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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 5:32:18 GMT -5
"Hey, it's your body... Still my responsibility somehow," Archon pointed out unsmilingly. The moment had gotten far more serious right with the presence of Zahi. He felt like the whole power play thing between them had never been resolved, but only widened by Linx's actions. Now it was time to put his feelings to the test and hope they failed. Just react well!
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 5:44:37 GMT -5
What do you...
**Amathyst cut in before Zahi could finish speaking.**
Mom... I think I'd better tell you first...
Tell me what?
Mom, how would you feel about having a grandchild?
I wouldn't mind, why do... Are you about to tell me what I think you are?
If you're thinking I'm pregnant, then you'd be right...
How long?
Just over two weeks
That's great news! And given his presence, I'm gonna guess Archon's the father?
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 5:50:06 GMT -5
"No, Zahi, I'm the butler. Of course I'm the father... That's why I'm accompanying her on the arduous journey to tell you guys. For once, though, I'm glad my parents are gone." They would likely hate him forever if they knew that he'd impregnated someone already. It looked like Zahi wouldn't, though. She was just happy about it, which was a bit of a shock to the sarcasm-using mouse. "I just found out myself... I've been waiting on the results for a while now."
OOC: You appear to only be online here.
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 5:57:12 GMT -5
OOC: College.
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Well, I don't think my daughter could have picked a better mouse... Ama, how long have you known?
About an hour at most... Do we really have to tell dad though?
Tell me what?
**Raiden had just come out of the bedroom, having been resting, his arm in a sling.**
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 6:00:57 GMT -5
OOC: Oh, right...
BIC: "Uh... Do what?" Rather surprised by Raiden's sudden presence, Archon turned to face the mouse, a mildly confused look on his face. "You just... Man, I hate it when beasts just randomly pop up. OK, it's not randomly... It's your house... I get it." His response had also served as a digression that he and Amathyst may have needed to regroup and get ready to retell.
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 6:16:25 GMT -5
True, but my question still stands; Tell me what?
Dad... I suggest you sit down.
Why?
Dad just do it... And no matter what, promise me you will not get mad... Please?
Fine... I promise.
**Sittong on one of the chairs, Raiden nodded at Amathyst to continue.**
Dad... I... I'm pregnant...
What? You're telling me you're pregnant? And you think I'm going to be angry? It's great news!
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 6:32:15 GMT -5
If Zahi's response was surpising to Archon, Raiden's was earth-shaking. There was no way he could have anticipated this. He was practically ready to draw his CLOS and hold Raiden off Amathyst, after all; this just didn't fit. He stood a bit awkwardly in the middle of the room. "I guess it's good she has that house..."
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 6:36:58 GMT -5
OOC: You mean Archon, but you put Linx.
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It is...
**Standing up, Raiden walked over to Archon and held his good paw out.**
Well, congratulations Archon...
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 6:39:06 GMT -5
OOC: Half past seven in the morning and I stayed up late. You think I'm lucid?
BIC: Archon met it with his own, glad things were going well somehow. He still felt the tension from before, the feeling that everything was about to go wrong, and it didn't seem to go away. "Thanks a lot, Raiden," the mouse mumbled uncomfortably. "I guess this... I dunno. I can't tell who's related to who and how anymore."
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 6:43:25 GMT -5
OOC: Maybe, but I was up before I normally am on a wednesday... I'm still waking up.
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Then do what I do; Don't think about it. Makes it more simple in the long run.
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 6:45:50 GMT -5
Archon had to suppress a snicker at this point. The fact that Raiden was advising a lack of thought was... Amusing, to say the least. To say the most, it took the tension right out of the situation. "Yeah, I'll, uh, stop thinking about it, and I'll completely forget that I have a kid on the way, and said kid will have a miserable, neglect-filled childhood... More simple, yes, more desirable, though?"
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 6:48:54 GMT -5
Not what I meant. I don't pay attention to the who's related to who. I'm in the field too much to take notice of details like that. I DO however look to my family itself. I'll never forget the ones I love and care about.
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OOC: I g2g... I finish for the day in a few minutes.
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 6:53:55 GMT -5
OOC: Great... That was fast.
BIC: "When you say, 'don't think about things', it doesn't sound quite like I suppose you intended. Besides, even with relations, that can be an issue, because... Well, for example, a while ago, when I turned twenty, I... I don't think I should keep talking about this," Archon amended when he realized that Amathyst was still right there. It could be a bit awkward to talk about her going to the same intimate gathering as her brother.
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Post by Raiden, Zahi, Lars and Ama on Apr 16, 2008 14:50:18 GMT -5
Maybe it does... Maybe it doesn't. Thing is, I only trouble myself with my direct family and friends; Zahi, Lars, Amathyst, You, Linx, Mokwa, Fishrudder, Dengoro... Everyone I tend to hang around with and my family to put it short...
**Raiden's expression changed to a harder one for a few moments.**
Promise me something you both... Promise me you will raise the child with love and freedom... I never had that chance, but I did what I could for you and Lars, Ama... I'm not a great father, but promise me both you... Please...
Don't worry Dad... I promise. I would do so even if you didn't ask me to anyway...
**Nodding once, Amathyst shed several tears... It wasn't due to emotion, but to something she couldn't explain deep inside...**
Don't cry my little babe...
**Pulling her into a one-armed hug, Raiden's expression softened again, totally this time. Looking up at Archon, he nodded once.**
Take care of her... She's going to need all the help you can give her.
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Post by Linx Exotic on Apr 16, 2008 15:05:10 GMT -5
"And I'll give her all the help she needs. Tends to suggest infinity, doesn't it?" It looked like Amathyst was going through a lot more stress than he was. His childhood, if cut short when he turned sixteen, was, in truth, not that undesirable. It looked like he was one of the luckier participants in the situation and it made him feel increasingly awkward. He backpedaled a few steps, involuntarily, frightened by this apparently spontaneous display of emotion.
It took a while for him to respond to this all. As it sunk in, he was increasingly unsure what to do, save help, but that was far too vague. He looked from Raiden to Zahi cluelessly. "So now I'm gonna... Um..."
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