Post by Alex Vipond on Jan 4, 2016 0:08:05 GMT -8
Alex Vipond: Alex was still in his 12th man jersey, and his stadium jacket when he rolled into the parking lot. He killed the engine on the Jag and slid out, grinning that shit eating grin that screamed victory as he rolled that piece of Doublemint from one side of his mouth to the other. Swinging the car door shut, he headed for the Gator's entrance, a glance around the lot given as he did so. Pulling the door open, Alex stepped inside, and through the entry to the main room, heading straight for the bar. He shrugged out of his jacket as he crossed the room, draping it over the back of a barstool. He pulled his smokes and lighter and laid them, along with his phone, onto the bar before he sat down, and then he looked toward the window pass-through into the kitchen. "Callie, you back there?"
A Spirited Scion: "Yeah! Just feeding Indy, Alex. Help yourself to whatever you want." She was almost done with fixing the meal for him and he was ready for it too. "Hold your horses, kid." She smirked at the wolf, making him wait a few extra seconds before setting it down on the floor for him. She washed her hands then dried them and headed on out to the bar. "So how's everything? How's Adrienne?" (d)
Alex Vipond: Chuckling, Alex rose from the stool and moved around to grab a glass and the bottle of Glenmorangie, before he headed back to his seat, giving Callie a hip bump on the way past her. Filling the glass three fingers deep, Alex settled in once more; he set the bottle down, and then shook a Camel loose, and lit it up. "She's good, having issues with those...." he paused, “Not Toni Braxton... Braxton Hicks... Contractions going on. Just sporadic and annoying. Makes her pretty damned uncomfortable, but if she shifts position they ease up."
A Spirited Scion: "She must be so ready for him to be born at this point. How's she doing with not being able to shift forms?" She slid behind the bar, grabbing herself a bottle of Sam Adams out of the cooler. "Are you guys going to try to give him a brother or a sister eventually?" All questions tonight apparently. (d)
Alex Vipond: "I think that's been the hardest part for her, but in a couple of weeks, the stitches are out and she could go at any time after that." Alex nodded, flicked his ash and then reached for his scotch. "Eventually. I um... banked for the future if you will."
A Spirited Scion: "Yeah, I remember you mentioning that before. I haven't seen her since football last week. I need to come by this week sometime." (d)
MacabreSaVant: With everything that had been going on, Mars had got a few things taken care of and reached out to other contacts. Work was going to be up and running yet again. With his wife and babies at home he hit up Krystal to see if she would want to hang out and talk biz. The truck rolled up and he parked it. A glance over to his passenger. " Im thinking if we keep the client list small the work load should be just fine for the guys." He stated as he clipped his keys to his belt loop while stepping out of his truck. –d
Alex Vipond: "We went to the Atlas last night, and caught the ComedySports Blue Show, it was fucking hilarious." he nodded. "Swing by anytime, I know she'd be glad of the visit." Alex grew quiet a moment, then chuckled and shook his head. "I can't believe he's almost here, you know..."
A Spirited Scion: "Before you know it, I'll be stealing him away to take him to the zoo or something like Miha." (d)
Wrinkled Black: Perhaps against her better judgement, Adrienne didn't feel like keeping cooped up at home. Alex won't get too upset about her driving out on her own, right? Here's hoping. The Tesla pulled into the lot and parked beside the Jag before Adrienne climbed out. And yes, she was still wearing her Seahawks hoodie, even if it was pretty stretched at this point. Spotting Mars, and Krystal in the truck, her smile brightened. "Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes!"
KrystalFlake: Krystal was slipping away from the house for a little bit. Things had been quiet since JJ had left for California and she and Leland were working out that gap left behind. Talking shop with Mars was helpful in doing that. Turning her head at the sound of his voice she nodded. " I am sure that it will. Probably want to stick to very small clients with minimal international ties." Especially after the incident with the Master vampire. [d]
Alex Vipond: "And I am absolutely certain there will be days when we beg you to, just so we can get some sleep." He chuckled. "Everything I've read makes me wonder how the hell parents survive the first few months."
