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[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Tinky nods and stands a final time to rinse the towel and leave it on the counter.

Come on. Let’s see what they did with the body.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Definitely.

He pulls the cloth away to observe his handiwork. Most of the blood on Kik is gone.

I’m pretty sure I’m done. You alright?

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

It has a lot of power.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

All Karaxis does is wipe away the blood around their eyes and forehead, strangely gentle.

Appreciated, Kik. But I don’t intend to let that happen. I have a family to protect and a town that’s been ours for centuries.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Tinky shakes his head, looking down.

He’s never done anything like this before. Hell, He was just itching for an excuse.

He stands back up to wet the cloth, even if it’s still reasonably damp. With a sigh, he kneels in front of them again.

Close your eyes.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Huh.

The cloth moves down to their chin. Tinky winces with a tiny shudder.

Hopefully we’re not in these forms long enough to get any physical…visible injuries.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Though Tinky is wiping the other side, his gaze drifts to the scar.

How’d you get that?

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

T’noy looks up at the hitch in their voice. His lips twitch down more.

…You made a deal with us.

He reaches up to wipe the blood away from their cheek with the cloth, and it’s not completely detached.

We tend to hold up our end of the bargain in one way or another.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

…

He scrubs up their forearm.

And your actual parents? How long have they been dead for?

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Tinky eyes the forming bruises before running the towel under the sink and wringing it, red-tinted water splashing into one of the sinks. He returns to start on the other hand.

Do you have family anywhere?

They wouldn’t be able to reach Kik outside of Hatchetfield, but that could be dealt with later.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

We get rid of the body, maybe Nibbly eats some of it, clean up the murder scene, and…

He cocks his head to the side, running the cloth under their palm.

How old are you?

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Tinky glances up at them, movements slowing.

Yes. Very.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Karaxis finds what he’s looking for and holds up a washcloth. Water runs. Spotting the first aid kit, he nabs it.

Alright, c’mere.

Hesitantly, Tinky’s fingers brush against Kik’s wrist. He makes up his mind and tugs their hand away from the trembling grip it has on their arm. He presses the wet cloth against it, wiping away the blood, brow furrowed on concentration.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Tinky shuts the door behind them and sits Kik down on the bathtub ledge. He sees their shaking.

…I know that killing is difficult for humans. At least the first time.

He studies Kik’s face.

But he can’t hurt you and you’re not in his control anymore. Win-win.

He gets back up and opens the bathroom cabinet, looking for something.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

I trust you to handle this.

Blinky nods. Tinky leads Kik outside of the study, searching for a bathroom.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Mmh?!

Hm…

Tinky looks Edwin over.

…Blinks, you know how to dismember something.

Blinky jolts to attention a little, mesmerized by the shine of the blood. He clutches his pocket knife tighter.

Yes.

Could you…

He gestures to the body.

…Sure.

Thanks.

He turns back to Kik, seeing the state they’re in. Something stirs in his chest.

The least we could do is get you clean. It avoids suspicion.

He offers his hand.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite

[thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite]

Getting rid of the body is a good start. Humans get worked up over dead bodies.

They really did a number on him, and Tinky was proud of that, for their first kill.

The Book

{Ever since Nibblenepphim visited the other night, Kik has found it increasingly obvious that something is different with the Black Book. It isn't responding very well to them anymore, mixing up its own pages and obscuring texts as if refusing to be read. The translation was taking longer than ever, and Katherine felt the pressure from their father to get it done.

And what's worse: They had barely heard from the Lords recently. They couldn't really feel their influence.

What an awful week.

Leaning back in their old wooden chair, the teen tries to reach for any of the Lords with their mind. Sighing, their eyes look to the ceiling, then close. In their mind, they recite the names, hoping that they are still connected.}

@thesiblingsoftheblackandwhite