Poppy: Victor, are you here? I thought I heard a portal opening last ni-- (to Yukiko) Oh, I beg your pardon. I thought you were my son, honey… Wait. I know you, you're Miss Kobayashi. Apparently, you and my son has had quite an adventure.
Yukiko (to Poppy): You could say that. Victor brought me here to stay with Wilkes & his young man. However, it was quite late when we arrived.
Poppy (to Yukiko): … Interesting. Here, have some breakfast.
Yukiko (to Poppy): Oh, thank you, ma'am.
Victor (to Poppy & Yukiko): Whoops! I wasn't expecting it to be this crowded in here. Good morning, Mom. Heh. Good morning, Lucas.
Poppy (to Victor & Yukiko): Good morning, honey. Yukiko here was just telling me that you brought her over last night to stay at Aiden & Nate's place. It's odd that I should find her in my kitchen… Don't you think?
Yukiko (to Poppy): It was my fault, ma'am. The jump over was a little too much for me & I was quite exhausted.
Victor (to Poppy): I'm sorry, Mom. Her situation changed rather quickly. The Yashidas have put a price on her head, and it appears someone in the ISS is leaking information about her. Dad had a run in with one of them last night. Auntie Margaux and Ms McGillivray thought it best she go someplace unexpected and rather quickly.
Poppy (to Victor & Yukiko): Well, that explains it. Oh… Lucas, please stop kicking your mother while she's talking… Heehee. You're very lucky that this comes as no surprise after talking to your sister… Kobayashi being here, I mean.
Victor (to Poppy): What? Why? What did Zoe say?
Poppy (to Victor): You'd have to ask her, honey. (to Yukiko) Miss Kobayashi, you are more than welcome to stay here. We have a guest room… and roof access, if you prefer.
Victor (to Poppy): I will. Little pain in my... Dad should be home by this evening. He said he had one more job to run, but I think he wanted to gossip at the Skull and Cross for a bit first. Do you need me to pick anything up at the store?
Yukiko (to Poppy): … Oh. That is very generous, but I wouldn't want to be in the way.
Poppy (to Yukiko): I insist, honey. (to Victor) Oh, that's typical of your father. He gets threatened and then wants to go dig around until someone else tries to kill him. I really do love that idiot. And, no I'm fully stocked with supplies, honey. Zoe's been doing a good job running errands for me.
Yukiko (to Poppy): Thank you.
Poppy (to Yukiko): I'm sure I'll see you later, honey. And, you don't need to have quite so many weapons on you here. We're safe. (to Victor) Why don't you show Miss Kobayashi around? I'm sure she'd like to get acclimated. I'm going to return to lounging. Your little brother is preparing to make his exit and it's quite exhausting. You'd think he was remodeling in there. heehee.
Yukiko (to Poppy): Oh, of course. Thank you again, Ms. Meriwether.
Victor (to Poppy): Heh. Yes, ma'am. Call me if you need me. (to Yukiko) Would you like to take a tour with me?
Yukiko (to Victor): Yes. That would be lovely. Your mother mentioned a roof. Could I see that?
Victor (to Yukiko): Of course. We have the unit on the top, so it's easy to get to the roof from here. Heh. She wasn't kidding about the weapons you know. How many are you carrying? I counted eight before I thought it might start being rude.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. I have eleven weapons all easily accessible on me.
Victor (to Yukiko): Eleven? Really? Heh. Damn. I'm loosing my edge. I hope I don't disappoint you, but you won't need quite that kind of arsenal here.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh… I'm not really used to that. I suppose I'll have to stow them with my gear.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. It will take some adjusting, believe me, and you don't have to go out completely unarmed. My mother certainly doesn't. If you come up against something you just can't fathom, just smile and say, "I'm sorry. Things are different where I'm from."
Yukiko (to Victor): I think I can do that… Your mother seemed non-plussed by you having a woman sleeping over. Is that something you do a lot?
Victor (to Yukiko): Ha ha ha! No. Not in the slightest. And she wasn't nonplussed at all. She was very bloody plussed. Which, I don't think is a word. When she goes all calm and polite like that, you know she's cross.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh...
Victor (to Yukiko): I don't live with my parents on this side. I share an apartment near the university where I go to school with my cousin. I think she insisted you stay with my mom and dad so she could keep an eye on us. :-P I'm sorry if it's a bit embarrassing. My parents are a tad overprotective.
