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Stefan · 08-05-2015, 03:07 PM

Every single time a dangerous mission ends, Mordred can’t help but have an epiphany about himself...and life in general. The young dragonologist won’t lie to himself when the topic ‘babies’ are raised. The ‘b’ word was often mentioned by his grandparents, especially after he got married to Sophie. It didn’t help too when other people his age put the topic on the table, and not realize how uncomfortable it was for him. How about his wife though? She never brought it up, because she knows him too well. Of course, Mordred wanted to change that. He’d want Sophie to discuss it with him openly, and not be squirmy about it.

Sooner or later though, Sophie will come up to him and say she’s pregnant. And no sir, he’s got no intention whatsoever to faint from the news should it happen. Obviously, he needs to prepare himself NOW.

Thankfully, he didn’t need to go far for help, nor ask some of his friends for advice. The daycare was just a few floors below their office, and he could go visit the person in charge of the children during his lunch break.

The dragonologist showed himself inside, and did a quick scan of the room. The place was rather quiet, wasn’t it? Well, silence meant mischief, if the description was associated with children. He did appreciate the stillness though. At least he’d get to have a real conversation with the personnel who worked there without shouting over the kids' noise.

So yes...anybody home?

JennMarie · 08-05-2015, 04:07 PM

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Every single time a dangerous mission ends, Mordred can’t help but have an epiphany about himself...and life in general. The young dragonologist won’t lie to himself when the topic ‘babies’ are raised. The ‘b’ word was often mentioned by his grandparents, especially after he got married to Sophie. It didn’t help too when other people his age put the topic on the table, and not realize how uncomfortable it was for him. How about his wife though? She never brought it up, because she knows him too well. Of course, Mordred wanted to change that. He’d want Sophie to discuss it with him openly, and not be squirmy about it.

Sooner or later though, Sophie will come up to him and say she’s pregnant. And no sir, he’s got no intention whatsoever to faint from the news should it happen. Obviously, he needs to prepare himself NOW.

Thankfully, he didn’t need to go far for help, nor ask some of his friends for advice. The daycare was just a few floors below their office, and he could go visit the person in charge of the children during his lunch break.

The dragonologist showed himself inside, and did a quick scan of the room. The place was rather quiet, wasn’t it? Well, silence meant mischief, if the description was associated with children. He did appreciate the stillness though. At least he’d get to have a real conversation with the personnel who worked there without shouting over the kids' noise.

So yes...anybody home?

Athena had just dropped by the office to take care of a few things since she had been gone for a few weeks, plus she had to shpw little Charlotte off who she was wearing in a baby sling on the front of her body. All was quiet in the daycare as kids had already been picked up for the dar so she was a vit surprised when she heard the dig charm of the front door. She shouted a Hello from the back room before she made her way up to the front and litle Charlotte whined due to her loud voice. "Sorry, sweetheart." oops. She almost forgot the newborn still slept 20 hours a day "Good evening." she walked back out into the lobby center where she saw a younger guy. "How can i help you?" she rocked the little one by bouncing slightly as she looked at the guy. Well, what is it? She wanted to go.

Stefan · 08-07-2015, 04:06 PM

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Athena had just dropped by the office to take care of a few things since she had been gone for a few weeks, plus she had to shpw little Charlotte off who she was wearing in a baby sling on the front of her body. All was quiet in the daycare as kids had already been picked up for the dar so she was a vit surprised when she heard the dig charm of the front door. She shouted a Hello from the back room before she made her way up to the front and litle Charlotte whined due to her loud voice. "Sorry, sweetheart." oops. She almost forgot the newborn still slept 20 hours a day "Good evening." she walked back out into the lobby center where she saw a younger guy. "How can i help you?" she rocked the little one by bouncing slightly as she looked at the guy. Well, what is it? She wanted to go.

The place was eerily quiet, and it didn’t match the vibrant colours in the daycare. It was like...designed to keep the kids up and hyper about...things. But yes, everyone must have gone home already, except for those people, like him, who has to stay a bit longer to file important reports. Mordred’s ears perked up at the sound of the voice, and the tiny whimper that came after that.

A baby’s whimper? Mordred’s insides did a weird flip. Sure, he can take on dragons and acromantulas any time of the day, but babies? That was definitely another story.

Soon, the woman appeared from the backroom, and saw the baby sling with a baby cradled in her arms. Mordred had to swallow hard at what he saw. Babies are scary okay?! YES. Clearing his throat, the dragonologist forced himself to stay calm, and averted his gaze from the tiny human being to the woman. “I apologize for the late...visit.” The young adult stole a glance at the bundle, and quickly turned his attention again to the woman. “I just...need to ask a couple of questions.” Ready? “How are...women like when they are pregnant?” he has got to start somewhere right? And pregnancy was obviously the first topic on the list.

Merlin, he wished his own mother was still there to tell him how she was like when she got pregnant. His task would’ve been a lot easier. His grandmother was a no-no source of information though. He knew she’d jump into conclusions right away which will definitely not help him overcome this fear.

Shanners · 08-16-2015, 03:36 PM

With Levi wrapped in a blanket in her arms, Eliora had made her way from level 3 where she had left her work things and headed on to the daycare here. She hadn't wanted to bring her newborn here with her, especially to her work place. And Nate's, of course. Her parents had offered to have Levi during the day, but Eli wanted him close by where she was able to visit him when she felt motherly and was missing her son. She gave his cheek a little kiss as she entered, placing his bag at her feet and listening to the conversation already happening in here.

"They're hellish, moody and you'd be stupid to get on the wrong side of them." Much like she had been. But then you got a cute child that sucked on your finger and fell asleep against your shoulder four times a day.

The cutest.

Oh, Levi...

Maybe she would just keep him on level 3 with her...

