Truce... I don't think giving Ema a stomachache via expired Snackoos is going to endear us to her.
[Somehow her next words are even more nerve-wracking than her previous ones. Pretend to date Trucy? All thoughts of Snackoos temporarily discarded, Apollo rubs the back of his neck nervously.]
I don't know about this. I haven't even dated anyone for real--what makes you think I can pretend date convincingly enough to fool Mr. Wright, of all people? Your dad's known for squeezing the truth out of witnesses.
[At this point, he's rambling, though he doesn't seem to notice.]
I think she's got an iron stomach anyways. I mean, look at all of the Snackoos she crams down her throat on a daily basis! She'll be fine!
[ Trucy blinks a few times, before she laughs and waves a dismissive hand. ]
What? Don't worry, I've never dated anyone for real, either. But I've seen enough stupid movies to be able to act the part out. Besides... all we want to do is make daddy feel extremely uncomfortable. He'll break pretty quickly, I think. Just leave it to me! All you'll have to do is smile and nod.
[ She reaches up and prods one of his cheeks with a gloved finger, her grin never once fading. ]
Stop worrying so much, Polly. We're going to break daddy's brain, and it's going to be great!
[Feeling himself cave before she even finishes her spiel, Apollo just sighs, not even trying to bat her hand away from his face. A ploy based on scenes from movies...this is what his life has come to.]
You're really sure about this, Trucy?
[If he's honest, the more vindictive part of him thinks making Phoenix uncomfortable is fair punishment for keeping this from them. That doesn't mean Apollo still doesn't have a healthy dose of fear for his boss' special brand of humor, though.]
[ It can only go up from here, Apollo. She nods excitedly, allowing him his space again in lieu of doing a twirl right there in the aisle, nearly knocking the Snackoo display over in the process. ]
Yes, I'm positive! Daddy's face will be priceless, and besides, he deserves it, doesn't he? Like I said, all you have to do is smile and nod, I'll do the rest of the work! We'll hit him with everything we've got!
[ As though to demonstrate, the magician slams her fist into her opposite hand, a brilliant smile lighting up her features. ]
Now, let's buy these Snackoos and get our DNA test on!
[Okay, that plan doesn't sound too bad. There's no doubt in Apollo's mind that Trucy's the more convincing of the two of them--he has no problem with letting her do the talking.
The Snackoo's, though... Apollo simply sighs and begins pushing the cart toward the check out area.]
[ Trucy flashes him a bright smile and an enthusiastic salute as she casually trails behind him, her texting task at hand. She nearly bumps into Apollo, though, as she doesn't look up immediately once they get into line. ]
Wow, she's fast. She says that, and I quote, 'we can make the trade via her locker'. She says our test will be waiting there, and we are to leave the chocolate cinnamon snackoos specifically for her.
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[Somehow her next words are even more nerve-wracking than her previous ones. Pretend to date Trucy? All thoughts of Snackoos temporarily discarded, Apollo rubs the back of his neck nervously.]
I don't know about this. I haven't even dated anyone for real--what makes you think I can pretend date convincingly enough to fool Mr. Wright, of all people? Your dad's known for squeezing the truth out of witnesses.
[At this point, he's rambling, though he doesn't seem to notice.]
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[ Trucy blinks a few times, before she laughs and waves a dismissive hand. ]
What? Don't worry, I've never dated anyone for real, either. But I've seen enough stupid movies to be able to act the part out. Besides... all we want to do is make daddy feel extremely uncomfortable. He'll break pretty quickly, I think. Just leave it to me! All you'll have to do is smile and nod.
[ She reaches up and prods one of his cheeks with a gloved finger, her grin never once fading. ]
Stop worrying so much, Polly. We're going to break daddy's brain, and it's going to be great!
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You're really sure about this, Trucy?
[If he's honest, the more vindictive part of him thinks making Phoenix uncomfortable is fair punishment for keeping this from them. That doesn't mean Apollo still doesn't have a healthy dose of fear for his boss' special brand of humor, though.]
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Yes, I'm positive! Daddy's face will be priceless, and besides, he deserves it, doesn't he? Like I said, all you have to do is smile and nod, I'll do the rest of the work! We'll hit him with everything we've got!
[ As though to demonstrate, the magician slams her fist into her opposite hand, a brilliant smile lighting up her features. ]
Now, let's buy these Snackoos and get our DNA test on!
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The Snackoo's, though... Apollo simply sighs and begins pushing the cart toward the check out area.]
Text Ema and let her know we're heading her way.
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Wow, she's fast. She says that, and I quote, 'we can make the trade via her locker'. She says our test will be waiting there, and we are to leave the chocolate cinnamon snackoos specifically for her.