Editor's note: this story contains scenes of incest or incest content.
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Author's note: A request for my friend about his Turians! It was very fun to write, I loved their dynamic! :D
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Their last job went very well, almost suspiciously so. Neither of the siblings got in the harm's way, at least not directly, and they didn't even have to shoot a single round. No explosions, either. All they had to do is look threatening and follow a rich volus around while he did his rounds at his businesses. If Maeus and Maelia made a list of the easiest credits they ever made, that job certainly would take a high place. That volus had deep pockets, and he was fond of the effect the pair of turians had on others. Everything considered, the biggest downside of that work was how boring it was. Not that Maeus minded. A little peace and quiet now and then was refreshing. His sister, on the other hand? It was hell for her. Being a babysitter for a little alien lost its charm in the first hour. Anytime the volus was out of earshot, she voiced her complaints. Saying how bored she was, even questioning if all the credits were worth it. It was a miracle she didn't do something out of line. That happened way too often with Maelia. Each time it resulted in a pay cut and a ton of embarrassment on his part.
Once they got their credits, his sister was very persistent about having some fun. In Maelia's case, that could either mean explosions or going to the local bar. It didn't really matter if Maeus was in the mood or not. Allowing her to go on her own with access to their hard-earned pay was asking for trouble. He joined her, drank together and had a pretty great time. Before the hour could get too late, Maelia excused herself and left early. She was tired and apparently not feeling that well. It was odd to see her go from chasing excitement to wishing for the peace of their home, but Maeus didn't press further. He almost went back with her, but she insisted he should stay and relax. They met some fun people, and she didn't want to ruin it for him. In the end, the choice was made by his companions that dragged him back for another round of drinks. Maelia promised she would message him once she made it home, and with that she sneaked out. Something she was excellent at with her tactical cloak.
He stayed in the bar for an hour or two more before he headed back home as well. It wasn't the same without his sister, and he wasn't the type to stay up the entire night. Maelia kept her word and sent him a brief message about how she was safe and sound. Reassuring to read, but hard to believe. He was always the responsible one. Always there to take care of her and all the troubles she got them both into. If anything, her writing a message like that was more alarming if she didn't.
The walk back home was uneventful, and soon he was standing before the door to their apartment. Hopefully, the message wasn't a trick of some kind. Going around while sick was the last thing she should do, but his sister was reckless at times. Maeus unlocked the door, went inside, and double checked if it was locked. Could never be too safe on Omega.
Their home, while not the biggest, was quite comfortable. Both of the siblings had their own room, and there even was a designated kitchen. The only downside was the location—it was hardly near the heart of the Omega, but it had its advantages. There were no clubs blasting music outside their window all the time and the area was relatively safe. As safe as one can be on Omega, anyway.
"Mal? You awake?" he asked. If she was truly sick, she might have gone to bed early. If that was the case, he would sneak out in the morning to pick up some meds for her. There was no response at first; only a notification on his omni-tool about getting a new message.
"Yes ;)" It read. Odd way to reply when she could just talk to him. Maybe she really wasn't home? But how could she hear him if that was the case? His sister being a natural-born trickster was getting to him. She could just be feeling sick and didn't want to talk, and he was looking too deeply into it.
"I hope you're feeling better. Do you want to eat something? My treat," he continued, taking off his jacket and shoes to get more comfortable. This time there was no reply, not even a message. It was unlike her to say no to free food. Something was definitely up, but the question was—what?
First thing he did was head to her room. It was empty. Not a single trace of her. Of course, it was too much to expect her to be in bed. The turian crept to the hallway, looking around for any sign of his sister. Not the easiest task, considering she had access to cloak tech. After so many pranks and her using it often in the field, developed a 6th sense of a sort. Whenever she was looking at him, he could feel it. There were some clothes thrown on a chair. Same ones she was wearing back at the bar. At the very least, she returned home at some point.
The hallway was still empty. It was time to look elsewhere. There were only so many spots she could hide in, so as long as he made sure she hadn't moved, he would find her. Maeus was tempted to check his room first, but that option felt a little too obvious. Instead, he continued his search in the bathroom.
The turian opened the door, expecting a lot of things. The room could be empty, her sister could be there, or she could even be using her cloak in an attempt to hide. What he didn't expect was a cloud of flour exploding right into his face. Maeus took a step back, completely dazed, and choked on the white powder. To make it all worse, he could make out a distant giggle coming from somewhere in their apartment.
"Mal, I swear," he said, pausing for a moment to cough once again, "your pranks are getting old really fast."
He wouldn't admit it, but she really got him there. A flour bomb was an invention only her mind could come up with, and it caught him off guard. Hardly the worst thing she pranked him with, but certainly one of the messiest ones. His sister never cleaned up after her messes, always leaving it to him. He had the urge to take out the vacuum and take care of it, but that could wait until he found her. Maelia had something planned, and he had the sneaking suspicion their apartment would get dirtier before it got tidy.
The turian grabbed one of the towels and used it to get as much flour off him as he could. Most of it was gone. Most. He still would need a long shower after this was all done to get the rest of it out of the crannies of his carapace. With one room clear, there wasn't much of a reason to stay there. He opened the door and left, only to be forced to hop back in after taking a step outside. There was a sharp feeling under his foot, and he instantly knew what it was. A push pin. One of the favorite methods for his sister to torment him with. They were never bad enough to cause him any actual damage. They normally bent or were mildly painful. Maeus didn't want to think how bad those would be on someone with thinner skin, like an Asari. He also didn't want to think about what Maelia could do if she ever made a more vicious version of them. Hopefully, he would never find out.
One trap was Maelia feeling bored. Two were trouble. What made matters worse was how the pin wasn't there when he went inside the bathroom. She was toying with him, most likely watching the show unfold, hidden somewhere. It was the definitive proof his sister was around the home, however. At least his search wouldn't end up with him being the fool. Or so he hoped.
"Mal, if you come out now, I won't be too angry. The food offer is still up," he said, hoping that maybe that bargain will end the little game of hers sooner. No reply. Of course. He rubbed his temple and took a deep sigh to keep his cool. She wanted him to explode and get frustrated. She always did. It was difficult to avoid giving her that satisfaction, but he sure as hell would try.
Next stop was the kitchen. He was more careful now, if not a little paranoid. Always looking around, trying to spot anything that would suggest his sister was nearby. It kept his mind so busy he almost walked into the door that refused to open. Something was wrong. The door to the kitchen was set to be automated, yet even after using his omni-tool it refused to budge. A red prompt appeared, stating that the user Maeus was not allowed access. Bingo. He grinned to himself, now sure he found where that little prankster was hiding. It was only a matter of finding a way to get through.
Hacking was one way of going about it. He might still have enough omni-gel lying around to slap on the door, but sometimes the safest option was to play by her rules. The door's holographic interface continued to flash red, refusing access, but there were other ways around a locked door.
With a few presses of the interface, he was presented with a password input. Chances of getting it right were low, but maybe he would be lucky for once. After all, spending your entire life with a person made you know them quite well.