 for Laura and Reubdolf the Red-Nosed Puffdeer Lovely | Captain Hurted | Ariana's Bane | Resident Antagonist | Unparalleled Delight
It was hard, having to convince Papā to let him go out to Diagon Alley on his own. So hard, that Elio still hadn't managed it, even though he was ten and a half already, which was practically of age. Even coming here with Reuben had been a fight, but Candela was away on business or something maybe, and Papā had a work thing, and obviously school was also out for summer, and on these days Elio had to go to whoever could watch him. That, or go into the Ministry with Papā and just sit around waiting. Sometimes it was fun, if Charles was free to pass the time with him, but that wasn't always and really what was extra fun about it was when he was out of school. Missing summer though? Not that fun.
So it all amounted to Elio hanging out with Reuben for the day. Not being watched by him, mind you. They were hanging out. Equals. At least, that's what Elio was choosing to view this as. While it suited.
Having insisted really very ardently that they come to Sugarplum's on this excursion to Diagon Alley, Elio waited until they were heading in through the sweet shop door before leaping up onto Reuben's back for a surprise piggyback ride. He clung tight, like a tree frog, in case Reuby toppled or dropped him. "What's your favourite thing in here? Not including me."
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