twenty-sixth labyrinth

[lord_wizard]

[It'd been trying first few days for Felix. After the initial utter panic he fell back to the one thing he trusted - books. It might have been unfair to the toddler to treat him like a puzzle, but doing so helped Felix remove himself from gnawing worry in his own mind that he had absolutely no business with a child. Far more informed than before he

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[whitecovered]

[Around and (floating) about in the garden are also two books, one smaller than the other. Back in their world, such flowers don't exist anymore, which is why Weiss is trying to teach his sequel "son" about them. Or rather, he was, before he got distracted by ~magic~. So the two books float closer.]

action forever; babby book omg

[lord_wizard]

[Ryuga collapses into Felix's waiting arms just as he catches sight of the books. What was this? He's just going to...stare...not quite knowing what to make of them. Was there someone around controlling them? He glances around to check]

and ever

[whitecovered]

[oh dear. they're staring at them. The little grimoire is looking at papa book on what to do.]

Forgive the distraction. My...son...was simply curious.

[ahahaha...how did Nier ever manage this "parenting" thing so well?]

[lord_wizard]

[Felix is used to the talking book thing by now. He could even handle a floating book...but both, and TWO of them even...isn't exactly something he can brush off as if it happened everyday]

I...your...ah...

[He shakes his head trying to regain coherency. Ryuga, meanwhile, doesn't know enough to know that floating books are odd and is trying to stand up again]

...it's fine. Forgive my landed fish impression. Are you...a resident here?

[kungfuwitch]

[Has finally decided to take a walk around, see more of this magic castle. She sees this and smiles, thinking of her nephews back home. She walks a little closer, slowly, so as not to spook the little one]

He's beautiful.

[lord_wizard]

[Felix smiles, still a little unsettled with this whole thing]

Thank you. I suppose that is one worthwhile thing I can contribute to a child.

[The toddler watches her, wobbling a little as he stands, using Felix's hand as a brace]

[kungfuwitch]

[She crouches down next to him, holding a hand out and talking in a higher pitched baby voice]

Hey, you! I'm Phoebe. I have a nephew who's your age.

[lord_wizard]

[Ryuga giggles and reaches for her]

Ha-!

That's about the closest he's gotten to an actual word so far. I'm impressed.

[eat_me_beat_me]

[flops on the grass nearby, grinning at Felix]

Hey.

[lord_wizard]

Good afternoon, Nora.

Ah...Nora...this is Ryuga.

[eat_me_beat_me]

And what a gorgeous one it is.

Hey, there, Ryuga.

[lord_wizard]

[The toddler waves at her]

I thought we could use the fresh air. This is the first time since Monday morning I felt confident enough to leave the room with him.

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[cloakand_danger]

[Yuan has good news and interesting news. The good news is, he's back in his own shape, which is a relief to himself, the Doctor, and the interesting news, which is holding his hand, walking by his side, and looking around the garden at all the flowers.

Said interesting news has short teal-green hair, Yuan's eyes, and slightly pointed ears. He seems happy, if kind of quiet, as they approach Felix and his toddler. Yuan smiles at the scene.]

Having a good week, I take it?

forever and ever

[lord_wizard]

[Felix looks up and smirks sheepishly]

I might call it...educational. You as well, Yuan?

...you are Yuan, correct?

[cloakand_danger]

[He chuckles.] I am Yuan, this time. And this is Kieran. Say hello, Kieran.

Hello. [Kieran waves, staring at Felix intensely. After a moment, he tugs on Yuan's hand.] Daddy, why's he magic?

Humans here can use magic, too, sometimes.

[lord_wizard]

[wryly] For good or ill.

Hello Kieran. This is Ryuga. He hasn't quite mastered speech yet. We're working on the finer points of walking today...

[Ryuga blinks at the two of them. He also sports slightly pointed ears, as well as a pair of mismatched eyes like Felix's, though one is gold and the other is jade green]

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[lady_maz]

[Marian's twins are some months younger than Ryuga and she drags them in a twin pram. Hurrah for magical castles that kind of understand your need for modern things you haven't even seen before.

Marian sees Felix with his adorable baby and rolls the pram over.]

Well, hello Felix! You too? What a lovely child!

[lord_wizard]

Indeed. And I see you've been doubly blessed.

[He can't quite bring himself to say 'cursed'. Castle prank though it may be, but it seemed too cruel to the children]

[lady_maz]

[Laughs, is that a smirk she sees there?]

Blessed indeed! Do you mind if I sit down? [Sinks down before he has time to answer.] It's a bit crazy and I've always tried to avoid marriage and parenthood with all my might! Now... I find that I don't mind as much as I though I would.

[Thoughtful, looks at Ryuga.] Your child is beautiful... And that hair and the ears! So adorable!

[Yup, full mummy mode here!]

[lord_wizard]

Please, make your self comfortable. I imagine that you could use a little rest...

[Of course he's pretty, he's got two bishounen daddies XD

Felix smiles.]

You appeal to my vanity, darling. Thank you.

His name is Ryuga.

[Ryuga, fascinated as many tots seem to be by other babbies, wobbles over to take a peek at Marian's twins]