He starts to steal Epic's stuff, hiding them away within his little stash, a pillowcase he holds and enjoys when Epic isn’t staying over. He begins snatching innocuous little things during his visits with Epic. First things that won't be missed Then "borrowing" things that would

He takes Epics little squeaky chicken plush He gives it back!! But oh how he did such filthy things to it first. He knows how Epic snuggles it It smells like him, Epic must be so soothed. His clothes smell like Cross’s now, Epic is getting used to this familiar comfort.