#dbif: bug

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If mc is a female does bug have some reasembles to her with the customization?

No matter the MC's sex, Bug has the same hair color and the same complexion as MC. Her eyes are black, like Kimberly's, no matter what MC's are.

I'd say she looks enough like MC that no one would question her being their child, if that helps.

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EDIT - you share the same hair texture, too. Forgot to mention that.

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How the ros would react to a grown up Bug who thinks that mc is her parent bringing their partner to the house so mc and ro could met them

Cuuute!

-Silas glances from the clock to you, and then back to the clock. He even checks his watch as if that might change something.

"Si," you tease, reaching over to put a hand on his arm. "They'll get here when they get here."

Silas leans back into his side of the couch, smoothing his hands over his thighs. "Why am I nervous? Are you nervous?'

You grin. "Bug likes them - if she approves, I'm pretty sure we will, too."

Silas nods, but that doesn't stop him from glancing at the clock again.

-Annika is dusting the photo frames. Again.

"Sweetie," you begin, trying to keep your smile in check. "There isn't a speck of dust in this house."

Annika turns on you with a half-smile, half-grimace. She puts aside the duster to reach out to you. You go to her, wrapping your arms around her and letting hers cup your face.

She doesn't have to say anything for you to know what she's thinking. That Bug is everything to the both of you. That she's scared of losing her.

You kiss Annika's cheek, brushing your nose against hers. "Trust her," you whisper, knowing she will.

-Vardah is calmly flipping through the glossy pages of the art book you keep on the coffee table. She's flawless, as always; her tousled bob covers her cheek, hiding her from your gaze.

You reach out, tucking the hair behind her ear. Behind the swinging earring of polished pine and jade.

Vardah smiles, tilting her cheek into your hand, but she doesn't look up from the book. "What is it, habibi?" she murmurs.

"You look like it's any other Friday."

"Isn't it?" she hums, nuzzling your palm, kissing the fleshy bit between thumb and forefinger. "Bug and pizza."

"And Bug's partner. A partner we've never met."

Vardah's smile widens. "It'll be fine," she says. "If they aren't worthy, I'll handle it. You know that."

-Hunter has been baking for three hours. Homemade bread to go with herbed butter and spicy oil. A mix of meat and vegetable pastries. Bite-sized fruit tarts. Slender, lacy cookies with a matching creamy dip.

"Babe, I'm pretty sure this is way more than four people can eat."

Hunter doesn't even glance up from where he's piping the macrons. "Whatever we don't eat, I'm sending home with Bug."

"God, her roommates might love you more than I do," you tease, coming up behind him to kiss his shoulder and wrap your arms around him. "Are you nervous?"

"I'm always nervous," he reminds you.

"I mean, more nervous than usual?"

Hunter pauses his work, considering. "No, not really. Bug has good taste."

Bug does have good taste. You smile, pressing your cheek to his shoulder and closing your eyes. There's no reason to be nervous.

-Jordan's foot sways left to right, right to left. They're as blank-faced as usual, but there's a tenseness to their shoulders that you haven't seen in a while. Not since they were the sole security guard for an entire commune.

"You good?" you ask.

Jordan glances toward you, their smile loose. "Just trying to decide if I should wear my gun or leave it casually on the coffee table."

"Oh God," you snort. "Don't be that person. The parent that has to throw around their weight."

"Aww, but I'd be so good at it," Jordan winks.

You grin, leaning back into your chair. "Don't embarrass Bug. Last time you did, she wouldn't talk to you for a month."

"That was not my fault," Jordan says - not for the first time. "That friend of hers was getting perilously close to kissing her, and she was not old enough."

"She was sixteen, Jordan."

"Yeah. A baby."

"She wasn't a baby - she had a car. And that friend of hers was a good kid."

"Not good enough for our Princess."

"Who will be good enough for her?" you press.

Jordan smirks. "No one."

-Nadia spends the afternoon in the garden, deadheading the bushes and using the blooms to create small bouquets. You watch her put these bouquets in small vases, humming as she fills them with water and a little clear soda.

"That's a lot of flowers," you note when she places the twelfth and final vase. This one sits prominently on the coffee table, the scent of lavender and roses filling your nose. "They're going to think you're a florist."

Nadia smiles a little, taking a sprig of lavender from the bouquet and twining it through one of her twists. The purple blooms are gorgeous against the white strip of hair running through the black. "I want to make a good impression. Make the place feel warm. Cared for."

"I think we manage that on our own, but I get your point." You pat your lap. "Come rest. You've been up all day."

Nadia does as you ask, perching her slender body against yours and placing a kiss on your neck. "Are you worried?" she asks.

