Don't touch me.

Xan stared at the woman, with a glare that seemed void of just.. anything. The eyes of a man who wasn’t there. Good gods Zeno thought he could be more restrained in this moment, just moments ago he was calm, but now the very floorboards under him started to rot as they were sped up- he made sure not to touch Theo in case anything happened… he had no weapon drawn.. yet.

A odd gold glow seemed to emanate from the teen, if she stared at him too long… she couldn’t her own death in his eyes. Her own sister’s death. Anyone close to her who’s perished. It was no trick of the light.

It only took a moment, one moment, before he just couldn’t stand there anymore, barely a second before he had her in a harsh grip.

“MAY YOU ‘HELP’ ME? MAY YOU? DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’VE DONE, YOU ROTTEN FAILURE OF A SISTER AND WOMAN?”

His voice boomed around the room, almost didn’t feel like his own. It was clear to Theo that his partner was taking every fiber of his being not to just snap her neck… no. They agreed. She’ll stuffer. So he’d just… he needs to cool down. His grip didn’t lessen, just.. don’t kill her. It’s Theo’s kill. Calm yourself.. dear gods he didn’t expect to be so pissed..

@pain-is-forever

Theo was utterly pissed, that fucking blade- he somehow made sure that even if the woman wasn't clairvoyant, that she would see it clear as day. Somehow, he subconsciously bent the Mist for that to happen. He didn't think he'd be this unstable, this... murderous. He didn't even think about how much he looked like Achlys herself in that very moment, he could've sworn he even felt his eyes burning with a green glow.

Help them? Does she not realize what she's done? She's taken his baby- their baby, their little sweetheart of a kid. Gods, Theo was almost sure Froggy was distressed right now, even though he couldn't see any red glow in the house. Maybe she was sleeping... But she was forcefully taken from her home, and that must've scared her.

He took his time approaching the woman, no, he was going to make this excruciatingly long. He knew Xan wanted that, as well. He could tell from how angry his partner was that he wouldn't just let Stephanie go easily, he wouldn't let her pass peacefully or quickly. He put the sword at the woman's right thumb.

"Fingers one by one, then hands, doesn't that sound just for what she's done?" He spoke to Xan, his voice was oddly calm, collected, even. There wasn't any harshness in his tone, no apparent anger aside from the look on his face.

@taking-whats-hers

Froggy heard talking. Slowly got down from the dining room chair. The sound of a chair moving could be heard.

Stephanie tried to get these two teenagers off her, she started to kick at them as if that would make her situation any better.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“…yes.” Xan stayed mostly quiet, just trying not to snap- no matter how much he wished he could just gut this woman, he couldn’t. She needed to feel pain- no matter how much he wanted to watch her body get forcefully pushed further in time and watch it slowly decay, he didn’t…

@pain-is-forever

Gods, he hasn't felt this kind of rage in years, the last time he remembers feeling like this was back at his old home, back when he was thirteen and came home to his sister dying. Back when he killed his parents. He started cutting the woman's thumb, slowly, carefully, he wanted to make this as long and painful as possible.

@taking-whats-hers

Stephanie knew she deserved this. She bit down on her lip. She looked like she knew she deserved this pain and suffering. She then looked at Theo a bit, then looked to the door way of the kitchen, showing where froggy was.

Froggy had come into the kitchen. She paused for a moment. “…stop..stop it..!” Froggy shouted she rushed to Theo as her eyes started to water “Papa..! Stop it..!” Froggy sobbed. She grabbed onto Theos arm to try and get him to stop.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just sighed as he saw his daughter- could he just freeze her in time or do something so she couldn’t see that..? Probably.. but it felt kinda shitty to do, he just gave her a glance, holding the bitch by the neck still. “Darlin’… this is adult work.”

@pain-is-forever

Theo looked to Froggy and immediately his entire everything softened. He looked at what he was doing, then back at her. He let out a deep sigh and shook his head. He was stuck between doing what he thought was right and what his kid wanted. He was sure if he did what he planned Froggy would hate him. But if he didn't, he'd feel like a failure of a father. Either way he would hate himself. He put a knee to Stephanie's hand and gently pulled Froggy away. "How about you go upstairs and cover your ears really tight for me?"

@taking-whats-hers

“N-no..!” Froggy shook her head. She then looked at xan. “Daddy tell papa to stop..! Please..! Stop hurting her..! She’s all I got left of my mama! PLEASE..!” Froggy begged and pleaded for her fathers to stop. She didn’t want this. She couldn’t let them hurt her aunt.

A soft frown formed on Stephanie’s mouth. Steph hoped that froggy would comply and listen to Theo. She hoped she’d just go upstairs and wait for everything to be over. But no, poor girl was too stubborn for her own good. Too much like her mother.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“Upstairs.” Was the only thing xan said aloud, he was holding back the want to just strangle the woman right here. Unlike Theo, he was not about to stop

@pain-is-forever

Theo just nodded and gently pushed Froggy in the direction of the stairs. He really, really didn't want her to see this. But, he had to finish what he started. He focused back on Froggy's aunt and chopped off a finger. Gods.

@taking-whats-hers

Steph had little tears form in her eyes as she made a sharp pain inhale. She stared down at the ground. Those tears weren’t for her, they were for the little girl that kept trying to get them to stop. She deserved this, Steph knew she did. Gods can only imagine the panic she caused them.

Froggy just stood there for a moment. She didn’t listen. Something she never did when it came to her father’s. She always listened, she always behaved. “..STOP IT!” Froggy screamed. She rushed back into the room and tried to push Xan off her. “STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!” Froggy screamed and cried.

@reluctant-son-of-time

It took everything in his enrage mind to not just snap at the child, he didn’t budge, he just sighed Froggy away. “Out.” He huffed, clearly this was making xan act very out of character.. oddly enough, for once, he didn’t care about the crying child nearby, probably because he didn’t register it.

@pain-is-forever

Much as it broke his heart to see this, to do this, Theo nudged Froggy in the direction of the door again. She couldn't interfere, he knew this, Xan.. wasn't the best to be around right now for the kid. "I'll come and get you in a moment." He reassured and pushed his daughter towards the door. He pushed his knee into Stephanie's hand and took off a third finger, then a fourth.

