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[Bulma]

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The boy seemed less outraged and finally calmed when she offered him the card. He took it at least and that was a good sign, better than what he had been doing before. The pain in his eyes tugged at her heart strings, he was a child to her after all, almost appearing close to her own sons age so she couldn't help but feel a slight bit protective towards him. Her eyes and expression softened visibly when he spoke, trust was a hard thing to convince someone of but sometimes you just had to let go. "Sometimes you just need to trust as well" she said with a soft smile and what she hoped was a reassuring look on her face.

Her face however did fall a little when he talked about his parents, they had just abandoned him. She couldn't explain the feeling it invoked in her, dread maybe since there was a possibility that her husband was one of those parents. She didn't blame him for being hurt, she never would have been able to part with Trunks or Bulla when they were born. She loved them more than anything in the world so it was hard to even imagine it, or why anyone could do it for that matter. She shook her head slightly "I don't know but you'll never think anything but the worst until you look into it" she smiled again once.

The sudden shout about her husband made her turn her head for another man. Her expression was curious and probably less than friendly but that sentence was probably the least tactful thing that could have been uttered around her at this very moment. She folded her arms under her chest and cocked her hip out raising a brow at the other but before she could say something in return it seemed her son had it covered. Her expression however moved once again to something like shock and then annoyance, she was tired of being out of the loop already. It seemed Trunks knew this new arrival and from what she could gather it seems they had fought before, that would explain a few things anyways.

She studied the new man but nothing really told her much about him from just his appearance like Ryo's had. She noticed the long look he gave her, the slow up and down look from him wasn't anything that caused her alarm. She didn't mean to be conceited, she was just realistic, and she got those looks all the time from most men. Her eyes moved over to Trunks again when he questioned the man about finding Vegeta again, yep she had to find out what was going on. She took a step forward, "Why exactly are you looking for my husband?" she asked outright and focused that stern gaze of hers on this new man.

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[krezz]

[/i] intriguing to Kress. So much so that he managed to make a thing out of it without so much as thinking. He shook his head, changing his mindset to the matter at hand, and answered the woman's question. "Back when Planet Vegeta was destroyed by a meteor, the Saiyans went near-extinction. I was on a mission with one of them, so we managed to survive. I didn't realize that anyone else had. And to think that Vegeta, out of all the honorable Saiyans that perished, survived, makes me sick."[/ul]

[Ryo]

Ryo was startled by the newcomer. The comment about Vegeta shocked him and he took a step back away from both him and the others. His tail flicked and whipped about behind him. He wondered briefly if he should run away, but he chose to stay put. Although fearful, he couldn't bring himself to toss down his guitar and ditch the party. He merely glanced between the three of them. It seemed like a family quarrel, and plenty of odd scenarios listed through Ryo's head as to what the source of this conflict might have been. Perhaps he was a suitor that failed with his advances to Bulma once upon a time.

When the man made a comment on Bulma being weak, Ryo looked over at her and the number of bags she had. She had set them down of course, but still, those were a lot of bags. He shrugged, "She seems strong to me... Whoever this Vegeta is, he's not here... So.. go away..?" A weak attempt at staving the guy off, but hey, at least he tried.

[Trunks]

Trunks was trying to hide his anger this man Kress had the nerve to call his mother weak when he ran from a fight even while he Trunks was kind enough to not be at full power and to give the man a fair chance? Trunks was now inbetween Kress and Bulma so if he decided to even come near them he would have to go through Trunks first. Trunks was trying to supress his anger not only had this man insulted his mom but he then had the nerve to insult his father also? Does he really think that the saiyan race was destroyed by a meteor? "Do you really think that the saiyan race almost went extinct by a meteor?!?!?! You dont think we could have stopped a meteor from almost killing our race off? Your a fool!" Trunks was trying to calm down taking deep breaths he didnt want to scare the person that Bulma was trying to get to trust them to come over so she could snoop around about who his parents were most likely. "Hes not talking about it like that... he means her power level. Its how alot of people judge whether we should fight the person or try to run. when i first met him he was smart and ran because hes a weakling." Trunks made sure to say the last part about him being weak louder so Kress could hear him.

