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"I wouldn’t have to deal with any annoying people since I would be queen. People would deal with them for me," she countered with ease. If anything, Mya had a whole scenario of her ruling the world built up in her head, and she had almost perfected it by now. "I would just do as I pleased, like I do now, but I would have a much bigger playground." Mya added with a smug smile, as ridiculous as it was, the thought satisfied her. She turned to him, this time with a genuine frown between her brows. "I wasn’t aware that me having another child was your idea of fun."

Once they reached the checkout, Mya promptly placed all the items on the counter before turning to Caiden and Emma, holding her hands out to take the little gnome while he paid. “I don’t think you’d manage giving birth, it takes a certain type of strength,” she shared before grimacing slightly, a memory sneaking up on her wasn’t what she wanted. “Uh, anyway, give me Ems, you’re going to spoil her if you keep carrying her around and then she’ll refuse to sit in the stroller. Oh, and pay, of course.”

[caidenphilips]

"What if the people under you are annoying?" He rebutted. The whole scenario was ridiculous, and almost as frightening as the cult. Mya ruling the world would certainly be a sight to see. "That's frightening, you know that?" He asked, shaking his head at her. He shook his head. "Nope, attempting to counter your arguments is my idea of fun." He answered, not missing the frown. He wasn't about to dive into that territory, not if she wouldn't even let him in her bedroom yet.

He rolled his eyes, but handed her Emma. "She's going to be spoiled anyways, you know that, right?" He told her, pulling out his wallet without argument and paying for everything. "Or at least, I fully plan on spoiling her." If Mya wouldn't let him spend his money on her, he'd just spend it on Emma instead.

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"I wouldn’t know what to do with an eternity, I imagine I’d be rather bored after a couple of years, even with the world in my possessions." She frowned slightly at the thought, trying to think of something that would keep her occupied forever but she came up empty. Her crazy only reached so far. "And another child doesn’t ensure anything, he or she might want to do something else just like Emma probably would," Mya continued, rubbing her forehead to get rid of the frown over things that weren’t even real.

She grabbed a pair of jeans in Emma’s size before she reached for the stroller, about finished in the store. “‘course we do, had you given birth you would’ve been given powers too, it’s just one of the good things of motherhood.” She nodded towards the checkout before she started walking, even she was getting tired at this point. But that was probably because she had been up far too early for any sane human being, or at least she blamed it on that.

[caidenphilips]

"Owning the world even sounds kind of boring, honestly. And like a lot of work. Imagine taking care of all the annoying people." He pointed out with a shrug. Living forever really sounded like a rotten deal, actually. He sighed. "Fine...You just want to ruin all my fun." He accused teasingly.

He made another face at Emma, enjoying the smile that it produced. "You know, I think I'm good without motherhood powers." He decided. Giving birth sounded painful and like something he never wanted to go through. He gave a sigh of relief when they started towards the checkout. He was tired, and home was sounding really good.

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Extremely well, at that. I wouldn’t believe me, I’d Google my ass to see if I was that legit. I mean, come on.

[caidenphilips]

Maybe you just look really old.

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Mya smiled when he gave it up too, she hadn’t expected him to want to keep talking about such a stupid thing either way. Even if it was better than arguing, which they were too good at. “Oh no, do you think I’m going to work so hard to take over the world only to have it go to some loser once I die? That’s ridiculous,” she looked at him as if he had said the most offensive thing in the world, her head shaking shortly after. “Not under my watch, Mr.”

She smiled slightly when he sighed even though this conversation had only caused a fear of hers to pop in. She had to learn how to deal with them anyway, or so her therapist claimed. It was all stupid. “I can do anything in my sleep, always have, and even if I couldn’t before, I’m a mum and I certainly can now.” She countered, looking over at him with a smile. “Besides, I never said that I wanted you in my bed. I have plenty of options if I don’t want to be alone.”

[caidenphilips]

He rolled his eyes. "Well, maybe you can just create some sort of technology that will let you live forever. Or have another kid that would want to rule." He suggested, even though he doubted that would be an option. He was pretty sure she wouldn't want to have another kid.

He laughed a little at that. "I never knew that moms had that power. I'll have to remember that." He told her with an amused look. It wasn't like he had any experience to go off of with that, but it was funny to think about. He looked at her for a moment and finally shrugged, shifting Emma in his arms. "All right."

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

Would you actually believe me if I told you I was like, eighty or something, though? You would have to assume I was a vampire, right? Or that my plastic surgeon was a God. Right back at you.

[caidenphilips]

Or that you've just aged really well, so I might believe you. Probably not though.

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

We’re well on our way. Pleasure, I’m Devlin.

[caidenphilips]

Speak for yourself, I'm young and spry. So lovely to meet you.