@taking-whats-hers

Froggy screamed in frustration. She then opened the front door and slammed it shut behind her.

A small shaky sigh of relief came from Steph as Froggy finally left. She then tried to move her hand away on instinct.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just gave nothing more than a glance to Froggy’s slamming the door, he looked to Theo, making a small grumble as he tightened his grip on the woman’s throat. The male was slightly annoyed they had to take so long.. yes, she deserves it and all but-ugh.. he doesn’t know what’s gotten into him.

@pain-is-forever

He huffed, he couldn't be focusing on anything else than that woman right now. He'll worry about the fact that his daughter probably hates him later. The moment he felt Steph's hand try to slip away he grabbed it again and pulled it to himself, then took off the last finger from it. Then, he moved the blade to the woman's wrist and, with surgical precision, made a slow, clean cut.

@taking-whats-hers

The woman’s eyesight started to get blurry. Steph stared to loose consciousness from the amount of blood she was loosing. Her eyes started to close.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“How many pieces do you plan on chopping her into, again?” Xan asked after a moment, trying fill the silence- well- the silence that wasn’t including the agonizing sounds from the woman, and the sounds of blood and flesh being sliced open and hitting the ground

@pain-is-forever

"Mm... limb by limb. Head at the end- ugh, she's slipping away." He groaned, he hated the fact that he had to hurry to give this woman as much pain as possible before she loses consciousness, moving to her other hand and chopping at the fingers.

@taking-whats-hers

Steph’s eyes started to flutter close. Steph soon lost consciousness. Her breathing started to slow down

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan frowned, that was no fun- barely done with her— …actually…

Zeno made a little motion with his free hand, some of the blood that seeped out seem to, probably disturbingly.. drip back up into the original wounds, oh, she’d still feel it, he was just rewinding it enough to keep her alive, but he wasn’t letting the bitch die from a loss of blood.

“Mmh.. pathetic.” He mumbled

Though he glanced over at you- yes. You. You reading this, he gives a slight eye roll and a scoff, knowing half of you wouldn’t be able to stand watching this

“Don’t expect this again.”

He gave a flick of the wrist and-

@pain-is-forever

-and Theo was huffing above something that... vaguely resembled a body. Bits of it were very clearly melted off, like the face and the chopped off hands. He himself had a bleeding wound on his forearm, where he got the poison from. The pitch black blade was stained and his necklace had tiny red hints on it as well. He was lucky his bracelets dodn't get dirty.

"...Tu putresces in inferno."

@the-little-tadpole

When the two left the house, a large bubble of water fell onto them. Froggy the ran back into the house and ran up the stairs and into her aunts room. She started to search through the drawers.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just sighed, alright, into the house he goes to get his kid.. good gods he’s so tired and done with this. “Froggy.”

@pain-is-forever

Yeah, Theo was tired and probably covered in blood- which would wash off slightly when the water hit him, he hissed as it touched the wound on his arm. He shook his head and walked into the house after the two, he knew Xan wasn't in the best state at the moment, and he, having at least a little more experience in this, would be the... slightly more rational one. "Ranalina, please..."

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy soon found a drawer with a bunch of jewelry. Froggy grabbed a locket, a necklace with a red heard shaped ruby, a few rings and a bracelet with a cross on it.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just grumbled as he looked to Froggy, “Could’ve just told us you wanted something. Don’t mind stealing from the bitch..” he was just tired as hell and trying not to just get tired of this all and pick both of them up by the scruff and go home.

@pain-is-forever

Theo knew how much Xan just wanted to go home, it was apparent in his tone and all. He squeezed his boyfriend's arm gently before letting go and walking up to Froggy. "Hi, honey... what'd you find? Want to take anything home?" Gods, he felt awful doing this. I mean, he just did- something horrible. He knew Froggy probably hated him now.

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy glared at Xan when he called her aunt a bitch. She only gave Theo a hum in response. She then turned to the closet and went inside. She started to look through the photo albums. She grabbed one out filled with pictures of her, her mom, and aunt, and then she grabbed one with her baby pictures, then she grabbed one with her and her mom. Froggy was taking as long as possible. She then grabbed a backpack and put the albums in the bag. She put the locket on and put the rest of the jewelry in the bag. She walked around the room taking things that had any connection to her aunt or mom, taking her sweet time.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just wrapped his arms around Theo, his eyes still glowing way more than usual, though no glow coming from anywhere else. He made a grumble and just stayed there- if not he might genuinely lose his shit.

@pain-is-forever

The son of Achlys flinched when he was touched, he... he forgot Xan was there for a moment. Forgot his boyfriend was the only one that would be able to touch him here. He almost went to break the arm of whatever made contact with him- before getting hit with a booming voice in his head, his sister telling him to get his shit together. Yeah, just- just calm down. It's okay. Gods fucking damnit. He wrapped an arm around Xan and watched Froggy, he didn't dare interrupt his daughter. He's hurt her enough for one day.

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy then made her way to a small room across the hall. She stood in the door way and looked around the room. Tears rolled down froggys cheeks as she dragged the backpack on the floor to get some stuffies. Froggy made little sniffles as she tried to while the tears with the sleeve of her shirt. She put some earrings and clothes into the bag. Froggy zipped up the bad and put it on her shoulders. She then went over to the door and stood on her tip toes to try and shut the door. The door had a lock on it. She would most likely lock it if she got the chance to shut the door.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan was just.. watching. Oddly mad right now, maybe he was just mad he couldn’t torture the woman more.. or maybe he was just mad about the whole situation, he just made a low grumble and nuzzled into Theo- he didn’t need to be freaking out right now.

@pain-is-forever

Theo looked at Froggy with the saddest eyes ever when he saw her trying to close the door. She was mad, rightfully so, but still it hurt like hell to see her do this. He thought he was doing good as a dad, but now... now he had so many doubts. "H- honey, please. Let's just go home... okay? You'll get whatever you want, just- come home?"

