Post by Adrienne Vance on Sept 9, 2015 22:35:37 GMT -8
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne had just beat them, but not by long. The Tesla was parked on the street in front of the house and she sat in the driver's seat, phone lighting up her face as she texted. Or Tweeted. Or Facebooked. Take your pick.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Ki's motorcycle slowly made its way up to the house, and then around back to the garage. He kept an eye on Sarah all the way.. Once there, he put down the kickstand, shut off his bike and pulled off his helmet.. Pizzas were unstrapped. " Welcome to Casa Ki. " He motioned to the house.." It's not bad, got a nice big bed. " He walked back around front to wave to his aunt, then over to unlock the door.. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: It had been a slow ride since his bike was quicker than hers, but he insisted that she lead the way. She followed him up to the garage and squeezed the brakes before climbing off. "This is a nice place." She said with a smile, setting the kickstand and taking her helmet off to hang off the bars. "Cool..." She replied to his statement about the big bed, following him to the front - she looked where he waved, not recognizing the car. "Who's that?" (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Not that I am pointing that out, just that was why I was asleep earlier.. the bed is a queen or a king, just big.. I lay across it.. He opened the door. " go on in, make yourself at home. Adrienne." -d-
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne will be very glad she didn't hear that bit about the big bed. When the kids pulled up into the driveway, she smiled and tucked her phone away, then climbed out of the car. With a tap to the car-shaped fob in her pocket, the trunk opened up and she started unloading a couple of grocery bags.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "hold on aunt adrienne I will come help. " He handed Sarah the pizza. " just put them on the counter.. " Then went jogging over to help Adrienne. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: Oh, well then, she'd wave to her also. "Hey Adrienne, need any help there?" She called, not wanting to head in if she had anything heavy to carry. (done)
Wrinkled Black: "Hi Sarah! I think we got it, thank you!" She grinned and returned the wave, then she was handing Ki the heavier bag with a smile. "Thought you might be running low on some things." Milk and eggs, since he'd been gone a whole week and may have needed more, plus toilet paper and paper towels. If he already had plenty, he'd have some more!
Sarah E TayIor: Or not. She took the pizzas instead and headed inside.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Oh yes in need of the butt wipes fur sure. "He grinned and took the heavy bag, and walked behind Adrienne up to the house and in. " Sarah had a little accident at the Gator. " -d-
Wrinkled Black: Leading Ki inside, she moved to set the bags on the bartop. Adrienne frowned, looking from Ki to Sarah. "What happened? Are you all right?"
Sarah E TayIor: A little accident? And why bring that up now? He and Callie had done well enough on the damage control. "Oh I'm fine, I sorta fainted when meeting this really serious cosplayer woman named Ichi." She said, picking up a slice of pizza from the counter. "She was talking all kinds of weird stuff, but Callie and Ki set things straight." (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Crazy cos players. " He kicked the door shut with his heel, and then walked over to sit down the bag, and quickly started putting the cold stuff in the fridge. " Sarahs out of School right now, cause of a teachers strike. "
Wrinkled Black: Her mouth opened briefly, looking to Ki, but after a moment of blinking she nodded slowly. "Yeah, she's an odd one that Ichi." Looking back to Sarah, she nodded. "I did hear about that. Any resolution yet?" And once the groceries were put away, she was holding her arms out to Ki. "C'mere, you." She needed a hug, and stat.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He grinned and stepped over to hug Adrienne. " Hi aunt Adrienne, sorry if I upset you or worried you. How was your flight?"
Sarah E TayIor: "Not yet, no. They're already saying no school tomorrow or until further notice."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Schools.. out for summer..... Da da da... schoooools out for evah. " He grrined and let Adrienne go so he didn't squish the peanut to much.
Wrinkled Black: Oh the Peanut was fine. She gave him a tight squeeze, giving his temple a kiss before he got away. Hey, at least she wasn't the type to leave a lipstick mark! Though it would be kinda funny.. "Long. I'm glad you made it home okay." Yes, there was regret in her tone. She did smirk for Ki's singing. "We'll here's hoping it doesn't take too long, so you're not having to make up so much missed time."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Only time I knew anything was when I was in Miami eating Cuban food at our layover. " He grinned. " Take a load off aunt Adrienne. you want anything? juice? cola, water, I got some fresh watermelon pomegranate? You want anything Sarah.. OH and there is pizza, a bit on the cold side but good. "
Sarah E TayIor: "Soda sounds good." She said with a smile, taking a lean on the wall and looking to Adrienne. "Yeah, Dad got his sweet revenge this morning. I was up at five and getting ready for school when he told me it was cancelled." She shook her head. "So I went back to sleep." (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Oh that is mean. " He went over to the fridge to pull out a coke, and open the bottle, handing that over to Sarah.
