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celebrating a birthday with Aric Chase.
* After all the fuss, the obligatory family time with everyone at the compound, I said goodnight to Rune and grabbed my coat. Aric,
my beloved twin and I had something special to do. Just him and me. I
met him in the garage and with him behind the wheel we drove into the
city. In the quiet, I looked at my brother and smiled.* You know. I
think we needed this, Bub.
Aric Chase *he
chuckled softly* We definitely needed this Sis! Things have been so
busy lately at the compound. New orders, new leads, more freaking
reports. * he growls low* hate freaking reports.
Anyway, it feels like months since I've seen you! How's things? *they chatted back and forth and caught up as they drove out the south side of the city and into the suburbs. He had happened upon this place during a patrol many years ago and they had been regulars on their birthday for years now. They pulled into the parking place and he grinned over at her* Ready for your favorite?
Anyway, it feels like months since I've seen you! How's things? *they chatted back and forth and caught up as they drove out the south side of the city and into the suburbs. He had happened upon this place during a patrol many years ago and they had been regulars on their birthday for years now. They pulled into the parking place and he grinned over at her* Ready for your favorite?
Carys Chase I am so ready! * Aric
got out and came around to open my door for me. I got out and took
his arm as we headed inside. Our favorite waitress was there and she
hurried over to greet us. Her name was Marge and for an older human she
was wonderful. She adored Aric and me.
We hugged her and she led us to our table way in the back. I looked
around as I took my coat off and sat down.* Cappuccino and chocolate
cake, the usual, Marge. Thank you.
Aric Chase *Marge
laughed and left without even asking what he wanted, she already knew.
The conversation picked back up and they talked about the different
people in the restaurant with them. He chuckled and caught his sisters
eye as one couples argument was overheard by them both. He leaned toward
Carys and whispered* How's he going to talk his way out of that one? Dude done fucked up this time!
Carys Chase Dude
ain't gonna get none when they get home either! * Laughing when Marge
brought our cake and frothy cups of cappuccino. The kind woman wished
us both a happy birthday. Aric kissed her cheek, it made her giggle
like a school girl. We thanked her and she left us to enjoy our treats.*
I wish we had cake like we did when we were little. You remember,
the huge ones Savannah made us.
Aric Chase You
mean that 7 layer monstrosity or some shit? *he shuddered when he
thought of all that sweet frosting* remember when she would make the
ones that looked like characters? Didn't she do a mutant ninja turtle
one year, or something like that? I just remember Kade
almost dropping it as he carried it across the floor. Now that I think
about it, he hasn't been allowed in the kitchen since then, huh? They
traded stories back and forth as the stuffed bites of cake in their
mouths.*
Carys Chase You know..we are pretty lucky. We had our parents, aunts, uncles. Rafe and Dare..Mira.
We had the best parties. Some of my favorite memories involve every
member of our family. But now..here in this old cafe, having coffee
and cake with you. This is my all time favorite tradition. * I smiled
wide * Thanks Bub, for coming up with this, finding this spot. I love
it. Happy birthday to you.
Aric Chase *he
grinned and toasted her with a fork full of cake* Happy birthday to you
Thing 2! The old man actually played nice with Rune tonight, I was
impressed honestly. Did you ever think we'd be where we are? You know,
back then WHR we were getting cakes made into our favorite heroes. Holy
hell! I just remembered when you asked Savannah to make one that looked like uncle Lucan! That was freaking hilarious!!!!
Carys Chase Hey now..I thought uncle Lucan
hung the moon when I was little. He was there when dad wasn't and, he
let me use markers in his office.* I nodded like it was a big deal.* I
think you and I intrigued him and the others. Even the times he scolded
us, or lectured us..in his round about
way. I always knew he cared. Now that we are grown, I still know. He's
proud of us.As proud as our parents and Gaby. *Shaking my head* She was
and still is like another mom.
Aric Chase *He
nodded* yeah they are. Although he was a hell of a lot easier on you
than he ever was on me. You'd get a dirty look and maybe a strong word.
His favorite phrase with me was "You're going to learn to straighten up
one of these days, Son. So stubborn." As
he shook his head and frowned at me. He scared the ever lovin shit out
of me until I was almost a teenager! *he scraped his fork across his now
empty plate before eying what was left on her plate and looking at her
hopefully* are you going to finish that?
Carys Chase *
Pushing my plate towards Aric, I had to laugh.* It's a good thing you
workout so much. * Aric happily took my plate and finished off the cake
that was left.* Yeah, I did have Lucan and most of the other males
wrapped around my little finger. One lip quiver
and I got away with murder. But now. I have to act like a grown up.
*Aric laughed and stacked the now empty plates on top of one another and
motioned Marge over." Well, you are grown up sis, mated and
everything." I nodded and smiled.* Yeah, and I've only ever been this
happy once before. * Aric looked confused, then smiled and at the same
time we both said.* The Easy Bake oven..
Aric Chase *he
handed his card to Marge as they both burst out laughing. Once he could
breath again he looked over at her* you and that Easy Bake Oven! *he
shook his head* You were batshit crazy with that thing, always handing
out cookies and shit. The dogs got so fat! Remember the lecture from Alexandra?
You ended up making her cry! But we were banned from feeding them
cookies. *he laughed again, thinking back* we are pretty damn lucky Sis.
The old proverb is that it takes a village to raise a child and we are
living proof of that. We pulled some crazy ass stunts but we were always
safe, relatively so. *he grinned* we have a pretty kick ass village,
you've got to admit.
