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Meeting the In Laws
(Longest one yet! For Rene's parents' names, I used behindthename.com. It's useful. Rayner comes from the old english words for "army" and "advice". Aria is an italian name meaning "song" or "melody" or "air".)
“I’ve been doing some soul searching...I think it’s time to let my parents back into my life.”
Lon’qu stared at Rene, his hazel eyes full of confusion. “Didn’t you say you left because of a big disagreement? Because they would make you be in the tournaments and you didn’t want to?”
“Yes. But they are still my parents. They must be worried sick about me, if they don’t think I’m dead.” Rene hung her head in shame. “I can’t continue living with this guilt. Plus...Morgan needs to get to know his grandparents.”
There was a brief silence. “You never told me anything about your parents...are they around? If you want we can go to them first.”
“No. My mom died giving birth to me. My dad...was never in the picture. I was brought up by my grandparents until Basilio took me in. Last I heard, they’re both senile in their old age. I don’t think they’ll even remember me.”
Rene blinked. “Oh. Well...that makes it even more important that we go to my parents then. I remember exactly where the house I grew up in is, I only hope they’re still there.”
There was no point in arguing. Once Rene got her mind set on something, it wasn’t easy to get her to change it. This was the right thing to do after all.
“Okay.” Lon’qu finally replied after a moment of thinking. “You’re right. It’ll be good for him. And...” He looked at Rene’s belly and smiled. “It’ll be good for...him or her.” Rene was only about two months pregnant with their second child, so she wasn’t showing yet. They would have to make that known to her parents as soon as possible.
“I just hope they approve of me.”
“Little late for them to not approve of you!” Rene smiled and laughed. “I’m sure they will...my dad likes to tease, fair warning. Don’t take it wrong. And Mom...I think she’ll just be glad to see me again. The grandkids will be the icing on the cake. They HAVE to accept you, you’re their son in law.”
He still looked unsure. She patted his shoulder and gave him a tender look. “It’ll be fine. Trust me. I’ll tell Chrom the plan. We don’t have to leave this merry band forever, you know. Pretty much everyone else exchanges letters with their folks on a monthly basis...while we’re still in Ferox, it’s a good idea.”
“So...you want me to go get Morgan?”
“That would be nice, yes.”
The tent flap opened, and Chrom walked in. “Just the man I was looking for.” Rene walked over and smiled. “I’m taking Lon’qu to meet my parents. We won’t be gone long. They live like...half a mile west of the longfort.”
“You just now decided to do that?” Chrom blinked. “I hope you’re taking Morgan with you. Sumia and I are tired of babysitting everyone else’s kids.”
“Yeah. Surprised me too. But yes, we are taking him with us.”
“And I see Kjelle pawned off on you more than any of the others.” Rene added. “I really don’t think that counts as everyone else’s kids.”
Chrom nodded. “True...last time I saw Morgan by the way, he was bugging Cherche. Over by the pond.”
The four year old boy ran up to his parents as soon as he spotted them. “Miss Cherche taught me how to spell my name and yours too!” He had a piece of paper with writing on it. “Daddy, do they really put these funny lines in names where you were from? All of them? How come they do that?”
“Yeah, why DO they do that?” Rene wondered out loud.
“I think it looks cool! I want my name to look like that!” Morgan grabbed the pen from Cherche, then squinted at the paper. “I dunno where to put the line though!”
“We don’t need to change his-” Lon’qu was already writing on the paper. “...Did you not hear me?” Rene sounded annoyed.
“Relax, this is just for fun.”
The “Morgan” on the paper was crossed out, with “Mo’gan” written underneath it. “There. If you were born in Chon’sin, that would be your name. But you weren’t, so...”
“You need to keep the name you were born with.”
Rene smiled. “Thanks, Cherche.”
“Any time.”
“Son, how would you like to...meet your grandma and grandpa?”
Morgan’s face lit up at his father’s question. “Oh, I have a grandma and grandpa too? Like Kjelle and Owain? Will they give me candy and cookies?”
“Everybody has a grandma and grandpa.” Cherche smiled. “Just...not everybody gets to know them.”
“Why?”
Rene patted Morgan’s head. “I can’t answer that. It’s just the way things are sometimes. And I think they probably will give you treats. But first...” She looked around, and saw Sol snoozing under a tree. She promptly walked over and pulled on the wyvern’s reins, forcing him to follow her. “We need to go to where they are.”
