To Make A Better World

Greetings, my dears, and welcome to the City. If you need anything, feel free to ask. If you see my daughter, send her to me. We have things to discuss.

[a-fading-light-archive]

You hear me bein’ disgusted by them kissin’ each other, yes. 

[albert-lucian-wily]

…Ew.

[a-fading-light-archive]

Exactly.

Now I need ta do somethin’ ta wash this evenin’ from memory. 

[albert-lucian-wily]

I have someone much better to kiss than my alternates. Ew.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Do I hear someone talking about my alternates?

[a-fading-light-archive]

You hear me bein’ disgusted by them kissin’ each other, yes. 

[albert-lucian-wily]

...Ew.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Do I hear someone talking about my alternates?

[albert-lucian-wily]

It’s just a little more.

He’s pouting as he looks at her, but he pushes himself away from his work anyway.

Alright, I suppose. Because you’re the one asking.

[awakeorasleep]

Good!

She hugs him, hiding her face in his chest for a moment.

Honey-glazed chicken with rice, stir-fried veggies, and green tea. With honey in it, of course. Just for you, Mister Starve-the-Bees.

[albert-lucian-wily]

He returns the hug, pressing a kiss to the top of her head when she hides against him.

Good. They deserve to starve, harbingers of death that they are.

[awakeorasleep]

She giggles, tilting her head up to smile at him.

So, where do you want to eat today? Besides in here. In here is not a valid answer.

She was going to keep him from overworking, dammit!

[albert-lucian-wily]

My office?

He didn't think that would work, but he thought it was worth trying.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Albert looks up. He’s thin and drawn, and his treatments are visibly starting to affect him. Still, he smiles at Kaida, then makes a face at being told to pull away from his work.

Soon, love.

I have a bit more to do, first.

[awakeorasleep]

Dear…you need to take a break. I am going to pull you away at least twice a day so you can rest.

She puts down the bag she’s carrying and walks over to him.

It won’t be for long, dearest. Just…lunch. I made honey-glazed chicken.

[albert-lucian-wily]

It’s just a little more.

He’s pouting as he looks at her, but he pushes himself away from his work anyway.

Alright, I suppose. Because you’re the one asking.

[awakeorasleep]

Good!

She hugs him, hiding her face in his chest for a moment.

Honey-glazed chicken with rice, stir-fried veggies, and green tea. With honey in it, of course. Just for you, Mister Starve-the-Bees.

[albert-lucian-wily]

He returns the hug, pressing a kiss to the top of her head when she hides against him.

Good. They deserve to starve, harbingers of death that they are.

[awakeorasleep]

Albert, dearest~.

Kaida pokes her head into his workroom, smile on her face.

You are taking a break.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Albert looks up. He’s thin and drawn, and his treatments are visibly starting to affect him. Still, he smiles at Kaida, then makes a face at being told to pull away from his work.

Soon, love.

I have a bit more to do, first.

[awakeorasleep]

Dear…you need to take a break. I am going to pull you away at least twice a day so you can rest.

She puts down the bag she’s carrying and walks over to him.

It won’t be for long, dearest. Just…lunch. I made honey-glazed chicken.

[albert-lucian-wily]

It's just a little more.

He's pouting as he looks at her, but he pushes himself away from his work anyway.

Alright, I suppose. Because you're the one asking.

[awakeorasleep]

Albert, dearest~.

Kaida pokes her head into his workroom, smile on her face.

You are taking a break.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Albert looks up. He's thin and drawn, and his treatments are visibly starting to affect him. Still, he smiles at Kaida, then makes a face at being told to pull away from his work.

Soon, love.

I have a bit more to do, first.

[albert-lucian-wily]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

Is someone doubting nanotech’s capabilities, somewhere?

[awakeorasleep]

Dear. Behave.

There is also a short-haired 8-year-old trying to scale you, Albert.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Never!

This Castle will not be brought low!

He is the most dignified jungle gym.

[awakeorasleep]

Kaida rolled her eyes, shaking her head.

You are such a dork, dearest.

Zuki hugs Albert tightly the moment she’s at perfect height to do so.

Hi Mister Albert. So you and Mama aren’t gonna give Haru and Wren and me a baby sibling yet?

[albert-lucian-wily]

I am not! I'm completely digni-----

He cuts himself off at Zuki's question, words turning into a splutter as his face turns bright red.

