FAMILY THINGS / Catch-all before the Beach Party

[fierybluebird]

[Since Espio's arrival on the 3rd, Marco has been unwilling to put the chameleon down or let him out of his sight. Even worse than he gets with Thatch and Ace. After all, he might have trouble holding onto them, but he can usually FIND THEM again, Espio, on the other hand, was in a place Marco had troubles going, and almost no way to pull Espio out. So he'll be damned if he doesn't throw his all into keeping Espio here as long as he can. Probably at the expense of everyone's sanity including his own, however. Someone stage an intervention.]

[Around Attleton, Marco takes his best friend and baby bro to see the sights.]

[And mostly to show off his terrible crow and seagull posses. As you do.]

[Nova gets a short tour because ew skyscrapers are only good for haircuts and landing on.]

[And the Everglade... well.]

So I burned down the building I owned, and you'd have been proud of everyone else. They threw a fit, and deposed me from being a deputy. And now it's a rose garden in Kitten's honor. [Hence the fucking skulls and bloody swords. :|] Turnip farms probably make better sense in Fayren though, yoi.

[The one time Marco lets go of Espio and actually flits away, is to go do illegal shit that Espio would give him a hard time over. As you do. Besides he's hoping Ikki and Leanne can distract him with justice shit so he can go be a pirate okay.]

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My bro from another world just got here from everything-is-an-illusion hell. [Be glad he left out the rest of the details.] Turnip party at the beach! Normal party at the beach this weekend you already know about, but someone throw presents at Namur's face, it's his birthday! ♥

And before you buncha losers whine about the heat, good. Stay home. Volcanic hibernators only! :P

[Locked to Grell]

Pinkie's here, but in a bad way. Go easy on him for a few days. No idea how to handle Ash and him yet. Or even pokemon.

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[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

Good, but I will stay close in case my Galdrars are needed because of his stubbornness.

[Okay, feeling giddy because Ikki made something with her in mind but also because of that smile.]

A more bitter tea will go great with it don't you think so, my love?

[She was so happy right now.]

I will love to enjoy it with my king.

[Okay, time to put on her apron as she goes to her stash of tea ingredients. She goes to pull out some rose buds and lavender along with some other herbs. She places them in a cloth before tying it and placing it in a teapot. She glances over towards Ikki, blushing and smiling as she fills it with water and places it on the stove to start boiling the water.]

There, it should be ready in a few minutes.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

Stubbornness? Do you know him already?

[He chuckles as he places the tart on the table, still feeling weird when she calls him "her king". He really isn't made for that but so long as she's happy he will just go with her.]

As you wish, it will be a honour and pleasure to share it with you.

[He leans back against the table, arms crossed as he observes her prepare the tea, he loves it when she joins him in the kitchen even just for this. It's probably not fitting for a queen but he can't help to enjoy the sight of her in an apron preparing a teapot for just the two of them.]

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

Well, Marco likes him and adopted him so there is a high chance he is that. Just look at how quickly he adopted us.

[A soft chuckle and a wink.]

I believe the honor and pleasure would be all mine.

[She couldn't help but to blush even more as she feels him observing her. It was true that it wasn't fitting for a queen but, she loved it. She loved the simple things. It made her feel more like a loving wife to Ikki, spending time with him like this. She opens the cupboard to fetch two tea cups and sets them down on the table, leaning over to steal a kiss before heading back to the teapot. Another visit to her stash as she pulls out a few flowers, trotting back to place them on the bottom of each cup. Time to steal another kiss before finally going to fetch the teapot itself and bring it to the table.]

For you first, darling~

[And she carefully pours his cup first, handing it to him before pouring her own cup.]

I shall pray it will pair with the tart you made perfectly.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

Are you trying to insinuate something?

[Just teasing, he's well aware that stubbornness is quite a shared trait between them all. It's a miracle they can get along.

His smile grows and his gaze gets more loving as she steals kisses as she busies herself, finding himself more and more charmed with her. How could he ever think that he could live without any of this? Even just seeing her besides him is like a dream. He makes sure to place two slices of the tart as she brings the teapot and pours a cup for him.]

I'm sure it will, you made it after all.

[He places a slice of the tart in front of her and sits, waiting for her to taste it first, mostly because he already knows how it tastes.]

