*Morning*
Ozzy: *gets up and stretches, looking for Thrax... after a quick run to the potty
Thrax: *has been cooking in the kitchen for the last half hour and finishes setting the table.*
Ozzy: *walks over to him.* had trouble sleeping again?
Thrax: *sighs* Yeah. *fills up a large mug of coffee*
Ozzy: *sits next to him and kisses his cheek*
Thrax: *kisses him back and takes a long swallow of coffee*
Ozzy: *kisses him on the cheek again and has some coffee as well*
Thrax: *runs his fingers through his dreads* I don't know what I'm going to do if I keep having these nightmares.
Ozzy: Have you talked to Grammy?
Thrax: *shakes his head* I've tried but she in the same state I am.
Ozzy: ... that sucks... I wish I could be of help.
Thrax: *places his head in his hands* I don't there's anything you could do, sweetie.
Ozzy: *hugs him*
Thrax: *returns it* I'll be alright, you don't have to worry.
Ozzy: I hope so
Thrax: *taps Ozzy's nose* I will, baby.
Ozzy: *kisses him on the forehead*
Thrax: *nuzzles him* Now eat your breakfast, I'll see if Northstar is up. *gets up and heads to her room*
Northstar: *still fast asleep
Thrax: *sits on the edge of the bed and strokes her face* Northstar? Honey it's time to get up.
Northstar: *yawns a little and rolls over'
Thrax: *gives her a gentle shake*
Northstar: *stirs and rubs her eyes, yawning*
Thrax: *smiles* Morning, my little jewel. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *yawns a little and sits up*
Thrax: *strokes her face* Did you sleep okay?
Northstar: I think so.
Thrax: *strokes her hair* You hungry?
Northstar: *nods* uh huh
Thrax: Scrambled eggs and toast okay for you? *offers his hand*
Northstar: *nods* Uh huh... can I have cheese on it?
Thrax: *chuckles* You sure love cheese don't you?
Northstar: Uh huh!
Thrax: *lifts her up* C'mon then. *carries her down to the kitchen*
Northstar: *hugs him around the neck*
Thrax: *strokes her hair and sets her down at the table before taking his seat and pours himself another mug of coffee*
Northstar: can I have some? *reaches for the coffee
Thrax: I don't know if you'll like it but you can try. *pours a little bit into a small cup for her* Would you like sugar or cream?
Northstar: *nods* uh huh.
Thrax: *adds some cream and sugar to the cup and heads it to her*
Northstar: *drinks it*
Thrax: *drinks his, the hot liquid washing down his throat* *massages his eyes as redness in them becomes darker*
Northstar: Are you ok?
Thrax: Just haven't been sleeping well that's all.
Northstar: Why?
Thrax: Nightmares but they're actually bad memories and fears.
Northstar: Is that what nightmares are?
Thrax: To me, yes.
Northstar: Oh..
Thrax: *drinks the last of his coffee and places his head in his hands*
Northstar: *nuzzles a lil*
Thrax: *looks towards his children* I don't know what I'm going to do, they're just getting worse.
Northstar: How come?
Thrax: No matter how much I try to suppress them they keep coming back even when the threat is gone.
Northstar: are you scared it'll come back?
Thrax: Despite all that has happened I gone through too much pain and sorrow for it to fade.
Northstar: *looks at him*
Thrax: Even though the City knows and the cause has been eliminated there are still those that frown upon my family.
Northstar: Oh.. *pokes at her eggs al il*
Thrax: *places his hand over his mouth and runs to the bathroom*
Northstar: *jumps a little and is held back gently by Ozzy*
Thrax: *throws up what was in his stomach and groans holding his head*
Ozzy: Finish your breakfast lil bit. *goes to check on Thrax* dad?
Thrax: *curse in a mixture of Spanish and his native tongue*
Ozzy: *kneels next to him and rubs his back*
Thrax: *continues throwing up, his face beginning to pale*
Ozzy: whoa.. easy ... easy you have to calm down
Thrax: *starts shakening, his mouth beginning to foam*
Ozzy: *frowns and takes out his cell phone, calling Marie immediately*
Marie: H-he-ello? *she sound like was having the same problems as Thrax*
Ozzy: G-grams? Are you ok? Something's wrong with dad.
Marie: I know. *suddenly drops the phone, running the bathroom*
Ozzy: *swears softly and looks at Thrax*
Thrax: *struggles getting on his feet, leaning against the wall* Hell. *groans*
Ozzy: *looks at him, worried*
Thrax: *staggers out of the bathroom and heads to the living room, collapsing on the couch*
Ozzy: I'm gonna call Doug'
Thrax: *holds his hand up* Don't, I'm sure it'll pass.
Ozzy: Your mom's in pain too.
Thrax: *breathes ragged* Remember we both share a connection so of course she in pain as well.
Ozzy: I'm still calling Doug... *dialling already, worried*
Thrax: *snatches the phone away from Ozzy and cancels the call* Look Ozzy it's nothing for you to worry about we'll be fine.
Ozzy: *gives him a worried look*
Thrax: Trust me Ozzy, I’ve gone through worse and can overcome it.
Ozzy: *softly* j... just please... get better soon ok? Please... *looks into his eyes*
Thrax: *kisses his forehead* I will baby I promise.
Ozzy: nuzzles him*
Thrax: *nuzzles him back and goes back to the kitchen to clean up*
Northstar: *glomps his legs*
Thrax: *looks down at her smiling* Enjoy your breakfast, honey?
Northstar: *looks up at him, apparently having been worried too
Thrax: *strokes her hair* There's no need to worry, honey.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *smiles and continues cleaning up the kitchen*
Ozzy helps*
Thrax: You have work today Ozzy? *sets the dishes away*
Ozzy: *nods* Yeah.
Thrax: Then I suggest you get ready, they'll think I'm going easy on you if you're late.
Ozzy: Heh yeah... You'll be ok?
Thrax: *waves his hand* I'll be fine Ozzy, it's nothing to worry about.
Ozzy: Alright. *kisses him on the cheek* You take care ok. Love you.
Thrax: *nuzzles him* Love you too, baby.
Ozzy: *starts to get ready *
Northstar: *takes hold of his hand* me too. *holds her arms up for a hug*
Thrax: *softly chuckles, scooping her up into his arms and holds her close* And you know I love you both. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *nuzzles him a little*
Ozzy: *smiles and rubs her head* See you guys later
Thrax: Remember Ozzy: you're late, you're grounded and if you endanger yourself and/or others you know what's coming.
Ozzy: *nods* Yes sir. I'll be good .
Thrax: *nods, smiling* Good boy.
Ozzy: *smiles at him and heads to work*
Thrax: *shakes his head as he watches Ozzy leave* He may be trouble but he's worth it.
Northstar: *looks up at him* Are you ok?
Thrax: *kisses her cheek* I'm fine, this is normal for me.
Northstar: Being sick?
Thrax: After my nightmares, the scenes in them always make me sick as well as the memories.
Northstar: Oh... *nuzzles a little* Do you need a doctor?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No, I'm sure it'll pass.
NS: *nuzzles a little* Ok.
Thrax: *nuzzles her the lifts her chin* I'm suppose to worry about you two not the other way round.
Northstar: *smiles at him and kisses him on the cheek*
Thrax: *smiles back* Now the only question is: what to do today?
Northstar: Can we go play?
Thrax: In the back garden or would you like to go some where else?
Northstar: *nods* Uh huh.
Thrax: Where do you wish to go?
Northstar: Is there a park?
Thrax: There's one just few blocks away from here. C'mon let's get ready. *carries her to her room*
Northstar: *goes to pick out some clothes to get dressed*
Thrax: *turns away as she dresses* I brought you some new clothes when I went shopping. Hope they're alright.
Northstar: They are. *finishes putting on her pants and shirt*
Thrax: *softly smiles then goes to grab his jacket on* I just hope no one asks any questions if they see us. *straightens his trench coat and goes back to Northstar's room*
Northstar: *comes out of her room, all dressed and ready to go
Thrax: Let's go then. *offers his hand to her*
Northstar: *takes it and looks up at him perkily.
Thrax: *leaves their home, locking the door before taking her to the park*
Northstar: *holds his hand on the way*
Thrax: *kneels in front of Northstar when they arrive* Now I want you be careful okay and come get me if there's trouble.
Northstar: ok. *hugs him around the shoulders and goes to play*
Thrax: *smiles, taking a seat on the bench near by to keep an eye on his daughter*
Northstar: *goes directly for the swings*
Thrax: *whispers* Glad to see she's finally happy. *keeps a close watch on her as leans his body against the bench*
Northstar: *gravitates toward a few particular bits of play equipment but the swings seem to be her favourite*
Thrax: *softly as he watches Northstar playing bit soon tenses up as he notices the cells staring*
Northstar: *is blissfully unaware of the stares and continues to play*
Thrax: *ears twitch as he hears what they are saying about them and a low growl comes from his throat as a warning to them*
*the cells back off slightly at Thrax's growl and whisper to each about not making him mad*
Northstar: *starts to climb the ladder to the slide*
Thrax: *turns back to his daughter's direction and smiles at her* At least she's having fun.
Northstar: Daddy come catch me! *sitting on top of the slide*
Thrax: *shocked at what she called him but smiles as he makes his way over to her*
Northstar *slides down as soon as he's over there*
Thrax: *catches her and lifts her into the air, smiling*
NS: *lets out a giggle though clings onto his arms, he's taller than Ozzy and heights scare her*
Thrax: *gently hugs her close, sensing her fear* It's okay there nothing to be afraid of. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: How come you're wearing a jacket. Are you cold?
Thrax: *chuckles* No sweetie, this just makes me look tougher but it can also help me glide.
Northstar: You can fly?
Thrax: It's gliding than flying really.
Northstar: How doe sit help you glide?
Thrax: *stretches out part of his trench coat like a wing* As you can see when stretched it can catch the wind or a draft that can help me glide.
Northstar: *reaches up and touches it a little*
Thrax: *brings it round and wraps it around Northstar*
Northstar: *coos a little and cuddles close*
Thrax: *strokes her hair, purring softly*
Northstar: *sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *smiles at her, sitting back on the bench*
Northstar: *tummy rumbles*
Thrax: *chuckles* Guess we better head home for lunch. *gets to his feet and leads Northstar back home*
Northstar: *holds his hand on the way home*
Thrax: *heads into the kitchen when they arrive* Mac n' cheese okay for you, honey?
Northstar: Uh huh! *like most kids, Mac and cheese is almost a gourmet meal to her*
Thrax: *smiles and begins cooking for her.*
Northstar: *hops up onto the counter*
Thrax: *sets her lunch on the table with a glass of milk and some water for himself* Lunch is ready, honey. *takes a seat at the table*
Northstar: *sits next to him and munches on her lunch, drinking her milk*
Thrax: *takes a few slips of water as he watches her*
Northstar: *drinks her milk*
Thrax: *leans back on the chair* You don't have to worry about what this City says of you, it takes them a while to accept a new being.
Northstar: Were they saying stuff?
Thrax: *nods* Someone with your appearance would seem strange to them but they'll get over it.
Northstar: Oh. *finishes her lunch and gets into his lap*
Thrax: *holds her close* Let them talk, we never listen to that kind of thing.
Northstar: *nods* can we play in the garden some?
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Go ahead sweetie but stay close.
Northstar: *nods and goes outside*
Thrax: *clean up the kitchen then grabs a book off the shelf and follows her outside, taking a seat on the deck chair*
Northstar: *ducks into the bushes and giggles as she plays a game*
Thrax: *lightly chuckles as she plays, his ears alert in cause of any intruders*
Northstar: *Comes out of a bush following a lil bug*
Thrax: *looks towards her* Northstar remember what I said about things are not as they seems in this body.
Northstar: *looks up at him* I remember.
Thrax: *flexes his claws slightly and goes back to his reading*
Northstar: *still seems pretty fascinated by the bug*
Thrax: *despite having his nose in the book, keeps on high alert for any trespassers*
Northstar: * brings him a little lizard like creature* Look what I found! ^_^
Thrax: *raises a brow at the small lizard* Where did you find that?
Northstar: Over there. *points to a bucket* isn't he cute.
Thrax: *gives a sceptical look* Cute isn't the world I'm lookin' for.
Northstar: *picks up the lil critter and actually kisses it on the head*
Thrax: *cringes as she does this and shudders*
Northstar: *seems oblivious and happily cuddles the creature*
Thrax: *sighs*, shaking his head* Don't think you're keep him, Northstar.
Northstar: Can I come visit him when I come to play? His house is over there. *Points to the bush*
Thrax: Just don't bring him into the house and making sure to wash your hands after handling him.
Northstar: Ok. *gets into his lap, lizard and all, and lets the creature walk on her hands while she coos to it and pets it and tells it how cute it is*
Thrax: *shudders slightly at the creature but wraps his arms round Northstar*
Northstar: *after holding the creature for a little while* I think he wants to go back to his house.
Thrax: *lifts Northstar off his lap* Then bring him to his home, honey.
Northstar: *heads to the bushes and lets the creature go by allowing it to crawl on the branch before going back to him* He had to put his children to bed.
Thrax: *chuckles and strokes her hair* And I'll be doing the same for you and Ozzy in a few hours.
Northstar: Why?
Thrax: *kisses her forehead, whispering* Take a guess, my daughter.
Northstar: *grins*, being silly* why?
Thrax: *nuzzles her* unless you forget I have children to care for as well.
Northstar: *giggles*
Thrax: *purrs softly to her*
*suddenly something hard smacks right into the side of Thrax's temple*
Thrax: What the-? *looks over and sees a group of teenaged cells shouting at them* Northstar get to your room until I return. *sets her down*
Northstar: *goes inside*
Thrax: *stands up, cracking his knuckles and it was over in a flash as the cells lay on the ground groaning, battered and bruised* Now to take you where ya won't cause any more trouble. *ties them up and brings them to the FPD before returning home*
*Northstar is in her room playing with her toys under the covers.
Thrax: *comes in holding an ice pack to his head and sits down on the bed* I see you've found the toys Ozzy brought you.
Northstar: *looks up at him and goes over* Are you ok?
Thrax: I'll be fine it's just a headache, that's all.
Northstar: Can I see?
Thrax: *removes the ice pack revealing a slight gash on his temple, bruised around the edges*
Northstar: *stands up on the bed and puts her hand next to it, frowning* Poor daddy... *kisses the wound as her mother used to when she would get hurt and just as her mother used to she literally 'kisses it better' having a natural ability to heal*
Thrax: *runs his claws over where the wound was* Thanks but you didn't have to do that, I've gone through worse.
Northstar: *just smiles and holds her arms up to him*
Thrax: *lifts her up into his arms, cradling her close* *because of the sagging and tightening of his skin, his old scars even the faint ones begin to show*
Northstar: *lightly traces one of them with her finger*
Thrax: *gently takes her hand massaging it in his own* There no need to be afraid I bare them with honour *turns away* but also resentment.
Northstar: *softly* Why?
Thrax: *clenches his fist* Most of them I received trying to protect my family but there were times that I failed.
Northstar: *kisses him on the cheek again*
Thrax: *strokes her hair, kissing her forehead*
Northstar: *nuzzles into his chest a little*
Thrax: They are reminders of my mistakes and I don't wish to repeat them.
Northstar: Does your head still hurt?
Thrax: Not a bad but it'll clear.
Northstar: *kisses him on the forehead* I
Thrax: *nuzzles her* I'll be okay, there's no need to worry.
Northstar: *smiles a little* Will you play with me?
Thrax: *smiles* What is you wish to play, honey?
Northstar: *goes and gests some of her toys and brings them over, smiling, wanting to make up a game with him*
Thrax: *smiles towards her* -Should have guessed.-
Northstar: *giggles softly and plays happily with her new daddy*
Thrax: *plays along with her, softly laughing*
Friday, April 29, 2011
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 65)
*Ozzy is a little late getting home*
Thrax: *finishes setting the table for dinner* Welcome home, angel.
Ozzy: Hey there! *smiles and kisses him on the cheek* Sorry I’m late.
Thrax: *smiles at him* Just hope you didn't get into trouble today.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Well... maybe I was a little naughty
Thrax: *sighs and rolls his eyes* What did you do?
Ozzy: *holds up a cloth bag and hands it to him*
Thrax: *raises his brow taking the bag and looks inside*
*inside the bag are a number of toys*
Thrax: *looks up at him confused* What in the name of Frank?
Ozzy: *rubs the back of his head* passed a toy store on the way home.
Thrax: *chuckles* For Northstar or you?
Ozzy: *chuckles* For her.
Thrax: *wraps his arm round Ozzy* Glad to see you're thinking of her.
Ozzy: *hugs him back* Well I figure since she's gonna be here for a while... *smiles*
Thrax: *smiles and nods* Speak of who- *heads upstairs and goes to Northstar's room* Northstar, dinner is ready.
Northstar: *approaches him and reaches for his hand*
Thrax: *gently takes her hand* Pasta Carbonara okay for you?
Northstar: Carbonana?
Thrax: I know you're a vegetarian so I thought maybe making something you'd like.
Northstar: *looks interested as she goes downstairs with him*
Thrax: *leads back down to the kitchen and sits down at the table* Eat up you two. *takes a bite of a small sandwich*
Ozzy: *starts to eat* Hmmm.. that's interesting.
Northstar: *nibbles on it*
Thrax: *shrugs* With Northstar living with us I thought of trying some new recipes.
Northstar: *eats the dinner, fortunately she rarely has to be told to eat her veggies, after all veggies and fruit are all she can have*
Thrax: *finishes of his food and water, wiping his mouth* Northstar, I've been meaning to ask you something.
Northstar: Uh huh? *mouth full*
Thrax: *takes a deep breath* Do you still wish to return home?
Northstar: *looks at her plate and swallows her mouthful then bites her lower lip*
Thrax: Because if you wish to stay here with us, it's your choice.
Northstar: *softly* I don't want daddy to hit me anymore...
Thrax: *gets up a kneels in front of her* Believe me honey, I don't wish for you to go back to that monster. He is not your father if he treats you like that.
Northstar: *sniffles softly and rubs her eyes* What would you do if you were my daddy?
Ozzy: *chuckles* Well.., one thing's for sure you'd forget what it feels like to be love starved...
Thrax: *lifts her chin* I would love you and care for you, honey. *motions to Ozzy* Just like I do with Ozzy.
Ozzy: and hey if it will influence your decision any... It would be pretty cool to have a little sister...
Northstar: *looks between the cell and the virus*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* It's your decision, honey.
Northstar: *reaches for Thrax*
Thrax: *lifts her up and holds her close*
Northstar: *clings to him tightly and nods a little*
Thrax: *rubs her back* When you wish to say, just tell us. Okay?
Northstar: *softly*Yes.
Thrax: Yes to what?
Northstar: I wanna stay
Thrax: *kisses her forehead* Don't worry. You'll learn to like this world, *whispers* my daughter.
Northstar: *nuzzles into his chest*
Ozzy: *smiles and leans down, kissing Northstar on top of the head*
Thrax: *strokes the back of Northstar's head then turns to Ozzy* You don't mind doing the dishes tonight?
Ozzy: Nah! *smiles* I can do em up.
Thrax: Just try not to break them. *carries Northstar to the living room and sits down on the couch with her on his lap*
Ozzy: *goes and washes up the dishes*
Thrax: *nuzzles Northstar as he whispers in her ear* This will be your home now, honey.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb and looks up at him*
Thrax: *strokes her face* I promise I'll take care of you.
NS: Promise?
Thrax: I promise, honey. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *nuzzles him a little and sniffles softly*
Thrax: Believe me I'd never let any harm come to my children.
Northstar: *looks into his yellow eyes*
Thrax: I'm devoted to my children and I would do anything to protect them.
Northstar: *takes hold of his hand curiously*
Thrax: *massages her hand in his*
Northstar: *touches the backs of his claws though she doesn’t' go near the sharp tips*
Thrax: *kisses her forehead again and for a sec it's almost like he was looking at Aida*
Northstar: Can I have some more to eat?
Thrax: *smiles* What would you like?
Northstar: some milk?
Thrax: *nods, smiling* Of course. *sets her on the couch then heads to the kitchen and returns with a glass of milk* Here you go. *hands it to her*
Northstar: *drinks the milk and lets out a soft coo*
Thrax: *sits next to her and wraps his arms round her*
NS: *finishes the milk and sits in his lap, cuddling under his coat*
Thrax: *smiles, stroking her hair* Your safe now, my little jewel.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb and rests her head on his chest*
Thrax: *softly begins singing 'You'll Be In My Heart'*
Northstar: *hugs him *
Thrax: *strokes her hair as he continues the tune*
Northstar: *cuddles close*
Thrax: *finishes the tune* /I'll be there. Always./
Northstar: *nuzzles up under his neck, cooing quietly*
Thrax: *softly coos back to her, nuzzling her nose*
Northstar: *continues to coo, drifting off*
Thrax: *smiles softly, getting to his feet and carries Northstar to her room*
Northstar: *clings to the collar of his shirt with one hand as she sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *gently lays her on the bed, pulling the covers round her face and kisses her forehead* Rest now, my little jewel.
Ozzy: *comes into the room, hands still slightly damp from washing the dishes*
Thrax: *turns to him smiling* She made her decision.
Ozzy: *noting his smile* Is she staying?
Thrax: Yes my son, she is.
Ozzy: *is like "YES!!!" and hugs him*
Thrax: *keeps his balance as Ozzy hugs him and returns it* *chuckles* Looks like you have a little sister now, baby.
Ozzy: *smiles, nodding*
Thrax: *nuzzles him* C'mon let her sleep. *leads Ozzy out of the room*
Ozzy: *nods and walks out of the room with him*Course now I get to do obligatory big brother stuff
Thrax: *laughs heartily* Yes but no teasing her.
Ozzy: not yet anyway. *chuckles*
Thrax: *ruffles his hair* When she is ready we'll introduce her to the rest of the clan.
Ozzy: *smiles* She has a big family to get to know.
Thrax: *laughs* No kidding most of them being Ric's family and your half-siblings and their families.
Ozzy: *nods and smiles*
Thrax: *hugs Ozzy and nuzzles him* Our family just keeps getting bigger.
