n5 | [ Open rp post + TFLN overflown]

[There is a twinge of regret when he realizes that-- was not the right thing to say. That he shouldn't have said anything at all, probably.

But Five seems to go on about the dog, so he follows the subject change easily enough--]

I'm sure we've got something he could eat around here. But we might want to pick up dog food for him soon.

[ He's not mad at Luther just being a grumpy old man with issues. Talking about the dog distracts him too, so it's all good. ]

I would have done that already but I don't have any money from this decade on me. Probably none from this century, actually.

We can pick some up later. If you're keeping him, he's going to need other things too, I guess.

[He's really biting back on the urge to tell Five they don't really have the safest lives for dogs at the moment...

He's pretty sure it would fall on deaf ears anyway.]

I suppose he needs a bed too and some toys so your shoes are safe. Oh, and a collar.

[ 'At the moment'...they never did and never will have safe lives. He might as well have someone to distract him when things turn too miserable. Five might have decided already to keep the dog no matter what his brother says but he knows Luther is making an effort. ]

Ey, look.

[ He sends a picturefor Luther to see the doggie. How can they NOT keep it? ]

[True. Their lives are never really normal or safe... Although he'll still have to deal with everyone else in the house when they see the dog...

Although it is cute, he'll give him that.]

It really is small.

[ It started with their weird birth and then everything went downhill form there. They might as well accept that normal is not part of their lives.

But they can have cute pets. Klaus already squee'd over the dog and called himself uncle. ]

Told you. He's very smart too, you should come see him in person.

Are you back with him yet?

[He should probably make an effort to keep the puppy out of any stash Klaus has at their house... proud uncle or not.]

I just got into the house, I'm in the lobby.

Before the food I would like to give him a quick bath.

[ God, let's not get the poor puppy high or sick because of that stuff. ]

I'm coming down, then.

Bathing a puppy shouldn't be too hard.

[Not that he's ever had one, but how much of a fight could they really put up?]

Why don't you help me? We could finish more quickly that way.

[ The dog is small and will get slippery, try to guess. ]

[He comes down to the lobby, eyes settling on Five and the puppy. It is cute...]

Did you tell Mom about the puppy? [How about Pogo? They should probably know there's a puppy running around now, at least.

But right, bath.]

Come on, let's get him to the bathroom and I'll give you a hand.

[ It's adorable, with it's short paws and cute nose and lil ears. There was no way Five wasn't adopting it. ]

I haven't seen any of them but it's not as if we need their permission. [ 'We are grown ass men' Five doesn't say but it's implied in his tone and the way he glares at Luther. The fact that the puppy in his arms twists to lick as his face kind of ruins the attempt at being threatening. ]

Right, ok. [ And up to the bathroom they go. The one with the old bathtub Klaus often uses would be the best to avoid having the puppy running away at the first sign of water. His fur is a bit dirty and matted but and more than anything, Five wants to check for injuries. ]

You can pet him, you know. He would love it.

But they might like knowing there's a puppy around. [Okay, they're adults, but adults that live under the same roof.

If Five wants to be taken seriously, the puppy licking his face isn't the best way. Luther can't help but crack a brief smile.

He follows Five up to the bathroom, pausing when he suggests he pet him. He hesitates for a second before he reaches out to give the puppy a very careful pat to the head. He doesn't want to accidentally get too rough with it -- and it's so much smaller compared to him.]

He's cute. Did you decide on a name yet?

I plan to tell everyone. The puppy could keep mom company while we are out, Grace always seems so alone. [ Fives knows all too well what that can do to someone, robot or not.

The puppy makes a soft yipping sound, reaches out to sniff at Luther's hand after the pet and then licks his fingers. ]

Not yet, no. Any suggestions?

You're right. She'll probably like the company. [She does seem like she feels alone at times. Maybe she'd enjoy something to take care of again.

Luther can't help a bit of a smile when the puppy licks him like that, not scared at all apparently. Good. It's going to see a lot of weird stuff, hanging around their family...]

Oh, no. He's your puppy right? I think you should be the one to name him... but there doesn't have to be a rush for it. Come on, you find some soap, I'll get the water running.

I think so. And walking the dog would give her an excuse to get out of the house, she needs to do more often. [ Or do it at least once. Five isn't sure if he ever saw her out of the door.

