Dinner?
Characters: Aikuen, Fira
Location: Moledeep; Dibbuns Garden
Oh, its getting late in the afternoon. And its just about that time for dinner. Course there is an otter that cant be found. Aikuen is lounging, leaning against a tree. Seeming to be all out. Asleep. A book in paw. Yes, a book. He just seems very peaceful, just napping there. On this warm spring day.
There's an otter who can't be found and an otter who's looking for that otter...yeah that's confusing. Fira wandering into the gardens on the look out for Aik seeing as he hasn't showed up for dinner yet...and there he is, asleep. Heh. She smirks and tries to be quiet as she wanders off and carefully nicks the book off him, just to see what it is.
Aikuen snorts quietly, going to rub at his nose when the book is taken from him. To out of it to realize what happen yet. He yawns loudly before settling back again. And once again. The snoring. The book should be entitled, 'How to keep beasts from stealing your stuff, while your asleep' just for Fira. But it doesn't. Its a new looking book. One from the abbey. And on the cover page is written, 'The tale, of tails' what an odd name.
Fira raises a brow at the book "Hmm, something for the kids perhaps?" having a conversation with the sleeping otter while she opens the book up to have a quick flick through.
Aikuen continues to snore quietly, "Passs... the syrup-p..." he mumbles in his sleep. Rebuttal to what she said. The book is indeed something for the kids. Or maybe not. Buts it definitely a kids read. With pictures every so pages. And large written type. One of the pictures shows a fox, that has two tails. And underneath is the caption 'Leo "Tails" Vadagriff'. Aik hrms, "Fira... cupcakes..." he mumbles again, then his mouth hangs wide open.
Fira smirks faintly at the odd picture "Nice little one" she glances back to Aik just in time to catch the cupcakes part and laughs quietly. A glance around and she grabs a stick from the ground, going to carefully put it in Aik's mouth. Well if he will be asleep she may just have to mess with him.
The stick is successfully in his mouth. And whatever he was dreaming, he must be hungry. Because he starts to chew on it. That's when he becomes decidedly awake. An boy, is he. He springs open his eyes spits out the stick, coughing and hacking as clearly he managed to get some of the bark off as well. He spits away before looking up on the who dunnit, "Ella, you got to stop putting crap in my mouth... Fira?" he blinks, as he wasn't expecting that.
Fira grins down at him, oh so amused that he'd blame the kids first "Well where do you think they get all these ideas from?" she leans down to give him a kiss, can't be mad at her now "Came out to make sure you didn't miss dinner"
Aikuen frowns and eyes at her, till he gets the kiss. She gets away with it this time... He kisses back before saying, "If you keep giving them ideas... Im never gonna get any real rest around here. Three you's around... The horror!" he chuckles before blinking and looking up at the sky, "Oh wow.... Musta dozed off while reading..." he looks around for the book, "Uh...Where dit go?"
Fira waggles the book around in her paw. It's right here "Aww, I'm that bad? You did marry me you know, entirely your fault, should have known what you were getting yourself into"
Aikuen tries to grab the book. Hoping that Fira didn't read too much of it. He was reading the book to try and help him read better. Especially aloud. This whole English language thing is weird. But he still has time to smirk at her, "UH! I know its my fault. Just gotta live with it!" he chuckles, "Even if it means never getting a wink of sleep again!"
Fira lets him take it, the idea that he's using it to learn never even crosses her mind, he seems to do alright most of the time "Ah, how much sleep do you really need anyway?"
Aikuen does alright most of the time. Mostly cause he can just fake it using a picture to help him along. But his inability to read well. He finds it embarrassing. Especially when the kids want to hear a story. He takes the book and puts it beside him, then putting a rock on top. Just in case. He bobs his head, "With you three. Obviously not alot!"
Dinner still has a bit of getting ready to do probably so Fira flops herself down next to him "Well, they're just dibbuns and I'm trying not to grow old. It's all in good fun. You've got to admit they enjoy themselves"
Aikuen puts an arm around her middle. Dinner can wait. Not like its going to run away from them. Might have to run away from Garnets evil spoon though. Aik shudders to think about it, "Its like trying to grow up with a house full of squirrels. That are otters." he chuckles, "Honey. Your still as pretty as the day i meat yah. Just as fun. Just as... well... Annoying... I don't seem to get naps, when im around you." the stick in mouth. The otter paint service. Etc etc, "That's why i let it continue! They enjoy it. And its funny for them!" Just cause he is old, he is not going to be a grump.
