This might be a crazy decision, or just awkward. But Neal had decided to go back to Louisiana. He'd met BB's brother, and now he figured he'd better meet someone else. Maybe two someones.

He'd found the house all right, and knocked on the door. Hopefully BB's mother would be at home.

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	ultimafury 2011-10-03 04:36 am UTC (link)
	From around the backyard, giggling could be heard, and the sound of two sets of footsteps came rounding the corner. Two bond boys holding hands, one taller and blonder and older than the other looked up at him. "Mom says to come around the back." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-03 04:46 am UTC (link)
	Neal blinked, raising an eyebrow. "Okay. Thanks." He figured these must be BB's brothers. Which was weird in itself. Neal followed the kids, heading into a huge backyard neatly kept. "Is your Dad home?" he asked one of the boys. "Or just your Mom?" Best to know what he'd be dealing with. (Reply to this)

ultimafury 2011-10-03 04:53 am UTC (link)

The older boy spoke again, shaking his head. "Just Mom. We're practicing our spells." Once they were back on the grass of the backyard, they resumed what they were doing - trying to drench each other with water spells. They were mostly missing and hitting the bushes that lined their backyard, but they were giggling and having a good time. A woman was in the back as well, wearing all black and still unaffected by the heat, trimming roses with a large pair of clippers. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-03 04:56 am UTC (link)
	Neal saw her, and walked back across the yard, glad he'd worn more casual shoes than his usual. The grass was damp, but the yard showed real signs of constant care. He cleared his throat to get the woman's attention. "I'm sorry to bother you. Are you Madame LeBeau? Well. Are you Brier's mother?" (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-03 05:00 am UTC (link)
	Lulu turned to see him, smiling, moving closer. "Hello, Mister Caffrey." She moved into the light, and it was easy to see that she wasn't used to dressing for climates or seasons, that she'd probably been born wearing a tight black minidress. Her heels should have sank into the sod, but somehow they didn't. "Please sit. Would you like something to drink?" (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-03 05:25 am UTC (link)
	Okay, apparently she was just as smart as BB. Neal shook her hand, smiling. "Thank you, no. I'm okay. You must be Lulu." (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-03 03:03 pm UTC (link)
	Lulu smiled. "I am." She smiled at him, not even blinking when from behind them came a large explosion. "Not in the yard," she called back. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-03 03:10 pm UTC (link)
	Neal jumped, and only when she moved did he become aware of just what she was wearing. Was that rubber? Wow. It took all his efforts to keep his eyes meeting hers instead of straying downward. "Your boys are ... talented," he finished, feeling a little silly, but really, what else could he say? (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-03 03:16 pm UTC (link)
	Smiling to herself, she turned to look at her sons. "They are. Soren is like me, he's better with offensive magics. But Sindre is a talented healer already." From a bassinet she'd set up in the corner came the sound of a fussy child, and Lulu moved immediately to pick up the baby. "And well, you know of BB's talent. She was so worried she didn't have one her whole life." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-03 03:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Really?" Neal cocked his head to one side, but fell silent when he saw the little girl. It was profoundly weird to see essentially another BB, but at the same time, he felt the same way seeing her that he did the elder. Happy. Mellow. "She comes off to most as totally confident." (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-03 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	BB had only wanted attention; Lulu rocked her gently, and soon the little girl was quietly studying Neal. "She is, but even confident people have their own insecurities. Plus, being a part of this family, I think it would be difficult for most people." Gently she rocked the little girl, who gurgled contentedly. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-03 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	"I know you all are pretty extraordinary." Neal smiled a little bashfully. "She's definitely not like most women I've ever met, though." (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 12:08 am UTC (link)
	Lulu offered Neal a chair, sitting down next to him while still rocking her daughter. "She is fairly remarkable. I love her tenacity. She tries harder to be excellent than anyone I've ever met." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-04 03:04 am UTC (link)
	"She succeeds." Neal said with warmth that surprised even him. (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 03:34 am UTC (link)
	Smiling fondly, Lulu stood up with BB in her arms. "I must insist upon getting us drinks, it's terribly hot here." She walked into the house, which left Soren and Sindre to speak with Neal. Soren smiled at Neal, sitting down near his chair. "You're dating my big little sister." It wasn't really a question. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-04 03:41 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you." Neal watched her leave, blinking as the elder boy sat with him. When he made his statement, Neal just nodded. "That's right." He wondered if the boy wondered about cooties. He had, probably, at that age. (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 03:46 am UTC (link)
	Sor giggled. "Do you love her? The big me has a friend he loves and he won't admit it." He curled up with his brother who was sucking his thumb. Sin smiled. "My mommy and daddy love each other, but they're not dating. They're living together," he offered. Sindre was a helpful soul by nature. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-04 04:01 am UTC (link)
	Neal blushed faintly. "I like her a whole lot," he said. "She's a whole lot of fun." He just blinked at the younger boy. "How come your mommy doesn't marry your dad?" (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 04:06 am UTC (link)
	Soren giggled. "Because he hasn't asked her yet, silly!" He started to play a game with his younger brother, wordlessly tossing orbs of water to each other. Lulu came out with two glasses and a bottle of wine in her hands, BB in a snuggli around her front. "Boys, stop harassing our guest and asking him questions he doesn't know the answers to." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-04 04:23 am UTC (link)
	"It's all right." Neal chuckled. "Makes me question things myself. I'll pour, if you would like?" (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 04:28 am UTC (link)
	LUlu nodded, handing over the bottle. It was something old and expensive, but she didn't really mind; it was a special occasion. The boys ran off to continue their game, and she smiled fondly at them. (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-04 04:31 am UTC (link)
	Neal got the bottle opened and poured two glasses with an expert twist of the wrist. "You have nice taste," he commented. "I'm a huge fan of Spanish madeiras." He wondered if this lady was where BB got her palate. (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"We didn't have anything like this in Spira," she smiled. "On my home island of Besaid, we hardly had running water." Most people didn't believe that she'd lived in a tent for most of her life. "I'm a bit of a connoisseur here, but nothing too extravagant, I hope." (Reply to this)

	classicratpack 2011-10-04 04:50 am UTC (link)
	It was hard to believe, really, a lady as elegant as that. "I don't think it's extravagant, just ... classy." Neal smiled a little. "It's not a showy wine. I consider myself a connoisseur, as well." (Reply to this)

	ultimafury 2011-10-04 04:53 am UTC (link)
	"I'm afraid I enjoy it more than Remy," she chuckled. "He's more of a beer person." She took a sip, chuckling as the infant on her chest started to faintly snore. (Reply to this)

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