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Aaaaa, what a sight it is!

[ the tenrec laughs, unshaken by the girl's shock compared to kit who's reaching for his things that fell on the floor. this chick is a sight to see, someone who leads a single-mother-adventuring-shockless-life has come to a place like this? who knew she was so... single mothers really have all the time! ]

Makin' a coin at your expense. Like what ya see?

[ surge goes as far as to sit on the table, crossing her legs with a wink, and that feather duster extends to tickle at the top of della's bill. it's not like she won't make this worse, looking to kitsunami as she chuckles. ]

You're doin' good Drippy, blowin' our guests outta the water!!

[ with her other hand, she'll tap the menu to lead della's wandering, lustful eyes back to what's before her. ]

Keep orderin', we are SO delighted to serve you.

Idon'tknowwhatyou'retalkingaboutIjustcameherefordinner.

[ Yeah, she said that all in one breath, rapidly, trying not to make eye-contact. SURGE PLEASE YOU ARE SO MUCH YOUNGER THAN HER DON'T MAKE THIS WEIRDER THAN IT ALREADY IS ]

... So. You two found each other. Great. Glad. Good. Fantastic. Happy for you.

[ oh god oh god please don't let her younger friends find out about this. sora, kieran, freiment MOM HAS NEEDS - ]

Can I just order food and pretend this never happened?

[ okay, he's got his things back together. let kit pull himself back up and then... why does she seem so panicked? kit glances to surge, as if for reassurance, before his gaze hesitantly returns to della. of course, his mind is quick to flip to the worst case scenario. ]

You... don't want to get caught speaking to us?

[ that's what it sounds like. "like it never happened?" why? kit is deflating as he speaks, looking dejected and depressed as ever—if not more. ]

S-sorry... But we really need the money, a-and...

No, you ain't gotta explain alla that. [ defensive, but she's also curious. ] Somethin' wrong with us, chick?

[ as playful as surge was at first, she's sliding off the table, fixing the skirt of her attire as she looks to the other. it's when kitsunami becomes unsure that surge's attitude flares, but she's holding back from causing a scene.

they do need money. ]

I mean, if ya tryna peek, then peek. [ at her, and praise kitsunami for being able to put it on without any issues. he was doing fine until della started screaming... ]

But I didn't think we were that much of eyesores to ya.

[ maybe della should have just focused on the menu. especially with how surge is picking it back up to look at it herself. ]

Oh, sweetie, no!

[ This is towards Kitsunami, hands clasped together, taking on Loving Mom Voice. ]

There's NOTHING I would love more than to spend time with you, for real! And if you ever need any help, I would do anything I can for you, I promise!

[ Then a side-eye at Surge. ]

You, I'd sell for one corn chip. Also, what's the big idea bringing him here? What is he, ten? You should be looking out for him, not dragging him to places like this!

What do you know about Surge!?

[ the words are out of his mouth before he can even think about them. who is she to judge surge? she doesn't know what they've been through—or what surge has done for him. his voice is louder and clearer now than della has probably ever heard it, determined to stick up for his partner. ]

I wanted to come with her here! It was my choice! Surge is a good person! She even let me use her money to repair my hydropack after we were attacked!

[ his words spill out frantically, one after another, and those lightless eyes of his are glaring at her so hard now. just because she's like everybody else doesn't mean that surge is. ]

[ surge is a loudmouth, she makes herself known, but at this moment she's grown quiet. her expression from snarky to a more muted look as if she wasn't expecting that terminology either. it's because of the outburst and pretty aware of what della means by that is why surge shakes her head. ]

It's chill, Drippy. She's right, I did bring you here.

[ despite everything, she could have just made the money herself. ]

Anyway, y'know the thing about jobs that they tell ya? Customers are always right.

[ her expression becomes a little lively again, cheeky grin and her teeth visible. ]

Can't deny service for an opinion, so what'cha want, chick? What has the extra cheese?

[ Whoa! She wasn't sure the kid could get that loud! She blinks a lot, eyes bouncing back and forth between the two.

