Darling in the Franx: Alternate Core

Chapter 14: A parade and a beach: a moratorium under the stars.

She was blushing as she said this which confused a little more the girls...

Pari: - Wait, so mouths are for more than just eating, talking, and breathing? –

Sally: "Technically yes... but you're too young to know..."

Ikuno decided to change the subject before she would fail at keeping her emotions in check as the talk made her jealously increase: - So what is today's plan sensei? –

Sally and Zero Two had noticed her little change as the former answered: - Well, for today you can pretty much do everything you want to do short of leaving the mansion. Even so, I can guarantee that it will be a busy evening as the parade will begin at noon. –

Pari: - Oh right! I wanted to ask about it! Does the name have a different meaning here, or is it the equivalent to what we know? –

Sally: - It is the equivalent if you mean that it involves an organized march filled with people and dignitaries. –

Pari: - Yep, that sounds about right. –

Miku: - Finally, at least one word that hasn't changed its meaning. –

As the girls laughed at that joke and Sally told them about the parade's schedule, the boys were at the kitchen, with most of them waiting at the table while Raven and Orion were the only ones helping in the kitchen...

Zorome: - Raven, you told us that the senator's cooks would be serving us the whole time we were here! And yet, here we are waiting for breakfast! –

Raven: - Shut your trap, Zorome! You will have the right to complain only IF you help us here! And considering you don't even know how to cook, then SHUT UP! –

Mitsuru: - You're right on shutting him up, but he is also right about the cooking staff. Where are they? –

Armstrong: - That's on me kids. I forgot that most of the staff had taken the day off to go and attend the parade with their families. –

Everyone was surprised to see him!

Titus: - Senator! Eh... ah... ummm... -

They all tried to stand up and salute him only for Armstrong to stop them...

Armstrong: - There, there, no need for formalities. I know that you are still new with everything related to our customs. So, what is it for breakfast today you wannabe chefs? –

Raven: - Something edible as long as you don't start biting the hand that feeds you senator! –

Orion: - WOULD YOU TWO SHUT UP!? I'm cooking in here! –

Hiro: - I think it would be for the best if we just let them cook in peace... -

Raven and Orion: - THANK YOU! –

They continued cooking breakfast without any more disturbance and soon enough, it was ready...

Raven: - There! Finished! –

He came out with a cart carrying a tray which had an absolute breakfast buffet...

Raven: - Now you can eat you ungrateful Parasites! –

Mitsuru: - I feel like that was meant as an insult. –

As Armstrong served himself some eggs and bacon, he soon said: - So, how did your date go young Raven? Any funny business with your partner? –

Raven: - Oh for f**k's sake... how many times do I have to say that I am not my mentor in there? –

Armstrong: - You follow a lot of his steps kid, and the similarity of your relationship between Naomi and you, is way too similar to that of Zorran and Yukino. –