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[ino]

[hey paradisa! if you check outside today, there's a bit of a picnic going on outside, under a tree by the duck pond. ino's sitting on the blanket with her kid, hana, on her lap, while she plays with her hair absently.

... but there's also some other people here, too! two other little girls -- a redhead and a blonde, and a certain redheaded shorty, aka Jr.! it looks like this could be an all out party, really. ... or maybe just Jr. trying to escape Eva and her craziness.]

Miss Ino, will you do my hair too?

Lorraina, you already have your hair done, dummy! I want to go next!

Alright, alright, guys, you'll both get your turn, calm down.

You have to finish me, first, Mommy!

[ ... tired sigh.]

[ooc: Lorraina, Selena, Hana, Ino! Open over the journal or in person. :)]

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[gunslinger]

[ Wow, attempting to take a nap is failing utterly. Too much estrogen.

Jr. peeks out from beneath the book he'd had resting on his face to block out any light. ]

Hey Selena, watch how you talk to your sister.

You said worse to Miss Evangeline this morning!

That's, uh...not the point. Never talk like me.

[ino]

[lmfao. ino's clearly trying not to laugh at jr.'s response, there, but that stops when hana speaks up]

My mommy says that stuff all the time too! But she said you can only say it when people really deserve it.

[... LMFAO ... ino just sighs] Well, you really shouldn't be saying it at all, but ...

[gunslinger]

[ He snorts, not really going to argue with that. There are worse things than cussing kids in his opinion. He just doesn't like the bullying between the half-siblings.

...It's still so strange to think like that. ]

Guess I'm lucky I haven't pissed your mom off too much, then, huh?

[ino]

Uh-huh! Mommy says you're a good guy.

That's right. [she'll put a little barrette in place, and then nudge hana off her lap] All right, there we go. All done!

[hana will turn to selena and lorraina] Do I look pretty?

[gunslinger]

[ Selena nods eagerly and claps her hands, while Lorraina smiles sweetly and nods. She's being patient for now but if Ino doesn't do her hair next, that might change.

Which Jr. is aware of. ]

That's cute. Selena, c'mere and I'll do your hair, okay? I don't see what's wrong with the pig-tails I gave you this morning, though...

I want a french braid!

Yeah, sure...

[ Something he can do. Shocker! Jr. sits up and sets the book aside, patting the spot in front of him, the redheaded toddler eagerly plopping down in front of him. ]

Hey, Hana, want to pick some flowers for me to put in her hair?

[ino]

[LMFAO. thank you, jr., for helping pacify ALL the children. Ino will gesture for Lorraina to come sit next to her now, and pull out a brush!]

Okay! I'll get some for everyone! [and Hana will be trotting off closer to the pond, squatting down in the grass to pick some flowers]

What would you like, Lorraina?

[gunslinger]

I want to look fancy.

[ Oh boy! It's vague, but not like Lorraina will admit to not knowing what she wants. Evangeline usually does her up as fancily as possible, anyway, but she doesn't want to be left out of the fun. And she doesn't have to wear her hat in the shade, so she can show off her hair for once. ]

[ino]

Fancy ... [she'll laugh a little] Alright, I'll see what I can do.

[she'll be letting Lorraina's hair down the brush it out first, anyways, while she thinks about what she can do without, you know, product and a curling iron and whatnot that would be fancy]

[gunslinger]

[ Well, theoretically Jr. could go fetch a curling iron, and just heat it up himself, but...that is way too much work for someone's hair in his opinion.

Meanwhile, he's just trying not to accidentally yank Selena's hair too hard while weaving the braid. It's been awhile, so he's going a little slow... ]

I probably look beyond ridiculous right now...

[ino]

Nah, it's cute. [grins. IT IS CUTE ... daddy braiding his kids hair. it's so weird to think of jr. as a dad, though, since he doesn't look old enough AT ALL. but she'll turn her attention back to lorraina] You have such nice hair, Lorraina! You must take good care of it.

[save_the_souls]

[Allen was taking Anita out to the duckpond to see it once more since he knows the week is almost up, when they see that group, Anita runs over happily and gives a big wave]

Hi!

[Allen walks behind, giving a much more polite wave]

Hello everyone.

[ino]

Hi Anita! Hi Mr. Allen!

[Ino will wave while Hana bounces excitedly in her seat]

[gunslinger]

[ Seeing Allen and Anita, Selena is already jumping up and running over to meet them halfway, too impatient to wait a few seconds, apparently. She twirls to show off her hair, small flowers weaved into the braid. Her cowgirl hat is remaining on the blanket for the moment so she can fully show off. ]

I got a french braid! See?

[ Jr. grins and waves back, paying special notice to Anita. He feels a twinge of sadness, remembering they'll all be gone so soon... ]

Hey there, pretty lady. Hey Allen. Out for a stroll?

[save_the_souls]

Hello Hana! And wow, Selena! You look beautiful!

[They approach while Anita continues running, when she reaches the blanket she'll give a happy "Uncle Jr.!" before hugging him- the girl got Lenalee's friendliness okay. ]

And yes, we are. I thought going out to the duckpond today would be nice.

