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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:19 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:10 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:17 pm
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Leon CourtLeon looked down at where the sigil was, taking a moment for his eyes to catch it, then stepped over. He immediately felt older and more weighed down. God, he needed to lose weight or something. As they stepped inside, he caught his breath. Wow, they were really doing this. They were adopting more. Oh God, they were going to be parents to more kids! And this time, it was going to be totally their choice. He loved Aysun, but the kid was definitely dumped on them. This time, both he and Nikolai were choosing to be parents. He was trying hard not to cry. A little girl ran past them, laughing and waving before disappearing behind a door. " Nikolai," he whispered. " Let's adopt all of them." He was only partly kidding.
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:25 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:40 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:31 pm
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Nikolai smiled as the caretaker showed them the inside of one room, where a couple volunteers played music games to entertained children. He paused when asked about whether or not he was serious and rolled his eyes. " Yes, of course I'm still serious. I'm not cruel enough to change my mind at a time like this," he hissed at his husband just as the caretaker lead them towards the playground. Seeing the waving hand, Reggie ran towards the swing set, stopping suddenly at the sight of the crying girl. " Hey, what's wrong?" When the girl sniffled and angrily pointed at Ray, Reggie looked over and gave him a frown, but he couldn't scold him right now. Instead, he faced the two and spouted, " There's no need to be upset! There are two people here right now looking to adopt!"
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Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:19 pm
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Leon CourtHe smiled nervously, tightly gripping Nikolai's hand as they passed by a few children. He wanted to adopt them all. All children deserved a home, and he wanted to provide that safe haven. They were all missing something important, just like he was. No, like they were. He glanced to his husband, nerves calming temporarily. " Have we decided on a boy or a girl yet?" he asked. The girl immediately jumped excitedly, tears drying as she ran towards the crowd. Ray, however, didn't move. " They aren't gonna pick us, Reggie. They never do. Remember what Sister Jacobs said? You're too dark and I don't smile. What's the point in getting excited and get passed over again?" Nevertheless, he got off the swing and walked over to his friend, crossing his arms. He could at least be supportive. Of course he wanted to be adopted, but he needed to be realistic. Who would want a brat like him?
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:33 am
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:21 pm
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Leon Court" Aww, you listened!" Leon stopped himself from crying. The idea of three boys had originated in his childhood. He himself was one out of three boys, the middle child who looked up happily to his big brother and worked hard to do well for his younger brother. Jared and Levi were his favorite people in the world, and their death had almost killed him. However, he was finally going to make up for it. He was going to be a father to three boys and this time, he was going to protect them. They weren't going to have what Jared and Levi did. He clung tightly to Nikolai, taking a deep breath. The boy walked alongside his friend, hands in his pockets. He didn't try to look at the couple, not caring what they looked like either way. They wouldn't pick him anyway. They might pick Reggie, though. Reggie was funny and nice, a good kid. Ray was always a little amazed that he hadn't been adopted yet. At least, until Sister Jacobs said ti was because of his skin color. He didn't like Sister Jacobs.
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:30 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:40 pm
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Leon CourtLeon pouted. " You know, it wouldn't kill you to be sweet to me." Nevertheless, he released Nikolai and stepped lightly as they walked over to the doorway and peered out onto the playground. He smiled down at the nearby children, looking out as each were pointed out. His eyes surveyed each child carefully, until they finally landed on two young boys in the center of the playground. There was a dark-haired, light-skinned boy with glasses, clearly unhappy to be here, but beside him was the cheeriest kid he'd ever seen. His heart thumped twice, swelling in his chest. " That boy, right there. You said his name's Reggie?" he asked. The caretaker nodded. " Can we talk to him?" he asked. The caretaker nodded again, then called out to the child. Ray crossed his arms as the majority of the kids tried to look cute. " none of this is gonna work!" he insisted, then stiffened when he heard Reggie's name called. Of course.
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:49 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:04 pm
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Leon CourtThe boy was quiet as he was reassured, watching his friend race off towards the two men who were probably going to adopt him. If they already liked him from his appearance, they were gonna love his personality. He watched the men speak to Reggie, tears coming to his eyes despite him trying to will them not to. He was gonna be the reason why Reggie didn't get adopted again. " Stupid," he hissed, telling himself that from now on, he was going to be mean to Reggie so he'd find a home soon instead of being dragged down by him. Leon smiled gently as the boy approached them, kneeling to the ground to be at eye level with the child. " Hi, Reggie. My name is Leon, and this is my husband, Nikolai," he introduced, reaching to take Nikolai's hand. " It's very nice to meet you."
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:13 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:24 pm
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