“Woah, are we all going to ride that beast?” Lon’qu stiffened.
“Unless you want me to tie a rope to him and have you hold it and put you in a cart. Which will be a bumpy ride...”
Cherche chuckled at that mental image. “Flying’s not that bad, actually.”
“And takes less time.”
Morgan was already climbing onto Sol’s back. “Daddy, come ON! It’ll be fun!”
The boy had never flown before. Of course he thought it would be fun...Lon’qu wasn’t liking this at all. Knowing his luck, his son wouldn’t have his dislike of heights. And then he’d want a wyvern of his own...and guess who would have to go buy one? How much did wyverns sell for? Some horses were just as expensive as silver swords! He wished Rene was further along in the pregnancy. Then he’d have a good excuse for wanting to walk. But she’d probably just tell him she’d be careful and insist on flying anyway.
They had to stop and land after a short while, because Morgan had to go to the bathroom. Lon’qu didn’t blame him. Flying generally scared the piss out of him. He was making an effort not to look down, but still. That was one thing he couldn’t see himself getting used to.
When the boy came back from behind the tree, he was shivering. “How much farther?”
“Not much at all. See that village up ahead? That’s it.”
“Can we walk now?”
Rene knew her husband wasn’t much for flying. Apparently her son was the same way. They were both looking at her with pleading expressions. She found that adorable. “Sure, we can walk the rest of the way.” Sol snorted and folded his wings smugly. Rene scratched his head. “Not everyone enjoys flying, boy...just stay above us. Or walk...the gods gave you legs too.”
Sol snorted again before launching himself into the air. He kept a close eye on the humans below him as they made their way to the village. The young one skipped and hopped along in front of his parents, occasionally stopping to look back, making sure he wasn’t leaving them behind. Sol could tell he would grow into a strong and agile male like his father.
The house was close to the edge of town. Rene breathed a sigh of relief when she saw movement through the window. “They’re still here, all right...I’d know the smell of Mom’s homemade cinnamon bread anywhere.” Sol landed and plopped his hindquarters on the ground, sending up a small cloud of dust. Rene hesitated, then knocked on the door.
“Aria! Go get the door, I’m on the pot!” A man‘s voice came from the back of the house.“Okay dear!” There was the sound of footsteps. The door opened, revealing a woman who appeared to be in her mid fifties. Her eyes were like dinner plates. “Rene? Is it really you?”
“Yes Mom. It’s me...I’d like you to-”
“OH MY GODS!” Rene’s mother interrupted with a loud yell that made Lon’qu flinch. “Rayner! Our daughter has returned!”
Rene turned to Lon’qu and smiled awkwardly. “Well I kinda expected that...”
“I’ve never seen an old woman move that fast.”
A tall, grizzled man with a patch over his right eye appeared. His remaining eye was as wide as his wife’s. “Am I dreaming? It’s been six years...I had assumed something terrible had happened!”
“I TOLD you, those stories about the genius tactician with the wyvern, they had something to do with us! I never gave up hope. Never did!” Aria paused for a second. “But who’s this? He doesn’t look like a prince or a king. That IS who employed you, right?”
“Yes, Exalt Chrom of Ylisse was who I was traveling with. This isn’t him, you’re right.” Lon’qu didn’t look like he wanted to introduce himself. “...He does talk. Trust me...but anyway. This is Lon’qu. He’s...” Rene noticed Morgan was out of her parents’ line of sight, so she beckoned him over. “The father of your grandchildren. And this is your grandson, Morgan.”
Rayner and Aria were speechless. “We are married.” Rene continued. “Don’t worry about that...it wasn’t a very big elaborate ceremony, but it WAS official...”
“You always did prefer to do things the simple way.” Aria smiled. “But wait, you said grandchildren instead of grandchild.”
“We’ve got one on the way.”
“See? I told you he talks.” Rene elbowed Lon’qu in the ribs, chuckling.
Morgan slowly came out from behind his mother. “Are you making cookies, lady? Smells like it. And Mommy told me you would.”
“Oh gods, he’s adorable!” Aria squealed. “Not cookies, but something else I’m sure you’ll like. And please, call me Grandma! Come on in! All of you!”
