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It seemed to take hours before the Ice King had finally finished showing Finn around the castle. One of the times he regretted making his hime so big, by the time he as done he was all but out of energy, Finn, however was gleefully blab lung in his arms, seemingly unaware of what was going on.
Did the child even understand he was being shown around? The Ice King couldn't help but wonder to himself but ended up shrugging it off, just happy at the fact he had someone to listen to him.
A few moments Later the Ice King had taken Finn to an empty room, one that seemingly looked like it hadn't been used for ages and it hadn't. "This is the guest room" the Ice King informed, gesturing to the empty space, where a few penguins had gathered. "I was gonna use it for when a have, y'know, 'guests' " he explained letting out a small sigh as he looked down at Finn.
"Well, it looks like I don't need it now, so for as long as you're staying here I guess you can have it. Give ya somewhere to sleep right?"
The Ice King spoke casually as Finn looked at the empty room for a seconded, before his attention drifted else where. "I know what your thinking, 'Hey Ice King, I can't sleep in an empty room' " he said, attempting to mimic a child's voice, before continuing. "But don't worry, soon it will be filled with baby junk" he informed the child grinning happily.
"But for now, a bed will have to do..." With a swift movement of his hand, a piece of ice rose from the ground, startling the penguins near by. Finn however, clapped his hands in glee at this display. "It doesn't look like much now but soon, I'll have it carved into a masterpiece!" He exclaimed, spreading his free hands. "Or rather, they will.." He added after a while pointing to the penguins.
"Anyhow, I guess that's it for our tour" he concluded.
For a moment he was silent, unsure of what to do. Finn looked up at him, possibly wondering why he was so quiet, after spending so ling talking, "Hey, c'mon now don't look at me like that..." The Ice King protested, a look of concern appearing on his features. "I mean, now that's over I don't have a clue what to do!" He exclaimed bitting his lip as he attempted to think.
He let out a sigh, looking back down at Finn. "It sounded like a good idea, having you stay around, I mean it's not like you got anywhere else to go right?" The Ice King paused for a moment as if Finn would answer him. "But the truth is, I don't know the first thing about looking after a baby..." He said, he voice growing sad.
"What if I mess something up?"
At those words, he began to ponder his decision, was it really a good idea to keep a child? Especially when he had no idea how to raise him?. However, soon enough the Ice King waved off the negative thoughts, "I'll figure something out" he spoke mostly to himself, after all Finn seemed to have no one else to take care of him so the Ice King felt it was his responsibility.
Saying that, the Ice King had never had a responsibility such as this. The thought of having another being in his home seemed wonderful, it made it seem like he was less lonely and with Finn around it truly was and the best part about it, Finn seemed to like the Ice King, unlike some of the other people that came into contact with him.
The Ice Kings brows furrowed slightly, he had never felt more confused then he did now. It was as if He had suddenly came to a realization that Finn was now relying on him, he'd have to feed, clothe, look after him and although the thought seemed daunting Ice King wouldn't turn his back on the infant now or ever most likely.
By the time he'd finish pondering, the Ice King noticed it began to get dark. "Geez, nearly night time already?" He pointed out as he glanced outside his window, only to see the sunset. He had spent so much time showing Finn around he must of lost track of it.
Ice King looked down at the infant, smiling a little at his determination to stay awake. "Tired, eh? I can't blame ya" he said, cradling the infant as he made his way back into the guest room, which was now Finns own bedroom in the making.
With a few movements of his hand, the Ice King decided to shape Finns new bed, using his powers, as most of the penguins had left the room and he didn't have the energy to get them to come back and make Finns bed. Once his bed was made, he set Finn in the crib, for a moment Finn looked worried, he squirmed around in the crib probably not used to the ice surrounding him.
"Don't worry lil guy, Daddy will getcha something warm"
The Ice Kings eyes widened at his own words, realizing he had referred to himself as 'daddy' perhaps he was already getting rather attached to the child. The Ice King left the room, only to return with a few blankets he had laying around, he picked up Finn placing a couple beneath him and placed him back down and out the remaining one on top of him.
"There much better!" He chimed.
Finn seemed to agree aswell, as he began snuggling into the blankets and falling asleep. The Ice King watched him for a moment a content smile on his features before leaving the room, "Well, good night Finn" he whispered as he left.