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

Maaaaybe~

[She teases right back. She is just as stubborn as the rest of them.

A shy smile forms as his gaze becomes more loving. This small moment and simple life. What could be more desirable than this? This was a part of the perfect for her, all that was missing were nestlings playing by their feet.]

But my tea making isn't as good as your cooking skills.

[She moves to sit down, not bothering to take off her apron just yet. She still has the shy smile as she goes to take a small forkful of the tart. A moment after she puts the forkful into her mouth, she lifts a hand to her face and let her ears wiggle.]

It is as divine as it looks, Darling!

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

My cooking skills aren't that good, Sanji was a great teacher but I still have a lot of work to do to be even a quarter as good. Though so far, as long as no one gets food poisoned I feel satisfied.

Your tea skills are far better incomparition.

[He waits patiently as she takes a small forkful though even before she speaks he can tell that she likes it with the way her ears wiggle.]

Glad you like it, I admit I wasn't too sure about the combination of peppermint and chocolate.

[He takes a small sip of the tea, tasting it before the tart and smiling as he does so.]

Yes, I think this tea will go along well with the tart.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

They are far better than mine. I just know how to bake a cake, a Serenes desert and maybe a broth.

[She giggles before holding up a finger.]

How about this? Our skills in the kitchen are a equal match. We can prove it with this delight.

[Before, it would have been a little embarrassing for him to see her ear wiggle. But now, she doesn't mind it.]

It is perfect, I think. You get both richness and refreshment in a single bite.

[But then she watches and at his words, her ears goes to wiggle even moreso.]

It fills my heart with joy to hear that!

[So many happy wiggles as she goes to take a sip of the tea, beaming a little with pride.]

It is the perfect match.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

You would know more if Sanji had taught you, or if you had had to cook since a young age. By the time Shun was born and my mother died I already knew my way around the kitchen even if poorly.

[He simply hums at her attempt to reach a middle ground for the argument about who has better skills. It's certainly an idea he can't really argue with, so he settles with just finally digging into his own slice of tart.

He smiles as she tastes the tea as well before shaking his head.]

Not at all, it's a good match but not perfect. It's the company what makes it perfect.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

Sanji was the one who taught me how to make the cake. Serenes wasn't exactly the best teacher on how to cook.

[A soft giggle and nods her head. Ikki will always have the one up with her in the kitchen.]

Aye, I can't argue with that, my love. But I wonder what would make it better.

[She then goes to let out a long sigh as she gains a wistful expression before it turns into a loving one, taking another bite of the tart.]

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[uccellodifuoco]

I meant "if Sanji had taught you more". I would have been surprised if the cake came from a bunch of trees, no matter how ancient and magical they were.

[Unless it was a cake of leaves and twigs, which wouldn't be very edible.]

I wonder... I suppose it may be something only time will show us.

[He focuses his attention on the tart for a moment before looking at her.]

By the way, were you able to find a swimsuit you would agree to wear? Marco really wants us all to go to that beach party, seems Namur's birthday falls around that date.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

They would have lacked the care and the... ability to make a cake. I just didn't want to bother him too much, you know. He always had a lot on his mind and on his plate so to speak. I was just happy tat he taught me that cake recipe so I could make you a birthday cake.

[She smiles before cooing a little bit.]

I guess now I have a new goal. To make the perfect tea to go with your tart.

[She goes to enjoy another piece before blinking at his question. She looks away and shakes her head.]

No, I haven't. Big Sissy believed she found the perfect one for me but I am still naked. Or at least... My legs are completely out for all to see.

[A small blush appears on her face.]

It was dark blue and had ruffles. I know he does, he has been asking me to convince you to go. [A small sigh as she goes to sip her tea.] I am still trying to find a good gift for brother Namur.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

That's true, he didn't seem to be able to catch a break... I wonder if things have calmed down at all over there. Or if they are still there.

[Was Ace still there? The Ace that was in Genessia left before Ikki could do much and he hopes that it was to be sent to another world and not just to be sent back to his own. After all, there was nothing for Ace left in his own world.

He's not surprised to hear a negative answer, or that her legs would be naked in the one they had seen. After all he doubts that even in Everglade there are many stores for ancient-like swimsuits. He takes a sip considering his next words.]

