MAINCOURSE IN FATHERHOOD • Chapter VII: Uncle Guanyu, babysitting starts now! • "
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"WHAT?!" Guanyu yells, shocked and confused. "I'm leaving UF under your care, I need to find a Way to Snowbloom quick.." Bloodthrust explains again, although his tone was Irritated. "Y-You can't leave a Child to me! I'm busy 24/7 with both the Restaurant AND the wedding Preperations!" Guanyu exclaimed, Bloodthrust cocks a Brow at him, "You have Leopard, Trish, and my Butler's to help you?" "STILL, I can't take care of a child 24/7!!" Leopard rolls his eyes, continuing to braid UF' hair.
"UF is YOUR kid! Why leave her to me and them??" "Because UF can't be found with me" Ame looks between the two and cocks his head. "With, all due respect sirs.. But, I do agree with Mr. De Flores here" "See!?" "However.." Ame looks at UF, whom, was happily braiding Thyst' hair.
"It seems that, Mistress UF has already taken a liking to this place, and It would be harsh for the child to go back on the run.." He points out, Guanyu looks at him, giving him a Glare, to which Ame avoids by not looking towards his direction.
"Well, that's decided then" Bloodthrust said, dismissing Guanyu's cries. "UF?" He called out, UF looks up to her Father and hummed, "Yes, Papa?" "You'll be staying with Guanyu until I can find us a Way to sneak into Snowbloom" He answered, watching for UF' reaction, UF stays put before Nodding. "I'm okay with that-" "BUT, UF?? SHE'S YOUR DAD??" "I don't ALWAYS need Papa.. Besides, he's busy because he wants me to be safe" UF shrugs, before returning to being braided by Leopard and Braiding Thyst.
"I.. I-"
"She knows a lot for her age, and that's for the best" Bloodthrust said, standing up and starting to walk away.
"But-"
"I trust you enough with her, Guanyu, please"
"... Fine, be safe" Guanyu sighs, Bloodthrust nods, before leaving.
Guanyu looks at UF before cooking a Brow. "You planned this, didn't you?" "... Maybe?" Guanyu sighs as he Rubs his face. "Your too clever for your age, Missy" "So I'm told" Guanyu looks at her in shock, he scoffs. "Awfully cocky too..." "Your cocky too, Uncle Guanyu" Guanyu looks shocked at her, "HOW DARE YOU??" "Master, Accept that your not the only Cocky person here now" "Oh please that Child is Cockier than I am!?" Guanyu gasped in offense.
"Well, I'll be going back to cleaning the House, boys??" Ame and Thyst stand up and nod, following Leopard as he walks away, leaving UF and Guanyu alone.
Minutes of akward silence pass between the Two and Guanyu groans in defeat, he looks at UF and cocks a Brow. "You wanna do something kid??" He asked, UF looks at him and nods, "Well, let's go and See what we can prepare for the Royal Banquet.. I'm in charge of Meat AND Dessert" Guanyu yawns, stretching his arms as he walks upstairs. UF nods, following him immediately.
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As they arrive to the Open kicthen, "Welcome, to my Humble Abode, Little chicklet" Guanyu chuckled. Looking around as he felt the strong breeze of the New Spring air, "Now, why not help Uncle Guanyu cook something?" He asked her, "Like what?" "Hmm, anything?" Guanyu shrugs, washing his hands. UF follows suit and after drying their hands, UF grabs out a Meat slab and puts it on the counter, Guanyu cocks a Brow but follows along, grabbing a knife he sharpens it out as UF places a stool by the counter to support herself onto it.
"Do you know how to cut??" "Yes!" Guanyu nods giving it to UF, UF carefully grips the knife tight and starts to cut it into thin pieces. "Can you handle fire??" "Of course.. Are we frying that?" "Yep! Prepare some plastic please, Uncle Guanyu!" "Alright, Junior Sous-chef" Guanyu smiled smugly, impressed and Curios on what The kid will do.
As UF finishes the cuts, she gives it to him, Guanyu smiled as he takes it and starts to fry it one by one- the Fire bursts as he puts it in, Stirring the Wok before Flipping it. He takes away the Wok and sees it fried to a beautiful Golden brown, he smiles. Continuing the work, UF goes to Grab a Plastic and lays it down on the cutting board, cutting the rest of the slabs of meat and giving it to Guanyu, who, cooks it aswell. Once done, UF checks first if the Meat isn't too hot to the touch- and puts it over the plastic, she places the Cooked slabs on top and rolls the plastic closed like with seaweed on sushi.