Not much had changed in the house. Everything was how Rene remembered it, except for a glass and wooden case in the corner with weapons in it that hadn’t been there before. There was a steel lance and a staff of some sort, but Lon’qu was most interested in the killing edge that looked older than he was.
“I see you’ve found my old trusty blade.” Rayner said from behind him. “I used to be quite the swordsman back in the day...you look like you might be the warrior type. You better be. I ain’t accepting half hillbilly grandkids.”
“Dad!” Rene’s face reddened.
Lon’qu turned and puffed out his chest. “I’ll have you know, old man, that I am next in line for the position of West Khan! You want proof?”
“Knock it off!” Rene stepped between them. “Dad, that was rude. Lonky, remember I told you about the teasing? But he can go a little overboard at times...”
After a short awkward silence, Rayner spoke. “...Oh. So that rugrat from Chon’sin Khan Basilio adopted...that was you? Small world...”
“I was a teenager at the time, but yes.”
“That explains the foreign sounding name. What was it again? Ronku or...Lonky?”
“It’s Lon’qu. L-O-N-apostrophe-Q-U.” Rene said, smiling slightly. “Lonky is just what I call him sometimes. He doesn’t seem to mind.”
Morgan ran up with a sticky substance all over his face and hands, and hid behind his parents. “Little scamp!” Aria sounded a little annoyed, but she was smiling. “Now half the icing is gone!”
“Sorry Grandma! It just looked so yummy. And I’m hungry and I don’t want to wait for that bread to cool!”
Rene laughed. “I used to do the same thing when I was your size! That icing is the best, isn’t it?”
“YOU used to be MY size?” Morgan gave his mother a wide eyed, open mouthed stare.
“Oh, this is so nice! I LOVE having a family again!” Aria hugged her daughter, then turned to Lon’qu. “I knew my girl had good taste in men! You’ve given me the most adorable little grandson, and I bet he’ll be as handsome as you! Why, if I were twenty years younger and single...”
“Mom. Stop.”
“Okay fine. Stay for dinner! That cinnamon bread can be dessert!”
“Can we?” Morgan pleaded.
“I suppose we’ll have to go back tomorrow.” Rene shrugged. “I just hope Chrom doesn’t need any tactics before then...he’ll probably understand.”
“Yes, stay awhile. Tell me about your adventures.” Rayner smiled. “I’m happy to have the next West Khan for a son in law. But,” His single eye twinkled. “You will all have to sleep in the living room. Rene, your old room is now storage...” He lowered his voice so Morgan wouldn’t hear the next statement. “If you weren’t already pregnant...I would’ve had to give the boy his own room. Don’t act like you’d be any different from any other young couple.”
Lon’qu’s face turned red for a second. “With all due respect, sir...I don’t think I’d be comfortable...with THAT in my in laws’ house the day I meet them.” His voice was almost a whisper.
“Good to know.” Rayner led the way to the dining room. There was elk steak from a local meat vendor, potatoes and gravy, corn...and of course, the famous cinnamon bread. The next morning seemed to come too soon. Letters would have to be exchanged. Chrom didn’t say much upon their return, he did seem to understand. And they didn’t miss anything overly exciting or important, which was a good thing. -
If you were just trying to be funny, then you need to learn a bit more about social skills, especially about the implications of what you say.
I was trying to be funny, since I'm still quite new here I wasn't aware you were that skilled at translating. Again, no offense intended. At all...
This is the first time I've been told that online. Irl? Lots of times...I know it's no excuse but I have Aspergers Syndrome so I'm pretty socially awkward. Sooo...no hard feelings :(
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Dude, calm down. I wasn't trying to sound demanding or rude.
But thanks anyway :)
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*pulls up a chair and pops popcorn*
I want the exact translation, SOC...that is if you're good enough at translating. Like...what do they say that says red light district?
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Thanks for the source, Buttocks. Wonder where the red light district thing came from...or maybe Chrom's just not mentioning it? The world will never know.
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I wouldn't be surprised, all of those examples are Nintendo. Nintendo likes doing stuff like that.
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There were brothels, which is a fancy name for a whorehouse. Chrom and Gaius visited something more like a carnival though, flame jugglers were mentioned but not anything lewd.
I heard it was a red light district...source?
