Post by Alex Vipond on Aug 31, 2015 0:24:34 GMT -8
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Considering he was dressed up tonight he decided to go with Uber instead of his bike.. so after getting dropped off, he fixed his red tie on his blue suit, went up to Alex's door and knocked... He knew he was way early but, might as well look at the clock at Alex's than sitting at his place. -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex was dressed, and no need to worry Ki, no he wasn't in a suit but he was in a dress shirt, tie and trousers, and a pull over sweater. The only relief to his otherwise all black attire was the gray sweater and the
Alex Vipond: gray stripes on his tie. He nodded and gave a shake of his hand in that, whoa look at you way as he opened the door. "Boy do you clean up." He smirked and pulled Ki in for a hug then stepped back to let him in. "How
Alex Vipond: did things go last night?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He gave Alex a one armed hug and a pat on the back grinning. " Good, good, TC's a cool guy, didn't have any problems answering my questions, even took me for bar bee que. Which was awesome. And have you been to his place? it's amazing too, he even said if I couldn't find a job for winter he will give me lessons and put me to work on a snow plow. " -d-
Alex Vipond: "Holy shit that would be awesome!" Alex said, closing the door behind Ki. "Adrienne's getting dressed and dinner is about done. You want anything to drink, besides Red Bull?" Alex headed left from the foyer, through the dining room and into the kitchen. He had a couple of bottles in the warmer. There was a peach cobbler in the oven, and Alex was almost ready to pull the brisket off the smoker. The roasted vegetables were on the grill, and the garlic mashed potatoes were being kept warm in the warming oven along with the sour dough rolls. Alex pulled the first of the two bottles out of the warmer as the timer dinged and grabbed a dishtowel, wiping it down. Popping the top, he tipped it up as he headed for the fridge, and then looked back at Ki, lips pulled inward to clear them before asking. "Dr. Pepper, lemonade, sweet tea.... Has Sarah mentioned ever having had wine with dinner?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Sweet tea please. " He unbuttoned his suit and stepped over to peek in the oven. " Peach?" He said looking up at Alex with a hopeful expression... Umm no she hasn't mentioned wine. " He stood there a moment rocking from toe to heel. " Need me to do anything?... what's our main course?.. " -d-
Wrinkled Black: "Whatever it is, it smells amazing!" That would be Adrienne coming down the stairs.
Alex Vipond: "Sweet tea it is." Alex pulled a glass down from the cupboard, added ice from the door dispenser and pulled the tea from the fridge. Nan had gotten him hooked on the stuff when they were in Virginia. Filling Ki's glass, Alex tipped his head toward the backyard. "Brisket, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted zucchini and mushrooms, the peach cobbler of course and Chateauneuf Du Pape to complement the brisket." Handing Ki's glass off to him, Alex left the sweet tea on the kitchen island and then picked his bottle up again and took a drink. When Adrienne called out, he grinned, moving toward the foyer to get a look at her. "Whoa, talking about looking good." He smiled and then stepped toward her, a kiss dropped to her cheek. He didn't want to taint her lips with his pre-dinner, dinner.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He took the glass and smiled. " Thank you. " When Alex said brisket.. and then headed out of the kitchen.. hearing aunt adrienne.. Ki grabbed a fork and was heading to the back door.. -d-
Wrinkled Black: She was just getting her second earring in place when she hit the last step and she grinned. "Remind me not to wear this in three months, though, or else I'll look like a blueberry." Her lipstick was fresh, so the kiss to hercheek was perfect. "Thanks, babe." Catching sight of Ki heading outside with the fork--which was enough to get her snickering--her smile widened. "Aaw, look, we're twins!"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Hey him and Aunt Adrienne match! It's the hot blue berry, and blues doesn't have a clues. Oh hey he turned around fork behind his back. " Oh wow, we are all blue tonight.. Uncle alex is a traitor to the family color.. " -d-
Ian Lighter: : Coming up from the Carriage House, Ian, dressed in black dress pants, short sleeved button down shirt and a red with a looney toon tie featuring the road runner and Wil-e –coyote
Wrinkled Black: "Someone didn't get the memo." She winked at Alex before she was pulling Ki in for a hug. "Lookin' good, kiddo. And I see that." Referring to the fork behind his back.
Ian Lighter: :: he rang the bell::
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He smirked... " Was going to go raid the brisket... " He put the fork back, and glanced at the door.. left eye twitch... and he reached up and scratched at his head. " It's to early for them right?... Right? " Saying to Adrienne. -d-
Wrinkled Black: A glance was made to the clock on the microwave; it was a smidge early. "Why don't you go see?" She waved him toward the door so she could check on the cobbler.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: No, no its spelled Wile E...as in Eli.. Ki.... Yo as in.. Yo, what's up! Tea as in what Ki was currently guzzling seeing as his throat went suddenly dry. He nodded a few dozen times then went to the door, wiped his hand on his blue slacks, then opened it.. " HEL... Oh it's only Ian! " He grinned.. at Ian. -d-
Ian Lighter: :: managed an afronted look:: Only Ian? I like that!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He stepped back so Ian could come in. " Welcome, come on in. " -d-
Ian Lighter: ::he was carrying two wine bottles, and headed for the kitchen:: What kind of trouble you getting into Ki?
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He dug his phone out of his pocket .. " I am not getting into any trouble thank you very much.. " and he sent out a quick text as he shut the door, then followed Ian back into the kitchen. -d-
Ian Lighter: Hi Adrienne.. :: as he entered the kitchen and offered her the two bottles::
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Just because I am wearing a suit doesn't mean I have a court date or anything... " He glanced down at his phone when it chimed... then nodded.. and shot off another text. -d-
Alex Vipond: When finally Alex was over being stunned by the beauty of his baby momma, he chuckled and shook his head, Ki, grab a platter and let's get the brisket off the smoker. Ian..." He turned. "The fuck you ringing the bell for, dude, you're family."
Wrinkled Black: "Hey Ian! Oooo, thank you!" She grinned, taking the bottles to set them on the counter. "It's a big night for Ki, having the girlfriend come over for dinner. With her dad." Ki wasn't sweating profusely yet, was he?
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "He wants to make sure you and Aunt Adrienne are not ... doing something.. out in the open.. like me when I knock.. " -d-
Ian Lighter: ::he gave Alex a grin, more touched by his welcome than he let on:
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "SHES NOT MY GIRLFRIEND! " He grunted and went over to refill his tea. " Shes a girl, who is a friend. " -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex turned toward Ki. "Ah, well, yeah, but we wouldn't be doing that half an hour before Sunday dinner...." Okay so maybe they would. Alex shook his head, "Never mind..." Alex headed for the back yard. "Platter, Ki, platter!"
