Matthew grins at Erik. "I have absolute faith in your ability to drive, Master. Even if it's been a bit since you've had the opportunity."
It does mean, though, that Josiah will have more attention to notice the antics in the back seat. Because occasionally, Max and Matthew are just goofy together while Josiah's driving. So today, they'll need to actually sort of kind of pretend to be on their good behavior.
Matthew walks over toward Erik, like the good dog looking for petting. "Though if you're coming with, we'll have to work doubly hard to keep presents a surprise."
"Good answer Matthew," says Erik. Look out Max, he's gunning for your spot as favorite Pet.
The vampire master reaches out and strokes his hand over Matthew's head, nails digging into his scalp softly. It's a gesture that's become so natural, he barely needs to think about.
He chuckles to himself. "As if you or Max could keep anything secret from me in my own house? But do not worry, it is the gesture I appreciate just as much. And I will try not to snoop."
Max comes up next to Matthew, to-go sack in hand, and stares longingly at Erik's other hand like a jealous puppy. So the vampire starts petting him too.
Look at them, thinks Erik fondly, his beautiful (mostly well-behaved) pets. They are his pride. And he is pleased to see them both looking so happy today.
"All right," he tells them with a playful pat to the backs of their heads, "To the car. Go."
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Date: 2021-03-09 04:12 pm (UTC)It does mean, though, that Josiah will have more attention to notice the antics in the back seat. Because occasionally, Max and Matthew are just goofy together while Josiah's driving. So today, they'll need to actually sort of kind of pretend to be on their good behavior.
Matthew walks over toward Erik, like the good dog looking for petting. "Though if you're coming with, we'll have to work doubly hard to keep presents a surprise."
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Date: 2021-03-12 02:54 pm (UTC)The vampire master reaches out and strokes his hand over Matthew's head, nails digging into his scalp softly. It's a gesture that's become so natural, he barely needs to think about.
He chuckles to himself. "As if you or Max could keep anything secret from me in my own house? But do not worry, it is the gesture I appreciate just as much. And I will try not to snoop."
Max comes up next to Matthew, to-go sack in hand, and stares longingly at Erik's other hand like a jealous puppy. So the vampire starts petting him too.
Look at them, thinks Erik fondly, his beautiful (mostly well-behaved) pets. They are his pride. And he is pleased to see them both looking so happy today.
"All right," he tells them with a playful pat to the backs of their heads, "To the car. Go."