It's Our Party

[kerr_avon]

[Avon looks around. He and Blake had greeted the guests and then split up to make small talk a few minutes ago. He doesn't see or sense Blake nearby. Time to go check on Liana, Blake is certain to be there. Avon heads back for the house, whilst munching on an apple.]

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[roj_blake]

[Blake is huddled in a corner of the room, watching the baby sleep. His arms are wrapped around his chest to stop himself from shaking; he isn't succeeding. He thought he could manage a glass of wine. But as soon as he had his first sip, he knew he was wrong. He wanted a drink so badly, he'd do almost anything for it. That's when he went back up to the house and hid in Liana's nursery. He thought that if maybe he saw the baby, the need would disappear. It didn't.]

[kerr_avon]

[Before Avon reached the nursery he knew something was wrong. He started to run, then realized that while Blake was acutely miserable, it wasn't because of the baby. He slowed to a brisk walk, then slowed even further as he entered the room.] *softly* Roj? [Avon sends feelings of support and love.]

[roj_blake]

[The feelings he receive from Avon make him feel even worse.] *whispers* Don't.

[kerr_avon]

[Avon kneels in front of Blake and holds out his hands.] Please, let me try to help.

[kerr_avon]

[Avon nods.] Then I'll set you a punishment, Roj. But for now, come here and look at our daughter.

[roj_blake]

[Blake slowly gets to his feet (slowly because his knees protest the movement-- he's not getting any younger). He moves over to Avon and their daughter. He touches her hand and feels an immense love for her.]

[kerr_avon]

[Avon puts his hand on Blake's shoulder.] *softly* I won't let you be a bad daddy to our child, Roj.

[roj_blake]

[Blake hugs Avon tightly.] *softly* I love you both so much.

[kerr_avon]

[Avon gets the cane out of the toybox.] Take down your trousers, and lean against the wall, Roj. With each stroke, I want you to think about what you did.

[roj_blake]

Yes, Kerr. [Blake undoes his trousers and pulls them down. Then he leans against the wall. He feels slightly ridiculous about all this.]

[kerr_avon]

[Avon brings the cane down hard. He can't afford to be gentle with Blake this time.] That's one! [Avon winces as he feels it, but keeps from sending his reaction to Blake.]

[roj_blake]

[Blake yelps and jumps. That hurt! Of course, it was supposed to. After all, he'd been bad, and this was his punishment.]