A Spirited Scion: "Anytime you want. I am available for baby stealing and maybe even returning too, eventually." (d)
Alex Vipond: "Monday soon or someday soon...." Smirking Alex took another drag off his smoke and then flicked the ash, before it had a chance to fall where he didn't want it. "So what's been going on here? All good, I hope."
MacabreSaVant: He was agreeing with Krystal when he turned in time to hear Adrienne. That big amused grin spread across his lips, flashing those teeth in the process. " Well kitty cat.. " He said in amusement. "How are you?" -d
A Spirited Scion: "Things are good. Quiet. Tristian's opened the place a few times. I was staying with Derrick and Seija. Her family's been in town since Christmas." (d)
Alex Vipond: "Ooh, in-laws in for the holidays. How'd that go?" It seemed to Alex that it could have been really good, or really fucking awkward. There didn't seem to be any chance of a middle ground there.
Wrinkled Black: "Oh, I can't complain, at least not about anything anyone wants to hear." Chuckling, she gave a pat to her belly. Lord knows they've talked enough about it. "How about you guys?" Including Krystal in that, smiling to her once she was in view. "How's Lana and the babies?"
KrystalFlake: Krystal leaned forward so that she could give Adrienne a wave. "I am doing well. You look ready to pop though," There was a soft laugh and she leaned back to grab the door handle and open the door so she could get out of the truck[d
MacabreSaVant: "She's great, so ar ethe babies, keeping us busy" He replied, when she came in closer he gave her a warm hug, careful of the pregnant belly. –d
A Spirited Scion: "So funny to see Derrick suck up. It's been good though. Her mom's really nice and you've met Thes and Efi." (d)
Wrinkled Black: "Just a few more weeks.." Her eyes widened in mock (but not really) panic. It was kind of horrifying saying that out loud. Grinning, she returned the hug to Mars. "You guys in town for the holidays, or longer?"
Alex Vipond: "That I have." He chuckled, and shook his head, as he crushed out his Camel. "I hope you have pictures of Derrick..." That was something Alex would have enlarged, framed and displayed, prominently.
KrystalFlake: "I still pop in here and there for Drifters. I have a house here too." So she traveled frequently actually. It was probably easier for her to stay busy, kept her from thinking too hard about why JJ was gone. "I think Christmas with the Jones and their New Year’s partying was enough to tire anyone out." Ha! You try keeping up with an entire pack of wolves! [d]
A Spirited Scion: "He doesn't realize he does it, which makes it even funnier. No pictures though. Not of that anyway." (d)
MacabreSaVant: "I’ll be around. Traveling back and forth. Fixing up the clientele for work." He informed Adrienne. Slipping his hand into his pocket a moment as he hung about with them outside. "We should get you inside Adrienne" –d
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne grimaced at the idea of Jones Holiday Partying, she could just imagine! Chuckling, she nodded and headed to the door to pull it open for them. "As it is I may be in for a lecture from my baby daddy." Maybe she would be banished to the couch this time.
Alex Vipond: "Bummer." Alex smirked and lifted his glass, a sip taken, before he set it back down. "We had a quiet holiday, our only one with just the two of us." He grinned. "This time next year, it's going to be the three of us." And no, she wouldn't be banished to the couch. Such a thing was totally counterproductive if you asked him. Turning his head, he looked toward the door in anticipation. Yes, he knew they were there, yes, he knew they'd been chatting it up in the lot.
KrystalFlake: "Yeah,,,, he's sooo scary." She waggled her fingers in that ooo ahhh kind of way at Adrienne as she headed toward the door, moving so that Mars could snag it from Adrienne before she was holding it for them all and slipping on in.
A Spirited Scion: "Next year will be an amazing Christmas for you guys. He'll be so excited about everything." (d)
KrystalFlake: Wearing a black Northface fleece that zipped up the front with Jeans and a pair of black hiking boots, her shirt was plaid button up that was visible halfway up the unzipped portion. Black, white and blue plaid had a white tank under it. Really Krystal should expand her color pallet. Black white and shades of blue. [d]
MacabreSaVant: Mars was in fitted levi jeans, a charcoal grey longsleeve v neck shirt that fitted him well enough and a leather jacket tossed over that. His hair loose resting on his shoulders, squared tip boots. Heading on into the bar with the two women, he held the door open for them. –d
Alex Vipond: Alex rose from his stool, smiling at Adrienne as they walked in, and then he smiled and nodded to Mars and Krystal. "And look what the cat dragged in...." Pun intended because yes, he was that much of a dork.