Wrinkled Black: "Watermelon pomegranate? Sure, I'll try a bit of that, thank you." She was laughing at Jack's evil revenge. "Mean and....kind of awesome at the same time." She was a parent, she can appreciate the humor!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He grabbed a glass out of the cabinet, made sure it was clean, clean, and then poured up a glass of the juice from its bottle in the fridge. Door shut, and he walked over to hand it to Adrienne. " There you go, use the costers please? " He grinned and walked over to sit on the couch.
Sarah E TayIor: "It was not awesome, it was evil." She insisted, taking the coke from Ki with a murmured thanks and taking a swig.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "No evil is them dropping you off at school, and leaving... " He grinned.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne couldn't help a beaming smile as she took the glass and followed him to the other couch, leaving plenty of room for Sarah to sit next to Ki. "See? Could've been so much worse. At least you got to go back to bed while he had to go on to work."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "My mom did that to me once when I was seven, she didn't realize it was a school holiday and neither did I. "
Sarah E TayIor: "Point taken." She agreed, to both of them.
Wrinkled Black: Her eyes widened a little as she looked to Ki. "She didn't notice there weren't any other kids or cars or anything?" She was about to tell a similar anecdote but thought better of it.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Nope, she was late.. I played on the playground and ate my lunch she gave me. "
Wrinkled Black: "Oh you poor thing!" She almost gathered him up into a hug right then and there.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He smiled.. and was going to say something about this time in the bahamas when he was left.. but no, he wanted to stay good with this.. so he just smiled. " Umm. So... "
Wrinkled Black: "So.." With a smirk, she glanced about the room. "The house is still standing, thank you for that." Yes, she was teasing! "Do you need anything for it?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " No ma'am, everything is good, I been looking at some do it yourself stuff online so I did fix a leak in the bathroom, other than that, everything seems okay. "
Sarah E TayIor: Sarah looked between the two of them while taking another drink. "I can go home if you guys needed to talk alone..." Sarah said, just getting the idea that the real reason for the talk wouldn't be spoken while she was there and she didn't want to be in the way or anything. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He looked over at Sarah, then back at Adrienne..
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne couldn't help chuckling, shaking her head. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you saw through my landlady disguise. Yes, I would like to have a chat with my favorite nephew, but you're his guest, Sarah, so I think that's up for Ki to decide."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Oh good.. " Umm.. well.. when do you need to be home Sarah?" And then.. " Is this about Alex?" he said looking back at Adrienne.. and yes, he didn't say uncle alex....
Sarah E TayIor: She smiled to Adrienne knowingly. "I pick up on things like that sometimes." She said with a smile - no, no hurt feelings or anything, she understood enough. She looked at Ki until he asked about Alex, then looked to Adrienne... though spoke real quick. "Well, there's no school tomorrow, so I technically don't have to go home yet, but I don't have a problem with leaving if it means you guys can have a heart to heart." (done)
Wrinkled Black: Yes, she noticed the lack of 'uncle' there. "Alex, you, and I, yes." No point in tip-toeing around the core reason for her visit.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just grunted and shook his head standing up.. " Let me walk you out Sarah... Call me when you get home so I know you made it okay?" He motioned to the bar. " Want to take some pizza?"
Wrinkled Black: Her smile was apologetic to Sarah. She so owed them a trip to the movies or something.
Sarah E TayIor: "No pizza for me, I'll be fine, thanks anyway." She said with a smile to Ki, then looked to Adrienne and gave a shake of her head as though to say 'don't worry about it' - being apologetic and all. She pushed off the wall and went out the front door. (done)
Wrinkled Black: "Good night, Sarah." She smiled genuinely to the girl before she settled back to wait for Ki. She was in no hurry, so he could take his time.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He walked out with sarah... " sorry aqua girl.. like I said call or text when you get home. We can set up something to do tomororrow. " He glanced back at the house then looked at her, eyes wide and mouthed. " take me with you.."
Sarah E TayIor: "I'll probably text..." She said, walking to her bike and pulling her helmet over her head. Fastening the straps, she grinned at the lip synced message and shook her head. "Nooo, Ki... you'll be fine." She'd even give him a hug to try giving him some comfort. "Let me know if you need anything?" (done)
Wrinkled Black: Hey, she could've brought Alex with her!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He hugged her and gave her a kiss to the cheek. " Be careful. " He pointed at her, and winked.. " Night night.. " He would step back over and watch till she was out of sight.
Sarah E TayIor: Oh well that was a change, this time she was the reciever of the cheek kiss. A grin given, she kicked up the stand and pushed off, heading home. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He watched her till she was gone.. then turned back to the house, let out a breath, and trudged his way back inside shutting the door.. He held up a hand though before Adrienne could say anything, and went to get himself a red bull.. he knew he was going to need it.. then he walked back and sat in a chair instead of the couch.. so he could look her head on and get into that.. elbows on knees defensive posture..
