Monsters? These are my children -Ben (o/o with lisapickle)

Violet goes to answer, but purses her lips, pausing. "I- I don't think so. I don't think he's ever made ice cream. Hmmn."
Cage grabs a desert book. "I'll check this one!"

Ben pulls up into the drive way, two large bags strapped onto the back of his motorcycle. He climbs out and takes his helmet off, staring into the backseat of the car with his brow furrowed.
What?
He walks to the window and leans down, peering in.
Why are they just napping in here???
He opens the door, standing still and staring.
What is going on???

"The clothing store over the opposite way of my job. Kissa, Gabriel and Silver needed coats. Specifically custom coats." Violet answers.
Cage bounces up, still looking at the recipes. "Okay, let me finish this and I'll help."

Ben stares. "What the hell, Silver?" He snaps, startling Gabriel who slowly opens his eyes, then quickly disappears. "You can't just- What do you think you're doing?"

Ben looks disgusted, then growls. "Get off of him. Sil. Do I need to ground you or something? I'm serious!" He leans in, slipping an arm around her to pull her out. "You can't just snuggle random guys!" He pulls on her, "Gabriel, this is so not cool."

He glares. "Do I look like I care? Get inside, my word." He gives her a shove towards the house, then glares back in the car. "Once you're visible again, I'm going to talk to you, you little vamp." Hr huffs, slamming the door and grabbing a bag from his motorcycle. He puts an arm around Sil as he walks pass, dragging her along. "Get inside you idiot."

He moans. "Augh, this kid! Silver, stay inside you little brat." He closes the door angrily. "Tell her she can't just snuggle any guy she wants, Vi."
Violet turns around, raising her eyebrows. "Well… I was given two things to say." A grin crosses her face and she heads over to Silver, combing her hair down lovingly with her fingers while Cage goes outside to grab the other bag.
"Silver, you might listen to Ben. After all, it is his house. Maybe you two could talk over some rules?"
Ben sighs, exasperated. "Rules?! Why do we need touchy rules! Augh, just don't touch him Sil."
Violet opens her mouth to speak, but he interrupts. "-it is NOT allowed."

Violet follows Silver, giving Ben a glare while doing so.
Ben turns around, heading into the kitchen and pouring himself a cup of coffee. “I never said I hated him. I just-“ he glances back to them to see Violet put an arm around Silver and calmly tell her it’ll be okay. She kisses Silver's forehead. “It’s alright, Love. I’ll talk to him. He’s just irritated right now.” She reassures in a whisper.
He runs a hand through his hair and heads upstairs with his coffee, and Cage comes in from outside.

Violet pets her hair, "Don't worry, Love. It'll be okay. Gabriel is an adult and used to taking care of himself. You don't need to worry about him. I'll talk to Ben in a minute about it, but he just need to cool off. He's had a rough morning." She kisses Silver's head and sighs.

Cage sets the bag down and texts back.
What happened?
Miki's phone dings with a text from Robby too, a small selfie of smiling and holding up her fingers in a peace sign.
Hey, Miki! Cage has told me a lot about you <3 Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Violet rubs Sil’s shoulder as she walks away. “Good idea, Dear. I love you Sil.”
She watches her walk away and turns, rubbing her forehead.
Benjamin, why.
She sighs and heads upstairs.

Cage gasps, jumping up and running to her. “What really? That was pretty fast! OMO she’s so cute!!!”

Kissa walks in, running a hand through her long hair. She yawns and Gabriel walks in behind her, still invisible and blending in with the world around him. He looks around for a moment till his eyes hover over the basement door.

Cage purses his lips. “Ummnh, I dunno? What would you say? You could tell her she’s adorable cause she… is.” He giggles. “IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO MEET HER.”

Gabriel silently descends the basement stairs, materializing and holding his wings just a few centimeters above each step. He stops on the last step and sits by her.
“Silver.” He quietly whispers, trying to look into her eyes.

Violet opens the bedroom door, knocking with one knuckle as she does so.
“Benjamin? Love.” He turns, setting his coffee down and looking at the floor.
“I know. I shouldn’t have raised my voice. I’m sorry.”
She walks to him, tucking some curls behind his ear while he gazes at the ground. “Love, it’s more than that. What’s wrong?”
“There’s no sign or activity of them in Bwien anymore. They’ve moved on and are looking abroad. I don’t-“ He sighs, taking a step back and squinting out the window. “I don’t want Silver, Gabriel or Kissa out without strict supervision anymore.” He turns to look to Vi.
She raises an eyebrow. “And you somehow funneled that stress into yelling at Silver?”
He runs his hands through his hair, huffing. “I- I didn’t see Kissa till he turned invisible. I’ll apologize. I still don’t like them being touchy.”
She smiles, taking his hand. “Ben, they’re fine. They’re not super touchy.”

Gabriel nods, holding his hands in his lap and staring out over the room. “How are you?” He turns his head to look at her, blinking.

Cage bounces. “YES. Let’s do!” He heads into the kitchen, pulling the ingredients from the freezer and fridge.

Gabriel looks to the ground, gulping. “I’m sorry, sil. I- I didn’t know he’d- he’d yell.” His voice fades and gets quieter near the end. “I shouldn’t have touched you probably. I didn’t know he’d be mad.”
He clenches his jaw, fighting back tears.
Agh, it’s hard to talk.
Stop making excuses.
You got her yelled at.
You idiot.

Cage peers over her shoulder. “Yes! Let’s try it.”

He’s startled by her touch but still stares at the ground. “Silver, it’s okay. I’m- I’m sorry.” He gently puts his hand on hers, pushing it off of his arm.
Its alright.

Cage holds up the bacon. “BACON.”

He stares at the ground still, closing his eyes and flinching as she screamed.
Its okay.
She’ll be okay.

Cage smiles, putting the bacon on a skillet and turning the heat on.

Ben opens the door and walks in, inhaling and trying to relax. Apologizing was not his strong point. He pauses to see Silver press a kiss onto Gabriel’s nose and his face flushes.
What?! I came to apologize and??? SILVER??
He stares at her as she gets closer, not speaking, but clenching his jaw.
Gabriel sits still in silence, hearing the door open and Silver go up the stairs.
She…
He puts his face in his hands, fingering with his hair.

Cage nods. “Yeah! And we should put the grease in too. It holds a lot of the flavor.”

Ben inhales shakily, trying not to yell.
Gabriel’s eyes widen and he glances behind him at the sound of Ben’s name.
Im so dead.
Ben presses his eyes closed for a second, then stares into Silver’s eyes. “We need to talk.” He calmly states.

Cage giggles and bats a hand a Miki. “Shh! I don’t want them to fight again!” He whispers.