davesprite & mr egbert talk part 1

CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] walks in silently, fedora laden and pipe put away --
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] sits next to Rose, sipping his coffee. --
CPF: Hello, kids.
CLC: kids?
CLC: HELLO GRANDPA.
CTT: Pleasant afternoon, Mr. Egbert.
CTG: oh
CTG: hey
CPF: Kids, young adults, whichever you prefer to be called.
CLC: pft.
CPF: How are you all doing today?
CLC: I'M AS OLD AS YOU ARE.
CLC: if not older.
CLC: HEEHEE
CTG: doing alright i guess
?TG: yo mr. crocker.
CPF: Hello, Roxy. How are you doing?
?TG: i'm cool.
?TG: what about you?
?TG: ain't seen janey around lately.
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] checks his PDA before sighing --
CPF: Roxy, I suppose that things are going well. Jane hasn't been around and I'm afraid that she may have run away due to her grounding.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] frowns --
?TG: i'm sure it ain't like that, mr. c
?TG: janey probs just wanted to do somethin real quick and you'll see her again.
CTG: oh i thought this was johns dad
CTG: guess hes janes dad then
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] buries face in pillow. He was secretly about to get the courage to introduce himself, but nevermind. --
CPF: She did manage to move the refrigerator from the doorway, maybe she found the note.
?TG: damn, girl must be drinkin her milk.
?TG: i think he's kinda both, dave.
?TG: in like.
?TG: a weird temporal way.
CTG: should i like
CTG: introduce myself
CPF: She definitely has the strength to handle herself in the world.
?TG: yeah.
?TG: totes, davey.
CPF: Please inform me if you hear from her, I really miss her.
CTG: but what if he aint temporally johns dad and is like lol whodafuq is john
?TG: dude, if i find her she's totes taken care of. won't let no one touch her and i will make her get in contack with you.
CPF: Thank you very much, Roxy.
?TG: *contact
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] removes his fedora and holds it in his hands, nervous about the whereabouts of his daughter --
?TG: no probs, mr. c.
?TG: hey, mr. c, are you mr. e?
CPF: I go by many titles, but you can just call me "Dad" if it makes things easier.
?TG: see
?TG: told you, dave.
?TG: now go talk to him.
CTG: what
CTG: no im fine honest
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] is totes chickening out... --
?TG: daaaaaaaaave
CTG: rooooooooooxy
?TG: john has already met both versions of me.
?TG: it's your turn now.
CTG: nope
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] rolls onto his back and crosses his arms --
CTT: Dave, I suggest you do it before she gets it into her mind to do it herself.
CTG: she wont
?TG: i'm going to kick your big bird butt outta this nest and drag you there myself.
CTG: nope nope
CPF: What seems to be the problem here?
CTG: nothing!!
CURRENT untamedWild [CUW] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] boots his birdy ass from the nest --
CTG: abbff!!
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] flops out of the fort --
CTG: ow
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] grabs him by the arm and draaaaaaags him over. --
CPF: Is this... The Strider fellow that John is acquainted with?
CTG: uh
CTT: The words "I told you so" come to mind.
-- CURRENT tentacruelTherapist [CTT] flips page in book. --
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] 's ears are turning yellow --
?TG: yes.
CTG: maybe??
?TG: it is.
?TG: and there is something else you should know.
CPF: Nice to meet you.
CTG: uh yeah
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] holds out his hand for a firm handshake --
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [CTG] nuuuudges him. --
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] awkwardly shakes PF's hand, careful not to scratch Dad's hand with his talons. --
CTG: nice to meet you too sir
CPF: You look a bit nervous, is anything wrong?
-- CURRENT tentacruelTherapist [CTT] I warned you about that Roxy, bro. I told you dog. --
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] debates pulling Dad aside for a parent to parent chat. --
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] what do you mean "that roxy"? --
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] places the fedora back on his own head, freeing both of his hands --
CTG: uh no nothings wrong
-- CURRENT tentacruelTherapist [CTT] That Roxy, This Roxy, The Roxy, etc. --
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] inches away slightly, starting to chicken out again. How the hell do you introduce yourself to your boyfriends dad omfg --
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] I Roxy, you Roxy, he, she, we Roxy --
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] Roxiology, the study of Roxy --
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] Dat Roxy.  --
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] holds firmly onto dave --
?TG: nope.
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] has confidence in Dave --
?TG: you stay right here.
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] is more worried about Dad --
CTG: aaaa
?TG: (just say it dave. you fought bec noir. you can do this)
CTG: (fuck that)
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] takes his pipe out of his pocket and holds it in his mouth, ignoring the awkwardness of the situation --
CTG: um
?TG: (dave i will fucking do it for you if you don't and that would be so fucking lame and uncool.)
?TG: (do you want to make us both uncool simulateously?)
CTG: soyeahheyimdaveandimkindofjohnsboyfriend
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] ...roxy probably couldve done it for him better --
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] yes but it's not her place now is it? --
CPF: Hmm? I didn't catch much more than your name.
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] slumps --
CTG: its nothing
?TG: skfhgb
?TG: dave
CPF: David, I'm sure that whatever you would like to tell me is very important.
CTG: rox
CJB: WOF
?TG: (its just three damn words.)
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] Do I need to come save you, Dave? --
CTG: (its not that simple)
?TG: (i know you;'re nervous but like, look at dad. he's totes the kind of dude that likes you to be upfront bout shit unless you're playin a prank or somethin)
CTG: er
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] bites his lip, twiddling his talons --
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] watches looking mildly entertained and concerned at the same time. --
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] is such a meddler. --
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] first Jane and now Dave. --
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] Do you have a pet cat and a meddling stoner friend? --
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] Do you drive a van? --
FUTURE carcinoGenetical [FCG] 30 MINUTES FROM NOW responded to memo.
FCG: HEY.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [CTG] only one of those applies. --
?TG: sup, genetical.
-- FUTURE carcinoGenetical [FCG] proceeds to sit on the nearest chair. --
-- CURRENT brokenObjects [CBO] You drive a van? --
FCG: HEY ROXY.
?CG: HEY, OTHER ME.
CLC: ( Dave, do you need help? )
FCG: YEAH HEY ME.
CTG: (shut up cal)
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] just standin there making sure dave doesn't leave. --
-- FUTURE carcinoGenetical [FCG] looks between TG and TG. --
-- FUTURE carcinoGenetical [FCG] wonders what's going on. --
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] takes a breath, hesitating another moment --
CPF: Hello, small grey fellow.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] is making him tell Dad he is dating John --
CTG: mr egbert im dating john
CTG: thats
CTG: ok
CTG: right?
FCG: ...
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] takes a deep breath and cracks his knuckles --
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] oh no --
CLC: ( What! It's a serious question. I was going to use my parenting skills to- )
CPF: David...
?CG: ....
FCG: SHIT.
CTG: ...
CTG: um
?CG: WELL.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] ... --
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] holds out his hand for yet another handshake --
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] 's feathers fluff up --
CTG: uh
FCG: ...
CPF: Welcome to the family.
CTG: oh
FCG: WELL THANK FUCK.
FCG: I THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO TURN INTO SOME WHOLE HUGE FUCKING ORDEAL.
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] 's face goes a bit yellow, and he awkwardly shakes Dad's hand --
FCG: FUCK KNOWS WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE OF THOSE.
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] sighs in relief, thank the gods! --
?CG: I HEAR YOU.
CTG: thanks sir
CTG: woot!
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] is smiling, happy that John has found someone --
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] I don't have to kill an egbert for punching my son! --
CTG: ok
-- CURRENT turntweetGodsprite [CTG] just kinda breathes a sigh of relief --
CTG: well thats a load off me
FCG: YEAH SO ANYWAY I GUESS IT'S THE USUAL "OH SHIT I'M IN SOMEONE'S QUADRANT I WONDER IF MY LUSUS APPROVES" KIND OF DEALS, RIGHT?
CTG: yeah kinda
?CG: PRETTY MUCH.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] releases Dave --
FCG: NOTHING ABOUT THIS SURPRISES ME FOR EVEN THE BRIEFEST FUCKING MOMENT.
CPF: Next time you need to tell me anything, try not to be so nervous. I appreciate the way that you didn't try to beat around the bush.
?TG: its kinda a bigger thing for humans i think.
?CG: BUT YEAH, I GUESS THAT'S DONE NOW, RIGHT?
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] pats Dave's back --
-- FUTURE carcinoGenetical [FCG] shrugs. --

