Penitent Lawkeeper

Call me Lavinia, I am a judge from Siracusa.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"This gavel of justice is weighty. Spero che siate pronti."

-Contemplative and considerate
-🐺-muns regretful lawkeeper

AKRP/ArknightsRP

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

after successful cases"

She holds a spark of pride in her voice as she recounts her past.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"I-I would be more forward if that's what I wanted"

The Lupos ears pin with a small amount of embarrassment, though her tail is wagging rapidly.

"Though you haven't seen me seriously drink, I used to be a law student and then a Judge, believe it or not we drank until dawn-

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Maybe in your dreams! Or is that a cute way to say you wanna spend an evening spoiling me sweet~?"

Without missing a beat, Gavial goes from her typical confident bragging to slinking up close to the Lupo with a impish twinkle in her eyes. Eagerly waiting for their response.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

Luna's suggestions and Ideas, even in Volsinii that's a dangerous game"

She tiptoes around the second point, best to not feed into that particular fire.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

The lupo chokes on the word 'family', she wasn't against Gavial joining her little Familia but.. she also didn't want to get her hopes up, she'd been burned before when drunk and chasing that thread...

"Of course, whilst I trust you I don't trust you not to just go along with-

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"With you supervising, yeah?"

With a smirk and a little raised eyebrow, Gavial doesn't even wait for Lavinia to answer as her smile widens. A cheeky idea popping into her head.

"A family outing sounds great! Plus, didn't we talk about going out for a picnic sometime ago?"

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"Ah but what if I happen to drink you under the table? End up supporting you to a bed for once?"

She does perk up a bit, the very idea of a drink with.. whatever Gavial was to her working wonders for her mood.

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Do fowlbeasts fly? 'Course I'll join you! Even foot the bill depending on where we end up."

Glad to see the judge slowly pulling out of it. Of course, the croc doc takes it upon herself to act as one last big shove, pulling Lavinia with her in the direction of the elevators.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

She sighs again giving a weary smile.

"I can endure, but I don't think I'll be prepared for the questions she is going to ask as time goes on"

Another little laugh before she gives another weary exhale.

"I think after that I need a drink, you'll join me won't you?"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Good thing it isn't about speed then, huh? More..."

Pretending to not quite have the word on the tip of her tongue, Gavial would finally make her little move. Semi-looping her arm around Lavinia in a sort of hug, squeezing them close so they couldn't slip away too easily.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

She sighs, her tail beginning to subtly wag behind her. She was truly stuck between a rock and a hard place when Luna got involved with the Archosaur.

"Well yes she's taken a liking to you, I think she said something akin to 'giving a tour' of the city to you as part of trip"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

Which just invites a little bit of snickering from the croc. Who can't quite put a cork in it as she tries to not burst into chuckles while speaking.

"I mean, both can be true. Still though, I wouldn't wanna disappoint lil Luna, so I happily accept."

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"I am rolling, but I do not think I'll ever be fast enough to keep up with the changes"

She offers her own weak laugh at her own poor attempt at humour

"Just.. do not bat an eye when she decides to ask you such questions, Sí?"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Uh?"

Confused at first, the rest of what Lupo's words cleared things up enough in her eyes. Enough for her to let out a light laugh.

"Sounds like normal parent shit to me. Best advice I can give is to just try and roll with the punches."

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"Yes.. a date, not a request from a certain pup that I may have decided to extend to you as I'm going back to Nuovo Volsinii for the celebration"

She folds her arms and cocks her hip, standing her ground against the teasing as best she can given her battlefield role

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Oh? Didn't think I'd see the day the esteemed judge Lavinia would be the one inviting me out on a date~"

And in an instant after the choice had been made for her, Gavial jumped right to teasing the Lupo with an oh so irritatingly pleased look on her face.

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"The mutterings of a mad woman don't mind them and be glad you only have to see Luna when she's around"

The Lupos ears pin to her head as she sighs.

