[ After realizing he wanted a child, Hermann had also worried if he would be affectionate in the way that was needed for one so young and dependent. But it turns out, it wasn't that hard. Lukas had been a beautiful baby, tiny and quiet for the first several weeks of his life. The rest simply followed.
He merely smirks at Newt, waiting for the kettle to boil. ]
[ Hermann leans in closer, as well, knowing what Newt is after. ]
Don't be a sore loser, Newton.
[ And then he beats him to the kiss by connecting their lips first. It's a small, simple kiss. The longer ones can wait until later.
After they part, he says, just as calmly, ]
And stop our son from eating pasta out of the Tupperware, please.
[ Because Lukas had indeed inherited silent feet and utilized them when he wanted to. Such as sneaking into the kitchen when his parents were distracted. ]
[ He doesn't mind losing this battle. Math over biology? That is one he is going to win.
Newt kisses back as best as he can with the soft peck. ]
Hey. [ Eyebrows raised. ] I don't think a combination lock could keep him out.
[ Newt finally turns away to start getting dinner ready. They eat mostly well. Gotta make sure Lukas learns good habits, but man. Sometimes bad food is great too.
Speaking of, Lukas comes and wants a cup of "tea" with his papa. He tugs at Hermann's pant leg. Of course, the tea that they usually fix is plain water in a mug like the tea. ]
[ Hermann smiles down at Lukas before speaking to him in German about sitting at the table while he prepares the "tea" for their son.
He brings it over to the child and then goes back for his own as Newt is in the process of cooking (one of those talents Hermann had never been aware of until they drifted). ]
[ Newt likes keeping Lukas fluent in German. Definitely makes visiting the grandparents a whole lot easier. Especially Grandpa Geiszler. Poor dad never could get the hang of English. For dinner they'll have something he's cooked a thousand times. He doesn't want to hear from Hermann about ~~his precious kitchen~~. Really, the dude acts like it can never be clean. ]
How was it without all the real scientists running around?
[ Lukas does as he's told. He's surprisingly a good listener. Definitely one of those moments where you know Hermann's DNA was involved. ]
[ Lukas is such a well behaved kid. He sits at the table, drinking at his tea very carefully like both dads had taught him. He's so focused, he manages to be quiet for a few seconds. Plus, Hermann's been getting better about slowly teaching him the importance of manners. Hey, he's a kid. It'll take time.
Newt, on the other hand, is rolling his eyes and continuing to talk. ]
Handle something a little more dangerous than chalk and you might understand, dude. [ And with a spatula flailing around in the process, ] WHY am I the one cooking if you think I'm going to spontaneously combust???
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He merely smirks at Newt, waiting for the kettle to boil. ]
I believe you mean I have "shown him the Light".
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Pft. [ Newt leans in a little closer, ] More like corrupted him, Vader.
[ Haha, get it? German? Well, Newt's smiling anyway. ]
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Don't be a sore loser, Newton.
[ And then he beats him to the kiss by connecting their lips first. It's a small, simple kiss. The longer ones can wait until later.
After they part, he says, just as calmly, ]
And stop our son from eating pasta out of the Tupperware, please.
[ Because Lukas had indeed inherited silent feet and utilized them when he wanted to. Such as sneaking into the kitchen when his parents were distracted. ]
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Newt kisses back as best as he can with the soft peck. ]
Hey. [ Eyebrows raised. ] I don't think a combination lock could keep him out.
[ Newt finally turns away to start getting dinner ready. They eat mostly well. Gotta make sure Lukas learns good habits, but man. Sometimes bad food is great too.
Speaking of, Lukas comes and wants a cup of "tea" with his papa. He tugs at Hermann's pant leg. Of course, the tea that they usually fix is plain water in a mug like the tea. ]
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He brings it over to the child and then goes back for his own as Newt is in the process of cooking (one of those talents Hermann had never been aware of until they drifted). ]
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How was it without all the real scientists running around?
[ Lukas does as he's told. He's surprisingly a good listener. Definitely one of those moments where you know Hermann's DNA was involved. ]
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As he sits down at the table with Lukas, rubbing at his leg with one hand and picking up his tea with the other, ]
Blissfully quiet and lacking any threat of fire.
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Newt, on the other hand, is rolling his eyes and continuing to talk. ]
Handle something a little more dangerous than chalk and you might understand, dude. [ And with a spatula flailing around in the process, ] WHY am I the one cooking if you think I'm going to spontaneously combust???
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Because the spray isn't far away if you do.
[ He gives a wink to Lukas, who tries to smother his giggle with his hand. ]
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[ He keeps focused on the task while griping at his other half. It's a skill. Newt does however pull away to point a spatula at their son. ]
Quit taking his side.
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I didn't say you were. Just that I would hose you down if you catch fire.
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[ Yeah, Newt's actually multi-tasking. Talking, chatting, cooking, breathing. He's a man of many many talents. ]