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Gaston wasn't entirely surprised to learn that Alex's father (he didn't catch the other man's name) hadn't yet filled out the proper forms. This kind of thing happened all the time! Luckily, he always had a few spare copies of the childcare agreement with him for just such an occasion. Nobody had ever said anything to him about the forms needing to be filled out by a certain time, just that they had to be before the daycare could take a child. "Certainly," he replied, giving the other man a small reassuring smile. "Not to worry. This happens more often than you might think."
He produced a copy of the childcare agreement and a self-inking quill from his inside jacket pocket and handed them to the man. As he did so, he turned his attention to the little girl hiding behind her father, trying to gauge her reaction to his appearance. Some kids cried; some lashed out at him, and others tried to run away. He'd seen it all, but it always made him a little sad to see a child frightened of him. So far, he was pleased to see this little girl seemed to be pretty brave about it, despite her hiding.
He looked at her, smiling kindly. "Hello, Alex. I'm Gaston," he said. "It's very nice to meet you." Normally when meeting a small child for the first time, Gaston would bend down to their level so as not to tower over them, but he worried that getting a better look at his scars would scare the little one even worse so he remained standing tall for now. Besides, he had another idea. "Would you like a toy to play with?" he asked, offering the pink monster plush he'd been holding behind his back.
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |