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*slowly* Elidia. That's a very pretty name. *grinning* I didn't remember telling you my name... Did Kya-- ....Did your sister tell you my name?
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(Oy. Yeah, congrats on the twins, Terran. Anyhow, think I might just sit the family reunion out and just read it when I get the chance. Have fun.
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E: (puts her finger down on a ridge) 28. (to mike) REMEMBER THAT: 28. (looking up at Kameko) Col introduced you to Mama. You're name's Kameko. I 'member b/c it sounds like candy.
she turned back to the shell. kya rushed in to explain. Kya: the word for "CARAMEL" in Spanish is CAMELLO... (((PRONOUNCED: KAH-MAY-YO.)))) it does sound a lot like "KAH-MAY-KO" kya smiled and shrugged |
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*grinning, chuckles* Ok.
28 rings already? Really? Why Mikey, you're aging before you're time, bro! *laughs* M:*grinning* Oh, veh-hery funny. |
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Elidia: (solemn little voice) I'm NOT done.
Victoria had been uncharacteristically quiet. She looked up at Kya with her big brown eyes and yawned. V: (sleepy but loud and clear) where's Beto? |
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*blink* I know you're not, kiddo. Keep goin'. I wanna know how old he is!
*looks up sharply when Victoria asks about Beto* ~Uh-oh....~ *Mike stiffened, as did many of the other occupants of the room, at the mention of Beto. This did not bode well.* |
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Belen watched her daughter lie to her sister and vowed to speak to her about this later, in private.
Kya V: but ... why can't you live in his house? kya;( getting flusterred) ...there's just not enough room for me there. V: but --- Belen: HUSH, Victoria. Beto's not here. (to Kya) Is he? Kya; no. he's not. Belen: fine. Vamos a discutir esto mas tarde. (((trans: we'll discuss that later.)))) |
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*The crowd in the room seems to almost collectively relax when the matter seems dropped for the time being.*
*Kameko let out the breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding.* ~That was too close....~ K: Elidia, we gonna finish counting? *playfully* I want to know how old he is! M: Can I move yet? K: No. Stay. Good boy. I'll give ya a Scooby snack later. M: *indignant* Hey! *grins* ...you promise? |
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*Vespera sat on the couch and chatted with Belen. She cleared up the misconception about Splinters daughter, and explained that she was dating Leonardo. The conversation moved on to other topics. Vespera kept silent as Belen and Kya spoke about this Beto person.*
*Don retained his seat on the floor, fending off Victoria with laughter every time she came over to him, and played at tweaking her hair. Kya's sisters were fantastic. He wasn't used to hanging around with kids, but that infectious smile of hers was great. She was currently in Kya's lap, so he turned his attention to Jamie.* So Jamie? What kind of things do you like to do?
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For a second it looked like Jaime wasn't goiing to answer, but he made eye contact with donatello.
Jamie: remote control cars.... boats... models of airoplanes... used to do model landscapes with army men and model tanks, but Victoria and Elidia kept wreckin' em by playing dolls on 'em. Victoria perked up at the sound of her name and squirmed out of Kya's lap. she happily hugged Jaime's neck from behind. He coughed a bit and got her to loosen her grip. Jaime: (blushing slightly) it was my fault... if i hadn't been so deparate to distract her this one time i was baby sitting her, she'd never have come up with that game on her own.... V (laughing and stomping her feet) BARBIE SMASH ARMY MEN!! |
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*Don laughed a little at Victoria and winked at her, but continued talking to Jamie* Sounds cool. I do a lot of stuff with electronics and motors and things. *his face fell a little* I had a sweet little remote corvette, but the basement flooded recently and it got ruined, or I'd bring it out to play with. You did warscapes? Have you ever tried a game called Warhammer 40K? Same idea, dioramas, landscapes and painted miniatures.
*Vespera was having a harder and harder time ignoring the figments. She had been clinging to the conversation with Belen. Kya;s mom might have been dead, but she was real. Vespera didn't examine that sentence for too much coherency. Usually by this point on halloween in previous years she'd managed to drink enough to pass out, and with every weird thing that paraded through the living room, she remembered why. On top of it all, her Mother spoke to her nearly constantly, telling her it was time to come home, that they were overdue for a long talk, and she never should have let Vespera's father have the sole raising of HER child. Vespera smiled at her conversation partner, and excused herself. She made it to the bathroom, and firmly shut the door behind her before sitting on the toilet and dropping her face into her hands. Her mother walked right through the door. Did you think that would stop me? The scorn was thick in her voice. I'm getting tired of you avoiding this Vespera. We need to talk. Why don't you come home? Vespera answered her in a tired voice that was barely above a whisper.* Go away mother. *Not until we talk about this. You know its real, your just trying to convince yourself now that it isn't. Look! That girls family is in the living room, and they're dead!* Ves: So are you. *No. I'm not. Come home, and we'll talk*
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jaime's face got quiet again.
