Theo

Solveig couldn’t help  but laugh at the comment. She supposed there were worse people in the world to be so easily swayed by than Aily, and she certainly wasn’t complaining. “It is a date. I cannot imagine a better way to spend my next Halloween.” She doubted the girl would remember the invitation by this time next year, but there was no harm in humoring her now. 

Chuckling, Solveig fell into step beside beside Theo on the path down to the village. “So, Ms. Aily, what did you ask for for your birthday?” she asked, turning her head up to look at the girl.

“Whoo hoo!” Aily cheered, lifting her hands high and pinwheeling when she started to lose her balance, only to be straightened by her father. “Thanks, Papa.”

Patting his daughters foot as he continued to cart her on his shoulders, Theo grinned. “Oof, loaded question,” he muttered with a wink Sol’s way and let his daughter start.

“Ooh, ooh! A pony, new books, these really pretty pink sneakers, um.. um.. a puppy too! Even if it’s a toy puppy, I think I could do a great job as a puppy mama. Don’t you?”

She took it and shook her head when he asked if she was looking for someone to be nice to her. “Not really,’ Lilliana answered. “I was just curious, that’s all. Because someday I don’t even feel like being nice to people from time to time.” she admitted.

“Well, that’s your right to be, isn’t it? I’ll tell you now, though, I’m a sweetheart. Just ask anyone.. except the therapist, she hates me for some strange reason.” He shrugged, fun twinkling in his eyes. “Professional jealousy, I bet.”

“Listen, I don’t give a flying feral fuck monkey if you think it’s a good idea,” Theo argued and was tempted, sorely tempted, to bend her over and get her pert ass a thwack. “She is my daughter and there is no way you are taking her shopping. And before you even say anything-”

The timing was too good, too damn good and he gave her a nudge with his elbow and send her flying into a pool of icy water with a grin. @adelaidexjeanxbaptiste​

Camilla, cup of coffee in one hand had wandered up to the table hopeful to snag something before it was time to go and wake up Niamh. She rose an eyebrow as she spotted Theo, an amused smile rising to her lips as she watched him pocket the baked good. “What if I had wanted that one?” She asked with a playful pout. Though she leaned in beside him and picked up a large blueberry muffin before straightening up. “I would ask how you are but you seem to have your mouth full.” 

“Okay, okay, a thousand it is. But only because I’d get bored otherwise,” she jested, grinning broadly at him. She had already tried bugging Alexi that morning but he has usual had been in a mood as he made the Irish princess’ bed. Theo though, he was always up for an adventure.

“You really didn’t even think I might be the cause? Theo your detective skills suck.” As he reached out to tap her nose Pim scrunched her face up, the effect of that along with his nudge almost sending her toppling. She reached out to him though, determined that if she were to go down he would definitely go down with her. “Good. Okay so here’s what I’m thinking… the indoor pool and some blue dye.”

“Nope, you already gave the number. No take backs.” Forever amused and favorable to Pim’s company, there was nearly nothing he wouldn’t do for her. She was.. well, she was a kindred spirit.

“You know what, just for that.” Swift as a snake, he dumped a handful of dirt down her top and grinned. Still, he caught her and laughed, his footing steady for the moment. “Oh-ho! Yes, I am all for it. I.. let’s see, they let me dye the pond at the beginning of spring if I can’t clear out the algae. Let me see if I can find it.”

Sofia still wasn’t used to the lax atmosphere of the castle. At least compared to what she had been living in back in Germany, after claiming her right to the German throne. It was almost as if life were normal once again, but her mother wasn’t yelling at her to get her lazy ass up before breakfast got cold. Instead, she was walking through the halls of the large castle towards the smell of food with her eyes still halfway shut and her hair a proper mess. And upon reaching said food, she stood in a bit of daze as she waited for the man in front of her to get what he had wanted, “I’m hoping, Sir, that whatever you just said doesn’t mean these bagels are scheisse.” She blinked a few times followed by a yawn, before grabbing a nearby clean plate.

Juggling bagels, a cup of coffee, and a few handy slices of bacon, Theo blinked at the stranger and managed a quick grin around the food, catching the bagel before it dropped. “Ah no! They are very.. good- are you okay? Would you like some coffee, hm?”

Aurora chuckled blatantly as she watched him attempt to speak with food in his mouth, “You are an interesting character,” she replies and walks closer to him. Taking the rest of the bagel from him as it hung from his mouth, she broke it off and began taking bite of it, “What do they call you?” she asks with a pleased smile on her lips.

“I’m the best at being discreet,” he grinned at the other, it wasn’t exactly the truth, but then again, he saw no reason to actually try it. He didn’t care if people talked about him, he was somewhat used to it already, “Are you talking about me? Aren’t you a charmer? You’re not so bad yourself,” he smiled at the other, not sure if he was flirting or just joking, either way, he appreciated it.

“Saying all the right things so far. Careful, I’m bound to fall hard and fast.” Teasing, just enjoying a light banter for the fun of it, Theo decided on a bottle of water, knowing he needed to watch his sugar. “I don’t see anyone else around, do you?” Theo rolled his eyes, giving a dismissive hand wave .His cheeks would eventually hurt from grinning but that was a fine pain to be in. “By far one of the better breakfasts I’ve had in a bit.”

