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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Kind of the reason he's glitchy and went on a murder spree... Now imagine that...but he built MissingNo and you have grandpa."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Uh...how to not say too much? Steven told you about MissingNo and Miki?"

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𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘁. @wcrdplay.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

“You handled it so well.” No. I didn’t. I went insane, lost spark, bled in silence, shattered in private and wore a smile that lied better than any mask could.

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"...Oh, Steven definitely never told you what he had in common with Grandpa AZ."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"I wasn't too surprised. Steven is a big romantic, honestly. ...I guess I am, too. Probably got that from grandpa's side of the family with him being known for being so sentimental."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Honestly, far as I can see, you two are a perfect couple. Kind of hard to imagine you two not happy together."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Honestly, I got the impression you were already thinking of it when I started teasing Steven about it..."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Story of my life. At least I had the sense to not ask Phantom out the day I met him... N-not saying you two were a bad start. Just with how I am..."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Can't blame me for thinking that when I see a baby Pokémon."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Steven...you two are totally giving that to the kid when they happen, aren't you?"

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

//I feel like Mike right now. My poor throat. XD

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Mike gave a weak laugh at that. "Call it a bad habit. I either fully trust someone or not at all."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"You've given me no reason not to."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"And I believe you. I'm not worried about you two, honestly. It's why I'm so quiet most of the time. I believe everything you say is honest and that I can trust you with him."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"I hope Phantom has Valentine's Day off. I have some ideas!"

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Mike gave a soft laugh at that, grinning. "And that is why when I was ready to be a protective big brother, you never saw it. No reason to hate you."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Mike couldn't help a soft laugh. "And talk like that is why I feel I can trust you with Steven."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Boccer? What is everyone talking about?!

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

"And there is one of the reasons I actually think my brother got lucky with you: something I never thought I'd say. You're a very intelligent man, Grey. And with that you don't treat Steven like he's stupid."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Steven told me. That can't be an easy thing to do! Especially when his code can get glitchy sometimes from MissingNo."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Yeah...it's helping me let go..." Mike smiled. "Wonderful. We're talking about adopting after we get married. But he's still taking the wedding planning slow. Which, if that's how he wants to handle it, I'm fine with."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"I am...I'm trying. I have my own life and I'm actually not around too much. Just...check in on you guys." He gave a soft laugh. "...My whole childhood was making sure Steven had one... Even being champion was for Steven. That's hard to turn off."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Mike chuckled as he took the soda. Caught. "Thanks. And yeah...been taking care of him so long I don't think he remembers mom and dad..." With a soft sigh, he opened the can. "Old habits die hard. I still feel like I should protect him. It's easier if I'm quiet and invisible to others."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"From what he told me, I wouldn't be surprised. Doesn't change I'm not used to anyone doing much for me. Ah." Choices. Mike was guilty of hoping he wouldn't have to think about it. He never had to... "Uh...orange."

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━━ 🇭🇦🇵🇵🇾 🇧🇴🇹🇹🇱🇪🇸 @memoryvials.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

You know, it's one conception of death for Buddhists: the wave returns to the ocean, where it came from and where it's supposed to be.

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"It is..." Mike smiled, nodding. Still, he hesitated. Not yet used to accepting anyone doing anything for him. "Ah. Soda is good. Thank you."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Kind of find that relatable. But I'm used to suffering quietly...making sure Steven doesn't worry about me. So I just...isolated myself worried I'd just get used again until I met Phantom."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Mike froze, looking pale and giving a soft laugh. Now he understood... "Uh...I think I know why he didn't tell me. I dumped my last boyfriend because he accused Steven of being like that towards me... He was just worried I was being abused but my ex tried to convince me it was more..."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Well, it's very awkward for me..."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Right! We still need to plan one." Mike gave a soft laugh. "Well, he told me about my nephews and who your parents were. But...not even a breath of someone that shouldn't be mentioned. Probably for that reason?" Steven was smart...Mike didn't need to be reminded of an ex.

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Are your arms not getting tired!?"

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Exactly...I'm trusting that. Ah...I'll....keep that in mind. I'm just always worried about interrupting you two. Don't want to be a third wheel to my brother."

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Strangled Blue @strangledbrother.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Oh, I know. Thing you don't know about me is I'm good at not being noticed. Not sure if it's leftover from being a ghost or not. I've had to run off to give you two privacy a couple of times. I actually am very protective of Steven... That's how much I know you're good for him."

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