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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[Fu was waiting, what was he waiting for? Well, for Ran Fan and Ling to come back. Whereever the two of them were they were certainly taking their time.

It was than that the crack of a window caught his attention. Prepared, he pulled out a kunai. He did, however lower it at the sight of Ran Fan, allowing a deep scowl to take form on his face. He wasn't going to say anything, allowing her a few seconds to explain herself before he questioned her.]

[Upon seeing her grandfather, Ran Fan quickly goes down to her knee, bowing her head.]

I apologize, grandfather. I couldn't find him. [There was no reason to say anything more. All that was left was for her punishment. Lately, all she's been doing in failing.]

[OOC: sorry! My job causes me to lag severely on weekdays, feel free to ignore!]

[Fu doesn't hesitate to slap Ran Fan across the face, bowing down to her level afterwards. Despite how strict he was, he still cared for his granddaughter. He didn't give her a smile or anything, but his voice was a good mixture of soft and gruff.]

Let's go, the prince can be in dangerous due to your failure.

[His slap hurt, but disappointing her grandfather hurt more. She deserved that slap, so she showed no reaction to it.

She quickly stood at his order.]

Yes, of course. We'll find him this time.

[As Fu stood up, he deepened his stare adding a tough frown.]

No, it is still your responsibly to find him. [He'd still be coming though. This was a good time to have Ran Fan relay on her own abilities. He wasn't always going to be around.]

[She nods, feeling ashamed of herself for misinterpreting that.]

And I will make sure I do. I'm apologize for my failure, grandfather.

[Fu crossed his arms before nodding.]

Quiet apologizing and start working on finding the Young Lord. [He softened his expression slightly.] Once we find him, we can work on helping you keep tabs on him.

[She opened her mouth to say something, but in the end, didn't. Instead, she headed toward the window to find Ling.]

Yes, of course. [No other thing to do but find him

[OOC: offer my services with musebox/etc, if you don't mind slow tags. Since I don't have time to join a game.]

[Fu follows Ran Fan carefully, a small frown constantly on his face. After a few seconds, he speaks.]

Has Prince Yao eaten today?

I know he ate this morning, but I am not sure if he ate anything else later. [And knowing him, he hasn't. So he's probably somewhere, on the ground from fainting.] Perhaps a stranger saw him and tried to help?

[Fu pauses for a moment in thought.]

It's quite possible that a stranger picked him up, though he must not be fully revived yet or he would have called for us.

Unless he is eating. [Knowing him, if someone is feeding him, then he's too busy stuffing his face to even think about Ran Fan or Fu.]

I checked before, but it might be a good idea to check the nearby restaurants again.

[A nod]

It's possible he has moved since you've last checked. The Young Lord must be somewhere within the city.

I don't believe he would not to leave, seeing how we haven't really checked this place yet. [At least there's that.] And if he isn't there, we can check the alleyways.

[And there's always looking for big crowds. Ling does have a habit of making a scene.]

[Indeed he does.]

Yes, those tend to be his usual spots. However we must look further than that, if you failed to spot him in them before.

Yes. [Why do you always fail Ran Fan?

Then Ran Fan hears something and quickly heads in that direction. Never know, might be people poking at a guy who lying on the ground.]

[Fu turns in the same direction, before frowning.]

It's not the prince, we must continue looking.

[Oh...

She turns away from the crowd. Of course it wouldn't be that easy.]

Sometimes I believe he just doesn't want to be found.

THE FAMILY MEME

Haha! Sounds good to me! And FFT FIRST RAN FAN I'VE SEEN

You're the first Fu! Just yesterday I was saying how I want to play against a Fu.

Really? I know someone else who plays Fu so I'm surprised

Well, I love the both of you! And it's totally cool! also... SO NOT IGNORING! /clings

haha! well I got lucky getting a Ling and a Ran Fan!

the Ling and our May at Luceti are the ones who directed me here XD

I didn't even know that Meis existed wow, amazing you guys have everyone

sorry for lateness! And we have everyone.... but Fu /hides forever

np, I don't have time to tag weekdays anyways. Really? Well, if you ever want to tag with one I'll

It's totally cool. I might hit you up for musebox stuff though <33 I'm Mouse, BTW

I'd be glad if you do! tbh I wouldn't mind hearing about Ran Fan's adventures in game. I'm Luno!

It's so nice to meet you <3 I can't promise Fu will be happy with Ran Fan

Nice to meet you too! Oh geez, what did she do?

She kinda got herself fired, because Ling wanted them to be friends and equals

ajksa no Ran Fan no, this does not make Fu happy.

and... people are trying to get Ling and Ran Fan together. /hides forever

oh cute! They make a good couple.

they do~ And I love how they can never really be together in canon