Wrinkled Black: "I know, right?" She grinned at Krystal before following her in with a smile of thanks to Mars. Hearing Alex, she rolled her eyes. "Har, har..." Y'all should be grateful Adrienne changed out of her yoga pants and into some jeans, though she still kept it very casual with the Seahawks hoodie and a plain tee shirt underneath.
Alex Vipond: "You know you love me." He chuckled, slipping his arm around her once she was close and dropping a kiss to her cheek, before looking back at Mars and Krystal. "So how's it going? Everything good?" Looking back at Callie, he smiled. "And yeah, I can't wait. I'm going to be one of those obnoxious fuckers that always has a camera in hand, taking pictures and video of everything he does and insisting he's done it better than any baby ever."
MacabreSaVant: A smirk hearing Alex'. " Funny." Pause. " yeah everythings good just checking out a few leads for work" -d
A Spirited Scion: Callie pushed off of the bar when the door opened, smiling when she saw who was there. "Hey there folks!" (d)
Alex Vipond: "oh yeah?" Looking back at Mars, he nodded. "Anything I can help with, just let me know. It's been months since I've been mobbed by fans at an airport." Smirking, he reached for his glass and took a sip, before looking back at Adrienne. "What do you want? You hungry, or just want a shake?"
MacabreSaVant: "Hey there darling." To Callie, he waited for her to come closer before he gave her a warm hug, releasing her then.
KrystalFlake: "I am alive and well last I checked." She smiled and walked over along with Adrienne so that she could find a place to take a seat. "How are you Mr. Baby Daddy." Oh well if he was going to use bad puns she was going to address him as the baby daddy. "Hey Callie." [d]
Wrinkled Black: "Don't know if I'd say it'd be obnoxious..." But the rest of it was spot on. The kiss was returned to his cheek before she was settling on the stool beside his, really wanting off her feet. "A shake would be perfect." A wink given to Callie.
A Spirited Scion: As soon as Mars was close enough he'd get that hug. Warm, tight, lingering for a few seconds. "How are ya big guy? You look good. Tell me all about the babies and leads for work." Releasing him, she turned, smiling at Krystal."How you?" Adrienne snagged into a hug. "Chocolate?" (d)
Alex Vipond: That... would not bother him, in the least. Especially after all the times he'd been falsely accused, to actually be able to say yes, he was in fact the baby daddy, only made him ... yeah, puff up a bit. Once Adrienne was settled, he'd give Krystal a hug. Mars would be next, that hand offered out to pull him in for the shoulder bump and clap on the back once Callie was done with him. And then Alex was nodding to Callie. "You know it." And yes, he flashed her rock and roll horns, before he retook his seat.
KrystalFlake: "Things are going good." She shifted her attention from Callie back over to Alex as he came in for a hug and she slid her arms around for a quick hug before taking a seat. The jacket was unzipped and she crossed her legs. The business information was up to Mars to share or not share. She wasn't big on detailed shop talk with people that she wasn't actually working with. It was just one of those things. "So you guys will be busy before long. Got everything?" [d]
Wrinkled Black: The hug was returned to Callie before she hooked a thumb at Alex. "Yeah, what the baby daddy said." The A's were far from traditional and Adrienne didn't give a hoot if anyone was offended by it. "I think we're good, except maybe in the sleep department." They could only get so much in before they were bound to lose it forever.
Alex Vipond: "Yeah I don't think we can actually bank that..." He shook his head, and chuckled. "And oddly enough, I'm still looking forward to it."
KrystalFlake: "Good thing you don't need much sleep, Alex." She let her lips twitch and draped her arm along the back side of the chair next to her. "I hear it builds character. " [d]
Alex Vipond: "Pfft, speak for yourself, I need my eight hours or I get downright cranky." Ill, the word was actually ill, but somehow they'd get it worked out.
