Turnabout Parenting [May Event Catchall]

[trenchdoting]

▶ WHO: Dick Gumshoe and you!
▶ WHAT: The dragon event
▶ WHEN: Throughout the span of the event!
▶ WHERE: Lunatia and along the way to the dragon place
▶ WARNINGS: None yet, but possible nudity

A. An Eggciting Parenthood

[Gumshoe's ended up taking care of an egg with his roommate and pal, Kay Faraday. When it's his turn to watch over the egg, he can be see walking around the upper levels of Lunatia with the egg held against his chest by a baby carrier. He doesn't even need the help of the egg's scent to dote on it. He happily pats and pets the egg constantly, in order to help nurture it!]

It must be good for the little pal to get some fresh air!

[And he'll happily greet anyone he comes across!

Of course, that energy can't be sustained forever, especially with the amount of Chroma that the eggs drain. At other points, Gumshoe will be found suffering from excessive egg contact - doubled over by a park bench and looking a lot bluer than usual while trying to gain a second wind.]

B. Bye Bye Dragon-fly

[It feels like the dragons have just hatched, and already it's time to say goodbye. Gumshoe's dragon has ended up being dubbed Li'l Maggey, and part of her body has a pattern of green scales that vaguely resemble Detective Gumshoe's trenchcoat. While goofy and earnest, the dragon also has a bit of a mischievous streak thanks to the influence of Kay.

Once they're out in the mountains, Gumshoe prepares to bring Li'l Maggey to the top of the mountain. He can be seen taking out some mini-weenies to feed her in order to coax her into flying him up the mountain!

But there's still the matters of the wild animals. Gumshoe's not the best fighter, especially when it comes to supernaturally powerful enemies. So Gumshoe can Li'l Maggey can be found running or flying for their lives from any of the enemies: the chrysadillos, lightning cats, umbris hawks or terra sharks! They could really use a hand...]

C. Spring Forth

[ooc: Characters in their 20s up for this prompt, please! Even without any smutting, Gumshoe wouldn't stay in the spring with anyone who's too young!]

[After all of that adventure, a dip in the hot springs sounds like the best way to relax! He can't remember the last time he's been to one. Or if he's ever even been to one, at all. Of course, he's embarrassed about stripping down for it - and also very much so about seeing others - but he eventually dips himself into the water and relaxes.]

Ahhh... Now that hits the spot!

[He might be alone, for now. Or is he?]

D. Wildcard

[Feel free to come up with another prompt, and/or hit me up for further plotting! My plotting comment can be found here.]

Comments

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[bratworth]

( Edgeworth has stripped down to his underwear - a modest pair of red boxer briefs - to partake in the hot springs. If someone had warned him before they undertook this trip that there would be a chance to unwind in such a fashion, he would have packed his bathers.

But he'll do his best with what he has, and with some trepidation, he makes his way to the springs, and is unsurprised to see a familiar face. Although they haven't precisely been on the best terms since arriving (the detective's assistance after the Encircling aside), Edgeworth decides it would be better to share this experience with an acquaintance rather than a stranger (indeed, if he must share it with anyone at all). Approaching Gumshoe, he clears his throat. )

Ahem. Detective. Mind if I join you?

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[As for the detective, he was pretty much in the buff within the spring. Not that it could be told - and there was a towel near the edge of the water that he could use if need be. It was an absolutely relaxing experience, in stark contrast to many of the experiences of his life.

Eventually, a figure surfaced from the steam. He almost thought that it was an illusion at first - some sort of mirage. Hot springs can have those, right? But no, it was the sort of thing that he had only pictured when nervous about speaking in front of a crowded courtroom: Mr. Edgeworth in his underwear.]

M- Mr. Edgeworth! [He blinks as he looks up towards him.] Is that really you?! Um... of course you're welcome to join, sir! [He jumps at the opportunity to help Edgeworth unwind and relax! All the weirdness here aside.]

Come on in!! The water's warm!

[bratworth]

( He doesn't need to be told twice, and without any further ado, he steps into the spring, giving Gumshoe a respectable amount of space but not sitting too far apart from the other man. He's not in the mood to raise his voice to speak. Even though he's been informed of the warmth of the water (not that he would be surprised to learn that hot springs are, indeed, hot), he still braces himself upon entry, although he soon realizes that such an action was entirely unnecessary.

It is remarkably warm in here. He can feel the tension easing in his aching muscles already; had he really been carrying so much weight around with him these past few weeks?

