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Tweak says, "there once was..."

Steven Grant Barnes (sickbuttsteve) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2018-03-22 09:30:00

Who: Steve and Stacey
Where: Stacey's apartment
What: visiting
When: after their texts
Rating: low
Open: to Steven only
Status: ongoing

The teddy bear he'd gotten for his little sister hadn't seemed all that big when he bought it in New York. Now, though, as he carried it down the hall it was almost as big as he was. It was ridiculous to get that big of a bear for a new born but he just couldn't pass it up. The big pink bow around its neck was almost the size of his head. He also managed to carry a box of designer chocolates for Stacey. When he got to the door, he actually had to use his foot to knock and he knew the bear would be what she saw, rather than him.

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	compulsion_to 2018-03-23 06:05 am UTC (link)
	Stephanie was tucked away in a bassinet, which Stacey peeked into as she passed when Steve kicked at the door. She moved to touch the panel that opened the door. Her brows knit together. "You're under there right? I don't need to worry that we've been attacked by a giant teddy?" (Reply to this) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-23 06:10 am UTC (link)
	"I'm here somewhere." He chuckled softly. He let the bear drop to the floor in front of him so she could at least see his face. "I also brought these." He held out the box of chocolates in a variety of flavors, all very fancy. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	compulsion_to 2018-03-23 09:20 am UTC (link)
	"You didn't have to do that." She did take the chocolates though. She was not going to turn down some sweets, even if they only gave her a little bit of energy. "And you're back to being you!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-23 02:14 pm UTC (link)
	"I wanted to." He smiled. The smile faltered just a tiny bit but stayed in place. "Yeah. Just woke up like this." He wanted to spare her the details of the ordeal. "Let me find somewhere to put this thing and then I can get that tea started." He picked the bear back up, trying to position it so he could still see. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	compulsion_to 2018-03-24 02:51 am UTC (link)
	"I like you better like this." Though he had been ailment free, he was more Steve this way. And reminded her less of old Steve. "I can take that, you go fix the tea." Sure she was tired, but she wasn't weak. Her inner Asgardian handmaiden kept her good and strong. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-24 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Steve chuckled softly. "I fit into all my clothes now." He let her take the bear from him. "I know it's kind of ridiculous but I couldn't resist." He stepped in and headed for the kitchen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	compulsion_to 2018-03-24 04:09 am UTC (link)
	It only took a second to take the bear back to the nursery. "Fitting in your clothes is important when visiting others." She chuckled softly "And I'm sure she'll love it when she's older." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sickbuttsteve
2018-03-24 04:14 am UTC (link)

"We put the other clothes away just in case it happens again." Part of him hoped that it did. "And I gave Stevie back the clothes he let me borrow." He smiled. Even though this wasn't the kitchen he grew up in, he was still able to find everything he needed. He got the water started and then leaned back against the counter. "How's she doing?" He was concerned that his little sister had the same ailments.

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	compulsion_to 2018-03-24 09:03 am UTC (link)
	"That's not a bad idea. Even if it doesn't happen again, you'll have them in case anyone else needs them." Though nothing she had would fit anyone else but Steven. No one near as big as he had been. "She's doing great. Would you like to hold her?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-25 03:02 am UTC (link)
	"As long as she's not asleep." He smiled. It wouldn't be long until the water was ready but he could at least hold his sister for a bit. "I don't want to wake her up." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	compulsion_to 2018-03-25 07:45 am UTC (link)
	"Well, she is asleep. But she's out, it's safe to hold her." Not that she thought any time was unsafe, but this time she was less likely to fuss. Stacey reached into the bassinette and carefully eased his little sister out of it, swaddling her up in the blanket that was around her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-26 06:13 am UTC (link)
	"Sleeps through anything, huh?" He chuckled. It wasn't the first time he'd held a baby and he was sure it wouldn't be the last but he was nervous. "She's so cute." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	compulsion_to 2018-03-26 07:14 am UTC (link)
	"Except dirty nappies and a growly tummy." Stacey had slipped into a little baby talk as she walked over to him. Then rolled her eyes at herself. "Just remember to support her head, and her ass, and you'll be okay." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-26 04:34 pm UTC (link)
	"Before you know it she'll be potty trained." He chuckled. Steve took her gently, making sure to hold her head as he cradled her close to his chest. "Hey, little sis." He whispered. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	compulsion_to 2018-03-27 09:10 am UTC (link)
	Stacey chuckled softly. "Well I hope that doesn't happen for a little while I don't mind changing her cute little butt." Things might change down the line. she smiled at the pair of them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-28 04:30 am UTC (link)
	"I was actually potty trained before my first birthday. At least that's what my mom said." He chuckled a little. "But she doesn't have to grow up that quick." He kissed his little sister's forehead. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

compulsion_to
2018-03-28 10:06 am UTC (link)

"Well, whatever suits her. I imagine she'll want to do the things she way she wants to do them. And here, I don't have to worry about cost of nappies, or food if my milk runs out. And baby watchers are all around. People you can trust." She wouldn't have had that back home. Wouldn't have had Steven either, so she doubted that she would have willingly become anyone's Mom. "So I'm okay with her staying wee as long as she wants."

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	sickbuttsteve 2018-03-31 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"That is the beauty of this place. Don't have to be in any hurry to grow up." He smiled at Stacey. "Especially with great parents." He did actually have memories of his biological father and was thankful his little sister didn't have to deal with that. (Reply to this) (Parent)