Stefan · 08-16-2015, 04:24 PM

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With Levi wrapped in a blanket in her arms, Eliora had made her way from level 3 where she had left her work things and headed on to the daycare here. She hadn't wanted to bring her newborn here with her, especially to her work place. And Nate's, of course. Her parents had offered to have Levi during the day, but Eli wanted him close by where she was able to visit him when she felt motherly and was missing her son. She gave his cheek a little kiss as she entered, placing his bag at her feet and listening to the conversation already happening in here.

"They're hellish, moody and you'd be stupid to get on the wrong side of them." Much like she had been. But then you got a cute child that sucked on your finger and fell asleep against your shoulder four times a day.

The cutest.

Oh, Levi...

Maybe she would just keep him on level 3 with her...

“Sorry, what?” It was as if Mordred’s fear was becoming more and more real each minute that passed by. Not that his wife is already pregnant, but...really? Will she be as horrendous as what this woman just said? “And who are you?” he asked mentally, as he clenched his jaw tight to refrain himself from saying something that will come off as rude. “Thank you for the information...miss?” and as he trailed off, he saw ANOTHER baby in the room.

ANOTHER. BABY. ANOTHER. TINY. HUMAN. MONSTER.

Mordred subconsciously took a step back and glanced at the door. Will it be rude if he just...go for it and scram?

No...no, he has got to do this for Sophie, and for his OWN welfare and sanity. Letting out a steady breath, he brought his attention back to the woman who just entered. “Are all women like that?” Or was it just her? Mordred can’t imagine Sophie being...hellish. “And...what should the men do to...fix their mood?” Come on, there’s got to be something. Anything.

Cinn-O-Bun · 12-14-2015, 11:00 PM

Greg's lunch had been interrupted by a child appearing out of no where right at his table staring at his food!! Then of course the kid took off and he had to go chasing after him. Ugh. What a day. What a child was doing running around with no supervision was beyond him but he made a mental note to tell Amethyst since she brought their kids here too.

Carrying the little tyke in his arms who was all squirmy he sighed. "Hellooooooooo! Man with a runaway kid trying to bring him back." He grunted as he received a kick to his leg and glared at the boy. This was why he had girls. Right here. Because of course that's how biology worked.

JennMarie · 12-23-2015, 01:42 AM

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Greg's lunch had been interrupted by a child appearing out of no where right at his table staring at his food!! Then of course the kid took off and he had to go chasing after him. Ugh. What a day. What a child was doing running around with no supervision was beyond him but he made a mental note to tell Amethyst since she brought their kids here too.

Carrying the little tyke in his arms who was all squirmy he sighed. "Hellooooooooo! Man with a runaway kid trying to bring him back." He grunted as he received a kick to his leg and glared at the boy. This was why he had girls. Right here. Because of course that's how biology worked.

Athena had been caring to a whining Charlotte when the man walked in. "Huh?! oh! adult!! "I'm sorry.. hello.. erm.. can i help you?" Athena looked down at the child fussing with him with confusion, was he not happy to be spending the day with her? Surely he knew they would have nothing but oodles of fun today.

"Hey, everything will be alright bud.. don't you worry." Unless he was one of those boys he didn't like women.. or adults in general... welp.

Stefan · 09-08-2016, 01:51 PM

Sophie will kill him. As much as he wanted his twins to be left at his grandparents’ house while the both of them are at work, Mordred could not succeed with his simple task. Well, at least half of the task. Catherine was very at home with her great-grandparents, but Noah was a different story. His son just won’t stop wailing the moment he releases him. By the look on his grandfather’s face, Alfonso was very irked. That left Mordred with no choice but to bring Noah with him, and leave the other twin with his grandmother.

The dragonologist hated to admit the fact that he was panicking. He already sent a short note to Sophie about what happened, and he wasn’t too sure if she was okay with it. At least she’s got a busy day ahead so that should take her mind off of the situation. Not that their twins are in danger—just the thought of the twins apart for the day made Mordred uncomfortable.

All worries were cast in the wind the moment his one year old son broke into smiles as soon as he saw his father. Mordred, keeping his composure, grinned and stooped down to pick up his son from the floor and gave him soft kisses on the head. “Having a good time, I see?” Noah responded with funny little noises, totally pleased to see his daddy again. “It’s time for you to eat, little one.” He said smiling at his son, and took a seat on a nearby armchair.

Tazzie · 09-08-2016, 02:57 PM

It was last week that Beezus, who was not working at the ministry for that long yet, discovered the Daycare area. She didn't think such a thing existed inside the bustling workplace that it made her ecstatic to bits when Elliot brought her there to pick up her son and Beezus' godson. She loved babies. Everyone who truly knew her knew that little fact.

Which was why she was here today again. Work ended early so she had lots of time to spare before she had to go and make herself dinner.

The brunette barely made it inside when her eyes were drawn towards a rather familiar figure.

...Mordred?

She knew he worked in the Ministry but they haven't been able to see each other yet mainly because of her being busy with moving in and adjusting to work. Tilting her head to get a better look at the man - you never know, she could have mistaken someone else for him, Beezus walked towards him, "Orangefeet?"

It was when she reached him that she finally noticed that he was holding a little kid. Blink. As far as she knew, her friend was not one to volunteer taking care of kids. He was so not good with kids. But this one was smiling and all like he was very comfy and happy and...

No way.

Stefan · 09-08-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazzie

It was last week that Beezus, who was not working at the ministry for that long yet, discovered the Daycare area. She didn't think such a thing existed inside the bustling workplace that it made her ecstatic to bits when Elliot brought her there to pick up her son and Beezus' godson. She loved babies. Everyone who truly knew her knew that little fact.

Which was why she was here today again. Work ended early so she had lots of time to spare before she had to go and make herself dinner.

The brunette barely made it inside when her eyes were drawn towards a rather familiar figure.

