Private Finished Service with a Smile

Batty · Dec 19, 2018

Cyril and Lyric nodded in confirmation. They had even more in common it seemed, so they could relate in more ways than one. Though, it seemed like she was adopted at a younger age, and she still wanted to see out her parents.

”Well, like we said. I’m sure someone around here can help. This island is really good about its social services. Maybe you’ll find your parents.”

When they were asked about their parents, Cyril chuckled bitterly. ”Hell no.” He said, his tone getting somewhat dark.”Our mom was batshit. Thought we were an omen or whatever. She was apart of some whack job cult, so she thought satan made us our whatever.”

Lyric squeezed onto his brother’s shoulder. ”She wanted nothing to do with us, so we were left to our own devices when we were too young to take care of ourselves.” He looked at Azu. ”We were taken away from CPS eventually. Our adoptive mom was much better, so we can’t exactly say we want to go back.”

Lyric remembered more than Cyril. The days they’d spend by themselves in a dark room, crying, starving…

Not fun memories.

”But I’m sure you’ll have better luck. And things will work out better for you.”

Zora · Dec 25, 2018

Both Bel and Azucena felt very bad for the twins. Both girls had been taken away from their families, Bel when she was older and separated from her twin, but the druids had been exceptionally kind and patient with her. And Azu had always had a loving and supportive family despite everything.

"I am really sorry to hear that," Azucena said with a kind look at both twins. "I am glad you found an adoptive mother who was nicer though," she said. "Sometimes family is not always the most loving or supportive people."

Batty · Dec 31, 2018

Cyril shrugged, with his brother doing the same with a few seconds of a delay. It was in true past, and luckily only a ghost of a memory. ”Eh, it’s fine. She was off her rocker, so even if she cared we existed we didn’t wanna grow up with her crazy ass.” He said. ”We’ve had our fair share of knocks. But sometimes shitty things happen for a reason.”

Lyric nodded, noticing they were approaching the campus a block or two away. He looked at the girls, his one arm around his brother’s shoulders while the other was dangling loosely down. ”Yeah. We’ve been through thick and thin, but at least we always have each other. It’s kinda nice never being alone.” He said. Not like he had much of a choice, but it worked out for the better.

”Well, enough of that sad stuff. It’s the weekend, you guys got anything planned?” Cyril asked. ”We don’t work, so we’re probably gonna bum it or do some goon shit. Not sure yet.”

Zora · Dec 31, 2018

"My boyfriend and I are just probably going to hang out, maybe catch a movie, play a game, order some food, probably a pizza, that kind of thing," Bel said as the group approached the academy. "Nothing to overly exciting," she said as she glanced at the twins and smiled.

"I haven't decided yet. Maybe sleep in, do some Christmas shopping or something," she said. "I wanted to go ice skating," she confessed, "but the person I was going with had something come up." she said as they now walked up the stairs to the front entrance.

Batty · Jan 6, 2019

The twins nodded, listening to their weekend plans. Apparently Bel was taken. It made sense, she was pretty and fun to hang around. They would have probably said her boyfriend was lucky, if they were brave enough.

”That sounds pretty nice.” said Lyric, smiling a bit. ”I did hear there was a spell of winter weather this weekend. Well, more so than it has been. It’d be a good idea to stay indoors.” The weather had been pretty… much lately. The two were Canadians, and even he thought it was kinda ridiculous. Still, Cyril thrives in danger and winter. Much to Lyric’s dismay.

When it came to Azu’s plans, Cyril perked back up. She was out and about a lot it seemed, and was taking advantage of the weather. ”Ice skating, huh?” He smirked. ”You know, it may not look like it but I’m a beast on the ice. I played hockey a lot as a kid.” Lyric looked at him, a bit nervous. Was he thinking what he thought he was thinking…? ”But regular ice skating is fun too-”

”Oh would you look at that, we’re almost back home-”

His voice was quiet, and wasn’t heard over Cyril. He seemed to be planning something, and he didn’t know how he felt about the direction this was going.

”So uh, since your friend bailed on you..” He was trying to play it cool, and for the most part, it was working. ”You think we could tag along?”

Zora · Jan 7, 2019

Azucena was both surprised and delighted that the twins wanted to go ice skating with her, so much so that she didn't notice Lyric's lack of enthusiasm or hesitation at the idea. She had thought that she'd have to cancel or go alone, neither option excited her much. She wasn't somebody who enjoyed solo activities.

