Chapter 7: Snuggles and Bedtime

Early in the night Jaskier slowly blinked open his eyes. He was so warm and so comfortable. Jaskier groaned and went to stretch his arms only to find out that one of his hands was being held down by the wrist and his other hand was being held down by… Jaskier looked down and...well.

Geralt was sucking on Jaskier's pointer and middle fingers and Eskel was asleep with his head in Jaskier's hand and was holding onto his fingers. Jaskier stared at them for a long time. He listened to Geralt's soft sucking sounds and Eskel's snores.

Shocked by himself Jaskier realized- Where's Lambert?

Jaskier quickly whipped his head around searching for the baby. Jaskier tried to carefully but quickly get up to search for the kitty but he accidentally woke up the two other babies.

"Dada? Is it uppy time?" Mumbled out Geralt in a sweetly sleepy voice. He had slobber all over his face and his hair was wild. Jaskier needs to brush and braid it before he goes to bed. Eskel pouted and let out a weak whine.

"Daddy- No no, it's nap time! Come back, hold me." Eskel said and made grabby hands at his daddy. Jaskier stood and looked around more for the baby. The doors were locked and the windows had PetSeal on them so hopefully Lambert was still in the house. Jaskier looked back at the two napping babies and shushed them.

"Sh, she, sh. Stay there. Stay. You stay in the nest and wake up a little bit, okay? Daddy's in the house but I need to find Lambert. You stay here and I'll be right back so we can all get ready for bed." Jaskier said and watched the witchers look nervous but nod. Jaskier smiled down at him.

Jaskier then rushed to the kitchen- no Lambert. Then to the bathroom and then the office and then the recording studio and laundry room. By the time Jaskier got to the stairs he ran up them two at a time. Where was Lambert? Did he hurt himself? Did he get out? Is he okay? Is he scared?

Jaskier hurried to Geralt's then Eskel's and then the baby's room and he still couldn't find him.

"Lambert, baby, sweetheart, sunshine, kitty baby, darling boy, where are you? Lambert please come to daddy. Come to daddy so I can give you kisses." Jaskier said in a forced singsong-y voice. He heard a small meow almost. Jaskier hurried towards it, towards the bathroom. Jaskier hoped that Lambert was okay and just exploring. Jaskier knocked lightly on the bathroom door.

"Honey, it's daddy. Can I come in?" Jaskier asked through the door without opening it. He heard some shuffling and then a slurred little "Yeah".

Jaskier slowly opened the door and smiled a bit and calmed down. Lambert was sitting up in the bathtub surrounded with towels and a quilt. Jaskier walked over to kneel beside the tub and be eye to eye with the kitty.

"Hey Lammy. Did you wanna be alone?" Jaskier asked and put his hands palms down on the edge of the tub. Lambert shook his head no.

"Did you not like being out there?" Jaskier asked again. Lambert nodded his head. Jaskier hummed.

"Did you not like the nest?" Lambert shook his head. Jaskier thought for a moment.

"Did you dislike the movie?" Jaskier asked and took in the adorable picture in front of him. Lambert had probably six towels fluffed up around and probably under him and his quilt wrapped around him and up over his head. Lambert shook his head again.

"Can you say why you came and made a nest in here?" Jaskier asked again and cocked his head to the side. Lambert worried his bottom lip for a moment and nodded. He spoke in a soft quiet voice.

"I didn't like… all the skin. It was too much. I wanted to cuddle you but um.. um... I didn't want to touch your skin and Eskel or Geralt. Just wanted to feel something though." Lambert finished by pulling his quilt tighter around him. Sex Repulsed. Jaskier nodded. He didn't even think about that.

"Okay, that's okay, darling. I'm going to get your brothers ready for bed. Do you want to stay here? You can stay cuddled up here and I can spend some extra time with you. We have to be in here though. What do you think?" Jaskier explained and asked. He watched Lambert think and then nod.

