Thread: SAMOK (EveningSky & G23)

Ezra's cousin, Maki, had heard everything Colin said, but had said nothing to Samantha or the little ones who had a grand time playing after eating their ice cream. The girls had taught Brandon and Chase a new way of climbing the playground equipment that lead to a game of Peter Pan that Maki had been dragged into as hook. Soon the playground had been aswarm with an impromptu siege upon Hook's Jolly Roger by an alliance of JaniceTiger Lilly's Indians and BrandonPeter Pan's Lost boys. Maki, well trained in the art of such games, had gotten hold of the park's ball and pool toy collection, which had included numerous nerf and foam weapons and the game had gotten quite elaborate. At one point some mothers had been horrified to see Maki actually make Chase walk the plank, making the boy squeal in mock terror, as he plunged to his 'doom' down the spiral slide where he spilled to a rolling stop feigning death after a rather brutal crocodile attack. Janice had then decided he should 'be' the croc and the game had gotten very fierce 9yet still safe then. Of course Peter and Tiger Lily had won, Hook had been eaten by the croc, Smee had stolen all the loot he could carry, and the Jolly Roger was in flames. The girls had been so taken by the game and Brandon and Chase that they had begged Samantha to make arrangements for similar games every market day. only one person had come away with any mark, and that was Maki who had been overwhelmed by a volley of dodgeballs and had slipped into the slide and fallen backwards right into the jaws of the croc, but bumping her head before Chase could nab her. Once home Maki went inside, pausing as Ezra came out to explain to him in a tongue she was certain Samantha did not know, about Colin. She also told him about Samantha, what she had observed. Ezra, like his grandfather and father, was the eldest of his generation and had been given tentative command of such matters by his grandparents to ensure the safety and health of his siblings and cousins. He nodded at her words and skipped down the steps. He was dressed now, though barefoot, in jeans and a loose tshirt, though neither did very well at containing his lithe mass. He went first to the backseat and helped his sisters out and down, then nodded to the boys. gentlemen. Thank you for caring for the ladies so kindly. He then turned his back on them, leaning on the truck's door as he spoke to Samantha. As he did three of his male cousins, younger than him but all massive fellows, appeared and began putting more goods into the truck. My mother and grandmother's orders. They said Marcia could use some of these for her cooking and the seeds for her garden. And They won't take money for the extra. The extra were all of Marcia's favorite to eat and cook with, as Fauna well knew. Ezra did take the money and nodded at the care package which his cousins collected. Listen thank you for taking care of the girls. Truly. And Again...sorry for being a dick. His eyes were still empty of emotion, and entirely unreadable, but he sounded and seemed sincere. His cousins finished and called out something then walked away without looking back. Ezra answered. Brandon asked. What did you say? I said thanks in Sioux. Can you teach me? Up to your parents kiddo.