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007n7 woke up in groggy mood. Not because the morning sucks or anything.
It's too quiet.
...
He immediately get off from the bed and tripped. It's way too quiet, c00lkidd didn't cry last night—
007n7 checked the crib and find no toddler.
“children! This isn't a funny game, make some noise?!?” He was about to search them in their rooms until he finds them in kitchen.
Breakfast all ready.
“Good morning papa.” Pr3ttyprincess smiles, looking up from her hearty pancakes. “Your new friend made good pancakes!”
007n7 blinked once then twice. He is relief that his children didn't disappear and he is confused about new friend.
He doesn't remember making any friend... ... Did he locked the door yesterday?
007n7 patted Bluudud's head then glanced at the very healthy homemade food for c00lkidd. “Alright then... You three eat up...” 007n7 mumbles before walking to check the door.
Not locked.
He forgot then... Damn, thank Telamon whoever I befriended. Since if it wasn't a friend but intruder, it'll be a dangerous situation. Unlike Robloxia, people broke in the house really doesn't mean trolling apparently... He really miss brookehaven even if he's broke even in there.
He look at the time, he has time to make sure the children is ready for another day.
“alright... Can anyone tell papa who's this new friend...?” 007n7 sighed, taking a seat next to c00lkidd who is very happy to consume something that is not milk.
“spoodermah.”
“wonderful... Eat your food baby.” 007n7 guess he's not getting answer from any of his children.
Bluudud said the stranger is hideous clown while Pr3tryprincess claimed the stranger is mute and clown alike.
Which gave 007n7 a clue.
Pierrot.... That guy. 007n7 glanced at the breakfast that Pierrot likely prepared, thinking is Pierrot that grateful from yesterday?
He's not sure if this is how humans show their gratitude around here. After all robloxians show their appreciation by emoting... Or sometimes robux.
Some humans he know so far show their appreciation by helping out with his children. Hmm, Pierrot is helping out by making breakfast... ...
“guess that's how people around here is like then...” 007n7 huffed. “i should get ready now—”
“eat your food, papa! You still have an hour before your shift!” oh bless pr3ttyprincess scolding her broke father. “Right, Bluu?”
“I'll just take quick shower then.” 007n7 negotiate uselessly which getting side eyes from his children and— what the hell how is c00lkidd giving him side eye?! “you aren't even supposed to gain your consciousness yet...” he plays with c00lkidd cheeks before standing up.
Now this situation should be alright. Just normal day, right? Wrong!
This is the time Bluudud chose to climb the table and jumped at 007n7. Tackling the poor single dad to ground while Pr3ttyprincess is ready to feed 007n7 the pancakes.
“Eat! Eat!!!!”
“w-wait! I can't eat if you both tickles me like this?! I'll choke!” 007n7 tried to get away but it easy useless attempt really.
That was the moment c00lkidd cheers for his siblings. Tiny little traitor... ...
007n7 brought his children to work. The neighbor is busy for today... He was so wrong about the flyers being in trash.
They are polluting the damn street.
“papa why there are so many flyers?”
“people are ignorance.”
“papa what is circus of horror?”
“not for children.”
“papa, Bluu and I are big! We can go!”
Yeah... He'll be getting more of these questions even after taking them home. C00lkidd is chewing on his collar shirt while 007n7 is holding Bluudud, not wanting him to even pick up the flyers from dirty road.
Pr3ttyprincess of course stopped by to read the flyer on ground. She was really fascinated. As if this situation couldn't get any better, she ran toward the green clown that is handing flyers to passersby.
“hey, green lizard! Tell me how to buy a ticket pwease?” the princess tugged on Harlequin cloak.
“this circus is not for children.” Harlequin didn't pay much attention her.
But pr3ttyprincess pulled his cloak even more. As annoyed he is, he can't kick a child unfortunately. He finally turn around and look at Pr3ttyprincess, maybe planning to scare her until he sees that pink eyes.
“Co—”
“Sophia! How many times do I have to tell you not to wander around without telling me?!” 007n7 voice broke the tension.
“Eek! Save me Mr clown!” Now Harlequin became a shield from 007n7 scolding.
“wait wha—” It was an unavoidable fate of Harlequin. The father and daughter having a small chase around him.
When she was caught, she did not stop her tantrum there and kick the damn air. 007n7 not wanting c00lkidd get hurt from it, handed the toddler to Harlequin because how the hell he should escape from this situation?!
Bluudud... Just chilling... ...
Now 007n7 is trying to stop pr3ttyprincess from throwing the tantrum. Harlequin hold the toddler awkwardly, not wanting another child throw a tantrum like the little girl he encountered.
