Sorelledolce [let's call it Sunday]

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Ben was starting to feel at home on Sorelledolce: he had a routine for getting produce for the week at the same store, where the older man behind the counter insisted on spoiling the baby with strawberries, plums or apples, depending on what he had available when they arrived. He'd then get bread at another shop (and a roll for Val to gnaw on), and then a coffee for himself (and an espresso cup full of whipped cream that Val smeared all over her face, to her great delight) before heading back to the ship.

He kept up his normal one-sided conversation with his daughter as they walked. "That's a puppy, Val," Ben explained. "And that's a chicken! And that's a lady who's glaring at us for no real reason but we're going to walk faster anyway..."

Just another Sunday morning. Ben kind of loved his quiet little life.

[OOC: For calls or the boy!]

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[endsthegame]

Ender had to detach; he went forward to hit the combination to make the ramp descend. "Home sweet home," he said.

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Ben gave him a slightly tired grin. "I like it." He glanced down at Val. "Think I'll just put her down and give her a bath later."

[endsthegame]

"She looks like she just wants to sleep," Ender said. He patted Ben on the shoulder. "Go on, I'll get us some food."

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"You're the best," Ben said, heading towards Val's bedroom and then stopping in the 'fresher unit to de-sticky himself a bit.

[endsthegame]

Ender grabbed Ben's bag of groceries and took it into the kitchen, to put the produce in the right cabinets - or the fridge.

Then he snagged a package of steak and mashed potatoes and popped it in the microwave, before starting to dig around for the salad packets.

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"Mmm, smells promising," Ben said as he came into the kitchen.

[endsthegame]

"Almost time to start making the next salad again," Ender said wryly. "We're out of DIY packets."

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"I'll see what kind of veggies are at the market next week," Ben said, writing himself a note.

[endsthegame]

"Never thought I'd ever hear you say those words," Ender teased.

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Ben stuck his tongue out at him. "I have no idea why I put up with you," he teased back.

[endsthegame]

"I'm a star at fellation," Ender said, pecking him on the cheek.

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Ben blushed bright red. "Yes, yes you are," he agreed.

[endsthegame]

"But let's get dinner out of the way," Ender said, smiling softly. "You look exhausted."

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"She's getting heavier than she looks," Ben said, flopping into a chair.

[endsthegame]

"On the upside," Ender said, "We're halfway to her carrying her own weight."

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"True enough," Ben said, "but that means she's growing up and I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet."

[endsthegame]

"Technically," Ender said fondly, "We still have her for about fifteen years, at the very least."

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Ben let out a low chuckle. "Also true. Longer, if you count the time that's passing while we're in stasis."

[endsthegame]

"That depends," Ender said. "Can you still feel the Force if you're in stasis?"

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"Not really," Ben said. "I mean it's there because it's always there, but I'm not aware enough to process it."

[endsthegame]

"At least I know you and Val won't be talking behind my back," Ender teased.

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Ben gave him a smacking kiss on the cheek. "Never. We'll talk about you to your face."

[endsthegame]

"At least make sure it's in the third person," Ender said.

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"Just for you," Ben promised, nodding Very Sincerely.

[endsthegame]

Ender kissed him softly, and then walked over to collect their food. "Time to dig in."