Taste of Wolves

Chapter 8

"Smells goo' lass." Chibs noted as Aria was getting a couple enchiladas out of the pan.

"Oh, she's a wonderful cook." Linda bragged on her niece making said woman's face tint slightly at the compliment.

"I'm nothing to brag on." Aria retorted.

"She keeps me fed even when I don't feel like eating. She makes some amazing homemade chicken noodle soup, too." Linda stated.

"Maybe we'll get the chance to experience another meal sometime." Quinn looked over at her with a slight smile.

"Oh sweetie, we're always happy to have guests. Huh, Aria?" Linda smiled at her niece.

"Of course!" Aria replied.

"Aria?" Chibs was confused.

"That's my actual name but I typically go by Wolfie." Aria replied.

"Do I dare ask?" Chibs chuckled.

"It's my streamer name. I've been an official streamer since I was eighteen and all my friends started calling me by that name." Aria explained.

"The 'ell is "streamer"?" Chibs inquired.

"I play video games and stream it live for people to watch as I play. They chat with me as I play." She tried to explain.

"I see. Must be a young person thing and I'm too old to understand it." Chibs laughed making Linda laugh as well.

Aria shrugged, "It's how I make my living, I do well at it, and I love it."

"I mean no offense, love." Chibs got serious.

"None taken." She smiled back.

"So how are ya likin' Charming so far? It's my understanding you've only been 'ere a few months." Chibs moved the conversation along.

"It's a cute little town. Not sure about the welcoming committee a few days ago but otherwise I'm liking this place pretty good." Aria replied.

The chat throughout dinner was light and friendly. The two men had the women laughing at various stories. When they were done, Chibs helped Linda back into her chair in the living room while Quinn helped clean off the dining table with Aria. She wrapped up the leftovers and put the dish in the fridge before wiping down the table. He leaned against the counter as she loaded the dishwasher from dinner and her dinner prep. She washed down the island and the kitchen counters then washed her hands and dried them before walking into the living room. She asked her aunt if she needed anything and Linda said she was fine. "I'm going to start my nightly stream." she told everyone. Quinn once again followed her downstairs to watch her stream. She got things ready to go, put her headphones on, adjusted her mic, and got it going.

"Good evening lovelies! I'm Wolfie and you've entered Wolfie's Den! I'm back for my night stream! I think tonight we'll play a little Apex. How does that sound? How has everyone's day gone? Mine's been pretty good so far. We'll see how the night ends up! (Aria laughed) For anyone who didn't catch my afternoon stream, I was in an accident a few days ago. I'm fine, though so don't worry too much. I look worse than I really am. (Aria laughed again) I want to shout out to all the new followers and subscribers I've gotten since my afternoon stream. I hope you guys and gals enjoy my content. Let's get to playing, shall we?" She stated as she got the game going.

Quinn just sat there and watched silently like he'd done the last time.

Apex_lover: my favorite game! Glad to catch you playing it again. Day's been good. Got off work now I'm at home having dinner and a few beers.