Posted by Civilian Seamus McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - I’ll Make ‘Em An Offer They Can’t Refuse

Posted by Civilian Ragna Idun McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - I’ll Make ‘Em An Offer They Can’t Refuse

Posted by Civilian Seamus McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - I’ll Make ‘Em An Offer They Can’t Refuse
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“Yes yes he got you the ride out but you wouldn’t have gone except for me. Oh and Revna seriously, I’ve got some footage of Mike for you to watch…be still my heart.” Runa nodded, “Well then I guess you don’t want this,” and out of the bag she pulls a bottle of Mike’s favorite drink from the bar. “Oh and speaking of Mardusk. CALL HIM. Something’s wrong with him, seriously, I think he’s depressed. Kept waxing poetic about Revna better be good for you because otherwise ‘it’ wasn’t worth it. Seriously call him, soon.”

Mike looked at her and said “You didn’t put it together? You’re a fan of Bubbles, right? You follow her ISpace? You know about the big Orion on and off boyfriend…? The one she stabbed with her shoe…?” and he gestured at her to put it all together.

She snorted, “Of course I did. Yes I am, and no I don’t follow it anymore. I also know that woman is bat sh&^ crazy and that ‘poor on and off Orion’, Mardusk, got the crap end of that deal. Really she’s an amazing musician, but as a person, she’s nuts. And YOU” Runa gets toe to toe with Mike, wishing for a couple bar stools to stand on, “Sent HER to manage YOUR bar where HE works. This is on YOU. Call him. I don’t care if it’s not a ‘guy’ thing, or Mardusk can handle himself, or whatever excuse you want to give. He’s family call him.”

Revna ever the peace maker, “Okay Runa, give Mike the drinks so he’ll quit his belly aching. I told him there wouldn’t be any where we landed.” Runa laughed, handed it over and then passed Seamus a dark glass bottle. “Ragna calls it honied whisky. Developed and perfected it herself. Enjoy, Ragna is very talented. Have her take you to the meadery while you are here, it’s magnificent. Now of course…” Revna tugged on her arm before she started in on Ragna again. She knew Tara could only risk being there for a short time. Revna linked arms with Runa and then with Ragna. “Seamus I’m going to steal your wife for just a bit. We’re going to walk on ahead, so we can talk. And then,” she turns to Tara with a grin, “you three need to talk and unfortunately Seanmhair will have to keep their eyes off the view and their minds focused. And when you are all done you can catch up with us.” Revna didn’t wait for agreement, she led her sisters away. The original McKenzies needed time and she needed to make sure Ragna was okay and knew what to expect when she saw Argyle for the first time…

Revna, Runa, Ragna

As the sisters began to walk away, a loud chirp was heard and Tara pulled a micro-PaDD from her pocket. “Apologies. I thought I had silenced th-” and she stopped and her eyes went wide in shock. He finger scrolled quickly and her eyes dashed back and forth on the screen, her mouth open slightly.

“I have to go. Now.” She looked at Mike and Seamus and said “Bring Cuyler and Hekla and the girls to the manor for dinner. Beam into the basement, Seamus you know the coordinates. No exceptions!” and she turned and walked back the other side of the shuttle and out of sight.

Runa grinned, “Hey Runa did you know that Revna was into vandalism? Yeah she broke that shuttle she came in on.” Ragna stopped and looked at Runa, “Broke a shuttle?” Runa nodded, slowly, “Oh yeah, when I went on the shuttle to transport their things, the chair is BROKEN!” Revna turned very very bright red, but she was used to Runa’s teasing, “Well, I mean, we had to pass the way some how. Besides I wasn’t the only one who passed the time till our arrival in extracurricular activities with my husband. It’s all over Ragna’s face, and the mussed hair that’s slightly knotted, that never got brushed.” Ragna had never had reason to be teased like this by her sisters and the contrast of the blush to her white blonde hair was noticeable even at a distance. “Well, umm…yeah, at least my pants aren’t on backwards, Revna.” Runa gave her a once over and began to laugh, HARD, tears forming in her eyes. And right as Mike decided to whistle, Revna’s voice carried over, full of embarrasement, laughter, and love. “IT’S MIKE’S FAULT!”

Mike and Seamus looked at her, looked at each other, and then at the backs of the girls. Mike put his fingers in his mouth and a very loud whistle rang out. As they turned, he waved them back.

Mike, Seamus, Tara

Runa was the first to look back and Revna laughed, “That wasn’t a wolf-whistle Runa.” Revna turned and looked at Mike. She nudged Runa in the side with her elbow ashe watched Ragna made a quick b-line right back to Seamus. “Uh huh, go on Revna, I know where you want to be. Just leave me here all by my lonesome.” Revna shrugged, “Okay.” And she moved into Mike’s arms and kissed his cheek. “Where’s Lady Tara?”

Revna, Runa, Ragna

Mike’s face was very serious. “Runa, get over here. Now.” he called. When everyone was together, he said “Tara left. She got a message that set her on a knifes edge. Dunno what it was, but she said we beam to the manor house tonight for dinner. Us and your folks. So… we do it. I’m tired of this cloak and dagger bulls#!+, so as of now the priority is getting this whole mess solved. Everybody got it?” and he looked at each person in turn, looking for a nod or word of acknowledgment.

Mike

Runa was on her way over anyway and in typical fashion was on the edge of a teasing reply when the ‘Now’ brought her up short. Runa nodded. Revna tucked her hand into his arm and squeezed with a nod. Ragna nodded and sighed. “She’s used to doing things alone. I don’t think she means to hide things. I hate the subterfuge, but she’s laid a rather brilliant trap, Mike. Your cousins,” Ragna drew herself up a little straighter, fire and fury in her eyes, “are capable of evil that Tara couldn’t fathom. She’s afraid they’ll get away.” Revna pulled Ragna to her and looked her in the eye, “Husk Legertha, han kunne ikke drepe deg hvis han prøvde hundre år. Du vil ikke stå alene Ragna, du vil stå som nøkkelsten til skjoldmuren vår. (Remember Legertha, He couldn’t kill you if he tried a hundred years. You will not stand alone Ragna, you will stand as key stone to our shield wall.).” She waited to make sure Ragna wasn’t going to stand there staring at a memory and then nodded. Runa came over and hugged her and then looked from Mike to Seamus and back. “I’ll go tell Da,” and Runa left.

Revna tugged Mike along with her. “We have time to waste, Mike, so lets get you a drink because it’s going to be VERY late before we’re alone together again.” After a ways she stopped and looked up at him. “You were made for this, you know that right? You and your executive orders.” She kissed him gently, “Come on let me show you our clan. It’s a bit of walk back to the main village.”

Revna, Runa, Ragna