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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"Ready for a bath?" Ben asked, taking the plates and moving them back into the kitchen.

[endsthegame]

"I could survive one," Ender said fondly.

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"That's not the most enthusiastic response I've ever gotten," Ben teased back.

[endsthegame]

Ender followed after him. "You might have to convince me," he teased.

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Ben slowed down enough to catch up with Ender and press him into the nearest wall and kiss him very thoroughly.

[endsthegame]

Ender let out a soft, though not exactly surprised, noise against Ben's mouth, his hands sliding around Ben's waist automatically.

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"Hi," Ben said, pulling away and giving him a grin.

[endsthegame]

"You're good at debate," Ender decided, sighing.

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"That's because I cheat," Ben said.

[endsthegame]

Ender laughed softly. "I don't know," he said, "I think these tactics are sanctioned."

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Ben kissed his nose. "Good to hear," he said, smiling back.

[endsthegame]

"But I do have a soft spot where you're involved," Ender murmured.

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Ben's hand slid down and inward from Ender's hips. "Not really looking for soft," he teased.

Ben made the worst jokes.

[endsthegame]

Ender let out a soft laugh. "You'll have to work harder, then."

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Ben nipped down on his neck. "I'm so lucky you love me."

[endsthegame]

Ender could've argued, but that seemed fruitless. Instead he slid his hands up under Ben's shirt. "Mhm."

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"Bath time," Ben whispered, tugging Ender by the hand towards the 'fresher.

[endsthegame]

That meant Ender had to drop his hands, but he was okay with that-- for now, as he trailed after Ben.

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"Bright side," Ben said, grinning over his shoulder. "Soon I'll be naked and soapy."

[endsthegame]

Ender laughed softly. "Which makes you slippery," he reminded Ben.

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Ben laughed. "I'll be careful getting out of the tub this time," he offered, stripping off his shirt as they got closer.

[endsthegame]

"It's appreciated," Ender said, tugging on his own shirt - and kicking off his shoes.

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Ben gave him a soft smile as he bent down to get his own boots off. "You're so good looking it's ridiculous."

[endsthegame]

"You say that every time we bathe together," Ender said fondly. "My ego will balloon, I'm sure."

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"It hasn't yet," Ben said, turning the water on, "but I'm hopeful."