Wrinkled Black: She did open her mouth when Ki came back in but just smirked when he put his hand up. She waited until he was seated before she spoke up. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize you had company." Would that have stopped her from coming over? Probably not. But she did genuinely feel bad that Sarah felt the need to leave. Watching him settle all defensively, she smiled a little. "Do you think I came here to yell at you?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I don't know what to think actually.. But if you came here to side with Alex.. might as well be preaching to a post. " he sipped his red bull, and then sat the can on a coaster on one of the end tables.
Wrinkled Black: She couldn't help a quiet chuckle, nodding. "I figured as much. But you know there's lots of sides to this, and not just Alex's. Too, there's lots of apologies that need to be made, so I'm going to start with mine." Yes, she had an apology. "I'm sorry I didn't try to stop the plane from taking off. I'll be honest, I was hurt by something you said so I wasn't in the right mind set to argue the decision. But it was a wrong decision."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He arched a brow.. " what did I say to hurt you?... " He relaxed just a bit.. and his brows furrowed.
Wrinkled Black: "You compared Alex to Zero. I know he didn't show it very well, but that hurt him, deeply. And it hurt me, too." A deep breath was taken as she glanced up to the ceiling, letting it out slowly. "I don't know if you're aware of this or not, Ki, but your uncle and I want nothing more than to rip her throat out for the way she treated you."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well according to Alex, I liked the way they treated me. " He let out a breath and looked at the floor. " I didn't mean for it to hurt you but I did mean for it to fester with him.. I mean we were on vacation, and every time I turned around it seemed Alex was just waiting to have a fight with me about one thing or another.. he took a mole hill and would make it into a mountain.. "
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne held her hand up briefly. "I'm not going to defend him for saying that, though I know he regrets it. You know, don't you, that when Mars left, there was absolutely no question in our minds or hearts that we would open our home to you. We still would, and will." If she kept down this road she may turn into an emotional hot mess, so she took his direction. "You know what upset him in the first place the other day, don't you?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "The day we had to leave? I am guessing my jib with Ian, who I am guessing didn't take it like a joke.. "
Wrinkled Black: "I honestly don't know if he did or not. But joke or not? You just don't talk like that to people, Ki. At least not to adults who are hired to help protect you." She shook her head with a smirk. "Hell, I wouldn't even say something like that to Ian and he's technically my bodyguard."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Well I did, and it was a joke, and then the next thing I get is a call from Alex suddenly putting a time table on us leaving or he is leaving without me because I don't get an F about myself or an F about Sarah. " He leaned back and ran a hand though his hair.. " I know you both have opened your home to me Aunt Adrienne. But harsh words and cursing.. seem to follow me from each home I have had.. Mars at least never threw down as bad as Alex had..." He shook his head.. " I'm just a kid.. I admit to that.. I'm not an adult.. but where adults will let things roll off like water off a ducks back.. I hear it and it sticks.. " He reached up and tapped his head. " It sticks, and it latches on, and it never ever goes away again. "
Wrinkled Black: She couldn't help a quiet chuckle, leaning forward to put her hand on his knee. "News flash, kiddo: not everything rolls off for adults, either. But you're right, he shouldn't have spoken to you that way. I know he was anxious to get home ever since I scheduled my doctor's appointment. But that's no excuse, and I don't want to make excuses for him. That being said, I think the only victim overall in this situation is Ian. He was trying to get a move on, and he did not deserve that kind of attitude from you. And yes, I know you're a kid. We all do. But...and pardon the lecture, here..." Too be fair, Adrienne wasn't usually the lecturing the type. "If you want to live on your
Wrinkled Black: own, work to support yourself, and be treated like an adult, you need to help us believe that you're ready. And that kind of attitude doesn't help."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well next time I text him in big bold letters be there when be there .. shaddap.. with exclimation marks I will be sure to put a smiley face emote on it.. And I passed Ian at the gator, he gave me a smack said hey and told me to be careful.. That's the thing there was no attitude there, that was me joking with him after he texts me with haul my ass back there so I could get a shower, before we leave. He even texted me after with Brat! I thought all was jokes and fun till Alex called. " He took another drink of his red bull..
