Jeff, God of Biscuits - Saturday afternoon

[stykera]

Stark had watched Glitz consume what he was charitably describing as an unhealthy amount of bacon-covered pizza not long ago. But the boy was still hungry, as was Ziya, and he'd promised them cupcakes.

And Stark, being Stark, took promises about cupcakes very seriously. He took other promises seriously as well, but those simply weren't relevant to the narrative at this time.

Now Stark and his glowy and blue alternate universe offspring were at JGOB examining the selection of baked goods. Glitz's face was pressed up against the glass of the display case.

"I want that one and that one and that one and two of that one and that one and that one and a chocolate one and a cookie and that cookie and one with sprinkles and..."

[Open. If you're tiny, it's very likely Stark will buy you a treat. If you're less tiny, it's still likely he'll buy you something. He likes to spread the joy of baked goods.]

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[vanillajello]

It was hard for Kate to leave Dorian and Bod by themselves when they were finally getting a shot of all actually being happy in each other's company. But, when she got a call from Luke saying she had another son she needed to go meet at JGoB, well, it wasn't like she could not go. That would've been madness. Because she was crazy curious.

So, she walked into JGoB's, and took a glance around, trying to spot anyone she might be related to.

[She's just here for the son, plz and thank you!]

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

Christian had been starving so he wasted no time getting a muffin and coffee once he walked into J,GOB. He had secured himself table and waved Kate over when he saw her. "Mom!"

[vanillajello]

Even having come here for the specific purpose of meeting her kid, she still managed to not immediately get he meant her, even if it was just for a few seconds.

And then she was coming over to his table, just staring at him. "Holy shit, I didn't realize you were gonna be this... old."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Hey, I am not old," Christian said, looking insulted. "You and dad are old, not me."

[vanillajello]

Kate returned the vaguely insulted look. "Luke might be," she said, oh so maturely. "But I'm eighteen. And I just came from hanging out with my eight-year-old son, so dude, you are old. In comparison."

She was still staring, though.

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Mommy, you went and had other kids? I'm hurt." Yeah that was dripping with sarcasm.

[vanillajello]

Kate snorted at the sarcasm, and finally went to take a seat. "Just the one this year, and he's a repeat from the last time. At least you're brand new."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"So since I'm newer I'm more special, right?" Of course he was.

[vanillajello]

"I'd say it's more of a tie," Kate returned diplomatically. Because the younger boy was the most adorable thing ever, but she was kind of super fascinated by this one's face.

She wondered if it would be weird to reach out and feel his jawline. Probably yes. "You get points for being able to use sarcasm, though."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

It'd be weird, but not something Christian was unfamiliar with. "I had many years of training. And two excellent teachers."

[vanillajello]

"Yeah, I bet." God, they must've been insufferable to be around for anyone else. "This is so weird."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Yeah I'd be pleasantly shocked too if the child of my dreams suddenly appeared," Christian said before shoving a piece of muffin in his mouth. "Dad was in awe too."

[vanillajello]

"Uh huh, sure," Kate drawled with a little smirk. "I bet his mouth was just hanging open –– Christian, right? And don't pout at me for not being a hundred percent sure about your name, it's a weird day and I was already surprised when I heard it."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Nah, it's cool. I get you and dad have lesser children to deal with, must get confusing." It was probably good Christian was an only child.

[vanillajello]

Probably. "I'm gonna go ahead and guess we didn't bless you with any actual siblings."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"It's just me," Christian said. "I like to think you and dad realized that you can't top perfection."

[vanillajello]

"Or that having any more ego in one house would require remodeling," Kate quipped with a raised eyebrow. "Possibly removing the roof so people could still breathe."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Tiny dad here said that I inherited my ego from you." Yep, he was so tattling.

[vanillajello]

"What?" Kate snorted. "That fucking hypocrite! You should have heard him last night at the prom!"

... Whereas she'd totally been all modest. And shit.

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Oh believe me, I know what both of your egos are capable of," Christian told her. "That's not a complaint, by the way. I love it, you blow all the parents away at school."

[vanillajello]

"Mm, I'm sure we're a fan favorite at PTA meetings, too." Actually she would laugh until she cried if they actually went to those. "So I guess this is where I should ask about whether you're doing okay at school and stuff? Like a parent."