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"That is your opinion on the matter, not mine," she informed him to put an end to the discussion. It wasn’t going to go anywhere and she wasn’t starting a cult anytime soon. Though there was always room for it in the future if she ever got too bored. "I would think so yeah, considering I felt pressured and all I was going to do was take over a company and I will have the money for her education when it comes to it, so it’s not an issue."

Mya continued to toss clothes on top of the stroller as she found ones that she liked and seemed comfortable enough for a nine month old. She favoured comfort over style, at least when it came to her daughter. And it worked to escape the situation which she would never speak of, even if Caiden kept watching her with a stupid smile. “If you’re willing to take her when she’s woken up, then I can just text you or bring her downstairs before I go back up to sleep.” She pointed out stubbornly, not because she didn’t want to share a bed with him but because it scared her, so she needed to protect herself.

[caidenphilips]

"Oh, fine." He said, with a shrug. There wasn't much point in arguing it any further, the discussion was kind of ridiculous anyways. "Yeah, but she wouldn't have to take over. It would just be an option. If you take over the world, she could get any job she wanted." He paused for a second, then shrugged again. "Of course, she'll probably be able to get any job anyways."

He gave a sigh, knowing she was just being stubborn at this point. "Except that would require you to wake up enough to text me. If I was already there, you might not even wake up." He pointed out, equally as stubborn. He'd brought it up at this point, so he might as well see it through.

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"Easier yeah, but I prefer fun over easy. Fun fun fun," she cheered low, not to bring any attention towards herself by being too loud and obnoxious. Even if she didn’t have an ounce of shame in her body, it was the kind thing to do. Or so she thought, social codes had always been pretty skewy to Mya. "That’s too much responsibility to put on a little girl and there’s no need for a college fund anyway. Us Brits like it when our people get educated, so we offer loans that you get to pay back when you’ve graduated and gotten a job."

Blushing was a strange concept to Mya, she loved it when Caiden blushed but now, when she was doing it herself, she loathed it. It just wasn’t something that she had experienced before, and for barely no reason at all either which made matters worse. But she refused to overthink it because then she’d get lost in her own head. Instead she tossed a t-shirt on the stroller, continuing to try and find clothes that she liked for Emma. “As if I didn’t know that already,” she said with a bit more confidence than seconds ago, “yeah, but if Emma’s going to continue to sleep there even with you in the bed, then I don’t need you to sleep in it because I won’t be alone. Logic, weird thing, huh.”

[caidenphilips]

"I don't know, your way just seems like a lot of work, not necessarily fun." He said with another shrug. He had no idea why they were even having this conversation. It wasn't like she was actually going to start a religion and take over the world. "Is it pressure? Huh. And yeah, I forgot about that whole thing. Seems easier to just have the money though." 

The smile stayed as he watched her pick through the clothes. This was definitely a switch in roles, and he couldn't say that he wasn't enjoying it. In fact, he could almost see why she enjoyed making him blush so much. It was kind of funny. "Just making sure." He said, finally looking at her rather than Emma. "Well, the whole point was to have someone else that could get up with her. So it's still logical." 

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

I was referring to both of us, because I couldn’t even remember either. Have I ever caught your name, big guy?

[caidenphilips]

Well, I guess that makes it a little better. No idea, I can't remember. I'm Caiden.

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

Great, the Alzheimer’s is already taking into effect.

[caidenphilips]

Are you saying I'm old, kid?

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"Mind control has its charm, I suppose. But it wouldn’t be as much fun as the former option," she decided to just make a small hint rather than embarrass him where someone could overhear her. It was a nice gesture considering she was Mya, so she felt proud over herself. "Eh, Emma’s my main priority anyway, so world domination will have to wait a couple of years and by then I probably have it all figured out."

A faint shade of pink spread on Mya’s cheeks as Caiden turned to smile at her, she was basically caught with her hand in the cookie jar. To escape the embarrassment, that hadn’t ever really happened to her before, she promptly turned her head away. Blushing wasn’t something she did. Ever. She tried to distract herself by going through a stack of t-shirts to find the Emma’s size. “Are you, uh, asking if you could move upstairs?” she threw him a quick glance before she continued going through the pile of clothes. “You probably have to fight Emma for that spot.”

[caidenphilips]

He rolled his eyes again. "I suppose that's true. But mind control is certainly easier, if it's done right." He pointed out, ignoring what she was really saying. He'd found it was easier to ignore the innuendos rather than pay too much attention to them. "But just think, if you take over the world, someday Emma will get to rule it. Better than a college fund."

His smile spread as she blushed. He'd certainly never seen that look on her before, and it was almost cute. Especially since it was obvious she was a little embarrassed about it. He didn't know why she was blushing though, it wasn't as though she'd been doing something wrong. He gave a shrug, attempting casualness. "Just, you know. Making sure you know that I wouldn't mind." He told her, then smiled at the baby. "I bet she'd find it in her heart to let me in. Besides, it's a big bed."

