Forty-Third Theory [Mostly Action]

[i_speak_softly]

((General post for the next two weeks or so. Preemptive tl;dr, find him anywhere, though suggestion of day/place/activity is appreciated

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oh, i don't know, let's say may 4

[the_mikester]

Donnnnnnnniiiiiiie.

[Mike flops down next to you, wherever you are.]

[i_speak_softly]

No no no. [With emphatic waving of hands.] No fighting. Jogging. Maybe some light weights.

[the_mikester]

I... can do that.

But it's gonna cost you! [Mock glower.]

[i_speak_softly]

[In response, a more serious glower, silently conveying many dire threats if anything should happen to Robert while he is under your care.]

[the_mikester]

[Staring contest!]

[i_speak_softly]

[You win. Sort of.]

Forget it.

[the_mikester]

What, you can't even make a hang glider harness for a mermaid? [He'll do it, Donnie, never fear. And he'll try not to break your boyfriend in the process.]

[i_speak_softly]

For a -- Mike, how many people are you inviting?

[the_mikester]

Well, I haven't invited her yet...

[i_speak_softly]

[Seriously, Mike. Invite a few people, but Don won't be amused if a dozen of your friends show up to what's supposed to be a quiet family retreat.]

[the_mikester]

Just Ami and Keimi and maybe Lucy. Derek's already up there, so he doesn't even count.

[i_speak_softly]

[Don gives Mike his Sad Look. It's not nearly as good as Mike's own Sad Look, but maybe you'll take pity on him anyway?]

[the_mikester]

[Not a bad effort, but you still have much to learn.]

You're bringing Robbie. Why can't I bring people?

[i_speak_softly]

Rob is only one person, and he's family. You'd invite the whole town if no one stopped you.

[the_mikester]

Fine. [Grumble grumble.] Well, I can't uninvite Ami, and she's... [Practically family? Well, yeah. She's practically family.

But his throat's stuck now.]

[i_speak_softly]

[Not until you say something, Mikey.]

[Don gives Mike an affectionate half-hug. He's happy you have so many friends here, and part of him hates telling you you can't invite them. But he just doesn't have your boundless social energy.]

Next time I won't let anyone stop you.