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Nov 16, 2017 19:52:57 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 19:52:57 GMT -5
"So... What now Super Cop Jr... You gonna do that detective agency...?"
Zakk shrugged. "Not really sure. But I do have a job I have to attend to at the end of the day... I got to go back to work, tomorrow. I'll think about it. I probably ask my Pops... well when he's not all starry-eyed for Dr. Kristovitch."
"That's great... I was taken in by a farmowner. She gave me a little cottage in exchange for help... It's been quiet, but so much better than the labs. All this noise is making me anxious..."
"It's a lot of hard work, isn't it?" Steve asks. "I am glad someone took you in as well."
"I wonder what Poland is like... Mother says it is very peaceful and very cold up there."
"So.... How are you two doing...? Are we getting along...?"
"Actually, yes. We are... she's a really brilliant woman, you know... she let me pick her brain. And I'm pleased to see what's in her brain." Lei smiled.
"And I got to hear stories about his ancestry that really fascinates me as well."
"She's gonna run some DNA testing and see where I originated from. It's gonna be fun..."
"She's way too pretty for him... And he's too good for her..."
Lei wasn't offended by this, as Anna was right. In a way, Lei was indeed too good for this woman... but Elise has proven herself to have mend her ways. And indeed Elise was pretty for a 50-year-old. She could easily pass as a woman in her upper 40's. Plus, Anna was just being bitchy like usual.
"Are you kidding me...? She's one of the scientists who took my DNA without my permission..."
That was true. It struck a chord with Elise. She watched as Anna walked away. Indeed this whole mess was her fault. She was just following orders! She wanted to discover the truth about DNA, what better way to do that than to borrow DNA from an actual human she could test. Elise looked down, sadly.
"I apologize for Anna... She's... still a little upset. She found out about Daniel not too long ago, so... She's trying to process that. I'm sure if you give her time, or tell her she's pretty, she'll be nicer..."
"It is fine. She is right... I did steal her DNA without consent."
"Elise... there, there... it's okay. I know you did this, but that's all in the past, right? The Elise I know isn't that woman, right?"
"Right."
"Listen... I tell you what, how about we get away from all of this and enjoy our dinner. Just you and me? Sound good?"
"I am fine..."
Lei held her, letting her rest in his chest. "It's okay... I forgive you. Katya forgives you. Everyone forgives you. Anna usually isn't the forgiving type. Like Antonio said, give her time..."
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Nov 16, 2017 21:01:21 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 21:01:21 GMT -5
Antonio looked at Elise, "He's right... Anna isn't a very forgiving woman. She's held a very heated rivalry with her sister for decades. But you know what...?" He said, smiling. "She wants to start over with me... She'll get used to you, because you Miss Elise Kristovich are my friend. That will never change. You have a good heart." Daniel nodded at Steve, "Yeah... but it keeps me fit..." He turned to Katya as she wondered about Poland. "I'm sure it's cold ther,e but sadly I don't know much about it..." Anna walked over to Daniel, putting her arm between his side and arm. "So..." She looked up at him, "The first question I always ask someone is if they have a talent... Do you have a talent, Daniel..?" She smiled. He laughed a little. What an odd question. But it did break the ice between them. "I can play the flute..." He said. "I keep it with me all the time, in case I get bored..." Anna smiled, "Would you mind playing something...?" She asked. He laughed. "...Sure..." He said. He sat down, and Anna sat next to him, crossing her legs. He pulled his small bamboo flute out of his coat. There was a long pocket on the inside. He took a deep breath and placed the flute to his lips. LISTENAnna sat back as Daniel played. She was smiling. Sorin stopped talking and walked over to see what his brother was doing, and sat next to Anna. She took his hand, and they both watched Daniel as he played.
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Nov 16, 2017 21:18:29 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 21:18:29 GMT -5
"He's right... Anna isn't a very forgiving woman. She's held a very heated rivalry with her sister for decades. But you know what...? She wants to start over with me... She'll get used to you, because you Miss Elise Kristovich are my friend. That will never change. You have a good heart."
"Good for you. I'm happy for you. I really am. I'm glad that I have your blessing... Antonio."
Elise just didn't know what to say. She lets go of Lei. "You are both right..."
"You're a very intelligent woman. You're very kind... don't let anyone else tell you otherwise." Lei rested his hand on Elise's shoulder.
"Yeah... I can see that." Steve commented. "How did you stay so thin, Katya?"
"I suppose I just ate rations instead of solid food..."
"Forget I even said that... nevermind what was I thinking?" Steve put his hand in his face.
