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“BROTHER, WOULD YOU WAKE UP ALREADY?! THE HUMANS ARE STARTING TO ARRIVE AND I DON’T WANT US TO MISS OUR CHANCE AT ADOPTION JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE TOO LAZY TO COME OUT OF THE DEN!”
The Lil Bro silently chuckles at his brother’s excitement as he rolls over on the pillow and settles into a more comfortable position. He fake snores loudly as he does so, hoping for an over the top reaction from the Baby Blue standing nearby while he taps his foot on the floor impatiently.
“SERIOUSLY?!” The Baby Blue exclaims loudly in exasperation, sounding done with him already. “AM I SUPPOSED TO CARRY YOU OUTSIDE TO MEET THEM?!”
The Lil Bro opens one eye socket and smirks at his brother. “I mean... I wouldn’t exactly say no to a free lift...”
His brother facepalms, giving him a somewhat disappointed glare as he shakes his skull. “YOU’RE SO RIDICULOUS SOMETIMES... JUST HOW ARE WE RELATED AGAIN?”
“Something about our soul shards being similar and coming from the same-“ The Lil Bro starts repeating what the humans have tried explaining to them, but is cut off as his brother interrupts him and dismisses the subject with a frustrated wave of his hand.
“YES, YES YOU’VE TOLD ME ALL OF THAT A THOUSAND TIMES, BUT RIGHT NOW WE DON’T HAVE TIME TO GO OVER IT AGAIN!” He tells the other, letting out a frustrated huff as he does so.
The Baby Blue glances in the direction of the den’s entrance, which seems to completely change his demeanor. He suddenly looks much less confident than he was a second ago and he appears nervous about something.
“PLEASE BROTHER, I REALLY DON’T WANT TO WASTE ANY OPPORTUNITY TO FIND A PERFECT HOME FOR THE TWO OF US...”
The Baby Blue Bitty lets out a sigh, looking anxiously at his lazy brother. “I KNOW IT’S OUR FIRST DAY AT THE ADOPTION CENTER AND ALL, BUT WHAT IF OUR PERFECT HUMAN IS ALREADY OUT THERE WAITING FOR US RIGHT NOW?!“
He looks off to the side as he begins mumbling into the bandanna around his neck. “I... I Don’t Wanna Miss That Chance, But I Need You To Come With Me So They Know We’re Getting Adopted Together... So Please Can You Get Up Now...?”
The Lil Bro gives his brother a sympathetic look, knowing just how anxious he is about meeting their potential human adopters for the first time. He’d be lying if he said he wasn’t worried about it as well.
What if the humans don’t like them?
What if nobody ever adopts them?
What if the humans like his brother more and he ends up holding him back from being adopted?
He’s sure the Baby Blue bitty must also be having similar thoughts...
The Lil Bro knows his brother is asking for his support out there and he doesn’t want to let him down. He can sacrifice his much loved rest if it’ll make the Baby Blue feel more at ease.
Besides his brother has a point. Their perfect human could be in the adoption center right now and he’d miss them if he keeps on sleeping. He can’t miss this opportunity just because he was feeling too lazy to greet any of the humans.
Pushing himself off the pillow, the Lil Bro bitty stretches and lets out a quick yawn. “Alright bro, I’m up. Just give me a minute to prepare myself for the humans and I’ll come out then, ok?”
“YAY!!!” The Baby Blue exclaims happily, giving him a tight hug as he bounces joyfully in place. “THANKS BROTHER! YOU’RE THE BEST! I’LL BE RIGHT OUTSIDE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU’RE READY!”
With that said, his brother scampers out of their den, leaving the Lil Bro alone to get ready for the day. He grins happily thinking about his brother’s good mood as he left. He’s glad his support can make him so happy, even if he himself is unsure if he’ll be of any help finding a worthy human to adopt them.
The Lil Bro swiftly changes into a cleaner daytime outfit, a simple white t-shirt and basketball shorts that all of the bitties in the center wear, so that the humans that come in to adopt them can focus more on a bitty’s personality rather than by the clothes they’re wearing. That policy makes it fairer on all of them, allowing each bitty a more equal chance at adoption.
He grabs one of the food tablets the center also provides them from a small packet located close to their pillow and pops it behind his teeth. It tastes completely bland as it dissolves in his mouth, but it does it’s job by filling his stomach up for the time being. Eating these always makes him look forward to when he’ll be able to have proper meals made for him by his new human. Real food sounds way better than what they’re provided with here.
Satisfied that’s he’s awake enough now to meet the humans coming in to see them, the Lil Bro exits the den.
His brother is waiting right outside just like he said he would be. The Baby Blue bitty seems to be wringing his hands as he looks out at the display in front of him, watching the humans that have already arrived interacting with the bitties around their play area. He’s hunched over and looking very self conscious.
The Lil Bro reaches a hand out and places it on his brother’s shoulder in reassurance. The other jumps a little at the contact, but relaxes as soon as he realizes it’s just him.
“Sorry bro, did I give you a little bitty of a fright?” The Lil Bro asks with a wide grin, hoping his terrible attempt at a pun will help his brother relax.
The Baby Blue bitty gives him an annoyed side glance in response. “I DON’T EVEN HAVE THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW BAD THAT ONE WAS...”
“Eh, it wasn’t meant to be a good one anyway.” The Lil Bro chuckles before turning his skull towards the rest of the display in front of them. “Are you... ready to go out there bro?”
“I...” His brother hesitates for a moment, appearing to shrink in on himself as he gives the Lil Bro a glance. After seeing his brother smiling at him, he suddenly brightens up, seemingly much more confident than a second ago and gives the other a determined nod. “Y-YEAH... I THINK SO... LET’S DO THIS!”
The Lil Bro’s grin widens. “That’s my bro... you’re the coolest bitty in the center.”
His brother poses dramatically hearing his praise. “YOU’RE RIGHT BROTHER! I’M SURE THE HUMANS WILL LOVE ME... AND YOU TOO OF COURSE!”
The Baby Blue then grabs his hand and begins pulling him towards the center of the pen. “COME BROTHER! LET’S FIND OUR HUMAN!”
The Lil Bro smirks at his brother’s enthusiasm as he’s dragged along. He’s sure with his energy and bubbly personality that the humans will love him for sure. It’ll only be a matter of time before they’re adopted!
The two slow in their pace however as they approach a human couple sitting in the pen nearby, where a number of bitties are already gathered on the floor talking to them.
The Baby Blue looks back at him as if to check if what he’s doing is right. He appears to be pretty unsure of himself as he talks. “UM... SHALL WE GO SAY HI TO THEM, BROTHER?”
The taller bitty gives his brother a knowing look before he responds. “You don’t have to check with me bro. You decide.”
He wants his brother to be fully confident in the decisions he makes. The Lil Bro trusts his brother’s choices, but he knows sometimes the Baby Blue doesn’t feel as sure about them. That’s why he’s been trying to encourage him to make more decisions for the both of them.
His brother hesitates for a minute before finally finding the courage he needs to continue. “OK... L-LET’S SAY H-HI TO THEM.”
“That’s the spirit, bro. We’ll be fine... and I’m here if you need me.” He reminds his brother with a squeeze of the other’s hand.
The Baby Blue smiles warmly at him as he squeezes back. “I KNOW... THANKS...”
“You’re welcome...” The Lil Bro responds before he looks forward at all the humans in the bitty play area already. Maybe one of them will end up being their adopter?
That thought fills him with excitement as he and his brother gets closer and closer to them.
“Now... let’s go meet some humans...”