and johann were just about there, she looks down and smiles.." Your happy, huh?"

grins down at him. " i'm glad little one~

"

spotted the shop. " Ready?"

follows the little boy.

asleep in his office.

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continues to sleep heavily.

perks up her voice somewhat loudly. " Hello? Sir?"

jerks awake, looking over his shoulder. "Y-Yes?"

puts Johann behind her as she steps closer. " I'm here to inform you that I will be adopting Johann from now on..."

quickly stands, giving her a rather menacing look as his hand grabs a nearby gun. "You will do no such thing."

holds up her hands. " Why not? He NEEDS a home.. and Im willing to give it to him.. if it's money I can give you whatever amount you need.."

cocks the gun back, growling slightly. "He has a home, with me. It's been his choice to stay in the other quarters. And money is no issue_

_, as if I would take any from a disgusting magician."

winced at his negative words. " He would still work for you.. he needs a mother, sir."

's hand with the gun quivers slightly with Johann's words as he stares at him. He quickly masks his hurt and glares at the woman. "It is not

_money that keeps him here."

spotted the hurt in his eyes and looks down at the boy. "Is this true..? you choose to live there?." eyes worried then glanced back up _

"w-what..?"

wets his lips, chest rising and falling quickly. "He is not leaving here, that is all you need to know. I have guardianship over him,_

_and I'm not giving them up to some random magician he probably met a couple of days ago."

lowers her arms slowly. " What is he to you?... Is he special?" takes another step forward, jsut a small one.

quickly aims the gun to her head without hesitation. "I have guardianship over him, that's all you need to know," he repeats.

shakes her head." You won't hurt me with that gun.." she reassured him, then quickly looked down at the boy. " It's okay Johann.."

pulls open a drawer and takes out some papers before throwing them to her. "Have him. If he wants you over me, then have him. I don't care,_

_," he says in a quiet voice before leaving.

blinked at the man leaving... he looked really hurt.. then she crouched down to hold Johann tightly " Shhh it's okay.."

hums to him to calm him before asking. " He's your guardian?.. you didnt tell me he was your *guardian*.."

not as worried. " I see~ well.." she gathered up the papers.." I'll go to city hall tomororow.. now go gather up your things."

turns to walk back out of the building.

holds out her hand. " Ready?" she asked, turning back to look at the building for the last time.

starting to walk forward and towards their home..

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smiles warmly, looking down and squeezing his hand. " Of course.."

shakes her head. " Just be you.. and dont call me ma'am... call me Ly or... mama.. if you wish.." blushes at that last part.

cheeks darken even more when he said it...

glances down. "yes?'

flails. " Im jsut not use to being called mama.."

nods, smiling down at him. " Of course.." Now.. how was she going to tell Ivan..

soon they reach the clinic and opened the door.

nods, locking the door before heading down the hall way to the stairs. " up here.."

leads him up the stairs. " Here we are... I have an extra room down the hall here, that will be yours if you'd like.."

chuckles." Of course~ if there is anything special you'd like for it, don't hesitate to ask.. okay?"

smiles and nods. "Alright.."

blinks at his request.. " you.. you want too?"

's lips slowly form into a silly sheepish grin. "Of course you can sleep with me..:

nods. " Of course, my love.."

nods again. sitting down the couch. :any type of story you like?"

chuckles. "Is that so? well..I can try to think of one.."

glanced to the clock.. "It's getting late.."

"alright, I'll cuddle with you and a good story so you can sleep, okay?" she cooed.

ears perked at the knock. " Oh.. just a moment okay?" she told him and hurried downstairs.