Soon, Daniel started playing on his flute. Katya listened to it... the nice mellow, soft quiet sound. It was amazing.
Zakk, too stopped to listen and watch. This is amazing. Zakk wasn't musically gifted, but he was very much physically gifted.
While Daniel played the flute, Lei took Elise's hand and asked her for a dance. The pair did a slow dance to Daniel's music. Elise wasn't sure what to do, but Lei assured her she's doing fine. "Just relax... close your eyes... and listen to the music..."
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Nov 16, 2017 21:25:02 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 21:25:02 GMT -5
Antonio let the two have their moment, and decided to sit by Anna's feet on the floor. She was so mesmerized by Daniel, and Antonio was so happy to see that. He always knew she loved her children, he just wished she knew how to show it better. Sorin laid his head on Anna's shoulder, smiling. As Daniel played, he noticed Katya watching him. He grinned a little as he played, hoping she would sit next to him. Sorin looked to Zakk. "Your dad is dancing with that woman...!" He whispered to him. "Have they become a thing..?" He asked.
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Nov 16, 2017 21:35:59 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 21:35:59 GMT -5
"Your dad is dancing with that woman...! Have they become a thing..?"
"Yes, Sorin. You totally missed it last night. You see, Pops and her... Dr. Kristovitch is her name... he was hitting on her a lot while we were looking for Katya. So yeah... I'm sure she reciprocated it... I just hope this one lasts..." Zakk really did hope so. He's been through Lei's many exes and failed relationships, his mom being one of them. The reason why he fails is because... he's a cop, and he takes his job seriously. Since he's a mechanic... maybe he might actually be there for his woman. Zakk knows not to fall into that pitfall.
"What about your parents... they seem to be a thing." Zakk pointed at Anna and Antonio.
Katya jumped, happy that Daniel played such a great tune. "You were awesome! I love that sound!"
"Were you self-taught?" Steve asks.
After the music was over, Lei stopped dancing with Elise but still held her. "Let me know if I'm moving too fast..."
"You are fine... it is okay... I like it when you are physical..."
"Good... I mean sometimes... you know... women find it overwhelming when I can'_"
"Shhh... it is fine..." She placed her index finger on Lei's lips.
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Nov 16, 2017 21:50:05 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 21:50:05 GMT -5
Daniel set his flute on the coffee table, smiling at Katya. He nodded at Steve when asked if he was self taught. "Miss. Sato, the farm owner, she gifted it to me on the one year anniversary of when she found me, since... I didn't know my birthday... but, whenever I wasn't working on the farm picking rice, I was playing that..." He remained optimistic, though. "Thankyou, Katya... I'll play for you whenever you'd like." He said, smiling.
Anna looked at Antonio, "When is his birthday..?" She asked him. "September 27th, 1995." He answered, smiling at a little at Daniel. "Im so sorry... It was my fault that you had the life you had... Your mother did not even know of your existence, and... That too was my fault. I'm sorry."
Daniel nodded, "It's okay... I don't think you're the only one in this room who has made mistakes." He said.
Sorin scooted from Anna when Zakk asked she and his dad were a thing. He took a step back, observing, noticing he had his hand pretty far up on her thigh.
"I think you're right...." He looked at Zakk, "Is it okay if I don't know how I feel about that...?" He asked, looking back at his parents.
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Nov 16, 2017 22:02:45 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 22:02:45 GMT -5
"Miss. Sato, the farm owner, she gifted it to me on the one year anniversary of when she found me, since... I didn't know my birthday... but, whenever I wasn't working on the farm picking rice, I was playing that..."
"I see. She sounds like a very nice lady. I'm glad some nice people found you."
"Thankyou, Katya... I'll play for you whenever you'd like."
"Of course... I would love that..."
"September 27th, 1995."
"Wow. I was born in August 12, 1995. I guess that makes me older..." Steve added.
"When was my birthday, mom?" Katya asks Elise.
"February 6, 1997."
"Oh, so that makes me 22! Cool! Now I know how old I am!"
"You're an adult now..." Lei smiled.
"I think you're right.... Is it okay if I don't know how I feel about that...?"
"It's totally normal. I hated my step-father when my mom started dating. I used to hate my father's girlfriends when he started dating. I think it's normal not to like who your parents date... though... I don't know how Pops is going to make his relationship work. I hope he knows what he's doing..."
