Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 79)

Thrax: *slowly awoke in the morning and smiled at his two children, carefully setting them down he got dresses and went out for his morning jog*

Talic: *is out for a walk while he's out*

Thrax: *returns home and showers before making breakfast*

*both youngsters are still asleep*

Thrax: *sets the tables and lays out the food before returning upstairs*

Northstar: *curled up under thecovers next to ozzy whom holds her in his sleep, both are sucking their thumbs*

Thrax: *smiles* So cute, it'll be a shame to wake them.

Northstar: *twitches*

Thrax: *smiles and makes his way over to the bed* *softly* Ozzy Northstar.

Northstar: *yawns and stirrs, nuzzling into Ozzy's chest*

Thrax: *strokes both their heads*

Ozzy: *stirrs and looks up athim*

Thrax: *smiles* Morning baby.

Ozzy: *hugs him* daddy. *nuzzles*

Thrax: *nuzzles him back and kisses him*

Ozzy: *nuzzles again, sniffling softly* M'wet...

Thrax: *gently lifts him away from Northstar and notices Ozzy's completely soaked* Let's get you cleaned up. *carries Ozzy into his own room to change him*

Ozzy: *nuzzles into his chest, temporary loss of bladder control seemign to have become a normal thing for after he's spanked and he clings to his father all the way to his room but lets go when lain down to be changed*

Thrax: *removes the soilt thing* I hope you're off work today otherwise you'll have to wear these undernieth your trousers. *changes Ozzy into a dry one*

Ozzy: Heh.. I wish I was..

Thrax: *shakes his head* Sorry baby but it'll have to be that way. *fastens the tapes* There you go. *pats his front*

Ozzy: *nods and hugs him*

Thrax: *hugs him back cradling him* You hungry?

Ozzy: *nods* Uh huh.

Thrax: It'll probably be a while before Northstar wakes up. C'mon then. *carries Ozzy downstairs*

Ozzy: *hugs him, tearing up a little as he's carried*

Thrax: *rubs his back* What's wrong angel?

Ozzy: *softly* I... I promise I'll be good today daddy... I'm sorry about yesterday...

Thrax: *gently bounces him* I know baby but be careful I don't wish to lose you.

Ozzy: *nods hugging him tightly*

Thrax: *brings him into the kitchen and sets him down on the chair* Eat up there's planty.

Ozzy: *nod but gets out of his chair, wanting to cuddle as he eats*

Thrax: *sets him in his lap* Hope Drix can keep an eye on you today.

Ozzy: *nods a little, nuzzling*

Thrax: *kisses him* Eat up baby.

Ozzy: *finishes his breakfast*

Thrax: Good boy. *pats his back*

Ozzy: *hugs him tightly*

Thrax: *sets Ozzy* Now get ready for work but I have soemthing to give you after you're ready.

Ozzy: Oh? *tilts his head*

Thrax: Trust me you'll need it. *goes upstairs*

Ozzy: *ndos and goes to finish getting ready for work*

Thrax: *fixes a small emgency shoulder bag for Ozzy and returns downstairs to wait for him*

Ozzy: *cmoesdownstairs*

Thrax: *hands him the bag* Keeps this hidden and if you need it Drix will help you.

Ozzy: *smiles a bit* Thanks.

Thrax: *ruffles his hair* Be careful baby and tell Drix to give me a call. We need to talk.

Ozzy: Sure thing.

Thrax: *kisses him on the cheek* Off you go.

Ozzy: See you after work dad.

Thrax: Come home safe. *waves*

Ozzy: I will.

Thrax: *smiles, heading back upstairs to see Northstar*

Northstar: *seems to be starting to wake up*

Thrax: *sits next to her* Morning honey.

Northstar: *smiles and reaches up to hugh im*

Thrax: *lifts her up and holds her close* Hungry honey?

Northstar: *nods* Uh huh

Thrax: C'mon. *carries her down to the kitchen, setting her by the table and hands her a bowl of hot honey oatmeal*

Northstar: *eats her breakfast*

Thrax: *makes himself some coffee and sets a glass of milk down for Northstar*

Northstar: *drinks her milk happily* can I have some juice next?

Thrax: Apple, orange or black current?

Northstar: What's blackcurrent? I've never had that. can I try it?

