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So he's a bit of a Fixer Upper [Silver Fox]

Smiling when Luke's face lightened up in awe, Alver nodded a little. "Yup, around your age. Back then, I worked really hard so I could make something to show that your Papa's spells weren't all bad. People are a bit funny, they can't understand what they can't see. Course I almost always felt my paintings never really did any justice to the real thing. So I kept them." He explained before gently rubbing the top of the blonde hair of the young boy.

"But I hope this helps you a little, to not completely hate your Papa's spells. They can be really enchanting." Alver smiled, happy he could cheer up the young boy a little bit. Thinking for a moment, the albino got a idea.

"How about this sweetie, you finish your dinner and you can come into my personal art gallery and pick out one of any of my finished paintings to take home with you? It might make your Papa feel a little better. Be our little surprise when he returns." he offered. All of his paintings were marked at the bottom right corner with the symbol of a rose, with the signature 'White Rose' elegantly signed upon it. Plus he had quite a few with him. He enjoyed personally looking at them, but he could give up one for his friend and son.

So he's a bit of a Fixer Upper [Silver Fox]

@Silver Fox This must happen between Luke and Alver!!!

@AimeChambers

Definitely xD so cute

So he's a bit of a Fixer Upper [Silver Fox]

Alver watched patiently as the child fed himself, to what his small body could reach at least. A part of Alver wanted to just baby Luke but he fairly knew he should allow Luke to help himself. Miky probably spoils Luke as much as he can when he's around anyhow. Still, Luke deserves to be spoiled every now and then. He seems like a good kid. As the expression of the cheerful child turned sadder and sadder, Alver slightly frowned in worry, tilting his head to the side. Wondering what he said wrong to cause the ten year old such grief.

It was then Luke asked what Miky's fantasies were like in the old days, before starting to tear up and cry as the child explained Miky's more... Worrying reactions when he holed up in his little she'll. Alver hadn't really remembered things like that. Miky would indeed often state out into space, oblivious to the reality around him, but he didn't really cry. And whenever the albino did snap him out of it, he listened to these fantastic tales, world's so imaginative and beautiful, it was hard to explain into words almost. Despite how this trait of Miky was found a bit weird by many, Alver loved hearing about them. Painting the images in his own mind as they were described. It was nothing he could truly replicate, but it was one of things he liked about Miky.

The albino didn't really remember phases where it caused his childhood friend to cry however. Sure, there a few rare occasions where Miky seemed uncomfortable but that was it. Then again... Years have passed since then. Alver had confessed and got shot down, the group of friends went their seperate ways, Alver thought he remembered something about Miky's folks not being the best, and there was the fact that his beloved wife had passed. There are a few things the tall man could imagine that could sour the wonderous fantasies.

Standing up and walking around to Luke, leaning down and giving the small tiny boy a warm embrace. Right hand gently stroking the top of the gorgeous locks while his left wipes away the tears. "Oh sweetie it'll be okay. We'll both figure out something okay? Your Papa's little.. Spells were always a bit tricky to snap him out of, and I can't imagine they have gotten any easier. The one thing that seemed to work the most is to just show him you care and love him. He tries not to show it, but he likes to get loving attention. Or at least, show him something to catch his eye that distracts him from his spell." Alver said before thinking of a way to cheer up the child, standing up and patting Luke's head.

"Wait right here, I'll bring out something that will help get you a good idea of what he saw when he was your age." the tall man said before quickly rushing out and to the garage. Shuffling through a bunch of cloth wrapped rectangular shapes that consisted of his paintings. Some dustier then others. The nocturnal man opened chests, checked stacks, checked mounted ones, until he finally managed to find what he was looking for. Grasping the clothed hidden painting, Alver returned to Luke and gave a smile.

"It was a bit difficult to understand what your Papa saw... And how to explain them through just words.. But when we were kids I tried to sometimes paint them, just to capture the fantasy somewhere. This one was one of my favorites." Alver said before unwrapping the piece, allowing the protective cloth to fall away and reveal the piece of art from long ago.



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@Silver Fox

Just wanted to let 'cha know that ya accidentally switched to Lucas instead of Luke.

@AimeChambers

Whoops

@Silver Fox

Everything just escalated very quickly. Maybe since Luke's a little kid, he always speaks his mind. At least he really trusts Alver!

Sorry for making it so dark.

@AimeChambers

No worries I can take it xD poor little Luke tho!

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Watching Miky go, Alver slightly tilted his head curiously. He didn't particularly recall his childhood friend reacting in such a blushing emotional manner. Then again, back then, it didn't seem like the older man really knew exactly emotions were. Or at least, he always was in his own little world, a bit oblivious to other social cues. Not like the albino can say any better as he gets most of his from manga books. Considering that Mikaela had a son and once a loving wife, his awareness probably got a little bit better.