“some of your skin a bit red...” he muttered to himself then glancing at the toddler gripping tightly on the poor red ticket—
Wait the damn minute.
Oh? Now this is getting interesting. Harlequin glanced at 007n7, getting a fantastic idea how to mess with Pierrot.
“Now now... My Lord and his princess... Why don't I settle a deal?” He smirks.
“a deal? Yeah if you give me a lot of money, I sell one of them.” 007n7 joked, of course. But at least that finally stopped Pr3ttyprincess from throwing further tantrum.
“You sure... Have wonderful children.” Harlequin watched 007n7 handle the spawn from hell itself.
“Miracle from God and hell spawns at the same time.” He huffed tiredly. “Thanks for holding my son—”,
007n7 move to hold c00lkidd again, instead Harlequin move a step back, that mask grinning. Even Bluudud felt off and went behind 007n7.
“don't look so scared... The deal. I see you got a very special ticket...” he mockingly patted c00lkidd's head before magically take out a green ticket behind the toddler's ear.
Wow so magical wow.
Bluudud doesn't seem impressed. “Papa, let's just go now. This guy seems like a human trafficker.” bless his mouth.
“don't judge me too soon little prince.” Harlequin hummed. “Let's trade ticket.”
“why? Values difference or something?” 007n7 narrowed his eyes suspiciously. C00lkidd isn't crying but it stills worried him that this clown doesn't let him go just yet.
“Indeed. My show is ten time better than.” Harlequin glanced at the children, “and maybe... I'll let the children in the backstage if you—”
The toddler squeel when he was taken by Pierrot. Where did he come from- never mind.
“Thank you, Pierrot.” 007n7 sighed as Pierrot handed him back his son. “I have to go now. Children, come on.”
The sight of him carrying three children at the same time should be funny but at the same time admirable to certain someone.
so you really found a new pet. Harlequin scoffed, that look from Pierrot is disgusting.
But that's what he likes, seeing him break when that pet of his gone from his grasp.
“Phew... Made it on time... Boss, I brought the keys!” 007n7 huffed as he met Bluudud and Pr3typrincess down.
Bluudud tugged on 007n7 sleeve, pointing at the uniform man which 007n7 assumed it to be a policeman.
“just leave the keys on the counter, I'll talk to you in a sec.” The boss barely glanced at 007n7, that's how 007n7 figure it must be a serious matter.
Though, the store looks fine... I wonder what's going on...
Things might be busy so he told his children to behave.
“Bluudud, don't go around tables to ask if they like video games. Absolutely not.” 007n7 said as he sat him down on the chair behind the counter. “sophia, promise me you won't throw glitters... Please..?”
She doesn't seems she will listen.
“I'll buy those crystal candies.” he doesn't know who even influenced pr3ttyprincess to be sweet tooth in this life. (It was him)
“hmp! We have a deal then.” pr3ttyprincess smiles cheekily. “but I will walk around the shop if I'm bored.”
“of course, the princess desire shall I grant.” 007n7 huffed as he take extra pin, said 'Princess of the Shop.'
“You're spoiling her.”Bluudud didn't look away from his game as he sneered.
“my boy, you can walk around the shop too but just don't bother customers. That's all I asked.” he kissed Bluudud's forehead. “I promise, when I have enough money. I'll get that PlayStation that let us all play together.”
Bluudud act like it didn't effect him but that smile can't be hidden.
Well he dealed with pr3ttyprincess and Bluudud.. For c00lkidd... ...
He picked the young one before putting him at the counter, holding the tips jar. “Now be cute for the tips, Casey.”
So far the day in shop is okay. His boss finally finished talking to the police, then tapped on 007n7 shoulder. “alright, was it a hassle closing the store last night?”
“nope, it was chill. So what happened?”
“Well.. Carol didn't come home last night. It seems like she ran away.”
“She ran away?” 007n7 was a bit taken aback by the revelation. He knew Carol has family issues but she wouldn't run away from her problems.
“She must has her reason... If she show up, we must notify the police.” The boss huffed. "Carol probably not in good state of mind. I'll be in the back doing some interviews for new employee.”
the boss went to the back, it seems like this is going to be a busy day. Poor child, 007n7 thought to himself.
Still, he hopes his Boss find new employee for Carol's replacement. It's hard to work double time without extra pay after all... ...
So far, C00lkidd cuteness managed to attract customers to give tips. Also pr3ttyprincess giving them stickers. 007n7 would occasionally look at Bluudud who is being in his own world.
He appreciate that Bluudud is a well mannered child even though he wish that Bluudud socialized more... No, that's his own fault for not letting him go out to playground.
He was too busy to take them there but Bluudud is starting kindergarten soon, maybe he will finally have couple of friends.
