>>5787034You just wanted to thank her old man, you retort as you valiantly stand your ground! If it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t be standing here right now!
“‘S true…” Nods Chuck as he takes a sip from a cup he was hiding at his side, “Yer’ wildman ass woulda’ been stuffed and mounted on my wall.”
At least it’d add some <span class="mu-i">character</span> to the place, you counter! But seriously though-
“Don’t mention it, kid…” Interrupts the groundskeeper as he dismisses your words with a disinterested wave, “You’re the one that beat the smug outta’ that goggle-wearin’ freak. Enjoy the glory while ya’ can… trust me.”
“Dad told me she’s not dead…” Adds Libby as seriousness spreads across her face and her voice. “Well… <span class="mu-i">maybe</span>.”
Yea, you mutter, not entirely keen on contemplating it either, last you saw of her Rivka was sinking into some <span class="mu-s">PORTAL GOO</span>...
Interrupting the conversation with an angry sigh, Chuck gives his daughter’s forehead a gentle flick!
“Cripes, Lib–would it <span class="mu-i">kill</span> ya’ to shed a few <span class="mu-i">sunbeams</span> once in a while? This guy saved our asses… he doesn’t need that shit ruining his buzz.”
“I’m just <span class="mu-i">saying</span>…” The girl groans, “That you might wanna sleep with one eye open from now on, is all.”
“And he <span class="mu-i">will</span>,” Replies Chuck with growing irritation in his voice, “<span class="mu-i">LATER.</span>” Looking you up and down appraisingly, a faint smile forms on Chuck’s stony face. “... Diesel ain’t the kind of guy to give up that easily. He’s ready for anything, kiddo.”
Damn right, you smile, that blue-haired bitch won’t know what hit her! Eventually!
“Well whatever kind of hair-brained idiotic plan you cook up, leave <span class="mu-i">her</span> outta’ it.” Adds Chuck as he tips his cup in Libby’s direction. “Already dodged one bullet now that you an’ that other redhead are making googly eyes at each other…”
Libby’s face contorts into exaggerated disgust! “EEEUCH! Yea, don’t worry, dad–I barely even know this guy…” Seeing something change in your face, the girl relents a bit. “... though that’s… pretty cool of you to be there for Pepper n’ all… barely even recognized her when she charged onto the mountaintop like some kind of Civil War General…”
Libby smiles at you with approval in her eyes.
“She’s really changed around you, pizza guy. Don’t fuck it up.”
“<span class="mu-i">Language</span>.” Grunts Chuck earning another eyeroll from his daughter. “Lib’s right, though. Little freak’s crazy about ya’.”
Alright, you groan, you didn’t come here for <span class="mu-i">dating advice</span>! Both Fontaines exchange a confused glance before turning it in your direction.
“... Then why <span class="mu-i">did</span> you?”
You already said it, you reply through gritted teeth! You wanted to thank… ah, <span class="mu-i">forget</span> it…
>CONTD. 