Thrax: Never hurts to try new things. *pours her a glass of black current juice* Here you are honey. *hands her the glass*

Northstar: *drinks it*

Thrax: *drinks down his coffee*

Northstar: *gets in his lap after she's done with it* Daddy?

Thrax: *sets his mug down* Yes honey? *wraps his arms round her*

Northstar: Can we play in the garden?

Thrax: *smiles* Of course. *looks around* I wonder where Talic is? I know he left after I went out for my morning jog.

*knock knock knock*

Thrax: Who the-? Stay here. *approaches the door and loks through the peep hole*

Talic: *right there*

Thrax: *opens the door*

Talic: Good morning.

Thrax: Glad you can join us. *gestures him in*

Talic: Thank you. How are you this morning?

Thrax: Just a little jumpy.

Talic: oh? Why? *has a bit more color in his skin than the previous night*

Thrax: Even with things sorted out I'm still a little jumpy. It's a habit I'm afraid.

Talic: Understandable. may I come in?

Thrax: Yes of course. *steps aside*

Talic: *comes in* Thank you. How was your night?

Thrax: Got the best night sleep I ever had.

Talic: *nods* that's good to hear. you look well rested.

Thrax: *nods, entering the kitchen* I use to have a hard time sleeping because of nightmares caused by my memories and fears.

Talic: *nods*

Thrax: Sometimes they're not mine but my mother's.

Talic: You have a telepathic link with your mother?

Thrax: *sits down* Yes since my developement inside her.

Talic: that's quite touching.

Thrax: We've always been close even though we were always on the run.

Talic: *nods and smiles though saddens somewhat as he thinks of his own sire*

Thrax: *gets up and offers his hand to Northstar*

Northstar: *takes his hand and smiles up at Talic*

Talic:* smiles* Good morning little star.

Thrax: I'm just taking Northstar out to the garden. Care to join us?

Talic: certianly* Smiles*

Thrax: *leads Northstar out to the garden* Be careful okay?

Northstar: *nods and starts to play*

Talic: *smiles* You look like a proud papa.

Thrax: *blushes and sits on the deck chair* I feel like one.

Talic: Well then my observation was acurate.

Thrax: *smiles* Never thought I'd have this feeling again.

Talic: *pats his shoulder* It's diffacult to find a good nesting spot around here. *chuckles* but Ill have a permanant one soon.

Thrax: Watch yourself some of the peole here are not very friendly.

Talic: Oh... I know... I've met up with some of them...though they don't remember the encounter with me.

Thrax: I still jumpy because of them.

Talic: Well... if you have any problems let me know. *offeres a fangy grin*

Thrax: *chuckles* You sound alot like my father.

Talic Should I take that as a compliment? *chuckles*

Thrax: *luaghs lightly* My father has a similar attitude.

Talic: Would he eat them though? *smirks*

Thrax: I don't if he would now but when I was younger-

Talic: Most of the humans I have killed have been thsoe that have threatened my family... I will make no exception here.

Thrax: Same with me and my father.

Talic: *nods* I'm glad to hear that. You see because you are now her father that makes you family as well

Thrax: I promise I won't screw up like I did before.

Talic: screwed up?

Thrax: I lost my family before because I couldn't protect them. *grips his trousers, sobbing*

Talic: *looks at him and places a hand on his shoulder, his cape shifting as a batlike wing comes out and wraps around his shoulders* Sometimes tragedy cannot be averted...

Thrax: But I should have tried harder. My family slained before my eyes.

Talic: Thrax... enough. Look at me.

Thrax: *looks up at him*

Talic: *gently* Tragedy strikes the kindes people with no remorse... I see in your eyes that you could have done no less than everything possible but even then that is not always enough. You mustn't blame yourself.

Thrax: Sometimes I wish taht were true. *hangs his head*

Talic: I think you are punishing yourself needlessly.

Thrax: My wife, my infant son and unborn daughter. Tell me is losing them fair?

Talic: No... however it is unfair to continue to punish yourself for soemthing you could not prevent.

Thrax: *looks at Northstar* I won't mess up not this time.

Talic: You are a fine father Thrax...

Thrax: *smiles* Thansk.

Talic: *smiles back at him, glad he sseems to ahve stopped beating ihmself up*

Thrax: *lays back* Ozzy and Northstar give me hope.

