#i'm trying to cheer myself up after the end of revolution plus from irl stuff and tbh this worked lol

[buds-and-baubles]

after all the comments about midnighter's trench coat i've seen in canon, my mind has been taunting me with this:

apollo: *holding midnighter upside down by his boots and shaking him like a ketchup bottle in their living room*

midnighter: *drops out 80 different types of knives and swords including a zweihander* *drops out his bo staff* *drops out his night (escrima) sticks* *drops out throwing stars* *drops out toolbox* *drops out first aid kit* *drops out wallet full of pictures of his family* *drops out sticker book* *drops out packaged foods like fruit snacks and water bottles* *drops out flip phone* *drops out mint life savers* *drops ou–*

jenny quantum: *has been standing in the doorway the entire time* ...dads?

both: *look at jenny but midnighter's is from upside down* yeah, kiddo/moppet?

jenny quantum: what are you doing to dad midnighter?

midnighter: he's hoping candy will pop out.

jenny quantum: what?

apollo: your father claims he hasn't stolen my chocolate bar even though i could smell it on his breath. he dared me i wouldn't be able to find it even if i shook him like a magic mid ball. *shakes him again and a half-eaten chocolate bar drops out, which makes him smile a smug smile*

midnighter: *frowns but it's more like a pout as he crosses his arms* get that look off your face, this isn't the lottery. i ate it because i liked it and i'd do it again. i will do it again now just to piss you off. i didn't tell you because you eat all the chocolate in the apartment and don't even share with me.

apollo: it's my favorite chocolate. we already share everything, and i would've shared if you asked but you didn't so now you can kiss that chance goodbye.

both: *further lighthearted bickering*

jenny quantum: *watches them with a deadpanned expression as she still stands in the doorway* are you both done? i'd like to go to the movies before the next decade begins and ends.

apollo: *sets midnighter gently on the couch* sure, jenny q. you ready to go? i'm ready but we'll have to wait for midnighter to get out of his uniform and dressed in everyday clothes after he puts all his stuff back in his pockets.

midnighter: *grumbles as he starts picking up his stuff and putting it away* no thanks to you. also jenny, i'd go with your actual fall jacket. it's pretty cold out.

jenny quantum: ugh, you're both terrible. i'll eat all the chocolate in the house and watch your minds explode as you blame eachother. *she puts on her fall jacket anyways but ties it around her waist as a form of protest*