And I Thought I Ran with The Cool Crowd in High School
(The Following is to explain Dyarhk's indefinite absence in the duel community while the Spirit Cup is going on in Adenna)
The Ichi house was never in a better condition to being uninviting than it was right now. Two infant girls were crying, and one slippery and disappearance-prone 4 yr old had gone "missing." But leave it to the woman coming in through that front door to make "uninviting" bend to her exact liking. It was a busy house, and a great deal of things were going on in it, particularly that kitchen that needed constant watching with two things cooking on its stove; likely dinner. And because it had been so busy, it was why Corea found herself crouching in those skinny jeans immediately after hanging her coat to pick up the hurriedly running Marissa.
"Where are you going to in such a hurry??" she asked, taking her up in her arms and coming to stand with her in a most familiar hold.
Dyarhk slipped in behind her, closing the door and removing the black cloak Lilith had given him for the Rhydin threat during Camp Devotion's involvement. It also draped the coat rack beside Corea's, and then he would be coming up to her shoulder and kissing the red-headed infant on her cheek and with a hand completely covering that crown of red hair, lovingly. "I think she wanted to see her mother. Hallou, Seiri, Nayun. Kara! Where are you, boy??"
"He's hiding from Sugidaro right now." said Seirichi as she looked to the two as they entered. What exactly was she doing? Slipping on those furred boots of hers in an attempt to get ready as fast as she could. Dyarhk knew good and well -- if that boy was hiding? He wouldn't be making a peep till someone found him. The Adenna Red Panda was good at ?hunting? though; so the game wouldn't be lasting much longer.
"You figure out what movie you wanted to see? Or are we just winging it?" Spoken to the red head with a smirk upon plush lips. Seirichi was starting to enjoy this. Spending more time with Corea. With Huyglen and Adenna being so far from one another, it had made things difficult; but now? With them here it meant more time for Seirichi to try and show the girl just how a Siovanui has fun in her city.
Nayun's head poked out from the kitchen. Within her arms was a wiggling Kellie, who wanted nothing more than to chase after her sister once more. "Hello." She spoke up. Only to be interrupted by a quick palm being pushed against her face. Something she punished with a quick blow of air to the girls face. Upon reaction, Kellie only giggled out.
"Sugidaro is here?? Has he run out of the Queen's dresses so now he must come ruin yours?" Dyarhk questioned as he slipped into the living room and immediately began searching for the boy. He'd spent time with the red panda on only a few occasions of collaboration, hunting for the elusive Adennian prince, and all those times been successful in finding him. ?Working hard as ever, Nayun?"
Corea bounced Marissa softly into a state of comfort she was all accustomed to providing, almost on automatic mode, almost to the point she could forget she was doing it sometimes. It evolved a mother to the benefits of "multitasking.?
"I will leave it up to you, Seiri. I am appropriately dressed I think for most places. I did not think you would be ready so soon. Are you sure everything is fine to leave Nayun with?" Corea answered the Siovanui with a look of worry upon her. She did not want to burden Nayun with too much work, especially not if they would be out having fun in the meantime.
"He struts around the city like he owns the place, Dark. You should check around your place for holes.. or he might just steal a few of Corea's dresses." Seirichi shook her head with a soft chuckle as she slid on the second boot. Bent over, she'd zip it right on up before standing and giving a few hops to make sure everything was in order. "Doesn't take long for me to get dressed. Plus, I had reason to be a little speedy. You really felt like waiting for me?" Though she wouldn't allow her to answer just yet. Seirichi shook her head. "Everything'll be fine. Dark will be here, right? If anything happens we know who to blame." Shooting him a little look.
As for the search of Karaichi? Dyarhk's attempt to peek behind the couch only resulted in him seeing a shadowy figure bolting his way. Escaping around him with such quick movement, and on wooden floor, it caused the small animal to slip mid-turn and bump into the hallway wall before dashing down it. Little yelps heard, the tell-tale sign that Sugidaro was zeroing in on the prince. Nayun blinked slowly looking between the adults. Kellie's wiggling was becoming a little too much, so she bent over and carefully placed her onto the floor so that she could move about freely.. Though, with a tug of her foot, that babygate closed to make sure the kitchen was off limits.