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

It’s not your problem. Anyways, what were we talking about before? Totally got derailed, obviously.

[caidenphilips]

No, not really. I don't remember, actually.

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Mya shrugged his words right off, smile still visible on her lips. It didn’t sound fightening to her, but that was probably because she basked in her own insanity as much as she could. Except for when it got her into trouble. “That my crazy is something you can catch? Absolutely. It’s the start of my army which I need to take over countries and then the world.” She spun on the idea, going for the craziest option first instead of easing into it. “Ultimately I’m going to rule the world and it’s going to be magnificent.”

She crinkled her nose slightly at the sight of the two playing, her hand dropping to her side after her smile had managed to fade away. This was her problem, overthinking even the smallest of things instead of enjoying them and it sucked. All while the two of them were being adorable. “She sleeps a solid seven hours now, yes, but she’s sort of my blanket like Leon the lion is hers. That way I don’t have to sleep alone in a giant bed,” she added absent-mindedly as she slowly started walking towards the girls section.

[caidenphilips]

He rolled his eyes. "Anyone else with your crazy would be frightening, never mind an army. Why not just use mind control instead?" That seemed simpler than infecting people with her brand of crazy, at least in his mind. "Either magnificent or just plain strange." He said dryly. Strange seemed more like it, in his mind, considering what she'd probably do with the world.

Caiden caught her watching out of the corner of his eye and turned to smile at her. They felt strangely domestic today, right down to playing with their kid. It was weird, but nice. A slight frown overtook the smile as she spoke, wondering if he should risk their tentative truce or not, and finally shrugged, looking to Emma. "You don't necessarily have to sleep alone." He said quietly, not looking at Mya while he spoke.

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

Topic of conversation, don’t worry about it.

[caidenphilips]

If you say so, I won't.

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"That you would join," she stated rather matter-of-factly, Mya knew he’d probably put up a fight at first but that was mostly for show or if he just wanted to pretend that he had a say in things, either way, she usually got her way. "You don’t know that, it might be contagious, or like an STD and if that’s the case, well, let’s just say that there’s a whole group of men that are screwed. You included." She threw her head back slightly as she laughed at the thought, which was more satisifying than it should’ve been, of her crazy being an STD.

She smiled at Emma’s attempt of playing with Caiden, rubbing her hand over her lips in order to hide it. It felt dumb and strange, a thing that mothers did and even though she was one, it felt out of place. “It was easier to have her besides me when she was waking up every three hours to eat or have her nappy changed, especially since I was all by myself.” Mya explained, coming to a stop in the middle of the store so she could look around for things that would peak her interest.

[caidenphilips]

"That doesn't make it less frightening." He pointed out, not even attempting to argue that. They both knew it would happen, even if he did try to talk her out of it. But he just couldn't quite refuse her, and she took full advantage of that. Not that he blamed her. "You are way too amused at that idea." He said with a shudder.

He pulled a face at Emma, who promptly started babbling at him, his finger still in her mouth. He couldn't help the grin that spread as she did. Being a father was certainly one of the more fun things he'd done, even if it was hard and confusing most of the time. "Yeah, but she's pretty much out of that stage at this point." He stopped next to her, glancing around the store with disinterest before looking at Mya.

[erin-molinnari-deactivated20151]

Don’t be, you had nothin’ to do with it.

[caidenphilips]

True, but I did bring it up.

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"It sounds like an amazing religion, everyone would be insane and I wouldn’t have to feel so alone in all my crazy," she smiled at the pleasant thought of making up strange things to follow and believe in. It was probably one of the worst things that could happen, giving her a blank canvas and allow her to do as she pleased. Although it sounded like plenty of fun to her. "Yeah sure, I don’t really want to talk about that anymore," she replied low, it had started out as a fun topic but now it was things she’d rather not think about at all.

"And in between, explore, play and just be happy." Mya added as she pushed through the crowd, it wasn’t like she was a month anymore, she was much more interactive now although he had nothing to compare with so she didn’t point any fingers. "Oh I know it’s wonderful, there was a time when I loved sleep too. Unfortunately I have to wake up with a baby daily, in different moods I might add, so I think you’ll get over this mornings wake up call."

[caidenphilips]

"It would be complete insanity, a terrible religion." He said, shaking his head at her. "Besides, I don't think anyone has your particular brand of crazy." It was frightening to think of anyone else being as crazy as her, actually. Mya was one of a kind, and it should stay that way. He just gave a nod, not particularly wanting to stay on that topic anyways, it had turned disturbing far too quickly.

"Well, yeah, of course." He said, leaning his head back as Emma made a grab for his face. He gave her a finger instead, sighing as she seemed happy to gum it. "Well, I would wake up with her, but someone has to have her in bed with her." He pointed out, then shrugged. "I'm over it. There are worse ways to wake up."