One time after Chapter 9 I had Chrom and Lissa speaking in the barracks and Lissa says "you sure look happy today" and its like what the hell guys your sister just died
Bad timing xD
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Really depends on what you're planning on doing with it. My brother has an asus...it's okay for him. I'm no expert but I've heard toshiba has crappy customer service so I would stay away from those.
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LOL that just sounds like a random crazy medieval story. Game of Thrones-y actually.
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Pretty sure there were strip clubs or something similar back in the day. In the japanese version Gaius and Chrom apparently go to one...holy crap.
Lol, haircut...but he's a bald guy! That's just mean.
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Then...not all men sleep with everything that moves.
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Weeelll it is rated T for mild suggestive themes lol. But seriously, Basilio, not all ladies are sluts xD
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Post your favorite things characters have said in the barracks here.
It's midnight here...wtf is sleep...but I popped into the barracks and Lon'qu told me to go to sleep cause it's late. Okay...look in the mirror. You're up too. You're acting mighty suspicious and yes, I guess I have nothing better to do, like you always accuse me of in the daytime. Why do I find your antics cute? Morgan just might be conceived tonight...did I say that out loud? Crap...
Then I decided to screenshot it after I already turned the game off. Came back and he wasn't there. Love you too, dear. Lol he must be camera shy. How adorable...oh hi Libra. Nice of you to say that, but I think the gods are determined to keep me awake at this blasted hour. Insomnia sucks.
Other than that situation there, Henry once asked me if I thought staring at the sunset would melt eyeballs. I..don't know. Why would you want to find out? Sounds painful...
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Cool idea, is it a rom hack or not?
You will get nitpicks from the more advanced spriters here...fair warning. But they can tell you how to make them better more than I can. I can tell these can use some work with color choices and shading, but...yeah. I'm really not good at explaining it.
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You know most of these laguz sprites have excessive amounts of straight lines and pillow shading and very little anti aliasing
Also there's hardly and differences between the T1 laguz and T2
I can't please everybody, it seems...
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On all the time...a lot of people here must be speedrunners.
Anyone else notice that the cat map animation looks like it's headbutting?
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Well felines have shorter muzzles and longer tails than canines. And the coyote has a tufted ear...
I'm not the best at custom and as far as the dog tribes go, I had trouble coming up with differences between foxes and coyotes, appearance wise. The wolves were given manes/fluff on the neck in canon. When I put them in their own tribe...yeah. Originally had it so that foxes have white tipped tails like tigers have stripes, changed it for some reason. It's hard to vary the bases when there's so few to begin with...the mauthe doog and gyliggi (how dafuq is that spelled) are the only beast bases in FE. And there's dragons, but I chose to use wyverns cause the manaketes/dragons are either too big or look stupid (Fa) I'm lucky I was able to find a base for bird laguz that looks like it could be in FE.
These are...slightly old. Just did the dogs this morning. The rest I had, but did some touch ups.
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Well gyligis are a pain in the butt to work with. Once I take the other two heads off the back ends up straight...
If you look closely the dragons all have different horns/spines. Something to distinguish them other than color.
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All my laguz battle sprites. I am aware the human forms kinda suck...promoting laguz idea from Ana.
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Yeah...I wonder what became of Nico. I hope his parents weren't among the ones that got killed afterward. Somebody should write a fanfic about that. I bet he grows up to be a freedom fighter/mercenary.
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RD has child murder (although the kid is revived by Micaiah),
Almost. I don't think Micaiah's sacrifice skill would work if the person is already dead, plus they just said the kid was dying. Not dead...yeah I just played through that part yesterday. I'd forgotten how big of a dick Jarod was.
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lol I doubt it because RD has more swearing than PoR and it got a lower rating. In fact, I've only ever seen a swear word used ONE time in PoR and even then it may not show up for everyone. Because it was in Ike's death quote in the Endgame. :P (yeah, I fucked up and lost him once there. xP)
About Ike's quotes, I did have him use lines that were based off of his Brawl ones. :P
Yeah I never really understood why RD got the lower rating...
And OMG epic fail. *looks it up* Just what I expected pretty much.
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I imagined the most perfect voice for this. Makes Innes sound like a scheming and evil mastermind.
Lyon would work for that too.
FE Awakening shirts on TheYetee! :0
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Nice! I have a Sacred Stones shirt...got it from Nintendo Power.
LOL that support was the best...somehow I don't think that would go over too well though. You could get in trouble in public for wearing shirts with things like that on them.