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FAMILY THINGS / Catch-all before the Beach Party

[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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[He should have learned by now that yes, Rip tends to play with fire when it comes to her passions and this time was no different. They would always have a.. rocky relationship.

At least, for now anyway. Rip could sense that her words seemed to piss him off and part of her was satisfied by that. But, Alucard needed to see that Rip just wasn't someone that needed to be saved. Not anymore anyway. As much as she was the same woman he met six years ago, she was also this.

Confidant, sure of herself... she'd grown beyond what she had been back then despite the memories that tormented her even now. So knowing that she just won against him verbally satisfied her. She knew she could never physically win against him, but verbally? She'd cherish every little win she got.

Besides, she wasn't rejecting him. She was setting the rules. Rip would make her own choices and if he wanted to pursue her, she welcomed it. That choice was completely his to make. She had already stated everything that went with her.

So, now Zamiel had to make his own choices about her.]

You're hard to read.

[An orange fire phoenix flies across the hall before Ikki materializes in front of Rip as soon as the other leaves. He's frowning and clearly not pleased but his eyes look over her with worry.]

I wasn't sure if you needed help or... Wanted it. So I waited.

[He doesn't ask if she's okay with words but the way he keeps looking at her seems to imply it.]

[A shudder ran down her spine at the appearance of flames and it's only a reminder of the fact that there were two phoenixes here that meant her no harm that really kept her from freaking out.

Rip glances behind to where Alucard had been moments before, trying to keep herself calm enough though the thought of him was enough to spark her anger slightly again.]

I'm fine. He iz...an old acquaintance from my past und as dangerous as he is, I doubt he vill harm me.

[She drew in a deep breath to try and relax.]

Thank you for zhe concern. Zhough, I doubt I should be left alone even here vith him around from now on.

If you want, next time I sense him I won't hesitate to come. He wasn't easy to read either, but I don't think I like him.

[Even if only just because he had waltzed in, uninvited and laughing at the security systems in the place.]

He iz not an easy one to like.

[Rip nodded, relaxing a little bit at his suggestion. She wasn't too thrilled with how he waltzed in either and considering her desire to protect the estate even if it's lessened now, it just didn't sit well with her.]

Zhat might be for zhe best... und vat do you mean 'read'?

Your Cosmo. Some call it spiritual energy, ki and other things. Every creature has it, except robots, at least as far as I can tell.

Normally I use it to know where everyone is, more or less, and know if they need help based on how their Cosmo feels. Nervousness, fear, those things show on it...

[He pauses and shrugs.]

But with you and others it's hard to discern those things, I suppose it's because of you're a vampire. So I assume that guy was a vampire too or something similar.

[She nodded slightly, just taking in that little explanation and finding it made sense. In a way it was like her own sixth sense with living creatures around her. It helped her track and know when threats were around...It was both a good thing and a bad thing.]

Vell, you vould be right. Alucard iz a vampre, one from my vorld.. my vorlds original vampire.

[Rip began to look a little uneasy and then shook her head slightly pinching the bridge of her nose under her glasses.]

Lets just say ve haf a rocky history. He vas my murderer und now he vants... to be friends und potentially my sire. Und maybe a lover.

I'm still trying to figure zhat out.

The original vampire? How does that wo-

[He pauses at her expression and frowns, shaking his head as she goes on.]

And I thought things with Leanne were complicated... Well, take your time to figure it out, no need to rush. If he has a problem with that, he will have to go through us first. I've no idea how I would fare against a vampire but I wouldn't make it easy for him.

[It's not just words in his case, if there's something Ikki puts over anything else is family. And ever since Nautilus he has come to see as family many people, whether they like it or not.]

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[She gave a faint snort and a slight smile at the complicated comment.]

I'm trying to. He iz just.. slightly pushy. But, I refuse to give up my family or my lovers for him. I love Namur und Augustine too much to leave zhem for someone like him.

Maybe he's nervous because Namur is that good and he knows the competition is hard. I don't know Augustine enough to tell but if you chose him I'm sure he's a strong competitor as well.

[Ikki shrugs and offers a small smile.]

Either way, I'm glad to hear that you refuse to give us up, in what little time I've had to reconnect with Marco I can tell that's a general and mutual feeling.

[He pauses and seems hesitant for a moment before he frowns again.]

You don't have to answer, but I couldn't help to notice that even before that Alucard arrived, you prefered to be alone and... Out of sight.

["Hidden" would be another word.]

What happened?

[Considering both men had her heart so completely at this point? There was little doubt in her mind on how much she loved the both of them. And how could she give up the one thing she's been desperate for since she died?

Rip was thrilled to join Marco's crew and be part of this family. To know that people genuinely wanted her and had her back wasn't something Rip was really used to. So like hell she'd give it up!]

Thanks.

[She paused to figure out how to explain just why she was hiding to begin with and ended up rubbing her eyes under her glasses.]

I vent to zhe dream docks recently. I'm dealing vith zhe headache und flood of memories... und zhey aren't particularly pleasant.

[She started to feel slightly uneasy.]

...I haf zhe overvhelming urge to protect zhis estate. It.. reminds me of anozher zhat I vas..trained to protect.

[Condition was the better word considering...]

The dream docks...