As he makes himself comfortable, he finds himself at a loss as to what to talk to the detective about. They hadn't exactly been on the best of terms lately. After rummaging through potential conversation options, he finally settles on: )

What did you think of the dragons?

( Personally, every time Edgeworth thinks his life in Prismatica can't get any more ridiculous, it goes ahead and proves him wrong. )

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[Gumshoe feels like the springs have be3n melting away layers upon layers of tension. He's never felt this relaxed! And he's overjoyed when Edgeworth joins him. He's happy for any bonding activity with the old boss!

Of course, he's convinced himself that things are getting a lot better. They investigated something together! And then he help keep him fed during the triple moon! Even without much contact outside of that, he's sure they're well on their way to the way they should be.

At Edgeworth's questions, he frowns and sniffles.]

I- I think they grew up too fast!! I'm gonna miss Li'l Maggey fiercely, sir!! Being a parent sure was an adventure...!

[bratworth]

( He hadn't meant to bring up a sensitive topic, but if he'd stopped to think about it properly he should have known the detective would have been the kind of man to grow quickly attached to his scaly, winged charge. )

Did 'Li'l Maggey' ( what sort of name is that for a dragon, he wonders ) get along with Missile?

( Please don't tell him she ate the pup...

At Gumshoe's 'parent' comment, Edgeworth leans back against the edge of the hot spring, a somewhat wistful expression on his face. Parenthood is an adventure, indeed.

It makes him think of his own father. )

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[assyrian]

[ Having had enough of enjoying her bed within a transparent bubble, Semiramis approaches the hot springs. Dipping her foot into the water to check for the temperature, she soon sinks into the water. Catching sight of the familiar presence in the corner of her eye, she peers in his direction. ]

Enjoying yourself, Mr. Gumshoe?

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[The detective was way overdue for the comforts of a hot spring and was utterly relaxed as he soaked it in. Then he heard a familiar voice speaking to him. There was no mistaking it.]

Semiramis? Oh, hey there pal! [He looks towards her, but he nervously keeps himself from looking directly at her. Just in case she's, well, not wearing things.]

Y-yeah, the water's so warm and comforting!

[assyrian]

[ Noting his discomfort, Semiramis floats in the water, eventually sitting a comfortable distance next to him. This way, he can easily ignore the fact that she is, in fact, naked. It’s a somewhat awkward angle to have a discussion, but she’ll probably have to respect his boundaries if they’re to have a pleasant conversation. ]

The view is also mesmerizing.

[ Drinking in the sight of the thick layer of snow covering the grass, as well as the evergreen foliage, she continues — though when she speaks, Semiramis says more than she typically would. Perhaps it’s a sign that she's become too relaxed…? ]

You know, even when taking into consideration all the kingdoms that I conquered, I only ever saw a paltry amount of snow. None of them had a landscape quite like Lyestellus.

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[How merciful of her! Gumshoe doesn't mind the unusual angle of their conversation, but he tries to keep her in the peripheral of his vision at least.]

Oh yeah, that's one heck of a view, pal! [He grins contentedly as he gazes out towards the landscape. But then he freezes as some of her words click in.]

W-wait a second, pal! Did you just say that you conquered kingdoms?! [It's pretty surprising info! And he only now realizes how little he actually knows about Semiramis, aside from the face that she hails from olden times.]

[assyrian]

[ She hums in assent, the sound a burr in her throat. ]

That is exactly what I said.

[ Sliding slightly to the side so that Semiramis can still maintain a bare minimum of eye contact with him even in this position, she does look slightly regretful. The Assyrian should have probably divulged this information before this moment, but she never found the right opportunity. Not to mention, it doesn’t exactly make for light conversation. ]

I neglected to mention before that I was a queen. The ruler of the Assyrian Empire, to be precise.

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[punshots]

[ Unlike the last time they met, Prompto is more than happy to greet Gumshoe in return, wearing his own egg in a baby carrier strapped to his front. see, he knew it was a good idea! And the other guys gave him such a hard time for it...

Though the sight of Gumshoe does spark sheepish nerves in him. While the Poptarts had mollified him, Prompto was too embarrassed to seek Gumshoe out and apologize for his behavior. Hopefully it hasn't been too long now... ]

Oh, h-heyyyyy there, detective! Your egg's lookin' real nice there!! Real nice.

[ ...It looks like an egg. Better to start somewhere pleasant before he dives into the very serious apology he needs to make, though! ]

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[Oh shit it's Prompto! Gumshoe's a bit concerned as he looks towards the young man, remembering very well their last conflict, in which he had to talk him down from dueling him to the death.]

