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Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"I'm not fat! I'm not even remotely fat!" Takeshi retorted, getting all flustered now because of Shu, "I've never been fat in my life, definitely not as fat as that lady was!" Grr, Shu was really just teasing him now and he knew it, but it was annoying all the same. Problem here was unlike with his other friends there was little he could do to his brother to make him stop, especially in the company they had now. Seriously, it wasn't like he'd gone out and just randomly told someone they were fat either, he'd corrected his little brother. Maybe not in the best way admittedly but that was it, he hadn't intentionally done it. Pushing away his empty plate Takeshi then tried to show Shu he wasn't the only one with a tough life, sharing how he'd had nothing but basically an empty house in which to live. Of course the little guy had to totally ruin that too, saying how his was harder and all that. It probably was in reality, but being as annoyed as he was Takeshi didn't see it that way. Narrowing his eyes at his brother he let out a huff, folding his arms and looking away stubbornly. "No I'm not scared of creatures at night. If something attacks me I kill it, probably eat it too," he explained, shrugging his shoulders, "Nothing's going to eat you while you're with me, so relax." Eslaria had a hard time thinking of any plans outside of outright showing what T'charrl could do. Near most of the Upper City was aware of the Prince's power, and people in the Lower City had begun to become savvy to it as well. True, not everyone knew still but enough to the point that it wouldn't be a massive surprise to everyone involved. "Don't you think by showing off your powers though it would send a message to the others? Tell them that it's okay to be as they are?" the Queen asked, "You could just come out and say you're like them, but what reason would they have to trust you? If they've lived a life of scrutiny before I don't think some random Prince from another kingdom is going to make them open up, my son." A great way to lead was by example, it was what Eslaria had done when she'd initially taken power. Military exercises, even fighting when the war began, she had been in the midst of it with her everyman soldiers from the get-go. Sure, once things escalated it became increasingly obvious that she as a leader had to remain safe, and her husband would lead in her stead, but she had formed that link with her people, and that made them beyond loyal and trusting of her. "The only way to learn if they exist is to go looking. Though I suppose a little espionage could work, just to take a look. I could have Katas come up with some solution for it, maybe a way to save us from even having to send someone physically into another kingdom." There was no easy way to go about addressing this topic and that's what made it so difficult to handle. Apart from already being under the scrutiny of other kingdoms now they had to find a way to gain access to other lands without drawing any further suspicion; there was no reason to trust Eslaria right now, and while her actions were just not everyone knew that. Chances were neither her idea or his own were the ideal course of action, but something had to be tried. If there were in fact children like T'charrl out there it could only benefit them to get help, and ultimately the kingdom in which they resided. As a military man there were plenty of applications that Yusef could see for such power, yet as a father he knew these children could not simply be designated as weapons and have that go over well. Frowning as he rubbed at his head the General looked to his son, giving a small nod in agreement. "Aggression has no place in this, of that I'll agree. Deception might work as you're suggesting, but it's walking a fine line. It would have to be convincing, otherwise they'll notice what we're doing and close us off completely. Maybe we could enlist the help of a neighboring kingdom, if we find someone like-minded. That could be the best chance for us." If Yumi was going to be put on the spot about family than so was Viral, as fair was fair. It was a difficult thing for the Beastman to discuss and she knew that, and she also knew that he couldn't actually create a child; hypothetically speaking would Viral want a family? For someone who was supposedly dismissive and against the idea entirely he sure did get flustered, and she had the sneaking suspicion there was more to it than being let on. After all if the idea was as absurd and stupid as Viral was saying why would he bother getting so up in arms over the suggestion? "Well kids do that, they grow up and change. Still though, you helped make us who we are today," Yumi explained with a smile, "I might not remember everything, like hunting, but there's loads of useful skills you taught me, and Vegeta too. You taught us ways to fight, and how to do some every day things that no one else did. And to be fair I don't think we pissed you off as kids, did we? Maybe we did and you got annoyed, I can't remember, but..." Yumi paused for a moment, smiling slyly as she nudged closer again and winked knowingly at the Beastman. "If I'm not wrong then I remember you having fun with us. Either that or you were really good at faking it. And maybe the kid wouldn't be yours genetically, like Vegeta or I were, but who's to say you can't raise a kid?"

