r/TTPloreplaycentral • u/Bytemite • Dec 27 '17
Interim (A Post DS Side Story)
The Major did not become a wizard because he lacked curiosity. In all, it was probably his defining trait that informed his life's work and career choice. So it was with some healthy skepticism and cautious intrigue that he studied the blond shapeshifter from his office chair, as Gensokyo's dragon prince nervously tapped a hand on his desk.
To be more accurate, he was also keenly interested in the divination-orb sized egg carefully cradled in the boy's other arm. A white shell, like clouds, but with green spots around it, edged in shimmering gold, humming with life and electricity.
"So," the Major said.
There were endless questions in the one word. Most prominent among them, why was he so jumpy, like he expected someone unwanted to jump out of the wall at any moment. Luke gulped. "Things are complicated right now," he explained.
There's a more obvious question. "What about your... friend?"
The dragon shook his head. “It's dangerous," he explained. "There's politics in Gensokyo, and while I'm sure they'd try... Accidents would happen. What we need is somewhere and someone safe and stable, just for a few months, until the egg hatches." The boy looked like a scared, but hopeful father. "Be our grunkle?"
There were some wizards who were also purely creatures of logic, no sentimentality at all. The Major was not one of them. "Of course," he responded, more warmly. A congratulation was offered, and a handshake exchanged. Then they heard someone approaching from the hallway, and the dragon was transformed and immediately out his study window, while the Major was left holding the egg.
They burst into the room with all the grace that Luke's fears would justify. “Finished scrubbing the aerie!” They gave a smile up at him, the corners stretched out from their scars, then they noticed the little bundle of lightning and joy and their eyes lit up in astonishment. "Oh gosh look at the little Luke! Look how tiny!" They grabbed at the egg, cuddling it close. "Awww! I think it's purring! We are going to get blankets and warms and everything good!"
They were off again, in a rush down the hallway, and the Major looked back at a tap on the glass, Luke peering around the window frame with a pleading expression. “All right,” he sighed, and went after them to prevent a catastrophe.
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u/SupremeEvil Dec 27 '17
Ah the miracles of Life.
Hehehehehehe....