[IC] Forgotten History

[Thorned Hammer]

"I never said we should,". Marcus said thoughtfully, extending a hand carefully for the pup to inspect. Tilting his head to the side he hummed to himself. He liked dogs, always had, but had never ben able to have one. Maaaaybe....

[Rose]

Rin watched with a smile as the puppy sniffed and then licked Marcus hand. "I think he likes you." She said with a big smile. Animals had been better to her than people, it had always seemed.

[sorry. No inspiration. I can edit and add to it.]

[Thorned Hammer]

Marcus chuckled, tickling the pup under his chin with one finger. "Nah, he's just tasting me" He joked, before nudging the pup back over to Rin. "she's the one with the beef jerky, check her out,"

(Don't worry about it, its one of those days!)

[Rose]

Scooping up the pup in her arms she stood. A soft whine came from the pup. "Your okay. I've got you." She said holding him to her chest. Careful to not move to quickly she pulled more beef jerky out of her pack and started feeding it to him. "Isn't he adorable?" She asked stepping close to Marcus.

[Thorned Hammer]

Marcus stood with her,keeping his head bent so he could see the small dog he laughed softly. "come on Rin you can't call him that, hes a guy! I think,"

[Rose]

Curious, Rin held the pup up and peaked underneath him. "Yep, definitely a boy." She chuckled. After having her curiosity satisfied she lowered the pup back down into her arms. "I don't know, what do you think we should name him?" She asked as she started to walk down the road.

[Thorned Hammer]

Marcus looked up in surprise as she started walking off. Hurriedly he scooped up his pack and caught up with her. "I don't know, hes got no personality that I've seen,"

[Rose]

"I'm sure he has tons of personality, he's just sleepy." She defended the pup. Rubbing his blocky head she chuckled. "He's kinda chunky and blocky like a tank." She teased. The puppy was a nice distraction from the dread of seeing her family again. Though she couldn't fully ignore it.

[Thorned Hammer]

"a tank huh?" Marcus said thoughtfully, looking over her shoulder at the puppy. "call him that then," He suggested, tucking his hands into his pockets before falling into pace beside her.

[Rose]

After walking for awhile longer they went around a curve, suddenly revealing a small wooden house on the top of a hill. "Well, that's it. " Rin said with a deep breath. As she approached the house her heart beat increased and yet her exterior stayed surprisingly calm. " maybe you should hold tank. " she said then handed the puppy to Marcus.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Why? You just handing him off incase he pees on me?" Grumbled Marcus, shifting his pack to his other hand so he could hold the small dog up against his chest. Then he looked to the small house, recognizing it from some of Rin's descriptions of her home. She didn't seem all to excited to be here, although calmer in appearance then he had been when he had gone home. "Or, are your family not really dog lovers,"

[Rose]

"Nah, they won't mind Tank. " She said in almost a hollow tone. Her demeanor began to show how she was on guard. As her boots hit the wooden steps she took a deep breath. Continuing up the steps she made her way onto the wooden wrap around porch. tap tap tap was the sound of her walking to the door. Raising her fist she knocked a couple times then opened the door.
Almost like an attack dog a little blonde haired girl ran out the door and leaped onto Rin. Rin! I didn't think you were EVER coming back!" The little girl said as she hugged Rin. "Hey little blondy." Rin said with a smile as she picked her sister up.
(Charlie is about 8 at this point.)

[Thorned Hammer]

Marcus looked over at her worriedly, noting her change and shifting his hold on Tank before following her up the steps to the porch. When a tiny blonde thing came flying out and attacked Rin he jumped back in alarm. Right, this must be Charlie he thought to himself. He had heard of her briefly from Rin a short while ago. Clearly Charlie wasn't the problem here.
He couldn't help but chuckle in amusement as the two embraced, standing back to give them space. "Girls are so sappy." Marcus said in an undertone to Tank, looking down to where he had the pup tucked under one arm.

[Rose]

Rin sat her sister back down and then kissed her forehead. About that time her mother walked from inside. She wore a white cotton dress with blue flowers on it. Her medium length pink hair in a loose braid draped across her shoulder. Piper's beauty was undeniable, yet there was a certain tired sadness about her. As if she were worn from many hard years. A soft smile, very similar to that on Rin's face, swept across her. "Hello dear." She said to Rin then hugged her gently. Carefully Rin hugged her mother, knowing more than likely she was in pain. After the brief embrace Piper turned to Marcus. "Hello..." She said, obviously somewhat confused. "This is my friend Marcus, he had the same time off as me and didn't want to be stuck at base so I invited him along." Rin explained, hoping her mother wouldn't automatically assume they were in a relationship.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Hi Mrs. Monroe," Marcus said with an awkward wave, Tank squirming in the other arm and setting him off balance slightly. "Its nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you"

[Rose]

"I go by Stevens, but thank you. " Piper smiled. Charlie looked around at the three adults. " Are you her boyfrien? " she asked bluntly as her grouchy expression landed on Marcus. " No! He's just a friend. " Rin said to her sister. Piper laughed lightly.

[Thorned Hammer]

Marcus coughed awkwardly, going a bit red at Charlie's question. "Right, sorry Mrs. Stevens. And yeah Rin and I are just friends." He said, clapping a hand over tank's maw as the pup seemed to bark in protest, as if calling him out.

[Rose]

Charlie's eyes widened when she noticed the puppy. Her excitement over her sister returning home had distracted her. "Awww! He's so cute!" she exclaimed and rushed to Marcus. Carefully she pried the puppy from his arms and held it close. "Please, come inside. Make yourself at home." Piper said as she stepped towards the door. Rin took a deep breath then entered the house after her mother and sister.

[Thorned Hammer]

"his name is Tank" Marcus called after Charlie, before carefully following Rin and her mother into the house. He had to duck his head when walking through the door due to a rather annoying growth spurt that saw him closing on 6 ft.

[Rose]

As they went through the door they were between the living room and the dining room. Living room on left, dining room on right. On the right and further to the back was the kitchen, somewhat open but separated by a bar and some cabinets. Straight down the middle was a hallway leading back to the bedrooms.

There in the living room Henry sat, smoking a cigar. His gloomy and unfriendly disposition obvious. "What the fuck do you think your doing back here?" He said roughly to Rin.