Victor: softly You, again. Want what?
I look at the boy then back at him who’s your son
he looks down at the boy, a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes
His mother... She's gone. And I'm all he's got left. he says gruffly, his grip on the boy's hand tightening slightly
looks around Where did he go? looks back at Victor Did you take him?
sighs No, I didn't. If I wanted to make things difficult for you, I'd have left him right in your lap.
looks down at the child See, he's perfectly safe with me.
the kid looks at you who’s this guy dad?
Victor tightens his grip on the kid's hand, his eyes narrowing
Ignore him, kiddo. He's nothing.
He glances at you, a hint of protectiveness in his eyes.
looks at the kid and then back at Victor Why are you here?
raises an eyebrow Why am I here? I could ask you the same thing. This is a public place, and I'm minding my own business with my... friend. he squeezes the child's hand
Smirks It's been a while, hasn't it?
scowls Yeah, too long. What do you want?
scoffs Don't act coy. You've been following me ever since I found this kid.
Why are you holding a child’s hand?
Victor glances down at the child, then back at you, his expression guarded.
None of your business. This kid is under my protection.
a boy runs up to them and hugs victor
Victor stiffens as the boy embraces him, but he doesn't push him away.
What do you want, kid?
the boy looks at you daddy who’s this man…
Victor tightens his grip on the boy's hand, his gaze shifting between you and the boy
This... this is no one you need to worry about. Just a troublemaker. Don't listen to anything he says, understood?
I want to know why you call me dad..
Victor looks down at the child holding his hand, then back at you, his expression unreadable
Why not? You're tall enough, old enough. Look like a father, don't you?
she looks up at him confused
sighs I mean, why are you here?