Seriously, Mun? (Twilight)

[hybridheart]

Okay, seriously mun?

I know you miss playing. I get it. I know you want to explore the veritable paradise that high school will be with my parents in class with me and me being all grown up. That's great, I personally like being all grown up.

But let's be fair. You aren't completely sold on this face for me (yes, I know the book says my hair is bronze, movie has me with brown hair, you're picky). A lot of players also don't like me. What are the chances you'll find people willing to play with me? And that's without how miserable I'll be without my Jacob. You have no game in mind, and no one to play with you.

So why are you waking me up? (Although I will admit I'm loving the idea of mashing up the wolf pack tattoo with the Cullen crest. Dad will freak.)

Sincerely,
Nessie

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[174awhile]

Where to start...

You'd be surprised how many people enjoy the misery of others. Of course, as your father, I would do anything to keep you from being miserable.

I'd even let you get an atrocious tattoo, but only after you've been alive for at least eighteen years. Those things are permanent, you know. [Oh, dad humor.]

Aww!

[hybridheart]

I know you would, Dad.

...Are we talking eighteen years or eighteen years? Because I'm pretty sure I can make a pretty compelling argument that involves going to high school at eleven.

[174awhile]

I'm sure you could, but let's not rush through every stage of your adolescence. Give your mother and I some time to be authority figures. You'll have the rest of your abnormally long life to decide if you'd like to deface your body or not. When you're ready to make that kind of decision. So we're talking years.

But, trust me, they'll fly by in the blink of an eye...

[hybridheart]

All right, fine., eighteen it is. Only because you're a good dad.

You say that, but that's because you've already been alive so long. I bet nothing surprises you anymore. You can copy the answers off your own homework twenty times.

guh sorry I'm actually really busy today but I couldn't resist replying right away, love her btw

[174awhile]

[Chuckles, ruffling up her hair.]

Not true. When your mother found out she was pregnant with you, that was certainly the biggest shock of my existence. You and your mother continue to surprise me on a near daily basis, actually. It's rather refreshing...

But speaking of surprises, and ages... How old are you right now, exactly? [He tries not to sound wary of the answer.]

Sokay! I'm a late too.

[hybridheart]

Well yeah, but that's because you didn't know I was possible, and then you thought I was an evil monster.

[Hugs, just so you don't think she's angry at you.]

Hmm, we're saying fifteen at school, but chronologically...almost seven. I'll be done growing in a few months, according to Nahuel, whose planning to visit on my birthday, much to Jake's chagrin.

[174awhile]

[GRIMACES, enveloping her in a tight embrace.] And I was horribly, painfully mistaken about that. No one could ask for a more perfect daughter.

[Mumbles to himself, lost in thought:] In the blink of an eye... [But then-] Really? I didn't realize Jacob harbored any ill-will towards Nahuel. He should be nothing but grateful, or does he not realize how close the Volturi were to annihilating each and every one of us that day?

[hybridheart]

I love you too, Daddy. [Big hugs to make him feel better]

Oh, he's very grateful for helping us with the Volturi, it's the....[Fluttery hands, of not knowing how to explain, before she touches his cheek, so he can see the sort of macho competition the two have, trying to one-up and impress her, complete with Seth eye-rolling]

[174awhile]

[He's not worthy, could never be worthy of the good fortune he's been blessed with - there's no other logical explanation - but he'll gladly take it, giving big kisses to the top of her head in return, still holding her close.] Always and forever, sweetheart.

[He smiles at the gesture, the sense of nostalgia her once-preferred method of communication brings. But the smile quickly fades. Different kind of grimacing now.] Ah. Now that doesn't surprise me. There's something about the Swan gene that drives Y-chromosome holders crazy. I'll never understand it.

[hybridheart]

According to Uncle Emmett, it drove you crazy enough to run off to Italy and try to commit suicide by Volturi in the Year of Stupid. [Rethinking all those times you let Rosalie babysit now, huh?] So...shouldn't you understand it?

Anyway, they're silly. Nahuel is my friend, and Jacob's my...Jacob.

[174awhile]

[You talk of your father's suicide attempt so candidly! Though it's far from being news at this point. Still.] That... The Year of Stupid? Remind me to punch your uncle in the face later. [Like he had a choice in the matter. Sigh.] Well, I have a few theories, but there's no way to prove them.

[Rubs a hand against her upper arm, looking off into the distance.] It's never that simple, sweetheart. Though, for your sake, I hope they accept where they stand with you. And, if they don't, they'll have to get through me first. [Smirk.]

[hybridheart]

[Blame Uncle Emmett! Besides, it's Romeo and Juliet-ish, with a better outcome! But she'll giggle at the idea of you punching Uncle Emmett.] Okay. But really, mom was jumping off cliffs and you went away. You two were meant to be together. It seemed pretty silly to me. Still...what sort of theories?

And Grandpa Charlie. He reminded me that he still has a shotgun...even though he doesn't know about Jake...I didn't want to break his brain. I'm well-defended. [Wryly]...Sometimes too much.

[174awhile]

[Oh, he does, and it won't just be an idea, it will become a reality in the very near future. Emmett needs to learn to use a little tact when discussing sensitive topics with a child, never mind that she's more cognitively advanced than her peers.] It's easy to say that now, but at the time, it was impossible for me to be sure whether I was doing the right thing... It wasn't our best or brightest year, I'll give him that, but I truly believe it was necessary. Unavoidable. As much as I wish I could have spared your mother from all that suffering. We're stronger for it now. [A beat.] Do you promise not to laugh? [Even though he looks like he's about to laugh himself.]

He knows you have the Swan gene. That's all he needs to know. [Looks back at her, eyes full of understanding.] Like I said before, give us some time to be parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents. And for humoring us, I'll buy you a nice, fast car for your sixteenth birthday. How does that sound?

[hybridheart]

[Nods in understanding] Yeah, I can guess. Kind of like when I didn't know I was hurting Mom when she was pregnant. [Oh, the guilt. She hides it most of the time, but she still feels horrible about her birth and the pregnancy leading up to her birth.] Sometimes you hurt people and you don't mean too. [Slightly false bright smile, as she childishly crosses her heart] Cross my heart.

Because he knew Grandma Renee? [Pause] When I stop growing, will I be able to meet her?

[Wry smile] Yeah, okay, but the world's not going to end if I go for a ride on Jake's bike, you know. Especially if he's just picking me up from school. [Pause] How fast?