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[Dulcie's living room is unusually full of baby things today. Nathan isn't exactly an unusual feature, but Stephen Stills' cat probably is. Little Neil is held up to the camera in a more than slightly ridiculous Christmas outfit. Nathan has claw marks across his face, but that doesn't seem to have any impact on his mood. He looks tearfully proud of the unhappy cat in his arms. For once it looks like it might even be genuine.]

Isn't he the cutest? I think he's got your eyes. And your smile.

[The cat is... definitely not smiling. He's pretty confined in his current position, but that doesn't stop him grumbling warningly. Nathan doesn't even notice, leaning forward to kiss Dulcie, who's giggling from the other end of the camera. Nathan's obscuring the view at this point, but an angry hiss can be heard as Neil struggles free, and the camera refocuses on him stumbling his way over to the other side of the room. Stupid elf shoes.

After watching Neil find a suitable hiding place, Nathan turns back to beam at the camera.] He's coming along so fast. I can't believe how well he's crawling already.

[ooc: Both Nathan and Dulcie are affected by it's a Boat, it's a Bug, it's Ours. Dulcie and Little Neil godmodded lovingly with Marion's permission.]

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[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

[It's too long before a slightly strangled 'meow' comes from the other side of the apartment. Dulcie gives him a shove.]

Come on, get off. I'll go get him.

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[Nathan pouts, flopping back on the floor.]

Can't we just leave him with his toys a bit? He's been getting attention all morning.

[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

[Dulcie comes back with a purring Little Neil in her arms.]

He's a baby. They need attention.

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[Nathan sighs, retrieving a soft rattly octopus to wave at him.]

I know, I know... I guess he's not so bad so far as babies go.

[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

[She snuggles him in closer to her chest and gives him a kiss on the head.]

He's a little better than 'not bad'.

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He's a fucking nightmare is what he is.

[But... that doesn't stop him scooting closer so he can get attention out of him, too. Stop being a baby hog, Dulcie.]

[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

[Dulcie leans into his arms. Family cuddles time!]

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[Nathan grins, taking the opportunity to poke Neil's nose affectionately.]

You ever think about having any more of these?

[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

I haven't really thought about it. I didn't think I'd ever get to have one.

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Well, you know... I'm not saying now, but maybe in a few years it might be nice for him. It gets pretty lonely being an only child.

[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

Tell me about it.

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Still think Nathan Junior's a bad name? Because personally I think it'd be nice if we did have another one.

[dulcisnuntius.livejournal.com]

Nope. Still a terrible idea.

[designedtoparty]

All right, fine. I'll let you think on it.