#idv chaoticduo

[ask-idv-shepherd]

"I apologize about that... I had to take some time off for... a special reason." Though he sounded a bit unsure of his answer, it still didn't stop the Shepherd from lifting his partner's hand and planting a kiss.

Upon being named, ALU took control for a moment, the Shepherd's eyes beaming a bright red, the voice much raspier and dry than his previous vessel's. "Not in the slightest, you vexing parasite. In fact, I found it best when you were silent like the rest "

Quickly shaking his head, the Shepherd regain what control he lost, forming a sheepish smile and chuckling back into the deep brooding voice made of silk. "I'm sorry, he's been agitated lately... Don't pay him too much mind."

"I've been working on something outside the manor. Someplace to hide in. Alu and I have spent many months finishing the perperations. I'm here for two reasons. One to reconnect, the other is a secret." Putting a finger to his lips, Pearce seemed to smile. "So, not telling a soul just yet."

"I see you all are home again. It's nice to finally see familiar faces."

A deep and brooding voice came from behind the two. But easily recognizable is the Shepherd. Almost immediately, the man scooped up his daughter with ease before humming.

"Min dyrebare lille engel... Har du holdt øye med reven?"

Happily nuzzling his adopted daughter was enough to make Pearce smile warmly. Now moving to the gambler, Pearce used one hand to cup Lawrence's cheek while supporting Sam with his other arm.

"It has been a long time, my dear. How have you been? Still scheming as always?"

@ask-idv-shepherd

"Pearce!" "Dad!"

The Candy Dealer didn't waste time on running at the Shepherd to hug him, with the gambler following behind in exciment to see his beloved again.

Despite the girl not understanding what her adoptive father said, the giggled with a genuine smile on her face that was once long forgotten.

The Gambler looked at them with a soft gaze, flinching at the touch of the Shepherd and melting onto it second afterwards, how much he missed it.

"Hehe.. I've been splendid! I would've been better if I was with you, but oh well.. beggars can't be choosers."

"Sammy here actually missed you."

"Of course I did, it's my dad, moron."

Lawrence giggled, only to look at Pearce with a sly smile now on his face. "Sooo what has my handsome shepherd been doing? Has ALU been messing with you? Did he miss me?"