Ian Lighter: ::the wines were the type that is supposed to go with brisket, one was a zinfandel, and the other was a pinot noir. both in his family's label.::
Wrinkled Black: All Adrienne was going to do was clear her throat in response to Alex's comment about what they'd be doing a half hour before Sunday dinner. "Okay, okay, his not girlfriend!" She was trying really hard not to laugh here.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Does it need a taste test? " He went and grabbed the platter, and followed Alex out to the back.. -d-
Ian Lighter: :: he grinned :: If she’s not his girlfriend, why’s he all nervous?
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I heard that Ian! " Yelled from the back yard. -d-
Ian Lighter: :: he yelled back:: So answer it!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " don't make me slap you silly! cause All I would need to do is give you a little pat! " -d-
Ian Lighter: You're just a supe bully!
Alex Vipond: Alex had his oven mitts on and the lid to the smoker was lifted once Ki stepped out. "Get it down here near the edge and hold her steady." Once Ki had the platter in position, Alex reached in with a pair of barbecue forks and got hold of it, easing it out. "And none of that talk you two when Sarah and her dad arrive, they're clueless and we'd like to keep them that way for a while."
Wrinkled Black: "I think he wants her to be his girlfriend..." Said to Ian in a stage whisper.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "No supe talk! " And he got down there and when the brisket was on the platter he thought about just calling it a night and running home wiht it. " Aunt Adrienne! " -d-
Wrinkled Black: She just laughed as she poured herself some sweet tea, saving her one glass of wine for dinner. "Whaaat? Are you denying it?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Friends.. " He walked back inside with the brisket. " Where am I putting this?" -d-
Alex Vipond: "Take that in and I'll bring in the veggies." Alex had a pan there, ready for them and he turned off the smoker and moved to the barbecue, plucking out the quartered zucchini and the stuffed portabella mushrooms. "On the kitchen island!” Alex pulled the last of the veggies off and headed inside after Ki.
Wrinkled Black: "Oh, okay." Did she believe him? Not for an instant. Hence her lips twitching.
Ian Lighter: What can I do to help? Or should I just get outta the way and go watch the game?
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He sat the platter with the brisket down on the kitchen Isand, had to throw his tie back around over his shoulder to keep it out of it. " What game? Medal of honor? Assassins Creed?... Call of duty?" He pulled his red tie back around and made sure it was straight, then back over to pick up his glass of tea again for a sip. His phone chimed again and he looked at it.. a slight grin given, and another text shot off. -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex looked around once he had the pan of veggies down, even as he moved to pulled the aluminum foil and cover said pan to keep them warm. "Okay, ooh, PIE!" Technically it was a cobbler, though don't ask him, he just baked the fucker. Alex turned the oven off, though he left the pie inside to stay warm. "BOTTLE!" he looked around, knowing he'd set it down somewhere and went in search of it.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He let out a loud. " HA! " then texted again.. A glance over at Adrienne.. " Sarah is wearing blue... " -d-
Alex Vipond: "Ian... help me find my bottle man, not the one in the warmer...." He paused to lookback at Ki. "Christ are Ian and I the only ones not in blue?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well her dad may not be in blue?" -d-
Alex Vipond: "Barbecue!" Yep, he knew where he'd left it now. And he was heading outside to grab it.
Wrinkled Black: "Neither of you got the memo!" Calling after Alex as she shook her head, grinning at Ian. "Not sure which of them is more nervous."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Me.. " He sipped his tea. -d-
Ian Lighter: What's in the bottle?:: glancing around the kitchen::
Wrinkled Black: "His dinner. Don't need the Taylors seeing it." A bottle of blood was enough to turn just about anyone off that wasn't used to it.
Alex Vipond: Alex came back in with it and waved it at Ian. "Pre-dinner, dinner." He finished the bottle off, and moved to the sink, rinsing it out and loading it into the dishwasher. He gave a last glance around and then yes, there was the second one in the warmer still and Alex moved to pull that one out,. He gave it a wipe down with a kitchen towel and then slung the towel over his shoulder before he popped the top and started drinking it down.
Ian Lighter: Oh.. :: a slight face made:: Who donates it?
CPO J Taylor USN: Mr. Taylor didn't get the memo, either, apparently, as he was dressed in a tan blazer with a white collared shirt and black trousers. As he pulled the Accord up to the gate, he couldn't help a smirk as he watched Sarah in the corner of his eyes, texting away. "Jack and Sarah Taylor, visiting 1900 Shenandoah." He wasn't sure which name they'd be under. "What's their name, sweetheart? Vi something.."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Ki just kinda cured his lip at that one.... " Orphan childrin from china. " He grinned at Ian. -d-
Alex Vipond: Finishing it off, he rinsed and stacked it. "The wondrously brilliant people at LFE who have thus far managed to clone RH positive blood."
Ian Lighter: That's just gross.. :: he grabbed the dish towel and thwapped Ki with it::
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He let out a laugh and hopped back at the towel snapping.. " Well you asked I thought it was a good answer. " -d-
Wrinkled Black: "Oh, Ki.." She rolled her eyes but was snickering as she took the water from the fridge and wandered out to the dining room to start filling up glasses.
Sarah E TayIor: "Huh?" She blinked, putting her phone down and looking up at him. "Oh! Vipond! Alex and Adrienne..." Pause. "Well, Alex Vipond." She said with a nod. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "So... should I be sitting at the table, and you and uncle alex answer the door? Yeah.. when they show up .. yeah let’s do that.. " nodding, and another tea finished off. -d-
Alex Vipond: "Table's set, just need to carve the brisket and carry the food out to the table."
CPO J Taylor USN: "Thank you." He nodded to the gate attendant as they were waved through, then rolled his window back up as he followed his GPS's instructions. "This is a pretty well-to-do neighborhood." He was checking out the houses just as much as their numbers.
Alex Vipond: Alex looked at Ki. "Dude, You can come to the door with us. It will make a much better impression.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " I can help with the carving if you like. " A big smile to Alex as he poured himself another glass of sweet tea from the pitcher. "Will it? Are you sure? All three of us smushed in there at the door? No, No, I like my idea.. " -d-
Alex Vipond: "Ian, if you wouldn't mind opening the wine and letting it breathe...." He smiled and looked at Adrienne. "Why the fuck am I nervous? I'm not dating the man's daughter."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "IM NOT DATING HER! " -d-
Alex Vipond: "Dude, chill. You never will be with that attitude."
