#[desert runner: node the fennec fox]

[latenightdoodles]

Mermay - Node the Mesmer and Bless the Flying Fish

“Here’s to the one to let shine through the rain, The ones who stood for something more- We won’t forget your names.”

Light and dark. The depths, and the heights. They covered each other’s weaknesses, while supporting each other’s strengths... And when the time would inevitably come to save their entire world from disaster... The two would rise, hand-in-hand, to defeat the conquering empire of Lord Ix.

My first contribution to Mermay! Everyone who knows me knows I’ll never get enough in terms of shipping, so enjoy this odd image of Node and Bless sharing a heart. I have more details concerning their mermobian AU, but I don’t want this post to get too long, so enjoy~.

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#myart #[no such thing as too late: myart] #mermay 2022 #mermaid!sonic #mermaid!node #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[live and learn: sonic] #[We can do this together/Bet you feel better when you're dancing: soniter] #[-*still find it funny that I went 'yeah flying fish sounds like what s0n1c's mermobian form should be based on*-] #[-*so now in my AU the guy literally swims so fast he can swim into the air*-] #[-*absolute f+cking legend*-] #[-*and of course magical opposite powers because I couldn't mcfreaking resist*-]

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“Hey…. Ummm… There’s…” Volt paused and looked to Bless and Node almost sheepishly as they sat by the campfire back behind the Inn. “There’s something I wanted to show you..”

Harmony had only glanced over at her father from where she was roasting a marshmallow, offering him an encouraging tail wag. Something he took to heart and closed his eyes. A spike in Chaos Energy within him all the warning before his body morphed and shifted into his larger form. Blackened sclera greeted them as he opened his eyes and ducked his head, ears folding by almost shyly.

“Remember how I mentioned being part Black Arms…”

The two had glanced cautiously to one another at those words, wondering if perhaps he was about to reveal some massive, damaging secret- something that would forever change their view of the hybrid. They figured, with words like those, this would be something that might even break the trio apart... But they were ready to hear, to listen, to understand.

Bless blinked for a moment, his tail trying to start a wag even as he forced it to still. His eyes narrowed, mouth forming into a thin line. Node's reaction was for their jaw to drop, eyes staring straight at the hybrid as he revealed this new form to them. Together, the two probably looked like a truly horrible reaction- eyes narrowed, mouth agape... It would be little wonder if Volt were concerned, even afraid.

But all that would change with one question.

"..... Why didn't you tell us about this sooner??" Bless expression softened as he hopped over the fire with ease, landing on the other side and offering the now-fluffier hybrid a hug. "I'm supposed to be the fluffy one of the group, Volt!!" His voice was incredulous, but the smile on his face spoke miles otherwise.

"...so fluffy..." Node murmured. They didn't jump nor teleport, instead their mouth finally closing before it formed into a smile, and then a faint laugh. "Guess you're not!"

"Shhhhh!!!" Bless grinned. "HE'S FLUFFY!" It would seem that was all the two really cared to focus on. They weren't stating it, far from it- but there was a truth in the way they were dealing with this moment. Neither had brought up that it was Black Arms DNA, that that was even involved. Silently, Bless shot Harmony a second of an inquisitive look- she'd known about this... And hadn't told them?

Well.. Volt did seem shy about it... And it was DNA from an enemy, so it was understandable he wouldn't be forthcoming... Although it hurt just a hint that he hadn't told the duo sooner, Bless and Node could relate, to a degree...

"Have you been shy about this or somethin'?" Node quirked an eyebrow. "... Don't get why, but lemme say this-"

"YOU LOOK SO COOL!" Bless interrupted. Node merely sighed, shaking their head as they gestured to the werehog.

"As he said." Their smile was only gone for a moment. ".... Now c'mere-" And they were on him. Both of them. It would seem neither had any qualms with his Black Arms form. "--FLUFFY!"

It would seem he'd earned a nickname from the two.

'Fluffy'.

.... Volt, I am so sorry--

#[personality quizzes: asks] #familylightfox #[took the pain/found my own way: voltage lightfox] #[dark or light/always shining bright: harmony lightfox] #[live and learn: sonic] #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #['cause everytime we touch/i feel the static: velte] #[-**THROWS CONFETTI**-] #[-*thanks for waiting----*-] #[-*also yeah he's-- got a nick now aside from 'V0lts' which is the only one I could think of--*-]

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[ @hybridafterdark​ | I blame you.]

