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[Steve sadly is getting used to ending up with ladies mysteriously in bed with him so there's no awkward panicking this time. He simply pulls up the sheets higher so there's some decency going on here. He's happy this time it's his room too. It will make getting pants a whole lot easier. These small comforts quickly disappears when he notices the woman in bed with him is not one of his friends or even anyone he knows. Then there's the matter of a small girl next to her trying to wake her before noticing Steve. She jumps on him instead, wrapping her arms around his neck much to Steve's confusion.]

Daddy! [Yep... more confusing. Steve clears his throat. Please wake up Xena if you can possibly sleep through all this.] Ma'am? Is this your daughter?


[Much later on: Steve is in the kitchen cooking breakfast. This scene wouldn't be all that special if it weren't for the raven haired toddler sitting on the counter insisting she can help... and trying to sneak bacon. She's a growing girl.

Anyways, Steve will be dictating to the journal at some point during cooking time.]

So anyone want to explain to me how this works? [He's being purposely vague to spare Lysandra's feelings.] This isn't like waking up somewhere new. If you could write down your answers too that would swell.

[Lysandra is pouting at that for any observors. Steve gives her a winning smile and pats her head.] I've got company with me today.

[Friends]

Everyone okay?

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[Writing. Bucky could deal with writing right now. Hopefully his best friend knows what his writing looks like.]

Does being okay include having a kid now? Because I definitely now have one of those.

yep

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You have a kid, Bucky? Tell me about them.

[blue_sniper]

Her name's Rosalie. And no, I didn't name her. I tried arguing for Sarah but he didn't listen to me. [The perils of having Geoffrey Chaucer as your boyfriend/babydaddy.]

She brown hair and blue eyes and the sweetest face ever. [Does Bucky love this kid? Yes, yes he does.]

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She sounds beautiful. [He is so touched be the lobbying for that name.]

Have you had breakfast yet? I'm making some for my girl. I'd really like you to meet her.

--->Action~!

[blue_sniper]

Nope, haven't had anything to eat yet. I'll be down there in a few minutes. [Because he definitely wants to see Steve's daughter. And true to his word, he is there in a few minutes with probably (considering her fathers) the cutest little girl you have ever seen clinging to his neck as he carries her.] Hey Steve.

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[Steve greets him with a smile. Lysandra hops off the counter and waves cheerfully. She has Steve eyes, but otherwise she resembles her mother with the dark hair and classic Grecian features.]

Hey Bucky. You remember Lysandra? [Giving that look that screams play along while he turns off the flame and crosses over. Let him hold his niece, Bucky. :|]

[blue_sniper]

[Yes, yes he's letting him hold Rosalie. Keep your shirt on, Steve. And yes, he'll play along.] Of course I do, how could I forget? [He squats down to her level and ruffles her hair.] Hey, kid.

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[Holding Rosalie now. SO PROUD. Lysandra looks so pleased to have his attention.]

Uncle Bucky! [She's hugging Bucky now. It might actually be a little painful considering who her parents are.]

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[It is slightly painful.] Whoah, gonna have to watch out who you hug like that. You're pretty strong, Lysandra.

[Rosalie just silently stares at Steve. Bucky looks up at them, shaking his head with a smile at Steve's face.] You know, you can talk to your Uncle Steve, Rosie. He's not going to bite, I promise.

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Like Daddy and Mommy. [Beaming. She's very proud of her strength, okay? Steve has the same smile on his face. These two are definitely related.]

That's right. I'm not going to bite. You're one of my favorite girls in the whole castle.

I'm his favorite. [You needed to know that, Bucky.]

[blue_sniper]

Well, of course you're his favorite. [There is no doubt in his mind that they are related.]

[Meanwhile, Rosalie has finally gotten up the nerve to say something quietly.] Uncle...Steve...

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Yeah sweetie? [Lysandra is proudly nodding and offering Bucky some bacon. You've pleased her.]

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[She looks like she's going to say more but falls silent instead. Bucky is accepting the bacon from Lysandra, because well, it's bacon. And he's good at pleasing kids.]

She's kinda quiet and shy. Which I didn't expect, considering who her parents are. [And he's not really talking about himself, he's talking about his boyfriend.]

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Maybe that means she's smarter than you. [Bucky walked right into that one.]

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[Yes, yes he did. Bucky laughs.] Maybe she is. She knows when to keep her mouth shut.

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I heard the quiet types are supposed to be the smart ones. Or the ones who sneak bacon when they think I'm not looking.

[Glancing at Lysandra who is looking away not so subtly....]

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[Bucky is eating that bacon and he is not even sorry. Don't worry, he'll cover for you, Lysandra.] What bacon, Steve?

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[Steve is just giving them both a look. Lysandra is giggling away and shooting looks at Bucky.]

You're a bad influence on her already.

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Me, Steve? Well, of course. I have to be the Uncle that always spoils her. [He ruffles her hair and stands back up, holding out his arms for Rosalie. Time to give your niece up for a little bit, Steve.]

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[But Steve loves his niece... okay handing over.] I can do that too. [Glancing at Rosalie.]

Does she like finger painting?

[blue_sniper]

I...have no idea yet. But I'm sure she would.

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We're stopping by Jo's to finger paint later. You should come.

[blue_sniper]

I'll see if I can. I might get dragged someplace else with her. [Geoff probably wants to show her off to all his friends.]

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As long as we get to spend some time together as a family. [He can't sound more pleased about that. Can you tell he's really into this?]

[blue_sniper]

[Yes, yes he can tell. Bucky grins.] of course we will, Steve.]