xroyal_bratx | cerealia inbox: ishtar

[ He's such a sweet kid trying to help her with things. She supposed she couldn't fight him too much, so she puts a few plates in his hands. ]

Why don't you set the table while I finish with the tea?

[ She replied with a small smile. The animals were having fun coddling up to Patamon since they think he's similar to them and all. ]

Well, I guess you could say that and oh-- I see well did you ever get one by any chance?

[ She mused light heartedly, though she did laugh nervously at his inquisition, Maybe that was not the best thing to say to a boy. ]

Sorry, I get a little depressing sometimes. I'm not sure if it can, though Tetris, was mild. I don't want to lie to you about that.

[ She replied with a small nod but she adds the next set of words seriously. ] I'll protect you and Patamon if something more awful happens. You have my word for it.

[Takeru wasn't going to argue with that! The moment he saw Ishtar coming his way and handing him those said plates, he immediately grinned before rushing over toward the table!]

Of course! I'll set those fast as I can! [Well, as fast as he could without tripping over and creating a mess. As he did, he just looked back at Patamon before giving a small smile]

A pet? No, I never did but that's because my mom was always too busy to get one. I always wanted a goldfish but I think I would always forget to feed it. I know it's a lot of work taking care of something!

[Not to mention that it was only him and his mom. She was always so busy with her work, he didn't want to add anymore stuff for her to take care of. But once he was finished setting up the table, he gave off a proud smirk as he looked at his work!

Although, as he listened to her words?]

Really, you would? But don't you have to take care of yourself too? I don't to make it harder on you if you have to protect me!

[ What a lively young boy. She was kind of amused that he really wanted to help out with the small things. While tea was cooling off, she handed him the large plate of chocolate so he could take it to the table as well. ]

Be careful, though Takeru. I wouldn't want you to get hurt working too hard. [ She replied with a soft laugh. ]

It really is, but it's rewarding if you do put the time into it. Well, I suppose that can't be help. Your mom probably works hard for you and her huh?

[ Ishtar didn't have any parents, and was always happy to hear that other people were more fortunate to have a parent in some way or form. Eventually, Ishtar carried the clear tea kettle over to the table and set it on a plate. ]

Yes of course I would. I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself and protect you too. It's not that hard. I think we're about ready to enjoy our little tea party.

[ She added after a moment of pausing. ]

[Can she see his mouth watering? While he had a lot of sweets before, there was just something always amazing about seeing candy right in front of him! Without another thought, he quickly took said plate and sat right by the table!]

Don't worry, I won't! I know my mom told me that it is good to help but not if you're going to be sick too!

[As he tried to gesture Patamon toward him, he only gave a pause in return] Yeah, she does. But I know she had to work a lot harder when my brother and my dad were still around.

I wonder if that's a good thing or not...

[Not that he wanted to think about it but he did have to wonder. Was his mom happier now that his dad wasn't around anymore? However, his thoughts were out the window as Ishtar got the kettle over to the table]

Then c'mon, you should eat some chocolates too! But I never had a tea party before, this is kind of exciting!

[ It's really cute that he had his mouth watering at the sight. She's not going to stop him from stuffing himself with it once they both settled comfortably on the table. Ishtar grabbed the tea cups and started pouring tea down for them, along with a tray of sugar and creamer if anyone wanted milk tea in the process. ]

That's the right way to think about it, Takeru. You'll be a great adult someday.

[ Ishtar replied with a brief giggle at his words. Takeru was going to be a great adult when he got older that's for sure. ]

Oh, I see. What happened with your Dad and brother? I'm not sure. It depends I guess.

[ She asked out curiosity as the last of the plastic was off and Takeru could help himself to the chocolates as much as he wants. ]

I will in just a second. Patamon should join us too!

[ She chimed softly. ] I guess it's more of an impromptu tea party. We can do an actual one later?

