Changed a few things at the end of this chapter. Didn't like how it originally went. It feels less forced now.

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The abomination was propped in Errors lap. Grasping and tugging at the Sans doll.

Error could help but glance down at it every so often.

Why was he so paranoid? His soul was acting as if he looked away from the child for more than a minute it'd be gone.

Honestly that was the only reason the destroyer was allowing the abomination to touch him.

When he first stepped into Life's world he had an unnerving amount of familiarity. So much so that his stupid instincts kicked in and made it so he felt panicked if the child was anywhere other than his hold.

For some odd reason, one Error is actually rather grateful for, he wasn't glitching at the contact.

So for now, he'd allow this.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Life's hummed as she entered the room. Two steaming mugs in each hand.

The large goat stopped for a pace, eyes locking onto the child who was snuggled in the destroyers lap, before continuing to the table the destroyer was currently seated.

"I'd like to discuss a few things before I decide anything. If that's alright." She said while sliding one of the cups to Error.

The glitch bobbed his he'd to her question while eyeing the mug suspiciously. The aroma of something chocolatey hit his nose making his eyes widened.

Life opened her mouth to speak but was stunned into silence as the destroyer downed the hot beverage in one swift gulp, cup and all with little to no hesitation.

Error gave a satisfied rumbled crewing the crunchy remains of the cup before looking to Life. He raised a brow at her shocked gaze.

"What?" The destroyer asked snapping the old goat out of her daze.

Life cleared her throat. "You ate the mug."

"And? You offered it to me, what did you expect?" Error said, honestly confused now.

"You're not suppose to eat the mug, my child." She said.

Error shrugged. "I like the taste and texture. Unglazed clay cups are my favorite..." his face suddenly twisted with a look of annoyance. "I am not a child! I know damn well I'm older than you goddess!"

Life would have flinched at his tone if it wasn't for the child like pout on the destroyers face. The old goat stared at him for a long moment with a mix of horror, amusement, and wonder.

She shook her head before smiling softy. "Ah... my apologies, Destroyer. Now, may we discussed the reasons you've come to me? You wanted me to help you watch over your child, correct?"

Error nodded, Life smiled at the motion and continued. "What of the other parent? Can they not take them?"

The destroyer scowled. "As if the damned creator would be a good parent. He's the one that abandoned the brat with me!"

Life stiffened. She had suspected the other parent to be Ink. The child's eyes and markings were undeniably similar.

The mention of abandonment is what made her stomach twist. With the creators soulless nature it was easy to imagine. But, It didn't give her any less of a shock.

Shaking herself again she took a breath and continued.

"The creator...I did not know you and him were-"

"No." Error interrupted swiftly, face twisted in disgust. "Me and him did not. It was made in the void out my strings and his inks. The creator found it and dumped it on me when he was bored of it." He explained, taking the voices advice on what to say.

Life forced back a growl. Bored? The child was abandoned in the hands of the destroyer because the other father was bored?!

It sickened her to hear. "I understand..."

Taking another breath she steadied herself. "Now, you said you wanted me to watch them while you... work. How do you wish for that to happen? Will you be dropping them off every day or for only a few days a month or something of that nature?"

Error hummed. "I was hoping it could live with you fully. Destroying takes up most of my time and I've already slacked taking care of this brat for the past few months." He growled, absentmindedly lifting a thumb to stroke the child's cheek, who had long since fallen asleep. "Also, I don't really have experience with children. So I don't know how to properly care for or teach it. But I-" he hesitated.

Life nodded him on. The destroyer sighed, hating to say this. But it was what was best for the plan.

Just for the plan.

"I still want to be apart of its life. Even if I'm not gonna be around much, I wanna be there when I can." He forced himself to say.

Life placed a hand over her chest, giving him a soft smile. "I can understand that. I'm glad you want to be there. I'm more than happy to help you care for them."

Error slumped in relief.

"I would like to know a few things about them, if that's alright?" Life hummed. "What is their name and birthday?"

Error shrugged, glancing down at the child napping in his lap. "I don't know either."

The old goat looked bewildered. "I can understand not having the date of their birth if they were found in the void, but you have yet to give them a name?"

Error looked up at Life with another shrug. "It never crossed my mind to. Ink never mentioned a name, but even if that asshole did give it a name he probably already forgot it." The destroyer grumbled the last bit.

Life sighed softly. "Maybe you should give them a name? Or at least a temporary one? I noticed how you call them an 'it'. That isn't a very nice term for an infant."

Error cocked his head before looking down at the child. "It is an it though. It's not even a them. It's body isn't that of a normal skeleton monster-"

Life cleared her throat, a stern glare cut off the destroyer. "Even if that's true they still need and deserve a name. If you do not come up with one now I'll be making one of my own!"

Error froze at her glare.

A heavy wave of déjà vu hit him.

In a slightly panic he looked around dumbly.

Throw a window, into the garden, something caught his eye.

Time slowed down once again.

Life stood before him, an angered expression held towards his mate. "What do you mean you do not have a name for him! You had the entirety of your mates pregnancy to decide on a name!"

"Well I'm sorry I was to busy worrying over the fact he might die In child birth to care for baby names!" Reaper growled.

"Even so they still need a name! If you don't come up with one now I'll do it for you!" Life raised her muzzle high.

Reaper flared his wings, ready to snap back when he stepped between them.

"Enough!" He growled, cradling their fussing new born. "No more fighting. I have a temporary name."

That was a lie. But if it would keep the two gods from continuing their screaming match-.

Glancing around, he tried to think of a good name on the spot.

Then, something caught his eye through the window.

Looking down at his young he smiled sweetly. "He'll be called-."

"Sunflower." Error said automatically, gaze held on the patch of bright sunny flowers outside. "Just until I decide on a good name."

He blinked.

What was he thinking before he said that?

He couldn't remember.

Life jerked in her seat. Af if the word had bit into her soul. "I-I... that's...." she took a breath, tears threatening to fall.

Seeing the destroyers confused glance, she straightened herself. "S-Sunflower is a lovely name."

What a strange coincidence.