"She wonderful, just.. growing up too fast and asking me questions I don't have answers to"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

Moving in to offer some consolatory pats for the Lupo's stinging dignity, she pauses mid-step. A curious look on her face while her pointed ears do a slight flick.

"... What's that about 'mama'? Or I guess, it'd be 'mom'? I think? Siracusian's still kinda rusty."

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"As I said, Luna wanted you to have this to celebrate the day, I have no idea what Mia figlia sciocca decided to get you, but.. it arrived with my gift and orders to give it to you as soon as possible"

The lupo gently shakes the box at the Archosaur.

"You've made an impact"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

Already a little curious as to why Penance was approaching her. Thinking to herself, maybe the Lupo was expecting a gift today or something.

She entirely unprepared to be the one getting the gift. With Gavial's blank stare bouncing between Lavinia and the box.

"Whuh?"

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

The lupo approaches looking a little apprehensive for a moment.

"Well.. for what it's worth, Luna wanted you to have this"

And with that, the lupine produces a wrapped box

"So congratulations I suppose?"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Mothers' day... Is there even anyone I can greet for that back home? Actually, will the elders even know what Im talking about?"

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"I-I still feel a fool for even trying it"

She mumbles something quietly in Siracusan, the words firing off like a spray of machine gun fire

"Andrà tutto bene mamma, alla tua ragazza piacerà mamma, a proposito, quando vi sposate?"

The poor lupo looking more and more flustere

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

Pinching herself out of her shock, Gavial manages to muster an only somewhat awkward laugh.

"Haha... I had a feeling. The pose and all feels like a very her idea."

"But anyway, thanks. For the greeting! I mean!"

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"It's Carnevale again.. I should probably make my way back to Nuovo Volsinii, especially after the last one..."

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"Well it's Carnevale in Nuovo Volsinii, that means fireworks"

Cue the judge approaching

"And I have a certain promise to keep, so.. allow me to make your choice easier and invite you to join me for the celebration"

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"Back in Siracusa, and the Training department just had to cook up some new combat sims... Man, talk about a hard choice."

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"I would still advise caution, Carnevale is a time when Nuova Volsinii becomes unpredictable and rowdy"

[𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔻𝕠𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣 (Chp16 Spoilers) @id_oblitus]

“What else is there… oh, right. Carnevale has returned to Nuova Volsinii. If you have the PTO, it might not be a bad idea to book a trip to Siracusa to see the fireworks.”

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"I-I knew I should have practiced more..."

The judge sighs her cheeks flushing.

"I-It was just a silly thing Luna suggested since I didn't have time to get you a gift..."

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

What Lavinia (and Luna) had failed to consider with such a gift however, was how... Bizarre such a sight would be for the croc.

So rather than jumping to tease or exclamations of amusement at such a cutesy judge, instead...

"Woah...."

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

"Ha-Happy birthday Gavial.. h-heres some just love to help c-celebrate.."

It's clear someone gave the judge this idea but it's the thought that counts right?

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"So... Does anyone know what day it is today? Or do I gotta make an announcement?"

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

It's simply another glimpse into the maternal side of Lavinia Falcone, though she seems to actually react to the cold of the ice pack even with her nerve damage.

A gentle tune just being quietly hummed, whether through instinct or a natural reaction, it's soothing.

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

Gentle as the motion was, the croc's eyes still shot wide open, even as her head came to rest against Lavinia's legs.

And whether due to the still pounding pain against her skull, the ice pack somewhat shushing her, or just how gods damn comfy a lap pillow from an older woman-

[Penitent Lawkeeper @PenitentLawkeep]

The Lupo rolls her eyes, taking a seat next to the Croc and gently pulling her head down onto her lap.

"This will probably convince you to lay still"

She speaks softly and places the ice pack against the Archosaurs forehead

[Gavial The Invincible 🏳️‍⚧️🐊 @TakeUrTreatment]

"But it hurt worse just laying there..."

Was that... A whine? An actual whine from the immensely macho and proud Gavial?

Whether Lavinia would chewed on that or not. The croc, in a way, gave in. Sort of slouching low into her chair, which creaked in mild protest.