Maven and Felony discuss what to do with Maven’s son Eddie. They decide to go ahead and adopt him and tell him the truth about what they do. Eddie overhears them so they discuss it all with him and later go to the lair in the Swiss Alps.
<Maven>::relaxing in the living room of his condo. In some jeans and that’s pretty much it. Eddie is asleep in his room. Maven has spent the better part of today working to get to know his son. He’s kind of.. shocked the Kit has turned out more like him and Felony than Carrie and Maven::
<Felony> ::pulls up on her motorcycle and parks outside the condo. removes helmet and goes to door. knocks certain way so he knows who it is. wearing black leather pants, red leather boustier and black boots with black leather jacket. lol leather’s good for colder weather so likes to be clad in it when riding her bike.::
<Maven>::hears the knock, small smile and heads to the door, he opens it and peeks at her:: .. Yes? ::smirking. He’s in a wise cracking mood XD::
<Felony> What do you mean ‘Yes’? Let me in. ::smirks::
<Maven>::steps aside to let her in::
<Felony> ::goes inside:: I sent money to our Megakat account, so be sure to get those bills paid. ::scritches his chin. whut she his sugar momma? LOL naaah::
<Maven>::Chin scritched. Yes he’s pretty much come to terms she’s the sugar mama.:: They’re waiting to be sent in the morning.
<Felony> Good. ::smiles:: We eating in for dinner tonight or going out? ::puts arms around him for a hug::
<Maven>::hugs her back:: I’m cooking. Figured you’d like to get spoiled while my hellspawn sleeps.
<Felony> ::chuckles:: Thanks. Though… really ::lets go of Maven:: we do need to discuss him, Maven. ::removes her jacket and boots to make herself at home:: He saw me watching footage on the Turbokat the other day, started asking a bunch of questions… I told him to buzz off and I’m sure that ticked him off. I just don’t know how to deal with kids.
<Maven> ::sighs, sitting on the armrest of a armchair:: He wants to get involved in whatever we do for a living. I didn’t expect, ::ears droop:: I didn’t expect him to be more like me and less like Carrie. What do you think we should do about him?
<Felony> As much as I don’t like it… we may have to tell him the truth. He’s a smart kid, he knows something isn’t right.
<Maven> … If we tell him the truth, Felony we have ot make sure we intend to let him stay. I’m kind of… getting attached to him.
<Felony> I’m more concerned of him blabbing myself, Mave. ::gets up and goes to get a beer from the fridge::
<Maven> ::flumps back into his chair, rubbing the bridge of his nose. Feet hanging off over the arm rest now:: He didn’t tell me about finding you watching the Turbokat footage. Honestly I wouldn’t have known unless you told me I’m guessing.
<Felony> But that’s you. ::returning to living room. sits on sofa and chugs down some of the cold drink:: I think it’d be something to brag about to your peers. Future step mother is Dark Kat’s daughter… You and I are two of the most powerful kats in the criminal underworld. ::says with a purr::
<Eddie> ::was about to get some juice, stops just shy of visual range of the two.. he frowns. In a tee shirt and his sleeping pants::
<Felony> Think about it, who’d mess with him then? ::little laugh:: Kids would think they’d get their throats slashed in the night or eaten by a creepling.
<Maven> Then we should sit him down and tell him how vital it is he remains tight lipped. ::kind of blinks:: You’re actually wanting us to go through with his adoption? ::He thought he’d have to persuade her XD::
<Felony> ::shrugs:: Why not? He hasn’t been too much of a pest, actually listens when I yell at him, though he does yell back, he still is obedient for the most part… plus, he’s your son, Mave. ::more gentle tone not normally heard:: If you want him to stay, he stays. Besides… ::takes another swig:: I know where the kid’s comin’ from on a certain level…
<Maven> What about if we involve him? Give him something to do in the business? It would make him feel involved, maybe in trade for him holding the truth from others.
<Felony> I’m not bargaining with him… but if he wants to learn and help out, I can start him out right. ::smirks:: Groom him into the perfect evil overlord if he wants. ::little laugh::
<Maven> ::leans his head back onto the other arm rest, and lets his arm droop onto the floor::
<Felony> I’m not having any kits for you, so… we’ll adopt him. He’s not in diapers, can take care of himself for the most part… I was recruiting kats a few years older than him, but he’ll get a head start.
<Maven> I think you would be a terror pregnant, so I would rather you not have kits for me. Eddie will be close enough.
<Felony> ::laughs:: You think I would huh? Have a moodswing and nuke the city from Switzerland?
<Maven> Yes. And you’d probably break my hands when you go into labor.
<Felony> Well I’m not ruining my body for a kit… ::gets up and goes over to Maven:: or breaking yours. ::finishes her beer:: When Eddie wakes up… we’ll talk with him. ::kneels down some to his level there in the chair and leans in for a kiss::
<Maven>::returns her kiss::
<Eddie>::walks out:: …. I’m already awake. ::he looks kinda sad XD::
<Felony> ::startled, stands up and turns quickly:: Eddie… how much of that did you hear?