Wrinkled Black: "Or you can open the door, that way you can introduce us, Ki." Snickering she leaned to give Alex a kiss. "Not his girlfriend, remember." Liptwitch.
Ian Lighter: :: he nodded and moved to open both bottles with the corkscrew on his Swiss army knife..
Sarah E TayIor: "Well, Alex is a rock star. The one Lani swoons over when you mention his name?" She said with a chuckle, looking to her phone again before sending a text out. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He looked at his phone when it chimed again, and then he got nervous.. " Oh oh oh they are almost here. " He started for the door, then walked back to where Alex and Adrienne were. " Should we do this all causal or.. ... Eh... "
Alex Vipond: Alex moved to turn the music on, making sure he had the volume adjust to be a pleasant background sound rather than demanding of all one's attention.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He stepped over to the door waiting.. and .. maybe practicing opening and smiling? though he still had his glass of tea in his hand.. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: A brow went up for that. "A rock star, huh? Anything I would've heard?" He highly doubted it.
Alex Vipond: "Just remember Ki, that door is made of glass and they can see you through it...."
Wrinkled Black: Chuckling, she moved her hand over Ki's back soothingly. "Casual, hon. Don't want to look like you're trying too hard."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He looked out the door... then back at Alex... then stepped back.. and over to... lean against something, bobbing his head slowly to the music... -d-
Sarah E TayIor: "Um... not sure actually. I think I have one or two of his songs somewhere off iTunes..." She replied with a shrug. "I'm sure you'll like him though, he's pretty cool." (done)
Alex Vipond: Alex moved back out to the foyer, a glance around given, making sure they had everything picked up, that Gus and Sherman were in fact, not downstairs and were up in their own room. Yes, the dogs had their own room.
CPO J Taylor USN: "So you've met him?" She likely told him this, but either he'd forgotten or she'd said it in such a blur he missed it. Finding the house, he pulled up in front of it and parked, turning off the engine. He took one more look at Sarah, smiling, before climbing out and fastening a button on his blazer.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "How do I look? do I look okay? My hair okay?" He brought his hand up that had the tea glass in it and tonked himself on the forehead. " Eh... glass.. " And he headed into the dining room to sit it down. -d-
Alex Vipond: "Ki...." Alex called him back in a stage whisper, because face it, the car was out front and there wasn't much between the front gate and the front door. A hedge that stood outside the wrought iron fence, and was head high, and flower beds to either side of a walk that ran the length of the house, and was intersected by the walk that led to the front door.
Wrinkled Black: Honestly, Adrienne couldn't decide which of the two were amusing her more. She was trying to hide it in her expression, honestly!
Ian Lighter: ::ki had him cracking up, only because he'd been there around that age too::
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He hurried back over to stand near Alex and Adrienne and he looked like he was going to explode.. he was even bouncing just a bit .. they may have chalked it up to nerves .. but in actuality the fact that Ki had drank to much tea.. and he needed to pee... -d-
Sarah E TayIor: "Yeah, I met Alex before Ki, actually." Sarah replied, her eyes lifting to look ahead as they pulled up. While outwardly she looked calm enough, inwardly she was anything but. She opened the door, climbing out of the car in her beige wedge sandals and brushed a hand over the blue sleeveless dress with a thin white belt around her waist. Closing the passenger door, she looked around though would wait for her Dad rather than start heading toward the door. (done)
Wrinkled Black: If Adrienne knew that, he'd get a Gibbsslap.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: She might knock the piss out of him... so.. let's not do that... -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Rounding the front of the car, he settled his hand at the small of her back and led her up the walk. "You look very nice tonight, by the way. You must like this boy." He was well aware he might get a smack in the gut for that, but figured the observation was worth it.
Sarah E TayIor: She'd leave her cellphone in the car since, well, there wasn't going to be a need to be on it for awhile right? Anyway! Hands were at her sides as they walked, though hearing the observation made, he would get the elbow in the gut at least. "Daaad..." (done)
Alex Vipond: Alex gave Ki a nod of reassurance. "You're fine. Just breathe." He looked back to the door and as Sarah came up the walk, Alex put on a smile and opened the door. "Hi, welcome!" He gestured for them to step inside. "Please, come on in. You're just in time, we just pulled the brisket off and are letting it rest a moment." He offered his hand out to Sarah's father. "Alex Vipond. " He gestured to Adrienne, "This is Adrienne, and Ki, and Ian...." He looked toward where he thought Ian was, somewhere between the doorway and the doorway of the dining room.
Ian Lighter: ::he smiled:: Hello, Sarah isn’t it? :: he'd run into her a time or two, actually::
CPO J Taylor USN: He chuckled, lifting his free hand in surrender. "Sorry, sorry.." He was about to ring the door bell when it the door itself opened. "Good evening, thank you for the invitation." He ushered Sarah in first and followed after her, looking to Alex for the introduction. Smiling, he shook the man's hand, firmly. "Jack Taylor. Nice to meet you both. I understand you know my daughter, Sarah."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just raised up a hand and gave a wave. " Good evening sir. Hi Sarah.. He smiled. " Hope you found the place easy enough? " -d-
Sarah E TayIor: Yes, she remembered Ian - dinner at the diner and his witnessing her horrid singing at the park. "Sure is, hi Ian." She said with a smile, stepping in with the ushering, then looking to Ki. "He did pretty good." She replied, giving her Dad a pat on the back much like one would congratulate a dog for learning a new trick - of course she ducked away quickly too afterward. (done)
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne smiled brightly for the pair, offering her hand once Mr. Taylor shook Alex's. "Welcome. Hope you brought your appetites." A wink was given to Sarah.
Alex Vipond: "Yes, we had occasion to meet at the mall, actually." Alex smiled, and then looked at Ki, one brow raising, a hand lifting to sift through his hair a bit and once it was out of view to those in front of him, he waved it at Ki in that, hello, handshake now way.
CPO J Taylor USN: He shook Adrienne's hand as well before he was smirking at Sarah. "You know, back in my day I knew how to read a map without some computerized voice telling me where to go." He then looked to Ki finally, looking him over in a surefire way that'd make any teenage boy nervous. "So you're Ki, huh? Sarah's told me about you." He then smirked and held his hand out for the kid.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He glanced at what Alex was doing.. and arched a brow... then when Mr Taylor held out his hand he got it. " Yes sir. " He stepped over to shake the man’s hand in a firm grip. " Eli, Ki, Jones sir, it's a pleasure for you to meet me. " -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex dropped his hand swiftly the moment it even looked like Jack was going to look his way, and stepped to close the door before he slipped one hand into his pocket, the other hand went to the small of Adrienne's back.
