How Green Becomes Wood

[pandakatiefominz]

"There is time," He said, holding Ivy in one arm and hugging Alec tightly in the other, maybe a bit more tightly than he usually would. Then, releasing his son, he walked over to Daizi but before he could offer to help, she handed him his cup and in no uncertain terms told him to go sit down. Only then did he turn to Xander to say, "I could lift you easily, like holding a grape."

 

[BookKnight]

Alec smiled and closed his eyes briefly as he hugged Dark back, feeling the extra tightness, which translated to extra love in his mind. He let Dark go and waved to Ivy as he went to go sit.

"Right, sure, I bet you could," Xander drawled. "While also holding that grape?" He indicated Ivy.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

Dark looked down at Ivy for a moment and the said, "Yes, I think so."

 

[BookKnight]

"Careful, Ba. You wouldn't want to hurt yourself," Alec teased.

"That grape is all you can handle, I think, in your old age," Xander agreed, smirking.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"Usually when you doubt me, it is because you are trying to trick me into lifting you," Dark said, taking a sip of his coffee, "I am wise to your tricks."

 

[BookKnight]

Alec snickered. "Ba, I'm pretty sure if we wanted you to lift us, all we'd have to do is say, 'Ba? Will you lift us?' Right, Ivy? Works for you!"

"He's right," Xander shrugged.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"You say that as if I have not been fooled before," Dark pointed out.

 

[BookKnight]

"Why do you think we'd trick you like that?" Alec asked. "On Father's Day!"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"Because you are my sons and I know you," Dark said simply, "I love you very much and expect you to trick me, your mother does the same thing."

 

[BookKnight]

"If you can lift us so easily, then why is it a trick? It could just be us teasing you and your old age," Alec pointed out.

Xander shook his head. "Nah, there will be no tricking of the fathers on Father's day. That's just rude."

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"You can be doing two things simultaneously." Dark reminded them, "I know you love to tease me for being old, and you have fooled me before, because you both know I can be stubborn and competitive. Unfortunately, it means there have been occasions where I have been goaded into an action I would not otherwise undertake."

 

[BookKnight]

Xander shook his head. "Enjoy your coffee, Professor," he said in amusement. "Today is going to be a big day." He headed into the kitchen to do the dishes with Alec following after.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"I was thinking, we should go do something today," Dark said, although it was a bit unlike him, "It is a nice day, we should not stay inside."

 

[BookKnight]

Both twins paused and turned back to stare at their father.

"Okay..." Xander said slowly.

"That sounds like a lovely day," Alec agreed, looking a bit puzzled but happy. "What did you have in mind? The park?"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"I believe we went to the park last year," Dark said, thinking back, "We could go again, unless there is somewhere else you all may be interested in."

 

[BookKnight]

"It's not our day. It's your day," Alec reminded him. "We should do whatever you want to do. What would you rather do? Go on a hike?"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"It is Father's Day, and I am only a father because I have children," He pointed out, "what I would like to do is anything which will make you all happy, since you all are why I get to celebrate today at all."

 

[BookKnight]

"You make it very difficult to celebrate you," Alec said in amusement. "Alright. Since it's a nice day and we should go out, I vote we go out to a nice, easy walking trail and stroll about in nature and enjoy ourselves. Xander?"

"Fine with me," Xander called back. "But I vote park and swings. Mini?"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

Finally setting Dark's breakfast down for him, Daizi chimed into the conversation, "Ivy always chooses the swings. She loves the playground."

"I believe there are parks which have both a playground and walking trails, so we can easily do both," Dark told them.

 

[BookKnight]

"Sounds like a win for everyone!" Alec chirped.

Xander poked his head into the room. "Are you ready for food, Ba?"