"Nah," you say, peppering kisses to her face and making her squirm. "Bug knew to trust you right away - I think she knows who to give her heart to."

Nadia's smile is soft, loving. "Smooth talker."

You wink and kiss her until a knock on the door forces you up for breath.

"We can pretend we're not home," you say, now single-mindedly staring at your partner's mouth.

Nadia snorts, smacks you, and gets to her feet. Straightening her clothes, she asks, "Ready?"

You let out a breath and nod. "Ready."

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What IFs inspired you to create buggy?

One of my absolute favorite IFs is Project Hadea @nyehilismwriting . It features the sweetest little girl ever - I immediately knew my mcs would protect Joia with their lives. Nash, you're my boo and all, but I got a lil girl to protect!

Also a huge fan of the route in Thicker Than @barbwritesstuff where you have a child! The child isn't a huge part of the playable game (for obvious vampy reasons), but knowing they are out there missing their parent is just so 🥺😣😭 right in the feels.

But I mainly wanted to have a child in the game because it gives extra depth. It makes the game less "RO-Only" focused because you have pre-existing responsibilities -- to your dead sister, to your disabled mother, to Bug herself.

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I need non spoiler buggy facts

ask and ye shall receive! 🦋

Bug was a fussy baby, but she rarely wailed. When she got loud, you knew something was wrong.

She got her nickname from how she would scrunch into a ball when she slept. Your mom called her a pillbug, and it stuck. When she got older, Bug liked it so much that she'd frown if you called her anything besides Bug/Pillbug/Buggy, etc.

Bug took an immediate shine to you. Even as a fussy infant, she would quiet down the moment you began to comfort her.

Bug's favorite color changes on a whim. However, it tends to be green more often than not.

Bug's favorite plushy is an oversized dog that's shaped more like a pillow than a toy. She can't sleep without it.

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Wtf is the name bug 😭, since she’s technically MCs daughter, can we customs her name? Or name her something pretty author, every-time I see bug my eye twitches.

no 🧡

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I need ros reaction to buggy first day in school

Not quite to the prompt, but close. :)

Bug looks up from the bench she's sitting on, eyes shining in the late afternoon sun, and shoots a gap-toothed grin at -

-Silas when she sees him approaching. She flies off the bench, sprints to him -forgetting her backpack in the process- and tosses her arms around his legs.

Silas melts. Everything in him goes syrupy as he kneels and pulls Bug into a proper hug. "How was your day?" he asks - and while he does care about the answer, he moreso cares that she loves him so much that their reunion is this exuberant.

-Annika when she sees the woman approaching. Bug flies off the bench, sprinting to her -forgetting her backpack in the process- and tosses her arms around her legs.

Annika feels her heart expanding with so much love that her lungs might burst from lack of space. She runs a hand over Bug's hair, smoothing it against the wind, and tickles her neck. Bug giggles and squirms and squeezes tighter. "I bet the sunflowers are bigger than yesterday," Annika signs. It's an exaggeration, but it makes Bug bounce with glee to hear it. "Let's go home and check."

-Vardah when she sees the woman approaching. Bug flies off the bench, sprinting to her -forgetting her backpack in the process- and tosses her arms around her legs.

Vardah laughs, ducking down to cover the girl's face in butterfly kisses, adoring how she giggles. Adoring how they don't have to say a word aloud to one another to know they share the same thoughts. It's finally time to go home. It's finally time to be free and together and whole.

-Hunter when she sees him approaching. Bug flies off the bench, sprinting to him -forgetting her backpack in the process- and tosses her arms around his legs.

Hunter makes a big show of 'stumbling' under the force. "My gosh, have you gotten even bigger since this morning?" he teases, reaching down to pick her up. He pretends she's too heavy to do so, faking a strained back while she cackles. "C'mon," he says, taking her hand and retrieving her backpack. "Let's go home."

-Jordan when she sees them approaching. Bug flies off the bench, sprinting to them -forgetting her backpack in the process- and tosses her arms around their legs.

Jordan doesn't let her cling for long, though. They scoop her up, swing her around, and nearly clip a passing teacher. Oops. Amid Bug's shrieking giggles, Jordan bemoans, "Too bad the Princess is so hyper. Can't get ice cream if you're already bouncing off the walls." And then they grin when Bug whines against their neck. Jordan knows full well that they'll give her anything she wants. Ice cream included.

-Nadia when she sees the woman approaching. Bug flies off the bench, sprinting to her -forgetting her backpack in the process- and tosses her arms around her legs.