The forbidden ‘Peace of Cake’. These items are rarely spoken of, but it is said, that if you tap the cake, it will lead to world-wide/innermost peace.

#hybridafterdark #suggestive tw #[citrus scale implosion: nsfwish] #[live and learn: sonic] #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[everything is an art: rouge the bat] #[a new kind of echidna: shade] #[crystalline demigod: mephiles] #[forgot to clear search history: crack] #[-*It's been several hours so I can't remember the original joke in of itself but*-] #[-*this was the gist XD*-]

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[ @familylightfox || Asked..]

Volt might have dozed off while keeping Node company while they sketched. He didn’t mean to but he was still recovering… Hopefully they didn’t mind the slight weight against their side.

At least he was purring… quietly.

[Unprompted!]

It had been one of many opportunities to try sketching the interior of the Inn. For Node, they'd been more than happy when Volt had decided to keep them company, tail wrapping partially around him as he'd sat beside the fox while the charcoal Harmony had gifted them scratched along a previously-pure white canvas. They were lost in their work, only really coming out of it when they'd felt a slight weight against their side, enough to throw off a stroke of their hand.

They turned their head to ask Volt what he was up to, a mirthful bubble of a laugh on the tip of their tongue- only to clamp their muzzle shut before it could fully escape upon sight of the brown-and-red hybrid... Resting peacefully, his hands in his lap, eyes closed, one ear only twitching every now and again in response to his dreams. Node's playful question was replaced instead with a soft smile. Their tail wound a little further, careful not to press for fear of scaring the hedgefox awake.

The charcoal was rested on the paper, the work only just beginning to look like the Inn's main lobby. Node's hand gently moved up, resting atop the other's forehead. It was funny- he'd gone through so much in so little time,- and yet he could rest here, looking like everything in the world was pure. They wished they could have stopped the disaster, could have helped keep Volt safe from the initial kidnap... Guilt that bit at their nerves even as they leaned their head back against his. Brown, white, and soft yellow touched as Node released a quiet purr of their own, adding a second tone to the hybrid's own.

It didn't really occur to them until far later, when they'd awoken to the sound of the canvas and charcoal slipping from their legs... That their hand had had charcoal on it, so as a result, Volt would awaken with a bit of a smear of dark-gray atop his head. Something Node instantly offered to help get out of his fur.

#familylightfox #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #took the pain/found my own way | Voltage Lightfox #cause every time we touch/I get this feeling | Velte #a well informed answer (will not be provided) | asks #//you come into *my* askbox-- tackle *me* with a fluffy prompt--- **gasps** MY SIR HOW D A R E----- #//also I swear I'm not dead I promise- #//precious precious precious-

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[ @familylightfox​ || Asked...]

🎁🎁 cuz Harmony and Volt wants to know what to get Bless and Node.

[Send 🎁 for my muse to reveal something they’d like for Christmas.]

“I’ve been running low on incense lately, and it’d be nice to have a hanging board I could put my wood-carving tools on when I’m not using them...” The hedgehog hummed. “...and I know it’s kind of expensive, but...a flower in glass would be cool. I’m a bit worried it might break though, considering how I seem to get into misadventures every other year or so.” He chuckled, scratching the side of his head and not quite making eye contact, emerald hues glancing to the wall instead.

“Lemme check my list...” Node pulled out their phone, trying to avoid eye contact. They did this every year- started their list in September, because they knew if they were asked in December, they’d forget anything they wanted. This... Skipped the embarrassment for them. “...an art desk, but that’s heavily expensive so no. More mechanical pencils, anything moon/nighttime related...ah--” They paused, looking up from the list. “...I probably have too many already, but another necklace’d be nice?”

“No such thing! Just like how there’s no such thing as too many chilidogs~.” The hedgehog’s words were met with a groan, and he grinned back at his partner. “--but anyway. Guess that’s a few things we’d want for Christmas!”

#familylightfox #a well informed answer (will not be provided) | asks #took the pain/found my own way | Voltage Lightfox #dark or light/always shining bright | Harmony Lightfox #cause every time we touch/I get this feeling | Velte #Hanging on the edge of tomorrow/from the works of yesterday | Sonic “Bless” Hedgehog #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #We can do this together/Bet you feel better when you’re dancing | Sandstorm #//I almost *ALMOST* added 'jogging shorts' #//the only reason I didn't? #//b.c in my mind every time I tried Bl3ss started teasing N0de #//he knows N0de would be looking... #//and these two are kinda-aware this list is going out to both adults and kids so they left that off (I however have no sanity) #//remind me to come screaming at the two in the next few days to ask much the same-- #//b.c B E T they're getting gifts from the couple

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“The next thing to call me a girl is gonna get booted straight into the sun, no exceptions.”

