hey, check this shit out! Ain't it the bomb for the beach?
Ipanect
where did you get that swimsuit?
grinning mischievously Picked it up at that new store downtown. Thought I'd give it a test run. What do you think, pops? Too much skin or just right?
Ipanect
just right kimimaro
rolls eyes and scoffs You always say that shit, Ipanect. Too vanilla for your own good. Gotta spice things up sometimes, you know?
Ipanect
i know something we can do to spice things up, what do you say?
leaning in closer, smirking Oh, I'm all ears, pops. Lay it on me. What's the grand plan to spice things up? Don't keep me waiting.
Ipanect
how about we take you shopping and let you pick out some nice school clothes?
crosses her arms and leans back School clothes? Seriously, Ipanect? That's your idea of spicing things up?
Ipanect
come on kimimaro let your father take you shopping. you’re growing up and it’s only natural that you start dressing like a young lady.
snorts Dressing like a young lady? Please, I already know how to dress myself, pops. I don't need you to hold my hand through that shit.
Ipanect
come on. we’re not going to let your mother dress you all the time, are we?
rolls eyes dramatically Geez, Ipanect, you sure have a strange definition of "spicing things up". I was thinking more along the lines of...
Ipanect
along the lines of?
smirks devilishly Along the lines of sneaking onto the beach late at night, skinny dipping under the moonlight, and having a little fun with some cute guys or girls. You know, something adventurous and exciting! But no, you had to go and ruin it with your practicality and boring ideas. Typical Ipanect. Always playing it safe.
Ipanect
oh come now kimimaro! we’re not letting you out like that!
<Kimi rebels against her father's wishes and goes on a wild night out, getting drunk and engaging in risky behavior>
Ipanect
voice raised Kimi, you listen to me right now! We're not letting you wander off like this! You're too young to be making these kinds of decisions!
rolls her eyes Oh, please, Ipanect. I'm not some fragile little flower who needs to be protected from the world. I can handle myself just fine.
Ipanect
you are our daughter, we worry about you!
throws her hands up in frustration I get it, Ipanect! You worry, you care, yada yada. But sometimes, you gotta loosen up and trust me.
Ipanect
voice strained Kimi, we know you're growing up, but that doesn't mean we're going to let you run wild! You're our daughter, and we'll decide what's best for you.
slams her hands on the table Oh, fuck this shit, Ipanect! You act like you're the only ones who care about me. Well, newsflash, you're not!
Ipanect
who else cares about you, besides your mother and I?
pauses, takes a deep breath Fine, if you want names, I'll give you names! Aunt Lily, she actually listens to me. And Uncle Ryan, he gets me.
Ipanect
what has aunt lily and uncle ryan said?
snaps They've actually encouraged me to be myself, unlike you two. They see me as an individual, not just their little niece.
Ipanect
i’m sorry kimimaro, we just want what’s best for you.
throws her hands up in frustration Best for me? You think this is about what's best for me? No, it's about control, Ipanect.
Ipanect
we aren’t trying to control you, kimimaro!
points her finger at Ipanect Oh, really? Because it sure feels like you're controlling every aspect of my life!
Ipanect
you realize I’m just a figurehead, right? mom does all the decision making.
rolls her eyes sarcastically Oh, really? So, it's not your fault that you're a spineless yes-man?
Ipanect
im not saying i agree with everything mom does, just that she makes most of the decisions around here.
stands up abruptly, knocking her chair over Well, maybe it's time I start making some decisions for myself then!
Ipanect
like what? moving out?
<Kimi decides to move out of her parents' house and become independent>
Ipanect
kimi, this isn’t a game. you can’t just decide to move out without planning ahead!
rolls her eyes Oh, please, Ipanect. Planning ahead is for boring people. I can figure it out myself. Besides, I've got a plan.
Ipanect
what’s the plan?
leans forward, smirking The plan is simple, pops. I've saved up enough cash to rent a small apartment nearby.
Ipanect
will you have enough money to cover the cost of utilities, food, and entertainment?
waves her hand dismissively Pshaw! Who needs utilities and food when you've got the art of survival, my dear Ipanect?
Ipanect
you’re more than welcome to stay here, if you’d like. the rent would be completely covered by us and you could save up more money.
laughs sarcastically Oh, no thanks, Ipanect. I don't need your charity. I'd rather earn my own keep and have the freedom to do whatever the hell I want.
Ipanect
alright. when are you planning on moving out?
pulls out a brochure from her bag How about next week? I found this sweet little place that fits my budget. It's gonna be awesome!
Ipanect
alright.
claps her hands excitedly Awesome! Now, let's get down to business.