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[scionofhispower]

[Clearly, redheads have never been in short supply here.

As a result of this fact, seeing Asch sitting at a table with that smug "I'm better than you" look of his shouldn't really take too many people by surprise. Oh, sure, the lack of any discernible agitation is probably a little disconcerting as is the presence of a deck of playing cards set upon the table within easy reach of his right hand. Of course, this Asch is a little different from most, missing anger notwithstanding; it isn't too hard to tell he is a fair bit older, somewhere within his early-to-mid twenties.

Regardless, he is Asch. And he? He is challenging you to a game of poker.

Ready to try your luck?]


[ooc; Unlike swallowfury, Asch here is definitely not reset, so he retains any CR he had from the last time I was around a couple years back. Of course, he's not going to come out and just let you know who he is; he feels like being a bit of a jerk, so even if you do know him, he's going to leave you guessing. Especially. If you're a certain replica. Why? Because he can. And, no, he's not going to deal cards to kids. But he might go into papa mode on them.]

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[fononfailure]

[ With a nod, she wiggles out of his grasp to sit up and reach for Aidan, but pauses just before picking him up. "You wanna carry him, or should I?" Hope you realize how generous she's being, Asch. If anyone else was sleepy and wanted to carry Aidan, the answer would've been 'HELL NO!' ]

[scionofhispower]

[Maybe it's because, even sleepy, he's way more careful than most people are awake. "I'll do it." Because he doesn't want to let go of his son just yet. Which means he's shifting carefully so as not to disturb Aidan's slumber as he stands, holding Aidan in his arms.]

[fononfailure]

[ Luke doesn't say anything either way, though Asch can probably sense a great deal of reservation through their connection as she hovers by his elbow. Someone is totally getting evaluated on his papa skills here. ]

[scionofhispower]

[Luke really shouldn't worry so much; Asch is very careful with Aidan as he makes his way to their bedroom, pausing for a few moments as Aidan shifts and makes a grab for his hair, grasping it lightly. This makes him smile just a small bit - just a slight twitch of the corners of his lips - before he starts walking again, sitting on the edge of the bed with Aidan still held in his arms.]

[fononfailure]

[ Hey, Luke's just being the best mother she can be. Which means that any and all persons are suspect when it comes to the safety of Aidan, Asch included. Doubly so when she's not certain just how tired he is emotionally or physically. But once both boys are seated, she deems that fear was for naught - keep Asch away from holes in the ground and he's a fairly safe person to be around.

She lingers in the doorway with a brighter smile of her own, content with watching the two. "...he looks so much like you." ]

[scionofhispower]

[Asch would like to remind her that the hole was not there when he stepped on that section of the floor. B|

Asch lays back carefully, shifting himself fully onto the bed and moving in on it so there's no risk to Aidan, who is resting peacefully on his papa's chest. "Hm. I guess he does." He takes a moment to glance at her, quirking up an eyebrow as if to ask what she's doing all the way over there.]

[fononfailure]

[ ...so he took the stairs instead and walked right into the trap? 8|a Oh Asch, you goober.

Just admiring the view. Having only known life with one distant and one disinterested parent, Luke had to take the time to marvel at the difference between the manor's family dynamics and their own. Maybe it was her own naive opinion, but she felt this was how families were supposed to be. "You guess?" ]

[scionofhispower]

[No, the floor opened up under him and then closed back up, same as it did to Luke.

"I guess. ...Come over here." He wants to sleep and he wants both of you there with him while he does, damnit.]

P-pretend I'm not failing everywhere, sob;;;

[fononfailure]

[ Oh, well. In that case he's excused. Or at least put on the same rung of the fail ladder as her.

"It's true." Somebody's awfully demanding today. Not that Luke takes issue with curling up alongside her two favorite people in the entire world. She eases herself onto the bed near Asch, placing a hand on Aidan's back to feel the slight rise and fall as he breathes. ]

*clings* ♥

[scionofhispower]

[Asch maintains she fails far more.

And now he's going to wrap one arm around her, closing his eyes; really, he's only demanding because he's Asch been gone so long, so he wants to keep his replica and his son as close as possible.]

♥

[fononfailure]

[ Only because of age/lack of experience. He's had several more years to practice hiding his fail. That's the real cause for his snark.

Both reasons are perfectly viable and acceptable to her. She wouldn't trade this time together for anything, not even fun private parent time. ... For the most part. But she's fine with waiting. Though if Asch sleeps too long, he might wake up to a nasty surprise... ]

[scionofhispower]

[Dare I ask what that surprise would be? Now that he has his family curled up with him, Asch is starting to drift off again.]

[fononfailure]

[ Let's just say it involves rather long and strong pieces of ribbon? Sweet dreams, prince~ Asch will still be covered in a pile of drooling love when he wakes up. ♥ ]

[scionofhispower]

[She'd seriously tie up her fiancé when he's exhausted from doing everything within his power to try to find his way back to her? She realizes how badly that will backfire, yes? Well, at least now he knows he'll need a good bath once he wakes up...]

[fononfailure]

[ Not right away? She's probably smart enough to wait a week or so before trying something so stupid. There's always the option of leaving him a wrapped present instead. He can help give Aidan his bubble bath with the help of Mieu! Who will have also joined the family cuddling, by the way. ]

[scionofhispower]

[He'd be more than happy to accept her as a wrapped present. >3 ...Even if he were awake, Asch would have no words.]

[fononfailure]

[ We all know how that would go, too: she tries to tie herself up with a bow and instead ends up tied in knots and unable to get free without help... orz He'll probably have plenty of words for a cheagle using his face as a pillow. ]

[scionofhispower]

[Asch would particularly enjoy that. There might be some yelling involved if the damn cheagle is blocking his ability to breathe.]

[fononfailure]

[ He would, the bastard. Like his owner, Mieu tries to stay out of the way, but you know how it is with faces being sloped and all. Asch might just end up with a fuzzy neck-warmer. ]

[scionofhispower]

[He could get so many reactions from her as he unties her. :D Pfft. Well, if nothing else, it's warm, which only facilitates sleep.]

[fononfailure]

[ No lie! Does this mean we have another scene all ready? :'Da Asch will never want for a body to sleep with, that's for sure. ]

[scionofhispower]

[Perhaps, although I'm trying so very hard to get hymnotic all ready for his knockout entrance. Now if only one of those bodies wasn't Luke's annoying pet...]

[fononfailure]

[ Just an idea for later. ♥ Knockout being the keyword, right? XD Good luck. He's almost as clingy as she is. ]