#[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[-*anyone else have a moment where you just violently feel your pronouns*-] #[-*like-- I feel violently they atm*-]

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Volt didn’t say anything, although it was probably easy to see on his face (the leftover droplets of crimson) just before he tried to bury his face in Bless’ fluffy chest. One eye peeking out and a silent plea for Node to snuggle up with the hand not settled about the werehog’s middle reaching out.

No words needed to be said. Bless could figure from the smattering of red, and the way the other buried his face into Bless’ (currently mega-fluffy) chest that something had gone down. But, for now, he didn’t pry- instead gently resting a hand on the other’s shoulder as he lowered his head onto Volt’s.

He was warm- not as warm as Harmony, of course, but warm all the same. His heart could barely be heard under all the fluff- beating so fast (as it often did) that it was hard to distinguish if it was beating at all. A single ear flicked, his expression darkening for but a moment before Bless softly kissed the hybrid’s head. He didn’t need to know what had happened. Didn’t have to ask.

Right now, it was time to comfort the other.

The show that had been running in the background was switched off as Node caught the singular eye, for a moment looking back with confusion- before they managed to piece together what they figured was being asked. They walked over to the two mobians, sitting down on the floor with them and ever-so-quietly wrapping their arms around both.

Two tails wrapped around the hybrid as much as they were able, dark blue and cream yellow slowly encasing Volt as the duo hugged him. They could ask later, figure out who needed to suffer- but right now? Volt’s comfort was far more demanding.

The faint pitter-patter of rain on the windows and ceiling was all that could be heard, aside from the softest purring noise as Bless closed his eyes, expression relaxing. Node wasn’t too far behind as the two snuggled into their boyfriend, a faint purr from one and an affectionate growl from the other. Voltage would find himself nearly sandwiched between the two, the pressure just barely there as they snuggled into him from both above and the side.

Bless was having a hard time containing his rage.- Holding Volt here, in this moment, knowing there was blood on his face as a few flecks of it managed to come off in his fur... He felt powerless. Angry. Someone had hurt his partner, and he hadn’t even--... He hadn’t been there to help. It was all he could do now to try to heal the mental cuts, however shallow or deep they might be.

Node was a little shaken up seeing Volt like that.-- They didn’t know how to help, never exactly the best at matters of comfort... But they’d let Bless and Volt take the lead to the best of their ability, wishing for all the world they knew more of what to do. They wanted to speak, to ask what happened, to just-- get some information they could use, but-- Volt... That blood...

They dug their muzzle in a little deeper.

“....we love you...” Whoever said it wasn’t quite clear, perhaps it was both-- but the sentiment held true either way. They wanted to help Volt, wanted to be there for him... So in this moment, they’d make sure he felt safe, felt loved, felt home.

#familylightfox #[took the pain/found my own way: voltage lightfox] #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[live and learn: sonic] #['Cause everytime we touch/I feel the static: Velte] #[pages from my story: writings] #[-*MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM*-] #blood tw

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"I will always protect you" from Volt and Harmony to Bless and Node

[Send in “I will always protect you” to see my muse’s reaction.]

"Not if I protect you always first!" Bless grinned. He had full faith in the two if ever he went missing.- They'd find a way to get him back, just like Node and the Resistance had a few years ago. Moments like these were just reminders of all the allies he'd made over the years, and of all the promised allies yet to come. It made him more than a little happy as he gave the duo a smirk. "So you'll just have to beat me to it!"

Every time the world knocked them down... They'd just come back stronger. A part of him feared how long this could last, if the next event- if it ever hit- would be the end of them all, but he didn't rest on that. No, right now, he rested on the smiles, the laughter- the moment of peace and what bits of life it permeated.

"And when the time comes, try not to blink, or you'll miss me lookin' cool when I protect ya!" He attempted to hug the hybrids in quick succession, before jumping back with a laugh.

"...and I, you two." They couldn't help the internal scream, the beg not to. They had lived so long by the skin of their teeth, by Bless' luck... It was bound to run out, someday. They would rather.. They would rather die alone, than see everyone around them fall. "...just... Try not to get yourselves hurt if I ever need protectin', y'got it?... Dunno if I'd be able to handle you two gettin' injured for my sake."

A pause.