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy glared at him. Then she glared at xan. She plopped onto the ground and crossed her arms. Refusing to get up. “No!” Froggy shouted.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan’s grip on they tightened, he glared at the child. “Get your ass up now.” Fuck he was pissed- why?? He doesn’t even know- but holding onto his boyfriend was probably the only thing stopping him from just grabbing her by the hair and shoving her out of the house himself

Part of him just wanted to bring them home- purposely leave the stuff Froggy collected just to show her what happens when you don’t listen to the adults, show her that being a brat doesn’t fucking help anyone.

Normally Xan wouldn’t be saying or thinking any of these things… he’s very much not in the right mood right now

@pain-is-forever

Honestly? Xan was starting to hurt Theo. The man was fragile, sue him! This was probably going to leave a bruise, especially with his chest compressed the way it was, but... whatever. He was used to this. To being held like that. Sure, he didn't expect Xan to do it, but he was used to it happening. He didn't say anything, didn't even wince. He frowned seeing just how angry his partner was. That wasn't helping and he knew it. Fuck, he was going to cry the second he gets a moment alone. He hated that feeling.

"Froggy, please. You can avoid us all you want, just... back at home. Where we can know you're safe." He tried, gods he was so tired. So tired and hurting both mentally and physically, and he couldn't do anything about any of this. He felt like a failure, his parents mocking him in his head.

@the-little-tadpole

“SHE WAS ALL I HAD LEFT OF MAMAS FAMILY” froggy cried. Poor girl just didn’t understand. Steph said they were going away for a few days after she got froggy in her car. Froggy just..cried her little body started to shake as she started to hyperventilate.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan promptly let go of Theo, and started to walk away. Fine- he’s getting pissed, and he doesn’t even know why- he’ll just go deal with the body, “Maybe if she fuckin talked to us then this wouldn’t be an issue.” He stated flatly, before just.. walking away. That was really— okay even when Xan was a ghost he was never this blunt or angry.. not caring about Froggy’s distress? Okay he’s NEVER done that. Something was clearly wrong, but, Froggy takes priority in this situation.

@pain-is-forever

Yeah no, Jesus fucking Christ. Holy shit. There was geniuinely no way Theo wouldn't cry after this, but getting everyone home safe was his top priority here. He couldn't leave now, he just couldn't. He went up to Froggy and crouched in front of her, "We're going home and you're going to your room. That's a non negotiable, I'll see to it someone watches in front of your door." He then grabbed his daughter and gathered all the strength within himself to shadow travel them home. Gods. Okay, he had to go help Xan- he was still bleeding, fuck... "Room, now."

He then proceeded to stand up and melt into the shadows again, sure, it was going to drain him, but whatever. He ended up in Asphodel and sighed, fun, back to the way his ability worked before he started trying to gain control of it. He shook his head and shadow travelled again, to a shaded corner of the room with the body.

He looked like he was about to collapse and go into a coma, but he walked up to Xan and squeezed his own arm with the wound to melt the body further, to help with the decomposing process. Gods, he knew he was pushing himself, he knew he couldn't shadow travel anymore or he'd just collapse in the middle of the underworld if he tried. "...it'll just smell like pork that went bad."

@the-little-tadpole

Xan stared at the woman, with a glare that seemed void of just.. anything. The eyes of a man who wasn’t there. Good gods Zeno thought he could be more restrained in this moment, just moments ago he was calm, but now the very floorboards under him started to rot as they were sped up- he made sure not to touch Theo in case anything happened… he had no weapon drawn.. yet.

A odd gold glow seemed to emanate from the teen, if she stared at him too long… she couldn’t her own death in his eyes. Her own sister’s death. Anyone close to her who’s perished. It was no trick of the light.

It only took a moment, one moment, before he just couldn’t stand there anymore, barely a second before he had her in a harsh grip.

“MAY YOU ‘HELP’ ME? MAY YOU? DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’VE DONE, YOU ROTTEN FAILURE OF A SISTER AND WOMAN?”

His voice boomed around the room, almost didn’t feel like his own. It was clear to Theo that his partner was taking every fiber of his being not to just snap her neck… no. They agreed. She’ll stuffer. So he’d just… he needs to cool down. His grip didn’t lessen, just.. don’t kill her. It’s Theo’s kill. Calm yourself.. dear gods he didn’t expect to be so pissed..

@pain-is-forever

Theo was utterly pissed, that fucking blade- he somehow made sure that even if the woman wasn't clairvoyant, that she would see it clear as day. Somehow, he subconsciously bent the Mist for that to happen. He didn't think he'd be this unstable, this... murderous. He didn't even think about how much he looked like Achlys herself in that very moment, he could've sworn he even felt his eyes burning with a green glow.

Help them? Does she not realize what she's done? She's taken his baby- their baby, their little sweetheart of a kid. Gods, Theo was almost sure Froggy was distressed right now, even though he couldn't see any red glow in the house. Maybe she was sleeping... But she was forcefully taken from her home, and that must've scared her.

He took his time approaching the woman, no, he was going to make this excruciatingly long. He knew Xan wanted that, as well. He could tell from how angry his partner was that he wouldn't just let Stephanie go easily, he wouldn't let her pass peacefully or quickly. He put the sword at the woman's right thumb.

"Fingers one by one, then hands, doesn't that sound just for what she's done?" He spoke to Xan, his voice was oddly calm, collected, even. There wasn't any harshness in his tone, no apparent anger aside from the look on his face.

@taking-whats-hers

Froggy heard talking. Slowly got down from the dining room chair. The sound of a chair moving could be heard.

Stephanie tried to get these two teenagers off her, she started to kick at them as if that would make her situation any better.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“…yes.” Xan stayed mostly quiet, just trying not to snap- no matter how much he wished he could just gut this woman, he couldn’t. She needed to feel pain- no matter how much he wanted to watch her body get forcefully pushed further in time and watch it slowly decay, he didn’t…

@pain-is-forever

Gods, he hasn't felt this kind of rage in years, the last time he remembers feeling like this was back at his old home, back when he was thirteen and came home to his sister dying. Back when he killed his parents. He started cutting the woman's thumb, slowly, carefully, he wanted to make this as long and painful as possible.

