[ He was. Thats fine, meeting him once is more then enough. Also nicely done, level up for Chouza. Eric merely brings his arm up with the box towards Chouza, not really looking at him. ]
[ He wouldn't have minded meeting him again just for the sake of teasing him. He seemed to be the type that had amusing reactions.
That aside, though, he's surprised at the "being brought something" part. It wasn't like it was that "Christmas" or his birthday. ]
What's this?
[ Though he accepts the pox, so he can have a look, and at the same time, he leads Eric to the kitchen. It's half a mess as usual but at least the animals were outside. ]
[ He does, it made it really easy to get him to say or do something stupid. Now he can't do that anymore. ]
...a thank you...
[ He mumbles a bit more but it's hard to hear, because this is embarrassing. Anyways. Inside are a dozen of these though instead of just raspberries there is also strawberries, blueberries and kiwis on top. ]
[ The people who complain are the ones who would be hired ]
Mm
[ Just over here in the adoption bureau. Sign here, here, here, initial there, and be sure to give healthy doses of affection, embarrassment, and advice. Here are your keys to your new son. ]
[ Eric goes over and sits down at the table. He had been wary and awkward about it first but he's relaxed enough to be able to sit down. Without his legs up! Improvement. ]
He puts a glass of water on the table beside Eric, and then proceeds to put some in a plastic decanter (because other types of material will easily break in the hands of Uzume). ]
That'd depend. [ Chouza had been worried when they were going to get Ageha. As for Minamo... that just happened, after all. Sort of naturally. ] I think that as long as you know the basic of what not to do, you'll do just fine. You're a clever kid after all.
[ That was a compliment, wasn't it? Nope that couldn't have been because that is just weird, nope he's not clever. His face is a little red as he turns to look away. ]
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Mmm...
[ He was. Thats fine, meeting him once is more then enough. Also nicely done, level up for Chouza. Eric merely brings his arm up with the box towards Chouza, not really looking at him. ]
Here.
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That aside, though, he's surprised at the "being brought something" part. It wasn't like it was that "Christmas" or his birthday. ]
What's this?
[ Though he accepts the pox, so he can have a look, and at the same time, he leads Eric to the kitchen. It's half a mess as usual but at least the animals were outside. ]
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...a thank you...
[ He mumbles a bit more but it's hard to hear, because this is embarrassing. Anyways. Inside are a dozen of these though instead of just raspberries there is also strawberries, blueberries and kiwis on top. ]
For you...and Uzume
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Chouza grins. Sure, he doesn't in particular fancy sweets, but he was still gonna eat some later because it's a gift from someone he cares about.
He fondly ruffles Eric's hair. ]
Thanks, kid.
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Is his face getting redder from the ruffling? Yes, yes it is. Also he may or may not be pouting a little because quit it, this is too awkward ack! ]
It's...it's fine. So don't...
[ do that, or worry about that, or thank him. You guys did a lot for him so he's just returning a bit of the favour. ]
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It's totally not awkward at all, it's one of the few ways he shows affection without being embarrassed. But it's a cute reaction. ]
Yeah?
[ Eric has made Chouza very cheerfyl today. ]
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Don't...don't worry about it...
[ And Chouza has made Eric feel happy but totally embarrassed anyways.
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Alright then.
[ So where are to official HH adoption papers. ]
Want anything to drink or something?
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Mm
[ Just over here in the adoption bureau. Sign here, here, here, initial there, and be sure to give healthy doses of affection, embarrassment, and advice. Here are your keys to your new son. ]
Ah uhm...water?
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Just water?
[ Alright. He'll put the box on the counter. ]
Feel free to have a seat.
[ Though he's likely already told Eric many times that he can just make himself at home and not worry about a thing. ]
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Yeah.
[ He nods. ]
Sure...
[ Eric goes over and sits down at the table. He had been wary and awkward about it first but he's relaxed enough to be able to sit down. Without his legs up! Improvement. ]
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Improvements are good, they're great.
He puts a glass of water on the table beside Eric, and then proceeds to put some in a plastic decanter (because other types of material will easily break in the hands of Uzume). ]
You managing good at your house?
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They are, even if it's something small. He nods in thanks and takes a drink from the glass. ]
Someone's staying there now, and another cat.
[ He's slowly becoming Fujishima, taking in stray animals. ]
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[ Being alone... Well, it sucks, even though Chouza doesn't mind it a lot of times. ]
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[ He doesn't mind being alone, but also he hates it at the same time. Circumstances and all that. ]
But he's an idiot.
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You get used to dealing with idiots. As long as he's not as physically strong as Uzume, I'm sure you'll do just fine.
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[ And those in Hikawa, anyone's better then them, but that's another story ]
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[ The right kind of idiot was nice, at least. ]
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[ It was the best combination is a nice idiot. ]
He's younger, so I have to take care of him...right?
[ He's honestly asking ]
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[ He's never had to take care of anything before. Either he was ignore or taken care of. Responsibilities never really happened with him. ]
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[ That was a compliment, wasn't it? Nope that couldn't have been because that is just weird, nope he's not clever. His face is a little red as he turns to look away. ]
...Easy enough
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Yeah, I think so.
[ Not that it was easy being a parent but as long as there were some things you didn't do... ]