"...just....stay safe,....and...keep Bless safe, is all I ask." Barely a whisper.

#familylightfox #[personality quizzes: asks] #[live and learn: sonic] #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[took the pain/found my own way: voltage lightfox] #[dark or light/always shining bright: harmony lightfox] #[-*oh the temptation to start drafting up the 3v3nt...*-] #[-*also: enjoy some mild angst w/that fluff but it is mostly fluff*-]

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[TUCK] - for sender to find receiver’s muse asleep somewhere and tuck them in with a blanket (or jacket, etc) ((Volt for Node. Can be just a drabble instead cuz I figure they fell asleep at the Inn lobby while hanging out))

[Nightmares & Sleeping Meme]

Maybe they'd overdone it that night... It had been a long, long while and they were more than content to just... Rest their eyes for a few minutes. That was what they'd told themself as they cradled their empty Monster can to their chest, tail curling around their legs as they laid down. They didn't want to be a nuisance- being in a small ball was probably best. Besides, they could rest their eyes like this. Of course they could.

And with those thoughts in mind, slowly, gently, they'd drifted off to sleep. Without the help of caffeine, and with the knowledge that Bless, Volt, and Harmony were all enjoying themselves nearby... They were content. It felt like it had been ages since they'd slept anywhere other than home- and even that had been with their favorite hedgehog draping an arm over them.

Both arms had curled protectively around their form, ears twitching as they fell, slowly, into dreams... And out of reality.

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It had been a rather long night- but not one the hybrid minded. If anything, he'd enjoyed watching the two newcomers mess around town, trying to figure out just how to deal with the townsfolk. Bless- Sonic's alternate from another world (there were so many out there)- had been as expected... A bit prideful, playful to a fault, curious and welcoming of any and all. His partner had been like a coin flip- but not quite. Reserved in public, quiet, cautious... But when they were along as a smaller group, they were much like the hedgehog.

He found himself smiling as Bless offered yet another challenge to his daughter, wondering if she could lift as much metal as he could. Where they'd even get the materials, he wasn't quite sure... So long as the two didn't go too far from the town, Volt wasn't worried. It was nice to see Harmony smiling, again...

"Try not to hurt yourself, she's stronger than she looks!" Like he needed to say it twice... All the same, Harmony laughed as Bless waved off his concern, a merry 'I'll be fine!' on the wind. As the two rushed for the nearest source of mass metal (the local caves were about to suffer), Volt turned back towards the Inn.

Node had opted to stay inside instead of heading out with the three, their only words being something about a low social battery. He hadn't tried to push- sometimes, one just needed space. But now, with Harmony and Bless rushing off to probably cause some ill-conceived chaos... He figured he may as well check on them.

Volt stepped across the threshhold which separated the outside from within, the cool night air replaced with the growing familiarity of home. The small kitten he and Harmony had taken in was curled up on one of the chairs in the lobby, apparently electing to sleep there for the night. The darkness of the outside gave way to the flickering light of the Inn. It was calming- like stepping away from the unknown, into a place he knew by heart.

"Node?" His voice echoed slightly through the Inn. He was grateful that there weren't other patrons about, otherwise he would have kept his voice a bit lower... All the same, he didn't want to wake those in homes nearby. "Node?" The hedgefox stepped further inside. Perhaps the fennec had retired for the night, finally done-in as the caffeine drained from their system?--

That was when he'd found them. Twin purple eyes wandered over a pair of the seats that had been pushed close together, a familiar pale-yellow frame laying between only two. The faint rise and fall of their chest, along with the momentary twitches of their ears, was all that told the hybrid they were awake.

"....caramel juju..." And-- that. Volt bit back a small snicker. So, they were a sleep-talker... Alright. It was then that he noticed them shiver, ever-so-faintly, arms pulling in a little tighter as they muttered another nonsensical phrase.

They were cold... Right, jacket--... No, he wasn't wearing one... Well-- Volt moved to the stairs, going as quickly and quietly as he could. It didn't take long for him to find the blanket that was in the room meant for Bless and Node, and retrieve it. He returned to the downstairs to find that Node had turned, no longer facing the chairs' backs, instead facing upwards, legs still pulled close.

With cautious hands (and more than one close call), Volt managed to get the blanket around the other... They hadn't even moved, completely blind to the world around them as they'd slept. He smiled faintly, pulling away as he settled in to wait for Harmony and Bless to return, probably with a confused villager in tow-

"Volt!! Quick, y'got any pickaxes??" He stood from his seat, a momentary panic on his mind as his eyes shot to the fox-.... Who was still sleeping. He stood, quickly departing from the lobby to try to see what Harmony and Bless were on about now.