Yukiko (to Victor): It's alright. It must be nice to know your parents care about you. I often felt like I was just a tool to be used for my mother's ambitions. My father just wants to run the teahouse in peace. He's had enough of all that nonsense, at least, that's what he told me.
Victor (to Yukiko): I'm sorry. That must be an awful feeling... I'm very lucky to have my parents. Neither one of them came from homes where they were particularly wanted. Heh. It means they overcompensate, sometimes, but it's a small price to pay.
Yukiko (to Victor): So, I guess we won't be seeing each other very much, if you've got an apartment here & you're helping your father... I hate to admit it but I'm a little disappointed about that.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. I'm afraid you're going to be seeing a lot of me. For one, I have to show you around, don't I? For two, I really like spending time with you. Class is out of session for the summer, & Mars never minds getting alone time.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh. Well, I would like to spend as much time with you as you can spare. Who knows when the next chance will arrive.
Victor (to Yukiko): Excellent! Now that you've examined the roof, what would you like to see next?
Yukiko (to Victor): I don't know… But, I'd really like a hug & a kiss, if it's not too much trouble.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. Yes, that would be a trial indeed, but somehow I think I can survive.
A few moments later:
Yukiko (to Victor): … You are very good at that.
Victor (to Yukiko): Wow... I'm not the only one. You are extremely good at that.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. Well, you're the only one I've ever kissed, so I'll have to take your word for it. Heh. Fiona has always teased me about the fact that I don't like to relax the way she does. Which is just funny as most men can't seem to handle her. Oh… I don't know why I have the uncontrollable need to tell you things. I just feel so comfortable around you. It's really quite odd.
Victor (to Yukiko): I know. I feel the same way. I can't shake the feeling we've met somewhere before. I can't quite work out how or where, though...
Yukiko (to Victor): I don't know when it could have been either, but I agree that there's something between us.
Victor (to Yukiko): I don't know about you, but I am extraordinarily interested in finding out what exactly. Heh.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. Well, right now, it would appear to be clothes. ;-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Ha ha ha! Wow... I would really like to rectify that, but, uh, maybe not right this second. On the roof my parents' home...
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh right. Sorry, I forgot where we were for a moment.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. It's alright. I'm not complaining that a beautiful girl wants to take off my clothes. I'm not daft. Have you really never kissed anyone before?
Yukiko (to Victor): Not romantically. A quick peck on the cheek when the occasion calls for it. And, I know I've been married but it was arranged by my mother, and my handler at ISS told me to accept it, that it would put me in a unique position to perform a necessary duty for the empire. I wouldn't let my "esteemed" husband get near me. He smelled like fish & looked like a toad. And, the other man was a CLANNG officer who happened to have a thing for japanese women. I was undercover as a geisha... He used to profess his undying affection for me & tell me what a singular beauty I was. That he was willing to take me away from Britannia and all this ugliness if I only consented to be his bride… He had never even seen me out of makeup. The idiot.
Victor (to Yukiko): Well, he was right about you being a singular beauty at the very least, and I didn't mean to imply I was surprised that you had never kissed anyone because you were married. From what you've said, that hardly counts. I just meant that you're the most lovely, fascinating young woman I've ever met. I can't fathom a reality where men aren't beating down your door... I'm sorry. I'm being a bit intense and odd, aren't I?
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. A bit… But, coming from you, I actually like it.
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh? Heh. Fair warning, then. I can be a bit intense and odd sometimes. :-P Would you like to get some ice cream with me? I know a place, that for some reason, I think you would really like.
Yukiko (to Victor): That sounds lovely.
Victor (to Yukiko): Excellent! Heh. Come on.
Yukiko (to Victor): Lead the way.
A couple hours later, at Renfield's; West Piedmont:
Nathaniel (to Marlena): Hey, Slim. You look grumpier than usual.
Marlena (to Nathaniel): Thanks, you sweet talker, you. Always so fucking nice to your customers or am I a special case?
Nathaniel (to Marlena): You're always a special case. Whaddya need?
Marlena (to Nathaniel): I need the biggest red eye you can make me. Oh, and can I get a shot of vanilla in it? Wait. On second thought, can you get Oliver to make it? I'm not sure you can fucking handle it. :-P
Nathaniel (to Marlena): Heh. Gee thanks. Your mom's been retraining me. Calm the fuck down. Be nice or I'll fucking make it decaf. I'll make it ALL decaf. You got a project coming up, or what?