“I think it might be too late for that,” Solveig replied to Theo, though she grinned at Aily. Even if she didn’t remind her of Astrid, she’d find the girl undeniably enchanting. “The whole week? How fun. I bet you and your papa have a great time. When I was little I used to wish my birthday was on October 31st, just so I could have costume parties. You are very lucky, Ms. Aily.” Chuckling softly Solveig shook her head. It wasn’t the first time a man had called her pretty, but somehow when Theo said it it sounded sweet and like an actual compliment instead of a line to get into her pants. Then again, with a face like that she might be okay with him using lines on her. “I was just heading into town for a latte and to look around. You are welcome to join if you like.” 

“Ah, another victim. I’ll get you the decoder ring next time I remember.” He winced, grunted, and sighed as his daughter climbed up him like a ladder, boosting her so she sat on his shoulders and shook his head. “Monkey.”

“Giant,” she retorted, just as they had for all of her years of talking. “I am lucky! Next year you should come and have fun with us.”

The compliment rolled off his tongue easily, just a simple phrase that was meant and, if she so wanted, could charm. Wasn’t his place to say how it affected her. Still, an easy smile stayed in place, his intent about as simple as they came. Friendship, company, whatever. “What do you think, brat? Up for a trip?” At his daughter’s cheer, the answer was plain enough. “I think that sounds fun, let’s go.”

A small laugh came out of his lips, knowing that his words didn’t really mean much, since they didn’t know each other, “Am I? We better not tell everyone else then, they would be jealous,” he teased the other, deciding to play along with him, “You seem to really love bagels, or just sweet in general?”

“I know, I know. I’m such a hot commodity, but I appreciate your discretion.” Thrilled to have someone actually play along with the teasing, meaningless words, Theo contemplated a cup of coffee, forgetting he had an energy drink in his back pocket. “Nah, I hate them, but food is always a great way to meet pretty people.” Shameless, he fluttered his lashes and laughed.

His grin made Lilliana giggle for a moment, the she tried to hide it when he barely caught it. “Okay, we’ll split it,” she took the half he gave her and gently bit into it. “What about the other days?” she asked curiously, taking a couple more bites of her bagel. “Do you feel nice then?”

“Excellent.” Handing it over, his head tilted and grin spread, a bit like a curious puppy. It stayed through his quick laugh. “I can make an exception here and there. Are you looking for someone to be nice to you?”

Aurora watched the man with an arched brow. He was an odd one. With her marron leggings and grey sports bra, the royal was clearly about to workout when she stumbled upon the man. “Excuse me,” she called to him and smiled softly, “might I ask what you are doing?” she asks looking at the bagel hanging from his mouth.

Who was he to judge someone for eating too much? It was what he did the most, so he wouldn’t even do something like that. In fact, he would be a bad influence, and tell them to do it, he would motivate them to eat more, “Go ahead, I’m sure there’s enough, so you can probably eat as much as you want.”

Giving what could have been a toothy grin around the bagel, Theo let a dollop of cream cheese plop on the plate as well and wondered if he had enough time for another cup of coffee. “See, this is why you’re my favorite,” he told the stranger.

She came to the castle early to drop off a dress she had just got done fixing for one of the royals-she’d forgotten which one-and dropped by to grab some food before a hand shot out and grabbed a bagel, then another. “Well, I was about to grab that one,” Lilliana said, grabbing the Cinnamon Raisin one and the Chocolate Chip one. “Though I’m a bit sad that there’s no Banana Nut one.”

Addie had honestly been far too irritated that he was being a ‘moron of a father’ as she had called him before to even pay attention to the fact he was naked besides a old, flimsy towel at his waist. However, when he spoke she watched water drip from his hair and huffed, turning her back to him and crossing her arms like a child would.

“First of all, no,” she grumbled as she motioned a hand behind her as if swatting at him. “Second of all, where are your clothes?!“ she questioned him with a squeak in her voice at the realization she had, once again, been caught in a compromising situation with this fool. “How hard is it to be dressed before I come over? You know this is the time I come over,“ she complained as she turned to look at him. She let her eyes travel his body, working her slender index up and down at him. “If you’re trying to seduce me, I suggest more core and cardio,“ she taunted… as if he needed it.

If ever there was a time for his eyes to glass over, the focus completely gone as she went off on her little rant, it was then. He just watched her, more interested in the shine of her hair and imagining it tangled around his fingers than whatever it was she was yelling at him about. Sure, he heard her, but that didn’t mean he was actually paying attention.

He did, however, hone in on that squeak and let a slow, slow smile spread on his lips. “First of all,” he began and moved closer, wondering just how stubborn this little angry hamster of a woman would be, “I was showering because, unlike you, I actually have a difficult job. Second of all,” Theo continued while moving another step closer, “you can’t even lift a ten pound weight without breaking a sweat so you don’t get to judge me on exercise.” Another step and he was almost skin-to-skin with her, voice low and smooth. “Lastly, I heard that squeak. Can’t wait to hear what other noises you can make, baby.” An evil, evil smirk playing to life, he stepped back and lifted brows, grinned as Aily ran in, launching herself at Addie. “Did you get your things?” he asked his daughter as he headed to his bedroom. “How excited are you for Taco Tuesday?”