"Please. Enjoy your night without worry." Nayun softly reassured.
"See? Everything'll be fine." Seirichi repeated.
Corea had been wearing simple market-wandering clothes. Skinny jeans, a top she thought was "cute," and one of her bracelets she had made. Crossing her arms under her bust, she put on a look of unsureness; though she wanted to believe them. "Dyarhk, you are not coming with us?" This is the first she had heard of it, so she had been surprised. She sought out his response.
"Hm? No, you both go on. I've got my own date with these little angels." Speak of the devil, Kellie begun crying and standing in place, the absolutely worst kind of crying next to tossing the head back in a fit. Thankfully, Kellie did not require a helmet, yet. But she did require someone to hold her, something Dyarhk looked quick to respond to, heading her way. "Oh."
Corea blinked several times before looking to Seiri for continued reassurance. "You are sure about this?" Not good enough, she returned her green eyes upon Dyarhk, "You are sure you will not need us?"
"Corea, Corea," Seirichi spoke out as she came before her. Hands found her shoulders and a very soft shake was given. Forcing those greens to direct themselves on her own grays. Lips curling to show off a smile as she spoke out. "Everything - will - be - fine." said slowly to make sure the point got across. "Dark could use this time with them.. It'll be good for the kids, okay? They need to see their father more." A few pats given to those shoulders. "Sugidaroo!" Suddenly a yell came from down the hall. This was Seirichis cue to get a move on. "Come on. Time for Dark to get on the clock." Not giving Corea much to debate about as she reached to grasp and pass that coat back to the cherry chocolate-haired girl. "Nayun! Be sure to listen to Dark! He's the boss!" Nayun was then motioned too and soon enough found Marissa within her arms.
".. Yes, of course.." Looking down to the child and giving her a small smile before lifting her up a bit more to get a better hold.
Corea seemed a bit hesitant to pass Marissa over to Nayun if only for the matter of leaving her in their care for an undetermined amount of time. Her frown stayed in place, though it was a soft one. "Alright. If she gets to crying, singing will ease her. And Dyarhk, Kellie likes to be rocked. Kara -- " she would begin again before Dyarhk interrupted her.
"Corea!" He laughed with little Kellie already in his arms. "-- Nayun and I have things under control! Go have fun!" looking to Kellie as if to say 'Isn't that a good idea?' More hesitance on Corea's front, but it was more Dyarhk and Nayun she was worried about than the children. Nayun's work overload and Dyarhk's underestimating the work load. But nothing horrifyingly terrible. It was why she was about to slip back into her coat.
"We won't be out very long. See if you can get them to sleep." Corea suggested.
"We'll see you two after we've gotten this lot to bed. But not before some fun, eh kids!?" Dyarhk laughed maniacally, a new laugh of his, and one he was very proud of. It was incredibly animated, colorful, and funny; all of a child's favorite things. One might see, however unlikely, this was Dyarhk's calling, and his most desired place to be. That last incentive for Corea to shed her worry and flash Seiri a much-deserved smile.
"Are you coming along, Seiri? It is not like you to keep a date waiting."
"Waiting? So sorry, princess." Grinning ear to ear as she passed Corea by. Grasping at her own coat on the way before reaching to open the door for the both of them. "Byyyye, Dark.." Turning about to give him a wink. "No wild parties." With that she'd close the door behind the both of them.
A heavy sigh left Corea's lips. She was slightly disappointed. "The three of us are in need of spending more time together, with more privacy. But this will be something to talk about when we return. I love you all." And out the door they went.
"Bye Seiri! Bye Corea!" Dyarhk called out with love and care, the same two emotions he gave to his daughter in his arms.
