[Working on a new high-powered gun design in the garage, Sechs doesn't jump with surprise at the sudden presence of Kibitoshin. By now he's gotten used to the Kaioshin's teleporting abilities. He turns away from his work and gives Kibitoshin a little smile; he's pretty used to Kibitoshin looking worried all the time as well (although he can't help but expect the worst in the back of his mind).]
[Not even being around Sechs can calm him down this time- he's normally a good influence, but something's really got Kibitoshin riled up and worried about something.]
W-well... it's like...
[He waves a hand, struggling to explain himself]
You know that we've been married for- for a long time, right? And it's all been fine? And nothing's gone wrong?
[Sechs grabs for a messy paper towel and smears away some machine grease off his face. With the soiled towel disposed of, Sechs approaches his white-haired partner and gives his shoulder a reassuring squeeze]
Hey, chill out will ya? What's the problem?
[He releases Kibitoshin's shoulder and cups his chin in his hand in thought.] Geeze... Yeah, I guess you could say it has been a long time... What's wrong with that? We've gotten through some pretty awesome battles together! Kept a good eye on some planets too!
[Sechs thinks for a moment, and then frowns slightly.] Wait... Don't tell me a planet got blown up or something... Or did the oven just break down again?
[Ah-- hopefully that won't leave a handprint. That would definitely not help the Situation-with-a-capital-S at hand- in fact, it would probably make it a lot worse. Fortunately, the oven thing distracts him for long enough that he forgets to be worried about it.]
Um... I don't think so. B-but it's more important than that! Because, well... I might have made a slight mistake. When we first got married, I mean.
[deeeeeeeep breath]
I might have accidentally-on-purpose forgotten to tell my Ancestor.
[Whoops, by the looks of that dark handprint on Kibitoshin's shoulder there, Sechs' hand was still a bit dirty there. Hopefully the Kaioshin wouldn't notice or at least not freak out TOO much... Sechs' face falls a little as his concern worsens.] A slight mistake...?
[Sechs blinks, not having grasped the seriousness of the situation.] Oooh... You mean that crazy old geezer who popped out of a sword? Why does it matter if he knows about this or not?
[aaand now he's too het-up to care about said stain, because Sechs clearly doesn't understand how this is a complete and utter disaster on par with the universe collapsing in on itself.]
Y-you don't understand! I let it slip today that there was someone and now he wants to meet you! O-only... only...
[Hoo boy, now the Kaioshin was REALLY freaking out! Was this whole stupid in-law thing supposed to be that terrible?! Sechs tilts his head with increasing bewilderment.] Only what?!
[Frowning, Sechs turns to the side with his arms crossed over his chest.] If the guy is going to have a problem with us being together, then he's just going to have to deal with it himself! Or else I'll make 'em...!
[Sechs' posture deflates.] Wha--?! But-- But I'm not! At least, not anymore!
[Getting a bit more irritated now, Sechs stomps over to the gun (or arm-held canon for that matter) and goes back to tinkering around with it.] What do ya want me to do about it? Crap, does he expect me to be a Kaioshin too or something?!
[Unable to concentrate on his work, Sechs' shoulders slump too as he lets out a gruff sigh.]
If you think he's gonna freak out really badly at you about this... I could... Um...
[Sechs ponders to himself. It isn't long before his frown twists into a pained scowl. He could care less for this idea of his. He lowers his voice a little.] I could switch back to my old female TUNED body just for when your ancestor visits...
[He then turns away from the unfinished gun, his voice back to its loud growl.] But that's ALL I'm willing to do! I'm not gonna put on purple body paint and wear fake elf ears too!
You would...? Ah, no, no, you don't have to do something that with paint at all! Really!
[An image suddenly flashes into his mind: Sechs turning up in his (her?) female body, only to spend the next hour being leered at by the Elder Kai and being asked horribly intimate questions.]
... on second thoughts... maybe you shouldn't bring your female body. He's- he's kind of perverted about women, I bet you'd hate it.
[He gives a weak smile, touching Sechs' shoulder.]
