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[darkov]

[he opens and closes his mouth without a word, looking past him with a concerned, thoughtful expression. he needs to think about this for a moment.

Poe didn't even hesitate: of course they're his family. his. stronger than...blood? than a dead father and a neglectful mother. than Regina...?

he swallows, his gaze flickering down.]

I...I do. [...] I think so. If...that's something I can do...I don't know.

[flightforfreedom]

[ He felt a surge of sympathy and protectiveness for the kid, suddenly, and took a step over to reach out and place his hand on Martin's shoulder, his touch feather light. ]

Look, I uh - I don't know what your family was like back home, but. Andy and Rex are crazy about you. Pretty sure they'd burn a whole city down if someone tried to hurt you. So, even if you aren't sure about how you feel, you know they love you right?

[ A gentle squeeze. ]

It's alright. You're allowed to make whatever family you can here, Martin. We all are.

[darkov]

[it's comforting to hear outside of his head, in a voice that isn't full of doubt.

his eyes settle back on the ridiculous picture of the two most important people in this world, the warm feeling spreading. he lets himself smile, albeit small.]

I don't...really deserve it, but...but I wouldn't be anything without it. Them, I mean. Here. Anywhere.

[flightforfreedom]

What? Of course you deserve it.

I really can't see either Rex or Andy caring so much about someone who wasn't worth it. Whether you see it or not.

[ He let go of Martin's shoulder and ruffled his hair fondly instead. ]

I don't know what hell scape of a planet you came from, to think like that, but you deserve people who love you. You're a cute kid. Archie isn't even half as cute as you are and he tried to end the world once and he still deserves people who love him. So don't worry so much about it.

[darkov]

[the hair-fluffing comes as a surprise, but at least Andy's got him conditioned enough to no longer recoil on impulse anymore. he blinks, shaking his head a little to get mussed-up hair out of his eyes, looking back up at Poe with a curious frown.

and a squint -- cute...?]

You think Archie is cute? [the point wooshes far overhead as Martin recalls people calling cats and dogs and rabbits cute.]

[flightforfreedom]

Yeah, he's really cute. Especially when he thinks I haven't been eating properly and just huffs around my kitchen making food and pretending to look annoyed.

[ He grinned, clearly fond. ]

What, you don't think so?

[darkov]

[blunt out of honesty, not unkindness:] No.

[beat.]

I thought cute was for animals. And...babies...

[flightforfreedom]

[ Poe gives an amused look and a shrug. ]

Sure, those too. But I think that's a pretty narrow definition.

I guess it's like - the same feeling you get when you see a dog, right? Just a sort of joy at the fact that they exist in the first place. That's what I mean. Sometimes I'm just glad that you or Archie exist.

[darkov]

[but...dogs are terrifying. what joy? with the exception of mightyena, anyway.

maybe he shouldn't get too hung up on the dog thing. it's...probably not the point here. it's the...glad someone or something exists part. and--

wait.

Martin looks a little surprised:] You're...? [wait.] Oh--for, for Archie. Right. Sorry. I...I guess that makes more sense.

[flightforfreedom]

[ Poe looks a little bemused, tilting his head a little to the left as he translates Martin's words... Ah.

He sees the issue. He let out a breath of a laugh. ]

And you too, kiddo. Which makes just as much sense, trust me.

[darkov]

[fbhthg.]

Uh-- Er, al-alright, I guess. [that makes him feel kinda fuzzy and weird!! what is being praised for...existing?? that makes no sense.]

Thank you. [he hesitates.] ...Is it right to say thank you to that?

[flightforfreedom]

[ This kid is fucking adorable? He can't stand it. He just grins at him, beaming widely. ]

Sure, but no need. Anyway - I just came to deliver that, so I'll get out of your hair. Let me know if you want a different sized copy, okay? I kept the file, just in case.

[darkov]

Oh. [he looks back down at the picture in his hands. the size seems enough to him? but what does he know? anyway, any bigger and he'd get scared by the petulant look on Andy's face being targeted at him...]

No, I...I think this is good. [he nods, looking back up.] It's good. Thank you.

[flightforfreedom]

Good. [ He smiles broadly. Mission complete!! ]

Alright, then I'm off. See you around, kid.

[ And he heads back to the door, grabbing his carpet, offers Martin a wave, and then takes off into the sky. ]