Talic: *pats his shoulder*

Thrax: I just hope Ozzy keeps his cool today.

Talic: *nods* I doubt he wishes to risk another spanking when he gets home.

Thrax: *chuckles* But even with these punishments he still gets into trouble.

Talic: *chuckles* Tis the way of children.... even when I came of age I still found myself over my sire's knee if he decided I had been naughty enough.

Thrax: *laughs softly* That I can imagine.

Talic: *chuckles fondly* Open disobediance was always met with a sore bottom... *sighs* Even if it would mean the strap I would give anything to see him again...

Thrax: I know what you mean. *reaches into his pocket and pulls out the girl's number then sighs*

Talic: Are you going to call her?

Thrax: I just don't know. It's been so long. Can we really make this work?

Talic: Do you love her?

Thrax: Yes.

Talic: Then you have your answer.

Thrax: *hangs his head*

Talic: Chin up Thrax.

Thrax: She in a new body now and this girl only depics her 'past life' as dreams.

Talic: But still.. If this is your soulmate then this is a rare oportunity.

Thrax: Look I don't wish to rush in to this.

Talic: *nods* that's understandable, however I fail to see how a small date could harm. Perhaps you could take her out for some coffee and conversation?

Thrax: *nods* But what if nothing clicks?

Talic: Then there's nothing wrong with remaining in contact with her and if by the second nothing has clicked then perhaps it wasn't meant to be after all... but at least you will have tried.

Thrax: *sighs*

Drix: *calls Thrax*

Thrax: Excuse me. *goes answeres it* hello?

Drix: Thrax?

Thrax: Ah Drix. You got my message.

Drix: Ozzy said you wanted me to call you

Thrax: Yes it's about the meeting you had last night.

Drix: yes?

Thrax: Any luck?

Drix: Actually I'mmaking progress.

Thrax: Hopefully. I don't wish to see them suffer.

Drix: Nor do I... By the way i noticedozzy was sitting very gingerly today. I take it he brought the note to you as he was instructed.

Thrax: Yes he did and he was taught his lesson.

Drix: Honestly I almost wanted to do the same myself... But that's your place.

Thrax: Yes, I hope he's behaving himself.

Drix: The cheif has him doing the lines he refused to do yesterday.

Thrax: *nods* At least he's doing them.

Drix: he has some new ones as well and the cheif told me he intended tos end a report home with Ozzy today.

Thrax: Oh Frank not again.

Drix: Well Ozzy hasn't misbehaved yet... first thing he did this morning was go to the cheif and appologise for his behavior yesterday.

Thrax: Glad to hear he's taking reponsibility for his actions.

Drix: he's been on his best behavior so far.

Thrax: No other problems I hope.

Drix: None yet.. though I did have to give him a hand not too long ago with something

Thrax: I see, he hasn't fully recovered from his punishment last night. Happens all the time.

Drix: Yes he mentinoed that. He as embarassedb ut I told him he neednt' be ashamed

Thrax: i just hope ya weren't caught. That's the last thing he needs.

Drix: No we had privacy.

Thrax: That's good, make sure he's stays out of trouble and he behaves.

Drix: I'll do my best.

Thrax: Thank you my friend.

Drix: *smiles* Don't mention it Thrax.

Thrax: Keep up the progress and I'll talk to you soon.

Drix: no problem.

Thrax: *nods* Speak to you soon Drix.

Drix: Take care. *hangs up*

Thrax: *sets the phone down and returns to the garden*

Northstar: *is hanging from Talic's outstreatched arm like a tree branch.*

Thrax: *chuckles, sitting down* You two are having fun.

Talic: *grins* Who's having fun? I don't remember anyone authorizing fun do you? *tickles Northstar tummy who giggles and lets go running over to Thrax with a wide grin*

Northstar: Help daddy tickle monster!

Thrax: *lifts her into his lap, laughing* Don't worry I'll protect you.

Talic: *chuckles and playfully growls as he 'pounces' them*

Thrax: *steps aside* No ya don't.

Talic: *chuckles going for them again*

Thrax: *holds Northstar close and starts running over the garden*

Talic: *chuckles and chases them*

Thrax: *smirks, zig-zagging through the garden*

Talic: *chuckles some more and crouches low to stalk him*

Thrax: *skids to a hault, smirking*

Talic: *POUNCE*

Thrax: *slide underneath him*

Thrax: *gets back on his feet, smirking*

Talic: *chuckles and pounces again, shadowing behind him at the last possible moment to grab*

Thrax: *turns* What the-?