Wrinkled Black: "Because, fortunately, Ian's a pretty chill guy. Still, Ki, it was rude." She sighed, leaning back against the couch. "That doesn't mean there wasn't at other times. 'I can do what I want.'" She even made the quotation marks with her fingers. "Certainly heard that one a few too many times, like with the valium on the way out?" In all honesty he may not have remembered that. She held her hand up before he could jump on the subject of his anxiety. "Now I understand, you have a serious fear of flying and we shouldn't have brushed that over. But you also really should have told us about that, honey, well before the trip so we could figure something out. And if not us, Callie. We wanted you to have a fun time with us, we didn't know about your fear and really wish we had beforehand."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "what was rude about it?! I was joking! "He pointed at her.. " you can't site me for anything I said during that.. cause I don't remember any of it. " He blinked.. and opened his mouth. " Told you about it? Alex knew about it!" he pointed behind him.. like he was pointing to the past. " Mars even talked to him about it that time we had to fly down to California, and he had to literally knock me out I was freaking so bad. "
Wrinkled Black: "Okay." She held both hands up this time in hopes to calm him down. "I'm sorry, I didn't know, and didn't realize that Alex knew. But I'm sure a reminder wouldn't have gone amiss." Sighing, she settled back again. "Look, Ki.. I know the last few days he didn't show it very well, but Alex does care very much about you. We both do. Really wasn't a big fan of that text saying you're not talking to him. We're kind of packaged deal, you know." With a smirk, she gave his knee a nudge with hers.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "No, see we can do this, no package. " he motioned back and forth between them. " I am not ready to forgive aunt adrienne.. Words hurt and Alex knows how to use them like a surgeon. I know I owe a lot to Alex, but right now. if he up and went to Texas like dad did.. it wouldn't really bother me. But then again I wouldn't be able to come along unless I give him the respect he deserves. " He got up, and walked over to lean against the table.. arms crossing.. " I'm sorry.. I'm just.. " He shrugged..
Wrinkled Black: "I'm not asking you to be ready to forgive, sweetheart. I'm just asking that you don't write him off completely yet." Sitting more upright, she watched him. "You're just what?" It wasn't asked in a demanding way, more encouraging. She genuinely wanted to know how he felt.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He wiped at his eyes quick and shook his head.. " Nothin.. " he looked over at her though.. " the pair thing.. does that mean if I don't make up with Alex you won't see me anymore either?... "
Wrinkled Black: "No, not nothing." Standing, she crossed over to him and put her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face. "You don't have to hold back from me, Ki. And no, that doesn't mean I won't see you anymore, it just means I won't leave you alone until my two favorite boys make up."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well the world is going to have to shift polairity right now for that to happen.. " He frowned.. " Can I get another hug?"
Wrinkled Black: Her smile warmed and she cupped his cheek. "Ki, just because I may want to box your ears from time to times doesn't mean I will ever turn down a hug."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He nodded and gave her a tight lipped smile then hugged her.. " I miss my mom, but she would have liked you. And glad I have a pseudo mom like you. "
Wrinkled Black: Okay, now she was ready to cry. As she hugged him tight, one hand lifted to brush her eyes quickly like he had earlier. "I'm honored to be, Ki, I hope you know that. Can I tell you something I've told very few others?" She gestured back to the couches, hoping to sit down once more.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He gave a nod, and walked over waiting for her to sit before he did.
Wrinkled Black: She sat down, leaning forward with her elbows on her knees, not unlike the pose he took with her, but far less defensive. "A very long time ago, I had two sons of my own. A daughter, too. But they died long before they ever reached their teenage years. So I'll be honest, I'm kinda trying to find my way through new territory here. And Alex? Jesus, he's worse off ten times over. But we're trying, and we want to do right by you, and I hope you remember that."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He simply nodded. " I know.. I am sorry to hear about your family.. I'm having the same dificulty but with adults. " He smiled a little bit. " We will see what happens. " He smiled a little bit more. " Mama. " " He leaned over and gave her a kiss to the cheek.. " I would love to talk more but it's late, I have two yards to mow in the morning and need to leave early to look for a new job. That and get around to figureing something for Sarah and I to do. Oy.. having a girlfriend is...harder than I thought... "
Wrinkled Black: "Y'know, it's kind of like girls. The more you think you know about them, the more you realize you haven't got a clue." Chuckling, she swayed a little for the kiss to her cheek. "Yes it is, and I'm really sorry to have run her off like that. I'll set you two up with a movie and dinner date or something, how about that?" Standing, she snagged his hand and pulled him so she could give him another hug. "You think about what I said, please? And don't write him off completely yet?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He hugged her and nodded.. " I never write anyone completely off.. people can always redeem themselves.. " He let her go and stepped back... " and tomorrow.. I need to sit down with Sarah, and talk about.. the multiverse.... " He shook his head. " It was so much easer when it was me and captain wooby. "
Wrinkled Black: An eyebrow went up as she headed for the door. "Captain Wooby?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " my best friend and playmate growing up. It was a old bucky ohare plushy, but I called him Captain Wooby. We went on a lot of adventtures he was easy to talk to. " He grinned.
Wrinkled Black: Grinning, she nodded. "I see. It definitely won't be easy. If you need any help, though, you let us know, okay?" Yes, 'us'. Packaged deal, remember?
