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Erindipity · 10-10-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hermygirl

For some reason, Benjy had found himself nervous about Uncle O's visit. To him, at least, it seemed slightly out of the blue - and he wasn't entirely sure whether that was a good or a bad thing. Garrick was the one who could read between the lines. Benjy couldn't.

He'd walked down to the village today, his skateboard tucked away in his trunk. It'd feel awkward, hauling that around whilst strolling with Uncle O. He checked his watch as he approached the High Street, and tucked the stray dreadlocks of hair back under his woolly hat. He didn't think he was about to get told off by his favourite Uncle, but Kalla clearly disliked how matted his hair had become, so he'd decided to keep it hidden. Discretion. Hah, maybe he had picked something up from Garrick's absence.

And there he was. Benjy couldn't help but grin as he saw his Uncle standing there. "Hey Uncle O," he greeted. Hug?

Brogan had seen Benjy coming long before he got too near. Yeah, he had great eyesight and was watching his nephew closely. INSPECTING him.

...

He had an earring.

And why was he wearing that hat? How old were those pants he had on? Was he eating well? Merlin... Benjy's mother was going to off him if he didn't look after all these damned kids better.

And how HE had become the go to for all Ogden children he was unsure about, but whatever. He was apparently the patriarch of the family or some such.

Setting the packages down beside his leg he gave Benjamin a tight lipped smile and pulled in for a quick, but warm hug. "I don't like that earring."

Yep. That was the only criticism he would give at the moment.

"How come Kalla didn't come along? Has she too much on her plate?"

10-10-2013, 03:15 PM	#77 (permalink)
Erindipity DMT Mountain Troll Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23,573 x8	Quote: Originally Posted by hermygirl For some reason, Benjy had found himself nervous about Uncle O's visit. To him, at least, it seemed slightly out of the blue - and he wasn't entirely sure whether that was a good or a bad thing. Garrick was the one who could read between the lines. Benjy couldn't. He'd walked down to the village today, his skateboard tucked away in his trunk. It'd feel awkward, hauling that around whilst strolling with Uncle O. He checked his watch as he approached the High Street, and tucked the stray dreadlocks of hair back under his woolly hat. He didn't think he was about to get told off by his favourite Uncle, but Kalla clearly disliked how matted his hair had become, so he'd decided to keep it hidden. Discretion. Hah, maybe he had picked something up from Garrick's absence. And there he was. Benjy couldn't help but grin as he saw his Uncle standing there. "Hey Uncle O," he greeted. Hug? Brogan had seen Benjy coming long before he got too near. Yeah, he had great eyesight and was watching his nephew closely. INSPECTING him. ... He had an earring. And why was he wearing that hat? How old were those pants he had on? Was he eating well? Merlin... Benjy's mother was going to off him if he didn't look after all these damned kids better. And how HE had become the go to for all Ogden children he was unsure about, but whatever. He was apparently the patriarch of the family or some such. Setting the packages down beside his leg he gave Benjamin a tight lipped smile and pulled in for a quick, but warm hug. "I don't like that earring." Yep. That was the only criticism he would give at the moment. "How come Kalla didn't come along? Has she too much on her plate?"