@taking-whats-hers

Stephanie knew she deserved this. She bit down on her lip. She looked like she knew she deserved this pain and suffering. She then looked at Theo a bit, then looked to the door way of the kitchen, showing where froggy was.

Froggy had come into the kitchen. She paused for a moment. “…stop..stop it..!” Froggy shouted she rushed to Theo as her eyes started to water “Papa..! Stop it..!” Froggy sobbed. She grabbed onto Theos arm to try and get him to stop.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just sighed as he saw his daughter- could he just freeze her in time or do something so she couldn’t see that..? Probably.. but it felt kinda shitty to do, he just gave her a glance, holding the bitch by the neck still. “Darlin’… this is adult work.”

@pain-is-forever

Theo looked to Froggy and immediately his entire everything softened. He looked at what he was doing, then back at her. He let out a deep sigh and shook his head. He was stuck between doing what he thought was right and what his kid wanted. He was sure if he did what he planned Froggy would hate him. But if he didn't, he'd feel like a failure of a father. Either way he would hate himself. He put a knee to Stephanie's hand and gently pulled Froggy away. "How about you go upstairs and cover your ears really tight for me?"

@taking-whats-hers

“N-no..!” Froggy shook her head. She then looked at xan. “Daddy tell papa to stop..! Please..! Stop hurting her..! She’s all I got left of my mama! PLEASE..!” Froggy begged and pleaded for her fathers to stop. She didn’t want this. She couldn’t let them hurt her aunt.

A soft frown formed on Stephanie’s mouth. Steph hoped that froggy would comply and listen to Theo. She hoped she’d just go upstairs and wait for everything to be over. But no, poor girl was too stubborn for her own good. Too much like her mother.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“Upstairs.” Was the only thing xan said aloud, he was holding back the want to just strangle the woman right here. Unlike Theo, he was not about to stop

@pain-is-forever

Theo just nodded and gently pushed Froggy in the direction of the stairs. He really, really didn't want her to see this. But, he had to finish what he started. He focused back on Froggy's aunt and chopped off a finger. Gods.

@taking-whats-hers

Steph had little tears form in her eyes as she made a sharp pain inhale. She stared down at the ground. Those tears weren’t for her, they were for the little girl that kept trying to get them to stop. She deserved this, Steph knew she did. Gods can only imagine the panic she caused them.

Froggy just stood there for a moment. She didn’t listen. Something she never did when it came to her father’s. She always listened, she always behaved. “..STOP IT!” Froggy screamed. She rushed back into the room and tried to push Xan off her. “STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!” Froggy screamed and cried.

@reluctant-son-of-time

It took everything in his enrage mind to not just snap at the child, he didn’t budge, he just sighed Froggy away. “Out.” He huffed, clearly this was making xan act very out of character.. oddly enough, for once, he didn’t care about the crying child nearby, probably because he didn’t register it.

@pain-is-forever

Much as it broke his heart to see this, to do this, Theo nudged Froggy in the direction of the door again. She couldn't interfere, he knew this, Xan.. wasn't the best to be around right now for the kid. "I'll come and get you in a moment." He reassured and pushed his daughter towards the door. He pushed his knee into Stephanie's hand and took off a third finger, then a fourth.

@taking-whats-hers

Froggy screamed in frustration. She then opened the front door and slammed it shut behind her.

A small shaky sigh of relief came from Steph as Froggy finally left. She then tried to move her hand away on instinct.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just gave nothing more than a glance to Froggy’s slamming the door, he looked to Theo, making a small grumble as he tightened his grip on the woman’s throat. The male was slightly annoyed they had to take so long.. yes, she deserves it and all but-ugh.. he doesn’t know what’s gotten into him.

@pain-is-forever

He huffed, he couldn't be focusing on anything else than that woman right now. He'll worry about the fact that his daughter probably hates him later. The moment he felt Steph's hand try to slip away he grabbed it again and pulled it to himself, then took off the last finger from it. Then, he moved the blade to the woman's wrist and, with surgical precision, made a slow, clean cut.

@taking-whats-hers

The woman’s eyesight started to get blurry. Steph stared to loose consciousness from the amount of blood she was loosing. Her eyes started to close.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“How many pieces do you plan on chopping her into, again?” Xan asked after a moment, trying fill the silence- well- the silence that wasn’t including the agonizing sounds from the woman, and the sounds of blood and flesh being sliced open and hitting the ground

@pain-is-forever

"Mm... limb by limb. Head at the end- ugh, she's slipping away." He groaned, he hated the fact that he had to hurry to give this woman as much pain as possible before she loses consciousness, moving to her other hand and chopping at the fingers.

@taking-whats-hers

Steph’s eyes started to flutter close. Steph soon lost consciousness. Her breathing started to slow down

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan frowned, that was no fun- barely done with her— …actually…

Zeno made a little motion with his free hand, some of the blood that seeped out seem to, probably disturbingly.. drip back up into the original wounds, oh, she’d still feel it, he was just rewinding it enough to keep her alive, but he wasn’t letting the bitch die from a loss of blood.

“Mmh.. pathetic.” He mumbled

Though he glanced over at you- yes. You. You reading this, he gives a slight eye roll and a scoff, knowing half of you wouldn’t be able to stand watching this

“Don’t expect this again.”

He gave a flick of the wrist and-

@pain-is-forever

-and Theo was huffing above something that... vaguely resembled a body. Bits of it were very clearly melted off, like the face and the chopped off hands. He himself had a bleeding wound on his forearm, where he got the poison from. The pitch black blade was stained and his necklace had tiny red hints on it as well. He was lucky his bracelets dodn't get dirty.

"...Tu putresces in inferno."

@the-little-tadpole

When the two left the house, a large bubble of water fell onto them. Froggy the ran back into the house and ran up the stairs and into her aunts room. She started to search through the drawers.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just sighed, alright, into the house he goes to get his kid.. good gods he’s so tired and done with this. “Froggy.”

@pain-is-forever

Yeah, Theo was tired and probably covered in blood- which would wash off slightly when the water hit him, he hissed as it touched the wound on his arm. He shook his head and walked into the house after the two, he knew Xan wasn't in the best state at the moment, and he, having at least a little more experience in this, would be the... slightly more rational one. "Ranalina, please..."