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"I know I'm not fat, so it doesn't bother me none. It helps to call someone fat when they're actually, you know, fat." Defending the fact he had called some lady fat wasn't the best of things to do, but Takeshi was much too stubborn to let Shu think he was in the right. If nothing else the older boy had just been honest, not his fault the lady couldn't handle a bit of honesty. If he'd said she looked good then she might think he was lying and get even more upset, so how was he supposed to win at that? Watching as Shu went back to devouring his food he rolled his eyes, glancing down at his own empty plate. Huh, so he'd eaten everything and not even realized it, bummer. There was more food but honestly he was done for now, he'd wait until they got something back on the ship. Making one last ditch effort at explaining how things weren't in place for their needs Takeshi gave up, finding that he wasn't getting his point across to Shu. He wasn't wrong, the little guy, but that wasn't what he was getting at. The way his brother had been saying it was almost like everything was there solely for him, which obviously was not the case. "Hey, home wasn't all cushy either! I had to steal food and a lot of what I used to have because I didn't have money. My house was really empty for a long time, you know. The stuff you get to enjoy now is all stuff I had to bust my butt for, you know. So my life wasn't exactly a cakewalk either." The Saiyans certainly were peculiar little creatures, though if they had befriended T'charrl they were alright. Odd to think how different they could be too, just looking at the contrast between Shu and Takeshi in particular. They were brothers according to everything Eslaria knew, and yet looking between them even now she was hard pressed to see it. Some similarities in the face perhaps, but aside from that little else. It was difficult to tell one way or another, and she couldn't even begin to imagine what the rest of their race must look like. "After seeing what you're capable of I doubt they would kill the children," the Queen explained, frowning as she folded her arms, "Speaking purely from a strategic point of view, this isn't my personal opinion, but someone with your abilities would be essential if fighting broke out. Unless the leaders of the other kingdoms are absolute morons I'm sure they've realized this by now, and are probably being a little more accepting of the unique children." This was all provided that the leaders even knew of these children, which there was a fair chance they didn't. T'charrl had been kept from the public for quite some time in regards to his powers, and it was a safe bet the others were too. Not only then would they need to somehow be granted entry into other kingdoms, but then they would have to locate the gifted child, or perhaps children. "If you don't want their lives threatened then it may come to violence, or intimidation at the very least," Eslaria said plainly, looking over at her son, "If anyone wants to harm these children then we'll need to protect them, and if it comes to a fight then so be it." "Of course... Fighting isn't our only course of action," Yusef added, smiling at T'charrl, "Politics isn't my area of expertise, but I'd bet we could negotiate something. If the children are allowed to train under you, or your friends and learn their powers I don't imagine the leaders would mind. Especially not if we let them go back home afterwards." That proposal was a double-edged sword, but it might be the best option they had. Should the children be allowed to train then they would be accepted by someone, perhaps be happier for it all while learning to control and hone their power. The flip side of the matter was they would be making veritable weapons for other kingdoms, weapons which may come back to haunt them some day. Their only hope in that regard was that the children would be grateful for the help and never use their abilities for any malicious purposes, though it was impossible to guarantee such a thing. Setting his empty plate to the side Yusef folded his hands together on the table, letting out a sigh before shaking his head. "I really don't like the idea of taking these children from their homes and training them, but it may be for the best. And though I don't think violence is going to help us any, showing a little muscle could help in persuading our fellow leaders abroad into cooperating." Yumi couldn't answer whether she wanted a family for herself or not, at least not just yet. She was still young and there was a lot she wanted to do, so raising children sort of fell way to the wayside for now. It seemed like a nice enough thing, albeit she'd never cared for a child before so it would certainly be an experience. Why was Viral asking about having a family of all things? It seemed a touch unusual, as he didn't tend to ask personal questions like that. Maybe he was just curious, or trying to find something to keep his mind off of something else. To that end she didn't mind answering questions, but it did raise one for Yumi in turn. She had to ask it back, whether Viral had ever wanted a family or not; Beastmen were artificial, yes, so maybe they couldn't have families in the traditional sense, but nothing was stopping more from being created for Viral. Getting closer as to keep the question between them she prodded him for an answer, smiling bemused at the flustered response given. "Why are you getting so defensive over it? It's a simple yes or no question," Yumi teased, giggling as she folded her arms and raised an eyebrow. "Why would you want a family? Same reason anyone does, I guess. To have someone around, to raise a kid, just to try it? If I was going to have a family it'd be to raise a kid and teach them things, but that's just me. What about you?"

