The park, early Tuesday morning

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

Before his diner shift, Michael was, once again, asleep under his tree in the park. He'd been sleeping in Isabel's room, but it was a fine night and he liked the open air sometimes.

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[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

"If you were so desperate for a place to stay..."

Cable's appearance-- out of the blue, standing upright above Michael, spandex uniform still in place-- was somewhat contrasted by the fact he had a baby resting in a sling across his chest.

"You could've stayed at the store."

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"I like the park." He opened his eyes and peered up at Cable, as did the puppy at his side.

"What's with the baby?"

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

"Good morning, Michael," Cable replied, without offering any further explanation. "Tether?"

The puppy managed to prop himself up to his paws, but made no move towards him yet. "Thank you."

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Morning. You'll be wanting him back now, then?"

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

"Unless you've decided to set up permanent shop in the park..." He readjusted the sling, careful not to wake up the baby. It was no use; her eyes went open and she made a little gurgling noise.

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"We could", he said casually. "Me and Tether, we've had fun. She's cute."

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

She was the supposed mutant saviour of the future. Nature had been kind.

"Quiet..." It took a little-- Cable was inclined to say jostling, but he managed to get the baby to settle down. A little. "I'll be taking him."

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Okay." He tried to keep any disappointment out of his voice. "Anytime you want a puppy sitter later..."

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

"I'll keep it in mind," Cable said, mildly, and repeated-- "Tether?"

The puppy finally seemed to realise he was being talked to; he skipped up to Cable and respectfully began sniffing his knees.

The baby-- gurgled. Again. It was a losing battle. Oh well...

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"...you know babies are supposed to make noise, right?" Michael ventured.

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"Yes," Cable returned, dryly. With maybe a spot of slightly nonplussed, but he wasn't going to admit to it.

She was just also supposed to be sleeping.

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Okay then. What's her name?"

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

"I'm working on it," Cable deadpanned, and he half-turned, just about ready to leave. "Consider the indoors for next time..."

[rebelheartalien.livejournal.com]

"Yeah. Next time my roommate kicks me out for not warning her about pets, I definitely will."

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

"A familiar environment is better for him, anyway," Cable mused vaguely, and then resumed walking in the direction he'd came from.

Tether followed.