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Nov 16, 2017 22:14:19 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 22:14:19 GMT -5
Daniel turned to Sorin, "When is your birthday... And why did Dad name you Sorin..?" He asked. Sorin smiled, "April 19th, 1992... I'm older than all of you." He smiled, tilting his head. "And... my first name is James, Sorin came from some scientist in Romania..." He shrugged. Antonio looked at his son, a little mad. "Sorin Vladimirescu was a scientist who redefined the study of hearts by discovering you could use bamboos... It was an amazing feat...!" He said.
Sorin rolled his eyes, "I was named after the guy who put bamboo hearts in people. Great...!"
Anna smiled at Antonio, "James is my brother's middle name. You kept your promise." Antonio looked back at Anna. "I did..."
Sorin turned to Zakk, "Oh my god they're having a moment..." He whispered. "And... They are my parents... Not step none of that..." He pursed his lips.
Daniel looked up Sorin. "Well, you may be older, but Steve and I are bigger than you..." He grinned. Sorin smiled. "Yeah... No... Not gonna fly, never underestimate your opponent..!"
Daniel turned to Steve and Katya, "Well, now we can celebrate our birthdays accordingly..! And now I know I'm 24. Miss Sato thought I was older..." He laughed.
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Nov 16, 2017 22:29:55 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 22:29:55 GMT -5
"Oh my god they're having a moment... And... They are my parents... Not step none of that..."
"It can be awkward to watch your parents get googly-eyed with each other. I've been there. Trust me."
"So everybody knows everything now. This is great. Yeah we can celebrate.... I think I am going to be 23 next."
Lei wasn't sure why he thought Katya was still a teenager. She's a grown-up... but she isn't in the world much... she's got some learning to do.
"We'll be sure to throw you an awesome birthday party, Katya! Right, Daniel! You can enjoy cake and ice cream."
"Cake and ice cream?"
"Yes. It's really awesome... I mean we should get you to have your first cake and ice cream."
"It's good to see these youngsters getting along... It makes me happy..." Lei then walked over to Zakk, placing his hand on his shoulder, smiling. "Wanrei. I'm proud of you, son. You did this. You made it happen. I knew it was a good idea giving my badge up to you. You truly lived up to our legacy... your grandfather would be proud."
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Nov 16, 2017 22:50:10 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 22:50:10 GMT -5
Daniel nodded, "It's really good... I enjoyed it every year." He turned to Sorin, "Do you like Cake and Icrecream?" Sorin raised a brow. "They're great but I don't partake. I like my figure... and so do the boys..." He smirked. Daniel laughed, "Leaves more for us, then... I guess..." Antonio laughed, "He gets that from you Anna..."
Anna looked at him funny, "Gets what from me..?" Antonio looked up at her, "Surely you know you have a reputation.... Because.." He stopped before he put his foot in his mouth. "Reputation for what..?" She asked.
"Oh my god, He called me a slut and said I get it from you....!" He smiled. "Slap him for me, please..." He laughed.
Anna thumped him in the head, and laughed. "Silly goose..."
Daniel turned to Katya, "I agree with Steve, we should get her some cake and icecream..."
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Nov 16, 2017 23:02:45 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 23:02:45 GMT -5
"Ya' know, instead of eating cake and ice cream... what do we give people on their birthdays? Noodles! Yes! Noodles! The noodles symbolize good luck and longevity. But yeah... we do cake and ice cream, too..." Lei said. "Li-Mei just turned four last week. We threw a great party for her... I think she's gonna do something big."
"Yes. What is your favorite ice cream?"
"I like the rocky road. It's my favorite. All the chocolate... won't you treat me to some rocky road ice cream on my birthday?"
"Of course..."
Katya was alittle confused with Sorin and Anna. "I didn't know boys could like boys... I thought only boys like girls... can girls like girls, too..."
"Yes, they can. It's perfectly fine to be that way." Zakk announced to Katya.
"Yeah..."
Katya shook her head. "I don't know what I like..."
"And that's also perfectly fine, as well."
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Nov 16, 2017 23:22:41 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 23:22:41 GMT -5
Sorin smiled when Zakk commented on sexuality, but was a little surprised to see his cousin agree. He turned to Steve, "Thanks, lil guy...!" He walked over to Katya, and sat down in front of her. "So basically... There's a spectrum. Some people are totally gay, some people are totally straight, and some people..." He raised a finger, "Fall somewhere in the middle. or they're not even on the spectrum, but then it gets kinda weird. Even though I'm a scientist who studies human anatomy, we still don't really know why people are attracted to same sex, but nevertheless... Vaginas disgust me." He shrugged.
"What a vulgar way to put it..." Daniel said, teasing Sorin. Sorin turned around to see Daniel grinning. "Right, how would you put it..?" Sorin asked. Daniel smirked, "That you prefer hot dogs in buns over tacos?"