Wrinkled Black: Don't facepalm, Adrienne, don't facepalm. She smiled to Alex, leaning into his hand a little.
Sarah E TayIor: Whether Ki intentionally said it the way he did or not, Sarah couldn't help but give a small chuckle that she quickly disguised as a little cough as though something had caught in her throat. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He glanced over at Sarah when she chuckled, blinked.. then looked back at Mr Taylor.. not sure what the chuckle was for.. but he was still shaking the man’s hand. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "Well, that still remains to be seen." He smirked, amused, as he shook the kid's hand. He was then looking to Alex curiously. "Muddy Waters?" Sounded rather familiar.
Alex Vipond: "So, Jack, would you care for a drink before dinner?" Alex looked at Sarah. "Would you care for something? We've sweet tea and lemonade and soda." Alex chuckled and nodded as he looked back at Jack. "Yes, indeed."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He finally let the man’s hand go.. and stepped back. " If you will both excuse me a moment I need to go check on the dogs before supper. " He nodded to Sarahs dad, then to Sarah.. then slowly made his way up the stairs... and once out of eye shot.. ran to the bathroom. -d-
Alex Vipond: It was all Alex could do not to chuckle, because although Ki was out of sight, he wasn't out of earshot. Not for Alex, at any rate. He looked down and pressed his lips together to keep from smirking and then nodded. "You're a fan of Muddy Waters Jack? Or blues in general?"
Wrinkled Black: "One of them is a mastiff almost bigger than Alex, so it's best to keep them in their room when company is over." Explaining to Jack and Sarah as she led them all toward the dining room.
Sarah E TayIor: She hoped her Dad wouldn't make Ki too nervous, blue eyes watching as Ki left up the stairs then looking to Alex about drinks. "Lemonade sounds good. Homemade?" She asked, gaze shifting to Adrienne. "How're you doing?" She asked, giving a nod toward her belly - protruding or not, she figured she'd know what she meant. (done)
CPO J Taylor USN: "Don't suppose there's bourbon on the menu?" Asked of Alex as they followed their hosts. This whole meeting a boy friend of Sarah's was a first for him, and might just be a bit easier with some liquid courage. "Blues in general, really. Sarah tells me you're a musician, Alex?" Sounded a lot better than 'rock star.'
Sarah E TayIor: Was she going to have to tell him the difference between friend and boyfriend again?
CPO J Taylor USN: And of course he was going to make Ki nervous, that's his job. Hey, there was a space in there! He's a boy, he's a friend!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: And he may be in the bathroom, but he muttered.. " Friend.. not boyfriend..."-d-
Sarah E TayIor: Nice save.
Wrinkled Black: "No other way." Grinning to Sarah, she led her into the kitchen so she didn't have to listen to the 'dads' talk. "Want ice?" Adrienne pulled open the fridge to get the lemonade and to put her own glass of sweet tea away. "I'm doing really good, hon, thank you."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He came walking back down after washing up and fixing his tie again. And there was Sarahs dad, but no Sarah... crap they split up... what to do now?.. stay and talk with the father or... he swallowed and stepped over near where Alex and Jack where, smiling.. -d-
Alex Vipond: "Makers or Pappy Van Winkle?" Alex smiled. "I am." He nodded. "The most well-known of my songs is one called Wherever You Will Go." He may have heard it. It had topped the charts for the better part of a decade, had been used in movies and TV and ... the NHL used it for the 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs, it was in Coyote Ugly and Love Actually and was featured in an Episode of Smallville and Saving Grace.
Sarah E TayIor: Sarah was in the kitchen with Adrienne getting some lemonade. "Sure." She said about the ice, arms crossing over her stomach. "Got a name yet?" She asked, just some small talk. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Hockey. " He nodded... and that was about it.. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "Makers would be perfect, thank you." With a the blues playing in the background he couldn't quite put a tune to the offered song, but it rang a bell so he nodded. "Ah, yes." Turning when Ki joined them, he lifted an eyebrow.
Sarah E TayIor: He probably heard Lani belting out a few lyrics from the song.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just smiled...... " so.. how about that Isis huh? ..... " -d-
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne chuckled, filling a glass with ice and then lemonade. "We've got one that we're leaning pretty heavily toward, but we've decided not to announce anything until he's born." People are less likely to give their negative opinions to your face at that point.
Alex Vipond: Hang with the dudes, Ki, HANG WITH THE DUDES! Alex looked at Ki with that as he moved to pour two glasses of the Makers, and mouthed, a What the fuck, dude at him.
CPO J Taylor USN: That brow went higher. "What about it?" Choose your words carefully, kid.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He glanced at Alex, then at Jack again.. and just went with what first came to mind. " Much better Bond villan organization name than the Taliban. " And another nod.. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: She'd take the glass of lemonade and gave a light chuckle. "I can understand that. Though I'd just tell people to go have their own kid if they want a say in names." She would glance over her shoulder - whether or not she could see Ki, Alex, or her Dad then back to Adrienne. "Y'know, this is the first time Dad's really met any friend of mine. Lani he did just because she practically lived with us." (done)
Alex Vipond: Alex offered Jack's glass out to him and it was all he could do not to develop a sudden drinking problem ala Robert Hays in Airplane. You know that look the dog gives you when he's got his head turned away just enough to look like he's not looking at you, but his eyes are locked onto you to see what you're going to do next? That was pretty much Alex and yes, he was more than slightly a feared at what may come out of Ki's mouth next.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: So was he.. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: He should come to the kitchen.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He so should... but he was rooted in place.. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Jack cleared his throat quietly, taking the glass from Alex. "Too bad reality is a lot harsher than fantasy." He gave him a tight smile before taking a gulp from that glass.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I don't know about that, did you see GI Joe and the Paris scene? " Someone stop him.. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: Pity Sarah left her cellphone in her Dad's car...
Alex Vipond: Alex followed suit, taking a deep drink of the bourbon, and then he nodded. "Ki works at the..." Alex looked over at Ki, that left brow rising and threatening his hairline. "I think dinner is ready..."
Wrinkled Black: "Yeah?" Brows rose as she glanced toward where the menfolk were. "Here's hoping it's not the last, either.." That was muttered before she was clearing her throat. "I think this brisket is calling our names!"