"Alrighty then. I'm gonna go fetch your brothers and then we'll brush teeth, hair, lotion and then get to bed." Jaskier said and kissed Lammy's nose. He stood up and walked halfway down the stairs so he could spot the other two babies. They were just leaning on each other, shoulder to shoulder, talking. They connected from shoulder to ankle practically. Their thighs and arms were all squished together. Jaskier smiled, those two…

"Hey boys, come get ready for bed. We need to brush your hair, brush your teeth, lotion and get you situated in bed. We can adjust the bed arrangements as needed." Jaskier said as the boys got up and walked to him and up the stairs. They nodded and Geralt mumbled a little "Okay daddy".

"Your brother is snuggled up in the bathtub right now. How about we go get some pants on you two before we go in there. You can pick out what you want or wear what I left out for you earlier. You can wear whatever you want." Jaskier said and walked the boys toward their room. They had left their doors open again. Eskel pulled on a pair of underwear, socks, and a snuggly red sweatshirt. Eskel wagged slowly, in a relaxed happy way. Jaskier had found the sweatshirt at a shop and thought it would hang off the pup's frame nicely. He was so right. Eskel wrapped his arms around himself and swayed a bit, happy. Geralt pulled on sweatpants and nothing else. Jaskier had a feeling Bear had a propensity for being in the nude.

Jaskier smiled and walked toward the bathroom again with the two babes behind him. He knocked on lightly and asked if they could come in. He waited until he heard a "Yeah" once again.

Jaskier smiled at the youngest in the tub and watched as the older two waved at him. Jaskier collected the caddies from the floor and set them up on the large counter space next to the sink. He got Eskel's and Geralt's lotions out and looked at them with closed hands.

"So do we know how to brush our teeth or did the pounds clean your teeth weekly or so?" Jaskier asks and looks at the witchers as they tucked their tails between their legs and looked down. They looked guilty.

"The centers cleaned them for you, didn't they? That's alright I'll show you how. Can I put my fingers in your mouths a bit?" Jaskier asked and watched the two of them blush and look at each other. Geralt was the first to talk.

"You can brush my teeth… I got sharp teeth though… I promise I won't bite you." Geralt said and fiddled with the tip of his tail that was now pulled around his waist. Jaskier smiled and pulled himself up to sit on the counter.

"Well come here. You stand right here and watch closely." Jaskier said.

Jaskier showed Geralt his toothbrush and how to hold it. Jaskier then ran it under the water and thoroughly explained the We Do NOT eat toothpaste. Jaskier then put the paste on the brush and instructed Geralt to open his mouth.

Geralt stepped closer in between Jaskier's legs. Eskel also crowded closer on Jaskier's left to watch. Jaskier held the brush in his right hand and cradled Geralt's jaw in his left. Geralt looked timid but then opened his mouth about half way.

"I bit more dearest. Open big and wide! Show daddy your pretty teeth." Jaskier said and kissed Geralt's chin. Geralt smiled and opened his mouth nice and wide. Showing off his large molars and long sharp fang teeth. Jaskier smiled and brought his free hand up to push up Geralt's top lip.

He slowly brought the brush up to Geralt's face. The pup tried to watch which caused him to go crosseyed. Jaskier put the brush against one of the large fangs and started to brush in small circles. Geralt relaxed a bit and went to lick the brush but Jask made a tsk sound.

"Keep your tongue down. We don't eat toothpaste but this kind is sweet. Most kinds are minty but I thought that would- Keep your tongue away- burn your mouths or make you upset." Jaskier said and he started to brush Geralt's top teeth. Geralt was sniffing and trying to remember to keep his tongue down. Eskel watched with wide eyes.

Jaskier then pushed Bear's bottom lip down to brush his bottom row.

"You brush in small circles. See Eskel? Small circles and you go back and forth. You wanna get the backs, fronts, and tops. Don't be too rough doing this. And finally…" Jaskier said as he pulled on the end of Geralt's tongue. Geralt let Jaskier move his tongue until it was all stretched out. Jaskier thought he had a strangely long tongue. It was almost unsettling. Almost .

