go back to sleep," she whispers, "we'll be home soon, okay? And then can do something fun this weekend."

She gives Adaine a kiss on the forehead, before shutting her door and getting in the front seat.