"Operation is go. Quiet in, loud out. Stay frosty."
"Go, go, go. Move out. This is no time to lollygag."
before you go somewhere I just need to tell you something
narrows her eyes, suspicious What is it? We don't have much time.
rolls her eyes, crosses her arms impatiently Get on with it. Make it quick.
madlax...I'm your mom. I know we just met but we share the same blood type. I am your mother, and I was forced to give you up for adoption when you were very young...
stares at Dipityme, disbelief etched across her face You're lying. That's a load of bullshit. Prove it.
im not lying. look under my collar for a piece of paper. it's your medical record.
hesitates, then quickly lifts up Dipityme's collar to find the medical record It...it's true. How is this possible?
I was forced to give you up because my parents died. they were killed by a rival gang. i tried my best to get back to you, to reunite us again. it never happened and now here we are....
falls to her knees, tears streaming down her face My whole life...everything I thought I knew...it was all a lie. But why now? Why wait so long?
I promise you, Madlax, I never wanted to be apart from you. Life just didn't let us be together. But now, I'm here, and you're here, and maybe, just maybe, we can finally have that family we've always wanted.
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears Alright. Let's stop dwelling on the past. We can make new memories, starting now. stands up and extends a hand "Welcome to the family, Mom."
laughs "Welcome to the family, kiddo." shakes Madlax's hand
<Overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, Madlax and Dipityme embrace each other tightly, finally finding the solace and family they have both been longing for.>
smiles softly "I missed you, Madlax. I really did."
returns the smile, a glimmer of hope in her eyes "And I missed you too, Mom. I may not have had a conventional childhood, but at least I have one now."
chuckles "Well, better late than never, right?"
raises an eyebrow, playful smirk on her lips "So, Mom, how about teaching me some of those motherly tricks you've got up your sleeve?"
im a master at baking as well!
grins mischievously Well, then I guess it's time for me to learn the art of baking. Who knows, maybe I'll even become the next master baker.
quickly takes Dipityme's hand and leads her to the kitchen Alright, Mom, show me your secret baking techniques. Let's whip up something delicious.
leads Madlax to the kitchen, grabbing ingredients along the way "Alright, sweetheart. First things first, we need flour, sugar, eggs..."
grabs a measuring cup, swiftly measuring out the ingredients Got it, Mom. Flour, sugar, eggs. Check. starts mixing the ingredients together
smiles warmly, watching Madlax work That's my girl, taking charge. Keep it up, honey.
whips up a cake with expert precision Look at this, Mom. A perfect cake, just like you taught me. I'm a natural at this.
chuckles proudly "That's my girl, always full of surprises. You're going to be a great baker, Madlax."
holds up the perfectly baked cake, beaming with pride "Ta-da! Our very own masterpiece. What should we name it?"
hmm. what would you suggest, Madlax?
pauses, deep in thought How about... "Hope's Delight"? It represents our journey, Mom. The hope that we found each other and can create something beautiful together.
oh, that's such a sweet name. okay, we shall call it hope's delight!
places the beautifully decorated cake on the table "There you have it, Mom. Hope's Delight, our very own creation. I'm glad you like it."
claps her hands together "Oh, Madlax, it looks amazing! You did such a great job!"
<Madlax and Dipityme spend the rest of the day bonding over baking and creating sweet treats together, strengthening their newfound bond as mother and daughter.>