a day to remember;

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[In a certain family hallway today are two old 'ku's, both looking a little tired. They've been through plenty of excitement, so. The one with streaked hair is just thanking the other for something, from the sound of things.

ooc: mostly for stillahothead.]

Comments

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[... so he hasn't seen you two in a week and now you're talking to yourself-- literally. Roxas obviously isn't bothered by it, just walking up with his baby dozing in his arms.]

Hey guys.

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[See what happens when you leave me alone for a week? I go crazy all over again. Both look over at him, then back to each other, exchanging tense looks. Here you go, in stereo:]

Hey Roxas.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[... Sees those tense looks.]

... what?

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[Doctorku not-so-subtly clears his throat, addressing Olderku with a "good luck" and heading off down the hall. Olderku then turns to Roxas.]

...We have some catching up to do.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[.. Blink.]

... Jeez, Riku, it's only been a week. How much could I have missed?

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[Clears his throat.]

Well. Uh.

...How would you feel if I told you you're an uncle?

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Namine's here?! And pregnant?! Congrats!

[Looks really happy!!]

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[Smiles sheepishly.]

Thanks. Want to see your nephew in person?

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

......

[... give him a second.]

'In person'? ... you mean he's already born?

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

...You're like ten minutes late. Sorry.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[DO YOU SEE THIS D: FACE?!]

WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?!

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

I haven't had time! She's barely been here a week, and I've been busy taking care of her and preparing for all this.

Would it make you feel any better to go in and see him?

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Are you kidding? Absolutely!

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

Alright.

[Leads inside, where Namine is probably still being all motherly with Xander.]

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Yes, she will just smile at them both, looking v. v. tired, while Xander snoozes in her arms.

Roxas says brb cooing over babby.]

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[You do that, Uncle Roxas. Proud father here will just be smiling fondly.]

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[He asks to hold him and Namine hands him over, rolling over to rest.]

Don't think you're getting off easy because he's a good distraction.

[Sends a look Olderku's way.]

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

I don't know what you're talking about.

[Sorry, too happy right now. You wouldn't want to ruin that mood, now would you?]

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Not right now.]

We'll talk about this later.

[Rocks baby a bit.]

So what's his name?

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

You should be flattered. We named him after you.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

...

[Raises an eyebrow.]

You're kidding, right?

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

Yep.

[Grins.]

His name is Alexander. Xander for short.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

... I like it. Austin and Xander.

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

We did give him your name for a middle name though.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Looks up at him and smiles.]

I'm honored.

[Looks back down at Xander and pets his head carefully.]

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

Just don't be surprised.

[Naming your kid partially after your brother isn't that unusual.]

So, you going to help babysit sometimes?

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Are you kidding? Of course!

[D'aw he's yawning.]

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

Good. I'm going to need all the help I can get.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, me and Namine will be here for you two no matter what.

[Austin now wants to see baby, so he's going to be standing and pulling at dad's pant leg. Roxas bends down, holding Xander up carefully so Austin can see.]

What do you think, buddy?

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

Good to know.

[Smiles, watching Austin's reaction.]

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Austin is trying to get a hand on that thing wiggling around in dad's arms, though Roxas obviously won't let him, instead just wrapping his free arm around him.]

Do you see the baby? This is Xander... he's going to be your new best friend, you know that?

[Austin: see icon face.]

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[Don't sadface, Austin. You and Xander will have lots of fun times growing up.]

I think he's jealous of the attention.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[Picks up Austin and sets him on his leg, still holding Xander close and careful, and just kisses his hair.]

Aw, don't be jealous.

[nightfallingly.livejournal.com]

[Watches with only slight amusement.]

I think you were born for the father role. ...Or mother hen, I suppose.

[stillahothead.livejournal.com]

[He breathes a laugh, nodding.]

I think so too.