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ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
[Rue's laughter makes Peter brighten a bit further. Rue's easy affection warms the teenager considerably.]
There is this one ice cream parlor, and a really cool crepe place... I mean, if you're hungry. I guess I eat a lot?
[Oh, teenagers.]
There is this one ice cream parlor, and a really cool crepe place... I mean, if you're hungry. I guess I eat a lot?
[Oh, teenagers.]
My Leo. [Being so openly affectionate with Casey this last month means Rue does not shy away from the happy trilling chirp that follows his name.]
You have never made me anything but absolutely proud of you.
You have never made me anything but absolutely proud of you.
I have a surprise for you. Are you free today or tomorrow?
[!!!!!]
Today would be perfect as long you don't mind coming all of the way out here.
Today would be perfect as long you don't mind coming all of the way out here.
I don't mind. See you in half an hour.
[He needs to make sure his gift is working properly still before he gives it to Rue. He doesn't want to give them a defective gift or anything.
As promised, Peter shows up at Rue's doorstep. He has a small box tucked under his arm, using his free hand to knock on the door.] Rue-? Hey, its Peter!
[He needs to make sure his gift is working properly still before he gives it to Rue. He doesn't want to give them a defective gift or anything.
As promised, Peter shows up at Rue's doorstep. He has a small box tucked under his arm, using his free hand to knock on the door.] Rue-? Hey, its Peter!
[Rue's a touch slower than normal getting to the door, not quite so sweeping and graceful in their movements, but their happiness at seeing Peter lights up their face immediately.]
Do not tease me with knocking, Peter. Come in freely anytime, you have my permission. My home is your home, always.
[A quick hug and a kiss to the top of his head before Rue is ushering the teen inside. Every time that Peter comes by, there are more and more photographs of their family on display, in little frames, hanging from colorful ribbons by the big windows, surrounded by freshly cut flowers. It is just all of Rue's happiest memories and favorite people.]
Are you feeling peckish? I could make you a quick lunch if you'd like.
Do not tease me with knocking, Peter. Come in freely anytime, you have my permission. My home is your home, always.
[A quick hug and a kiss to the top of his head before Rue is ushering the teen inside. Every time that Peter comes by, there are more and more photographs of their family on display, in little frames, hanging from colorful ribbons by the big windows, surrounded by freshly cut flowers. It is just all of Rue's happiest memories and favorite people.]
Are you feeling peckish? I could make you a quick lunch if you'd like.
Edited 2023-11-21 22:30 (UTC)
[He does brighten at the affection, relaxed with Rue.]
Knocking is still polite- [His protest doesn't get far as he's ushered into the house. He keeps the gift close for the moment.]
Oh- sure, if you're going to eat with me. I don't wanna impose or anything. [Its those manners again.]
Knocking is still polite- [His protest doesn't get far as he's ushered into the house. He keeps the gift close for the moment.]
Oh- sure, if you're going to eat with me. I don't wanna impose or anything. [Its those manners again.]
[Rue has long since learned that food is an easy in with their growing teen boys.]
It's never an imposition! Come along, you can leave that here if you like, I'll let you help me in the kitchen first. I was thinking sandwiches.
[Follow the owlbear back to the kitchen!]
It's never an imposition! Come along, you can leave that here if you like, I'll let you help me in the kitchen first. I was thinking sandwiches.
[Follow the owlbear back to the kitchen!]
Sandwiches sound good, lemme just- [He's gently setting the box on a safe spot in the entryway.] there.
[And thus, Peter follows Rue into the kitchen.
Unfortunately for both of them, they miss the box wiggling where it was left.]
[And thus, Peter follows Rue into the kitchen.
Unfortunately for both of them, they miss the box wiggling where it was left.]
[And they shall remain completely oblivious!]
I was thinking cucumber, unless you'd like something a bit more filling.
[A quick washing of their paws and Rue gets right into dragging a few ingredients out to start with, including some fresh fruit to slice up as a side.]
I was thinking cucumber, unless you'd like something a bit more filling.
[A quick washing of their paws and Rue gets right into dragging a few ingredients out to start with, including some fresh fruit to slice up as a side.]
[Unbeknownst to the pair, the box has opened and there is an escapee. Peter's gift is moving across the floor, following after the pair.
Peter for his part followed suit, washing up so he could help Rue make lunch.]
Cucumber sounds good, but, I'd probably eat like... three?
[He is a growing boy, Rue. He loves to eat.]
Peter for his part followed suit, washing up so he could help Rue make lunch.]
Cucumber sounds good, but, I'd probably eat like... three?
[He is a growing boy, Rue. He loves to eat.]
[Let's be honest, nothing makes them happier than shoveling too much food at their sons. Let these boys grow!]
Turkey it is. [Do not say a word, Peter. Owlbears are not birds, they promise this isn't weird.
Rue is just going to drag all of the condiments and ingredients out, gently plate four pieces of bread - just in case Peter feels up for devouring two full sandwiches - but otherwise gives the teen complete rein in his sandwich creation. They'll just be slicing up some apples in the meantime.]
I'll have to make another few before you leave, so you can take them back with you for Leo.
Turkey it is. [Do not say a word, Peter. Owlbears are not birds, they promise this isn't weird.
Rue is just going to drag all of the condiments and ingredients out, gently plate four pieces of bread - just in case Peter feels up for devouring two full sandwiches - but otherwise gives the teen complete rein in his sandwich creation. They'll just be slicing up some apples in the meantime.]