<Eddie> … Everything from throats slashed at night and eating by creeplings.
<Felony> ::frowns:: … and your thoughts then?
<Eddie> I’m not stupid Felony. When Mom fessed up to who my real father was I never told anyone. When I saw my dad cheat I didn’t tell anyone. And finding out who your family is or your biz is? I won’t tell anyone because it’s none of their business.
<Felony> Not even if you’re forced to? By an Enforcer or other law enforcement?
<Eddie> No. I’m not a snitch.
<Eddie> (( <Eddie> Though I catch Snitches! ))
<Felony> ((LOL))
<Maven> (( <Maven> >.> Okay Harry Potter. ))
<Felony> :;walks over towards him, serious expression:: You willing to make an oath on that?
<Eddie> Maybe I will. If you two actually want me as your son.
<Felony> ::grins:: You actually want to be my son too as well as his? ::nods towards Mave;:
<Eddie> Yeah. He’s just as screwed up as I am.. And I kind of like how Cranky you are.
<Felony> ::laughs at that:: Well Maven. What do you say? Shall we finalize the deal? Have ourselves a family? ::smiles at Mave::
<Maven> ::small smile:: … Sure since the kit wants it.
<Eddie> ::reserved smile:: … then what’s this.. oath thing?
<Felony> ::looks to Eddie:: Swearing your loyalty to me, to us, to our family and the empire my father built. You help us, we help you. ::puts hand on his shoulder:: It is not to be taken lightly… you betray me or Maven and you will never be forgiven. We’ve had enough betrayl in this family. I want there to be no more.
<Eddie> My loyality lies with who’s in this room. No one else.
<Felony> ::nods:: Good. ::smiles a little and pats his shoulder:: You can be a powerful tom-kat someday like your father… if you choose to be.
<Maven> ::watches Eddie::
<Eddie> … I could do my best.. But I doubt I’d be a giant like him.
<Felony> ::smirks:: You don’t know that. You’ve still got aways to grow.
<Eddie> ::laughs:: … I’m gonna go get my juice and leave you two in peace. The mush it kills me.
<Felony> Mush? Psh, please. Dinner’ll be in a hour or so.
<Maven>::gets up, and sort of ‘shoves’ Eddie towards the kitchen:: Come on runt you get to help me. <Eddie> Hey I’m not a runt! She said I’d be a giant…
<Maven> … Maybe a giant ego…
<Eddie>::Raspberry at Maven. Helping him finish up making dinner::
<Felony> ::chuckles at the two. goes to toss her beer bottle away in the kitchen trash. watches them, hoping this won’t be a mistake::
<Maven and Eddie>::work together. You can definately tell this is father and son XD::
<Maven> Dinners ready. ::even though it’s just hamburger and fries XD::
<Felony> Sweet. ::goes and sits at the table after she gets them drinks. Eddie’s a soda XD::
<Maven>::sits down, ditto with Eddie to eat::
<Felony> Would you like to see the main lair, Eddie? ::takes bit o’ burger::
<Eddie> That would be cool.
<Felony> We’ll go tonight then after dinner.
<Eddie>::bops his head a moment, grinning. This kid is definately in better spirits:: Will I be a McNamara or a Kat?
<Felony> McNamara I suppose, considering Maven IS your biological father. No more will you be a Bombay…::chuckles:: You know, that was my late mother’s maiden name. Bombay. I know there’s no relation however.
<Eddie> Mom said it was as common as Smith and Jones
<Maven> McNamara would be the preferred last name. You’d sound like some… strange actor with the name Edric Kat…
<Felony> And just what does Felony Kat sound like to you, Mavenous? ::hrmphs, munches fries::
<Maven> ::ears go back, he hates it when she uses his full first name:: … the name of the woman who will kill me in my sleep.
<Felony> I assume you’ll want me to have your last name when we wed?
<Maven> If you want to have it. I know it’s sometimes preferred the she kat doesn’t take the last name of her husband. I’ve also heard of the man taking the woman’s last name.
<Felony> ::chuckles:: No need for that. Hmm… perhaps I’ll become a McNamara too. Won’t matter as I’m known throughout as Renegade anyway.
<Maven> ::small smile:: I’d rather like that.
<Felony> ::returns the smile with one of her own lol poor Edric -g-::
<Eddie>::Good thing I still think girls are icky.. I’m a late bloomer XD::
<Felony> ::and when you stop thinking that, yer dad’s going to have ‘the talk’.::
<Eddie> ::if I even date. Girls scare me XD::
<Felony>::guess I’m not an example of one who won’t scare you XD soon finishes up her dinner:: Let me get ready and we’ll go to the Lair. Dress warm, it’s in Switzerland.
