“ hm? ”
good luck trying to take any of his attention while he’s in the presence of his favourite little lady.
“ oh - no. i didn’t get around to it, we can do it later? how’s dad-life been treating you? ”
he wouldn’t say that he’s using his child to get in his uncle’s good graces . . . but it sure works like a charm !
peter hands her over, smiling and following the other inside ; closing the door behind himself.
“ yeah, yeah. uh. thanks. oh - did you fix that creaky door —
@belleflorets suspiciously, he side-stepped towards her seat. then, when he was close enough, her face was held in his hands so he could kiss it until she protested enough. “ look at you, all grown up. you have to promise to visit. ”
@belleflorets favour of grinning in her direction. she pulled the usual face she did whenever she thought his pride was bordering on embarrassing, so ben took the opportunity to lighten the mood by leaning into it.
“ i’m so proud of you, my little artist. ” while she eyed him —