Shopping Fun
Playtime had left Vlad in a chipper mood, but soon afterwards his stomach was nagging him to get some food into it. Letting a large smile light up his face, he placed Danny on the table and started to rummage through his cupboards for something to eat. After about ten minutes of searching, Vlad came to the conclusion he didn't have much for snacks or any type of cuisine that would satisfy his tastes. He couldn't even remember the last time he went grocery shopping.
Another loud grumble of his stomach and he made up his mind. He was going to go now, that's for sure. Hey, even a psychotic billionaire need to shop once in a while. He was never comfortable with the idea of servants doing everything for him, so Vlad decided many years ago that he was independent enough to do tasks on his own.
Reverting back to his human half and grabbing his wallet, he snuck up to Danny and pulled him into a tight embrace, chucking when the boy let out a startled yelp.
"We're going out Danny, doesn't that sound like fun?" Vlad's small smile grew as Danny reverted back to his human half as well, seeing as how the man that was holding him had.
Seeing that Danny was in blue pajamas, Vlad grabbed the baby bag Jack had lent him and searched for any type of clothing that would seem decent enough to take the little hybrid out with him. He swore that everything was stuffed into said bag after pulling out a black long sleeve shirt with a green ghost and the word Boo written in white letters below it and a pair of blue pants along little green sneakers. Dressing Danny in them quickly, Vlad was out the door and grabbed a pair of keys to a maroon Volvo. He stood in front of it for a minute with a very happy Danny in his arms and peered into the fancy car.
Right, he forgot, he's dealing with a baby…
He needed a car seat.
Sighing heavily and creating a ghostly duplicate, he pointed towards the Fenton Works.
"Just go grab a car seat from the house; they've bound to still have one lying around somewhere." Vlad knew that Jack never got rid of anything, after having the displeasure of having an awful smell that left him gagging and a crowded dorm room back when he shared one with the bumbling fool.
As quick as he instructed the clone it came back holding the object he needed. It was a dusty blue color and it could use a good dusting, but it would have to do. After cleaning it off and fitting it into the backseat of his car, Vlad strapped Danny in. Danny started to clap his hands and giggled, making a strange gurgling noise shortly after. Vlad situated himself in the driver's seat and started up the car, taking a glance at Danny and flashing him a smile before driving off to the nearest super market in Amity Park.
It had gotten so dark out when Vlad arrived at the super market with Danny.
There was nothing on the news about rain this morning…or was that the other day ago that said the forecast was to be sunny? Vlad though as he entered the brightly lit store filled with the smells of various products.
Grabbing a carriage and setting Danny down in it, Vlad started to walk around the store, glancing down at a list he made and then at the isles for the items. People started to stare at him as he walked by and whispered little nothings to each other, but Vlad ignored them. He was too busy trying to entertain Danny as he picked up a few items and tossed them into the awaiting metal of the carriage. Losing his concentration on getting to the bakery, he strolled down the cereal isle, peeking at what kind of sugar filled treats they called breakfast foods for children. Scoffing at the colorful boxes, he started to leave the isle when Danny all but yelled in delight.
"Fruit loops! Fruit loops!" Danny pointed at a red box they were passing, causing Vlad to stop and take a look at the object the infant was pointing at.
True to what Danny said, it indeed was a red box with the word Fruit loops printed on it in rainbow lettering. Vlad started to laugh hysterically at how this was what Danny has been calling him for quite some time now. A cereal… of all things! Rainbow, ring-shaped, sugar coated cereal. People started to peek into the isle at the billionaire. Some started mumbling things such as is he okay? But most of the others were mumbling about what a baby was doing with the Vlad Masters, of all people.
After his little breakdown, Vlad wiped his eyes dry and picked up the box, swinging it lightly in front of Danny.
"What do you say Little Badger, should I get these?" He chuckled a bit at how wide Danny's sky blues eyes got as he reached out for the cereal.
Tossing the box into the half full carriage, Vlad continued on with his shopping, the list almost done. All he needed was one more item and then he would be out of there. Going down an isle with green, brown, and tan colored tile he stopped in front of a freezer filled with ice cream.
One thing the billionaire would never tell people is that he had a very big sweet tooth and craved vanilla flavored frozen yogurt.
"What a cute little baby." A soft voice came from behind Vlad. Turning around, he saw a woman, about mid twenties holding a little girl's hand who was fidgeting looking around the area with curiosity.
"Thank you." He gave her his winning gentleman's smile (which was obviously fake, but no one seemed to notice.) and opened up the freezer, grabbing a container of the frozen treat he was craving for.
"How old is he? I'm sorry if I'm being rude." She laughed lightly.
Vlad looked at the woman then at Danny. How was he supposed to know? Oh well, he might as well make up an age.
"He's almost a year old, and I don't mind." Vlad ruffed Danny's hair, causing the boy to make a noise close to a purr. The woman made a small awing sound before looking at her daughter who was fiddling with her dress.
"Mommy! I gotta go potty!" The little girl finally spoke up, jumping up and down in place.
"Okay sweetie, we'll go in a second." She picked the girl up, said a small good-bye and headed off in another direction.
Check out was easier than Vlad had expected, aside from the annoying stares and whispering people gave him. Giving the cashier the total to what his shopping came out to, which wasn't all that much, he headed out to his car. It had just started to rain, some of the droplets hitting his face and clothes. Danny squealed when one hit his nose, and lifted his arms in the air, trying to catch more. Vlad put the remaining bag inside the trunk and picked Danny up, poking the infant's stomach a few times. Danny giggled a bit and grabbed Vlad's finger, putting it in his mouth.
"You know very well that still is disgusting Daniel." Vlad pulled his finger away, wiping away the moisture from the drool and strapped Danny into the car seat before getting into his own seat and driving into the direction of his mansion.
Vlad will never admit this to anyone, but he actually had a pleasant time grocery shopping today.
