Not suitable for children

[Cedre]

((OOC: June 30th. 2PM. Free for everybody. KIDS WELCOME >:3 ))

"So... boooored..."

Yawning, dragging what looks like a wheelbarrow filled with boxes, and grumbling to herself. That would be the Hot-blooded Guardian that drags herself down the street, carrying her cargo.

She noticed that her room was filled with way too many army and military-related toys and models, like model guns, toy tanks and even action figures. She just likes to stare at them, remembering with a bit of melancholy, her old memories from the past.

But her room really needs some more space. For what? For her custom blaster and all the mod parts for it of course. But what to do with all these items? Well she thought on just walking around with them, maybe some kid will want them... or something. Honestly not even Cédre herself thinks it's a good idea.

And her day was about to get worse when a bump on the row makes the wheelbarrow tumble and spread all the items trough the ground. Grumbling, Cédre starts retrieving them.

"This is not my day..."

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It was summer break for Morpho and today he decided to take his oldest cousin's youngest son out for a walk after lunch. And meanwhile, Model Sp is just staying in the blue vest pocket.

"Uncle Morpho, can we go to a toy store or a penny arcade?"

"Arturo, I told you I'm not your uncle. I'm your first cousin."

"What's the difference?"

Before Morpho could explain to the boy, he noticed someone ahead who dropped her belongings. Uh-oh. That's quite a spill. Without a word, he rushed to help Cèdre pick her toys and boxes up while Arturo slowly followed and called out to the woman.

"Hi, Mister! Are you okay?"

[Cedre]

Cédre was busy sorting her junk that she didn't noticed someone helping her. She was about to shout at him but then realized that it wouldn't be polite... Yes Cédre has been taught several times By people like Muget or even her Commander to behave properly in public.. several times. It looked more like a lecture.

"Aah... thanks..."

She said. Don't expect more from her... now if Arturo had treated her as a woman and not as a man, the following would not have happened.

"...What have you said punk...? " YOU WHIPPERSNAPPER!

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"No problem. I figured you needed a little help picking these up."

And it's not like Morpho had to ask the obvious. It's only right to stop and help someone. Of course, Arturo just had to call her the opposite of what Cèdre is, causing Morpho to panic.

"I said 'Hi, Mister. Are you okay?' Was that not loud enough? And what's a punk?"

"Gah! Arturo! That's not what she meant! And she's not a 'Mister' so apologize to her. I'm really sorry about my second cousin. He's only a little kid so you'll have to excuse him...."

Arturo tilted his head. Why is Morpho acting like that lady is mad? Well, she does look mad. He thought she was a man at first because she didn't seem all that ladylike and she had thick eyebrows. And besides, some men have long hair, too. Including Morpho and a few of his cousins.

"Sorry, ma'am. I thought you were a man because you had thick eyebrows like my one uncle. Are you still mad?"

Morpho couldn't help but facepalm at Arturo's lack of propriety. The kid really needs to keep certain thoughts to himself. There was no need to be that honest and offend someone even unintentionally.

"Arturo... no.... You can't just say things like those to other people out loud...."

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After calming herself down, and hearing the excuses, Cédre turned to Morpho.

"Well I will let it slide. It's only a kid after all."

She looked at him. Well even Sardine has those kinds of bursts on nonsense so it's normal. After a deep sigh she looked at Arturo.

"Uh, no kid. I am not mad, I..."

That suddenly hit her like a lightning bolt from the sky. While Morpho was lecturing his cousin, Cédre turned to a near window from a store to see her own reflection.

A sense of shock and pain went trough Cédre's spine. The Kid is right. Her eyebrows are massive! That only makes her so unladylike...
Then it hit her again. Why did that shocked her so much?

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Meanwhile, Model Sp had to suppress a giggle when Arturo repeated himself and asked what a punk is. What a silly but honest child. Though slightly amused at the situation, she felt kinda sorry for Morpho who had to deal with this. Oh, dear. Did the boy just say the woman has thick eyebrows? This may not end well.

Morpho rubbed the back of his head, smiling sheepishly. Thank goodness she'll forgive his second cousin this time. But he'll still have to watch his mouth.

"But why not? Will she get mad again?"

