Good god Elias knew how to play Serge’s cards right, and the blonde glared at his friend and colleague as the younger man dashed up to the stairs to the guest bedroom. A long sigh left him as he closed his eyes, seeming to find annoyance in the situation… That was until he heard his daughter giggle. His blue eyes opened to see that Lu had scooped up his daughter and began to carry her on her back. Giggles of joy leaving the small child as she wrapped her arms around Lu’s neck and the two walkers and one monkey began their adventure through his house and into the kitchen. “Every parent is protective of their children. I’d rather you be here than Elias snoozing on your couch while you went to the laundry mat.” He admitted as they rounded the corner and the large open kitchen was exposed. The kitchen’s large window showed into a backyard with a jungle gym, a small basketball area and even a pool big enough to do laps in. Inside the kitchen was a long island in a U shaped, the stove top with 6 burners located on the U shape with a large refrigerator against the wall and a double sink, a dishwasher built into the counter and an oven built into the shelving with a microwave on the counter top. It was a nice kitchen for someone who obviously enjoyed cooking. On the island was a cutting board that had freshly washed lettuce, diced up cucumbers, chucks of bell peppers, diced up celery sticks and a freshly made looking Italian dressing. [color=pink]“Have you ever had daddy’s homemade dressing Lu?” Eve asked from over her shoulder as her small finger pointed towards the bottle. It looked like a wine bottle however it was labeled ‘Italian dressing’. “Daddy makes wonderful dressings and one day he’s going to teach me how to make them. Aren’t you daddy?”[/color] An honest chuckle left Serge as he nodded, “Yes love, as I promised I will when you turn ten.” A small squeal of joy left the little girl as they arrived at the island, two chairs up against the counter top allowing for people to chat while he cooked. As the girls took the seats, per his gesture, he retrieved another plate. Making two plates and topping them with some dressing, he placed them both in front of the girls along with a bowl of freshly cut fruit and Eve happily dug in while Serge whipped himself up a plate of the salad and a bowl of fruit in no time flat. “Elias hasn’t been causing you any trouble outside of loading you up into his car did he? I hadn’t realized he had so little sleep from his last assignment or I would have called Ron.” A small sigh left him, the look on his face stating he was disappointed in himself for not being more aware of his team. “Poor kid…” He muttered softly before shaking his head as he re-corked the bottle. “Anyway, you have laundry to do?” His attempt to make conversation even left his daughter to giggle. She wasn’t buying his attempt but seemed to understand where he was coming from as she scarfed down her meal with glee.