that's not super cold... :<

...you have a pool?

aye... you too? it's getting hot again and the bugs are gettin' me.

[also itching his backside. what a couple of bums (figuratively, perhaps literally)]

[itches his chin lazily.]

sorry for not being around as much. i haven't felt great being on bsky lately, so i've been mostly on discord and have almost entirely migrated there and whatnot.

im still technically... around, just haven't felt the most comfortable being perceived. don't be afraid to reach out, though !//

[snickering as he pulled away! planting a kiss on elliot's forehead.]

sorry. never get tired of bothering you

rahhhh feel my wet fur

[playfully pulling elliot into his damp embrace!]

oh... i was worried you wanted me dead. do i smell nice by the way i just took a proper shower

[didn't do the dishes]

im sorry ill do better

thank you. okay, come here, i can't let elliot know about this stash

yes, you have to. or you won't get part of my secret ice cream stash

no, it's "excuse me"

you're lucky you don't have to worry about the tooth fairy anymore bud. otherwise i'd tattle

ohh, not quite...

Say excuse me

manners

happy birthday elliot!

enjoy yourself oomfington...//

nope. you're not in trouble at all.

besides, you got tricked. i won't punish you for being tricked.

okay, me and elliot talked about it.

we're not mad. in fact, we're giving you permission to swear once a day- at home. if i hear you say more than that one, then you're grounded.

capiche?

you're always the voice of reason

[sneaking a kiss!]

hmm...

yeah, i agree. i was thinking something more like... he's allowed to do it once a day at the max..

[wrapping an arm around his shoulders]

i kinda don't care that she's swearing anymore. do you?? i think she's old enough

elliot. parental huddle for a second here

kiddo why are you acting like you're gonna be prosecuted.

[ears twitch...]

i can pretend, but i doubt that'd do you much good.

[regardless, he opens his arms. a silent gesture.]

i could never be scared of you.

not now, not ever. even if my neck was at the end of your blade, i'd love you until my dying breath.

dude that's papa//