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"How is it rude if it's true?! That's like you thinking it's rude when I call you little," Takeshi retorted, huffing as he shook his head, "So the lady was big, not my fault she's like that." For someone who really did fret over getting smacked he certainly had a knack for putting himself into positions to get just that. Besides Shu had basically done the same thing by thinking she had a baby, therein implying she looked fat. Or had the woman conveniently overlooked that detail because he was little and adorable and blah blah blah. Looking over at his brother the older boy stuck out his tongue, putting a piece of food in his mouth to keep himself from going on any more. Coupled with his attempts to explain why nature wasn't supposed to do anything and Takeshi was at the end of his rope. Botching a chance at explaining the concept to Shu he listened as his sibling totally missed the mark, letting out a groan before laying his head on the table before leaning back and rubbing at his head fitfully. "No no no, fish are not there for you. They don't get up out of their fishy homes, say goodbye to their fishy families and then think 'Oh, I'd better go see Shu today!' Fish don't do that, they're just there," Takeshi reiterated, looking at Shu exasperated. Sheesh, he really did need to teach Shu a thing or two didn't he? The little guy was kind of clueless. "Yeah, don't get eaten by fish, we eat fish. Unless they're gross fish, we won't touch those." T'charrl had every right to be worried, a lot was going on in his life right now. There were things that the young Prince had experienced that no one else ever would, and some things that many may never have the chance to; the fact T'charrl was coherent and sane at the moment was a miracle really. "Yes, it's normal. There's more food on this world than fruits after all, we just happen to like that best. I'm sure your friends from Earth are the same way." The Saiyans seemed to favor meats over near anything else, save for Shu who rivaled even the most voracious Kaesstrian with his love for fruit. Different people liked different things was what it all came down to, and far be it from Eslaria to judge anyone, least of all her son. The proposal that the Prince had for her was a hard one to digest, and much too big to make a decision on right here and now. What he had in mind would take time, a lot of resources and very careful negotiations with other leaders, all of which would have to be handled elsewhere. Wiping off her mouth with a napkin, Eslaria sat back in her chair and let out a sigh, reaching up and adjusting one of her antennae carefully. "I don't think it's that bad an idea T'charrl, but understand you're asking a lot. Even just visiting these people would take a lot of negotiating, let alone getting everyone together to learn their power. The other leaders have no reason to abide by our requests, though maybe there is a way that we could sway their opinions..." Trailing off for a moment the Queen's gaze shifted over to her son's friends, a small smile appearing on her face. "They must know we're allies with Saiyans now, I would imagine that would make a good bargaining chip. I hate to involve your friends in more of our politics, but if you want to do this then that might be necessary." Being asked what was important or special to someone wasn't the easiest of questions to answer, certainly not in the span of a few seconds. Plenty of things were important, and it was difficult to rank them in terms of most to least. Above all else Yumi supposed the one thing she valued most were her friends and the bonds she made during their journeys together; people who she may never have given a second look otherwise had become nigh inseparable to her, and she loved that fact. Infuriating though some may be she couldn't think of any group she'd rather be traveling or spending time with. Glancing over at Viral her face reddened when asked about having a family, looking away in an odd show of embarrassment as she shook her head, "No, that's not even on my mind yet. Way too far down the road, I mean... I'm still young, and I'm traveling all the time, plus I like to fight, I can't be raising kids." Honestly having a family of her own had crossed her mind maybe once before, otherwise the thought was non-existant. She didn't hate the idea, but knowing what it would take and how long she'd spend out of action so to speak was too hefty a toll right now. Curious about something Yumi looked back at Viral, wanting to ask him a question but instead letting him finish first. "I do spend time with them, and I don't feel like you're okay, but that's not the only reason I'm sticking around. You're saying spend time with my friends which is exactly what I'm doing now, it just so happens that friend needs some kind of support too. It's a coincidence that those go hand in hand, but I'm not here solely for one reason or another." Sending a glance up in Vegeta's direction she watched him working away on that PDA of his, rolling her eyes at his obsession with technology. "I have a question for you now, though... Since you asked I'm curious," Yumi began, shifting closer and smiling, "Do you want to have a family?"

