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[nicholas_baker]

Graduation was relatively calm compared to past ceremonies. That said, those bunnies and toads turned out to cause some problems after all. They ate our diplomas, so now we have to wait for new ones to be mailed too us. Not a total crisis, because the diplomas they hand out on stage aren't the official ones anyway. Still, we had practiced accepting

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[theresa_trejo]

*carrying another box, tempted to see if she can just levitate it where it belongs. sets it down on the floor, eyeing it debating. hears Nick come in with another box, she turns and smiles*

How did you guys end up with so much stuff?

[nicholas_baker]

*laughs as he sets two boxes down*

Marc's art stuff. My music books, medical books, and our combined other odds and ends just sort of added up. Mom and Dad said they have no idea what they are going to do with all the space they have at the house now.

*leans in and kisses her*

I can't wait to move some of your stuff in here.

[theresa_trejo]

*smiling ympathetically for his parents*

How are they handling you guys actually moving your stuff out?

*kissing him back. laughing a little*

I packed a box of my stuff that I'd really rather keep over here, I don't know when I'll actually be able to get it out of the house and over here. It might have to wait til we get back, though I'd feel better if its over here before we leave.

[nicholas_baker]

I could sneak by the window later tonight if you want to hand it over to me.

*shrugs*

I think they're handling it as best they can. Dad is actually ok with it, but Mom gets a little weepy here and there. I thought when we got back, we could do a family dinner over here and invite them over.

[nicholas_baker]

It's a big deal, Theresa. Not everyone is born with the natural ability to run a business successfully. Dad was so impressed with what I told him he said he should steal you away after you graduate to manage his accounting firm.

*smiles at her*

I should warn you, he's unbearable between the months of January and the middle of April. Accountants can be very scary to be around during tax season.

[theresa_trejo]

Well it helps that the stuff at the Magic Box is stuff I know a little about. So it's like being paid to be a witch and boss everyone around. I don't know if that would translate well in an accounting firm.

*laughing softly*

On his worse day you dad is not very scary. He's kinda sweet, even in the middle of April.

[nicholas_baker]

I agree. No good can ever come from you and Dad working together with my supervision.

*winks at her*

You say that now. Wait until tax season comes around next year.

[theresa_trejo]

*grinning* Well, you know...he did show some interest in magic while we were in Avalon, I bet him and I could have lots of fun conversations about real magic. Maybe I could teach him some cast magic?

*smiling*

Seriously, Nick. You're parents are pretty cool. I know its hard to look at your own parents and not see them as the people who have been driving you nuts for the past 18 years, but as far as understanding goes, they at least try and hear you out.

[nicholas_baker]

*shifts on the couch until he is looking at her. Tries to keep his face and tone neutral*

What's going on?

[theresa_trejo]

It's nothing really, but something weird happened the other night at work and it was just so weird that I thought I'd tell you. You um remember last year when I called you and had you pick me up. After I was attacked by that vamp? Well the other night she, the vamp who..well, came into the Magic Box. It was so weird seeing her. She was cool though, didn't bother me any. Apparently I am on the no eat list.

[nicholas_baker]

*tenses, eyes narrowing*

She told you this? She approached you?

[theresa_trejo]

Actually she came into the store to shop, it wasn't until she came up to check out that I recognized her.

*makes a face*

She told me a lot of stuff, she should be a used car salesman or something, but yeah, after the last time, I think Joan, that bartender, put me on a no eat list.

[nicholas_baker]

I shut down because...well that is what my dad does. Once he realizes he and Mom aren't going to see eye to eye, he just ends the discussion. I guess I didn't realize I'd picked up that habit until I did it and you reacted like she does. I'm sorry.

[theresa_trejo]

*sulks a little*

Well don't. It's just..not cool. I would rather you just tell me what on your mind even if it means we are gonna fight about something, than have you shut me out.

[nicholas_baker]

Fair enough. I apologize again. I'll be more careful next time.

*gives her puppy eyes*

Forgive me?

[theresa_trejo]

*a smile playing on her lips*

Quit apologizing! You have nothing to be sorry for. At least not in this coversation. And don't be careful, be...messy. Say whatevers on your mind.

*puts hands over his eyes so she can't see the puppy eyes. Laughing a little*

Nothing to forgive, but if it'll make you stop with the pouty face I'll say yes.