Ozzy: that's a good thing I think.
Thrax: *raises his brow at him*
Ozzy: *smiles*
Thrax: *nuzzles him* Let's just hope we don't get anymore trouble and don't tell anyone about her yet until the time is right.
Ozzy: *nods* Gotcha
Thrax: Good boy.
Ozzy: *nuzzles*
Thrax: *nuzzles him back* Well. . . what do you want to do for the rest of the evening?
Ozzy: Dunno.
Thrax: *thinks* Hmm. . . hey Ozzy how's your fighting style?
Ozzy: *grins* wanna spar?
Thrax: *takes off his coat and turtleneck* Think you can keep up? *grins at Ozzy and heads to the backyard*
Ozzy: Funny... I was just gonna ask you that.
Thrax: *smirks* We'll see. *shift himself into a fighting pose*
Ozzy: *does the same, grinning at him.
Thrax: Giving me all you've got, my boy. *gestures him to attack*
Ozzy: *grins and attacks, his first strike being a high one*
Thrax: *easily blocks it, smirking*
Ozzy: *makes another strikes a bit lower*
Thrax: *blocks the attack* I said give it your all.
Ozzy: You really want me to do that? *grins*
Thrax: *grins* Show me what you've got.
Ozzy: *grins and morphs a bit as he moves to the side and makes another high strike*
Thrax: *rolls his eyes and blocks the attack, again* Give me a break.
Ozzy: *smirks and continues to strike at him, at one point morphing to move behind him*
Thrax: *quickly grabs Ozzy by the arm and throws him across the garden*
Ozzy: Whoa! *angles himself to land on all fours* ha! *springs forward again to tackle him*
Thrax: *sighs and steps asides, a second before Ozzy could reach him*
Ozzy: *GLOMP*
Thrax: *rolls his eyes* Ozzy this is serious. *grabs Ozzy by the scruff of his neck and tosses him aside with ease* *tosses his dreads back* Now no more messing around.
Ozzy: *nods and gets more serious about it*
Thrax: *positions himself* Let's go.
Ozzy: *makes the next blow
Thrax: *continues to block* Give me a break. *delivers a swift kick and knocks Ozzy onto the ground* The academy taught you better than that, I hope.
Ozzy: yep they did. *pulls out the stops*
Thrax: Then no holding back. *delivers a strike*
Ozzy: *pulls out the stops and attacks fully*
Thrax: *blocks the attacks each time*
Ozzy: *crouches and sweeps at his feet*
Thrax: *back flips and lands on his feet with a scoff*
Ozzy: *takes the opportunity while he's back flipping to tackle him*
Thrax: *twists his back into an odd angle and throws Ozzy over his head*
Ozzy: *lands on his feet. Nice move! *pounce*
Thrax: *dodges Ozzy*
Ozzy: strikes low*
Thrax: *still dodges the attacks, yawning* C'mon Ozzy where spunky cell I fought on Shane's eye?
Ozzy: right here. *goes for a strike about shoulder height*
Thrax: *block the attack again*
Ozzy: *aims the next blow for Thrax's side, striking*
Thrax: *winces as the strike hits it's target* Good move, Keep it up.
Ozzy: *his next strike sis actually with his elbow*
Thrax: *dodges it* Keep your strikes straight, Ozzy.
Ozzy: *nods and the next one is straighter*
Thrax: *leans back avoiding it* Remember your need strength, speed and agility when you fight. Just relying on one causes flares. *swipes at Ozzy*
Ozzy: *dodges , morphing a bit and tackles him*
Thrax: *falls back on the ground catches himself with one hand* *chuckles* You're getting better. *jumps back onto his feet*
Ozzy: *chuckles as well * Thanks.
Thrax: *dusts himself off* I think that will be enough for the day. *notices it's getting late*
Ozzy: *nods, wiping his brow* Yeah I hear that.
Thrax: *chuckles lightly and heads into the house to take a shower* *sticks head out the door* You coming or not Ozzy?
Ozzy: Yep. *heads in and chuckles* I need a shower.
Thrax: *wipes his brow* We both do after that workout.
Ozzy: Yep
Thrax: You go ahead Ozzy, I need to get a drink. *heads to the kitchen*
Ozzy: alright. *kisses him on the cheek before heading into the shower*
Thrax: *fills a large glass before drinking it* Man I needed that.
Ozzy: *has a long shower then comes downstairs for something to drink.
Thrax: *has already poured him a tall glass of water* See you in a few minutes. *heads upstairs for long soak*
Ozzy: *smiles as he drinks the water* Thanks dad.
Thrax: *calls back* Anytime. *returns half an hour later wearing his black robe, water still dripping from his dreads*
Ozzy:* smiles* nice shower?
Thrax: *nods* I really needed it.
Ozzy: I bet. *munching on some cheese and crackers.. a very light snack*
Thrax: *takes another glass of water* We should probably turn in soon, it's getting late.
Ozzy: Aww already. *looks at the time*
Thrax: Yes now. Look Ozzy I haven't been getting much sleep lately and I'm looking forward to a good long sleep.
Ozzy: *nods and kisses him on the cheek*
Thrax: *smiles* C'mon then. *leads Ozzy to his room*
Ozzy: *goes with him* I haven’t told Drix about her yet by the way.
Thrax: Good. We need to wait until the time is right. We don't wish to scare her.
Ozzy: *nods and gets into the bed*
Thrax: *pulls the covers round Ozzy's face, stroking his hair and kisses his forehead* Goodnight, baby.
Ozzy: *smiles* Nite daddy. *cuddles up t him and closes his eyes, arms wrapping around his adoptive father*
Thrax: *tries to sleep but familiar nightmares rotate through his mind, waking him at midnight* -Not again.- *gently slips away from Ozzy then heads to the kitchen and stays there until morning*
*there's some movement in the house about two am*
Thrax: Huh? *gets up looks around*
Northstar: *is in the hallway, clutching a pillow with one hand and her thumb in her mouth*
Thrax: Northstar? Honey, what's wrong? *lifts her into his arms*
Northstar: *sniffles into his chest, as he picks her up if he puts his and under her pj bottoms are wet*
Thrax: *nods, nuzzling her* It's okay honey. It's wasn't your fault. *carries her back to her room, dressing her in clean PJs before removing the stained sheets and clothes and throws them in the wash basket.* *replaces the sheets then lifts Northstar into his arms and sits on the bed with her on his lap*
Northstar: *sniffles softly into his shoulder and sucks her thumb* M'sorry...
Thrax: *strokes her hair* It was an accident honey, it's not your fault.
Northstar: *sniffles* I'm tired...
Thrax: *lays her on the bed and pulls the covers round her face* Rest now, my little jewel. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *sniffles and cuddles the blanket she'd been carrying
Thrax: *sits in the chair next to her bed, holding her hand as the night draws on*
Thrax: *finishes setting the table for dinner* Welcome home, angel.
Ozzy: Hey there! *smiles and kisses him on the cheek* Sorry I’m late.
Thrax: *smiles at him* Just hope you didn't get into trouble today.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Well... maybe I was a little naughty
Thrax: *sighs and rolls his eyes* What did you do?
Ozzy: *holds up a cloth bag and hands it to him*
Thrax: *raises his brow taking the bag and looks inside*
*inside the bag are a number of toys*
Thrax: *looks up at him confused* What in the name of Frank?
Ozzy: *rubs the back of his head* passed a toy store on the way home.
Thrax: *chuckles* For Northstar or you?
Ozzy: *chuckles* For her.
Thrax: *wraps his arm round Ozzy* Glad to see you're thinking of her.
Ozzy: *hugs him back* Well I figure since she's gonna be here for a while... *smiles*
Thrax: *smiles and nods* Speak of who- *heads upstairs and goes to Northstar's room* Northstar, dinner is ready.
Northstar: *approaches him and reaches for his hand*
Thrax: *gently takes her hand* Pasta Carbonara okay for you?
Northstar: Carbonana?
Thrax: I know you're a vegetarian so I thought maybe making something you'd like.
Northstar: *looks interested as she goes downstairs with him*
Thrax: *leads back down to the kitchen and sits down at the table* Eat up you two. *takes a bite of a small sandwich*
Ozzy: *starts to eat* Hmmm.. that's interesting.
Northstar: *nibbles on it*
Thrax: *shrugs* With Northstar living with us I thought of trying some new recipes.
Northstar: *eats the dinner, fortunately she rarely has to be told to eat her veggies, after all veggies and fruit are all she can have*
Thrax: *finishes of his food and water, wiping his mouth* Northstar, I've been meaning to ask you something.
Northstar: Uh huh? *mouth full*
Thrax: *takes a deep breath* Do you still wish to return home?
Northstar: *looks at her plate and swallows her mouthful then bites her lower lip*
Thrax: Because if you wish to stay here with us, it's your choice.
Northstar: *softly* I don't want daddy to hit me anymore...
Thrax: *gets up a kneels in front of her* Believe me honey, I don't wish for you to go back to that monster. He is not your father if he treats you like that.
Northstar: *sniffles softly and rubs her eyes* What would you do if you were my daddy?
Ozzy: *chuckles* Well.., one thing's for sure you'd forget what it feels like to be love starved...
Thrax: *lifts her chin* I would love you and care for you, honey. *motions to Ozzy* Just like I do with Ozzy.
Ozzy: and hey if it will influence your decision any... It would be pretty cool to have a little sister...
Northstar: *looks between the cell and the virus*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* It's your decision, honey.
Northstar: *reaches for Thrax*
Thrax: *lifts her up and holds her close*
Northstar: *clings to him tightly and nods a little*
Thrax: *rubs her back* When you wish to say, just tell us. Okay?
Northstar: *softly*Yes.
Thrax: Yes to what?
Northstar: I wanna stay
Thrax: *kisses her forehead* Don't worry. You'll learn to like this world, *whispers* my daughter.
Northstar: *nuzzles into his chest*
Ozzy: *smiles and leans down, kissing Northstar on top of the head*
Thrax: *strokes the back of Northstar's head then turns to Ozzy* You don't mind doing the dishes tonight?
Ozzy: Nah! *smiles* I can do em up.
Thrax: Just try not to break them. *carries Northstar to the living room and sits down on the couch with her on his lap*
Ozzy: *goes and washes up the dishes*
Thrax: *nuzzles Northstar as he whispers in her ear* This will be your home now, honey.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb and looks up at him*
Thrax: *strokes her face* I promise I'll take care of you.
NS: Promise?
Thrax: I promise, honey. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *nuzzles him a little and sniffles softly*
Thrax: Believe me I'd never let any harm come to my children.
Northstar: *looks into his yellow eyes*
Thrax: I'm devoted to my children and I would do anything to protect them.
Northstar: *takes hold of his hand curiously*
Thrax: *massages her hand in his*
Northstar: *touches the backs of his claws though she doesn’t' go near the sharp tips*
Thrax: *kisses her forehead again and for a sec it's almost like he was looking at Aida*
Northstar: Can I have some more to eat?
Thrax: *smiles* What would you like?
Northstar: some milk?
Thrax: *nods, smiling* Of course. *sets her on the couch then heads to the kitchen and returns with a glass of milk* Here you go. *hands it to her*
Northstar: *drinks the milk and lets out a soft coo*
Thrax: *sits next to her and wraps his arms round her*
NS: *finishes the milk and sits in his lap, cuddling under his coat*
Thrax: *smiles, stroking her hair* Your safe now, my little jewel.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb and rests her head on his chest*
Thrax: *softly begins singing 'You'll Be In My Heart'*
Northstar: *hugs him *
Thrax: *strokes her hair as he continues the tune*
Northstar: *cuddles close*
Thrax: *finishes the tune* /I'll be there. Always./
Northstar: *nuzzles up under his neck, cooing quietly*
Thrax: *softly coos back to her, nuzzling her nose*
Northstar: *continues to coo, drifting off*
Thrax: *smiles softly, getting to his feet and carries Northstar to her room*
Northstar: *clings to the collar of his shirt with one hand as she sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *gently lays her on the bed, pulling the covers round her face and kisses her forehead* Rest now, my little jewel.
Ozzy: *comes into the room, hands still slightly damp from washing the dishes*
Thrax: *turns to him smiling* She made her decision.
Ozzy: *noting his smile* Is she staying?
Thrax: Yes my son, she is.
Ozzy: *is like "YES!!!" and hugs him*
Thrax: *keeps his balance as Ozzy hugs him and returns it* *chuckles* Looks like you have a little sister now, baby.
Ozzy: *smiles, nodding*
Thrax: *nuzzles him* C'mon let her sleep. *leads Ozzy out of the room*
Ozzy: *nods and walks out of the room with him*Course now I get to do obligatory big brother stuff
Thrax: *laughs heartily* Yes but no teasing her.
Ozzy: not yet anyway. *chuckles*
Thrax: *ruffles his hair* When she is ready we'll introduce her to the rest of the clan.
Ozzy: *smiles* She has a big family to get to know.
Thrax: *laughs* No kidding most of them being Ric's family and your half-siblings and their families.
Ozzy: *nods and smiles*
Thrax: *hugs Ozzy and nuzzles him* Our family just keeps getting bigger.
Ozzy: that's a good thing I think.
Thrax: *raises his brow at him*
Ozzy: *smiles*
Thrax: *nuzzles him* Let's just hope we don't get anymore trouble and don't tell anyone about her yet until the time is right.
Ozzy: *nods* Gotcha
Thrax: Good boy.
Ozzy: *nuzzles*
Thrax: *nuzzles him back* Well. . . what do you want to do for the rest of the evening?
Ozzy: Dunno.
Thrax: *thinks* Hmm. . . hey Ozzy how's your fighting style?
Ozzy: *grins* wanna spar?
Thrax: *takes off his coat and turtleneck* Think you can keep up? *grins at Ozzy and heads to the backyard*
Ozzy: Funny... I was just gonna ask you that.
Thrax: *smirks* We'll see. *shift himself into a fighting pose*
Ozzy: *does the same, grinning at him.
Thrax: Giving me all you've got, my boy. *gestures him to attack*
Ozzy: *grins and attacks, his first strike being a high one*
Thrax: *easily blocks it, smirking*
Ozzy: *makes another strikes a bit lower*
Thrax: *blocks the attack* I said give it your all.
Ozzy: You really want me to do that? *grins*
Thrax: *grins* Show me what you've got.
Ozzy: *grins and morphs a bit as he moves to the side and makes another high strike*
Thrax: *rolls his eyes and blocks the attack, again* Give me a break.
Ozzy: *smirks and continues to strike at him, at one point morphing to move behind him*
Thrax: *quickly grabs Ozzy by the arm and throws him across the garden*
Ozzy: Whoa! *angles himself to land on all fours* ha! *springs forward again to tackle him*
Thrax: *sighs and steps asides, a second before Ozzy could reach him*
Ozzy: *GLOMP*
Thrax: *rolls his eyes* Ozzy this is serious. *grabs Ozzy by the scruff of his neck and tosses him aside with ease* *tosses his dreads back* Now no more messing around.
Ozzy: *nods and gets more serious about it*
Thrax: *positions himself* Let's go.
Ozzy: *makes the next blow
Thrax: *continues to block* Give me a break. *delivers a swift kick and knocks Ozzy onto the ground* The academy taught you better than that, I hope.
Ozzy: yep they did. *pulls out the stops*
Thrax: Then no holding back. *delivers a strike*
Ozzy: *pulls out the stops and attacks fully*
Thrax: *blocks the attacks each time*
Ozzy: *crouches and sweeps at his feet*
Thrax: *back flips and lands on his feet with a scoff*
Ozzy: *takes the opportunity while he's back flipping to tackle him*
Thrax: *twists his back into an odd angle and throws Ozzy over his head*
Ozzy: *lands on his feet. Nice move! *pounce*
Thrax: *dodges Ozzy*
Ozzy: strikes low*
Thrax: *still dodges the attacks, yawning* C'mon Ozzy where spunky cell I fought on Shane's eye?
Ozzy: right here. *goes for a strike about shoulder height*
Thrax: *block the attack again*
Ozzy: *aims the next blow for Thrax's side, striking*
Thrax: *winces as the strike hits it's target* Good move, Keep it up.
Ozzy: *his next strike sis actually with his elbow*
Thrax: *dodges it* Keep your strikes straight, Ozzy.
Ozzy: *nods and the next one is straighter*
Thrax: *leans back avoiding it* Remember your need strength, speed and agility when you fight. Just relying on one causes flares. *swipes at Ozzy*
Ozzy: *dodges , morphing a bit and tackles him*
Thrax: *falls back on the ground catches himself with one hand* *chuckles* You're getting better. *jumps back onto his feet*
Ozzy: *chuckles as well * Thanks.
Thrax: *dusts himself off* I think that will be enough for the day. *notices it's getting late*
Ozzy: *nods, wiping his brow* Yeah I hear that.
Thrax: *chuckles lightly and heads into the house to take a shower* *sticks head out the door* You coming or not Ozzy?
Ozzy: Yep. *heads in and chuckles* I need a shower.
Thrax: *wipes his brow* We both do after that workout.
Ozzy: Yep
Thrax: You go ahead Ozzy, I need to get a drink. *heads to the kitchen*
Ozzy: alright. *kisses him on the cheek before heading into the shower*
Thrax: *fills a large glass before drinking it* Man I needed that.
Ozzy: *has a long shower then comes downstairs for something to drink.
Thrax: *has already poured him a tall glass of water* See you in a few minutes. *heads upstairs for long soak*
Ozzy: *smiles as he drinks the water* Thanks dad.
Thrax: *calls back* Anytime. *returns half an hour later wearing his black robe, water still dripping from his dreads*
Ozzy:* smiles* nice shower?
Thrax: *nods* I really needed it.
Ozzy: I bet. *munching on some cheese and crackers.. a very light snack*
Thrax: *takes another glass of water* We should probably turn in soon, it's getting late.
Ozzy: Aww already. *looks at the time*
Thrax: Yes now. Look Ozzy I haven't been getting much sleep lately and I'm looking forward to a good long sleep.
Ozzy: *nods and kisses him on the cheek*
Thrax: *smiles* C'mon then. *leads Ozzy to his room*
Ozzy: *goes with him* I haven’t told Drix about her yet by the way.
Thrax: Good. We need to wait until the time is right. We don't wish to scare her.
Ozzy: *nods and gets into the bed*
Thrax: *pulls the covers round Ozzy's face, stroking his hair and kisses his forehead* Goodnight, baby.
Ozzy: *smiles* Nite daddy. *cuddles up t him and closes his eyes, arms wrapping around his adoptive father*
Thrax: *tries to sleep but familiar nightmares rotate through his mind, waking him at midnight* -Not again.- *gently slips away from Ozzy then heads to the kitchen and stays there until morning*
*there's some movement in the house about two am*
Thrax: Huh? *gets up looks around*
Northstar: *is in the hallway, clutching a pillow with one hand and her thumb in her mouth*
Thrax: Northstar? Honey, what's wrong? *lifts her into his arms*
Northstar: *sniffles into his chest, as he picks her up if he puts his and under her pj bottoms are wet*
Thrax: *nods, nuzzling her* It's okay honey. It's wasn't your fault. *carries her back to her room, dressing her in clean PJs before removing the stained sheets and clothes and throws them in the wash basket.* *replaces the sheets then lifts Northstar into his arms and sits on the bed with her on his lap*
Northstar: *sniffles softly into his shoulder and sucks her thumb* M'sorry...
Thrax: *strokes her hair* It was an accident honey, it's not your fault.
Northstar: *sniffles* I'm tired...
Thrax: *lays her on the bed and pulls the covers round her face* Rest now, my little jewel. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *sniffles and cuddles the blanket she'd been carrying
Thrax: *sits in the chair next to her bed, holding her hand as the night draws on*
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 64)
*Morning*
Thrax: *slowly opens his eyes, yawning slightly before looking down at his 'daughter'*
Northstar: *is sleeping, slightly curled at his side, ears twitching in her sleep*
Thrax: *softly smiles and gently slips out of the bed to make breakfast for his 'family'*
Northstar: *wakes up as she feels him moving*
Thrax: *kisses her forehead* It's okay I'm just going to make breakfast alright. *gets up and heads out of the room but keeps a sharp eye and ear open for Ozzy*
Northstar: *follows him seeming perkier than yesterday*
Thrax: *sees her out of the corner of his eye and smiles, entering the kitchen and begins cooking*
Northstar: *goes back to the form she was in when she was found and watches him*
Thrax: *sets breakfast on the table, oatmeal for Northstar, bacon and eggs for Ozzy and just some water for himself* Now where is Ozzy?
Ozzy: *turned his alarm off rather than hitting snooze this morning*
Thrax: Ozzy! Breakfast!
Ozzy: mmph? *rolls over, yawning* mmm...
Thrax: *sighs and heads to Ozzy's room and tears the covers off him* Ozzy get up.
Ozzy: Hmm? *sits up , rubbing his eyes* Tim t'get up already?
Thrax: *nods* Yes and hurry up, your breakfast is ready and you've got work today.
Ozzy: hm? *looks at the clock* Oh sh... *almost swore there and hurries to get dressed*
Thrax: *shakes his head and goes back to the kitchen*
Northstar: *eating her breakfast*
Thrax: *swallows a long gulp of water*
Northstar: *drinks her milk and giggles a bit as Ozzy comes quickly into the kitchen*
Thrax: *looks towards Ozzy, slightly smirking as Ozzy rushes in*
Ozzy: *sits at the table* heh heh. *chuckles nervously and eats his breakfast*
Thrax: Remember what I said about timekeeping Ozzy. *takes another drink of water*
Ozzy: *cringes a little bit*I remember.
Thrax: *nods*
Northstar: *finishes up her breakfast*
Thrax: *gets another glass of water*
Northstar: *wipes her mouth and burps a lil*
Thrax: Northstar, manners.
Northstar: *softly* Scuze me
Thrax: *nods* Better. *looks at Ozzy* You finish up Ozzy or you'll be late.
Ozzy: *nods and finishes his breakfast*
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes and does the washing up*
Northstar: *tugs on his sleeve*
Thrax: *turns to her* Yes, Northstar?
Northstar: Can I go outside and play?
