Voicemail ~ Mask or Menace

[faithfulson]

Skywalker here. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you.

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[prophesiedone]

[This feels like something Luke knows, but it doesn't hurt to reinforce it. Anakin is thinking about them more than ever thanks to Father's day.]

I love you, Luke.

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[faithfulson]

[ Well, this was a... surprise? Luke's frowning as he tries to think of what might have happened recently to prompt this out of the blue. ]

I love you too, father.

[ ...waaaaaaaait a minute, he forgot something in the whole OTO raid. Dammit. ]

I'm sorry, I forgot Father's Day, didn't I?

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[prophesiedone]

[Those words are something he cherishes. He touches them as if he can pick them up and carry them with him, however his smile shifts to a look of concern when the texts continue.]

The only thing that matters to me is you and your sister being safe and happy.

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[faithfulson]

I still feel bad. I meant to at least pay you a visit.

[ Because it's Father's Day; literally a whole day dedicated to being a father! How could he not celebrate something like that with his father? ]

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[prophesiedone]

You can do that anytime you want. I don't think a holiday should make you feel guilty.

[They can celebrate any day Luke decides. Anakin adores him on Father's Day and beyond.]

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[faithfulson]

[ Dad, please. Luke couldn't help but laugh softly. ]

I know. But it's a whole holiday dedicated to being a father. It feels wrong to have missed it entirely.

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[prophesiedone]

[He's trying to be strong. It doesn't hurt. No, it doesn't. 8(]

Just make sure you don't miss Mother's Day.

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[faithfulson]

[ Luke snorted faintly... before a feeling of dread settled over him. D...did he miss Mother's Day...? ]

Uh oh

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[prophesiedone]

Luke. [Now he might sound more like a Dad.]

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[faithfulson]

I've been busy!

[ It's a weak protest and he knows it. ]

Mother would understand.
Right?

[ Right?! ]