It's not the first time Jason's called him family, but something about hearing it right now makes Dylan tear up.

Sleeper's presence is warm and comforting like a weighted blanket that can also purr and dispense advice. Dylan sniffs, turning his head to bury his face in his sibling's ooze-fluff. Sleeper is always there when Dylan needs him, even when —

The memories are still integrating. Both the grief of his father's death and the conga line of betrayals from his not-actually-dead father tumble through his head. His emotions are a mess. He can't make sense of them. Best he can do is just... let them out.

Dylan lets a quiet sob escape his lips, his shoulders shaking.