[audio/action, forward-dated to 10/28]

[werewolfing]

So, uh. I'm pretty sure that a bunch of people know that kid Stanley. He's a really lucky asshole, because he up and freaking disappeared. Went to take a piss and never came back. Just poofed. Great for him, sure.

But he sorta left me with...something. That he'd brought here.

[underneath peter's voice, which is pretty soft and even considering what he's saying, there's what sounds an awful lot like the sound of muffled sniffling.]

Which was big of him and all and fine for right this second, but this is not an ideal long-term arrangement. So if anybody wants to help out with that, it'd be great. I'm in the cafeteria, we can talk.

[anyone who comes to the cafeteria will find peter there with peace, who has cried herself out for the moment and is sucking on peter's hair and falling asleep on his shoulder while he walks her around and rubs her back, singing little snatches of songs in some foreign language. getting to this point was obviously a feat; parts of his hair and the shoulder of his shirt are soaked with toddler tears and snot and his ever-present leather jacket is draped over a chair to save it from the babypocalypse. he doesn't seem that fussed, though, for a seventeen year old boy left with someone else's small child. surprisingly good with kids, this one.

ooc: tempest is going to end up with the baby, but everyone is welcome to fuss or help out.]

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[freezerburned]

...what the hell is that

[The sound, he means, because it definitely doesn't sound like anything good.]

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[werewolfing]

its a little kid

her nams peace

stanley kindaki dnaped her

[it's hard to type and hold a toddler okay]

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[freezerburned]

are you freaking kidding me

the literal LAST thing we need to worry about is a kid

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[werewolfing]

not kidding

some adultwill come take her

idont look liek somoene who should be trusted eith children

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[controlledvariable]

[Guess who looks like they just sprinted to the cafeteria.

She's at Peter's side in like two seconds, as soon as she spots him.]

How is she?

[Her voice is quiet, concerned, and she brings a hand up to hover near Peace's back, though she doesn't quite touch her just yet.

It's pretty clear she a) knows the girl and b) is worried about her]

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[werewolfing]

She's been better, but we've reached a truce.

[this truce would definitely be along the lines of peace being allowed to suck on peter's hair and being swayed around on his hip in return for not screaming anymore.]

For now anyway. She cried herself out.

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[controlledvariable]

Yeah, she does that.

[And she does lay a hand on Peace's back, rubbing gently.]

Hey, sweetheart, it's just me. [That was to Peace, obviously. The next bit is for Peter:] Want me to hold her for a bit?

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[werewolfing]

Not sure that wouldn't start up the wailing again. I'm all right for now.

[and he is pretty all right, actually. peter seems to know how to hold a kid, and he's doing the parental side-to-side sway.]

Big extended family. Tissues would be good though. She's a little snot-factory.

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[hyanaimne]

[she sounds like she's on the move, too]

He what?

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[werewolfing]

Disappeared. Poof. Gone.

I can't keep this, though. Not gonna work.

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[hyanaimne]

Her, not this.

[she mutters a curse, in that same language she was cursing in with Peter not too long ago] Is she alright?

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[werewolfing]

Yeah, not really trying to advertise that to the Initiative.

She's fine.

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[governorkang]

[Kang just happens to see the post right before he goes into the cafeteria, and he hears the sniffling immediately.

Dammit, not another kid.]

...I hope you find someone soon. Onyx won't tolerate her.

[action]

[werewolfing]

Don't think Peace would tolerate me, honestly. Big wolf might be a bit much for small child.

[governorkang]

Not to mention me.

[He moves closer, but still keeps a bit of distance to try not to scare her too much. He has very little experience dealing with human younglings.]

[werewolfing]

[peace is, thankfully, mostly asleep, so as long as peter keeps her facing away from the giant dragondude things should be fine. he hopes.]

That too. I'm betting there are actual responsible people who will take her, though. She's pretty cute.

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[inafadingcrown]

[Peter probably wasn't expecting an elf to walk into the cafeteria when he made that announcement, but, well, that's how Exsilium tends to work. Galadriel was aware of Peace and, as someone with quite a bit of child rearing experience, she felt compelled to offer her help yet again.

So here she was, stepping into the room and offering a sympathetic smile.]

You are doing well with her.

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[werewolfing]

[peter knows tempest, but galadriel is sort of a whole different level of elven. he blinks and freezes for a moment, just processing, before he gives a smile that is equal parts rueful and wondering.]

Big family, someone's always having a baby. Can't really keep this one, though.

[he's seventeen and a werewolf and lives with a huge dragon-guy and his only real friend here just lost his best friend and really, there are a lot of good reasons. still, the way he says it doesn't make it sound like he's ready to pawn her off on just anybody.]

[inafadingcrown]

No, I imagine you could not. [She gives him a little nod] My name is Galadriel. I had offered Stanley my assistance with Peace and I came to extend you the same offer.

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[senseandcecilbility]

[Aw, a tiny human. Kevin approaches and nods with approval at the wet grass loving person. He knows more than a few things about taking care of children, though, to be fair, young master was not as tiny when he took Kevin Cecil's place.

His voice is smooth and kind, the sort of voice one would use around dozing children.]

She will probably be hungry later.

[Without further ado, he walks to the nearest counter and starts cooking something toddler-proof.]

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[werewolfing]

[peter looks just a little relieved.]

Probably, yeah. Haven't gotten much past the hysterical sobbing followed by the worn-out napping. And I can't cook for balls.

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[senseandcecilbility]

[He has some experience with sobbing orphans too.]

Her circumstances are indeed very unfortunate, but children are incredibly strong. I will be glad to help.

[He is preparing that baby food like a pro.]

May I ask where she comes from? I have not seen the Initiative transporting anyone this young. [The "yet" is very much obvious in his voice.] An Exsile, perhaps?

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[hotdate]

...What the heck did he leave you that's making sniffling sounds?

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[werewolfing]

His utterly distraught boyfriend.

[he sounds just a touch annoyed. subtlety is not the strongest suit of a surprising number of people.]

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[hotdate]

...Huh.

You should just sit him down and put Mama Mia on for him. I bet that'd make him feel better.