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " I will try to handle it myself then.. " He smirked, and walked her out to her car, opening her door for her. " You be careful, and like I told Sarah text me when you get home so I know you made it okay. "
Wrinkled Black: She smirked right back and gave him a light Gibbs smack for it. Another kiss was given to his cheek before she climbed into the car and started it up. "I will, hon, I promise."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He shut her door and stepped back. " Night aunt adrienne, love you. "
Wrinkled Black: "Love you, too, kiddo." She winked to him before pulling away from the curb and down the street. A little over a half hour later he'd get a text saying she made it home safely after a Jack in the Box detour.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Ki's motorcycle slowly made its way up to the house, and then around back to the garage. He kept an eye on Sarah all the way.. Once there, he put down the kickstand, shut off his bike and pulled off his helmet.. Pizzas were unstrapped. " Welcome to Casa Ki. " He motioned to the house.." It's not bad, got a nice big bed. " He walked back around front to wave to his aunt, then over to unlock the door.. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: It had been a slow ride since his bike was quicker than hers, but he insisted that she lead the way. She followed him up to the garage and squeezed the brakes before climbing off. "This is a nice place." She said with a smile, setting the kickstand and taking her helmet off to hang off the bars. "Cool..." She replied to his statement about the big bed, following him to the front - she looked where he waved, not recognizing the car. "Who's that?" (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Not that I am pointing that out, just that was why I was asleep earlier.. the bed is a queen or a king, just big.. I lay across it.. He opened the door. " go on in, make yourself at home. Adrienne." -d-
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne will be very glad she didn't hear that bit about the big bed. When the kids pulled up into the driveway, she smiled and tucked her phone away, then climbed out of the car. With a tap to the car-shaped fob in her pocket, the trunk opened up and she started unloading a couple of grocery bags.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "hold on aunt adrienne I will come help. " He handed Sarah the pizza. " just put them on the counter.. " Then went jogging over to help Adrienne. -d-
Sarah E TayIor: Oh, well then, she'd wave to her also. "Hey Adrienne, need any help there?" She called, not wanting to head in if she had anything heavy to carry. (done)
Wrinkled Black: "Hi Sarah! I think we got it, thank you!" She grinned and returned the wave, then she was handing Ki the heavier bag with a smile. "Thought you might be running low on some things." Milk and eggs, since he'd been gone a whole week and may have needed more, plus toilet paper and paper towels. If he already had plenty, he'd have some more!
Sarah E TayIor: Or not. She took the pizzas instead and headed inside.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Oh yes in need of the butt wipes fur sure. "He grinned and took the heavy bag, and walked behind Adrienne up to the house and in. " Sarah had a little accident at the Gator. " -d-
Wrinkled Black: Leading Ki inside, she moved to set the bags on the bartop. Adrienne frowned, looking from Ki to Sarah. "What happened? Are you all right?"
Sarah E TayIor: A little accident? And why bring that up now? He and Callie had done well enough on the damage control. "Oh I'm fine, I sorta fainted when meeting this really serious cosplayer woman named Ichi." She said, picking up a slice of pizza from the counter. "She was talking all kinds of weird stuff, but Callie and Ki set things straight." (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Crazy cos players. " He kicked the door shut with his heel, and then walked over to sit down the bag, and quickly started putting the cold stuff in the fridge. " Sarahs out of School right now, cause of a teachers strike. "
Wrinkled Black: Her mouth opened briefly, looking to Ki, but after a moment of blinking she nodded slowly. "Yeah, she's an odd one that Ichi." Looking back to Sarah, she nodded. "I did hear about that. Any resolution yet?" And once the groceries were put away, she was holding her arms out to Ki. "C'mere, you." She needed a hug, and stat.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He grinned and stepped over to hug Adrienne. " Hi aunt Adrienne, sorry if I upset you or worried you. How was your flight?"
Sarah E TayIor: "Not yet, no. They're already saying no school tomorrow or until further notice."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Schools.. out for summer..... Da da da... schoooools out for evah. " He grrined and let Adrienne go so he didn't squish the peanut to much.
Wrinkled Black: Oh the Peanut was fine. She gave him a tight squeeze, giving his temple a kiss before he got away. Hey, at least she wasn't the type to leave a lipstick mark! Though it would be kinda funny.. "Long. I'm glad you made it home okay." Yes, there was regret in her tone. She did smirk for Ki's singing. "We'll here's hoping it doesn't take too long, so you're not having to make up so much missed time."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Only time I knew anything was when I was in Miami eating Cuban food at our layover. " He grinned. " Take a load off aunt Adrienne. you want anything? juice? cola, water, I got some fresh watermelon pomegranate? You want anything Sarah.. OH and there is pizza, a bit on the cold side but good. "
Sarah E TayIor: "Soda sounds good." She said with a smile, taking a lean on the wall and looking to Adrienne. "Yeah, Dad got his sweet revenge this morning. I was up at five and getting ready for school when he told me it was cancelled." She shook her head. "So I went back to sleep." (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Oh that is mean. " He went over to the fridge to pull out a coke, and open the bottle, handing that over to Sarah.
Wrinkled Black: "Watermelon pomegranate? Sure, I'll try a bit of that, thank you." She was laughing at Jack's evil revenge. "Mean and....kind of awesome at the same time." She was a parent, she can appreciate the humor!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He grabbed a glass out of the cabinet, made sure it was clean, clean, and then poured up a glass of the juice from its bottle in the fridge. Door shut, and he walked over to hand it to Adrienne. " There you go, use the costers please? " He grinned and walked over to sit on the couch.