...Mordred?

She knew he worked in the Ministry but they haven't been able to see each other yet mainly because of her being busy with moving in and adjusting to work. Tilting her head to get a better look at the man - you never know, she could have mistaken someone else for him, Beezus walked towards him, "Orangefeet?"

It was when she reached him that she finally noticed that he was holding a little kid. Blink. As far as she knew, her friend was not one to volunteer taking care of kids. He was so not good with kids. But this one was smiling and all like he was very comfy and happy and...

No way.

Mordred grinned contentedly as he watched Noah nibble on an apple slice. He knew tots loved sugary stuff, so he felt clever about sneaking in something sweet and healthy for his little one. Gobs of baby food were smothered on his shirt, but the young father didn’t mind. The dragonologist surely was enjoying his quality time with his mini-me.

Mordred chuckled when Noah tried to feed his dad with the fruit in his tiny hand. “For me?” His eyes crinkled as he smiled at the gesture. “It’s okay, bud. You can have it...” Short arms and legs waved about and funny noises erupted once more. The rather picturesque moment was broken when Mordred heard someone call out a nickname that he haven’t heard in a very long time. It was also spoken with a voice he had surprisingly missed.

Looking up, Mordred gazed at a very familiar face...and her facade was accompanied by a lot of Hogwarts memories. “So the news is true then?” he asked with a mild surprised expression on his face. Chuckling, Mordred stood up carrying Noah with him and towered over an old friend. “It has been a while, Applehead.”

“App’a?” Came a rather small muttered sound from the little fellow. Mordred then showed the young Mordaunt to Beezus. “My son, Noah Alexander.” He said rather proudly as he stroked the boy’s small head.

Tazzie · 09-08-2016, 06:56 PM

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Mordred grinned contentedly as he watched Noah nibble on an apple slice. He knew tots loved sugary stuff, so he felt clever about sneaking in something sweet and healthy for his little one. Gobs of baby food were smothered on his shirt, but the young father didn’t mind. The dragonologist surely was enjoying his quality time with his mini-me.

Mordred chuckled when Noah tried to feed his dad with the fruit in his tiny hand. “For me?” His eyes crinkled as he smiled at the gesture. “It’s okay, bud. You can have it...” Short arms and legs waved about and funny noises erupted once more. The rather picturesque moment was broken when Mordred heard someone call out a nickname that he haven’t heard in a very long time. It was also spoken with a voice he had surprisingly missed.

Looking up, Mordred gazed at a very familiar face...and her facade was accompanied by a lot of Hogwarts memories. “So the news is true then?” he asked with a mild surprised expression on his face. Chuckling, Mordred stood up carrying Noah with him and towered over an old friend. “It has been a while, Applehead.”

“App’a?” Came a rather small muttered sound from the little fellow. Mordred then showed the young Mordaunt to Beezus. “My son, Noah Alexander.” He said rather proudly as he stroked the boy’s small head.

HOLY... It was really Mordred. Plus a smaller version of him.

Beezus just stared, open-mouthed, still in a bit of a shock even when her friend stood up. Her eyes darting from the man who made the entirety of her life in Hogwarts bearable to his mini-me and the evidence was all there. Same nose, same eyes. It was when he introduced the kid to her that Beezus snapped out of her surprise, her whole face lighting up. She covered her mouth just as a very excited squeal came from her mouth.

EEEEEEEEEEEP!

"OH MY GODRIC!!!" She kind of barreled, carefully though, towards Mordred and quickly gave him somewhat between an arm hug and side squeeze. That didn't last long because she was already crouching down to be eye level with the child, Noah. Hiiii.... It came out more like a sigh.

Beezus looked back at Mordred, her grin from ear to ear. "He looks so much like you, Dred. Seriously... I am trying not to cry right now." Merlin, she was so happy for him. Can you tell?

Stefan · 09-10-2016, 10:57 AM

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HOLY... It was really Mordred. Plus a smaller version of him.

Beezus just stared, open-mouthed, still in a bit of a shock even when her friend stood up. Her eyes darting from the man who made the entirety of her life in Hogwarts bearable to his mini-me and the evidence was all there. Same nose, same eyes. It was when he introduced the kid to her that Beezus snapped out of her surprise, her whole face lighting up. She covered her mouth just as a very excited squeal came from her mouth.

EEEEEEEEEEEP!

"OH MY GODRIC!!!" She kind of barreled, carefully though, towards Mordred and quickly gave him somewhat between an arm hug and side squeeze. That didn't last long because she was already crouching down to be eye level with the child, Noah. Hiiii.... It came out more like a sigh.

Beezus looked back at Mordred, her grin from ear to ear. "He looks so much like you, Dred. Seriously... I am trying not to cry right now." Merlin, she was so happy for him. Can you tell?

It was a nice surprise really, seeing Beezus again years after he left Hogwarts for good. His life took an interesting turn, basically disappearing in the British Wizarding World for a while. He’d established a small home in Russia during his University years, but that too was abandoned shortly after graduating to pursue a career in the Ministry. One of the reasons...or rather, the only reason he returned was because of Sophie.

The quick side hug was returned, and all of his attention was back to Noah who waved his chubby arms and legs around. “Ah. Looks like someone made a new friend.” Mordred said, grinning at Bee. The dragonologist shifted the young charge on his arms and chuckled at the comment about his son. “The Mordaunt gene is strong with my children.” He said, gently insinuating that Noah isn’t his only offspring. “You should meet Noah’s twin sometime soon too.”

At that point, Noah became restless as he tried to reach out on Beezus’ hair. “Would you like to hold him? I think he wants to get a better look at you.” Could it be that Noah has a thing for pretty women at this stage? Mordred grinned at the thought.

