[catch-all]

[nightyorb]

Who: Riz, Boober, Mando, Gobo, Eda
Where: Partially Saffron City, partially Goldenrod City
When: June 30th
Summary: Riz is very small and thinks he is kidnapped. You can imagine how stressful this is (for everybody else)
Rating: gen

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[singlespacedad]

Jeesh, Boober, are you trying to get Mando all misty? If you were, congratulations, you've succeeded. Mando chuckles under his helmet, and gives Boober's shoulders a squeeze.

"I've noticed that family tends to find each other in this place. And I'm very glad Riz found you and brought you home."

He's quiet for a moment before chuckling again.

"I was so happy the day you told me you wanted to be Din Boober Fraggle. It made me realize I had more than one son."

[soupguy]

At first, Boober just nods, his emotions a bit dampened by the idea of waiting. It's a wonderful thing, but his more traditionally fraggle side (he does have one, though he often denies it) just wants to be able to have that be the reality now.

And then he gives a soft, very happy sob as he realizes maybe he doesn't have to wait. Tears when he's happy always feels silly to Boober. It doesn't happen much, and he can't help thinking it's a waste of crying, when there are so many bad things that can happen to actually be worth crying over. But he can't help crying now, all the same.

He's quick to try and catch his breath so he can ask, "Is it... Is it something I can start now? M-maybe later on, I know more about how to be a son. I know I don't yet, but-- You're already my dad. At least, it feels that way to me..."

[singlespacedad]

Fortunately, Mando comes prepared these days. He shifts a little towards Boober, so he can dig around in his hip pocket. A few moments later, and he's offering a handkerchief.

It's purple. With sequins around the edges. And a monogrammed DD. Which should answer a few other questions about the future Boober might have.

"We can start whenever you want." Mando's voice is warm and gentle. "You say you don't know how, but you're doing a damn fine job already. You have been for awhile now."

Case in point: Boober has been training in self-defence, has joined Clan Din, and helps out around the house. He also hasn't tried to eat any frogs. These are all excellent Mandalorian son behaviors.

[soupguy]

As Boober wipes his eyes, he has to smile at the implications of the handkerchief. Good, Shadowmaru makes Mando happy, he's glad that continues.

He's also glad there continues to be someone else who actually respects clothing as one should - and then some - in their lives.

"I'm really happy to hear that." He pauses before going on to try this out aloud. "Thanks, dad."

It feels very right.

[singlespacedad]

Hey, Mando's cargo pants fit a lot better these days! And his boots are actually polished and not scuffed all to hell. It's pretty clear that Shadowmaru has continued to be a good influence on him. There were days in the past when he would have suggested Boober wipe his nose on his sleeve.

"You're welcome, son." It's a lot easier for Mando to say--he's had some practice, after all--but it still feels good. Like for Boober, it feels right.