Why don't you just wear stockings? With the swimsuit I mean, that way your legs would be covered even if not hidden. I'm not sure we would be able to find a swimsuit like the one Harley found for you, and I won't go to the party unless you go.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

I pray that it has... More people seemed to have moved in the last time I remembered.

[She watches Ikki closely, sensing his worries and goes at once to start cooing softly at him. It's okay, everything will be okay. It is Ace after all.

She tilts her head and ponders a moment.]

I guess I can try stockings but... Would they slip down as they get wet?

[She smiles and chuckles a little.]

I don't think we can find one like Harley made for me. Darling... Do you want to go? If you do, I can try and put more of an effort into wearing a swimsuit, my love.

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[uccellodifuoco]

More people? Well, the place was big enough... And it's not like it would be hard to make it bigger over there.

Sometimes I miss being able to bend things, if only because that way there would be no issue bringing more people here.

[It is Ace, indeed, and that's probably why Ikki worries. He's not worried for Ace's safety per say, just for where he is, so long as he's alive he may be in hell and he would still manage to be safe and move forward. It's the idea of him being nowhere which bothers the phoenix, because who knows if Marco's world has an afterlife, for all they know there may be nothing like it.]

There are stockings that reach to your waist, you could put them and then the swimsuit so they can't slip down even if they get wet.

[At her question he can't help but sigh.]

I... Don't particularly care to be honest. I don't like parties so my initial reaction is to not go, but I wouldn't die if we go.

Marco said there'll be some singing event, I thought you would like to go to that.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

Yes, more people so I m sure that they are fine even if we are not there.

[That had to be one of the hardest things to say. She can only pray though it is the truth.

She continues to coo, trying to soothe Ikki's worries before chuckling.]

I miss it too. If only because my ability to use my cosmos seemed to disappear here.

[She blinks at his words and goes to slowly nod her head.]

I will have to look for those then.

[At his answer, she couldn't help but to chuckle a little.]

Somehow, I knew that would have been your answer. I have gotten used to going to parties and brother Marco really wants us to go...

[She goes to let out a long suffering sigh.]

Perhaps we should only go briefly, just long enough to say that we went. Then we can either come home or do something just the two of us.

That could be fun to go and listen to but, not part take in. There are multiple people out there who are more talented than I and my style as one person said, is old fashion.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

They would be fine even without more people, if anything more people may actually make it worse.

[He offers a smile in return to her cooing, to show that he's fine. He knows that worrying about Ace is like worrying about Seiya at the moment, pretty pointless, which is why he tries to not think of it too much. Though maybe he should try to think a bit more, he hasn't even bothered to talk to Dohko in a long while, satisfied with just sensing the older Saint's Cosmo.]

Here? Does that mean you kept it while you were in your world?

[He doubts it but her phrasing made him wonder.]

Old fashion doesn't mean bad, and it doesn't mean you couldn't have fun participating... By the way, your singing... It's not tied to your magic, is it?

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

Rose was one of the people, if that helps your worries.

[The sight of the smile always help but she still coos. She knows you all too well, Darling. Remember she can sense your emotions?]

I don't know... Other things happened and I never bothered to try it at home.

[She is the worse student ever. She smiles at his words and shrugs her shoulders.]

I.. Do not know... There is one Heron who could let me know but after the wars, even though he stayed with us in Serenes, he vanished one day. Or at least, I haven't been able to find him again.

[A small sigh.]

The Heron hero of the first Holy War, Lehran.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

Rose? How could that ease my worries? Now I'm worried that Ace will finally reach the ends of her patience and she will kick him across all the multi-worlds.

[Though he laughs even at the idea itself. If that happened there would be a chance for them to pass through Genessia.]

I see, I would have been surprised if you had kept it, but the way you worded it made it sound as if you had. Though, if you want we could try again, it would be harder this time since you would have to learn it the old fashioned way and without bending as help.

[He frowns a little, he had expected her to know the answer, mostly because as Marco had said the galdrs were one thing and singing was another. But it seems Ikki was right to be doubtful.]

From the first Holy War? How long ago was that?

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[song_princess]

I wouldn't doubt that she will do that. But she will help keep everyone safe. And try to keep them level headed.

[She blinks and smiles, with a soft nod.]