Tazzie · 09-10-2016, 12:54 PM

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It was a nice surprise really, seeing Beezus again years after he left Hogwarts for good. His life took an interesting turn, basically disappearing in the British Wizarding World for a while. He’d established a small home in Russia during his University years, but that too was abandoned shortly after graduating to pursue a career in the Ministry. One of the reasons...or rather, the only reason he returned was because of Sophie.

The quick side hug was returned, and all of his attention was back to Noah who waved his chubby arms and legs around. “Ah. Looks like someone made a new friend.” Mordred said, grinning at Bee. The dragonologist shifted the young charge on his arms and chuckled at the comment about his son. “The Mordaunt gene is strong with my children.” He said, gently insinuating that Noah isn’t his only offspring. “You should meet Noah’s twin sometime soon too.”

At that point, Noah became restless as he tried to reach out on Beezus’ hair. “Would you like to hold him? I think he wants to get a better look at you.” Could it be that Noah has a thing for pretty women at this stage? Mordred grinned at the thought.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT...WHAT?

Mordred was definitely keeping her on shock. Brows scrunched up, the look of feigned betrayal was on her face. "What?! How could you, Mordred Alexander Mordaunt? Really. Sophie got pregnant with twins and you didn't tell me? She gave birth to these children...I know I've only seen this one yet but I am sure his twin...Wait, brother or sister?" GAH. She was going to strangle her friend for her late knowledge about these things. These were important things. Very!

"I am so mad at you right now...." Finger pointing at you, Mordred.

But of course, "As for you, nope. Aunt Beezus loves you already." Beezus told Noah in a sweet, childish voice unlike the one she used to deal with his Dad. Did she want to hold him? Is that even a question. Gently but expertly, the brunette took the kid from his father and rested him on her hip. He was looking somewhat curiously at her. Mordred was right, the Mordaunt was strong with this one. "You're going to break a lot of hearts one day." Beam. "I'm your Aunt Beezus, okay? Can you say Beezus?" Okay, Mordred. You can go home now.

JennMarie · 09-10-2016, 03:49 PM

Athena walked into the daycare just a few minutes late, Abram on her hip. It wasnt everyday she took her son to work with her but he wasn't feeling well and she felt better Ithinkimreadytogobackoutside him with her verses the sitter today. "good morning, sorry I'm late."She smiled at the two younger adults in her lobby area making conversation and went to put her almost one year old son down in a playpen back behind her desk along with some morning cracker snacks. "no rush at all, Carry on your conversation, take all the time you need." She wasn't into rushing people out the door while they were having a seemingly good time. So she went to her desk and pulled out her anticipated sheet for the day. All her usual babies. Fun!!!!

Stefan · 09-10-2016, 07:01 PM

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HOLD THAT THOUGHT...WHAT?

Mordred was definitely keeping her on shock. Brows scrunched up, the look of feigned betrayal was on her face. "What?! How could you, Mordred Alexander Mordaunt? Really. Sophie got pregnant with twins and you didn't tell me? She gave birth to these children...I know I've only seen this one yet but I am sure his twin...Wait, brother or sister?" GAH. She was going to strangle her friend for her late knowledge about these things. These were important things. Very!

"I am so mad at you right now...." Finger pointing at you, Mordred.

But of course, "As for you, nope. Aunt Beezus loves you already." Beezus told Noah in a sweet, childish voice unlike the one she used to deal with his Dad. Did she want to hold him? Is that even a question. Gently but expertly, the brunette took the kid from his father and rested him on her hip. He was looking somewhat curiously at her. Mordred was right, the Mordaunt was strong with this one. "You're going to break a lot of hearts one day." Beam. "I'm your Aunt Beezus, okay? Can you say Beezus?" Okay, Mordred. You can go home now.

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Athena walked into the daycare just a few minutes late, Abram on her hip. It wasnt everyday she took her son to work with her but he wasn't feeling well and she felt better Ithinkimreadytogobackoutside him with her verses the sitter today. "good morning, sorry I'm late."She smiled at the two younger adults in her lobby area making conversation and went to put her almost one year old son down in a playpen back behind her desk along with some morning cracker snacks. "no rush at all, Carry on your conversation, take all the time you need." She wasn't into rushing people out the door while they were having a seemingly good time. So she went to her desk and pulled out her anticipated sheet for the day. All her usual babies. Fun!!!!

Did she just full name him? Beezus earned his signature smirk as he brushed his hair with his fingers. Well, isn’t this just like old times? “You’re barking at the wrong tree, my friend. I did send owls to everyone. There was a picture of our twins in their Birth Announcement cards.” Times have changed indeed. Not all owls can be depended on nowadays it seems. “Noah’s sister. Her name is Catherine, after my late mother.” They had trouble naming her at first because there’s a plethora of wonderful names for girls. Sophie did strike gold when she chose Catherine. It would be great reminder for his children about their paternal grandmother, even if she had gone too soon.

Mordred snapped out of his reverie when a finger was pointed in between his eyes. Well, who said reunions with Beezus Castell would go smoothly?

Smirking again, Mordred sat on the available armchair and started to clean up his shirt with his wand. The smirk was replaced with a warm grin as he listened to the baby conversation happening. Mordred can’t help but feel surreal at the moment.

Another familiar face entered the facility, and Mordred looked up to see Athena zoom past them. “A good day to you too, Athena.” He said, scrubbing off the remaining chunk of apple on his shirt. “Just dropped by to feed Noah.” He said gesturing his head towards his visitor and his son.

Noah kept both of his fists closed, eyebrows furrowed, wondering what on earth the woman was saying. Bright green eyes stared at the woman, somewhat surprised with the new voice. “How have you been, Applehead? I haven’t heard from you for a very long time.” Mordred asked as he watched the both of them from his seat. The both of them have been busy with their lives apparently, and he was sure a lot has changed during the years they haven’t seen each other’s shadows. So what’s up with you, Beatrice?