"You have to brush your tongue. Do not swallow the frothy foam. Do not. Just keep it in your mouth. But brush from the back of your- Do you have a gag reflex?" Jaskier explained as he brushed the sides of the pups tongue and then asked as he was about to reach to brush the back of it. Geralt shook his head a little bit.

"You brush the back of your tongue to the front. And then when you're all done and your mouth is all clean you sit out the foam." Jaskier said and took his hands away from Geralt's face. Geralt had held perfectly still though. Had Geralt even moved at all other than that one nod? Jaskier thought. He waited a moment and watched Geralt. He stood perfectly still and his eyes were a bit… glazed.

"Geralt, sweetheart, are you alright? Do you feel okay?" Jaskier said and touched Geralt's bare shoulder. Geralt blinked and looked down at Jaskier with a solid blank expression. Suddenly Geralt curled in on himself and whimpered. Tears quickly appeared and started to flow down his face. Geralt quickly spit out the white foam and looked back at Jaskier.

"Sorry, daddy. I-I-I-" Geralt whimpered and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. Jaskier shushed him and took hold of his hands. Jaskier just gently held the ends of his fingers, not wanting to put him in any more distress by feeling restrained.

"Geralt. Geralt, love, baby, puppy, don't be sorry. It's okay. I'm not mad. You did such a good job! You didn't bite, on purpose or accident, you didn't swallow any, and you let me show Eskel how to do it. You are such a good boy! Do you need a hug? A kiss?" Jaskier said and watched as Geralt pulled away shaking his head. He wrapped his arms around himself. Geralt kept his head down and his tears dripped to the ground. He felt gross, wrong, disgusted with himself, and he felt like he was-was.

"Okay. Okay you can sit down or stand anywhere you want, but first you need to rinse your mouth. Here. Drink, swish it around, and then spit. Do it twice." Jaskier said in a soft but stern voice. He bent and filled up the light blue cup with water from the sink and held it up to Geralt. Geralt kept his eyes down and reached for the cup. Geralt kept arms length when he could. He stood back near the wall and swished his mouth with the water and then took steps toward the sink and spit. He repeated it again and handed the plastic cup back.

"Thank you dear. You did a good job. Thank you so much. Geralt can you look up?" Jaskier asked. He thought maybe the praise would calm him down. Self deprecating. Geralt shook his head. Geralt just stepped back and got behind Eskel. Jaskier nodded and said a small "Okay, baby". Geralt got behind and looked like he was hiding behind his big brother. He re-wrapped his arms around himself and laid his forehead on the back of Eskel's neck.

"Do you want to try to do it yourself, Esky?" Jaskier asked the older boy. Eskel was rubbing the back of his head against Geralt's. Eskel looked unnerved and nervous for a moment.

"I don't think I'll like it. It looks...scratchy. Is the foam stuff slimy? I don't wanna accidentally bite you if I don't- If I can't handle it. I just- I don't like that kind of stuff in my mouth. 'M sorry, daddy." Eskel explains his ears were flat down on his head. He didn't wanna hurt daddy! Eskel always had problems with some… stuff. Sticky things on his hands, slimy things in his mouth, scratchy things near his face/scar, mittens in general, and anything made of canvas material. He didn't want that brush near his face.

Jaskier nodded. That made sense. Sensory Processing Issues. Maybe he could order some kids mouthwash… or teeth wipes. Jaskier thought for a moment.

"Okay. How about you let me floss your teeth, which is just putting a tiny string between your teeth to get anything out from between them. I'll order something else for you to clean your chompers with. Thank you so much for telling me you didn't like it! Good boy!" Jaskier told the babe. Easy pease.

"Okay! Thank you, daddy! Um… I guess who can floss my teeth. Can Bear… Can Bear go put on a shirt? He wants to put on a shirt." Eskel says the last part in a hushed voice. Jaskier leaned to the side and looked at the hidden baby crowding behind his brother.

"Of course he can. You don't need to ask if you can. Just make sure I know where you're at." Jaskier said and got the small glass bottle that held the spindle of floss. He pulled out a decent amount and watched a hunched over Geralt walk his way to his room. Geralt looked up at Jaskier for only a moment before shutting his bedroom door.