Thrax: *strokes her hair* Alright but stay in the garden and come back inside if there's trouble.
Northstar: *smiles and goes outside*
Thrax: *chuckles, placing the dishes away* Ozzy you better get going.
Ozzy: *nods and stands up* yeah I better... heh.. cheif'd probably stick me in the corner again if I'm late.
Thrax: *chuckles* See you later, sweetie. *kisses his forehead*
Ozzy: *nuzzles him* love you.
Thrax: Love you to, baby.
Ozzy: *hugs him and heads to work*I
Thrax: *chuckles to himself as he heads outside and sits on a deck chair, beginning to read*
Northstar: *occupies herself running from one bush to another*
Thrax: *looks up at the girl smiling* To be young and carefree.
Northstar: *starts to chase a bug*
Thrax: *smiles towards but keeps on full alert in case of trouble or danger*
Northstar: *explores some of the odd plants around, unused to them*
Thrax: *crosses his legs as he watches Northstar explore her new surroundings*
Northstar: *takes one of the branches and actually nibbles on a leaf*
Thrax: *runs over to her and takes the branch from her* Honey, I wouldn't eat those plants if I were you.
Northstar: Why?
Thrax: Some of the things in this body are not what they seem. *he see one of the plant is actually a germ* See what I mean? *flares his claw a bit a burns the parasite to a crisp*
Northstar: What was that?
Thrax: A parasite, nasty things.
Northstar: Uh huh.... *nuzzle*
Thrax: *nuzzles her back* Be careful around here, ya don't know what you'll run into.
Northstar: *nods again and goes back to her play*
Thrax: *sighs with relief and goes back to his reading*
Northstar: *starts to climb a tree*
Thrax: *keeps looking in her direction to make sure nothing happens to her*
Northstar: *gets up a little ways then starts to cry* and cling onto the limb*
Thrax: *runs over to her and lifts her down* Are you alright, honey?
Northstar: *nods and clings onto him still crying
Thrax: *gently rubs her back* It's okay now, ssshhh-ssshhh-ssshhh. You're safe.
Northstar: *sniffles into his shoulder, calming fairly quickly, she isn't hurt, she just scared herself*
Thrax: *lifts her up and sits back on the deck chair cradling her*
Northstar: *sniffles* I'm sorry...
Thrax: It's not your fault, honey. Never your fault.
Northstar: *looks up at him* But I’m not supposed to be afraid of high places... *which is why she got frightened when Ozzy put her on his shoulder... it was high and it scared her*
Thrax: *rubs her back* We all get scared sometimes, doesn't matters what it but fear is an emotion that is part of who we are and what makes us who we are.
Northstar: *looks up at him* Are you scared of anything?
Thrax: The only fear I have is for the safety of my family.
Northstar: *nuzzles him a little*
Thrax: *holds her close, nuzzling her* I promise I'll protect til the end of time.
Northstar: *nuzzles back a little* That's a long time.
Thrax: *smiles at her* Believe me it's a promise I will keep.
Northstar: *rests her head on his shoulder, feeling better
Thrax: *begins humming to her, rubbing her back*
Northstar: *hugs him, soon seeming ready to be put down*
Thrax: *nuzzles her nose and sets her down* Now you be careful okay?
Northstar: *nods* I’ll be careful.
Thrax: *pats her head* Good girl, now run long now.
Northstar: *smiles and rushes back into the garden to play*
Thrax: *chuckles lightly, laying back in the deck chair slightly dosing*
Northstar: *while playing in some bushes she sees someone coming up the street and hurries back to Thrax, hiding under his trench coat*
Thrax: What the? *lifts his trench coat slightly to see Northstar* What's wrong honey?
Northstar: *softly* Strangers. *hides her face in his stomach*
Thrax: *lows growl escapes Thrax's throat* Get inside and hide in your room until I call you okay?
Northstar: *nods and hurries inside, going to her room*
Thrax: *watches her go and turns to see who she spotted* Oh no- *groans*
Vic: *walking with his wife, smiling and chatting about this and that*
Marie: *sees Thrax and waves*
Thrax: *heart in his throat as he waves back, sheepishly*
Vic: *chuckles, approaching his son as they get closer* What's wrong son you look like you got your hand caught in the cookie jar.
Thrax: Oh nothing, nothing's wrong.
Marie: *cocks a brow* Thrax the last time you acted like this was the day we met Ozzy.
Vic: Well what's going on?
Thrax: *swallows a lump in his throat* Well . . *gulp* I have a guest staying with me and Ozzy but she's very shy and timid so she has trouble trusting new people.
Vic: Oh?
Thrax: *nods* Didn't trust me or Ozzy at the beginning until she saw that we were no threat to her.
Vic: And where is this guest?
Thrax: Leave her be father, it's just too soon.
Vic: What is she?
Thrax: I'm not entirely sure but she's from outside the body.
Vic: Is she a pathogen?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No she isn't. She is not a virus nor a cell. She's not even sure how she got here.
Vic: *looks to Marie
Marie: Vic it's best if we don't intrude or ask questions until the time is right.
Vic: *nods*
Thrax: *smiles* Thank you both. In time you will meet her but for it may take a while.
Vic: *nods* In the meantime could you dispel a little of our suspense? *chuckles*
Thrax: *raises his brow slightly*
Vic: well tell us a little about her.
Thrax: I know little of her myself but she been through a similar situation to Ozzy's.
Marie: Oh Frank.- *begins to feel ill*
Vic: Poor thing... how old is she?
Thrax: She seems to be 12 or 13 but she could be younger than that.
Vic: So she's literally just a child.
Thrax: *nods then turns away slightly biting his lip*
Vic: *chuckles* We have another grandchild don't we?
Thrax: Don't get your hopes up. It's her choice if she chooses to stay or go.
Vic: Well... I have a feeling.
Marie: Like he said Vic, it's her choice and I'm not holding my breath about it.
Vic: *nods*
Thrax: When she's ready she'll tell me what she chooses to do.
*the front door opens a slight crack, curiosity having gotten the best of the youngster, not much of her can be seen, only an eye and a bit of hair*
Thrax: *ears twitch and he turns round to the door*
*the door shuts again quickly*
Thrax: *turns back to his parents* Excuse me for a minute. *heads back into the house*
Northstar: *has gone back to her room again*
Thrax: *sighs and follows her* You know, curiosity isn't a crime.
Northstar: *bites her lower lip, knowing she was caught disobeying him*
Thrax: *sits next to her* I'm not mad if you wish to meet them it's alright, honey.
Northstar: *softly* you're not mad?
Thrax: *strokes her face* No I'm not. You wanted to see who I was talking to and that's not a crime.
Northstar: Even though I disobeyed you?
Thrax: Even that, young spirit. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *looks up at him, her eyes glistening with tears*
Thrax: *wipes away her tears* Like I said I'm not mad at you, honey.
Northstar: ... *glomps him*
Thrax: *wraps his arms round her holding her close* Do you wish to meet them?
Northstar: Who are they?
Thrax: *smiles* My parents. Vic and Marie Rojo.
Northstar: They're your mommy and daddy?
Thrax: *nods* Yes. Don't let father scare you he has a good heart and there's more to mother than meets the eye.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *strokes her face* Listen, honey. Despite the fact that they're viruses doesn't mean they will harm you *chuckles* heck, mother's actually an Immunity Virus.
Northstar: She is?
Thrax: *nods* Was one of the best back in the day before she was falsely accused.
Northstar: Are they out there still?)
Thrax: Yes, they are waiting outside. Father wishes to meet you but mother and I think it's too soon.
Northstar: *nods a little and clings to him, her thumb in her mouth*
Thrax: *gently takes her in his arms* What do you wish to do, homey?
Northstar: I don't know..
Thrax: Would love to see you, honey but like I said it's your choice. *strokes her hair*
Northstar: *softly* I’m scared...
Thrax: I know but they're really nice when you get to know them like you did with me and Ozzy.
Northstar: *softly* My arm hurts.
Thrax: *cradled her close, gently rubbing her arm as he began rocking her back and forth*
Marie: *sitting Indian style on the porch waiting* He'll probably be up there for a while, Vic.
Vic: *nods* likely.
Northstar: *rests her head on his shoulder and sniffles* My daddy never holds me like this...
Thrax: *sighs* You're defiantly in the same the position as my Ozzy.
Northstar: *softly, nuzzling into his chest* I wish you were my daddy...
Thrax: So do I honey. So do I. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *cuddles up to his chest*
Thrax: *strokes her face and sets her on the bed* I'd better get back to my parents. They'll be wondering what's taking me so long. *gets to his feet*
Northstar: *reaches for his hand as he stands and holds it, sliding off the bed*
Thrax: *lifts her up* I won't be long okay?
Northstar: Ok.
Thrax: *sets her back on the bed and heads back to Vic and Marie*
Marie: *meditating as he arrives, slightly opening her eye*
Vic: Is everything alright?
Thrax: Yes, she was afraid I would have punished her for disobeying.
Vic: It was just a bit of childish curiosity)
Thrax: *nods* That's what I told her but she was still scared.
Marie: *doesn't open her eyes* Just like Ozzy.
Vic: Well... knowing you son her fear will diminish soon enough. *smiles* you're just like your mother with children.
Marie: *eyes snap open and she growls at him*
Vic: what's that for. It was a compliment.
Marie: Hmph. . *gets to her feet and stretches her slender body*
Vic: You've always had a way with children Marie.
Marie: Pure instinct dear husband. It just come natural *arches her back and looks at Thrax* and seems to run in the family.
Thrax: *chuckles* No argument there.
Vic: *chuckles as well*
Marie: *stretches her muscles* Immunity or other wise Vic, we she-viruses always had maternal instincts even if we become mothers at a young age.
Vic: I imagine if she takes to either of us right off it will be you Marie.
Marie: Hopefully but one look at my demonic form and she'll run back to you Thrax.
Thrax: You still seem unsure, mother.
Vic: *nuzzles Marie a little*
Marie: *nuzzles him back* I just have doubt that's all.
Vic: *smiles gently* It will be alright.
Marie: *sighs* Vic when you've gone through hell like I have it's hard.
Vic: *nods a little and wraps an arm around her shoulders*
Marie: *lays against him*
Vic: *kisses her on the cheek*
Marie: *kisses him back*
Thrax: *smiles at them* You know at times I'm envious of you two.
Vic:*smiles gently and places a hand on his son's shoulder*
Thrax: *sighs but smiles, giving Vic's hand a gently squeeze*
Vic: *approaches his son and hugs him*
Thrax: *returns the hug* Just I could have done more for you both.
Vic: You've done so much son.
Marie: *nods* So much for us and for them.
Thrax: *smiles* Thank you.
Vic: *smiles* Don’t' sell yourself short son
Thrax: I know but it's hard sometimes.
Vic: We know
Marie: From experience. *arches her back, stretching*
Vic: *purrs a little*
Marie: *purrs back*
Thrax: *slightly chuckles* Can I offer you anything?
Vic: Well... I think I should take Marie's advice so we don't frighten the little one too much.
Thrax: *nods* When she's ready she'll show herself. *gives both of them a hug* Guess I'll see ya around.
Vic: *hugs him back* take care son
Marie: *hugs him back and kisses his forehead* And be careful.
Thrax: I will, of course. Goodbye. *waves*
*Vic and Marie wave back and head towards their home*
Thrax: *slowly opens his eyes, yawning slightly before looking down at his 'daughter'*
Northstar: *is sleeping, slightly curled at his side, ears twitching in her sleep*
Thrax: *softly smiles and gently slips out of the bed to make breakfast for his 'family'*
Northstar: *wakes up as she feels him moving*
Thrax: *kisses her forehead* It's okay I'm just going to make breakfast alright. *gets up and heads out of the room but keeps a sharp eye and ear open for Ozzy*
Northstar: *follows him seeming perkier than yesterday*
Thrax: *sees her out of the corner of his eye and smiles, entering the kitchen and begins cooking*
Northstar: *goes back to the form she was in when she was found and watches him*
Thrax: *sets breakfast on the table, oatmeal for Northstar, bacon and eggs for Ozzy and just some water for himself* Now where is Ozzy?
Ozzy: *turned his alarm off rather than hitting snooze this morning*
Thrax: Ozzy! Breakfast!
Ozzy: mmph? *rolls over, yawning* mmm...
Thrax: *sighs and heads to Ozzy's room and tears the covers off him* Ozzy get up.
Ozzy: Hmm? *sits up , rubbing his eyes* Tim t'get up already?
Thrax: *nods* Yes and hurry up, your breakfast is ready and you've got work today.
Ozzy: hm? *looks at the clock* Oh sh... *almost swore there and hurries to get dressed*
Thrax: *shakes his head and goes back to the kitchen*
Northstar: *eating her breakfast*
Thrax: *swallows a long gulp of water*
Northstar: *drinks her milk and giggles a bit as Ozzy comes quickly into the kitchen*
Thrax: *looks towards Ozzy, slightly smirking as Ozzy rushes in*
Ozzy: *sits at the table* heh heh. *chuckles nervously and eats his breakfast*
Thrax: Remember what I said about timekeeping Ozzy. *takes another drink of water*
Ozzy: *cringes a little bit*I remember.
Thrax: *nods*
Northstar: *finishes up her breakfast*
Thrax: *gets another glass of water*
Northstar: *wipes her mouth and burps a lil*
Thrax: Northstar, manners.
Northstar: *softly* Scuze me
Thrax: *nods* Better. *looks at Ozzy* You finish up Ozzy or you'll be late.
Ozzy: *nods and finishes his breakfast*
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes and does the washing up*
Northstar: *tugs on his sleeve*
Thrax: *turns to her* Yes, Northstar?
Northstar: Can I go outside and play?
Thrax: *strokes her hair* Alright but stay in the garden and come back inside if there's trouble.
Northstar: *smiles and goes outside*
Thrax: *chuckles, placing the dishes away* Ozzy you better get going.
Ozzy: *nods and stands up* yeah I better... heh.. cheif'd probably stick me in the corner again if I'm late.
Thrax: *chuckles* See you later, sweetie. *kisses his forehead*
Ozzy: *nuzzles him* love you.
Thrax: Love you to, baby.
Ozzy: *hugs him and heads to work*I
Thrax: *chuckles to himself as he heads outside and sits on a deck chair, beginning to read*
Northstar: *occupies herself running from one bush to another*
Thrax: *looks up at the girl smiling* To be young and carefree.
Northstar: *starts to chase a bug*
Thrax: *smiles towards but keeps on full alert in case of trouble or danger*
Northstar: *explores some of the odd plants around, unused to them*
Thrax: *crosses his legs as he watches Northstar explore her new surroundings*
Northstar: *takes one of the branches and actually nibbles on a leaf*
Thrax: *runs over to her and takes the branch from her* Honey, I wouldn't eat those plants if I were you.
Northstar: Why?
Thrax: Some of the things in this body are not what they seem. *he see one of the plant is actually a germ* See what I mean? *flares his claw a bit a burns the parasite to a crisp*
Northstar: What was that?
Thrax: A parasite, nasty things.
Northstar: Uh huh.... *nuzzle*
Thrax: *nuzzles her back* Be careful around here, ya don't know what you'll run into.
Northstar: *nods again and goes back to her play*
Thrax: *sighs with relief and goes back to his reading*
Northstar: *starts to climb a tree*
Thrax: *keeps looking in her direction to make sure nothing happens to her*
Northstar: *gets up a little ways then starts to cry* and cling onto the limb*
Thrax: *runs over to her and lifts her down* Are you alright, honey?
Northstar: *nods and clings onto him still crying
Thrax: *gently rubs her back* It's okay now, ssshhh-ssshhh-ssshhh. You're safe.
Northstar: *sniffles into his shoulder, calming fairly quickly, she isn't hurt, she just scared herself*
Thrax: *lifts her up and sits back on the deck chair cradling her*
Northstar: *sniffles* I'm sorry...
Thrax: It's not your fault, honey. Never your fault.
Northstar: *looks up at him* But I’m not supposed to be afraid of high places... *which is why she got frightened when Ozzy put her on his shoulder... it was high and it scared her*
Thrax: *rubs her back* We all get scared sometimes, doesn't matters what it but fear is an emotion that is part of who we are and what makes us who we are.
Northstar: *looks up at him* Are you scared of anything?
Thrax: The only fear I have is for the safety of my family.
Northstar: *nuzzles him a little*
Thrax: *holds her close, nuzzling her* I promise I'll protect til the end of time.
Northstar: *nuzzles back a little* That's a long time.
Thrax: *smiles at her* Believe me it's a promise I will keep.
Northstar: *rests her head on his shoulder, feeling better
Thrax: *begins humming to her, rubbing her back*
Northstar: *hugs him, soon seeming ready to be put down*
Thrax: *nuzzles her nose and sets her down* Now you be careful okay?
Northstar: *nods* I’ll be careful.
Thrax: *pats her head* Good girl, now run long now.
Northstar: *smiles and rushes back into the garden to play*
Thrax: *chuckles lightly, laying back in the deck chair slightly dosing*
Northstar: *while playing in some bushes she sees someone coming up the street and hurries back to Thrax, hiding under his trench coat*
Thrax: What the? *lifts his trench coat slightly to see Northstar* What's wrong honey?
Northstar: *softly* Strangers. *hides her face in his stomach*
Thrax: *lows growl escapes Thrax's throat* Get inside and hide in your room until I call you okay?
Northstar: *nods and hurries inside, going to her room*
Thrax: *watches her go and turns to see who she spotted* Oh no- *groans*
Vic: *walking with his wife, smiling and chatting about this and that*
Marie: *sees Thrax and waves*
Thrax: *heart in his throat as he waves back, sheepishly*
Vic: *chuckles, approaching his son as they get closer* What's wrong son you look like you got your hand caught in the cookie jar.
Thrax: Oh nothing, nothing's wrong.
Marie: *cocks a brow* Thrax the last time you acted like this was the day we met Ozzy.
Vic: Well what's going on?
Thrax: *swallows a lump in his throat* Well . . *gulp* I have a guest staying with me and Ozzy but she's very shy and timid so she has trouble trusting new people.
Vic: Oh?
Thrax: *nods* Didn't trust me or Ozzy at the beginning until she saw that we were no threat to her.
Vic: And where is this guest?
Thrax: Leave her be father, it's just too soon.
Vic: What is she?
Thrax: I'm not entirely sure but she's from outside the body.
Vic: Is she a pathogen?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No she isn't. She is not a virus nor a cell. She's not even sure how she got here.
Vic: *looks to Marie
Marie: Vic it's best if we don't intrude or ask questions until the time is right.
Vic: *nods*
Thrax: *smiles* Thank you both. In time you will meet her but for it may take a while.
Vic: *nods* In the meantime could you dispel a little of our suspense? *chuckles*
Thrax: *raises his brow slightly*
Vic: well tell us a little about her.
Thrax: I know little of her myself but she been through a similar situation to Ozzy's.
Marie: Oh Frank.- *begins to feel ill*
Vic: Poor thing... how old is she?
Thrax: She seems to be 12 or 13 but she could be younger than that.
Vic: So she's literally just a child.
Thrax: *nods then turns away slightly biting his lip*
Vic: *chuckles* We have another grandchild don't we?
Thrax: Don't get your hopes up. It's her choice if she chooses to stay or go.
Vic: Well... I have a feeling.
Marie: Like he said Vic, it's her choice and I'm not holding my breath about it.
Vic: *nods*
Thrax: When she's ready she'll tell me what she chooses to do.
*the front door opens a slight crack, curiosity having gotten the best of the youngster, not much of her can be seen, only an eye and a bit of hair*
Thrax: *ears twitch and he turns round to the door*
*the door shuts again quickly*
Thrax: *turns back to his parents* Excuse me for a minute. *heads back into the house*
Northstar: *has gone back to her room again*
Thrax: *sighs and follows her* You know, curiosity isn't a crime.
Northstar: *bites her lower lip, knowing she was caught disobeying him*
Thrax: *sits next to her* I'm not mad if you wish to meet them it's alright, honey.
Northstar: *softly* you're not mad?
Thrax: *strokes her face* No I'm not. You wanted to see who I was talking to and that's not a crime.
Northstar: Even though I disobeyed you?
Thrax: Even that, young spirit. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *looks up at him, her eyes glistening with tears*
Thrax: *wipes away her tears* Like I said I'm not mad at you, honey.
Northstar: ... *glomps him*
Thrax: *wraps his arms round her holding her close* Do you wish to meet them?
Northstar: Who are they?
Thrax: *smiles* My parents. Vic and Marie Rojo.
Northstar: They're your mommy and daddy?
Thrax: *nods* Yes. Don't let father scare you he has a good heart and there's more to mother than meets the eye.
Northstar: *sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *strokes her face* Listen, honey. Despite the fact that they're viruses doesn't mean they will harm you *chuckles* heck, mother's actually an Immunity Virus.
Northstar: She is?
Thrax: *nods* Was one of the best back in the day before she was falsely accused.
Northstar: Are they out there still?)
Thrax: Yes, they are waiting outside. Father wishes to meet you but mother and I think it's too soon.
Northstar: *nods a little and clings to him, her thumb in her mouth*
Thrax: *gently takes her in his arms* What do you wish to do, homey?
Northstar: I don't know..
Thrax: Would love to see you, honey but like I said it's your choice. *strokes her hair*
Northstar: *softly* I’m scared...
Thrax: I know but they're really nice when you get to know them like you did with me and Ozzy.
Northstar: *softly* My arm hurts.
Thrax: *cradled her close, gently rubbing her arm as he began rocking her back and forth*
Marie: *sitting Indian style on the porch waiting* He'll probably be up there for a while, Vic.
Vic: *nods* likely.
Northstar: *rests her head on his shoulder and sniffles* My daddy never holds me like this...
Thrax: *sighs* You're defiantly in the same the position as my Ozzy.
Northstar: *softly, nuzzling into his chest* I wish you were my daddy...
Thrax: So do I honey. So do I. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *cuddles up to his chest*
Thrax: *strokes her face and sets her on the bed* I'd better get back to my parents. They'll be wondering what's taking me so long. *gets to his feet*
Northstar: *reaches for his hand as he stands and holds it, sliding off the bed*
Thrax: *lifts her up* I won't be long okay?
