was playing with Berlitz. It was really easy to spot him from the liking room window.

reaches the window and carefully peeks in... and has to hold back a sqweal of delight at how cute scene was. Oh gosh!

| The dog is nearly bigger than him. He has a brush out and is trying to brush him out but he smells Francis and practically drags Ludwig towards the window. "Berlitz! Halt! Bitte!!"

startles in surprise as the dog starts bounding over, ducking down beneath the window in hiding!!

I'd a little red faced and messy haired as he tries to glance out the window. <<There's nothing there Berlitz.>> However, Berlitz continues to paw at the window. Ludwig tries to pull him down but

can't manage and eventually scales his back to take a look out the window spotting a head of yellow and quirking a brow as he pushes the window open and prods the head.

'eep!'s as he feels a finger prodding him, looking up and laughing a bit. "Bonjour, enfant précieux~" he grins, not looking sheepish at all at being caught.

is holding on tightly to an excited Berlitz. "Francis...you could have knocked on the door..." He's obviously embarrassed at his new state of affairs. "Did you want to come in?"

stands up straighter, messing up Ludwig's hair through the window. "I didn't want to interrupt any possibly cute scenes!" he grins, though nodding and climbing out of the bushes. "I'll be in in a second~"7

slides of Berlitz to jump and unlock the door or Francis. He struggled a bit but he managed.

smiles and thanks him as he steps in, swiftly picking little Ludwig up. "You're soooooo cuuuuuuute~!!"

makes a small sound of surprised at the swift action and has to place his small hand on Francis shoulder to stabilize himself. "Next time warn me before you pick me up like that."

laughs happily, holding him close. "I can't help it~ It's been so long since you were so tiny~~"

hums, not long enough. "I can make you some tea or coffee since you're here." He offers trying to act his age even though it almost sounded like he was playing adult.

grins, nuzzlign his nose against Ludwig's. Nonsense, I'll make tea~ Would you like any?" he asks, carrying Lud to the kitchen.

flushes at the action. "Actually...could O get warm milk with honey." His cheeks grow a little darker at that.

chuckles softly. "Milk it is~!" he replies, setting him down on the counter edge and kissing his forehead, before pulling away to make himself a tea, and a warm milk for the younger nation.

watches him quietly at first. "Did you come only to see how much smaller I am...or should I get Gilbert?"

laughs softly. "I came over to see you~ But that does raise the question, has Gil seen you like this yet~?"

nods. "He pulled out all my former toys and has taken a ridiculous amount of pictures."

grins at that, bringing him over the glass of milk and honey. "Ooh~ What a good idea! It's not like we had baby photos before..." he laughs.

takes it but places it down to cool a bit before he'd drink any. "That is true..."

turns back around to finish making himself a tea, nodding. "I bet Gilbert must be positively thrilled, now he has pictures to show off how cute you were," he laughs.

flushes at that but smiles a bit. "I've never seen him happier." He says honestly.

smiles, coming to lean against the counter beside Ludwig, tea in hands. "Mm. I'm happy for him then. I wonder if I could get little Sey or Canada little again..." he muses, staring off a

bit as he imagine it. "Maybe even Arthur..."

wouldn't feel so lonely if that were the case. "Elizaveta caught hers from Gregory so maybe if you put me near them it could happen."

hums at that, blinking. "...doesn't that mean I'm more likely to catch it, hanging around you?"

shrugs with a small smile. "I feel everyone is at risk. But, I haven't seen anyone else turn younger so maybe I'm not contagious."

tilts his head a bit, considering it. "Hmm... you still don't know how this happened then, I assume? I wonder if it works in stages for everyone..."

nods at that, he had theorized that. "Do you think I'm going to become even younger than this..?" That thought was unappealing.

hums softly, runnign a hand through the boy's hair. "It's hard to imagine you younger than this, it was so long ago..." he laughs softly. "Gilbert would be pleased. But I can't say yes or no to if

it would happen...?"

closes his eyes leaning into the touch. He liked that. "I guess only time will tell...that feels nice." He says the last part nicely.

smiles fondly as the other leans into his touch, continuing to stroke his hair back. "Enjoy your age while you can, in the meantime~"

hums softly. He eventually grabs his milk sipping at it.

smiles, pulling his hand back after a moment and sipping his tea, debating if he should ask Arthur to turn his babies back to babies... *u *

glances down at the floor realizing that it was quite far down. "Francis...could you take me to the table?"

chuckles softly at that, nodding. "Of course," he answers, setting down his tea in favour of carefully scooping the boy up. He settles him down again into a chair at the table, patting his head fondly.

had clung to his glass of warm milk and honey during the process. He's thankful for the move. "Danke~"

chuckles softly, retrieving his tea before joining him at the table. "Has Hungary seen you this little yet?"

nods to that too. "She didn't react as bad as Gilbert but close."

chuckles softly. "Well thats good then, though i'm sure it's brought up memories for her too."

nods at that too. "Ja, quite a few memories. Unfortunately none that I remember."

smiles a little guiltily, reaching over to pat his head. "I'm sure she has stories, if you ask."

