#yeah so i have auby thoughts today

[lilac-gold]

thinking about how one of kel's first lines is "man, aubrey always gets what she wants". thinking about how aubrey wanted to go see sweetheart's show for hearts, so hero took them all to sweetheart's show for hearts. thinking about how aubrey told molly not to touch omori, and she didn't again.

thinking about how all aubrey wanted was to keep her friend group together. thinking about how aubrey's clothes are too big in headspace, she only has one toy and in the real world, her house is a tip with her room almost bare. thinking about how aubrey wanted to keep the photos of mari and throw the rest in the bin, and how she put them back in the album after kel picked it out of the trash.

thinking about how sunny viewed her as a protector of his as a kid, someone who'd look for for him, and how the hooligans trust her to lead and look out for them, and how hero and mari were like older siblings to her when she was younger, and how aubrey's parents didn't look out for her. thinking about how aubrey is angry and insulted and violent and vengeful, and how she wants the girl she knew as a sister to come back. thinking about how she believes she wasn't enough for her old friends, for anyone. thinking about how little possessions she has, how she pushes away people who care about her, how she's viewed as a "bad kid" by the residents of faraway.

want is such a big theme with aubrey. in headspace, every one of hers is fulfilled. in the real world, we see almost none being.

[missymarysthings]

Sons and Mothers

Little Salem Berhtram Reinhardt, Lorena and Sein’s first born son, was often a ball of energy and full of curiosity. He loved trying to follow behind his mama and his papa to see what they were up to or where they were going. And, much to his parents dismay at times, was always trying to touch things that were unfamiliar to him. Still he mostly listened to them when they told him no or to leave something alone. 

He loves his mama and papa dearly and likes seeing when they are being all cuddly with each other. Sometimes he has to jump in to get some hugs too. He can’t wait to start learning more things from them. And his mama seems bigger lately. He asked his papa about it and he said it means he’s going to have a sibling soon. 

Salem’s not sure how that works but he’s excited to have another someone to play with and talk to as well. He knows his cousin Aubi is curious about it as well, but he would have to ask Eshe later how she feels about having another cousin soon.

“Hey Aubi?“ Salem said as he paused in picking flowers. “You gonna help me protect my new sibling once they’re here too right?“

Little Aubi, or rather Auberon Ursaris Reinhardt, is Lula and Silva’s first born son. While Auberon may not be as energetic as his cousin, he can still be quite playful. His curiosity is no where near as high as Salem’s but he does enjoy learning about things. Aubi may already be showing signs of being naturally flirty, though being part incubus will do that. Even if overall he seems to have inherited much more of his papa’s heritage. 

However, he does also sometimes hear his dear mama say he’s going to be such a people magnet. Whatever that means. The thought seems to amuse his mama so it must not be too bad of a thing. Aubi loves and admires his parents a lot. They can be so lively at times and they way they talk sometimes is interesting. He loves getting his hair brushed each day by his mama. They way she does it is so comforting as well. Especially if he can get her to do it for him before bed, he always sleeps better.  

His cousins are interesting to him. They are similar in ways but also different. Salem here is pretty nifty and his curiosity fits him somehow. Eshe is really pretty and feels more like an older sister. Is that why he feels like saying things in a slightly playful way to her sometimes? Maybe he would figure it out later. And Shannon? Aubi’s not sure how to feel about him just yet.

“Huh?“ Auberon responded at first. He was too focused on the flower crown he was already starting to carefully make to fully process what Salem had said. When it caught up to him he looked at his cousin. “Oh. Yeah! As long as I can still count on you to help me protect my mama too Lemmy,“ he said. 

Salem nodded with a big grin and went back to grabbing a few more flowers. “Yeah! Keeping our mamas safe and helping each other with that is still good to go. Auntie Nia too,” he said as he walked back over to Auberon and sat beside him to start on his flower crown. “And Eshe, but we can’t tell her that, she may say she can handle herself. ‘Specailly since she’s older...” he added. 

“Well...I think she’d let you, not sure about me,“ Auberon mused and tilted his head. “Not that it’s gonna stop me but...“ The cousins shared a little chuckle before falling to a comfortable silence. 

“You know you should be resting inside Lory...“ Lula said as she brushed through her sister-in-law’s hair. It had needed her special care since Lorena had been too exhausted to care for it herself. “Sure, so far this pregnancy hasn't affected you as badly as when you were carrying Salem but still, considering everything...“ she added and trailed off as she took a moment to glance towards their sons to make sure they were staying out of trouble. It did not escape her notice that they had gone quiet again.

“I know,“ Lorena said softly. “But Salem so wanted to spend some time with Auberon today, I couldn’t say no. And it’s actually nice out today,” she added. 

“Yeah, yeah, and it can be hard to say no to Auby as well,” Lula said as she focused more on Lorena again. “He’s my little angel though. But back to you missy-”

“I know I’m good hands with you Lula, is there really much reason to worry?” Lorena interrupted. 

“Listen here, don’t try to flatter your way out of the lecture you’re due. That’s my thing. Thank you very much,” Lula countered. “When it comes to you Lory, your safety, and me watching over you? Not even my charms and persuasions could sway your dear hubby if something should happen. Only you can, so doing my sisterly duty and reminding you of your own responsibilities in your well being is a must. And forcing you to rest if I have to.“

The two women continued in their back and forth banter on the subject for a few more minutes. Unaware that their sons were know creeping up on them with their hands behind their backs and matching grins of proud mischievousness. 

“Mama~!“ they called in unison. Their mothers stopped mid conversation and looked at their sons. They both could not help but raise a brow at the looks on their faces, and hidden hands. 

“Mama could you bend down for a moment?” Aubi asked. Lula chuckled and did as her son asked. Auberon kissed his mama’s cheek before placing the flower crown he had made for her on her head. “Love you mama~“ he cooed. Lula blinked and raised a hand to feel the crown on her head. 

“My little Angel!“ she cooed in return and kissed his forehead. “I love you too,“ she said softly before kneeling down so she could hug her son. 

Salem carefully climbed into his mother’s lap and placed his crown for her on her head. He kissed her cheek as his eyes changed to be both golden like hers. “I love you mama, I hope you get better soon,” he said sweetly to her. 

Lorena chuckled softly and smiled lovingly at her son. “Thank you, my little Raven. I love you too,” she said softly and kissed the top of his head. 

“Love you too auntie!“ the boys said next. 

“And I you, Auberon,“ Lorena said softly. 

“Auntie loves you too,“ Lula said with a soft chuckle. “Now do me a favor dear, little, gentlemen. Go play a little longer. I’m not quite done with my sister here before she needs to go back inside and rest.“

“Yes mama,“ Aubi said. 

“Gotcha,“ Salem responded with a nod. The boys then kissed their mother’s once more before leaving them to their grown up things.