Nadia smirks a little at the display, hugging the girl to her for a moment before murmuring, "I think you forgot something, little butterfly." When Bug glances up at her, confused, Nadia signs, "Backpack." Bug's eyes widen - Nadia watches in quiet adoration as the girl trots back to the bench, secures her backpack over her shoulders, and beams at Nadia. Nadia can't stop herself from mimicking the gesture, reminding herself she no longer has to hide it, especially not with Bug.

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Will bug be happy if she gets cousins siblings?

Definitely! If it's while Bug is still young, she might get annoyed from time to time if the new sibling/cousin is a needy baby. But overall, she'd enjoy having another kid to play with/boss around ;)

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If mc had to spend some time away from working how the ros would take care of bug meanwhile they wait mc to come back from working?

This is an interesting question because it's a focal point in the game once Bug moves to Deerbourne.

Deerly teaches/watches the children (under 16) Monday-Friday.

Lore that isn't a massive part of the game but gives more background: The 16-18 age children can choose to further their general education with Deerly, join a specialized education (Silas would teach the psychiatry/psychology specialization, for example), or help Annika with the agricultural side of the campus.

In the event it's a weekend, or you're sick, or need a break from Bug, here's how your RO would step up: ⤵️

Silas would spend the day around the cabin.

He'd make a full pancake breakfast, read books with her, and play with her toys - whatever she wants so long as they stay inside.

Silas trusts himself to handle anything in a small, contained space.

He'd watch Bug like a hawk, terrified she'd wander toward the woods when he wasn't looking.

It wouldn't be the first time.

Annika will make Bug whatever breakfast she feels like that morning.

Then, they will do what they always do - long walks around the greenhouse or down the rows of tilled earth outdoors.

Sometimes, they go to the barns to say hi to the animals.

Annika isn't sure if Bug notices how the animals (two cows, one pig, two sheep, and ten chickens) disappear after Friday's butchering; Annika wonders if Bug notices how luminous Annika looks afterward.

Vardah will snuggle with Bug in the "big bed" at your cabin and spend the day there.

She and Bug will have cartoons in the background, but Vardah will try to occupy her with coloring, popup books, and toy trucks.

She feels strange being here, so close to the woods. She needs this hands-on interaction to keep her attention in the real world.

Hunter will make a full breakfast for Bug. It's extra fun for him because he doesn't get to cook much.

Afterward, he'd take her to the playground, a scheduled playdate, a piano "lesson," or to "help" him in the bakery.

After that, it'd be time to join the others for dinner, then get home to wind down. Very mundane.

He is eager for you to come home. He enjoys his time with Bug, but doing this alone is terrifying.

He's made so many big, life-altering mistakes; he can't let this be one more.

Jordan will make you late with lingering goodbye kisses.

Then they post up in the living room, watching what's happening outside until Bug wakes up.

Jordan slips into their "cool but careful auncle" mask.

To Bug, they are the most fun of all the ROs because they play off of whatever she wants.

They watch her like a hawk, and are constantly aware of her surroundings.

They will not sleep until you're back - at which point they can put on their "effortlessly cool, casual partner" mask.

Nadia could never be put in this situation.

She wouldn't let herself; Deerly wouldn't let her, either.

There can never be an open association between you, Nadia, and Bug.

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If buggy called the mc her mom/dad how the ros would react if Maria after playing with her asking who is her parent she points to mc and their romanced ro?

cuuute

Silas - surprised, quietly pleased. They'll glance at you with a raised brow but say nothing.

Annika - overehelmed, teary-eyed. She'll pick up Bug and snuggle her for ages.

Vardah - gleeful. She'll give you a wink before picking up Bug (and whispering something you can't hear in her ear). Bug would giggle and hug her around the neck.

Hunter - would be bashful, giving you shy grins before squatting down and opening his arms to Bug'. He'd hug her and kiss her on the top of her head. "I'm so lucky," he'd say more to himself than anyone else.

Jordan - they'd grin and grab Bug, hoisting her on their shoulders and motioning for everyone to follow. "I think the little one deserves a treat for that."

Nadia - would immediately melt into a puddle but try to keep herself in check. That night, she'd insist on family snuggles on the couch with Bug's favorite cartoons or books.

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What Bug thinks about mc? Does she thinks that their are her parent?

So, you choose what she calls you - parent/aucle or just your name.

That being said? I feel like she doesn't really think about it more than 'you are my person.' She's only two, and she's fairly isolated. She doesn't see/hear about others' "typical" family dynamic, so she doesn't look at things that way.

And canonically, you and Maria haven't figured out how (or if) you want to talk about Kimberly to Bug. It's easier to let things ride until she gets older.

