New Father Struggles || Jake & Soseki
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⚔ - Jake waits at the front desk as the librarian processes his returned books, foot idly tapping against the ground as he waits for her to finish. He had been planning on checking out a few more today, if they had anything new in stock.
Reading wasn’t exactly the half-elf’s favorite thing to do (not because he was dumb, but because he got restless quickly), but if it meant being a better father to Orland, he was more than happy to do it. Well. Maybe not happy… but it was a necessary sacrifice, one he was willing to make.
Once the librarian lets him know everything is in order, Jake nods, turning to head into the library proper when—
“Whoa. ‘Scuse me.” He takes a step back before running into the taller man that had been approaching the desk, a vague sense of familiarity striking the half-elf when his eyes land on the man’s face. Did he know this guy from somewhere?
Rather than How to Parent books, Soseki had recently progressed to checking out more children’s stories. They were fun and playful to read aloud, and Soseki made sure to include strange voices for his children and even, at times, acting. Despite the long nights and occasional tantrums, Soseki was enjoying being a stay-at-home dad.
He was carrying a few new children’s books when he found himself almost run into. Soseki took a step back himself. “Whoa, sorry, I was a little distracted there.” He held up the array of books as an excuse. “Trying to remember if I’ve read these ones before.”