MacabreSaVant: Mars slipped up into a chair with the rest after his warm hug from Callie. He took a spot by Krystal and listend to their conversation at hand. " Ah, nah just getting some clients for now, Alex." –d
KrystalFlake: "Someone takes day shift the other takes nights. You two won't see each other awake much... but hey.. Absence makes the heart grow fonder right?" She was really trying not to be amused. "I mean look at Mars... Back to work and everything." She gave Mars a light pat on the back. "He's not running away from lack of sleep and need for asprin." [d]
Alex Vipond: When his phone chimed, Alex pulled it over and checked the screen. "Yes! January 10th, we're playing the Vikings for the Wild Card game!" And yes, he looked at Adrienne and grinned, before looking back at Mars. "I'd throw some business your way but I don't plan on being on tour any time soon."
A Spirited Scion: Callie slipped away while they talked, off into the kitchen to make chocolate milkshakes and check on Indy. (d)
MoonIight Lupus: She would see..what it seemed like about a 5ft tall wolf currently asleep near the ovens. He had passed out here last night after closing up and cleaning..hadn't woken up yet! -d-
Wrinkled Black: Chuckling, she nodded in agreement with Krystal. "A team definitely makes it easier. And a very good family friend, who is my midwife, will be staying with us for a few weeks before and after the Peanut's born, so hopefully we'll be able to fall into some kind of routine."
MacabreSaVant: Mars chuckled hearing Krystal. A nod of his head and shrug of his shoulder. Things were going pretty good in his mind.
Wrinkled Black: Alex's burst of football excitement had her snickering and leaning in to press a kiss to his temple.
MacabreSaVant: "Well.. You do what you need to do" He grinned some.
KrystalFlake: "I think your brother would go running for the hills if you asked him to babysit." She gave Mars a look out of the corner of her eye and then back to A&A across from them. "The rest of us nonchildren having people will have to live vicariously through you lucky people." [d]
Alex Vipond: Chuckling, Alex leaned into the kiss, and then looked over at Mars and Kyrstal. "Trust me, I know that feeling. Being on this end of it, no matter the lack of sleep heading our way, is a blessing, all the way around." Was he grinning again? Someone might want to warn him his face would freeze that way.
MacabreSaVant: A look over at Krystal. Smirks. " Leland would disappear if he caught whiff of use thinking to ask him to baby sit " –d
A Spirited Scion: Didn't take long to make up a few milkshakes. Indy followed her out of the kitchen, she was carrying a tray with five glasses on it, didn't matter that two of them hadn't asked for one, but they were getting one anyway. "Anyone else want something else?" Tray set down, she took a shake, looking over to Mars. "Leland'll be a great uncle, when they're a bit older." (d)
Wrinkled Black: "I'm going to remind you of that someday when he yanks the strings off your Tak.." Snickerfit. Because kids will be kids and their parents will want to be strangling them!
MacabreSaVant: "Yeah he seems to do better with teenagers"
A Spirited Scion: "They'll love him. He'll love them too, even if he never admits it." Straw stuck in her shake so she could have a drink. (d)
KrystalFlake: "As soon as no one will kill him for letting them drink should be able the right age."
MacabreSaVant: Well there was a milkshake infront of him and he wasnt one to turn it down. The straw brought to mouth for a drink, brow rose as he heard Krystal. " They are Jones.. Im sure they will be finding trouble" Smirks. -d
Alex Vipond: "oh no...." he shook his head. "All instruments will be up and out of the way." The shake of his head turned into a nod, that for a moment looked like he was circling, "Except the ones we buy for him." He nodded once more for emphasis.
KrystalFlake: "And there are plenty of you for them to find trouble with." She shook her head with slightly widened eyes. If you weren't from a big family, which she was not, a holiday with a CLAN was a little daunting. It wasn't like working security at a concert it was... Well there had been nothing to prepare her for the bursting at the seams get together from brothers, sisters, cousins and monkeys uncles. She glanced at the milkshake in front of her and picked it up, putting a straw in and ate at the whipped cream topping with the straw. [d]
Wrinkled Black: "Thank you, Callie.." She smiled to her, dunking a straw into the glass she was pulling toward herself. "I can just imagine. I feel like I've only met the tip of the Jones family iceberg."
