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    Another louder crash, and Tommy hardly sees one of the aisles collapse in on itself before he’s buried his face in Wilbur’s chest.

    His heart is thumping like he’s running a marathon, and all but his legs are wrapped around Wilbur. Shaking and uncontrollably chirping, Tommy still doesn’t think he’s felt safer in his life than in Wilbur’s arms.

    And Wilbur is hugging Tommy back, rubbing above his wings and whispering, “It’s fine, no one was hurt. It only fell, dear. I’ve got you.”

    Tommy can’t totally understand the words, not when his mind is a jumble of fear and adrenaline. He’s all instincts now, but he knows that Wilbur is protecting him and Wilbur will keep him safe. Tommy can’t even fight his birdbrain when the name of his foster brother is replaced by the title, dad.

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    Or: Tommy accidentally imprints on his human foster brother, Wilbur, after a minor inconvenience. Now, he feels pressured to keep his instincts and feelings a secret… which should be easy enough, right?

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    02 Jul 2026

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    so adorable

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    The phantom’s eyes are round, no longer like the blades they so often are. There’s no predator and prey, only Tommy and Wilbur.

    Tommy’s throat chokes as he swallows another call, only prompting Wilbur to ask again.

    “What’s- what’s wrong?”

    Tommy squeezes his eyes shut and tightens his hand over his mouth, trying to stifle the next begging screech that pierces the air. He can’t stop his crowing. The unanswered pleas for love, for protection, flock, family, somebody, anybody-

    Tommy looks up.

    Wilbur.

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    Or: Tommy is molting, meaning he’s high on instincts, and being a foster kid, low on flock. Enter Wilbur, who is a little too protective over who he considers family.

    Or or: brother and dadbur instincts fluff

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    02 Jul 2026

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    WINGS CUDDLES THE PHANTOM NATURE EYSYEYSYEYSYEYSY SO GOOOODDDD

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    Wilbur studies Tommy’s trepidation, opening and closing his mouth before asking, “Are you trying to be close to me?”

    Tommy’s eyes widen as he glances around. “Uh- No,” Tommy clears his throat. “I would rather die, you disgusting human being.”

    Wilbur sighs, a smile creeping through. “Bless, you’re a horrible liar.”

    Or: Tommy won’t admit he’s touch starved, but that all changes when he hangs out with Wilbur

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    01 Jul 2026

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    Phil loved each and every one of his children, regardless of whether or not they were a hybrid. Wilbur was no different to this love. He fit right in, and Phil loved him the same as he loved his other two sons. He fit in perfectly and understood them all so well, which is why it ate Phil up so much that he couldn’t say the same back.

    Alternatively: Wilbur's upset, SBI doesn't understand humans, gets reality check, and then decides their idea is better than the recommended idea. They're right. It is a better idea.

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    01 Jul 2026

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    Tommy is tired and clingy and Ranboo is soft and a pushover when it comes to Tommy

     

    Title from chasing cars by snow patrol but think about the sleeping at last cover while reading this bc it's softer and it fits the vibe better thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

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    30 Jun 2026