Alex Vipond: It was like watching a train wreck and being unable to do a damned thing to stop it. "Ah, and yes it is. Shall we?" Thank GOD for Adrienne. He was so going to kiss her all over later for that one.
Sarah E TayIor: "Last...?" She repeated, turning around to see what Adrienne was talking about - if anything - but just to be on the safe side... "Hey Ki, this lemonade is awesome! Have you tried it yet?" (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Dinner! Yes, I am so starved.. " And he just turned wide eyed and headed into the dinning room... -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: His gaze at Ki was leveled before he was looking to Alex with a nod. "Sounds like a wonderful idea. So where is it you work, Ki?" Picking up where Alex left off as he followed to the dining room.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "At that place over near that thing that everyone goes to! " He called back... then stopped near sarah and blinked... a glance at Adrienne.. " Ah... where do I work?" He whispered. -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex followed them in, and swiftly drained his glass with that one, and wished he'd brought the bottle with them. "Pacific Science Center."
Wrinkled Black: "Science center..." It was whispered out of the corner of her mouth before she started bringing in the rest of the food.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He snapped his fingers and pointed at Alex. " There! " He smiled.. " Sarah and I were supposed to go see Jurassic World there last night but I got sick. Movie and Mexican night. " He nodded and smiled, moving over to pull a chair out for Sarah. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: Sarah looked from Ki to Alex then to her Dad to whom she would give a slight scowl. She was pretty sure she told him to not scare Ki since he was the only friend she had in Seattle so far. Turning to follow, she saw Ki pull the chair out and hesitated a moment - at first figuring he was going to sit there, but then she remembered that rules thing they had joked about. So she walked over and took a seat in the chair, with a small 'thanks' said to Ki with a smile. (done)
CPO J Taylor USN: "Is that right?" Jack would wait until the ladies were seated before sitting himself. The scowl from Sarah only amused him and he looked at her innocently before turning his attention back to Ki. "Is this something you'll do part time once school starts up?" Ki's pulling out Sarah's chair earned him a brownie point, despite the Isis remark.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He walked around to pull out a chair and sit. " Umm I don't go to school sir. " He picked up his tea and had a sip quickly.. " I am working on getting my GED though. " -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex pulled Adrienne's chair out, giving her a smile, his hand brushing her shoulder as she settled in, and then he took his own seat. Bacon capped brisket was cut and he glanced between Jack and Ki as the conversation continued. "The Pacific Science Center sees a drop in visitor volume in the winter months so they tend to lay off their summer hires and pick them back up again the following spring."
CPO J Taylor USN: A brow went up again. "So I trust, then, that you've been kept on full time if you're not going to school?" Color him intrigued. Sounded better than concerned.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He nodded toward Alex. ' As my uncle said, the center lays off people during the winter and I am on the list. But a friend of mine offered me a job running a snow plow over winter.. " -d-
Wrinkled Black: A whispered thank you was given to Alex, her hand moving over his briefly before he got to work on that brisket, then focused on the conversation at hand.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "But enough about me.. Don't you ladies look lovely tonight?.. " Saw that bit in a movie... see if it works. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "Ah, I see." Nodding, as though he misunderstood. "So then you'll be working toward your GED in the meantime. Is there a particular reason you're not going to school?" It may have sounded harsh in the way he asked it, but he had the right to know if his daughter was hanging out with drop-outs.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He gave a glance to Alex..... -d-
Alex Vipond: "Ki's missed a good deal of school as he went tracking his father down, after his mother died. He's missed a year of school doing so, on his own, now he's working to catch up without having the .... stigma if you will, of being a year behind his contemporaries."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just smiled and nodded... almost said.. 'yeah what he said. ' but didn't . -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Jake nodded slowly, his expression softening considerably. "I'm sorry to hear that, Ki." His tone was sincerely apologetic. He knew effect the loss of a mother took on a child all too well. "I'm glad to hear you're making the effort to catch up, it can't be easy."
Alex Vipond: Alex passed the platter of brisket around, "He's also doing some landscaping for his neighbors."
Wrinkled Black: "And has been doing a fine job with it, too." Yes, there was pride in that warm smile she gave Ki. So she may have driven by and checked it out, don't judge her.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He took a normal sized portion of the brisket for himself... along with the veggies and taters. " Thank you sir. " He said to Jack, and then when Adrienne spoke up about how good a job he had been doing he blushed a bit.. " I do the best I can. " He picked up his glass to sip again.. " How long have you been in the military sir? If you don't mind my asking?" -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "Well that's good to hear." He could accept the lack of schooling if he was working to make up for it in various ways. His question had him chuckling. "I've been with the Navy since I enlisted." Smirk. "Let's just say long before either of you were a twinkle." Said with a nod to both him and Sarah.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " You are a very handsome fellow you can't be that old. ... .. " He just shook his head slightly and put a bite of brisket in his mouth. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: That got a bark of laughter out of him and he lifted his glass in a salute to the kid. "I'm not going to argue with you on that one, son." He'll take some good natured flattery, even if the kid was trying to be a kiss ass.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne just chuckled, tucking into her dinner once her plate was loaded up. Since their hands were busy, she lightly pressed her foot against Alex's. Not meaning to play footsie, just wanting that touch.
Alex Vipond: Alex chuckled at the exchange a smile given and then he looked at Adrienne and that smile grew. His knee brushed hers as he took up a bite and once he was done chewing, he lifted his wine to take a sip. "What is it you do in the Navy, Jack?"
CPO J Taylor USN: "I'm afraid I'm not much more than a glorified pencil pusher these days. Basically I'm in charge of the human resources on base." To put it in civilian terms. He paused to take a bite, and once his mouth was clear he pointed his fork at his plate. "This is excellent." He wasn't quite sure who to compliment with the cooking, so he addressed it to Alex and Adrienne both.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "You ever wonder where that comes from? Pencil pusher? I am just picturing someone leaning over a desk flicking a pencil from one hand to the other and getting paid for doing nothing. " He grinned... -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Jack nodded, chuckling. "That's pretty much where it comes from. Stuck behind the desk, and once you've done all your work you're bored until you get more."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He smiled that was the second time Jack had seemed happy with something he said... so... Let's try. " Ever see any action?" -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "I have, but if I tell you about it I'd have to kill you." Was he serious? Hard to tell, though his fave was very straight. Until Sarah kicked him under the table and his lips twitched.