What has Surge done to make Kitsunami so loyal? Or was he just lonely and desperate? Whatever's going on, this isn't the time or place to ask. She then takes off her pilot's cap to run a hand through her hair, sighing. ]

... All right. No matter sass towards Surge tonight, you've got my word.

[ But if she's ever alone with Surge again, the sass will be RELENTLESS. ]

Let's get back to the order. The triple-meat sandwich with extra cheese. And water.

[ She had originally ordered booze, but right now, thinks it'd be safer to be sober. ]

[ he'll get as loud as surge needs him to be, if he has to! but even as della agrees not to talk down to surge, there's still a bit of a bitterness to the sulk kit wears. he shrinks back into himself, adjusting the straps of his pack before he looks back down at his notebook. what he'd written before is still on the paper, so now it reads:

mead... sandwich with cheese... water...

maybe she doesn't want a hangover or something. ]

I'll tell the cooks.

[ no stutters or uncertainty to his voice now, his lightless gaze falling on della before it shifts to surge, and he turns to make his way. ]

No more sass towards Surge, huh?

[ the tenrec waits until kit is outside of earshot, and that's until he's back there with the cooks and the door's closed. now, a good girl would probably say something like she should wait until kit's gone to talk down to her. luckily, surge takes advantage of this. ]

I like the sound of that. I ain't know you knew how to be humble, Chick.

[ now the nickname is sticking as surge pats her chest with the feather duster. she only ordered three things, that's sad, how are they goin to make bank with such low orders. ]

You gotta be easy on Drippy, if you wanna quote bully me unquote, it should be when we have alone time.

Uh - !

[ wait no KITSUNAMI COME BACK!!! DON'T LEAVE HER WITH SURGE!!! WHYYYYYY

After grumbling and mumbling, she leans back in her seat. Great. Fine. Okay. She can handle this. Just... don't lose your temper, Della. Not here. Deep breaths. ]

... What are you two, childhood friends? Cause you kinda seem like... absolute opposites.

[ kit's not coming back for awhile CHICK... time to settle with the big guns (surge). ]

Y'know, it's rude to ask a lady about her relationships just because you're here single and lonely! Jealousy is an awful disease...

[ surge chuckles, looking at the woman before grabbing a chair herself to take a seat. she'll make herself comfortable until she needs to move. ]

Tell me, Chick. You must think I'm a baaaad, baaaaaaad influence. Don't ya?

[ Keep breathing steadily. Don't let her get to you.

She lightly begins drumming her fingers on the table. ]

... You didn't make a great first impression. And number two isn't going so great either.

But. I gave my word to Kitsunami. And I never break my promises. He totally won me over when I first met him - he was just so adorable and polite!

[ The Mom in her can't help but squee. Babies are her weakness. And drippy is such baby. ]

You look at him and just wanna protect him from every widdle thing!

You wanna see what the last impression looks like?

[ sometimes, it's hard to control that petty side of her, but she laughs it off as she watches della from across the table. her hand slaps against the table, shaking it a bit. ]

Kiddin'! [ maybe. ] I'mma tell you now, he's sensitive to people that do. [ it's like advice or a warning, either way, della will learn the hard way. it's not like kitsunami is the easiest person to work with really, there are rules to stand by. ]

But it's great you think well of Drippy, wish the sentiments were the same.

[ not della liking her, but kitsunami's case. ... well, highs and lows. ]

I know, I know. My sons are about his age - and as much as I want to coddle and kiss them all the time, they're a little old for that now.

[ Or at least in public. Maybe she can distract Surge's... Surgeness by babbling about her kids. That always keeps Della in a chipper mood. ]

[ it's around here that kit starts making his way back, two drinks (mead and water) on a platter in his hands as he walks very very carefully through the area to make sure that neither of them spill.

once he reaches the table however, the tray will be held in front of della and then dropped onto the surface with an unceremonious thunk. ]

...

That sooo? I dunno if I can even have kids.