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy soon found a drawer with a bunch of jewelry. Froggy grabbed a locket, a necklace with a red heard shaped ruby, a few rings and a bracelet with a cross on it.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just grumbled as he looked to Froggy, “Could’ve just told us you wanted something. Don’t mind stealing from the bitch..” he was just tired as hell and trying not to just get tired of this all and pick both of them up by the scruff and go home.

@pain-is-forever

Theo knew how much Xan just wanted to go home, it was apparent in his tone and all. He squeezed his boyfriend's arm gently before letting go and walking up to Froggy. "Hi, honey... what'd you find? Want to take anything home?" Gods, he felt awful doing this. I mean, he just did- something horrible. He knew Froggy probably hated him now.

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy glared at Xan when he called her aunt a bitch. She only gave Theo a hum in response. She then turned to the closet and went inside. She started to look through the photo albums. She grabbed one out filled with pictures of her, her mom, and aunt, and then she grabbed one with her baby pictures, then she grabbed one with her and her mom. Froggy was taking as long as possible. She then grabbed a backpack and put the albums in the bag. She put the locket on and put the rest of the jewelry in the bag. She walked around the room taking things that had any connection to her aunt or mom, taking her sweet time.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just wrapped his arms around Theo, his eyes still glowing way more than usual, though no glow coming from anywhere else. He made a grumble and just stayed there- if not he might genuinely lose his shit.

@pain-is-forever

The son of Achlys flinched when he was touched, he... he forgot Xan was there for a moment. Forgot his boyfriend was the only one that would be able to touch him here. He almost went to break the arm of whatever made contact with him- before getting hit with a booming voice in his head, his sister telling him to get his shit together. Yeah, just- just calm down. It's okay. Gods fucking damnit. He wrapped an arm around Xan and watched Froggy, he didn't dare interrupt his daughter. He's hurt her enough for one day.

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy then made her way to a small room across the hall. She stood in the door way and looked around the room. Tears rolled down froggys cheeks as she dragged the backpack on the floor to get some stuffies. Froggy made little sniffles as she tried to while the tears with the sleeve of her shirt. She put some earrings and clothes into the bag. Froggy zipped up the bad and put it on her shoulders. She then went over to the door and stood on her tip toes to try and shut the door. The door had a lock on it. She would most likely lock it if she got the chance to shut the door.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan was just.. watching. Oddly mad right now, maybe he was just mad he couldn’t torture the woman more.. or maybe he was just mad about the whole situation, he just made a low grumble and nuzzled into Theo- he didn’t need to be freaking out right now.

@pain-is-forever

Theo looked at Froggy with the saddest eyes ever when he saw her trying to close the door. She was mad, rightfully so, but still it hurt like hell to see her do this. He thought he was doing good as a dad, but now... now he had so many doubts. "H- honey, please. Let's just go home... okay? You'll get whatever you want, just- come home?"

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy glared at him. Then she glared at xan. She plopped onto the ground and crossed her arms. Refusing to get up. “No!” Froggy shouted.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan’s grip on they tightened, he glared at the child. “Get your ass up now.” Fuck he was pissed- why?? He doesn’t even know- but holding onto his boyfriend was probably the only thing stopping him from just grabbing her by the hair and shoving her out of the house himself

Part of him just wanted to bring them home- purposely leave the stuff Froggy collected just to show her what happens when you don’t listen to the adults, show her that being a brat doesn’t fucking help anyone.

Normally Xan wouldn’t be saying or thinking any of these things… he’s very much not in the right mood right now

@pain-is-forever

Honestly? Xan was starting to hurt Theo. The man was fragile, sue him! This was probably going to leave a bruise, especially with his chest compressed the way it was, but... whatever. He was used to this. To being held like that. Sure, he didn't expect Xan to do it, but he was used to it happening. He didn't say anything, didn't even wince. He frowned seeing just how angry his partner was. That wasn't helping and he knew it. Fuck, he was going to cry the second he gets a moment alone. He hated that feeling.

"Froggy, please. You can avoid us all you want, just... back at home. Where we can know you're safe." He tried, gods he was so tired. So tired and hurting both mentally and physically, and he couldn't do anything about any of this. He felt like a failure, his parents mocking him in his head.

@the-little-tadpole

Argo puts the food on a plate- pancakes and berries.. they look surprisingly good. Argo being a good cook.. just seems like a strange combination.

He walks out of the kitchen, plate in hand- and sees Theo.

"Theo- I.. I'm back- I.. I thought it would be nice if I made everyone breakfast- and I was just about to bring you some-"

Argo notices that Theo was walking away from him.. putting the pieces together.

"Are.. are you mad at me?"

Theo was... so so tired. He didn't remember the last time he actually slept the entire night without waking up and taking a long ass while to fall asleep again. He put on an exhausted looking smile when Argo walked up to him. Just act like everything is fine. Just do that.

"Hi, buddy. That's really nice of you, thank you."

He ruffled Argo's hair like nothing was happening. He tried his very best not to let any of his distress show even though it was leaking through him and making him glow red in his own point of view.

"No- no, I'm not mad at you. I'm just really tired and didn't want to bother you with my cranky ass."

Argo shoves the plate into Theo's hands. Not.. roughly- out of care.. but just forcing Theo to take it.

"I heard... something happened to Froggy. I thought I should come and try to help."

Theo took the plate and stared at it for a moment, but at the mention of Froggy his smile faded completely.

"We... we're handling it. Don't worry- we're... we'll fix it all. All you have to do is be yourself and stay safe, okay?"

"Theo, I know you want me to be safe.. but you care for this kid. So, I care for the kid. Let me help. Please?"

"I've got this, really. I'm- I tracked the car. I'm going to get her back, and- everything will be okay again. I promise, I've got this."

Argo hesitates, looking at his brother suspiciously, but.. dropping the suspicion when he senses the genuine tone.

"Okay.. well.. do you want to just.. hang out then?"

Theo nodded, gods did it feel nice to have Argo by his side again. Even if only for a little while, it still felt nice with all the chaos.

"Yeah, of course. Always. What's the plan?"