"Chop it to Sushi bits!" UF exclaimed, excited, Guanyu hums and does so. Taking the plastic, he closes it shut and rolls it more, before brandishing another knife and cutting it into large pieces, once done, he takes the plastic off and smiles.
"Impressive.. They look like Freshly cut off limbs.." Guanyu licked his lips, UF rolls her eyes at his claim. "Taste test one of them Uncle Guanyu! I still have more to share" "Of course" Guanyu smiles at her, grabbing some chop sticks and picking one up, dipping them in some sauce he has- he hums in delight. "Not bad.." He murmured, chewing the meat in a instant and swallowing it, he lets out a Satisfied moan, "Well, show me more, Junior sous-chef" UF Beams and nods, rolling her sleeves up higher and removing her Feathery headband. Guanyu watches in amusement, brandishing a Apron as the two went to Work on making some dishes for the day.
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UF watches in Awe as Guanyu prepped each meal onto the table. Ranging from meats to vegetables to desserts. Her mouth drools at the delicious sight and she Wipes it off when she heard Guanyu chuckled. "Doesn't it look appetizing?" He asked her, UF nodded Aggressively, still staring at the Meals in anticipation, Guanyu looks up at the sky and notices it was night time, the Sun was setting, a perfect night for A Family dinner...
Guanyu sighs as he removes his Apron, "Call the boys in, Tell them it's dinnertime, can you do that, UF?" "...Benito..." Guanyu cocks a Brow and looks at UF in confusion. "Pardon?" "My name.... Someone named me Benito, so.. Call me that, Uncle Guanyu" UF smiles at him, before going off to call the rest. Guanyu stares in Confusion and Astonishment, but, Shakes his head, "Probably a play of hers" he muttered, going to the Stove to collect the dishes and utensils.
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"No way! You prepared this princess?" Ame gasped, his eyes beaming as he saw the Feast. UF smiles at him, Chuckling, "Not all by myself! Uncle Guanyu helped!" Leopard chuckled, "Well done, seems like you CAN babysit, Master Guanyu" Guanyu rolls his eyes, crossing his arms.
"I can't believe you of all people, said THAT" "You find surprising things everyday Master Guanyu, everyday" Leopard snorted, patting the Serpent's shoulder. Thsyt sits down and pats the seat next to him, UF nods and sits aside him, the rest sat down and do their prayers, once done, they dig in.
The dinner was full of chatter and praises. With mostly Ame praising both UF and Guanyu, and Thsyt feeding UF at most since UF wasn't used to other utensils, it was a Pleasant time, peaceful yet simple. The dinner was done soon, and Leopard and Thyst were assigned to clean the dishes, Ame with the table, and that leaves Guanyu carrying a sleepy UF to her room.
"Well, I'll go now" Guanyu huffed, carrying the half awake child whom, held tight onto him. "Let's go to bed my little Chicklet" "Yes.. Uncle Guanyu.." UF mutters, rubbing her eyes, Guanyu walks away with the child in his arms, rocking her to sleep.
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"Alright! Onto bed!" Guanyu huffed, UF giggles as he lowers her to the Mattress. UF smiles at him, hugging a cushion near her, "Can we cook again, Uncle Guanyu??" She asked him, Guanyu was about to answer but, resorts to Shaking his head, UF smiles at the answer and nods back.
"Night Uncle Guanyu!"
"Goodnight my little Chicklet~"
Guanyu tucks her in, kissing her Forehead before moving out.
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Bloodthrust looks down at his side, his side bleeding, he spits out some teeth as he walks back to the Abandoned shack. His wings slowly turning back into his arms as he cradles his side and leans onto the Wall.
"... Проклет да ги вземе..." He muttered, breathing hard, Suzette scoffs, taking out the med kit and getting to work.
"Можеше да ги изядеш"
"Не, нямам апетит да ги ям"
The silence cuts through the quiet air, The snow being the only thing that muffles most of the Noises.
FIN:
" Next: Bonding time isn't always about Cooking! "