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Post by Zuyuri on May 8, 2018 0:04:26 GMT
It was a good thing he was there to help her translate. Outside of her few years in high school flirting with her boyfriend at the time, Sunshine’s French was weak. He could have that odd pastrami combo. It wasn’t up her alley. What was had been the herbed lamb with house made tzatziki. The Mediterranean Sea was so close...part of her wondered if she’d go there with him.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 0:53:38 GMT
He stopped reading and looked over at her. "Okay, what do you want?" He was realizing how hungry he was and was wondering if Sunshine was too. Walking around and talking had taken a lot and breakfast had been a long time ago. He looked back over at the menu. "The lamb options you seemed really interested in" he said. "Which one are you interested in trying?"
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Post by Zuyuri on May 8, 2018 2:44:40 GMT
“You read my mind. Another voodoo trick?” She winked at him teasingly. He was just knowing her well. Her stomach gurgled, and she knew that was the American in her talking. From one of the most obese parts of the country. It probably didn’t do well. At least makybr she’d get respect for her Baker bruises on her arms. She ordered her food and enjoyed the spring.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2018 3:02:21 GMT
He chuckled. "Just intuition" he ordered his food and soon they were sitting outside, and Riku watched the people watching the street. It was a favorite pastime of many French people, particularly those around or in Paris, to people watch.Call him weird, but he liked watching the watchers
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Post by Zuyuri on May 8, 2018 5:43:34 GMT
The meal and the passage of time were some of the loveliest she had ever known. Her entire world could be summed in this small corner, bathed in noon light. The villagers were milling around with their conversations in French, yet the smiles and greetings gave away their joy. Others were like her and her husband with their food and drinks, just watching the others walk around. Sunshine had been silent for most of it, occasionally looking over to smile at the man she had given her heart to. The wedding band on her finger caught the light and it made her heart beat quickly.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 5:01:49 GMT
He grinned as she looked down at the wedding band on her finger. He loved when she did that. They finished their meal in silence and he paid. "Alright, do you want to do anything else here?" he asked her. "I could introduce you to some of the werewolves, one of them works in the tiny police department here" he chuckled. "He used to be a good friend of mine. His family has protected France for generations. Father bites son when he turns sixteen and old villages like this one harvest an old cow every full moon to keep him and his fellow weres happy. If they start getting out of control, a loved one is called to get them under control"
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Post by Zuyuri on May 12, 2018 5:07:27 GMT
"I'll follow you," she answered with earnesty. It didn't matter what she wanted. She was doing what she wanted, even if it was the smallest of requests. She was spending time in the country she had always wanted to visit. With the man she loved. He regaled her about the werewolf cop in the village, and it made her snicker. Not mean-spiritedly, but delightedly. It was like a version of Little Red Riding Hood with a happy ending, where everyone including the wolf won. Besides, he knew the area better than her. It made her seem less touristy.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 5:14:45 GMT
He smiled at her snicker. "I'm pretty sure he'd love to meet a fellow cop from the states" Riku said as he stood up. "He has a two year old, too. Maybe we can see if he and his kid want to show us the best places. He knows the village better than I do" He took her hand and led her away from the small café. "Mom made me stop talking to him when he became a cop" he said a little sadly. "Because she knew I wanted to be one, and if a friend of mine was a cop, then I'd be more likely to become one" he snorted. "Flynn is a good man, And so's his wife. Their son is adorable"
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Post by Zuyuri on May 12, 2018 5:23:20 GMT
Sunshine gave a small, wistful smile. Kids. Their cop friend had a kid. None of the other cops had been getting busy and ended up pregnant. Then again, the only real "power couple" in the others Unit had been her and Riku. Hand in hand, they walked off, and she smiled. "Well, just because you weren't allowed to talk to him doesn't mean he didn't make an impact on you. Now you're going to tell me Flynn gave you the answers to the written police exam." Her green eyes hinted that she was joking.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 5:33:54 GMT
He snickered. "Our academies have different tests" was all he said. He paused and asked for directions, because it had been too long and he couldn't be sure Flynn lived in the same house. Eventually they made it and Riku knocked on the door. It was opened a few minutes later by a beautiful Inuit woman with large brown eyes and hair braided neatly. Her face split into a huge grin when she saw Riku and she gave him a hug. "Hey Saya" he said, laughing. "Is Flynn in? I was hoping you guys could meet my wife"
Saya's eyes widened and she looked around Riku, and grinned. "So you're the lovely lady that swept him off his feet" she said warmly and went to hug Sunshine. "Flynn is recovering from wolf mode, but I'll wake him up to see you. He wouldn't miss this for the world"
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Post by Zuyuri on May 12, 2018 5:49:20 GMT
Apparently Flynn lived in a cottage on the outskirts. That made sense. Close to the woods were he wouldn’t have to worry about hurting anyone. They knocked and were greeted by a beautiful Inuit woman named Saya. Sunshine smiled. The joy of a married group having gone through hell and back. Saya offered a hug and she returned it. It would be disappointing not meeting Flynn, but at least some other cop friends wouldn't hurt. “I’m glad I got the chance to meet you,” she beamed. “I respect if Flynn needs space. The weres on our team go through fatigue too.”
