Eiry and Rai: Halloween Special
| Title: | Eiry and Rai: Halloween Special | |
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| Author: | firefly_1824 | |
| Date Written: | 2008 | |
| Continuity | SSEU Earth 1337-A | |
| Time Placement | October 31, 2008 | |
| Synopsis | Rai decides it's time to move into a more mature relationship with Eiry. | |
| Rating | PG-13 | |
| Additional Notes | This took place before Eiry and Rai's relationship was retconned. | |
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Rai put his arm around Eiry and gave her a very sweet kiss when they appeared on the transmat platform. “You look ravishing,” he said. “That style works very well for you.” “I suppose it does.” “Since we're already in costume, perhaps we should pay a visit to the Tokyo deck?” “Yes! I'm sure they'll all stare at us; you'll enjoy being the center of attention :P” she teased him. “Only to show you off, dear,” he returned, pulling her out of the room, and they half-dashed down the hall hand in hand. It may have been evening, but there were still many of the Tokyo “inhabitants” on the streets, and they could hear music coming from the large park area. A few venders were set up near the walkway, and they got tea and a snack, and mingled in the crowd, weaving through to where they could see the band, which was really just a holographic projection. Several of Rai's children were also there, and soon Carlos and Alejandro found them, and they talked a while. The band started a song Rai liked, and he pulled her out to dance, which he always did quite well. He swept her around, making the dress swirl around her feet. “So how's work been going?” “Going. You know how it is. But I think it's slacking off a little right now.” “So I get you back for a while?” “Let's hope so.” “You surprised me tonight, I really enjoyed that,” she said. “I was hoping you would,” he smiled. “And I was pleasantly surprised as well. How long have you had such a nice dress?” “This one? A few years. I did wear it last year, but you were busy.” “Ah.” “I just don't really have the chance to wear them much.” “Them?” “I do have a few dresses, you know.” “You? No.” “Stop it,” she said, giving him a swat. He picked her up and threw her in the air, which got a little squeal out of her before he caught her and swept her around again. “I did used to wear a skirt once in a while when we were dating, you know.” “Not the same.” Alejandro went by, dancing with Juanita, also in period dress, and soon there were many of the Gregory clan in the square. Carlos was still over by a potted plant, running his fingers over a leaf or two. “Carlos, come join us,” Eiry said, dragging him out onto the square to dance. “I'm not very good at this, you know,” he said. “So what? Just enjoy yourself.” She led, and they talked about silly things until Juanita traded Alejandro for Carlos. “Hey there pretty lady.” “Hey yourself.” “How are you lately? We've all been so busy here with work, saving the world and all.” “Yeah, I know. I was so surprised when he showed up tonight.” “I'll bet.” “Well, things have been much slower lately now that we've come out of wedding season, it was very very busy, like you guys usually are. But things have been nice and much better paced. I've had time for other things, like Mongoosetiger and Sali and reading a book. I haven't read a book in so long...” “Don't let Rachael here you say that, you'll get the eye. But I know exactly what you mean. Does Dad still come by for his flower every morning?” “Boutonnière. And sometimes. When he can. I really should start making them before I leave in the evening and bringing them home so he has it when he gets dressed in the morning.” “That's a good idea, I'm sure he'd appreciate that.” “Don't tell him, it'll be a surprise.” “I wouldn't dream of it.” Eiry buried that little conversation a little deeper than usual, just in case, and let Alejandro guide her around, talking of other things. Rai apparently felt the need to dance with all of his daughters, of whom there were more present than the boys, and she danced with some of them, as well as Juanita and Yumiko, before wandering over to the fountain and sitting with MGT, who had come to watch. She had tried to teach him to dance a few times, but he was so much larger than most of them that it became incredibly awkward when one wasn’t completely prepared to be lighthearted and a little silly. “Enjoying the night?” she asked him. “They dance well, don’t they?” “Veeri pretti. Yuu, too.” “Thanks. Sali made me a few dresses like this. Rai likes them, I think.” “Vater always like yuu.” “I suppose he does,” she said with a laugh. “How was your day?” “It okay. Learn about Hall’een.” “Sounds spooky. We used to dress up and go trick or treating. Sometimes with tail and teeth and claws—when the adults weren’t looking, of course. Everyone thought it was just a costume.” “Think I coold go?” “I don’t know. Normal people would never be able to afford to look like you just for Halloween. But maybe we could find someplace for next year.” “Woold be nice.” She squeezed his arm, leaning her head against him. “Someday, we’ll find a way. I promise.” “Miss Erry nice.”
“Father, look,” she said, indicating the fountain. MGT and Eiry were sitting here, fast asleep, Eiry’s head pillowed on his arm. She looked incredibly small next to him, but it filled him with warmth to see his wife and his son as friends and companions. He seemed to get along very well with all the Lupa who came up here, and he was glad for MGT for it. He checked the time. “It must be nearly two in the morning,” Junko said. “Yes, rather late for her. She’s usually first to bed.” Wake up, darling, unless you’d like me to carry you. Mmm… he could feel her half thinking about it, not quite conscious, and she sat up before opening her eyes with a bit of a stretch. That roused MGT, as well, and he ambled along in front of them toward the door. Eiry put his arm around her, and partly leaned against him. “Do you have to go to work early?” “I don’t have to. Would you like me for a while?” “That would be nice. But not if you have something important.” “It’s not important. Did you have something in mind?” “No, not really.” MGT’s room came up, and they said goodnight to him before continuing on to their own quarters. Now that Eiry was awake, she wasn’t sure she wanted to go back to sleep right away, and contemplated a pajama top for a while. “Go for a quick run?” he suggested. “That ought to tire you out.” “Sounds like a good idea. See you later,” she said, kissing his cheek and going out to the suite garden.
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