Welcome to Gaia! ::

(at least you haven't had people quote you when none of your characters are there. And that guy who posted in my dorm sweatdrop )
Leopold and Patricia waved goodbye to lerana and Kiru. "Remember to come back. I'll have a hot meal ready for when you're done repairing the couch," Patricia said smiling. Leopold hugged his wife.
Lawrence emerged from yogtz's house. He walked toward leopold and Patricia. "is Eric ready to go yet?" he asked.
"Hold your bloody horses medicine man!" Eric shouted from upstairs. Eric came down carrying his suitcase. He hugged his parents. "it was great seeing you again. I'll come back as soon as I can," he said. Patricia had to hold back her tears.
"You're always welcome back here Eric. My child of fate,"
"Did I leave an explosive in your bag again? Just kidding," leopold said. "O crap! My beard is on fire!" he said slapping himself repeatedly. His beard was indeed on fire from he exploding dummy. Eric grabbed the sprayer from the sink and doused the fire. Unfortunately, leopold had lost about 1/8 of his beard. Lawrence had been laughing his a** off the entire time. Eric slapped him upside the head.
"I really ought to come to your house more often. It's so much fun," Lawrence chuckled getting into the gummi ship.
"Haha a*****e. How'd you like it if I lit your dad on fire?"
"My dad is dead you jerk! It's just me now,"
"Really? You never told me that,"
"It's a depressing story to tell to a happy go lucky guy like you," Lawrence said sarcastically.
"I don't like jokers on my crew,"
"You're not my superior anymore fringe,"
"tch. Has it really been that long?" Eric said. He waved goodbye to everyone as he took off.
Cordinia scowled at the departing airship. Why couldn't he take me? she thought. Her radio crackled. It was Eric calling from the ship.
"sorry coriander. Only seats two. Plus, I haven't actually too them my idea yet. I probably should've bought about that before I came here,"
"Pretty dumb move for such a genius,"
"You're over selling me my herb loving friend. Have some basil ready for me when I get back,"
"You're cooking?"
"Hell no! But my roommate is one hell of a chef. She could probably use them," Eric said. The ship finally left for the academy.
(exit Eric and Lawrence)

(Lol faceception)
Leopold slowly stood up from the ground. "what was that? My face was just on fire. Your house was destroyed!? Damn heartless!" leopold shouted angrily. Patricia put a hand on his shoulder and calmed him down.
"our deepest condolences for your loss. We were in the exact same situation when we moved, or rather fled here. We will see to it that you have shelter. Hell, it's not like any of the neighbors will take you. They fear me to much," Patricia said.
"and they should," leopold replied. Patricia punched him in the stomach. Leopold staggered back a few feet.
"what was that flaming face?" she snarled. She looked back to kiru and smiled, embarrassed. "my apologies. Sometimes he makes snide comments and I have to keep him in line,"

(not as bad as s**t the door XD)
Patricia smiled. "I'll go prepare the spare rooms. Leo here will search through the rubble with you. Make sure he doesn't get his hands on any gold or fine dishware,"
"I keep telling you honey, I get distracted by shiny things and can't resist looking at them for hours on end,"
"Just go help them Leo! You're obligated to after what they've done for us,"
"Alright deary," leopold said. "But I'm not sure how much I can lift without my luscious beard,"
Patricia slapped him across the face. "Just get to work lazybones!" she snapped. Leopold sighed and grabbed a pair of heavy duty gloves.
"I need these hands smooth for the wife. Let's go," he said.

(I will never let hat go rofl )
Patrica walked upstairs to prepare the rooms. "we can search it tomorrow. Now you guys need to relax," she said. Leopold stood by the cold fireplace.
"either of you need a drink?" he said striking a match and lighting the fireplace. The flame started small.

Patricia descended the stairs after a few minutes. "The spare room is ready. I've set up eric's old crib there for little yuki," she said kindly.
Leopold tended to the fire. The flame was burning brightly now.

Leopold chuckled. "I've had so much happen in my life that I don't even pay attention to the highs and lows anymore. After my town was destroyed and nearly everyone in it, I was like the beginning of the fire. Cold, dark, and weakened," he said adding another log. "Now, my fire is bright with my wife and child. Sure, there have been plenty of... Hindrances, but they haven't made a weapon yet that can kill me or my family. Nothing will stop a father from protecting that which he loves. Not even death," he said chuckling. "My son hasn't quite learned that yet. He sure as hell has the right idea, it's just that he never executes it correctly. He ends up getting stabbed in the throat or with getting bashed in the face by his best friend. Tch, that's my crazy son for you. I wouldn't have it any other way," he said. He sat down in a chair by the fire.

Leopold laughed. "You and me both. I'm nowhere near the man I once was,"

"being on the receiving end isn't exactly fun either," leopold scoffed. "At least you could do something about it. I had to run like a pansy when they came my way. I felt completely helpless then," he sighed. "I guess even the best warriors have their weaknesses,"