Tazzie · 09-11-2016, 07:02 AM

He sent Birth Announcement cards? Huh. Beezus stared at him for a moment before shrugging, "Nope. Didn't get any." Except maybe she did and just wasn't able to see it. In fact, she had a lot of those cards over the past few years and they all went by...unopened. Anyhow.....she was here now and she was back to being present in her friend's lives and that was more important. "Catherine, yeah? If I didn't know it was your mum's name I would've thrown a fit that you didn't name her after me." She told the former Slytherin with a smirk.

Then the daycare lady arrived. Beezus smiled at her a said and small, "Hi." She could remember her from when she went here with Elliot last week.

The brunette watched the lady who went by the name Athena walk away before turning back to her friend, "As you can see, I'm splendid, Orangefeet." Wink. She could still wink at him, right? "Been here and there. Did some travelling after I graduated from uni. Just the usual, hiking through the swiss alps, flew with seahorses, went to swim with some domesticated merpeople, lived for a bit with centaurs, married a pirate and gave birth to 3 of his children." She said with a chuckle in response to his query. She was probably kidding about most of them. It wasn't that she didn't want to tell Mordred where she has been the years prior, it was that she didn't know where to start.

"Am I going to see Catherine soon, Dred?" Beezus asked as she brought her cheek to Noah's and lightly rubbed hers against his. "Come on, little guy. Say Beezus. Bee-zus." He was so squishy!

Stefan · 09-11-2016, 08:32 AM

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He sent Birth Announcement cards? Huh. Beezus stared at him for a moment before shrugging, "Nope. Didn't get any." Except maybe she did and just wasn't able to see it. In fact, she had a lot of those cards over the past few years and they all went by...unopened. Anyhow.....she was here now and she was back to being present in her friend's lives and that was more important. "Catherine, yeah? If I didn't know it was your mum's name I would've thrown a fit that you didn't name her after me." She told the former Slytherin with a smirk.

Then the daycare lady arrived. Beezus smiled at her a said and small, "Hi." She could remember her from when she went here with Elliot last week.

The brunette watched the lady who went by the name Athena walk away before turning back to her friend, "As you can see, I'm splendid, Orangefeet." Wink. She could still wink at him, right? "Been here and there. Did some travelling after I graduated from uni. Just the usual, hiking through the swiss alps, flew with seahorses, went to swim with some domesticated merpeople, lived for a bit with centaurs, married a pirate and gave birth to 3 of his children." She said with a chuckle in response to his query. She was probably kidding about most of them. It wasn't that she didn't want to tell Mordred where she has been the years prior, it was that she didn't know where to start.

"Am I going to see Catherine soon, Dred?" Beezus asked as she brought her cheek to Noah's and lightly rubbed hers against his. "Come on, little guy. Say Beezus. Bee-zus." He was so squishy!

Still, not his fault if she didn’t get any. Mordred sent those to friends and family, so basically, he did his job...as a friend and a proud father. Beezus got a raised brow as soon as she commented about Catherine being named after her. “Catherine is a much better name, even if it is my mother’s name or otherwise.” Mordred smirked and shook his head. “There is no way I’d name her after you.” Ah yes, the old bantering between the two. It never gets old.

“Right. What splendid children’s story you’ve got. When will it be published?” Mordred asked rather sarcastically, knowing that three-quarters of what she said was fantasy. “I see you haven’t settled...for real.” He added gesturing to her ring finger, wondering what on earth happened to her and Dylan. They were together when he left Hogwarts...and the next thing he knew, she was gone but Dylan remained. The former Quidditch Captain had been hanging with Oakey and Ariana all the time so Mordred knew his fellow Slytherin remained relevant to his friends. “No plans of getting married? Children?” Because right now, Beezus looked really good with a kid. “Aren’t you dating, at least?” Or is she one of those people who puts career first before anything else?

Mordred tilted his head and gave her a nod. “Soon, yes. We’ll see if I can bring her to work so she could interact with the other kids.” He said scratching his right temple. “I’d have to ask Sophie too if we can do that. Or better, we can have tea at home.” He continued as he sat back and steepled his hands in front of him, watching the two again.

Noah kept his gaze at the woman, and watched her lips move. Noah tried to mimic the movement, and was able to say, “Mmm...” Noah then started poking Beezus’ cheek and let out a triumphant giggle. Did he say her name right? Hm?

Tazzie · 09-11-2016, 03:06 PM

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Still, not his fault if she didn’t get any. Mordred sent those to friends and family, so basically, he did his job...as a friend and a proud father. Beezus got a raised brow as soon as she commented about Catherine being named after her. “Catherine is a much better name, even if it is my mother’s name or otherwise.” Mordred smirked and shook his head. “There is no way I’d name her after you.” Ah yes, the old bantering between the two. It never gets old.

“Right. What splendid children’s story you’ve got. When will it be published?” Mordred asked rather sarcastically, knowing that three-quarters of what she said was fantasy. “I see you haven’t settled...for real.” He added gesturing to her ring finger, wondering what on earth happened to her and Dylan. They were together when he left Hogwarts...and the next thing he knew, she was gone but Dylan remained. The former Quidditch Captain had been hanging with Oakey and Ariana all the time so Mordred knew his fellow Slytherin remained relevant to his friends. “No plans of getting married? Children?” Because right now, Beezus looked really good with a kid. “Aren’t you dating, at least?” Or is she one of those people who puts career first before anything else?

Mordred tilted his head and gave her a nod. “Soon, yes. We’ll see if I can bring her to work so she could interact with the other kids.” He said scratching his right temple. “I’d have to ask Sophie too if we can do that. Or better, we can have tea at home.” He continued as he sat back and steepled his hands in front of him, watching the two again.

