((I mean he’ll be better because of it but the process to get there is gonna be painful))
“Umm…I guess we can just start with whichever section’s closest. We have a handful of hours until the zoo closes, right?” He offered.
(I'm very much not but also am looking forward to it)
"Yeah, we have a while. Closest would be… Reptiles." Astral smiled, heading out with his hand securely holding Simon's.
((Honestly yeah same))
Simon gasped excitedly. “I love reptiles!” He exclaimed, a wide smile on his face. He had a little bit of a bounce in his step and was overall having a good day so far.
"Oh, cool!" Astral laughed just a bit, pulling Simon into the darkened building. He hummed some, giving Simon's hand a squeeze.
Simon smiled up at Astral when the other squeezed his hand before looking around the room. He had a look of childlike excitement on his face.
The firt area they were in was the snake room. Astral hummed softly, grinning.
"Which one first?" He asked softly.
“I don’t know they’re all just so cool!” He exclaimed, actually letting go of Astral’s hand so he could go look around the room.
Astral watched Simon go, then looked around himself. He found himself standing in front of the boa constrictor tank. It was huge… He smiled softly to himself, ideas forming.
((A boa constrictor is a thing Astral should never ever be in possession of omg-))
Simon made his way around the room rather quickly, smiling at all the small snakes. “Do you like snakes?” He asked Mia after he did a quick check to make sure no one was near enough to hear.
((Oh heck…just realized Astral still hasn’t found out Simon’s claustrophobic :’) ))
(He's claustrophobic, you say?)
(P e r f e c t)
(I have exactly the situation for this)
Mia thought a moment, then nodded some.
"Not all of them, but I do like the non venomous ones." The doll spoke softly, so careful not to get caught by someone.
(Also yeah just never let his use any dangerous animal in general lol)
((I hate that you do ;w;))
((Also Yes one of Simon’s boyfriend’s would lock him in a closet whenever he got mad oop))
“That makes sense. I think they’re all just cute little noodles. I wanna boop all of them.” He smiled. “Like this little fella, he’s adorable!” He exclaimed softly, moving over to one of the tanks.
((Never let Astral have anything honestly))
(it's gonna be worse than a closet, dun worry(or worry a lot because Simon's gonna go through hell with this <3))
Mia nodded some.
"So cute…" She grinned, leaning into Simon's hands a bit.
"Do you think Astral would let you get one?"
(Never let Astral have anyone, either)
((I am very much worried now D:))
“Hmmmm maybe! We won’t know until we ask right?” But then again he felt like he was already bothering Astral with so much stuff and he didn’t want to annoy the other. “It’s okay though, it’s not like I really need one.” However, Simon had to admit that he would’ve liked it.
((Just put Astral into solitary confinement forever))
(one word– box)
"Well, Astral is really fond of you. I'm sure he'll be okay with it!" Mia smiled a bit.
"He's done a lot for you that he usually doesn't…"
(Just- just lock Astral up under the bed like the monster he is Just like Simon will be <3 )
((o o f))((but the real question is will he mail Simon somewhere or just keep him in le box ))
“If you say so…” he didn’t really know since he’d never seen the way Astral acted with his other toys. Simon wasn’t even aware that that’s all he really was to Astral.
(Nawh matey he's just putting his toy away when he isn't playing with him <3)
"Really! I don't even think he would have let me back down to earth…" Shit. Shit shit shit. Mia had no idea what Astral's explanation, if any, had been for her in turn, but she might have just fucked it up, which meant she in turn was fucked.
((look at him being organized and putting things away when he’s done with them lmao))
“Really? That sucks.” Simon replied, not seeming to think much of it. After all, Mia had originally told him that all of the stuff that happened was Astral just trying to keep them safe.
(His Mother taught him well ;D)
Mia knew Astral was listening in from the other side of the room. Hopefully nothing would happen to her for this…
"Yeah… At least he's doing this with you though, right?"
(( :0 ))
He nodded. “Mhm. It’s very nice of him and I really appreciate it.” By his standards, Astral had been one of the kindest people towards him.
(She's a BitchTM)
"Mhm!" Mia knew it was all a lie, but ignorance is bliss, yeah? She looked up at Simon, offering a smile.
((is she his creator or is that some other asshole in his life??))
Simon smiled back down at her. He really had no idea what the rest of his life (which could quite possibly be forever) would truly be like. “Ooh this one’s cool too!” He said, moving over to another tank.
(she is! She's the one who taught him to always treat the people under your control as toys and objects <3)
Astral finally made his way over, laughing softly.
"Having fun?" He asked, looking at the same snake as Simon.
((woah so she’s the bitch then……I hate her :D))
“Mhm!” He replied enthusiastically, which was accompanied by a small nod. “Thank you for bringing us!”
(Yeah………….. just wait until she comes to visit her favorite child to hate :D)
"You're welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!" Astral grinned, resting one hand on his hip.
((OMG NOOOOOOOOOO))
He smiled widely up at the god. “I’m just about finished in this room and then we can head somewhere else if you want.”
(too late, already set in stone she coming!)
"Okay! I think it would be a bit of fun to go see the big cats." Astral hummed some.
((why must you hurt me ;w;))
“Yeah that sounds cool! Just give me one more second in here, I’ll be fast, I promise.” He looked up at the god, sort of asking for permission to do so.
(I mean,,,,,,, they're having an illegal bby that was against the rules for a reason)
"Okay, totally! Take all the time you want." Astral gave Simon a little side hug, pulling away.
((oop yeah you’re right you’re right. That’ll actually be low key interesting to watch except for the fact that Simon will probably get hurt for no reason))
Simon nodded, quickly walking around the room and saying hello to as many snakes as he could. Quite literally…saying hello. Astral could probably hear Simon talking to them but he didn’t really mind.