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"Well, you can show you like it without stuffing your face like that, you know? It's... Well it's rude!" Or something like that, he didn't really know. Takeshi didn't have a solid reason really for why Shu shouldn't eat like that aside from his own not wanting to get smacked. His worries didn't look to do much at all in the way of stopping Shu though, if anything he kept going because of it. Of course he liked the food, it was good and all, but he was spending more time trying to get his brother to settle than actually eating it. Giving Shu's nose a pinch in an attempt to make him relax the older boy rolled his eyes, getting back to the topic of growing their own food instead. It sounded easy enough, and while he'd never really done it Takeshi figured it was so simple they could do it no problem. Leave it to Shu to make something simple sounding be all confusing. "Uh... No? I mean... What?" Takeshi was getting a bit flustered with this, having no idea how to answer Shu's question. Groaning he lifted his hands and rubbed at his head, shrugging his shoulders in defeat before glancing back at his brother. "Nature isn't supposed to do anything for us, it just sort of does. It's just kind of there, it's not there for us, get it? That's like saying there's fish in the water because they're supposed to be there for us, which is silly. Fish are there because that's just how it works, and it just so happens we eat them. Make sense?" It was going to take a bit to get used to T'charrl's new diet, particularly how he was fond of meat now. It wasn't unheard of for them to eat meat, and they did so as a family now and again, but never on a regular basis. Providing their son the food he wanted wasn't going to be an issue, it was just more of trying to adapt to the new meals they'd be preparing. Hearing about his worries was a little amusing, especially when he was so flustered over such a small thing. Sure, their kind didn't typically eat as much meat as T'charrl might be, but there was nothing inherently wrong with that. "You feel really hungry because you're a young Kaesstrian my dear. Our appetite peaks around your age, and if you're not careful you could cause a famine with how much you'll eat," the Queen teased, smiling at her dark humor, "There are more important things to concern yourself with that how much you might eat. Don't let it worry you so much." What was this idea that T'charrl had then? Grouping together other children like him? She had never given it much thought but it would make sense there were others like her son on Kaesstra. Chances were more likely than not these children were in other kingdoms though, and getting other rulers to agree to any single meeting place for these gifted children wasn't going to be an easy task. "I don't know what it's like and I won't pretend to. I've never fully understood what life must be like for you, and I don't think I can," the Queen explained, glancing over at her son, "But... I can understand your position, and I agree with it. There will have to be some way to prove we're not trying to do anything malicious with this, that will be the hard part. If there are others like you though I can certainly see them wanting someone to reach out to them, and who better than our people's hero?" Yumi had been giving in to her being changed a bit too easily, and she thought she knew why too. Maybe by labeling herself as a Beastman it would make Viral feel less isolated, perhaps help improve his mood a little. At the very least maybe she had hoped that by showing she was okay with what had happened then her friend wouldn't somehow blame himself for her condition. Whatever the case she was still human, and no ears or extra sensitive nose was going to change that. It was probably the wrong way to go about trying to associate herself with Viral anyways, as appearances were pretty superficial. There were a few things they enjoyed anyways, fighting being perhaps the most prominent of those. If they were going to do anything together then it should be that, only it would have to be a little different to accommodate for Viral's condition. "Isn't it better to be hopeful though? To like to think that what you want will work out, or that things will be okay after all is said and done?" Yumi asked, smiling as she wrapped her hands together. "We humans care about a lot of things. Family, friends, being happy, getting to have an adventure I guess. I can't sit here and list them all, there's too much. If you ask me though it's harder not to care than it is to care, which might sound weird. People want to be liked, and we want to be surrounded by others and have a good time while doing it. If you're wondering about me specifically, I think friends are probably my most important thing in life. So do you kind of understand now why I won't give up on you?"

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

How was the Queen not saying anything to Shu about how he was eating? Or T'charrl's dad for that matter? If anyone else was eating like that they'd probably be thrown out of the dining hall in a heartbeat, and yet there was the little guy literally cramming his mouth full of food. Smiling tightly Takeshi felt a vein pulse in his forehead, his eyebrow twitching as his brother quite clearly began teasing him over it. "I can tell you love eating... I love eating too buddy," he mumbled, closing his eyes and forcing a smile, "But we're at a nice place, so we've got to eat all nice and polite like, okay?" If they didn't and anything was wrong he was going to get it, he just knew it. Glancing over at the Queen nervously he found little solace in the fact she was currently busy, thinking it wouldn't last forever. Leaning over to get closer to Shu the older boy reached over, trying to pinch Shu's nose as a sign of his annoyance. "You'll have to work real hard at it, you know, and do exactly what I say. If we don't do it right our plants might die and we'll have to start all over, got it?" Letting out a soft sigh Takeshi settled back in his chair, picking up a strip of some fruit and giving it a nibble. Growing fruit did sound sort of fun really, and not too hard. Usually it grew on trees far as he knew, and how hard could it be to grow a tree? "The planet sounds... Strange. Earth, was it? A planet of cold white stuff and stone buildings... It doesn't sound all that nice." Eslaria couldn't understand the appeal of such a world, coming from one that was the complete opposite. For curiosity's sake she might go there some time if possible just to see what it was like, but actually wanting to live on such a planet was a stretch. Shaking her head at the thought she smiled slightly amused, resting one elbow on the table and laying her head in her hand lazily. "I see you've taken to meat then? Looks like we'll have to bring in even more food for our young bottomless pit," the Queen teased with a wink, "I'm glad that you enjoyed it though, it must have been quite the adventure." The