Summary: Tubbo is vibrating, he's actually vibrating in excitement. Tommy is going with them! There's so much stuff they can do together!
But first! Taking care of their injuries, Tommy has the worst of it so they're hoping they can deal with the damage safely and quickly.
Tommy is... making that difficult.
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Notes: I was busy ALL day i couldn't upload this morning!
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Tubbo can't stop headbutting Tommy.
He should probably first worry about the fact that Tommy looks ready to drop dead any second. His head butting prevented Tommy from falling asleep though, and he honestly thinks that's better, as much as he wants Tommy to rest he doesn't think it's a good idea. It's most definitely his first time teleporting.
Tommy had let him for the first few times until he seemed to have gotten tired of it and held him at arm's length. Tubbo merely started using his hand to butt against. He can't help it! He's so excited to be BACK on the ship with Tommy! They can do so much together! He doesn't know where to start!
"How about we start by getting him healed first before doing any... exciting activities?"
Whoops, must've said that out loud. Ranboo puts a hand on his shoulder to stop him from buzzing everywhere and points to Tommy, who isn't looking so good after that teleport Ranboo pulled. Shroud clung on again after he inspected the current room and finally got off of Wilbur, the spider now appeared to be content to stay latched on. Not that Tommy seemed to mind, reaching back to pet his head.
Tubbo nods
"Right right, shouldn't be that hard"
He and Ranboo start leading Tommy down the halls to get him to the medbay. Tommy does not struggle or fight. Body relaxed and eyes trusting as he followed close behind them. He kept looking around curiously at the faux wood paneled walls that Phil had installed to give a homey feel to the ship. Various pictures were scattered across the walls, most of them a stunning variety of landscapes from multiple planets.
They pass one frame that contains a beautiful painting of a floating castle, surrounded by curved stone pillars rising like a gently curved rib cage from out of the the ocean around it, the castle sitting like a heart in the center of the ring of pillars. Anchored beneath the water and the castle sits a white pristine temple practically glowing despite the shadows from the island above it. Tommy paused to look at it more, fascinated. Neither Ranboo or Tubbo hurry him, letting him go at his own pace. Sure the injuries and wounds worry them, but if he really truly did have issues they would help him, he seems still capable of walking, if he wants to enjoy his walk and explore then who are they to stop him?
They want him to feel comfortable on this ship, comfortable in their home.They want to show him that it's nothing like his previous 'cruises' on past ships and they only just want to help him for real this time, get him back to full health.
Tommy starts walking again, mainly just glancing briefly around until he stops again to stare at a potted golden flower. Tubbo notes how it seems to match Tommy's golden hair, (if his hair was a little cleaner) both brilliantly bright, like Tommy's personality. He never thought much of the golden flower when he would walk or fly by, but seeing Tommy next to it? It feels... significant, oddly enough.
Tommy slowly lifts a single finger and caresses the petals, seemingly entranced by the flower, treating it gently as he runs a finger along the soft petals. They hear footsteps and turn to see Techno walking towards them, probably to hurry them to the medbay where Wilbur is most definitely waiting. Preparing the items they need for a check up.
"Can you guys please hurry up? Phil is still trying to get the ship out of the atmosphere and he told us to check on all your injuries, especially the hu- Tommy's injuries"
He hasn't looked at Tommy at all, but gestures to him and his slight limp. Tommy's purposely lifting his injured leg slightly, hardly noticeable but it's bent in a way to put all his weight on his good leg.
Tubbo glares, he sees Tommy's head sharply turn in the direction of where he'd heard his name and he can immediately tell the exact moment Tommy spots Techno, because his whole body tenses tight as a livewire.
"We were just showing him around slowly, we're still headed for the damn medbay, what's wrong with going at his pace? We don't want to rush him and make him panic"
He'd rather be cautious, the last thing he wants is to make Tommy panic if they rush him or push him to hurry within a ship he's unfamiliar with.
Techno sighs and starts corralling them in the direction of the medbay the medbay
"He can have all the time in the galaxy to start exploring later, but we really need to get you patched up- properly"
His last word cut Tubbo off, who had been about to gesture to the wrap up Ranboo had done.