Northstar: Ok.
Thrax: *sets her back on the bed and heads back to Vic and Marie*
Marie: *meditating as he arrives, slightly opening her eye*
Vic: Is everything alright?
Thrax: Yes, she was afraid I would have punished her for disobeying.
Vic: It was just a bit of childish curiosity)
Thrax: *nods* That's what I told her but she was still scared.
Marie: *doesn't open her eyes* Just like Ozzy.
Vic: Well... knowing you son her fear will diminish soon enough. *smiles* you're just like your mother with children.
Marie: *eyes snap open and she growls at him*
Vic: what's that for. It was a compliment.
Marie: Hmph. . *gets to her feet and stretches her slender body*
Vic: You've always had a way with children Marie.
Marie: Pure instinct dear husband. It just come natural *arches her back and looks at Thrax* and seems to run in the family.
Thrax: *chuckles* No argument there.
Vic: *chuckles as well*
Marie: *stretches her muscles* Immunity or other wise Vic, we she-viruses always had maternal instincts even if we become mothers at a young age.
Vic: I imagine if she takes to either of us right off it will be you Marie.
Marie: Hopefully but one look at my demonic form and she'll run back to you Thrax.
Thrax: You still seem unsure, mother.
Vic: *nuzzles Marie a little*
Marie: *nuzzles him back* I just have doubt that's all.
Vic: *smiles gently* It will be alright.
Marie: *sighs* Vic when you've gone through hell like I have it's hard.
Vic: *nods a little and wraps an arm around her shoulders*
Marie: *lays against him*
Vic: *kisses her on the cheek*
Marie: *kisses him back*
Thrax: *smiles at them* You know at times I'm envious of you two.
Vic:*smiles gently and places a hand on his son's shoulder*
Thrax: *sighs but smiles, giving Vic's hand a gently squeeze*
Vic: *approaches his son and hugs him*
Thrax: *returns the hug* Just I could have done more for you both.
Vic: You've done so much son.
Marie: *nods* So much for us and for them.
Thrax: *smiles* Thank you.
Vic: *smiles* Don’t' sell yourself short son
Thrax: I know but it's hard sometimes.
Vic: We know
Marie: From experience. *arches her back, stretching*
Vic: *purrs a little*
Marie: *purrs back*
Thrax: *slightly chuckles* Can I offer you anything?
Vic: Well... I think I should take Marie's advice so we don't frighten the little one too much.
Thrax: *nods* When she's ready she'll show herself. *gives both of them a hug* Guess I'll see ya around.
Vic: *hugs him back* take care son
Marie: *hugs him back and kisses his forehead* And be careful.
Thrax: I will, of course. Goodbye. *waves*
*Vic and Marie wave back and head towards their home*
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 63)
*at about two am he feels warm air on his face*
Thrax: *wakes slowly* Huh? What?
*something fuzzy and warm touches his cheek to urge him awake*
Thrax: *pushes himself up* Who there? *his eyes trying to focus*
*there's a unicorn standing threpatiently, just looking at him*
Thrax: *stares at the creature, not wish to move in case he frightens it*
*the creature stares at him, having something of an ethereal glow about it, after a moment it points it's horn to the door of his room*
Thrax: *looks at the creature then to the door before slowly getting up and reaching for the door*
*the creatures steps aside and watches him*
Thrax: *looks towards the creature* What is it you wish to show me? *opens the door into the hallway*
*the creature points it's horn to the room Northstar is in
Thrax: *looks concerned and dashes to Northstar's room, easing the door open*
*as before there is a lump of an Northstar under the covers
Thrax: *slowly makes his way to her bed and sits down on the edge of the bed*
*at the movement the lump of Northstar jumps a bit, she' completely covered at present, not an inch of her shown outside the covers*
Thrax: *bites his lip* What could be wrong?
Northstar: *moves under the covers, trying to push them off*
*the creature continues to stand in the doorway
Thrax: *looks up at the unicorn* What is it you're trying to say? *turns back to Northstar and slowly pulls back the covers*
*laying under the blankets now is what looks to be a young unicorn, legs out of proportion with her body*
Thrax: *slaps his hand over his mouth and falls back onto the floor*
Northstar: *ears go back and she backs up a little
Thrax: Northstar?
Northstar: *ear twitches a lil* U-uh h-huh....
Thrax: *slowly approaches her* What happened to you?
Northstar: I'm um... *lowers her head a little, seeming scared*
Thrax: *gently strokes her face* It alright, if you don't wish to say.
Northstar: *softly* this is... what I really look like...
Thrax: *looks her up and down* Never have I seen such a beautiful creature before. *smiles at her*
Northstar: *smiles back a little and looks to the doorway as she thinks she sees a glimpse of something.. but... it's gone*
Thrax: *turns around to look at the door and sees the unicorn is gone then turns back to Northstar, smiling*
Northstar: *starts to come forward, but is still clumsy and stumbles, her lil wings flopping a bit*
Thrax: *approaches her and gently lifts her, stroking her small wings*
Northstar: *lets out a low whuffle and rests her head on his knee*
Thrax: *smiles down at her* Don't worry I'll keep this secret.
Northstar: *softly* you're not mad.
Thrax: *shakes his head* No, you were afraid and it's hard for you to trust new people.
*Because of her angle Northstar cannot see it but in the window there is a unicorn whom seems to smile approvingly*
Thrax: *ears twitch then turns to the window*
*the creature nods approvingly and then turns away, disappearing*
Thrax: *smiles slightly turning back to Northstar but can't help but wonder who that was*
Northstar: *drapes her head over his arm and coos quietly*
Thrax: *softly coos back to her, gently laying her on the bed and pulls the sheets round her* Rest now, young spirit. *kisses her forehead then lays beside her*
Northstar: *lays her head on his abdomen and cuddles instinctively, her horn is still short and not yet sharp*
Thrax: *smiles softly, closing his eyes as he allows sleep to take him*
Northstar: *cuddles in his sleep, sleeping the rest of the night
Thrax: *wakes slowly* Huh? What?
*something fuzzy and warm touches his cheek to urge him awake*
Thrax: *pushes himself up* Who there? *his eyes trying to focus*
*there's a unicorn standing threpatiently, just looking at him*
Thrax: *stares at the creature, not wish to move in case he frightens it*
*the creature stares at him, having something of an ethereal glow about it, after a moment it points it's horn to the door of his room*
Thrax: *looks at the creature then to the door before slowly getting up and reaching for the door*
*the creatures steps aside and watches him*
Thrax: *looks towards the creature* What is it you wish to show me? *opens the door into the hallway*
*the creature points it's horn to the room Northstar is in
Thrax: *looks concerned and dashes to Northstar's room, easing the door open*
*as before there is a lump of an Northstar under the covers
Thrax: *slowly makes his way to her bed and sits down on the edge of the bed*
*at the movement the lump of Northstar jumps a bit, she' completely covered at present, not an inch of her shown outside the covers*
Thrax: *bites his lip* What could be wrong?
Northstar: *moves under the covers, trying to push them off*
*the creature continues to stand in the doorway
Thrax: *looks up at the unicorn* What is it you're trying to say? *turns back to Northstar and slowly pulls back the covers*
*laying under the blankets now is what looks to be a young unicorn, legs out of proportion with her body*
Thrax: *slaps his hand over his mouth and falls back onto the floor*
Northstar: *ears go back and she backs up a little
Thrax: Northstar?
Northstar: *ear twitches a lil* U-uh h-huh....
Thrax: *slowly approaches her* What happened to you?
Northstar: I'm um... *lowers her head a little, seeming scared*
Thrax: *gently strokes her face* It alright, if you don't wish to say.
Northstar: *softly* this is... what I really look like...
Thrax: *looks her up and down* Never have I seen such a beautiful creature before. *smiles at her*
Northstar: *smiles back a little and looks to the doorway as she thinks she sees a glimpse of something.. but... it's gone*
Thrax: *turns around to look at the door and sees the unicorn is gone then turns back to Northstar, smiling*
Northstar: *starts to come forward, but is still clumsy and stumbles, her lil wings flopping a bit*
Thrax: *approaches her and gently lifts her, stroking her small wings*
Northstar: *lets out a low whuffle and rests her head on his knee*
Thrax: *smiles down at her* Don't worry I'll keep this secret.
Northstar: *softly* you're not mad.
Thrax: *shakes his head* No, you were afraid and it's hard for you to trust new people.
*Because of her angle Northstar cannot see it but in the window there is a unicorn whom seems to smile approvingly*
Thrax: *ears twitch then turns to the window*
*the creature nods approvingly and then turns away, disappearing*
Thrax: *smiles slightly turning back to Northstar but can't help but wonder who that was*
Northstar: *drapes her head over his arm and coos quietly*
Thrax: *softly coos back to her, gently laying her on the bed and pulls the sheets round her* Rest now, young spirit. *kisses her forehead then lays beside her*
Northstar: *lays her head on his abdomen and cuddles instinctively, her horn is still short and not yet sharp*
Thrax: *smiles softly, closing his eyes as he allows sleep to take him*
Northstar: *cuddles in his sleep, sleeping the rest of the night
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 62)
Ozzy: *is in his room*
Thrax: *leans against the door frame, looking at Ozzy*
Ozzy: *glances up at him for a moment then at the floor*
Thrax: *walks over to him and sits down beside him, placing his hand on Ozzy's shoulder*
Ozzy: she's ok right?
Thrax: No serious damage and she'll feel better after a nap.
Ozzy: *nods* I'm sorry... I... I didn't think that would happened... it was so fast.
Thrax: *lifts his chin* Ozzy listen you grew up as an only child never once caring for a younger sibling but now you know the trials of such responsibility.
Ozzy: *looks up at him*
Thrax: Northstar is still a child that needs to be cared for and at the minute it's our responsibility.
Ozzy: *nods his understanding*
Thrax: *nods* So no more fooling around. Alright?
Ozzy: *nods* No more.
Thrax: *smiles* Good boy.
Ozzy: *softly* Should I drop them?
Thrax: I'm afraid so. Maybe it'll teach you to keep a better eye on her.
Ozzy: *stands up and starts to undo his pants*
Thrax: It won't be as bad as the others but it'll still hurt enough for you to learn. *hauls Ozzy over his lap and gives a sharp swap with palm of his hand*
Ozzy: *lets out a gasp and grips the bed*
Thrax: *delivers a few more with his flat palm*
Ozzy: *whimpers into the bed* owww....
Thrax: *counts up to thirty blows, giving a bit more force on the last one* That's it.
Ozzy: *sniffling by the end, sobbing softly*
Thrax: *lifts him, not allowing Ozzy tender rump to touch as he holds Ozzy close*
Ozzy: *cries into his shoulder, it wasn't as painful as his previous spankings have been but it would seem that he learned just as well from it*
Thrax: *rubs his back* It's all over Ozzy. Just let it burn, there's a good boy. *nuzzles him softly*
Ozzy: *sniffles into his neck, clinging* I'm sorry daddy...
Thrax: I know, baby but just promise you'll look after Northstar better when I'm not around.
Ozzy: *nods, sniffling* Yes sir.
Thrax: That's my boy. *kisses his forehead*
Ozzy: *sniffles, nuzzling him*
Thrax: *nuzzles him back then lifts his chin* Remember Ozzy we're all in this together and we protect one another besides you'll always be my baby boy.
Ozzy: *nods a little and sniffles hugging him tight* I'll be good daddy.
Thrax: *strokes his hair* I know, baby. I know. *kisses the top of his head*
Ozzy: *nuzzles his cheek, crying softly still*
Thrax: *wipes away Ozzy's tears then lays him on his stomach* Back in a minute.
Ozzy: *reaches out and takes hold of his hand* Daddy?
Thrax: *turns to him* Hmm?
Ozzy: *softly* I love you... and.. I'm glad you adopted me.
Thrax: *smiles at him* Me to, baby. Me to. *slips out of Ozzy's grip and heads to the kitchen* *fills up a glass of water for Ozzy and heads back to the bedroom*
Ozzy: *rubbing his bottom as he lays on his stomach on the bed*
Thrax: *enters the room and lifts Ozzy up, pressing the glass to his lips*
Ozzy: *drinks the water, and feels better once it's done*
Thrax: *sets the glass down and strokes Ozzy's cheek* Feel better?
Ozzy: *nods* uh huh. Yeah. Thanks. *smiles*
Thrax: *smiles back* Now no more irresponsibility okay and no mischief either. *kisses Ozzy's forehead*
Ozzy: *nods* Watch her closer.. I've got it.. I... I didn't know little kids needed so much supervision.
Thrax: Well they do, trust me I know. From taking care of Rory and *smirks* caring for you, my baby boy. *tickles his stomach*
Ozzy: *blushes then laughs softly as he's tickled*
Thrax: *grins then blow a raspberry into Ozzy's stomach*
Ozzy: *laughs and tries to tackle and tickle him back*
Thrax: Oh no you don't. *pins Ozzy to the bed, continuing to tickle his sides*
Ozzy: *laughs, squirming, forgetting his sore bottom but not the lesson learned as he plays with his father*
Thrax: *laughs as he plays with Ozzy like he did before*
Ozzy: rar! *morphs and tackles him*
Thrax: *shifts his body and grabs Ozzy, blowing another raspberry into his stomach*
Ozzy: *laughs, letting out a bit of a squeal*
Thrax: *smirks* You like this don't you baby? *continues tickling Ozzy*
Ozzy: *laughs out loud* gah! hang on stop! *Wet a little bit*
Thrax: *stops tickling, not wishing to cause an accident*
Ozzy: *blushes a bit* heh guess I still have a bit of a control problem too
Thrax: It's not as bad as last time and I think it's just this once. *lays beside Ozzy*
Ozzy: *nods and leans on him, still in the mood for some father/son time.
Thrax: *wraps his arms round Ozzy, softly coos to him*
Ozzy: *smiles, letting out a content coo of his own*
Thrax: *smiles at him* My baby boy.
Ozzy: *smiles warmly at him and kisses his cheek* is she still asleep?
Thrax: *leans up* She must be, there hasn’t been a sound out of her. *gets to his feet to check on Northstar*
Ozzy: *stands up and follows*
Northstar: *is still asleep though sleeping very lightly*
Thrax: *smiles, sitting down on the end of the bed*
Northstar: *stirs and sits up, rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *smiles* Hey sleeping beauty.
Northstar: *yawns a little* hi. Did I fall asleep?
Thrax: *nods and strokes her face* You're tired and I didn't wish to wake you, young spirit.
Northstar: I feel better now
Thrax: *smiles* That's good to hear. C'mon you two let's get dinner ready. *heads to the kitchen*
Northstar: Dinner time already?
Thrax: *chuckles* You were asleep longer than you thought.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Yeah let's hope you sleep tonight
Thrax: *ruffles Ozzy's hair and beckons his 'children' to fallow*
Northstar: *slips out of bed* eep! *scooped up by Ozzy and sat on his shoulders, let's out a yelp of fright which Ozzy didn't expect and brings her down immediately to hug her*
Ozzy: What's wrong?
Northstar: *softly* Nothing it's stupid...
Ozzy: must not be too stupid if you got scared.
Thrax: Alright you two enough. Now what do you want for dinner?
Northstar: pasta?
Thrax: *nods* With tomato and basil sauce?
Northstar: Uh huh! And lots and lots of cheese!
Thrax: *lightly chuckles* Alright. What about you Ozzy?
Ozzy: Might as well make the same thing for all of us. *chuckles*
Thrax: *laughs* Okay. *collects the ingredients and starts cooking*
Northstar: can I help?
Ozzy: You're a lil small to use the stove kiddo
Thrax: You can help set the table, honey.
Northstar: But I wanna help cook.
Thrax: *strokes her hair* In time, honey but right now it's dangerous.
Northstar: why?
Thrax: That cooker causes problems sometimes including high heat when the dial is set low.
Northstar: Oh.
Thrax: I know you want to help with the cooking honey but you will in time. *turns back to the food simmering*
Northstar: Can I stir.
Ozzy: C'mon kiddo away from the stove *picks her up and brings her to the table* C'mon give me a hand setting the plates out huh?
Thrax: *silently laughs*
Northstar: *putting the plates down* How come you don't cook Ozzy?
Ozzy: *chuckles* cause I suck at it.
Thrax: He was suppose to get it right the first time when he cooked. *sorts out Ozzy and Northstar's food, setting them on the table*
Northstar: *eats her dinner*
Thrax: *takes a fruit salad out of the fridge and eats*
Northstar: *looks over at his salad.
Thrax: *looks at her* Is something wrong, honey?
Northstar: How come you fix something different?
Thrax: *sighs* It's my stomach I'm afraid. I can only eat food that are easy on it not to mention my appetite isn't the same anymore.
Northstar: Oh... did you get sick?
Ozzy: he's alright lil bit. *pats her head* don't worry. He just had a bit of a hard time but it's all over now and things are going to be just fine. Why don't you give him a big hug? That will make him feel better.
Northstar: Ok! *and the next moment is out of her seat with her arms around Thrax's waist*
Thrax: *smiles, lifting her into his lap and hugs her*
Northstar: *hugs him around the shoulders and smiles up at him innocently*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* It's nothing to worry about, honey.
Northstar: Ok. *taking his word for it kisses his cheek and continues to eat her dinner right from his lap*
Ozzy: *chuckles*
Thrax: *finishes off his own food and holds Northstar close*
Northstar: *continues to eat from his lap, smiling up at him warmly
Thrax: *returns the smile, stroking her cheek*
Northstar: *coos a little though her first instinct is still to flinch a bit when a hand moves toward her face*
Thrax: *holds her close* There's no need to worry. I would never hurt you, young spirit.
Northstar: *tilts her head a little* How come you call me young spirit?
Thrax: *smiles* Because I can tell you have a spiritual personally that needs to be seen.
Northstar: *smiles a little*
Thrax: *smile back* You have so much more than you think, you just never had the chance to show it.
Northstar: *smiles more Can I go outside to play today?
Thrax: *strokes her hair* I'm afraid it's getting really late, honey and we'll need to get to bed soon.
Northstar: Awww...
Thrax: *nuzzles her* I know but even we need our sleep.
Northstar: I'm not tired
Thrax: *chuckles* I'm not surprised considering how long you've been asleep.
Ozzy: *chuckles* You had a pretty big nap today.
Thrax: *nods* At least you're able to sleep.
Northstar: *nods a little*
Thrax: *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *nuzzles a little*
Thrax: Would you be able to sleep if I read to you?
Northstar: Maaaaaaaaaaaaybe.
Thrax: *laughs*
Northstar: *giggle*
Thrax: You know with you two it's almost like having my son and daughter back.
Ozzy: *smiles* is it?
Thrax: *nods* My parental instincts are racing through me and sometimes for a minute when I look at you I can see them looking back.
Northstar: *blushes*
Thrax: *nuzzles her* Sometimes I wish I had the chance long ago but now *smiles* I have you two.
Northstar: *softly* does that mean you want to be my daddy?
Thrax: *strokes her hair* If you wish for me to be.
Northstar: *smiles up at him*
Thrax: Trust me honey, each of us has either lost something or has been starved of emotion and we fill the void where those holes reside.
Northstar: *nods a little and starts to suck her thumb*
Thrax: *wraps his arms round her, holding her close* We're here for each other and that's all that matters.
Northstar: *cuddles a little*
Thrax: *sets her down* Just let me clean up the kitchen and I'll be with you two in a minute, okay?
Northstar: Ok.
Ozzy: *takes hold of her hand*
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes and cleans the kitchen before heading into the living room*
*the couch is no longer a couch... it's a couch fort! ^_^*
Thrax: *laughed to himself then smirked* Now where are they?
Ozzy: Dunno!
Northstar: *giggle*
Thrax: *grins, edging close to the structure of the fort, playfully looking for his children*
Thrax: *pretends to look* Now where could they be?
Ozzy: *morphs out of a crack in the cushions and glomps him. ^^
Thrax: *topples back, laughing* Never a dull moment here, is there?
Ozzy: *chuckles*
Northstar: Hey how'd you do that that was cool! *pops her head up*
Ozzy: *chuckles* It's a cell thing kiddo.
Thrax: Alright you two enough. *gets up and looks among the bookshelf* Any requests?
Northstar: Do you have any more books like the wind in the willows?
Thrax: Hmmm. . . How about 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'?
Northstar: *tilts her head, interested*
Thrax: I'll take that as a yes. *sits down between the two and begins reading*
Northstar: *listens to the story
Ozzy: *is like "This is a children's book?"*
Thrax: *finishes the book in couple of hours and closes it* The end, for now.
Northstar: There are other books about them?
Thrax: *nods* Yes, there a few that continue the adventure in Narnia but that's for another day right now it's bedtime for you two.
Northstar: Awww Can't we read another story?
Thrax: *taps her nose* Sorry young spirit, we all need our sleep.
Thrax: *gets to his feet and offers his hand to Northstar*
Northstar: *takes it*
Thrax: *lifts to her feet and leads her to her bedroom* Hope you don't mind I bought you some new clothes today.
Northstar: You did? *rubs her eyes, sleepily*
Ozzy: *chuckles* Kiddo I think even if we did read another story you'd be out before he finished chapter one.
Thrax: *shoots Ozzy a glare over his shoulder, searching the drawers and takes out a pair of pale blue cotton PJs just Northstar's size* Here we go.
Northstar: *starts to change into them, apparently not really having much modesty*
Thrax: *turns his head away as she changes* I thought the colour would really suit you, young spirit.
Thrax: *gets up and heads for the door* Will you be alright by yourself?
Northstar: *nods a little* I think so.
Thrax: You know to come get me if there's any problem.
Northstar: *nods* uh huh.
Thrax: *smiles at her* Goodnight, young spirit. *kisses her forehead and heads out of the room*
Northstar: Goodnight. *snuggles into the bed*
Thrax: *smiles then gently closes the door before heading to Ozzy's room* Ready for bed Ozzy?
Ozzy: *nods stretching a wee bit*
Thrax: *comes in and kisses Ozzy's forehead* Sleep well, my angel.
Ozzy: *hugs him* you too dad.