Eskel crowded up to Jaskier just like how Geralt had. Jaskier smiled and put tension on the string in his hands. "Open, please, my sweet wolf!" Jaskier said and Eskel popped open his mouth wide. Occasionally Eskel would lick Jaskier's hand or want to such on the string but Jaskier just tsk tsk -ed him and he would stop and open back up. Eskel liked it. It was nice being able to smell Jaskier and having his hands close. Eskel didn't mind having his teeth flossed either.

Once Jaskier had changed floss quite a few times and hand gotten everything from between his teeth, Jaskier reached for the red plastic cup that sat next to the blue one. Eskel cocked his head to the side and flipped one of his ears up while the other stayed down.

"I don't have nothing to rinse out." Eskel asked as he took the cut. Jaskier nodded.

"I know that, but you need to swish your mouth out extra extra because we didn't brush your teeth. Tomorrow night we'll have wipes so you don't need to swish as much. But for tonight swish three times really good." Jaskier said and watched the witcher put plenty of effort into swishing the water around his mouth.

When the eldest witcher finished he smiled at Jaskier. "Good job baby! Now can you go fix your bed how you'd like it for bed? I have to take care of Lammy and then I'll come brush your and Bear's hair and then we can go to bed. Oh and lotion. Especially for your scar, my love." Jaskier said and then watched Eskel walk toward his own room and then quickly walked into Geralt's. Separation and stress. They should be together. They've been through a lot today.

Jaskier then turned to the lump in the tub. Completely covered in his quilt, Lambert was fast asleep sucking on the tip of his own tail. Jaskier got Lambert's green cup full of water and the toothpaste and brush and brought it over to the tub and knelt beside it.

"Lammy~ Hey my precious kitty we need to brush those teeth. Daddy'll do it for you, you just need to sit up. I'll brush your lovely hair after and then it's time for bed." Jaskier said in a light loving voice. Lambert rolled over and sat up in his towel nest. Lambert yawned and showed off those needle sharp teeth.

"Cam I sit counter? Binkie?" Lambert slurred and rubbed his eyes with the backs of his hands. Jaskier thought for a moment. Awww baby talk! Adorable! But what the fuck does it mean?

Then it hit him. Can Lambert sit on the counter and can he bring his binkie, his blankie. Jaskier said "Of course, baby boy" and helped Lambert up out of the tub while the babe held the blanket around him with one hand. He would come and fold the towels back up when the babies were asleep.

Soon Lambert was hopped up sitting on the counter with droopy tired ears and relaxed muscles. Lambert opened his mouth and only had to be told a few times to open back up. Lambert was too tired to fidget when Jaskier ran a soft brush through his hair and then a small soft brush over his ears. Next he got the lotion from Lambert's caddy and got some on his own hand and gently rubbed it into Lambert's hands and face. Thank gods for all purpose lotion.

"Good job. You are such a good baby. Now you wanna sleep in your room or somewhere else?" Jaskier asked as he rubbed at Lambert's jaw.

" Can I sleep with Esky? I want bubbas." Lambert asked in a soft yet still gravel gruff voice. Jaskier nodded and put the hairbrush and the soft brush, lotion, in his pocket. He led Lambert by the hand to Eskel's room but they found it empty. Jaskier then moved to Geralt's room and knocked on the closed door.

"Hey Babies? I need to brush your hair and I've gotta tend to Eskel's scar so can we come in?" Jaskier called through the door before Lambert thumped his forehead against the door. He let out a yowl and then said "Eskeyyyyy" and he let out another sharp yowl. They both heard some mumbling and thumps and then Eskel who looked like he had just rushed to get dressed opened the door a bit.

Lambert automatically thumped his head onto Eskel's sweatshirt clad chest. Eskel made a small howling like sound and wrapped his arms around the youngest. Jaskier stood there and waited until Geralt, who was pulling at the bottom of a blue hoodie that had stars on it.

