#( he already lowkey approves but gotta make pops' new man squirm a little *wheezes* )
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niightravcns · 6 months ago
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Samuel's eyes remain narrowed as he listens to the cyborg's answer to his inquiry, though his expression seems to soften ever-so-slightly the more the other talks. After a long moment, he huffs but uncrosses his arms, putting his hands on his hips instead.
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"...alright. Consider yourself on trial from this moment onward." His frown isn't as deep as he says so, indicating that, while not entirely convinced, he's willing to give his pops' new partner a chance.
"Kinda hard to say no, Pops' been all over the moon since you two became an item, haven't seen the old man this happy in a while. Hell, he's almost burned the food once because he was so distracted, which has never happened before." The redhead chuckles softly, a fond expression on his face. The little robots have taken to circling around Boothill, as if assessing him, silent save for a few beeps.
At the Ranger's mention about being another parent, Samuel's expression becomes pensive "I'll... think about it. Still getting used to having a dad at all. I presume Pops told you we're not blood-related? He took me in two years ago, after Mum died and my sperm donor couldn't be bothered to be around." The way he hisses the words 'sperm donor' makes it clear he doesn't have the best opinions on his biological father.
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@niightravcns asked: "What exactly are your intentions with my pops?" Samuel crosses his arms in front of his chest, giving Boothill a suspicious look. Three small robots are hovering around his shoulders and head, each with an angry face etched on their facial displays. At least he's left his laser rifle back home.
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Steven had mentioned having a teenage son during one of their many talks. It was only a matter of time before they met, and Boothill had a sneaking suspicion that the boy might not take too kindly to his attempts to get closer to his father.
He can understand where Samuel is coming from, to a degree. He's protective of Steven; that's something Boothill can empathize with. He, too, was protective of his own family, back when he still had one. And maybe, just maybe, the boy is worried he might try to steal Steven's attention away from him. It isn't concrete, so he could be wrong about that thought, but he'll keep it in mind until he's sure.
Right now, he has an answer to give.
"My only intentions are t'love 'im as much as he loves me, and t'ensure he stays happy 'n well cared for. That goes for you, too, iffin' y'want it. Yer old enough I reckon y'don't need another parent...but if y'do, I'm here. If not, we can jus' be friends!
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"—once I've proven myself, that is. I know y'ain't gonna believe me right off the bat, an' I don't expect y'to! Lemme show you that I mean well fer y'dad 'n you. I ain't so bad. Gimme a chance, yeah?"
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