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❝ The kids won’t stop fighting. ❞ ❝ We should have another. ❞ ❝ Stop giving them dessert before dinner! ❞ ❝ You’re going to spoil them rotten… ❞ ❝ You need to learn not to fall for the puppy dog eyes.  ❞ ❝ I just love them so much!? ❞     ❝ How are we going to break the news to them that they’re getting a brother/sister? ❞ ❝ Their screaming woke the baby… ❞     ❝ I’m a horrible mother/father… ❞ ❝ How can you make the baby hush and I can’t? ❞ ❝ Was that a word!? ❞ ❝ His/her first word better not be a damn cuss word! ❞     ❝ You look exhausted. ❞ ❝ First steps! First steps! ❞ ❝ Watch, s/he can roll over now! ❞ ❝ I don’t want anyone else watching our baby/children. ❞     ❝ They totally wanted to build the pillow fort, not me. ❞ ❝ Can you manage dropping them off? ❞ ❝ Damn terrible twos, right? ❞ ❝ How did they outgrow their clothes so fast!? ❞    ❝ I think we make damn good parents. ❞ ❝ Why are both you and the baby crying? ❞ ❝ Here, I’ll watch him/her, you go relax. ❞ ❝ I haven’t been able to put her/him down all morning/day/night. ❞     ❝ S/he doesn’t want me, s/he wants you! ❞ ❝ S/he just ran into the coffee table, don’t worry. ❞ ❝ Stop fighting with me in front of the kid/s! ❞ ❝ We shouldn’t have dressed the twins in matching outfits… ❞     ❝ Can I hold him/her? ❞ ❝ S/he has separation anxiety because you never put them down! ❞ ❝ My mother always hoped my kids would end up like me…I’m so sorry. ❞ ❝ I wouldn’t let them do ____, so they started crying. ❞   ❝ Oh, s/he’s just a little angel! ❞ ❝ Hello, little one! ❞ ❝ I can babysit if you’d like. ❞ ❝ Guess who broke your favorite ____. ❞   ❝ Finally got him/her/them to sleep. ❞ ❝ It’s your turn to put him/her/them to bed. ❞ ❝ I hate bath time. ❞ ❝ Can you help me with the kids for five goddamn minutes!? ❞   ❝ I think ____ is jealous of the baby. ❞ ❝ ___ just hit ___, can you do something!? ❞ ❝ Is locking kids in the basement against the law!? ❞ ❝ They’re cute when they’re quiet. ❞ ❝ Maybe taking them to the park will let out all their energy. ❞ ❝ _____ colored on the walls today… ❞ ❝ Look at the mess they made again… ❞                            

I want to have a wife like everybody else and to take her out on Sundays. I have invented a mask that makes me look like anybody. People will not even turn round in the streets. You will be the happiest of women. And we will sing, all by ourselves, till we swoon away with delight. You are crying! You are afraid of me! And yet I am not really wicked. Love me and you shall see! All I wanted was to be loved for myself. If you loved me I should be as gentle as a lamb; and you could do anything with me that you pleased.

Raoul Moments I Love (Part 1/?)

Ahkmenrah could understand why the young woman was feeling so uncomfortable if she loved another and had a man such as Erik stalking her. “Honestly, he will find it hard and if you would like then I will remain by your side to act as your guard? Or I can use one of my jackals?” He asked. He would be able to summon one of the smaller statues to make sure that she was kept safe. “For now allow me to show you the rest of the museum…there is much to see,” He told her with a small smile on his face. He wanted Christine to have a good experience whilst she was here. “I’d love to show you one particular exhibit,” Ahkmenrah told her with a small smile. He wanted her to meet Sacagawea.

Larry glanced at Ahkmenrah and then allowed his gaze to fix on Christine and he offered her a small smile to show that he understood what she had said. He always listened to the concerns that they had but he was sure that Erik was unlikely to have much success when it came to things here. “His voice?” Larry said his tone was showing no concern for a moment. “Oh don’t worry Christine, I’m here to keep you and everyone else safe, It’s my job as a nightguard,” Larry told her hoping that it would soothe her. Akhmenrah watched Christine with some concern on his face. He knew there were places in the museum she would be safe and he would show her if he needed to. “Shall I show you the other places here? Do not worry about your tutor, I am sure that he’ll find it hard to show you such attention here,” Akhmenrah told her. “We are in no danger here,” Akhmenrah assured her with a small smile. “Would you be unhappy if he were to claim you as his? I admit I do not fully understand but he does sound dangerous,” Akhemenrah admitted. Larry was glad they would have people watching the more dangerous attractions.

