I'm straight up Clarking it

@apprenticenumber1.bsky.social
@unnamedgentleman.bsky.social

Chirrp...
[Well, we made it back in one piece...]

[When a child from another reality was stranded in ours without any family to speak of. I'll explain on the way, the car's outside.]

[Your mom and I and your new sister– long story— have been fine, but we have to get back to Monte D'or quickly to pick them up so we can get the hell out of there. Do you have everything?]

(He immediately goes in for the hug.)

Kraaa–kraaaa!

[You're alright! Oh thank god!]

Chirrp!
[Luke!]

Grrowlll...
[Right, he wouldn't understand me... sorry Hershel, but I'm in a hurry.]

(He pulls the man with him by the arm.)

Mrowww!
[Hershel, thank god! Where's Luke?]

(He smiles and gets in the car.)

Mrrrrp.

[I love you too.]

(He nods.)

Squeak.

[I think so.]

Peep, squeak!
[Alright, I'm on my way!]

Squaaa-haaawrk. Squaark wakwaark?

[this is going to be difficult to explain to your mother. Should I still come pick you up?]

Meowwww...
[That's good I suppose...]

Tweet tweet?

[Luke? Why can't I speak normally?]

Chirp chirp

Ah.. yes, I think I might know the Hershel of which you speak.

Where are you right now? I'll come to pick you up. Your mother and I are in Monte D'or for the moment– it's difficult to explain.

{...!}

There... was?
Luke, what was wrong with him, exactly? Was he hurt?

Luke! I thought you were with Hershel— are you alright?

Yes, it's quite enchanting. Very different from the night sky in London.

It's a little crowded for my taste, but I can certainly appreciate the scenery and atmosphere.

It'll be a little while before we get there, my dear.

Did you bring anything with you to pass the time?

Alright..!
Everyone fasten your seatbelts.

Monte D'or, here we come.

Ha ha, good job.

(Hopefully everything will fit in the car...)

Let's go then, shall we?

(He smiles.)

Only if we remember to brush our teeth after, honey.

We're, uhhh...

(He tries to think of a way of explaining this that won't make her freak out.)

Going on a little surprise family vacation! Your mother's already packed our bags, so just grab a couple of your toys and we'll wait for you by the car if that's okay?

Alright.

...

@bigscientistclaire.bsky.social

Sweetheart? Are you in your room?

I really hope it does. Sooner rather than later, preferably.

Do you want to get Claire, or should I be the one to–?

Very sure. As much I was when we packed them.

You're sure about our destination?