11th Hat - It's Good to Own Land

[busy_fists]

[In this AU, the generations between Colonel Sassacre and Dad have essentially been cut out completely, with Dad's accompanying timeline having been moved up to match.  In this world, Dad apprenticed directly under Sassacre in the 1800s, sailing up and down the Mississippi on a riverboat entertaining the drunken masses.  During one such trip, he met an alluring Southern belle - Mom Lalonde, the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner.]

[Today, Dad and Mom can be seen on the porch of 311 Miller Street, sitting in rocking chairs and sipping mint juleps.  Dad appears to be wearing a fake mustache and beard - because what classy gent should be without some equally classy facial hair - and a white seersucker suit.  Mom is decked out in a long dress with a full skirt, and a pink shawl in place of her usual scarf.  The two are enjoying the nice calm summer's day, just rocking together and commenting on the weather.]

Warm today.

[Rock.]

Warm yesterday.

[Rock.]

Supposed to be warm tomorrow.

[Rock.  Sip.

They'll go on like this all day, really.  Looks like there's a third rocking chair set up on the porch, for anyone who feels like joining them.  Be careful, though - there's a whoopie cushion on it.  There is also a nice fresh pecan pie sitting on the table next to the empty chair.  Make of that what you will.]

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[bonehead]

( AU!Jake has bipolar problems. Like, bad ones. He switches between being normal and being Lord English on impulse. Or, well, close to Lord English's likeliness. He'll be brash, volatile, so on and so forth and can't control it. He's showing symptoms because his sixteenth birthday is supposed to be the "birth" of Lord English. If you want more info, I did my own thread right above yours! )

Hey there.

[ Jake's voice is a little raspy as he offers a weak but friendly wave to the pair of adults sitting at the patio. He's distant but the similarity of the mother to Roxy and the father to Jane's dad caught his eye. Needless to say that he's curious even if he doesn't wish to be around people for long. ]

Enjoying the day, I suppose?

Jake -> Dad -> Mom

[busy_fists]

What's not to enjoy? The sun is shinin', the birds are chirpin', got a good drink and a good woman to enjoy it with...

[He raises his drink to Mom, smiling and nodding before taking another sip.]

Re: Jake -> Dad -> Mom

[pinkscarflady]

[She offers a pleasant smile and gestures to the third chair.]

Would you care to join us, young man?

We've got some lovely pecan pie, and I could certainly mix up another julep.

oh god you guys are too cute with your tag team

[bonehead]

[ Oh, there's a thing or two to complain about on his end, but he keeps that to himself. ]

Ah, I'unno. You guys seem to be enjoying yourself and I'm sure I'd be a bother.

[ Especially if his other tendencies got in the way. But he decides to try and enjoy the familiarity that came with talking to the two older figures and sits down on the chair. ]

..

Did someone just let out an inappropriate noise? That wasn't me, was it?

[busy_fists]

[Dad looks over at Jake with mock surprise, his fake beard hiding the hint of a prankster's smile.]

Now son, there are ladies present. I think you owe the missus an apology.

[pinkscarflady]

[She hides her smile behind a lacy fan.]

I suppose I could forgive one or two youthful indiscretions.

[weiss_tank]

[By now Ken knows there's something weird going on all over town, so he's checking out all the people he knows to see how they've changed out of an almost masochistic sense of curiosity. Oh hey, it's that dude who played that prank on him and then won his motorcycle from him.

Time to say hi to him and the woman next to him. Start with a wave.]

Hey!

Ken -> Dad -> Mom

[busy_fists]

Well, well, if it ain't Mr. Ken Hidaka himself. C'mon up and sit a spell, have a julep - they're good for what ails ya.

[Dad smiles, reaching over to gently pat the empty chair next to him. He's speaking in an old-timey Southern accent for some reason.]

Re: Ken -> Dad -> Mom

[pinkscarflady]

Yes, do join us, Mr. Hidaka. Cold drinks always taste all the better in good company.

[Mom gets to work mixing up that extra julep.]

Sounds good.

[weiss_tank]

Ah, thank you. [He'll come up with a happy smile.] Oh, easy on the booze for me ma'am. [Sob, he's such a light weight]

I think the town's throwin' a temper tantrum again. How are you two making out?

[busy_fists]

Temper tantrum? I haven't noticed anything different.

[Stroking them fake whiskers in thought while rocking some more.]

You notice anything funny?

[Glancing to Mom.]

[pinkscarflady]

[Sorry Ken, Mom doesn't even know what 'easy on the booze' means.]

Not a thing. Unless you mean the sorry state of this bourbon. Hardly up to the quality we had back home.

Why I daresay the Colonel would be appalled!

[gandere]

[ Hey look, it's that cute neighbor girl from across the street over at 310. Strolling up to them with an annoyed look on her face, she won't restrain to say what's on her mind. ]

Yes, and it'll be warm all week. Are you really going to go on about this all day long?

Rin -> Dad -> Mom

[busy_fists]

Now, now. Is that any way for a young lady to speak to her elders?

Re: Rin -> Dad -> Mom

[pinkscarflady]

Really, young lady! Keep up an attitude like that and you'll never catch yourself a beau.

[gandere]

I'm only saying what others want to say and besides, I have seniority in this place. I've been here for much longer than the both of you. [ Hmph. ] And what is a beau? I bet I could catch one easily!

[busy_fists]

[Dad gives a hearty laugh.]

A beau? You know, a fella. A sweetheart. And my wife's right - you'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar, after all.

[Laughing again, he pats Mom's hand and takes another sip of his drink.]

[hisnameisthecaptain]

[And a man in spandex, and a cape, will land in the yard. Gently on his feet before walking forward with a cooler.

No beer, just fresh ice tea.]

Want some company?

[busy_fists]

[Dad smiles at the cooler full of drinks, nodding.]

Well, that's right neighborly of you. Come on up.

[pinkscarflady]

Yes, do join us. We've a lovely pecan pie, fresh out of the oven.

[derp_detective]

[Gumshoe is strolling by when he sees the two rocking on the porch. So of course he approaches.]

Now that's the best way to handle this kind of weather! Drinking lemonade while relaxing! Wish I thought of that.

Gumshoe -> Dad -> Mom

[busy_fists]

Well, I agree with you about relaxing, but this here ain't no lemonade.

Re: Gumshoe -> Dad -> Mom

[pinkscarflady]

Really, Sir! Lemonade is for children.

[She doesn't bother to hide her amusement.]

You just have a seat and I'll mix you up a man's drink.

[derp_detective]

Oh, is that some ice tea then?

[Gumshoe goes to have a seat when he notices the Pecan Pie nearby and stops.]

Oh wow, is that a pecan pie? That looks pretty tasty!

[busy_fists]

Mint julep. Preferred drink of classy gentlemen and ladyfolk the world over.

[Dad smiles, gesturing to the pie.]

Good nose. It's fresh from the oven.