Alex Vipond: Alex smiled, nodded. "Thank you, the barbecue is my domain, Adrienne takes care of the finer touches." And then Ki asked that one. It was bound to come up, but Jack's answer had Alex cracking up.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Ki just had a deer in the headlights look, but then everyone laughed and he let out a .. " hehe... " swallowed and went back to eating. -d-
Alex Vipond: "Thank you, Jack, for your service by the way. With you servicemen and women we'd be... Well, we'd be a lot worse off, to be certain."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He glanced over at Alex... did he just do a PSA in the dining room? -d-
Wrinkled Black: "I'm in trouble when it gets too cold for the barbecue and the cooking falls on me." She was mostly kidding. Sort of. Nodding along with Alex, she smiled to the man. "Yes, thank you."
CPO J Taylor USN: He smiled and tipped his head to them both. "It's my pleasure. The Navy's my second love." A wink was given to Sarah, his first.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He glanced over at Sarah and gave a slight grin.. will give her heck about that later... throw in some Awws and stuff.. -d-
Wrinkled Black: Yes, Ki. It's always good to thank service men and women. Add that to the 'rules.'
Alex Vipond: "Sarah tells us that you were stationed in Hawaii. I will admit I have not seen as much of the state as I would like. I don't think I've ever been to any of them other than Oahu."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I have only been to the Hawaiian club in Vegas. " He chimed in on that as being as close as he had been to Hawaii. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Jack nodded, lifting his napkin from his lap to dab at his mouth a bit. "Yes, at Pearl Harbor. It's been quite an adjustment for us, though I'm sure Sarah most of all." He gave her an apologetic smile for that. "Though I will say, I don't miss the pests."
Alex Vipond: "Tourists?" He had to. It was Right. Fucking. There.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Was going to say the same thing, but insteead, finished off the food that was on his plate and made another... -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: That earned another bark of laughter from him. "I was referring to the bugs and the geckos, but now that you mention it? Yes!"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He grinned.. Jack seemed to be having a good time... Kudos to Uncle Alex and aunt A for this Idea. -d-
Wrinkled Black: Hey, they'd been around the block a time or two.
Alex Vipond: "I've been to a lot of places, briefly, but never really got to spend a good amount of time there. To see a great deal of it. We're actually going to the Bahamas this week. We've a house on New Providence to check on, but we thought we'd make it a bit of a mini vacation. We would love to have you and Sarah come with us, if that's possible and your schedule permits." He didn't know if Sarah had broached the subject or not, but he hoped he left it...vague enough to be taken either as a follow up or a first invite.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He looked over at Jack expectantly. -d-
Wrinkled Black: "And on the opposite side of the island from all the tourist hot spots." She felt it was important to point that out, that they weren't in the shadier tourist traps and party resorts.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Oh we are going to go there though right?" He said looking over at Adrienne. -d-
Alex Vipond: "If anyone wants to go shopping we can take you there." No, they wouldn't be roaming alone. If parental units were not with them, Ian would be.
Wrinkled Black: She tried not to give Ki a look. "To some of the nicer areas, probably." There were plenty of areas that they would do well to avoid.
CPO J Taylor USN: That was valuable information, he'd heard of some pretty shady areas that lured in tourists. "Sarah did mention it, yes. That's very generous of the both of you." He wasn't entirely sold just yet, though. "I trust it's only for this coming week? Since Sarah does start school the following."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Well we will more an likely just be scuba diving a lot.. " He nodded and started eating his second helping. -d-
Alex Vipond: "Of course." Alex nodded. "We can't be gone too long, at any given time. With work and such, but since we're expecting our first child, we wanted to get some actual fun time travel in before her lying in period."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Fun time travel?... was he referring to Doctor who?... He looked back at Alex, eyes wide... -d-
Wrinkled Black: Fun-time travel, vs work travel.
CPO J Taylor USN: "Ah, makes sense." He nodded, smiling to the couple. "Congratulations, by the way." He assumed, but it always safer not to ask. "When is the baby due?" Was he stalling so as to keep the teenagers on their toes? Maybe.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Then he would say vacation! fun Vacation travel! Give the kid a heart attack with that fun time travel line.. -d-
Wrinkled Black: The 'lying in period' had Adrienne snickering. "Might as well call it 'entering my confinement'.." She then smiled warmly to Jack. "Thank you. He should be arriving the beginning of February."
Alex Vipond: "Thank you, we're very excited." Alex was grinning and resisting the urge to put his hand on her belly. Again. If he kept it up, it was going to grow permanently affixed which would actually make playing guitar rather iffy.
Wrinkled Black: Yeeeeah, that'd be really awkward.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I don't have any children. " -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: His smile warmed for the pair, before he was blinking at Ki. "Well at your age, I would hope not."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He nodded... and finished off his second helping... -d-
Wrinkled Black: If she hadn't been too busy playing footsie with Alex (wait, what?) she would've kicked Ki under the table.
Alex Vipond: Alex scowled at Ki. Sure make the man think of sex and you and his daughter at the same time. Well it was nice knowing ya... Shaking his head, he lifted his wine and looked at Adrienne and lifted a brow and then looked back at Ki, then at Jack. "I think what Ki means to say is that he takes abstinence quite seriously."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Yes sir, and my uncle is very much a proponent of safe sex as well. " He glanced over at Alex and Adrienne... then looked back at Jack.. " I mean with me.... Cause.. always making sure. .. Ah.. .eh.. Is there cobbler?" -d-
Alex Vipond: That brow rose again, as he looked at Ki, and yeah that escalated fast. "Peach cobbler!" He nodded and rose and headed off to the kitchen to see about said cobbler.
CPO J Taylor USN: Jack almost choked on the sip of Makers he was taking. "Again, so I would hope." Clearing his throat, he set the glass back down to the table. "And when were you planning on leaving for this vacation?" Might as well discuss it further before it fell off the table completely.
Alex Vipond: Coming back with the cobbler and some dessert plates, Alex set it down on the table and cut into it, then serving up a plate for each of them, and set them down near each place setting. "Tomorrow, if everyone is available? I know it's short notice, and for that I do apologize."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just gave Alex that thank you look... best to keep food in his mouth and keep him from talking. -d-
Wrinkled Black: Hell, even Adrienne was blushing a bit for that one. Safe sex, riiiiight. Ahem. "And airfare is already taken care of, and of course room and board as well." All they needed would be to bring any spending money for said shopping trips.