"Listen, Arturo. It's not polite to say all those things out loud. Not everyone will want to hear it. It can hurt feelings. Even if some people don't mind, it's still considered rude. I don't care how her eyebrows look. I don't want you to risk offending people. You're lucky she won't yell at you for this."

Morpho rubbed one side of his temple with a small sigh. He really doesn't want any trouble. Arturo quietly stared. So being honest is a bad thing sometimes? Even though honesty is supposed to be good? Well, if saying a woman has thick eyebrows is considered an insult... how does Cèdre feel now?

"Uh.... Ma'am? I'm sorry again. I think your eyebrows look cool. By the way, are those toys?"

A compliment like that to go with an apology should make things better... right? At least that was the boy's logic, sorta. Well, he wasn't exactly lying about Cèdre's eyebrows. And he's curious about the stuff in the wheelbarrow. Morpho didn't know what to think of what Arturo said. Would saying the woman has 'cool eyebrows' make things any better? Who knows for sure? Anyway, he just helped pick up the rest of the toys.

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After calming herself she took a deep breath... it's not good to go berserk in public. It would probably taint the view that people have of the Guardians. Cédre knows that much at least.

"... It's okay kid. Just don't let it repeat again."

Cédre looked at the boxes and models spread around the ground that she let drop. "Uh, yea. I suppose you can call them toys. I was on my way to dispose of them."

Picking them up again, she filled the wheelbarrow once more.

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Arturo nodded to Cèdre with a smile.

"OK, ma'am. I won't say it again."

Well, whether the 'compliment' made things better or worse, it looks like Cèdre won't lose her temper. Whew. So with Morpho helping her pick up her things, it didn't take very long. Wow. That's a lot of army toys. There were guns, tanks and even action figures. Arturo gazed at the stuff in the wheelbarrow. But then he frowned when Cèdre said she was going to dispose of them. Why would someone want to throw away such cool stuff? It's such a waste.

"Aw man! You're gonna throw them away? But they look so neat! How about you give them to me instead?"

"No, Arturo. Those are her stuff and you can't just ask for them or offer to take them."

"But... they look so cool. And I really want them. Please~?"

... Looks like Arturo really wants those toys. But are they even for sale? Morpho sighed.

".... Fine. If we can have at least one, I'll buy it for you. OK? So, uh... you wouldn't happen to be willing to sell those toys, would you?"

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As the red haired girl was dropping an F-14 on the wheelbarrow, a grin appeared on her face. She was thinking of giving them away but selling them sounds oh so much profitable.

"Well... I suppose It should be okay... let's see... You can pick anything you want. I never thought of selling because kids nowadays want action figures of these Mega Men that wander around."

She has seen some, but none of them are official. Vent probably smashed one resembling him because his nose was too big. Not that he is the type to do that, but Cédre likes to think so.

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Arturo beamed. Cèdre decided to let him have the toys! He started looking, trying to decide what to pick.

"Thanks so much, lady! Though I have a few Mega Man action figures, too, I like having different toys no one else has! I'm gonna make them ride tanks and hold guns. More fun with more toys~."

Well, looks like Arturo gets what he wants. Not necessarily all of them. They can't carry all those back home. Morpho took out a couple ECs to pay for the toys.

"Second cousin gets lucky this time. So how much do they cost, Miss?"

So many army toys. Can't he have them all? Arturo held up a tank and a gun.

"I want all of them. Can I?"

".... No. Don't be greedy, Arturo."

This boy has got to be kidding Morpho. The child pouted.

"But Morpho~!"

"Don't try to argue. We can't even carry them all back home."

"We can get a bag or cart! Or even a wagon! Please~?!"

... This kid won't stop. What should the teenager do? He turned to Cèdre.

"... Please tell me he can't just take them all at once, Miss."

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The red-haired Guardian couldn't help but wonder if she was able to fool this los... friendly guy to buy all the stuff. Sadly with all the commotion around Innerpeace she cannot expect him to have deep pockets.

"Technically he could but I doubt you have the money to pay for it. These are collectibles you know."

Probably he does not know but toys like these are out of fashion ages ago. Even the little Sardine did not want one for him, that brat.

"And I bet you agree with me that you shouldn't spoil your younger relative like this."