Noah kept his gaze at the woman, and watched her lips move. Noah tried to mimic the movement, and was able to say, “Mmm...” Noah then started poking Beezus’ cheek and let out a triumphant giggle. Did he say her name right? Hm?

What? What? Beatrice was a great name! Evangeline too. How could he? She was so going to throw a tantrum but she was a lady now. A mature one so she wasn't going to give him the pleasure of actually seeing her throw a fit. Nice one, Mordaunt but it failed. Ha!

The brunette could only laugh as she rearranged the little boy Mordaunt on her hip. Her friend knew her, as always. "Shut up. I'm working on my life, Dread...at least trying to." She showed him her left hand with its barren ring finger. "I think I could get married if I actually was seeing someone." But she wasn't and therein lay the problem. "You think you can set me up or something?" She meant it as a half-joke. As for kids, "Just make sure to inform whoever you're setting me up with that if they're looking for someone to marry and have kids with, I can only do the former." Beezus added in, casually.

Hooray for Catherine time! Beezus was already pumped to see the other twin, "We can do the tea thing. I can drop by your house say, tomorrow? ...Tomorrow it is then." He was not going to have any qualms about it. She turned her attention back to Noah. Well, not that her eyes really left him but still, "Aunt Beezus will be visiting you and your sister tomorrow. ...By the way, are they fraternal or identical twins?" She eyed Mordred momentarily for the question.

Aaaaand back to Noah because she could see that he was trying to pronounce her name. What a cute little being. He was poking her cheek! Poke all you want, Noah! And giggling! "Yes, sweetcheeks. That was good. Can you say it again? Beezuuuuuuuuus." His father might be against her name but she sure was going to make sure the twins knew it by heart.

Stefan · 09-11-2016, 03:54 PM

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What? What? Beatrice was a great name! Evangeline too. How could he? She was so going to throw a tantrum but she was a lady now. A mature one so she wasn't going to give him the pleasure of actually seeing her throw a fit. Nice one, Mordaunt but it failed. Ha!

The brunette could only laugh as she rearranged the little boy Mordaunt on her hip. Her friend knew her, as always. "Shut up. I'm working on my life, Dread...at least trying to." She showed him her left hand with its barren ring finger. "I think I could get married if I actually was seeing someone." But she wasn't and therein lay the problem. "You think you can set me up or something?" She meant it as a half-joke. As for kids, "Just make sure to inform whoever you're setting me up with that if they're looking for someone to marry and have kids with, I can only do the former." Beezus added in, casually.

Hooray for Catherine time! Beezus was already pumped to see the other twin, "We can do the tea thing. I can drop by your house say, tomorrow? ...Tomorrow it is then." He was not going to have any qualms about it. She turned her attention back to Noah. Well, not that her eyes really left him but still, "Aunt Beezus will be visiting you and your sister tomorrow. ...By the way, are they fraternal or identical twins?" She eyed Mordred momentarily for the question.

Aaaaand back to Noah because she could see that he was trying to pronounce her name. What a cute little being. He was poking her cheek! Poke all you want, Noah! And giggling! "Yes, sweetcheeks. That was good. Can you say it again? Beezuuuuuuuuus." His father might be against her name but she sure was going to make sure the twins knew it by heart.

If there’s something great about ageing, it would be the fact that they were given the opportunity to grow up. Some things don’t change, but from what Mordred can see, the both of them has come a long way. He was sure Beezus is still as sassy as ever, but what made her more likeable was the fact that she knows exactly when to sass. It does help that she used to be in Ravenclaw. She’d be deadly if she were in Slytherin.

Amused, Mordred leaned his head against the back of the armchair and just stared at her. So...she and Dylan didn’t work out. From what he’s heard, he’s married to Aspen Odessa. A former Ravenclaw too. “You actually trust me to set you up on a date?” Now, he’s thoroughly amused. Tilting his head to the side in thought, Mordred wondered if he knew any bachelor out there. “The Ministry isn’t exactly a good place to choose a potential partner. They’re either married, happily or otherwise...or downright weird bordering crazy.” Mordred shrugged at his observation. And...no children for her? “What do you mean by that? You don’t want one of your own?” Now...that is a bit off. Sure, not all women like children but seeing how happy she is with his son makes the mind confused.

Mordred sighed, accepting the fact that he will never understand women. They’re not just the opposite gender, but they’re much different from each other too! Females seem to have their own sub-specie...and extreme ones too. Mordred grinned at his son when he blabbed things to Beezus. The blabbering was soon followed by ecstatic giggles. Noah seems to have inherited Sophie’s charm. “Fraternal twins.” He replied, as he reached out to Noah and fixed his socks.

And just as he sat back on his armchair, Mordred got a flying memo land on his lap. “Sophie.” Mordred cannot be mistaken with her very familiar handwriting. Calmly, he opened the note and wrote a short reply back. Without a word, he threw the charmed memo back in the air and it zoomed off to where his wife was.

Okay, was he in trouble now?

Hey Ju · 09-11-2016, 09:43 PM

Had Sophie read the memo reply? Of course not. HER BABY WAS MISSING and she didn't have no time for anything anymore.

With her OTHER baby in her arms, Sophie apparated back to the Ministry and was now RUNNING. Catherine wasn't the happiest of campers but she could tell her mother was not in a normal state, because no matter how much she fussed and flailed, Sophie would not slow down.

The Charms Developer was flustered when she finally arrived at the daycare area in the atrium, hair sliiightly all over the place and face bright red. "MORDRED!?" WHERE WAS HE?? DID HE HAVE HER BABY??