Ahkmenrah looked amused as he looked at Octavius and Jed who looked rather ashamed of themselves. “They do argue quite often yes but they do work together well most of the time,” He told Christine said with a small smile on his face. “They are quite the dynamic duo if I’m honest,” He told Christine. Dexter was happy enough on Christine’s shoulder and chattered away as he looked at the two miniatures who were now watching Christine and the pharaoh with interests. “Do not worry fair maiden, we won’t argue again,”  Octavius said. “We ain’t no trouble we promise,” Jed spoke. Larry rolled his eyes. “Yeah until the next time they have an argument. I’m Larry,” He said offering Christine his hand. 

Akhmenrah smiled at the mention of Larry. It would be worth letting Christine meet him just in case there was any trouble. She would know what he looked like so that she could go to him. “I can show you to Larry if you would like,” He offered. He could see how curious she was about the animals and allowed her all the time that she would need to be able to see them. “They are wonderful, aren’t they?” He asked. He could hear Dexter chittering away as they walked and he felt himself content. “Here we are…” He said as he led her to where Larry was stood listening to Octavius and Jedediah. “That’s Larry. He’s currently overseeing a dispute it seems. They always like to fight.” He said pointing out the tiny cowboy and the tiny roman general. “They are incorrigible,” He said with a fond roll of his eyes. 

Akhmenrah gave a small smile and gave a nod to show that he would show her around the place. “I can show you around certainly and please do not worry we are all perfectly safe here,” He told her his voice bright. He then began to walk his eyes glancing around him. “I shall take you through the animal exhibits first,” He spoke showing Christine the various wild animals that were either relaxing or prowling around their tails flicking and various calls filling the air. A small monkey came forward and leapt onto Akhemrah’s shoulder. “This is Dexter, he’s a friendly sort.” He said stroking the monkey’s fur with a small smile.

“Not if you keep working yourself like this.” He said a slight pout on his lips. His pout faded away as his beloved gave into him. Raoul’s arms wrap around his lover’s waist as hers wrapped around his neck. This was utter bliss. He shook his head lightly after she gave him a quick and gentle kiss. His arms came back to his side as he stepped away from her. His eyes still hooked on hers. “No need, I have to grab my own, and my hat, I will grab yours as well. Give me two minutes and I’ll be right back, Little Lottie.”

Akhmenrah paused to look at her for a moment and then laid his hand on her shoulder in a show of comfort. “Worry not Christine, I have him watched,” He spoke softly. He could understand her concern and he had made sure that Larry had Erik watched at all time and the animals were only a call away if he got too dangerous. “He will be much like us all. Exhibits…” He explained. “He will be missed and noticed nearly at once either by Larry or one of the day staff,” He said with a small smile on his face. “Does he scare you?” He asked. 

Ahkmenrah smile when she gave her name and knew that he would have to explain things to her and how it worked here lest she cause herself some harm. He took a deep breath and allowed his gaze to fix on Christine. “You are not here to perform Christine,” He told her gently. “I have a tablet and it allows exhibits like me and you to come to life after dark. You will see many people from Atilla the Hun to even more modern pieces. You are part of an exhibit for literature, you are part of the installation for the Phantom of the Opera along with your tutor I believe. Though others are from Shakespeare…” He explained. “I know that it is a lot to take in but I would like to help you adjust,” Ahkmenrah spoke with a soft smile on his face. 

It was strange, Christine had never seen a museum like it. A new exhibition was up, apparently people wanted to see book characters come to life and Christine was of course one of them. Golden curls rest on her shoulders "Oh excuse me" She called to the pharaoh "I don't suppose you know what is happening here? I'm a little confused, this isn't the opera populaire" Of course Christine would be confused, it happened to all the exhibits.

Ahkmenrah looked at the young woman who had approached him and he offered her a kind smile. He took in her soft curls and the wide expressive eyes and couldn’t help but feel some heat creep into his cheeks but he soon managed to get himself under control. “You are in New York, the Museum of Natural History to be precise. I can understand your confusion but do not worry so my lady, everything is perfectly fine. You must be new here. I am Ahkmenrah,” He explained cutting short his usual introduction. “If you would be so kind as to give me your name my lady?” He asked politely a small smile on his face. His tone was almost clipped English thanks to his time spent in a University in England but he hoped he didn’t sound rude towards her.