The puppy doesn't seem to care about weird, he's just happy to have someone and likes to play. Maybe the pet will be good for all of them. ]

My dog...[ Five repeats as if it's just dawning on him. ] I never had anything or anyone that was just mine. [ He looks dog at the pet, scratching his ears with a smile. ]

I'll think of a good name. He needs dog shampoo, I will go to a pet store and be back in a minute. [ A moment later he's offering the dog to Luther. Or rather he's dropping the lil pup on his brother's hands and blinking out of the room. ]

We'll talk to her about it later. [Because maybe it would do her some good to get out for a bit.

He gives a brief smile of his own when Five continues on. Whatever reservations he had about bringing an animal into the house are fading pretty fast if it gets Five to smile like that. A dog has to be better than a mannequin, right?

Although he does startle a bit when he has a puppy in his hands suddenly.. He holds him carefully, bringing him closer to his chest.]

Um-- [Too late. Five's gone. Awkwardly, Luther settles on the floor and nudges at the bathroom door to make sure it's closed all the way. Easier to let the puppy down to play a bit -- and not have to worry about him wiggling out of his hands while he waits. Besides, he seems pretty happy just chasing Luther's fingers around when he wiggles them around.]

Guess it's just you and me for a bit.

[ The puppy wags his tiny tail as it plays with Luther, sometimes tripping on its own paws and other times managing to catch the man's hand. His teeth are too small to do more than bother Luther slightly if he tries to bite. It's only about 10 minutes later that Five jumps back into the bathroom, a big paperback in his hands and a grin on his face. ]

I see that you two are doing well without me. [ He knew that the adorableness of the puppy will win Luther over, it was inevitable. It might even work for Diego, who knows. Five will have to introduce them all to the dog one by one. ]I got the shampoo, puppy food and some toys. And a drying towel.

[The puppy is adorable, honestly, and even the biting doesn't really hurt. It's cute how excited he gets when he wins and captures Luther's fingers anyway.

When Five comes back, he does try to look a little more serious though. He's entirely not won over by cuteness, no.]

Right. Good. That should do him for a little while.

[ It's only a matter of time until Luther gives in, Five decides. The puppy seems happy to see him as well as curious about the bag when the teen sets it down on the floor to reach out and scratch the dog's ears. There's a calm, rare smile in Five's lips as he gives the pet some attention ad the puppy tries to lick his face again. ]

Weren't you going to get the water running? [ He admonish slightly, looking up at Luther, but it's a casual question rather than an accusing one. Five is in a rare good mood. ]

Right-- I was just trying to make sure he didn't get into anything.

[In other words, he might have gotten distracted by playing with the cute puppy instead, but he moves to turn on the water, making sure it's not to warm or too cold.]

You really like that puppy, don't you?

That you did. [ You can't fool him, Luther. Not like Five looks too bothered by having wait until the tub fills with water, they only need a few inches or too much water would scare the dog. And since Luther is being helpful, Five decided to be honest for once. ]

I do. It's cute and friendly, never get a lot of that in my life. [ He scratches the dogs head one last time and let it play with his shoelaces as he fishes the towel and dog shampoo out of the paper bag. ]I don't suppose dad let you had pets after I left?

That sort of attachment would have... gotten in the way. [It would have been a distraction, right? Their dad always had his reasons for why they weren't allowed things.]

I guess I quit wondering about what it would be like to have one eventually. [Like so many other things, but he'd rather not focus on it.]

Water's ready. You want to grab him?

In the way of what? A normal childhood? No doubt.

[ Five states nonchalantly, if a little bitter, as he takes off his blazer. He understood that Luther was repeating what he had learned from dad, he lived with the bastard the most, but it was frustrating that the man's shadow was still present even after he was gone. He leans to carefully pick up the puppy, a hand under him to support his chest, and looks up at Luther with a cat-like grin on his face that would look sincere if there wasn't a hint of something predatory behind it. Five just had that kind of smile sometimes, it was a thing.]

Now you don't have to wonder any more. [ He lowers the puppy into the bathroom, water reaching only under his belly and murmurs some reassurances when the dog starts yipping. ] Pass me the shampoo, will you?

... Maybe.

[He murmurs it, almost reluctant. It doesn't feel... right to say, even now as disillusioned as he is. He still wants to grasp at something, anything that meant that his time with their father hadn't been... as meaningless to him as it feels at the moment.]

I suppose so. [He reaches for the shampoo, handing it to Five while he tries to distract the puppy from climbing out.]

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