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[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Even though it's April, one of the common rooms seems to have a bit of a chill to it. So Riku's taken to curling up in an armchair next to a fireplace, coffee in one hand and a book in the other. Were one to look close enough, they would see the book is about babies and the delivering thereof. Quite incriminating evidence for anyone he hasn't told yet.]

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Ahhh how did I miss this.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Speaking of babies. There's one entering the room now, his dad holding him in his arms.]

Funny, I did the same thing.

nearsightedness? :|

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Looks up, a sheepish expression on his face.]

I was wondering when I'd get the chance to tell you.

that or CSI:NY is just distracting.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

You wouldn't have found me fast enough. Namine told me the second she found out.

[Lets out a laugh and Austin mimics it with a sound of his own.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Smiles.]

Guess it's no big secret then. You'll be an uncle in no time.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Lets out a laugh.]

Not for me anyways. But speaking of uncles-

[Hands over Austin, who's making grabby hands at Riku.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Oh what. For all his book knowledge, his practical knowledge about babies is zero :| Just takes Austin, hoping he's holding him the right way. What are fatherly instincts.]

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Okay, he can't help but snort.]

He's a baby, not nuclear waste.

[Adjusts Austin and places Riku's hand on Austin's neck to support it. And Austin seems perfectly fine by this!]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[afsgasd indignant face >|]

I know that. It's just... ugh.

I'm not ready for... I can't do this. Father thing.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Yes, you can.

[And as if agreeing, Austin coos happily and waves his fists in the air.]

You know, I didn't think I could do it either...

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Sighs, looking down at Austin. At least he seems happy here.]

So how did you pull through?

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Honestly? I didn't for a long time. I was scared to death right up until I held that baby for the first time. Then. somehow. I just knew.

I mean, I helped take care of the Austin from when I was a teenager, so I knew the basics, but it's not the same. I wasn't expected to raise the kid.

[Austin continues makes a few noises every now and then, but mostly stays quiet. It's almost nap time anyways.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Sighs once again, just keeping a worried face.]

I have no idea how to take care of a kid. And I can't afford to freak out about this either- I have to be there to reassure Namine. To be honest, I am scared to death I'll mess this up.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

You won't. You've been known to pull through when you didn't think you could before, and I'm sure you can do it again. Besides, you've always got help anytime you need it.

[Austin squirms a bit and fusses, and Roxas just glances at Riku to see what he does.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[He just instinctively shifts Austin to a hopefully more comfortable position.]

I need all the help I can get. I don't even know where to start with taking care of a kid. Wish I had an example to go off, actually.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[And Austin immediately curls up and falls asleep.

Roxas just clears his throat with a rather obvious 'ahem' and raises an eyebrow.]

You should start by looking down at the kid you just got to go to sleep.

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Looks down with a surprised expression. He's wondering how that happened, because he certainly didn't intend for it to.]

...I have no idea how I did that.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

It's called instinct, Riku. Yeah, there's a few things here and there that you have to learn, but you get all that from your textbooks, I'm sure.

[Austin shifts a bit, stretching his little arms above his head for a moment before settling back down and snuggling closer.]

And if you really don't feel ready, I'm more than willing to show you what I know from that little monster.

sleep time. night o/

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

I'd appreciate any advice you're willing to give. You certainly have more faith in my alleged 'instinct' than me.

niight o/

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Because I've been there and I know. I'm not telling you it'll be easy, because it won't. But it's nothing you can't handle. and it's definitely worth it.

[Gives him a reassuring smile.]

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Manages to smile back, somewhat less anxious than before.]

I know it'll be worth it, I'm just not sure I can do this kind of thing. Guess we'll find out.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Pats his shoulder.]

You'll do fine. Don't get nervous too soon; you've still got a while until the baby's due and plenty of time to think about it. And anytime you need me, I'm here, got it?

[sundowningly.livejournal.com]

[Nods and gives a grateful smile.]

Thanks, Roxas.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Austin stirs again, so Roxas takes him back and messes up Riku's hair while he's there.]

Quit thanking me, I'm happy to help in anyway I can.