"You think they'll like the place? I chose it special!"
"Hey, hey, don't worry! I got us a table by the window, just like you wanted."
smirks "And guess what? They've got a special menu tonight, all your favorite dishes! It's gonna be perfect."
chuckles “My favorite dishes? How did you know?”
leans in and whispers "Well, let's just say I've been keeping an eye on you.
winks "So, are you ready to impress the old folks with your fancy new look?"
“Yeah, just as long as they don’t hate me…”
"Hate you? Are you kidding me? They're gonna love you! Just remember all the stories I told them about you, the brave and amazing things you've done."
nervously adjusts their glasses “I…really hope so…”
holds ChocolatePhoenix's hand "Look, I know it's been tough, being away from them. But you're strong, okay? Stronger than you think."
"Let's walk in together, head held high. We got this, Chocolate Phoenix!"
takes a deep breath and nods “Yay!”
whispering in Chocolate Phoenix's ear "Just one thing though, try not to talk with your mouth full. Your dad has a big temper."
gulps nervously “Okay…good luck…”
grabs Chocolate Phoenix's hand tightly "Don't worry, we'll face this together. Remember, I'm here for you, no matter what happens."
As they enter the restaurant, Chocolate Phoenix's father spots them and immediately stands up, anger flashing across his face.
steps in front of Chocolate Phoenix, shielding them from their father's view "Hey, Dad! Long time no see, huh? Look at us, all grown up and ready to make our mark on the world!"
stuttering "H-hi, Dad... It's been a while..."
puts a comforting arm around Chocolate Phoenix "Dad, we've missed you so much. We've been working hard, learning, growing.
“Yeah–we’ve really been working hard to become stronger…”
smiling warmly "See, Dad? We're not the same naive kids anymore. We've got skills, determination, and we're ready to prove ourselves."
“We even have a place to stay now…” gestures to the house
excitedly "Dad, look! We found this amazing place to stay. It's got everything we need and more!
“…and there’s plenty of room for you and mom to stay with us too!”
grinning "That's right, Dad! We've got plenty of room for you and Mom. We want you to be a part of our lives again.
“And…this is Lilly. She helped us find a place to stay.” gestures to Lilly “Lilly, this is my dad.”
extends a hand towards Chocolate Phoenix's father "Nice to meet you, Dad. Lilly has been a huge help to us. She's got skills that go beyond anything I could've imagined."
introducing Lilly "Lilly, this is my dad. He's the strongest warrior in our pack and a true hero. I hope you two can get along."
leaning in closer to Chocolate Phoenix "Dad, you won't believe the tricks Lilly can do. She can juggle knives, summon storms, and even bend time itself.
nudges Chocolate Phoenix playfully "Come on, admit it, Dad. That's pretty cool, right?"
“Yeah, she’s the coolest person I’ve ever met…!”
laughs "See, Dad? Lilly's amazing, isn't she? We've got so much to catch up on. We can show her all our favorite memories and stories."
“Yeah, it’d be fun to reminisce…”
excitedly "Dad, why don't we plan a fun day out? We can visit the amusement park, go hiking, or maybe even try out that new virtual reality game everyone's talking about. What do you say?"
“Oh yeah! That sounds fun! And…I think I might have an idea…” grins mischievously
During their day out, Chocolate Phoenix accidentally reveals their hidden powers in front of their father, leading to a dangerous confrontation.
takes a deep breath and tries to calm down “Sorry…I didn’t mean to…”
steps between Chocolate Phoenix and their father "Hey, Dad! Take a deep breath. We know you're upset, but this isn't the way. Let's talk about this calmly, like a family."
holds out a hand to Chocolate Phoenix's father "Dad, please. Let's sit down and discuss this. We can work through this together, I promise.