"Hmm.." Argo contemplates. "I was gonna make breakfast for the rest of the house- and then we can watch a movie? I've been getting into crafting- do you want to make something with me while we watch a movie?"

"I can help you with breakfast and we can watch a movie and make something." Theo nodded, that sounded like a good plan. Especially since there were a lot of people in the house and one person making them all food would take ages-

Argo's wings flap in excitement and he smiles.

"Okay! Finish your food and then meet me in the kitchen!" Argo hums excitedly, skipping off- possibly the happiest he's ever been.

Theo only smiled at that. Maybe- maybe Argo being away really helped. Whatever. He ate the food Argo gave him and walked into the kitchen.

"Hey there, chef, what's on the menu today?"

"Pancakes- and berries- and I made a fruit compote!" Argo's wings flutter and his eyes light up. He has made a giant mess of himself in the few minutes Theo was away.

He bounces on the balls of his feet as he speaks.

"I've gotten better at cooking- were the pancakes good?"

"Sounds amazing, anything you need help with? Cleanup, ingredient prep?" Theo honestly... He seemed happier now that he knew Argo was okay.

He nodded at the question. "They were delicious."

Argo hums, pouring some batter into a sizzling pan.

"Can you flip those when they're ready? I'll plate them- unless you want to??"

Theo immediately went to watch the pancakes. He's going to be the best helped there ever was.

"Sir, yes sir! And- I'm fine with whatever, honestly."

Argo giggles. "I feel so powerful!!" Argo strikes a militaryesc pose.

"We're gonna make the best goddamn breakfast ever, Sargeant!"

Theo giggled along with Argo, watching the pancakes and flipping them when he felt they were ready.

"Of course!" He smiled and did a little salute, standing at attention as if a soldier.

Argo giggles, hugging Theo when he isn't actively flipping pancakes and plating the ones that are ready. He runs the finished plates to people's rooms and comes back with a giant smile every time.

Theo wiped his forehead once they were done making breakfast, he turned to Argo with a big grin and ruffled his brother's hair. "Alright, now the main question: have you made breakfast for yourself as well?"

"I had.. a pancake. I'm not really hungry- and I picked off some of the berries as I was plating." Argo smiles, starting to clean up.

"As long as you ate something, good job, I'm proud of you." Theo smiled and went to clean the pan, then got to wiping off the counter.

Argo's wings flutter happily and he washes some of the dishes- purring when Theo says he's proud.

"You're a really good brother."

Argo may have as well took a flamethrower and melted Theo's heart, gods he was so happy.

"So are you. Bestest brother ever."

Argo hugs his brother, purring so much they're shaking.

"Nooo! You're the bestest one! We've been over this!"

Theo turned the sink off and hugged Argo back.

"Yeah, and we decided we're both the bestest.."

Xan stared at the woman, with a glare that seemed void of just.. anything. The eyes of a man who wasn’t there. Good gods Zeno thought he could be more restrained in this moment, just moments ago he was calm, but now the very floorboards under him started to rot as they were sped up- he made sure not to touch Theo in case anything happened… he had no weapon drawn.. yet.

A odd gold glow seemed to emanate from the teen, if she stared at him too long… she couldn’t her own death in his eyes. Her own sister’s death. Anyone close to her who’s perished. It was no trick of the light.

It only took a moment, one moment, before he just couldn’t stand there anymore, barely a second before he had her in a harsh grip.

“MAY YOU ‘HELP’ ME? MAY YOU? DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’VE DONE, YOU ROTTEN FAILURE OF A SISTER AND WOMAN?”

His voice boomed around the room, almost didn’t feel like his own. It was clear to Theo that his partner was taking every fiber of his being not to just snap her neck… no. They agreed. She’ll stuffer. So he’d just… he needs to cool down. His grip didn’t lessen, just.. don’t kill her. It’s Theo’s kill. Calm yourself.. dear gods he didn’t expect to be so pissed..

@pain-is-forever

Theo was utterly pissed, that fucking blade- he somehow made sure that even if the woman wasn't clairvoyant, that she would see it clear as day. Somehow, he subconsciously bent the Mist for that to happen. He didn't think he'd be this unstable, this... murderous. He didn't even think about how much he looked like Achlys herself in that very moment, he could've sworn he even felt his eyes burning with a green glow.

Help them? Does she not realize what she's done? She's taken his baby- their baby, their little sweetheart of a kid. Gods, Theo was almost sure Froggy was distressed right now, even though he couldn't see any red glow in the house. Maybe she was sleeping... But she was forcefully taken from her home, and that must've scared her.

He took his time approaching the woman, no, he was going to make this excruciatingly long. He knew Xan wanted that, as well. He could tell from how angry his partner was that he wouldn't just let Stephanie go easily, he wouldn't let her pass peacefully or quickly. He put the sword at the woman's right thumb.

"Fingers one by one, then hands, doesn't that sound just for what she's done?" He spoke to Xan, his voice was oddly calm, collected, even. There wasn't any harshness in his tone, no apparent anger aside from the look on his face.

@taking-whats-hers

Froggy heard talking. Slowly got down from the dining room chair. The sound of a chair moving could be heard.

Stephanie tried to get these two teenagers off her, she started to kick at them as if that would make her situation any better.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“…yes.” Xan stayed mostly quiet, just trying not to snap- no matter how much he wished he could just gut this woman, he couldn’t. She needed to feel pain- no matter how much he wanted to watch her body get forcefully pushed further in time and watch it slowly decay, he didn’t…

@pain-is-forever

Gods, he hasn't felt this kind of rage in years, the last time he remembers feeling like this was back at his old home, back when he was thirteen and came home to his sister dying. Back when he killed his parents. He started cutting the woman's thumb, slowly, carefully, he wanted to make this as long and painful as possible.

@taking-whats-hers

Stephanie knew she deserved this. She bit down on her lip. She looked like she knew she deserved this pain and suffering. She then looked at Theo a bit, then looked to the door way of the kitchen, showing where froggy was.

