oh boy, a real game!

[capsule_corp]

Hey, what's a girl got to do to get some attention here?! You think that being stuck in your filthy mind is better than being in a game? Hardly! Get to work on that app, okay?

I know you probably think I'd rather be at home, working on, you know, saving the world type stuff... And that's true. But if I can't be at home, baby-sitting that royal pain in the ass, I want to at least be somewhere with a decent cosmetics store. Yamcha will probably make sure Vegeta doesn't totally wreck my house... Right?

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[wallcrawler]

Sure he will.

[Oh, there's some sarcasm]

And while you're gone, they'll both discover the formula for turning lead into gold, while Goku figures out the Saiyan genetic code with nothing more than a magnifying glass and ten minutes of his spare time.

[It's punishment for putting his mun into laughing fits this early in the morning.]

[capsule_corp]

Real cute, mister. We're talking about my home here! Everything I own is in there, not to mention it's where my family lives. It's not something to joke about!

But... hey. How do you know about Goku and Saiyans, anyway?

[wallcrawler]

The mun, mostly.

That and I've seen 'em show up enough around here to get some kind of passing familiarity with them. And the tiny bald one.

[capsule_corp]

You mean Krillin?

I guess I shouldn't really be surprised, though. When you save the world so often, how can you not get a little famous?

[wallcrawler]

Don't let anybody take pictures? Heck people thought I was an urban legend before the Bugle started publishing photos.

Granted, I haven't saved the world yet, either. I'm more of a street-level crime kind of guy. And also from a universe way, way different from yours.

[capsule_corp]

I guess I don't get it. If it had been me doing all the fighting, I think I'd want a little recognition. Maybe some TV appearances too.

Even in your universe, being famous must have its perks, am I right?

[wallcrawler]

Clearly you've never read the Daily Bugle. The "people think I actually exist" angle is pretty much the optimistic take-away.

And frankly, I prefer it that way. Nobody knowing who I really am or caring enough to find out comes in handy. Don't have to worry about anyone going after my family, friends, coworkers. Y'know, people who can't take a beating and keep spoutin' off one-liners.

[capsule_corp]

Well, now that you mention it, I haven't read it! Might have something to do with that separate universe thing.

But... That's true. I could see Goku thinking along those lines too, if he actually stopped to think about something. Then again, everyone's usually so caught up in what's happening, there isn't time for it. Or fame, for that matter.

[glimmerofhope]

I er...wouldn't...count on that too much.

[Seriously. She's met Vegeta. And she's met Yamcha. It would be more likely that they would have the house destroyed fighting with each other than keep it in one piece.]

[capsule_corp]

Yeah... I probably shouldn't...

[She gives a little sigh.]

Maybe they'll get so worked up about finding those androids, they'll forget about demolishing all my stuff.

[glimmerofhope]

It's probably best you aren't there, anyway. It's safer in some place like Holly Heights.

[Though...He did have to wonder what would happen to his baby self!]

Everyone will be fighting and you definitely don't want to be in the middle of that.

[capsule_corp]

You think so? I mean, I've had a few close calls before, with getting close to the action and all. But, everyone's been working really hard to get ready for this.

[glimmerofhope]

You can let the other handle it. If they've been training since the last time I was there, it may be enough...

[capsule_corp]

Well, I did want to get a look at them, but... I guess it doesn't matter, as long as our guys win. It's not like the androids have to be operational for me to see how they work!

...As long as the boys don't go overboard and totally destroy them.

[glimmerofhope]

[He looks a little troubled after hearing her words and goes quiet for a moment.]

No, they need to be destroyed.

[capsule_corp]

[She catches that expression, and looks away, letting out an awkward laugh.]

Hey, I really didn't mean anything! I just thought maybe they could be stopped without... You know, smashing them to pieces. I'm just curious, that's all!

[pridefulness]

I don't know, mom, these games can be a pain.

[capsule_corp]

MOM?!

Look kid, you're really cute and all, but I'm definitely not a mom. I'm not even seeing anyone!

[pridefulness]

Are you sure? Because you look just like her. [ ....Well, yeah, her hair is a little longer than his mom's is, but... ]

[capsule_corp]

Really? You think I look like a mom?

[She gives a little sigh at that, but she shrugs off her disappointment quickly enough.]

Anyway, what's her name? I guess it'd be interesting to meet this cute young mom who resembles me.

[pridefulness]

[ He shrugs, crossing his arms and frowning at her. She said she wasn't his mom, but he couldn't get past the resemblance. ]

Her name's Bulma.

[capsule_corp]

Bulma... But, wait a minute... That's my name...

[pridefulness]

Then I was right! [ His priorities. ]

[capsule_corp]

No way... How could I have a kid and not even know about it?! You must be adopted! That's it, right?!

[Go Bulma! Ignore the family resemblance! You can do it!]

[pridefulness]

I'm not adopt--[ Oh no moms panicking...WH-WHOOPS???? ] Uh. You know, this is probably just some really weird time stuff. It happens all the time around here, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. [ Man, he's so sick of the weird time stuff. ]

[capsule_corp]

Alright then, kid, let me ask you this.

[She still looks just a little worried, but she smirks anyway.]

If this is something as simple as a timeline discrepancy, your answer will clear the air! Who's your dad?

[pridefulness]

V-[ And then he stops. And actually thinks about it for a second.



They...didn't really get along before, did they. At least not from what he'd heard. So the question is; would this make her freak out more? Hmmm.... ]

You sure you wanna know?

[capsule_corp]

I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know, would I?!

[pridefulness]

I guess. [ Shruuuugs. ] Just don't say I didn't warn you.

[ He hesitates a moment longer, considering pausing for dramatic effect just before telling her. But that sounds kind of lame. ]

My dad's Vegeta.

[capsule_corp]

V-Ve...

VEGETA?!

That's not possible!

[Okay, that might not be entirely true. She might like him a little, despite his terrible attitude and worse stench, but... Not enough for that!]

What the Heck kind of prank is this, anyway?!

[pridefulness]

[ This is going as well as expected. ]

What? Hey! I'm not pranking you!

[capsule_corp]

[Trunks is well on his way to never being born now.]

I know a prank when I see one! [Does she??] There's no way I'd ever hook up with that ape man, so unless I totally lost my mind, this is a prank!

[pridefulness]

[ crapcrapcrapcrap. ]

My dad isn't just some ape man! [ Well technically he kind of is but that's not the point! ] He's awesome, the strongest guy back home, and this isn't a prank! [ He just wants to be born ok! Not existing would cramp his style. ]

[capsule_corp]

Whoa, okay, calm down. Look, I didn't mean to insult your dad, or anything. [No, she did.]

You seem pretty serious about this, but... I just can't really believe it. I mean, me with Vegeta?

[pridefulness]

[ He huffs and scowls, but seems to calm down a little. He's starting to understand how Pan must feel, stuck with no one recognizing her. ]

Yeah, we're a family. I mean, I guess not here since both of you are from the past, but back home we are.

[capsule_corp]

A family, huh?

[Being in a family with Vegeta... Was that even possible?]

I'll admit, I can't think of a good reason for you to make any of this up... But it still seems pretty impossible, you know!

[pridefulness]

Yeah, I guess. You and dad don't really get along from where you are right now, huh...

[ Not that they don't still argue with each other on occasion, but that's different. ]