Helping Out Dad (Open)

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The whole family laughed at Maddie's line about Viona. Viona then stuck out her tongue playfully.

"Well I'll have to teach you, Maddie, so you'll be awesome like me," she joked.

Alpin smiled when Maddie agreed to listen to the story about Nessie. He loved telling it. He'd only ever told the story to wizards and witches because he believed Muggles would probably look at him like he was mad. Then again, if most wizard or witches talked to Muggles about most anything in the former two's world, they would be deemed as mad.

"Well, I went to visit me Uncle Zigfreid who lived near Loch Ness," he began. "I was named after me beloved uncle, me middle name anyway. While there, we partook in a wee bit of fishing. I became a bit worried when out boat went too far in because I had heard all manner of tales about Nessie, who is as you very well know the monster who lived there. Me uncle just laughed my worries off, and later on I found out why. Up sprang Nessie's head and she was looking right at us. I thought I was gonna dive into that cold lake at that point, but me uncle stopped me. He offered Nessie our basket of lettuce and cheese sandwiches. Nessie ate them and went on her way." Alpin laughed. "Turns out ole Nessie was a vegetarian too." Alpin then yawned, along with Donalda. "And with that, the misses and I are off to bed. You two don't stay up too late. No heavy eyes at the park tomorrow." He and Donalda then hugged Maddie, and hugged and kissed Viona. "Good night, Miss Maddie. Good night, me angel."

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Maddie's eyes brightened up in mock-enthusiasm. "Oh, really? You give lessons! Sign me up!" she replied, teasingly, before hugging Viona affectionately.

As Alpin told her the story, she listened happily. Alpin had a way about him as he told a story that made it very easy to keep listening. "That's a great story! You must have been terrified," she laughed. It was nice to hear that Nessie was actually not aggressive. "Okay, goodnight to you both! We'll see you in the morning," she said as she hugged them both. She was really feeling at home in this family.

@viona

(Apologies again that this took so long)

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(Gonna go over two scenes. Feel free to reply to both of course.)

Since the guest bedroom had two twin beds, Viona decided to stay in there with Maddie so they could talk a bit more before they went to sleep. As Viona lied there, she smiled at Maddie.

"I'm really glad you could stay over with us," she said. "You're a really wonderful mate, Maddie. Me mum and dad adore you." She then sighed a bit. She had something on her mind that worried her, but didn't want to discuss it while everyone was having fun. "I read about bad things happening in the Daily Prophet. They say there are dark magic users about. Do you think we'll be safe when we go back to school?"

(The next day)

The Zephyr Family knew how to have a picnic. There was more than enough food for everyone, including the pets that came along, that being Oxford and Gusifus. The day was lovely too. Viona sat by Maddie and smiled excitedly at the food being set out. She loved picnic food. And her mum knew how to make vegetarian sandwiches taste just as good as those with meat would.

"Mum makes three-cheese sandwiches that are amazing," she said to Maddie. "And a wicked good broccoli salad too!"

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Maddie was happy to stay up and chat for a while. "I'm really glad I could stay, too. It's so nice to be here, you have such a great family," Maddie complimented in return. But then there was something else that Viona wanted to bring up. Maddie frowned at the thought. "I've heard some things, yeah. I think we will be safe, though, the school is one of the safest places from things like that, right?" she replied.

(Next day)

The picnic was perfect. Maddie looked around the beautiful park and was also in awe at the amazing food that was out there for the picnic. She supposed it was a perk of having a family who ran a bakery. "This is so fantastic! I can't wait to try it all. And this really is a beautiful park, too! I bet you guys come here all the time, right?" she asked them.

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Viona sighed and tried to crack a smile a little when Maddie assured her school was one of the safest places.

"I know," she said. "I just worry about me mates. I've made some of the best friends in the world, and it would hurt me know they were in danger." Viona then rose from her bed, stepped over and hugged Maddie. "I love you, Maddie." She then kissed the girl on the cheek before returning to her own bed, eventually nodding off and going to sleep.

(Next Day)

(MK said she wasn't going to be Donalda for this thread, so going to do my best to NPC her without god-modding.)

Alpin nodded about them coming to the park all the time.

"Aye, lass, we do," he said. "Nicest park around I'd say. Clean, pretty, and full of life." Alpin smiled as he watched the variety of Muggles talking, laughing, and playing nearby. "You couldn't ask for a finer place."

"I'm glad you get to share it with us, Maddie," smiled Viona as she helped get the food prepared. Once that was done, Alpin smiled gleefully at everyone.

"Alright, me lovely lasses!" he said to all three females. "Let's dig in!"

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Maddie nodded as Viona said she worried about her friends. That was understandable, and Maddie did the same. "Goodnight, Viona, sleep well. I love you too," she replied happily, returning the hug before they both went to sleep.

(Later)

Maddie was definitely in agreement about how nice the park was. She lived near some nice parks herself but she thought this one was nicer. "I can't believe how much great food we have! You guys are too amazing," she complimented glowingly as she cut some cheese and put it on a biscuit to nibble on. She would take her time and eat slowly rather than rush into it and be full straight away.

@viona

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Viona had eaten her mum and dad's food for fifteen years, and could never get tired of it. But like Maddie, she took it easy, not wanting to get sick. This was an especially good idea since the two played games later like tag and hide and go seek, along with Alpin, who was such a child at heart. It was an amazing end to an amazing visit from her friends.

Sadly, all good things came to an end. The Zephyrs went with Maddie to where she was to meet her own family. Viona knew she would see her friend soon at school again, but was still teary-eyes. She hugged Maddie and didn't want to let go.

"Thank you so much for staying over with me," she said. "You're one of me very best mates and I love you so much." She then kissed Maddie on both cheeks before finally letting her go. Alpin then gave Maddie a hug as well.

"It has been a pleasure hosting you, Miss Maddie. You're most welcomed in our home any time," he said. "I see you as one of me own."

Viona went for a final hug before it was sadly time to part.

@maddie