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[ it was with some strange stroke of luck that nathan had confirmed the non-presence of albert, brianna, and damon in the mansion for the weekend, almost suspiciously double-checking with them all to make sure; albert was off to god knows where, brianna flew out to hawaii for a photo shoot, and damon was spending some quality time with his friends before the summer officially came to a close.

nathan didn't think it would be this simple. lo and behold, the mansion was completely his for the taking for at least two and a half days. this prompted the almost juvenile-like excitement that overcame him when he invited caleb over for a real two-night stay inside the mansion, to show him where he lived (where he didn't like to live) and let him explore what he normally did not allow people to see. so this is why he tugged at caleb's hand enthusiastically, his body betraying the way he tried to school his expression, knowing somewhere in the back of his mind that in the end it was quite a futile attempt.

stops when they're far enough inside the mansion, not bothering to let caleb's hand go as he turns slightly to look at him. ]

Well, here we are. [ a pause, as if his excitement was slowly wearing off. ] Again.

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[ looks up at him, drooping a little. ]

Sure. Why wouldn't you?

[ notices the slight drooping, making him shake his head rapidly. ]

Nein, nein! I want to stay with Nathan!

Erm. . .

[ tilts his head a little, then just decides to say it upfront: ] Is okay with Nathan family in house?

[ freezes. looks around rapidly as he begins to panic. even if something in the back of his mind already knows who it is he can't help but shout: ]

W-WHO'S HOME? [ turns to caleb, taking him by the arms and shaking him a bit. ] CALEB WHO CAME BACK?

[ looks a bit dizzy at the shaking. ]

E- Ehh. . . erm. . . big person? Male. . .

[ finishes it off with a statement he somehow feels would seal the deal: ]

I am not comfortable with person!

[ can't help but scream a little, slapping his hands to his mouth when he realizes what he just did. the only thoughts running through his head right now is why the hell is he here and where the hell do i go he sees everything. manages to keep himself from doing anything more than flailing, motions that wouldn't make sense to any sane person. squeaks out as lowly as his voice could possibly dare go: ]

W-where is he, where is he?!

[ doesn't even bother to wait for a response; darts back and forth like a chicken with its head cut off, grabbing caleb's hand again to start dragging him off in a random direction. hears footsteps and quickly looks around, sees the closest door before shoving caleb in, slamming the door shut, then leaning his back against it. ]

[ isn't entirely sure why he's going down this particular hallway other than an insistent instinct for him to do so. is actually headed for his study where he believes he had put whatever it is that he came back to retrieve when he spots nathan to the side, flushed & ...

raises an amused eyebrow. ]

Ah, baby brother. Good evening.

[ his voice is a little strained, a little high-pitched as he sputters out the only thing he can think of saying at this particular moment: ]

E-EVENING!

[ tilts his head a little when he feels as if he's heard a small whimper from behind nathan. then looks up into the hallway, feeling his curiosity spike. ]

En route to the gardens? Or perhaps, returning from it?

[ face is still red, voice still a little high, though he seems to be calming down after he cooks up what he considers a plan. ]

R-RETURNING! I took a walk! Long walk! So tired, zzz.

[ does not look at all convinced nor impressed. takes a step closer to the door that nathan seems to be guarding. ]

Is that right? Shall I escort you back to your room, then?

[ eyes dart to the door once, debating heavily on something. decides to throw caution into the wind, pushing himself away from the door to instead get closer to albert. reaches up and tugs a little at his sleeve while his expression falls into what he hopes looks like an expression from his younger days, an act that has not been done in several years. ]

H-how about I go with you instead?

[ blinks once, taken off guard. gently dislodges his sleeve while a light frown cross his expression fleetingly. ]

To my study?

[ pushes back the force of irritation that bubbles up in the pit of his stomach, deciding to put his hands on his hips instead. ]

If that's where you're going.

[ raises another eyebrow, regaining his center when he spots a more familiar expression & posture on nathan. takes a step closer to him, a hand lifting to rest the back of it on nathan's forehead. ]

Hm. Lacking a fever. Quite a mystery.

[ slaps the hand away instantly, taking a step backwards. then looks away with a frown. ]

Nevermind. Forget I asked.

[ crosses his arms over his chest, gaze going back to albert. ]

Why're you even here anyway? Don't you have somewhere better to be?

For example?

Wherever you were before you were here, obviously!

No place holds my heart as tightly as does my home, baby brother.

Whatever, like I care.

[ chuckles lightly. then his eyes flicker again to the door when he feels as if he's heard some rustling. ]

. . . Hm?

[ doesn't seem to notice him looking at the door, forgetting about it in favor of a greater evil: ]

What the hell are you standing there for? Just go already! Geez, you're so slow!

[ lets the comment fly right over his head, taking his sweet time to gaze at the door further.

then, finally, after a long moment, inclines his head once in farewell. ]

I hope to find the mansion in passable condition when I return.

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