we didn't start the fire

[lightning-larx.livejournal.com]

[Akane has been grouchy all day. Larxene, hoping she just needed longer to wake up or something, has been trying to go through their normal routine, but it's not really working. The baby hasn't cheered up much, and mommy's just gotten more frustrated.

Sitting down to play seemed to be working for a little while, until Larx noticed it was already past Akane's naptime and tried to put her toys away, causing her daughter to start throwing a screaming tantrum.

She (mother, not baby, of course) is trying very hard not to lose her temper.]

Shut up, you stupid brat! It's just a dumb toy you'll forget about in ten minutes anyway!

[she picks her up, turning her head to avoid a flailing hand. Something smells like smoke...

Oh. The stroller is starting to catch fire. Isn't that lovely.]


((ooc: no, chat, she's not going to shake her. D:
Also, this is an open post! Don't be afraid to tag.))

Comments

[lostmycause.livejournal.com]

He's probably the most trustworthy choice.

[lightning-larx.livejournal.com]

Probably. Want to ask him about it when you go back?

[lostmycause.livejournal.com]

Sure...

[lightning-larx.livejournal.com]

[gives him another, brief kiss]

Maybe you were right about needing a nap.

[lostmycause.livejournal.com]

Yeah? [pulls her into a quick hug] I'll let you sleep then. You know where to find me.

[lightning-larx.livejournal.com]

Not even going to stay and tuck me in?

[She's teasing. Not that she'd object, of course.]

[lostmycause.livejournal.com]

Mm, you want me to?

[lightning-larx.livejournal.com]

It struck me as something you'd do.

[slips off her boots and gets into bed]

[lostmycause.livejournal.com]

[Slight eyeroll, following her over to the bed]

Does it now?

[lightning-larx.livejournal.com]

[grins at him]