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“That is never coming out of the tub” Wilbur comments, as he glances at the bathtub in the twins shared bathroom. The once white tub is now stained pink and the little bit of scrubbing he tried did nothing.
“It's fine. Say its blood first so when dad finds out the truth he's not that mad” says the twin that now has pink hair. His hair is at his waist and used to be brown. He came home angry yesterday, and needed something to feel in control. This led to time barging into Wilburs room and demanding they walk to the grocery store with him. They waited all day today till school ended, and they would be home alone. Now his hair is a nice soft pink.
“That is not gonna work” Wilbur remarks, only to get a punch in the shoulder”
“Shut up. It's not worse than anything Tommy’s done”
“He would’ve let you if you asked”
“Would’ve ruined the feeling”
Wilbur shrugs in response, it's not him that's gonna get grounded. They both jump at the front door shutting. Glancing at each other and mentally counting the time it would take to get to their rooms.
Too long as Phil calls up the stairs, “Boys! I'm home!”
The evidence is all over them. Wilburs hands are pink, and Technos hair, scalp, and hands are pink.
Phils calls for them again.
“Not home!” Wilbur yells and receives a smack to his recently punched shoulder. “We’re dead”
“He wouldn’t kill us”
“Boys?” he's right outside, the door is creaking open, Techno stiffens. “What's-? Oh god.” he's staring at Technos hair, then the bathtub, then Wilburs hands. He is silent for several seconds as Techno mentally writes his will.
“You… actually did good for your first time dying hair” is what he says finally. “But you will be cleaning that tub til it sparkles, and next time we’re going to a hairstylist”
The twins glance at each other in surprise. They thought he’d at least take phones away or something.
“Just please don't do this again, or let me help next time” he asked, not unkindly, yet definitely exasperated. “Did you at least do your homework?”
‘Yes’ both boys chirped in unison. Some of the tension leaves Phils shoulders and he seems to accept his ruined bathroom. Not that the room wasn’t a mess beforehand, it is a boys bathroom, but now it's got some pink detailing.
“You two are gonna clean this up, and i’ll make dinner”
“Dad” Wilbur replies “we don't know how”
“Google it?” Techno suggests and Phil waves a hand at him vaguely.
“Yeah, do that. I’ll be downstairs, please dont drink, breathe, or touch any chemicals with protection”
Tommy decides this is a perfect time to poke his head around the door frame “Are they grounded? Can I use Technos computer? I want spaghetti please” words tumbling out of his mouth so fast he has to stop and gasp for breath. Phil takes that pause to interrupt and answer.
“No they aren't grounded, no you may not, we’re having chili” he replies and starts herding him out the door. Tommy’s excited voice is still audible as he’s walked downstairs.