>>5867401“Happy birthday kiddo. Here, say hello to everyone else too.” you say to your shy grandson, passing him over to Broly, who gingerly takes him. Your son looks at you curiously a moment, but seeing your expression then reaches out to you telepathically.
“Everything alright?” he asks you.
“Not sure. Time Patrol spotted, stay alert.” you reply, seeing his eyes go wide as you give him a nod, then start making your way out of the group of your family. Everyone gives you odd looks, seeing you going the wrong way but no one else questions you, you getting free of the crowd while keeping your eyes focused on the Patroller. Then, once you're clear of the group you march right over towards him. The Time Patroller sees you approaching, and to your surprise doesn't back down. He stands his ground, watching you approach. “So. Here to ruin ANOTHER of my family's events?”
“Karn.” he replies simply, turning a bit to face you. And doesn't say anything else, just looking at you. He seems different, older than you remember. But not only that, he seems far more confident, but most noticeably powerful. He's only in his base form, working to suppress his power, but you can get a glimpse of that power laying dormant within him. His strength is far greater than you remember, if he starts trouble you're going to be in for a serious fight.
“What are you doing here?” you ask him, not shrinking back and pressing for an answer. “If you're here to fight, I'm going to crush you.”
“I'm not here to fight you, but if I were, this time you'd fall.” he replies seriously, still meeting your gaze. “But if you must know, I'm looking for Mechikabura.”
“Well, even if he does show up, don't start any trouble here.” you reply. “You and your kind have ruined enough of my family's celebrations.”
“Look.” he says with a sigh, taking a deep breath and raising his gaze back up to your own. We're already being quite lax here, with letting Towa bring your other children here as long as the other Chaya and that traitor Ace stay away.”
As he says this you turn and seeing that, indeed, Towa and your three half-demon children are there, meeting with the rest of your family and looking happy to be here. You then turn back, seeing the steely resolve in his eyes that has always been missing before.
“You're a threat, but small time, Karn. As long as Mechikabura's still out there and at large, he's got absolute priority over you and your family.” he tells you, voice full of certainty. “But don't take this the wrong way: the moment he's done, I'm coming for you personally. And I'll be the one to bring you down.”
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