Froggy had come into the kitchen. She paused for a moment. “…stop..stop it..!” Froggy shouted she rushed to Theo as her eyes started to water “Papa..! Stop it..!” Froggy sobbed. She grabbed onto Theos arm to try and get him to stop.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just sighed as he saw his daughter- could he just freeze her in time or do something so she couldn’t see that..? Probably.. but it felt kinda shitty to do, he just gave her a glance, holding the bitch by the neck still. “Darlin’… this is adult work.”

@pain-is-forever

Theo looked to Froggy and immediately his entire everything softened. He looked at what he was doing, then back at her. He let out a deep sigh and shook his head. He was stuck between doing what he thought was right and what his kid wanted. He was sure if he did what he planned Froggy would hate him. But if he didn't, he'd feel like a failure of a father. Either way he would hate himself. He put a knee to Stephanie's hand and gently pulled Froggy away. "How about you go upstairs and cover your ears really tight for me?"

@taking-whats-hers

“N-no..!” Froggy shook her head. She then looked at xan. “Daddy tell papa to stop..! Please..! Stop hurting her..! She’s all I got left of my mama! PLEASE..!” Froggy begged and pleaded for her fathers to stop. She didn’t want this. She couldn’t let them hurt her aunt.

A soft frown formed on Stephanie’s mouth. Steph hoped that froggy would comply and listen to Theo. She hoped she’d just go upstairs and wait for everything to be over. But no, poor girl was too stubborn for her own good. Too much like her mother.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“Upstairs.” Was the only thing xan said aloud, he was holding back the want to just strangle the woman right here. Unlike Theo, he was not about to stop

@pain-is-forever

Theo just nodded and gently pushed Froggy in the direction of the stairs. He really, really didn't want her to see this. But, he had to finish what he started. He focused back on Froggy's aunt and chopped off a finger. Gods.

@taking-whats-hers

Steph had little tears form in her eyes as she made a sharp pain inhale. She stared down at the ground. Those tears weren’t for her, they were for the little girl that kept trying to get them to stop. She deserved this, Steph knew she did. Gods can only imagine the panic she caused them.

Froggy just stood there for a moment. She didn’t listen. Something she never did when it came to her father’s. She always listened, she always behaved. “..STOP IT!” Froggy screamed. She rushed back into the room and tried to push Xan off her. “STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!” Froggy screamed and cried.

@reluctant-son-of-time

It took everything in his enrage mind to not just snap at the child, he didn’t budge, he just sighed Froggy away. “Out.” He huffed, clearly this was making xan act very out of character.. oddly enough, for once, he didn’t care about the crying child nearby, probably because he didn’t register it.

@pain-is-forever

Much as it broke his heart to see this, to do this, Theo nudged Froggy in the direction of the door again. She couldn't interfere, he knew this, Xan.. wasn't the best to be around right now for the kid. "I'll come and get you in a moment." He reassured and pushed his daughter towards the door. He pushed his knee into Stephanie's hand and took off a third finger, then a fourth.

@taking-whats-hers

Froggy screamed in frustration. She then opened the front door and slammed it shut behind her.

A small shaky sigh of relief came from Steph as Froggy finally left. She then tried to move her hand away on instinct.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just gave nothing more than a glance to Froggy’s slamming the door, he looked to Theo, making a small grumble as he tightened his grip on the woman’s throat. The male was slightly annoyed they had to take so long.. yes, she deserves it and all but-ugh.. he doesn’t know what’s gotten into him.

@pain-is-forever

He huffed, he couldn't be focusing on anything else than that woman right now. He'll worry about the fact that his daughter probably hates him later. The moment he felt Steph's hand try to slip away he grabbed it again and pulled it to himself, then took off the last finger from it. Then, he moved the blade to the woman's wrist and, with surgical precision, made a slow, clean cut.

@taking-whats-hers

The woman’s eyesight started to get blurry. Steph stared to loose consciousness from the amount of blood she was loosing. Her eyes started to close.

@reluctant-son-of-time

“How many pieces do you plan on chopping her into, again?” Xan asked after a moment, trying fill the silence- well- the silence that wasn’t including the agonizing sounds from the woman, and the sounds of blood and flesh being sliced open and hitting the ground

@pain-is-forever

"Mm... limb by limb. Head at the end- ugh, she's slipping away." He groaned, he hated the fact that he had to hurry to give this woman as much pain as possible before she loses consciousness, moving to her other hand and chopping at the fingers.

@taking-whats-hers

Steph’s eyes started to flutter close. Steph soon lost consciousness. Her breathing started to slow down

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan frowned, that was no fun- barely done with her— …actually…

Zeno made a little motion with his free hand, some of the blood that seeped out seem to, probably disturbingly.. drip back up into the original wounds, oh, she’d still feel it, he was just rewinding it enough to keep her alive, but he wasn’t letting the bitch die from a loss of blood.

“Mmh.. pathetic.” He mumbled

Though he glanced over at you- yes. You. You reading this, he gives a slight eye roll and a scoff, knowing half of you wouldn’t be able to stand watching this

“Don’t expect this again.”

He gave a flick of the wrist and-

@pain-is-forever

-and Theo was huffing above something that... vaguely resembled a body. Bits of it were very clearly melted off, like the face and the chopped off hands. He himself had a bleeding wound on his forearm, where he got the poison from. The pitch black blade was stained and his necklace had tiny red hints on it as well. He was lucky his bracelets dodn't get dirty.

"...Tu putresces in inferno."

@the-little-tadpole

When the two left the house, a large bubble of water fell onto them. Froggy the ran back into the house and ran up the stairs and into her aunts room. She started to search through the drawers.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just sighed, alright, into the house he goes to get his kid.. good gods he’s so tired and done with this. “Froggy.”

@pain-is-forever

Yeah, Theo was tired and probably covered in blood- which would wash off slightly when the water hit him, he hissed as it touched the wound on his arm. He shook his head and walked into the house after the two, he knew Xan wasn't in the best state at the moment, and he, having at least a little more experience in this, would be the... slightly more rational one. "Ranalina, please..."

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy soon found a drawer with a bunch of jewelry. Froggy grabbed a locket, a necklace with a red heard shaped ruby, a few rings and a bracelet with a cross on it.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just grumbled as he looked to Froggy, “Could’ve just told us you wanted something. Don’t mind stealing from the bitch..” he was just tired as hell and trying not to just get tired of this all and pick both of them up by the scruff and go home.