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Can we get María reaction to Bug calling mc "mom"?

Maria would be torn... at first.

But then she'd be relieved. She had a front-row seat to Kimberly's inability to be there for Bug. To Kimberly's dislike and fear of Bug.

She saw MC step up for Bug and Kimberly simultaneously. Taking them both in at MC's home, quitting their job to care for Bug, etc. not to mention the horror of MC coming home to Kimberly's body and suddenly being left as Bug's real guardian.

So, hearing Bug refer to MC as her parent would be a relief. In her eyes, it's how things should be.

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Can we have a snippet of mc taking buggy to her first day in kindergarten?

Well… How about Bug's first day in Deerly's class? I imagine Bug being around four here and more comfortable with Deerbourne.

There are only two small children Bug's age, and both of them zero-in on Bug's arrival. They sit at a small plastic table that is covered in markers and papers, coloring books and simple puzzle boxes.

Bug's brow is furrowed, her gaze sweeping over the collection of children arrayed around the large, plush room. They seem to be mostly separated into age-based cliques, but there is some intermingling. Siblings, probably.

One of the children, the girl, perks up so quickly that she nearly knocks the juice box by her elbow. Her eyes glitter in the sun-soaked room, big and green and rapt, attention all for Bug.

The boy looks less excited; he ducks his head and curls into himself, obviously shy. His slick of black hair does its best to hide his face.

Bug tilts her head, quiet but curious. You smile, asking, "Want to see what they're doing?"

She doesn't hesitate, her head dipping in a decided agreement.

You give the little girl a nudge and Bug dutifully steps toward the group, though her hand stays curled in yours, leading you along.

"Hi!" the new girl practically gasps in excitement. "I like your barrette!"

This close, you can see that the girl is a little older than you thought, small for her age and excitable.

Bug's free hand goes to her hair, to the colorful bobble you put there this morning.

"Miss'truss said you are super quiet!" the girl continues. "That's okay! Julian doesn't talk, either!"

"Do, too," the little boy huffs in an undertone, still not looking at you or Bug.

"I'm Hazel!" the girl bounces. "And you're Bug! Hi! Do you like to color? What's your favorite color? Mine is red because my mama has red hair and it's so pretty. Julian likes purple, and I think purple is pretty, too, but red is better. Do you think red is better? Here, sit by me!"

Bug watches Hazel, assessing her, before turning her little cherubic frown to you.

"You okay?" you ask softly, kneeling to adjust the collar of her shirt.

Bug frowns, pulling away from your fussing and frowning deeper. You don't understand what she's upset about until she shakes her head and gently -but firmly- pushes at your shoulder.

Ah. It seems you are being dismissed.

"Oh," you say, trying to stiffle a smile and a pang of sadness. "I guess I'll go to work now. Okay?"

Bug is already attending to the coloring book closest to Hazel, completely ignoring you while Hazel introduces her to a stuffed koala named Lucy.

Well then.

Fighting a little hitch in your throat, you turn and start toward the door. You're glad that Bug is more comfortable now, that she has a chance at friends, that Hazel has obviously chosen to be Bug's protector, but…

It stings to be replaced so quickly.

Before you can turn in the doorway for a last look, you feel a form wrap around your legs.

Bug gives you a big hug, her face shoved against your thigh. You smile, feeling that choked mess in your throat double in size.

"Have a good first day, okay?" you say, gently touching the top of her head.

She looks up at you and smiles, her whole face lit up with a joy you used to worry she'd never feel.

Your heart breaks open, not for the first time, and you return the grin. "Go show Hazel and Julian who's the best colorer in the world."

She gives you one last squeeze before trotting back to the others, Hazel greeting her with a squeal and a hug.

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Buggy

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I want to give Lily a butterfly as a birthday present

A live one, a pinned one, or a fake one?

If it's live, she'll be delighted, but she wants to return it outside so it can be comfortable.

If pinned, she'd be sad at first. She'd grow to like it -and be fascinated by it, being able to see the details- but it would take a bit.

If a fake butterfly, she'd be thrilled! Especially if the wings move.

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Ros reaction to them planning a date with mc since a month but the same day the mc cancel it because they must take care of buggy?

awww! Under the cut

Silas - he probably scheduled something that involved a trip outside of Deerbourne - a museum trip, an overnight at a fancy hotel, and a nice dinner at a great restaurant. So he put down some money.

That being said, he's more concerned for Bug than the money. He offers to come over and help keep her entertained with a book or movie or something. Depending on her level of sickness, he'd bring educational activities like plants to splice or re-pot, simple puzzles, etc.

