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[lunarianlegacy]

[Ceodore along with the rest of his housemates has joined the ranks of the childlike, and in his case, back to age six. These however are glorious days and like any active boy, he's all over the place looking for excitement and adventure. At first, that involves exploring the village in every nook and cranny he can find, slowly generating a

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[cladinthedark]

[It's when he's going back to the house to grab the weapons that Ceodore will stumble upon the Biggest. Man. He's. Ever. Seen. In his life.

His partial-namesake looks down on him as he rummages through the closet and clears his throat.]

A-hem.

[lunarianlegacy]

[Ceodore turns around at the sound of the voice and just. stares. Not the least shred of guilt for doing something dangerous because they're his, right? But he's absolutely in awe.]

Wooooooooow!

[cladinthedark]

I'm glad you're so impressed. Care to explain what you're doing, young man?

[lunarianlegacy]

I'm arming my fort I built all by myself!

[So very proud of himself.]

[cladinthedark]

Really. And would you care to show me this fort of yours?

[Why does this kid have his brother's eyes WTF is this.]

[lunarianlegacy]

Sure!

[Grabbing the tall one by the hand to drag him out to the fort with one hand, and dragging his sword behind him on the ground with the other. Mittens and snowboots? What nonsense is that?

Can't remember the snow gear but Ceodore can remember manners. Mostly.]

What's your name?

[cladinthedark]

[He follows along, looking at the sword but not taking it from the boy just yet. He'll wait and see what he plans to do with it first.

The lack of winter wear, on the other hand, he'll have to do something about.]

My name is Theodore Harvey. And you, young man, seem to have forgotten something.

[lunarianlegacy]

Whoa! That's my uncle's name too! Mother says I was named for him. He's really tall and strong and has real armor!

[There's a serious nod from the tyke who has not made the connection of being one and the same at all. He remembers meeting his uncle. It's the tall guy in the armor. That stuff's important.

Looking around himself though thoughtfully. Ceodore can't recall anything he's forgotten. Wait!]

Oh right! I need my rock for the fort.

[cladinthedark]

Your uncle, hmmm...

[Theodore's mind is working, but... armor? Ridiculous. He's a summoner, why would he ever take armor?

When Ceodore once again fails to realize what he's missing, though, Uncle bops him on the head.]

Wrong. You're going outside in winter. You need to dress warmer than you are.

[lunarianlegacy]

Oh. [Well there goes some of the wind out of his sails. He wanted to impress this Theodore. Most kids would whine about bundling up but Ceodore already knows better. His parents wouldn't approve at all.] Yessir.

[But he can pout a little while he's doing it. Right? Of course, the only boots in the house are his own, which are way way too big for him, same for the gloves, but the tyke is now sufficiently covered.]

[cladinthedark]

[He frowns, wondering why the child's clothes fit him so poorly, but at least he's properly dressed now.]

Much better. Now then. [He holds open the door.] Lead the way.

[lunarianlegacy]

[Ceodore proudly marches ahead to the site of his glorious architectural achievement, chattering the whole time. It might be hard for a grown up to see, but there are grand turrets and towers with pennants snapping in the air, at least in his child's imaginative eye. Upon arrival, he drops the sword right into the snow stupid heavy thing and plants his fists at his hips and puffing up with pride.]

This is my fort!

[cladinthedark]

[Theodore listens to it all with an indulgent smile. It reminds him of his own little siblings. When they reach the fort he looks around with a surveying eye, nodding a little.]

You've certainly put a lot of effort into this. Who do you plan to challenge?

[lunarianlegacy]

All the monsters and bad guys, just like Father.

[Serious nod. Just because he can't seem to find Father right now hasn't deterred the child from trying to impress him anyway.]

[cladinthedark]

Ah, I see. But certainly your Father doesn't face them all alone, does he? Where are your allies?

[lunarianlegacy]

Hmm.

[Ceodore turns around a couple of times. All the other kids have scattered for the time being. So after a moment's thought, he points to his tall companion.]

You're big enough to be a whole army!

[But just to be on the safe side, maybe he should build some snowmen guards.]