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Party looks up from their old batman comic as they see movement from the corner of their eye only to see Kobra pacing around the diner, this makes Party to tilt their head confused as they sit up from the slouch that they were in and also raise their hand to the hearing aid to turn them on as they look up at the old clock that hangs in the diner.

“Kobes, calm down” Party calls knowing that Kobra will ignore them, after letting out a soft sigh, Party places their comic down and gets up to grab Kobra’s arm to force him to stop pacing. “They haven’t returned” Kobra mumbles as he turns to look at his sibling, who stands in front of him worried. “Ghoul has probably dragged Jet to look at something before they went to Doctor D’s place to get Pepsi.” Party says softly as they force Kobra to sit in the booth that they where previously sitting in as Kobra growls “Cola” to Party.

“Maybe, you should do something to take your mind of it?” Party mumbles as they pull out an old scrap of paper and some broken crayons from under the cushion of one of the booth seats. Kobra looks at their sibling through his sunglasses, which make Party sigh. “Guess not.”

Kobra takes his sunglasses off then squints as his eyes begin to readjust to the light from the celling lights which are on. “How are the glasses?” Party asks, trying to make small talk as they take the glasses in their hands to have a look at them. “Good.” The short reply makes Party frown a bit.

“Kobra.” Party calls noticing that their brother is looking at the diner door to get his attention. “You can talk to me, y’know” Party’s voice is soft as they take Kobra’s hands in theirs. “I am your sibling after all”.

Handing Kobra back his glasses, as he grunts while not looking at Party, which makes them huff at their brother’s attitude. Party looks at Kobra and growls softly. “I know that you have been avoiding being in the room alone with me” Party finally blurts out, making Kobra look back at them in shock.
Kobra bites his lip as he begins to play with his glasses. “Is this about you and Pepsi?” Party asks which makes Kobra hiss “Cola.” Party lets out a huff as they roll their eyes. “Whatever, you know I don’t care if you date him, right?” Party says as Kobra glares at them.

“You always question me when I leave” Kobra growls which makes Party nod “ I care about you, you are all I have left” Party says softly as Kobra shakes his head.
“You once panicked because I never told you about the motor bike race that I signed up for” Kobra grumbles remembering Party’s worried look after they had found him pinned under the said motorbike and the scolding that he got. “You didn’t return or radio to tell anyone that you where there” Party growls as they slam their hands against the table, making Kobra jump, with panic.
Party takes a moment to calm down, then they look at Kobra “Shit.” They mumble as Kobra gets up and rushes to the room, well cleared out storage room, that both Kobra and Jet share.

“Kobra! I’m sorry” Party calls watching their brother coward away into the room, just as the diner door opens, revealing Ghoul, Jet and Cherri Cola. “What?” Party hisses as they stomp towards the door.
“Party” Ghoul calls as he takes his lover’s hand, which makes Party growl and pull away their hand “Let yourself calm down, or you’re going to make it worse” Ghoul says as he leads (drags) Party back to their room as he looks at Jet and Cola with a nod.

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“Stupid Kobra, stupid argument” Party grumbles as they stomp around the room that they and Fun Ghoul share, Ghoul lets out a sigh as he watches from the mattress that they have placed on the floor. “You know that you shouldn’t have reacted out like that” Ghoul says softly as he drags his tattooed hands through his greasy hair.
“I know!” Party shouts as they turn to glare at Ghoul, who looks back at Party with a bored look, used to his lovers fits of anger. “Just say sorry then! “ Ghoul groans as Party flops onto the mattress with a groan, crushing Ghoul in the process.
The red head grumbles as they shove their face into Ghoul’s lap, and which makes him dig his inked fingers into the red strands of hair on Party’s head. Party lets out a soft coo as they lean into Ghoul’s hands. “Kobra won’t take the apology” Party grumbles as Ghoul rolls his eyes.
“Have you tried without being a dick?” Ghoul asks which makes Party grunt and lift their head up to glare at Ghoul again.
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Kobra looks up from the comic that Party had left earlier, and he grunts as he sees Cherri Cola watching him with a worried look. “Still nothing?” Cola asks as he tries to take Kobra’s hand, which earns him a slap on the hand “don’t touch me” Kobra growls.
“You know that they just worry right?” Cola says softly as he watches Kobra, who nods a small bit. “They really don’t want us dating” Kobra mumbles as he looks up as he hears Party and Ghoul shout at each other. “I think it’s the fact that you never told them” Cola’s voice is soft as Kobra sinks down into the diner chair.
“I … was just waiting for the right time, you know, how much Party doesn’t trust people” Kobra says as he looks at Cherri, who gives him a small smile. “But they trust you, you are their sibling. You both have been through hell because of Bat City” Cherri continues which makes Kobra nod.
Both look up as Party shuffles into the room and looks at Kobra while Ghoul gives them a light shove to get them to talk. “Go on” Ghoul grumbles as he nurses his hand, which has a bite mark on it. “Kobes … I am sorry “ Party says softly as they walk over and stands beside their brother, who scoots over to let them sit, while Cherri gets up to help Ghoul fix his hand.
Party looks at their brother as they gently take Kobra’s hand, who lets them “I didn’t mean to lash out” Party grumbles as Kobra watches his sibling, who is struggling to talk about their emotions. “I should have told you” Kobra mumbles as Party gives him a weak smile.
“It’s your relationship, you can tell anyone you want to” Party says as Kobra nods as he wraps his arms around Party’s neck, who makes Party hum as they both sit there hugging each other. “By the way, why did you bite Ghoul?” Kobra asks softly which makes Party chuckle “Don’t cross me”