Despite their sulking faces and posture, neither complained once Techno started making them pick up the pace, though thankfully he did let Tommy take his time, the last thing Techno wanted to do was stress out the human. Who actually is starting to look uneasy with Techno behind him. Dang it. Maybe if he-
Tubbo sees Techno moving to the front allowing Tommy to move behind him and relax now that Techno was in his eyesight. They take a turn and finally see the sign that says medbay. Techno opens the doors and sees Wilbur already setting up health kits and potions, even some gapples if something is truly wrong.
Ranboo walks in and says a quiet hello to Wilbur, Tubbo goes to follow but is abruptly held back by a firm grip on his shoulders.
Tubbo can hear Tommy's breathing, it's picked up, much faster than it was before, his eyes are wide, looking more scared than Tubbo has ever seen him- not even when he fought those guards off. He doesn't remember seeing Tommy scared.
He may not have known Tommy for long, but after everything he's seen Tommy go through so far, not once did he show visible fear.
This? This is fear in a human, this is fear in Tommy.
Tommy's feet stay planted where he stands, refusing to budge even when Tubbo tries to gently grab his hand and pull him forwards. Tommy doesn't let himself get pulled, but he doesn't snatch his hand away from Tubbo either, giving his hand a desperate squeeze as if to ground himself.
Techno looks confused,
"What's going on? Why isn't he moving?" Techno reaches out, to maybe get a hold on Tommy and nudge him inside. Tommy snarls something and exposes his teeth, the gesture clear as day not a friendly gesture. Shroud (Who they'd honestly forgotten about, since he was just chilling on Tommy's back) hisses. Techno does not flinch back or show signs of being disturbed, instead holding his ground and keeping eye contact with Tommy.
Tubbo can clearly see Tommy not liking the fact that Techno wasn't bothered and sees Tommy reaching for his pocket. Shit the knife!
He tries to deescalate the situation before they get into a fight and find out if Techno is strong enough to fight a human.
"Hey hey! Woah woah c'mon- he's- he's just nervous about the medbay! Considering where we found him it's not surprising, give him some space dammit!"
Tubbo gets between the two towering people and pushes Techno back just a bit. Techno doesn't budge at first, but moves back when he notices that Tommy is hissing and snarling, ready to lunge at him when he doesn't immediately listen to Tubbo.
Once Techno is inside and alongside Ranboo, who is looking back at them eyes wide with concern, and Wilbur who's still nervous but still checking on everything. He starts checking up on Ranboo, as he waits on Tubbo and the human. Ranboo goes along but still warbles worriedly, wanting to comfort his new friend.
Tommy's eyes only stare into the medbay and he takes one step back.
Tubbo quickly tries to calm him before he bolts.
"Big man! Look at me, c'mon"
He gently grabs Tommys face and pulls it down so all he can see is Tubbo and nothing else. It seems to work a bit, Tommys eyes locked on Tubbo and he can see so many emotions swirling inside those bright blue eyes. A plasma fire burning inside Tommy, ready to burn everything and anything if it means safety.
That should worry Tubbo and it did, just a little bit. But he knew just a little bit of patience and gentle physical contact tends to calm Tommy, but with the other crew around it might not be as quick.
"Deep breathes Choo-mi I don't think all this fast breathing is good for you"
He mimics deep breathing, hoping Tommy will go along and that this works for humans too.
It does. Tommy watches him for a moment before beginning to copy him, his chest inhaling deep breaths, so large it reminds Tubbo of the bellows of a forge. Tommy's shoulders slowly begin to un-tense, relaxing and his eyes slowly soften. The look in his eyes becoming slightly less panicked, as he copied Tubbo.
After a couple minutes, maybe only two or three, Tommy is much better, though he still eyes the medbay with a wary nervousness clear in the tense lines of his body.Clearly this is a possible trigger zone, unfortunately all the supplies are in the room, it has the best lights in the whole ship, so check ups can be done with clear visibility.. Well unless of course you're one of the unfortunate species who thrive in the dark.
Tubbo talks over his shoulder, not looking away from Tommy in case he decides to bolt,
"I'm going to bring him in slowly, and Wilbur I need you to check on me and everything, show him you're not gonna do some freaky shit alright?"
"What counts as freaky shit?"
That dumb bastard.