Marlena (to Nathaniel): No, another show. I've gotta finish up 3 more pieces by the end of the month. And, I've been having a shit of a time with the one I'm working on now. The model I used just feels wrong for the damn thing. I'm thinking of scrapping it.
Nathaniel (to Marlena): Well shit. That sucks. What're you working on?
Marlena (to Nathaniel): A series of portraits. The theme is 'Inner strength, Inner beauty'. The girl I got is pretty on the outside but she's got no depth. She's not right for it… Heh. You wouldn't be interested in modeling for me again, would you?
Nathaniel (to Marlena): What? You saying I'm pretty on the inside and ugly on the outside? Here you go. Hold on a second...
Marlena (to Nathaniel): Heh. Thanks.
Nathaniel (to Marlena): Here. It's almost a full carton. I've lost my taste for these. Heh. I'd forgotten I did some modeling for you here.
Marlena (to Nathaniel): Yeah, you did. And, someone actually bought the triptych I did of you… Some people have no fucking taste. ;-P
Nathaniel (to Marlena): … You really want me to do it again?
Marlena (to Nathaniel): Sure. Why not? Besides, you're a bit different now. It would be a different work. But, I really need a female model. I want to do half of them with a male model & half with a female, to compare & contrast.
Nathaniel (to Marlena): Well, you're fucking screwed then. Somehow, I don't think I'll be all that convincing in a wig.
Marlena (to Nathaniel): Yeah, but I bet you'd be so fucking pretty in a dress.
Nathaniel (to Marlena): Ha ha ha! Yeah? I'll fucking take that bet... Well, holy fucking shit. Here comes Victor and Yoyo... The universe really wants to fucking right itself, doesn't it?
Marlena (to Nathaniel): Who the fuck is Yoyo? (to Victor) Hey Victor, long time no see. How was your trip?
Victor (to Marlena): It was, uh, interesting as always. This is Yukiko Kobayashi. She's here visiting. I'm showing her around. (to Yukiko) Yuki, these are my cousins Nate and Mars. I believe you and Nate know one another already.
Marlena (to Yukiko): Nice to meet you, Yukiko.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Hey, Yoyo. I hope the bookworm isn't boring you.
Yukiko (to Marlena): It's nice to meet you, too. (to Nathaniel) Nice to see you again, Nate. He's not boring me at all. Apparently, all that reading comes in quite handy.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. Who knew Victor could be entertaining. :-P
Victor (to Nathaniel & Yukiko): I am standing right fucking here, you know.
Yukiko (to Victor): I'm sorry. Should I have responded by saying that I found you dull? Take the bloody compliment.
Nathaniel (to Victor & Yukiko): Ha ha ha! Oh... Oh shit. She's got your number, Fancy Pants.
Marlena (to Yukiko): Weird fucking question… But, you wouldn't by any chance be interested in doing some modeling for me, would you?
Yukiko (to Marlena): Oh, uh, I've never done that sort of thing before.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): And yeah, Slim here likes to use non-model types.
Marlena (to Yukiko): It'll be fucking painless, I promise.
Yukiko (to Marlena): Okay, sure why the hell not. I have nothing else to do while I'm visiting.
Marlena (to Yukiko): Excellent! Here's the address & my cell number. I'll probably want to do preliminary sketches tomorrow, ok?
Yukiko (to Marlena): Alright.
Marlena (to Nathaniel, Yukiko & Victor): Okay, I've gotta run. Got prep a new fucking canvas. See ya!
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. You just made her day.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): I did? That's a good thing, right?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Heh. Yeah, it is. You guys want anything?
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Yes, please. I believe I'm supposed to try a Mocha. Victor thought I'd like it. What does Victor normally get?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Yeah? Heh. He's probably right. He gets a double vanilla latte usually. I think.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Well then, can we get one of those too? I think I may have upset him.
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Yep. Here you go. Don't worry about Victor.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): Thank you, Nate. Would you please tell Aiden that I'm in town & staying at the Potters?
Nathaniel (to Yukiko): Yeah. Sure. Take it easy.
A couple minutes later:
Yukiko (to Victor): Here you are, Victor. Nate said this is what you usually get.