's lips thin subconsciously but Francis was right. "I might later."

chuckles softly. "You don't look pleased at the suggestion."

glances up at him a little startled. "I'm to easy to read...I just think it's frustrating to be told a memory I'll never be able to remember."

hums softly. "I suppose it would be, yes.."

finishes off his milk and slides it onto the table. "It's fine though. Maybe there's a reason why I forgot."

shifts a little in his seat, nodding. "Still a shame..."

nods. "Since you're here is there any way I can entertain you?"

hums softly. "Nothing in particular, I just came to see you! Is there anything you'd like to do~?"

thinks about it and nods. "I'd like to go outside...ever since I turned this side no one lets me out without a chaperone. I don't understand why...I'm an adult."

laughs softly and nods. "It's because you look like a human child, cher. We'd get the child protection services round here in no time if you wandered on your own."

pouts but nods. "Is it okay if we go outside then...we can walk the dogs."

smiles sympathetically, nodding and standing to put the glasses in the sink. "Go get them ready, I'm sure they'll be excited for it."

smiles and slides off his chair as he runs over to get the dogs. He has them leashed and even had manages to put on his own small coat as well as shoes as he waits for Francis.

washes the cups before joining him, quickly donning his outdoor gear. "Do you need me to take a couple of them, or will they listen to you?" he asks.

glances up at him and weighs the pros and cons in his head. "Take Blackie and Aster. I'll take Berlitz."

nods, taking the leashes for those two, making sure he had a good grip before nodding that he was ready.

manages to open the door pushing it open and letting Berlitz trot out first before he follows down the step holding onto the handrail not to lose balance.

lets him go first, following him out and making sure to shut the door. He lets Ludwig lead the way, since obviously he would know the best walking paths of the area.

heads down the road for a good while before taking a turn into a park. Lots of people were staring at them.

noticies the looks but is unbothered by them, happily following alongside Ludwig and doing his best to keep control of the dogs.

keeps close to Francis. "Thanks for walking the dogs with me." He finally speaks up.

smiles at him. "Of course cheri~ he answers. "I can see why not being able to get out would be frustrating.."

nods as he almost gets pulled forward by Berlitz. He composes himself and scolds Berlitz flushing as he glances back up at Francis. At least Blackie and Aster were behaving really well. "It is.."

laughs a little as he notices Berlitz's jump, glad the other two were behaving. Dogs weren't really his forte. "Is there a specific path you follow around here?" he hums, looking around the park.

nods. "I just follow this one all the way around and then go home."

nods with a smile. "Sounds like a plan then."

smiles at that. "It's not more than a thirty minute walk."

hums. "Soooo long..." he pretend whines, though he didn't mind it too much.

laughs a bit shoving at his leg. "And here I thought the Italians were lazier than you."

laughs, shooing him in return. "No one is lazier than those cuties," he grins, ruffling Lud's hair.

smiles lightly. "They have their moments."

hums at that. "Very rarely, and usualy food related," he laughs teasingly.

laughs again. "True." They continue to walk the curvy path.

chuckles softly, content to let the conversation slide back to a peaceful quiet. He does wink at a few ladies that seemed to be checking him out as they passed, though.

rolls his eyes at that but concentrates on the dogs instead.

grins when he notices Ludwig's reaction. "Jealous~?" he teases.

glances up at him and gives him the 'are you serious' look. "Not even remotely." He says plus everyone outside thought he was cute.

laughs softly. "It's true. And it's true what they say about kids and dogs attracting women," he laughs.

shakes his head at him. "I'm surprised no one has asked you if I'm your son yet."

chuckles. "I'm pretty sure it's being assumed, even if no one asks..."

thinks they don't look that much alike.

pretty sure the blonde hair alone is enough to make someone think they were.

can't disagree with that...people did make connections like that.

also has blue eyes like him~

| That is true too....