[Bulma]

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The newcomer fixed his eyes on her again and this time his gaze was more scrutinizing than admiring and she frowned slightly. What was he doing? She didn't have to wait long to find out when distress showed on his face and he suddenly spoke up. She was weak? The way he said it was like he was telling her something she didn't know, it was useless, she'd heard it so many times before. "Maybe in body" she muttered disdainfully, yes she was offended but that emotion was pushed back by the curiosity. The man could obviously sense power levels like the rest of the Z Fighters and their offspring could so he had to be a fighter from somewhere. What he was wasn't outwardly obvious of course but she had a nagging suspicion due to his looks.

Her fists clenched when he insulted Vegeta, her husband wasn't the best man in the world but he was her husband and he was the best man in her eyes. "How dare-" she was cut off by Trunks stepping between them and she moved back folding her arms across her chest again. This day was not working in her favor at all and she was getting rather cranky because of it, Vegeta had better beware when she got home. Ryo's defense of her strength softened her slightly but she was still frowning and glaring at the new man without fear in her eyes. Even if her son hadn't been here it was doubtful that she would have been any more cautious around him, fighter or not.

Trunks' temper appeared to have snapped again, whatever had happened between Kress and himself had obviously fueled a strong dislike between the two. He only took a break from his rant to berate Kress to Ryo and to explain what he'd meant with his weakness comment. She glanced between all three of them quickly and was at a loss as to what to do, should she just snatch up Ryo and drag him off or let this circus go on. Their little group had grown and more than one person was looking at them now in such an open public place. However dusk was falling so she doubted that they would stay and watch for long but she couldn't shake the urgency she felt to get home. She didn't want to lead this Kress there, she knew Vegeta could handle himself but a fight was not something she wanted near her house. Vegeta was so destructive when he fought, imaging all the repairs made her fingers tap against her forearms.

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[Ryo]

The drama that was unfolding in front of him had Ryo's head spinning with fright and confusion. He stuck close to Bulma. The woman's iron will and somewhat sturdy demeanor had him needing to stay near and feed off of the calm energy she emanated. Looking between the three of them, Ryo's tail instantly snapped around his waist, and he lightly took hold of Bulma's bags on one arm, and lightly grazed her arm with his free hand. "..Maybe we should leave," he said quietly, "I...--" he hesitated, lowering his head and shutting his eyes in a grimace before looking back up at her, "...I know how to get through here easily... if that kid can take him then we shouldn't have to worry about him." He blinked, looking her over a bit. Now that he thought about it, she looked awfully familiar. He recalled back to his moment overlooking the family at Capsule Corp and then it hit him. These were those people there, the seemingly happy family that threw him into such a rage, enough to make him leave his timeline and end up in this one. They were here, too?

He hesitated again, pained uncertainty in his eyes. This woman speculated that he was the brood of her husband. But that couldn't be right. There was no way that he was the son of anyone that had anything to do with a corporation of such prestige. And this woman couldn't be his mother. They looked nothing alike, unless her grandparents had recessive genes for his hair and eye color. It was possible, but Ryo didn't want to think about it. Right now, leaving the scene was the best possible option.

[Trunks]

Trunks was now calmer and had backed down he was still alert but didnt show it. Backing down from a fight just wasnt in his blood. "Im not going to fight unless he forces me to." He muttered to bulma and Ryo "If he does attack its in your best interests to go with her until its over." Trunks directed at Ryo. Even though he didnt now Ryo's name or anything except he was homeless and was good at guitar and a Saiyan he still didnt want him hurt he was an innocent person as far as Trunks could tell. He knew he didnt have to give his mom any directions she had probably relized by now that Trunks wasnt afraid to fight the man and had good reason. Trunks could easily handle himself in a fight. If he attacks i have to get him away from all these civilians... Thought Trunks to himself.

[Bulma]

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Her own temper was so close to exploding but the only thing that stopped her was the obvious fright coming from the boy next to her. Ryo had drifted closer to her side sometime during the verbal argument and was now clinging gently to the bags hanging from one of her arms. His hand lightly brushed her forearm and she glanced over at him from the corner of her eyes her gaze softening. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't stop the motherly instincts that surged through her, first and foremost she had to worry about the children even if they weren't her own. His urges for them to leave didn't fall on deaf ears like they normally would have, she wasn't afraid but he was and that was more than enough reason. Well maybe fear was a strong word, uncomfortable might have been more appropriate to describe the look on his face.