MacabreSaVant: His phone chirped, checking it he cleared his throat and set his money on the counter. " Ill be around if you all want to do something" A look to Krystal. " I can give you a ride home or do you want to stay I can send someone to pick you up" –d
Alex Vipond: Alex wouldn't turn down a shake, and he stuck a straw into his glass and then chased it around a bit before catching it between his lips and pulling on it to get the icecreamy goodness up through it. "Oh, next year, I want you guys to think about a trip up the mountain to Leavenworth. The Peanut will be old enough to be in the snow and well, Adrienne and I have been shopping..." Read that as Alex has impulse control issues and an edifice complex.
A Spirited Scion: "You just got here, Mars." She pouted at the big guy. "Better come back soon." (d)
KrystalFlake: "I'll take the ride. I have to be up early." Krystal pushed back from the chair and set the shake down. "It was good to see you all." [d]
MacabreSaVant: "I know. Ill make it up to you all." He promised and he was waving as he headed out with Krystal.-d
Alex Vipond: "Good to be seen." Alex looked at them both and smiled. "Come to the house on Sunday for the game?"
KrystalFlake: "We'll see if those Seachickens are any good." Teased as she waved and headed out to the truck with Mars. [d]
Alex Vipond: "Good? They stomped the Cards, 36 to 6 today, and clinched their playoff berth two weeks ago."
Wrinkled Black: "Them's fightin' words, Krystal!" Adrienne laughed as she waved after them. "Goodnight, guys!" And yes, she was chuckling at Alex's mention of their shopping.
A Spirited Scion: "Soooo what's his name?" (d)
Alex Vipond: "Marsten, you know that." Sluuuuurrrrrpppp.
A Spirited Scion: "Smart ass." (d)
Alex Vipond: "Yes. Yes I am." He nodded, chuckling.
Wrinkled Black: That had Adrienne choking on her milkshake, which turned into laughter once her windpipe was clear.
Alex Vipond: "In two weeks, the stitches come out and Peanut can be born any time after that. You will be the first to know, once he is. Especially if you're at the house with us when he is." He smiled at Callie.
Wrinkled Black: "Yeah, we're not going to keep it from you for weeks.." Unlike some people. Ahem.
Alex Vipond: "yeah." Alex looked at Adrienne and nodded, and then got this almost panicked look on his face. "Oh shit.... All that, and I can't remember what their names are..."
A Spirited Scion: "Do they have names yet? Everyone's kind of glanced over the subject when I've asked." (d)
Wrinkled Black: She looked wide-eyed at Alex as she was having the exact same brainfart. "Isn't the girl...Emma? I think?"
Alex Vipond: "I kind of got a sort of answer last time I asked, but even then it seemed iffy." Alex shook his head as he looked at Adrienne. "It could be Pippy Longstocking for all I know."
A Spirited Scion: "Maybe they just haven't decided yet. Is the boy a junior?" (d)
Wrinkled Black: "No....Oh, this is going to drive me nuts, I remember you telling me!" Said to Alex with a bit of a flail. More at herself than anything else. "I want to say it was Emma and...either a J or a P name. But don't quote me on that.."
Alex Vipond: "No, I don't think so...." He paused, and shook his head. "Travis? Did they name him Travis?" That seemed familiar for some damned reason. "Fuck!" He shook his head, scowling. "You know if they'd send out birth announcements like normal people, we wouldn't have this problem."
Wrinkled Black: Eyes widened and she snapped before pointing at Alex. "Yes! Travis!"
Alex Vipond: "Okay so Travis and Emma...." He nodded. "We hope."
Wrinkled Black: "So yeah, Callie, we PROMISE you'll be the first to know after anyone that's in the room when he's born."
A Spirited Scion: "Travis and Emma are good choices." (d)
Wrinkled Black: Because she's assuming Callie does not want to be in the room during the birth, Adrienne wouldn't blame her. "I think you'll like our choice."
A Spirited Scion: "Which is?" Hopeful look! (d)
Wrinkled Black: "Something really cute."
Alex Vipond: Alex just chuckled. "Tell you what, if you can think of his first name, guess it, knowing what his middle name is, we will tell you whether or not you're right."
A Spirited Scion: "Ethan or Elijah." First choices...Both sounded so cute with Alexander. (d)
Alex Vipond: Alex lifted a brow. "Wow, we totally didn't consider those." He looked at Adrienne. "We need to add those to the list of future sibling names."