idea of energy falling into the hands of the common Kaesstrian was even less appealing than the cold white stuff on Earth, at least that wouldn't destroy a city. If the General's actions were any indication their people were far from ready to wield such strength, and going on her knowledge of other Saiyans it certainly seemed to be a corrupting factor. The fact that T'charrl's friends were all good people yet Saiyans who wielded mighty power at the same time was a bit of an oddity, but a nice one at that. Looking at the Prince curiously at his idea Eslaria frowned, contemplating it as her eyes drifted back to her plate. It was a noble idea, but a dangerous one. Bringing in people from around their kingdom and perhaps others had certain risks involved with it. "And what do you propose we do when we find them? Just tell them things will be okay and leave it at that? Or do you plan to help them?" Yumi couldn't really understand why Viral and Korian wouldn't be able to reconcile their differences and work together. It wasn't impossible to do that, and if she wasn't mistaken Vegeta's own great-grandfather had done the very same thing with Goku all those years before. Also, if she could remember right Viral somewhat revered the original Vegeta, meaning that if it was something his idol could do then he should be able to as well. Trying to make her friend feel more included by placing herself alongside him Yumi was a little dejected to be told otherwise, her ears folding as she smiled sadly. "Well... Maybe I'm not exactly the same... But I'm a little like you, aren't I? More than most. I guess the way you say it though really does make you one different than me." No ears or some enhanced sense made her into a Beastman, maybe she had been trying to label herself as that for Viral's sake. Realistically though there was little different aside from those two facts, and there was a decent chance according to Vegeta the changes could even be undone. Looking at Viral sadly Yumi reached out, placing a hand on his back and mustering up a small smile for him. "It's okay to be nervous, because we won't know what happens until it happens. But things are going to get better, even if this treatment doesn't completely solve everything. Aito is going to be back soon, and he'll have you fixed in no time. So even if this is only enough to make you a little more comfortable at least we can look forward to seeing Vegeta's dad again, and having him work this out, right?"

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

"Is that a real question? I'm always that hungry when we eat Shu," Takeshi retorted with a grin, "But that doesn't mean eat like some crazy person, you know? We're not monkeys, even if you do have a tail, so we've got to eat like people." Especially with a rather judgmental and vicious Queen sitting at the head of the table, otherwise he may not be such a stickler for table manners. For the time being they were fine, as Eslaria and T'charrl were busy talking with one another, but he wasn't going to bet on his luck holding out for much longer. The question of growing fruit threw Takeshi through a bit of a loop, having totally forgotten up until now he'd mentioned something about doing that at his house. Gods know they had all the land they would need, and growing plants wasn't exactly difficult; having a diet that mostly subsisted of meat left little reason or want to set up a little garden, but with Shu around now it made sense. "We can grow fruit at home, sure. But that means you've got to help take care of the plants and all that, got it? There's a lot that goes into growing food... I think. Since you want it though you're going to have to help a ton, deal? And yeah, we'll talk to Vegeta later about that." With all else going on at the moment Takeshi didn't have high hopes for getting their indoor forest plan going, but it was worth at least bringing up for Shu's sake. "Earth, hm? Sounds interesting... I can't say I'm a fan of there not being many trees though." Trees were important to Kaesstrian way of life, from building their homes and places of business to providing a wide variety of food. Even in the Upper City there were a lot of trees, and she was certain other kingdoms were no different. Diets varied from place to place, but overall their race of people ate pretty much the same thing throughout. The mention of 'white stuff' really confused Eslaria, as did the notion of it being too cold to go out. Sure it could get a little chilly on Kaesstra, but never to the degree where you were stuck indoors. Nor was it ever so cold that this 'white stuff' appeared, she wondered what that was. It all sounded terribly interesting if not a bit off putting as well, and if she were to get the chance some time to experience it herself she'd like to. Hearing too that T'charrl had learned this new energy from Earth and that its people could use it had her slightly concerned, not knowing if it was safe for her son to be going there. He was a strong warrior of course, even stronger than her or Yusef now with his powers, but that didn't mean she didn't worry. "I think it's best we keep that from the others for now, until they're ready," Eslaria said with a frown, glancing down at her food, "Garesh was proof enough our people can't handle immense energy just yet. You're a special case and I'm sure you're fine, but I think most people would go the way of the General." It was a bit unfair to say people couldn't change or ever get along. Korian and Viral weren't exactly friends right now, and sure they had some problems before but that didn't mean things couldn't change. There had been plenty of people throughout history who had started as enemies and ended up as friends, and in a small way that had happened in their own group. Hell, she had dated one such person, that was a huge example of it. Even so Viral did raise fair points, and considering the track record he had every right to be wary of the rebel's leader. "Okay... But what do you mean your kind? There's not exactly a lot of Beastmen walking around, it's really just us. He doesn't hate me I don't think, and I think he doesn't hate you either," Yumi said, "If you don't like him thinking that then let's prove him wrong. Remember, I'm in the same boat as you now, and I'm not letting anyone think I'm just some thing and neither should you." Was she a Beastman, or just a human with a few extra tidbits? Yumi couldn't say, but she was as close to Viral both literally and figuratively as anyone else. The time where she had met the rebels wasn't exactly all that wonderful either, and she was sure that some of them must not be a fan of her because of it. "He said his work was close to being done, so we shouldn't have to wait much longer. And okay, no one knows what the future is going to bring, but you're going to be in it. We'll keep you going even when you don't feel like you can, because we know things will improve. Maybe you don't, but that just means we've got to help lead the way until you do."