Sarah E TayIor: "It was not awesome, it was evil." She insisted, taking the coke from Ki with a murmured thanks and taking a swig.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "No evil is them dropping you off at school, and leaving... " He grinned.
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne couldn't help a beaming smile as she took the glass and followed him to the other couch, leaving plenty of room for Sarah to sit next to Ki. "See? Could've been so much worse. At least you got to go back to bed while he had to go on to work."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "My mom did that to me once when I was seven, she didn't realize it was a school holiday and neither did I. "
Sarah E TayIor: "Point taken." She agreed, to both of them.
Wrinkled Black: Her eyes widened a little as she looked to Ki. "She didn't notice there weren't any other kids or cars or anything?" She was about to tell a similar anecdote but thought better of it.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Nope, she was late.. I played on the playground and ate my lunch she gave me. "
Wrinkled Black: "Oh you poor thing!" She almost gathered him up into a hug right then and there.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He smiled.. and was going to say something about this time in the bahamas when he was left.. but no, he wanted to stay good with this.. so he just smiled. " Umm. So... "
Wrinkled Black: "So.." With a smirk, she glanced about the room. "The house is still standing, thank you for that." Yes, she was teasing! "Do you need anything for it?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " No ma'am, everything is good, I been looking at some do it yourself stuff online so I did fix a leak in the bathroom, other than that, everything seems okay. "
Sarah E TayIor: Sarah looked between the two of them while taking another drink. "I can go home if you guys needed to talk alone..." Sarah said, just getting the idea that the real reason for the talk wouldn't be spoken while she was there and she didn't want to be in the way or anything. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He looked over at Sarah, then back at Adrienne..
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne couldn't help chuckling, shaking her head. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you saw through my landlady disguise. Yes, I would like to have a chat with my favorite nephew, but you're his guest, Sarah, so I think that's up for Ki to decide."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: Oh good.. " Umm.. well.. when do you need to be home Sarah?" And then.. " Is this about Alex?" he said looking back at Adrienne.. and yes, he didn't say uncle alex....
Sarah E TayIor: She smiled to Adrienne knowingly. "I pick up on things like that sometimes." She said with a smile - no, no hurt feelings or anything, she understood enough. She looked at Ki until he asked about Alex, then looked to Adrienne... though spoke real quick. "Well, there's no school tomorrow, so I technically don't have to go home yet, but I don't have a problem with leaving if it means you guys can have a heart to heart." (done)
Wrinkled Black: Yes, she noticed the lack of 'uncle' there. "Alex, you, and I, yes." No point in tip-toeing around the core reason for her visit.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He just grunted and shook his head standing up.. " Let me walk you out Sarah... Call me when you get home so I know you made it okay?" He motioned to the bar. " Want to take some pizza?"
Wrinkled Black: Her smile was apologetic to Sarah. She so owed them a trip to the movies or something.
Sarah E TayIor: "No pizza for me, I'll be fine, thanks anyway." She said with a smile to Ki, then looked to Adrienne and gave a shake of her head as though to say 'don't worry about it' - being apologetic and all. She pushed off the wall and went out the front door. (done)
Wrinkled Black: "Good night, Sarah." She smiled genuinely to the girl before she settled back to wait for Ki. She was in no hurry, so he could take his time.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He walked out with sarah... " sorry aqua girl.. like I said call or text when you get home. We can set up something to do tomororrow. " He glanced back at the house then looked at her, eyes wide and mouthed. " take me with you.."
Sarah E TayIor: "I'll probably text..." She said, walking to her bike and pulling her helmet over her head. Fastening the straps, she grinned at the lip synced message and shook her head. "Nooo, Ki... you'll be fine." She'd even give him a hug to try giving him some comfort. "Let me know if you need anything?" (done)
Wrinkled Black: Hey, she could've brought Alex with her!
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He hugged her and gave her a kiss to the cheek. " Be careful. " He pointed at her, and winked.. " Night night.. " He would step back over and watch till she was out of sight.
Sarah E TayIor: Oh well that was a change, this time she was the reciever of the cheek kiss. A grin given, she kicked up the stand and pushed off, heading home. (done)
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He watched her till she was gone.. then turned back to the house, let out a breath, and trudged his way back inside shutting the door.. He held up a hand though before Adrienne could say anything, and went to get himself a red bull.. he knew he was going to need it.. then he walked back and sat in a chair instead of the couch.. so he could look her head on and get into that.. elbows on knees defensive posture..
Wrinkled Black: She did open her mouth when Ki came back in but just smirked when he put his hand up. She waited until he was seated before she spoke up. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize you had company." Would that have stopped her from coming over? Probably not. But she did genuinely feel bad that Sarah felt the need to leave. Watching him settle all defensively, she smiled a little. "Do you think I came here to yell at you?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "I don't know what to think actually.. But if you came here to side with Alex.. might as well be preaching to a post. " he sipped his red bull, and then sat the can on a coaster on one of the end tables.