<Eddie> Okay. ::gets up and heads to his room::
<Maven> ::-Dang this means I need to put a shirt back on.. and shoes::
<Felony> ::sorry dear! XD goes to Maven’s and her room too mun supposes. emerges in the same outfit she had on, only instead of leather jacket, has on that hooded cape of hers she had made more her size with the R shield. has on ring Mave gave… mun thinks he gave her one anyway, looked like barb wire or something nifty? but of course wasn’t just the design XD::
<Maven>::yeah gave her a barb wire style ring with a stone in the middle XD. Dresses in a black hoodie with two thermals underneath, and heavy socks and boots::
<Eddie> ::comes out wearing two thermals, and a long sleeve shirt and jeans. His jacket is hanging up::
<Felony> ::goes over to give Maven another kiss before Eddie comes out. smiles:: Ready?
<Maven> ::Does return that kiss before Eddie comes out::
<Eddie> Yeah let’s go.
<Felony> There a vehicle here to use to the transfer point?
<Maven> yeah I have my SUV in the parking lot.
<Felony> ::snorks:: Boy, going all out to look like a family man are you? ::grins and goes outside. heads to the SUV and waits for Mave::
<Maven> ::snorks, heading out::
<Eddie> ::Follows!::
<Felony> ::gets in when he unlocks the doors. buckles up:: Should at least put a skull on the front or some cool hellfire flames on the sides. Maybe spiked dice in the mirror…
<Maven> I just got this yesterday… so I haven’t had a chance. ::soon is driving and heading to a transfer point::
<Felony> Excuses, excuses. ::grins. soon they reach it and hide the van. leads ‘em to it, Mave knows tho. stand there at a spot. Fel pulls out small GPS lookin’ like thing::
<Eddie> ::stands near Maven. waiting::
<all 3> ::fwoosh! suddenly vanish and then reappear seconds later inside the Swiss Alps lair, on the platform that looks out towards the closed balcony. can see the scenery through the glass.:: <lights>::come on soon after as does various equipment::
<Eddie> … wicked.
<Felony> ::grins as she steps off the platform:: My father created all of this. And the authorities wondered why it was so hard to find him. ::chuckles:: This can take you to various cities around the world… just be careful about going to Moroco during Hurricane season, right Maven? ::winks after that trip they had together nearly a year ago::
<Maven> Yeah really. ::smirks:: This network is pretty cool.
<Eddie> Heh and here I was looking forward to getting my license at sixteen..
<Felony> Rules. ::takes a seat in the large oversized chair:: Do not touch ANYTHING unless told otherwise. There’s a small makeshift bedroom in the back for sleeping where a television and DVD player are as well as satellite reception for pretty much any channel in the world. You can touch those things, but anything else off limits. Understand?
<Eddie> Yes.
<Felony> Good. I’m still learning all of this myself, so if you screw somethin’ up, I might not be able to fix it right away, and that will tick me off.
<Eddie> Gotcha. ::rubs the back of his neck, this is so much bigger than he thought::
<Felony> Weapons. There are various weapons around here and you are not to touch any of them. However, if you’d like to learn how to shoot, Maven and I can show you.
<Eddie> Eventually I’d want to learn about guns. But at the mometn I’m pretty content with my video games.
<Felony> Videogames won’t save your tail end when real bullets are fired at you.
<Eddie> No crud.
<Felony> If someone should learn of you, and trust me, someone will without any of us doing anything or knowing of it, you’ll need to be prepared to defend yourself.
<Eddie> then perhaps I should learn
<Felony> ::nods:: There any questions you have for your father or me?
<Eddie> Not really. My mind is trying to wrap around this.
<Felony> ::little laugh:: It is a lot to take in.
<Eddie> Just alittle bit. ::looks out at the view now::
<Felony> ::gets up from the chair and walks over to Eddie. smiles down at him:: You’re on top of the world now, Edric. I hope you’ll help us to stay that way.
<Eddie> ::bites his bottom lip. here he thought he’d be stuck in a foster home.. and now this.. Strange how things turn out::
<Felony> There are a few things your father and I need to warn you of… or should I say a few kats.
<Eddie> okay
<Felony> I have family who think they deserve this empire more than I. My only sister betrayed me and went to join the Katpone family, a large mafia group that recently expanded to Megakat a few years back. She and her new husband are simply jealous of what I gained. If they knew you were my adopted son, they most likely wouldn’t hesitate to try and use you.
<Shady>::no love, stupid woman::
<Eddie> I figured the Kat family wasn’t well liked
<Felony>::shaddup! XD explains to Edric about DK’s enemies that have become her own, the Katpones, and anyone Mave wants to add in thar -g- now Mave can be more of a quiet guy with Eddie ’round for Fel to talk to.:: Now… the last one you should take note of is, at best, an ally. I doubt his loyalties, but he serves as useful for now. His name is McGrath, and he is aware of this location.
<Eddie> Okay.
<Felony> Don’t tell him anything. He loves to ask questions and puts his nose where it doesn’t belong.
<Eddie> ::Noddles:: Noisy bugger no talky. Right ::smirks::
<Felony> ::snickers:: I think he’s got it. ::to Mave::
<Maven>::smirks:: you think?
<Felony> ::is content for once. her deep down desire for a family is about to become a reality::
<Maven> ::grins::
<Eddie> …. Does this mean you actually ski Dad?
<Maven> .. I’m not that skilled in skiing.
<Felony> ::laughs:: It is WAY too cold out there.