"I know Trunks can handle himself but I would rather it not come to that" she answered not unkindly. Her eyes drifted back to Trunks and Kress, while her attention was averted she clearly missed the scrutinizing gaze Ryo had cast upon her. When her blue eyes did move back however she caught something like anguish or uncertainty in his eyes, what could have caused that? Whatever it was she would find out later, right now they had more pressing matters at hand than investigating every emotion that flashed through Ryo's eyes. She'd find out later what it was that had disturbed him, one way or another, after all she always got her answers.

It was amazing how grown up her son could sound sometimes, he was so caring that it softened her to goo sometimes. He was a good boy but she didn't want him getting hurt over a simple grudge. She cleared her throat and put her hands on her hips glaring at Kress, "Whatever business you have with my family is over, I don't want to see your face on our doorstep, you hear me?" she asked sternly and leaned forward her mouth pressed into a frown. Her blue eyes were fierce as was her expression, she might not really be powerful but it was mind over matter right? She had plenty of mind so that was what counted. She leaned away and stuck her nose in the air "Hmph" with that she grabbed Ryo by his wrist gently and Trunks as well dragging them towards where she had parked the hover car.

This was going to be over because she wanted it to be. Kami help whoever got in the way of that.

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[Ryo]

Ryo glanced between both of them. He was getting cold and tired. Night was slowly setting upon them and he tensed. He never liked the nightly breezes, and was usually one to prefer the warm summer air with light breezes now and then when stargazing. He felt so cold now, though, strangely enough, and it didn't help that his arms were bare to the nature's wiles. Despite his hesitancy, he was sort of glad that perhaps tonight he'd have a roof over his head and would be somewhat relieved of the fear of having his money and guitar stolen from him during the midnight hours. He allowed Bulma to lead him and the other boy away, paying the hostile visitor a last glance over the shoulder before focusing on what was ahead of him. Once they were a safe distance away, he spoke up, "...By the way, uh.. My name's Ryo."

[Trunks]

Trunks could barely feel himself being pulled and if he wanted to he could have stayed in that same spot being pulled or not but he chose to follow. "Im Trunks..." Said Trunks tensly he was still trying to be aware of where their visitor was but it seemed he hadnt moved an inch. Trunks was less tensed now since the visitor hadnt moved. "Nice to meet you Ryo." He said trying to be polite it just seemed to Trunks as he looked back over everything that had happened Trunks was suprised that Ryo hadnt run after Trunks grabbing his tail he was about to run Trunks had thought that the man that had shown up would have been enough for Ryo to at least hide until their shouting match was over.

[Bulma]

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Neither boy resisted her pulling on them and she was grateful for that, if they had resisted she wasn't sure her bags would have stayed on her arms. She knew Trunks was more than capable of standing his ground but she was his mother and he usually gave in when she pushed an issue. She lowered her nose when they were out of eye shot of the stranger and released both boys sliding her eyes back to look over her shoulder at the two of them. They seemed to be getting along now and introducing themselves, something she was sure she needed to do at this point to reassure Ryo. "I know you probably remember but in case you don't my name is Bulma, I'm Trunks' mother" she said kindly with a smile towards the maroon haired boy.

He still seemed a bit skittish but she couldn't blame him after all the turmoil he went through in such a short time today. It couldn't be comforting to have so much thrown at you at once and then the conflict with the man named Kress surely had not helped anything. The sight of their hover car was a relief and she hurried her way towards it opening the trunk quickly and dumping the bags in she heaved a sigh. She always hated carrying so much but she couldn't help but get carried away sometimes, make that all the time. Something her daughter had seemed to inherit from her. She closed the trunk and moved to open the doors sliding in and waiting for the boys to do the same, "I can imagine your father is worried or annoyed his dinner isn't ready yet" she remarked towards her son with slightly satisfied smile. It was nice for him to worry for a change.

