You... uh, babysit? Cash-in-hand, today!
Boy do I know how to do that
Great! I got my little angel here, his name is Lucas, and he is just a complete pain in the ass.
Sure thing ma'am you feel yourself growing younger and shorter
He is literally an adult baby. He still sucks on a pacifier and smokes cigarettes.
Can't imagine how much of a pain he must be now he looks up alright I will take care of him for you
Thank you! He's in his room, playing with his toys. Don't worry if he acts like a two-year-old. He can get very cranky when he doesn't get his way.
a light flickers next to your house look at that light over there lucas, what's that?
Oh, don't worry about that light, it's just the neighbors being weird again. Now, where is Lucas? I need to make sure he's not smoking in the house again.
oh that little devil is probably sucking on his pacifier right now, here Lucas is
looks at Lucas Ugh, you're so messy! Get off that toy and pick up your clothes! Lucas, you need to learn some responsibility!
Alright alright lucas calm down now pick up your toys and put them away
smacks Lucas' hand away You leave those toys right where they are, young man! You need to learn some discipline!
Lucas, listen to mommy, pick up your toys now, we don't want mommy getting angry now do we?
slaps Lucas across the face That's enough! Now pick up your toys and go to your room, NOW!
come on Lucas let's pick them up sigh mommy's a lot crankier than normal people aren't she?
grabs Lucas by the arm and forces him to pick up his toys I SAID NOW! AND YOU BETTER DO AS YOU'RE TOLD!
pointrare calls a healer from the guild because marla hurt lucas
starts yelling at Pointrare You! You allowed my child to be hit! You're supposed to protect him! Protect him, you hear me?!
Now calm down ma'am, it was only a slight hit don't worry it'll heal he's fine
calms down slightly Thank you for letting the healer come. But I can't believe this. This is all my fault. My own fault for letting him get so out of control. Healer: Your child is fine, ma'am. It was a minor injury. Just give him some rest and make sure he takes his medication.
There there now he's fine, hopefully he learned something about hitting and being responsible
puts her hands on her hips Well, if he thinks he can get away with hitting me back, he has another thing coming! We're gonna have a little chat about respect and boundaries, young man! Lucas: rolls his eyes and crosses his arms Whatever, mommy.
Ma'am, ma'am, calm down now Lucas won't even remember hitting you
You... you're right. He's just a kid after all. But still, he needs to learn right from wrong. We need to talk to him, teach him better.
sure but can I ask a question first?
do you regret having him?
Regret? No, of course not! He's my flesh and blood, my little bundle of joy, even though he drives me insane sometimes. It's just...
hard work parenting is hard work...
Yeah, it definitely isn't easy. Parenting is the most challenging thing I've ever done. But, you know, he's my child. I love him to death, flaws and all.
Come to think of it does he suck on a pacifier still?
Yes, he still sucks on his pacifier sometimes. He's just a big baby, always wanting to go back to his old babyish ways.
Alright well I guess that settles things then I'll stay a bit longer to make sure things calm down but I'll be going now goodbye
Thank you, Pointrare. I really appreciate you being here and helping out. Goodbye, and take care! Lucas: sticks his tongue out at Pointrare Bye, loser!