testing one-two.

[batpout]

Holy rabies! :o

Thanks for hanging out with me. That's super cool of you! I'm totally all about making new friends in a non-hotel setting. (Just don't tell my dad.)

You haven't... seen... Johnny around anywhere have you? No reason. Just wondering.

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[frankenhomie]

[A wild Johnny appears!]

You rang?

[batpout]

Ohmibog hi. That was quick. Were you like - lurking in the shadows or something? Because I totally dig guys who do that.

[gunslingerguy]

Your dad got some protectiveness issues then, I take it? [Don't mind his slight Southern accent; he's perfectly eloquent otherwise.]

[frankenhomie]

Oh I've just been chillin'.

But I can practice my lurking.

[batpout]

Chillin'? [She giggles, magicking herself right next to him.] That works too! I'm just glad you're here. Familiar faces and everything.

[batpout]

That's a total understatement. He specifically promised me I could leave home when I'm old enough. It's about time!

[gunslingerguy]

Hmm. Well, I don't have kids, so maybe it's not my place to say, but if he promised you, then you have a right to it. A good man always keeps his word.

[batpout]

A Dracula's word is sacred! He can't break his promise to me.

[gunslingerguy]

...so you're a vampire, then. Been a long time since I've run into a genuine vamp. Nice to meet you.

[batpout]

Well, yeah -

It doesn't freak you out at all? You've met other vampires before? Holy rabies, that's too cool!

[gunslingerguy]

Well, yeah. Things aren't so great back home, but it brought us all together. Guess you could say we've all settled our differences. [He won't get into how bad his universe is, because she's young, but still, the old prejudices were dead.] ...'holy rabies'?

[frankenhomie]

Yeah, I know what you mean. [He grins.] But think of all the awesome new people you can meet.

[batpout]

Ooh - it's so exciting! [She hops a bit, winding up floating just a smidge off the floor. And she stays there, feet hovering.] Did you meet any cool humans yet? Can I say hi? I'm a little nervous, but if they're friends with you I should be okay.

[batpout]

I knew monsters and humans could get along. Dad just keeps ignoring me when I tell him that. He says I'm too young to understand.

...I'm really not allowed to swear so.

[finestfish]

Non-hotel? Now that sounds awfully specific.

[gunslingerguy]

He's older than you are. It's easy for folks to get set in their ways when they've had it rough for a while. Just give it time. He'll come around.

Ah. Makes sense to me. I don't swear, myself, but it's a matter of choice.

[batpout]

It's where I live! My dad runs a resort. He doesn't really let me wander.

[batpout]

I'm 118. Practically an adult. He needs to let up eventually.

[finestfish]

Well that has to put a damper on things. A ghoul should be allowed to explore if she wants.

[gunslingerguy]

I know that, sugar. But it's awfully hard for people to let go of the people closest to them. He loves you. Try an' understand.

[batpout]

My thoughts exactly! There's gotta be tons of cool stuff to see out there.

[batpout]

I love him too. A lot. [Frowny face.] He's my dad.

[gunslingerguy]

He's afraid someone out there will hurt you. How would you feel in his position? This isn't that complicated.

[finestfish]

Oh there is! I certainly haven't seen as many places as I want to yet, but you have to get started somewhere, don't you?

[batpout]

It's not like he hasn't taught me to be careful. I mean - he made me wear a helmet until I was 20. Or - erm 25? I don't know, it was a really long time ago.

I just - I want him to trust me, y'know? I want to show him I can be a responsible adult. But he's not giving me the chance.