[ino]

Looks like we had the same idea, then. [Hana will be reaching over to grab Allen's hand to ... pull him onto the blanket, too]

[gunslinger]

[ He kind of 'oof's at the glomp, patting Anita on the back affectionately. Lorraina, meanwhile, seems to be stewing. Jr. can hear some creepy murmurs in his head, and he looks at her with concern before realizing what the problem is. D'oh. ]

Allen, this is Lorraina... Lorraina, meet Allen and Anita.

[ She suddenly smiles at the introduction, standing and curtsying. With her frilly outfit, does she remind you of anyone...? ] ]

[save_the_souls]

Ooph! [He gets pulled down by Hana, but he'll laugh a little] Yes, hello little one.

[And looking over at Lorraina. And...NOPE doesn't ring a bell]

Ah, hello Lorraina, nice to meet you! [Anita meanwhile waves as she pulls off of Jr and goes to hug aunt Ino. ]

[ino]

[ruh roh. ino's seen enough of lorraina to know she can get a little ... well, yeah, so she'll be glancing over in her direction while giving anita a hug. ... and hana will be giving anita a hug, too, while she's over there. HUGS FOR EVERYONE]

Are you hungry, Allen? Anita? [she'll nod her head towards the picnic basket]

[gunslinger]

[ Lorraina might be looking a little miffed at how crowded the blanket is getting, so she sits closer to Jr., who reaches out to put an arm round her shoulders comfortingly. Please don't go crazy and blow up their picnic, baby, please. ]

What've you guys been up to this week?

[save_the_souls]

[Both of them at the same time] Ah, yes please!

[And to Jr as he makes himself comfortable]

Oh you know, spending time together when I'm not covering a clinic shift. It's been rather peaceful. How about you?

[ino]

Just trying to keep everyone occupied and having fun, mostly.

Mommy took me for ice cream!

Yes, that too. [she'll reach into the picnic basket for a few sandwiches for allen and anita]

[gunslinger]

Not so peaceful, but that happens when Eva's a mom, I guess.

[ Or rather, when Eva and Jr. are around one another. At...the house...uugh... ]

I'm not there at night, but Ino's been keeping an eye on the kids with Eva. And hopefully they've been getting some sleep...

[excalibured]

[He came out here under the very important stealth mission of catching ducks! And fish, and that there butterfly. Also they need birds!

Only, his tiny daughter is tripping onto her face more than anything else, and he spends more time hauling her up by the back of her dress on the way to the pond, than he does allowing her to walk. Lucius is an ever present weight on his hip that doesn't like to share attention and doesn't particularly enjoy being jostled.

So it's with a most tired sigh that Arthur joins them, uninvited, so he can drop the brat disguised as a son off on Jr]

You can have this. It'll only cost your sanity and all sleep you've ever had.

[SHOOT HIM GAIZ. PLZ] Ino, what on Earth are you doing to that poor child's hair?

[ino]

[LMAO. her and hana just turn to look at him ... ino's just lifting an eyebrow, unimpressed, and hana seems excited at a new playmate and a familiar face]

Hello to you, too, Arthur.

[gunslinger]

[ The fuck just happened. He looks at the boy suddenly in his lap, extremely close to where Lorraina had been. And now Lorraina and Lucius are having a stare-off. ]

Grand of an entrance as usual, you dick. And don't talk about your son like that!

If you want to join us, sit down and remember your damn manners.

[ Selena's just giggling at Jr.'s language, before getting up to run over and hug Arthur. ]

[midget]

[ Aaaand there's an Eva appearing some time after the girls have had their hair done.

She's brought a pot of hot tea with her, and she just plops down and pours herself a cup. Yup. Saying hi is for losers. ]

[gunslinger]

[ Staring. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo--

Okay he's not surprised. He knew this was only a matter of time. WICKED BEASTLY WITCH. ]

Damn, did you bust the lock on your cage already? We better take you back to the zoo ASAP.

1/2

[midget]

[ Sudden.. dark expression... on her face... ] I've killed men for lighter insults than that, boy.

[midget]

[ ...and then it's gone. ]

But not in front of children, of course.

[ino]

... Yeah, can we not? [flat looks at both of you ... 8|]

[gunslinger]

[ He's just rolling his eyes and sitting back. Yeah, super scared of Eva right now, can you tell? After facing a god, a cranky old blood-sucking witch hardly phases him. So he just snorts and drops onto his back again, pulling his book over to read.

Selena's scowling darkly at Eva, though, not at all taking kindly to her dad being threatened, even if it's common for them to argue. She's remaining where she is, but she's shooting questioning demands Lorraina's way about their parents fighting...on a channel Jr. can't pick up, as per usual, even if he can sense something going on in their minds. ]

Whatever. Isn't it too hot for tea out here...?

[midget]

Too hot for tea? [ He's obviously not British. She asks that like he's crazy for suggesting such a thing.

And, as usual, if Eva could notice anything about the two children's mental conversation, she doesn't show it. She simply takes another sip of her tea while continuing to practice her "are you crazy?" look on Jr.

After a moment- ] Lorraina, would you like some?

...Yes, please.

[ Man, look at that. Proper manners, too. Then she looks over at Selena. ] Selena? [ No use in leaving her out. It's Jr. she hates, not Selena. ]