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There are many people that a gang could set upon on a night, and even get away the victors. But even with the advantage of numbers, attacking the four tipsy people who'd been weaving down the street has turned out to be very much the wrong decision. Because the four tipsy people are in fact military trained. That they're tipsy barely impedes their reactions. It doesn't take them long to have it over with, breathing a little rushed, faces flushed with adrenaline and grins.
'Chelledad scoops a Percy
electric-heart
'Chelle steals the remote and puts a Swedish crime drama on - she's merciful though, she leaves the subtitles on.
feels the same
Percy squeezes Aaren's hand like he was waiting for it, but quickly resumes enjoying his bowl and watching the crime drama.
be-at-peace
Lan complains good-naturedly throughout the show, never sounding or feeling all that serious.
let-me-cook
Aaren is enjoying both the show, and Lan and 'Chelle's argument. Eventually, when they're all done eating, he gets up to clear their plates.
feels the same
Percy sometimes will comment on continuity errors and noting what the actors must be really be feeling at a given time.
let-me-cook
Aaren can be heard whistling as he fusses around in the kitchen - loading the dishwasher, putting things away (or getting them out? it isn't entirely clear).
Eventually, he reappears in the living room, flicking the lights out, and balancing a cake with lit candles on the other hand - it's nothing special, just a chocolate sponge, but Aaren's iced the words 'Welcome Home Percy' on the top of it.
feels the same
Delight!
After a moment of cuddling, Percy remembers the candles. He peeks out of the hug and blows. Then back at the hug.
feels the same
Chuckle. "Okay, okay. Even if it doesn't go stale, lets be appreciative of dad's cooking."
let-me-cook
Aaren gives them a final squeeze before pulling BACK, and heading into the kitchen, returning a moment later with plates, and a knife that he offers to Percy.
electric-heart
"Now that is helpful," 'Chelle says claiming her slice. "None of this having to try and quantify the amount you want."