J: i don't do that kind of stuff anymore. (He pulled his gaze from Donatello and quietly watched Victoria stomp in circles) Emilio set the pleasantries aside. E: if I may be blunt, Don Splinter? Why is my daughter HERE? You're adoption is most generous, but she is hardly a child. I do believe that she should be sheltered until she can find a husband and start a family of her own, but surely Beto does not approve of this new arrangement? I could care less whether he approves or not, that murderer is NOT my son. However, if he does object I want to be certain that my Colibri is safe. How far does your protection spread, Don Splinter? |
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*Donatello flushed a little. It was hard to remember that they were dead, and only here for one night. The little girls were so... vibrant, it was truely hard to remember.*
*Vespera checked her makeup. It was still in place, and not smudged. She could do this. It was important to Kya. She'd go home and pass out later. Ignoring her mother, the pack of kobolds and the man talking earnestly to the showerhead, she left the bathroom and returned to the living room* *Splinter met Emilio's gaze with calm serenity* My protection of her extends to wherever, and whenever it is needed. She is a member of my family now, as well as yours, and myself and my family will keep her safe.
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Emilio flashed one of the few genuine out-right smiles of the evening.
E: then it is settled. My daughter has protectors both in this world and the next. Thank you. I and mine owe you and any who claim kinship with you a great debt. (the acknowledgement of that debt hung in the air between them, and the silence that followed it confirmed it. Emilio nodded deeply to Splinter) If you would please excuse my poor manners, I woulld like to spend the remainder of the night with my daughters, son and wife. (Having already thanked Splinter as deeply as he knew how, Emilio stood and gathered his children.) Come Colibri... She nodded and picking up Victoria, followed them through the doorway and back down the hall. Elidia, Victoria and Kya stopped in the doorway and looked back. Kya: (quietly) thank you so much. Elidia waved Victoria blew kisses. |
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*Vespera smiled goodbye to Kya and her family, and sank back down on the couch.*
*Donatello grinned at Victoria, and waved goodbye to the rest of them, catching and holding Kya's eyes for a long moment.* *Kameko waved goodbye, then as soon as they were out of sight, she got up and left the room.* Going to bed. Night. *He stood in the shadows of the room. He was the shadows of the room. It was hard to believe how much had changed in the last two decades. The voice had disturbed him days ago, and the Veil had thinned to the point where he could return. The girls family had shown him the path across, summoned by her prayers. They were now leaving, which left... The rat, the turtles and a human. It was time. The night would not last forever. He relaxed, and allowed his presence to be felt. He stepped forward out of the shadows and into the light. He was a japanese man who appeared to be in his mid thirties. Black hair cut short, and not a hint of grey and dark eyes. They flicked over everyone in the room, measuring before settling on Splinter. There, they softened to a look of affection* Nezumi-san.
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MIke sat with his bandana in his lap, trying to tease loose the knot work that victoria left as her legacy. Leo was just beginning to untense. He settled back on the sofa and draped an arm around Vespera. The seat was still warm from where the dead woman had sat with her baby, but Leo resolutely ignored that. Splinter sat in the Victoiria-shaped silence and took a deep breath, recentering himself. Many of Emilio's assumptions and attitudes had disturbed him on some level. He wondered briefly how many of her father's views Kya shared. About to send Michelangelo for tea, Splinter's breath caought in his throat. Disengaging itself from the shadows, a familiar face and its aura strode into the room. Staring more from shock than uncertainty, he asked, "Master?" Even as he said it, he knew the answer. Splinter would have recognized Hamato Yoshi even if he had been struck deaf, dumb and blind.
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*Donatello nearly swallowed his tongue. He'd been looking right at that shadow when it suddenly resolved itself into a man and stepped forward. He was on his feet by the time it addressed Splinter, and froze in shock when Splinter answered.*
*Vespera barely noticed the newcomer to the living room. Kya's family was gone. She could leave soon to, and hide away until they all left her alone...* Y: Hai Nezumi-san >>japanese<< You had wished to speak to me, but I could not answer before tonight. How you have grown my pet!
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Leo was up and standing, Mike at his side by the time the stranger spoke.
Splinter waved his son's back. Sp Splinter bowed deeply. SP: Yoku irasshaimashita, Hamato-sensei. (((Trans: Welcome to my home, Master Hamato. (formal? YES! bad japanese? DOUBLE YES!!)))) |
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*Donatello couldn't believe it. This was Hamato Yoshi? His sensei's sensei?*
*Yoshi returned the bow* Domo arigato Nezumi-san. >>j<< I must say that I am somewhat surprised with what I see before me. I have been able to observe since you called, and I have seen much that I would not have felt possible were I still living. *He gestured towards the three turtles who were still standing.* As it pleases you Nezumi-san, introduce me to your pupils, then we must go apart, and speak.
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Leo straightend from his ready stance and stood as tall as he could. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw an extremely confused Michelangelo do the same.
Splinter smiled proudly and presented them to his Master. Sp: >>J<< These are but three of my pupils, but three of the best, Sensei. (each of the sons bows deeply in turn as they are introduced.) Leonardo, master of the Katana. Michelangelo, master of the nunchucku. And Donatello, who has mastered the Bo. (to his sons) If you would kindly pardon us. Sensei and I are long overdue for a talk. (to Vespera) >>ENGLISH<< thank you for joining us this evening. i'm sure kya is more than grateful as am I. He gestures for Hamato-sensei to follow him. Sp: >>J<< please come with me Master, my study is a peaceful and isolated place. The two drifted from the room and the study door opened and shut in the hallway. |
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