Fira smirks and backs her head off, pretending to be insulted "I'm annoying? And you've always thought I was annoying then? I'm not sure, should I be yelling at you now or something?"
Aikuen stick his tongue out, "Hey! I didn't say that i hated it! In fact... I love it. If you took it away from me... It just wouldn't be the same. It makes you, well you! And i married you, for you!" Good answer, eh?
Fira leans back against the tree and crosses her arms "You married me because I'm /annoying/?" might be good but she feels like messing about still.
Aikuen hides a scared look. Oh no. His ace in the hole! GONE! He tries to think of something quickly, "Well... Not JUST that. There was a bunch of other reasons. Like..." he leans over her, "Like... You're smart. Good healer. You're funny. You make me smile, laugh, and be happy... You are, out right, slap you knee, beautiful. And... Just a wee bit silly... to name a few." he smiles, "And not to mention one of the greatest beasts in this whole flippin world..."
Fira stares at him for a moment before she can't keep it up and breaks into a grin before leaning back over to give him another kiss "Good answer, lot more romantic than annoying"
Aikuen chuckles as he remembers what he said, and puts it away in his brain for later. Just in case he does something stupid. He smiles at the kiss, leaning into it, "Heh. I'm just full of good answers. Yet, i wasn't very good at math. Go figure!" he chuckles, "Well. I cant help it... Which reminds me. I need to get you another flower. The lily blossom i gave you has wilted..." he sighs.
Fira leans against his side, getting comfy, just for a few minutes before dinner "Flowers will do that, you'll be getting more for they rest of our lives like that"
"Then i will." Aikuen says outright, "The pink ones only blossom in spring around here. In that pond by the river. But maybe... this next one wont die as fast." he is always, ever hopeful. He pulls her in, and gives her a tiny side hug before asking, "Now... Why are you out here again?" he forgot, "Dont get me wrong... glad you did... VERY glad you did..."
Fira laughs quietly "And what are you going to do come winter when there's no blossoms to find?" she hugs him back while shaking her head. The question earns a smirk too "Searching for you dear. Dinner remember?"
Aikuen creases his brow, "Isn't there a way to preserve it? Something... To keep the flowers. All year?" he thinks about it, "... I know it can be done. I just dont know how..." then at the last part. He ohs loudly, "Oh thats right... Dinner... Thank you for getting me then..." but he got other plans.
Fira shrugs "Don't think so. Would last a while if it was still on the plant but even then it's not going to keep all year round" she starts getting up again "Come on then, see what Garnet's cooked up"
Aikuen pulls at his chin, "I wonder what it was then... I must find a way!" he chuckles and holds her down, "Nono! Stay here. With me... Garnets salad can wait!" Once again. Always hopeful.
Fira sticks out her tongue "Salad? No fish or anything cooked?" she sits back down again. Salad can definitely wait.
Aikuen smiles and gets all up in her neck. He was just saying the first thing that came to mind. Which, thanks to the bark, was salad. He looks back at her, "Nope! Just Garnets famous green-green no fish salad..." he guesses. For all he knows, she might be making a fish dinner. Just for them!
Fira twists her neck so she can still lip read "Not exactly exciting. Like greens fine enough but still, could have a little fish on the side"
Aikuen nods, "Well she might..." he might as well confess, "...I actually don't know. I just. Don't want you to go just yet..." he smiles, "Even for a dinner reservation on mysterious delights we might be having."
Fira smirks faintly "Ohhh, I see your plan. You better hope she's not cooking fish now"
Aikuen nods awkwardly, "Yeah. I know..." and there he goes to nuzzle her cheek, "Tell you what. If she in fact did make fish. Ill go out and catch you one. Fresh from the river..." he looks around, "Tomorrow of course. Its getting quite dark, after all."
Fira nuzzles his nose back before settling in against him "I'll hold you to that. Tomorrow we have fish!...And if she's not cooking fish I might just catch one tomorrow myself so we have fish either way"
Aikuen chuckles, "Annnnd There is another thing. All excited about fish. Take an otters heart you know... And maybe ill go with yah. That would be fun....You know. Its been awhile... We should go on another tripy thing. Just us..."