Talic: *taps his shoulder lightly with a claw* you... are it... *chuckles*

Thrax: *smirked* Sneaky Talic, very sneaky. *sets Northstar down*

Northstar: *giggles softly*

Talic: *chuckles* i'm a vampire... Sneaky is part of my nature.

Thrax: *nods* Same with mine. *strokes Northstar's hair*

Northstar: *coos quietly*

Thrax: *nuzzles her softly*

Talic: *smiles and is about to say something but then lets out a soft growl and once more shadows, this time getting under the roof of the back porch as it begins to drizle*

Thrax: *lifts Northstar and carries her inside*

Northstar: Aww can't we play in the rain?

Thrax: I'll not have you catching a cold my jewel. *turns to Talic* Speaking rain no offence Talic but I though vampire only hated 'Holy' water not ordinary water.

Talic: that is spawned of human lore.... Earth vampires are not affected by water at all for the most part however to my kind it would be like pouring alcohol on you.

Thrax: *cringes* I see. *shudders at the memory*

Talic: It would seem I am stuck here for a while

Thrax: Hard to tell how you're going to get out of here anyway.

Talic: Well if I use the shadows enough I will be fine.

Thrax: *nods, sitting down next to the table* When you return, if you return are you going to bring Northstar with you?

Talic: I would never keep her from her father. She thrives in your care.

Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Glad to hear cuz I'll just have my heart broken again if that happened.

Talic: *places a hand on his shoulder*

Thrax: *sighs* I can be a real mess at times.

Talic: As can I.

Thrax: *smiles at Northstar* I would've gone mad long ago if it weren't for you and Ozzy.

Northstar: *smiles* how come daddy?

Thrax: Losing my family decades before drove me insane but when you two came into my life I was given a second chance as were the both of you. *kisses her forehead*

Northstar: *coos softly and nuzzle sinto his chest*

Thrax: *holds her close*

Talic: *chuckles* Perhaps some quiet reading time in the living room?

Thrax: *nods* I have several books to chose from help yourself.

Talic: *nods* thank you..

Thrax: *carries Northstar into the living room and sits on the couch with her*

Talic: Would you mind if I read aloud?

Thrax: *held Northstar in his lap* No I don't.

Talic: *smiles and begins to read aloud

Thrax: *lays back, hold Northstar on his chest as he listened.*

Northstar: *plays with Thrax's dreads, braiding them*

Thrax: *nuzzled her gently*

Northstar: *smiles and continues to braid them*

Talic: *chuckles*

Thrax: *his eyes glaze over as his memories of the time with his family float through his mind*

Northstar: *sings a soft childish melody as she plays with his hair*

Thrax: *closes his eyes, Northstar's melody and his wife's song cricling his mind*

Northstar: *suddenly lets out a yelp and throws her armsa round Thrax's shoulders as she hears a clap of thunder*

Thrax: *jolts upright, holding her close* It's okay honey, it's just thunder.

Northstar: *whimpers at a louder one* I'm scared daddy.

Thrax: *rubs her back* Sssshhhh-ssshhh-ssshhh. It's alright now. You're safe.

Northstar: *sniffle*

Thrax: Just imagine the thunder is the sound of a drum.

Northstar: *snfifles, looking up at him* A drum?

Thrax: *nods* Yes, just imagine the thunder is a big drum beating.

Talic: *smiles gently and starts to recite a soft chant that coincides with the thunder*

Northstar: *lays her head on Thrax's chest, seemign to calm down a little

Thrax: *strokes her hair softly*

Talic: *softly still chanting*
We will kindle the fire
dance the magic circle round
We will kindle the fire
we will kindle the fire....

Northstar: *nuzzles into Thrax's chest, listening to his heartbeat, taking comfort in that too*

THrax: *lays back, holding her close as he strokes her hair*

Northstar: Mmm.. *nuzzles into his chest, not sleeping but dozing*

Thrax: *inhales deeply, keeping his heart best at ease*

Northstar: *coos softly, cuddling him, the storm outside becomes more violent but she doesnt's eem to be more afraid*

*the phone rings*

Thrax: *lays Northstar next to Talic then goes to answers it* Hello?

