ISS1DT - Sittin' n' Readin'

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:21 pm

John was sitting on a bench under the shade of a tree, reading a book.

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:23 pm

Max and Rita Stanton were deep in a discussion about SOMETHING. So deep, in fact, that they didn't notice the large tail in their path...until Rita tripped over it.

"Oh my, I'm so....eep" she said, as she got to her feet.

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:29 pm

John helped her up, polite as he was.

"Are you alright miss?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:32 pm

"I...I....I....I..." she stuttered out looking up---and up--and UP at John.

"I'm....s-sorry, we didn't see you there," Max said, coming up behind Rita and taking her by the shoulders.

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:39 pm

John took their anxiety in stride.

"No worry. It's just as much my fault for leaving my tail in the path," he chuckled.

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:42 pm

Max took a gulp--he wasn't used to dealing with people larger than he was, much less gigantic lizard-people. Still...

"M-Maxwell Stanton," he said, extending his arm for a handshake.

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:53 pm

John gave a strong yet gentle handshake.

"John Hino."

"Hmm... Any relation to Will Stanton?"

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:55 pm

"Our son...do you know him?"
Max's handshake was also firm, but, you know, despite how large of a man he was, he was no match for John.

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:06 pm

"Not very well, but I do know Sara."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:07 pm

They looked at each other for a moment.

"And, um, what do you think of her, Mr. Hino?"

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:20 pm

"A brave and capable ally."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:23 pm

"We're just in town for a couple days to meet her; Will's told us so much about her and everything..."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but...is that tail...real?" Max asked

"Maxwell!" Rita hissed.

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:29 pm

John chuckled.

"Yes, it is."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:33 pm

"And it actually, like, works? It's not just, I dunno, decoration?"

"Maxwell Stanton! I'm so sorry, Mr. Hino, for my husband..."

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:36 pm

"It's quite alright.. Though I usually get that from children. And please, it"'s just John. I'm just a student here."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:39 pm

"I'm sorry Mr H....John, it's just, well, I've never seen anything quite like you before--at least, not in person...

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:42 pm

"To be fair, I've only seen something quite like me in the mirror."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:45 pm

"Of course. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...draw attention to it."

by **John Hino** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:46 pm

"Really, don't worry about it. I don't."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:48 pm

"It's so nice that you have such a ...positive attitude about it. I know Will was crushed when people wouldn't accept him and he looks more..." she stopped before saying the word 'normal' or 'human' or whatever she was going for...

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:57 pm

"Colorful? Photosynthetic?" Ryan suggested jokingly from where he perched on a limb in the tree above.

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:58 pm

"Oh my!"

"Oh, hello there. Sayyy...I recognize you from somewhere....

Of course! Ryan Gabriel."

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:00 pm

Ryan stood on the limb, bowed with perfect balance, then jumped down easily to the ground. "And my infamy continues. Pleased to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton," he said, offering his hand politely.

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:03 pm

Max met his hand with his own beefy one. "Max Stanton. I read your XUNet page...it's how I found out Will was on the...what do you call them, X-Teams?"

by **Byrna Cooper** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:26 pm

Bear came running up, swatting Ryan playfully for flying off, again.

"Last time, Ryan: I can't fly!"

Smiling, she kissed him on the cheek.

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:27 pm

"Hrm? Oh, hello there..." Rita said, a bit thrown off--after lizard-men and winged-boys, Bear is weird in that she's not weird.

by **Byrna Cooper** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:32 pm

"Oh, hello!"

Bear smiled, giving both people a happy, quick hug.

"My name is Byrna, but please, call me Bear."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:33 pm

Rita gave back a quick, slightly awkward hug. "Rita Stanton..."

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:36 pm

"Then that's why you need to ask for a ride next time," Ryan teased, giving her a kiss back. "Bear, these are Will's parents. Will's Parents, this is Bear, as she said," he introduced. "And I'm sorry if I gave you a little shock. I never really took into consideration that people might be keeping their involvement low-key when I put that footage up."

by **Byrna Cooper** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:37 pm

Bear smiled, wrapping an arm around Ryan's waist.

"Will's parents? It's so nice to meet both of you!"

Bear gave a bright smile, indeed happy to meet his mom and dad.

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:38 pm

"Well, it wasn't entirely a surprise or anything; he just never got around to telling us. Afraid we would worry.

You should have seen the look on his face when I brought it up at the airport," he laughed, rumbling.

"It's a pleasure to meet you to. He's mentioned you several times in his e-mails."

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:45 pm

"Will's a good guy," Ryan said, smiling. "I really don't know what I'd be doing without him to back me up out there."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:47 pm

"He's spoken highly of you, too--though he's been couching it as 'helping him use his powers better' and things like that, rather than, y'know fighting...vampires or giants or whatever."

by **Byrna Cooper** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:50 pm

"Will has been doing very well with his abilities, from what I have seen. He's been showing really creative uses for his power."

Bear grinned.

"Ryan too, I suppose."

by **Ryan Gabriel** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:52 pm

"The two can be the same thing," Ryan said with an innocent, winning smile. "There's no teacher like experience. Will has a good head in a tight spot."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:54 pm

"Sometimes, sometimes," Max said. "He can get himself in a whole mess of trouble, too."

by **Byrna Cooper** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:56 pm

"We all do, and have. I know I've screwed up before. Will? he always makes things right."

by **Will Stanton** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:57 pm

"Well, he's doing that now, with Sara," Rita said, unthinkingly. "And good for him."

by **Byrna Cooper** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:58 pm

"Good for them both."

With a warm, contented look, Bear pulls close to Ryan.

by **Will Stanton** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:59 pm

"They're still too young, though...but with friends like you, I'm sure they'll get through it..."

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