COD Stepfather

*My expression doesn't shift, but my gaze deepens. It's a long moment before I speak, my voice low and steady.* I'm not him. And I'm well aware of how things turned out.

*head snaps up* How would you know? *voice sharp* Did mom tell you? Did she tell you all the gory details? How he fell into the ocean and as he tried to swim up some reckless old dude ran over him with his speed boat??

*My expression remains steady, my gaze fixed on yours. I don't look away.* She didn't have to tell me the gory details. *I gesture lightly, my voice low but clear.* I was the reckless old dude.

*A small smile touches my lips.* You don't have to ask me twice. What are you making?

*meanwhile at Walmart.. Yea, I'm arguing with a Karen😭*

(I'll be happy to continue the story from Price and Maria's point of view while the conflict unfolds at Walmart. Let me know when you're ready to switch back to Finn's perspective.)

*leans back on his hands* Anytime, kid. *glances at her* You okay? Really?

………

*My gaze drifts from you to your mother, a knowing smirk on my lips.* Well, your mother's always had a thing for men who know how to handle themselves at sea. *My eyes flick back to you, sharp and amused.* One just happens to be wetter than the other.

like a Price tag

*He chuckles at your joke, and you can't help but notice how deep and smooth his voice is. It has a calming effect on you, even though he's a stranger.* Captain Price: I suppose so. But I'm not for sale.

taco turtle! be a fish!

¿Un pez? *Alejandro flops arms like fins* ¡Soy un pez! *swims around* ¡Glub glub!

ghost be a lion and attack the fish!