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Dinner with the Parents
Mako walked along the shoreline to Bubble’s house, after having gotten a mildly awkward invitation to come to dinner earlier that morning. Listening to the sound of crickets starting to come out of hiding he cleared his head, trying not to be too nervous. He lifted his hand and took hold of the carved charm around his neck. A handmade gift from his old mentor, Aleyn, that he wore when he felt he needed good luck. Mako chuckled as he got closer to Bubble’s house, “Don’t be a woose, right Aleyn..? Seen storms scarier than moments like this.”
Giving a knock on the door he waited for a response. He could smell something cooking and hear idle chit chat coming from inside, recognizing Bubble and Kiwi’s voices. The door opened and Mako have a smile as Bubble came into view. She squeaked in excitement before giving Mako a hug and a kiss hello. Dinner was ready and the table was set.
It wasn’t too long before Mako had Silver Lining staring a hole into him at one side of the table while hearing Kiwi tell filly Bubble stories at the other. Both Bubble and Mako had slightly cringed faces as they tried to eat. Although the stories were pretty entertaining to listen to. They soon came to a stop, everyone eating before Kiwi began chatting about what she and Silver did for a living.
Kiwi: Though, I do have one question for you, Mako… What Dooooo you think of children?
Mako: slight squeak as he coughed a little
Bubble: facepalms and blushes horribly MOOooooOOOOomm!!!
Mako:smiles and chuckles I have thought about having kids at some point in the future. But I can wait. Being a dad is…. Kind of a longing I’ve had. But I have my hands full as it is already.
He went off on a tangent, talking about his job as a bit of a repairman. Collecting lost things and restoring them so they look brand new. Even recovering lost items and returning them to their owners and cleaning up the reef surrounding the island.
Mako: But before I did that as my main job, I was a Fisherpony. I started that after I was… heh.. literally fished out of the ocean by my mentor. We worked together for years. Heheh, I was a skinny minnow before he helped me build a bloody backbone. Busted my hump everyday and later on earned my cutie mark.
Silver: nods, approving of that much That’s how you make a hard working stallion out of someone.
Kiwi began to bubble over, being careful not to interrupt as Silver talked about how he used to be a Fisherpony as well. Bubble was mainly shocked that Silver actually said something, the two stallions talking about their jobs on the sea.
Silver: What was the ship and region you worked in?
Mako: Trotland. And the ship’s name was Alistair. Sadly, she’s out of commission these days..but still a beloved ship.
The conversation would go on for a little. Short questions and comments from Silver.. he’s not one to tell big fish stories. While topic reached an end, Kiwi asked about why he was “fished” out of the water… Half hoping it was because he wasn’t caught by accident.
Mako: Oh, Uhm. I was just lost in the ocean for a while when looking for land. After a while I was found by this salty fisherpony named Aleyn and he brought me onto the ship. Stayed by his side ever since.
Kiwi: mommy mode comes Awww! Why were you lost?
Mako: thinking internally “Okay, be brief..” I was swept off the mainland during a storm and was separated from my adoptive family.
Bubble’s ear would perk, not knowing about this. Kiwi would become sympathetic and doting, rubbing his back sweetly.
Kiwi: Have you ever found them afterwards?
Mako: Ye! My sister was in town for a few days weeks ago and we were able to catch up and talk. A lot sure changed during all that time.. hahaha, she has kids now even! Twins, and she’s expecting another.
Kiwi: Oh how wonderful! I’m happy for you, being able to reconnect with family. I haven’t seen my brother in ages..
As Kiwi went off on a tangent about her side of the family, Bubble took Mako’s hand and gave it a squeeze, smiling at him. He squeezed and smiled back as he listened to Kiwi. When he could he suggested maybe arranging a family reunion. Silver gave a groan, rubbing his face. It was joked about how bringing everyone together would be a giant circus.
“And if Singe is able to come, it certainly would be one..” Mako thought with a chuckle, remembering the loud and in your face pegasus he met when the carnival came to the island.
Too lost in thought, Mako was unable to see a big fluffy grey object pounce on to the table and jump right for his chest, aiming for the charm dangling around his neck. He fell back in his seat and doubled over as he saw it was a cat that attacked him. It’s attention fixated on his necklace. It was a very old and special gift, and Mako was not prepared to lose it to this fuzzball.
Mako: thick Scottish accent comes out Git yer foockin’ claws aff me, fleabag or ah will skin ye alive! ye’r nae getting this damn necklace unless ye pry it fae mah cauld deid feelers!
