I'm gonna say it This was gonna be all wholesome and sweet
Then I saw this
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And I was like "HELL YEAH!!" and this happened
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So yeah, enjoy!
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It'd been a hard first week with the new little one, who was still being called Emmy for his emerald green eyes. Not only had he cried a lot, but he had also became VERY clingy to Harumi. She could barely leave him alone while she went to change, the only way she managed was with Riyu's help. In Emmy's eyes, he was a moving, living toy that spoke in roars.
By the second week, he managed to become attached to the others a bit more. Despite Zane not being human, he seemed to like him. Perhaps it was less about the material and more about the traits. Lloyd and Nya were two others he attached to, soon opening up to the rest of the team. Though the kids weren't left alone with him, not that they didn't trust them, it was just that they wouldn't know what to do if something was up with Emmy.
Today was week three with Emmy, and Harumi was sat in her gi with Emmy snuggled up in her arms at a diagonal, watching the others train. As soon as break was called, the kids rushed over to see Emmy. WyldFyre kept playing peakaboo while Sora cuddled up to Harumi's side. Harumi had become quite a mother figure to Sora the past few months, so at times she would snuggle up next to her, craving the attention her parents never gave her. Harumi used one arm to wrap around Sora's shoulder, still holding Emmy with the other. Arin was already trying to get Emmy to say his name, not realising just how long he'd have to wait for the baby to talk.
"Okay you three," Lloyd approached the small group, hand on his hip. "go get a drink before we start up again. I know Emmy's cute, and you'll see him afterwards."
"Yes Master Lloyd!" all three of the youngers ran inside to grab a drink, leaving Lloyd and Harumi alone with Emmy.
Lloyd crouched down, kneeling in front of her and Emmy. He used the back of his index finger to gently rub Emmy's cheek, hearing a small cooing noise. "He's getting cuter by the day." the blonde commented, smiling a little.
"He really is." Harumi responded, smiling. Motherhood seemed to suit her. She had the patience, the knowledge and the caring. Harumi opened her mouth to speak, but closed it again. She hoped Lloyd hadn't noticed, but of course he did.
"Rumi? Something wrong?"
"No no just.. I can't help but think I'm-" Harumi was trying to form words, sighing. "I'd really like Emmy to keep part of the family, but then I also wonder where his parents are. I can't help but.. feel like that I'm thinking like a villain." Lloyd frowned, hearing her talk like this upset him. "Is it wrong how I'm thinking about Emmy's situation Lloydie..?"