A Spirited Scion: "You two suck so bad." She smirked. "Luckily I love you both so much." (d)
Alex Vipond: "Very lucky indeed." Alex chuckled.
Wrinkled Black: "Those are really cute..." Adrienne shifted to pull her phone out of her jacket pocket to add them to the list.
Alex Vipond: "Okay, what else?" Alex looked at her, and yes, he was still smirking. "If it's any consolation, I've already gotten the announcement graphic ready to roll, it just needs to go to the printer. You know, once he's born and we know that he's on time, or ... early, or late..." Hopefully not late. Alex looked at Adrienne. "If he's late, what do they do?"
Wrinkled Black: "And that he doesn't look like an entirely different name." Because that could actually happen. Unlikely, but still.. Chuckling mid-sip of her shake, she waited a moment to finish it before answering him. "After a certain amount of time, I'd be induced. I think it could be by either breaking my water, medicinally, or a combo of both. But don't quote me." She's never had a late baby, so she had no idea!
Alex Vipond: "He could be born and look like an Ethan..." Alex shrugged and then listened as she laid out the options of a late birth. "I think he'll come pretty fast once the stitches are out." He took another slurp of his shake. "Maybe even a matter of hours. Are they going to remove those at the hospital or can she do it at home?"
Wrinkled Black: "It's very likely, so Dr. Hunt thinks." It was now down to weekly visits with her OB/GYN until go time. At Alex's question, she nodded. "She said she'll be able to do it at home. We ought to be prepared for a home invasion by then."
Alex Vipond: "So, this week I will hit Costco and stock up on ... everything, booze, food, et al, and make damned sure we've got enough to feed everyone coming in." He actually pulled his phone and started making a list of the things he wanted to lay in for the coming feast. Beef. Lots of beef. With wolves coming in, they would need a lot. He paused and looked up at Adrienne, about to ask about just buying a whole cow, but their freezer wouldn't hold a whole cow. Lips parted, he shook his head. "No, a cow would have to be cooked right off and for that we'd have to dig a pit." And no, he wasn't digging up the backyard.
A Spirited Scion: "You know, lots of names are cute with Alexander guys. Like Wyatt, Cody and Zachary.'" (d)
Alex Vipond: "Good names, but none of them are the one we picked."
A Spirited Scion: "William?" (d)
Alex Vipond: "Also good; also wrong." He nodded.
A Spirited Scion: Tongue stuck out at Alex. (d)
Wrinkled Black: "William was on the list at one point, that was my oldest brother's and my uncle's name." Belatedly, she looked at Alex with wide eyes. "We're not getting a whole cow!"
Alex Vipond: Alex looked up from his phone and chuckled, and then he looked at Adrienne. "I know, we don't have a place to put it."
Wrinkled Black: Snickering, she put a hand over Alex's wrist in an attempt to lower the phone. "How about we get a more accurate headcount before going overboard, hm?"
Alex Vipond: "Baby, Mars and Ki alone could polish off a cow in a matter of days. And there's Sasha. And Leland if he's coming. And then there's the people who eat like normal people who would like something other than scraps left over." he nodded. "I mean, Callie can't be left with veggies and Fruit Loops."
Wrinkled Black: Okay, now she was cracking up. "You might want to check to make sure people actually want to be around?" A birth may not be the top of people's social agendas. "I'm not going the Marie Antoinette route, you know."
Alex Vipond: "We're feeding them cake?" He paused, "I do need to get a head count...." he tapped his phone against his lower lip and then set it down. "I'll send out invites."
Wrinkled Black: "No, I'm not putting on a show for half of France." Just sayin'.
Alex Vipond: "Well you figure, Mars and Leland, which means Lana... Ki. Callie has to be there, she's Godmother. Derrick and Seija if they want to go. Sasha if she can, but .... With her work, likely not. How about for the actual birth, we keep it to Callie and Ki, and then invite the others after? Because this shit could get out of hand, really fast."
Wrinkled Black: Chuckling, Adrienne nodded. "Much better idea. Provided you want to be there, Callie? Tell you what..." She faced Alex, taking a final sip of her shake before setting it down on the counter. "Once I'm actually IN labor, you can send out a tentative invite and keep people posted."