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. It is. Thank you.
Yukiko (to Victor): … Are you upset with me?
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. Um, no. I'm not. Honest. Heh. I got a REALLY strong sense of déjà vu... And, um, truthfully, I got a little embarrassed. Heh. My cousins love to fucking fluster me.
Yukiko (to Victor): I apologize for my part in it, then. I certainly didn't mean to embarrass you. To be honest, I assumed that was what Nate was doing… Are you embarrassed that we've been shagging?
Victor (to Yukiko): No! Not in the slightest. If I didn't think it was crass, I'd have a t-shirt printed with your face on it. Uh... OK, that sounds far stranger than I meant it to. Heh. I was worried that you'd regret spending time with me. Because I'm kind of a dork.
Yukiko (to Victor): I'm not sure what a dork is or why you would print my face on a shirt. But, I like spending time with you very much. In fact, if I were being completely honest I would say that I would spend every moment with you… But, I'm not usually encouraged to be honest. I am a spy after all. ;-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. Heh. Really? I'd like to spend all my time with you as well, too...
Yukiko (to Victor): I'm glad to hear it. I'd be even happier to show you, but I don't think the middle of the street would be appropriate.
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. Heh. Heh. Probably not. I know I'm being a bit ridiculous, but if I were to tell the truth... I was really disappointed the first time we met and you weren't interested. :-P
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh. I was still married at the time & I found you exceedingly attractive. I was happy to have an excuse to not give you any more attention. If you had shown any interest, I'm not sure what would have happened. It could have been a scandal. ;-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. Really? Heh... And here I thought I was going to have to convince you to like me despite your first impression of me. Heh... Do you know why I had my nose buried in a book all night? I mean, besides the test I had the next day?
Yukiko (to Victor): Well, after talking to your cousin, he said you might have overheard me calling you hon suki wa boa. Was that the reason?
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh, yes. There was that. Watashi wa nihongo wo sukoshi dake hanashimasu. Mostly it was because I had a huge zit on my nose.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh, is that all?
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. Give me a break. I just met one of the most gorgeous people I'd ever seen in real life.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. You must have seen some real trolls in your life, Victor. I'm nothing special. You should see my sisters. They're the gorgeous ones. Everyone says so.
Victor (to Yukiko): WHAT? You don't think you're attractive?! You're kidding! Are you kidding? I've spent a lot of time looking at pretty girls, heh, believe me. And you are DEFINITELY the prettiest I've ever seen.
Yukiko (to Victor): I'm just happy that you think so.
Victor (to Yukiko): I KNOW so. Honestly, I seriously doubt your sisters are prettier than you. Maybe better behaved... But definitely not prettier, and I doubt that their half as interesting.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heehee. I will definitely give you that. They're both married to boring men whom my mother thought would be a good match. And are very good at being the dutiful daughters & wives... I don't really think that kind of life is for me.
Victor (to Yukiko): Of course not! Heh. I for one, am extremely glad that kind of life isn't for you.
Yukiko (to Victor): ... So, where are you taking me now? Back to your parent's house? Did we come from that direction? ... I'm completely lost.
Victor (to Yukiko): No. I thought I'd show you where I live, since you're going to be modeling for Mars, and, you know, just in case you wanted to know. Heh. For future reference.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh, that's very thoughtful of you.
Victor (to Yukiko): Yes. I did it for completely selfless reasons, and not because I'm hoping you will come to visit me as often as possible.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heehee, I'm sure I could be persuaded... Actually, I'm surprised that you didn't want me to stay with you. Or would that be too forward?
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. Heh. I thought it might be a bit too forward to invite you to stay with Mars and I. You could always come over tonight, if you wanted. I have to go pick up my father at some point. Heh. And make sure he hasn't gotten himself in trouble. And I'm sure my mom will want to feed you.
Yukiko (to Victor): Well I'd like to stay with you if that's alright. So far the only time I've ever been able to sleep inside has been with you.
Victor (to Yukiko): Really? Oh. Heh. Well, I certainly wouldn't mind that.
A short time later:
Yukiko (to Victor): Show me your room, Victor.
Victor (to Yukiko): If you insist. This way.
A couple hours later, at Winchester's house; East Garden, New London, Britannia:
Winchester (to Fiona): Firebug! What brings you to my humble abode?
