bakerstreet | THE FAMILY MEME

The FAMILY Meme

How does it work? Simple! Choose a relationship (or roll for one, if it suits your fancy), and then RNG for a situation! That, or just go straight for whatever situation appeals to you. These are all fairly vague: just something to start you off!

Parent-Child

     1. Rock-a-Bye How do you get a fussy child to sleep? Read them a story, sing them a lullaby, or just let them stay up until they exhaust themselves? Whatever the choice, it is time for bed.

     2. For The First Time You've never met this person in your life, but it turns out they're one of the two reasons you exist. Maybe they walked out when you were young. Maybe they never knew you were born. Whatever the reason, it is now time to meet them.

     3. Past Midnight That curfew was set for a reason. Now it's two AM, and your kid is just now dragging in. Maybe they're drunk. Or got into a fight. Or just had way too much fun snogging their new love interest. It's time for them to face the music.

     4. New Home It's the first day of your new life together, as parent and child. Whether it's through adoption, a basket on the front steps, or a wish come true, both of you are going to have to learn to take your steps together.

     5. Holiday It could be Christmas, Easter, or just a birthday, but it is time to celebrate! Get together for some good old-fashioned family fun.

     6.Take To Work Day What your parents do for a living is the quickest thing that can turn a kid from boring to the coolest on the block. So whatever the job, from accountant to zookeeper, go to work!

     7. You're Not My Real Dad Being a step-parent (or step-child, for that matter) can be tough. Problem is, you're stuck with each other. So whether you're yelling or just having an awkward conversation, it is time to work things out.

     8. Unexpected Guardian So you're not the parenting type. Too bad. Situation calls for someone to step up to the plate and look out for this kid, and you're the only one near base. Have fun with that.

Siblings

     1. Protective Big Sibling Okay, look. No one gets to mess with your sibling but you. Your little brother or sister is in trouble; let them know you're going to be the one to take care of it.

     2. Ruining The Night So your sibling has a hot date. You know what that calls for? Making their lives a living hell.

     3. Newcomer Who is this new kid in your house? Your family has adopted, and now you have to call this stranger family. Welcome them into the house, or let them know how much they aren't wanted.

     4. Blood Brothers So maybe you aren't really related to this person. That doesn't matter. You're going to change that, right now. In this moment, you will become family. Nothing can break this bond.

     5. Middle of the Night It's the middle of the night. Your car is broken down, or you're drunk, or you need bailed out, or you just got beat up, or someone just broke up with you. Whatever just happened, it's time to call your sibling and hope they can bail you out.

     6. Sibling Rivalry Nobody understands what jerks siblings can be! Always in your stuff, messing up your relationships, getting in your way -- it's time for an all out brawl, whether that means yelling, pranking, or fists flying.

     7. Long-Lost Maybe you've heard of this person. Or maybe they are entirely new to you. However, you've gotten the information that you're more than strangers: you're family. Welcome to each other's lives.

     8. All Alone Once your family was whole. Or maybe it never truly was. Whatever the case, the world is a big, dangerous place, and you've only got one person left to rely on: your sibling.

Uncle/Aunt-Niece/Nephew

     1. Sent Away There's something bad going on at home, and you've been sent away to "safety." Problem is, how safe is this relative really? Are they the kooky, cool kind of Aunt, or are they a crazed Uncle after your fortune? Time to find out.

     2. Taking You In Something's happened to your niece/nephew's parents, and it's time to step up and do your family duty. They've got nowhere else to go, after all.

     3. The One We Don't Talk About So maybe the family is a little bit...ashamed of you. You're a bit mad, or you've done something they just don't like. Yet you want to be part of your niece/nephew's life, and whatever their parents say, you'll find a way.

     4. Grand Adventure Maybe you came out of nowhere, or maybe you've just been keeping secrets. But you aren't an ordinary aunt/uncle, and it's time to take your niece or nephew on a very wild ride.

     5. Like A Parent To Me Sure, you have parents, but this person is who your parents should be like -- or maybe who you feel should be your parent in the first place. Let them know how you feel about them.

     6. Don't Tell Mom Aunts and Uncles have special qualities. Like, sometimes, being a bit more lenient than Mom and Dad might be. So you have a, er, sensitive problem? It's time to run to them.

In A Relationship

     1. New Baby On The Way The panicking is already over, but there are still preparations to be made. Maybe you need to set up the nursery, or you've got the best idea for your soon-to-be child's name.

     2. Romeo & Juliet You love this person. Perhaps more than life itself. But it is time to break the bad news: your family will never approve.

     3. I Think I Might Be Pregnant Somehow, you are pregnant. And you think you know who the father is...time to break the news.

     4. While You Were Away You've been gone years, only to come back and find your beloved has a child...with your eyes.

Other
     Of course, you are free to make up your own scenario, or do a relationship not done here! "

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[When she hears the phone ringing in the middle of the night, Rika's honestly surprised. It's not the time, really. It's the caller ID. Luckily, she was already up, so she picks up the phone after only a couple of rings.]

Kastuya? Are you alright?

[ Jounouchi knew better than to do this. It was a very stupid thing. Though, it was in his nature to accept any challenge thrown at him which included having six people gang up on him while he had a cat plushie for his second little sister on hand. He managed to scare them off eventually, with the present stained with some of his blood and dirt.

So instead of having a few bruises from his dad that day, some of the bruises were worsened to the point where he had broken his arm and sprained his leg ]

Hey kid... It's been a while huh? Sorry to call at such a time, but I need a favor... [ a nervous chuckle ]

Could ya perhaps come down and help me up...?

[She shakes her head at his apology, forgetting that he can't see her for a moment.]

Of course I can. Where are you?

...heh, closer than you think. I'm next to the house.

I'll be there in a few moments. [She hangs up the phone, rushing out of the house to find him.

It doesn't take long to spot him, and she runs over.]

[ Jounouchi smiles. Always can count on Rika for these types of things, but... he still feels guilty for having her worry about him. Bad enough that his friends do, but his sisters... that was a whole different level. He sighs, hoping he won't be chewed out... too much. ]

Hey kid, surprise. Hehe. [ he'll let out a pained laugh as he presents the dirtied cat. ] Wanted to give this to you earlier, but... well stuff happened.

[She takes it, smiling.] Thank you, Katsuya. I love it. I don't mind at all that it's dirty.

[Rika holds out her hand.] Let's get inside.

Knew ya would like it! Ahah... thanks, still sorry about it being dirty. Argh, it was going to be a perfect surprise too... figures. [ he shrugs and sighs before taking her hand. ] Yeah, I'll be glad to get off this dirt...

[She pulls him up to the best of her ability.] For now, let's get back into the house. I want you to tell me what happened after, though.

[Rika starts to walk back towards the house, helping him along the way.]

Thanks, Sorry for having ya do this for me. Really? Well, I suppose you're right.

[They make it to the house pretty soon after and Rika helps Jounouchi to the couch before sitting down herself.]

What happened?

[ It was nice being able to sit in a comfy couch again instead of it smelling so much like booze. ]

well ya see, the funny thing is... I was walking here from the store and kicked a can. No ordinary can though... It hit someone straight in the eye and-- bam! I found myself eating dirt after ruffing others up. Okay, that wasn't really funny... I apologize.

[She gives him a small smile, shaking her head.]

It's alright. What matters is that you're okay now.

Hehe. At least I came here in one piece instead of pieces, ya know? So how are you squirt?

That's right.

I'm alright. Much better now that I know you're okay.

THE FAMILY MEME

Katsuya Jounouchi | Yu-Gi-Oh

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