"Sure, I love hockey," Azu piped up excited at the idea. Her adoptive dad's youngest brother, her uncle, Roger, lived in the Narrow Reality and played hockey. "that is if you are both okay with the idea," she said, looking at both of them eagerly.

"I gotta go, guys," Bel piped up somewhat apologetically, having just received a text from Sam."It was nice meeting you both, Lyric and Cyril," she said as she climbed the steps and opened the door. "Maybe next time we can get together and watch a movie or something," she offered.

"And I'll catch later, Azu," she said with a wave as she slipped through the doors, leaving Azucena with the twins to plan their outing.

Batty · Jan 8, 2019

Her confirmation of his request made Cyril beam, which wasn’t something he often did being as cynical as he was. Lyric looked a bit worried still, but didn’t want to rain on his parade. ”Hell yeah, we’re totally down.” Cyril spoke. Before Lyric could get a word in, Bel announced that she was leaving.

”Oh! Bye Bel, it was nice meeting you. Thank you for walking home with us!” Lyric said, waving goodbye with his free hand.

”Sounds good dude. Have fun, don’t get snowed in.” Cyril said, nodding Bel a goodbye. She was fun too, and he hoped they would see her around again.

Now, where were they…

”Yeah I’m super into sports and doing outside stuff. Haven’t really done anything since moving here since we’re at a disadvantage moreso than the norm. It’d be nice to get back on the ice again. But let us know, I’ll give you my-”

Lyric cut him off by tugging on his jacket. ”Um Cyril? A word?” He whispered. Cyril looked at him, holding up a finger to Azu to signal that he needed a sec. They turned to from her to have a bit of a chat in a hushed tone.

”What?”

”Cyril, you know how I get with extreme sports. Remember last time?”

Cyril grunted, rolling his eyes. ”Oh come on, you threw up one time! You’ll be fine! Besides-” He glanced behind him at Bel, and spoke in an urgent, yet even more inaudible tone. ”I’m about to get a girl’s number! This never happens!”

Lyric sighed. ”You’re not the one who’s a floating torso zipping all over the place!” Not wanting to escalate the situation, he sighed. ”I just don’t know. It’s been forever since we did something this intense...”

”Pleeeeeease?” Cyril looked at him, with a dramatic puppy dog look. He tried to think of a compromise. ”...I’ll let you host one of your DND parties in our room or whatever.”

Lyric was silent for a few seconds, contemplating. He looked back up at him. ”Deal.”

Cyril grinned, turning back around. ”Sorry about that Azu, had to have a little chat. Anyway just let us know when you wanna hang. I’ll give you my number.” He took out a pen he kept on him and a crumpled up receipt from work. He wrote “CYRIL” along with his number, giving it to her, hoping he’d text her soon. ”Uh, thanks for letting us tag along. It’ll be fun. I know it.”

Zora · Jan 8, 2019

Azucena gave Bel a quick wave goodbye, and then turned her full attention back to Lyric and Cyril. Upon hearing that they - or she assumed both boys - liked outside winter sports, Azucena smiled happily, excited at the idea once again of being able to do some jumps and twirls at the ice rink.

And so when Lyric asked if he could have a moment or two with his brother she didn't think too much about it. Just assuming it was brother stuff or something, she pulled out her cell phone and started flipping through messages and texts til they were done.

"No worries," Azu said, shutting her phone off when they came back to talk to her again, telling her they'd love to hang and giving her their number which she immediately entered into her phone.

"I'll text you later tonight or tomorrow," she told the twins, "I just want to double check when they open. I hope that's okay?" she asked as she put her phone back in her pocket.

(You can end it with the last post if you like, Porky : ) )

Batty · Jan 8, 2019

Well, this evening turned out better than initially expected. And it looked like they wouldn’t spend the weekend trapped inside. After giving her his number, Cyril smirked. ”Well, I look forward to it. But no rush. We ain’t doing anything important, right?”

Cyril elbowed his brother lightly. He jolted up, and smiled. ”Oh! Yeah, we tend to take it easy after work.”

He nodded with agreement. ”So yeah, let us know.” They were passing by their dorm, so he began to approach the stairs. ”Well, guess that’s it then. We’ll see you tomorrow. Thanks for walking with us and all that.” Cyril wasn’t usually one to outwardly express gratitude, but there was a first in everything. He didn’t know what was coming over him. He usually wasn’t this nice.

As Lyric nodded in agreement to his farewell, Cyril looked back at Azu from the top of the stairs. ”And uh… Have a good night.”

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