though he's been to a total of three libraries now, and it's making him frustrated.

doesn't want to tell Arthur that he's found nothing, and is using this walk to think about what exactly he's going to tell the man when he_

gets back.

at the teashop, swipping the floor and cleaning things, humming a song.

really thinks Arthur should stop staying up as late as he does, since he's the owner of the tea shop for goodness sake..... And is now on_

his way back to said tea shop.

start to wash the dishes and put them back to the gabinets.

surprised to see that the tea shop's lights are on, and slips inside as quietly as possible, hoping that maybe Arthur wont notice him...

'Where have you been?' says sharply 'I needed you tonight...' tries to seem indiferent, but just sounds more angry.

freezes and sighs. He should've known he'd be caught. A sheepish, half-smile pulls at his lips, and his good hand goes to rub the back of_

his neck. "I've been looking for information on zombies! I'm sorry, Arthur!"

guilty for being that harsh on the boy and turns to him 'Any news?' blinks a couple of times, distracted.

's smile fades then, and he glances away, his hand dropping back to his side. "No, nothing. I'm planning to go ask some of the townspeople_

that wont kill me though, so they might have some info on it!"

frowns slightly 'I don't like this idea... People are hunting now... It's not safe.' nods.

flashes the Brit a confident grin then. "Don't worry Arthur! I won't get hurt!"

'scowls and walks next to him, grabbing his collar 'Don't you dare to take this kind of risk, you git...!' scoffs and let him go.

's eyes widen in surprise at Arthur's actions, and is silent after the older man lets him go. It's been so long since someone cared about_

whether or not something he does is dangerous, that it still surprises him when Arthur makes comments like that. He's silent for a moment_

longer before another thought comes to mind. "Arthur...would you want to come with me? To make sure I don't get hurt?"

'I can't...' clenches his hand 'I have a shop to care... bills to be payed... and a party to organize...' sighes, feeling bad to not say_

'yes'.

nods, smiling at the man. "Well, I'm not going to lie to you. I'm still gonna do it anyways, whether you're with me or not."

'When?' frowns 'I may go then...'

chuckles, slipping his hands into his pockets. "When do I always go for walks?

roll his eyes 'But you do it early and...damn...' frowns, surrending 'Fine.' nods and turns to clean up the counter.

still smiling as he moves to stand beside Arthur. "So are you coming or not?"

'I said it... fine.' shut his eyes 'Of course I'm comming. I won't let you walk by yourself again...' nods.

can't help but smile brightly at this, becoming excited at the prospect of getting to go on walks with Arthur. "Yay!! Now I won't be all_

alone! Thank you Arthur!!" He exclaims, hugging Arthur tightly from the side, his still-childlike personality finally revealing itself.

blushes slightly and nods 'But you'll have to work extra period for that, while the party happens.' pats his shoulder and fix his topper.

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nods happily at this requirement, not wanting to let go of Arthur just yet. "I will! Don't worry!"

doesn't know what to do and shrugs in Alfred's arms, saying with a smile 'How about starting the extra period right now?'

nods happily. "Alright!!" He agrees, finally letting go of the older man.

sighs a bit relieved and points the dishes 'Help me with that, please...' frowns, not wanting to do it...

nods, almost bouncing over to the dishes and happily starting the process of washing them.

'Thank god I have someone to do the dishes...' sighes.