Antonio was sipping champagne when his younger said that, and nearly choked on it laughing.
Anna shook her head. "You are all children..." She laughed. Sorin shook his head, "Don't die, dad...!" He said, as Anna patted Antonio's back.
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Nov 16, 2017 23:37:23 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 16, 2017 23:37:23 GMT -5
"So basically... There's a spectrum. Some people are totally gay, some people are totally straight, and some people... Fall somewhere in the middle. or they're not even on the spectrum, but then it gets kinda weird. Even though I'm a scientist who studies human anatomy, we still don't really know why people are attracted to same sex, but nevertheless... Vaginas disgust me."
"Um... I think I get it." Katya was still a little lost. But she's sure she can figure this out soon enough.
"Yeah... he's right." Zakk said. He had that talk with Sorin before, and again with Wilson, though Wilson came out as asexual. It was interesting. For the longest time, Zakk always thought Wilson was gay. He never expected that. After all, Zakk was bullied for being a half-breed... he knows what it's like to be judged based on who you are.
"That's an interesting way to put it, mate." Steve said to Sorin. "Never really thought of it that way."
"I think I like boys... I mean... my stomach feels funny when I think about a guy. I like him."
"Is it my son, Wanrei? I mean he sa_ no... no... no... forget I said anything. No. No. You don't like him..."
Lei really wanted himself and Elise to work out... it would be a bit too awkward if his own son was dating his girlfriend's daughter.
"It's not Wanrei..."
"Then who is it?"
"I like Daniel."
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Nov 16, 2017 23:49:42 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 16, 2017 23:49:42 GMT -5
Sorin smiled at Steve, "I did a lot research on the matter... and a lot of research.." He winked, and laughed.
"I like Daniel."
Sorin, Anna, and Antonio collectively dropped their jaws at the blatant confession Katya had over the newly found Daniel. Anna was the first to regain her composure, "Oh... Well... Katya.." She started, but Sorin cut her off, "Oh my god...!" He turned to Daniel, who was beet red. "Are you gonna say anything to the lovely girl..?" Sorin asked. Daniel stood up. "Uhh... Excuse me... I.. Um... Need to check on Miss. Sato... Can I borrow your phone, ... Um, dad..?"
Antonio nodded, "Um, Yea... Of course." He handed him the cellphone. Daniel looked at it, like a lost puppy, and walked outside.
"I don't think he knows how to use a cell phone, Antonio..." Anna said. He nodded. "Yeah... I just got that..."
Sorin looked around, "I'll go check on him..." He ran outside. "Hey, Daniel..." Daniel turned around. "Do you know how to work this..?" He asked Sorin, who took the phone from him. "Are you embarrassed?" He asked.
Daniel pursed his lips. "Look..." He faced Sorin. "I like her too... I just..." He looked down. "I just don't see how anything like that can work if she's going to Poland... Besides, I wanted to get to know my parents... and you..!"
Sorin smiled. "Well, while I am very flattered to be at the top of your priorities, she's in there now, and you can talk about it... In private. She's bold. I would take her somewhere private."
Daniel nodded, "Uh... Yea... That's... That's good. Thanks." Sorin smiled. "No problem!" Daniel returned. "Katya, can we talk... somewhere not with so many people..?"
Sorin also came back in, and sat down next to Anna.
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Nov 17, 2017 0:01:45 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 17, 2017 0:01:45 GMT -5
Katya noticed that Daniel just avoided her and left the house. She didn't know what to think.
"Was I not supposed to do that?"
"You did fine. You did really good... I mean... you did it better than most people... you've got courage." Lei said to Katya.
"You really think so."
"Yeah..."
"What about Daniel? Is he mad?"
"I don't know..."
"I think he's probably asking for advice right now." Elise smiled, trying to reassure Katya. "I mean, if Wulong here hadn't told me that he liked me... we would not be here..."
"Pretty much. You let him know how you feel, and now you go from there..."
"Just wait..."
As if on cue, Daniel returned. "Katya, can we talk... somewhere not with so many people..?"
"Sure... that sounds good." Katya followed Daniel to wherever he wanted to take her.
"Love is in the air... I tell you, everybody keeps getting coupled except for you, me, and Steve here..." Zakk sighed.
"I'm sure you'll find a lovely lady."
"Hopefully. I don't want to end up like my Pops, that's for sure."
"You do realize that I am standing right there, right?" Lei said, clearing his throat.
"...I was joking! Sheesh! Don't get your panties in a wad!"
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