**PAUSED** As Fate Would Have It

Partnering Up

"Sooo it looks like I gotta give you the rundown on...Family Fun Night." Leonardo announces, his face darkening a bit as he mutters the last bit.

Yuichi notices the difference in tone from when he last addressed this event and begins to feel a bit nervous. He doesn't let this hold him back though. If Leonardo thinks this will help him keep his mind off of whatever is going on back home then he has to give it a try. It would be rude to back out now and so soon at that.

"Uhh okay, what's it like..?"

A hand wraps around the rabbits side and before he knows it he pulls in next to the other, who now is leaned in with a cupped hand.

"Wellll, let's say it's kind of been a buried tradition. Our dad used to be a bit more in the picture when we were younger, so he actually started this. It was his way of making sure he had time for us." He smiles meekly. "Eventually that phased out when we had to be the one taking initiative and it slowly turned into the Lair Games...I'll tell you about that later."

He finally lets go and puts his hands behind his back as he casually strides down the subway, Yuichi tailing along.

"So yeah, Family Fun Night, aka FFN, basically was a time where we would just kinda do our versions of party games and whoever won go to choose what to eat for dinner. Simple times, simple stuff. But noooow..." He whirls around with his hands balled into fists, shaking them with excitement. "We can do so much more! It'll be a chance for us to all let loose and have a good time."

"That does sound nice, but I don't know if I should participate." The samurai raises an arm, putting his hand onto his neck, unsure of this. "I know you made me an honorary member, but..."

The excitement in Leonardo lowers as he realizes the other isn't as on board as he thought.

"...but?"

"I don't know...it's just the history behind it, the invasion you told me about...wouldn't it be better if it was something done with only actual family members? Besides I dunno if the others are okay with this like you are-"

"Woah I'm going to have to stop you there, Yuichi."

The turtle interrupts him with no hesitation, pulling out his phone once more with the screen practically shoved into Yuichi's face. The other's eyes dilate at the sudden brightness before readjusting and squints.

"What am I looking at?" He asks, confused.

The red slider blinks before slowly lowering his phone and pulling it away from the clueless bunny.

"That's right...you don't have a phone. Your place is more traditional...I should ask Donnie to make you one like ours. Wait... would you even get reception back in New Eden?" He wonders.

"It's Neo Edo, Leo." Yuichi corrects.

"Pssh, that's what I just said!" He shakes his head then flaps his hand, brushing everything off. "My point is, I already let them know in our group chat and they're on board."

"Really?

"Yep, so no need to worry amigo, a little reboot never hurt anyone." He winks then grabs the rabbit by his shoulders.

"Actually...crap. What you should be doing is preparing yourself. Have you ever heard of Onu? Fabio Kart? Typhoon?"

Leonardo's face looks at him with utmost seriousness and Yuichi freezes for a moment. Wide eyes gaze at the other and he breaks, snapping away from him with his face heating up. Maybe he's getting a little too touchy.

Calm down Leo, he's starting to get suspicious! He's probably onto me.

But he doesn't seem to show it...can't be too careful though. I should stop the touching though. I'll keep my distance.