Prompto! [There's only one way to take those words from Prompto. His hands quickly clasp onto his egg protectively.] W-well I'm sorry pal, I don't have any food on me this time, and I'm not gonna let you eat my little pal, no matter how tasty it might look! Not over easy or sunny side up, pal!!

gjkdfg GUMSHOE...

[punshots]

[ ...wait, what? It takes Prompto a minute to even parse what Gumshoe means, because eating his egg is the farthest thing from his mind. Who would do that?!? Besides, dragon eggs don't sound very good to eat...

Not that he would eat one, even if they were delicious! ]

Whoa, whoa, slow down, man! I'm not gonna try 'n' eat your egg!! I-I just mean — you're doin' a great job raisin' it! That's all!! No harm, no foul!

[ You challenge a guy to a duel to the death ONE TIME... ]

he had concerns!!

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[Gumshoe gives him a suspicious look, but as Prompto denies those claims, Gumshoe starts to calm down.]

...Really? [He gives a relived sigh.] Oh jeez, that's a relief! So you think I'm doing a good job? Am I a good dad, pal?! [He asks hopefully, as if Prompto is the absolute decider on this matter.]

understandable...

[punshots]

[ Prompto is absolutely not the authority on fathers............but hey, Gumshoe seems like he's doing a great job! Plus, he's looking less green around the gills now. That's a step in the right direction! ]

'Course you are! Just need one look at you and the way you're carryin' around your egg to tell that. And — heh, great minds think alike!

[ He pats his own egg on the top of its...egg. ]

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[bloodisthicker]

It is a well-deserved rest, isn't it?

[Gumshoe is very much not alone, but it's not like Tarrlok is gonna go out of his way to make it Weird.]

I think that's the most exhausted I've been since I actually got here.

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Tarrlok? [He recognizes the voice and takes a moment to notice his friend in the water. His presence isn't unwelcome at all.]

Oh hey! Didn't see you there, pal! Glad you're enjoying it!

[bloodisthicker]

Well, I haven't really been drawing attention to myself. But yes, I'm glad you're enjoying it, too... though, I'd imagine it'd be difficult not to enjoy something like this.

[trenchdoting]

I hear you, pal! [He smiles contently while letting himself just relax in the water.]

I don't think anyone couldn't do without a nice, relaxing dip like this. Unless they're allergic to heat or water!

[bloodisthicker]

Well, if they were, they’d probably have worse problems than just not being able to get into a spring.

[YOU KIND OF NEED THOSE BOTH... like maybe Gumshoe was being hyperbolic but it’s kind of hard to tell with Gumshoe sometimes]

I do hope we can make this a reasonably regular vacation destination, if nothing else.

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[pokexplorer]

Mr. Gumshoe!!

[A voice calls out to Gumshoe as he and his dragon are chased by an umbris hawk. Down on a rocky outcropping below them is Colress and a strange creature unlike any of the wildlife found in the area. Where could it have come from?]

Bring it past us if you are able! We'll handle that hawk for you!

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Colress!! Is that you, pal?!

[He recognizes that voice! And, as he looks towards him, he definitely recognizes that funky hair style as well! His dragon's a lover not a fighter, but she's been doing her best to keep them from getting hit by the umbra hawk. She can't keep it up forever, so Colress's help is more than welcome.][He guides his dragon in a new course to pass Colress and his... three-headed robot?? The umbris hawk remains in hot pursuit!]

[pokexplorer]

Perfect- Magneton, into position!

[Right as Gumshoe and Li'l Maggey fly by, the floating so-called three-headed robot cuts off the umbris hawk in its pursuit. Colress extends his hand forward.]

Now! Thunder Shock!

[Electricity quickly gathers and sparks from the magnet limbs of the creature, and with a cry it hurls several small bolts directly into the hawk. It screeches in shock as the currents streak through its body, and veers off course to retreat. Gumshoe and Li'l Maggey are safe!]

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Whoa pal!! [He looks back in shock as he watches the electrifying scene unfold! Then he quickly tries to redirect Li'l Maggey to approach his saviors.]

Y-you... you fried that bird like it was nothing!!

[pokexplorer]

[As Gumshoe and Li'l Maggey make their way back, Magneton returns to Colress and receives a good amount of petting.]

Splendid work, Magneton!

[He turns to the approaching pair with a smile.]

Electricity is very effective against airborne foes- or so it goes in my world. I am happy to know that it seems to hold out here on Prismatica as well. [He gives the two a quick once-over.] Are you both all right?