As he left, there was a very quiet groan from the now-wrapped fox.

"...whattimeizit...---wait. Huh?--"

#familylightfox #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[live and learn: sonic] #[personality quizzes: asks] #[pages from my story: writings] #[-*I REGRET NOTHINGGGGGGGGG*-] #[-*lemme know if this was alright mate!*-] #[-*had fun and tried to write V0lt well~*-] #[-*O N W A R D S*-] #[-*also heck yes falling asleep in random locations*-]

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[ @familylightfox​ || Asked...]

D   :   DATE.   what is your muse’s ideal date? where / who with / etc?

A   :   AFFECTION.   how does your muse show affection?

T   :   TRUE LOVE.   does your muse believe in true love?

E   :   EMBRACE.   does your muse like hugs? what are their hugs like?

For Node & Bless.

[Valentine’s Day Alphabet!]

Date: What is your muse’s ideal date? Where/who with/etc.?

Bless’ ideal date is a day at a theme park or carnival, just having fun, walking around, checking out and going on rides- avoiding all the pricey nonsense shops try to throw at would-be customers, maybe going and seeing an act or two of a comedy play if the theme park/carnival has any running... He’s really a fan of those kinda-fantasy, kinda-not dates, especially if done around dawn/dusk, when it feels like the world is just awakening or beginning to go to sleep for the night. Best part of the date is by far eating cotton candy with his partner as they’re walking around.

Node’s idea of an ideal date is just... Walking. Through town, through the woods, just... Enjoying the presence of their partner. They’re impartial to piers simply due to the sound of ocean waves and crying seagulls, sounds entirely unfamiliar to them as a fennec from Sanden, and yet... Comforting, all the same. They’re more a fan of the night, walking in the dark, with barely anyone around... It can come across as creepy, hence why they’re cautious to bring it up. And if they can just wander into a store, purchase a drink with their partner to enjoy while they meander? Perfection. Absolute perfection.

Affection: How does your muse show affection?

I’m going on the assumption this means love language, so woot!

Bless’ love language is Gifts- things he’s made or purchased for his loved ones. He has a history of being a woodcarver in his spare time, something he picked up from one of his mothers when he was just a kid. His speed can help him with a lot of things, but woodcarving... Still takes time, and he loves it for that reason. It shows just how much of his life he’s willing to put into a piece to give to his loved ones. Other more basic signs of affection are hugs- Bless is very much a hugger, and a big fan of physical touch in general, much like his enbyfriend, Node.

Node’s love language is Time. They also have Gifts as their second, so they’re quite used to giving others presents or buying them things to show Node’s affection- but truthfully, all they want is to spend time with those they love. Their affection is in just being around another person, asking if they have any plans- building plans together, figuring out how to take on the day jointly. They’re far more careful about physical touch, but much like Bless, they are touch-crazy once they trust their partner enough.

Expect lots of hugs and cuddles, tail-touches and nuzzles, from both.

True Love: Does your muse believe in true love?

If you’re asking about the fantastical ‘true love’ seen in fairy tales, then no, neither does- but they do believe in real love, or rather, a more realistic true love- less constantly feeling like one’s in a honeymoon phase, and more an active choice, deciding each day to love their partner just as much as the last, even when feelings even out and it’s no longer a rush. To them, ‘true love’ is knowing a partner’s flaws, and loving the partner anyway- being honest on all accounts, caring more for the other than themself- and it’s not always easy. Sometimes... It takes effort- because that’s real true love. Real true love isn’t effortless or simple, it’s painful and complex- but in the end, it’s worth every damn moment.

Embrace: Does your muse like hugs? What are their hugs like?

Bless isn’t the touchiest guy on the planet, but he’s definitely a hugger. Give him any excuse to hug his partners and he will take it. He loves hugs- and his hugs are very confident and warm, soft but sure- he’s been through a lot in his life, and he’s tried to help others in times of stress even while on his own adventures, and it shines through in his hugs. He’s polite and will immediately back off/will make a gesture to hug but not actually hug unless given permission, dude knows some folks have trouble with hugs...

Node likes hugs, but they aren’t... Really used to them. They need a warning, every time.- Their hugs are tentative and far more wooden/less natural than Bless’, simply due to not receiving a lot of physical affection as a kid and being abused by their siblings. A hug from them feels nearly like hugging a glass figurine- if one isn’t careful, they’ll shatter. They don’t mean to cause unease, and they don’t want others to be annoyed by their hugs, so... It’s very rare that Node hugs anyone, save Bless and other partners/those who are close to them.