I'll have to make another few before you leave, so you can take them back with you for Leo.
[He's definitely thinking about it, Rue.]
Turkey sounds perfect. [Unsurprisingly, Peter is more than happy to build his own sandwich, probably overstuffing them in the process. He's hungry, ok, ok.
Peter is only distracted by the sound of something moving overhead. The teenager pauses, blinking as he glances up.]
Turkey sounds perfect. [Unsurprisingly, Peter is more than happy to build his own sandwich, probably overstuffing them in the process. He's hungry, ok, ok.
Peter is only distracted by the sound of something moving overhead. The teenager pauses, blinking as he glances up.]
[Woe. Spider-bot be upon yee.
Or more accurately, seated upon Rue's cottage ceiling. Its big eyes flash blue as it beeps cheerfully down at them.]
Oh my god! I thought I turned you of!
[It beeps and wiggles towards the center of the ceiling.]
Or more accurately, seated upon Rue's cottage ceiling. Its big eyes flash blue as it beeps cheerfully down at them.]
Oh my god! I thought I turned you of!
[It beeps and wiggles towards the center of the ceiling.]
[Rue's too happy in the moment, humming softly to themself as they cut through apples, to hear the scuttling above. But when Peter peers up, they can't help but follow his gaze right up to their ceiling -
To find the biggest, strangest looking spider an owlbear has ever seen!]
What is that?!
To find the biggest, strangest looking spider an owlbear has ever seen!]
What is that?!
Edited 2023-11-22 00:05 (UTC)
Uh- well, its a spider-bot. I made it. It's what I was going to give you, but, it has other ideas. [He offers back to Rue, before stepping away from the counter to open his arms.] Come here!
[It beeps down at Peter. Just staring at him.]
[It beeps down at Peter. Just staring at him.]
[that is no creation, that is a defiant toddler, staring down it's father.]
Oh! It is something you made? So it must be a friend? [Look, they all just took down an entire fae court, so rue is maybe a little extra jumpy today.
But now that they know it isn't going to jump on their head and idk suck out their magic, Rue can admire that it is kind of adorable.]
I do not think it wants to listen to you, Peter.
Oh! It is something you made? So it must be a friend? [Look, they all just took down an entire fae court, so rue is maybe a little extra jumpy today.
But now that they know it isn't going to jump on their head and idk suck out their magic, Rue can admire that it is kind of adorable.]
I do not think it wants to listen to you, Peter.
Yeah, it's a friend- a stubborn one I guess? [He mimes jumping down to the Spider-Bot. It blinks innocently back with its light eyes.]
C'moonnn, don't embarrass me in front of Rue!
[The bot inches forward, just above Peter. It blinks its eyes again, lights flashing.]
Oh, my god.
C'moonnn, don't embarrass me in front of Rue!
[The bot inches forward, just above Peter. It blinks its eyes again, lights flashing.]
Oh, my god.
[oh no, don't embarrass their son or rue will pluck you outta the sky with mage hand!]
Is this not how it's supposed to act?
Is this not how it's supposed to act?
Noooo, I made it so it would help you around the house. [He's trying to not whine and failing a little.] Spider-Bot!
[It wiggles its smaller legs, before relenting and finally dropping down, turning in the air to land on Peter's arms.] Thank you!
[It nestles in his arms, just wiggling its legs in the process.]
[It wiggles its smaller legs, before relenting and finally dropping down, turning in the air to land on Peter's arms.] Thank you!
[It nestles in his arms, just wiggling its legs in the process.]
[Their head perks up at that mention, face full of gentle awe.]
You made this for me? This is the gift you've brought? [oh, they are touched. A little friend to help around their home. Help with what? Mischief and cleaning the ceiling, maybe, but either way, Rue is delighted.
While it wiggles in Peter's arms, Rue reaches in to carefully run a talon along a leg.]
What is it's name?
You made this for me? This is the gift you've brought? [oh, they are touched. A little friend to help around their home. Help with what? Mischief and cleaning the ceiling, maybe, but either way, Rue is delighted.
While it wiggles in Peter's arms, Rue reaches in to carefully run a talon along a leg.]
What is it's name?
[Peter blinks a little at the response, surprised.] Oh, yeah, I thought... it'd be cool? I thought you wouldn't mind company around the house too, I mean.
[The spider-bot beeps repeatedly. The spider reaches a leg out to try and hold onto Rue's much larger talon.] I haven't named the spider-bot, I thought you might want to?
[The spider-bot beeps repeatedly. The spider reaches a leg out to try and hold onto Rue's much larger talon.] I haven't named the spider-bot, I thought you might want to?
I have been rather lonely as of late... [Rue is just so stupid social, it makes anything less than 24/7 socializing feel like utter loneliness.]
You are so incredibly thoughtful, Peter. I would be so happy to take your little Spider-Bot friend, as long as they are alright living here with me.
[Rue turns their full attention down at the little bot, speaking to it now.] Would you like that, my friend? I will not take you against your will.
You are so incredibly thoughtful, Peter. I would be so happy to take your little Spider-Bot friend, as long as they are alright living here with me.
[Rue turns their full attention down at the little bot, speaking to it now.] Would you like that, my friend? I will not take you against your will.
[The spider-bot rises to a full stand, wiggling its back end before leaping onto Rue to scramble up. Peter sputters a little.]
Spider-bot!
[It as decided on Rue. It wiggles to nestle down on the owlbear if it can.]
Spider-bot!
[It as decided on Rue. It wiggles to nestle down on the owlbear if it can.]
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