I was happy to meet so many nice people. [ and then he hesitates. ] ...Brother'd never admit it, and I wouldn't have said anything, but... we were always lonely. Before we came here.
[ He tenses up at that, poker-facing all the while. ] Since you brought Mary. You're helping her get used to everything, I know.
[ it's said with surprising neutrality, given all that decidedly unneutral and almost alois-like "accidental" hair pulling and tripping that's been going on. ]
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[He reaches up to put his hands over Luca's, squeezing them softly.]
Could it be... Luca?
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[He rubs his thumbs against Luca's hands softly, leaning back into his cuddles.]
... I've really had you that long?
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[He reaches up to ruffle his hair softly.]
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...Okay, maybe the pumpkin monsters.
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[Al hums and pulls him down into his lap.]
I'm sorry that we haven't spent much time together lately, just us.
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[He winds his arms around Luca. He's not blind to that unhappiness and jealousy.]
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[ things Mackens do not do: share. ]
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[He strokes his hair softly.]
She's all alone, dear one. I don't want anybody to be all alone, especially here.
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[He pokes his cheek, giving him an earnest look.]
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So what do you want for your birthday?
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