Captain Juniper Cookie's Vow

Stress, Too Much Stress

"If I see that ABOMINATION of a child roaming freely in our halls again, I will NOT hesitate to have you exiled!"

Maple Axolotl cookie clung to Juniper Leaf cookie's legs.
I was furious with these two. I don't understand why my own relative would bring them in.
They're filthy sea dwellers.
They belong on a ship, not in a mansion such as mine!

I knew I was getting under her skin, her and her daughter.
"Sometimes I at least try to pity you."

Maple Axolotl gripped harder onto her mother. So pathetic!

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I tried ignoring the fact Maple Axolotl cookie was clinging to me, it just made this situation worse.

"We don't need to fight every time I try to get into this god-damn council room!"

Elder Custard cookie made himself clear already, that was not the topic this time, but one thing will lead to another.

"And my daughter is fine, now let me in, Financier will watch her."

"You cannot keep the consul's guard busy with your mistake of a sea dog!"

That clearly set me off.

I curled my hand into a fist, but before I could land anything, Elder Custard Axolotl walked in.

Maple Axolotl stayed frozen behind me, but thank the divines.

"I believe it is almost time for our meeting to start?"
He stepped ever so slightly in front of me with a slight growl.

Elder Custard cookie grumbled and nodded, "I suppose so."

He did leave but not without a glare at MY daughter.
Fuck him.

Custard Axolotl cookie turned to me, "Did he hurt you?"

"No but I was boutta put his mind straight."

He crouched down and let Maple Axolotl cookie rush forward, giving him a hug.

"Do you think this is a good idea?"
I asked, this wasn't going as planned... I didn't mean for Maple to be with me this time.

"It will be fine, I'm sure she will be fine if we have her some pencils or something to do while we speak."
He stood with Maple Axolotl in his arms.

I nodded and stretched a bit, "Okay.."