[the karkats started arguing, i cut it out]

CTG: i have a hard time thinking when more than one vantas at a time starts yammering
CTG: anyways um
CTG: thanks for being understanding i guess mr egbert
CPF: Yes, these grey fellows can be quite distracting.
FCG: I'M SO FUCKING DONE WITH THAT SHIT. I HAD ONE OF THOSE RELATIVELY RECENTLY AND WHEN I ACTUALLY STOPPED TO FUCKING THINK ABOUT HOW UNPRODUCTIVE THAT WAS, I WANTED TO PUNCH MY SELF HATRED.
FCG: IN THE FACE.
-- CURRENT tipsyGnostalgician [?TG] plops down on the couch and sips orange juice. --
FCG: HEY HARLEY.
CURRENT gardenGnosis [CGG] RIGHT NOW responded to memo.
CGG: hi karkat
?TG: jadey!
?CG: HEY, JADE.
CBO: Hey, Jadey.
CGG: roxy! and hi... karkat? and chris
?TG: yes karkat
?TG: punch that self hatred
CGG: two karkats again...
-- CURRENT pipeFan413 [CPF] waves to Jade, still caught up in being proud of John --
CTG: they're being civil
FCG: I PRETTY MUCH ALREADY HAVE, NOTING THAT HOW I'M NOT ARGUING ABOUT EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING WITH THIS OTHER ME.
-- CURRENT gardenGnosis [CGG] waves back at the random man --
FCG: HARLEY. THAT'S EGBERT'S LUSUS.
CTG: jadey
?CG: YES, WE ALREADY ADRESSED THE STUPID ARGUMENTS BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE "USES" EARLIER.
CTG: give me hugs
CGG: ohhhh! hi john's dad! :D
CPF: Hello, Jade. How have you been as of late?
-- CURRENT gardenGnosis [CGG] immediately gives roxy hugs --
-- FUTURE carcinoGenetical [FCG] thinks deeply for a second. --
CGG: im doing alright! and you?
CPF: I'm fantastic, after finding out that John is in a relationship with such an outstanding young man as David.
CTG: wh- im not outstanding
-- CURRENT laughingCaricature [CLC] sits and chinhands, listening to Dad and Dave talk. Oh this is entertaining. Where's dirk when all this good stuff is happening? --
CPF: David, how long have you been in a relationship with John?
FCG: I'M HONESTLY ALSO VERY CURIOUS ABOUT THIS.
CTG: um a couple months
CPF: Well, I'm glad that you two found eachother.