Sorelledolce [let's call it Sunday]

[momslilassassin]

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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"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."

[endsthegame]

Ender shook his head as he got rid of his pants, too, casting them aside to a space under the sink. "You're actually banking on my ego?"

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"No," Ben said, grabbing the bath bubbles and adding a little too much to the tub, "I'm just telling the truth as I see it."

[endsthegame]

"We're going to flood the bathroom," Ender observed fondly. He stuck one foot into the bath. "And you're delusional. I think there's a cream for that."

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"Bubbles are festive," Ben insisted even as he stopped the water immediately. "And I'm not delusional. I've seen other people checking you out."

[endsthegame]

"Because you're actively looking for them."

Ender slid into the bath.

He didn't have any particular hang-ups about his looks, and he liked Ben liking them. But.

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"Just reinforces what good taste I have," Ben said, sliding into the water and leaning back into Ender's chest.