_tsunami_ (_tsunami_) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-07-04 19:39:00

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Fireworks
Cait had eaten enough food at the cookout that she thought her stomach would explode. She love the US Independence Day and the celebrations that went with it. While Brazil had an Independence Day (it was in September), it wasn't celebrated much in Nova Roma. The Nova Romans barely recognized themselves as a part of Brazil, let alone really celebrated the Brazilian holidays. Besides, they had enough Roman holiday to have something to celebrate during every week of the year. No kidding.

Today was Independence Day in the United States and a day of Pax in Nova Roma. The two mixed rather well, surprisingly enough. In the US people set aside differences and celebrated the birth of a nation. It was a rather peaceful day overall.

Cait wandered down to the edge of the lake to watch the fireworks. Others liked watching from the lawn, but near the lake the fireworks reflected on the water and it made them even more interesting. Cait settled the surface of the lake until it was as smooth as glass. Thankfully there wasn't a breeze and it was easier than it could have been.

She spread out a blanket and sat down. With any luck she'd have some company.

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	_tsunami_ 2010-07-06 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	Cait smiled. "Nothing wrong with getting plied with baked goods." The smile faded a bit. "It's not my parents that will be the problem. You've met my grandfather Lucius, but Grandpa William is a totally different story." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-06 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	“Oh, is that something you want to talk about,” Aaron said, “If not I completely understand that.” His mom had cut of all contact with his grandparents when he was really little though the reasons behind that he assumed were very different. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-06 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Grandpa William isn't a fan of 'different'," she said. "It's a little stressful when we visit him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 01:07 am UTC (link)
	“I can understand why that would be stressful.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 02:15 am UTC (link)
	"I think the most stressful part is that we have to be on our best behavior," Cait said with a chuckle. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 02:21 am UTC (link)
	Aaron laughed a little with Cait. “I can definitely see where that would be stressful.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"Even Rufus behaves when we're there. I think it's the only time he behaves." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 02:57 am UTC (link)
	“That really does say a lot.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 03:04 am UTC (link)
	Thinking of Grandpa William made Cait think of something else. "How religious is your mom? I ask because the whole non-Christian thing doesn't go over well with Grandpa William and it could be a problem with some parents." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 03:10 am UTC (link)
	“She’s not very religious at all,” Aaron said, “I think we’ve only been to church a handful of times.” That was part of the reason mom and his grandparents weren’t on speaking terms. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 03:25 am UTC (link)
	"Oh good. I mean...well it makes it easier with me not being Christian and all. Some people have issues with it. I personally like having many gods and they're much more interesting." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 03:30 am UTC (link)
	“Yeah You won’t have anything to worry about from mom there,” Aaron said, “She’ll probably be curious though and might ask a lot of questions.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"I don't mind questions. I do mind people having closed minds and only accepting their own religion as being the only true religion. Besides, it's pretty awesome when you can actually meet some of your gods." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 03:41 am UTC (link)
	“That is pretty cool being able to meet them,” Aaron says. “But you don’t have to worry mom’s pretty open minded about things.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 03:46 am UTC (link)
	Cait smiled. "That's good to know. I'm looking forward to meeting her sometime." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-07 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	Aaron smiled. “It will be neat to meet your family more too.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-07 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	Neat was an interesting word. "You've met my mom's side in Nova Roma," Cait said. "Maybe for the next Christian holiday you can come with us to meet Grandpa William and Grandma Madeline. She will ply you with baked goods." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-08 02:30 am UTC (link)
	“Whenever you want to do that we can,” Aaron said trying to make sure she knew there was no pressure and they could do that whenever she was ready for it. “Besides lots of baked goods is never a bad thing.” (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-08 02:44 am UTC (link)
	"You set something up with your mom and I'll talk to my grandparents." Who knows. Maybe one trip to see Grandpa William will go smoothly. "But for now, we have fireworks to watch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	aaronwyatt 2010-07-08 03:05 am UTC (link)
	“Sure sounds like a plan,” Aaron said before turning to look at the sky to see if the fireworks were starting yet. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2010-07-08 03:16 am UTC (link)
	Cait smiled and leaned against Aaron to watch the fireworks. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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