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And he remembers the hedgehog - he's actually somewhat curious on how the power bracelets are serving her, and he recalls that she was one of those rare people that, while interested in his cybernetics, wasn't being.. simply rude about it, and he can appreciate that in a person.
honestly I'm only putting this here to say that I will forever ship them tbh
Nonetheless, Elec does know the wolf! He was the one doing her blood tests and other such sciencey things when she still needed help to keep her powers in check, and while she doesn't see him that often now, he was nice to talk to, despite being an angel. ...Like, the species angel. Not personality angel. Then that sentence wouldn't make any sense. Duh.
Ernest's adopted younger brother, he cares for him dearly even if he barely understands what the guy wants sometimes. He's probably the only one who's ever seen Flix display any emotions, outside of being a sarcasstic dick making jokes about death, if that can be considered an emotion. Very much emotions actually - once even witnessed Flix trying to cut off his own hand only to make sure he could still feel pain. But it's okay now, they live together and he tries to take care of his edgy little bro, plus Flix thanks to his immunity to poisons can't really get drunk so he's a great drinking partner for either when Ernest can't pour himself anything anymore or for when he finally needs a kick to the face so he goes the fuk to sleep.
The only person he considers family and one of very few he considers a friend. His caring for him is multiplied with the fact that both of them have been practically scarred for life and could be considered unhuman and closer to robots. If it wasn't for his constant state of not caring for the world, he'd probably have a huge obsession over Ernest's attention always being on him, but he does not, and that's good. He appreciates Ernest trying to get him to meet people, even if he doesn't understand why in the world he would want to meet people - it doesn't lead to anything.
..A cool guy! A robot but not actually a robot, so Ernest can half (haha)-relate to them, but also hanging out with this guy makes him both feel better that he's not in a state as awful as Grey's, and guilty for feeling better. And also a bit guilty for dragging him to bars when the guy can't even drink, but like, he didn't OBJECT, SO. They're.. well, maybe not like super fun, but they're okay to talk to and sit with, and Ernest is just glad he gets to hang out with someone who ISN'T his coworker because honestly even if Grey WAS a full on robot he'd still be more fun than like, most of them.
Ernest isn't perfect. He's impulsive, eccentric and drinks a lot. But despite that, he's kind, good company, and is an adventure to be around. And that's exactly why White likes him - Ernest makes him realise all the things he's missed out on, and all the people he's never had a chance to interact with, and it makes him... happy. He's a cool friend who doesn't judge him despite White's appearance, and ranks him highly. But he's so terribly jealous of him every time they go out, and wishes he could get wasted too.
An absolute sweetheart, far more close to an angel than he is. It didn't take Ernest long to develop a massive crush on Snowflake - ..especially since they met when he was completely drunk, and drunk is when he's very much capable of crushes. She's a very gentle and kind person, seemingly accepting everyone with all their faults, and he even noticed Flix enjoys spending time with her. Not too long maybe, but that's just Flix. He also knows that she's been in some awful relationship before, and that's one reason he's really protective of her, and also why he's kinda slow with the whole "revealing his feelings" thing. ..Aside from just being a giant shy goof. He doesn't wanna do it if it could harm her trust for him.
Talk about a case she had to get used to. She met the wolf while he was drunk off his butt and helped him home and partially she had expected it to stay at that, she helped him home and there it ended. But nope, they kept running into each other multiple times and became friends, a very welcome chance and something the hybrid did very much need. She finds him very endearing and funny with a good heart and is not entirely blind to his small gestures, such as that darn blush.
...He'd... love to say he HATES his father, but... does he, really? Getting dragged into lab business was awful. Messing up Flix was awful. The whole... screwed up idea of just "taking in children from streets and raising them for science"... well.. in the end, they DID become a family, right? And he wasn't that bad of a father either, probably.. okay, OKAY, more of an older brother honestly. Mom is happy with him running around with constant new ideas and determination and energy of a child, though Ernest can not comprehend what could ever make her fall in love with that man. And, admittedly, she does not know like half the stuff dad actually did. At least she ACTS like she doesn't. ..But yeah, it's less 'hate' and more.. not being able to understand each other leading to a rather confused and confusing father-son relationship. If only.. if only he hadn't messed up Felix so badly, if only Felix was okay and not.. what he i s..