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"Oh Mom, do we really need to discuss that?" Christian asked, wrinkling up his nose like Luke did when met with something unfavorable. "What has school ever done for anybody?"

[vanillajello]

Kate had a quick answer ready. "I met your dad at school. You have school to thank for yourself."

So there.

"But lemme guess. Child of a dyslexic and a classic underachiever, not finding it all that great?"

[wee-demigods.livejournal.com]

"It's just so boring." Yeah he had ADHD too. "I prefer a real life, hands on approach to learning."

Meaning he liked to go to bars and see if the fake IDs he made worked.

[vanillajello]

Yeah, Kate guessed as much.

"Well, I hope other-me doesn't judge too harshly," she said. "Seeing as I was two seconds away from just getting my GED early before I decided to come here instead."

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

Ben had only been to Fandom a couple of times (Dad never missed a random relative's graduation) and he'd memorized the layout of the important places: ice cream shop, bakery, and Granddad's office.

Since he'd already been to the one and didn't want to be near Granddad, he was heading for the bakery.

Too bad he'd jumped through a portal without credits...

"Hi!" he said to the two people at the counter. He was from Coruscant. Masks and blue faces didn't phase him in the slightest.

[OOC: He's here for a cupcake, Stark!]

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

"Hi!" Glitz responded before pulling back from the glass to examine the faceprint he'd left on it. "I'm getting all the cupcakes!"

"One cupcake," Stark corrected. "For now."

"You can't have all of them," Ziya pointed out. "I need one."

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

"And me!" Ben proclaimed. "Cupcakes are my favorite!"

[stykera]

Oh dear. This one didn't belong to him too, did he?

"There are enough for everyone," Stark said. "What kind would you like?"

"Chocolate!" Glitz answered, pointing at one. "And vanilla and peanut butter and lemon and razzzzzzberry and..."

"That one, please," Ziya said, pointing as well and trying not to roll her eyes.

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

Ben was just now realizing he didn't have money. "I just like looking," he said, biting his lower lip.

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

"Papa will buy you one," Ziya volunteered. "He likes giving out cupcakes." He also liked giving out other things. He was just a big fan of sharing.

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

"Really?!" Ben's eyes went wide. "That's astral! Thank you!"

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

Ziya nodded. "Of course. He thinks everyone should have cupcakes." Stark made a terrible babysitter. Or at least a fattening one. "So do I. Right Papa?"

Stark nodded his assurance. "Whichever one you want."

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

Ben's grin got even wider. "Even the chocolate one with the chocolate frosting?"

[stykera]

"Especially the chocolate one," Stark replied, grinning back. He really did enjoy these weekends. Even if they always ended so sadly.

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

"Thanks!" Ben repeated. "I'm Ben. I should probably find my Mom and Dad huh?"

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

"I'm Glitz!" Glitz announced. "Glitz Glowyface Carson! And that's my Dad and he's named Stark. And that's Ziya. She's blue." Just in case Ben hadn't noticed. Glitz was very helpful like that.

"You're welcome," Stark said. "Finding your parents might be a good idea. Parents usually like to be found." Usually.

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

"Dad lets me go off on my own a lot," Ben shared. Because Luke was kind of a terrible father. "You're really named Glowyface?"

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

"Daddy named me!" Glitz said happily. "Not him. My other daddy. Bridge!"

"That's really his name," Stark said. Alternate-future Bridge had so much to answer for. So, so much.

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

"I know a guy named Jagged," Ben offered. "Glowyface is good too."

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

"That's a cool name!" Glitz said. "Almost as good as mine." Someday this child would outgrow this stage and his parents would be in trouble. So much trouble.

Ziya was just going to stand to one side and be grateful she had a nice pretty name, thank you very much.

Stark...was going to pass out the cupcakes.

[skycrawlers.livejournal.com]

Ben took the cupcake with another smile and a thank you (his parents had drilled him on the importance of manners), then turned back to Glitz. "I also know a Lando and a Tycho and a Saba and a Han and a Leia and an Anakin but those are pretty boring."

[glowyfacebabies.livejournal.com]

"Ooh, those are good too! I think Dad and Daddy know an Anakin. I know...lotsa people with names. Nobody else is named Glowyface." Hopefully nobody else was named Glitz, either.