Murderfam Mingle - shiptrap reunion because we said so

[meatery]

[One moment, you were in one place. The next moment, a black hole opened up under your feet and you fell through.

Huh. Weird.

Now you're in a dense forest, a top a huge mountain. It might take a moment to notice, but it's actually part of a chain of mountains. There's a small town at the base, but that's a long, long walk. Better to appreciate the vibrant forest, the rushing rivers and the plentiful wildlife, yes? There's monkeys in the trees, fish in the river and the occasional pterodactyl in the sky. You might even come across an old man, friendly enough and seemingly unafraid of strangers. He's the only human you'll find on this mountain, as he'll happily tell you, but it's probably worth exploring anyway.

After all, it's not just humans you're looking for.]

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[unrulyprincess]

Ah... I see.

[She blinks, as if properly seeing the place for the first time.]

Then...this is your home. And--your son?

[meatery]

It's- [Not her home.] ... Gohan's home! And Kakarrot's!

[Her home is gone, she's had time to accept that now, mostly. Kakarrot is clinging to his mother's leg and staring at Clarine in fascination. He's meeting more people today than he has in his entire life and Clarine looks particularly exotic.] Come on, Kakarrot, say hello!

[unrulyprincess]

[......well then. Not Gi-ne's home.]

I see... Well, it is very nice to meet you, Kakarrot. You must keep your back straight and your chin up when greeting a lady, do you understand?

[Clarine pls]

[meatery]

[Kakarrot hides shyly behind Gi-ne, despite her trying to nudge him into the open.]

Right, right! Say hello and introduce yourself, Kakarrot. [Kakarrot just eyes Clarine suspiciously.] Hehe, sorry, he's not used to meeting so many people at once.

[unrulyprincess]

[She just giggles, shaking her head.]

Oh, it is of no concern. Rather--Gi-ne, how are you? It feels as though it has been ages...!

[meatery]

It has been! A whole year!

[Forever!! Smiles fondly at Clarine, aaah murderdaughter]

I'm- I'm great! [Healthy and doing as well as can be expected, really.] Kakarrot too! This planet is really peaceful and safe and there's good food too!

[unrulyprincess]

Is that so...? I believe it has been about that long for me as well. [Enough time to end a war, at least.]

But that is truly wonderful! You deserve such peace, Gi-ne. You have earned this.

[meatery]

[She's not sure about that. She never really did anything to deserve a second chance and living while knowing Bardock is dead is... Difficult. Not to mention that it feels wrong to hide on Earth while Frieza is still out there, her son and her prince forced to work for him. But at least she can be here for Kakarrot.]

... Yeah. Thanks, Clarine. [Absentmindedly ruffles Kakarrot's hair as she smiles at Clarine.] What about you? Did everything work out?

[unrulyprincess]

Oh yes, satisfactorily in fact! We have properly saved the world, the war is over, and the land is at peace.

Is that not what could be considered a happy ending? [She's easily pleased, at least...] Oh, and I was reunited with my brother at last!

[meatery]

Your brother... [Ugh stop being reminded of sad things, Gi-ne!! Just be happy!] That's great! Ah, you won your war and everything! I knew you were strong!

[Kakarrot finally finds his voice "Mister, what's a brother? Does it taste good?"]

Kakarrot, Clarine's a girl like mommy! Say "miss", okay?

[unrulyprincess]

[Poor Gi-ne... it's not that clarine misses the sadness in any way, but she's really not sure what to do about it. She hesitates for a brief moment, and then she focuses on Kakarrot.]

A brother is family. My brother is certainly not tasty...though if siblings were to have a taste, he would be the tastiest of them all, of course!

[u made it weird, clarine]

[meatery]

[You made it weird. And judging by Kakarrot's excited face, it is going to continue being weird when Raditz finally shows up and his little brother decides to take a bite out of him.

"I wanna try some!"]

No, Kakarrot, brothers aren't tasty at all. [Laughs awkwardly.] Sorry, he bumped his head a little while ago and he's still recovering.

[unrulyprincess]

[She just giggles, shaking her head.]

Oh, it is of no concern. He is just a child, after all.

[He'll learn in time, she figures..........she's not sure. How do you children?]

[meatery]

["Mom, I'm fine!"]

Shh, Kakarrot I didn't say you weren't. Ah, at least he's cute, right?