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"Shu, you've got to stop bouncing around while you eat or you're going to choke, squirt," Takeshi warned, rolling his eyes with an amused smile. This was an almost unhealthy love with fruit, borderline fruit obsession. Was that a thing? If it wasn't then it probably was now thanks to Shu. How were they supposed to get fruit with their traveling around in space all the time? He supposed maybe if they stopped by another planet it would work, though they had no clue what worlds may and may not have some fruit on them. Looking over at his little brother Takeshi smiled exasperatedly, unable to refuse what he wanted. "Fine, we'll get fruit. But I don't know how much, so don't expect loads and loads." Well then, maybe now he could get to eating too, he was quite hungry. Lifting up one of the steaks and moving to take a bite he paused once more when Shu started again, glancing over and frowning. "Grow a fruit tree...? I don't know where we would even do that, we're kind of in space?" Takeshi said, tilting his head curiously, "Except we did kind of talk about growing trees in the ship, didn't we? So maybe it would work. I don't know, ask Vegeta when we see him. He's good at that science stuff, you know?" Eslaria wasn't intentionally trying to keep T'charrl from eating but she was really curious about what he had seen. Her son was the first Kaesstrian to go off planet, maybe the last one for a while too, so his experiences were completely unique to their entire race. If he were to do nothing else with his life she would think he would be okay knowing he had set such a big precedence. Then again maybe not, he was a boy who was always trying to improve somehow so no doubt he'd want to travel more. "I'm sure we can find out what's happened. Between Katas and Renthal we've already got some brilliant people looking into it, and they're bound to come up with something. And... What is Earth...?" Another planet obviously, but not one that she was familiar with, and how could she be? Such a strange word, though she supposed Kaesstra must be odd to some too; perspective changed how everyone saw something after all. Smiling curiously the Queen took another small bite of her meal, again glancing at her son as he spoke. "Fly without wings...? I didn't know such a thing was possible. Did your friends teach you that?" "You can't know that for sure! Okay, so some things didn't go that well, but they can and will get better. I mean... You and Takeshi get along now, right?" Yumi asked hopefully, "When you first met I thought you were going to kill each other, but look at you now! You... Well... You tolerate each other." Maybe that wasn't the best example to use. Both Viral and Takeshi were a little stubborn, though it really was something else that they managed to be somewhat civil with each other. If they were willing to give cooperating a chance then maybe it would work out the way she had mentioned. Failing to lighten the mood any with some casual joking she smiled sympathetically, shaking her head as she looked back at Vegeta briefly. "I don't have those answers honestly, I won't pretend I do, and I doubt Vegeta does either," Yumi answered, turning back to Viral, "But I know Vegeta's dad does, and we'll be seeing him soon. Maybe Vegeta's dad was a madman and we just never knew it, maybe all of his employees are crazy. Until we hear it from the source why you were made though I don't think anyone else can give you that answer. All the more reason for us to stay strong and keep moving though, so we can get to that point and find out."