Nayun reached to lock it only a few seconds later. Twisting about after, she'd now be the one facing Dyarhk. This was a little.. `` new `` to her. Usually she was the one who took care of the children. The girl within her arms, the small Marissa, was still growing used to Nayun -- and she'd rather have her father. The dark haired girl took notice and took a knee to release the girl as well; who in a flurry of `` Daddys `` ran to Dyarhk.
".. If it is too much, I could take Kellie.." But then came the sounds of a small struggle form down the hall, followed by the black haired boy quickly running into the living room
"Sugidaro bit me!" holding up his finger. Something Nayun quickly stepped over to view without missing a single beat. "He bit me..!" His flailing wouldn't stop, which caused Nayun to take hold of his wrist and force him to stop so she could take a closer look.
".. You'll live, my little warrior." Words that caused Karaichi to stand strong with squeezed lips. He was trying his hardest not to cry.
Marissa's running over was not easily ignored, and it was with an eagerness he greeted her. "Ho ho! You want your Daddy, eh? Well I think Kellie is fine with sharing, aren't you Kellie." Sitting down in what would otherwise be "Seiri's chair." A big no-no if she was in the living room. But Dyarhk needed a chair for his two knees to become seats, and that was exactly where Kellie and Marissa found themselves. He beamed over to Nayun. "Oh no, it's fine Nayun. I think I've got these two rascals under control." calmly, keeping them bounced and balanced.
Meanwhile Karaichi combated the tears that came with a painful Adenna Red Panda bite. Dyarhk could only spare a stern smile for the boy. "Sugidaro bit you, did he? The most painful bite in all the country, I hear, next to the Adenna Black Bear, and you aren't even shedding a tear... I do not think that is common for a boy your age... Why, Old Vic cried from a Adenna Red Panda bite at the age of twelve. And you are only four?! You are strong!"
"Really?!" The bite was the last thing on Karaichi's mind right now. Not after the tale of such a man like Old Vic crying from a bite! It made the boy feel even more proud of himself. Nayun looked to Dyarhk just then; a stare of sorts. One that soon left her face as the smallest crack of the lips came to create a brief smile. "Nayun! Old Vic cried!"
"This is why you are destined for greatness, young one." The pitter-patter of feet came as Sugidaro appeared. Karaichi looked to him and took in the sight of the small animal rubbing his head along the boy's leg, as if apologizing for biting.
".. I'm sorry for pulling your tail." Kara said while petting the panda.
"Come." Nayun turned about. Showing her back to the boy. "Oof.. So strong." She said with a fake lean forward as the laughing boy jumped onto her back and on. "Let's clean that finger." The young teen rose up and made her way to the bathroom.
"You are a very brave young man, Kara. Wear that band-aid Nayun gives you with pride. It is a badge of honor." Giving the boy a proud stare as he saw him be led to the bathroom. "Dress his "wound," Nayun. Then you are free the rest of the night. Free to continue helping, free to go to bed, or even go out, if you like... What I want you to know now is that I'm here, and I will be doing a lot of this work. But I couldn't swear to do it without you. In-fact, your aid is invaluable to me. However, should you decide you would like a social life of your own, I am more than willing to sacrifice my own." He called to her in that bathroom before looking down to Kellie and Marissa, each with their own different agenda on his lap.
Dyarhk quietly lowered his head to Kellie who had asked him for his face via a series of reaches and grunts. Lowering his head down to her flexing hands to take hold of his chin weakly. "Watch out! My chin is sharp!" Alerting her to the dangers of his day-old facial shade. Indeed, it was prickly and unfriendly, but it was Dyarhk's smiling face, and it only served to make Kellie curiouser and happier still. Marissa loved by one of his other arms was, with wide-eyes, was pulled against him in a comical loving hug that she didn't exactly share her father's enthusiasm with. As for Kellie, Dyarhk locked his eyes onto hers. He had waited for this moment for so long. Staring into her eyes, he tucked his lips back in emotionally and brought his head against her and drew her in as well, closing his eyes with such emotion. He was here now. He was with them. "I love you girls." And that was where he was going to stay.
