MAIN COURSE IN FATHERHOOD Chapter V: Meet Veronika the Magpie
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The child sits down and looks around. "So, your.. That chick's daughter?" Guanyu asked, looking at the chicklet who nodded, UF smiles at her and pats her shoulders.
"It's fine.. You don't have to apologize for what someone else did-" "But because of me, you got.. That" Veronika points at UF' eye, UF sighs as she smiles at her, "Still" She said. Leopard pours the juice for The little magpie, who, mutters a Thank you and drinks it slowly. Meanwhile, the Twin brothers, Ethan, and Guanyu stare at the Two children. Guanyu scoffs, covering his face with a hand, Groaning as he flipped back his hair. "So, what happened was, UF here wanted a face paint, but your Mom, attacked her and made an excuse of YOU being there first??" Veronika nods, "Then These two idiots-" Guanyu points at the cautious brothers.
"Came in after, UF was hurt?" "Correct, though, They already were on Alert" Ethan hummed, the two Brothers gulped, nervous on what their Master would say. "How are you here though??" Leopard asked, breaking the silence. Everyone looks at the Magpie who, Blushes, suddenly flustered by the Attention drawn to her. "I-I.. I escaped the Manor" She answered, her Feathers fluffing itself as she tried to hide her red face, UF chuckled and pats her wings, "It's fine, you can here until you can return home Safely" She said.
"But Princess-"
"It's fine, Thyst, Ame! It's not Veronika's fault" UF smiled. The Magpie looks at Ethan and bows her head, "I'm sorry on Behalf of my Mother, for your Daughter's injury... I'm sure I can repay it somehow-" "Your but a Child, No need to do so" Ethan said, ruffling Veronika's hair. Veronika tries to Rebut, but, she decides not to and simply nod, still frowning however.
UF, noticing the Magpie's distress, pats her back, "Hey, in the meantime, Why not stay in my room until you can go home tomorrow??" She proposed. Veronika' eyes grew wide and she stutters, "I-I simply can't! My mother would he furious and she-" "Don't worry kid, we'll get you home before Dawn" Guanyu Interrupted. The chicklets looked at him and he smiles, crossing his arms in amusement, "Well, UF does seem lonely, even if Thyst and Ame is here.." He muttered, looking at Ethan, who, sighs, Nodding.
"Really Papa?!" "Yes, UF" UF smiles big as she hugs Veronika, who, giggles as she hugs her back. The brothers and Guanyu cooed at the Sight, meanwhile, Leopard coughs, catching the two chicklets' attention.
"I shall arrange a extra Blanket and set of pillows then, I think your only a Bit smaller to Mistress UF so, simply wear her panjamas in the Meantime" Leopard smiled. Veronika nods, she looks at UF and the Two girls share a Look of Excitement as they giggled. "Let's go Veronika!" "Right, UF!" The two chicklets go off afterwards, racing to UF' room.
The brothers stood up, Bowing to everyone present before leaving and following their little Mistress to her room.
Ethan sighs, slumping against the Sofa, "And you said Raising a kid was easy.." Guanyu clicked his tounge- Dogding a Pillow attack thrown by Ethan.
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Veronika inhales the scent of the Robes she wore. Finding the fabric soft to the touch, UF giggles, removing her head Feather asscessory aside, Veronika smiles at UF.
"It's fascinating how your able to blend in here at Benito City, especially since your a Human.." Veronika muttered, UF shrugs, fluffing her pillow up. "You'll get used to it, Your.. Not gonna tell people, are you??" UF asked, Veronika seemed shocked, "No! Never! Even if my Wings were plucked!" She swore, UF blinks before giggling at the magpie's words.
"Okay then, Vivi" UF pats her hair, Calming down the Little magpie, "Now, all comfy??" She asked, Veronika nods, yawning as her wings spread to relax it's flesh. She looks around, seeing the room was Circular in form, many Pillows and blankets rest near the Bed, the Bed itself looked like a Circular music box with how it's shaped. And There was a white and gold Vanity across the bed, with a small Bedside beside it that had more trinkets that probably came from UF.
"Your room.. It's so pretty yet simple, unlike mine" Veronika murmured. UF smiles, "Well, you can come over whenever you like, and borrow some of my stuff!" "My mom wouldn't approve of that.." Veronika frowns, Her Feathers drooping, "Now, it's time to relax and sleep, not think negative!" UF whined, shaking Veronika slightly, Veronika wiggles and giggled, the two girls talk and laugh, and slowly, slept near each other, with Veronika wrapping her arms and wings around a Sleeping UF.
By the Door, the brothers watched with a Smile. "Who would've thought they'd he friends so quickly" Ame cooed, Thyst nods, shutting the lights before they flew up and slept on the Top of UF' bed.
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"So.. Her mother is Amadille Vacille?" Bloodthrust asked. Guanyu nods, looking at Leopard and a Tiny woman with Soider traits, "Indeed, Lady Amadille is the Wife of Calaxor Devounr Vacille, the Mayor of Green Light city" The spider informed. Guanyu looks at Bloodthrust, who, sighs, "Not only that, Calaxor is one of the Members in the Archivists' council" He added, irritation clear in his tone.
Leopard sighs, wiping his glasses as his tail flickedd in Annoyance. "Let us continue this Discussion tomorrow, It is beyond midnight" He announced, the Two brother in laws yawned in fatigue and Guanyu stood and Excused himself and left. The Spider excuses her leave and goes off, leaving only Leopard and Bloodthrust in the Living room. The Feline looks at the Vampire, who, looked blank, his stare was off and he continuously bit off his fingers, it even starts to bleed, which Bloodthrust didn't even took notice of.
"Master Ethan, sleep as well, I shall prepare early in the morning" Leopard said, snapping his fingers infront of the Vampire to loose his trance. "I- I'll be fine Leopard-" "Sleep, Go to rest, UF will worry if you dont" Ethan opens his mouth to retort but, nods nonetheless. "Fine, I'll go" He said, standing up and going to his room, Leopard sighs as he Rubs his glasses clean, and goes to his room.
FIN
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