CPO J Taylor USN: Eyes widened a fraction for how last minute this was. "That is very short notice." He looked at Sarah, who was practically giving him pleading puppy dog eyes. Then he looked back at Alex and Adrienne. "And you're sure we wouldn't be intruding on your family vacation?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "There is going to be a lot of people intruding you guys won’t be a bother. " He grinned. -d-
Alex Vipond: "Not at all, we have a small group of friends who are going, perhaps about a dozen in total."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Good cobbler. " He pointed at his empty plate with his fork. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "Thank you.." Belatedly for the cobbler as he stuck his fork into it. "Well... I'm going to have to bring some work with me, but..." He took a bite of the cobbler, since he could see Sarah literally sitting on the edge of her seat. "I suppose I can't possibly say no to such a generous offer." That and his daughter would never let him hear the end of it, but there was no need to mention that.
Alex Vipond: "We are pleased to have you." he nodded. "We'll be meeting up at Boeing Field tomorrow, and hoping to be wheels up around noon."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Great flying... last time he was on a plane they had to knock him out.. but he looked over at Sarah and gave her a thumbs up. " Jet, you, me, dub step.. mile high clubbin. " He grinned... Yeah maybe she will take his mind off of dying a fiery death. -d-
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne's eyes lit up as Sarah squealed and hugged her father in excitement, and she reached to take Alex's hand, grinning.
Alex Vipond: Oh if that didn't make Alex want to throw a dinner roll at Ki. Did he even realize what the mile high club was? "Uh..." he looked at Adrienne, just not sure what to say as the kids got all excited.
CPO J Taylor USN: Yeah, Jack was just staring at Ki.
Wrinkled Black: And Adrienne was trying really hard not to crack up. She did, however, kick Ki under the table this time.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He was doing a little bounce dance in his seat, still grinning at Sarah... " Ow! " He looked down.. " who kicked me?" -d-
Alex Vipond: "Ki. There's a vast area of context that you're missing and rather than explain it.... just suffice to say that you will not be joining the mile high club. Ever."
CPO J Taylor USN: "Ev. Er." added with a pointed glare at the kids.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He looked over at Alex... " Why not?.... Jet not going that high?" -d-
Alex Vipond: "The jet will actually be higher, but that has nothing to do with that phrase."
Wrinkled Black: Okay, now Adrienne was facepalming.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " fine no dancing got ya. ' He rolled his eyes and looked over at Sarah, giving a shrug. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: "Ki.." Clearing his throat, he prepared to be the most embarrassing father ever. "The 'mile high club'.." using finger quotations here, "refers to having sex on a plane, usually in the plane's lavatory. The two of you will not be joining the mile high club. If you even attempt it, I have a shot gun, a shovel, and high enough security clearance that no one will ever know what happened to you." There may have been a bit of grim satisfaction for the way Sarah almost slid under the table with that one.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just sat there with his mouth open, looking at jack.... then looking quickly to Alex and Adrienne then back to Jack... " I thought it was like a rave... mile high clubbin... you know like.. club dancing?.... " -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: He shook his head somberly. "No, son."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "No, no sir no mile high club sir, never... NEVER.. " He shook his head. -d-
Wrinkled Black: The look Adrienne was giving Alex? Oh, I like him…
Alex Vipond: Alex was trying not to crack up but he was having a hard time. His shoulders where shaking and he had his napkin lifted to cover his face.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Sir I just want you to know Sarah and I are not even thinking about anything like that.. and even if we were, each time she and I go anywhere, my uncle always tells me to wrap it up, so there won’t be any problems sir. " -d-
Wrinkled Black: Oh. Sweet. Jesus.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: .... .... .... "Is there more cobbler?" -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex choked on his own spit at that point, and if his face got any redder, he'd be a tomato.
CPO J Taylor USN: At this point, Jack was wanting to stick his fingers in his ears and run out of the house screaming that he wasn't listening, la la la. Instead he just cleared his throat once more. "Thank you for your honesty, Ki. But there will be problems whether you wrap it up or not. You just remember that." He was ignoring the hissed Dad!! he was getting from Sarah.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Im.. going to go get more tea.. anyone want tea? anyone? Anyone? No? okay... " he was getting up.. " Anyone? no. okay.. " and he practically ran into the kitchen. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Jack couldn't help snickering as he watched Ki run off. He supposed the kid could've had worse traits other than not knowing when to shut up. "We should probably be calling it a night, since we've got some packing to do this evening."
Alex Vipond: "Yes." Alex nodded. "Ki get nervous and doesn't know what he's saying half the time." he nodded. "I don't recall being such a spazz at his age."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Muttered from the kitchen... " not a spazz.... " He walked back out of the kitchen, his hair and collar of his shirt just slightly damp from him splashing water on his face. "Can I walk you and your daughter out sir?" -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Grinning, he set his napkin on the table. "Surely this is a nerve-wracking situation for him." Did Jack enjoy that fact? Maybe a little. "Thank you, Ki, that's very kind of you." He was then turning to offer Alex his hand. "Alex, Adrienne, it's been a pleasure. Thank you for your hospitality and such an amazing dinner."
Alex Vipond: Rising, Alex offered Jack his hand. "It was great meeting you Jack and a pleasure to have your company."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He would step over to help Sarah up, and gave her a smile, then walked with her to the front door, opening it for the two. -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex helped Adrienne up, and took her hand, following along behind the others.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne shook Jack's hand as well once Alex was finished. "Thank you so much for coming. We look forward to you guys joining us tomorrow!" She really did! More was always merrier. She smiled warmly to Alex, giving his hand a squeeze.
CPO J Taylor USN: The Taylors followed along and as he stepped outside, he turned to offer his hand to Ki as well. "Ki, it was very nice meeting you. I'm glad to know Sarah's found a good friend in you." He'll get clobbered by his daughter for that later, but it was the truth!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He shook Jacks hand, and smiled. " Thank you sir, she has a very good Father in you.. " Once he let the mans hand go, he would walk over to open the door for Sarah, and shut it once she was in. -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: Snickering, he walked over to the driver's side, pausing to give a wave to Alex and Adrienne, before he was climbing in and starting up the car.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He stepped back over to the grass and waved. " Night! " -d-
CPO J Taylor USN: And they were off to head home and scramble about packing.
Wrinkled Black: Standing in the doorway, Adrienne waved as well, leaning against Alex with a grin.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He reached up and fixed his tie... Then just fell over backwards on the grass when they were out of sight.. " GAH! " He put his hands behind his head and looked up at the sky. -d-
Alex Vipond: Alex waved to them as they got into the car and drove off and then he looked back at Ki. "Well you're in luck. He seems to have embraced your inner spazz."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Hand up, finger pointed into the air. " Not a Spazz! ' -d-
Wrinkled Black: A brow went up as she looked up at Alex. "Inner spazz?"