"Hi baby, do you feel better?" Jaskier asked as he stroked at Geralt's thick neck. Geralt nodded and looked up into Jaskier's beautiful eyes. "Good! Now are you all sleeping in here tonight?" Jaskier asked as he made his way to sit on Geralt's now messy bed. He sat down and pulled out the brushes and lotion from his pockets.

"Yeah… Is that okay? Can we?" Eskel asked. Lambert went and flopped down and wiggled his way till he was lying burritoed in his quilt. Jaskier laughed and patted Lambert's exposed ankle.

"Of course. You can always sleep together or apart. You seem very snuggly so it's understandable. Oh and if you want you can always just pile all your pillows and blankets in one of your rooms." Jaskier explained and watched the older boys smile.

"Okay! Well um how about I go get my blankies and pillows from my room while Daddy does your hair?" Eskel asked Geralt and the long haired witcher nodded and flumped onto his butt in front of their daddy.

Jaskier smiled and finger brushed Geralt's hair for a moment before starting from the bottom and working his way toward Geralt's scalp with the brush. Geralt held stock still once again and didn't make much noise as Jaskier finished brushing and got the hair tie from the handle of the brush and braided the silky white hair. Geralt made his happy noise though when Jaskier brushed his ears. As soon as the first swipe made its way down the back of Geralt's left ear he melted like a puddle.

"Hey baby bear, go ahead and stand up for me. I need to see your perfect face." Jaskier said and watched the large boy stand up with grace and elegance. Geralt stood like a greek statue above Jaskier. Beautiful.

Jaskier stood up and rubbed the lotion onto Geralt's hands and then his face which made Geralt tilt and wiggle his head whenever his daddy touched him. Soon Jaskier kissed his lips and told him "Bedtime Bear. Cuddle up and sleep."

All the while he was tending to Geralt, Eskel had successfully towed in seven blankets, four pillows, and everything from the living room. Eskel was smiling and his ears were perky on his head and he was wagging happily. I love it here! Daddy loves me and and oh blankies blankies blankies and food!

Geralt laid down on his bed and kissed the side of Lambert's sleeping face. Geralt liked to sleep on his back so he wiggled around until his tail laid between his legs and he snuggled his plushie rabbit up to his face.

"Well Eskel, darling, you're last, baby. Come sit so I can brush you." Jaskier told the eldest as he arranged the blankets and pillows on the floor next to the bed. Eskel folded the blankets in fourths long ways to form them into long strips. He then laid the pillows in stacks of two next to them. Jaskier smiled as he watched the wolf work. He's gonna love the basement!

Eskel huffed and clunked himself down and bent to look up and Jaskier. "Face forward please" Is all Jaskier said until he was done. He hummed a small slow tune under his breath as he brushed the dark hair and soft warm ears. Jaskier felt calm as he rubbed the lotion into Eskel's warm rough skin. Jaskier kissed Eskel on the forehead and then the lips.

"Sleep darling. You had a long day. I'll turn off the light and leave the door open. Remember my room is always open for you. And if you want a snack in the night don't be shy to come get me. I love you Wolfie." Jaskier said as he turned the light off and left the door open a crack.

Jaskier didn't just go to bed. He folded up Lambert's towels and then got a quick shower himself. He then went and put the living room back together and did the dishes. Finally Jaskier organized his room a bit and took a look at the clock. In the electronic red light it showed 11:25 p.m.

Jaskier stretched and laid down in his bed. In less than ten minutes he was dead asleep.

Little did he know that his babies were whispering about him at that moment.

"He smells nice! I like it here. It doesn't smell like smoke or sharp um drugs, it doesn't smell chemically." Eskel said in a hushed voice to Geralt. Geralt nodded.

"It's warm too. The water was warm and did you see how much stuff he's already gotten for us? I'm surprised he actually… he actually cares how we feel". Geralt responded.

"If he is like this for the next… three days then we should let him know about… Well you know. Them ." Lambert said in a sleep drenched voice. He was woken up by Geralt poking his shoulder.

All three agreed. If Daddy was really good then he shouldn't care about Them .