[Finally figuring out the problem and trying to change a dirty diaper, in spite of his horrible inexperience.] No. We are not giving the kid away, Kat. Besides, can you see the castle letting us off that easy?
Well, you can try talking to him, for starters. Get to know him. [The smell is gone, at least. So Kat can't complain there. and Washington is currently holding him.]
Do you Spartans really think of all normal humans like that???
[She ignores Washington for the most part, but hearing that name gets her to stop as she's pulling out her undersuit. She shoots Washignton a glance, her tone soft and warning.]
Is that name your doing? [Because as far as she knows, Washington's the only one here that knows that name.]
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[Going to try to actually comfort the kid because of failmother's inability to be useful.]
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Adapt, Spartan.
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[She deflates slightly at that order. She should, if she only knew how. She could adapt for everything else, but this ...?] So what is it?
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You never thought about having kids either, did you?
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[She just stares at him. Do you even need to ask that question? Sharp,] Do you think any part of a 'normal life' has crossed my mind?
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And no. But why don't you actually try interacting with the kid some?
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[But she's coming closer and looking at the kid a little more curiously]
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Do you Spartans really think of all normal humans like that???
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[She and looks at the kid, who looks back at her, and for a moment they just stare at each other.]
Why are you bigger than Daddy?
[Kat's silent for a breath, and then grunts and turns to start pulling her armor on.] Someone needs to keep 'Daddy' in line.
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[can't help a laugh at that.] Kat, you really shouldn't be like that.
Carter, Mommy is just special. Bigger than normal.
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[She ignores Washington for the most part, but hearing that name gets her to stop as she's pulling out her undersuit. She shoots Washignton a glance, her tone soft and warning.]
Is that name your doing? [Because as far as she knows, Washington's the only one here that knows that name.]
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And totally not my doing, Kat.
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[She's quiet a moment, eyeing the kid still, before heaving a sigh and setting the undersuit aside. No armor for today.] The castle.
[Crossing her arms again and levelling a gaze at Carter] You know what you should do, Carter? You should ask 'Daddy' to show you around.
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Exactly. You think I'd do that?
[Sighs] I'm not caring for him alone, Kat. He needs his mother too. No pawning him off on me.
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