Alex Vipond: "Total spazz." Alex nodded and then dropped a kiss to Adrienne's lips. "Everyone has an inner spazz."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Who knew the mile high club was about sex! " -d-
Wrinkled Black: She smirked, returning the kiss. "Yeah, but his isn't so inner." And her eyes rolled. "Just about everybody, Ki."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well no one told me! " -d-
Alex Vipond: "Yeah, she's right, pretty much everyone." Alex shook his head. "Dude. You watch TV, you've seen movies...."
Wrinkled Black: "And no one's allowed in the Mile High Club on the Gulfstream except your uncle and I." Pointing a finger at Ki, making it clear right then and there.
Alex Vipond: "And we will not be partaking of that while in flight with the whole group." He nodded. "So, don't think about it."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I better go home, I have to pack.. " He said getting up... " One of you drive me?" -d-
Wrinkled Black: Yeah, she pouted a little for that. "Well you're no fun." Yes, she was teasing. Mostly. "You want to take him, babe, while I get the food packed away? Or you two can help and we can all go."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " We can all go and take me home? I can call uber again if you guys would rather?" -d-
Alex Vipond: "I'll get my keys." He leaned over and dropped a kiss to her lips, then another, and one last before he stepped away. "Let's go." he smiled and grabbed his keys, then headed for the garage.
Wrinkled Black: The kisses returned, she was then holding her ams out for Ki. "C'mere, you." No way she was letting him go without a hug!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He went over and hugged Adrienne, and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for tonight Aunt Adrienne. " He smiled then followed Alex. -d-
Wrinkled Black: "You're welcome, honey." He was squeezed tightly and his hair was ruffled before she let him go. "I'll see you in the morning." She was then shooing him off, leaning in the doorway to watch them go.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He jogged over to put an arm over Alex's shoulder and grinned at him. " I had fun.. ... "-d-
Alex Vipond: Alex chuckled and hit the remote for the garage, as he patted Ki on the back. "You did good. You had some what the fuck moments, but Jack got it. He knows you're seventeen." Alex nodded. "And he will kill you if you defile his daughter."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "There will be no filing of any kind. " He went over to get in the vehical, and would wave to Adrienne as they left. -d-
Wrinkled Black: A final wave was given before she stepped back into the house, kicked off her shoes, then started the cleanup. By the time Alex got home, Adrienne had donned an apron and had packed away all of the food and loaded up the dishwasher. A couple of the pots and pans needed to soak a little, so she was just finishing those up once they were ready to be scrubbed.
Alex Vipond: Alex pulled into the garage and stepped out of the car as the door rolled down. Heading into the house, he found Adrienne in the kitchen and stepped up behind her, arms wrapping around her as he dropped a kiss to her neck. "Tonight was good."
Wrinkled Black: She chuckled, leaning into him for a moment. "It really was, despite the spazzing. Though I'll be honest, I'm kind of shocked Mr. Taylor's still agreeing to the Bahamas after that whole Mile High Club thing." It was pretty damn funny, but good God.
Alex Vipond: "I think he was actually amused by it." Alex chuckled. "I like him. I think he's cool." He drew in a breath and let it out slowly, "You smell good. How are you feeling?"
Wrinkled Black: "Definitely, especially for a career navy man." The final pan was rinsed and she reached to put it in the rack to dry before drying her hands on the apron and turning around in his arms. "Like a barefoot and pregnant housewife." She beamed up at him, reaching up on her toes for a kiss. "But never better."
Alex Vipond: With his hands cupping her ass, he dropped a kiss to her lips. "I have to admit, you feel damned fine to me." He dropped another kiss to her lips and chuckled. "Thank you, for cleaning up. I should have gotten back sooner to help."
Wrinkled Black: She laughed for the ass groping, shifting her hips as if trying to get away from it. Which of course only pressed them against his. Curling her arms over his shoulders, she let that last kiss linger. "Don't worry about it, that brisket earned you a pass." Grin. "I made up a couple of plates for Lauren and packed the rest up to bring for the flight tomorrow." Surely someone would get peckish at some point, and there was no sense leaving it while they were gone.
Alex Vipond: "This is why I love you. You're so damned smart." he dropped a kiss to her forehead. "And cute." He dropped another to the end of her nose. "And sexy as hell." Her lips were next, though here, he lingered, savoring them as his hand slid up her back, drawing her closer.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne was about to tell him that he better remember all of that, but he distracted her rather thoroughly with that kiss. She melted easily against him, as though--and likely because--her knees had grown weak. Her hold around his shoulders was good and tight, holding him close to her as she kissed him.
Alex Vipond: He noticed, and no, he wasn't complaining. He bent, one arm sweeping behind her knees and he lifted her, carrying her through the house, holding her cradled in his arms. He lifted his head, one brow rising. "Where to, m'lady?"
Wrinkled Black: Well that had her laughing! Even though she didn't expect him to let go of her, her arms tightened around his shoulders. Except for when she pointed toward the stairs. "To the bed chamber, m'lord!"
Alex Vipond: "To the bed chamber it is, m'lady!" He grinned at her and carried her up the stairs, down the hall and to their room. Yes, he kicked the door closed behind them, before crossing the room to the bed where he settled her down. "And what frock is this m'lady, that one dost wear so eloquently?" Yes, he was referring to and holding up the hem of her apron.
Wrinkled Black: Settled on the bed, Adrienne dropped her head back with her arm draped over her eyes. "Alas, it is the mark of the lowly kitchen wench!" How she was holding it together was beyond her.
Alex Vipond: "This, m'lady, shall not do! We must eradicate this contemptuous garment at once!" His fingers plucked at the apron strings and he tugged at it until he managed to pull it free. Tossing it aside, he cried out, "Out damned spot! Out I say!"
Wrinkled Black: Okay, now she was snickering as she arched her back to help him get the apron off of her. When he threw it aside, she finally laughed, sitting more upright. "Sin from thy lips? O trespass sweetly urged, give me my sin again!" And if he didn't get the reference? She was curling her arms around him and pulling him into a kiss that would make Romeo and Juliet jealous.
Alex Vipond: Totes, and as Adrienne pulled him in, Alex slipped his arms around her, easing down onto the bed with her, his hands caressing over as his tongue sought her own.