After a few seconds of frantically looking around, the brunette spotted the HUSBAND. "MORDRED!" She rushed towards him, baby girl bouncing up and down and not looking happy about it. "Where's Noah??" Blinded by panic? Mmm, yeah, highly likely. She had just rushed past a woman who was holding a toddler and, if she had been a little bit more observant, Sophie would've figured Mordred had been chatting to her. "Why haven't you got him? WHERE IS HE??" Because she couldn't see Noah ANYWHERE OVER THERE WITH THE DAYCARE LADY EITHER. The ~~madwoman~~ despairing mother casually not-casually-at-all grabbed her husband's arm with a strength she didn't know she had. She would never hurt Mordred, of course, but WHERE WAS HER BABY?? WHY DIDN'T HE HAVE HIM? WHY WASN'T HE WITH HIS SISTER BACK AT THEIR GREATGRANDPARENTS' HOUSE? WAS HE OKAY??

Meanwhile, Catherine, who had also spotted her daddy, stretched her arms and leaned towards him because mummy was not fun at the moment...

JennMarie · 09-12-2016, 06:18 AM

Athena was sitting back in her chaor, her back to the main lobby area watching Noah chew on some crackers when he suddenly FLAILED his little arms, lost his crackers and started crying at the loud sudden shouting. "oh, Abram, it's okaaay." She picked the almost one year old up and rocked him as she turned so he could see what the noise was coming from. "just loud voices, see?" very intresting things going on in her lobby today. Very intresting.... The blonde tilted her head at the young mother, clearly she was losing her marbles because GASP... wait, was the man CHEATING and was this his side lady?! Athena hadn't been listening to their conversation as she went over her morning events while talking to her son. Oh MAN. she couldn't wait to tell the other girls.

Stefan · 09-12-2016, 07:21 AM

Has it only been seconds? Mordred was all relaxed in his chair when all of a sudden a beautiful madwoman...carrying a not so happy daughter of his went barging in the Daycare Center like it was no one’s business. The dragonologist almost jumped out of his chair, as he too was shaken with her panic. Mordred blinked...obviously drawing a blank as to why Sophie looked that way, disgruntled and pale.

“What—” What is all the grabbing for? He looked at his not so happy wife, then to Beezus...and to Athena who was obviously watching. “Sophie...love...calm down. There’s no need to panic.” He said calmly as he stood up and rubbed Sophie’s hand on his arm. “Breathe...turn around...” he said slowly as Mordred swiftly took Catherine from her arm. The poor daughter immediately wrapped her tiny arms around her father’s neck, obviously traumatised by the burst of emotions. The next thing he knew, Catherine was wailing in his ear. “Shhh...shh...everything’s okay now, sweetheart. Daddy’s here...” he said in a low tone as he rubbed Catherine’s back.

Mordred grinned, as he fixed Sophie’s hair, and gently pushed her to turn his back against him and face Beezus who was carrying a startled Noah. Their son started mumbling sounds, closing and opening his fists and reached out to Sophie. “He’s here with me. He’s safe.” Mordred whispered and kissed his wife against the back of her head.

Merlin. Tough day at work, it seems?

Tazzie · 09-12-2016, 07:54 AM

Did she trust him to set her up on a date? Hmm.. "Well, I know you care for my well-being at least so I trust you will not set me up with someone bordering on crazy just like those Ministry goons you mentioned." Was he forgetting that he was on the ministry too? He was crazy too, sometimes. Beezus snorted at the thought then smiled at her friend at his question. "Are you kidding? Of course I want to have my own kids. It's just that...I can't." Yeah, yeah. It meant exactly as it sounded.

"Fraternl twins, huh?" Beezus made kissy faces at Noah because he was trying to grab all over her face. "You're lucky, Dred." Not only because he had twins but also because he looked truly happy. She could see the evidence of years passed on his face but they seemed like great, happy years and for that she was glad.

After helping his father a bit with his socks, the brunette went back to playing with Noah and was still getting him to say her nickname when he heard Mordred mention his wife's name. Beezus spared him a glance with a, "Hmm?" Was Sophie there? She hasn't seen that girl in such the longest time and she sure was getting excited over the knowledge that she might see the other twin earlier than she expected. "Is Soph-" Beezus started to say but was cut off when a woman with a baby in tow came flying, almost literally, towards her friend and began screaming his head off.

Sophie?

Whoaaaa...this was...unexpected. Somewhat a toss between awkward and hilarious that she couldn't help burying her face on Noah's neck as she laughed soundlessly, not noticing that the Daycare lady was watching the three, or five of them. "Oh my Godric." Poor baby sounded like he was getting started at this outburst from his mommy but was still reaching out for her nevertheless. Should she help Mordred? Nah, he seemed to have it all under control so Beezus lifted her head, swallowed most of her chuckles and cleared her throat. N'aww there was Catherine. Hold on, baby girl. Aunt Beezus will be with you in a while. Beaming and waiting for Sophie to turn around, she greeted her other friend and the mother of these wonderful children,"Hey, Soph."

Hey Ju · 09-12-2016, 12:41 PM

Usually, when people sounded calm meant there was no need to panic. But this was MORDRED and, to Sophie, he always sounded calm. ALWAYS. The sky could be falling, but Mordred would be CALM. Sophie had no idea how he did it, but she was sort of glad. Because she was FAR FROM being calm.

She started speaking fast again, going on about her son being missing when her husband turned her around. She trailled off when she saw Noah himself making grabby hands at her. Sophie had never sighed with so much relief. "Oh, thank Merlin you're safe!" HE WAS SAFE! She could breathe again.

It was only after she had him in her arms and snuggled him as tightly yet gently as she could that she took a better look at who had been holding him. Just in time for the other woman to greet her as well. The stranger knew her name...

And... the stranger looked - and sounded - familiar. REALLY familiar.

Sophie's eyes widened and she covered her mouth with her hand as she GASPED. "BEE!?" WHAT? HOW? WHEN? WHAT? The brunette would've flailed hadn't she been holding her son. That didn't stop her from shouting pretty much into the child's year. Sorry, baby. "AAAHHHHH, BEEZUS, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!" And with that, the Charms Developer quickly shifted Noah to her side and gave her school friend the tightest of hugs with her now free arm.