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(The Following is to explain Dyarhk's indefinite absence in the duel community while the Spirit Cup is going on in Adenna)
The Ichi house was never in a better condition to being uninviting than it was right now. Two infant girls were crying, and one slippery and disappearance-prone 4 yr old had gone "missing." But leave it to the woman coming in through that front door to make "uninviting" bend to her exact liking. It was a busy house, and a great deal of things were going on in it, particularly that kitchen that needed constant watching with two things cooking on its stove; likely dinner. And because it had been so busy, it was why Corea found herself crouching in those skinny jeans immediately after hanging her coat to pick up the hurriedly running Marissa.
"Where are you going to in such a hurry??" she asked, taking her up in her arms and coming to stand with her in a most familiar hold.
Dyarhk slipped in behind her, closing the door and removing the black cloak Lilith had given him for the Rhydin threat during Camp Devotion's involvement. It also draped the coat rack beside Corea's, and then he would be coming up to her shoulder and kissing the red-headed infant on her cheek and with a hand completely covering that crown of red hair, lovingly. "I think she wanted to see her mother. Hallou, Seiri, Nayun. Kara! Where are you, boy??"
"He's hiding from Sugidaro right now." said Seirichi as she looked to the two as they entered. What exactly was she doing? Slipping on those furred boots of hers in an attempt to get ready as fast as she could. Dyarhk knew good and well -- if that boy was hiding? He wouldn't be making a peep till someone found him. The Adenna Red Panda was good at ?hunting? though; so the game wouldn't be lasting much longer.
"You figure out what movie you wanted to see? Or are we just winging it?" Spoken to the red head with a smirk upon plush lips. Seirichi was starting to enjoy this. Spending more time with Corea. With Huyglen and Adenna being so far from one another, it had made things difficult; but now? With them here it meant more time for Seirichi to try and show the girl just how a Siovanui has fun in her city.
Nayun's head poked out from the kitchen. Within her arms was a wiggling Kellie, who wanted nothing more than to chase after her sister once more. "Hello." She spoke up. Only to be interrupted by a quick palm being pushed against her face. Something she punished with a quick blow of air to the girls face. Upon reaction, Kellie only giggled out.
"Sugidaro is here?? Has he run out of the Queen's dresses so now he must come ruin yours?" Dyarhk questioned as he slipped into the living room and immediately began searching for the boy. He'd spent time with the red panda on only a few occasions of collaboration, hunting for the elusive Adennian prince, and all those times been successful in finding him. ?Working hard as ever, Nayun?"
Corea bounced Marissa softly into a state of comfort she was all accustomed to providing, almost on automatic mode, almost to the point she could forget she was doing it sometimes. It evolved a mother to the benefits of "multitasking.?
"I will leave it up to you, Seiri. I am appropriately dressed I think for most places. I did not think you would be ready so soon. Are you sure everything is fine to leave Nayun with?" Corea answered the Siovanui with a look of worry upon her. She did not want to burden Nayun with too much work, especially not if they would be out having fun in the meantime.
"He struts around the city like he owns the place, Dark. You should check around your place for holes.. or he might just steal a few of Corea's dresses." Seirichi shook her head with a soft chuckle as she slid on the second boot. Bent over, she'd zip it right on up before standing and giving a few hops to make sure everything was in order. "Doesn't take long for me to get dressed. Plus, I had reason to be a little speedy. You really felt like waiting for me?" Though she wouldn't allow her to answer just yet. Seirichi shook her head. "Everything'll be fine. Dark will be here, right? If anything happens we know who to blame." Shooting him a little look.
As for the search of Karaichi? Dyarhk's attempt to peek behind the couch only resulted in him seeing a shadowy figure bolting his way. Escaping around him with such quick movement, and on wooden floor, it caused the small animal to slip mid-turn and bump into the hallway wall before dashing down it. Little yelps heard, the tell-tale sign that Sugidaro was zeroing in on the prince. Nayun blinked slowly looking between the adults. Kellie's wiggling was becoming a little too much, so she bent over and carefully placed her onto the floor so that she could move about freely.. Though, with a tug of her foot, that babygate closed to make sure the kitchen was off limits.
