Chapter 12: Hidden Cuddles

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And as the night was mellow and the brisking air of dusk caused every Darkener to retrieve back to their domains at such a late hour, You and Lancer were having a full-on sleepover party.

"Man, these sandwiches are the real stuff" - you'd munch on your snacks, seeing how Lancer's order of making a sandwich was indeed wanky, but appetizing nonetheless "Finally, some good freakin' food..."

"Heh, I can imagine, after Rouxls Mac'n'Cheese anything will be delicious."

You'd laugh and giggle the night out, the warm duvet and pillows being your only guests, warped around you like rich woman's coat. Gossips and short rants were orbiting around you two like blabbermouth whispers who blathered about the most absurd affairs. From mocking Rouxls cooking to why Lancer's father can be such a prick.

"I'm glad he didn't attack you all four immediately." - It was meant to be a mere talk about the residents of this castle, although eventually, you noticed the shift in Lancer's voice once he began speaking of his father: "I just really miss Susie you know? I never get it why dad wants to fight you guys... Or keep me away from you."

"Your dad seems to be the tough type of man." - you smiled softly "...Has it always been like that?"

"I guess, somewhat, yeah." - he looked down "He never likes it when I get used to people... Or befriend strangers... Or help him in being a bad guy."

Your counselor senses were on. You knew not to push this topic on a child, especially if it was impressionable for them to discuss, but seeing Lancer's spade droop grievously - your cognition told you that Lancer's relationship with his family wasn't the clearest. In fact, you haven't heard a word about his mother even.

"I just... I really wish we could all be one big family. Especially you and Dad. He seems to really like you, maybe he'll see that you're not a bad Lightener?"

"Aww, my boy." - with gentle arms, you scooped him up closer, hugging his round body in mildly comforting pats "I wish for peace as well. I'll do everything to just see Susie, Kris, and Ralsei. But I don't want to fight anyone."

"My dad always fights..."

"Does he fight you too?"

But Lancer didn't dare to reply, instead, he buried his head into you. "I miss Susie."

"Me too, Lancer, me too."

A moment of silence was required to settle in between you two. Hugging Lancer's imperfections out of his mind, you kept your arms around his tiny round body.

Dysfunctional as it was, you realized that The King's enthusiasm for spending time with his son vastly outstripped his meager morals; eager not to spoil Lancer by sparing the rod. No wonder you felt displeased spending time with The King of Spades - he reminded you of those parents who declare to know how to raise their child when in reality, they hardly displayed any interest towards their offspring. You had several occasions with these kinds of parents during your work as a school counselor.

Though it amused you how Lancer greatly resembles his father, physically. However, You dearly wished he won't grow up to his morals.

Festering guilt rendered your mind not only for this blue bean but for a certain Jester as well. Many times you found yourself unable to remove his doleful eyes or toothy smirks from your mind - you certainly hoped you weren't contributing him the cold shoulder too often... Although You wondered if he was looking out for guards just as he said.

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