"If he looks 5 seconds from having the human equivalent of a panic attack I will sting you until you can never move again for the rest of your life"
"I wasn't going to do anything! I promise! Geez........ please don't sting me"
Coward.
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Wilbur was incredibly nervous.
He has a human in his medbay and he looks like he's one hair trigger away from lashing out, whether because of fear or anger is yet to be certain.
Tubbo seems to have him relaxed for now, but with how Tommy's glaring at Wilbur he's not so sure. Tubbo doesn't seem bothered or worried and he pulls himself up on the examination table, Tommy is extremely close to Tubbo, looking uncomfortable about his location.
Wilbur gulps nervously, his tail coiled around his left leg.
"S-so... how do we do this e-exactly? He's kinda just.."
he gestures to Tommy, whose eyes narrow in response, challenging and daring him to do... something.
Techno huffs and comes close to Wilbur, providing support for the Orcam Alien, while also making eye contact with Tommy. Normally doing such an act would make any person or animal slowly lose their nerve and display submitting signs, like looking away, bowing their heads etc.
The human does none of these things, instead looking back with as much defiance as the human can currently muster, which is a lot. Techno does not react much, but to Wilbur that's worrying enough, The human won't back down, Techno may be shorter than the human but everyone knows he's extremely strong.
HIIISSSS!
Oh shit the Arachnid!
Seriously, why do they keep forgetting the thing is there?
It hissed at them and unlatched some of the legs it had around the human and- holy shit that's a nightmare inducing sight. The human towered over all of them (except Wilbur, he notices now he's slightly taller than the human, Ranboo beats everyone easily) and with the added spider on his back, spreading some of its legs out to look bigger, well it was a horror inducing sight.
Ranboo makes an unknown crooning sound, one meant to relax haunting members and soothe them. He gets up from his seat and walks to Tommy calmly, taking one of his hands and nervously petting Shroud. Shroud doesn't like it but does not fuss when Tommy pets one of his legs and says something to Ranboo. Who only looked at him with a reassuring expression, even if he couldn't understand him.
Tubbo looks over at Wilbur who tries his best to avoid staring at the human.
"Do your thing but do it carefully and make sure he can clearly see, let him know what you're doing. If he sees me all calm and relaxed maybe he'll let you do the same for him"
It's a logical idea, makes sense right? Yea this is fine. Wilbur can do this.
He takes out some medical wrapping that has regeneration properties within the folds of the fabric to speed up healing and clean infections that are pressed within the skin and he starts to slowly unwrap the old first aid wrapping on Tubbo's side. Wilbur nearly screeched when Tommy hissed at him until Tubbo quickly buzzes his wings and calmly says his name.
"Mommy"
Tries to say his name anyways- Tubbo taps Wilbur's arm twice, making eye contact with Tommy. Tommy does not relax but does not freak out either. Tommy huffs and stops his hissing, but he keeps a close eye on Tubbos injury.
Is that a win...? Can he proceed without getting hissed at like a newborn podling trying to intimidate him?
Granted, the human is much more intimidating than a young podling and has the bite force to back up his threats.
Throwing away the old wrapping he cleans the wound that has started to heal thankfully, it appears to have no major issues and luckily no infections. Slowly, he replaces it with the new one. It has a blue sort of coloring to it compared to the pure white traditional first aid wrappings that have no effects. Tommy watches closely as Wilbur wraps it around Tubbos side, finding no infections or possible scarring on the wound. Luckily Dreamons don't have any poisons or toxins in their claws, they just have really sharp hands.
Once that's all wrapped up Wilbur carefully checks Tubbo all around, only finding small bruises and some spots that would go away after a good clean. Tubbo patiently waits while making small talk with Ranboo and Tommy. Tommy makes some sounds that Wilbur could assume was his language, he wonders briefly what the human was saying.
"Alright, I think you're all clear Tubbo, just don't stretch your side and you should be good-"
The second he gave the all clear Tubbo hopped off the table and tried to pull Tommy on the examination table.
Tommy didn't appreciate being pulled and put up one hell of a hissy fit. Ranboo joined in on the struggle of getting the human to at least sit on the table.
"Guys I don't think the human wants to-"
"HISSSSSS"
"GET THE DAMN SPIDER OFF OF HIM!"