If his parents could drag HIM into power family science business he couldn't give less of a fuck about, then he has every right to do the same to his own children! ...Well, one, to be exact. Edward didn't exactly have the smarts to, and Eleonora is stuck in her goth/anarchy phase. But Ernest, he's great. Yeah okay he's got some problems, but that's to be expected when you've been in a coma for a year and then without half the body for another and your dead grandpa talks to you on a regular basis or something like that. But he's also good at science, and at being a right hand guy, and he's also liked by his adopted brothers. Ellie said he also writes stuff or what? Well, good! He can write all he wants, as long as the lab isn't going bankrupt! Because if it goes, then North sure as hell isn't gonna do anything about that. Unless he somehow feels like it. He SOMETIMES feels adventurous.
David is one of the few cool people in the lab. He really likes mythology of any sorts? And reads a lot, so you actually have stuff you can talk to him about. He's nice, though worries about some stuff too much and gets intimidated easily. Tends to stay in his own world, but opens up near his brothers.. er, excluding Flix. But he tries, god bless.
..he just hopes Er's okaaay... dealing with Flix is probably tiresome, and the guy is so self-conscious about his looks too.. David likes Ernest, they talk quite often and sometimes go for like a drink and stuff. Though not TOO often because Flix is usually around Ernest, and then David feels kinda very awkward. Do they. Do they hate him? Or not? He can't tell?
Ernest isn't entirely sure what to think of the guy? Is he boring as hell or actually interesting? Stuck up or nice?? Absolutely basic or bizzare???? Doesn't help he had like half a bottle of alcohol in his system when they met. But at least he had an.. Interesting conversation. Maybe they could talk more or something.
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Yeah Virus is not going to be able to erase that face from his vision for a while. Despite that the wolf is a bit...odd? Virus really can't pinpoint what it is about him that creates those thoughts. But he helped Elec in the past so he can't be all bad, right?
Cool guy!!! Looks weird, but tbh that fits in with him and Grey so that's alright. ..speaking of, Ernest can't quite tell why Grey was so, uh, aggressive just being near the guy. Like he knows he isn't the most social type but Seth did nothing wrong? And he does science too, that's nice. Like that's the last topic Ernest would wanna talk about but still a topic nonetheless. Luckily, Seth seems to have priorities in a similar order to his! This is the type that likes to fuckin' party, yea!!
Aaah, a man of his own heart! A fellow scientist who understands all the fun things one can achieve outside of the lab too. Of course, despite these relatable qualities, the both of them didn't really get much chance to talk at all. Seth would like to rectify that in future - perhaps over a drink or two.
Eugh, THIS guy. The brother he gets along with the least, probably. Dunno, he just seems so stick-up-his-own-ass and always smells of cigs and won't ever stop either grinning or staring at you with those swirly glasses, it's, UGH. It's NAUSEATING. And he's no fun to talk to either, or hang out with, always busy with his job and patients. At least Ernest can dump some of his own work on him because Leo always finishes his ahead of time and never minds more. Weirdo.
Another adopted brother, but this time an actual son of Mr. Cat. Powerful. Not more than Leo's true form, of course, but powerful. It's annoying, cause while Leo's true form is for the moment no-more than a mortal body's soul, and most of his potential is, for the time being, at rest, Ernest's soul is not that, and that's why Leo can't be sure that he'll be able to take control whenever he might need to. And Leo likes being in control.
Sarah was the first one to join him in his lonely drinking, praised be her soul. Seriously though, drinking alone is always such a depressing bore, and he's really glad the scorpion girl sat with him! She was a nice companion, and quickly made others drift over to them as well, setting up a mini-party of their own! He wonders if it was just the alcohol in the air or if she's this open and inviting daily. A cool dudette! Would drink with again.
Oh this was a delightful individual. He seemed like a fun and outgoing person. It was also quite amusing how fast he became drunk. Apart from him.. 'losing' his ability to speak, he was a very nice guy and Sarah would definitely like to meet up again, maybe have a few drinks and a lot of fun!
