[ sighing. clicking his tongue. ]
very well. i'd motivate 'em. teach 'em strategies. hell, even train 'em. anythin' that vivian needs me to do i'll do.
speakin' of... a little birdie told me you ain't so unfamiliar with viv.
[ raising a brow. he's curious for a reaction. ]
easier said than done, sweetheart. i do try but there's only so much an old feller like me can do. reckon i might find pleasure in retirin' to a rockin' chair, the lindholm home has really opened my eyes to the idea...
ain't you just the cutest little thing.
[ he's crouching down with a fondness in his eyes. a hand digs in his pocket and retrieves a bag of treats, he holds it up for fika to see though out of reach. ]
these can be yours... if you don't tell your momma about this, a'right?
⠀ meow ? meow meow !! ( is it what she thinks it is ??? parking her jetpack in front of him and getting up on it , making tiny biscuits out of excitement )
yeah. you seen these new recruits? they're barely outta school. and me? i've been in this mess a long, long time, darlin'. gotta show 'em the ropes to keep this thing goin'.