"Please. Enjoy your night without worry." Nayun softly reassured.
"See? Everything'll be fine." Seirichi repeated.
Corea had been wearing simple market-wandering clothes. Skinny jeans, a top she thought was "cute," and one of her bracelets she had made. Crossing her arms under her bust, she put on a look of unsureness; though she wanted to believe them. "Dyarhk, you are not coming with us?" This is the first she had heard of it, so she had been surprised. She sought out his response.
"Hm? No, you both go on. I've got my own date with these little angels." Speak of the devil, Kellie begun crying and standing in place, the absolutely worst kind of crying next to tossing the head back in a fit. Thankfully, Kellie did not require a helmet, yet. But she did require someone to hold her, something Dyarhk looked quick to respond to, heading her way. "Oh."
Corea blinked several times before looking to Seiri for continued reassurance. "You are sure about this?" Not good enough, she returned her green eyes upon Dyarhk, "You are sure you will not need us?"
"Corea, Corea," Seirichi spoke out as she came before her. Hands found her shoulders and a very soft shake was given. Forcing those greens to direct themselves on her own grays. Lips curling to show off a smile as she spoke out. "Everything - will - be - fine." said slowly to make sure the point got across. "Dark could use this time with them.. It'll be good for the kids, okay? They need to see their father more." A few pats given to those shoulders. "Sugidaroo!" Suddenly a yell came from down the hall. This was Seirichis cue to get a move on. "Come on. Time for Dark to get on the clock." Not giving Corea much to debate about as she reached to grasp and pass that coat back to the cherry chocolate-haired girl. "Nayun! Be sure to listen to Dark! He's the boss!" Nayun was then motioned too and soon enough found Marissa within her arms.
".. Yes, of course.." Looking down to the child and giving her a small smile before lifting her up a bit more to get a better hold.
Corea seemed a bit hesitant to pass Marissa over to Nayun if only for the matter of leaving her in their care for an undetermined amount of time. Her frown stayed in place, though it was a soft one. "Alright. If she gets to crying, singing will ease her. And Dyarhk, Kellie likes to be rocked. Kara -- " she would begin again before Dyarhk interrupted her.
"Corea!" He laughed with little Kellie already in his arms. "-- Nayun and I have things under control! Go have fun!" looking to Kellie as if to say 'Isn't that a good idea?' More hesitance on Corea's front, but it was more Dyarhk and Nayun she was worried about than the children. Nayun's work overload and Dyarhk's underestimating the work load. But nothing horrifyingly terrible. It was why she was about to slip back into her coat.
"We won't be out very long. See if you can get them to sleep." Corea suggested.
"We'll see you two after we've gotten this lot to bed. But not before some fun, eh kids!?" Dyarhk laughed maniacally, a new laugh of his, and one he was very proud of. It was incredibly animated, colorful, and funny; all of a child's favorite things. One might see, however unlikely, this was Dyarhk's calling, and his most desired place to be. That last incentive for Corea to shed her worry and flash Seiri a much-deserved smile.
"Are you coming along, Seiri? It is not like you to keep a date waiting."
"Waiting? So sorry, princess." Grinning ear to ear as she passed Corea by. Grasping at her own coat on the way before reaching to open the door for the both of them. "Byyyye, Dark.." Turning about to give him a wink. "No wild parties." With that she'd close the door behind the both of them.
A heavy sigh left Corea's lips. She was slightly disappointed. "The three of us are in need of spending more time together, with more privacy. But this will be something to talk about when we return. I love you all." And out the door they went.
"Bye Seiri! Bye Corea!" Dyarhk called out with love and care, the same two emotions he gave to his daughter in his arms.
