Chapter 33: Who said retirement was relaxing?
In Tartosa, Malik and Neo are settling into their new life. Having lived all their adult lives in nothing more than a run down shack (even after renovation) this is something entirely different. The old farm house might not be modern, but it's big, and there is plenty of time to relax and just enjoy the warm weather.
Some days the two of them make the walk down to the beach by the waterfall and enjoy the water and the dry up in the sun afterwards.
But old habits die hard, and there are some spectacularly large manor houses in Tartosa. Neo sneaks in the back while Malike takes the front door to distract the owners.
Say that's a very nice TV, or it will be on our wall.
And when Springster arrive, Malik cannot help to get in a good fight with the flower bunny, pleased that he got what it takes even in his old age.
Soon it's time for Neo to join him as an elder. As Tartosa is far off, they do not expect anyone to make the long journey. They're good with just the two of them, and Neo never liked big crowds anyway. Malik is all the company he needs.
Now they can be old together. And Neo still thinks Malik is hot.
But even if Corinne likes Derek better than Willow, he too ends up on the wrong end of her temper some times. Maybe it's his calm manners and years of practise telling people what to do as a forest ranger that helps him deflect her attacks?
Even Derek needs a break on occasion, however. He's taken up painting as a new hobby. Not that he's any good yet.
He's also gone back to one of his favourite hobbies as a forest ranger - fishing. The best part about it is that Corinne, with her squemish trait, will be sure to stay far away. Sometimes a man, no matter how patient he is, just need a break. He finds himself longing for the forest, for the simplicity. But will they ever be able to take Corinne on a camping holiday when she hates nature so much?
When Springster arrives, Willow talks to Flower Bunny about the situation as they cloud gaze together, a tradition as as long as her life time by now. Flower Bunny doesn't have any advice to give, but they're a really good listener.
Willow has had enough when Corinne sets fire to the grill. She doesn't understand the big deal, she put the fire out. She's feeling great about herself.
Willow isn't as proud, and the argument is a fact.
Corinne has some really foul language, and Willow can't help but to complain about her poor upbringing. And add in a lecture about dressing more appropriately. Corinne is not impressed. But she stops arguing when Derek arrives.
Once the situation is defused, Derek returns back to his fishing.
While Corinne develops a new fear:
Some days the two of them make the walk down to the beach by the waterfall and enjoy the water and the dry up in the sun afterwards.
But old habits die hard, and there are some spectacularly large manor houses in Tartosa. Neo sneaks in the back while Malike takes the front door to distract the owners.
Say that's a very nice TV, or it will be on our wall.
And when Springster arrive, Malik cannot help to get in a good fight with the flower bunny, pleased that he got what it takes even in his old age.
Soon it's time for Neo to join him as an elder. As Tartosa is far off, they do not expect anyone to make the long journey. They're good with just the two of them, and Neo never liked big crowds anyway. Malik is all the company he needs.
Now they can be old together. And Neo still thinks Malik is hot.
In Willow Creek, things are not as relaxed. Taking over the care of a teenager, still hurting from grief, and with an evil streak to strengthen her anger at the world is not always easy. For some reason it seems easier for Derek, who Corinne for some reason seem to like. Willow suppose she should be happy that the girl likes anyone.
Willow spend more time than ever with her flowers, which Corinne has told her "is lame" when she suggested that she'd help out in the garden. Willow is now at level nine of flower arranging.
But even if Corinne likes Derek better than Willow, he too ends up on the wrong end of her temper some times. Maybe it's his calm manners and years of practise telling people what to do as a forest ranger that helps him deflect her attacks?
Even Derek needs a break on occasion, however. He's taken up painting as a new hobby. Not that he's any good yet.
He's also gone back to one of his favourite hobbies as a forest ranger - fishing. The best part about it is that Corinne, with her squemish trait, will be sure to stay far away. Sometimes a man, no matter how patient he is, just need a break. He finds himself longing for the forest, for the simplicity. But will they ever be able to take Corinne on a camping holiday when she hates nature so much?
When Springster arrives, Willow talks to Flower Bunny about the situation as they cloud gaze together, a tradition as as long as her life time by now. Flower Bunny doesn't have any advice to give, but they're a really good listener.
Willow has had enough when Corinne sets fire to the grill. She doesn't understand the big deal, she put the fire out. She's feeling great about herself.
Willow isn't as proud, and the argument is a fact.
Corinne has some really foul language, and Willow can't help but to complain about her poor upbringing. And add in a lecture about dressing more appropriately. Corinne is not impressed. But she stops arguing when Derek arrives.
Once the situation is defused, Derek returns back to his fishing.
While Corinne develops a new fear:
Best not to let anyone in. They'll only judge you, or leave you, like her parents did when they died. She doesn't need anyone anyway!
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