((Oof and that’d probably be the first time that Simon would actually really fight back, and just kick and scream because he’s absolutely terrified of Astral at this point.))
Simon didn’t even know if they’d be allowed to die trying. He just wanted Astral to leave them alone, to let them be at peace.
(Astral wouldn't give a flying fuck at that point, just kind of pinning Simon's limbs in place and carrying him off to figure out what he was going to use him for)
Mia did to. It's why she didn't want Astral trying to 'fix things' between them. That meant he'd be around more, and it was just going to stress them.
((But imagine, if at that point maybe the kid’s in their early teens and they hear what’s going on and interfere :’) ))
Simon hadn’t even really thought about that. But maybe that’s why he wanted things to be fixed automatically, so they wouldn’t have to deal with the stress anymore.
(Oo, they yell at Astral themself and Astral is Shooketh so they manage to get Simon out of his arms and take Simon to their own room for hugs because he's still their Dad)
Mia was just scared this 'fixing' was going to end up with Simon in even more pain than now.
"We'll be okay…"
((Hhhhh Simon would feel so bad for making the kid take care of him but he just can’t do it himself at that moment.))
“We’ll be okay…” he echoed. He just hoped they really would be. He wanted them all to be happy together.
(The kid just kinda curls up on Simon's lap and admits that Astral scares them too because of what he does to people, and they're definitely crying as they hug Simon)
Mia closed her eyes again, rubbing Simon's back.
"We will." It was as if they said it enough, it might come true.
((Oh noooooooo ;-; and Simon would start humming something to calm them down, and hold them close as if he could keep them safe))
Simon nodded in agreement, hugging her tightly. He was glad he had her.
(The kid cuddles close and of course this ends up being their first real bonding time together and it's about how horrible Astral is)
(And it's all before Mother finds out about the child and tries to destroy their soul because they shouldn't exist for a reason)
Mia was glad she had Simon, too. She hugged back, patting his head.
((Ofc ;-; poor babies))
((hEcC I’m really scared for when that’s gonna happen))
Simon enjoyed the gentle touches, they made him feel safe. A lot of the time he needed stuff like this, just someone to take care of him.
(Poor bbies indeed ;-;)
(Me too)
Mia had noticed, before, how much things liked this helped Simon. She'd always be there to give them to him. Right..?
((Fuckin Astrallllllllll. This is why we can’t have that happen ;-;))
((I feel like she’d either be really angry or just be like “Um this is mine now” and take them.))
Simon hoped so. He’d need someone to take care of him. He just hoped he could return the favor one day.
(Exactlyyyyyyy we need them to get along for god's sake -)~- )
(Probably both. Simon will prob have to talk her out of flat out destroying them, but then she'll just take them away)
Mia hummed softly, looking down at Simon a moment.
"How you doing?" She asked. always periodically, always checking in on her friend.
((Yesssssssssss))
((Simon would definitely cry a bunch after that))
“Better.” He looked up at her, smiling softly. “Thank you.”
(honestly Mother might just end up coming back to get Simon because this kid is mad without their Dads)
Mia nodded.
"You're welcome." She smiled in turn, moving to hug him.
((awww lol that’d be hilarious tbh))
Simon hugged her again, letting out a small sigh of relief.
(Mother, showing up at the palace with a screaming child and bags under her eyes: Grabs Simon's wrist You're coming with me–)
"Mm…" Mia hummed softly, patting Simon's back. "I'm so glad…"
((Astral’s just like D: ))
“Me too…” he looked up at her. “How are you doing? Are you okay?”
"I'm doing better than before," Mia said, looking back.
"Though, I'm sure if I have any appetite…"
“That’s good….and we don’t have to eat until you want to.” He reassured her.
"Okay…" Mia let out a breath, moving to wrap her arms back around Simon as things calmed down.
Simon lay them both down, rubbing Mia’s back softly. He was glad they’d both been able to calm down.
Mia closed her eyes as they laid back down, snuggled close. How many more months did they have to suffer through this in the end? Would they be able to get away before the child was born?
Simon didn’t think they’d be able to get away before then. Astral wanted the child too bad. Also, the further along Simon got, the harder it would be for him to move and stand a chance at making an escape.
Mia didn't either, not really, but she could let herself hope. If Simon got to hope Astral would get better, she could hope they could run away.
Of course Simon wouldn’t try and take that hope away from her. He would continue to hold onto his own hope, that things could get better.