He’s Their Favorite Uncle

The kids swarmed him immediately.

“Uncle Beckett!”

He froze.

Just slightly.

Then… sat down.

Unexpected Connection

“Can you draw this?” one asked.

Beckett took the paper.

Improved it instantly.

The kids stared.

“That’s so cool!”

He handed it back. “…basic.”

It wasn’t.

Why They Loved Him

He didn’t baby them.

Didn’t lie.

Didn’t exaggerate.

“You can do better,” he told one gently.

They nodded. “Okay.”

No hurt feelings.

Just trust.

The Twins’ Reaction

Peresphone watched.

“He’s good with them,” she said.

Hades nodded. “They recognize competence.”

A pause.

“…We do too,” she added.