Ozzy: Dad? Hey are you guys ok? It's coming down pretty hard out there.

Thrax: We're all inside, warm and dry. The thunder's scaring Northstar a little.

Ozzy: Aww poor kid. Well as long as you're ok. I'm in the station at the moment.

Thrax: Everything going okay?

Ozzy: It's fine I... Hang on. *to someone aside* peter where the heck are you going with the water cooler... *inaudble talking* Oie... *shakes his head and talks back to thrax* sorry about that... Yeah all's going wel... it's been slow

Thrax: I can imagine.

Ozzy: Well I figured I'd call to check on you guys cause of the storm and all. I might be home a little late because of it.

Thrax: I understand. Be careful.

Ozzy: I will. See you tonight.

Thrax: Goodbye Ozzy. *hangs up*

Ozzy: Bye dad. *hangs up*

Thrax: *walks back over to the couch and sits down*

Talic: *stroking NS' hair* Who was it?

Thrax: That was Ozzy. He was just checking up on us and saying he'll be a little late because of the rain.

Talic: that's sweet.

Thrax: *nods* At least he's stay out of trouble.

Talic: Indeed.

Thrax: *strokes Northstar's cheek*

Talic: *purring steadily*

Thrax: *looked up at him* Didn't know you purred.

Talic: *nods* I growl, I purr, I hiss.

Thrax: *nods* As you've seen so do I.

Talic: *nods* for a moment I almost thought you were vampiric

Thrax: My father's side of the gene pool.

Talic: I'd like to meet them sometime.

Thrax: That would be fine but be careful around my mother.

Talic: *nods*

Talic: *yawns slightly as he leans back*

Thrax: *lays back, taking Northstar into his arms*

Northstar: *wraps her arms around thrax's shoulders and sucks her thumb*

Thrax: *kisses her forehead*

Northstar: *coos, nuzzling*

Talic: *chuckles softly*

Thrax: *smiles* My little jewel. *nuzzles her*

Talic: *reaches over and strokesher hair then seems tot hink of something and narrows his eyes*

Thrax: *notices* What's wrong?

Talic : I'm not sure if apoc will try to come for her.... I'm fairly sure he tried to interfere with her mother's attempt to send her to someone who will take care of her.

Thrax: Like I said I won't let anyone harm her. I'm not going to screw up again.

Talic: You will have me at your back in that as well Thrax. (in other words Talic will back him up ^^)

Thrax: *smiles* Thank you.

Talic: *sits back a little*

Thrax: *lays back then suddenly feeling a shiver up his spine*

Talic: *looks to Thrax*

Thrax: *shudders* Something's not right.

Talic: I agree..

Thrax: *looks around fearfully*

Talic: Fear not... we can handle him... We don't yet know if he's in this body... He maybe his normal size outside it, unaware of our presence.

Thrax: We should still be on guard.

Talic: *nods*

Thrax: *holds Northstar close, stroking her hair*

Northstar: *coos softly*

Talic: *chuckles* I can't do that.

Thrax: What?

Talic: Coo.

Thrax: *smiles* Different species have different ways.

Talic: *nods* Indeed so.

Thrax: *nuzzled Northstar* Like me and my mother you're able to purr and that seems enough.

Talic: *nods* How does she respond when you purr to her?

Thrax: Ethier a soft coo or she cuddles close to me. *purrs to her*

Talic: *nods* If ever she has a panic attack in your presence purr to her. It calms her fast.

Thrax: *nods* I will, my purring helped calm Ozzy and it can help calm her.

Talic: *nods* She associates it with being loved. *smiles*

Thrax: *smiles back and kisses Northstar*

Northstar: *nuzzles*

Thrax: *smiles at her* My sweet little jewel.

Talic: *smiles and cocks his head toward the storm outsdie*

Thrax: It shall pass. They don't last long here. *sits up, cradling Northstar* I just hope Ozzy will be alright.

Talic: *nods* as long as he stays inside.

Thrax: But I wouldn't really trust those rookie co-workers of his.

Talic:* nods*

Thrax: *shakes his head* Sorry it's just Ozzy's been badly hurt thrice and I'm still nervous some times.