Ben & Ender's bedroom, Shakespeare [Monday evening]

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It was old habit that led Ben to sit on asking Ender "what the hell was that?" about their meeting with Cade, their frankly terrifying and surly grandson, what the hell what the hell what the hell, until they were tucked into bed together.

"Soo..." he began. "What the hell was that?"

[OOC: For the boy!]

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He nuzzled Ender's neck in reply. "Thank you."

[endsthegame]

Ender made a non-committal noise. "Love you," he said.

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"Love you too," Ben murmured, knocking his head against Ender's. "Whatever's coming our way, we'll figure it out."

[endsthegame]

"Two clever lads like us," Ender said softly, "Always."

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"Is it strange that I'm more worried that Cade's so angry than that he exists at all?"

[endsthegame]

"Not at all," Ender said softly. "If anything, I'd blame that on those fatherly instincts you're worried about lacking."

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Ben kissed him again. "Are you worried too?"

[endsthegame]

"Yeah," Ender said quietly. "But we'll deal with it."

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"I'll talk to Jaina," Ben repeated, "see what she knows."

[endsthegame]

"Mhm," Ender said. "But tomorrow."

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"I'll let you sleep now," Ben promised softly, curling closer.

[endsthegame]

"Not just me," Ender sighed, hugging him close. "Put it to bed, Ben. It'll wait."

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"Love you," Ben murmured, closing his eyes and settling in against Ender's chest.

[endsthegame]

Ender kissed the top of his head and settled, making sure his breathing was even.

He wanted to make sure Ben slept before he did.

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Ben, after a few minutes of restless movement, finally fell asleep.

[endsthegame]

Ender took a deep breath and allowed himself to feel the worry he felt for a few long moments. Then he let it all slip away, glancing down at Ben's face one more time before he shut his eyes and let sleep claim him in earnest.