Naturan
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- Jun 3, 2022
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As the ship pulled into the harbor and the anchor dropped, all Cygnus Argyros could think was 'Thank god'. He hated traveling by sea. The waves made him suck to the stomach, the constant rocking and the smell of nothing but the seas giving rise to nothing but nausea. The only reason he never puked was sheer willpower, and nothing else. A dragon such as he did not belong on the seas nor the oceans, he was given wings for a reason after all. Most of his time was spent on land, but the skies? That was his preferred method of travel. The only reason he did not do so now was to travel with his family and his materials.
An elder dragon, he had plenty of time to accumulate wealth in his years, and while pillaging and hoarding used to be the way a dragon would make money, trade, and business relations were a far more lucrative way to do so. On this particular journey, he was here to deliver goods personally, something he never usually did. He had others to see to it for him, so he didn't have to waste his time on trivial matters, but this trip served a dual purpose.
It had been forever since he'd seen his children.
Long since had they sprouted their wings and flew off into the world, looking to make their marks and live their own lives. His eldest, Altair, had since gotten into politics, while his daughter married and had her own children. He hadn't seen them in nearly half a decade, and since this trip would take him to an exotic island known for its grand vacations and extravagant leisure, he figured it would be an amazing opportunity for a reunion, just the family. Of course, he had one more son, his youngest, Castor, though their relationship was strained, at least on Cygnus's side.
Castor had always been hardheaded, refusing to listen to any of the wisdom his father would impart when it came to anything. Time and time again he'd watched his son, passive but silently determined, run his head into a metaphorical wall over and over again. Lyra, his daughter, had a killer business instinct about her, one that brought her great success and her father's pride. Altair was cutthroat and ruthless, finding any way to achieve his goals, spreading his name well and far, almost as far as his father's. But Castor? Castor often found himself in trouble due to his timid and all too trusting nature. He was naive, forgiving, and easily fooled, all traits his father could forgive if he would just listen.
Case in point, Cygnus was happy to see all his children, Castor included, but Castor had recently taken up with someone Cygnus couldn't stand. A Nekotama girl had stolen his son's heart, and he was sure had stolen his son's wallet as well. They'd met a few times before, Cygnus and this Nekotama, and didn't like her. That was why when the invite went out, it specifically mentioned family only. He only prayed the boy's reading comprehension would not fail, or worse, he'd married the little bitch in their short time together already.
Transferring everything from the ship to the shore was an easy job for Cygnus. After all, he wouldn't be the one doing any of the work, his servants would be. Taking a carriage to the resort itself left him anxious, his leg tapping against the carriage floor in an attempt to dispel his excited energy. He could see the faces of all his children and grandchildren already, enjoying a vacation like they did all those years ago.
He walked through those resort doors and into the lobby, expecting to see the faces of his family, and he was not disappointed.
"Father!" Altair greeted with a toothy grin.
"It's been too long!" Lyra spoke up next, and unlike her brother, she was quick to embrace him in a hug, her children eager to do the same. He greeted his grandchildren with a hug as well, ruffling their hair before shaking his son in law's hand.
Now it was his turn to greet Castor, and he was eager to hug him, but he paused in place, his smile falling away as he laid eyes upon his youngest son and who he was with. "Castor..." His tone was almost a warning already. Gods damn it, it said the family only! He didn't bother trying to hide his irritation, eyes narrowed in anger.
"Father...I uh...I couldn't just...leave her behind. She never even met Lyra or Altair." Castor spoke nervously, a sheepish look on his face as he explained himself. "I love her." He knew full well his father would hate this, but he figured it would be better to ask for forgiveness than permission. What would he do, send her home? "It'll be fine, don't worry. Right?" He looked to his lover, a smile on his face.
As the ship pulled into the harbor and the anchor dropped, all Cygnus Argyros could think was 'Thank god'. He hated traveling by sea. The waves made him suck to the stomach, the constant rocking and the smell of nothing but the seas giving rise to nothing but nausea. The only reason he never puked was sheer willpower, and nothing else. A dragon such as he did not belong on the seas nor the oceans, he was given wings for a reason after all. Most of his time was spent on land, but the skies? That was his preferred method of travel. The only reason he did not do so now was to travel with his family and his materials.
An elder dragon, he had plenty of time to accumulate wealth in his years, and while pillaging and hoarding used to be the way a dragon would make money, trade, and business relations were a far more lucrative way to do so. On this particular journey, he was here to deliver goods personally, something he never usually did. He had others to see to it for him, so he didn't have to waste his time on trivial matters, but this trip served a dual purpose.
It had been forever since he'd seen his children.
Long since had they sprouted their wings and flew off into the world, looking to make their marks and live their own lives. His eldest, Altair, had since gotten into politics, while his daughter married and had her own children. He hadn't seen them in nearly half a decade, and since this trip would take him to an exotic island known for its grand vacations and extravagant leisure, he figured it would be an amazing opportunity for a reunion, just the family. Of course, he had one more son, his youngest, Castor, though their relationship was strained, at least on Cygnus's side.
Castor had always been hardheaded, refusing to listen to any of the wisdom his father would impart when it came to anything. Time and time again he'd watched his son, passive but silently determined, run his head into a metaphorical wall over and over again. Lyra, his daughter, had a killer business instinct about her, one that brought her great success and her father's pride. Altair was cutthroat and ruthless, finding any way to achieve his goals, spreading his name well and far, almost as far as his father's. But Castor? Castor often found himself in trouble due to his timid and all too trusting nature. He was naive, forgiving, and easily fooled, all traits his father could forgive if he would just listen.
Case in point, Cygnus was happy to see all his children, Castor included, but Castor had recently taken up with someone Cygnus couldn't stand. A Nekotama girl had stolen his son's heart, and he was sure had stolen his son's wallet as well. They'd met a few times before, Cygnus and this Nekotama, and didn't like her. That was why when the invite went out, it specifically mentioned family only. He only prayed the boy's reading comprehension would not fail, or worse, he'd married the little bitch in their short time together already.
Transferring everything from the ship to the shore was an easy job for Cygnus. After all, he wouldn't be the one doing any of the work, his servants would be. Taking a carriage to the resort itself left him anxious, his leg tapping against the carriage floor in an attempt to dispel his excited energy. He could see the faces of all his children and grandchildren already, enjoying a vacation like they did all those years ago.
He walked through those resort doors and into the lobby, expecting to see the faces of his family, and he was not disappointed.
"Father!" Altair greeted with a toothy grin.
"It's been too long!" Lyra spoke up next, and unlike her brother, she was quick to embrace him in a hug, her children eager to do the same. He greeted his grandchildren with a hug as well, ruffling their hair before shaking his son in law's hand.
Now it was his turn to greet Castor, and he was eager to hug him, but he paused in place, his smile falling away as he laid eyes upon his youngest son and who he was with. "Castor..." His tone was almost a warning already. Gods damn it, it said the family only! He didn't bother trying to hide his irritation, eyes narrowed in anger.
"Father...I uh...I couldn't just...leave her behind. She never even met Lyra or Altair." Castor spoke nervously, a sheepish look on his face as he explained himself. "I love her." He knew full well his father would hate this, but he figured it would be better to ask for forgiveness than permission. What would he do, send her home? "It'll be fine, don't worry. Right?" He looked to his lover, a smile on his face.