Fira smirks "Two otters going down to the river, that fish will never know what hit them. Difficult to go away with the kids, they're still young, you know they'd miss us"
Aikuen smiles, "No, it wont know! Well bag a few then. Should be no trouble for the likes of us..." then he nods slowly. A snag in his idea. But its a good snag to think about, "...I know. I would say take them with us... But. It might be too dangerous. As you said, they are still young... I do love them so..." he hrms, "Well. Maybe when there older then..." he starts to nuzzle her neck now.
Fira laughs quietly at the nuzzle "They're growing up fast, before long they'll probably be hoping we give them a little distance, then it'll be the perfect time to go away and make them miss us!"
Aikuen smirks, "Oh... Make they stay young. Where they love us, but we don't get any privacy... Or make them grow up, where they loath us, and give us some peace and quiet..." he chuckles, "Such a hard decision... And shouldn't be too long... They are already two. Can wake, and dress themselves..." not well, but you get the idea.
Fira laughs and relaxes "Well they'll still be young for a while yet and maybe they won't hate us in the end. I mean...ok, I liked my parents but they were dead. Hmm, lets not go that far"
Aikuen bobs his head again. The understanding nod, "Maybe not. So far. We've been... mostly good. Ella tends to be... well the trouble maker. And we have dealt with that as it comes... But so far. Maybe they wont..." he shrugs, "Hopefully they wont... One can always think of the best..." he sighs, "Well, thats better then me... I hated my dad... Just... hated him..." he looks down.
Fira hmms "Dead or hated, hope those aren't the only options...I'm sure we'll be fine. They're sweet little twins, they can't change that much"
Aikuen looks up again. With a smile on his face. It was a very long time ago. He has forgiven his father. Still hates him though. He starts to snuggle up to his wife now, "They are. They got it from you" And there is a wink, "But the little part... Oh boy. They is going to be tall... And hopefully... just as sweet..."
Fira chuckles "Well we're both tall so I'd say the chances are high. That's still a while away though, lots of time to enjoy before then"
Aikuen snorts, "Have you see the size of them? There like little giants already! They are already taller then Chris...." he thinks about, "That's funny actually." he smirks, "Lots of young'un time? Huh... Sounds like fun..." he lightly grabs her wrist.
Fira looks a little curious when her wrist is taken but carries on talking "Well Chris is a stoat and you do make Kentar look small. I don't think he's ever going to catch up to the girls again"
Aikuen smiles faintly, "I don't think so either. Confused the poor thing. Why don't we! Our kids are younger, but taller then him." he chuckles, "Kinda like school? Heh... Hey..." he nuzzles her softly, "Guess what."
Fira gives him a mock suspicious look though it's a little spoiled by her smirk "What?"
Aikuen he leans in, still holding onto her wrist. And he kisses her. Just like he likes too. After, he starts to nuzzle her again, "...I think dinner is over..." he smiles, a little smile, "Oh well..."
Fira mmms and kisses him back, leaning in to snuggle up until he reminds her and she blinks, then laughs "I come out to remind you and end up missing it myself, there's something not right there"
Aikuen grins stupidly, "My Evil plan work! I managed to keep my little buggy right here, for the duration of the feasting! Mhahahaah!" More snuggle and nuzzle for the buck, "... Im glad you stayed though... Got some nice... alone time with you..." and then there is more kissing.
Fira kisses, nuzzles and cuddles back, chuckles a bit too "We don't get enough of that lately...but would it spoil it if I said I was hungry?"
Aikuen goes to wrap his arms around her, "Ah, you spoiled the moment...dangit!" stupid grin, "...Okay... After you kiss me a few more times... Then we can go and get some of the leftovers..." he squeezes, "And no being quick about it either!" he eyes her with a smirk.
Fira laughs "Are you asking still keeping me from my dinner Aik?" she pauses for a second just to worry him before she grins "You drive a hard bargain" and she leans in to kiss him again.
Aikuen says, "I am!" oh the smug look. He smiles softly before leaning in as well, going to run a paw over her cheek. Then kissing her. For a nice long time. A really long time. So long in fact. That they didn't even make it back in time for the leftover to be even put away! They were gone and lost forever. Well it seems Aik owes Fira some fish. But first, a very late dinner for the otters. That's just fine with them.
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