Wrinkled Black: She couldn't help a quiet chuckle, nodding. "I figured as much. But you know there's lots of sides to this, and not just Alex's. Too, there's lots of apologies that need to be made, so I'm going to start with mine." Yes, she had an apology. "I'm sorry I didn't try to stop the plane from taking off. I'll be honest, I was hurt by something you said so I wasn't in the right mind set to argue the decision. But it was a wrong decision."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He arched a brow.. " what did I say to hurt you?... " He relaxed just a bit.. and his brows furrowed.
Wrinkled Black: "You compared Alex to Zero. I know he didn't show it very well, but that hurt him, deeply. And it hurt me, too." A deep breath was taken as she glanced up to the ceiling, letting it out slowly. "I don't know if you're aware of this or not, Ki, but your uncle and I want nothing more than to rip her throat out for the way she treated you."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well according to Alex, I liked the way they treated me. " He let out a breath and looked at the floor. " I didn't mean for it to hurt you but I did mean for it to fester with him.. I mean we were on vacation, and every time I turned around it seemed Alex was just waiting to have a fight with me about one thing or another.. he took a mole hill and would make it into a mountain.. "
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne held her hand up briefly. "I'm not going to defend him for saying that, though I know he regrets it. You know, don't you, that when Mars left, there was absolutely no question in our minds or hearts that we would open our home to you. We still would, and will." If she kept down this road she may turn into an emotional hot mess, so she took his direction. "You know what upset him in the first place the other day, don't you?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "The day we had to leave? I am guessing my jib with Ian, who I am guessing didn't take it like a joke.. "
Wrinkled Black: "I honestly don't know if he did or not. But joke or not? You just don't talk like that to people, Ki. At least not to adults who are hired to help protect you." She shook her head with a smirk. "Hell, I wouldn't even say something like that to Ian and he's technically my bodyguard."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " Well I did, and it was a joke, and then the next thing I get is a call from Alex suddenly putting a time table on us leaving or he is leaving without me because I don't get an F about myself or an F about Sarah. " He leaned back and ran a hand though his hair.. " I know you both have opened your home to me Aunt Adrienne. But harsh words and cursing.. seem to follow me from each home I have had.. Mars at least never threw down as bad as Alex had..." He shook his head.. " I'm just a kid.. I admit to that.. I'm not an adult.. but where adults will let things roll off like water off a ducks back.. I hear it and it sticks.. " He reached up and tapped his head. " It sticks, and it latches on, and it never ever goes away again. "
Wrinkled Black: She couldn't help a quiet chuckle, leaning forward to put her hand on his knee. "News flash, kiddo: not everything rolls off for adults, either. But you're right, he shouldn't have spoken to you that way. I know he was anxious to get home ever since I scheduled my doctor's appointment. But that's no excuse, and I don't want to make excuses for him. That being said, I think the only victim overall in this situation is Ian. He was trying to get a move on, and he did not deserve that kind of attitude from you. And yes, I know you're a kid. We all do. But...and pardon the lecture, here..." Too be fair, Adrienne wasn't usually the lecturing the type. "If you want to live on your
Wrinkled Black: own, work to support yourself, and be treated like an adult, you need to help us believe that you're ready. And that kind of attitude doesn't help."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well next time I text him in big bold letters be there when be there .. shaddap.. with exclimation marks I will be sure to put a smiley face emote on it.. And I passed Ian at the gator, he gave me a smack said hey and told me to be careful.. That's the thing there was no attitude there, that was me joking with him after he texts me with haul my ass back there so I could get a shower, before we leave. He even texted me after with Brat! I thought all was jokes and fun till Alex called. " He took another drink of his red bull..
Wrinkled Black: "Because, fortunately, Ian's a pretty chill guy. Still, Ki, it was rude." She sighed, leaning back against the couch. "That doesn't mean there wasn't at other times. 'I can do what I want.'" She even made the quotation marks with her fingers. "Certainly heard that one a few too many times, like with the valium on the way out?" In all honesty he may not have remembered that. She held her hand up before he could jump on the subject of his anxiety. "Now I understand, you have a serious fear of flying and we shouldn't have brushed that over. But you also really should have told us about that, honey, well before the trip so we could figure something out. And if not us, Callie. We wanted you to have a fun time with us, we didn't know about your fear and really wish we had beforehand."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "what was rude about it?! I was joking! "He pointed at her.. " you can't site me for anything I said during that.. cause I don't remember any of it. " He blinked.. and opened his mouth. " Told you about it? Alex knew about it!" he pointed behind him.. like he was pointing to the past. " Mars even talked to him about it that time we had to fly down to California, and he had to literally knock me out I was freaking so bad. "
Wrinkled Black: "Okay." She held both hands up this time in hopes to calm him down. "I'm sorry, I didn't know, and didn't realize that Alex knew. But I'm sure a reminder wouldn't have gone amiss." Sighing, she settled back again. "Look, Ki.. I know the last few days he didn't show it very well, but Alex does care very much about you. We both do. Really wasn't a big fan of that text saying you're not talking to him. We're kind of packaged deal, you know." With a smirk, she gave his knee a nudge with hers.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "No, see we can do this, no package. " he motioned back and forth between them. " I am not ready to forgive aunt adrienne.. Words hurt and Alex knows how to use them like a surgeon. I know I owe a lot to Alex, but right now. if he up and went to Texas like dad did.. it wouldn't really bother me. But then again I wouldn't be able to come along unless I give him the respect he deserves. " He got up, and walked over to lean against the table.. arms crossing.. " I'm sorry.. I'm just.. " He shrugged..