#a well informed answer (will not be provided) | asks #Hanging on the edge of tomorrow/from the works of yesterday | Sonic “Bless” Hedgehog #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #familylightfox #//thank ye for thy patience #//enjoy some tasty--- #Valentines Day 2023

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[ @familylightfox​ || Asked...]

We’re four teenagers planning to prank the three adults? If the explosion of glitter was anything to go by when Volt had opened the sugar container their baking recipe called for, it had been a successful plan. Harmony peeked her head around the corner as Volt stood with the majority of his chest covered in the extra fine particles. The rest of the kitchen didn’t fair much better as all four teens burst into laughter.

“Dun worry Dad. ‘S the edible kind.” Volt quirked a brow and looked it his partners, who hadn’t been completely spared by the onslaught.

“Teenagers…” A spark seemed to shimmer in violet eyes. “Wanna help me come up with payback while we clean up?”

Node and Bless were both coated, much like a good portion of the kitchen and their partner, in edible glitter. Node... Was still getting used to the fact that they were amongst pranksters twenty-four seven, but they’d at least lightened considerably since they first met the hybrids. Instead of what would have been an angry utterance, they were snickering as they tried to wipe it off.

“At least that means our recipe ain’t ruined...” They cast a playful glance towards the teens, before a broom and dustpan appeared, the dustpan falling into an open hand. Their teleport was good- but it wasn’t ‘get rid of a ton of tiny glitter specks’ good. “....I’ll TP a few more brooms...but yeah.” Revenge for the glitter bomb’d be nice.- It was an odd way to show affection, but it was... In its own odd way, endearing.

“At least now everyone’ll be able to see how dazzling you two are to me!” Bless chuckled. A conspiratorial glint entered emerald hues. “Hell yeah.” He shook the spatula he’d been holding, a miniature rain of glitter falling onto the counter. “No one adds glitter to my cookie recipe without expecting some retribution.” He grinned. Bless’ fangs had a few sparklets of glitter on them.

#waiting ‘til morning | queue #a well informed answer (will not be provided) | asks #familylightfox #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #Hanging on the edge of tomorrow/from the works of yesterday | Sonic “Bless” Hedgehog #took the pain/found my own way | Voltage Lightfox #dark or light/always shining bright | Harmony Lightfox #cause every time we touch/I get this feeling | Velte #//pfffffffff #//GLITTER ATTACK!

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[ @familylightfox​ || Asked...]

Both Volt and Harmony were glad they had gotten ideas on what to get a certain pair for the holidays. Volt’s gift had been simple, a brand new set of woodworking tools and some very quality pieces of cherry maple that he could use them on. For Node, there was a warm jacket that had been made specifically for them.

Harmony had her gifts next. Bless was given a messenger bag that was sturdy and durable. Easy to use on delivery trips, and water proof to boot. Her gift for Node was two sketchbooks and a quality set of charcoals and pastels.

“Happy Yule.” They spoke in unison and with wagging tails to boot.

[Christmas/Holiday Inbox 2022! || Also partially from here!]

After everything that had happened, relaxing with their two favorite hybrids was exactly where Bless and Node wanted to be. Node was borderline buried under the blankets, only their nose truly poking out for the longest time that night, content to be crushed to death by fluff and the cheery atmosphere the Inn had taken on ever since Volt’s return. They had only escaped to hand their presents over to Voltage and Harmony, cheeks tinging a faint pink at the kiss they received.

They sat down close by, tail wagging even as Fafo decided that now, of all times, was apparently the best time to kidnap their lap for a sleeping spot. They could hardly fight it, petting the large cat with their scarred hand. Bless, for his part, had been on the couch beside Volt for some time- only just now moving a bit after he and Node had given their gifts, curious as the two hybrids stood to gather their own.

“You spoilers.” Bless hummed as he took the new woodworking tools and the pieces of cherry maple wood into his hands, the messenger bag slid over one shoulder. He turned towards Volt as the hedgefox sat back down, nuzzling his cheek with his nose, careful not to be too brusque in his movements. A very soft kiss was planted, his own muzzle pulling away with a faint laugh. “I think I have some good ideas for what to use this for...” He chuckled. “...and how’d you know I needed a new bag, Harms?” A playful turn of the head, his tail wagging slightly against the back of the couch. His old one had seen plenty of service, especially with some of his smaller deliveries- but it would be retiring so he could use this, the present given by his beloved’s daughter.