[Ikki had considered them, to see if he could remember the things Marco talked about. But at the same time he's not sure he wants or even needs to remember, not when he can just restart things with Marco. He wants to get to know Marco, Namur and Thatch but he wants to do it as he is now, not by taking a shortcut... And seeing Rip now he's even more sure that he probably doesn't want that.]

Wait, "trained"? Like... As if you were a dog or a slave?

[The phoenix frowns, feeling his rage inside react instantly at the thought of it. He hesitates for the next question and won't blame her if she refuses to answer, but he still asks it, because he wants to know who would "train" someone else like that.

And smash their head if he has the chance.]

... Who?

[She tensed slightly when he picked up on that and just nodded. She could argue semantics about whether she was a slave or not but... at the same time, she really couldn't. Rip had let it happen to her and was suffering the long term consequences now.]

Doesn't matter. Zhey aren't here now und I pray zhey never show up.

[He expected that so he nods even if he's clearly annoyed, not at the answer but at the fact that someone had done that to her.]

Guess that just a name wouldn't serve for much then. But if they do show up... I would like to have a word with them if you please.

[Not really a word but he isn't really in a position to ask her to tell him or anything. Besides, he knows that if she comes to tell about that to others, Marco and Namur would probably be first in line to have a chat with whoever was responsible.]

I'm sure several people vould if zhat version of him ever shows up here.

[She pinched the bridge of her nose, just trying to shove those memories down once more.]

Zhe line might be longer zhan one vould zhink. But...my problems aren't vhy ve're here. Zo, care to escort me back to zhe others und just.. let Grell und Marco know zhey need to figure out a vay to keep him out.

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My lady?

[Guess who appeared after feeling surges of pain.]

Who was he? [Does she need to chase him off?]

...An acquaintance from my vorld.

[Rip rubs the bridge of her noise, pinching it under her glasses.]

He's on his vay out, zo don't vorry too much about zhe old goat.

He seems upset...

[AKA, DOES SHE HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT ON HIM?

She watches her reaction before cooing a little.]

Come into the kitchen. I will make you some tea to soothe your soul. Any particular flavors you care for?

[Bird mom mode is activated.]

[She gave a faint snort.]

I know. I may haf pissed him off by standing up for myzelf.

[And that's his problem. Rip wanted Alucard to understand she wasn't as.. lost as he remembered. Even with her issues right now, Rip was fighting hard to remain who she was despite the chaos in her mind and the tugging insanity.]

...Anyzhing that pairs vell vith blood.

[At least Rip had the mind to look a little sheepish.]

I'm a vampire zo anyzhing vill do.

[Somehow, she had a feeling fighting against bird mom wouldn't go so well.]

[Hoooo? She is so proud of you Rip! Feel the pride beaming off of bird mom.]

Well then, he will have to get used to it. I will have to make the tea extra special for you then!

[She coos gently and warmly before trying to nudge her towards the kitchen.]

I also want to let you know that I am here if you ever need someone to talk to about anything.

[She blinks at the mention of blood before smiling warmly.]

Okay, what type of taste does blood have? I will do my best to make the perfect tea to pair with it.

[She will accept Rip for who she is. Vampire and all.]

[And somehow this amuses her a little and gets Rip to relax. See, this is why she likes her pirate family.]

Yes Ma'am. Und zomething berry flavored. Zhat or a black tea zeem to pair vell enough. Az for vat blood tastes like.. metalic-ish.

[Of course, she's allowing the smaller woman guide her towards the kitchen just for the amusement of it at this point.]

[She giggles as she sense the change in Rip and gains an impish expression.]

Berried flavor? How does strawberries and lavender and some herb sound? The lavender should cut through the metallic taste.

[And good. You may be as tall as her Darling but she will show that small does not mean mighty. Once in the kitchen, she throws on an apron, and heads to her tea stash.]

Just let me know if you have any requests.

Zhat sounds lovely.

[What can Rip say? She's rather tall for a woman though that doesn't mean she won't listen to people shorter than her. Rip settled into the kitchen as the dainty little bird mom went around the kitchen]

I'll try anyzhing to liven up my usual food source. Tasting zhe same zhing all zhe time tends to get boring.

[Leanne beams as she sees Rip settling in and starts creating the tea mixture.]

I will have to agree. For a while, I had to eat the same thing for months at a time. It can really sour a person's morale.

[She happily chirps and cheeps as she preps the tea mixture, flying up now to grab the tea pot. She then fills it with her mixture and water before setting it on the stove to start boiling.]

There, that should do it. Where do you keep the blood and I can fetch it for you.

[While waiting for an answer, she goes to fetch two tea cup sets placing a couple of flowers on the bottom of each up to infuse more flavor once the tea is ready, and sets them down on the table.]

Are vampires able to eat normal food as well?

[She listens to the chirps and cheeps and partially wonders if it's a language of some kind since she's heard something like that from Marco before.]

Zhe blood is in a flask in zhe back of zhe fridge.

[She studies the two tea cups with slight amusement considering all the things Leanne is adding to it and wonders just how this will taste. Well, she's about to find out.]

Some are. I am not... not entirely anyvay. I find it iz easier to consume ozher liquids az long as zhere is a bit of blood included. But, I cannot eat anyzhing solid und hafn't been able to since my creation.

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