Nayun reached to lock it only a few seconds later. Twisting about after, she'd now be the one facing Dyarhk. This was a little.. `` new `` to her. Usually she was the one who took care of the children. The girl within her arms, the small Marissa, was still growing used to Nayun -- and she'd rather have her father. The dark haired girl took notice and took a knee to release the girl as well; who in a flurry of `` Daddys `` ran to Dyarhk.
".. If it is too much, I could take Kellie.." But then came the sounds of a small struggle form down the hall, followed by the black haired boy quickly running into the living room
"Sugidaro bit me!" holding up his finger. Something Nayun quickly stepped over to view without missing a single beat. "He bit me..!" His flailing wouldn't stop, which caused Nayun to take hold of his wrist and force him to stop so she could take a closer look.
".. You'll live, my little warrior." Words that caused Karaichi to stand strong with squeezed lips. He was trying his hardest not to cry.
Marissa's running over was not easily ignored, and it was with an eagerness he greeted her. "Ho ho! You want your Daddy, eh? Well I think Kellie is fine with sharing, aren't you Kellie." Sitting down in what would otherwise be "Seiri's chair." A big no-no if she was in the living room. But Dyarhk needed a chair for his two knees to become seats, and that was exactly where Kellie and Marissa found themselves. He beamed over to Nayun. "Oh no, it's fine Nayun. I think I've got these two rascals under control." calmly, keeping them bounced and balanced.
Meanwhile Karaichi combated the tears that came with a painful Adenna Red Panda bite. Dyarhk could only spare a stern smile for the boy. "Sugidaro bit you, did he? The most painful bite in all the country, I hear, next to the Adenna Black Bear, and you aren't even shedding a tear... I do not think that is common for a boy your age... Why, Old Vic cried from a Adenna Red Panda bite at the age of twelve. And you are only four?! You are strong!"
"Really?!" The bite was the last thing on Karaichi's mind right now. Not after the tale of such a man like Old Vic crying from a bite! It made the boy feel even more proud of himself. Nayun looked to Dyarhk just then; a stare of sorts. One that soon left her face as the smallest crack of the lips came to create a brief smile. "Nayun! Old Vic cried!"
"This is why you are destined for greatness, young one." The pitter-patter of feet came as Sugidaro appeared. Karaichi looked to him and took in the sight of the small animal rubbing his head along the boy's leg, as if apologizing for biting.
".. I'm sorry for pulling your tail." Kara said while petting the panda.
"Come." Nayun turned about. Showing her back to the boy. "Oof.. So strong." She said with a fake lean forward as the laughing boy jumped onto her back and on. "Let's clean that finger." The young teen rose up and made her way to the bathroom.
"You are a very brave young man, Kara. Wear that band-aid Nayun gives you with pride. It is a badge of honor." Giving the boy a proud stare as he saw him be led to the bathroom. "Dress his "wound," Nayun. Then you are free the rest of the night. Free to continue helping, free to go to bed, or even go out, if you like... What I want you to know now is that I'm here, and I will be doing a lot of this work. But I couldn't swear to do it without you. In-fact, your aid is invaluable to me. However, should you decide you would like a social life of your own, I am more than willing to sacrifice my own." He called to her in that bathroom before looking down to Kellie and Marissa, each with their own different agenda on his lap.
Dyarhk quietly lowered his head to Kellie who had asked him for his face via a series of reaches and grunts. Lowering his head down to her flexing hands to take hold of his chin weakly. "Watch out! My chin is sharp!" Alerting her to the dangers of his day-old facial shade. Indeed, it was prickly and unfriendly, but it was Dyarhk's smiling face, and it only served to make Kellie curiouser and happier still. Marissa loved by one of his other arms was, with wide-eyes, was pulled against him in a comical loving hug that she didn't exactly share her father's enthusiasm with. As for Kellie, Dyarhk locked his eyes onto hers. He had waited for this moment for so long. Staring into her eyes, he tucked his lips back in emotionally and brought his head against her and drew her in as well, closing his eyes with such emotion. He was here now. He was with them. "I love you girls." And that was where he was going to stay.
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