Node wasted no time swapping from the blankets to the jacket, nearly burying themself in the soft material. For all their talk of being able to withstand the cold, they were quite ready to dive into anything that provided warmth- especially when it came to Volt and Harmony. They chuckled when Fafo let out a quiet whine at their movements, raising their hands only to gently take the art supplies Harmony had offered. They grinned, soft but sure.

“...these’ll be full by Valentine’s.” It was less a joke and more of a promise as they looked over the sketchbooks, and then the charcoals and pastels. They’d need to get their old art gear out for these materials, but they didn’t mind. What was on their mind was capturing the picture of the mines in these pages, the glitter of crystal and the feel of forgotten humor in the depths of the earth...

“Thanks, you guys.” Bless’ voice was far more genuine, lacking its usual teasing tone as he hugged Volt and Harmony in turn, tail wrapping for a moment around each, as if to add a third arm he didn’t have to his hugs.

“....danke schoen.” Node wasn’t able to rise thanks to Fafo, but they did try to give Harmony a pat on the shoulder (she’d be getting a hug if ever Fafo let them go), before signing a simple message. With the snow falling outside and the warmth of the fire crackling through the air, the scent of a newly-lit candle and the feel of their loved ones so close...

The two prayed this night wouldn’t end.

There was a laugh when Volt brought up a movie marathon.

“So long as you don’t mind an endless stream of commentary.”

#a well informed answer (will not be provided) | asks #familylightfox #took the pain/found my own way | Voltage Lightfox #dark or light/always shining bright | Harmony Lightfox #Hanging on the edge of tomorrow/from the works of yesterday | Sonic “Bless” Hedgehog #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #christmas 2022 #cause every time we touch/I get this feeling | Velte #//internal SCREAMING #//SO FLUFFY AHHHHHHHHHHHH

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[ @familylightfox​ || Asked...]

“Don’t you know what they did?” For Bless and Node.

[NPC/Third Party Starters || Accepting!]

“No, and I don’t need to.” Bless crossed his arms towards the mobian. He had come to Volt and Harmony’s world to at least try to lend a hand in finding the missing hybrid, but it would seem that those outside of the village he’d seen on his first visit were... Less than friendly. “If Volt ever wants to tell me what he did when he was younger, then great. If he doesn’t, I won’t ask.” Everyone had skeletons in their closet- and it was making Bless’ quills bristle that this stranger was trying to unearth the hedgefox’s.

“Don’t’cha have somethin’ better you could be doin’?” Node, upon hearing the disaster that had befallen Volt, had been more than eager to join Bless in his mission- a mission that Harmony and her friends had no doubt shared. They may have been socially inept, likely to cry in a crowd if it got to be too much.. But this wasn’t their own reputation on the line. No, this was someone trying to badmouth Volt, to their face. “May wanna get movin’ if y’don’t have any decent info t’share, mate.”

The duo was now actively glaring down the mobian together. Really, what was with everyone outside of the village?... Whatever Volt had done in his past, it couldn’t be too bad- and honestly, the fact they were both getting so much flack while looking for a missing person was starting to grate on their nerves. Bless bit back a growl of frustration.

“If you need us, don’t.” Bless groused. He wouldn’t hesitate to run in and save the mobian if need be, but man, would he be a dick about it if he had to. One foot was already angrily tapping the ground, arms crossed as the blue-quilled hero dared the mobian with eyes alone. If Volt had a dark history, that was his business... While Bless was curious, he wasn’t about to push... And of all things, he wouldn’t be happy to get the details from anyone other than the source himself... Especially not now, when the other had gone missing.

#Hanging on the edge of tomorrow/from the works of yesterday | Sonic “Bless” Hedgehog #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #a well informed answer (will not be provided) | asks #familylightfox #took the pain/found my own way | Voltage Lightfox #//that moment when someone insinuates and you're in zero mood XD #//also I forgot to post this earlier and was wondering why it wasn't on the dash #//only to see it was still opened as a draft in another tab #//*facepalms* #//if H@rms is in earshot I fear for this mobian's life (more than I already do)

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Minor tag dump for Writerverse variants. All listed under the cut in case you guys wanna block a few due to the fandoms they’re tied to.

