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 Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:36 pm
Zane stared in surprise as the family car exploded in flame. Carefully, he pulled Merrill just a tad closer to him, thankful his lover hadn't been in the vehicle at the time. He had no clue what he'd have done if his precious lover and their expectant baby were hurt during this freak...accident? It was sort of odd. Especially considering the mage that had doused the fire decided to poke their head in the car to check for anything saved and ended up bringing them up a baby.
Shylock poked his head out of the apartment at the sound of a slight commotion going on outside. He had seen the car burning and had his parents not been very obviously in front of him, the boy might have panicked about losing his Papa. Carefully, he walked forward, moving to wrap an arm around Merrill's leg and look up at the baby the mage was very carefully holding.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:48 pm
The angel's eyes darted between his lover, his son and his.. other son? " I bought a fish" he explained as the mage approached " It was supposed to be a pet for Shylock, I was proud about him mastering his home lessons and though he could have a simple pet. No one said it would turn into a baby" he was used to weird things happening on gaia but usually you were warned when things you bought were going to become children. Still the child's colouring on his fins was the exact same as the betta's had been. The seraph reached down and pet Shylock's hair reassuringly before looking to Zane for guidance.
The small, young fishboy stared back at the trio, dark eyes watching them ever so carefully.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:54 pm
Zane carefully rubbed Merrill's shoulder, trying to be reassuring. "It probably wasn't anything involving the fish's nature. I'll look up online later and see if there are any reports of things like this happening and we'll just try to find out what's going on." he explained to his husband gently, reaching out to take the small boy from the mage, who immediately dashed off. He was gentle and slow with his motions, obvious about them so he didn't scare the child.
Shylock leaned into his Papa's touches, trying not to feel confused. He was happy that Merrill had tried to get him something, even if he wasn't much of a pet person. Though a little brother was nice too. He smiled up at the little one but wasn't quite sure how to deal with it other than that.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:07 pm
The tan skinned child's fins quivered but didn't flare as he allowed himself to be passed from one adult to another. Though he was on land and breathing fine through his nose the boy's gills moved slightly siphoning air through them as well a train retained from the unique breed of fish he had once been. His flowing tail flicked in the general direction of the boy smiling at him
Merrill leaned down and carefully picked Shylock up so the boy wouldn't feel left out. " Mm you know it's my people's tradition that older siblings get to name younger ones" he said softly. He was getting used to the idea of another child even if the betta boy was rather unexpected.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:09 pm
Shylock smiled a bit as he was picked up, snuggling against his Papa for a moment before reaching out to lightly pat the other boy on his hand. "Nero." he intoned quietly.
Zane held the child gently, trying to keep him from getting too excited. He'd seen these types of fish during some of the shows at Cirque, and he knew better than to scare the boy too much.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:18 pm
Nero's fins quivered more but the boy remained unshaken for the moment . " Nero?" He was Nero.. he pointed to the other dark skinned boy " Not Nero?"
Merrill smiled over at Zane. the dark haired male always did look good with a child in his arms, he seemed to have his adopted father's natural way with kids. Well except for Connor but Merrill doubted anyone could tame that girl." Should we take them inside now or to a doctor?" Nero seemed healthy enough if somewhat shy.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:23 pm
Shylock nodded, "Not Nero." He agreed.
To make the point, he started up a round of pointing. "Nero." he said quietly, pointing to the other boy. "Shylock." he repeated, indicating himself. "Daddy." this time he pointed to Zane, "Papa." and lastly he gestured to Merrill.
The dark skinned man smiled back at his husband and their other son. It seemed at least that the boys were getting along okay. "They should be fine inside for now, though you should probably call Kyin to give him a little checking over." he whispered quietly.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:37 pm
Nero's inky black eyes followed Shylock's finger and he nodded slowly after each name. He reached out with a webbed hand for Shylock , having become fond of the other tailed boy, even if the other's lack of fins confused him in some way. " Inside with Shy?" Even if he wasn't looking at the man holding him he could hear him at least until he began to whisper.
The blue haired angel nodded and despite the unhappy look he got from Nero headed back towards the apartment. The two could play once he got them some snack to occupy them so he could call the pink haired man to come give Nero a look over.
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:39 pm
Zane smiled gently at the little boy and carried him inside. "It'll be okay, Nero." he told the child gently.
Shy smiled, looking up at Merrill and leaned up to give him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for my present, Papa."
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:47 pm
Merrill smiled softly and hugged his son tighter. The boy might not be his by blood by damned if they weren't family and if he didn't know just how to touch Merrills heart " You're welcome, sweetie". Not many children would think a sibling was better than a pet, then again Shylock had always been a special one and Merrill was glad he could make him happy with this.
The sudden chance in light, temperate and the disappearance of the sky set Nero off as they entered the house the betta toddler flaring all of his fins and wriggling furiously trying both to scare his source of agitation away and run from it at the same time.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:02 am
Shy smiled, leaning up to cuddle up to Merrill a bit. He'd learned from watching his parents that his Papa needed lots of love, affection and reassurances when he did good. The toddler knew Merrill had probably been sad when the present he'd been planning on giving him strangely turned into a baby, scared that the little one might not accept that. But Shy'd rather have a baby brother and his Papa happy any day than have a present.
Zane stood in the doorway, carefully holding the boy and petting his back soothingly, cooing reassuring words to him. "Shh, it's okay, it's okay. Just calm down, Nero." he said gently. "We're just inside, it's not gonna hurt you."
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:10 am
" s'differnt" Nero whimpered softly though his distress fading in the wake of realizing no one else was upset by the sudden change of what inside was like compared to the outside.
Merrill grinned, winking at Zane who seemed to be having little trouble calming Nero, before moving into the living room and placing Shylock down on the couch " How about I get you three a snack?" While using food as comfort could be a bad idea later in life it wouldn't hurt to do so now he figured.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:12 am
"Yes, you've just gotta get used to the difference, hon. That happens a lot." Zane assured him gently, rocking the toddler a little, "Doesn't mean anything's bad or gonna hurt you."
Shy laughed a little, nodding. "K. Just a little though." he said softly.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:22 am
The boy's fins returned to their more neutral state still flowing and showing off their elegant colouring but not displaying fear or aggression. " Don't like different."
Merrill smiled and ruffled his hair before heading off into the kitchen, this day was turning out not at all like he'd planned and yet he was incredibly happy.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:23 am
"Mm different's a part of life, little one. You'll get used to it." Zane assured him, patting the boy as he carried him over to the couch and slowly sat down.
When they were seated, Shylock crawled closer again to help Nero down onto the couch and wrap his tail protectively around the other boy. "Couch." he said, pointing to it.
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