[027] OOM - Meet the Parents

[tristranthorn]

As every good traveler knows, there must be a destination for which to head towards - otherwise, there is aimless wandering which makes for wasted time, wasted resources, and a more or less miserable time.

But as any good observer knows, Tristran and Yvaine do not follow rules whatsoever.

So the two companions - still terribly (and pathetically) in love - are doing exactly what good travelers do not: they are wandering aimlessly, wasting time and resources. Whether they are having a miserable time remains to be seen, though it is unlikely that they are even able to follow that part of the rule, anyway.

"You know," Tristran starts thoughtfully, turning to glance at the star, "it has come to my attention that you haven't met my family yet."

Why this thought suddenly springs up in the young man's mind is a mystery, but now that it has taken precedence in the forefront of his thoughts, he believes it important not to let it go.

"Before we left, I told my father about you," he continues. "And I am positive that my mother - my other mother - and my sister want to meet you too. What do you think?"

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[nosequels.livejournal.com]

"Ah," Dunstan nods, leaning an elbow upon his knee and propping his chin on his hand. "Well, that clears up the bits that I was wondering about - would be awfully difficult to meet your girl if she was a rock, Tristran."

[nosequels.livejournal.com]

"Oh," Daisy blinks.

Then blinks again, thoughtfully this time.

"Oh!" her eyes widen. "And we're leaving the poor thing waiting out there all this time, Tristran? You should have told us sooner!"

[tristranthorn]

He glances up once more, clear surprise written on his face.

They aren't - they don't think he's -

Well, what a relief.

He nods, allowing himself to smile faintly. "I - it would be wonderful if you could meet her. I know she is eager to meet all of you as well."

[nosequels.livejournal.com]

This is coming from a family with a son who is part fairy and a father who was seduced by one - the unbelievable is a little old by now.

Louisa shrugs mildly, "Certainly better than finishing the mending."

It is pretty interesting. (Even if she would, at this point in time, rather get a new dress than meet a star.)

"Well, then we should be going then," Daisy agrees. "Don't you agree, dear?"

Dunstan flashes an indulgent smile, "Of course."