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 6:22:17 GMT
Riku grinned at Saya and Sunshine bonding. Saya shook her head at Sunshine. "He's been sleeping most of the morning, he needs to get up. Archer wants to play with daddy" she looked over her shoulder at a ruddy, poofy cheeked little kid in her living room. He had her dark hair and skin, but his eyes weren't inuit. He stopped playing with his action figures and looked over at his mama, grinning and waving before going back to playing. Riku laughed. Saya ushered them inside and then went to the back to wake up her husband. Presently a young man with eyes matching the toddler's and slightly tousled brown hair walked into the living room, looking sleepy. He was positively beaming when he saw Riku.
"Riku!"
"Flynn!"
The two hugged and kissed cheeks, like old friends. Flynn looked over at Sunshine and grinned. "Bonjour madame" he said, and walked over and kissed her hand.
"Don't steal my wife you sly dog"
"Don't steal mine then"
they laughed and Flynn waved for them to sit down before grabbing his son and tossing him in the air, the kid shrieking with laughter. "So, Riku. It's gone pretty fast. First you write you're going into the police despite your parents, then you write saying you're getting married" he laughed. "I'm happy for both of you"
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Post by Zuyuri on May 12, 2018 6:32:16 GMT
Archer. That name was so inviting. Even just as inviting as a little boy hanging out in the living room. Sunshine inclined her head. He had his mother's skin tones, but the eyes were different. He was a handsome kid. When he got older, Saya and Flynn would have to be careful in who wanted to date him. Riku and Sunshine were rushed inside, where the blonde artist took in the quaintness. The artist in her picked out every little detail. A claw mark on the wall, a chip from a fallen painting, and even crayon drawings covered up. A young man with brown hair and brown eyes rushed in and she laughed at hpw Riku and F;ynn greeted each other like frat brothers. Flynn greeted her with a kiss on the hand, and Sunshine felt her face flush. Saya picked a winner. "Well, he was a welcome addition to the police," she beamed about her husband.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 7:03:22 GMT
Riku looked between Flynn and Sunshine and felt like he'd never stop smiling. Flynn looked at Sunshine with interest. "Yea, he mentioned you were a cop. Fairy blessed, right? The fey here don't normally bless children or families, it's why we have the story Godfather Death" he laughed. "He told me there's an entire unit made of Others" his face took on a look of longing. "The newbies here tend to treat me like a dog at first. There's no guidelines for how to treat werewolves" he made faces at his son and Archer shrieked with laughter. "I was lucky to get a position in my homevillage. But for a couple years I went and was a cop and sled-dog in Alaska" he smiled fondly at where Saya was standing. Just the sight of her made his whole face light up. "I was was assigned to Saya, who was a nurse. Didn't realize I loved her till she called my name when I was spooked and I..well, I changed back" he chuckled. "Saya is a model here. It pays better"
Saya walked over to their son, who was holding his arms out to her. "bonjour mama" he chirped in a childish voice. Flynn beamed at his family.
"Do you want to stay for dinner? you can tell us how you met and stuff" he paused. "Unless you want to spend your dinner with each other. I mean, it's your honeymoon"
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Post by Zuyuri on May 12, 2018 7:29:36 GMT
"We have a cop named Jenna who was like that. They think she's just a member of the k-9 unit, but really, she's...something more." Rather than blatantly give away Jenna's true creature identity, Sunshine used it for a connecting point. The hearthound needed friends, especially ones who could understand the difficulty of adapting. Saya and Archer were babbling in French, and Sunshine looked at them all with a smile. This whole family was filled with love. They had connected through chance. Not unlike her and Riku. She swept a hair behind her ear, trying to figure where to begin, and how to answer Flynn's questions. Maybe staying for dinner would get all the jitters out. She could have Riku all to herself tonight.
"Seelie blessing from my mom's side. Everyone in the family inherits the magic of the Seelie's flower." She unraveled a bit of her golden hair around her wrist. With a sigh, she began the lullaby passed down to Seddon child,
"You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine, You make me happy when skies are grey..."
The hair became neon yellow, lighting the entire room. It became warm suddenly, and she was sure someone was going to be basking in rays. She finished the diddy, and tucked the hair back into her braid. "Heals most wounds and forces back monsters of darkness."
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