Unlike Arroyo, Modoc's plumbing system is just functional enough. Jonny told him when he was young, there was only a single well and a few outhouses that the community shared. Luckily, it's gotten much better than that, but that's not saying much. Apparently what kicked started the plumbing system here was someone throwing an explosive in one of the outhouses.
He walks towards the house, glancing at the water pump. There he sees his son pumping water into a bucket, loudly groaning, almost bouncing up and down to get enough momentum in order for the pump to work. The sight is funny and cute, so he laughs. Yet he feels a little guilty about laughing. He ponders on whether to go help him or just watch in amusement.
Arcade is about to go help him when a voice passes inside his head. It's his father-in-law's voice, and he remembers a time where his son was struggling to kill a small baby gecko. Arcade wanted to go rush in and help, but his father-in-law stopped him. Of course Arcade reacted negatively, but eventually the rational was explained. Parenting isn't just about helping and holding hands, but teaching through letting them explore the world on their own. Arcade is pretty sure that's part of a developmental psychology theory. He agrees in the end, quite anxious until he sees his son finally kill the gecko, looking quite proud of himself.
He will admit he shares some commonality with his father-in-law, as the two of them never had their own father around, only their mothers. In Arcade's case, everyone talked about his father and his legacy. In his father-in-law's case, no one spoke of him ever and no one really asked questions.
All this reflecting has kept him busy, and he sees his son has pumped plenty of water into the bucket, now wobbling as he walks towards the shower area. There is a surge of pride, and instead of smile now, there's a smirk.
Arcade goes inside the house, smelling brahmin being cooked. At least one of the benefits of the in-laws owning a slaughter house is eating meat every day in a variety of different preparations; his son enjoys meatballs, he enjoys steaks, and his husband enjoys burgers. He doesn't interrupt Davin while he's cooking, just briefly going inside his room to pick up the clothes he brought with him that actually fit him properly. After all, they'd be inside by them and won't have a lingering smell to them.
Even without Six here, there's still a strong familial feeling to this place. Every year he gets asked, well, more like begged, by Davin to convince Six to move to Modoc, take over the slaughterhouse, and Arcade to become the local doctor. Originally the doctor who worked here was from the Followers and Arroyo, Emily Ortal, but a few years ago she moved back to Arroyo due to personal reasons. Now there only is an old Vault City doctor who goes between here and Klamath.
As he starts leaving his room to exit the house, he can hear footsteps, wet and fast ones to be exact. In the hallway, he sees his soon run quickly past him, leaving a trail of wet footprints and small droplets of water on the floor; he's clearly forgotten to bring his towel and clothing again. This is evident by the lack of clothing and quick paced running.
"You're going to slip and fall if you run like that." He says louder than usual down the hall so he can be heard, his son almost to his room. He hears the door slam, sighing. "Or make someone slipping, that too, hopefully not me." He mutters that last part to himself, having a feeling his son ignored the first part of what he said already.
Arcade drops one of his towels on the floor, using his feet to try and dry the slippery floor as he goes down the hall towards the front door. The last thing he needs is Davin slipping on water and having to be taken to Arroyo or Vault City for medical treatment. Then Davin would insist Six be the only one to run the slaughterhouse while he's gone. Which obviously means they'd spend more time in Modoc or Arcade and their son would be in Arroyo without him.
Arcade goes to pick up the used and wet towel from the floor, also spotting the infamous Bess plush toy once again. The toy is soaking wet, sitting in its own puddle. For something his soon his attached to, he seems to lose Bess frequently. Once again, picking up lost toys is another fatherly duty he's gotten used to.
Outside near the house he hangs the wet towel and Bess right next to it. Bess is still dripping water even after Arcade squeezes out most of the water. Hopefully it'll be dry enough by tomorrow and not smell too terribly.
Rainbow At Midnight 2/? (Gen + M!Courier/Arcade)
He walks towards the house, glancing at the water pump. There he sees his son pumping water into a bucket, loudly groaning, almost bouncing up and down to get enough momentum in order for the pump to work. The sight is funny and cute, so he laughs. Yet he feels a little guilty about laughing. He ponders on whether to go help him or just watch in amusement.
Arcade is about to go help him when a voice passes inside his head. It's his father-in-law's voice, and he remembers a time where his son was struggling to kill a small baby gecko. Arcade wanted to go rush in and help, but his father-in-law stopped him. Of course Arcade reacted negatively, but eventually the rational was explained. Parenting isn't just about helping and holding hands, but teaching through letting them explore the world on their own. Arcade is pretty sure that's part of a developmental psychology theory. He agrees in the end, quite anxious until he sees his son finally kill the gecko, looking quite proud of himself.
He will admit he shares some commonality with his father-in-law, as the two of them never had their own father around, only their mothers. In Arcade's case, everyone talked about his father and his legacy. In his father-in-law's case, no one spoke of him ever and no one really asked questions.
All this reflecting has kept him busy, and he sees his son has pumped plenty of water into the bucket, now wobbling as he walks towards the shower area. There is a surge of pride, and instead of smile now, there's a smirk.
Arcade goes inside the house, smelling brahmin being cooked. At least one of the benefits of the in-laws owning a slaughter house is eating meat every day in a variety of different preparations; his son enjoys meatballs, he enjoys steaks, and his husband enjoys burgers. He doesn't interrupt Davin while he's cooking, just briefly going inside his room to pick up the clothes he brought with him that actually fit him properly. After all, they'd be inside by them and won't have a lingering smell to them.
Even without Six here, there's still a strong familial feeling to this place. Every year he gets asked, well, more like begged, by Davin to convince Six to move to Modoc, take over the slaughterhouse, and Arcade to become the local doctor. Originally the doctor who worked here was from the Followers and Arroyo, Emily Ortal, but a few years ago she moved back to Arroyo due to personal reasons. Now there only is an old Vault City doctor who goes between here and Klamath.
As he starts leaving his room to exit the house, he can hear footsteps, wet and fast ones to be exact. In the hallway, he sees his soon run quickly past him, leaving a trail of wet footprints and small droplets of water on the floor; he's clearly forgotten to bring his towel and clothing again. This is evident by the lack of clothing and quick paced running.
"You're going to slip and fall if you run like that." He says louder than usual down the hall so he can be heard, his son almost to his room. He hears the door slam, sighing. "Or make someone slipping, that too, hopefully not me." He mutters that last part to himself, having a feeling his son ignored the first part of what he said already.
Arcade drops one of his towels on the floor, using his feet to try and dry the slippery floor as he goes down the hall towards the front door. The last thing he needs is Davin slipping on water and having to be taken to Arroyo or Vault City for medical treatment. Then Davin would insist Six be the only one to run the slaughterhouse while he's gone. Which obviously means they'd spend more time in Modoc or Arcade and their son would be in Arroyo without him.
Arcade goes to pick up the used and wet towel from the floor, also spotting the infamous Bess plush toy once again. The toy is soaking wet, sitting in its own puddle. For something his soon his attached to, he seems to lose Bess frequently. Once again, picking up lost toys is another fatherly duty he's gotten used to.
Outside near the house he hangs the wet towel and Bess right next to it. Bess is still dripping water even after Arcade squeezes out most of the water. Hopefully it'll be dry enough by tomorrow and not smell too terribly.