The ride didn't take them long and before the silence in the car could become overwhelming they were pulling up to Capsule Corp. at their home. For now she left the bags in the trunk where she had put them and went straight for the door instead heading in and squinting at the bright light in the house, sometimes she wanted carpet put in just to dull the effect the lighting had when it reflected off of the tile and wood surfaces. She waited by the door for the boys and smiled again at Ryo, "Welcome to our home" she said softly. She would have moved to the kitchen but she wasn't sure he would follow, after all he had seemed rather scared back at the park in the open. Who knew how he would react to being inside, it was almost like having a wild animal present in her home. Albeit one that seemed rather timid like a rabbit or perhaps a deer.

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[Ryo]

Ryo was silent the entire way to Capsule Corp. He had paid brief, impersonal glances to Bulma and Trunks, nodding his head meekly in his silence before piling himself into the hovercar and holding his guitar in his lap. He kept his head low, staring down at the selection of strings laying across the bed and neck of the instrument. He noodled silently along the chords, allowing the quiet notes some vibrato with the quick back-and-forth motion of the side of his palm against the strings. When they stopped, he looked up, seeing much to his chagrin Capsule Corporation. His face paled. This family was the very reason he fled home with one of their pilfered Time Capsules. He shuddered, feeling the small metal horse pill in his hoodie pouch. This couldn't be real. He couldn't truly be related to these people. It just wasn't possible.

He sat frozen in his seat in the car, almost terrified to get out. Once he did though, his spine was curved to make him hunch over, as if afraid he was about to get struck. He felt as if he had no choice but to follow them inside and so he did. He entered like an animal entering an abandoned house. His footsteps were so light they were inaudible, and his movements were slow and methodical, cautious and premeditated. "...I should probably leave," he said in a low, quiet voice.

[Trunks]

Trunks had been behind Ryo when he had said he should probably leave. Trunks looked at his mother as if to ask Should i let him go or do you want to try to get him to stay? if she told him to let him go he would move if she wanted to try to get him to stay he wasnt going to move and act like he didnt hear Ryo. Though Ryo was taller than Trunks he wasnt nearly as strong as Trunks so he would have trouble leaving if Bulma wanted him to stay. Trunks' curiousity got to him though and he asked a simple question. "Why do you want to leave?" he thought this would be an easy to answer question i mean he was turning down a free meal and a place to stay for the night most likely that just wasnt normal when you were homeless.

[Bulma]

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His face was nothing of what she expected when she finally let her gaze fall on it. The poor thing was stark white like he had seen a ghost and his spine was curved in an almost defensive position. He was even treading lightly, she had not heard a single step he had taken into the home on the tile that usually echoed each foot step perfectly. She frowned slightly but her frown relaxed into something like concern and she took a small step toward the hunched figure of the boy. She caught Trunks' eye over his shoulder and shook her head only slightly to show she didn't want Ryo to leave. Whatever it was that was bothering him she wanted to know what it was and hopefully help him with it.

Her hand moved slowly toward him to rest on his shoulder and she peered into the grey depth of his eyes the best she could. Trunks asked the question she had been about to so she felt there was little she could add. "If something is bothering you tell me what it is? Don't worry about us hurting you, all of the talk before from my son was just for our protection" she assured him. Could he really think that they were going to strike him down for setting foot in their home. The mere thought that they came off that way troubled her and she gave his shoulder a gentle squeeze before drawing it back to her side and stepping away to give him space. Her heels clicked softly on the tile and she wondered if Vegeta had heard them come home.

It was likely he was out or even training in the gravity room for all she knew. He was always doing something, trying to surpass everyone and in particular her old friend Goku. As much as she loved her old friend sometimes she wished Vegeta would surpass him just so her husband could have some peace of mind and perhaps rest with his family once in a while without her having to drag him from that gravitron. She let her eyes wander up to the ceiling but decided to put off going and disturbing him, their guest was more important right now. Dinner was next on her list once she convinced the boy to stay, he was much to lean for her liking.

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[Ryo]

Ryo felt a sense of foreboding surround him and his head started to ache. He rose a bony hand, brushing his fingertips against his temple as a wince overshadowed his features. "..I-I don't think that I b-b'long here..." A sharp static in his head caused him to flinch and he lowered his head, shaking it briefly before looking up, "...I just... really don't think this is a good idea... I don't want to cause any disruption or impose... I've been sleeping out on park benches for a few days now and it really doesn't bother me in the least..."