Myth Re-Sear Mask: The first but never the last | Myth Mask

Writer of Worlds: Home in a world of blocks | Writer of Worlds

Nature Worlds: I’m in a place that you will never find/Til somebody learns to read my mind | Nature Worlds

Cartridge (Undertale): Be true to who you are/Be true to what you feel | Cartridge

Eon (Pokémon): They say it started like a wildfire/It’s kinda funny that you had me written off dead | Eon

Node Gate (Sonic): Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox

Triangle (Gravity Falls): Welcome to Gravity Falls/It’s our job to answer the call | Triangle

Terror (Kirby: Right Back at Ya!): ‘Monster’ is just skin-deep/I dare you to try to know me | Terror

Imprint (Genshin Impact): Some histories aren’t worth remembering/So I’ll burn the memories before I leave | Imprint

Pencil Line (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic): Creativity is magic | Pencil Line

Wire (Tensura): Not gonna die tonight/We’re gonna stand and fight forever | Wire

Tize (Helluva Boss/Hazbin Hotel): Star of The Silver Lotus | Tize the Siren

Moonstone (Steven Universe): We’re only alive if we bruise/So I lay down this armor | Moonstone

Zam (FNaF: SB): I don’t need the stars in the night/I found my treasure | Zammy Worlds Lunar

Fragment (Subnautica): Here in the water/I found my peace/My drive to thrive/From the death of me | Fragment

#The first but never the last | Myth Mask #Home in a world of blocks | Writer of Worlds #I’m in a place that you will never find/Til somebody learns to read my mind | Nature Worlds #Be true to who you are/Be true to what you feel | Cartridge #They say it started like a wildfire/It’s kinda funny that you had me written off dead | Eon #Desert runner | Node the Fennec Fox #Welcome to Gravity Falls/It’s our job to answer the call | Triangle #‘Monster’ is just skin-deep/I dare you to try to know me | Terror #Some histories aren’t worth remembering/So I’ll burn the memories before I leave | Imprint #Creativity is magic | Pencil Line #Not gonna die tonight/We’re gonna stand and fight forever | Wire #Star of The Silver Lotus | Tize the Siren #We’re only alive if we bruise/So I lay down this armor | Moonstone #I don’t need the stars in the night/I found my treasure | Zammy Worlds Lunar #Here in the water/I found my peace/My drive to thrive/From the death of me | Fragment #facts of life | headcanons #a million worlds/a million ideas | mun #helluva boss tw #hazbin hotel tw #mlp tw #fnaf tw

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🎶 Now it's time for a question from Zombie George Washington!🎶 "WAAAAAAAH!! Hey, Node. This is the month people are going out in costumes to get candy, wight? What's your favowite candy? Mine is CHOCOWATE BWAINS!!!"

"....are we sure this guy isn't gonna try t'kill me...?" Node exhaled. "....anyway. Favorite candy.... It kinda flip-flops from time to time, but overall, MnM's (especially the caramel filled ones), Reese's, Kit Kats, and Cookies n' Cream chocolate bars are my favorite." They pulled out a chocolate brain, tossing it to the zombie. "Enjoy, mate."

#[personality quizzes: asks] #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[grayed out: anon] #[-*what--- what is this--*-] #[-*so confuzzle*-]

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🎃 for Bless and Node!

[Send 🎃 to know what my muse would dress up as for Halloween!]

Sonic "Bless" The Hedgehog

Honestly? He's gonna be a forest fae if he can get away with it- and make sure his outfit is adjustable so it won't just be destroyed when he goes into his werehog form. Probably a mix of this image that's a book cover of the book 'Forest Fae' and this outfit titled 'Forest Fae' on Maana Crafts, with a mix-in of some branches and bark along the arms/legs, nearly like armor/like this image from the Fairy Tail Fanon Wiki.

Node "Champ" Gate

As for Node, since this is the Champ variant, they'll probably go with something fae-aligned as well, most likely a sand fae aesthetic. There aren't really any costumes for this, so it would be a mix-and-match... But overall, they'd be wearing a copper necklace, alongside this outfit (think flowing white, though there would be very light cream tones on it as well) and probably a copper anklet to go with the necklace.

#[grayed out: anon] #[personality quizzes: asks] #[live and learn: sonic] #[desert runner: node the fennec fox] #[-*tbh I was initially throwing ideas at a wall but these two in fae aesthetic? wanna see it*-] #[-*also yes both their outfits are decently simple w/one complex piece at most b/c neither likes going complex for outfits*-] #[-*but you can BET their house is gonna be DECKED in halloween gear*-]