Fiona (to Winchester): Heh. You look bloody hopeful for a man not expecting a visit. You have a first aid kit, don't you?
Winchester (to Fiona): Of course, I have a kit... Who'd you hurt this time?
Fiona (to Winchester): Heh... Three smart arse little punks. Part of the Yashida group, I should think. Come lend a hand. Don't know who they must have angered in order to be sent after me.
Winchester (to Fiona): You brought them here?
Fiona (to Winchester): Of course not! They won't be following anyone for a while... Provided they survived. First aid kit's for me, ya daft bugger.
Winchester (to Fiona): Right. Can't take a joke when you're injured, can you? Come on... The kit's in the kitchen.
Fiona (to Winchester): Heh heh... Oh! Joke with me after I've stopped bleeding all over my best shirt.
Winchester (to Fiona): Here you are, my fiery lass. And, here's a bottle of whiskey to help with the pain. Are you going to be okay on your own or do you need my assistance?
Fiona (to Winchester): Heh. Oh, bless you Fox. You are a man who knows what a lady wants. Not sure this is something you'll want to get your pretty little hide involved in, lovely.
Winchester (to Fiona): Oh? Is it going to be terribly messy?
Fiona (to Winchester): 'Fraid so. The Yashidas want to know where my bonnie wee partner wandered off to. Ouch! You don't have to stitch that up, Fox.
Winchester (to Fiona): Hush your mewling, firebug. You just need a couple stitches... There. All done... So, what do you need?
Fiona (to Winchester): Thalla's cagainn bruis! ...I'll hush your bloody mewling! Don't think there's anything that can be done at the moment. Little Miss Kobayashi's safely away, and I'm not dead. All's well that end's well.
Winchester (to Fiona): And you came to me to stitch you up. I'm touched.
Fiona (to Winchester): Figured I could trust you not to jab me in the back. Heh. You have to keep me alive if you want access to this mess again.
Winchester (to Fiona): Heh. You have such a way with words... Why don't you take a soak in the tub while I find you some new clothes?
Fiona (to Winchester): Ha ha! Ooo... Like you have something in my size, my wee delicate peach.
Winchester (to Fiona): Not at present, but I'm sure I can find you something. Or did you not plan on staying?
Fiona (to Winchester): Well, I was planning on getting a room in a flop house for the night since seems like most of our hidey holes have been compromised. Or do you think that I won't get a place tonight looking like this? :-P
Winchester (to Fiona): Heh. I think you'll be better off here. Besides, my sisters may have left a few things here. Gertrude is roughly your size in the shirt department anyway--
Fiona (to Winchester): You have sisters as burly as I am, Fox? Heh... That's more than a bit twisted.
Winchester (to Fiona): Don't bloody argue with me. You clearly need a good night's sleep & a safe place to stay. My house works for both.
Fiona (to Winchester): You sure about this Chess? I'm not the safest lady to be around right now.
Winchester (to Fiona): I've never been one to do what I'm told, Firebug.
Fiona (to Winchester): ...Thank you, Fox. You hoping I'll express my gratitude in physical terms? Heh. Cause I'm more than alright with that.
Winchester (to Fiona): I wasn't thinking that at all, McGillivray. I may be a lot of things, but I don't like to assume. You owe me nothing.
Fiona (to Winchester): Bloody hell, you daft blaigeard! God's hairy balls... I'm trying to flirt with you.
Winchester (to Fiona): Oh? Why on earth would you do that? You're usually so much more straightforward than this. What's got you so rattled that you're bothering with roundabout flirting?
Fiona (to Winchester): ...What? Being stabbed in the gut not enough for you?
Winchester (to Fiona): Not in our line of work. Besides, it's hardly anything. You're still up, about & propositioning gentlemen.
Fiona (to Winchester): Bloody hell... Ever been told you're too sharp for your own damn good? Someone in the Company wants Kobayashi dead, and has been getting a bit closer than I'm comfortable with. I imagine I'm on a short list. Wouldn't want to put you on that list as well, Fox.
Winchester (to Fiona): Don't worry about me, McGillivray. I've been on short lists before & I'm sure I will again. Now, let me go run that bath... You need one desperately. I can offer my assistance, if your injury makes scrubbing difficult.
Fiona (to Winchester): Heh. I'm not THAT injured, Fox. Though if you're offering your services as a back scrubber, I'm interested.