As Luke squirmed a bit, Alver set the child gently down. Soon taking a seat across from where Luke decided. As the child took a cookie, Alver playfully rolled his eyes and smiled in amusement. "Luke, don't you know dessert comes after the meal? It's a good way to spoil your appetite." he mused, but he wasn't too mad about it. He'd let it go this time since it was Luke's first time here.

"Just try to save some room for the veggies." he said, gingerly starting delicately eat his own meal. Pouring some Alfredo sauce on his own spaghetti and elegantly spinning strands into his fork. Taking a bite and chewing it slowly, his lavender gaze opened to look at Luke as the young boy spoke. Giving a soft thoughtful hum as he tapped the untainted end of his fork against his chin, he gave a slow nod. Before giving a soft chuckle as it seemed Miky's son was a bit protective and possessive of the loving parent.

"Yes I suppose it is. Back then it was one of the ways to get your Papa out of his shell a little bit. And scold him from time to time when he made a mess of things. Though that was mostly Harpy and our other friends. I suppose habits are hard to break." Alver answered before taking another bite and doing the same process of giving a slow chew before swallowing.

"Don't worry Luke, it is not my intention to take your Papa away. Or is it your the one teasing him now so he gets back on the right track?" Alver asked with a slight grin.

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Alver silently snickered at Miky's flustered reaction, enjoying reading his childhood friend. He was no longer the girlish tiny little boy, so it was a lot easier to tease his tiny friend. The tall man couldn't help but coax some adorable reactions from his childhood friend. Chuckling as he felt Luke tightly wrap his arm around Alver's thin neck, he ruffled the child's hair gently.

Watching Miky stumble over his words and blather about again, and noticing Luke's signal, Alver couldn't help but grin in amusement. Miky, always needs just a little help. Alver took a few steps closer and reached out with his free hand, shuffling so he cradled Luke with one arm. Grasping Miky's hand, he pulled it closer and gingerly placed a kiss upon the knuckles. "Have a safe trip. See you when you return Miky." Alver mused, giving another wink before releasing the hand and ushering Miky out the door. "Now off you go, Papa." he grinned innocently. Trying to ignore his thundering heart.

Once Miky left, Alver looked to Luke. "Well how about we eat the food on the table huh? I'd say it's pretty good. Your Papa didn't tell me what you like but some of it is at least healthy for you." he hummed, sounding like almost a pleasant hummingbird.

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Belated Happy Holidays!

So he's a bit of a Fixer Upper [Silver Fox]

@Silver Fox

It is not ok how many cute giggles I'm making right now! I don't want Miky to have to leave!

@AimeChambers

But he's gotta woooork.

Too bad it ain't winter and it ended up snowing so much they closed :p

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@AimeChambers

Every time I forget gah xD posted.

Poor Miky, always teased just a bit

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Nyaaaah Luke was sooooo cute!

Alver smiled a little more as the little boy shyly placed his hand in the albino's ghostly palm. The elegant fingers gingerly encircled it in a gentle embrace while softly giving the small hand a little shake. Flicking his pale reddish eyes toward Miky, the coloring shifting back to the pale lavender color as he turned his face to find the source of chirped gratitude, he blinked as the tall man found himself in a embrace with the smaller man. Seeing the father kiss his son on the head was just so heartwarming. Of course, Alver's pale face slightly tinted pink when it looked like Miky was going to do the same thing to the albino, but soon just buried his face into the child's hair and mumbled more of his thanks.

Miky was just evil. Pure evil. Too adorable not to be evil. Alver's feelings from all those years ago had managed to heal over time, but gosh blueberries he was reminded why he had a crush on this guy in the first place. It's funny, Miky looked like such a cute shy kid at this moment, even if the smaller man was a good three years older than Alver.

Mentally telling his heart to shush up from its rapid pounding against his chest, Alver wrapped his arms around the two, placing his hands on top of their heads and giving them comforting loving strokes. It's been awhile since he's seen Miky like this, so Alver's more devious side decided to tease the smaller adult. Mostly just so he can distract himself from the overly cuteness these two were exibiting that would put so many cutesy manga boys to shame.

Leaning closer as he continued to give them loving pats, he brought his lips just a few inches from Miky's exposed ear. "Anytime, Miky." Alver whispered in a slight hum, before pulling away and ruffling the older man's hair.

"It's no trouble, it's alright to ask for help. Now go on and get to work before your late. I'll make sure Luke is well taken care of." Alver said, standing up and pulling his childhood friend up with him, unconsciously brushing his slender hands over Miky to straighten out his clothes. He looked to Luke and smiled, reaching hands and easily scooping up the ten year old into his arms so he wasn't left out. And he was about face to face with his father when the adults stood up.

"It'll be good to get to know eachother anyway, right Luke?" Alver smiled to Luke, winking his left eye as he flashed another bright smile.