10.Nov.12, 03:31 AM
R’nd’s morning had been filled with the usual activities, including dropping off the bundle for Volfetti. It was something he had done from the start, thinking it would help better than his bumbling would, and he would likely continue to do so until Volfetti or even Benden told him to stop. He was getting a little bit better around the young boy though R’nd had taken to visiting the crèche in short and random timed visits, usually when he knew Volfetti wouldn’t be there. He liked her but he always felt like he was being judged and it added more pressure to be perfect with Benden. R’nd liked to believe it helped his parenting skills and maybe even his kid liked those visits even with how short and spread out they could be.
Today, however, he knew Volfetti was headed over to the crèche to see their child since she had received one of the care packages. Curious about their reactions, R’nd had decided to follow a few minutes after Volfetti had already arrived. He quietly snuck to the doorway of the room and peeked in, spotting them easily – it was always hard for R’nd to miss a pretty woman in the room – but also Benden’s giggle guided him. An eyebrow quirked when his gaze landed on the pair and R’nd realised someone else was there with them. It didn’t take long to identify the young man as Seijin, one of the Candidates that had arrived over two turns ago. It was good to see Volfetti making new friends and that boy seemed nice enough.
When Benden looked up and seemed to have spotted him when a smile started to light up the chubby face, R’nd returned the smile. He also made sure he wasn’t ratted out for lurking about and quickly put his finger to his lips to indicate this was a secret. It was something he taught his son a little while ago, mostly for when they had their visits or he snuck Benden something they both knew he wasn’t supposed to have. Benden was his son, though! How was R’nd expected to not give the boy delicious treats when his mother wasn’t around to intervene?
Satisfied his appearance there would stay a secret, R’nd stepped back from the door and went back to his routine for the day.
Today, however, he knew Volfetti was headed over to the crèche to see their child since she had received one of the care packages. Curious about their reactions, R’nd had decided to follow a few minutes after Volfetti had already arrived. He quietly snuck to the doorway of the room and peeked in, spotting them easily – it was always hard for R’nd to miss a pretty woman in the room – but also Benden’s giggle guided him. An eyebrow quirked when his gaze landed on the pair and R’nd realised someone else was there with them. It didn’t take long to identify the young man as Seijin, one of the Candidates that had arrived over two turns ago. It was good to see Volfetti making new friends and that boy seemed nice enough.
When Benden looked up and seemed to have spotted him when a smile started to light up the chubby face, R’nd returned the smile. He also made sure he wasn’t ratted out for lurking about and quickly put his finger to his lips to indicate this was a secret. It was something he taught his son a little while ago, mostly for when they had their visits or he snuck Benden something they both knew he wasn’t supposed to have. Benden was his son, though! How was R’nd expected to not give the boy delicious treats when his mother wasn’t around to intervene?
Satisfied his appearance there would stay a secret, R’nd stepped back from the door and went back to his routine for the day.