[ The video shows Tessa in the kitchen of a place that is definitely not the Youth Center where she usually lives, humming and smiling. ]

Dad? [ Not quite shouting, but close enough. ] Would you like anything with the coffee?

[ From offscreen comes a Southern drawl, footsteps approaching while McCoy speaks. ] I can make some pancakes, if you'd like. [ And here he is, giving Tessa a smile before heading over to the cupboard to check and see if he actually has enough ingredients to make pancakes. ]

Pancakes sound very lovely. [ Tessa's own smile widens in response to McCoy's. ] And they would prove a good foundation for a day of riding, would you not agree? [ Those words are followed by a long, hopeful glance sideways to McCoy. ]

[ There's a chuckle, though it's partially muffled by the fact that his head is in the cupboard. He returns a moment later, flour in hand -- that's right, pancakes from scratch. ] Absolutely. That's why I suggested 'em.

[ Tessa's whole face lights up. ] You know, you are my favourite dad. [ He's also her only father, of course, but that doesn't detract from the sentiment. ]

[ McCoy chuckles again, setting the flour down to wrap an arm around her and kiss her forehead. ] Well, that's good to hear. [ He's not always one for outright saying things, but he has faith that she can tell that the sentiment is the same on his end. ]



[ ooc; family day; blue is McCoy and black is Tessa. Replies will come from both of them, most likely. ]

[ Ariadne is most definitely not in her room; in fact, to those who may recognize it, she is definitely in Simon and Seth's apartment. She's definitely not wearing anything that belongs to her, either; she's got one of Simon's shirts on, the collar currently crooked as she presses some ice to her shoulder. There's a bruise in the shape of a horse hoof there. When she speaks, her voice is louder than normal, like she's trying to hear herself. ]

I really want to apologize to everyone whose pets or... selves... I may have tried eating over the weekend. I was all cheetah and couldn't stop myself. To the owner of the now-missing chickens, I'm willing to pay you back, if you'd like.

[ She shifts, only to grimace, hand moving to her ribs for a moment. Ow. ]

Someone please tell me Waffle's okay. I'll be home soon, once moving stops hurting so much and the ringing in my ears goes away.

[The video begins with a clear shot of Yuri cooking, smiling contently as he cooks some delicious looking crepes. Strawberry with whipped cream and a chocolate glaze. He looks up when someone steps into the kitchen, and he waves with his free hand, flipping the crepe with the other.]

Morning, Flynn. I'm about to start the bacon if you want any.

[ Flynn is already in his usual clothes: that is, a full-set of armor. He walks in with a somber face... See, even if he loves bacon and all things meat in general, there's something that must be done. ]

Yuri. We need to talk.

[Yuri raises an eyebrow. He knows that tone. But certain he'd done nothing wrong - except maybe leaving his wet towel on the floor in the bathroom - he turns off the stove and turns to face Flynn fully.]

Sure. What is it?

[ Flynn walks up then and, because he knows Yuri will know how to react and dammit he's pissed, punches Yuri without warning. ]

When I left Lady Estellise under your care, I knew I wouldn't like some of the things you'd end up teaching her. But... seduction, Yuri? You taught Lady Estellise how to... seduce?!

[Yuri takes a step back, catching himself on the stove and rubbing his cheek (which hurt like HELL considering, once again, Flynn is in full armor!) He glares, rotating his jaw to make sure it's, once again, not dislocated.]

You have got to stop doing that.

[ Flynn is still frowning, but he does cast a first aid on Yuri's jaw. It's not dislocated, of course, but... well, Flynn admits he punched a bit too hard this time. ]

And? Is that all you're going to say?

[Yuri rolls his eyes, shoving Flynn away to gain a little personal space.]

Yes, because you're an asshole. Is this the thanks I get for your bacon?

[ Is still frowning, but he's definitely a lot less pissed now that he's punched Yuri in the face. ]

It's not toasted, is it?

And who says you're getting any now?

[And seeing the familiar red blinking of the device, he snorts and reaches over to shut it off.]

[Nathan looks a little grumpy today, although at least he's human. Which is more than can be said for yesterday.]

All right. So, whichever bastards were trying to eat me yesterday had better watch their backs. Because I am back, and I'm not letting you get away with that shit today.

[He spreads his arms in a 'just try and sink your claws into me now' sort of gesture. It's not really as impressive as he'd like to think it is.] Not so tiny now, am I? And I'll tell you now, it's hell of a lot easier to punch when you don't have wings.

[ Tessa's been staring at her device all day, trying to find the courage to say what she wants to say, to find the right words. ]

That curse was-- [ no, she doesn't know how to finish that sentence ] I realise most people strongly dislike the curses and I am generally inclined to agree, but this one I did not mind. [ she loved having a father.

but there's more that she has to say. she takes a deep breath. ]

Will. I am sorry for what I said. It was out of line.