Wrinkled Black: "I'm not asking you to be ready to forgive, sweetheart. I'm just asking that you don't write him off completely yet." Sitting more upright, she watched him. "You're just what?" It wasn't asked in a demanding way, more encouraging. She genuinely wanted to know how he felt.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He wiped at his eyes quick and shook his head.. " Nothin.. " he looked over at her though.. " the pair thing.. does that mean if I don't make up with Alex you won't see me anymore either?... "
Wrinkled Black: "No, not nothing." Standing, she crossed over to him and put her hands on his shoulders, looking into his face. "You don't have to hold back from me, Ki. And no, that doesn't mean I won't see you anymore, it just means I won't leave you alone until my two favorite boys make up."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: "Well the world is going to have to shift polairity right now for that to happen.. " He frowned.. " Can I get another hug?"
Wrinkled Black: Her smile warmed and she cupped his cheek. "Ki, just because I may want to box your ears from time to times doesn't mean I will ever turn down a hug."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He nodded and gave her a tight lipped smile then hugged her.. " I miss my mom, but she would have liked you. And glad I have a pseudo mom like you. "
Wrinkled Black: Okay, now she was ready to cry. As she hugged him tight, one hand lifted to brush her eyes quickly like he had earlier. "I'm honored to be, Ki, I hope you know that. Can I tell you something I've told very few others?" She gestured back to the couches, hoping to sit down once more.
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He gave a nod, and walked over waiting for her to sit before he did.
Wrinkled Black: She sat down, leaning forward with her elbows on her knees, not unlike the pose he took with her, but far less defensive. "A very long time ago, I had two sons of my own. A daughter, too. But they died long before they ever reached their teenage years. So I'll be honest, I'm kinda trying to find my way through new territory here. And Alex? Jesus, he's worse off ten times over. But we're trying, and we want to do right by you, and I hope you remember that."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He simply nodded. " I know.. I am sorry to hear about your family.. I'm having the same dificulty but with adults. " He smiled a little bit. " We will see what happens. " He smiled a little bit more. " Mama. " " He leaned over and gave her a kiss to the cheek.. " I would love to talk more but it's late, I have two yards to mow in the morning and need to leave early to look for a new job. That and get around to figureing something for Sarah and I to do. Oy.. having a girlfriend is...harder than I thought... "
Wrinkled Black: "Y'know, it's kind of like girls. The more you think you know about them, the more you realize you haven't got a clue." Chuckling, she swayed a little for the kiss to her cheek. "Yes it is, and I'm really sorry to have run her off like that. I'll set you two up with a movie and dinner date or something, how about that?" Standing, she snagged his hand and pulled him so she could give him another hug. "You think about what I said, please? And don't write him off completely yet?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He hugged her and nodded.. " I never write anyone completely off.. people can always redeem themselves.. " He let her go and stepped back... " and tomorrow.. I need to sit down with Sarah, and talk about.. the multiverse.... " He shook his head. " It was so much easer when it was me and captain wooby. "
Wrinkled Black: An eyebrow went up as she headed for the door. "Captain Wooby?"
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " my best friend and playmate growing up. It was a old bucky ohare plushy, but I called him Captain Wooby. We went on a lot of adventtures he was easy to talk to. " He grinned.
Wrinkled Black: Grinning, she nodded. "I see. It definitely won't be easy. If you need any help, though, you let us know, okay?" Yes, 'us'. Packaged deal, remember?
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: " I will try to handle it myself then.. " He smirked, and walked her out to her car, opening her door for her. " You be careful, and like I told Sarah text me when you get home so I know you made it okay. "
Wrinkled Black: She smirked right back and gave him a light Gibbs smack for it. Another kiss was given to his cheek before she climbed into the car and started it up. "I will, hon, I promise."
Wile E Ki Yo Tea: He shut her door and stepped back. " Night aunt adrienne, love you. "
Wrinkled Black: "Love you, too, kiddo." She winked to him before pulling away from the curb and down the street. A little over a half hour later he'd get a text saying she made it home safely after a Jack in the Box detour.