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inchargemarge · Site Admin Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Posts: 7991

Bernadette made a face, a little uncomfortable at the mention of her father.

“Ah, well, I’ve been trying.” Bertie confessed.

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PeanutButterGoddess · Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Posts: 8010

Adrik knew a bit about Bernadette’s satiation regarding her father, so it wasn’t surprising to hear he still hasn’t heard about the situation, but it was still a bit disheartening to see how frustrated and maybe even sad it made Bernadette.

“I see...well...he should still be told, whenever possible. In the meantime...have you called Peter to make an appointment? I’m sure I or Asha can take you both to an appointment with him.” Adrik said, watching as Viktor’s shoulders sagged with relief. “Don’t think you’re not in hot water, mister.” He pointed.
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inchargemarge · Site Admin Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Posts: 7991

“No, I haven’t yet.” Bernadette answered.

“I’ll call to make the appointment, maybe Adrik can take you and afterward you guys can try to see your Dad.” Asha suggested to which Bertie nodded.

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"Tell Peter we'll take his earliest availability. I'll work my schedule to suit it. It's important to make sure you take care of yourself early on." Adrik said.
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inchargemarge · Site Admin Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Posts: 7991

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Bernadette’s appointment with Peter went well, she seemed to be in good health; baby too. He gave her some good information and a list of supplements and anti nausea medicines to get for her and baby. But she had been dreading going to see her Dad, especially Mr. Nikitin. Bernadette had long since accepted that her Father and her would never have a normal relationship, she was happy to have him at all even if it was just seeing the back of his head as he left after dropping off the rent check. But she recognized how different it was from anyone else’s relationship in a family.

Somehow it made her self conscious, like it revealed something awful about her rather than her Dad. She worried that maybe Adrik would think there was something wrong with her, something so wrong her Dad couldn’t stand her. And maybe that something would be ammunition in discouraging her relationship with Viktor.

Pushing opening the museum doors open, she immediately felt sick with worry. What would happen? Best case scenario, he wasn’t here, and Adrik and him would never have to meet.

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Adrik wasn't necessarily looking forward to this meeting with Bernadette's father. He'd been told the gist of their strained relationship and, to be totally honest, it rubbed him the wrong way. He could never imagine so easily removing himself from any of his children's lives to the extent Aslan had.

But he was still Bernadette's father and he still should respectively be in the know about the situation.

"Does he have an office, Bertie?" Adrik asked as he and Viktor came in after her.
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inchargemarge · Site Admin Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Posts: 7991

Bernadette made a face, something mixed between embarrassment and anxiety.

“I...I’m not sure.” Bernadette looked to Viktor. “Did you see him in an office when you came?” She asked.

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"When I came, he was in an office." Viktor said, nodding as he went over to Bernadette to gather his hand upon seeing her distress. He gave her a little smile and squeezed her hand in his.
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Bernadette sighed quietly with some relief, smiling softly up at Viktor.

“Do you remember where it is?” She asked.

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"I think so." Viktor nodded, giving her hand a little tug as he went to lead them towards where he recollected the office being.

Adrik followed close behind.
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Aslan was in his respective office, flipping through some book with a coffee in a free hand. Of course he wasn’t expecting to see anyone of interest today, certainly not Bernadette.

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Viktor guided Bernadette and Adrik through a couple of exhibits, only getting turned around once, before he found the out of the way hallway leading to the office he remembered. He gestured to it.

"This is the one...I think." He said.
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Bernadette took a deep breath before knocking. Aslan looked up, but immediately looked down and away upon seeing Bernadette.

“Hey Dad...” Bernadette began quietly. “Sorry to drop in like this...I couldn’t reach you on the phone.”

Aslan was quiet, still not looking up.

“My apologies, I’ll see to fixing that.” He answered quickly.

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Viktor's chest puffed in irritation when Aslan quickly looked away from Bernadette. He gave her hand a squeeze.

Adrik furrowed his brows at Aslan's reaction and promptly cleared his throat.

"Mister Asuman? I'm Adrik Nikitin, Viktor's father." He said, craning his head as if to see if Aslan would look up at him.
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Aslan looked up, but hard, as though to focus on any face that wasn’t Bernadette’s.

“Hello, it’s good to meet you.” He nodded politely. “I’m sorry to be short, but what is this visit regarding?” He asked.

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