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"Wilbur, c'mon man please"
"Get him to stop looking at me like that!"
"Like what?"
"LIKE HE'S GONNA TEAR MY TAIL OFF!"
Wilbur was hiding behind Ranboo, who could only sigh and look down at Wilbur, contemplating how they're going to get this whole thing to work.
Clearly Tommy does not have a good... relationship with doctors or scientists... or medical labs. Which is 100% understandable, he doesn't know what Tommy went through but it doesn't take a genius to know none of it was good.
But if they can show him that Wilbur is nothing like those previous people (besides the fact he's curious but in a good way) and just wants to help then they can finally get him on the right path to healing and some proper food.
Clearly Tubbo has got some influence for Tommy, maybe Ranboo can do the same?
"Tell me how to do it"
Wilbur pauses in checking his digipad and makes a questioning noise.
"Do... what exactly?"
"Show me how to check up and patch Tommy up, if he can see me patching him up and switching with you every moment or so maybe he can get the picture?"
It sounded like it might work too Ranboo.
"Or I can just show Tommy I can attack Wilbur if he pulls something"
Or that.
"Wait what?"
Wilbur doesn't get the chance to stop the screech of fear before Tubbo barrels his way and tackles Wilbur, who tries to get Tubbo off of him. They land underneath a vent with Tubbo on top of a glaring Wilbur.
"Can you please get off of me? This is very-"
Wilbur cuts off, hearing what sounded like a form of.. coughing? But huffy, it was quiet in a way like one would try to muffle their own voice to remain quiet. Everyone turns to see Tommy's eyes closed, his shoulders shaking, and a hand over his mouth. The noise was coming from him.
The noise keeps repeating itself, his hand falls slightly and Wilbur sees that his teeth are in full display and he has a gap between his upper jaw and lower jaw, the sound coming straight from his mouth.
He makes a quiet hiss before Tubbo and Ranboo gasp in awe, Tubbo going as far as aweing.
Is Wilbur missing something?
Tubbo doesn't take his eyes off Tommy
"He's laughing! He's actually laughing and it's not just a huff!"
he loudly whispers. Tommy heard the noise and clamped his mouth shut, looking down apprehensively.
Oh, okay, okay, he can work with this.
They could relax him in the form of entertainment. Normally Wilbur would be inclined to hurry and treat the injuries on an individual, especially the ones the human has exposed. But the human doesn't seem too bothered with his own injuries and he'd rather approach this carefully than risk having his arm ripped and distress the human by trying to check him.
While he was thinking about how he should go about this he was unable to hear a small sound from the vent above him. A rolling sort of sound. It was slowly getting just a bit louder and louder. Unfortunately Wilbur had better eyesight rather than hearing. It's why he and Techno were a good duo when they left the ship for supplies or just exploring. Techno was the ears while Wilbur was the eyes.
Now... where was this going again...?
Oh right the rolling sound! It was coming from the vents and Tommy was staring at the vent with a confused but amused look, realizing something entertaining was about to happen.
Low and behold, something did happen.
The vents have gaps to Y'know, act like a vent. Whatever was rolling slipped through the gaps. It made a familiar 'clink' noise that had Wilbur looking up and was met with his worst enemy.
Wilbur lets out an unholy screech as 'The Pen' came falling down towards him.
"NOT THE EYE AGAIN PLEASE-!"
Tommy let out his loudest laugh, nearly choking on his own spit.
Maybe this blue dino alien is alright if he's scared of a stylus looking pen.
"REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-"
Yea this is going to be a fun crew.
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Notes: Not much progress besides Tommy going into the damn medic room but I think this was pretty good XD The pen is back! And it's out for Wilburs blood! He thought he could escape and it would remain lost within the vents! BUT HE THOUGHT WRONG!
They all get called something so to clear some things up:
Wilbur = Orcam
Technoblade: Duras (Young kids are called Kits)
Philza = Ivory
Tubbo: Anthocapradae (For the young: Capra)
Ranboo: Enderian (Youngs are called Vwoop)
Shroud: Strenx
Tommy: Human
Catch any references? I decided to add stuff throughout his stay on the ship. Kinda like Easter eggs!
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