Megumi: If you please, I wish to...say something, but I worry it might...upset some of you? Is it okay?
Zach: *Looks to Vanna uneasily* W-Well...
Lucero: You are among company that doesn't balk at much Miss Gomipa, I doubt you will offend anyone present.
Joel: You haven't heard her when she's mad...*Chuckles* She swears like a sailor.
Megumi: *Huffs* I'm not cursing Baka! I just mean that my Animanglish isn't the best, and well, I do not want to make uncomfortable Marcus' parents.
Vanna: *Winces slightly* I'm sure it's fine Megumi...please...
Megumi: Well...my family has always been very...passionate? Is that the right word?
Joel: *Nods*
Megumi: Emotional too. Rageful energy is sort of...directly intertwined with love, and it mani- mani-...Manifestos?
Joel: Manifests. Spree killers write manifestos.
Megumi: Ah, right...my point is, we Gomipa's are prone to passionate displays, and getting worked up in regards to competing with those we care deeply for...It is like a flirt...
Zach: *Winces* So yer sayin' that...
Megumi: Aiko must really have a strong crush on your son to show him such a raw, passionate side of herself...it was the same with me and Joel, and it was the same with my parents who met at a trading card dueling tournament. When we have a crush...that crush can draw the fire out of us so strongly it's amazing we don't simply burn away...
Lucero: *Chuckles softly* That's probably one of the most adorable things I've ever heard...
Pascha: It really is cute. *Cooes in delight*
Megumi: The fact that she can bring that out of him too...the way they perform with one another...it's just, it is evident to everyone.
Joel: Even if they aren't aware of it...
Megumi: *Swoons slightly* Just like a classic Animalme...Cubhood friends growing up together, growing closer, all without realizing just what those building feelings are despite everyone around them being so aware...ahh...Kawaii...
Zach: *whines* Alright, I don't think I wanna hear anymore! *turns to leave*.
Vanna: *Places a paw on Zach's shoulder to stop him.* Zach...Please...
Zach: What, I don't have to listen to this! *huffs, crosses his arms* Why can't they just be friends, huh!? Why is everyone so determined to fix 'em up?!
Pascha: Zach, dear, you know that not a one of us intends to try and force something that isn't there...but...
Zach: But what!? *huffs*
Lucero: If you can't see it, you are being willfully blind my son. Whether it means they will go on to date, or agree to remain friends, there are clear feelings there that they need to address...
Zach: B-But-!
Megumi: Excuse me, but you do not have a problem with your son dating beyond his species, yes?
Zach: Pff-Wha?! O' course not, that's rid-!
Megumi: Red Pandas then? Perhaps you do not like them?
Zach: I AIN'T SPECIEST!
Megumi: Then what is the problem?
Zach: I jus-! I-! *Zach's ears sag as the wolf lets out a defeated whine* I...I've barely gotten a chance to be Marcus' Pa...and he's growin' up so quick...and I...
Vanna: Goofball?
Zach: *Whines* Zach datin' is the start of him...really growin' up...and movin' on and out of our lives...*Sniffles* A'for long he ain't gonna have any use fer his 'ol 'mam...I'll just be gettin' in the way... *Zach leans into Vanna's side, whining*
Vanna: *kneels, wrapping Zach in her arms and nuzzling gently against his head fur.* Zach....is that what this is all about?
Zach: *The wolf whimpers* I-I mean I stand by what I said about not...forcin' stuff...what'll happen between them two will happen...but...fer the most part...I just...*sobs* I've just barely gotten to know my son, he's just finally gettin' comfortable bein' a Hunter and now...iffin' he starts datin' it's just...the beginnin' of us all driftin' apart...
Lucero: *Walks over, placing a paw on Zach's shoulder and drawing the wolf's attention* Zach, just because Marcus is growing up, doesn't mean he'll love you any less...
Pascha: *Joins her mate, wrapping an arm around Lucero's waist.* And he'll certainly want and need you in his life just as much, if not more as he grows...and if our family, as well as the Hunter pack is any indication, he will always be close with you, Vanna, and the rest of us.
Megumi: First love is a very hard part of life...he will need your advice now more than ever Zach. Even I, as an adult, still go to my parents when need advice on my relationship with Joel.
Joel: And I'd do the same if I knew my actual parents...still my aunt makes a pretty good surrogate. She will always be the mother that raised me, and I will always be tight with her...womb to the tomb mam'...
Zach: *Offers a weak smile, pawing at his eyes...* Y-y'all think so?
Vanna: *Grasps Zach's Muzzle and draws it to face her, looking into Zach's eyes and flashing him an affectionate smile* I know so...
Zach: *Sniffles harshly before giving Vanna a kiss* O-okay....I-I ain't over it...but...th-that helps...th-thanks Kitten...
Vanna: You're welcome Goofball...and you know I'll be by your side to listen, and help you get through this...
Zach: *Hugs Vanna tightly* A-And I'll be by yer side too Darlin'...we're in this together...
Megumi: All this said...have you had that...talk with Zach yet?
Zach: *Pales slightly* Well I-...
Lucero: Considering how close they got during their last 'Duelet', it might be best to cover that sooner rather than later...
Joel: The chance for hybridism between them is probably super low, which is even more of an incentive to have lots of unprotect-.
Zach: OKAY! *Zach stands up again, and begins to bolt* NOW I'M REALLY DONE WITH THIS CONVERSATION! *The wolf takes off, bolting out the front door of the ranch.
Vanna: *Stands up, and begins chasing after her mate.* ZACH, WAIT! *Stops at the screen door and glares back at the others.* Thanks for that by the way, he was actually calm for a few seconds there before you put the fear back into him...*Shakes head and leaves*
*Lucero and Pascha flash Joel a soft, but judgemental glare*
Joel: *Rolls his eyes* Oh come on, he's a teenager! We all know how teenagers think!
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