Thrax: *pulls the covers round Ozzy and strokes his cheek before heading to his own room*
Thrax: *leans against the door frame, looking at Ozzy*
Ozzy: *glances up at him for a moment then at the floor*
Thrax: *walks over to him and sits down beside him, placing his hand on Ozzy's shoulder*
Ozzy: she's ok right?
Thrax: No serious damage and she'll feel better after a nap.
Ozzy: *nods* I'm sorry... I... I didn't think that would happened... it was so fast.
Thrax: *lifts his chin* Ozzy listen you grew up as an only child never once caring for a younger sibling but now you know the trials of such responsibility.
Ozzy: *looks up at him*
Thrax: Northstar is still a child that needs to be cared for and at the minute it's our responsibility.
Ozzy: *nods his understanding*
Thrax: *nods* So no more fooling around. Alright?
Ozzy: *nods* No more.
Thrax: *smiles* Good boy.
Ozzy: *softly* Should I drop them?
Thrax: I'm afraid so. Maybe it'll teach you to keep a better eye on her.
Ozzy: *stands up and starts to undo his pants*
Thrax: It won't be as bad as the others but it'll still hurt enough for you to learn. *hauls Ozzy over his lap and gives a sharp swap with palm of his hand*
Ozzy: *lets out a gasp and grips the bed*
Thrax: *delivers a few more with his flat palm*
Ozzy: *whimpers into the bed* owww....
Thrax: *counts up to thirty blows, giving a bit more force on the last one* That's it.
Ozzy: *sniffling by the end, sobbing softly*
Thrax: *lifts him, not allowing Ozzy tender rump to touch as he holds Ozzy close*
Ozzy: *cries into his shoulder, it wasn't as painful as his previous spankings have been but it would seem that he learned just as well from it*
Thrax: *rubs his back* It's all over Ozzy. Just let it burn, there's a good boy. *nuzzles him softly*
Ozzy: *sniffles into his neck, clinging* I'm sorry daddy...
Thrax: I know, baby but just promise you'll look after Northstar better when I'm not around.
Ozzy: *nods, sniffling* Yes sir.
Thrax: That's my boy. *kisses his forehead*
Ozzy: *sniffles, nuzzling him*
Thrax: *nuzzles him back then lifts his chin* Remember Ozzy we're all in this together and we protect one another besides you'll always be my baby boy.
Ozzy: *nods a little and sniffles hugging him tight* I'll be good daddy.
Thrax: *strokes his hair* I know, baby. I know. *kisses the top of his head*
Ozzy: *nuzzles his cheek, crying softly still*
Thrax: *wipes away Ozzy's tears then lays him on his stomach* Back in a minute.
Ozzy: *reaches out and takes hold of his hand* Daddy?
Thrax: *turns to him* Hmm?
Ozzy: *softly* I love you... and.. I'm glad you adopted me.
Thrax: *smiles at him* Me to, baby. Me to. *slips out of Ozzy's grip and heads to the kitchen* *fills up a glass of water for Ozzy and heads back to the bedroom*
Ozzy: *rubbing his bottom as he lays on his stomach on the bed*
Thrax: *enters the room and lifts Ozzy up, pressing the glass to his lips*
Ozzy: *drinks the water, and feels better once it's done*
Thrax: *sets the glass down and strokes Ozzy's cheek* Feel better?
Ozzy: *nods* uh huh. Yeah. Thanks. *smiles*
Thrax: *smiles back* Now no more irresponsibility okay and no mischief either. *kisses Ozzy's forehead*
Ozzy: *nods* Watch her closer.. I've got it.. I... I didn't know little kids needed so much supervision.
Thrax: Well they do, trust me I know. From taking care of Rory and *smirks* caring for you, my baby boy. *tickles his stomach*
Ozzy: *blushes then laughs softly as he's tickled*
Thrax: *grins then blow a raspberry into Ozzy's stomach*
Ozzy: *laughs and tries to tackle and tickle him back*
Thrax: Oh no you don't. *pins Ozzy to the bed, continuing to tickle his sides*
Ozzy: *laughs, squirming, forgetting his sore bottom but not the lesson learned as he plays with his father*
Thrax: *laughs as he plays with Ozzy like he did before*
Ozzy: rar! *morphs and tackles him*
Thrax: *shifts his body and grabs Ozzy, blowing another raspberry into his stomach*
Ozzy: *laughs, letting out a bit of a squeal*
Thrax: *smirks* You like this don't you baby? *continues tickling Ozzy*
Ozzy: *laughs out loud* gah! hang on stop! *Wet a little bit*
Thrax: *stops tickling, not wishing to cause an accident*
Ozzy: *blushes a bit* heh guess I still have a bit of a control problem too
Thrax: It's not as bad as last time and I think it's just this once. *lays beside Ozzy*
Ozzy: *nods and leans on him, still in the mood for some father/son time.
Thrax: *wraps his arms round Ozzy, softly coos to him*
Ozzy: *smiles, letting out a content coo of his own*
Thrax: *smiles at him* My baby boy.
Ozzy: *smiles warmly at him and kisses his cheek* is she still asleep?
Thrax: *leans up* She must be, there hasn’t been a sound out of her. *gets to his feet to check on Northstar*
Ozzy: *stands up and follows*
Northstar: *is still asleep though sleeping very lightly*
Thrax: *smiles, sitting down on the end of the bed*
Northstar: *stirs and sits up, rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *smiles* Hey sleeping beauty.
Northstar: *yawns a little* hi. Did I fall asleep?
Thrax: *nods and strokes her face* You're tired and I didn't wish to wake you, young spirit.
Northstar: I feel better now
Thrax: *smiles* That's good to hear. C'mon you two let's get dinner ready. *heads to the kitchen*
Northstar: Dinner time already?
Thrax: *chuckles* You were asleep longer than you thought.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Yeah let's hope you sleep tonight
Thrax: *ruffles Ozzy's hair and beckons his 'children' to fallow*
Northstar: *slips out of bed* eep! *scooped up by Ozzy and sat on his shoulders, let's out a yelp of fright which Ozzy didn't expect and brings her down immediately to hug her*
Ozzy: What's wrong?
Northstar: *softly* Nothing it's stupid...
Ozzy: must not be too stupid if you got scared.
Thrax: Alright you two enough. Now what do you want for dinner?
Northstar: pasta?
Thrax: *nods* With tomato and basil sauce?
Northstar: Uh huh! And lots and lots of cheese!
Thrax: *lightly chuckles* Alright. What about you Ozzy?
Ozzy: Might as well make the same thing for all of us. *chuckles*
Thrax: *laughs* Okay. *collects the ingredients and starts cooking*
Northstar: can I help?
Ozzy: You're a lil small to use the stove kiddo
Thrax: You can help set the table, honey.
Northstar: But I wanna help cook.
Thrax: *strokes her hair* In time, honey but right now it's dangerous.
Northstar: why?
Thrax: That cooker causes problems sometimes including high heat when the dial is set low.
Northstar: Oh.
Thrax: I know you want to help with the cooking honey but you will in time. *turns back to the food simmering*
Northstar: Can I stir.
Ozzy: C'mon kiddo away from the stove *picks her up and brings her to the table* C'mon give me a hand setting the plates out huh?
Thrax: *silently laughs*
Northstar: *putting the plates down* How come you don't cook Ozzy?
Ozzy: *chuckles* cause I suck at it.
Thrax: He was suppose to get it right the first time when he cooked. *sorts out Ozzy and Northstar's food, setting them on the table*
Northstar: *eats her dinner*
Thrax: *takes a fruit salad out of the fridge and eats*
Northstar: *looks over at his salad.
Thrax: *looks at her* Is something wrong, honey?
Northstar: How come you fix something different?
Thrax: *sighs* It's my stomach I'm afraid. I can only eat food that are easy on it not to mention my appetite isn't the same anymore.
Northstar: Oh... did you get sick?
Ozzy: he's alright lil bit. *pats her head* don't worry. He just had a bit of a hard time but it's all over now and things are going to be just fine. Why don't you give him a big hug? That will make him feel better.
Northstar: Ok! *and the next moment is out of her seat with her arms around Thrax's waist*
Thrax: *smiles, lifting her into his lap and hugs her*
Northstar: *hugs him around the shoulders and smiles up at him innocently*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* It's nothing to worry about, honey.
Northstar: Ok. *taking his word for it kisses his cheek and continues to eat her dinner right from his lap*
Ozzy: *chuckles*
Thrax: *finishes off his own food and holds Northstar close*
Northstar: *continues to eat from his lap, smiling up at him warmly
Thrax: *returns the smile, stroking her cheek*
Northstar: *coos a little though her first instinct is still to flinch a bit when a hand moves toward her face*
Thrax: *holds her close* There's no need to worry. I would never hurt you, young spirit.
Northstar: *tilts her head a little* How come you call me young spirit?
Thrax: *smiles* Because I can tell you have a spiritual personally that needs to be seen.
Northstar: *smiles a little*
Thrax: *smile back* You have so much more than you think, you just never had the chance to show it.
Northstar: *smiles more Can I go outside to play today?
Thrax: *strokes her hair* I'm afraid it's getting really late, honey and we'll need to get to bed soon.
Northstar: Awww...
Thrax: *nuzzles her* I know but even we need our sleep.
Northstar: I'm not tired
Thrax: *chuckles* I'm not surprised considering how long you've been asleep.
Ozzy: *chuckles* You had a pretty big nap today.
Thrax: *nods* At least you're able to sleep.
Northstar: *nods a little*
Thrax: *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *nuzzles a little*
Thrax: Would you be able to sleep if I read to you?
Northstar: Maaaaaaaaaaaaybe.
Thrax: *laughs*
Northstar: *giggle*
Thrax: You know with you two it's almost like having my son and daughter back.
Ozzy: *smiles* is it?
Thrax: *nods* My parental instincts are racing through me and sometimes for a minute when I look at you I can see them looking back.
Northstar: *blushes*
Thrax: *nuzzles her* Sometimes I wish I had the chance long ago but now *smiles* I have you two.
Northstar: *softly* does that mean you want to be my daddy?
Thrax: *strokes her hair* If you wish for me to be.
Northstar: *smiles up at him*
Thrax: Trust me honey, each of us has either lost something or has been starved of emotion and we fill the void where those holes reside.
Northstar: *nods a little and starts to suck her thumb*
Thrax: *wraps his arms round her, holding her close* We're here for each other and that's all that matters.
Northstar: *cuddles a little*
Thrax: *sets her down* Just let me clean up the kitchen and I'll be with you two in a minute, okay?
Northstar: Ok.
Ozzy: *takes hold of her hand*
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes and cleans the kitchen before heading into the living room*
*the couch is no longer a couch... it's a couch fort! ^_^*
Thrax: *laughed to himself then smirked* Now where are they?
Ozzy: Dunno!
Northstar: *giggle*
Thrax: *grins, edging close to the structure of the fort, playfully looking for his children*
Thrax: *pretends to look* Now where could they be?
Ozzy: *morphs out of a crack in the cushions and glomps him. ^^
Thrax: *topples back, laughing* Never a dull moment here, is there?
Ozzy: *chuckles*
Northstar: Hey how'd you do that that was cool! *pops her head up*
Ozzy: *chuckles* It's a cell thing kiddo.
Thrax: Alright you two enough. *gets up and looks among the bookshelf* Any requests?
Northstar: Do you have any more books like the wind in the willows?
Thrax: Hmmm. . . How about 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'?
Northstar: *tilts her head, interested*
Thrax: I'll take that as a yes. *sits down between the two and begins reading*
Northstar: *listens to the story
Ozzy: *is like "This is a children's book?"*
Thrax: *finishes the book in couple of hours and closes it* The end, for now.
Northstar: There are other books about them?
Thrax: *nods* Yes, there a few that continue the adventure in Narnia but that's for another day right now it's bedtime for you two.
Northstar: Awww Can't we read another story?
Thrax: *taps her nose* Sorry young spirit, we all need our sleep.
Thrax: *gets to his feet and offers his hand to Northstar*
Northstar: *takes it*
Thrax: *lifts to her feet and leads her to her bedroom* Hope you don't mind I bought you some new clothes today.
Northstar: You did? *rubs her eyes, sleepily*
Ozzy: *chuckles* Kiddo I think even if we did read another story you'd be out before he finished chapter one.
Thrax: *shoots Ozzy a glare over his shoulder, searching the drawers and takes out a pair of pale blue cotton PJs just Northstar's size* Here we go.
Northstar: *starts to change into them, apparently not really having much modesty*
Thrax: *turns his head away as she changes* I thought the colour would really suit you, young spirit.
Thrax: *gets up and heads for the door* Will you be alright by yourself?
Northstar: *nods a little* I think so.
Thrax: You know to come get me if there's any problem.
Northstar: *nods* uh huh.
Thrax: *smiles at her* Goodnight, young spirit. *kisses her forehead and heads out of the room*
Northstar: Goodnight. *snuggles into the bed*
Thrax: *smiles then gently closes the door before heading to Ozzy's room* Ready for bed Ozzy?
Ozzy: *nods stretching a wee bit*
Thrax: *comes in and kisses Ozzy's forehead* Sleep well, my angel.
Ozzy: *hugs him* you too dad.
Thrax: *pulls the covers round Ozzy and strokes his cheek before heading to his own room*
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 61)
*Morning*
Thrax: *slowly opens his eyes and smiles at the sleeping girl curled up next to him*
Northstar: *still asleep, curled up and sucking her thumb*
Thrax: *softly chuckles* So cute.
Northstar: *starts to stir*
Thrax: *gently slips off the bed and sits down on the chair next to it*
Northstar: *sits up slowly, rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *smiles* Morning, young spirit.
Northstar: *yawns a little* M-m-moaaaaaarnin'... *she yawns,
Thrax: *lightly chuckles* Still tired?
Northstar: *nods and then starts to look scared*
Thrax: *sits next to her* What's wrong, honey?
*the bed next to her is now quite wet*
Thrax: *places his hand over his mouth then pulls Northstar into a hug*
Northstar: I'm sorry! *looks up at him with scared eyes*
Thrax: *rubs her back* It's okay. It was an accident, honey.
Northstar: *sniffles* You're not gonna punish me?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No I'm not. Ozzy had the same problem when I took him in and he feared the same thing like you. *strokes her face*
Northstar: *flinches a little out of instinct, the last time she did this she was punished severely*
Thrax: *gently rocks her in his arms* It's alright, you're not in trouble.
Northstar: *cries softly as she's rocked, sniffling*
Thrax: *strokes her hair, continuing to rock her* I'm not mad honey. It's not your fault.
Northstar: *sniffles again, still seeming upset by it a bit*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Get yourself washed up and I'll clean up this mess. Okay?
Northstar: *slips from the bed, kind of stumbling a bit and heads to the bathroom.
Thrax: *gathers up the bed sheets and carries to the laundry room to wash them*
Ozzy: What happened? *opening the washer*
Thrax: *smacks his hand away* Northstar had a little *hesitates* 'accident' last night.
Ozzy: She wet the bed?
Thrax: *nods then glares at Ozzy* One word out of you and you'll regret it.
Ozzy: Oh c'mon!
Thrax: You remember what happened when I first took you in right?
Ozzy: Yeah I remember
Thrax: So you've got no right to give her grieve about this.
Ozzy: *sighs*
Thrax: *snorts slightly and continues with the laundry*
Ozzy: *heads into the living room and sighs, leaning against the couch*
Thrax: *heads to kitchen to make breakfast for the three of them as the washing machine runs*
Northstar: *is making a couch fort*
Thrax: *sticks his head out from the kitchen* Northstar is porridge and honey okay with you for breakfast?
Northstar: *calls, voice muffled by the cushions* Uh huh!
Thrax: *chuckles slightly and finishes making breakfast for everyone. Porridge with honey for Northstar and scrambled eggs on toast for him and Ozzy* Alright come and get it..
Northstar: *climbs out of her couch fort and goes to the table, starting to eat the porridge*
Ozzy: Heh.. never met a kid that actually liked porridge before.
Northstar: I like oatmeal too! *smiles*
Thrax: *smiles, sitting down* I'll keep that in mind. *takes a bite of his own*
Ozzy: *chuckles* I prefer bacon myself.
Northstar: Bleah.. bacon.
Thrax: *shoots Ozzy a glare* People have different tastes Ozzy.
Ozzy: *this time glares back* Yeah I know... I wasn't... never mind... *Stands and leaves the table*
Thrax: *gives Ozzy a sympathetic look and sighs* Sometimes I don't know what I'm going to do with him.
Northstar: *just looks kind of confused and munches on her porridge*
Thrax: *finishes off his food and sets his cutlery down, wiping his mouth*
Northstar: *finishes her breakfast and heads back to the living room to rebuild her couch fort.
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes and washes them, thinking* Maybe I should talk to Ozzy about this. *sets the clean dishes away and goes to talk to Ozzy*
Ozzy: *apparently talking to Northstar* So... wet the bed huh?
Northstar: *squirms uncomfortably a bit* Well.. yeah... *shrugs*
Thrax: *leans against the door frame* Could be you're just nervous, honey?
Northstar: Maybe. How come you didn't get mad?
Thrax: *sits down next to her* It's was an accident and I know you didn't mean to do it. *strokes her cheek with the back of his claw*
Ozzy: Honestly getting pissed at you for wetting the bed like that would be like getting mad for you sneezing or something...
Thrax: It's beyond your control, honey. It's never your fault but for someone to get mad at something like that is pathetic.
Ozzy: *nod and rubs her head*
Thrax: *looks at the two interacting and smiles* *lifts Northstar's chin* Even when you return to your world you should know that you will always have a home here.
NS: *nods a little and slowly reaches her arms up*
Thrax: *sets her in his lap, holding her tight as he strokes her hair*
Ozzy: So we need to get some rubber sheets?
Thrax: Maybe but it's hard to tell how long it'll last. *kisses Northstar on the forehead*
Northstar: *blushes a little*
Ozzy: I can always get some while I'm at work tomorrow
Thrax: *nods* If you would Ozzy.
Ozzy: Sure no problem. *chuckles* maybe some rubber pillows too huh?
Thrax: *rolls his eyes then turns to Northstar* It's only temporary okay?
Northstar: *nods a little but blushes*
Ozzy: *nods* Yeah... wouldn't want you to drown huh? *chuckles*
Northstar: *gives him a look*
Thrax: *gives him a warning look* Osmosis another comment like that and I'll take you over my knee.
Ozzy: I was just joking..
Thrax: You should joke about another person's problem. Now enough.
Ozzy: *sighs*
Thrax: *shook his head, cradling Northstar to his chest as he stroked her smooth soft hair*
Northstar: *sucks her thumb again, cuddling*
Thrax: *smiles at her, softly cooing in her ear as he cradles her*
Ozzy: ... *sighs and heads into the kitchen for something to drink*
Thrax: *gives Northstar a gentle nuzzle, purring to her*
Northstar: Can I play?
Thrax: *nods* Go ahead but be careful. *taps her nose*
Northstar: *nods and goes back to building a couch fort*
Thrax: *chuckles get to his feet, goes off to take a shower and comes back wearing clean clothes and his trench coat, gripping his wallet in his hand* I'm going out to pick up some supplies do you want anything?
Northstar: Me?
Thrax: *kneels in front of her, chuckling* Yes you. *tweaks her nose*
Northstar: I dunno.
Thrax: *ruffles her hair slightly* I see what I can get you. *stands up* Ozzy take care of her okay?
Ozzy: Sure ok.
Thrax: I'll see you both in a couple of hours okay. *heads out the door*
Ozzy: See ya.
Thrax: *heads off to the busier part of Frank*
Ozzy: *meanwhile takes Northstar out to play, figuring maybe a romp outside will calm her as she's getting rather hyper*
Thrax: *returns after a while carrying their supplies and a few things for Northstar* *sees that the two aren't there, sighs* You think they would have left a note. *begins putting the supplies away and cleans up the house*
Ozzy: *watches her for a bit then messes around with a lil game thing he has, rather bored. He doesn't see her leaning over a pile of something in the yard to get a ball that rolled away from her*
Thrax: *finishes up the cleaning and looks out the back*
Ozzy: *is startled by a cry of pain then weeping from the young one and runs over to find that she had fallen over and knocked the pile over onto herself* crap!
Thrax: *runs out the back, lifting Northstar into his arms as he rubbed her back to calm her then glared at Ozzy* I thought I told you to keep an eye on her?
Northstar: *cries in his arms, rubbing her arm*
Ozzy: I... I was....
Thrax: *snarls* Enough I don't wish to hear it. *carries Northstar into the house to tend her arm.*
Ozzy: *swallows a little and can tell from Thrax's tone that he's in deep crap * is... is she ok.
Northstar: *sniffling, she has a pretty good bruise forming on her arm and has been scrapped up but is alright, nothing broken*
Thrax: *looks her over* A couple of scrapes and this bruise should heal up but nothing serious. *slight dabs the scrapes with a bit of cold water*
Ozzy: *looks relieved*
Northstar: *sniffles, rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *gently dries off the water and lifts Northstar into his arms, nuzzling her softly*
Northstar: *seems calmer, sniffling*
Thrax: *shoots a final glare at Ozzy then carries Northstar into the living room, sitting down on the couch*
Northstar: *has started to suck on her thumb, sniffling and clinging to his coat a little*
Thrax: *wraps his coat round her as he holds her close* Ssshh. . .sshh. . It's okay now. You're alright. *slowly begins rocking her*
Northstar: *sniffs , the pain in her arm not as much anymore*
Ozzy: *comes loser* hey you're ok right? *pats her head*
Thrax: *looks up at him with anger in his eyes* What do you say to her?
Ozzy: *winces a little* I'm sorry lil bit..
Thrax: *nods* Next time don't screw up.
Ozzy: *nods an kind of backs out of the room*
Thrax: *quietly growls, going back to rocking Northstar while started humming softly*
Northstar: *seems a little frightened by the growling then begins to calm in response to his humming*
Thrax: *softly stroked her hair, continuing rocking her in his arms*
Northstar: *sniffs softly and starts to go to sleep*
Thrax: *smiled at her as he carried her to her room and lay her down on the bed* Rest now, young one. *pulls the covers round her face and kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *continues to suck her thumb as she drifts off to sleep for a much needed nap*
Thrax: *smiles, stroking her as he heads out of the room and back to the living room to read*
Thrax: *slowly opens his eyes and smiles at the sleeping girl curled up next to him*
Northstar: *still asleep, curled up and sucking her thumb*
Thrax: *softly chuckles* So cute.