Panic, what panic? Sophie was DELIGHTED to see Beezus!! And baby boy was clearly used to mama's crazy outbursts of happiness because no crying came from him this time despite the shouting. He had watched her interact with Ella way too many times.

Stefan · 09-12-2016, 03:08 PM

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Did she trust him to set her up on a date? Hmm.. "Well, I know you care for my well-being at least so I trust you will not set me up with someone bordering on crazy just like those Ministry goons you mentioned." Was he forgetting that he was on the ministry too? He was crazy too, sometimes. Beezus snorted at the thought then smiled at her friend at his question. "Are you kidding? Of course I want to have my own kids. It's just that...I can't." Yeah, yeah. It meant exactly as it sounded.

"Fraternl twins, huh?" Beezus made kissy faces at Noah because he was trying to grab all over her face. "You're lucky, Dred." Not only because he had twins but also because he looked truly happy. She could see the evidence of years passed on his face but they seemed like great, happy years and for that she was glad.

After helping his father a bit with his socks, the brunette went back to playing with Noah and was still getting him to say her nickname when he heard Mordred mention his wife's name. Beezus spared him a glance with a, "Hmm?" Was Sophie there? She hasn't seen that girl in such the longest time and she sure was getting excited over the knowledge that she might see the other twin earlier than she expected. "Is Soph-" Beezus started to say but was cut off when a woman with a baby in tow came flying, almost literally, towards her friend and began screaming his head off.

Sophie?

Whoaaaa...this was...unexpected. Somewhat a toss between awkward and hilarious that she couldn't help burying her face on Noah's neck as she laughed soundlessly, not noticing that the Daycare lady was watching the three, or five of them. "Oh my Godric." Poor baby sounded like he was getting started at this outburst from his mommy but was still reaching out for her nevertheless. Should she help Mordred? Nah, he seemed to have it all under control so Beezus lifted her head, swallowed most of her chuckles and cleared her throat. N'aww there was Catherine. Hold on, baby girl. Aunt Beezus will be with you in a while. Beaming and waiting for Sophie to turn around, she greeted her other friend and the mother of these wonderful children,"Hey, Soph."

"Exactly the reason why you need me to help you out. Sniff out the crazy ones, because one crazy person in a relationship is enough." Yes, he's actually calling Sophie- his wife- crazy. The beautiful crazy kind that makes him laugh, frustrated, but feel loved above all. He would love Beezus to end up with such a man, you know. A part of him knew that Bee didn't go through an easy time growing up after Hogwarts as well. But...what about her not having kids? "...oh." Mordred hung his head and didn't think that infertility can be one of the reasons. Wait, is that even her case? "Have you been to the Healers? Maybe they can help you out." There must be an innovative potion out there for women and men who can't produce because of physical limitation...right?

Mordred tilted his head in thought, and nodded in agreement. "I am lucky...and for that, I am grateful." Life wasn't easy for him even if he didn't need to lift a finger to earn a living. He'd gone through a lot which he didn't want to go through again, but at that point, he was thankful for the life lessons that came his way. It made him appreciate his blessings, and even found a new purpose in life. It made fatherhood more exciting for him.

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Usually, when people sounded calm meant there was no need to panic. But this was MORDRED and, to Sophie, he always sounded calm. ALWAYS. The sky could be falling, but Mordred would be CALM. Sophie had no idea how he did it, but she was sort of glad. Because she was FAR FROM being calm.

She started speaking fast again, going on about her son being missing when her husband turned her around. She trailled off when she saw Noah himself making grabby hands at her. Sophie had never sighed with so much relief. "Oh, thank Merlin you're safe!" HE WAS SAFE! She could breathe again.

It was only after she had him in her arms and snuggled him as tightly yet gently as she could that she took a better look at who had been holding him. Just in time for the other woman to greet her as well. The stranger knew her name...

And... the stranger looked - and sounded - familiar. REALLY familiar.

Sophie's eyes widened and she covered her mouth with her hand as she GASPED. "BEE!?" WHAT? HOW? WHEN? WHAT? The brunette would've flailed hadn't she been holding her son. That didn't stop her from shouting pretty much into the child's year. Sorry, baby. "AAAHHHHH, BEEZUS, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!" And with that, the Charms Developer quickly shifted Noah to her side and gave her school friend the tightest of hugs with her now free arm.

Panic, what panic? Sophie was DELIGHTED to see Beezus!! And baby boy was clearly used to mama's crazy outbursts of happiness because no crying came from him this time despite the shouting. He had watched her interact with Ella way too many times.

As much as he hate to admit it, Sophie did make his heart race for a moment. Anything that has to do with her...or with their children being in danger would drive him to panic mode too. Only, he has mastered to mask the emotion to prevent other people from taking advantage of it. See, if he made his emotions known, it would’ve sent a wrong signal to on-lookers such as the daycare lady behind the counter.

Mordred grinned as Noah snuggled his mummy back and began eating her hair as Sophie started talking to Beezus. With the deranged mother now calm and being herself again, Mordred went back to comforting Catherine. The dragonologist can imagine his daughter’s distress after side-apparating and be bounced around going to the Ministry. He’d have to talk to Sophie about it soon...

“Alright then...you two talk for a while...” he said above Catherine’s wails. “I have to get this baby calm first...” Mordred excused himself from the two and brought his daughter with him as he approached where Athena was standing. “Catherine look, there’s another baby over there...” the dragonologist gently coaxed his daughter to see Athena’s charge...who was also crying. Catherine turned with tear-stained cheeks and pretty much ignored the other baby.

At least she wasn’t crying anymore.

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