“Welcome— oh! It's you.” 007n7 smiles upon seeing Pierrot. “Thanks for helping me earlier. That guy... ... sure was persistent.”
Seriously reminded him how awful he used to be.
C00lkidd giggles a lot when he saw Pierrot again, lifting both of his arms. Wanting to be pick up.
“Guess he wants you.” 007n7 smiles, “Thanks for preparing breakfast for them. Is that normal for humans do to that?”
“Papa, you're talking like an alien.” Bluudud sighed. “Hi again mister Pierrot.”
“Oh? So he talked to you?”
“He wrote on paper.”
Guess he really dedicated to his act... He thought to himself before looking again at Pierrot that is holding c00lkidd's tiny hand. “What do you want to order?”
Pierrot pointed at the menu, milkshake Coffee. “that's really a good taste! Take a seat, I'll bring it to your table.”
He nodded and walked away much to C00lkidd disappointment wanting to he carried again.
Though when 007n7 was about to make it, his boss pulled him to the side. “Sev, did he buy anything?”
“Yeah, a milkshake.”
“Good, I don't want those guys hanging around without buying anything. Let him know we don't allow flyers here."
007n7 just give a patience smile because lowkey what can he say in this situation. Nothing. Just smile and nod, just smile and nod-
Now the boss finally left, 007n7 was about to do his job until Pierrot appeared back to the counter— OH MY TELAMON WHAT THE FUCK. Is what 007n7 would curse if it wasn't for the fact he's in public.
Even Bluudud now look at Pierrot weird. Pierrot realize he may come as too pushover and calmed himself. He makes a gesture asking 007n7 to come closer. By reluctant, 007n7 did.
The bell jingled when Pierrot leaned even closer. “is he.. Being mean to you.. Dear one..?” he whispered.
007n7 squinted his eyes, he mostly find it weird why he can hear the bell now but earlier he couldn't.
“Huh? My boss? Silly you, of course not.” 007n7 sighed, he thought it was something serious. “He's just giving me some reminder. He's actually pretty nice.”
007n7 of course doesn't find it weird Pierrot being so closed. (If you know how players in roblox communicate ykikyk)
Pierrot seems relief, well not much but his eyes did softened a little. “Will you... Come tonight?”
“eh...?” 007n7 blinked. “I'm sorry, I have children to take care too. I can't go—”
“I'll have a babysitter take care of them for free.” Pierrot immediately counter that excuse with something 007n7 can't even refused.
“You should go.” Bluudud said because narrator is not forgetting him. “You should rest and have fun for yourself.”
“Aw, my boy...” 007n7 is very much touched. “Alright, I'll go... But not for too long? I'm still worried.”
“Of course. You make me very happy...” Pierrot smile, “Bring the children on the back entrance. I'll meet you there and let the babysitter take care of them.” Pierrot is still holding on 007n7 arm, the class of his gloves felt sharp.
He finally let go of 007n7 arm after he noticed the single father was staring. He made a silly face, better than roblox dynamic face.
The bell of the shop rang again, this time a mother and child. “Mommy, look! A clown!”
Pierrot seems quite happy when someone look at him with good kind of curiosity.
“it's true, darling. He's quite big, isn't he? But the circus isn't for children. It'll give you nightmare.” the mother said as now they both are sitting down.
007n7 smiles a little, sure the clowns have uncanny appearance but they look really wonderful.
“AHEM, I don't have all day!” 007n7 sighed internally as he heard a very annoying voice. “Can't you see I've been standing at the counter? Bring me my coffee, no sugar, lazy one.”
Bluudud heard that and was about to throw whatever he has at the woman but 007n7 just pat his son's head before going back to work.
He came back with Pierrot's order. Ignoring the coffee but strawberry and chocolate is a wonderful combination. “here you go, sir.”
The woman next to Pierrot sighed so obnoxiously as she check her watch. “your order is coming right up!”
Pierrot carefully placed the money to his hand along with chocolate bar. “Oh, this is a tip for me? Thanks!” sweets, of course 007n7 likes sweets.
He quickly nodded and waves goodbye. As he turn around, he was staring at the grumpy woman before walking away. Well that is some reaction.
007n7 turn to make the woman's coffee. He was wondering about Pierrot, that guy... I think I met him more than I meet my tax collector. He's kinda cute, remind me of certain someone.
“sorry for the wait, here's your coffee.”
“ugh...”
okay fuck you woman- no 007n7, be respectful. She probably having a bad day.
“this coffee is awful as it service. I'll never coming back to this dump!”
“I'm soooo sorry.....” 007n7 give an apologetic smile.
Just as the woman about to leave, pr3typrincess tripped her and dumped glitter on her hair. The woman was cursing but finally left... Good riddance.