Northstar: *starts to stir*
Thrax: *gently slips off the bed and sits down on the chair next to it*
Northstar: *sits up slowly, rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *smiles* Morning, young spirit.
Northstar: *yawns a little* M-m-moaaaaaarnin'... *she yawns,
Thrax: *lightly chuckles* Still tired?
Northstar: *nods and then starts to look scared*
Thrax: *sits next to her* What's wrong, honey?
*the bed next to her is now quite wet*
Thrax: *places his hand over his mouth then pulls Northstar into a hug*
Northstar: I'm sorry! *looks up at him with scared eyes*
Thrax: *rubs her back* It's okay. It was an accident, honey.
Northstar: *sniffles* You're not gonna punish me?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No I'm not. Ozzy had the same problem when I took him in and he feared the same thing like you. *strokes her face*
Northstar: *flinches a little out of instinct, the last time she did this she was punished severely*
Thrax: *gently rocks her in his arms* It's alright, you're not in trouble.
Northstar: *cries softly as she's rocked, sniffling*
Thrax: *strokes her hair, continuing to rock her* I'm not mad honey. It's not your fault.
Northstar: *sniffles again, still seeming upset by it a bit*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Get yourself washed up and I'll clean up this mess. Okay?
Northstar: *slips from the bed, kind of stumbling a bit and heads to the bathroom.
Thrax: *gathers up the bed sheets and carries to the laundry room to wash them*
Ozzy: What happened? *opening the washer*
Thrax: *smacks his hand away* Northstar had a little *hesitates* 'accident' last night.
Ozzy: She wet the bed?
Thrax: *nods then glares at Ozzy* One word out of you and you'll regret it.
Ozzy: Oh c'mon!
Thrax: You remember what happened when I first took you in right?
Ozzy: Yeah I remember
Thrax: So you've got no right to give her grieve about this.
Ozzy: *sighs*
Thrax: *snorts slightly and continues with the laundry*
Ozzy: *heads into the living room and sighs, leaning against the couch*
Thrax: *heads to kitchen to make breakfast for the three of them as the washing machine runs*
Northstar: *is making a couch fort*
Thrax: *sticks his head out from the kitchen* Northstar is porridge and honey okay with you for breakfast?
Northstar: *calls, voice muffled by the cushions* Uh huh!
Thrax: *chuckles slightly and finishes making breakfast for everyone. Porridge with honey for Northstar and scrambled eggs on toast for him and Ozzy* Alright come and get it..
Northstar: *climbs out of her couch fort and goes to the table, starting to eat the porridge*
Ozzy: Heh.. never met a kid that actually liked porridge before.
Northstar: I like oatmeal too! *smiles*
Thrax: *smiles, sitting down* I'll keep that in mind. *takes a bite of his own*
Ozzy: *chuckles* I prefer bacon myself.
Northstar: Bleah.. bacon.
Thrax: *shoots Ozzy a glare* People have different tastes Ozzy.
Ozzy: *this time glares back* Yeah I know... I wasn't... never mind... *Stands and leaves the table*
Thrax: *gives Ozzy a sympathetic look and sighs* Sometimes I don't know what I'm going to do with him.
Northstar: *just looks kind of confused and munches on her porridge*
Thrax: *finishes off his food and sets his cutlery down, wiping his mouth*
Northstar: *finishes her breakfast and heads back to the living room to rebuild her couch fort.
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes and washes them, thinking* Maybe I should talk to Ozzy about this. *sets the clean dishes away and goes to talk to Ozzy*
Ozzy: *apparently talking to Northstar* So... wet the bed huh?
Northstar: *squirms uncomfortably a bit* Well.. yeah... *shrugs*
Thrax: *leans against the door frame* Could be you're just nervous, honey?
Northstar: Maybe. How come you didn't get mad?
Thrax: *sits down next to her* It's was an accident and I know you didn't mean to do it. *strokes her cheek with the back of his claw*
Ozzy: Honestly getting pissed at you for wetting the bed like that would be like getting mad for you sneezing or something...
Thrax: It's beyond your control, honey. It's never your fault but for someone to get mad at something like that is pathetic.
Ozzy: *nod and rubs her head*
Thrax: *looks at the two interacting and smiles* *lifts Northstar's chin* Even when you return to your world you should know that you will always have a home here.
NS: *nods a little and slowly reaches her arms up*
Thrax: *sets her in his lap, holding her tight as he strokes her hair*
Ozzy: So we need to get some rubber sheets?
Thrax: Maybe but it's hard to tell how long it'll last. *kisses Northstar on the forehead*
Northstar: *blushes a little*
Ozzy: I can always get some while I'm at work tomorrow
Thrax: *nods* If you would Ozzy.
Ozzy: Sure no problem. *chuckles* maybe some rubber pillows too huh?
Thrax: *rolls his eyes then turns to Northstar* It's only temporary okay?
Northstar: *nods a little but blushes*
Ozzy: *nods* Yeah... wouldn't want you to drown huh? *chuckles*
Northstar: *gives him a look*
Thrax: *gives him a warning look* Osmosis another comment like that and I'll take you over my knee.
Ozzy: I was just joking..
Thrax: You should joke about another person's problem. Now enough.
Ozzy: *sighs*
Thrax: *shook his head, cradling Northstar to his chest as he stroked her smooth soft hair*
Northstar: *sucks her thumb again, cuddling*
Thrax: *smiles at her, softly cooing in her ear as he cradles her*
Ozzy: ... *sighs and heads into the kitchen for something to drink*
Thrax: *gives Northstar a gentle nuzzle, purring to her*
Northstar: Can I play?
Thrax: *nods* Go ahead but be careful. *taps her nose*
Northstar: *nods and goes back to building a couch fort*
Thrax: *chuckles get to his feet, goes off to take a shower and comes back wearing clean clothes and his trench coat, gripping his wallet in his hand* I'm going out to pick up some supplies do you want anything?
Northstar: Me?
Thrax: *kneels in front of her, chuckling* Yes you. *tweaks her nose*
Northstar: I dunno.
Thrax: *ruffles her hair slightly* I see what I can get you. *stands up* Ozzy take care of her okay?
Ozzy: Sure ok.
Thrax: I'll see you both in a couple of hours okay. *heads out the door*
Ozzy: See ya.
Thrax: *heads off to the busier part of Frank*
Ozzy: *meanwhile takes Northstar out to play, figuring maybe a romp outside will calm her as she's getting rather hyper*
Thrax: *returns after a while carrying their supplies and a few things for Northstar* *sees that the two aren't there, sighs* You think they would have left a note. *begins putting the supplies away and cleans up the house*
Ozzy: *watches her for a bit then messes around with a lil game thing he has, rather bored. He doesn't see her leaning over a pile of something in the yard to get a ball that rolled away from her*
Thrax: *finishes up the cleaning and looks out the back*
Ozzy: *is startled by a cry of pain then weeping from the young one and runs over to find that she had fallen over and knocked the pile over onto herself* crap!
Thrax: *runs out the back, lifting Northstar into his arms as he rubbed her back to calm her then glared at Ozzy* I thought I told you to keep an eye on her?
Northstar: *cries in his arms, rubbing her arm*
Ozzy: I... I was....
Thrax: *snarls* Enough I don't wish to hear it. *carries Northstar into the house to tend her arm.*
Ozzy: *swallows a little and can tell from Thrax's tone that he's in deep crap * is... is she ok.
Northstar: *sniffling, she has a pretty good bruise forming on her arm and has been scrapped up but is alright, nothing broken*
Thrax: *looks her over* A couple of scrapes and this bruise should heal up but nothing serious. *slight dabs the scrapes with a bit of cold water*
Ozzy: *looks relieved*
Northstar: *sniffles, rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *gently dries off the water and lifts Northstar into his arms, nuzzling her softly*
Northstar: *seems calmer, sniffling*
Thrax: *shoots a final glare at Ozzy then carries Northstar into the living room, sitting down on the couch*
Northstar: *has started to suck on her thumb, sniffling and clinging to his coat a little*
Thrax: *wraps his coat round her as he holds her close* Ssshh. . .sshh. . It's okay now. You're alright. *slowly begins rocking her*
Northstar: *sniffs , the pain in her arm not as much anymore*
Ozzy: *comes loser* hey you're ok right? *pats her head*
Thrax: *looks up at him with anger in his eyes* What do you say to her?
Ozzy: *winces a little* I'm sorry lil bit..
Thrax: *nods* Next time don't screw up.
Ozzy: *nods an kind of backs out of the room*
Thrax: *quietly growls, going back to rocking Northstar while started humming softly*
Northstar: *seems a little frightened by the growling then begins to calm in response to his humming*
Thrax: *softly stroked her hair, continuing rocking her in his arms*
Northstar: *sniffs softly and starts to go to sleep*
Thrax: *smiled at her as he carried her to her room and lay her down on the bed* Rest now, young one. *pulls the covers round her face and kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *continues to suck her thumb as she drifts off to sleep for a much needed nap*
Thrax: *smiles, stroking her as he heads out of the room and back to the living room to read*
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 60)
Ozzy: *comes in that evening maybe a lil pouty, he was late that morning so the chief chewed him out*
Thrax: *looks up from his book* What's wrong with you, angel?
Ozzy: I'm alright.. just got in a lil trouble..
Thrax: Oh?
Ozzy: *hands Thrax a couple pieces of paper, both of which have 'I will be on time for work' scrawled on them front and back*
Thrax: *sighs* Ozzy you've really got to be more punctual with your time keeping.
Ozzy: *softly* I know... *rubs the back of his head*
Thrax: *crosses his legs* Hopefully that's the only trouble you'll have. *raises his brow at Ozzy*
Ozzy: *hands him a folded up note*
Thrax: *takes the note* -Frank I don't need this. *begins reading it*
*the note mentions the tardiness, which occurred twice today, once this morning and once this afternoon coming home from lunch. it also mentions an incident while out on patrol in which Ozzy was ordered to hang back, he argued however he did obey*
Thrax: *massages his eyes* Like I said you have to better your time keeping, Ozzy and you have to make sure to follow orders from your superiors. Got it?
Ozzy: *nods, eyes averted* I got it...
Thrax: *nods smiling* Good boy.
Ozzy: *remembering what happened last time he brought a note home from work* Am I getting a spanking?
Thrax: *clasps his hands together* Not this time but if hear anything about endangering your life or the lives of others I won't hold back.
Ozzy: *nods, relieved* I understand.. I’m sorry.
Thrax: I know, baby. I know.
Ozzy: *goes to him and hugs him*
Thrax: *sits Ozzy on his lap and holds him close*
Ozzy: *nuzzles him, eyes closing*
Thrax: *lays back on the couch, cradling Ozzy close*
Ozzy: *lets out a content sigh and snuggles*
Thrax: *strokes Ozzy's hair, kisses his forehead* My sweet baby boy.
Ozzy: *smiles and kisses his father on the cheek* Hey that reminds me.. where's little bit?
Thrax: Her name's Northstar and she's asleep in the guestroom at the minute.
Ozzy: Wore her out today huh? *chuckles then gets serious* How's that big ol bruise on her shoulder?
Thrax: It's starting to fade and clear up thankfully.
Ozzy: *nods* That's good. She seem to be feeling better?
Thrax: Yes, she's opening up a bit more as well.
Ozzy: that's good to hear. No more biting huh?
Thrax: No, we talked for a little bit.
Ozzy: So how old is she?
Thrax: *looks down at him* I haven't really asked her that but seems to be half your age at the most.
Ozzy: Are we keeping her?
Thrax: We'll see but she's a person not a pet Ozzy.
Ozzy: *nods, blushing*)
Thrax: It's her choice Ozzy but she really wants to get home.
Ozzy: *nods* she's a sweet kid... Wonder where her parents were when she was grabbed though.
Thrax: *sighs* I found out her mother is dead and she lives with her father but he treats her cruelly.
Ozzy: *frowns as he hears that, distinctly remembering his own mother's cruelty* We can't let him have her back.
Thrax: *nods* I know but what can we do?
Ozzy: Keep her.
Thrax: It's her choice Ozzy, we can't force her if she doesn't want to.
Ozzy: *nods* I know... but we can tell her she has a home here if she wants it right
Thrax: *nods* Right. *strokes Ozzy's cheek* Just hope you don't start getting jealous of her.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Nah. She could be the baby sister.
Thrax: *chuckles* Maybe but no teasing her or else.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Yeah I know.
Thrax: *nuzzles Ozzy's nose* You really are worth the trouble.
Ozzy: *smiles warmly and hugs him tightly*
Thrax: *hugs Ozzy back* I'll have to check on Northstar, haven't heard a peep out of her all day. *gets to his feet and heads to the guestroom*
*she can't be seen immediately however there is a moving lump in the middle of the bed under the covers
Thrax: *smiles, moving over to the bed and sits down at the side of the moving form* *gently lays his hand on the wrapped up form*
*she's apparently startled because the wrapped lump jumps about a mile*
Thrax: *chuckles lightly* Relax it's just me, Northstar. Didn't mean to startle you.
Northstar: *backs out of the covers ending up falling on her butt on the floor by the bed* ow!
Thrax: *kneels beside her* Are you alright?
Northstar: *rubs her bottom a little* Uh huh.
Thrax: lifts her to her feet* I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you, young spirit.
Northstar: It's ok. *stands with his help*
Thrax: *smiles* Are you hungry?
Northstar: *nods* uh huh
Thrax: *thinks* How do you feel about pizza for dinner?
Northstar: What kinda pizza? *looks up at him, rubbing her sleepy eyes*
Thrax: *smiles* It's your choice, young spirit. *leads her to the kitchen*
Northstar: *sucks her thumb on the way to the kitchen*
THrax: Ozzy, pizza okay for dinner okay.
Northstar: *nods* ah huh.
Thrax: What kind would you like, young spirit?
Northstar: Cheese.
Thrax: *smiles* Okay. *calls out to Ozzy* Ozzy what about you?
Ozzy: Pizza’s fine dad.
Thrax: *smiles* Any toppings.
Ozzy: Sure sausage and peppers
Thrax: *nods, grabbing an apron and begins cooking*
Thrax: Ozzy could you set the table, please?
Ozzy: Sure. *starts to set it like always and stares at the young one when she starts to try to help*
Thrax: *looks at the two through the corner of his eye and smiles, placing the pizzas in the oven* *places the finished food on the table for the two and a salad for himself before sitting down* Eat up everyone. *takes a bite of his own*
Ozzy: *chomps on his pizza*
Northstar: *picks any bits of sausage off hers and takes a bite, looking at her plate as some of the cheese falls onto her plate*
Thrax: *smiles at the two, continuing with his food* *sets his cutlery down after finishing, wiping his mouth*
Northstar: *eats her pizza, save for the little bit of sausage that was on it*
Ozzy: Ya nee some protein there kid.
Northstar: *tilts her head*
Ozzy: *points to the sausages*
Thrax: Ozzy leave her be, if she doesn't like it or if it's not part of her normal diet we won't force her. *takes a drink of water*
Ozzy: But doesn't she need to finish?
Thrax: You can take what she leaves, Ozzy. *takes another gulp of water*
Ozzy: *looks at him*
Northstar: *munches quietly on the crust of her pizza*
Thrax: *looks towards Ozzy* Don't like the idea of eating scraps do you, little one. *smirks*
Ozzy: nooot really.
Thrax: *shakes his head* Waste not want not. *turns to Northstar* I'll take the sausage if you don't want it.
Northstar: *nods and pushes it over to him*
Ozzy: Why won't you eat it?
Northstar: Cause I don't want to be stupid...
Ozzy: Huh?
Thrax: *eats the leftovers and looks at her* What do you mean, young spirit?
Northstar: Well one time in school my teacher made me eat my meat and she wouldn't let me have anything else till I finished it so I ate it cause I was hungry and then later I had to come home cause I was sick and daddy told me it was because I was stupid and ate meat.
Thrax: *sets the cutlery down, wiping his mouth* Your not stupid, young spirit. I think the reason you were sick is because that meat was probably spoilt.
Northstar: The school wouldn't give us kids spoiled food would they?
Thrax: Some would. How do you think I got into some of my victims.
Northstar: Oh... I never got sick from school food before.
Ozzy: You ever get sick from the meat your parents cooked?
Northstar: they never made it
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes* You can't force someone to follow certain diets and from what you said about your parents never serving you meat could explain why you were sick. *begins washing the dishes*
Northstar: Did you eat meat a lot when you were a little boy?
Thrax: Mother gave me a proper diet growing up including meat, fish, veg, fruit, everything I needed.
Northstar: mommy and daddy never gave me meat.
Ozzy: That why you're such a lil thing?
Thrax: Ozzy! Hold your tongue. *sets the dishes away and sits down* What she lacks in height she makes up for in skill.
Ozzy: With what?
Northstar: *climbs up on the table*
Thrax: *looks towards her, smiling*
Northstar: *sits on the edge and hangs her feet over the side*
Thrax: *lifts her chin* I can tell. With a lot of potential you can achieve much more than you think.
Northstar: *shrugs a little*
Thrax: *pulls her onto his lap and holds her close*
Northstar: *looks up at him, her thumb popping into her mouth again*
Ozzy: *gently removes it* Hey there... you'll mess up your teeth.
Thrax: *raises his brow at him* You do it all the time when you're curled up with me, *smirks* my baby boy.
Ozzy: *blushes* awww but my teeth are done growing....
Northstar: *looking up at Ozzy* You do?
Ozzy: *changing the subject* Hey wanna read a book?
Thrax: *grins and whispers to Northstar* Yes he does. My mother even took a few photos of him doing it when he's asleep.
Ozzy: You're not gonna show her that are you?
Thrax: *smirks* Maybe.
Ozzy: *groans*
Thrax: Hey you know you have no right to tease her while you've done a few childish things yourself, sweetie.
Ozzy: *blushes* Yeah I know.
Thrax: *chuckles, giving Northstar a small nuzzle*
Northstar: *nuzzles back a little and makes a little coo, it's a very timid sound, slightly similar to the ones white blood cells make*
Thrax: *gently strokes her hair and strangely feels as though he's holding the daughter he never had*
Northstar: *continues to suck her thumb*
Thrax: *purrs softly to her, rubbing her back*
Northstar: *looks up at Ozzy too*
Thrax: *looks towards Ozzy with a cocked brow* Anything wrong angel?
Ozzy: Nah... It's fine. *rubs her hair*
Thrax: *lightly chuckles, getting to his feet and carries Northstar to the living room*
Ozzy: *follows them and grabs one of the books*
Thrax: *places Northstar on the couch, sitting down next to her* Which did you choose Ozzy?
Ozzy: *hands him the book, the wind in the willows*
Thrax: *takes the book and begins reading*
Northstar: *listens to the story*
Thrax: *finishes reading the story and closes the book* Well what do you both think?
Northstar: there's stuff in it that wasn't in the movie.
Thrax: *crosses his legs* Well movies have a tendency to leave out a few things when they're based on books.
Northstar: *softly* I used to have the book but I never did read it.
Thrax: *strokes her hair* You probably never got the chance to read it.
Northstar: Daddy said I shouldn't read things written by humans.
Thrax: *rolls his eyes and lifts her chin* Your father is nothing but a fool. *looks up at the clock* C'mon you two time for bed.
Northstar: *rubs her eyes a little bit and yawns*
Thrax: *lifts her into his arms* Ozzy you to. *carries Northstar to the guestroom*
Ozzy: Aww... I'm not tired.
Northstar: Me nit her. *rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *chuckles* I beg to differ, young spirit. *lays her down on the bed, stroking her hair*
Northstar: *yawns big*
Thrax: *begins humming a lullaby to her to help her relax*
Northstar: *yawns again*
Thrax: *continues humming the tune , stroking her hair* *kisses her forehead* Rest, young spirit.
Northstar: *yawns again and starts to fall asleep*
Thrax: *smiles, pulling the covers round her face, kissing her forehead again* *lays on the bed next to her, softly purring*
Ozzy: .. *looks from the doorway and feels a pang of jealousy, wanting him to cuddle him like that*
Thrax: *doesn't notice him as he has already fallen asleep holding Northstar in his arms*
Ozzy: ... *shuffles his feet a little and retires to bed, no longer so worried about insisting that he's not sleepy*
Thrax: *looks up from his book* What's wrong with you, angel?
Ozzy: I'm alright.. just got in a lil trouble..
Thrax: Oh?
Ozzy: *hands Thrax a couple pieces of paper, both of which have 'I will be on time for work' scrawled on them front and back*
Thrax: *sighs* Ozzy you've really got to be more punctual with your time keeping.
Ozzy: *softly* I know... *rubs the back of his head*
Thrax: *crosses his legs* Hopefully that's the only trouble you'll have. *raises his brow at Ozzy*
Ozzy: *hands him a folded up note*
Thrax: *takes the note* -Frank I don't need this. *begins reading it*
*the note mentions the tardiness, which occurred twice today, once this morning and once this afternoon coming home from lunch. it also mentions an incident while out on patrol in which Ozzy was ordered to hang back, he argued however he did obey*
Thrax: *massages his eyes* Like I said you have to better your time keeping, Ozzy and you have to make sure to follow orders from your superiors. Got it?
Ozzy: *nods, eyes averted* I got it...
Thrax: *nods smiling* Good boy.
Ozzy: *remembering what happened last time he brought a note home from work* Am I getting a spanking?
Thrax: *clasps his hands together* Not this time but if hear anything about endangering your life or the lives of others I won't hold back.
Ozzy: *nods, relieved* I understand.. I’m sorry.
Thrax: I know, baby. I know.
Ozzy: *goes to him and hugs him*
Thrax: *sits Ozzy on his lap and holds him close*
Ozzy: *nuzzles him, eyes closing*
Thrax: *lays back on the couch, cradling Ozzy close*
Ozzy: *lets out a content sigh and snuggles*
Thrax: *strokes Ozzy's hair, kisses his forehead* My sweet baby boy.