[ not like we need any more surges, but she's not the girl she used to be a long time ago. she crosses her arms as she throws her legs onto the table, proper enough to pull the skirt down to show she has some manners. not a lot though. ]

You should introduce me to yours, I'd love to meet what makes you happy.

[ as that small fox comes back to drop the plate on the table, surge smiles. ]

Kit, she got kids around your age. Isn't that cool? She's gunna introduce us one day.

[ She raises her hands in a palm-open, defensive position - it's okay, buddy! We're getting along! Everything's fine! ]

Whew, that was quick! Thanks a lot, Kitsunami!

[ ... Aaand Surge is making herself comfortable, instead of serving other customers. Of course. Sure. Another breath, and she grabs the water to drink. ]

Anyway... much as I'd love to do a round of intros, that's not gunna happen. Right now, I'm the only one from my world. Everyone else is back home. Kids included. Been that way ever since I first arrived - that's why you two should count your lucky stars. You've got each other.

... Your food will be ready soon.

[ she's got mead and water for now to hold her over.

but kit will observe what surge is doing, making herself comfortable on the other side of the table, and it seems like they're having a conversation of some kind. while kit doesn't particularly care for others his age, he will scoot up and sit on the edge of the seat that surge is taking up, perched with his feet hanging off above the floor. ]

...

First of all, I'd never let him be alone, so keep that in mind.

[ well, she'd do what she can to stay with him, but if circumstances called for separation... they could handle it, but rather not! with this said, she's scooting a little further to give her companion some room so she can lean on him and her legs crossed on the table. ]

I guess if it came down to it, and somethin' happened to me, I dunno. I don't think anyone could support him like I do.

[ which is to say surge thinks all of you suck. ]

But I'll let Drippy be the judge of that in case you try to snipe me dead since you think we're soooooo lucky and want me out the picture.

[ della did NOT really say that, but you know, surge is just fucking with her. ]

[ Eyelid t-twitch! WHY is Surge poking the bear - er, duck? She's seen Della's explosive temper before - does she want to lose money or get them all kicked out? Does she have no sense of self-preservation?

Deep... deep... deep breath... and... UNLEASH THE MOM BABBLE! ]

So, they're triplets! Huey, Dewey, and Louie! Huey's such a smartie, he's got all these facts memorized and loves to learn! Dewey's a real superstar, always eager to try new things and face new foes! And Louie's a master of the loopholes, able to pinpoint the flaws of any villain's plans, but he's also got the biggest heart he loves to hide!

[ she wants surge dead? kit spares an unhappy glance to della, listing off all her kids, but kit doesn't know them at all. he's much more interested in what surge is saying, and besides, he has to cut in— ]

Only you can use me. I-I'll make sure nothing ever happens to you Surge! I...

[ he can't lose her again...

casts a sidelong glance to della. ]

[ the mom babble is crazy, surge listens and is confused why their names rhyme and how does della have the time to remember them. her eyes drift to kit soon after the moment his sidelong glance falls on the duck.

surge does wonder briefly if kitsunami had a mother who probably spoke to him like that before.

... ]

Nothing's gunna happen to me, don't worry about it.

[ she's sure of that. but she will say that with della's praise, there is something that stands out about the kids. ]

They'd make good heroes.

[ The ramble gets momentarily interrupted because boy howdy, that is SOME choice of wording! ]

"Use me"?

[ That makes her give Surge A Look because tf you've been treating/telling this kid??? twitch twitch twitch...breathe. That's something to dissect when you've got them alone, not together. Back to momhood. All is safe and well in momhood. ]

... A-hem. They're already heroes! Just like the rest of the fam. Managing to create a mutiny on sky pirates, tricking a whole batch of villains to hand over their money and power, saving folks from an avalanche... there's nothing they can't do when they put their minds to it!

[ yeah, use him. for any looks della gives surge, kit will be holding his best glare level on her. until—

ding!

a bell is tapped at the back kitchen, and he reluctantly shifts away from surge, dropping onto the floor and marching off so that he can go fetch della's order. ]

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