[As she started pouring out the tea, the boy waited for it to cool down. He didn't need to told twice about how hot it was. While he waited for Ishtar to sit down next to him, he just giggled to himself]

I really hope so because I want to help out as many people as I can. I don't really know how but I think I'll figure something out!

[But just then? When Ishtar said those words, there was a noticeable pause from the young boy. He didn't say anything at first, but when he finally did? His voice just suddenly lowered]

...They're not living together with us anymore. They live in a different apartment from us.

[While he watched the older girl take off the plastic, he didn't say anything else other than that. In fact, it looked almost as if his appetite just went away.

As he gave a pout, he just looked back at Ishtar and then back at the tea]

Y-Yeah...we can do that. Maybe when we have a lot more to get ready…

[ That was good. She would bad if he got hurt somehow from the tea. Ishtar waited patiently for him to speak again as she nibbled on the morsels that she had made earlier. They were the right amount of sweet. Takeru was a bright child, so she wanted to make sure he could smile as much as he could. ]

I am sure you will find some solution. It does take time. Man, it took me forever to learn to do the things I can do now and man was it a work out! You're much more hardworking than me, so I don't doubt that you'll be of great help.

[ Ishtar tilted her head when the change in his expression among other things. ]

I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't have asked. It must be tough for you.

[ She replied giving him a worried look. She reached over slowly to pat his head a little bit to cheer him up. ]

Great, I'll see if I can get some hands to help out too. We can make all kinds of yummy food and tea~

[ She's going to change the subject so he doesn't feel down. ]

[With that, the boy shook his head. Instead, he just smiled sadly to the older girl before attempting to bite some more chocolate]

No, it's okay! I know my mom and dad aren't together anymore but I really hope that one day they will! I know my brother had a hard time since they aren't married.

But I can't help but wonder if he and my friends are okay though.

[If what they said was true or not. Either way, he just wanted them to be safe somewhere. Still, he didn't want to make Ishtar sad!

So as he attempted to bright up his smile, he just giggled.]

We will! I can't wait until we do that, I never got to make a lot back home! I just help my mom out in the kitchen whenever she needs help but I never do a lot!

[ She would try her best to cheer him up for the time being, even if it wasn't working much. Ishtar didn't like it when others are sad. She would rather they all had smiles on their faces and be happy. It was much better and it made her happy knowing that. ]

I sure hope so too! It's great that you have a mom and a dad. You should hold them dear to you, sweetie.

[ Ishtar replied biting into another piece of the chocolate that she made. Sweets were a rarity in Facility, and thus having more of it here, prompted her to eat more than she should have. She might even be spoiling her appetite for the evening, but oh well, there wasn't much she could do about it. ]

I am sure they'll be okay. They're probably strong just like you, Takeru.

[ She tried to encourage him to the best of her abilities. ]

I'll teach you some things if you want. I've been trying to learn how to cook a bit more on my own and make stuff like this!

[The last thing he wanted was for her to be sad for his sake. While the divorced happened years ago, there was no reason for Takeru to feel so sad about it right?

Right?]

Of course, even if they're not together anymore, at least I still have them! And that they're willing to talk to each other!

[...Well...somewhat. But that's besides the point right now!

Now that Patamon flew over to him and ate some of the chocolate, Takeru had to wonder if he was going to be able to eat dinner tonight though...]

Then how about we do that right now? I don't know if you have the things for it but it would be cool if we could!

[ Ishtar cared for him, and she wasn't bothered by worrying about others. It was by Ishtar's nature that he would be sad for someone else. She understood some things much too well sometimes. ]

Yes, that's a great way to think about it. I feel like that's a good approach to that. Even if they are separated you still have them both and it's great to know that they talk to each other still.

[ It's fine, that's all she needs to hear to feel happy for the boy. Ishtar offered Patamon some more chocolate as he floated over to them. ]

I think I have some in the fridge. I'm pretty sure he bought enough things to be used. I'm not the greatest, but we can make something right now if you want.

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