#& luna.

[argentarrogance]

'' Enough is enough, I'm not sending you back there to be put under another tide of ignorant wretchedness! '' ♡ ┊ @inmutant

[argentarrogance]

“It’s my birthday!”

@inmutant ; Luna Maximoff. || Birthday girl!

Yeah, and yet her old man was demanding enough to steal her at least for an hour before Attilan sirens start ringing the alarm!

" Then, " Pietro said, turning back to her with a look of quiet, transformative resolve, " special day requires special occasion. "

Up to his feet he jumped, chair making a crisp, determined sound as it scraped the hardwood floor. His whole face changed, not just his smile. Restless, jagged energy melted over into something warm and concentrated.

" Buckle up, birthday girl, " he grinned, " the city is too small for today! "

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"... Did you want me to do your makeup and nails as well, dad?"

@inmutant ; Luna.

Relaxed, confident stance so audaciously shifted. Earlier cackling, a symphony of mischievous glee, had ceased instantly, replaced by a dawning realization as his eyes, wide and suddenly uncertain, blinked rapidly.

The playful aggression had not only been masterfully deflected but had also boomeranged directly back to him.

" Huh? " short-circuited by the sheer audacity, he managed to mumble as his still-brain struggled to shift gears from mocking a particular target.

" I mean, you can do it anytime, but wait ... I thought we're bullying master of unexpected comebacks ( Clint ) at the moment??? "

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“Dad! Have you seen my ballet slippers? I can’t find them anywhere!”

@inmutant ; Luna.

ㅤ   

   Every day by her side ...

      was a blessing that made him

   a better man, bit by bit.

   

Pietro, looming in a pictureesque tranquility of domestic quest, paused mid-chew; a spoonful of cereal hovering near his mouth. He endeavored to think back to whether he had seen them at any point, perhaps near the door or in the living room, areas where Luna often left her things after a long day of school and dancing.

His daughter's distress caused his eyes to widen slightly and evoke an answer that sounded like a dad joke itself ( for those who didn't know the context ), '' No, I haven't. Are you sure you left them at home and not on the Moon? "

'' But if you're in hurry -- ... '' Methodically, he could scour the house in seconds; checking all the usual and unusual suspects.

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@inmutant / Luna: I've already gotten three anonymous valentine cards from secret admirers and some candy.

" Three? Wow. Who do I have to bea—-, " a pause and then a cough, " I mean befriend? Well, this day is meant to be enjoyed, suppose there's no harm in that; 'specially if it's anonymous. "

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“Please don’t go!”

@inmutant

Pietro's own heart ached as he looked upon his precious daughter, her small hands clutching at his jacket as if she could physically prevent him from leaving. " Luna, my dearest, " he said softly, kneeling down to be at her level, voice caught as he spoke, betraying his own anguish at their impending separation, " I know this is difficult. But you must be brave. " He brushed a stray curl from her face, tucking it tenderly behind her ear, his own eyes glistening with unshed tears. " I don't want to leave you either. If I could, I would stay here with you forever. But I have responsibilities, duties I cannot ignore, no matter how much I may wish to. " Or rather -- his presence at the Moon would evoke more attention than he desired.

For now, all he could do was savor these final bittersweet moments with her, and pray that the separation would not be a long one.

" I give you my solemn vow, my precious Luna. No matter how long it takes, no matter the obstacles I may face, I will always find my way back to you. "