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you  really  think  so?

@hermanubises,   it  was..   a  little  funny.

you've  lost  rights  to  any  nieces  or  nephews  you  might've  gotten  from  me.  

@paradisaeas,    i'm  sorry  to  tell  you  this  but  my  child  does  outrank  you.

is  my  dedicated  companionship  over  the  many  years  worthless  now?  wow.  

/  we can twin fr 

is  that  so?  in  that  case  i  guess  i  have  to  thank  you.  between  cyno  and  haitham  she's  in  danger  of  being  spoiled  entirely.  [  a  snort,  kissing  the  top  of  her  head.  ]  it's  almost  like  she's  my  child.  i  think  her  face  looks  more  like  alhaitham's,  but  he  says  his  genes  lost.  what  do  you  think? 

@paradisaeas,     that's  my  job.    if  anything,   i'm  keeping  her  somewhat  humbled.   cyno  wants  to  spoil  her  /rotten/.   i've  had  to  keep  him  from  buying  her  everything  he  sees.     mm..    she  looks  so  much  like  you.   isn't  it  funny  how  that  works?

yes,  yes,  i  know.  geez,  not  even  for  me?   i'm  heartbroken.  [  he  huffs,  reaching  out  to  run  a  hand  through  small  tufts  of  blonde  hair.  ]  too  fond,  perhaps.  she's  started  getting  picky  about  what  she  eats  if  it  isnt  that.  you've  spoiled  her. 

@paradisaeas,        ..    she's  so  tiny,   huh?   i'd  love  to.   come  to  uncle  tighnari.

/   cheers

/  hey

/  sneezes 

 look,  it's  not  what  you  think.  i  really  was  keeping  my  distance.  but  mehrak  noticed  i  knew  him  and  started  acting  up  in  class  with  alhaitham.  refused  to  do  /  any  /  work  because  she  thought  he'd  steal  me  from  her.  i  had  to  talk  to  him  and  get  her  back  on  track!  then  mehrak  got  over  her  initial  apprehension  and  wanted  us  to  all  be  together  all  the  time.  of  course  we  ended  up  speaking  again  and  working  things  out.  and  i  do  not  undress  him  with  my  eyes  –  

@paradisaeas,   what's  MY  problem?  what  is  yours?   you  told  me  as  soon  as  mehrak  was  put  into  his  class  that  you  would  stay  away  from  him  except  for  necessary   meetings!    i  tell  you  to  prioritize  your  mental  health  and  focus  on  your  daughter  and  you  go  and  undress  that  man  with  your  eyes  every  time  you  look  at  him!

there's  no  need  to  get  so  angry!   it's  alright,  mehrak,  you  can  go.  mama  will  be  fine.  [  he  rubs  his  head,  wincing.  ]   what's  your  problem?  

@paradisaeas,     why  don't  i  keep you  company  while  he  works?  i  don't  have  much  else  going  on.   we  could  finish  painting  your  nursery. 

he  ... he does.  you're  right.  i'm  being  ridiculous.  he  wouldn't  do  all  this  if  he  hated  me.

@paradisaeas,   he  doesn't  hate  you.   as  much  as  i  don't  like  him,   he's  trying  to  take  care  of  you  and  the  baby,   even  if  it  means  working  and  having  to  leave  you  at  home.   he's  not  far  and  he  always  comes  home  on  time,  doesn't  he?