I... I would love to. Even if it is just to keep an eye on everyone.

[She has grown more protective over the years. She sees the frown and sighs.]

Yes, the first one. It has been at least a thousand years. He looks barely any older than me.

[A brief pause as she fidgets a little.]

I am a direct descendant of him and Micaiah... She is his daughter. So, she is my aunt. But I dont think she realizes that yet. I will let her know one day.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

"Try" being the key word there.

[He hums, returning the smile lovingly as she accepts. He has noticed that she's now more protective herself, more the type to want to stand in front than behind and he admires that. Even if he will still try to stand in front of her, he can easily accept her standing on his side if she insists.]

It won't be easy and it may not work, but we lose nothing for trying.

[He takes a forkful from the slice of tart as he listens, raising an eyebrow at all the new information.]

You told me that your people had long lifespans but I admit I didn't expect it to be more than a thousand years.

And, well, I suppose now I won't need to come up with excuses to claim her as family.

[It also explains why Leanne said that he would have been able to explain.]

But... Would he have been able to answer? I mean, he was a male, it wasn't him who carried the child.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

If we were still there, I probably would have made a bet with you to see how long that will last.

[She blushes at the sight of the loving smile, idly moving to tuck a piece of hair behind an ear. With him, she will always be willing to stand behind him and let him protect her.]

If it was easy then everyone can use it.

[She goes to shake her head as she sips her tea.]

He... He was basically cursed by Yue when he fought against her. I... I have been looking for a way to free him from it but, would it make him happy? Would it truly heal him?

That is true but please do not tell her. At least not yet. Lets wait until she is back on her feet again.

[She blinks and slowly nods her head.]

Male or female, any Laguz who has a Branded child will lose everything. He managed to retrain himself into becoming powerful with different types of magic despite losing his songs.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

Well, technically everyone can use it, they just don't know how and rarely need to use it. But whenever a human makes something that seems inhuman, way beyond their limits, like a mother lifting tons of weigth to save their baby... That's them taping into their Cosmos unconsciously.

[Ikki frowns at that.]

A curse? What type of curse?

[He can't help but snort at her plea to not tell Micaiah.]

Since when am I the type that goes around telling people that they are family? And even if I told her, I don't need an excuse or reason to. If she's not happy with it she will have to get used to it.

[Forced phoenix protector is a go.]

I see, I thought it was just the females due bearing a child with mixed blood. But now I'm curious as to what exactly causes the loss of magic. Does it happen as soon as the conception or just when the child is actually born?

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

I see. I wonder then how many times people has used it or know it happened.

[A small sigh and shrugs her shoulders.]

That is all that I know. But it probably linked to his long life.

[Okay, she is going to pout at him.]

I am serious, Darling. But thank you, for at least be willing to not tell her. In reality, I might be the one who slips it to her accidentally before she may be ready to hear.

[She takes another bite of the tart and ponders a moment.]

I have only heard rumors, my apologies, my love. I would like to think it happens the moment the child is born. If only because it will give me more time once a little one is in me.

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[uccellodifuoco]

Most people go through their lives without ever needing to use it. Or knowing it exists, and even those that use it once don't realize what it was.

Nowadays it's mostly a secret that's not meant for the whole world.

[Well, if she's going to pout like that he's going to have to lean in and kiss her.]

Then I'll let you have the full honour of traumatizing her by learning that she's related to you.

[He nods, calmly.]

It's okay, I just worry because I understand the toll it will take on you. Either way, Marco says we won't have Branded children, so let's not just think of the worst case scenario, hm?

[Action] In the mansion, who wants to eat?

[song_princess]

I wonder how they would react to a bunch of people then using their cosmos. But still, I am glad then to hear not everyone can use it. I can see those who only want power will misuse such a gift.

[No! No cheating like that! That is so cheating as it works like magic to get rid of her pout.]

Are my pouts a signal for you to kiss me, Darling?

I shall have to pray that it won't be a traumatizing event for her. There are far better fates for her.

[A small sigh and... She gets up to move towards him, trying now to sit on his lap. She wants a cuddle.]

You should leave worrying about that part to me. It is a little strange that now, I feel more at peace about losing everything. I shall pray that Marco is right but... We honestly do not know until they are born. Though, will I still be attractive without my songs or my scent?