7 - [Action]

[lunarianlegacy]

[Anyone out and about the town during the morning might spot a young boy around age six with a shock of platinum hair roaming around doing typical boy things. First there's tree climbing, then looking under rocks for worms, stuffing a few said worms into pockets, a visit to the bakery for a cookie... because he found out earlier this week they're

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[esper_flight]

[Terra's passing by, on her way to the barracks back from hanging out at the lake. Its on her mind to spend a bit of time training...so what does she see before her but a young child swinging a sword far too big for him. Immediately, she rushes forward.]

Stop!

[lunarianlegacy]

[Oh he stops alright, but it's more from being too tired to heft the thing one more time right now. Ceodore keeps a firm hold of the hilt, but lets the weapon trail on the ground behind him while he blinks at the newcomer.]

Stop what?

[Looking around now. Maybe she meant someone else?]

[esper_flight]

You'll hurt yourself if you don't--

[Terra trails off and stairs at him, suddenly seeing him as more than just a little boy. Those features are all too familiar, even in miniature.]

...what's your name?

[lunarianlegacy]

I'm Ceodore.

[And yes, even at this age, he's used to everyone knowing who he is by name alone. At least while he's young, it's a source of pride for him and he stands up just a little bit taller.]

What's your name?

[falenandawn]

[Frey had actually been on his way to house 59 with a gift for Ceodore, hidden in a plain paper bag. Upon seeing him outside with the sword though, he'll be running over, panic in his eyes.] Ceodore!

[lunarianlegacy]

Hi, Frey!

[Ceodore lets the heavy sword drop to the ground, or at least the pointy end, since he's still holding the hilt itself, and waves cheerfully.]

[falenandawn]

[He's going to be kneeling down next to him, both to talk to him on equal terms and to stop him if he tries to lift it again.] Hello Ceodore. Is that your father's sword?

[Not an accusation at all. His tone is perfectly normal. Ceodore probably doesn't know better, at this age.]

[lunarianlegacy]

It was in my room. That makes it mine, right?

[It could be Cecil's but he's not sure. Of course, now Ceodore's worried he's been caught being naughty and actually looks the slightest bit nervous about being scolded.]

[upontheplains]

[On her way to the barracks, Lyn passes their yard...

And notices the young boy swinging around a sword that's definitely too large.]

Wait a moment! [Running over now.]

[lunarianlegacy]

[Approach of a lady demands Ceodore halt his attempts at sword practice, at least for a minute. He needs the break too, even though he won't admit he's tired or that the weapon's too heavy. He breaks out a friendly smile for her, since he doesn't see what the problem with this scenario is.]

Hi!

[upontheplains]

[She's quite relieved when he stops, and she really can't help but return that smile with one of her own. What a cute child.]

Hello there. Where did you get that weapon?

[lunarianlegacy]

It was in my room.

[So by rights of location, means it now belongs to him. Even though he can't wield the thing like this.]

[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia, assuming that Edward is watching Ceodore, is doing her part to help tidy up the house. She doesn't consider herself to be very domestic, but with Rosa gone and Ceodore too little to do much and Cecil still needing rest, someone has to pick up the slack. By the time she's finished, the house looks much more presentable. And she has just enough energy to make some more cookies for Ceodore, so she gets to that. He might notice the scent drifting from the kitchen any time now.]

[lunarianlegacy]

[Sniff. Sniffsniff. That's something sweet, and tasty! And it's all the lure Ceodore needs to abandon outdoor play. He goes through the house, letting his nose lead him to the source of the delicious and ignoring all Rydia's hard work with the housekeeping. Not ignoring, just unaware.

Once he hits the kitchen though, Rydia is his new best friend.]

Cookies?! Can I have one?

[And without even meaning to, he's got the big eyes, pleading for a yes going to help his cause.]

[eidolon_soul]

[As though Rydia can resist those big eyes. She smiles and nods.]

Of course! I made them for you. Have a seat, Ceodore.

[She wants him away from the oven while she opens it.]

[lunarianlegacy]

For me?

[He'll comply with moving to the seat, but he sits up on his knees for a better look at the cookies coming out of the oven. He's got to satisfy his curiosity.]

[dragoon_pride]

[...wow.]

[Kain just stares for a long while, before rolling his eyes. Children are hopeless. Never mind that he was worse at that age.]

[lunarianlegacy]

[Well now. It kinda feels like he's being watched, and usually when Ceodore feels like that, it's right before he gets in trouble for doing something he didn't know he shouldn't be. He steals a look around for parents or other authority figures and finally spots who's watching him.

New person, how exciting! He grins and waves.]

Hi!

[dragoon_pride]

[Kain frowns, looking less than pleased to see him. ]

Assuming he hasn't seen the Broody One... yet.

[lunarianlegacy]

[Frownschmown. Ceodore's oblivious to it and eagerly trots up to his oh so nice visitor.]

Who are you?