Ozzy: *smiles and kisses his father on the cheek* Hey that reminds me.. where's little bit?
Thrax: Her name's Northstar and she's asleep in the guestroom at the minute.
Ozzy: Wore her out today huh? *chuckles then gets serious* How's that big ol bruise on her shoulder?
Thrax: It's starting to fade and clear up thankfully.
Ozzy: *nods* That's good. She seem to be feeling better?
Thrax: Yes, she's opening up a bit more as well.
Ozzy: that's good to hear. No more biting huh?
Thrax: No, we talked for a little bit.
Ozzy: So how old is she?
Thrax: *looks down at him* I haven't really asked her that but seems to be half your age at the most.
Ozzy: Are we keeping her?
Thrax: We'll see but she's a person not a pet Ozzy.
Ozzy: *nods, blushing*)
Thrax: It's her choice Ozzy but she really wants to get home.
Ozzy: *nods* she's a sweet kid... Wonder where her parents were when she was grabbed though.
Thrax: *sighs* I found out her mother is dead and she lives with her father but he treats her cruelly.
Ozzy: *frowns as he hears that, distinctly remembering his own mother's cruelty* We can't let him have her back.
Thrax: *nods* I know but what can we do?
Ozzy: Keep her.
Thrax: It's her choice Ozzy, we can't force her if she doesn't want to.
Ozzy: *nods* I know... but we can tell her she has a home here if she wants it right
Thrax: *nods* Right. *strokes Ozzy's cheek* Just hope you don't start getting jealous of her.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Nah. She could be the baby sister.
Thrax: *chuckles* Maybe but no teasing her or else.
Ozzy: *chuckles* Yeah I know.
Thrax: *nuzzles Ozzy's nose* You really are worth the trouble.
Ozzy: *smiles warmly and hugs him tightly*
Thrax: *hugs Ozzy back* I'll have to check on Northstar, haven't heard a peep out of her all day. *gets to his feet and heads to the guestroom*
*she can't be seen immediately however there is a moving lump in the middle of the bed under the covers
Thrax: *smiles, moving over to the bed and sits down at the side of the moving form* *gently lays his hand on the wrapped up form*
*she's apparently startled because the wrapped lump jumps about a mile*
Thrax: *chuckles lightly* Relax it's just me, Northstar. Didn't mean to startle you.
Northstar: *backs out of the covers ending up falling on her butt on the floor by the bed* ow!
Thrax: *kneels beside her* Are you alright?
Northstar: *rubs her bottom a little* Uh huh.
Thrax: lifts her to her feet* I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you, young spirit.
Northstar: It's ok. *stands with his help*
Thrax: *smiles* Are you hungry?
Northstar: *nods* uh huh
Thrax: *thinks* How do you feel about pizza for dinner?
Northstar: What kinda pizza? *looks up at him, rubbing her sleepy eyes*
Thrax: *smiles* It's your choice, young spirit. *leads her to the kitchen*
Northstar: *sucks her thumb on the way to the kitchen*
THrax: Ozzy, pizza okay for dinner okay.
Northstar: *nods* ah huh.
Thrax: What kind would you like, young spirit?
Northstar: Cheese.
Thrax: *smiles* Okay. *calls out to Ozzy* Ozzy what about you?
Ozzy: Pizza’s fine dad.
Thrax: *smiles* Any toppings.
Ozzy: Sure sausage and peppers
Thrax: *nods, grabbing an apron and begins cooking*
Thrax: Ozzy could you set the table, please?
Ozzy: Sure. *starts to set it like always and stares at the young one when she starts to try to help*
Thrax: *looks at the two through the corner of his eye and smiles, placing the pizzas in the oven* *places the finished food on the table for the two and a salad for himself before sitting down* Eat up everyone. *takes a bite of his own*
Ozzy: *chomps on his pizza*
Northstar: *picks any bits of sausage off hers and takes a bite, looking at her plate as some of the cheese falls onto her plate*
Thrax: *smiles at the two, continuing with his food* *sets his cutlery down after finishing, wiping his mouth*
Northstar: *eats her pizza, save for the little bit of sausage that was on it*
Ozzy: Ya nee some protein there kid.
Northstar: *tilts her head*
Ozzy: *points to the sausages*
Thrax: Ozzy leave her be, if she doesn't like it or if it's not part of her normal diet we won't force her. *takes a drink of water*
Ozzy: But doesn't she need to finish?
Thrax: You can take what she leaves, Ozzy. *takes another gulp of water*
Ozzy: *looks at him*
Northstar: *munches quietly on the crust of her pizza*
Thrax: *looks towards Ozzy* Don't like the idea of eating scraps do you, little one. *smirks*
Ozzy: nooot really.
Thrax: *shakes his head* Waste not want not. *turns to Northstar* I'll take the sausage if you don't want it.
Northstar: *nods and pushes it over to him*
Ozzy: Why won't you eat it?
Northstar: Cause I don't want to be stupid...
Ozzy: Huh?
Thrax: *eats the leftovers and looks at her* What do you mean, young spirit?
Northstar: Well one time in school my teacher made me eat my meat and she wouldn't let me have anything else till I finished it so I ate it cause I was hungry and then later I had to come home cause I was sick and daddy told me it was because I was stupid and ate meat.
Thrax: *sets the cutlery down, wiping his mouth* Your not stupid, young spirit. I think the reason you were sick is because that meat was probably spoilt.
Northstar: The school wouldn't give us kids spoiled food would they?
Thrax: Some would. How do you think I got into some of my victims.
Northstar: Oh... I never got sick from school food before.
Ozzy: You ever get sick from the meat your parents cooked?
Northstar: they never made it
Thrax: *gathers up the dishes* You can't force someone to follow certain diets and from what you said about your parents never serving you meat could explain why you were sick. *begins washing the dishes*
Northstar: Did you eat meat a lot when you were a little boy?
Thrax: Mother gave me a proper diet growing up including meat, fish, veg, fruit, everything I needed.
Northstar: mommy and daddy never gave me meat.
Ozzy: That why you're such a lil thing?
Thrax: Ozzy! Hold your tongue. *sets the dishes away and sits down* What she lacks in height she makes up for in skill.
Ozzy: With what?
Northstar: *climbs up on the table*
Thrax: *looks towards her, smiling*
Northstar: *sits on the edge and hangs her feet over the side*
Thrax: *lifts her chin* I can tell. With a lot of potential you can achieve much more than you think.
Northstar: *shrugs a little*
Thrax: *pulls her onto his lap and holds her close*
Northstar: *looks up at him, her thumb popping into her mouth again*
Ozzy: *gently removes it* Hey there... you'll mess up your teeth.
Thrax: *raises his brow at him* You do it all the time when you're curled up with me, *smirks* my baby boy.
Ozzy: *blushes* awww but my teeth are done growing....
Northstar: *looking up at Ozzy* You do?
Ozzy: *changing the subject* Hey wanna read a book?
Thrax: *grins and whispers to Northstar* Yes he does. My mother even took a few photos of him doing it when he's asleep.
Ozzy: You're not gonna show her that are you?
Thrax: *smirks* Maybe.
Ozzy: *groans*
Thrax: Hey you know you have no right to tease her while you've done a few childish things yourself, sweetie.
Ozzy: *blushes* Yeah I know.
Thrax: *chuckles, giving Northstar a small nuzzle*
Northstar: *nuzzles back a little and makes a little coo, it's a very timid sound, slightly similar to the ones white blood cells make*
Thrax: *gently strokes her hair and strangely feels as though he's holding the daughter he never had*
Northstar: *continues to suck her thumb*
Thrax: *purrs softly to her, rubbing her back*
Northstar: *looks up at Ozzy too*
Thrax: *looks towards Ozzy with a cocked brow* Anything wrong angel?
Ozzy: Nah... It's fine. *rubs her hair*
Thrax: *lightly chuckles, getting to his feet and carries Northstar to the living room*
Ozzy: *follows them and grabs one of the books*
Thrax: *places Northstar on the couch, sitting down next to her* Which did you choose Ozzy?
Ozzy: *hands him the book, the wind in the willows*
Thrax: *takes the book and begins reading*
Northstar: *listens to the story*
Thrax: *finishes reading the story and closes the book* Well what do you both think?
Northstar: there's stuff in it that wasn't in the movie.
Thrax: *crosses his legs* Well movies have a tendency to leave out a few things when they're based on books.
Northstar: *softly* I used to have the book but I never did read it.
Thrax: *strokes her hair* You probably never got the chance to read it.
Northstar: Daddy said I shouldn't read things written by humans.
Thrax: *rolls his eyes and lifts her chin* Your father is nothing but a fool. *looks up at the clock* C'mon you two time for bed.
Northstar: *rubs her eyes a little bit and yawns*
Thrax: *lifts her into his arms* Ozzy you to. *carries Northstar to the guestroom*
Ozzy: Aww... I'm not tired.
Northstar: Me nit her. *rubbing her eyes*
Thrax: *chuckles* I beg to differ, young spirit. *lays her down on the bed, stroking her hair*
Northstar: *yawns big*
Thrax: *begins humming a lullaby to her to help her relax*
Northstar: *yawns again*
Thrax: *continues humming the tune , stroking her hair* *kisses her forehead* Rest, young spirit.
Northstar: *yawns again and starts to fall asleep*
Thrax: *smiles, pulling the covers round her face, kissing her forehead again* *lays on the bed next to her, softly purring*
Ozzy: .. *looks from the doorway and feels a pang of jealousy, wanting him to cuddle him like that*
Thrax: *doesn't notice him as he has already fallen asleep holding Northstar in his arms*
Ozzy: ... *shuffles his feet a little and retires to bed, no longer so worried about insisting that he's not sleepy*
Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 59)
Girl: *starts to stir come the morning and she sits up, moving stiffly*
Thrax: *smiles* Morning, young spirit.
Girl: *looks over at him and hides under the blankets again*
Thrax: *gets up and sits on the bed* Still nervous are we?
*there's a shake of the covers that looks to be a nod of the head*
Thrax: It's alright, no need to rush.
Girl: *pokes her head out from under the covers, looking at his face then the hand that she bit the previous night*
Thrax: *looks down at the bite mark* Don't worry about that, I've gone through worse.
Girl: *continues to stare at it then up at his face, she says nothing but her eyes wonder... why aren’t you mad about that?*
Thrax: *senses what she saying* It's okay. I'm not mad, you just did it because you were afraid.
Girl: ... *barely audible* where am I?
Thrax: *smiles at her* My apartment in the City of Frank, young spirit.
Girl: that's a funny name for a city.
Thrax: Well technically this City is person's whole body. We just gave it the name of it.
Girl: ... *blank look*
Thrax: You really don't know where you are or how you got here?
Girl: *shakes her head*
Thrax: *takes her hand into his* You'll get use to your new surrounding. . . I did.
Girl: Are you a vampire?
Thrax: *chuckles, shaking his head* No. I'm a virus. Well ex-virus but still. *shrugs*
Girl: ... *another blank look*
Thrax: *chuckles* Maybe my son, will help you understand. *calls out* Ozzy!
Girl: he smells human.
Ozzy: *pokes his head in the door? Yeah? *still in his pjs*
Thrax: I need you to help me explain to her where she is and what we are.
Ozzy: Oh can she talk?
Thrax: *nods* Yes. Like I said she just needed time.
Ozzy: Well you're in Frank City.
Girl: ... What are you?
Ozzy: I'm a white blood cell. Haven’t you ever seen one before.
Girl: Uh huh.... in my science book..
Thrax: *whispers to Ozzy* Sounds like she's from outside the body.
Ozzy: *nods* uh huh. *to the girl* Where did you come from?
Girl: *being literal* My mommy
Thrax: *sighs* He means where is your home.
Girl: oh... at my house in lake city.
Thrax: What is the last thing you remember before waking up in our home?
Girl: the man grabbing me.
Thrax: *massages her hand* Do you have any idea why he took you?
Girl: He didn't take me anywhere... he just grabbed me an d threw me and then I hit something and everything went dark...am I dead?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No you're not dead. You're very much alive.
Girl: *softly*I... I thought he was gonna kill me.. *pulls her knees up to her chest, probably injuring her shoulder more but not seeming to care*
Thrax: Don't worry, you're safe and that's all that matters. *smiles at her*
Girl: *sniffle*
Thrax: What is your name, young spirit?
Northstar: I'm not allowed to talk to strangers.
Thrax: *nods* It's okay. If you don't wish to tell us.
Northstar: *softly after a long pause* Northstar.
Thrax: Northstar? That's a lovely name.
Girl: Now you have to tell me yours.
Thrax: *nods* Of course. My name is Thrax and this *points to Ozzy* is my son Ozzy.
Northstar: like Ozzy Osborne?
Ozzy: *chuckles* Like Osmosis.. Which is my full name but you can call me Ozzy.
Thrax: *chuckles* Many do.
Thrax: You have to mind Ozzy sometimes, he can be really cheeky.
Ozzy: *chuckles* I wouldn't be Ozzy if I weren't.
Thrax: *ruffles his hair* No you wouldn't, baby.
Ozzy: *smiles*
Northstar: *looks at them* Will he look like you when he grows up all the way?
Thrax: *laughs lightly* No, my dear. Ozzy's already a full grown adult but that doesn't stop me from treating him like a child. *nuzzles Ozzy*
Ozzy: *blushes a bit but nuzzles back*
Northstar: *continues to watch them*
Thrax: To be truthful Ozzy is my adopted son but he's still my son.
Northstar: Oh... * one of her pointed ears twitches a bit*
Thrax: Is something wrong?
Northstar: *shakes her head but clearly that's not true*
Thrax: Northstar if something is wrong on bothering you we only wish to help.
Northstar: *throws the blankets over her head*
Thrax: Northstar it's alright. No one will hurt you while we're here. Okay?
Northstar: *voice muffled by the covers* I miss my mama...
Thrax: Don't worry we'll find a way to return you home. *whispers to himself* Some how.
Ozzy: *gently* Where is your mama little one?
Northstar: *sniffling* She's dead. I live with my daddy.
Thrax: *bites his lip* Oh Northstar. *lifts her up, holding her close*
Northstar: *lets out a surprised yelp and looks up at him, not used to being cuddled much but clearly was at some point because she starts to cling*
Thrax: *rubs her back* I know how you feel. It may not be the same but I lost my son years before.
Northstar: That's very sad.
Thrax: *nods* Before Ozzy and I met we had nothing but pain and sorrow in our lives but now all we have is love.
Northstar: *sniffs and nods*
Thrax: Good girl. *strokes her hair*
Northstar: *looks up at him and sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *smiles at her then his ears twitch as he hears the mail arriving* Ozzy could you get the mail?
Ozzy: *nods* I'll go get it.
Northstar: but what if it's Apoc?
Thrax: *looks at her with a raised brow*
Northstar: *looks up at him*
Thrax: Don't worry if whoever hurt you comes looking for you I promise I'll protect you.
Ozzy: *goes to grab the mail*
*their mail is mostly small parcels and a long envelope addressed to Ozzy but a couple parcels for Thrax*
Ozzy: *takes them inside*
Thrax: *looks at Ozzy as he enters* Usual bills?
Ozzy: Yeah and stuff for you
Thrax: *takes his mail* They're from my parents. *tears open the packs a bit and pulls out some photos* *look at the photos and starts sniggering* Remind me to thank mother for these later.
Northstar: *looks at the photos too, curious*
Thrax: *show her the photos of Ozzy wearing his temporary garments, curled up asleep in Marie's arms and being coddled by Vic*
Northstar: Is that your mom and dad?
Thrax: Yes, don't let their looks scare you. They're very sweet and loving.
Northstar: I miss my mommy...
Thrax: I know. I miss my wife and son as well but as long as I have their memories I'm able to smile.
Northstar: *softly* I'm hungry.
Thrax: *smiles* What do you wish to eat?
Northstar: *shrugs a little* I dunno
Thrax: *sets the photos down and thinks* Do you like pancakes?
Northstar: *nods* Uh huh
Thrax: *taps her nose* I won't be long. *gets to his feet and heads to the kitchen*
Northstar: *sneezes*
Thrax: *comes back after a while carrying fresh pancakes on a tray with jelly, jam, butter and syrup* Wasn't sure which you wanted so I brought everything. *sits on the bed, laying tray across Northstar's lap*
Northstar: *picks up one of the pancakes and starts to practically scarf it down, very hungry as she had not had much last night*
Thrax: Take it easy now. You're going to choke.
Northstar: *coughs a little because her throat is dry too*
Thrax: *pours her a glass of milk*
Northstar: *drinks it*
Thrax: *smiles at her* You're progress well since last night. *turns to Ozzy* There's some blueberry ones in the kitchen for you Ozzy.
Ozzy: *nods and smiles* Mind if I bring em in here?
Thrax: *shakes his head* Of course not.
Ozzy: *heads to get his breakfast and returns, sitting next to them*
Thrax: Any clue what was in your parcels Ozzy?
Ozzy: I dunno I haven't opened them.
Northstar: *finishes her milk all at once and finishes her pancakes*
Thrax: *smiles at her* Did you enjoy them?
Northstar: *licking her hands* aye.
Thrax: *chuckles, setting the tray on the floor* Ozzy why don't you open your packages and see what's in them?
Ozzy: *starts to open the package*
*inside the large one is a family portrait of his brothers and sisters and in the smaller ones are photos of their families including their fathers*
Ozzy: *smiles*
Thrax: *looks the photographs, smiling* Looks like your family is bigger than you thought, little one. *kisses Ozzy on the cheek*
Ozzy: *nods and smiles, nuzzling him* It's awesome isn't it?
Northstar: *still licking her hand*
Ozzy: you want a napkin there kiddo?
Northstar: *shakes her head*
Thrax: *chuckles* Would you like to see Ozzy's photos?
Northstar: *nods*
Ozzy: *chuckles and lets her see* don't get em sticky now.
Thrax: *laughs lightly*
Northstar: that's a big family. *squirms a little where she sits*
Thrax: Are you okay?
Northstar: *nods, though doing the sitting down 'potty' dance*
Thrax: *takes the photos from her, setting them down* C'mon I'll take you to the bathroom. Are you able to walk?
Northstar: *nods*
Thrax: *takes her hand, lifting her to her feet and leads her to the bathroom*
Northstar: *walks with him, looking around the house*
Thrax: *opens the bathroom door* I'll be outside waiting for you okay?
Northstar: *hurries into the bathroom*
Thrax: *leans against the wall waiting*
*in the bathroom the toilet flushes*
Thrax: *smiles as Northstar comes out* Better?
Northstar: *nods quietly*
Thrax: *wraps his arm round her shoulders, gently nuzzling her* *calls out Ozzy* Don't you have work today Ozzy?
Ozzy: Yipes! Yeah..
Northstar: What does he do?
Thrax: He's an Immunity cop for the FPD.
Northstar: Immunity?
Thrax: Fight off viruses, germs and bacteria. Of course my family is an acceptation.
Northstar: but germs are tiny. they live inside your body and sometimes make you sick and sometimes help your body do stuff.
Thrax: *smiles* You forget, you're inside a person's body at the minute.
Northstar: ... that's really weird
Thrax: Weird things do happen around here.
Northstar: What was your name again?
Thrax: *smiles* It's Thrax. Thrax Rojo.
Northstar: *looks up at him*
Ozzy: *hustling to get ready for work*
Thrax: *turns to Ozzy* Better hurry Ozzy or the Chief will think I’m going easy on you. *leads Northstar back to the room*
Northstar: is he going to get in trouble?
Ozzy: *scoots off to work*
Thrax: *watches Ozzy leave* Only with me if he causes trouble. *sits down on the bed*
Northstar: Ooooh.. will he be grounded if he's late for work?
Thrax: *chuckles* That or if he does something to endanger his life or mouths off the his superiors, he gets spanked.
Northstar: Spanked?
Thrax: *nods* I only do it to teach him a lesson, never to hurt him. *gathers up the photos*
Northstar: *rubs her rear a little*
Thrax: *looks at her* Has someone done that to you without mercy?
Northstar: *nods* daddy uses his belt on me…
Thrax: *sets the photos down and pulls her onto his lap, hugging her* I promise you he'll never hurt you again.
Northstar: *looks up at him then rubs her eyes some*
Thrax: *strokes her face* I'll make sure of that. *smiles at her*
Northstar: *flinches a little as his hand reaches for her face but not as much*
Thrax: You're safe now. I will let any harm come to an innocent.
Northstar: *softly* can I have some more to drink?
Thrax: *nods* Of course. *sets her on the bed, leaving and comes back with another glass of milk*
Northstar: *drinks it somewhat quickly and then wipes her mouth*
Thrax: *kneels in front of her* We'll find a way to return you home, in the mean time would you like to stay here?
Northstar: *softly* I have no where else to go..
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Don't worry you can stay here in my home.
Northstar: *nods and sniffles a little then reaches her arms up a little*
Thrax: *smiles, wrapping his own arms round her and lifts her into his arms*
Northstar: *starts to explore the house
Thrax: *can't but smile at her as he starts arranging the photos for his Family Album* *arranges the photos of him and Ozzy, his parents, Ric and his clan and lastly the photos of Xavier, his siblings and their families with the family portrait at the back*
Northstar: *comes out of the bathroom then kind of hops up on the back of the couch* Who are they?
Thrax: *smiles, turning to her* You've already seen the photos of Ozzy's siblings and my folks. *points to Ric's photos* This is Richard Jones and his family, they're friends of ours.
Northstar: *points to the pic of Richard, perched on the back of the couch like a bird* Is he related to Ozzy?
Thrax: *sighs* Yes. He's Ozzy's real father.
Northstar: Oh. Where's his mommy?
Thrax: Dead and good riddance. That harpy caused nothing but pain and sorrow for us. *tears start forming in his eyes*
Northstar: *looks at him her ears lowering slightly as she sees the tears forming in his eyes
Thrax: She ruin everything for us. Destroyed my family's good name, robbed Ozzy of love and I'm not even going to explain the unforgivable things she did. *places his head in his hands*
Northstar: *softly* Oh... *looks at him then leans over and kisses him on the cheek timidly*
Thrax: *looks up at her* I'm sorry it's just. . . even though she's dead now, what she has done is still fresh in my mind.