As if his life being set up from the moment he was born till his final breath wasn't bad enough, his DEATH is also already arranged. In an effort to not have his daughter suffer through watching her family and countless people die and assist them during it... he decided his grandson should do it instead. And he won't even tell Ernest what it's like. Will he regain his full form, or stumble about the world without a wing? Will he lose his emotions as a spirit? Will it help him cope with what he will see, or only make his material-less experience more miserable? WHY couldn't have grandpa waited until his sister was born?!
He's whining too much. He'll do just fine as a grim reaper, Ernest knows it - Ellie didn't name the kid after him for no reason, after all. ...Yeah, alright, Nora would also do fine. But. He couldn't have known at the time.
Ernest saved his life after all. Seriously, he should be thankful.
The person he trusts the most, next to Felix. Him and Nora have a similar mindset, both artists at heart - but she managed to slip past family's watchful eyes and actually develop her passion into something amazing! He's mildly jealous - but as her older brother, he's also proud and happy to help her with her songs, and she's the only one he shares his poems with. In return, she's been teaching him how to play the guitar a bit! It's a nice way to relax.
Even though their family's been through a lot, Nora's never had to complain about either Edmund or Ernest when it comes to being older brothers - they filled out all the good cliches. Ready to beat up bullies and happy to help her with studies or whatever. Now, Ernest is her song-writing partner. Metal isn't really his thing, but other than that, he's great at poetry and shit like that.
Anddd she's lowkey jealous he's gonna get to reap souls. Can you imagine what a phenomenon it'd be, a metal band with a lead singer who's literally THE grim reaper? She knows HE's not happy with his future, too. If only there was a way to change their grandpa's choice somehow.
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Oh yea the girl from the bar! She had colour powers, right? That was the one! She was cool, they could be friends! Though she seemed anxious about him!
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H-he suspects it might be er, because he was already kinda out of it. He can't remember anything particularly embarassing happening, though.
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Wait, didn't she mock his looks at some point.
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Wh- oh! That guy. Right. Yeah, he was a thing, right? Well. On the whole he seemed nice enough, even if he was kinda quick to jump down her throat about his prosthetics'? Still though, an interesting meet up outside of that. She just hopes he got home safely, since he seemed.. preeeeeetty out of it.
Oh my god she was adorable! And bitey! Sharp kind of cute. So I guess, cool? Is sharp cute cool? ...Other than that he. Uh. He doesn't recall THAT much. He might've already been a bit dronk when they've met. And then they got more drunk, it was FUN!
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His sister would probably LOVE her, and he wouldn't mind getting wasted with her again!
Ssstick insect. Yeah, that was it, tall guy, who didn't like music? JC and... ssskunk? Yeah, they were gonna show this guy music!
...They may have SHOWN this guy music? Maybe?
...Wait was he a robot?
Oh god everything is a blur.
He was right to come back to that bar sis showed him - full of positive people, like Keren here! She was neat! He liked her style, and she backed it up with a friendly attitude. AND she got him some drinks! 9/10, would meet up and drink with again!
Oh this guy! He's cool! He looks cool! He acts...kinda silly but that's cool as well! Drinking with him is fun! He gives lots of compliments and seems sincere! That's special when you meet someone for the first time at a bar. Wouldn't mind to drink with him again, that'd be fine!
Fuck yea!! KARAOKE PARTNER!!!
Ernest would gladly meet up with Layla again, she's a cool gal, who definitely needs to go out every now and then to loosen up - her job sounds no fun!
Alright, so. Ernest was... nice? She thinks?? Honestly, she doesn't remember much about her night out with the wolf and the. human. mutant person?? But she remembered enjoying herself, and that's always a plus in her books! Maybe next time they can meet up somewhere with less alcohol though.
Now that he's met her, he's sure he's actually seen this hyena on his other nights out in some clubs, but they never really crossed paths - until now! She's cool! Probably! Very... very confident?? Maybe a bit too much??? She was making him blush! Definitely material for a drinking partner, though!