MAINCOURSE IN FATHERHOOD:
Chapter IX: Recipes for a Perfect Bond: La Playdate a Fondue
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"What??" Guanyu puts aside the Letter he was holding and stares at UF in confusion.
"You heard me!"
"You.. You want, a Playdate, with that, Magpie girl??"
"Her name is Veronika! And yes, I do!"
Guanyu pauses before shrugging, "Honestly who am I to decline?? Have fun" He says, before going back to reading it. UF smiles brightly as she goes outside his room, After a fee moments, Guanyu realizes his Mistake and gets up to rush after UF.
"UF! WAIT!! ABOUT WHAT I MEANT—"
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Guanyu lays his head in defeat as soon as UF opens the door and she starts Giggling. Veronika was over at the House again, and Guanyu slams his head on the cushion, Ame looks at him concerned, while Thyst kept Chuckling at his Misery.
"Tough luck" Thyst said, ruffling Guanyu' hair, Ame smiles, trying to seem supportive, But fails to do so when he Stnads up and goes to Greet Veronika. Guanyu further groans in Annoyance as he Covers his face with his hands, "Well, Goodluck" Thyst says, standing up and leaving the Serpent Chef to mourn on his own. "Why was I so foolish to accept thattt??" Guanyu whined, Ame sweats as he smiles awkwardly at Guanyu.
"D-Don't worry! I'm sure it'll end well.. Hopefully!" Ame said, "You say that as if it WON'T" "We'll... The last time UF threw a party for her friends.. Let's just say it almost ended in Disaster" Guanyu imagines the Scene and Shivers, clinging tight to a cushion he grabbed.
"Oh Madre Lily, perché devo soffrire?"
"Pardon sir..?"
"...AGH!!"
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"So, You do magic?"
Veronika asked, looking curiously at UF, who, smiles.
"Sort of.. It's a Mixture of Advance Alchemy and Spells!"
"That's cool..." Veronika muttered, watching as UF performs infront of her.
With the Neon Green vial, UF managed to create a Gorgeous Rose bush that contained both Roses and Orchids, to which UF drops pinches of the Teal Vial on the Orchids, and it turns into Edible candy. Veronika picks one petal and eats it, she humms in satisfaction.
"Strawberry Chocolate!" She gasped, UF giggled as she picks a Petal herself and eats it, "Oh! Orange!" She whistled. UF nods, pouring more as they enjoyed their Sweets made from the Flowers. As they ate in eat in Peace, A knock happens and the Two look up at the door.
"Coming!" Veronika smiled, standing up as she skips towards the door, she opens it and smiles.
"Hello Mr. Flores!"
"Oh! H-Hi... Child!"
Guanyu awkwardly smiles, looking down at the Magpie, who, just smiles back at him. UF sighs, rolling her eyes as she gets off her bed and follows Veronika, she waves at Her Uncle tiredly.
"Hi Uncle Gunayu!"
"UF...."
The two share a Akward tension before Guanyu enters the Disguised Child's room.
"So! Shall we bond?" He asked, sitting down on the Bed, Veronika simply continued to smile while UF rolls her eyes, A bit amused.
"Uncle Guanyu.. Playdates are for Kids" She said, Guanyu slowly processes it and gulps, embarrassed and awkwardly looks away.
"Oh.."
"Well, if you want you can play with us! Mr. Flores!"
"Oh?"
"Yeah! Come on Uncle Guanyu!! Pleasssseee!" The two Children started to whine and plead the Serpent Chef, who, in the end, gives in.
He wasn't honestly prepared for the Task he has beeen given.
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"I'm glad the Tea was to your Liking, Romehiel!" Guanyu screams internally as he played Tea Party with the Two.
His Character was Julliana's Best friend, Dabherhein, and Romehiel is Juliana's Sister.
He sips the pretend Tea as he hears the Two girls gossip, itching the bonnet that was put on him since it started to grow irritating to his Skin.
"Oh Doberhein! You look utmost adorable in your new Hat! I must ask where you bought it!" Veronika giggled, Guanyu gulped as he held the tea cup up.
"I fancied it in a Nearby shop dearest! The price was cheap for such a lovely thing!"
"Really?!? How shocking!"
"My, my, You ladies sure are Something in your addiction to Accessories!" UF giggled, pouring more pretend tea.
As the play continues, Guanyu ends up in the Sofa, with Veronika and UF by his side as they watched a Movie, with Ame serving them drinks.
"Honestly, why is the Heroine so boring?! The Villain's sidekick is more fun to be mates with than with her!" Veronika groaned, pouting as she crosses her arms.
"Honestly! I don't what he sees in her!" Guanyu huffed.
"You know, If I were the Hero, id be with the Side kick! Look at their chemistry! Please tell me they'll end up together!"
"Knowing that it's already too late, It's impossible.."
"Who knows, there might be a twist" UF shrugs continuing to watch the Movie whilst Veronika and Guanyu chat away their views on the Movie.
Later, the Movie finished and the Two hybrids were Crying.
"I can't believe that they actually ended up together!" Guanyu sobbed, hugging Veronika close. "I know right?! And it turns out the Heroine WAS the Villain!!" Veronika sobbed back, UF watches them with a Fond smile, loving how they've quickly bonded, "Watching a Movie was a great strategy" UF giggled.
As the Two talked, UF went to the Kitchen and saw Leopard there, she smiled as she walks towards the Butler. "Hi Leo!" She greeted him politely, Leopard looks down and smiles, Bowing his Head in greeting as he continues to Peel some Carrots.
"So.. I take it that Master Guanyu has finally accepted Veronika?" "Yes sir! Mission Friend bonding is a success!" She cheered, raising a fist in the air as she Smiles widely. Leopard chuckled, ruffling her hair as he Slowly stops and looks at her, he had a Amused look on his Face.
"Well then, be prepared for A Two day sleepover then, Young master UF" He smiled, UF slowly processes it and she starts to kick her feet in silent excitement. Leopard chuckled, continuing to peel the Carrots as he watches UF quietly cheer and seem excited for the Next two days.
Slowly, Guanyu is about to learn what Bloodthrust went through.
FIN
" • Next Chapter: Recipes for a Perfect Bond: Toasted Sleepovers with a Side dish of Emotional Oitburst! • "