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[unfoggedlotus]

[IC inbox for Ren Amamiya (unfoggedlotus) in personavelvetroomdr. Open to texting and phone calls and assorted silly meme and macros that may or may not amuse him.]

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[unfoggedlotus]

What can I say? I'm a teenage boy with hormones
And a boyfriend who is of great ASSistance B)

Speaking of! We need to figure out when we're Call-of-Chaos-ing me in the Metaverse!

[fogbornphantom]

Do you think it'd be best to wait until after Christmas? We could have something more tender and romantic on Christmas Eve and then have at it after the holidays.

Unless you'd rather try it soon rather than later.

[unfoggedlotus]

Probably best to save it 'till after the holidays.
Don't wanna miss out any time with the kiddos (づ◡﹏◡)づ

[fogbornphantom]

Speaking of which, I'm preparing an igloo in the yard for their enjoyment. It's a good way to pass the time while I contemplate appropriate gifts...

[unfoggedlotus]

Yeah...that sounds fun!
Oh, I can see you from here
You're lookin' all cute and buttoned-up B)
If you need to warm up afterwards, just let me know BD

[fogbornphantom]

I may have to take you up on that offer.

Of course, you're always welcome to join me.

[unfoggedlotus]

I'll be gloo'd to your side B)
Incoming!

[fogbornphantom]

Crow watches the back door with bated breath. He's dressed rather snugly for the occasion, with a nice plaid scarf, gloves, and a brown jacket to keep nice and toasty outside. The igloo is still just the beginnings of the outer wall, but he's been doing his best packing the snow into a stable shape. Right now, it's about up to his waist and wide enough to fit at least a few kids inside.

[unfoggedlotus]

Eventually, Ren emerges into the outdoors himself after getting his cold weather gear on again. He's grinning and carrying two hot (but not too hot) chocolates on a plate. "Thought I'd bring you out something before I'd have a date with Snowy the Frostman," he jokes, handing Goro a mug.

[fogbornphantom]

"Thank you." He happily accepts the cocoa mug, blowing on it just to be safe. "And don't worry. I'm wearing enough layers that the odds of me turning into another Jack Frost are rather slim."

[unfoggedlotus]

"The chances are slim, but not zero," Ren laughs. He takes a sip of his hot chocolate. "What's the game plan, here?"

[fogbornphantom]

"Well, we want to build an igloo suitable for the children. Preferably one large enough that at least two or three of them can crawl inside at a given time." He sips his cocoa, surveying the surrounding snow. "It'll take some doing, but I believe we have enough snow to work with."

[unfoggedlotus]

Ren grins. "Let's get to it...any secret snowbuilding tech I should know about?"

[fogbornphantom]

"I've been trying to pack it tight enough that the walls are stable. We want to ensure that it won't collapse, after all. So a firm, strong foundation is pivotal."

Is there some greater tech? Perhaps, but this seems most pertinent to start with.

[unfoggedlotus]

"Gotcha. Want me to collect more snow?"

[fogbornphantom]

"If it's not too much trouble." Hmm... "Do you need me to hold onto your cocoa?"

It'll make it harder to gather snow for himself, but at least Ren's hands would be free.

[unfoggedlotus]

"I brought out the plate for a reason," Ren grins, setting it down and putting their hot cocoa on it.

[fogbornphantom]

"Well then. I suppose we'd best get to work..." Goro does a little stretch before bending down and rolling some more snow to pack. "I think they'll all get some enjoyment out of this. Raven never really had the luxury to just play in the snow like this."

[unfoggedlotus]

"Inaba get snow at all?"

[fogbornphantom]

"Yes, it's just that he hasn't—" Before Goro can finish his thought, he freezes up. His breath hitches. He clutches his chest, and he chokes out a startled, "M—Mama...?"

Oops. Goro.exe is not responding.

[unfoggedlotus]

Ren's eyes go wide. "Goro?" He immediately dives to support his boyfriend.

Then, he hears the choked-out question, a single word and so, so frail. "...Wait, is your mother here?" He asks, as gently as he can.

[fogbornphantom]

"R—Rose said so. She's talking to Raven about it..." Just give him a moment, Ren. He's leaning a little. This is a lot. It is a lot.

[unfoggedlotus]

Immediately, Ren holds him close. "Holy shit," he says, wrapping Goro in a hug. "Holy shit."

He's at a loss for words, too, if you couldn't tell.

[fogbornphantom]

"...She's from a different world. One where she lived." He's still leaning. Just letting Ren hold him. God.

This is real. "But apparently she doesn't care that we're different."

[unfoggedlotus]

Ren rubs his boyfriend's back, soothingly. "Wow," he breathes.

...Is that a good thing? Ren asks himself, thinking of his own parents. That she doesn't care if you're different...?

"Do you wanna go meet her?"