I. Er.

What?!?

[albert-lucian-wily]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

Is someone doubting nanotech’s capabilities, somewhere?

[deeptrancebeats]

Wha5t’s Nanotech?

[albert-lucian-wily]

A lovely technology I’ve developed that can effectively stop aging and extend lifespans.

[deeptrancebeats]

…Never. EVER. KLet Father Light hear of this.

You look like Al. Are you one to abandon people?

[albert-lucian-wily]

That man? He reminds me entirely too much of my father. I won’t share this technology with him.

Much the opposite - I’ve been called too clingy.

[deeptrancebeats]

He needs mental help. S’ what Mother Emma and I plan. And I intend to figure out how to get my boyfriend and hjis brother and sister away. Nngghh.

….Clingy?

[albert-lucian-wily]

He needs to stay away from my sister-in-law.

Just a bit. Possibly overprotective, though I don't see the problem.

[albert-lucian-wily]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

Is someone doubting nanotech’s capabilities, somewhere?

[awakeorasleep]

Dear. Behave.

There is also a short-haired 8-year-old trying to scale you, Albert.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Never!

This Castle will not be brought low!

He is the most dignified jungle gym.

[albert-lucian-wily]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

Is someone doubting nanotech’s capabilities, somewhere?

[deeptrancebeats]

Wha5t’s Nanotech?

[albert-lucian-wily]

A lovely technology I’ve developed that can effectively stop aging and extend lifespans.

[deeptrancebeats]

…Never. EVER. KLet Father Light hear of this.

You look like Al. Are you one to abandon people?

[albert-lucian-wily]

That man? He reminds me entirely too much of my father. I won't share this technology with him.

Much the opposite - I've been called too clingy.

[albert-lucian-wily]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

Is someone doubting nanotech’s capabilities, somewhere?

[deeptrancebeats]

Wha5t’s Nanotech?

[albert-lucian-wily]

A lovely technology I've developed that can effectively stop aging and extend lifespans.

[albert-lucian-wily]

I sense a disturbance in the force.

Is someone doubting nanotech's capabilities, somewhere?

[albert-lucian-wily]

You’ll be able to, little bird. It’s not that bad.

He reaches out to hug her, expression tired.

I want to know that you’ll be okay, even if I won’t.

[maskedvagrant]

Wren tucked into his arms, resting her head on his shoulder.

I’ll find a cure, Daddy. I promise. You’ll be okay. But… If you’d feel better? I won’t fight.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Thank you, baby.

He kisses her head and smiles at her.

Okay?

[inboxideas]

My character isn't waking up. Time to bring out the big guns - be as ruthless as you can think to!

[albert-lucian-wily]

Little Bird, could you come to medical for a moment?

[maskedvagrant]

ohgodisJoeokayhaveIbeenawaytoooftenWHAT’SWRONGDADDY.

No, she hasn’t been sleeping in medical with Joe, not her, nope.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Joe’s fine, sweetheart - in fact he’s getting discharged tomorrow.

But I do need to talk to you, so please come here.

[maskedvagrant]

We don’t have condoms Dad, so no hanky panky’s gone on.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Not that either.

Just come here.

[maskedvagrant]

Wren walks in, perplexed.

Dad. Seriously.

I’ve been behaving lately!

[albert-lucian-wily]

I know you have.

He smiles tiredly as Shadow moves between Wren and the door.

But it’s time for your plant.

[maskedvagrant]

Wren normally would protest and try running, but she knows he’s felt ill and stress will not help, so she pouts instead.

Now? But Joe’s out tomorrow and I wanted to take him out.

Even still, she wants to cuddle her Daddy.

[albert-lucian-wily]

You'll be able to, little bird. It's not that bad.

He reaches out to hug her, expression tired.

I want to know that you'll be okay, even if I won't.

[albert-lucian-wily]

Alternia AU: Hemospectrum opinions?

The unusual male jadeblood looked up from the grubs he was hoarding cuddling. Eyes that retained their youthful silver iris, due to a mild mutation that kept them from filling with their adult pigment, narrowed suspiciously at the anon.

"I suppose you wish to test my loyalty to the Empire with a question such as that? I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Down here, the hemospectrum matters very little. The grubs certainly don't care about such things."