Annika - she would have planned something simple and around Deerbourne, so it's really not that big of a deal. She'd also offer to come over and make food, snuggle up, and care for you both in any way she can. She doesn't get sick, so she'll spend as much time with you and Bug as she can.

Hunter - Hunter's plan would have included a trip to the local town, some thrift shopping (viewing, really, since he doesn't have a lot of money), a light dinner, some homemade ice cream at his favorite spot, and some stargazing in the park.

He's a little sad that the plan fell through because he was excited about it. Even so, Bug comes first. He'll bring lunch and dinner to you both. He'll stay for the dinner part, and will have special treats he made especially for Buggy. He'll offer to stay and keep you both company, but he's at the mercy of what you and Bug want to do - he has no sick-day activities. He'll also try to keep a slight distance from Bug depending on her sickness - he can't risk getting ill and transferring it around the kitchen.

Vardah - Vardah's plans would have been in the woods behind your cabin, so it's no trouble for her if you need to postpone. (She initially thought about introducing you to her family on this date, but it's probably too soon, anyway.) she'll come around to visit for as long as you're willing to have her - she'll bring books for Bug and snuggle with her (and you) in your big bed, watching TV and reading/playing word games. She never gets sick, so she has no fear of giving Bug all the snuggles and cheek kisses.

Jordan - their plan would have involved staying in your cabin, just the two of you, and lots of sex. Your wish would be their command - 48 hours of neither of you needing to work or think. But with that plan ruined... Jordan would be a little sour about it at first. Then they'd get over themself and choose to spend the time with you anyway. The little tyke is amusing, and she likes Jordan's proclivity to treat her like she's older and wiser than anyone else does. They wouldn't bring anything with them for a visit, trusting that you have supplies, but they'd run errands for you and get all your meals, hand-delivering them all to you with the air of a willing servant.

The only caveat here is if Bug has chicken pox. Jordan has never had it; as such, they have a chance of contracting a severe case of it if infected.

Nadia - any date plans with you are already tenuous due to the circumstances, so canceling isn't an issue. Honestly, this situation makes things better (sorry, Bug!). Since she is the medic, this gives Nadia a prime opportunity to spend more time with you and Bug under the guise of caregiving. She still needs to be careful not to be seen by others, so she'll keep your drapes drawn. She'll snuggle with you both and dote on Bug.

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Happy new year to buggy can we have snippet of her and mc having a new year with Maria in Bug first year with mc?

this was way sadder than anyone wanted, but I think it's fitting, given the situation.

Once upon a time, the thought of having drool on your shirt instead of spilled vodka would have baffled you.

Once upon a time, you would have been annoyed to spend your New Year's Eve at your mom's apartment.

But now you're here, sitting in front of a television with the sound low and a sleeping baby swaddled against your chest.

This wasn't the life you chose.

This was the life that Kimberly chose for you.

Your mother comes in with a serving tray. You wince as her gait drags, the bad leg working overtime without her cane.

"Mom, let me-"

"It's fine," she shushes you, setting the tray on the coffee table. It's laden with snacks and a bottle of sparkling wine. A baby bottle of formula and two plastic champagne flutes finish the spread.

When she collapses into her recliner with a relieved huff, you feel a wave of malaise overcome the apathy that's been your life for months.

"Hey," Maria says, voice gentle.

You glance at her - the simple movement seems to take hours.

"It'll be okay."

You nod, the motion wooden.

"It'll be a new year."

Another nod. This time, though, you feel a thick ball in your throat, a sob that's been trapped for too long.

A soft sound draws your attention to the baby swaddled against your chest. Her eyes are open and dark.

You swallow past the lump and offer Lily a little smile. "Hey, you," you whisper. "It's almost a new year. Did you know that?"

The baby blinks and wiggles, snuffling and making little smacking noises with her squishy face.

"Aww, is she awake?" your mother asks.

"And hungry, naturally," you chuckle hollowly, reaching for the bottle on the coffee table. You check the temperature before offering it to the baby.

"This next year is gonna be better, right?" you ask her while she eats, her dark eyes focused on you. "We'll make sure of it, huh? Nothing but good stuff allowed."

"The countdown is starting," Maria says from the other side of the room.

But you don't look up. You watch your niece -no, your daughter- and spend the last thirty seconds of the countdown promising her a better future.

"Happy New Year!" your mother announces, uncorking the sparkling wine with a pop.

You and Lily don't react, eyes locked, stuck in your own moment outside of time.

You smile at her and use every ounce of comfort you can muster. "I won't leave you, Buggy-boo," you promise. "Never."