Alex Vipond: "Tweet the progress." He nodded. "That way those that want to come can,"
Wrinkled Black: "Mmm.." One eye squinted. "Private Facebook message?"
Alex Vipond: "Much better." he nodded, then leaned over and dropped a kiss to her lips. "This is why I love you. You're smart and sexy."
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne laughed, returning the kiss. But not without a light nudge of her knuckles to his arm. "Just remember this is the birth of our son, not an impromptu Super Bowl party."
Alex Vipond: "So... no play by play descriptions?" he chuckled, and then kissed her again, before he slurped down the last of his shake and set the glass aside.
Wrinkled Black: "Nope. And no posting pictures to social media without my OK first." That was very, very important.
Alex Vipond: "Absolutely." He nodded. "Wait, does that include baby pics or just baby mama pics?"
A Spirited Scion: "I am not going to tweet the progress." Said with a shake of her head. "I'll be there with you guys and the bar will be open and everyone will be drunk and I'll call with updates....Maybe.' (d)
Wrinkled Black: "There you go." She pointed to Callie with a grin, very much liking that idea. Then she was looking back at Alex, somewhat sheepishly. "Maybe both? But definitely baby mama pics." If he posted a picture of her mid-labor without her approval, he could forget about October in Connecticut.
Alex Vipond: Alex chuckled as he smiled at Callie. "Good. That keeps me out of the hot seat for posting something inappropriate, because God knows, I get excited and could step on it." No, no mid labor shots, he wanted to get laid again sometime in the next century.
Wrinkled Black: Good call. Despite his occasional male cluelessness, Alex's excitement was really pretty adorable. That's why she was leaning in to give him a kiss, grinning.
A Spirited Scion: "Right. You just keep baby mama from ripping your throat out." (d)
Alex Vipond: Smiling into the kiss, he then nodded to Callie. "Done. Or, easier said than done, but I'll do my best." He chuckled.
Wrinkled Black: "Nan just might kick you out if you piss me off too much." Which...would actually be pretty amusing to see the frail, 102-year-old shooing Alex out the door.
Alex Vipond: Alex would be like, but, but... oh alright.... And Charlie Brown his ass out the door, then lean against it as if he could be there through osmosis. "I will do my best to not make her want to throw me out." He nodded, and yeah, had no clue how he would manage that, but he'd do his best.
A Spirited Scion: "I will either keep my trap shut or whisper words of encouragement,"(d)
Wrinkled Black: Adrienne chuckled, nodding. "Good deal. Just don't be....you know...too encouraging. One only wants to hear 'you can do it' before they start clawing out eyes." Just sayin'. "See, we did it right back in the thirties. Father stayed out in the hallway." Snickering, she leaned a little away from Alex to avoid a smack.
Alex Vipond: "There used to be a whole herd of women in the room when a birth was taking place. Dudes were just informed when it was done and what the child was." Dudes. Yeah his deceased family members would roll in their graves to hear the way he spoke now. Probably think he was touched in the head and chase him with leeches to remove the 'sickness'. "Of course things were a lot more apt to go wrong then too. It didn't matter if you were noble or peasant, odds were more heavily in favor that mother or child would die in the process. Fortunately, we don't have to worry about that now. Since the advent of you know, bathing."
Wrinkled Black: "Among many other things. If we didn't have to drive all the way up to Coney Island's incubator freak show, our first could've made it. It's amazing the technology that's advanced in these few short years." Well, short for them.
Alex Vipond: "The medical advances of the last two centuries have been astounding. I mean, look at what LFE is doing. Cloning blood for medical supply. The fact that they can only clone RH positive blood is still one hell of an achievement." He contemplated that and then added. "And the sheep, what was its name? Dolly? And they're cloning puppies. For people who are grief stricken over losing a loved pet." There was a whole Stephen King, Dean Koontz, aspect to that, but we digress. "Not that LFE is cloning sheep and pets, but scientists and vets and shit."
Wrinkled Black: "It's pretty crazy. Two hundred years ago, it would've been considered witchcraft or something."
Alex Vipond: "Exactly, anyone doing anything like that, or even talking about it would have been tried and convicted."