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

The food was really good as it turned out, at least the meats were. While he had meat on his plate Takeshi was almost reluctant to go for any of the fruit; there wasn't a whole ton of meat prepared though, so unless he was going to be selfish and take it all he'd have to share. One nice thing about waiting to take his food was that he could gauge the others' reactions and figure out just how some of the stuff might take. Not so much Shu, he was eating everything he could get his hands on, but maybe Haku. Glancing over casually at the other boy Takeshi had to cover his mouth to stifle a laugh seeing him try the purple fruit, making a mental note to avoid that. No problem, he'd just stick to everything else then! Sticking a slab of meat with his fork he popped it in its entirety into his mouth, smiling contently as he began chewing it up. Just to his side there was Shu munching away like no tomorrow, and he might well be saying something if he wasn't too focused on chowing down himself. Besides, if it was really bad the Queen would say something, maybe even hit Shu. An awful thing to wish on the little guy, but when you were the one always getting smacked and yelled at you almost wanted someone else to get it for a change. Maybe it wasn't the idyllic family meal, what with the Saiyans eating like they were borderline starving, but she was glad T'charrl was here nonetheless. In stark contrast to their young guests Eslaria was taking her time with her food, cutting it apart and chewing up bit by bit. It was delicious, yes, which mean all the more reason to slowly savor it rather than engorge oneself. If this was how those boys typically ate she shuddered to think just how much they might go through in a single sitting normally. Watching the three of them with a bit of curiosity for a moment she glanced over to T'charrl after a moment, smiling in his direction. "You made it back home, and you're better than you were so yes, not too bad. Considering what you probably went through while traveling I'd say you did an exceptional job my dear." Not only had the Prince left on less than savory standing but he'd done something no one of their race had ever done before, and he returned better for it. To say he was accomplished and well of all things considered was an understatement, it really was a monumental feat. "I have to ask, if it's alright, what was your favorite world to visit? What was it like?" Eslaria asked, smiling as she leaned forward slightly in her seat, "Your father and I have been trying to imagine what it was like, but I'm afraid we're not all that creative." Perhaps being a little silly wasn't the way to go about this. Viral wasn't appreciating the attempt at lighthearted conversation at all and almost seemed to even be getting fed up with it. Okay, maybe she'd be more serious, if only to keep from agitating her friend. "Do you not want people calling you commander? Or do you just think no one will?" Yumi asked curiously, tilting her head some, "I think you could be a commander if you really wanted to be. Maybe it would be for the rebellion, people I know you don't really like, but you'd have a position again. And once you feel all better I really can't imagine anything keeping Korian from offering you a position like that." Viral was a good fighter when healthy, and he had a mind for strategy. Someone like that was special, and it would help that he had experience fighting the Saiyans as well. The biggest problem really facing the Beastman in getting any kind of position would be his past with the rebels, and whether or not they were really open to him or not. Contemplating her friend's complaints for a moment Yumi pulled her knees up to her chest, laying her chin on them as she wrapped her arms around her legs. "What you want to be... Well it really is up to you," she reiterated, glancing at the vent of energy lazily. "Maybe at first you were made just to help with Vegeta, and maybe that part is over now. But that doesn't mean you can't find something else to do, and that something else can be whatever you want. It doesn't matter much where you came from, you're still your own person and the master of your own life." Looking at Viral she gave a warm smile, laughing briefly before gesturing to herself. "Of course, if you really want to I could always use some help! I'd love to have someone with me to kick butt with all the time."

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

Shu was nearly hopping out of his skin over food, and if they didn't feed him soon he just might. By some miracle the little guy was actually settling down some at the table, even if he was still clearly not totally relaxed. Takeshi wasn't relaxed either, though that was mostly because he'd managed to upset the Queen within 10 seconds of showing up. Speaking of miracles it would be miraculous if he managed to get out of dinner without getting smacked by someone. Taking his spot beside his little brother Takeshi smiled apologetically, looking immediately to the food as it was brought out. Initially he wasn't all that enthusiastic, but hearing that some meats had been prepared for them made his eyes light up. Now it wasn't just Shu that was all giddy for supper, though both of them was going to have to wait for T'charrl to serve himself. Seemed fair enough, it was the guy's first night home after traveling around and all. Waiting patiently for T'charrl to get what he wanted Takeshi helped himself quickly to some meat, a few sides of fruit and what looked like some kind of bread. Satisfied with his arrangement of food he licked his lips eagerly, rubbing his hands together as he debated on what to start with. This was an awful lot of food, way more than Haku was used to seeing. Normally when in the Saiyan ships he got a single plate, and it wasn't typically as much as T'charrl had even. Even back on Earth he rarely had such a feast, now he was all excited at the chance to really chow down. Letting the others get their own helpings of food first he smiled eagerly, grabbing himself a mix of everything he could fit on his plate before figuring he should leave some for the others too. Glancing down the table he looked at the Queen curiously, averting his eyes as he bowed his head a little, "Uh... Thank you for the food, miss..." he mumbled, not wholly sure how to address her. If she was a stickler then she probably wanted to hear something along the lines of 'Your Majesty', yet when he looked back she seemed fine with just 'miss'. Relieved to be in the clear he figured it was okay to eat now, going first for an odd looking purple fruit. At least he thought it was a fruit; squishy to the touch and really smooth, it wasn't anything like he'd ever had before. Sniffing at it he took a tentative bite, eyes widening and lips puckering in surprise at finding it was quite tart. Not wanting to seem rude he wasn't going to spit it out, not that he was going to enjoy it. Swallowing back the morsel he shivered slightly, going for something else instead. Yumi stuck out her tongue childishly at Viral, letting out a light laugh after in response to his criticizing her. She certainly didn't take what he was saying to heart, not when she was sure it was his stress talking. So long as she maintained a positive attitude maybe some would rub off on Viral and improve his outlook, even if only marginally. This was such a nice change of pace for them, getting to do whatever they wanted with no sense of haste; Viral's condition warranted haste, but that aside they were free to do as they pleased. "Well... You're technically leading us now, aren't you?" Yumi asked, looking over to her friend with a smile, "You're deciding what the three of us do and we're coming along, so technically you're leading. And who's to say once you're healthy you won't be leading us places? I'd for one be happy to follow you." Yumi was going to get a little silly here, hoping that perhaps acting lighthearted might do some good for the Beastman. More likely than not he was only going to become confused or off put, but she wouldn't know until she tried. Sitting up straight she struck a casual-military pose, her hand straight over her brow as she adopted a serious expression. "Commander Viral, I would follow you to the edges of the universe, sir! I'll also gladly make you yummy food whenever we eat!"