@pain-is-forever

Theo knew how much Xan just wanted to go home, it was apparent in his tone and all. He squeezed his boyfriend's arm gently before letting go and walking up to Froggy. "Hi, honey... what'd you find? Want to take anything home?" Gods, he felt awful doing this. I mean, he just did- something horrible. He knew Froggy probably hated him now.

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy glared at Xan when he called her aunt a bitch. She only gave Theo a hum in response. She then turned to the closet and went inside. She started to look through the photo albums. She grabbed one out filled with pictures of her, her mom, and aunt, and then she grabbed one with her baby pictures, then she grabbed one with her and her mom. Froggy was taking as long as possible. She then grabbed a backpack and put the albums in the bag. She put the locket on and put the rest of the jewelry in the bag. She walked around the room taking things that had any connection to her aunt or mom, taking her sweet time.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan just wrapped his arms around Theo, his eyes still glowing way more than usual, though no glow coming from anywhere else. He made a grumble and just stayed there- if not he might genuinely lose his shit.

@pain-is-forever

The son of Achlys flinched when he was touched, he... he forgot Xan was there for a moment. Forgot his boyfriend was the only one that would be able to touch him here. He almost went to break the arm of whatever made contact with him- before getting hit with a booming voice in his head, his sister telling him to get his shit together. Yeah, just- just calm down. It's okay. Gods fucking damnit. He wrapped an arm around Xan and watched Froggy, he didn't dare interrupt his daughter. He's hurt her enough for one day.

@the-little-tadpole

Froggy then made her way to a small room across the hall. She stood in the door way and looked around the room. Tears rolled down froggys cheeks as she dragged the backpack on the floor to get some stuffies. Froggy made little sniffles as she tried to while the tears with the sleeve of her shirt. She put some earrings and clothes into the bag. Froggy zipped up the bad and put it on her shoulders. She then went over to the door and stood on her tip toes to try and shut the door. The door had a lock on it. She would most likely lock it if she got the chance to shut the door.

@reluctant-son-of-time

Xan was just.. watching. Oddly mad right now, maybe he was just mad he couldn’t torture the woman more.. or maybe he was just mad about the whole situation, he just made a low grumble and nuzzled into Theo- he didn’t need to be freaking out right now.

@pain-is-forever

Theo looked at Froggy with the saddest eyes ever when he saw her trying to close the door. She was mad, rightfully so, but still it hurt like hell to see her do this. He thought he was doing good as a dad, but now... now he had so many doubts. "H- honey, please. Let's just go home... okay? You'll get whatever you want, just- come home?"

@the-little-tadpole

Argo puts the food on a plate- pancakes and berries.. they look surprisingly good. Argo being a good cook.. just seems like a strange combination.

He walks out of the kitchen, plate in hand- and sees Theo.

"Theo- I.. I'm back- I.. I thought it would be nice if I made everyone breakfast- and I was just about to bring you some-"

Argo notices that Theo was walking away from him.. putting the pieces together.

"Are.. are you mad at me?"

Theo was... so so tired. He didn't remember the last time he actually slept the entire night without waking up and taking a long ass while to fall asleep again. He put on an exhausted looking smile when Argo walked up to him. Just act like everything is fine. Just do that.

"Hi, buddy. That's really nice of you, thank you."

He ruffled Argo's hair like nothing was happening. He tried his very best not to let any of his distress show even though it was leaking through him and making him glow red in his own point of view.

"No- no, I'm not mad at you. I'm just really tired and didn't want to bother you with my cranky ass."

Argo shoves the plate into Theo's hands. Not.. roughly- out of care.. but just forcing Theo to take it.

"I heard... something happened to Froggy. I thought I should come and try to help."

Theo took the plate and stared at it for a moment, but at the mention of Froggy his smile faded completely.

"We... we're handling it. Don't worry- we're... we'll fix it all. All you have to do is be yourself and stay safe, okay?"

"Theo, I know you want me to be safe.. but you care for this kid. So, I care for the kid. Let me help. Please?"

"I've got this, really. I'm- I tracked the car. I'm going to get her back, and- everything will be okay again. I promise, I've got this."

Argo hesitates, looking at his brother suspiciously, but.. dropping the suspicion when he senses the genuine tone.

"Okay.. well.. do you want to just.. hang out then?"

Theo nodded, gods did it feel nice to have Argo by his side again. Even if only for a little while, it still felt nice with all the chaos.

"Yeah, of course. Always. What's the plan?"

"Hmm.." Argo contemplates. "I was gonna make breakfast for the rest of the house- and then we can watch a movie? I've been getting into crafting- do you want to make something with me while we watch a movie?"

"I can help you with breakfast and we can watch a movie and make something." Theo nodded, that sounded like a good plan. Especially since there were a lot of people in the house and one person making them all food would take ages-

Argo's wings flap in excitement and he smiles.

"Okay! Finish your food and then meet me in the kitchen!" Argo hums excitedly, skipping off- possibly the happiest he's ever been.

Theo only smiled at that. Maybe- maybe Argo being away really helped. Whatever. He ate the food Argo gave him and walked into the kitchen.

"Hey there, chef, what's on the menu today?"

"Pancakes- and berries- and I made a fruit compote!" Argo's wings flutter and his eyes light up. He has made a giant mess of himself in the few minutes Theo was away.

He bounces on the balls of his feet as he speaks.

"I've gotten better at cooking- were the pancakes good?"

"Sounds amazing, anything you need help with? Cleanup, ingredient prep?" Theo honestly... He seemed happier now that he knew Argo was okay.

He nodded at the question. "They were delicious."

Argo hums, pouring some batter into a sizzling pan.

"Can you flip those when they're ready? I'll plate them- unless you want to??"

Theo immediately went to watch the pancakes. He's going to be the best helped there ever was.

"Sir, yes sir! And- I'm fine with whatever, honestly."

Argo giggles. "I feel so powerful!!" Argo strikes a militaryesc pose.

"We're gonna make the best goddamn breakfast ever, Sargeant!"