[SIDESTORY] Morbit Oneshots

[A_Mi_Manera]

Vacation - 2019

B. Comorant Punch Clock Animal/General Morbit, takes place between Punch Clock Animal /Crankshaft Rafflesian and Masa con Papas
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Charon meets up with his cousin to take some time off in Plaza


                                                              

           You sit down firmly on a leather seat in the lobby for the ferry you just stepped off of moments ago. You've had a long trip filled with road bumps and nausea from sailing across the rocking sea. You feel a little better though at the sight of family you haven't seen in awhile heading your way.

"Geezer."

"Charon! Yo, you finally made it! I didn't think you'd make it before dark, what took so long?"

"Four hours of delays apparently, I can't ever suggest you travel by boat."

"Take it you're ready to head to the house then."

"Mm. The sooner the better, I take it the car is right outside.

"Yeah about, had trouble finding parking close so it might be a bit of a walk and...."


Your cousin Geezer leans his eye toward your cane.


Geezer: Shoot, what happened there? You okay?

Charon: Nothing new.

Geezer: I thought you didn't need that anymore?

Charon: Normally I don't but between the motion sickness and the winding nature of place I may have to make an exception today. I may... need to ask for help from time to time during my stay.

Geezer: 'Course, you know there's no point in playing this tough so far from home right?

Charon: ...I suppose that's true. Covering up my difficulties has been difficult with the reputation our line has back in Taverne. Particularly after the dog from solitude's run put all of us back in the proper spotlight. 

Geezer: I thought they went missing a long time ago? People still talking?

Charon: People compare, and people say they keep showing up whenever Spit is in Solitude. Perhaps a ghost?


He shrugs. 


Geezer: Maybe... but I don't wanna think about business yet you know? We're talking the week off to eat junk food and yell at tourists for wearing socks with sandals on the beach.

Charon: Certainly fair. I don't want to think about work much either if I'm honest, and I admit I derailed things just the slightest. To the car?

Geezer: Yeah uh, bit of a walk. Two blocks at least. Streets are crowded as hell right now so. ..

Charon: Ah... is it always like this?

Geezer: This is kind of a popular vacation spot so a bit? You're lucky you got folks like me to hook you up.

Charon: I certainly appreciate it. Give me a few minutes. 


You lean back into your chair.


Geezer: Yeah no take your time, it's all a uphill walk from here.

Charon: You should rest too.

Geezer: I'm good.

Charon: No you're not, I see those slopes outside.

Geezer: I live here, you get perfectly used to them.

Charon: Hmm. Don't tell me not to play tough and then do the same thing. You're wearing heels.

Geezer: Hey, with a little conditioning it's-

Charon: I can tell from experience you're full of shit right now. Look me right in the eye.


He hesitates. He's not very convincing. 


Charon: Yeah I thought so. It's a noble effort but you can afford to rest a bit too.


You tap your cane against a nearby seat.


Geezer: I mean I guess I could too but... Once we're back they'll be plenty of time to sit anyway. Besides, I'm not taking off these bad boys in this line of work.

Charon: And why's that?"

Geezer: 'Cause employers like tall knights and I'll take any inch I can.

Charon: Personally I'd kill for an extra three or four but I don't have the stamina to walk like that all day.

Geezer: I'm gonna pocket that as a win over you. 


You grumble. 


Charon: You're still holding me to our old tally?

Geezer: Absolutely. Til the day you die.

Charon: I'm going to find a very tiny lead and then drop you into a pit.

Geezer: But not today.

Charon: No, because I .....may need your assistance getting up.  Please.

Geezer: Heh, sure. No worries.


He grabs your arm to help you pull yourself up.


Charon: Appreciated. I'll be better about this by tomorrow morning hopefully, but for now I will require a shoulder here and there.

Geezer: Don't sweat it if you're still tired. You mind if I stop somewhere to grab a bite? I don't got too much at home right now.

Charon: Certainly, I'll cover my part if you pick up something for me too.

Geezer: Eh... tonight I've got things covered. You gotta do breakfast though.

Charon: Fair enough. Allow me to grab my luggage and....

Geezer: Okay look, for real I got this alright? Take it easy. 

Charon: Mm. And I'll return the favor by covering breakfast.

Geezer: You sure fucking will.

Your wallet hurt the morning after thanks to some very large pancakes.