Dragon Ball: Legacy (Mogtaki and Vena Sera)

Eslaria knew she was in power because of inheritance, not through an outright show of power. That wasn't to say she wasn't a capable warrior, because she was, but she wasn't going to delude herself into thinking she was unbeatable. That was one problem Garesh had, and he'd fallen quite hard as a result. Smiling at T'charrl she nodded her head in appreciation, "There's no one I would rather fight alongside, T'charrl," the Queen mused, glancing over at her husband, "Well, maybe both of you. We've never really had to fight, the three of us, and I hope that day never comes." Could they do it? Most certainly, the three of them were capable, more than any one of them on their own. For a fight to warrant all three of them to join in however couldn't imply anything good, so Eslaria sincerely hoped that need never arose. On another note it was a good thing that T'charrl was willing to take the blame for his friends should they act out, especially since they had arrived. Hearing the doors being pushed open the Queen looked across the room, smiling slightly seeing Shu standing there. Offering a small wave in return she chuckled, shaking her head as her son called his friends in. They weren't lacking for enthusiasm, that was for certain. This wasn't going to end well, Shu probably had no idea where he was going. If there was food to smell then Takeshi wasn't picking up on it, maybe because he wasn't used to sniffing out fruit. Seriously, the little guy could pick out a planet with fruit on it from space if he really wanted to, he just had a way of finding it. Maybe they should have an intervention for him, try getting him to eat something more. Not the time and the place for worrying about that, mostly because Takeshi was much too hungry to care at the moment; a platter of fruit actually sounded like heaven the closer they got to the meal itself. Surprisingly the route that Shu picked happened to be the right one, and they ended up getting to the dining hall in no short order. He came in a ways behind Shu, and Haku was even further behind still. Skidding to a halt at the door the older boy smiled exasperatedly, placing his hands on his knees as he let out a long winded sigh. "Hey there T'charrl! Told you we'd be back!" he announced happily, waving to their friend as well. With Shu being given a seat he assumed he could take one as well, going over for the chair beside where his brother would sit. Taking a seat down in his spot he smiled eagerly, rubbing his hands together as he did so. "Oh boy, food... What's on the menu?" "There is no menu, and normally people exchange greetings or say some sort of thanks before sitting at someone's table," Eslaria remarked, narrowing her eyes at a shirking Takeshi. Ah yes, he was the pigheaded one that she had some issue with before, how could she forget. Shu was odd but well behaved, and she knew nothing of this third boy. If he was a friend of T'charrl's then it didn't much matter, he was welcome as much as anyone else. Waiting for everyone to be seated she looked over at a pair of swinging doors, waving for a few cooks to bring in their meals they had prepared. One after another carts with numerous plates were brought in and delivered, placed before everyone sitting at the table. "I know you Saiyans enjoy meat, so I had some prepared for dinner. If it's not to your liking then there's plenty of other foods as well." Lids were then removed from the dishes, and a colorful array of different foods were presented to everyone. A lot of what they were serving wasn't what they would normally eat, but given this was a special occasion Eslaria saw no reason not to be a little exuberant. Placing her napkin in her lap the Queen smiled at her son, gesturing for him to take some food. "Since we're celebrating your coming home I think you should get food first, T'charrl. Take whatever you'd like." "I did talk to Vegeta, and now I want to talk with you, if that's alright," Yumi replied with a smile, "It wasn't really gossiping anyways, you really think he'd bother with that? He's way too anal to waste time on simple chatting." Maybe cracking a small joke at Vegeta's expense would lighten the mood some, it at least got a giggle out of her. Taking a seat on Viral's right side she looked at the ground curiously, craning her neck to the side slightly as she tried to figure out what Viral was looking at. It looked like a mini geyser almost, a small hole in the ground with some steam seeping out of it. Just by sitting where she was she could feel the warmth, albeit it was hard to appreciate it when all around them was plenty warm as it was. Even still Viral was fascinated with it somehow, so she'd not detract from that any. Crossing one leg over the other she leaned back, placing her hands behind her as she glanced up at the canopy above them. "Feels nice, don't you think? Just being out here in the woods, not having to be anywhere or doing anything."