Welcome to Hickstead, home to both Seven Oak Stables, and Blue Acre - two rival stables. Both offer opportunities for their clients to reach the highest level of excellence. Each stable differs from the other, so choose wisely and never forget, loyalty is everything... Meanwhile as the stables battle it out, there's trouble brewing at the university. Be careful, if you don't pick a side you may get caught in the cross-fire...
This is an chilled out rpg with a super friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Remember to sign up with your characters full name in all caps and don't forget to do your claims! Thank you and Welcome, we've been established since 10th March 2009 but unfortunately have had to close guest view of our boards due to multiple sites ripping off our hard work, such a shame! Come chat to us in Discord before joining if you like!.
Cal stretched his arms up high, releasing some pops and cracks while at it. The sub was surprisingly out today and it felt nice on the face. He had cleaned up a bit, but nothing baby faced. Cal didn't think he needed to scare his boyfriend today with a hairless face.
He and Eli hadn't put too much thought into today. All they knew was Cole was growing as toddlers do. The kiddo was growing out faster than Iris could alter and fix clothes for the little boy. Even when Cal could patch a pair of pants, another hole was seen shortly after. So, the pair decided it was time to treat Cole to a few pieces of clothes. And maybe some treats too.
Cal suggested a thrift store, as there were decent options and wouldn't cost too many fingers and toes. But that didn't mean Cal wouldn't drop money on a canvas fabric overalls for the toddler. He sat outside of Dolly's and waited for Eli, happy to just spend time with him.
It had been a bit of a morning. Cole was throwing a strop today. For whatever reason, he seemed to have woken on the wrong side of bed. He'd tipped his cereal bowl everywhere, covering his father in milk, and refused to brush his teeth, he'd cried when Eli had taken over getting him ready and tried to brush his hair and get his shoes and socks on. The shoes had been throw off multiple times. Perhaps it wasn't the day to be doing this, but they'd made plans he didn't want to cancel.
Finally, he had Cole out the door - shoes still on, dressed and somewhat moody about it. He wasn't crying anymore at least, but he had resolutely stuck his thumb in his mouth and not said another word since. This was going to make a fun trip, and as they made their way to meet Cal, Eli talked to his grandson gently, trying to encourage a shift in mood. Once they started shopping, he thought Cole might perk up a little, either that or he'd get worse.
Eli gave Cal a slightly haggard smile as they approached, a little unusually frazzled - not his usual style, and he had the patience of a saint, especially with his grandson, but days like this, Cole made life particularly hard and it was difficult to get a win. "Hey, sorry we're late," He apologised, already knowing he was behind. Cole frowned up at Cal, and then looked away in a sulking manner as Eli brought them both to a stop and hesitated before going to kiss Cal's cheek. He was still unsure about these things, and how they worked, but he was going on some instinct and a lot of guess work.
Cal couldn’t help but laugh a bit at the look of Eli and Cole. Not in a judging way, but in a cute way. Eli always did his best to look put together but Cal always loved having some hair that wasn’t put in place. “Hi! It’s all good, I bet he was having a hard time waking up,” Cal smiled before kissing Eli back on the cheek.
He then gave his attention to Cole. “Hey buddy! I hope you won’t mind some sunshine today.” Cole was growing so fast, but he still had those chubby cheeks. Cal wasn’t around him a lot, but enough that Cole kind of knew who he was. But Cal wasn’t someone who would press too much of a relationship.
Cal looked back at Cal. “I think we need some extra caffeine,” he grinned. “How about it?”
