MCA Lobby, Saturday

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This was the nice part about being a couple years removed from high school. It was the day after Prom and Zayne was up bright and early without having to worry about awkwardly hanging around the dance way too late without a date or anything.

Dances weren't really Zayne's forte when it came to social gatherings, no. That's why he didn't chaperone last night. And that was probably why he didn't really remember what happened to people who weren't him the weekend after Prom. Avoid it a few years in a row and you probably figured you were safe.

Poor Zayne. He'd learn. But until he did, he was behind the counter in the lobby, clearing out some paperwork.

[OOC: For tenants, visitors, or the kid. I'm around until about noon, then afk for a few hours, then spotty the rest of the day.]

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This time even brought a new twist to the usual scenario. Which might have thrown a few people off when they expected a small, whiny child.

Which would come in the form of a teenage, ginger Jedi giving him a curt nod as he walked in the building.

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"Good morning," Zayne said, looking up when he noticed somebody walk in. "Looking for someone?"

He seemed too young to be looking for an apartment. ...Thought the 20 year old building owner.

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Ageist much, Zayne? God.

"Already found them," he replied, giving Zayne a look. Because this entire situation was his fault for being an alumni of Fandom High.

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"I'm not sure I like the sound of that," Zayne said, slightly under his breath. "You're not here to try to kill me or anything, are you? It's been a while since that's happened and I was hoping I was past that being a regular thing."

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"Yeah, because the Force is nice like that," Shad replied, arms crossed over his chest in an imposing manner. Well, not really. Because someone had the same build as Zayne rather than the other dad.

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"Well, you're clearly not going to attack me," Zayne said. Or else he would have by now. "Sorry for making assumptions. People don't come looking for me specifically too often. You're a Jedi?"

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And kicked his ass. SHAD HAD HIGH EXPECTATIONS THAT WERE NOT IN SYNC WITH REALITY.

"Yeah." There was a pause before, "You really don't know who I am."

Did that mean he could do whatever he wanted this weekend?

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"Weird town, it happens sometimes. Sorry," Zayne said. "...So who are you?"

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"Shad," he said, wondering if that bar in town still served minors since no one knew better than to not give him any alcohol. "Gardner."

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"So... Guy has a kid or something?" Zayne asked, putting things together with the fact that he just called Fandom weird. "With my best friend's first name that apparently nobody else has on Earth."

Give him a moment, Shad, he was doing the math. Same sex couples barely existed in Star Wars. And even that didn't immediately explain offspring without further thinking.

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Shad took that time to look over at the date on the paper. "Sithspit."

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"Wait, are you my son?" Zayne asked. "And what's wrong? And are you my son?"

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"I'm not even born yet. Figures." Why did the universe hate him so much? OH WAIT. THE ANSWER WAS ZAYNE. "And if you can't figure that out, maybe I shouldn't say."

Except that he totally did say.

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"I'm pretty sure you did say it," Zayne said. "Me and Guy?"

Like he hadn't been thinking about it constantly since that kiss.

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Shut up, logic!

"Maybe." He was a sulky, sulky teenager. With a padawan braid that just made him look like he should be watching a Monster Truck Rally.

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"Don't use that tone with me," Zayne said. Because it might work.

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It worked to get Shad to purse his lips and glare. But not say anything more.

WAY TO BE A DAD, ZAYNE.

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"You can still talk," Zayne pointed out. "Actually, talking more would be helpful."

Because this still made no sense to him.

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"You and dad, yes," he muttered sulkily. As only a teenager can. "The Masters kept saying it was the will of the force."

WHICH MADE NO SENSE.

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"I know that makes no sense, but I know better than to question it," Zayne said. Even though it made NO SENSE. "Have you visited your other dad yet?"

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Don't question anything when the will of the force is offered as an explanation.

"No, this place was closer."

And easier to find.

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Well, at least when the anything made NO SENSE otherwise. It would destroy the narrative arc.

"Oh," Zayne said. Was he secretly the favorite parent so Shad actually chose to visit him first? He couldn't help but be a little curious. "Well, do you need any breakfast or anything?"

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And we can't have that narrative arc being destroyed.

Yes, Zayne. You're the better parent. That should be a shock to absolutely no one at all. "You're buying."

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"Of course," Zayne said, getting up to lock things up in the office. "I'd be a terrible dad if I made you pay while you're here."

"Let's go."