It means a lot that you'd consider it though. Truly.
[Frowning, Sechs grumbles to himself. Great. Those sorts of guys...!] Hoo boy... Yeah, he'd be getting a good punch from me if he did that! [He digs his knuckles into his palm.] I'm really starting to dislike this elder of yours...
[Sechs smiles weakly, his face reddening up slightly at the touch. He lays his big (and slightly messy) hand on Kibitoshin's smaller, pale one and gives it the gentlest squeeze he can muster with his cyborg body.]
No prob...
[Sechs straightens up, determined to face this new and unpleasant challenge of meeting the dreaded "in-law".] So! When is this guy gonna show up? I'm gonna have to get ready to make a first impression! Even though he's probably not gonna like it...
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Ah, there you are! There's... something I've been meaning to tell you. It's kind of important, so I couldn't wait...
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Hmm? Hey Kib! What's up?
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W-well... it's like...
[He waves a hand, struggling to explain himself]
You know that we've been married for- for a long time, right? And it's all been fine? And nothing's gone wrong?
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Hey, chill out will ya? What's the problem?
[He releases Kibitoshin's shoulder and cups his chin in his hand in thought.] Geeze... Yeah, I guess you could say it has been a long time... What's wrong with that? We've gotten through some pretty awesome battles together! Kept a good eye on some planets too!
[Sechs thinks for a moment, and then frowns slightly.] Wait... Don't tell me a planet got blown up or something... Or did the oven just break down again?
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Um... I don't think so. B-but it's more important than that! Because, well... I might have made a slight mistake. When we first got married, I mean.
[deeeeeeeep breath]
I might have accidentally-on-purpose forgotten to tell my Ancestor.
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[Sechs blinks, not having grasped the seriousness of the situation.] Oooh... You mean that crazy old geezer who popped out of a sword? Why does it matter if he knows about this or not?
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Y-you don't understand! I let it slip today that there was someone and now he wants to meet you! O-only... only...
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[Frowning, Sechs turns to the side with his arms crossed over his chest.] If the guy is going to have a problem with us being together, then he's just going to have to deal with it himself! Or else I'll make 'em...!
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A-actually... he thinks... he thinks you're a she...
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[Getting a bit more irritated now, Sechs stomps over to the gun (or arm-held canon for that matter) and goes back to tinkering around with it.] What do ya want me to do about it? Crap, does he expect me to be a Kaioshin too or something?!
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[Censoring the part where he asked what cup size she was.]
- and I didn't even think about it until afterwards!
[Translation: he was too flustered and embarrassed, and had been too busy with his paper fan. His shoulders droop.]
N-no, nothing like that. He just wants to see you. I'm sorry. I should have told him sooner...
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If you think he's gonna freak out really badly at you about this... I could... Um...
[Sechs ponders to himself. It isn't long before his frown twists into a pained scowl. He could care less for this idea of his. He lowers his voice a little.] I could switch back to my old female TUNED body just for when your ancestor visits...
[He then turns away from the unfinished gun, his voice back to its loud growl.] But that's ALL I'm willing to do! I'm not gonna put on purple body paint and wear fake elf ears too!
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[An image suddenly flashes into his mind: Sechs turning up in his (her?) female body, only to spend the next hour being leered at by the Elder Kai and being asked horribly intimate questions.]
... on second thoughts... maybe you shouldn't bring your female body. He's- he's kind of perverted about women, I bet you'd hate it.
[He gives a weak smile, touching Sechs' shoulder.]
It means a lot that you'd consider it though. Truly.
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[Sechs smiles weakly, his face reddening up slightly at the touch. He lays his big (and slightly messy) hand on Kibitoshin's smaller, pale one and gives it the gentlest squeeze he can muster with his cyborg body.]
No prob...
[Sechs straightens up, determined to face this new and unpleasant challenge of meeting the dreaded "in-law".] So! When is this guy gonna show up? I'm gonna have to get ready to make a first impression! Even though he's probably not gonna like it...
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We're out of milk.
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