immediately after this ::enters
jonathan_archer's quarters with Henry and Charlotte::
::chuckles as Porthos hops up and rushes over to greet all three of them, following Henry to his room::
OK kids, let's get into your PJs and Grandpa Max will cue up a few vids to watch until bedtime.
::activates vid screen, calling up preprogrammed selection of shows::
"Frosty The Snowman"
"Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer"
"How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
"The Little Drummer Boy"
::to self:: That should be plenty.
::turns as both children run back into main room of quarters with Porthos happily barking and jumping at their heels::
::inspects their appearance, eyebrow raised in amusement::
Henry, your bottoms are on backwards son, Let's try again.
::helps Henry adjust PJ bottoms::
Hop up on your Papa's bed. I've got some fun shows for you to watch, traditional christmas shows.
::settles self at head of bed allowing Henry and Charlotte to clamber up and situate themselves with him. Porthos hopping up and crawling on belly until is as tight against Henry as can get::
OK guys, let's enjoy the vids.
::leans back, takes in current surroundings and realizes is enjoying what is doing, smiles::
Good lord Max, a few months ago you'd have never imagined yourself in this type setting, now you're practically basking in it.
::triggers remote for first show to begin::