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Alec Troven ([personal profile] little_troven) wrote in [community profile] alternativewriting2012-09-16 05:36 pm
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It went very simply.

It was Alec's birthday - he'd just turn ten - so after he'd been dropped off at Andrew's office he walked in and said, "It's my birthday. I want ice cream for dinner. You promised."
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
A long suffering sigh, and he shook his head. "Do we have to do it right now? It will be your birthday for a few more hours."
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
"Fine, fine. I don't even think I know where this ice cream parlor is."

Because why the hell would Andrew ever get ice cream alone?
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
It's hard to imagine Andrew eating anything other than the bare minimum needed to survive. Ice cream is an indulgence, and therefore unlikely to be a part of his normal diet.

After sighing for a moment, he stands and nods. "Lead the way, then."
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
"That was nice of him. I got you a present, too. You can have it when we get home."

Because he hadn't thought to bring it with him. Of course not. This whole birthday party thing was new to him, even one so simple as this.
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Why would I give you socks as a gift? And it's not books, either."

At least he's aware of what is and isn't an appropriate gift for a ten year old boy. Mostly. It remains to be seen.
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I think grandmothers are contractually obligated to give gifts like that."

A pause, and then the inevitable question. "Are we nearly there? You're not dragging me all the way across town for ice cream."
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Good."

They continue walking for a few moments until they arrive at the ice cream parlor, and Andrew pushes the door open for Alec.

"What are you going to have?"

He can't say with any certainty that he's ever stepped foot in an ice cream parlor, not even this one that's apparently within walking distance of his apartment.
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
He frowns and looks over at the selection of various flavors and combinations with consternation.

"Vanilla, maybe," he finally says. Sugar has never been his thing.
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
"I'll order for you first," Andrew says, and directs his comment at the guy behind the counter. "The young man here will have a banana split with vanilla and strawberry ice cream, caramel, whip cream and peanuts."

See -- he's capable of listening. Even if he thinks the idea is terrible and likely to result in a stomachache.

"And I'll have a small scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup."
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
"The nutritional value is next to nothing, but it's your birthday, so I can ignore that fact."

The ice cream is handed to him, he pays, and then walks to a table, setting Alec's ice cream on one side.

"There you go. Knock yourself out."
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Because you want to grow up big and strong, et cetera, et cetera."

He doesn't sound exactly convinced, but feeding a child healthy, well-rounded meals is something you're supposed to do, right? He picks at his ice cream with his spoon, not taking a bite yet.
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm surprised you think so. Most of the time, you think I'm utterly embarrassing, I imagine."

He's not going to comment on the whipped cream on Alec's nose. He'll just get more on him even if he wipes it off, at the rate he's eating.
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[personal profile] rianofski 2012-09-17 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Scary?"

He's not sure if being scary is really the best way for your pseudo-child to describe you.

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