Mako yelled out Gaelic curses and swears as he protected his charm from the cat. Bubble jumped to her hooves and grabbed her cat by the scruff and pulled her off Mako. She scolded the cat on the way to her room to lock her up. Mako glared at the cat before giving a hiss, baring his many sharp teeth, his tail even flicking side to side like an agitated feline. His ear twitches as he heard Silver chuckle behind him.
Silver: I haven’t heard someone swear like that since I was with my grandfather.
Kiwi: a little flustered, cleaning up the spilled drinks I don’t know what comes over that cat sometimes.
Mako: straightens up his clothes and helping to clean up I think it’s because she thinks I’m a giant tuna…
When Bubble returned, everyone moved to the living room. While the girls were cleaning up, doing dishes, Silver pulled out a really old looking bottle of whiskey, offering a glass to Mako. He accepted, holding back on saying he hasn’t seen that whiskey in ages…which would’ve been the full truth.
They sat and drank for a while, Silver watching Bubble deep in thought.. he’d take a sip, giving a stern, but parenting look at Mako..
Silver: You take good care of my daughter, ye hear?
Mako: ears perk up slightly before giving a firm nod to Silver I promise.
Silver would watch him, silently judging him, before giving his typical grunt of approval and continue drinking. He wouldn’t say much more for the rest of the night, getting his piece out. When the girls joined them after a bit, Kiwi looked at the bottle with disgust, asking how old it is and Silver just shrugged and grunted. Mako’s mind would just drift and he gave an answer, giving an exact year and saying aged whiskey tastes the best. Then his ears would perk up, realizing he said it out loud.
Mako: thinking internally “Bloody hell I’m old…”
Silver: smirks You know your liquor well.
Kiwi: Sighs That’s going to make your teeth fall out..
Bubble: picks up the bottle and sniffs it, making a grimace Ick.. reminds me of that Dutch Courage shot Maggie serves at times..
Mako gave a chuckle, beginning to think about Aleyn again as he finished off his glass of whiskey. It got a bit quiet and he’d look at his necklace, starting humming the song he sang to Bubble, thinking about him.
Silver’s ears perk, recognizing the tune from somewhere as Bubble and Kiwi be have their own conversation, Bubble explaining that medically whiskey can’t make your teeth fall out. They both went silent as they heard Silver..
Silver: Between the west, between the east…
Between the time, between the place…
Between the time, between the place…
Mako: ears perk up as he looked up at Silver
….Casann sí dhom
Amhrán na farraige
Suaimhneach no ciúin
Ag cuardú go damanta
Mo ghrá
Amhrán na farraige
Suaimhneach no ciúin
Ag cuardú go damanta
Mo ghrá
Both Kiwi and Bubble went silent when Silver would continued the words to the song in English, then Mako in Gaelic, holding onto his charm. Silver gave Mako a very confused, concerned look..
Silver: Now that is a VERY old song.. My great grandfather would sing it to me when I was a wee lad.
Mako: ears would drop back Err… Aleyn sang it to me when I had nightmares after the storm. It was passed down from his father, so.. heheh.
Silver: watches him carefully, trying to get a read. He finished his drink It’s getting late.
Mako: grunts in response and stands up Yeah, I should head home, I have work to get to early.
Bubble: stands as wellWould you like me to walk you home?
Mako: No it’s alright. You should stay and get some rest. Smiles
Kiwi: brings him leftovers to take home with him I had a splendid time and I hope you can come over again another time.
Silver wouldn’t say anything, still sitting and holding his empty glass.
Mako: I had a great time too, Mrs. Kiwi. Maybe sometime you and Mr. Silver can come over to my house for dinner.
Kiwi: looks a little surprised and then smiles That would be lovely!
Bubble: hugs him Walk home safe.
Mako: hugs back, giving a kiss on her head I will. Turns to Silver and waves I had a nice time.
Silver: nods at him and give a less menacing grunt Have a good night.. Mako.
Mako: ear gives a tiny twitch You too, Sir..
Bubble let Mako out the front door, giving a kiss goodnight, then closed the door. Mako began walking home, smiling and wagging his tail behind him. Both he and Bubble, thinking at the same time, “That went better than expected.”
Seems like meeting Bubble’s family was over all a big success! This is the end of this arc but be sure to watch for more story boards about Capricorn Reef on Blackblood-queen’s and Theecchiqueen’s galleries!
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