“Noooo!” Seres whined, but he was laughing and didn’t seem actually upset, so Magnus only did it until he decided his son was getting too tender for more, “You’re so silly.” he kissed Seres too, and felt a huge weight off his shoulders now that he was pretty sure this wasn’t a weird demonic activity, “But really now, if Daddy didn’t take the paint and you didn’t take the paint.” it was probably the Faceless Old Woman, “That means we have to go to the store.”

Carlos hugged Seres close, rubbing his belly to try and soothe the tickles. “We can do that,” Carlos said with a nod. “It won’t be a problem.” He smiled widely at Magnus. He was so relieved – thank God it was nothing sinister. Time for things to get back to normal now.

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