Winchester (to Fiona): Come along, you fiery minx.
Fiona (to Winchester): Oh. Well, if you're going to keep taking your clothes off, with goddamn pleasure.
At Poppy & Vincent's apartment; West Piedmont:
Zoe (to Victor & Vincent): Yay! You're home! I've missed you both. (to Yukiko) Hi there!
Victor (to Zoe): Oh! Heh heh! Watch the ribs, Monster! (to Yukiko) Yuki, this is my little sister Zoe.
Yukiko (to Zoe): Nice to meet you, Zoe. (to Victor) Does she always smile like that?
Victor (to Yukiko): ...Sometimes. Excuse me for a moment, Yuki. I need to have a word with young Miss Zoe, here.
Yukiko (to Victor): Oh yes, of course.
Zoe (to Victor & Yukiko): Uh oh… I didn't do it… Whatever it is.
A moment later, in the kitchen:
Vincent (to Poppy): There's my gorgeous wife! Hello, lover. I missed you! It's just not the same having violent offenders threaten me without you.
Poppy (to Vincent): I missed you too, my handsome idiot.
Vincent (to Poppy): Handsome? Idiot? I resemble those remarks, madam! Hee hee hee. Hello, Lucas. Not giving your mother trouble, are you?
Poppy (to Vincent): He's been tormenting his poor defenseless mother the whole time you were gone. He's a kicker, lover. I'm not sure how I feel about this.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hee hee. Well, he is a Potter, dear. :-P
Poppy (to Vincent): That is very true. Are you hungry, lover? Let me dote on you for a bit. I think Yuki would be thankful for the distraction.
Vincent (to Poppy): Hmmm... I can think of a few things I'd rather let you do than dote on me. I'm sure they would all be VERY distracting...
Poppy (to Vincent): Well then, let's go, lover. (to Yukiko) Please, excuse us, Yuki.
Yukiko (to Vincent & Poppy): Oh yes, of course.
Meanwhile, on the balcony:
Victor (to Zoe): Calm down. I just want to know what you told Mom about Yukiko. She acted almost like she was expecting her. How did you even know about her?
Zoe (to Victor): Oh, it's nothing bad… But, I don't know if I should say, big brother. I don't want it to affect anything.
Victor (to Zoe): Does this have to do with you changing the timeline?
Zoe (to Victor): Yeah… I'll tell you if you really want me to, but knowing this stuff might make it weird for you.
Victor (to Zoe): ... You know what? I don't need to know. You're right. It might make it more awkward than it already is.
Zoe (to Victor): Oh, is it awkward?
Victor (to Zoe): It is a bit. It's also kind of amazing. I've never felt like this about anyone before...I'm being weird, aren't I?
Zoe (to Victor): No, not at all… I'm glad you like her.
Victor (to Zoe): I do. I like her quite a lot. Speaking of which, we should get back.
A moment later, in the kitchen:
Victor (to Yukiko): Where have our parents wandered of-- Wait. Never mind. I don't want to know.
Zoe (to Victor & Yukiko): Okay, hugs for you both. Have fun!
Yukiko (to Zoe): OH!
Zoe (to Yukiko): Sorry. I'm just so happy to se-- meet you.
Victor (to Zoe): You're not getting dinner?
Zoe (to Victor): Well, since Mom & Dad have wandered off. I'll just take my dinner into my room unless you want me to hang out. I mean, I'm more than happy to stay and ask embarrassing questions.
Victor (to Zoe): Heh. Alright, alright. If you don't want to hang out, just say so.
Zoe (to Victor & Yukiko): If you must know, I have a computer date with Colin.
Yukiko (to Zoe): Is that your boyfriend?
Zoe (to Yukiko): Yes.
Yukiko (to Zoe): Well then, what are you waiting for? Go see your boyfriend.
Victor (to Zoe): Heh. Don't look at me. Tell Colin we said hi. :-P
Zoe (to Yukiko & Victor): Thank you! I'll see you later.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heehee. Your sister is a bit odd.
Victor (to Yukiko): Yeah. Everyone in the family is. Heh. Blood related or not.
Yukiko (to Victor): So, should I take my stuff up to the roof or is it okay if I go back with you?
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh. Heh... Um, I wouldn't mind if you spent the night with me. Not in the slightest, actually.
Yukiko (to Victor): Good. I'd like that, too.
