Twenty-seventh snapshot [Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes beams into the camera.]

Some of you are having a hard time in the heat. That's because you have nothing to distract you from how hot it is. But I have JUST THE THING!

[He holds up a giant photo album. The joy in his face should be warning enough for people to run away.]

Now, these are older, but I figure they can help out.

[Opening it,

Comments

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[the_marrok]

[There's a truly joyful smile on Bran's face.]

She's an angel. They grow up far too fast, don't they?

[Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes GLOWS with happiness.]

Yes she is! You have a good eye! And they do. Daddy wants to keep his little joy little and safe forever, but she's becoming a young lady!

Are you a father, then?

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[the_marrok]

[Bran nods, and there's definite understanding there, and amused happiness.]

Yes, they do that. They grow up and break your heart.

I am a father, two strapping young lads of my own, and a foster daughter. Among my other family. I'm glad you have the pictures, to remember.

[He hardly looks old enough to have kids.]

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[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes fakes a shocked expression.]

Elysia will never break Daddy's heart!

Very nice! Congratulations to you! And I got some of these pictures for Christmas! Maybe if you're here with us that long you'll get some too! I'm Maes, by the way!

[Voice]

[bloodseal_soul]

I haven't seen those particular pictures in a while.

[Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

Daddy wanted to bring back good memories!

[In a slightly quieter voice, with a wry look on his face, Maes continues:] And these are safe to show to the whole network.

[Voice]

[bloodseal_soul]

[Although Maes can't see it, Al's grinning.]

Good thinking. Hey, um. I was... wondering. If I could see you sometime soon. Nothing's really up, I just want to.

[Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes rolls his eyes.]

You know you don't have to ask, Al. Of course you can.

[Video]

[eatingurshoes]

A bit of a family man, Hughes?

[Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes winks at the PCD.]

Only a bit!

[Video]

[eatingurshoes]

Sounds niiice. You've got it all, don't you~?

[Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes leans back, thinking, before slowly nodding.]

Yes, Ling, I think I do.

[growing_roots]

Wow, she's so tiny... How old is she now...?

[brig_gen_maes]

Everyone starts out that tiny! But she's four now, and growing more every day!

[siriuslymagical]

Cute kid. Reminds me of my baby cousin~

[brig_gen_maes]

Elysia is more than cute! She's the cutest! How old is your baby cousin?

[siriuslymagical]

Nymphadora is about three years old~ She's so adorable, despite the fact my cousin gave her that terrible name~

[brig_gen_maes]

Nymphadora... ouch. The poor kid. Elysia is four now! And here! With Daddy!