Northstar: Oh. I see... *rubs the back of her neck a little then looses her balance and falls onto the couch* Whoa!
Thrax: *catches her* Careful now. *the album falls to the floor, opening at Thrax's 'last' Family Portrait.
Northstar: I'm ok. I fall a lot. See? *holds up her arm and shows him a bruise on her elbow*
Thrax: *sets her on her feet, stroking her face* Maybe but you could really hurt yourself badly.
Northstar: *looks at the portrait in the album*
Thrax: *picks up the album and shows her photo*
Northstar: *Is that your family?
Thrax: Yes. My beautiful wife Eve, my young son Rory and my unborn daughter Aida.
Northstar: *looks up at him after that and pushes her hair behind her ear*
Thrax: *sighs* Sometimes I wish I did more to protect them.
Northstar: Was there anything more you could do?
Thrax: *hangs his head* Shouldn't have left them, I should have been stronger. *clenches his fists*
Northstar: *nuzzles a little*
Thrax: *lightly nuzzles her back* Ozzy's all I have left now.
Northstar: *lets out a soft mewling sound*
Thrax: *strokes her face* We've both have given each other something we lost or never had before and for that we are grateful.
Northstar: *rubs her arm a little and looks up at him*
Thrax: *lifts her chin* Is something wrong, young spirit?
Northstar: *shakes her head a little*
Thrax: There is no fear here. We'll protect you, no matter what. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *looks up at him and nods then reaches for one of his hands*
Thrax: *takes her hand into his right one*
Northstar: you have four.
Thrax: *chuckles lightly* How our kind developed over the generations. *shrugs a little*
Northstar: Why is that one longer? *points to the fore claw on his left hand*
Thrax: *takes a sharp breath* As you I am a virus and this *holds up left fore claw* is my main choice of weapon, though I hardly use it now. *whispers* Thank Frank for that.
Northstar: There's something in it? Poison? *reaches for it, curious*
Thrax: *draws his left hand back* Yes but I hardly use it anymore.
Northstar: *seems curious still and continues to reach for it, moving forward*
Thrax: *keeps his hand withdraw, beginning to get the same fearful feeling that he had when Ozzy was looking at it*
Northstar: *tilts his head at the samurai sword looking claw, seemingly fascinated by the venom she can sense within it*
Thrax: *bites his lip hard as he tries to keep his left fore claw away* Look Northstar please, I don't wish for anyone to touch this claw.
Northstar: Why?
Thrax: Even though I can control the venom in it I'm still afraid of hurt anyone who comes in contact with it.
Northstar: Oh.
Thrax: *nods* I'm afraid of hurting those I care for by accident with it.
Northstar: I’m not afraid of it.
Thrax: Neither's Ozzy but I still get nervous when he holds my left hand.
Northstar: why?
Thrax: *sighs* Because Ozzy is my son and I don't like him playing around with that claw in case he hurts himself.
Northstar: *almost looks like she's going to ask 'why' again but doesn't*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek with the back of his right fore claw* Ozzy was always fascinated with my claw but when he held my left one in his hands my heart always skipped a beat with fear. That's why no one can touch it.
Northstar: *nods a little* My godfather's a vampire. I'm not scared of claws... his claws aren’t poisonous though.
Thrax: He's lucky then.
Northstar: His fangs are though.
Thrax: *cringes, clutching his throat fearfully*
Northstar: Are you ok?
Thrax: Yeah, just the thought of his teeth on my neck is enough to make me shudder.
Northstar: I've never seen him bite anybody.
Thrax: I'm not holding my breath on that.
Northstar: *looks up at him and tilts his head*
Thrax: Sorry guess the idea of him coming around his me spooked.
Northstar: Scared of Vampires?
Thrax: Not really but the idea of them biting scares me. *shudders*
Northstar: How come?
Thrax: Since your godfather fangs are poisonous I don't wish for my life to be cut short. *does the decapitation gesture*
Northstar: Awww.. he wouldn't bite you.
Thrax: I'm wouldn't count on that. *gulps*
Northstar: Why not?
Thrax: If he showed up and saw me with you he'd get the wrong idea. Trust me, it's happened before.
Northstar: He's nice though.
Thrax: I'm not taking any chances Northstar.
Northstar: *softly* You probably don't have anything to worry about anyway... I don't think there's any way he'll be coming...
Thrax: *places his hands on her shoulders* Like I said we're going to make sure you get back home safely. The only question is how.
Northstar: *nods a little and leans forward to hug him, sniffling*
Thrax: *pulls on to his lap, holding her close and rubbing her back*
Northstar: *snuggles up close to him and sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *smiles, softly humming one of his lullabies to her*
Northstar: *falls asleep as she listens to it*
Thrax: *lays her down on the bed, pulls the covers up round face and kisses her forehead* Rest now, young spirit. *leaves the room to clean up their home*
Thrax: *smiles* Morning, young spirit.
Girl: *looks over at him and hides under the blankets again*
Thrax: *gets up and sits on the bed* Still nervous are we?
*there's a shake of the covers that looks to be a nod of the head*
Thrax: It's alright, no need to rush.
Girl: *pokes her head out from under the covers, looking at his face then the hand that she bit the previous night*
Thrax: *looks down at the bite mark* Don't worry about that, I've gone through worse.
Girl: *continues to stare at it then up at his face, she says nothing but her eyes wonder... why aren’t you mad about that?*
Thrax: *senses what she saying* It's okay. I'm not mad, you just did it because you were afraid.
Girl: ... *barely audible* where am I?
Thrax: *smiles at her* My apartment in the City of Frank, young spirit.
Girl: that's a funny name for a city.
Thrax: Well technically this City is person's whole body. We just gave it the name of it.
Girl: ... *blank look*
Thrax: You really don't know where you are or how you got here?
Girl: *shakes her head*
Thrax: *takes her hand into his* You'll get use to your new surrounding. . . I did.
Girl: Are you a vampire?
Thrax: *chuckles, shaking his head* No. I'm a virus. Well ex-virus but still. *shrugs*
Girl: ... *another blank look*
Thrax: *chuckles* Maybe my son, will help you understand. *calls out* Ozzy!
Girl: he smells human.
Ozzy: *pokes his head in the door? Yeah? *still in his pjs*
Thrax: I need you to help me explain to her where she is and what we are.
Ozzy: Oh can she talk?
Thrax: *nods* Yes. Like I said she just needed time.
Ozzy: Well you're in Frank City.
Girl: ... What are you?
Ozzy: I'm a white blood cell. Haven’t you ever seen one before.
Girl: Uh huh.... in my science book..
Thrax: *whispers to Ozzy* Sounds like she's from outside the body.
Ozzy: *nods* uh huh. *to the girl* Where did you come from?
Girl: *being literal* My mommy
Thrax: *sighs* He means where is your home.
Girl: oh... at my house in lake city.
Thrax: What is the last thing you remember before waking up in our home?
Girl: the man grabbing me.
Thrax: *massages her hand* Do you have any idea why he took you?
Girl: He didn't take me anywhere... he just grabbed me an d threw me and then I hit something and everything went dark...am I dead?
Thrax: *shakes his head* No you're not dead. You're very much alive.
Girl: *softly*I... I thought he was gonna kill me.. *pulls her knees up to her chest, probably injuring her shoulder more but not seeming to care*
Thrax: Don't worry, you're safe and that's all that matters. *smiles at her*
Girl: *sniffle*
Thrax: What is your name, young spirit?
Northstar: I'm not allowed to talk to strangers.
Thrax: *nods* It's okay. If you don't wish to tell us.
Northstar: *softly after a long pause* Northstar.
Thrax: Northstar? That's a lovely name.
Girl: Now you have to tell me yours.
Thrax: *nods* Of course. My name is Thrax and this *points to Ozzy* is my son Ozzy.
Northstar: like Ozzy Osborne?
Ozzy: *chuckles* Like Osmosis.. Which is my full name but you can call me Ozzy.
Thrax: *chuckles* Many do.
Thrax: You have to mind Ozzy sometimes, he can be really cheeky.
Ozzy: *chuckles* I wouldn't be Ozzy if I weren't.
Thrax: *ruffles his hair* No you wouldn't, baby.
Ozzy: *smiles*
Northstar: *looks at them* Will he look like you when he grows up all the way?
Thrax: *laughs lightly* No, my dear. Ozzy's already a full grown adult but that doesn't stop me from treating him like a child. *nuzzles Ozzy*
Ozzy: *blushes a bit but nuzzles back*
Northstar: *continues to watch them*
Thrax: To be truthful Ozzy is my adopted son but he's still my son.
Northstar: Oh... * one of her pointed ears twitches a bit*
Thrax: Is something wrong?
Northstar: *shakes her head but clearly that's not true*
Thrax: Northstar if something is wrong on bothering you we only wish to help.
Northstar: *throws the blankets over her head*
Thrax: Northstar it's alright. No one will hurt you while we're here. Okay?
Northstar: *voice muffled by the covers* I miss my mama...
Thrax: Don't worry we'll find a way to return you home. *whispers to himself* Some how.
Ozzy: *gently* Where is your mama little one?
Northstar: *sniffling* She's dead. I live with my daddy.
Thrax: *bites his lip* Oh Northstar. *lifts her up, holding her close*
Northstar: *lets out a surprised yelp and looks up at him, not used to being cuddled much but clearly was at some point because she starts to cling*
Thrax: *rubs her back* I know how you feel. It may not be the same but I lost my son years before.
Northstar: That's very sad.
Thrax: *nods* Before Ozzy and I met we had nothing but pain and sorrow in our lives but now all we have is love.
Northstar: *sniffs and nods*
Thrax: Good girl. *strokes her hair*
Northstar: *looks up at him and sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *smiles at her then his ears twitch as he hears the mail arriving* Ozzy could you get the mail?
Ozzy: *nods* I'll go get it.
Northstar: but what if it's Apoc?
Thrax: *looks at her with a raised brow*
Northstar: *looks up at him*
Thrax: Don't worry if whoever hurt you comes looking for you I promise I'll protect you.
Ozzy: *goes to grab the mail*
*their mail is mostly small parcels and a long envelope addressed to Ozzy but a couple parcels for Thrax*
Ozzy: *takes them inside*
Thrax: *looks at Ozzy as he enters* Usual bills?
Ozzy: Yeah and stuff for you
Thrax: *takes his mail* They're from my parents. *tears open the packs a bit and pulls out some photos* *look at the photos and starts sniggering* Remind me to thank mother for these later.
Northstar: *looks at the photos too, curious*
Thrax: *show her the photos of Ozzy wearing his temporary garments, curled up asleep in Marie's arms and being coddled by Vic*
Northstar: Is that your mom and dad?
Thrax: Yes, don't let their looks scare you. They're very sweet and loving.
Northstar: I miss my mommy...
Thrax: I know. I miss my wife and son as well but as long as I have their memories I'm able to smile.
Northstar: *softly* I'm hungry.
Thrax: *smiles* What do you wish to eat?
Northstar: *shrugs a little* I dunno
Thrax: *sets the photos down and thinks* Do you like pancakes?
Northstar: *nods* Uh huh
Thrax: *taps her nose* I won't be long. *gets to his feet and heads to the kitchen*
Northstar: *sneezes*
Thrax: *comes back after a while carrying fresh pancakes on a tray with jelly, jam, butter and syrup* Wasn't sure which you wanted so I brought everything. *sits on the bed, laying tray across Northstar's lap*
Northstar: *picks up one of the pancakes and starts to practically scarf it down, very hungry as she had not had much last night*
Thrax: Take it easy now. You're going to choke.
Northstar: *coughs a little because her throat is dry too*
Thrax: *pours her a glass of milk*
Northstar: *drinks it*
Thrax: *smiles at her* You're progress well since last night. *turns to Ozzy* There's some blueberry ones in the kitchen for you Ozzy.
Ozzy: *nods and smiles* Mind if I bring em in here?
Thrax: *shakes his head* Of course not.
Ozzy: *heads to get his breakfast and returns, sitting next to them*
Thrax: Any clue what was in your parcels Ozzy?
Ozzy: I dunno I haven't opened them.
Northstar: *finishes her milk all at once and finishes her pancakes*
Thrax: *smiles at her* Did you enjoy them?
Northstar: *licking her hands* aye.
Thrax: *chuckles, setting the tray on the floor* Ozzy why don't you open your packages and see what's in them?
Ozzy: *starts to open the package*
*inside the large one is a family portrait of his brothers and sisters and in the smaller ones are photos of their families including their fathers*
Ozzy: *smiles*
Thrax: *looks the photographs, smiling* Looks like your family is bigger than you thought, little one. *kisses Ozzy on the cheek*
Ozzy: *nods and smiles, nuzzling him* It's awesome isn't it?
Northstar: *still licking her hand*
Ozzy: you want a napkin there kiddo?
Northstar: *shakes her head*
Thrax: *chuckles* Would you like to see Ozzy's photos?
Northstar: *nods*
Ozzy: *chuckles and lets her see* don't get em sticky now.
Thrax: *laughs lightly*
Northstar: that's a big family. *squirms a little where she sits*
Thrax: Are you okay?
Northstar: *nods, though doing the sitting down 'potty' dance*
Thrax: *takes the photos from her, setting them down* C'mon I'll take you to the bathroom. Are you able to walk?
Northstar: *nods*
Thrax: *takes her hand, lifting her to her feet and leads her to the bathroom*
Northstar: *walks with him, looking around the house*
Thrax: *opens the bathroom door* I'll be outside waiting for you okay?
Northstar: *hurries into the bathroom*
Thrax: *leans against the wall waiting*
*in the bathroom the toilet flushes*
Thrax: *smiles as Northstar comes out* Better?
Northstar: *nods quietly*
Thrax: *wraps his arm round her shoulders, gently nuzzling her* *calls out Ozzy* Don't you have work today Ozzy?
Ozzy: Yipes! Yeah..
Northstar: What does he do?
Thrax: He's an Immunity cop for the FPD.
Northstar: Immunity?
Thrax: Fight off viruses, germs and bacteria. Of course my family is an acceptation.
Northstar: but germs are tiny. they live inside your body and sometimes make you sick and sometimes help your body do stuff.
Thrax: *smiles* You forget, you're inside a person's body at the minute.
Northstar: ... that's really weird
Thrax: Weird things do happen around here.
Northstar: What was your name again?
Thrax: *smiles* It's Thrax. Thrax Rojo.
Northstar: *looks up at him*
Ozzy: *hustling to get ready for work*
Thrax: *turns to Ozzy* Better hurry Ozzy or the Chief will think I’m going easy on you. *leads Northstar back to the room*
Northstar: is he going to get in trouble?
Ozzy: *scoots off to work*
Thrax: *watches Ozzy leave* Only with me if he causes trouble. *sits down on the bed*
Northstar: Ooooh.. will he be grounded if he's late for work?
Thrax: *chuckles* That or if he does something to endanger his life or mouths off the his superiors, he gets spanked.
Northstar: Spanked?
Thrax: *nods* I only do it to teach him a lesson, never to hurt him. *gathers up the photos*
Northstar: *rubs her rear a little*
Thrax: *looks at her* Has someone done that to you without mercy?
Northstar: *nods* daddy uses his belt on me…
Thrax: *sets the photos down and pulls her onto his lap, hugging her* I promise you he'll never hurt you again.
Northstar: *looks up at him then rubs her eyes some*
Thrax: *strokes her face* I'll make sure of that. *smiles at her*
Northstar: *flinches a little as his hand reaches for her face but not as much*
Thrax: You're safe now. I will let any harm come to an innocent.
Northstar: *softly* can I have some more to drink?
Thrax: *nods* Of course. *sets her on the bed, leaving and comes back with another glass of milk*
Northstar: *drinks it somewhat quickly and then wipes her mouth*
Thrax: *kneels in front of her* We'll find a way to return you home, in the mean time would you like to stay here?
Northstar: *softly* I have no where else to go..
Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Don't worry you can stay here in my home.
Northstar: *nods and sniffles a little then reaches her arms up a little*
Thrax: *smiles, wrapping his own arms round her and lifts her into his arms*
Northstar: *starts to explore the house
Thrax: *can't but smile at her as he starts arranging the photos for his Family Album* *arranges the photos of him and Ozzy, his parents, Ric and his clan and lastly the photos of Xavier, his siblings and their families with the family portrait at the back*
Northstar: *comes out of the bathroom then kind of hops up on the back of the couch* Who are they?
Thrax: *smiles, turning to her* You've already seen the photos of Ozzy's siblings and my folks. *points to Ric's photos* This is Richard Jones and his family, they're friends of ours.
Northstar: *points to the pic of Richard, perched on the back of the couch like a bird* Is he related to Ozzy?
Thrax: *sighs* Yes. He's Ozzy's real father.
Northstar: Oh. Where's his mommy?
Thrax: Dead and good riddance. That harpy caused nothing but pain and sorrow for us. *tears start forming in his eyes*
Northstar: *looks at him her ears lowering slightly as she sees the tears forming in his eyes
Thrax: She ruin everything for us. Destroyed my family's good name, robbed Ozzy of love and I'm not even going to explain the unforgivable things she did. *places his head in his hands*
Northstar: *softly* Oh... *looks at him then leans over and kisses him on the cheek timidly*
Thrax: *looks up at her* I'm sorry it's just. . . even though she's dead now, what she has done is still fresh in my mind.
Northstar: Oh. I see... *rubs the back of her neck a little then looses her balance and falls onto the couch* Whoa!
Thrax: *catches her* Careful now. *the album falls to the floor, opening at Thrax's 'last' Family Portrait.
Northstar: I'm ok. I fall a lot. See? *holds up her arm and shows him a bruise on her elbow*
Thrax: *sets her on her feet, stroking her face* Maybe but you could really hurt yourself badly.
Northstar: *looks at the portrait in the album*
Thrax: *picks up the album and shows her photo*
Northstar: *Is that your family?
Thrax: Yes. My beautiful wife Eve, my young son Rory and my unborn daughter Aida.
Northstar: *looks up at him after that and pushes her hair behind her ear*
Thrax: *sighs* Sometimes I wish I did more to protect them.
Northstar: Was there anything more you could do?
Thrax: *hangs his head* Shouldn't have left them, I should have been stronger. *clenches his fists*
Northstar: *nuzzles a little*
Thrax: *lightly nuzzles her back* Ozzy's all I have left now.
Northstar: *lets out a soft mewling sound*
Thrax: *strokes her face* We've both have given each other something we lost or never had before and for that we are grateful.
Northstar: *rubs her arm a little and looks up at him*
Thrax: *lifts her chin* Is something wrong, young spirit?
Northstar: *shakes her head a little*
Thrax: There is no fear here. We'll protect you, no matter what. *kisses her forehead*
Northstar: *looks up at him and nods then reaches for one of his hands*
Thrax: *takes her hand into his right one*
Northstar: you have four.
Thrax: *chuckles lightly* How our kind developed over the generations. *shrugs a little*
Northstar: Why is that one longer? *points to the fore claw on his left hand*
Thrax: *takes a sharp breath* As you I am a virus and this *holds up left fore claw* is my main choice of weapon, though I hardly use it now. *whispers* Thank Frank for that.
Northstar: There's something in it? Poison? *reaches for it, curious*
Thrax: *draws his left hand back* Yes but I hardly use it anymore.
Northstar: *seems curious still and continues to reach for it, moving forward*
Thrax: *keeps his hand withdraw, beginning to get the same fearful feeling that he had when Ozzy was looking at it*
Northstar: *tilts his head at the samurai sword looking claw, seemingly fascinated by the venom she can sense within it*
Thrax: *bites his lip hard as he tries to keep his left fore claw away* Look Northstar please, I don't wish for anyone to touch this claw.
Northstar: Why?
Thrax: Even though I can control the venom in it I'm still afraid of hurt anyone who comes in contact with it.
Northstar: Oh.
Thrax: *nods* I'm afraid of hurting those I care for by accident with it.
Northstar: I’m not afraid of it.
Thrax: Neither's Ozzy but I still get nervous when he holds my left hand.
Northstar: why?
Thrax: *sighs* Because Ozzy is my son and I don't like him playing around with that claw in case he hurts himself.
Northstar: *almost looks like she's going to ask 'why' again but doesn't*
Thrax: *strokes her cheek with the back of his right fore claw* Ozzy was always fascinated with my claw but when he held my left one in his hands my heart always skipped a beat with fear. That's why no one can touch it.
Northstar: *nods a little* My godfather's a vampire. I'm not scared of claws... his claws aren’t poisonous though.
Thrax: He's lucky then.
Northstar: His fangs are though.
Thrax: *cringes, clutching his throat fearfully*
Northstar: Are you ok?
Thrax: Yeah, just the thought of his teeth on my neck is enough to make me shudder.
Northstar: I've never seen him bite anybody.
Thrax: I'm not holding my breath on that.
Northstar: *looks up at him and tilts his head*
Thrax: Sorry guess the idea of him coming around his me spooked.
Northstar: Scared of Vampires?
Thrax: Not really but the idea of them biting scares me. *shudders*
Northstar: How come?
Thrax: Since your godfather fangs are poisonous I don't wish for my life to be cut short. *does the decapitation gesture*
Northstar: Awww.. he wouldn't bite you.
Thrax: I'm wouldn't count on that. *gulps*
Northstar: Why not?
Thrax: If he showed up and saw me with you he'd get the wrong idea. Trust me, it's happened before.
Northstar: He's nice though.
Thrax: I'm not taking any chances Northstar.
Northstar: *softly* You probably don't have anything to worry about anyway... I don't think there's any way he'll be coming...
Thrax: *places his hands on her shoulders* Like I said we're going to make sure you get back home safely. The only question is how.
Northstar: *nods a little and leans forward to hug him, sniffling*
Thrax: *pulls on to his lap, holding her close and rubbing her back*
Northstar: *snuggles up close to him and sucks her thumb*
Thrax: *smiles, softly humming one of his lullabies to her*
Northstar: *falls asleep as she listens to it*
Thrax: *lays her down on the bed, pulls the covers up round face and kisses her forehead* Rest now, young spirit. *leaves the room to clean up their home*
